Drop 40 by late summer/early fall support group thread!

starkiller8885
starkiller8885 Posts: 47 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi all,

I'm looking to start a support/check-in group for anyone who wants to lose forty pounds by late summer or early fall! It would be helpful if we could share our food and exercise diaries, as well as do weekly weigh ins. We could have in group contents to keep everyone motivated!

Post here with your stats!

Mine: 25y/o
current: 180 lbs
goal: 140-145
Goal for this week: 2 pounds!
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  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    I don't have 40lbs to loose, but I have 23lbs to go by this summer.

    I am trying not to focus too much on weight; more or less inches/toning, but I'd still join your group!

    I am: 26 years old
    Current: 152lbs
    Goal: 130lbs
    Height: 5'9"
    Goal weight loss for this week: 0.5-1.0lbs
    Exercise goal for this week: Run 20km total
  • poptart2012
    poptart2012 Posts: 45 Member
    I find groups help so definitely in.
    Age: 35
    Current: 176
    Goal: 135- 140
    :smile:
  • lynnymcc
    lynnymcc Posts: 89
    OH I so need this as I have gained 10 lbs in the last month or so!
    217 lbs...
    Would LOVE to be 180 by end of summer!
  • alishamarkee
    alishamarkee Posts: 1 Member
    I will join this group too. I am getting married on August 30th and would like to loose the weight by then.

    Age:34
    Weight:170
    I would like to weight 130 by the wedding. I need help!
  • lynnymcc
    lynnymcc Posts: 89
    Just wondering how this will work? does someone make an actual group up that we record in, or do we just keep coming back to this post?
  • dianamccly
    dianamccly Posts: 3 Member
    Hello! looking for ways to stay motivated in the long run and a group sounds ideal. Currently I am using the South Beach diet (phase 2) as a guide to eat healthier.

    Here are my stats:

    I am: 26 years old
    Current: 203 lbs
    Goal: 150/160 lbs
    Height: 5'6"
    Goal weight loss for this week: 1.0 - 2.0 lbs
    Exercise goal for this week: weight lift 3 days, cardio 3 days
  • kn081083
    kn081083 Posts: 18 Member
    Just what i was looking for! an accountability and motivation..Count me in too pls..

    Age:30
    Ht : 5'3"
    Wt: 165 lbs
    Goal: 125 lbs
  • rhacha55
    rhacha55 Posts: 7 Member
    count me in I lost 25 lbs before but put it back on I need support and I need tp lose 75 because I had a heart operation dont want another or worse die.

    age 55
    weight 225
    goal 150
  • mikes99mail
    mikes99mail Posts: 318 Member
    I'm in...
    42 yrs old
    6'2"
    Currently 250lb, aiming for 210.
  • jellis2014
    jellis2014 Posts: 31
    Count me in!

    Age: 32
    Weight: 245 lbs
    Goal: 200 by late summer, 150 long term
    Goal for this week: 1-2 pounds

    I have the same questions as lynnymcc, how will this work?
  • rmleslie
    rmleslie Posts: 5 Member
    Look at how many people have joined!!! Do we want to do a weekly weigh-in / photo? How about every Sunday we update each other on our status? I am currently am 5'8", 185 and would ideally like to get down to 145. Hoping to drop down to 165 by the end of March.

    Lets do this!
  • lynnymcc
    lynnymcc Posts: 89
    Hope it's okay that I weigh in every 2 weeks...weighing weekly is such a mind game when it's that TOM, ovulating, etc etc.
  • Haileyleavitt
    Haileyleavitt Posts: 19
    i know i'm the youngest so far but i have a point to prove!

    age 17
    weight 148
    height 5'9

    I don't need or want to lose 40 pounds but 20 and i could really use the support!
    no one thinks i can do it, i am getting ready to be in a bodybuilding show by next year. I can't enter unless i'm 18... I don't necassarly need a lot of work, or have a lot of competition.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    I am in!

