10 pounds lighter and tighter by April - Support thread!
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Jemcad: I think that's a GREAT idea!
I used to reward myself, into a jar, $1 for every time I worked out. I was saving up for a Burberry handbag. (Yeah, I think that's where I went wrong: WAY too big of a goal; I needed intermittent in-between goals/rewards.0 -
This sounds great! I'm in. I don't know how much I weigh, but I would like to drop the pounds I lost over the holidays. First step, get a reliable scale. Other first step, start logging in MFP. Love to eat healthy and then eat more (oops) and then exercise. Working on eating less and walking more!0
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I'm in! Lost 10 pounds already and would love to lost another 10 but the time I go away in April! X0
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It's been a few days since I checked in here, but I read through all the posts, and I am still committed to this journey with you all.
For me, my greatest success today was getting back in the regular eating habit. It was a rough weekend, mainly yesterday, and I am glad I have "predictable" weekdays - eating wise. I am getting so hungry for dinner right now, but I have avoided snacking this afternoon. (Victory!)
Phew! Good thing that one's over. On to a better one!I'm 5-2, and I can be good one week and eat horribly the next. This was a bad week.
@WWnot - GOOD FOR YOU on your BRISK morning walk. I stop trying to convince myself of running outdoors below +5 degrees C, and hit the treadmill instead. PS - I would suggest Yoga for flexibility. Or stretching. Especially after working out. I get really tight muscles when I don't. I want more flexibility too. Some celebrities swear by Pilates for "lengthening". I've always enjoyed it. Tai Chi I find more relaxing than flexibility increasing, but I haven't tried many different types of it.
@hither2012 - If exercise is your challenge, I envy you. I am total opposite - it's the food for me. Get into the workout routine and I'm sure you'll be fine. I love when I know I'm in the swing of a great exercise commitment.
Remember, you gotta earn that bum, tummy, and those arms! Try to love those parts of yourself now, as they are. Be kind to yourself.Really need motivation as I keep trying to do this over the years and never get down to my goal weight. I really want it this time and to keep it off to and to get a nice bigger toned bum, toned stomach and thin arms is a must as I hate them!
Just so you know, you are WELL BELOW my goal weight, and you are taller than me. Maybe give lifting a shot. Your weight may go up, but TRUST ME, it won't look like it.
@huango - You look amazing in that dress!! PS - We've got that snow here as well, but not quite as deep.
@krdews - Way to "step up your game"! I could really use some of that drive right now.0 -
Good morning all...feeling the pain from my strength training session yesterday. ughhh...the pain. Oh my, its gonna be a 2 cup of coffee day today. Stats said I didn't eat enough food yesterday. Oh, well, its a new day y'all, lets do it again.0
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Just poppin on quick before my daily update to say HI and keep up the greatness peeps!! I'm proud of us!!
I'm doing cardio as we speak!
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Everyone is doing great!
Keep it up!
Questions for those who are committed to log their food:
- do you log it BEFORE or AFTER you've eaten the food?
- Log at the end of the day, or beginning of the next day,
- Or another time?
What is working for me is to PRE-log the food in, so it helps me:
- plan what I'll make for dinner
- plan what I'll have for lunch (maybe something with more protein, if my dinner is not heavy in protein, etc )
- Then if I have any calories leftover, I log in some fruits or snacks.
If I don't, then I prelog the snack into the next days calories.
This way, I'm not surprise if I ate too little or too much one day.
Example: I already prelogged the calories for:
- Thursday's lunch date with DH at Shake Shack (I went online to check out their menu to help me fit it all in, so I don't go crazy that day ordering everything)
- Friday's GirlsNightOut: big salad with chicken to leave calories for the girlie-drinks
- Saturday's hot date with hubby for or 12th wedding anniversary. Yes, I have allocated 2500 saved for that day (by moving calories from other days - like today)
Sorry for writing another book
Amanda0 -
WOW, look at the inspiration on the first page alone on this thread!! Before n after pics! http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1008350/from-not-to-hot-everyone-post-your-pics#latest
@huango to answer your questions about logging food - I commit to logging some food beforehand when I know it'll help me portion it out correctly. Sometimes I wait until after the meal or even at the end of the day to log it, but I am now a week into doing this straight so I trust myself to keep it up. (I've used MFP logging intermittently in the past.) See what works best for you, it does sound like you have a cool system setup for yourself And no worries about writing a book - we all share here!! p.s. happy anniversary! 0 -
Can I join? I'm also looking for support friends. please friend request me!
