Drop 20 by July 4th. Challenge Starts April 6th ~ Sign up

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  • Brans34
    Brans34 Posts: 599 Member
    lyssabrook wrote: »
    Would love to join and really need the help!!
    Does anyone have any suggestions to staying within your calories a day? I track at the end of the day and I always go way over what I am suppose to have (even with subtracting the exercise).


    When I put my leftovers away, I measure out my serving sizes based on my recipes I create, and put them in individual freezer bags. Then I can grab a bag and that's lunch on work days. If I'm going to have a sandwich, I know exactly how much of what to put on it for X amount of calories, and whether or not I need a smaller dinner, or if I can go for a larger one because my chicken and rice soup was only 250 calories. I have several freezer bags with measured amounts of leftover chicken taco meat, grilled chicken strips, soups, etc., in my freezer, so that when I'm looking for something to eat, I can have a few options to choose from. I have a family of 8, so occasionally, when I make spaghetti for them, I'll grab a couple of low-carb tortillas and some of my taco meat and a slice of cheese, and skip the spaghetti. There are a LOT of calories in a small amount of noodles, so I have something different on those days.

    I would suggest making several freezable/ready- to-go meals, with the number of calories on the bag with a sharpie, and either ingredient list or enter the recipe and write the name on the bag, so you can just add that for your meal. Then, stick to your meal, without snacking, because you are doing this for you.
  • heatherailstock935
    heatherailstock935 Posts: 3
    I'm in
  • italy10548
    italy10548 Posts: 174 Member
    I'm in. So looking forward to this
  • kayjosh2422
    kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
    we start in a week, get ready and join now!
  • Mildredose
    Mildredose Posts: 49 Member
    I'm in
  • stephaniegarza2015
    stephaniegarza2015 Posts: 3
    I'm in
  • jnmrie
    jnmrie Posts: 145 Member
    I'll join! My goal will be to get below 250.
  • Brusselsmama
    Brusselsmama Posts: 6 Member
    I'd like to join.
  • time4jenn
    time4jenn Posts: 35 Member
    I would like to be in too :) I need some motivation!
  • maritalm
    maritalm Posts: 2
    Me... :)
  • naturalfitness80
    naturalfitness80 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm in!
  • Barbisathome
    Barbisathome Posts: 4 Member
    lyssabrook wrote: »
    Would love to join and really need the help!!
    Does anyone have any suggestions to staying within your calories a day? I track at the end of the day and I always go way over what I am suppose to have (even with subtracting the exercise).

    I usually know what I'm having the day before and pre post my day and delete or add anything I changed at the end of the day. I tend to go over if I don't do that.
  • fatjon73
    fatjon73 Posts: 379 Member
    I have a holiday for a week at end of April but otherwise I'm in. If men are allowed? I am 12 lbs down since Xmas. With plenty more to go.
  • kayjosh2422
    kayjosh2422 Posts: 864 Member
    Everyone is welcome..lets get going! The time is quickly approaching!
  • englishmermaid
    englishmermaid Posts: 114 Member
    I'm in
  • blessed1962mjp
    blessed1962mjp Posts: 1 Member
    kayjosh2422 wrote: »
    We have done Drop 20 by Christmas, Drop 20 by Easter and now join us for Drop 20 by July 4th. No matter if you did the other challenges or not, everyone is welcome. Lots of mini challenges along the way, tons of encouragement and a great group of people to support you along the way! Hope to have you as part of the group! Join here: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/104332-drop-20-by-july-4th-challenge-starts-april-6th-sign-up

  • Saab_2015
    Saab_2015 Posts: 277 Member
    I'm in
  • scon13
    scon13 Posts: 13 Member
    I'm in.
  • Love_Lifting_
    Love_Lifting_ Posts: 1
    I'm in :)
  • pandamorous
    pandamorous Posts: 88 Member
    I'm in
  • Taivanu
    Taivanu Posts: 3 Member
    I am soooo in. I'm new here so I'm hoping this app will make it easier for me to track my food etc. Feeling extremely motivated!!!
  • samos20
    samos20 Posts: 6 Member
    How exciting! I down for sure! ;)
  • bhdishner
    bhdishner Posts: 4
    I'm in
  • groovigyrl
    groovigyrl Posts: 72 Member
    In, In, In! :)
  • kdwest87
    kdwest87 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in :smiley:
  • jb695heather
    jb695heather Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in too!
  • slw19
    slw19 Posts: 513 Member
    i'm in !! i have been doing lose 20 lbs by easter, hoping to have 7lbs off by then. let me know where to sign up!
  • Gutman1975
    Gutman1975 Posts: 1
    I'm would love to try this! Im so in
  • keanud_27
    keanud_27 Posts: 1
    I'm in. I just started using this app. So add me if you want.
  • brig2221
    brig2221 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in. I started my diet this past Sunday, so I drop a n lb or two by the 6th. I weighed 238 on Sunday, so 20 pounds Weill get me below 220, with 20 pounds left to go.

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