    I am: 28 years old
    Current: 160 lbs
    Goal: 120 lbs
    Height: 5'4
    Goal weight loss for this week: 0.5-1.0lbs
    Exercise goal for this week: Workout at least 4x this week
  • Tolstoy26
    Tolstoy26 Posts: 134 Member
    I'm in, I'm getting married in November and can use the extra motivation!

    I am: 27 years old
    Current: 165 lbs
    Goal: 125-130 lbs
    Height: 5'5
    Goal weight loss for this week: 1-1.5 lbs
  • GailA117
    GailA117 Posts: 2
    This sounds ideal for me...I really need a challenge to make me stick to my goals! My biggest goal is to be able to do things again, walking, skating, etc. I think a weigh-in every 2 weeks would work for me.

    Age: 54
    Wt: 188
    Goal weight: 140
    Short term goal: 20 lbs by Mar 17
  • Biteofthecherry
    Biteofthecherry Posts: 13 Member
    Female
    Aged 44
    Current 209
    Goal 159

    I need some Mfp friends :)
  • starkiller8885
    starkiller8885 Posts: 47 Member
    Hey!

    It looks like there are enough people for a group, and that was my intention. I will go ahead and set that up!
  • kn081083
    kn081083 Posts: 18 Member
    wow..this group is really growing..thanks a ton to the person who thought of this...
    quick question for all of you...probably asked lot of times before..are you eating back your exercise calories?
  • mandeez801
    mandeez801 Posts: 1 Member
    First day on here. I would love to join. How do I?
  • starkiller8885
    starkiller8885 Posts: 47 Member
    Hey all,

    The group is set up, and I put all of the names on the thread in the group. I will post some more information about the structure I had imagined:

    Weekly, or bi weekly weigh in
    Photos if desired
    Challenges posted every week, or twice a week (such as, try one new vegetable, or do ten push ups every morning for the week, something like that, we alternate on who proposes the challenges too!)
    Thoughts about progress
    Most importantly, to motivate yourself and others to maintain focus on respective goals.

    @mandeez, I will go ahead and put your name on the list as I just saw your post
    @kn081083 I am not eating back my exercise calories, as I think that a combo of restricted calorie intake and expanded calorie output will yield the best results for me! What are you doing?
  • aannsheetz
    aannsheetz Posts: 7
    I would love join this group :) I'm hoping to lose 65-70 by the end of the year.

    Age: 26
    CW: 214.2lbs
    GW: 145-150lbs

    I've found other people and their journeys to be so inspirational and motivating. Hopefully we can all do the same for each other :)
  • Vellava
    Vellava Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in too.

    Age: 50
    Weight: 170
    Goal weight: 145

    I guess I need accountability, motivation. shared success stories, tips and tricks. Same as everyone else I suppose.
  • ksullee
    ksullee Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in! I really wanna loose 50 lbs by summer, extra motivation would be great. Anyone that wants to add me as a friend can do so as well.
  • jennipooh0324
    jennipooh0324 Posts: 85 Member
    I'm in

    CW 225
    Goal 155 overall

    Would love to be in a group with some additional support, motivation and some challenges :)
  • angel_of_harmony
    angel_of_harmony Posts: 188 Member
    I am also interested in joining.

    CW: 210
    GW: 170
  • amy_kee
    amy_kee Posts: 694 Member
    I'd like to be in on this group. I hope it's not too late.

    I'm 49---fixing to be 50
    My CW is 297.8
    My goal weight by summer is 240 lbs, a 58 lb loss
    Goal for this week: 3 lbs

    Amy
  • justathought55
    justathought55 Posts: 5 Member
    I'd love to join as well.
    Age 59
    Current weight 223
    Goal weight 135
  • starkiller8885
    starkiller8885 Posts: 47 Member
    Hi,
    I just sent you all invitations. I think it would be great if we could keep the group open for the next couple of weeks while we get rolling! I will send out invites for new members each evening!
  • ksully913
    ksully913 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in!

    Age: 24
    Current: 181
    Goal: 140

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