Lose 10 by St. Patrick's day anyone?
MrsLegolas
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Hi everyone! I've been trying to lose the last 10-13 pounds for long enough now, and I'd like to finally finish! My goal is to be where I want to be (117-120) by St. Patrick's day. That's 6 1/2 weeks of hard work and no cheating! Anyone else interested in keeping each other accountable for this mini challenge? 
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Heya that sounds like a good time frame. I really want to lose the pounds too but my motivations been low as on New Year's Day I got injured and I'm unable to run at all now. It is so frustrating as I was a 37 minute 10k but can't even run a few yards. I'm feeling because I can't run it's almost impossible for me to lose the weight I've been putting on. Any tips on what would help I'm 11.3 the now but I want to get down to 10 I'm 5"8.
Nicola
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Sorry about your injury!
I can relate to being unable to run because of injuries. That is hard. 
You can still lose weight though! My motivation has also been down since New Year's, I think partly because I've been stuck in a rut so long. Something you could try is searching the Internet for exercises you can safely do for your particular injury. That's always helpful because there's always someone else who has been in your shoes before. Also, if you are able, walking can burn a lot if you do a lot of it. My mom and I have done a lot of that - up to six miles in one sitting (but not sitting;)).
I hope you have lots of success! Maybe we can encourage each other till we're done! Cause I'd really like to be done losing and ready to start maintaining. 0 -
I'm in!!! My GW is also 115-120lbs I've been an on-again off-again MFP user... this will keep me accountable !! 0
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Yes! Absolutely. I need the accountability!0
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Hello! I am new to the community although i have been on MFP for a while now. I am 5'10 and *sigh* 180 lbs. My goal weight for what feels like forever is 150. I weighed 130 in high school by hated how i looked, i felt like a boy. I have been dieting also forever. I just turned 27 and i am hoping to lose some weight. Rome wasn't built in a day but i find that i get frustrated when the scale doesn't budge. I work out but i guess that isn't enough. I hope this group and this challenge will help! Good luck 0
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Yay! We can do this!0
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I am so up for this. I seem to use MFP for a month at a time and then loose interest when I get near my target weight. I'm about 20 pounds away from my goal weight just now and can't budge from my current weight despite newly getting into exercise.
I've just discovered the 'community' aspect of this app... Do we get notifications when people message this group?0 -
I'm in too!!0
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Hello! I am new to the community although i have been on MFP for a while now. I am 5'10 and *sigh* 180 lbs. My goal weight for what feels like forever is 150. I weighed 130 in high school by hated how i looked, i felt like a boy. I have been dieting also forever. I just turned 27 and i am hoping to lose some weight. Rome wasn't built in a day but i find that i get frustrated when the scale doesn't budge. I work out but i guess that isn't enough. I hope this group and this challenge will help! Good luck
I'm 5'9 and 167, trying to go back to 150 as well!! We can do this 0 -
The more support the better positive energy ladies
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hey guys! that sounds GREAT! i just gave birth 1 month ago! so its hard trying to workout! i just discovered groups and community so its so exciting! hope we can all stay motivated and help one another reach their goals!!!!0
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im 155lb! want to be 120-130 range! 5'6!0
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I want to loose 8lb for my hols in 6 week! Is this achievable?MrsLegolas wrote: »Hi everyone! I've been trying to lose the last 10-13 pounds for long enough now, and I'd like to finally finish! My goal is to be where I want to be (117-120) by St. Patrick's day. That's 6 1/2 weeks of hard work and no cheating! Anyone else interested in keeping each other accountable for this mini challenge?
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I'm in!! I'll be updating weight tomorrow and sticking religiously to my calories! Please follow me guys and I'll do the same for you; we can do this, I just need the chuffing motivation0
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I'm in! Still got about 20 lbs to end goal, but 10 lbs by St. Patty's day is an (aggressive but) achievable goal. 143 now, want to be 120-125. I'm going to a festival the weekend right after it, so I'd like to look my best!0
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rachelsomer wrote: »I am so up for this. I seem to use MFP for a month at a time and then loose interest when I get near my target weight. I'm about 20 pounds away from my goal weight just now and can't budge from my current weight despite newly getting into exercise.
I've just discovered the 'community' aspect of this app... Do we get notifications when people message this group?
If you "Bookmark" the conversation at the top (the little star) then you'll get notifications when people post here.0 -
I want to loose 8lb for my hols in 6 week! Is this achievable?
