Those last 15 pounds
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woohoo! Bec, Queen + Chrissy!
Any loss is great. 5# is awesome.
My plan is to lose 1# per month: nice and slow, so I don't feel deprived and it's a lifestyle, not just a "diet to fit into that dress".
As lose more weight, and body is more efficient, meaning needing less and less calories, I am eating almost at maintenance, so the weight loss is really really slow.
With the nice weather and getting a new puppy will mean a lot more walking.0 -
I'm soooo sorry all. The article about the govt changing the weight of a pound was an April fools joke but I didnt have time to read to the bottom of the article. We all know exercise and diet work!
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Jenr - Thank you so much! I'm feelin good about my progress and reaching all of my goals.
huango - I am all about a lifestyle change. I started this journey 3 years ago. Slow and steady loss of over 50 lbs. Working on the last 8 now and even more, focusing on eating whole foods, weight training, muscle growth, toning and living as healthy a life as I can (body and mind). I want to keep my body as fit as I can as I head toward 40. And I never want to say no to adventures again because I am not fit enough, or because of body images issues. I plan on the rest of my 30's to be the best years of my life so far.
iknorthstar - I am all about "tighting" areas too. I downloads a new APP called "skimble workout trainer" and it tons of great workouts that you can filter depending on what part of the body you want to work and how much time you have. So far I have done BOOTY, ABS and ARMS workouts. Love it. Trying to add atleast a 10 min BODY PART FOCUSED skimble routine to what I am already doing 6 days a week. Thankfully... today is my rest day! Hooray. Body needs a little break.
Chrissyfitter - I think 5 lbs is a month is amazing. I found for me, if I lost it slow and steady I was more likely to keep it off. I only lost 4.8 last month and I was totally stoked. My goal was 4. As you do get closer it is harder. You can do this!
Bioqueen - YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!! I bought a bikini too but so far just to take before and after pictures for my fitness journey. I haven't ventured out in public yet.
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As lose more weight, and body is more efficient, meaning needing less and less calories, I am eating almost at maintenance, so the weight loss is really really slow.
With the nice weather and getting a new puppy will mean a lot more walking.
I know what you mean, I'm down like three and a half pounds in six weeks since this thread got started (maintenance is about 1400 or so). It's hard because sometimes you don't know if it's actual weight loss or just daily fluctuations.
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Thank you EVERYONE for the support and encouragement. I don't burn many calories a day exercising but I starting walking this week. It's something and I'm ok with it. It's prob so few calories burned I don't even log it. It gets me puffing when I go uphill so it's good for my lungs. My saddlebags are sore when I'm done so I know it's helping them. Keep up the good work all. The weekends are hardest for me and we have a 3 day one....yikes! My goal is to stay under calories. I am taking a couple healthy things over to family dinner on Sunday so I should be safe. I'll leave enough calories in my plan for a small sliver of key lime pie.
Happy Easter! 0 -
Yikes is right! I did ok on fri and sat but Sunday was way off. I ate like my old self and I know I'll pay for it. I feel sooo fat tonight. I'm not quitting. Tomorrow it's back to work and healthy eating schedule. My goal this week is to get back where I was and maybe a bit more. There are no holidays or special days between now and a big occasion may 8. Oh and i fit in my Easter outfit that was too tight the beginning of February. Thanks all my MFP friends.0
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Like --> "i fit in my Easter outfit that was too tight the beginning"
Yup, my Sunday was not great: I made a scary delicious Oreo caramel chocolate mousse pie. Wow, talk about calories!!!
Today's a new day!
Actually, it's a FAST day.
Amanda0 -
I feel I need to log my weight each day whether up or down. It's psychological I know but I need to record the weight when it's up so I feel, "oh I better watch it today. I should have skipped the 30oz bag of candy bars
MFP will say I lost the same weight that I just gained so I don't want my MFP friends to think I'm doing extra terrific. I find it encouraging to see a progress graph up and down so when I have an up weight I'm sure I can recover with a little extra effort. There's no right or wrong just find what works and do it! Weird, I know, but I need it. 0 -
So estimating my portions is not working for me! I've got to get back to using the food scale!!!!0
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woohoo!
