Losing 10lbs in the month of June 2011 - Are you in?

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  • roknmom
    roknmom Posts: 9
    I am brand spankin' new to this...but knowing that I am not the only one out there with the black cloud of weight issues over my head is motivation in itself...I AM IN!!!! Let's kick it :-)
  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
    Today's plan (because it's always good to have a plan!) is stretch. Today is a rest day to recover from the intense workout. So, I will do the P90X stretch DVD and will be REALLY strict on my calories. I have found that on the days I workout, I can go over a couple hundred a day and still lose weight, but since stretching is not a calorie burner, I will be more stringent.

    Everyone enjoy this beautiful Sunday! :flowerforyou:
  • Allegi32
    Allegi32 Posts: 302 Member
    Yes! Yes! Yes!! I am totally in and ready to go....let's do this!

    Thanks for starting this....what a great idea!
  • kare77
    kare77 Posts: 78 Member
    I would love to loose 10 lbs this month but i'm just not sure it is possible for me :ohwell:
  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
    I would love to loose 10 lbs this month but i'm just not sure it is possible for me :ohwell:

    You can adjust your goal. Make a goal that is reasonable for you and GO FOR IT! You can do it!
  • sweetdosia
    sweetdosia Posts: 28
    Ate a great breakfast this morning and killed it on the treadmill. 1 hour of cardio done. Maybe I'll shred it today too. If my daughter gives me some free time.
  • sgriener
    sgriener Posts: 2
    Only 2 lbs this week??? If I had done this 10 years ago it would have been 10 lbs. Damn menopause!!!!
    Going to Maui July 6 so I really need to lose at least 10lbs by then. I am eating exactly what I'm supposed to(1200 cal), working out everyday and with my trainer once a week.
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Ok so last night I had more wine than I intended... I am pretty sure that I burned it right off dancing though because by time I left, I was so sweaty it was gross (thank you zumba!)

    Here goes my 2.5 hour workout day on a day I'm less than thrilled.

    I'll start with 90 minutes of yoga and check back in, just to keep motivated :)
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Welcome again all the recent joiners! Don't forget, keep us updated with your progress and even your daily workouts or plans, I feel like I stick better to my workouts when I'm telling all of you my intentions :)

    Thank you all again for being there for me and everyone else <3
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    I am brand spankin' new to this...but knowing that I am not the only one out there with the black cloud of weight issues over my head is motivation in itself...I AM IN!!!! Let's kick it :-)

    Welcome!! Oh no, trust me, we all have some weight we're battling, so glad you've joined our group :)
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Ate a great breakfast this morning and killed it on the treadmill. 1 hour of cardio done. Maybe I'll shred it today too. If my daughter gives me some free time.

    Great job! An hour on the treadmill is no joke, keep it up!
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Today's plan (because it's always good to have a plan!) is stretch. Today is a rest day to recover from the intense workout. So, I will do the P90X stretch DVD and will be REALLY strict on my calories. I have found that on the days I workout, I can go over a couple hundred a day and still lose weight, but since stretching is not a calorie burner, I will be more stringent.

    Everyone enjoy this beautiful Sunday! :flowerforyou:

    Love the plan! You're totally right, you have to adjust a little depending on how intense the workout is. Great job, enjoy your Sunday!
  • chrisja
    chrisja Posts: 380 Member
    I would like to say thank you guys for the motivation. I must confess that I overate yesterday and even though I exercised I was still way over on net calories. I got up this morning and you would think by now that my thought would be that I would right this ship before things got any worse. Well that wasn't the mood I was in this morning...more like a "I will start over Monday" which would mean that I would just eat whatever today too. Then I got on here and the first topic I saw in the General forum was this so I came in to read what you had all been up to since the last time I checked in. A long story short, my conscience kicked in and on to the treadmill I went, starting out really lousy but building up as I watch the French Open finals. At the end I burned 300 calories and was pumped so did some upper body workout and squats too. It was all due to you guys since Sundays are usually my rest days. Thank You all soooo much. I am on a high now, especially since my guy won the tennis too.
  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
    I would like to say thank you guys for the motivation. I must confess that I overate yesterday and even though I exercised I was still way over on net calories. I got up this morning and you would think by now that my thought would be that I would right this ship before things got any worse. Well that wasn't the mood I was in this morning...more like a "I will start over Monday" which would mean that I would just eat whatever today too. Then I got on here and the first topic I saw in the General forum was this so I came in to read what you had all been up to since the last time I checked in. A long story short, my conscience kicked in and on to the treadmill I went, starting out really lousy but building up as I watch the French Open finals. At the end I burned 300 calories and was pumped so did some upper body workout and squats too. It was all due to you guys since Sundays are usually my rest days. Thank You all soooo much. I am on a high now, especially since my guy won the tennis too.

