Need to lose 30 pounds-just getting started

I'm actually almost done doing the same. I was 165 to start and I'm going for 135 at this point. Just log EVERYTHING that you eat, no matter how small you think it is, and go for a walk as much as you're able. That's what I've been doing.

Hi Sunny! I'm 5'5", started at 159 (this time around... and was a little over 160 before that 159 weigh in) in November, am currently around 144 (weighing in tomorrow - I weigh in officially once a week but unofficially every day) and aiming to end somewhere around 125-129, depending on if I gain some muscle/feel toned/etc, so I have approximately 15lb left of my 30lb to lose :-)

Feel free to add me! My "secrets to success" for these past few months have been working out 6x/wk - mostly cardio, though will increase the resistance training as I get closer to my goal weight - and healthy eating... for me, healthy eating is lots of veggies, lean meats, some fruits, very little dairy and very little breads/pastas/starches. I don't even have a full kitchen right now but have made some incredibly yummy - and incredibly easy - healthy meals in the crock pot lately :-)

Feel free to add me and ask any questions you may have! I have to say... losing the weight is feeling good :-)

Welcome!
When you use it and stick to it, it works! I lost 30 pounds using MFP the first time. The community helps, when I lost touch with the system I gained back the 30 pounds I lost. Here to do it again!

5'2 - 150lbs now

What everyone says is accurate. Log everything, do as much physical activity as possible in a day and keep in touch with your MFP pals.

Best of luck on your endeavors!

Cheers!

I too want to lose about 30 pound. I lost 28 pounds back in 2012, but gained most of that back this past year. I really loved how I felt when I lost the weight, so I need to do that again. Let's do this! I'm starting today because my job is starting a Biggest Loser contest today. So that gives me some motivation, plus I got rid of all my fat clothes, so nothing fits me anymore and I REFUSE to buy all those sizes again. haha.

In March, I'm going to begin training for a half marathon that I'm doing in september. AHHHH!!

I need to lose 30 pounds as well I just joined this site tonight I am about 5'5 and weigh 172 I wanna lose 30 pounds but my main area is my belly I do have 4 kids youngest is 21 months and had csection then had bladder surgery in August so I am just now being able to work out again but all my weight is tummy and hips I am no good at dieting

hi just started mfp and 5 ft 1 inch i am 158 lb need to loose 35 lb . logging everything but having some off days. i am 34 f asian and yes currys, chocolate and fried food has done this to me.

If anyone would like to add me. Thanks

Chrystalina I just recently joined and would love to lose 40 pounds by june but will gladly take 30! We are both the same height and weight so I would love it if we could motivate each other...and anyone else who wants a buddy here...add me if ya want :-)

I just started MFP last week and I love the meal tracking and all the support that I have found here! I am 5'6 and weigh 157.. I am looking to be fit and toned as well as lose weight, my goal is 140 -145.

Sunny, you WILL do it! Welcome!

I started on my journey on May 20th. First and foremost, I cut out all sugary drinks and no pop. I only drink water with lemon juice and sweet n low or unsweetened tea. I am still sticking to this regimen and believe it is the reason I have maintained my weight loss when I quit working out and counting cals. I started at 216 lbs and got down to 158 lbs by October 1st. My mother passed away October 10th after a very short illness and it has definitely set me back.
So here I sit at 164 lbs and ready to start it back up. I want to lose the last of my weight. My original goal was 145 lbs but I would much rather be at 135lbs.
Exercise and counting calories is key. Count every calorie and measure everything until you get comfortable with eyeballing it. I started off small with working out 10 minutes a day and increased it every week by 5 minutes. I loved doing all the dance workouts and Shaun T Hip Hop Abs was the main reason I stayed with working out.
Good luck to you and just know you are not alone

You can do it. This is a great community of supportive people and you can find tons of information here.

I think were around the same height/weight so anyone feel free to add me! We can motivate each other

Welcome!! Look into Keto Diet for 2mths! Have to change your mind before you change your body!! 75% of your body is made in the kitchen

Hello and Happy Monday,

I've just about had it with being over weight. I need and want to lose 30 pounds and was hoping I could get tips on food intake such as meal plans and exercise plan. I'm 5 ft 6 inches and currently weight 170. My ideal weight is 140 lbs.

Thank you in advance!

Sunny

I'm at your weight and height and the same goals too:) just started here a month ago. Hope to connect!

Welcome to MFP! I like your determination. I felt the same way when I started and I still feel that way. The weight will NOT come back!

I've lost about 50 pounds and feel awesome. If I could do it, you can definitely do it.

For me, MFP helped me realize why I was so overweight in the first place. I worked out fairly regularly but couldn't lose weight. I blamed genetics, metabolism, thyroid, anything and everything. My first day of MFP was a "normal" day where I just logged what I ate. The total came up to around 3,500 calories - and I cut back my evening snack because I realized how high the numbers were getting!

I realized that I was eating way, way, way too much food. I learned what BMR and TDEE is, and what I should be eating (around 2,300 calories - I'm a 6'2" guy). I bought a heart-rate monitor so I could more closely measure how many calories I burn in my workouts. As I started losing weight I started increasing the intensity of the workouts to burn more calories.

I have an eating and nutritional plan that works for me, which I'd be happy to share with you. But the key is finding what works for you - eat the foods you like to eat (and can eat in moderation)... be as physically active as you can, doing activities you enjoy doing. Recognize that this is a lifestyle change, so change your life in a way that works for you - that way you'll stick with it.

If you restrict your calories too much and workout too hard, you're more likely to get sick of the whole thing and go back to your old habits - which is what caused you to gain those 30 pounds in the first place. This is what most people do through dieting - so decide you're doing to do this RIGHT - and do it!