Down another 1.2# (in 4weeks).
Amanda
age: 42
4'11"
SW 1/1/15: 128.5
CW 3/13/15: 115.6
CW 4/9/15: 114.4
GW by ?August?: 109
---->>>> THIS is the lowest weight I've been since hitting puberty, or at least the last 20years! On my way!!!
I'm feeling good.
I really like the weight I'm at, and am excited to seeing more muscles revealed as I sculpt away 5 more pounds or 5% more body fat.
I'm opposite of you @jenr6482 when it comes to the scale.
"when it's up so I feel, "oh I better watch it today. I should have skipped the 30oz bag of candy bars"
- when scale says down: I think Yay, I get to eat more
- scale says up: ugh, now I'm going to eat to drown my sorrows.
So I just don't get on the scale, maybe once every 4-5weeks.
But *I* know how I'm doing, by my food/exercise spreadsheet.
I know when I have to get back control, or hey, I'm losing too fast.
@Bobbiezilla "So estimating my portions is not working for me! I've got to get back to using the food scale!!!!"
You gotta do what you gotta do.0 -
When I look at the scale if its down then its encouraging and I want to see the next number and if its up then I get back to working harder to get it down. Just for the people on this thread keep plugging away. Ive been aggressive and attacked it with exercise this week and making progress. Try and do that little bit extra, take the stairs, walk that little bit further, it all helps.0
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I'm in the same boat, want to lose another 15lbs but I'm stuck. I need to make better food choices.
Feel free to add me all
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Just an update! I've lost about 15 pounds this year! Yay! I want to lose about 5 more and I'm feeling good about it!0
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Way to go Christine....5 left to go !!!! you are doing amazing..
Ohioguy37, there is a spread sheet on the first page to post on if you like, I think you can still add to it.... yes, you really have to watch the calories the closer you get to your goal weight. good luck !!!
999tigger, I really have missed on my walking last week, I need to get back into it this week !! You are doing great !!!
thinking of starting to add some weighted exercises now that I am getting close to goal weight. You always hear them saying, "lose the weight first then do strength training".
keep up the good work all, colleen
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I hope it's not too late to jump in here, I've been plateaued and gained back a few pounds since not paying attention the past, oh, year or so. So now it's time to tackle those last 15 pounds to get down to my original goal weight!
age: 36
5'1"
SW 4/12/15: 149
CW - stay tuned!
GW by June or so: 135
I could use some motivation/accountability here, so feel free to send me a friend request.
Now off to see if I can figure out if I can join in that spreadsheet/chart y'all are using. . . .
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@christinehuds
congrats on the great progress!!!thinking of starting to add some weighted exercises now that I am getting close to goal weight.
You always hear them saying, "lose the weight first then do strength training".
keep up the good work all, colleen
Yes, definitely add weight training. So good for you:
- more muscles burn more calories
- you look better: ie. sculpted buttocks, great shoulders to show off a nice waist, etc.
BUT I have to disagree w/ the lose weight first.
See Vismal's thread: I think he mentions his regret of not starting weight training sooner, instead of waiting until he lost much of the weight:
community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1276219/i-went-from-morbidly-obese-to-6-pack-abs-ask-me-anything/p10 -
On the "weight training"
I started crossfit (which has a ton of weight target) when I still had a ton of weight to lose. For me it was really helpful. I will always use weighted workouts in some form, even if I decide to Chnage from a crossfit to a regular gym.
Had my weekly weigh in today. Down 7.2
Lbs from our first weigh in. That I just about 1 lb a week since we started and that was my goal. I am hoping I can reach my goal of 120 (7.2
Lbs to go) by June 1. But I gave myself till the end of my 100 day challenge (ends July 1st) so I know I can get it done!
