5 Pound a Month 20210 Challenge
TCASMEY
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New challenge for the new year. If I can lose 5 pounds a month in less than a year I will be at my goal weight. If you want to lose more but join this group that would be great also. Who's with me? I want to find a group that is supportive and gives great advice on eating and working out. Weigh ins will be on the first of each month. Support and ideas as often as you want. Let's make this a healthier new year!
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That is my goal too. my wedding is in 4 months. I would like to be down 20 by then!0
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Awesome...lets do it!0
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What format do you want to do? Every day - list our prior day consumptions (calories, fat, fiber and protein) and exercise? and post +/- on Mondays on weigh ins?0
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Not looking for anything formal just reporting what we are eating or doing that are helping to reach your goal.
So my first goal is to lose 5 pounds (if I lose more great) during the month of January. So how am I going to do that...
Goal #1....track each and every calorie eaten, and stay in my calorie range!
Goal #2 ....exercise 5 days a week and burn at least 600 calories a day through exercise.
Goal #3...start doing my weight lifting video every day...alternating between upper and lower body
Goal #4 Run a 5K by June..(need to look for one in the area and register)0 -
I'd like to join too! 5 pounds a month seems reasonable and I definitely need a support network :blushing:
What weight lifting vid do you have?0 -
I'd like to join, my resolution is to not have a weight loss resolution next year. This year I lost 36 lbs, so I have 30 more to go!0
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I'd like to join too... 5 pound a month sounds good.
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Count me in
I just found the fitness pal site yesterday. Is there a particular "place" I can look to always find the group?0 -
Count me in
I just found the fitness pal site yesterday. Is there a particular "place" I can look to always find the group?
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right!0 -
i'm in! my stupid bathroom scale needs replaced, so i have no idea how accurate it is....grrr! but i have been eating right and exercising, so i guess if i just keep that up, i'll lose.
skin tight, if you go to the community tab and then to my topics, this thread should be there.
good luck everyone!0 -
I am in! I was looking at a lb a week, but hoping for a little more, so five lbs. a month is great! I just redesigned my plan for the fourth time in 2 years.
*Long term goal - loose at least 25 lbs. Goal target, early June.
*Short term goal - loose 10% of my current weight which is 16 lbs.
How will I do this?
1) Tracking calories, but also watching carbs and sodium, etc.
2) Exercise - Top of the list is the 10,000 Step Challenge. I have my pedometer on me right now (falling short of the daily goal though!) & Use my wii Fit Plus for motivation and consistency in "moving and getting fit"
3) Relax and enjoy the ride. Everytime I have tried to loose weight I have had unrealistic goals
Ultimate Goal: Wear my wedding dress (informal wedding) for a dinner out with my husband on our 4th anniversary on June 30, 2010, and I hipe fits even better than it did in 2006!
Good luck to all.
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Count me in, too. I just joined this site yesterday, and I feel very motivated. 2010 is the year that I'm finally going to take charge of my fitness situation. 5 pounds a month sounds like a great goal. My total goal is 40 pounds. I'd love to lose as much of that as possible by summer, but then again, I'm reasonable and I understand that it might take a while. Progress is progress!0
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I need to commit! I have been stand still for 2 months~ but I guess that is good for the holidays?! 5lbs a month for 2-3 months, perfect. thanks!0
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I'd like to join too! 5 pounds a month seems reasonable and I definitely need a support network :blushing:
What weight lifting vid do you have?
Its an older one by Kathy Smith called lift weights to lose weight. I like it because you just need some dumbbells and and ankle weights. There is a 20 minute upper body workout and a 20 minute lower body. I had it on vhs but found it on DVD on Ebay.0 -
I need to commit! I have been stand still for 2 months~ but I guess that is good for the holidays?! 5lbs a month for 2-3 months, perfect. thanks!
I have been playing with the same 5 pounds since last March. I'll lose it and then there is some "event" in our lives and I regain it and then lose it...I am stuck in a loop....
On a positive note I ordered my Christmas Present last night....a new Nordic Track Treadmill. My favorite exercise is walking, but I hate being cold. Well here in MN that means I stop walking from late November til March. It was a gift that my husband I bought for each other.... he is training for a marathon in June and I want to run my first 5K in June. Here's to a little over a pound a week.:drinker:0 -
I'd like to join too! 5 pounds a month seems reasonable and I definitely need a support network :blushing:
What weight lifting vid do you have?
Its an older one by Kathy Smith called lift weights to lose weight. I like it because you just need some dumbbells and and ankle weights. There is a 20 minute upper body workout and a 20 minute lower body. I had it on vhs but found it on DVD on Ebay.
Thanks, I'll look into it. I've been trying to go to the gym at least 3x a week for cardio (treadmill mostly); I know I need to add some strength training. I have the 30 day shred dvd and should probably just us it - haha...
