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Beginner Goals!

FitnessasmyWitness

I'll start:
CW: 157
GW: 145
Height 5'6'' (and a half...)

I'm mostly doing this to just feel really fit and have my clothes fit me a much better.
I started 2 weeks ago and feel slimmer but haven't taken it to the scale more than once.

I'm full of all sorts of muscle.
I am signed up for a Halloween half marathon in October.
I'm an Exercise and Wellness Major at college.

I want to be 145 by September 1st!!

Replies

CarmellBear

Starting weight: 151lbs
Current weight: 146lbs
Goal weight: 135lbs
Height: 5'6.5''

AlyssaLogan1

Hey guys!

My current weight is 188 pounds. Not very good I know. I have a long term goal of reaching 150 pounds, but right now, I'm looking at losing about 3 pounds in the next month! I'm doing this because I want to feel fit, and fit into clothing more easily without having to go to certain stores or whatever. I also just want to be healthy!

xo__regina

CW: 136-138 (It's been hovering the last few days. Idk why but it's frustrating!)
GW: 130
Height: 5' 4" - technically 3.5" since we're all being so honest

zcb94

Now 180 lbs
Should be 150, I think
4'7
Goal-overall better health than I have now.

lauragrafhamknapp

Hey! I'm starting grad school in the fall, but wanting to prep myself for climing the mountains of the PNW before I move out.

I've lost about 7lbs in the last couple weeks through cutting waaaay back on portions-I'm still eating enough and GOOD stuff now, but I'm trying to retrain myself on what "hungry" is. I used to not let myself get truly hungry before I ate.

Current weight 184.
Goal weight is 145.
I'm 5'4'', 5'5' on a good day

I've got a long way to go.

If any of you have tips on how to improve my workout for long-term weight loss (I mostly do spin class, ellipticals and minimal weight lifting) and satisfy the huge sweet tooth I have (I love baking), I'd be greatly appreciative.

snarlingcoyote

Current Weight: 152
Goal Weight: 149
Dream Weight: 145
Height: 5' 4.5"

Goal for June: fit comfortably (not painted into) size 6 jeans.

Goal for September: all my shorts are fall off my hips baggy.

Goal-I-am-not-sure-can-make-by-September-but-I-will-try: Run 5k in 32 minutes or less.

lauragrafhamknapp

@snarlingcoyote 10 minute mile? You can totally do that.

FitnessasmyWitness

lauragrafhamknapp wrote: »

Hey! I'm starting grad school in the fall, but wanting to prep myself for climing the mountains of the PNW before I move out.

I've lost about 7lbs in the last couple weeks through cutting waaaay back on portions-I'm still eating enough and GOOD stuff now, but I'm trying to retrain myself on what "hungry" is. I used to not let myself get truly hungry before I ate.

Current weight 184.
Goal weight is 145.
I'm 5'4'', 5'5' on a good day
I've got a long way to go.

If any of you have tips on how to improve my workout for long-term weight loss (I mostly do spin class, ellipticals and minimal weight lifting) and satisfy the huge sweet tooth I have (I love baking), I'd be greatly appreciative.

I can't really say what works for long term weight loss other than finding something you truly enjoy and having a lifestyle as active as possible. For example I have a sit down desk job but I take the stairs, exercise on lunch breaks to get out of the office, and take as many trips across the office to the printer as possible. I like any sorts of things that get me active- hiking, swimming, running, biking. I do modified crossfit during lunch times 3 times a week and run the other days. I would say that building muscle is KEY because you're basically working up a constant calorie burner that'll keep burning all day long. Muscle burns way more calories than fat does at rest.

zcb94

FitnessasmyWitness wrote: »

lauragrafhamknapp wrote: »

Hey! I'm starting grad school in the fall, but wanting to prep myself for climing the mountains of the PNW before I move out.

I've lost about 7lbs in the last couple weeks through cutting waaaay back on portions-I'm still eating enough and GOOD stuff now, but I'm trying to retrain myself on what "hungry" is. I used to not let myself get truly hungry before I ate.

Current weight 184.
Goal weight is 145.
I'm 5'4'', 5'5' on a good day
I've got a long way to go.

If any of you have tips on how to improve my workout for long-term weight loss (I mostly do spin class, ellipticals and minimal weight lifting) and satisfy the huge sweet tooth I have (I love baking), I'd be greatly appreciative.

I can't really say what works for long term weight loss other than finding something you truly enjoy and having a lifestyle as active as possible. For example I have a sit down desk job but I take the stairs, exercise on lunch breaks to get out of the office, and take as many trips across the office to the printer as possible. I like any sorts of things that get me active- hiking, swimming, running, biking. I do modified crossfit during lunch times 3 times a week and run the other days. I would say that building muscle is KEY because you're basically working up a constant calorie burner that'll keep burning all day long. Muscle burns way more calories than fat does at rest.

