Weight Loss Challenge For People Over 200lbs

2013Kayla2013
2013Kayla2013 Posts: 8
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi... I'm 218lbs... started at 222lbs.. and that was from changing my diet... i'm now adding exercise... and was thinking... why keep this to myself when i can have people who can relate to me and help me with it... SOOOOOO Our goal is to push to get under 200 within two months... Who's Interested??? :D
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  • GreenBayDiva
    GreenBayDiva Posts: 33 Member
    I'm in at 248 though, boo!!! My question is what burns the most calories cardio r weight lighting? I am hearing different things... I don't understand how lifting weight and having defininednmuscles will help me right now. You can't see them under an inch or two of fat. Although I understand it does tone. I am doing both font get me wrong I just want to have realistic expectations.
  • TattooTerra28
    TattooTerra28 Posts: 38 Member
    Both cardio and weight lifting are important. Your right about not being able to see your muscle right now under fat BUT the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn doing cardio. Does that make sense? They work together.
  • jzebracki
    jzebracki Posts: 112 Member
    Kayla - I've been stuck at 212 for months! I started at 257, and joined MFP in January. I would LOVE to be under 200 in two months! Count me in! Let's do this together! Please friend me!
  • TAsunder
    TAsunder Posts: 423 Member
    Do both. Doing weight training increases your cardio performance and it somewhat increases the number of calories you burn to maintain your weight. The point is not really to "look muscular" as much as to be healthier and improve your weight loss.

    For what it's worth, I was at 235lbs when I started my journey. I almost hit 200 again a couple of months ago after a significant setback (surgery + loss of immediate family member). Back on track and almost back to my all-time low of 180lbs. I have always done a combination of cardio and weight training since I was at 235lbs.
  • 2013Kayla2013
    2013Kayla2013 Posts: 8
    ok well both are almost the same but cardio is better because cause it helps with the fat... try zumba cause that what i'm doing.. 45 mins of zumba can burn up to 500 calories for our size... and also a healthy diet.. right now im only consuming 1200 calories but you can do 1400... and weightlifting helps with the toning so at least 10-20 mins a day, 3-4 times a week..!!
  • GreenBayDiva
    GreenBayDiva Posts: 33 Member
    All I needed was a positive testimony. Thank you!
  • rahlpn
    rahlpn Posts: 551 Member
    I started at 240, first day of logging/exercising was January 1st (how cliche). I am now at 213 as of this morning :-) I haven't been perfect by any means. I had a few slip ups here and there and even weekends where I just let it all loose. But I just keep getting back on. I am currently doing JM 30 Day Shred, I'm on day 9 level one. Started the Shred at 217 so I've already lost 4 lbs in 9 days. I'm consuming about 1300 calories a day (give or take), and drink TONS of water. I would like to see ONEderland in 2 mos or so! My ultimate goal is 155 by Nov 2013 (I am a bridesmaid in a wedding on Nov 16th, eek!) I also want a new spring/summer wardrobe. Last year all I wore were capris because I hated how my thighs looked in shorts. I wanna wear shorts this year!
  • rachierose
    rachierose Posts: 1 Member
    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.
  • 2013Kayla2013
    2013Kayla2013 Posts: 8
    That's Wonderful about your 4lbs in 9days.. i was also thinking about the 30days shred but i would start when i get under 200... cant wait to find out how much you lose by day 30:)
  • terrappyn
    terrappyn Posts: 324 Member
    Hi... I'm 218lbs... started at 222lbs.. and that was from changing my diet... i'm now adding exercise... and was thinking... why keep this to myself when i can have people who can relate to me and help me with it... SOOOOOO Our goal is to push to get under 200 within two months... Who's Interested??? :D

