18 by June 10th HELP

maggiemay22467

I have been on MFP for almost 6 months and in that time I have only Lost 32 pounds. I have set a goal to be down 50 pounds by June 10th. I am not sure what I need to do to help myself get there. I eat as healthy as I can Walk and workout when I can (my job is at a desk for 12 hours). Could anyone give me some ideas to help me make my goal. My food diary is open feel free to look. Thank You

chessgeekdavidb

You can do it, just make yourself a priority. Personally I do no like timed goals, especially short term timed goals, but if it will keep you motivated then go for it.

kellijauch

I think timed goals are GREAT. It gives you that extra motivation sometimes.

We have this anagram at my work called SMART goals. It stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Bound. And you write it as if you have achieved it. For example, my goal is "I lost 50 pounds by September 1st" and if you want you can detail how to get there as well. I have a post it note that says my goal, and then under it I have another that says, "I exercise every other day. I always stay within my calorie goal. I jog twice a week. I refrain from snacking after 8pm"

Try to keep you goals in present or past tense. No I wills or I'm trying to. Always write it as if you have achieved it.

Good luck! You can do it!

acrowder99

I am stuck at a desk all day too, but for the most part I am lucky in that I get to make time for myself at the gym. When I don't I found a 20-minute HIIT routine - it might give you an extra option for your exercise. It's a 10-minute routine repeated twice. This requires no equipment and only 20 minutes of your time - everyone has 20 minutes! Everyone has circumstances that keep them from doing one thing or another so I always try to have a back-up plan - even if it's not perfect. I know a lot of people don't like HIIT or love HIIT and have all of these opinions on how to do stuff. I just do what works for me & try to be patient - that's the hardest part.

Your progress so far has been awesome. That's just over a pound a week & with a rate like that it will be pretty easy to keep it off. I've learned that for me, if it comes off fast it goes back on fast! Don't forget to reward yourself for the great progress you've made so far!

1:00 Jumping Jacks
:30 side lunges
:30 squats
1:00 jog in place
:30 burpees (this part suuuuuuckkkksssss)
:30 lunges
1:00 jumpe rope (I don't use a jump rope I just pretend)
:30 mountain climbers
:30 speed skaters
1:00 butt kickers
:30 lunge kicks
:30 squats
1:00 march in place
:30 side lunges
:30 push-ups