February Losers! 10lbs gone by March 1st!

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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    Ladies ... don't forget that one of these weeks is naturally going to be a little stalled from water retention etc ... I always forget that and with only five weeks of challenge, we can't let that one week be discouraging! :)
  • kamack1215
    kamack1215 Posts: 109 Member
    I am in! I am going to the Dominican Republic March 17th and this support will really help with my weight goal!

    I am currently 5"1.5 and at 185.7lbs as of this morning. My ending goal weight is 150!
  • herestoanewme03
    herestoanewme03 Posts: 26 Member
    Hi. I could use a jump start as I have 80 total to lose
  • captainsuperpants
    captainsuperpants Posts: 64 Member
    I'm joining and asking for people to friend!! I'm 35, 5'8" and 193 pounds (87.7 kg- I'm Aussie). It'll help me to see some new faces in my feed. I was on here a few years ago and lost 10+kg healthily and kept it off. The 2nd half of Last year was stressful and I rapidly gained that weight back. Can't seem to get motivated to lose again, keep to a decent calorie intake. Help!!!!
  • tiffanylacourse
    tiffanylacourse Posts: 2,986 Member
    Don't forget we've started a group! :flowerforyou: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/102823-february-losers-10lbs-gone-by-march-1st
  • kpiepmeier
    kpiepmeier Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in! I will be turning 37 next month (eek), and my ultimate goal is 140. A long way to go, but 10 pounds would be great! I just want to feel better and more able to run and play with my kidlets who are both very active!
  • Katie_Y89
    Katie_Y89 Posts: 330 Member
    Im in!! My name is katie, I'm 25 and had a baby 6 weeks ago so it's time to get the baby weight off!! Started my caloric restrictions (don't like the word diet) on monday and also weighed 174.8. Hoping to lose 45 lbs by june!! My ultimate goal wt is 115, but for now im settling for 130 by june. Oh, and im 5'3. Would love some new friends, alot of mine are inactive so please feel free to add me!!
  • Jennslimp
    Jennslimp Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in just need some support and motivation. I'm 33 years old and weigh 210 lbs. Before I had my baby 5 years ago I weighed 130 lbs. I have struggled to lose the weight. I would like to be 150 before our vacation in july. I have started zumba 4 days a week 30 mins a day. I am also cutting my meals in half and drinking healthy shakes for snacks. Any suggestions on what else I can do or cheap meals that will help?
  • kamack1215
    kamack1215 Posts: 109 Member
    tiffanylacourse wrote: »
    Don't forget we've started a group! :flowerforyou: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/102823-february-losers-10lbs-gone-by-march-1st

    I have joined the group, however, it says I need approval before I can join.
  • slprout
    slprout Posts: 66 Member
    I sent a request to join the group also.
  • channi_c
    channi_c Posts: 47 Member
    edited January 2015
    Hi all its abit of a steep challenge but I will give it ago im currently 167lbs and I would be happy with 153 but perfect would be 146 for me. im 25 and 5 ft 5

    I am loosing alot slower than most I think its due to me not liking many veggies, if anyone has any great loss's please feel free to share some tips with me! X
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    I joined the group. Already loving this thread. Good to have support!
  • kjohnson745
    kjohnson745 Posts: 1
    I'm in! I'm currently at 162 lbs and have a beach vacation coming up at the end of February! Being away from home is always what derails my diet so hopefully I can get the ball rolling and keep eating healthy and working out on my trip.
  • mhausler93
    mhausler93 Posts: 83 Member
    Am I too late to join? I'm Megan. I'm 21, and I'm getting married August 22nd! I'm 5' 4" and currently weigh 175. I've gained 20 lbs in the last year and a half since I left college. My ultimate goal is somewhere between 135-140. I would love to be down to 150 by my wedding.
  • tehwonderball
    tehwonderball Posts: 5
    I'm definitely in! I'm Brittany and 25. I want to start this and start losing now before the summer. :) I also sent a request to join the group.
  • silver12176
    silver12176 Posts: 70 Member
    Ok I am just frustrated. I have a fitbit and it usually does pretty well tracking my steps, but tonight I did the elliptical and it didn't count all my steps and it said I had no active. I was sweating my butt off.
  • Oberon21
    Oberon21 Posts: 13,235 Member
    silver12176 wrote: »
    Ok I am just frustrated. I have a fitbit and it usually does pretty well tracking my steps, but tonight I did the elliptical and it didn't count all my steps and it said I had no active. I was sweating my butt off.

