50 pounds to lose

blondeambition
blondeambition Posts: 57
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
Hi,

2010 is already half way over!! I want to lose 50 pounds by Christmas and would like to start a group with others who have similar goals and could use as much motivation as I could right now. Starting day is tomorrrow -Monday 6/21. Please post your starting weight and goal and a little about yourself.


I was at 140 pounds a year ago and have gained 40 pounds in 12 months. I miss that girl that was happy, spunky and confident. I want her back in time for the holidays this year. Last Christmas I was so embarressed with my weight gain that I avoided several get togethers. Last summer I was wearing halter tops and sun dresses, this summer I want to cover up as much as possible and hide. 8 years ago when I left my ex husband, I lost 100 pounds all on my own-- and I had kept it off until last year. Some stressful things happened in my life and I fell into a bit of a depression and just kind of gave up on myself. Its time for me to snap out of it and move forward. I deserve better than what I have been giving or rather not giving myself for the past year.

SW:180
CW:180
GW:130
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  • Marla64
    Marla64 Posts: 23,120 Member
    You're still young and the weight will come off sooooo much easier now than if you'd waited and let more come back. Glad you got back in the game.

    You took off 100 pounds already-- you know the deal. Eat right. Get your butt moving in exercise. You can do this!!
  • katlou2
    katlou2 Posts: 199 Member
    I agree with Marla, you know what it takes! You've had some struggles but you can do it, I think you have a good plan established. Good luck and may you meet your Christmas goal!
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
    Hi Blondeambition.

    I too would like to lose 50 pounds or so by Christmas this year. I'll weigh in tomorrow (although today waws my weigh day - but just to keep it level, I'll do ity again tomorrow.

    Take care x
  • michaelsdavies
    michaelsdavies Posts: 47 Member
    Just keep at it! It's easy to justify cheating but try to keep your head on the bigger picture :) I've lost 65lbs now, since Feb. Good luck!
  • ArmyWife815
    ArmyWife815 Posts: 50
    I suffer with bouts of depression and have used food as my "anti depressant" over the years. I don't have to tell you what the end result of that was. So if you need help to deal with your depression and stress please let your health care provider know.

    You have come to the right place for love and support. You successfully lost 100 pound so you have to tools to lose this 50. Sometimes we fall down but we can get back up!! Best wishes in losing the 50 pounds. You are in the right place for motivation and support.

    Take care of yourself.
  • genann
    genann Posts: 236
    :flowerforyou: Welcome :flowerforyou:

    This is a great place to visit and talk with people that can help motivate you to lose weight. We all know what stress can do to our bodies and we all understand what you're going thru. We're all in this together.
  • Sillybunni
    Sillybunni Posts: 61 Member
    I'll play. I still need to lose about 40 pounds. I never set a goal date though and I've lost 11 measly pounds this year. I need some motivation!

    SW: 190
    CW: 190
    GW: 150
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    {Just keep at it! It's easy to justify cheating but try to keep your head on the bigger picture :) I've lost 65lbs now, since Feb. Good luck! }

    Wow! 65 pounds since Feb is amazing-way to go!!!
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    I'll play. I still need to lose about 40 pounds. I never set a goal date though and I've lost 11 measly pounds this year. I need some motivation!

    SW: 190
    CW: 190
    GW: 150

    You've lost 11 more pounds than I have so far this year, so you've got a good start! I know that I do much better when I set goal dates. I feel like it gives me something to aim for and keeps me more accountable. We can do this.
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    I suffer with bouts of depression and have used food as my "anti depressant" over the years. I don't have to tell you what the end result of that was. So if you need help to deal with your depression and stress please let your health care provider know.

    You have come to the right place for love and support. You successfully lost 100 pound so you have to tools to lose this 50. Sometimes we fall down but we can get back up!! Best wishes in losing the 50 pounds. You are in the right place for motivation and support.

    Take care of yourself.

    Thanks for the words of encouragement!
  • tissyazd
    tissyazd Posts: 221 Member
    I am in the same boat! I don't know if it realistic for me to believe that I can lose 50 pounds, but I really want to. I have great support in my husband but we travel on the weekends a lot to our parents houses and it is so hard with eating out and eating our mom's home cooked meals to stay under our goals. Today I wanted to give up. My toddler is sick, I was up all night, and I wanted to just get cheeseburgers for lunch after eating poorly yesterday. My husband made me a delicious grilled chicken salad instead. I hope I don't give up. I need to do this!! Good luck to you as well!!
  • PoshTaush
    PoshTaush Posts: 1,247
    This would be perfect for me! I would LOVE to lose 50 by Christmas!

