15-20 pound challenge? Friends? Supporters? New!

tiffpyt09
tiffpyt09 Posts: 14
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Hi! I'm so excited because today I finally got fed up with unsuccessfully trying and trying to lose this 15 - 20 pounds. I'm tired of looking back into the past saying I could have completed my goals months. So today marked my first day of actually committing to myself, which means I will be trying brand new things which is first reaching out to you all.

So about me! I'm 5'5'' and currently weigh around 162 pounds. I am a 21 year old college senior so school takes up alot of my time. Today I started going back to the gym and plan to go 5 times a week doing both cardio and strength training for about 1 to 1.5 hours. I would like to go down about 15 - 20 pounds but I have started my journey slower to about 10 pounds for now. From my plan in myfitnesspal i will be consuming 1200 calories per day.

I would love to met new people and friends who are one similar journey as me to help me along the way. So feel free to add me and tell me your approach to lose the extra pounds. Also if you have already completed a similar journey I would love to hear about it!!! The more ideas and encouragement the better!
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  • tiffpyt09
    tiffpyt09 Posts: 14
    Anyone? I would love the support!
  • jkrim941
    jkrim941 Posts: 226 Member
    Add me! I used to be a gym rat, but I've been absent for a few months and am looking for motivated friends to get back in the groove of things with.
  • jessicamc90
    jessicamc90 Posts: 16 Member
    ~Im up for that! Im 22 years old and currently a student too. I have started from fresh now and put my ticker to 0lbs lost as I am starting fresh in Jan 2013 :)

    I have lost 3 stone in the past and put it all back on plus another 1 and a half :(

    I used to love the gym and got addicted that I went 6 times a week! plus swimming and fitness classes. I need to start exercising again but maybe not that much to start with :)
  • kyrious87
    kyrious87 Posts: 26 Member
    You can add me if you;d like as well. I never was a "gym rat", but I used to run every single day and started MMA training (until my gym closed =[... )

    I'm 25 and got my degree a couple years ago. =]
  • kyrious87
    kyrious87 Posts: 26 Member
    Forgot to add tha tI would love to start some new challenges with friends!!
  • tiffpyt09
    tiffpyt09 Posts: 14
    MMA? Thats very interesting. I love watch UFC! Maybe we can start a challenge. I am currently challenging myself to lose 10 pounds by January 22.
  • jessicamc90
    jessicamc90 Posts: 16 Member
    what sort of activities you going to do Tiff?
    I done some 30 day shred DVD today as I am going to do the complete 30 days Jan 2nd 2013!
  • twright513
    twright513 Posts: 222
    That sounds great!! I'd love to join in! Feel free to add me :)
  • micheleld73
    micheleld73 Posts: 914 Member
    When I was in college it was easier to spend the 2 hours at the gym because access was free (and right on campus) and the place was INCREDIBLE!! Now I have less time and don't want to spend money on a gym. If your are pressed for time and money, but still want results - you can find Jillian's 30 DS on youtube and then keeping track of your caloric intake works wonders. I have lost 21 lbs since September and need to lose my final 12.
  • tiffpyt09
    tiffpyt09 Posts: 14
    what sort of activities you going to do Tiff?
    I done some 30 day shred DVD today as I am going to do the complete 30 days Jan 2nd 2013!

    In high school I was a varsity cheerleader (a sport that never ends) so I stayed very active all year. However, I have not been too active since I started college. I've complete Insanity two summer's ago. Currently I've been trying to stay committed in going to the gym. Since I rather be more toned than "skinny", I plan to do more weight lifting with a mix of cardio.
  • TheCaren
    TheCaren Posts: 894 Member
    Feel free to add me. I am 5'4" and my starting weight was 165#. My goal weight is 125#. It was originally 130 but recently I decided I liked 125 better. My current weight is 138.6#, so I have just under 14 pounds to reach my goal. I am doing 1240 calories per day. I have been consistently losing weight. My big failure area is exercise. I really gotta get with it.

    P.S. I have a fairly small frame, and will still not be teeny tiny, even at 125#.
  • sgh10
    sgh10 Posts: 109 Member
    I am exactly in the same situation I weigh 168 though and need to lose another 20lbs at least I have lost 18 so far and am still committed to losing more I am also on 1200 calories a day and watching my carbs so feel free 2 add me
  • nel0311
    nel0311 Posts: 248
    Add me! I got the same crappy 15-20 pounds
  • MeeJay22
    MeeJay22 Posts: 1 Member
    Add me, I'm 25 and 162lbs at 5' 6". I'm trying to lose 22 lbs by March 1st. I don't care about really getting skinny- I just don't want to continue buying bigger and bigger clothes and I want my energy back!
  • tiffpyt09
    tiffpyt09 Posts: 14
    Feel free to add me. I am 5'4" and my starting weight was 165#. My goal weight is 125#. It was originally 130 but recently I decided I liked 125 better. My current weight is 138.6#, so I have just under 14 pounds to reach my goal. I am doing 1240 calories per day. I have been consistently losing weight. My big failure area is exercise. I really gotta get with it.

