Want to Lose 10 Pounds in May?

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  • fooja
    fooja Posts: 451 Member
    I was just reading the posts, and theres too many to quote, so I just wanna say great job everyone!!!!!!!
  • Raven00
    Raven00 Posts: 67
    Can I join? I have already lost 5pounds so losing 5more should be somewhat easy :-)
    I would love to be in the 170's by June :-)
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    6 days till the half point in May.......!
  • bmw_bloch
    bmw_bloch Posts: 24 Member
    Can I join? I have already lost 5pounds so losing 5more should be somewhat easy :-)
    I would love to be in the 170's by June :-)

    Hi everyone can join. I recommend you pick a few of us to add as your friends to receive automatic updates about our daily activities. Very motivating not to skip excercises or eat too much food ;-) works for me. At least add Dave as our coach.
  • EpicEmmyy
    EpicEmmyy Posts: 9
    I'm new but I'll give it a go! :D
    I weigh around 230 at the moment.
    Here's to losing 10 pounds (or more!) in May! :D
    Good luck all!
  • BroDave
    BroDave Posts: 241 Member
    Never to late to get motivated to lose weight. So just join in and work with us. We are all excited to receive post of encouragement from time to time.

    We are only 6 days from half way so just adjust your goal. Make your goals something that will strech you but that is attainable.

    Look forward to hearing from everyone soon.

    Bro Dave
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    I think I lost another .5 lbs overnight but I won't be logging it till the scale says 212. Very excited about this :)

    FWIW, I have a very accurate bathroom scale - it's made by a German company Soehnle and it's awesome. I was plateaued in April due to a bad inaccurate scale, so this new accurate scale motivated me a lot. I manually reduced my daily cals to 1300 max from 1350. And now I'm losing about .5 a day.
  • Raven00
    Raven00 Posts: 67
    Work hard today my friends try to get in a good calorie burn and resist any temptation to go over your calorie goal for today.

    MFP's 5 week weight estimate, if I do what I did yesterday will be 228. I wonder how close to that I can come.
    I am thinking about starting a new challenge, "Hit your 5 week estimate" but not until we finish May's 10 pound challenge

    Just curious what does you 5 week estimate say and does it motivate you or not?
    mine says I will be 165 in 5weeks :-)
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    I hit 212! My May goal was 209 but I am going to go for 205!!! 4 more days till we are halfway through May. I have 3 lbs to go before I hit the Two Oh's. :)))
  • janesmith1
    janesmith1 Posts: 1,511 Member
    I'm in the 211's now :) I lost .5 lbs overnight :)
  • BroDave
    BroDave Posts: 241 Member
    Well it is Friday and we are headed into the 2nd week-end since we started this challenge. So everyone need to pay attention to your calories and get a good workout in each day.

    My starting weight for the challenge was 250. todays weigh-in 245 that is 5 down so far. Praise the Lord!!

    Don't get in the habit of loosing a pound or two through the week only to gain them back on the week end.

    Have a great weekend!!!
  • 1ArmyMom1
    1ArmyMom1 Posts: 94
    Good morning... my starting weight at the beginning of the challenge was 183.3... today's weigh-in = 180.0. 3.3 lbs so far with this challenge... but more importantly that's my 10 lb mark since starting on April 19. YAY!!
    Good luck to everyone and have a great (healthy) weekend!!
  • bmw_bloch
    bmw_bloch Posts: 24 Member
    I am somewhat frustrated ... although I finished about 400 cal below my already low target of 1400 every day, did serious sports 5 times a week and did not have any excess nutrition like sugars, carb or fat ... I actually gained weight compared to the previous week. I don´t understand.
  • 1ArmyMom1
    1ArmyMom1 Posts: 94
    Possibly fat turning to muscle? Eating below 1200 calories a day (for women anyway, don't know if it's a little higher for men) can put your body in starvation mode and actually be counter-effective.
  • anbegley
    anbegley Posts: 163 Member
    My start weight was 176.6 today it is 173.8. Woo Hoo:smile:
  • kristidann
    kristidann Posts: 42
    You are probably gaining muscle that will help you burn more fat in the long run. Keep up the good work. You might start taking your body measurements so you can see the inches coming off. It's a great motivator when you feel stuck. I only lost two pounds this week, but I have lost 2 inches in my waist and 1 1/2 off my hips in the last 10 days!
  • kristidann
    kristidann Posts: 42
    Starting weight was 247