I've had (very) slow steady weight loss since joining mfp and managed to maintain thru the holidays, now I NEED to get serious about this and actually follow thru...
So...
my (initial) plan is:
to track calories - keeping processed sugars and sodium to a minimum
cardio at least 3 x a week
30 day shred 2x week
drink water or tea instead of sodas0 -
Lets weigh in every Friday just to stay accountable but use the first of the month as our official tracking guide.
I need a good night's sleep I find it much easier to "cheat" when I am tired!0 -
This sounds great! My average since I started MFP and before the holidays hit was losing 5 pounds a month. I would LOVE to be down to 170 or below by the time summer starts. And losing 30 pounds by the end of June shouldn't be too hard if I keep at it. So I'm also in!
Plans:
*Workout 6 days a week, burning at least 500 calories a day (4 cardio, 2 strength).
*Make smarter food choices.
*Not deprive myself of anything, but make sure if it's "bad" that my portions are small and I work hard for them.
*Write out rewards for every 10 or so pounds lost.
*Focus more on taking it a day at a time rather than stressing about what happened yesterday and what's going to happen tomorrow.
Good luck everyone!0 -
This sounds great! My average since I started MFP and before the holidays hit was losing 5 pounds a month. I would LOVE to be down to 170 or below by the time summer starts. And losing 30 pounds by the end of June shouldn't be too hard if I keep at it. So I'm also in!
Plans:
*Workout 6 days a week, burning at least 500 calories a day (4 cardio, 2 strength).
*Make smarter food choices.
*Not deprive myself of anything, but make sure if it's "bad" that my portions are small and I work hard for them.
*Write out rewards for every 10 or so pounds lost.
*Focus more on taking it a day at a time rather than stressing about what happened yesterday and what's going to happen tomorrow.
Good luck everyone!
I like that you plan to reward yourself every 10 pounds. So many want to wait until they reach their goal weight but I think it is important to reward those small steps that will eventually lead us to our goals.0 -
I'm in!! I need a small goal like this. t should be easier to attain and stay motivated.
How am I going to do this??
Get moving!! 30 minutes of movement every day
Better food choices
Starting 30 Day Shred with the hubby tomorrow0 -
I LOVE THAT!I'd like to join, my resolution is to not have a weight loss resolution next year. This year I lost 36 lbs, so I have 30 more to go!
I would love not to have weight loss as a goal next year!
Count me in for the unofficial Friday weigh-ins and the Official first of the month weigh-ins!
My strategies include
continuing with my Tuesday trainer at the gym plus 2 more days a week on my own
getting in 2 of my running days each week
continuing my classes to achieve 3rd Dan b4 I turn 55
drinking my 8
keeping within calorie range
Rewards will probably be getting into this great dress I bought to wear at my niece's wedding in June0 -
I'm in! My goal is to lose about 20 pounds and get down to 150. 5 pounds a month sounds good to me. How I'll do it: cut back on sugar and salt, not neccessarily count calories but eat healthier, and exercise at least 3 days a week0
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Lets weigh in every Friday just to stay accountable but use the first of the month as our official tracking guide.
I need a good night's sleep I find it much easier to "cheat" when I am tired!
Ok I'm at 206 this morning, down 4 since returning on Tuesday!0 -
January 1 weight 185.4
Going to go do the eliptical and watch Biggest Loser while working out.
Happy New Year Everyone!:drinker:0 -
January 1st 2010 weigh in: 175.8 (about 7 lbs gained since the 22nd!)...but thats the end of that!0
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01.01.10 Weigh In: 200.2 - I'm down about 6 pounds since this weekend... awesome! I was afriad that was here to stay a while.. I can't wait til I can kiss the 200s goodbye forever! :bigsmile:
Happy New Year!0 -
Oh wow. I made major typos! My goal is to lose 20-27 pounds. My ideal weight is 160, so here's to a new year!
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This sounds like just the group I need. I'm at an all time 208 today. I still am in shock. I knew I put on a few pounds over the holidays, but Gosh!!!
5 pounds sounds very do-able. So maybe with the support group, I can get myself motivated again.
My goal today is to go on a 45 minute walk around our area and then start gym tomorrow - maybe three times a week with walking every day. Like everyone else, life is very busy with a couple of teens in the house, but I better find the time or else!
So I guess we start our official weigh in: 208
Blondie - - Goodbye 200's. That's Awsome!
Here's to a happy new year to everyone. Stay Safe.0 -
Def. goal to say goodbye to the 200's!!!:drinker:0
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I am new here but I think this is just what I am looking for. I want to say good bye to the 300's (Currently 310) and eventually want to get under 250. I know that we can support each other and make 2010 our year ! Five Pounds a month, I think that we can make that work !0
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