Weight Loss Challenge For People Over 200lbs

I3ernadette

Hey. While there's not a chance I'll get under 200 in two months (that's actually my goal weight) I'd love some backup! I've gone from 283 to 248 in the last two months, started up C25K (though ohmyGOD my calves hurt the first few days) and do some basic weights and body work. I love, love, love having people's accomplishments show up on my wall; it's like motivational candy!

mariah30

I am at 217, Count me in. My birthday is in 8wks. I challenged myself to lose 20 pounds by than. Not sure what my "reward" will be yet.. any suggestions?? lol
We can do it!!!

jiveguilla

I started about 345. I'm now down to 315 as of today! I can't wait to pull out my container of my skinny clothes again!

sjcorp

Count me in! I started at 223 a couple of weeks ago. I lost just under a pound. It's not great, but it is in the right direction.

SarahElizabeth1981

I'm definitely in! I am at 217 right now and have been hovering between 210 and 220 for about 6 months. I recently started using MFP again, and I'm determined to finally get below 200! My heaviest was 310. I feel like I've been wasting time and ready to buckle down and start losing again!

BandB1979

I'm in!! Also add me if you want (anyone really).

My heaviest was 240 just two months ago and now I am down to 222. I am certainly looking forward to being under 200 again!!

OdiEtAmo79

Count me in! I doubt I can get under 200 that quickly but I'll give it one heck of a try!

MsAnn07

I'm not sure I can lose almost 50 lbs in 2 months but I love a challenge..and desperately need it. Anyone on this thread please feel free to add me. I need friends who are going to tell me the good, the bad and the ugly if needed!

Shauna_1985

Count me in!!!!!

wozniaks

Same would love to join add me as a friend

mammakisses

Weigh in 213 so 4 pounds since last week. I'll take that.

astrobob76

The thing is that muscle does weigh more than fat, however muscle also burns more fat. So when you mix cardio in with weight training you are going to see different results, their will be tone over time, and it helps with the flabbyness of the excess skin. I have focus alot on cardio over the last 9 weeks. My arms are showing so much more flab...However when I lift more consistently the muscles tighten it all up and give you a cleaner look.

people, please! can we all stop perpetuating the myth that "muscle weighs more than fat"! tis is my biggest pet peeve of all time! 1 pound of muscle weighs the same as 1 pound of fat, muscle is just denser, so you can look thinner but weigh more if you are muscular as opposed to being fat. as for which is better, id say weights and strict diet, ie, eating at a calorie deficit. 1 pound of fat burns 2-4 calories in a 24 hour span. 1 pound of muscle burns 30-50 calories in that same 24 hours. so adding a little mucsle will up your bmr. and if you are eating at a deficit, cardio is not really needed, unless you are doing it for the heart health benefit. all in all, both are beneficial, but you cant outwork a bad diet!

BillyWeaver1234

Count me in! Currently about 210-212 with a goal weight of 175. Been doing mostly cardio but going to add weight training this evening. Any advice for a novice weight lifter (male ) would be much appreciated!!

ThePilatesPrincess

So how's everyone doing? Since I started on MFP 16 days ago, I've lost 5.5 lbs! I love this community! I've been logging my food faithfully, it's keeping me on track. I am doing Reformer Pilates twice a week, which I love and for cardio I'm walking and using the elliptical trainer.

ShrinkingShona

ME, ME, ME!!!!! I am having a shocker lately. I lost 100lbs since last June but have just put 10lbs back on and feel like crap. I am currently at 230lbs and want to do this SO badly. Count me in! Add me as a friend! Everyone add me as a friend!