    Today's weight is 244

    3 lbs lost so far
  • MissKash
    MissKash Posts: 132
    down 3.4 lb so far... a work in progress.
  • bmw_bloch
    bmw_bloch Posts: 24 Member
    After today's heavy duty gardening work MFP tells me I'd be down to 72 kg in 5 weeks if Imkept going ;-) well painting the wooden deck is next if weather permits.
  • serendipityrr
    serendipityrr Posts: 109 Member
    I am down 7.6 lbs now. I lost 2 this week....

    2.4 more to go....to get to the 10lb goal.

    :bigsmile:
  • lottee1000
    lottee1000 Posts: 447 Member
    I lost two pounds this week, Might just make 10lb lost in May afterall!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I finally made it below 190! Haven't seen this weight since early 2008. Down a total of 4.6 pounds for the first half of this month despite having both my kids birthday's, mother's day and a birthday party. The last half of this month should be a lot easier for me and 5.4 pounds is well within my capabilities. Hope everyone else is doing great!
  • eve180
    eve180 Posts: 51 Member
    My start weight was 221 lbs. Current weight is 216.5 lbs. I am down 4.5 pounds with 2 weeks to go. I would love to lose 10 lbs but what ever I lose I will be happy. I have almost reached my personal goal 215 lbs. and my second goal is 210 lbs. I have 4 lbs to reach the 10 lbs goal and 5 lbs to reach my second personal goal.
  • stacimusmax
    stacimusmax Posts: 172 Member
    SW: 168.4 (5/1/11)
    CW: 165.0 (5/15/11)

    I am not seeing the results I intended to see at this point. However, my marital problems have gone way beyond any point that I ever had nightmares about. I am seeking courage to continue to do what is best for my mind, body, and soul. That includes God, exercise, and eating right. It is a little hard right now but still trying. In the long run, my biggest desire is for a straight-up 100% only God can-do miracle in my marriage! He is the ultimate Healer!
  • candik
    candik Posts: 32 Member
    Today's weigh in!

    Lw: 158

    Tw: 155
  • BroDave
    BroDave Posts: 241 Member
    I am not seeing the results I intended to see at this point. However, my marital problems have gone way beyond any point that I ever had nightmares about. I am seeking courage to continue to do what is best for my mind, body, and soul. That includes God, exercise, and eating right. It is a little hard right now but still trying. In the long run, my biggest desire is for a straight-up 100% only God can-do miracle in my marriage! He is the ultimate Healer!

    The stress is the problem with not seeing the results you are looking for. Stay faithful and the Lord will help you through this difficult time.

    We are praying for you.
  • BroDave
    BroDave Posts: 241 Member
    Today I am at the half way point for the month and I started on May 1 at 250 and today I weighed 243 so that is 7 pounds so far this month with 15 days gone and 14 left to lose another 3. I am on target to lose my 10 this month.

    As we begin another week, work hard to resist the temptations you face. Stay under your calorie goals and get your burn in. You are all doing really good.
  • stacimusmax
    stacimusmax Posts: 172 Member
    Great job with your progress!
  • 1ArmyMom1
    1ArmyMom1 Posts: 94
    SW: 168.4 (5/1/11)
    CW: 165.0 (5/15/11)

    I am not seeing the results I intended to see at this point. However, my marital problems have gone way beyond any point that I ever had nightmares about. I am seeking courage to continue to do what is best for my mind, body, and soul. That includes God, exercise, and eating right. It is a little hard right now but still trying. In the long run, my biggest desire is for a straight-up 100% only God can-do miracle in my marriage! He is the ultimate Healer!

    My thoughts and prayers are with you as you work your way through this difficult chapter in your life. You seem like a strong woman looking to take control of her life... I'm sure you will come through a happier, healthier you. Best of luck to you!!
  • fooja
    fooja Posts: 451 Member
    Hi all..... well, i didnt lose any weight this past friday, and im having a crappy week so i probly wont lose this fri either. i certainly wont be losing 10 in may!! maybe ill shoot for 5!! hows everyone else doing???
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