Need to lose 20 pounds in three months

rosataylor544
rosataylor544 Posts: 3
edited November 11 in Introduce Yourself
i need motivation

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  • leannkiernan
    leannkiernan Posts: 4
    I have lost 5lb in 6 days with the app
  • rosataylor544
    rosataylor544 Posts: 3
    Wow
    That s awesome
  • sfhappy
    sfhappy Posts: 59 Member
    Dear Rosa, why do you need to lose 20 pounds? I have a wedding to go to in April. I'm hoping I can just lose a pound a week. It has been very difficult for me to lose any weight. I know I must move some everyday, but it doesn't always happen. I, too, need motivation. Maybe we can help each other? Let me know.
  • shabana111
    shabana111 Posts: 3
    I need to lose 20 pounds by april too...its my birthday that month and this is going to be my gift to me :) lets motivate each.other here !
  • bigd66218
    bigd66218 Posts: 376 Member
    I've lost 15 lbs. since January 1st, this app is amazing. Control carbs and run a deficit of your daily calories each day. Slowly exercise remain focused and visualize the new you. Soon, you WILL be the thin person looking back in that mirror.
  • cherokeegoddess77
    cherokeegoddess77 Posts: 7
    what if we dont achieve our calorie goal?? i'm supposed to eat 1200 calories a day. in the last 3 days i've went way under my calorie goal. (haven't been feeling well) I've eaten but i just go under the recommended calorie goal. i kinda feel like i've been scolded because i haven't eaten much the last 3 days. lol i still work out and have lost 3 lbs in the last 2 days. I don't want to gorge myself to reach the calorie intake because it will make me sick. any suggestions?
  • mmarquez26
    mmarquez26 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello ladies I started my weight loss in October of 2013 and so far loss 57 pounds and counting I'm going to iron Girlz to workout kind of like cross fit because I hit a plateau and since being with them this October I've lost almost 20 pounds so happy
  • sfhappy
    sfhappy Posts: 59 Member
    I'm not sure what's going on, but those of you who are going to extremes should be careful. You are setting yourself up for gaining back the weight you are now (too) quickly losing. 1200 calories is a fairly good minimum to keep up. Working out while eating fewer calories may be ok once in awhile, but I wouldn't keep doing that. You don't need to eat exactly 1200 calories, but make sure you feel ok and are hydrated as well as getting your nutrients. Are you on a fasting diet, Cherokee? How way under are you? If you work out, you should still be eating at least 1000 calories or more. Some people do ok just eating 2 meals per day. You do need to stay aware of how you are feeling.

    I agree with bigd. Lower the carb and sugar intake and keep moving. Eat healthy, don't go too extreme. Even if we only lose 5 or 10 pounds by April, at least we are going in the right direction!
  • sycokid666
    sycokid666 Posts: 23 Member
    What kind of foods are you eating ? And how much are you working out ?
  • mmarquez26
    mmarquez26 Posts: 2 Member
    I am eating lots of protein and 45 minute cross fit workout
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
    7 lb a month could happen if you're starting off morbidly obese, but if that's all you have to lose you're setting yourself up for disappointment &/or health problems (from trying to cut calories too much, lose weight too fast).

    Go read sexypants.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    And here's a blog post I did about goal setting, including weight, calories, & macros.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/MKEgal/view/2014-06-08-setting-goals-667045

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  • rosataylor544
    rosataylor544 Posts: 3
    My doctor told me to lose 15 pounds by my next follow up appointment in three months
  • sfhappy
    sfhappy Posts: 59 Member
    So, Rosa, what are you doing towards that goal? How can we motivate you?
    What is everyone else doing?
    **I am trying to keep to the 1200 calories, eat fewer carbs, exercise at least 30 min/day, drink water on the hour. So far, I've lost one pound. Not very exciting, but I just need to keep moving every day. That is the hardest part for me.
  • carrielou307
    carrielou307 Posts: 6 Member
    That is my exact goal! I've been going to the gym regularly and eating WAY better! Good luck to you!
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