    I wouldn't trust something like a fit bit for an elliptical trainer it is made to track you moving forward and with an elliptical you don't really move forward in space. My pedometer wouldn't track that either. Just go to add cardiovascular activity and type in elliptical trainer and add in the number of minutes and it will count calories. To be really accurate if the elliptical trainer you were on has a calorie count for your workout then adjust the minutes in myfitnesspal to match those calories. Everyone works out at different intensities and calories burned will vary by a persons weight, muscle composition, etc. so this would be more accurate than a pure minute calculation. That is how I put in my walking.
  • charlotteellenm
    charlotteellenm Posts: 5 Member
    I am so up for this! I've lost almost 11pounds so far and still have a long way to go so another 10 by March first would be great!
  • eileenjez
    eileenjez Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in. Will be starting at the gym in about a week due to other commitments.
  • KimberleyUIowa
    KimberleyUIowa Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in. I need someone to keep me accountable. I'm 51yo. 5'6" and 174. I definitely need some structure to my weight loss journey
  • heather_riffenburg1
    heather_riffenburg1 Posts: 194 Member
    pofoster21 wrote: »
    silver12176 wrote: »
    Ok I am just frustrated. I have a fitbit and it usually does pretty well tracking my steps, but tonight I did the elliptical and it didn't count all my steps and it said I had no active. I was sweating my butt off.

    I wouldn't trust something like a fit bit for an elliptical trainer it is made to track you moving forward and with an elliptical you don't really move forward in space. My pedometer wouldn't track that either. Just go to add cardiovascular activity and type in elliptical trainer and add in the number of minutes and it will count calories. To be really accurate if the elliptical trainer you were on has a calorie count for your workout then adjust the minutes in myfitnesspal to match those calories. Everyone works out at different intensities and calories burned will vary by a persons weight, muscle composition, etc. so this would be more accurate than a pure minute calculation. That is how I put in my walking.

    You could also put your Fitbit on your shoe. I use to strap mine into the laces. They also have a new Fitbit that tracks your heart rate. I just upgraded mine and feel I get a better picture of my overall activity.
  • heather_riffenburg1
    heather_riffenburg1 Posts: 194 Member
    Is there a way to actually join this group or is just about participating in this thread?
  • Jolinia
    Jolinia Posts: 846 Member
    edited January 2015
    In!

    Currently 124, carrying a little exercise water weight, so it might be doable.
  • esowlways
    esowlways Posts: 2 Member
    I am totally in. I need some motivation and fit friends!
  • Kgerber777
    Kgerber777 Posts: 105 Member
    Well not a good start for me I actually gained :( but I am not surprised I ate pretty bad Friday and Saturday. And then I without thinking took some ibeprofin on an empty stomach last night so I ate to keep myself from getting sick (I normally don't eat past 8 and it was about midnight). But today is a new day and I'm gona go at it full force ;)
  • breesalyers
    breesalyers Posts: 6 Member
    I gained a little too but this week I'm really gonna work hard!
  • mhausler93
    mhausler93 Posts: 83 Member
    I gained a bit too, but I blew my calories out of the water with the super bowl last night. But back on track this morning! :)
  • jessicarobinson00
    jessicarobinson00 Posts: 414 Member
    This is an aggressive goal for me, but hey I'm in! My name is Jessica and I'm 28 years old. I am 5'4" and right now I weigh 148.8. I started losing weight March 2014 starting at 170 lbs, so I have lost just over 20 lbs so far. My goal is 145; however now that I'm so close to reaching it, I would probably replace my goal at 140. I will try to weigh myself only once a week, but I do have a habit of jumping on the scale before I get in the shower every morning. Right now focusing on myself has been a great escape as I'm going through a divorce. It's difficult to find time as a single mom to get in an extra workout, but I'm up for this challenge and for finishing my weight loss strong. Good luck everyone!!

  • jnordwell55
    jnordwell55 Posts: 2
    I would like to be in this. About me I am 37 father of 2 kids. Use to be really active but with life. Things have changed. I am 6-1 335 lbs my early goal is to get below 300 in 6 months or less. Would like to get to my college wt of 275 with the 11% body fat of old. As you can see I am a big guy but am also a active one at times. Outdoors is my happiness fishing,archery,camping,hiking,hunting, if it involves outdoors count me in. Thank you and let's do this.
  • jnordwell55
    jnordwell55 Posts: 2
    jnordwell55 wrote: »
    I would like to be in this. About me I am 37 father of 2 kids. Use to be really active but with life. Things have changed. I am 6-1 335 lbs my early goal is to get below 300 in 6 months or less. Would like to get to my college wt of 275 with the 11% body fat of old. As you can see I am a big guy but am also a active one at times. Outdoors is my happiness fishing,archery,camping,hiking,hunting, if it involves outdoors count me in. Thank you and let's do this.

    This am wt was 333lbs
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