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People with <15 pounds to lose?

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  • marisas80
    marisas80 Posts: 116 Member
    I have 4 pounds to get to my initial goal weight (which I was until this past Christmas) and 14 pounds to get to where I really want to be at. I have to eat VERY clean and workout at least 6x per week to maintain that goal weight. I've been trying to get down to my second goal weight for YEARS!
  • estaticaa
    estaticaa Posts: 67 Member
    I am 11 lbs away from my initial goal weight, so feel free to add me!

    Although I should probably say that lately I haven't been focusing so much on losing the extra weight, but I'm looking for decreasing body fat and becoming fitter and healthier. :)
  • lorileahb
    lorileahb Posts: 14
    This is me, too! So glad to see this post. I struggle a bit because my calorie allotment for the days is only 1200 calories - and I'm only supposed to see less than a pound a week loss. My ticker is wrong (somehow got off track) - I've lost 2 pounds, but that took awhile. Motivation is slow when you have to wait a while for small results. Looking forward to 5/6 weeks when hopefully that loss is over 5 pounds.

    How are things going for others?

    I'm pretty much with you, except my loss is closer to 5 pounds.
    I am on the 1200/day allotment as well, and it's tough. I tend to eat back most of my workout calories and go over on the days I don't do cardio (only by 100-200 calories, usually). I want to lose 15 more pounds to be at 115, but I know it'll be slow work.

    I'm hopeful by Halloween I'll be there... then figure out how to somewhat maintain through the holidays... I already picture my going over with a big piece of pumpkin pie. Maybe I can start some light weights... to keep the calories burning a little longer.
  • hotplugged
    hotplugged Posts: 37
    8-10lbs here as well! (though I seem to adjust my goal down ionce I reach it lol)
  • bonniejo
    bonniejo Posts: 787 Member
    I'll make a group when I get home from work! We have a pretty good number of people here :) Maybe we can do weekly fitness challenges or something!
  • luv_lea
    luv_lea Posts: 1,094 Member
    I've set my first goal to 10 lbs., and my ultimate goal to 15.

    Anyone is welcome to add me.
  • asm121
    asm121 Posts: 50 Member
    Same here. I'm looking to drop 10, and maybe an extra 5 when I get there. Anyone can feel free to add me.
  • Insomniac8
    Insomniac8 Posts: 182
    I'll make a group when I get home from work! We have a pretty good number of people here :) Maybe we can do weekly fitness challenges or something!

    Please add me in! :)
  • blackhawkdown03
    blackhawkdown03 Posts: 8 Member
    Please let us know when you start one
    I'll make a group when I get home from work! We have a pretty good number of people here :) Maybe we can do weekly fitness challenges or something!
  • naturalmama82
    naturalmama82 Posts: 1
    i have about 15 lbs to lose and would love to join!
  • StephanieT0602
    StephanieT0602 Posts: 58 Member
    I have about 15 lbs left to lose, give to take a couple lbs. I'd love to join a group if one is created!!

    Anyone is more than welcome to add me as a friend though :)
  • Squamation
    Squamation Posts: 522 Member
    There are groups but they aren't very active. :(

    It's hard to keep motivation when you're a "normal" weight. Open to friends!
  • honeysprinkles
    honeysprinkles Posts: 1,757 Member
    I am 15 pounds from my goal weight! I was there last year (after losing 65 pounds) but I've gained back 10-15 and it is so hard for me to stay motivated now!
  • BreeJaxon
    BreeJaxon Posts: 128
    Create a group, I'm 5 lbs away!!
  • tycho_mx
    tycho_mx Posts: 426 Member
    Yes - I don't know exactly how much since it's performance related (athletic) as opposed to a number in the scale. Definitely less than 15 lb.

    Now struggling with eating too much due to increased training, timing nutrient intake for workouts, and (especially) huge night-time cravings. Ah well, time to batten down the hatches - big races coming up mid-August.
  • SallyLeary
    SallyLeary Posts: 1 Member
    I followed WW for over 4 yrs - lost 30+ lbs then got bored with our leader, the meetings & the cost. MFP is great & free. I still have 8-12 lbs to go & have been stuck, although I have lost a couple since using MFP along with MapMyWalk & my FitBit. Please add me if someone starts a group.
    I'm in Maine & my sister is in GA, we talk to each other with our headphones while we power walk at lunch almost every day. She's in the same boat. Middle age......
  • jeanniebeanie59
    jeanniebeanie59 Posts: 141 Member
    Please let us know when you start one
    I'll make a group when I get home from work! We have a pretty good number of people here :) Maybe we can do weekly fitness challenges or something!

    count me in, I have 16 to loose, lost some last yr and gained it back!
    when your short also its really hard 5'1 ..CW 128 ...GW 112
  • jjl1124
    jjl1124 Posts: 3
    There's a support group called Not-That-Heavy Girls. It's for those who may want to lose 10 pounds, tone up, etc. I just joined last night:)
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Feel free to add me, I have 9lbs left to go!!! :drinker:
  • Marijana0001
    Marijana0001 Posts: 2 Member
    Yess!!! I and i find that this last 10 pounds (=5kg) are the worst/ hardest to lose. If anyone has any advice , or if there is a group,feel free to let me know!!! Kisses!!!
  • NadiaGH
    NadiaGH Posts: 68 Member
    Hi all,
    I'd love to lose 10 lbs.
    Feel free to add me with a message!
    :-)
  • sarahd108
    sarahd108 Posts: 9 Member
    Same boat, 10 to go along with more toning. Any help would be great. Feel free to add me as well.
  • bonniejo
    bonniejo Posts: 787 Member
    Ok guys, here is the group!
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/22119-little-middles
  • GreatDepression
    GreatDepression Posts: 347 Member
    I have about ten more pounds to lose and feel like weight loss has become exponentially harder as I'm closer to my goal. I have to bust my *kitten* off and eat super carefully to lose about .25lb a week at best.
  • LumberJacck
    LumberJacck Posts: 559 Member
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  • CoadyMarie
    CoadyMarie Posts: 165
    Count me in! I gained about 10 pounds in uni and it's taken me nearly 3 years to get half of it off - add the 5 pounds I already wanted to lose and I'm still looking 10 extra. I could use the motivation if I want to take less than 6 years :P Although since I started heavy lifting I may end up re-evaluating that goal. Hoping to get down a couple inches by the end of the summer anyway.
  • SpinCyn
    SpinCyn Posts: 94 Member
    im need to lose 5! hehe and fast!

    I know it may not be healthy (mentally) but I weigh myself every morning to get a gist of my progress and make correctiong immediatly....its the only solution I could find after losing 35 pounds with mfp and then stalling :S
  • WorkingonWellness
    WorkingonWellness Posts: 1
    I want to lose 15, maybe 20. I am trying to tell myself to just lose 5 pounds at a time. Feeling overwhelmed.
  • Changingmyfatitude
    Changingmyfatitude Posts: 97 Member
    I have about 12lbs to lose.. feel free to add me
  • superdeedooper
    superdeedooper Posts: 95 Member
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