I lost thirty pounds on weight watchers but I gained ten back. Part of this may be relaxing in a new relationship. Going out more drinking beer! And not weighing myself. Suddenly I look in the mirror and almost ten has creeped back so here I am...my daughter suggested this site to me and I am amazed at the great community..
Dieting works when you have support! Work out and write down your food....if you don't journal ...you eat in an unconscious way
I have been on this site almost a week and I'm down 1.2 pounds.....WE CAN DO IT! 0 -
Hiya Fealight!
I've got a pretty similar goal as you, starting at 140lb and I'm hoping to lose about 10-15 lbs of fat while upping my muscle mass by April. This is my first time setting out a weight loss goal and working towards it. It shouldn't be to difficult to lose the weight, I'm only 24 and 130lbs is my set weight but I had a baby 11 weeks ago and I'm on maternity leave so I'm not on my feet all day any more. I had a really physical job before I had my baby and felt lean and fit even throughout my pregnancy just from working. I really miss that feeling but have never done any actual weight training or high intensity interval training before. I too love challenging myself and lifting heavy items so I'm looking forward to getting started. But where do I start?? I've got some fitness apps like the jillianmicheals one and fitwoman which have pre constructed work outs, but still it's overwhelming, all the options to chose from. What sort of moves or equipment do your workouts consist of? What do you find actually works for you? Any advice in getting started?
Cheers!
Nikki0 -
I'm in. That is exactly what I want to lose. I am at 135 right now. I need some motivation and this sounds like it can help me achieve my goal. Thanks!! 0
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What a great start guys... baby steps & little changes...
I'm thinking about setting a reward for 7 pounds lost. Just a teeny motivator to get me started.
I don't have much money but I'm thinking about a necklace to 'win' wear all the time to keep me motivated for the next 7 pounds.
What do you think? Do you have any better ideas for a motivator?
I think this is a brilliant idea! I'll join you on this one!
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Huango...I log after I eat, but I could do it before, I plan what I put on the plate.
Ok buddies, I am sore as heck, but I am going down to work out. Treadmill day today, lets see how many steps I can do.
Hope the day is going well for you all.0 -
I am in on this also! I am 5'4" and 135 not sure what my body fat is but probably higher than it should be. Everyone seems super motivitated and that is just what I need. I have the hardest time on weekends so hopefully this will help!! Hello April...can't wait 0
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I would like to join this group too. I have about 10 to lose to get to where I want to be. I am not bad but want to lean out more. Maybe this will help. I have lost about 50 pounds since my last child (he is 4 now) and done well keeping it off but I want to go to the next level. I love to work out so that isn't a problem it is all about the right diet for me. Limiting eating out, limiting processed food and sticking to REAL food.
SW 154. Im also going by measurements but too lazy to go find them right now!0 -
Huango - I log after I eat but check before I eat to make sure I have an idea about where I am in my daily calorie total. Helps with portions control.
I also check menus before I go out to eat because I've learned the hard way that what I would often expect would be the lower calorie option on a menu is NOT! So far, my friends haven't noticed that I've been picking the restaurants lately - and I always pick ones with online menus and nutritional info posted. They have noticed that I don't really need to see a menu when it comes to ordering though!
robynnemarie and jemcad13 - great idea about the motivational necklace or bling of some sort. Hope you'll share a photo of your selection once you've reached your goals!
steph-135 - lol with the below +5C! My "whoa it's too cold" threshold is around -15C but it depends on the wind. I actually prefer running in the cold weather since I can add or remove a layer if necessary. Can't remove a layer in the summer; I think it's illegal!
