20lb loss by march 1st, anyone in?

rsjohnb
rsjohnb Posts: 215 Member
edited November 9 in Motivation and Support
Hey

I looking to try and continue with my weight loss and have set my next challenge as being 20lb off by the first on March. (I currently weight around 242 and I'm 6'2")

It works out a fraction over two pounds a week so its not for the faint hearted but hey, I ain't getting any younger :)

I log in very day and am always on hand for a bit of encouragement and support. so if your up for the challenge send me a friend request.

lets do this!

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  • ryanmadej
    ryanmadej Posts: 1
    edited January 2015
    Yeah I'm down. 234 and 6'0"
    Whats your daily calorie goal?

    My ideal weight is 180, so I've got 53 lbs to lose. If we can lose 20 by March 1st, that's a great start.
  • rsjohnb
    rsjohnb Posts: 215 Member
    Hey buddy, FR sent.

    My Cal goal is 1600 but I try and hit 1400 cause I end up going a bit nuts at the weekend (makes sense in my head haha)

  • ChloePresley
    ChloePresley Posts: 5
    I'm in!! I'm on a 1200 daily.
  • meegerzeb
    meegerzeb Posts: 12 Member
    My goal was slightly less ambitious, but what the hell--I'll try! 1200 a day here. 36 lbs total to go!
  • SwtCOAcoa
    SwtCOAcoa Posts: 1
    I'm in. Just starting and I'm at 1200 calories
    ChloePresley wrote: »
    I'm in!! I'm on a 1200 daily.

  • msanybody
    msanybody Posts: 3
    I'm in too. Just starting as well, and could use the accountability. Thanks.
  • crisdai
    crisdai Posts: 60 Member
    I would love to join too!
  • impup
    impup Posts: 1
    Im in! 1200 cal here. Always so hard to keep to such low calorie intake :(
  • Chandler330
    Chandler330 Posts: 378 Member
    Count me in!
  • thomasjohnlynch
    thomasjohnlynch Posts: 183 Member
    Ditto. Chalk me up for a little competition.
    215, 5 ft 10. Already started before new years.
  • nassup
    nassup Posts: 9
    I'm in all the way from QLD AUSTRALIA - 293, 6ft2". Keep me posted starting Monday. Yeaaaaaboy
  • johnbanks69
    johnbanks69 Posts: 4
    I'm in. I'm 5'8" and 221. Not grossly overweight but gotta loose this gut. Back surgery that went in thru my stomach hasn't helped any. No muscles now I'm pot bellied...lol. Need a motivator friend.
  • neginkarimnia
    neginkarimnia Posts: 3
    I'm in! 26 to lose! 1200 daily :wink:
  • deladypilot
    deladypilot Posts: 618 Member
    Im in as well. Have got to get this weight off. Im limited on the exercise due to hip joint pain but that will not stop me. Just have to find other ways to burn
  • itsMcKay
    itsMcKay Posts: 131 Member
    IN! My start weight is 233. I'd LOVE to be 213 by March 1!
  • 50sthenew30
    50sthenew30 Posts: 57 Member
    I'll have some of that. Would be good to journey with friends, all like minded. Lost 5lbs over the holidays with 20 to go bringing me to 190lbs of pure British Beef, I wish :)
    Add me for help and support back at ya.
  • formerfattyin54days
    formerfattyin54days Posts: 9
    I'm in too. 28 lb to lose for the moment and then I'll judge it again!! Anyone want to add me feel free :smile:
  • AndyDwyer
    AndyDwyer Posts: 6 Member
    Okay, I'm in.
  • nige101
    nige101 Posts: 22 Member
    I'll have a go , but i think 20lb may be too much for me
  • Mamaof2UK
    Mamaof2UK Posts: 28 Member
    I'm in too!
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    rsjohnb wrote: »
    Hey buddy, FR sent.

    My Cal goal is 1600 but I try and hit 1400 cause I end up going a bit nuts at the weekend (makes sense in my head haha)
    Seems so low a calorie goal.


    Why not lose slower and do it right? You'll prob be more likely to stick with it, and be happy while doing it.

    :)

  • viviannewalker
    viviannewalker Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! Want to lose 42lbs this year so that will be a great goal to start me off!
  • kasbyKSB
    kasbyKSB Posts: 1
    Hi I would like to give this a try - Just joined my fitness pal 3 days ago - My daily cal goal is 2000 - I'm very overweight - can anyone tell me if 2000 is too much ? Or shall I go down to 1200 and use exercise to bump it up ?
  • nikkistuhlmiller
    nikkistuhlmiller Posts: 7 Member
    Im in!
  • pumpthejam2015
    pumpthejam2015 Posts: 34 Member
    ok let's do it!
  • Raykels
    Raykels Posts: 123 Member
    Count me in! I'd love to lose 20lb by then! Im 154 and want to get back to 115 by my birthday in July! Im on 2lbs a week loss, 1200 calories a day!
  • kathf123
    kathf123 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in for the challenge!!!
    kasbyKSB wrote: »
    Hi I would like to give this a try - Just joined my fitness pal 3 days ago - My daily cal goal is 2000 - I'm very overweight - can anyone tell me if 2000 is too much ? Or shall I go down to 1200 and use exercise to bump it up ?

    Hi Kasby,

    Your calorie goal can be very different from others depending on your height, weight, age, and activity level. Since I input my activity based on an activity tracker I always use the sedentary activity factor to get a more accurate calorie goal. If you are planning on inputting workouts I would use sedentary as activity level to get a more accurate calorie goal.
  • rsjohnb
    rsjohnb Posts: 215 Member
    Hey!!

    Thanks to everyone for joining in, Sooo much easier when your not on your own.

    Ill update my profile tomorrow and use that as my starting weight.

    GOOD LUCK everybody :)
  • Trukngrl
    Trukngrl Posts: 106 Member
    Well heck, all this positive vibes floating around here you have all sucked me into your challange, encouragement and coolness that will be had celebrating by shopping on March 1st!! That means I would have 28 days before my birthday (4 full weeks) for a new goal for then.

    I am 212, looking to lose 72 {wow that looks as bad as it sounded on paper}. I keep the calories about 1500 and don't eat back the exercise brownie points- as I would eat brownies.

    Bring on the fun, sweat and change!
  • laurie9401
    laurie9401 Posts: 1
    I'm. In Im on an 1100 daily with treadmill daily at least 30min until I. Lose 20lbs then ill increase calories to 1200 for the last 20lbs. Currently at an all time high of 170lbs
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