May Challenge, can we lose 6lbs by 14th May?

patelt
patelt Posts: 23 Member
edited September 20 in Introduce Yourself
Hello everyone

I am setting myself a challenge to lose 6lbs by my birthday on the 14th. Is anyone with me? I am going to have 1000 cals a day and I am determined to burn off 500 cals minimum a day by exercising, I will not be eating those cals. Come on guys, need some advice, support and encouragement.

cheers all :wink:

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  • Cornflakegirl70
    Cornflakegirl70 Posts: 1
    Sounds like a reasonable and attainable goal. I'm in!
  • aling01
    aling01 Posts: 163
    =( that's reallly not healthy...you will only gain it back when you eat regularly again or consume your normal caloric intake/day.
  • MyDream
    MyDream Posts: 72
    I'm in. I just re-started MFP so this is the type of motivation I need!
  • pspence
    pspence Posts: 3
    I will try with you.
  • WrittenInRed
    WrittenInRed Posts: 17 Member
    I'm in. Although, I think that if you stick to the calories MFP allots your per day, including the calories you earn from exercising< you will still be able to lose weight. It sounds like you only want to net 500 calories per day which will only hurt your body in the long run. :frown:
  • frogmama
    frogmama Posts: 404 Member
    Yikes! That's three pounds a week! When I stay at 1200 calories a day and bust my butt with exercise- ( and don't add extra food) I'm happy if I lose 1-2 lbs in a week.
  • Killeen_bride2be
    Killeen_bride2be Posts: 90
    I am in. I will try to keep to my 1200 cals though and just work out more and drink more water
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Sounds like a reasonable and attainable goal. I'm in!

    Sorry, definately not a reasonable goal. 500 net calories per day is NOT healthy. You may lose the 6 lbs by the 14th, but then 1 of 2 things will happen. You will either gain it all back just as quick or you will stop losing all together. You need to fuel your body properly! Do this the right way and the weight will come off and stay off!
  • psaini
    psaini Posts: 14 Member
    I think I can try it too. Good Luck Everyone.
  • MyDream
    MyDream Posts: 72
    I'm sticking w/my 1200 cals. too, and I'll boost up my workouts.

    Good luck to all!!
  • MzMolly
    MzMolly Posts: 169 Member
    I will join the challenge! I will also stick to my plan but I will walk more! Good luck everyone!
  • MzMolly
    MzMolly Posts: 169 Member
    Good morning everyone! Yesterday was a good day, I was able to stay under my calories and my carbs! I did not get a walk in but I worked in the garden and house. Today I am going to work hard at keeping my carbs down along with my calories and I am going to get a walk in!! I am going to aim for 3 to 4 miles. I am hopeful when I get on the scale tomorrow I will have lost at least a pound. Hang in there everyone we can do this.
    Have a wonderful day all!
  • meconrad85
    meconrad85 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! Good luck everyone! I don't know if anyone has tried it, but the biggest loser last chance workout is great!!
  • patelt
    patelt Posts: 23 Member
    :wink: Hello everyone, Day 1 of my challenge update...............

    high impact aerobics for 45mins burned 400 cals, also did a fast run for 10mins burned 125 cals and 10mins rowing burned 100 cals, total 625 cals, feel great today. I will ensure i eat 1200 cals today but this will include a couple of G&slimline tonic as we are out tonight.

    Hope you are all motivated and have managed to do some exercise today.

    keep it up, Tibha
  • cherke
    cherke Posts: 1
    :happy: I'm in and good luck to all!!!!
  • shari66
    shari66 Posts: 49
    I'll take the May 14th challenge! We'll see :wink: Good Luck Everybody!
  • sslopez24
    sslopez24 Posts: 110 Member
    I am at a plateau.. I will join you but also sticking to my 1200cals per day and just exercise some more. Good luck to us all!! :smile:
  • MzMolly
    MzMolly Posts: 169 Member
    OMG!!!! I LOST 6 POUNDS OVER THE WEEKEND!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!!! I AM SO EXCITED. I have not reached my first big goal of 50 pounds (passed it by 2 actually). I hope all of you had a good day and are doing well!!
  • marieski
    marieski Posts: 1
    okay i'll try also that sounds like a perfect little goal. This is my first time on.and this is the kinda thing I needed to see on here. GOOD LUCK!!
  • MzMolly
    MzMolly Posts: 169 Member
    Correction! I lost 4 pounds over the weekend not 6. Unfortunatly.
  • Maude52
    Maude52 Posts: 10 Member
    I only lose 1-2 pounds a week if I'm lucky! 6 pounds in 2 weeks would not work for me, but let me know how it works out for you! Good luck!
  • patelt
    patelt Posts: 23 Member
    :love:

    Hi all, I would like to update you all, I have manged to go to the gym twice today and in total I have burnt over 900 Cals. I feel great and I have enough energy to do more. I have also eaten more today over 1350 cals but I still have 800 cals remaining to eat if I want to. I am not hungry therefore I will not.

    I am still aiming to lose 6 pounds by the 14th May.

    keep motivated all of you and let me know how you are getting on.

    Good luck................tibha
  • patelt
    patelt Posts: 23 Member
    Hi,

    well done on your 4lbs lost, any tips how you did that? you only need to lose another 2 to have been sucessful on this challenge, good luck hun
  • MyDream
    MyDream Posts: 72
    Hi All!

    This was my first official week on MFP and I lost 8 lbs.!!!!

    I'm excited and can't wait to see next weeks results!

    luck to all!
  • MzMolly
    MzMolly Posts: 169 Member
    Wow! Another pound and 1/2 today. That is 5.5 pounds since Saturday. I was stuck for over a week and was getting frustrated but I am thrilled now. The pants I put on today almost fell off of me, and would have had it not been for my phone clip, I have even moved the button in alot! I think it is time for some of my close to go BYE-BYE, FOREVER! The other day I tried on a pair of pants in a size 18 and they fit!! I have not fit into an 18 for over 15 years. I still have a long way to go but I am on my way.
    It is so nice to jump on to MFP and find support and understanding.
    I hope all of you had a wonderful day and are doing well.
    Molly
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    so, I'm curious. How did all of you do?
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