I'd like to get back to losing a pound a week. Its been more like .6 or .8 and sometimes no loss. I'm one week away from my one year anniversary on MFP. I do good on staying at calorie goal (+/-100) but my body doesn't have the TDEE it did 60 pounds ago.

My goal this challenge is to cross the line from obese to overweight! I'm about 6 pounds away.

The last challenge was amazing. I made my weight goal, and I crossed over from the 200's to the 100's. This challenge I want to get down to 188. If I do this I will be more than half way to my overall weightloss goal!! And, actually, more important than all that I have written, I don't want to quit if things don't go the way I want them to go. I know how I am and I am one of those who rarely finishes what they start.

The last challenge I was 1 pound from my goal. My weight has been on a stall this past week and half.

CW 171
GW 163

I want to add new workouts, hoping spring will bring days to ride my bike and run outside. I workout daily, but want to do some new things.

I also want to get more water in. I am going to put a reminder on my PC so it will prompt me to drink up.

I'm about .2 short of my goal for this past challenge (or maybe .3--I have to check if I went with the round number or did .9 to be under it, but I think my goal was 125), but for the most part I've been maintaining the past few weeks with some sloooow losses. That's okay--January was some quick losses making up for the maintenance of Thanksgiving through New Years, and now my body (or my mental state) seems to want to get used to where I am before losing more, and I'm feeling pretty good as it is.

However, for Easter my goal will be to get to my initial overall goal--120.

I also do want to set some athletic goals. I'm doing a half marathon around St. Patrick's Day (ack, that's close!), but I'm undertrained so don't expect to make my time from November. I'm going to have to put in some more thought on this one, but I have some vague ideas.

I regained almost 20 pounds in one year by losing my healthy eating habits and a month of rain....I only exercise outside.....my overall goal is to lose at least fifty pounds....by August 2015....registered for a triathlon in Sept...so swimming and biking are my main activities...need to reconsider using a gym..Sooo.
Weight loss goal= down 13 pounds by Easter and return to healthy eating
Weekly goal 2lbs...

I'd love to set some huge weight loss goal, but life has gotten in the way! I've been diagnosed with breast cancer, and I'm having surgery on March 5th. I have DCIS, Stage 0, thankfully, it's non-invasive. My previous lumpectomies have not cleared it all up, so I'm having the breast removed and then starting reconstruction. I'll be off work for about 4 weeks. I'll have lots of restrictions, but Yay! walking isn't one of them.

I'm resetting my calorie goal to maintenance for the time being. I'm gonna stick with you gals here, as it's very motivating to read when you meet your goals, and it'll make it much easier to find you when I'm cleared for "normal duties!"

That's tough, tress. I'm sorry you've been going through this. Hugs and my prayers for you.

My mom had a non-invasive kind of breast cancer over 25 years ago, was recommended to get the breast removed, and is doing well. (Or at least none of her health issues are related.)

Tress, I am so sorry that you are goint through all that you are. And, I am so glad that it is noninvasive. Thank you for sticking around and sharing in our victories and setbacks. Sending hugs....

Thanks for all of the good wishes. I'll be "lurking" and celebrating all of your accomplishments!

I'd eat every extra calorie in Cheetos!

freyjac wrote: »

My Goal this challenge is to actually make my goal this time. I actually gained weight during the last one.:(

ditto

Goal setting time!
Hi, I'm Dorian, sorry I am late to sign up. I am new to MFP (OK secretly I signed up ages ago but never did anything with it) and new to getting in shape, so my goal is really to start setting healthy habits - making it to the gym regularly, eating more fruits and veggies every day, and eating fewer cookies.
Goals:
Lose a pound a week (so get from 217 to 210)
Go to the gym 5 days a week.
Participate in this challenge/become an active member of a fitness community.
Slowly transition from just the elliptical machine to elliptical AND slow jogging
Start resistance training.

Tress, wishing you good health and a speedy and complete recovery. Sending you good thoughts. Please let us know how you are doing and what we can do to support you in your journey. Best, best wishes to you.

My goals for this challenge are to ride 420 miles on my stationary bike and to drink 42 gallons of water. These goals are attainable and even exceed-able goals, which is what I seem to need these days. I have been keeping track of all sorts of data on myself, which tends to keep me more committed to following through, even when I "don' wanna." I also hope to reach my ever-elusive weight goal of 145. I've been there/ done that, but just can't seem to get back to that weight -bouncing around in the 147-150 range for so many months now.

Best wishes to everyone in reaching your goals!

My goal for this challenge is to lose as much as I can without stalling out the whole time. Last challenge I just held on to everything. Only lost a couple lbs. Would like to get closer to my goal weight this time. 131 this morning want to reach 120 NOW !!

1.) Tress, I know I don't really "know" you, but you are an amazing person. Your motivational and upbeat attitude is staggering, and really, really awesome

2.) I haven't been as present these last few weeks, and that is going to change. I've been stuck at 150 for months and months, and THAT is going to change. My wedding is in exactly 7 months. I have 7 months to get to my goal weight, but more importantly goal fitness levels. My fiance and I are eloping on a 500 mile bike ride in Europe. I've done plenty of long distance riding, but I want to be fitter, stronger, and most importantly faster. I also want to look darn good in my pictures

3.) That being said, my goal for this challenge is 145 lbs, a 6 lbs loss. My overall goal is between 130 and 135 probably. That's about 0.5 - 0.75 lbs a week. I plan on doing this by eliminating beer and focusing on non-processed foods. I really do think the beers I have at weekly happy hours and movie nights are my downfall. Too many carbs, and it usually leads to poor eating decisions. Does anyone have any advice for someone trying to cut-down on (not necessarily cut-out) alcohol consumption?