    Glad we could help! And good for you for turning it around! :smile:
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    I would like to say thank you guys for the motivation. I must confess that I overate yesterday and even though I exercised I was still way over on net calories. I got up this morning and you would think by now that my thought would be that I would right this ship before things got any worse. Well that wasn't the mood I was in this morning...more like a "I will start over Monday" which would mean that I would just eat whatever today too. Then I got on here and the first topic I saw in the General forum was this so I came in to read what you had all been up to since the last time I checked in. A long story short, my conscience kicked in and on to the treadmill I went, starting out really lousy but building up as I watch the French Open finals. At the end I burned 300 calories and was pumped so did some upper body workout and squats too. It was all due to you guys since Sundays are usually my rest days. Thank You all soooo much. I am on a high now, especially since my guy won the tennis too.

    Wow! I loved your little story, this is amazing, it's incredible what you can push yourself to do with incredible support from all the amazing MFPers :) Great job, keep it up!
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    I'm in. I already started on the first. I am glad to join your challenge.:flowerforyou:
  • asusfan
    asusfan Posts: 6
    I'm in but my goal is 25 pounds. been jogging every day 3 times a day for an hour each. Also just got myself a jump rope
  • arielian
    arielian Posts: 200
    BUMP! I'M DOWN! I WANT TO BE 210-200 BY MY BIRTHDAY!
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Welcome! Glad to have you all here with us, I love the goals! :)
  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
    Happy Monday! Got my lunch packed and going to throw dinner in the crock pot so I can head to Spinning class tonight. This week will be hard because my son is graduating from high school :heart: and I have relatives coming to stay, so I am going to be really focused the beginning of the week so I can cut myself a little slack if I can't fit everything in at the end of the week. Have a great day! :smile:
  • Allegi32
    Allegi32 Posts: 302 Member
    Feels so good to be back on track!! Originally I was planning on adding in 3 days of cardio at the gym on my P90X lifting days, but then I realized that I'm less likely to get the P90X workouts in, so I'm just sticking to the regular schedule.

    So I just finished my workout for today, and if possible, I'll squeeze in a Turbo Jam workout later. Now off to figure out my lunch!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    I would like to lose my last 7lbs this month, I don't know if I can, tbh, I am tempted to reduce my projected loss to 1/2 a lb a week, as I am getting so hungry at the moment.
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Happy Monday! Got my lunch packed and going to throw dinner in the crock pot so I can head to Spinning class tonight. This week will be hard because my son is graduating from high school :heart: and I have relatives coming to stay, so I am going to be really focused the beginning of the week so I can cut myself a little slack if I can't fit everything in at the end of the week. Have a great day! :smile:

    Great plan! Congrats to your son, how exciting! :)
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    Feels so good to be back on track!! Originally I was planning on adding in 3 days of cardio at the gym on my P90X lifting days, but then I realized that I'm less likely to get the P90X workouts in, so I'm just sticking to the regular schedule.

    So I just finished my workout for today, and if possible, I'll squeeze in a Turbo Jam workout later. Now off to figure out my lunch!

    Love it! Doubling up workouts, that's hardcore! I'm adding in Zumba to my full P90X workouts to add that calorie burn and it's been a challenge for me to eat enough, it's a great problem to have! Keep up the great work :)
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    I would like to lose my last 7lbs this month, I don't know if I can, tbh, I am tempted to reduce my projected loss to 1/2 a lb a week, as I am getting so hungry at the moment.

    Yeah definitely don't go hungry, that's no fun! If there's anyway to step up your workouts and eat more that may help too, I find that when I eat low cals for too long, my body gets used to it and plateaus. I just jumped up from 1,200 calories to attempting 1,800 per day and I already lost a pound this month.

    Good luck and welcome!
  • Johnnygirl777
    Johnnygirl777 Posts: 142
    So happy Monday! I had a super healthy breakfast and am doing Kempo in about an hour, can't wait! I cleaned out my fridge yesterday and organized my kitchen and now I'm even more excited to cook in it, it's amazing how the simple things can change so much :)

    What are all your plans today?
  • sweetdosia
    sweetdosia Posts: 28
    Did my EA Active 2 workout this morning! Just did 30 day shred. Plan to hit the gym tonight when hubby gets home.
    Going grocery shopping. Hoping to get some really healthy, yummy food to fill up my fridge! :happy:

    Hope everyone's having a great day!
  • mdn15
    mdn15 Posts: 145
    I am in..I want to do this as well!!!!!!!
  • niecybiecy
    niecybiecy Posts: 5 Member
    I'm joining in a few days late...but I'm definitely in on this one!! I've been moving at a slow pace with this weight loss thing and this is the jump start I need to get things moving this summer!
  • jenosaurus
    jenosaurus Posts: 9 Member
    Heck yeh everyone!! It's so awesome to see everyone getting motivated together. I'm in too, I've been putting off getting motivated for too long now, and it's time to commit.

    10 lbs, fo sho.

    good luck guys!
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