    I'm up for the challenge. I'm at 239. Although I probably wont get to under 200 I can get damn close to it! Ready set go!
  • jennewren
    jennewren Posts: 7 Member
    Count me in. Our numbers are very close and my goal is one-derland and beyond. Friend me, I'd love to take the journey with you.
  • LuckyDucky73
    LuckyDucky73 Posts: 29
    <--- Count me in !
  • anidoug38
    anidoug38 Posts: 1
    I'm in. I am at 207.6 lbs today. My goal weight is 160. I have a long way to go. I just need the motivation to stay in the gym. If I could get it done in the mornings, I would do wonderful losing the extra pounds.
  • 2013Kayla2013
    2013Kayla2013 Posts: 8
    that's about 6 people soo far.... anyone else up for it??? Remember you dont even have to try to get under 200 just as long as you try... :)
  • maritimemom
    maritimemom Posts: 192
    Add me as a friend! I started January 1 at 236 and I'm fluctuating between 212-214 now. I would love to see Onderland within two months! :)
  • MissRae123
    MissRae123 Posts: 39 Member
    Count me in! I'm at 216 right now and can't wait to see Onederland! My highest non pregnancy weight was like 250. I started MFP around 230. Today I started week 2 of INSANITY. Hoping I'll get lots of weight and inches lost in 60 days. Add me! :-)
  • mammakisses
    mammakisses Posts: 604 Member
    I'm in too. I started at 221.5 on the first of march and today I'm 216.5 so I would love to be in the 100s in 2 months or less.
  • dlangdon87
    dlangdon87 Posts: 4
    Count me in! I'm 226 pounds right now and cannot wait to be in ONErland again! Add me as a friend :)
  • DarkshineGirl
    DarkshineGirl Posts: 27
    I'm hovering at 222/223, count me in! I haven't seen Onederland in almost 10 years :noway:
  • ThePilatesPrincess
    ThePilatesPrincess Posts: 25 Member
    I'm in, I just signed up with MFP today, I'm at 224.5. I have lost around 12 lbs prior to joining. This is the motivation I need! I am going on an Alaskan cruise for my 20th wedding anniversary at the end of May and to be under 200 by then would be awesome!
  • clau3260
    clau3260 Posts: 32 Member
    Count me in! I probably won't make it under 200 because I am not that close, but that does not mean I won't keep on trying :)
  • mammakisses
    mammakisses Posts: 604 Member
    Today's weigh in: 217.5

    Gotta quit the wine drinking if I wanna reach my goal.:grumble:
  • ChildrenCryinNCoffee
    ChildrenCryinNCoffee Posts: 477 Member
    Count me in too! My name is Tricia, I'm 28 years old, married, mother of 4. I weigh 235 lbs and my first goal is get to 200 lbs. Feel free to add me, anyone! On here and/or Facebook--I need motivation on both LOL (https://www.facebook.com/TriciaFernandezRathgeber)
  • RevCO30
    RevCO30 Posts: 176 Member
    <=====I am in...216 currently. I do a combo of cardio dvds and strength training dvds. Is there a group I need sign up with?
  • wozniaks
    wozniaks Posts: 72 Member
    I am 219 and my goal is to be under 200 as well
  • psv1012
    psv1012 Posts: 65 Member
    I started 8 months ago at 272 now I am 225, I am pretty sure it will take me more than 2 months to get under 200,but I would love to get that much closer ! Count me in.
  • LisaLbsOff
    LisaLbsOff Posts: 22
    I'm in.. Feel free to add me anyone (started again today) got no friends and would like people who have the same goals :)
  • motivatedbecky80
    motivatedbecky80 Posts: 11 Member
    Count me in. I don't think I will make it to under 200. Im just doing cardio at the moment, but would love to start lifting some weights.
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    I am currently 218 and would love to join in the challenge. I don't think I'll see Onderland in the next two months but it would be nice to have some friends with similar weight challenges! I recently started a C25K program, and OMG... I'm going to have to repeat week 1 for a month but I don't care, I'm going to do it anyways! I'm doing Atkins, so haters going to hate, hopefully we can make this about support and not cult nutrition :p Keep that in mind if you're peeking at my diary :)
  • lisasdoinit
    lisasdoinit Posts: 216 Member
    I'm in!!

    Is there a way to get us all together somewhere - does anyone know how to create a group lol? I'm worried I'll lose this thread, and I'd so love to be able to talk with people who understand how much it can hurt to work out. Not in that good ooo feel those muscles ache way - in that ok my back/ hips/ knees are really pissed at me way lol!!

    43 years old, 222lbs as of yesterday morning. After years of "doing it all" w.w., jenny, curves, bootcamps (ruptured disk anyone?) my metabolism and body are some big ole mess!! I have found some peace with the concept of "eating more to weigh less" though!! Just finished a 6 week "reset" - the minimum you do to reset your metabolism..and lost 2lbs! Eating 2100-2250 calories a day!! Working out 1 hour a day and really putting in an effort to be more active. I did nothing different this week, then I did three weeks ago - it just took my body this long to trust me not to deprive it again lol!

    Sure I lost weight in the past eating 1200 or 1500 calories and working out 2hrs + a day..but i was cranky, antisocial (who can eat out on 1200 calories a day?!) and ate all the no-fat, nothing natural about it foods lol! And I always had "cheat days" "cheat moments' "cheat weekends"..then gave up.

    Sure, I've only lost 2lbs in the last 6 weeks. But omg do I feel awesome!! My energy is up, my skin is glowing, even my thin hair is thickening up and not coming out in clumps in the shower!!

    So that's me! Please feel free to add me up as a friend, and if someone knows how/ wants to create a group I'd love to be a member (and i promise not all my threads will be this long lol!). Thank you SO much for staring it!

    xo

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