It absolutely is! And I agree with Samma6652: Positive energy!
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I'm in! I need to loose 10 lbs and just thought of doing the whole 30 thing... anyone have experience with that? I just turned 37 and it seems a lot harder now!'0
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MrsLegolas wrote: »I want to loose 8lb for my hols in 6 week! Is this achievable?
It absolutely is! And I agree with Samma6652: Positive energy!
Boom!! I'm ready!! Excited to be beach body fit!0 -
Hello! I am new to the community although i have been on MFP for a while now. I am 5'10 and *sigh* 180 lbs. My goal weight for what feels like forever is 150. I weighed 130 in high school by hated how i looked, i felt like a boy. I have been dieting also forever. I just turned 27 and i am hoping to lose some weight. Rome wasn't built in a day but i find that i get frustrated when the scale doesn't budge. I work out but i guess that isn't enough. I hope this group and this challenge will help! Good luck
I'm also 5' 10" and weigh 185. I'm pretty new to MFP, so I think 10 lbs by St Patrick's Day is a great start!
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sunheechung wrote: »im 155lb! want to be 120-130 range! 5'6!
I'm the same height and struggling to figure out what a healthy and reasonable goal weight is. So i'm curious - is that an arbitrary range that you picked, or has it been recommended to you? Have you ever weighed that little before, and if so how did you feel?
The only time I can remember being in the 130's was like 10th grade...not even sure I was done growing. Right now I'm 144 and I want desperately to see the 130's again, but honestly for no real reason other than I feel like "whoa that would be crazy", you know? Which is probably not a great reason. I think I just have no idea how to be okay with maintaining.
I also strength train a lot so that might screw with my numbers.0 -
I'm in!!!!
I'm currently around 165 and am aiming for 150
My workouts incorporate strength training and cardio. Cardio is intervals, running/sprinting. This is mainly for soccer games
Lets all support eachother
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I'm currently 150 lb and would love to drop down 10 lb to start! ideally I'd love to drop down to 130lb. I'm new to mfp so please let me know how join?0
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nicolapearson7355 wrote: »Heya that sounds like a good time frame. I really want to lose the pounds too but my motivations been low as on New Year's Day I got injured and I'm unable to run at all now. It is so frustrating as I was a 37 minute 10k but can't even run a few yards. I'm feeling because I can't run it's almost impossible for me to lose the weight I've been putting on. Any tips on what would help I'm 11.3 the now but I want to get down to 10 I'm 5"8.
Nicola
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hi Nicola,
I just joined MFP on Monday and really like this app! I sympathize with you on your injury! I tore a ligament in my ankle during a 10k trail race on Oct.25, 2014. i was going crazy not being able to run! My hubbie and 3 boys were probably suffering from my moods.Physio really helped and I bought a trainer for my bike
and being able to do biking really helped keep my heart rate strong(and great +training). I am running 5k indoors (i live in snowy Ottawa CA). There is hope, don't despair!0 -
Really mad. I'm 197 lbs at 6'. I don't LOOK it but this is some trash. So now I'm back in the gym. It looks like I just need to tone and eat better although most people don't believe me, I'm not trying to hit 200 lbs. I weigh more than what I weighed when I was pregnant AND after my pregnancy. SO mad.0
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Hi all I was in the Valentine Day thread trying to lose 10lb by Valentine Day, only lost 5lbs so far and I am up for this challenge as well so St. Patrick Day it is! You can count me in! I am 28 yrs old 4'11 currently weighing at 121 lbs, my HW:135 and GW:105. I am motivated and ready to shed as much weight as possible til St. Patrick Day! I will do my part and update on my progress, so good luck to all! We can do it!!!!!
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I'm 155 and my GW is 130-135. 10 pounds down by St.Patty's is a challenge I'm willing to take! Let's do this ladies0
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Hey ladies! Have a great day! Make healthy choices and stay positive. I know it is hard, but i know i feel better after seeing so many of you in the same boat as me and it makes me feel like i am not alone. Keep up the hard work.
Tip for drinking more water: carry a bottle around all day. It's easier if the bottle has a straw. I know it's tough, especially when that "i gotta go feeling" kicks in and you're at work with no break in sight (i work on an ambulance so i go when i can, incase we get a call).
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I'm in!!!!!! Great goal date.0
