35lb weight loss goal

I am looking to lose about the same amount of weight! I have been at a stand still lately, but that probably has to do with all of the family and office parties that seem to keep popping up! Trying to get more active and pay attention to what I put in my mouth. I think I need to break down and get a food scale. I read today that some people underestimate what they eat by 600 calories a day! GAH!

Kelly- we sound exactly the same! I also weigh 185, am 5'7 and hope to lose at least 40 lbs. I had my fourth baby a year ago, and can't seem to lose all of this baby weight! I started getting serious yesterday but always lose my motivation after a week or two! Add me if you'd like, and we can motivate each other!

Hi! I'm the same height (5'7") and have a similar weight loss goal. I actually need to lose about 50lbs total - I'm 201.6lbs - my highest weight ever. I have 3 kids (my oldest just turned 5 and the twins just turned 3). Most of my weight is in my stomach area. Sad to say, I still look pregnant 3 years later. My husband tells me I'm too concerned about my weight, but I've never been this big in my life. I've always been thin - around 155 so that's the weight I would like to get back to. I've been on MFP a while but never seriously and never consistent. This time I'm serious. A major problem for me is that I don't get enough sleep. I stay at home with the kids so I've been doing some at home workouts. Right now, I'm on the 30 day shred and I like it. I also take a zumba class a couple times each week. It's fun but I just need to look at that as "extra". I'd like to lose the 50lbs by next year this time. I just started reading the forums to get added motivation. Feel free to add me, I don't have many friends on here other than family members. Let's do this!

I just lost 15lbs (Started in Feb) and have another 25 to go... but I try not to think about that. I only concentrate on the next 7 or 8 lbs at a time.

I agree that setting a deadline for yourself isn't a good idea...no need to set two goals, just one, the weight you'd like to lose, is pressure enough! And as long as you stay the course, you will get there.

Im pretty strict with myself about 90% of the time..the other 10% is flexibility for being a human being and Ive lost an average 1.5 lbs since starting. BUT I also know from everything Ive read on the forums that as time goes on, weight loss slows...so I dont expect that I will see that type of loss all the way to the end. What matters most to me is that I keep progressing.

I'm with @shmulyeng. I' think that 30 pounds is probably not realistic. You didn't gain 30lbs in 4 months most likely so expecting to lose it in that period of time is probably not possible. I lost 35lbs for all of last year and I still have 35 more to go. But doing the weight loss thing slowly isn't all bad. I'm not starving (cause I get to eat more) and I'm finding exercises I actually like.

Without a time frame, I also occasionally eat at maintenance for a week or two if life gets hectic. Which is does with my two toddlers. If you want to keep the weight off once you lose it you are making a life time commitment. S,o I kinda feel like there is no rush as I'm putting in place changes that will last a life time.

Feel free to add me too KellyDean242. I am weigh the same and would like to lose 40 lbs. I just started back here on MFP yesterday. Tracking what I'm eating so not to overeat, making sure I have enough water, and getting at least 30 mins of exercise daily is what I'm going to concentrate on. I'm sure we can all support each other with tips and motivation! We can do this!