    P.S. I have a fairly small frame, and will still not be teeny tiny, even at 125#.

    I do too! I'm saying 15 - 20 for now. But I really don't know the weight I want. I guess I will stop when I like my results. I haven't been 125 since high school, but that might be to small for me because I still love my curves just wanna lose the tummy and tighten up!. But I would love to hear your story and how you manage to go from 165 to 138. Thats amazing. What did you do for workouts, eating, how long did it take? Spill the beans lol
  • tiffpyt09
    tiffpyt09 Posts: 14
    Add me, I'm 25 and 162lbs at 5' 6". I'm trying to lose 22 lbs by March 1st. I don't care about really getting skinny- I just don't want to continue buying bigger and bigger clothes and I want my energy back!

    lol i understand. Once Forever 21's large started to snug around my midsection I had enough. We sound like we are in the same boat. Lets do it!
  • meaghan2008
    meaghan2008 Posts: 401 Member
    Hello there!!! I would love to join you in this challenge! I'm also a senior in college but im 22 ! I would love to lose that and some more before May graduation! I'm 5'1 (snooki-sized just a wee bit taller , so I joke!) LOL , elementary ed major! Feel freee to add me ! :flowerforyou:
  • elkat782
    elkat782 Posts: 7
    I'm so down! I came back from backpacking in Asia in May. I felt amazing and was in great shape...then 3 weeks back in Canada and I'd put back on all the weight I'd lost! Since then gained even more, and definitely looking to kick it!
  • Keldrick
    Keldrick Posts: 2
    I'm down. I just laid out my workout routine and diet plan. Time to apply my knowledge!!
  • absmonday
    absmonday Posts: 9
    Adding you right now. Everyone else feel free to add me too!
  • nturner612
    nturner612 Posts: 710 Member
    hi there! you can add me if youd like. im 28 strted of at 168 (prob more but i didnt have a scale) and ive lost 13lbs in 3 months...BUT i have toned ALOT! good luck!!!
  • Keldrick
    Keldrick Posts: 2
    Any one feel free to add me.
  • sharkeller
    sharkeller Posts: 3
    HI! I would love to be part of a challenge.. I think the 15 day or 30 day or however many day challenges could be a really good motivation and help lose some weight. I started listing my foods here a couple weeks ago.. following the 1200 cal diet 5+ days a week. Excersize at the gym at least 3x a week. Been a member of the Gym since august and have seen NO RESULTS! obviously I think the food is playing a major role but Im seriously surprised I havnt lost anything yet. I feel much better and have more energy though so I think that is good at least. Tracking my food will play a huge role in losing weight.. I hope.. Im just getting started and need to follow the diet more presicely but im just getting the hang of it.
    Im 5'5'' 223 lbs age 25.
  • ejosbourn
    ejosbourn Posts: 15 Member
    Hey all!
    I'm back on MFP (again!) and looking for new friends! I'm trying to lose 20 lbs by May and would really like the support.
    Feel free to add me as a friend!
    Thanks!
    Erin
  • mbruntz
    mbruntz Posts: 9
    Anyone feel free to add me! I am just getting started with MFP, joined about 2 weeks ago! I have a little more weight to lose (37 lbs) but I need some friends to support and who can motivate me in return! :)
  • Kaymart79
    Kaymart79 Posts: 28
    Anyone is more than welcome to add me. This is perfect for me im alwasy happy to have new motivated supportive friends. I am right at trying to drop about 15 pounds.
  • Running_Tanya
    Running_Tanya Posts: 14 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm an accountant. I started using MFP on Nov 6 after weighing in at 203 lbs. Now I make myself go to the gym 6 times a week for an hour. I go to group classes like Zumba, Training Camp and Body Pump. I'm 5'7 currently weighing 195 lbs. My goal is 160 lbs by April 2013 for my 20 year high school reunion.
  • healthycanadian95
    healthycanadian95 Posts: 55 Member
    Add me people!!! similar situation
  • healthywtb
    healthywtb Posts: 80 Member
    Hello,
    Yes, please feel free to add me. My goals are similar. I am trying to lose about 18 lbs (5' 6", would like to be 130 lbs.) and increase my exercise activity.
    Jean
  • islander3
    islander3 Posts: 16
    Hi All!

    Please feel free to add me. I am 23 years old 5'4'' and would like to lose 15-20 pounds by the beginning of March (I am going on a hot holiday). I use to be a comfortable 125-130 but in the last year have ballooned up to 150. I need to lose atleast 15 pounds to feel confident about my self again.

    My calorie goal is 1200 a day and I have been boxing, hiking, waling to try to shed these pesky pounds

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