30lbs in 3 months challenge?

I'll give it a go! I'm trying to lose around 15 lbs before my trip to Vegas in May so I might as well try to lose 30 by summer! It would be so great to buy a whole new summer wardrobe! ADD ME!!!!!!

ANYONE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR DIET AND EXERCISE APPROACH? THIS IS AN AMBITIOUS GOAL AND I NEED A GOOD JUMP START. :flowerforyou: PLEASE?

Ok, generally I am not very public about my approach because I don't want to deal with others assuming they know my body and needs better than I do. So, that being said, this is working for me, but in no way am I suggesting it is what you should do.

I have lost 34 pounds since the second week in January. On average I eat about 1500 total calories a day, not net calories. Bi wanted to learn to eat at a level I could maintain my goal weight at, not to continue to have to cut calories as I lost more and more weight. I will allow myself to eat anything I want, but significantly limit my portions on things I consider treats. By in large I eat only whole foods, whole grains and such. When I do go for convenince foods, it is usually in the form of Kashi or other all natural products. I rarely waste calories on drinks, and usually drink 12 or more glasses of water a day. Amazing date nights and evenings out with the girls are an exception, and I budget for those throughout the day. I take a complete multivitamin and a calcium supplement.

I work out daily, and twice daily at least five times a week. In the ams, I hit the gym before work - forty minutes of cardio, and alternating body areas of strength training. And I'm not talking 5 pound dumbbells here. Then in the evenings, I run or take a spin or hot yoga class. If my body feels like it needs a break, I back of a bit or go for a walk, ride a horse or do yin yoga instead. I do not skip workouts all together as that can become a habit to easily.

My calorie deficits are usually much higher than that recommended here, but I monitor myself closely, as does my trainer. Not only have I lost a significant amount of weight, my whole body shape is changing. I am already having to buy new clothes. Both my strengh and endurance have improved. I can run over six miles, when before one was an impossibility. But beyond all that, my confidence is improving, and my mental state is much healthier and happier.

So again, I am not recommending you do it in this manner, but it is working for me. Aggressive for sure, but that is kind of how I am in many aspects of my life.

So haven't seen any activity on here in a while, peole still up for the challenge? If so, anybody interested in doing some kind of weigh in, or other check in so we can help keep each other motivated and on track?

I'm still doing the challenge!!! I have it marked on my calendar that the first 30 days is up April 17th... can everyone post on the 18th with their progress??? right now I have 5.3 to loose before then to reach the 10lb mark