getting ready for the summer?

lezbehonest024
lezbehonest024 Posts: 5 Member
edited May 2015 in Introduce Yourself
Hello I'm nedy, I'm 23 weighing 153 and my goal is to lose 20 pounds I want to do it by July I know I can do it but i am in need of motivation :) I usually work at an office so basically I am most of the time siting ... Any thoughts of how to get to my goal plz help :)

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  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    honestly, you should have started in january. i dont know why people wait so long to get "ready for summer"
  • lezbehonest024
    lezbehonest024 Posts: 5 Member
    I mean I've done it before and had lost weight 2 months 25 pounds just didn't maintain it and gained it back all is motivation ty. @carrieous
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Unfortunately most of us woman realistically can't lose weight that fast. The shorter you are the slower it will be because 1 pound is a bigger percentage of your body compared to a taller person. The more body fat you have the quicker it is, then it slows down. Your body has ebbs and flows with water so the body weight scale is deceptive.

    It's best just to continue with the healthy lifestyle and a sustainable calorie deficit that doesn't make you crash. And patience patience patience. The process doesn't change. The results come later. Focus on the process (calorie deficit and exercise) - day in and day out. It's all that matters to make it work. And it will work whether you step on the body weight scale or not.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    carrieous wrote: »
    honestly, you should have started in january. i dont know why people wait so long to get "ready for summer"

    Cos it's such a shock when winter turns to spring and spring turns to summer.... Wait, what?!
  • Jimsterintexas
    Jimsterintexas Posts: 53 Member
    Welcome to MFP Nedy. I would say that the keys to success are to have a plan, be consistent, and be patient. You have to focus on the prize and make thoughtful food decisions daily to make sure you are eating smartly and be mindful of your portion sizes and calories. The more you do it, the easier it will become. Feel free to add me.
  • lezbehonest024
    lezbehonest024 Posts: 5 Member
    californiagirl2012 wrote: »
    Unfortunately most of us woman realistically can't lose weight that fast. The shorter you are the slower it will be because 1 pound is a bigger percentage of your body compared to a taller person. The more body fat you have the quicker it is, then it slows down. Your body has ebbs and flows with water so the body weight scale is deceptive.

    It's best just to continue with the healthy lifestyle and a sustainable calorie deficit that doesn't make you crash. And patience patience patience. The process doesn't change. The results come later. Focus on the process (calorie deficit and exercise) - day in and day out. It's all that matters to make it work. And it will work whether you step on the body weight scale or not.

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    lezbehonest024 wrote: »
    I mean I've done it before and had lost weight 2 months 25 pounds just didn't maintain it and gained it back all is motivation ty. @carrieous



    Thanks I needed that ;) when I use to be 15 I was 200 lbs and dropped to 115 in 6 months I worked hard on it just started slacking off and back to 153 now its horrible lol but now I joined the gym and doing a diet so far in 2 weeks have lost 8 pounds just need the motivation its not easy :) thanks
  • gonnasnap
    gonnasnap Posts: 146 Member
    I'm going to invent a scale that shocks women every time they step on it. Try not to focus on your weight as a number. Track your progress via measurements and how your clothes fit. Focus on hitting all your macros and keeping your calories in a deficit. Always put weight training before cardio and keep you water intake high.
  • lezbehonest024
    lezbehonest024 Posts: 5 Member
    gonnasnap wrote: »
    I'm going to invent a scale that shocks women every time they step on it. Try not to focus on your weight as a number. Track your progress via measurements and how your clothes fit. Focus on hitting all your macros and keeping your calories in a deficit. Always put weight training before cardio and keep you water intake high.

    Ty and u are totally right on that I usually was more focus on the scale then anything else I started the gym again and its been a week feeling better about myself now and soon I'll reach my goal in know it thanks again :)
  • lezbehonest024
    lezbehonest024 Posts: 5 Member
    joinersintexas wrote: »
    Welcome to MFP Nedy. I would say that the keys to success are to have a plan, be consistent, and be patient. You have to focus on the prize and make thoughtful food decisions daily to make sure you are eating smartly and be mindful of your portion sizes and calories. The more you do it, the easier it will become. Feel free to add me.



    Thank you will do need the motivation :)
  • otey743
    otey743 Posts: 153 Member
    Hey you got this . There's nothing you can't accomplish if you set you mind to . Willpower will get you to your goal .

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