    I will weigh in tomorrow morning!! This is perfect. Thank you!
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    I am in the same boat! I don't know if it realistic for me to believe that I can lose 50 pounds, but I really want to. I have great support in my husband but we travel on the weekends a lot to our parents houses and it is so hard with eating out and eating our mom's home cooked meals to stay under our goals. Today I wanted to give up. My toddler is sick, I was up all night, and I wanted to just get cheeseburgers for lunch after eating poorly yesterday. My husband made me a delicious grilled chicken salad instead. I hope I don't give up. I need to do this!! Good luck to you as well!!

    Well, there are 28 weeks until Christmas so that will work out to be a little under 2 pounds per week. I think we can do it!! And even if we only make it to 40 thats still 40 less pounds, right?!! Weekends always have been my biggest challenge too. I do good all week long and I get to Friday and my mind suddenly thinks "hey, its the weekend lets eat!" I have to get myself back into the mindset I was in back when I was at goal. I allowed myself a treat or a meal out, not an entire weekend of bad eating and I got right back on track.It is awesome that your husband is supportive, that will definitely help you in your journey. Hopefully we can help each other as well!!
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    This would be perfect for me! I would LOVE to lose 50 by Christmas!

    I will weigh in tomorrow morning!! This is perfect. Thank you!


    Glad you are joining in! It is great to have other people to share the frustrations, motivation, support, and successes with.
    I love your rewards ideas, I was considering coming up with some myself.
  • tissyazd
    tissyazd Posts: 221 Member
    I am in the same boat! I don't know if it realistic for me to believe that I can lose 50 pounds, but I really want to. I have great support in my husband but we travel on the weekends a lot to our parents houses and it is so hard with eating out and eating our mom's home cooked meals to stay under our goals. Today I wanted to give up. My toddler is sick, I was up all night, and I wanted to just get cheeseburgers for lunch after eating poorly yesterday. My husband made me a delicious grilled chicken salad instead. I hope I don't give up. I need to do this!! Good luck to you as well!!

    Well, there are 28 weeks until Christmas so that will work out to be a little under 2 pounds per week. I think we can do it!! And even if we only make it to 40 thats still 40 less pounds, right?!! Weekends always have been my biggest challenge too. I do good all week long and I get to Friday and my mind suddenly thinks "hey, its the weekend lets eat!" I have to get myself back into the mindset I was in back when I was at goal. I allowed myself a treat or a meal out, not an entire weekend of bad eating and I got right back on track.It is awesome that your husband is supportive, that will definitely help you in your journey. Hopefully we can help each other as well!!

    This site and the people on it are awesome! I have wanted to lose weight before but never had the knowledge and the motivation of how to do it. I am disgusted by some of the things that I used to eat after I found out how many calories and fat are in them from this site. It will motivate me if I hear you all are doing a good job, too!
  • hawkeye14
    hawkeye14 Posts: 12
    Sign me up too! So much easier with help and encouragement!
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
    I'm in as well!!!!

    I too have lost 100 lbs and then plateaued and yo-yoed back and forth. Since Feb of this year, I have lost 18.6 lbs and have refocused and rededicated myself to making working out a priority and to keep eating healthy foods.

    I haven't yet decided my "final goal" weight. I'm thinking 30-35 lbs? I'm barely 5'2" and according the the BMI, my healthy range is 101-136. I'm latina and I have hips and boobs so I don't think 101 is gonna happen for me (nor do I WANT to be that tiny -- I want to keep SOME curves :-)

    I started my journey at 265 lbs.
    I got down to 152 (I was having some issues with my lap band)
    I went back up to 184.
    I had been "stuck" in the mid 160s- to mid 170s for MONTHS!
    Now I'm at 162.
    I'd like to be around 130-135.

    Let's DO this!!!! I need the accountabily and support. And ideas would be great too. YAY! I'm excited :-)
  • tiarapants
    tiarapants Posts: 1,015 Member
    Just weighed in at 185 pounds. I would love to be 140 by Christmas, ideally 135.

    Good luck to us all xx
  • SimonLondon
    SimonLondon Posts: 350
    The thing I love about your post and others on this topic is that you've set a realistic goal. In December last year I was 47lb heavier than I am now and it did take me around 5/6 months to lose it all.