Checked out the spreedsheet today. Yall are doing awesome!!!! Can't wait to see where we are at the finish line.0 -
Thank you Huango and becs !!!
For some time now I have been thinking of doing weights, I guess I should of ignored the info on losing the weight first...haha I do some body weight exercises, situps, pushups,planks..
My sons left their weight lifting equipment in my basement so I will grab them this week and see what I can do... thanks !!!
WOW becs, great weight loss... a pound a week is great !!!! Half way to your goal !!
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Colleen - thank you. It has been a long long road. If I can lose these a little over 7 lbs I will have lost 60 totally over 3 years. Low and slow but I love the body that has come out of it. But... Always a little room for improving and getting stronger.
I use heavier (but not crazy heavy) weights at crossfit. At home I only have a pair of 5 lb and 8lb dumbbells but I swear with the right exercises that is plenty. I love the app by SKIMBLE (workout trainer). Been using it a few weeks and I can tell it what part of the body I want to work and how much time I had. Just complete a seriously intense 5 mins abs routine. I swear it felt like 15 mins. Ha!!! Now time for bed.
You are doing great Colleen. You should be so proud. Just keep it up!0 -
Thank you everyone!
Shell girl thank you for this group, and bgail thank you for the document!
Today, my loss has come to a total of 4.4 pounds. I think this is the first time I've achieved this without being on a fad diet, and I've tried a lot! The loss is slow but I feel good and I know I can continue on it. I understand that being petite and sticking to only 1200 calories makes it harder to lose. I will not be hard on myself
I definitely haven't been following "the plan" perfectly, there are several days where I've exceeded my calorie intake (so many happy occasions and cake), and I haven't exercised regularly for 2 weeks, but I'm still losing! Probably b/c the accountability of this group and looking forward to the weekly weigh-in haven't made me blow it. I'm usually good at following short plans but don't stick to long ones, so joining this group is making me stick to it. I've developed a few healthy habits over the past few weeks. I'm trying to sleep earlier, and I'm not skipping breakfast (I know, duh), and I'm starting to know what 1200 calories is like without calculations.
I'm understanding my body more. For example, beginning my day with fat & protein makes me crave less fatty and sugary food at night. Moderation without deprivation! Knowing that I "can" eat it if I want to instead of "cannot" made me skip many things happily. What a mind game!
For the next weeks, I'll be walking again, doing some arm exercises for toning (very conscious about), and including more greens in my diet.
I'm happy with my progress, want to continue on this road. I have received several compliments at work
No more crash diets and feeling miserable! Slow and steady does it!
Sorry for the long post..
Happy losing everyone!!0 -
I would love to be added to the group. I want to lose 15 pounds by June, in time to attend a wedding and I need some encouragement!0
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I'm in, add me please.0
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Whoops, I forgot to check in last week, so I'm making up for it by checking in a day early this week. The first week was tough, it was my birthday week + some stress eating so I was WAY over my calorie goal most days. Luckily I was also way over my FitBit step goal, so that helped a little. This past week was somewhat better, especially the last few days so despite my rough start I've managed to lose almost 2 pounds in those two weeks. Hooray!
Sukkara, as you said, 1200 calories and being petite is pretty tough. I just keep reminding myself that "slow is better than nothing" and try to make sure that when I am going over my 1200 goal, it's with "real" food not junk food like chips & candy (not that I've entirely cut out junk food, I'm just trying to be better about it.)0 -
Unfortunately I got injured around 4-5 weeks ago and completely fell off the wagon! At my lowest I was 79.8kg, this morning I weighed 83.1kg
I'm feeling 85% ok so the last week or so has been positive. I plan on making the new goal 1st June. (My mothers birthday)0 -
Well I didn't hit the target of 15 by May 1st, but I'm happy to be back on track and back in the 150s 0
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A Big THANK YOU !! to all who set this up.
It truly did help me stay motivated to eat less so I could show a loss !!!!
I did lose 7 lbs. during this time.0
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