^this, especially the part about doing what you like and adding movement to your day. I fidget a lot, so I'm shocked that MFP doesn't have an entry for that. For normal exercise, I use a hand-bike, as I am in a wheelchair, and ride a horse, although I am sick right now and basically Dr.-ordered not to move for ANY reason.

yosipearce

Hi!

CW: 128
GW 123
Height: 5'4"

Goal- stop binge eating! Or overeating or eating when I'm not actually hungry. I've been doing better with controlling my eating habits but they plunge every now and then. I am striving to eat as my body needs it, no more no less.

Jasmunr

CW: 127.6
GW 105-110
I'm 5'0

Goal- just to stick with it. I've started so many times. I'm down from 134 in a month so so fsr so good.

deannaxsmithx

CW: 111.8
GW: 100
And I'm 4'9", 20 years old lol I'm super small but I still have those problem areas that I'd like to get rid of

TickingPwny

CW: 120 pounds
GW: 110 pounds (109 if I'm lucky)

I'm 5'1" and feel best at this weight. I have a petite build, so even slight weight gain like this really affects me. Hoping to get rid of the extra baggage and make permanent healthy habits!

louubelle16

Hi all!

I'm currently 8st10 (5ft 8) and my goal is to stay there but get my body fat down. I'm having an assessment on Wednesday to find out what it is, but it's not going to be a pretty number!

I'm training for a half marathon in September but may do three before Christmas if I manage to make it through more than 2 weeks of training without an injury. Slow and steady is the plan right now!

simply__sarah

Hey-o!
CW: 130 ish
GW: 120-115 ish
5 ft 1
I don't have a scale (purposefully) so for me, it's more about how my clothes fit/how I feel.
My goal is just to gain a better awareness of my eating habits and to exercise consistently. I know I'm not at my best, most confident self and I want to get there before going back to school!

C1C2C3

CW: 147
GW:132
Height: 5'5"

I am not in college currently, but would like a fall deadline to be back to at least 137 lbs (which is on the high end of my personal "acceptable weight" range). I was to my goal weight but life and snacking got the best of me! :-(

DoctorKhaleesi

CW:215
GW:199
UGW:130

At 5'4 I'd like to be out of the 200s by the time I start my Junior year in the Fall where I can continue with the summer momentum and ultimately to my dream weight of 130. I am 35lbs down already so hopefully I can keep it going. Best wishes to everyone on your goals!

maria_clue

CW: 136
GW: 115
UGW: 100

At 5'2 closer I feel better an happier with myself when I am a bit lighter...I want to reach my goal weight by the fall, so this summer is going to be super important! I'm starting to feel more in control of my eating habits and stoped bingeeating. Right now working on limiting the sugar intake!

kikomansauce

This seems awesome! Decided to join in on it - the June Weight Loss Challenge was really helpful, and this seems pretty similar

Height: 5'1"

CW: 117-ish lbs
GW: 111lbs
UGW: 108lbs << pfft. Maybe.

August 1st: 114lbs - better toned stomach and arms. I wanna be able to wear sleeveless in public without looking upper body bloated!

110lbs at LEAST before I go to Germany to backpack and travel! I'm sure I'm gonna get pretty fit during it, but I need to get stronger than I am right now if I want to survive it! I also want to be able to go swimming in some lakes with a pretty nice body

My main pain points are my flabby arms and my thighs... Somehow, my stomach is my favorite! HA!

tatumlohse1

CW 155
GW 145
UGW 140
Proudly stand tall at 5'10"

I exercise all the time and I eat healthy 75% of the time but my goal is to eat healthy about 95% of the time
Just have a couple problem areas id like to get rid of before fall

good luck to everyone!

genki90

Hello everyone!

CW: 142lbs (64.5kg)
GW: 134lbs (61kg)
I'm 168cm tall (5'6")

I'd like to go down 1 size in pants and strengthen my upper body. My arms/shoulders/back are really weak..
I hope I can get to my goals by fall, before I graduate from university! Current activites are POP Pilates and Karate, but I'd like to add more!

Let's do our best this summer

rachelsutor

Hello!

CW: 126
GW:118

I'm 5'2'' and have a fairly muscular build. I want to get rid of the extra weight in my lower belly and thighs. I have a small waist and carry all my weight in my hips. I would really like to reach my goal by the end of the summer. I am looking for support and motivation so feel free to add me; I can be a great cheerleader!