Guess I better get started on my next litre of water for the day...and check out the menu for tonight's supper out with visiting relatives. Oh, and I should get back to work too...
Have a great day, everyone!0 -
sellerskennington wrote: »Hey all! So, I will be heading out to happy hour with some office friends. I have already 12 cups of water today. I am getting up and walking around trying to reach my 10,000 steps on FitBit. What would be the safest beverage to have that won't kill my calories?
I recommend sticking to a glass or two of red wine, or a vodka soda with lime and lemon. If you like alcohol on the rocks, then that is your safest bet. I like vodka rocks with a lemon!0 -
nikkistics wrote: »Hiya Fealight!
I've got a pretty similar goal as you, starting at 140lb and I'm hoping to lose about 10-15 lbs of fat while upping my muscle mass by April. This is my first time setting out a weight loss goal and working towards it. It shouldn't be to difficult to lose the weight, I'm only 24 and 130lbs is my set weight but I had a baby 11 weeks ago and I'm on maternity leave so I'm not on my feet all day any more. I had a really physical job before I had my baby and felt lean and fit even throughout my pregnancy just from working. I really miss that feeling but have never done any actual weight training or high intensity interval training before. I too love challenging myself and lifting heavy items so I'm looking forward to getting started. But where do I start?? I've got some fitness apps like the jillianmicheals one and fitwoman which have pre constructed work outs, but still it's overwhelming, all the options to chose from. What sort of moves or equipment do your workouts consist of? What do you find actually works for you? Any advice in getting started?
Cheers!
Nikki
Hi Nikki!
I started out with Jillian Michaels DVDs last spring and loved them! I used to be very active and did yoga twice a week. After a cross country move and a new job, I gained a ton of weight and didn't know how to get active again. Jillian's DVDs did wonders for me! Specifically no more trouble zones and the 30 day shred.
Now I am weightlifting and using the Strong Curves program. I am actually the same weight as you with the same goals! Go us! 0 -
Whew! Still sore, but I feel better now that I worked out. 7824 steps so far today. I was walking around here really slow this morning. How are you guys doing today?0
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I'm very upset because I don't know how to post a message for the group and I don't know how to join. Can anyone help???0
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Thanks jlkermode! I'll have to check out that app. I think the biggest thing many of us, certainly myself, needs improvement in is being kinder to ourselves. Act like you are your best friend rather than your harshest critic.
Last night I had to work late so I didn't have the time nor the energy to work out but today I will. Planning on popping in a Jillian Michaels video when I get home but I know I'm going to struggle with follow-through. I'll stick with it if you promise to!!0 -
Thanks jlkermode! I'll have to check out that app. I think the biggest thing many of us, certainly myself, needs improvement in is being kinder to ourselves. Act like you are your best friend rather than your harshest critic.
Last night I had to work late so I didn't have the time nor the energy to work out but today I will. Planning on popping in a Jillian Michaels video when I get home but I know I'm going to struggle with follow-through. I'll stick with it if you promise to!!
I definitely promise to stick with it too!
Yesterday, it was pretty crazy at work + dealing with blizzard warnings and just trying to get home before all transportation shut down! So, I did not make it to the gym either.
But today, I took my snow day as an opportunity to have a longer gym session and really gain refocus. Each day is different, but I am working on making small changes to my choices to help succeed. Glad I have some support with you ladies!0 -
Thought this was a cute article! The struggle is real...
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Working-Out-Your-20s-vs-30s-GIFs-36696898
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I'm in!
SW: 188
CW: 157
GW: 140 (out of overweight)
UGW: maybe 130?
I'm doing the Jillian Michaels Body Revolution right now but I'm not eating within my calorie goal... gotta work on that!0 -
Down 5lbs since the 1st. Yay. Yay. Yay. I am avoiding refined foods and moving more. We can do this.0
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Yay! Thank you!!!!0
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Yay! Thank you!!!!0
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I want to do this!!! I've put on alot of weight and want to get to the weight I was normally at.. currently 140! I would love to be under 130lbs!0
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