    This website and the community on it were key to my downward weight loss. I had my diary private for most of that because I wanted to be 100% honest with myself and I couldn't do that when I thought people were looking.

    The best piece of advice I can give you is that you MUST go into this as a "Lifestyle Change" and not a diet. Diets will come and go but a change of lifestyle will make sure the weight comes off and stays off.

    I have learnt so much over the last few months that I honestly can't see me ever going back to how I was. Add me as a friend if you need support from someone who has got through what you're about to start :flowerforyou:
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    The thing I love about your post and others on this topic is that you've set a realistic goal. In December last year I was 47lb heavier than I am now and it did take me around 5/6 months to lose it all.

    This website and the community on it were key to my downward weight loss. I had my diary private for most of that because I wanted to be 100% honest with myself and I couldn't do that when I thought people were looking.

    The best piece of advice I can give you is that you MUST go into this as a "Lifestyle Change" and not a diet. Diets will come and go but a change of lifestyle will make sure the weight comes off and stays off.

    I have learnt so much over the last few months that I honestly can't see me ever going back to how I was. Add me as a friend if you need support from someone who has got through what you're about to start :flowerforyou:

    I never thought I would gain any weight back either. Honestly when I hit my goal-diet and workout had become such an obsession for me that I wouldn't even go 10 calories over for fear I might gain. I think that might just be part of my problem- I tend to be all or nothing when it comes to these things. I need to really focus as you said on making this a lifestyle and learning to forgive myself and move forward rather than seeing slip ups as an excuse to throw in the towel.
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    Ok, here we go everyone- the official start of the journey!!! I'm excited just thinking about how I will look and feel 50 pounds lighter.

    I had posted by starting weight yesterday but my official starting weight will be 183 (thanks fot the salty pretzels I had last night )

    I'm planning to stick to 1200 calories to begin with and adjust up as needed. 1200 worked well for me before so I am going to use that as a starting point. I have never been able to truthfully say that I like working out. I like how it makes me feel and look after the fact, but during I am counting every second down until I am done. So to keep myself from burning out I am going to try and do things I somewhat enjoy that are less monotonous than the treadmill. I'm going to do 30 day shred 4 days a week and a kettle bell workout 2 days a week. I will also be walking 45 minutes a day at work during my lunch and breaks.

    What is everyone's plan???
  • PoshTaush
    PoshTaush Posts: 1,247
    Ok, here we go everyone- the official start of the journey!!! I'm excited just thinking about how I will look and feel 50 pounds lighter.

    I had posted by starting weight yesterday but my official starting weight will be 183 (thanks fot the salty pretzels I had last night )

    I'm planning to stick to 1200 calories to begin with and adjust up as needed. 1200 worked well for me before so I am going to use that as a starting point. I have never been able to truthfully say that I like working out. I like how it makes me feel and look after the fact, but during I am counting every second down until I am done. So to keep myself from burning out I am going to try and do things I somewhat enjoy that are less monotonous than the treadmill. I'm going to do 30 day shred 4 days a week and a kettle bell workout 2 days a week. I will also be walking 45 minutes a day at work during my lunch and breaks.

    What is everyone's plan???


    Well here I go again! I am weighing in this morning and have found that I've gained back 2.5 pounds in the last week and a half!! AAAhhhrrrgghh!! (Did I sound like Charlie Brown there?? haha) I blame it on my week back home with the parents. I did really well the first 3 days. Then, with wedding planning, decorating, traveling, etc..... I started eating CRAP! Ok...so my new journey begins today. With all of you!! I'm excited to have friends to keep me accountable.

    My plan is the 1200 calories the program has calculated for me. Also, I will be getting exercise in, but to start with it's going to be general everyday tasks such as cleaning house, etc. ( I have an 8 month old who just learned to crawl and is starting to pull up...so all you mommas can understand.)

    Also... a quick suggestion to everyone.... Find something fun at least once a week for exercise. A couple weeks ago I went bowling for fun for 2 hours and burnt a ton of calories! I couldn't believe it . Plus...I didn't even feel like it was the "dreaded" exercise. haha... I would much rather bowl for 2 hours than walk on a treadmill for 30 minutes. Just a thought.!

