1 month challenge to lose 10 pounds

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  • peggykirkby
    peggykirkby Posts: 27 Member
    I'm currently at 1150/cals, down from 1200, only because my activity level went from active to sedate, due to illness.

    That being said, I am more critically aware of the types of foods I'm consuming, as well as having upped vitamins & supplements that I would normally acquire from food, which I usually burn as excercise calories, at least until I'm back on my feet.

    Providing that you supplement your lowered caloric intake with those nutrients you're sacrificing, maintain ONLY a healthy diet as your base and truly understand the signals your body gives you when it lacks something necessary...AND provided you do not over tax your body (calries vs activity level), then striving to lose 10 lbs in a month (which is only 1/4 lb more than advisable) shouldn't hurt...INTERMITTENTLY, AS NEEDED, VERY SHORT TERM.

    Your best bet, though? Go no lower than a 1200/day calorie goal, but INCREASE your activity level. At age 61, activity level: Moderately Active, adding three to four days Active gym/fitness with 1200 cals per day, I went from 178 lbs to 160 lbs in five weeks.

    With that, every day at the gym I had to eat my calories back to the tune of 800-1000 calories burned...which was nice when it meant I could take that whole lemon pepper chicken breast at dinner and add a good sized banana strawberry smoothie to my lunch!

    So I wish all of you the best of luck and success...BUT BE SMART AS WELL!

  • neener19
    neener19 Posts: 8 Member
    I would like to join. 10 pounds a months is already my goal. Give or take a pound. I don't understand though why people are saying it's bad? The recommended is 2 pounds a week. That's 8-10 pounds a month anyway? As there is 4-5 weeks in a month right? So please count me in.
  • sashajasmin
    sashajasmin Posts: 125 Member
    Hello, all
    I think every body is on mission. Let's see how many pounds we are going to lose by the end of September. Some of our friends are working very hard. All the best and have fun.
  • harrisciarn
    harrisciarn Posts: 2 Member
    That's my plan for September so count me in
  • kiittenforever
    kiittenforever Posts: 478 Member
    I'm in 1000%
  • dawniemate
    dawniemate Posts: 395 Member
    I'll join...I need to lose 8lbs but 10 would be better! ! Let's rock this people ☺
  • Smoothroz
    Smoothroz Posts: 77 Member
    Count me in to losing 10lbs by the end of September. It's only one month and I think it's safe enough for that short period. Where are we keeping track? Here?
  • queenofpuppies
    queenofpuppies Posts: 189 Member
    I will try it, will you add me to the group please
  • jenn10302001
    jenn10302001 Posts: 27 Member
    I would love to give it a shot if you can add me to the group. I'm new to the MFP community.
  • myselfkavitasahu05
    myselfkavitasahu05 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in!
  • NinaBanks1
    NinaBanks1 Posts: 1 Member
    I'll join. Good luck everyone!!
  • goochinator
    goochinator Posts: 383 Member
    I'm IN!! Please add me...Thanks! B)
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    can guys join? if so, put me down
  • SimonT181
    SimonT181 Posts: 49 Member
    @raven56706 I am a guy last time I checked and I am trying it :-0 There is a group created if you search for in the group section of the forum. Called one month challenge to lose 10 pounds.
  • MogMog_2
    MogMog_2 Posts: 62 Member
    Add me..? Thanks
  • slhunter522
    slhunter522 Posts: 1 Member
    I would like to join. Thanks
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