    OK...so official weigh in for today is : 229~ GRRRrrrr!!!
  • tissyazd
    tissyazd Posts: 221 Member
    Ok you are all the first official people that I am announcing my weight to. I just need to accept it and really make a change. So here it is...Today I weighed in at 232.5. YIKES!! In the mirror, I didn't think I looked too bad. It was just recently when I went back through looking at pics on my camera when I was like--WOW!! Who is that? After I found myself deleting all but head shots (which is awful because I had to delete some awesome memories of my daughter's trip to the zoo) I realized that enough is enough. Let's do something about this. My husband is on board with me, although he has lost 12 pounds and I have lost 6 and he has less to lose than me....grrr....men!! My question is ladies, how are you only doing 1200 calories. MFP suggested I do 1900. I wonder if that is too much??? I am 5'7, so I don't know if that matters or not. I wonder if I need to cut it down more to lose more?? Well, anyways my plan right now is 1900 calories and run on the elliptical 3 days a week for 25-30 min. while also spending most of the day chasing and playing with my toddler. Although, I have been playing with my toddler so that's not much of a change in plan. Let me know if you all think 1900 is too many! I need to do this!!!
  • tissyazd
    tissyazd Posts: 221 Member
    Ok you are all the first official people that I am announcing my weight to. I just need to accept it and really make a change. So here it is...Today I weighed in at 232.5. YIKES!! In the mirror, I didn't think I looked too bad. It was just recently when I went back through looking at pics on my camera when I was like--WOW!! Who is that? After I found myself deleting all but head shots (which is awful because I had to delete some awesome memories of my daughter's trip to the zoo) I realized that enough is enough. Let's do something about this. My husband is on board with me, although he has lost 12 pounds and I have lost 6 and he has less to lose than me....grrr....men!! My question is ladies, how are you only doing 1200 calories. MFP suggested I do 1900. I wonder if that is too much??? I am 5'7, so I don't know if that matters or not. I wonder if I need to cut it down more to lose more?? Well, anyways my plan right now is 1900 calories and run on the elliptical 3 days a week for 25-30 min. while also spending most of the day chasing and playing with my toddler. Although, I have been playing with my toddler so that's not much of a change in plan. Let me know if you all think 1900 is too many! I need to do this!!!
  • FocusPlease
    FocusPlease Posts: 59 Member
    Okay, folks, I'm in. My goal is 50 lbs, but I'm making it much longer (Jun 2011) because I wanted to be, we'll say, "overly realistic". I yo-yo a lot, even when I'm more careful, and I didn't want to get discouraged by wanting too much too soon. BUT I'm going to see if I can keep up with your planned pace!

    I have been overweight now for about 6 or 7 years now (with the minimum being around 20 lbs, but now I'm 50 lbs). The past 5 years especially have been difficult as my Dr. has been having me try different meds, and one of the side effects has been weight gain....oh--and the fact that I love food too much and was lazy didn't help either! : )

    But ecently I finally had an epiphany, and I'm am raring to go and happy to do so. I know it will be difficult, but there are soooo many people on this site who are inspirational, supportive, and fun. Whether they know it or not, they really are "My Fitness Pals".

    I've been on here about 3+ weeks and have lost only one lb (well, more, if you consider the up & down already). But I'm still trying to learn what my body needs while spacing out my meals into smaller meals thruout the day.

    Let's DO THIS! : )

    My weight this morning is 186
    Will stop whining about my weight when I hit 150 ; )
    Will treat myself to a (hopefully) $500 clothes shopping spree when I hit 135

    I'll do small rewards (like pedicures or massages) when I hit small mile markers along the way (maybe 5-10 lg increments?)

    Anyway--Good Luck, Hard Work, and SUCCESS to you all!
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    Ok you are all the first official people that I am announcing my weight to. I just need to accept it and really make a change. So here it is...Today I weighed in at 232.5. YIKES!! In the mirror, I didn't think I looked too bad. It was just recently when I went back through looking at pics on my camera when I was like--WOW!! Who is that? After I found myself deleting all but head shots (which is awful because I had to delete some awesome memories of my daughter's trip to the zoo) I realized that enough is enough. Let's do something about this. My husband is on board with me, although he has lost 12 pounds and I have lost 6 and he has less to lose than me....grrr....men!! My question is ladies, how are you only doing 1200 calories. MFP suggested I do 1900. I wonder if that is too much??? I am 5'7, so I don't know if that matters or not. I wonder if I need to cut it down more to lose more?? Well, anyways my plan right now is 1900 calories and run on the elliptical 3 days a week for 25-30 min. while also spending most of the day chasing and playing with my toddler. Although, I have been playing with my toddler so that's not much of a change in plan. Let me know if you all think 1900 is too many! I need to do this!!!

    I would recommend sticking with 1900 if that is what MFP suggests. Try it for a couple weeks and see how it goes and adjust if needed. 1200 is really low which is why even though that is what MFP calculated for me, I am taking it with a grain of salt and using it as a starting point to see how my body responds. I am 5'61/2 so we are pretty close in height.
  • blondeambition
    blondeambition Posts: 57
    Okay, folks, I'm in. My goal is 50 lbs, but I'm making it much longer (Jun 2011) because I wanted to be, we'll say, "overly realistic". I yo-yo a lot, even when I'm more careful, and I didn't want to get discouraged by wanting too much too soon. BUT I'm going to see if I can keep up with your planned pace!








    There is nothing wrong with being realistic. I had this idea in my head a couple weeks ago that I was going to try and lose my first 40 by September 1st and then I realized that it took me a year to gain the weight so it wasnt going to come off in 3 months. BUT, you just might surprise yourself once you get going!
  • Lisamarie1226
    Lisamarie1226 Posts: 335 Member
    My plan is to stick the MFP calorie goals set for me (1200/1230) and aim to work out 4-5 times a week. I actually enjoy working out because I love having "ME" time. Going to the gym is "ME" time. I just plug in my iPod and listen to my great playlists :-)

    I have to mix things up. I take some toning/sculpting classes twice a week, spin class once or twice a week, cardio (I mix it up: treadmill, elliptical, rowing machine, stair machine) and weight training once a week.

    That's my plan and I hope to stick to it :-)
  • EccaNado
    EccaNado Posts: 3
    Hey there!

    Last time I weighed in I was a little over 165lbs. It hit me big time & it made me feel worse than I had already been feeling. I, too, have been dealing with depression.. it's really hard to motivate one self to get back in the game & lose weight. I feel like I can't do it, that it won't change anything. But, I want to lose weight so I can feel more energetic & happy. My family depends on me a lot since my mom gets sick a lot & I have to take over the "Mother" role & take care of things around the house, groceries, cooking, chores n such.

    About a week or so ago I watched this commercial called Zumba. Basically you dance your weight off. I tested it by going on YouTube & following along with one of the videos I found on Zumba.. believe me, IT WORKS! My arms, legs & abs felt like I had worked out for an hour, when it was only 30 minutes.

    I really like it because it's not boring. I hate running, especially by myself. My side of town isn't that safe & I have to be at home in case I'm needed. So Zumba is what, I believe, will help me take off the weight.

    Trying to eat healthy is hard, too. Especially since my Family LOVES sweets & salties. Lol. But, they're being supportive. When I tell them I'm gonna exercise they leave me alone for that half hour.

    Anyhow, I'm sure you'll be able to get the weight off in time for Winter. Keep up the good work & don't give up, no matter how bad you're feeling.. after exercising you'll feel better!

    =]
  • PoshTaush
    PoshTaush Posts: 1,247
    Ok you are all the first official people that I am announcing my weight to. I just need to accept it and really make a change. So here it is...Today I weighed in at 232.5. YIKES!! In the mirror, I didn't think I looked too bad. It was just recently when I went back through looking at pics on my camera when I was like--WOW!! Who is that? After I found myself deleting all but head shots (which is awful because I had to delete some awesome memories of my daughter's trip to the zoo) I realized that enough is enough. Let's do something about this. My husband is on board with me, although he has lost 12 pounds and I have lost 6 and he has less to lose than me....grrr....men!! My question is ladies, how are you only doing 1200 calories. MFP suggested I do 1900. I wonder if that is too much??? I am 5'7, so I don't know if that matters or not. I wonder if I need to cut it down more to lose more?? Well, anyways my plan right now is 1900 calories and run on the elliptical 3 days a week for 25-30 min. while also spending most of the day chasing and playing with my toddler. Although, I have been playing with my toddler so that's not much of a change in plan. Let me know if you all think 1900 is too many! I need to do this!!!


    I don't think that's too many. I am guessing that is what the program suggested for you, so you should stick to that. I'm on the 1200 plan b/c of the answers I gave the system when first starting. Don't worry...if it doesn't seem to be working, you can always adjust later! I'm excited to get started!
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