60lbs to lose by August 20th 2016

akdz12 wrote: »

I'm getting married later this year as well and I'm in the same situation! I want to feel healthy and wonderful and back to the "real me" for my wedding. But I'm scared I can't do it. Love that I can find some like-minded support!

asyk805 wrote: »

@katiemstamey You're getting your video up today aren't you? Send me a link when it's ready, I'd like to see it.

@bsbprincess Next spring is plenty of time to get buff for that wedding and honeymoon. I too need to work on my arms. I love to wear sun dresses and tube top dresses in the summer and they look much better with toned arms. As for the belly button ring, I went to get one once. I chickened out. Ended up getting a tattoo around my belly button instead.

@krbkrat You are such a cutie in that profile pic and I love your non numeric goals!

@aprilwebber Thank you so much for starting this group. I won't get to chat with you as much as I would like as we are on opposite schedules but I'll still be here to push you on. And I agree with Krbkrat, if you aren't comfortable on the scales yet find an outfit you want to fit into and use that as your guide for now.

@queenjaquita Welcome to the group. Like you more, I find that more accountability is always welcome.

@farbs Kids are a great reason to want to get healthy. How old are yours? I have a 6 year old that I want to be able to keep up with. He runs off and leaves me now when we bike together.

@kkgines333 Welcome to the group. I too am working on loving myself again. Let's do this together.

@majorjajomo Welcome to the group. In another post/section someone mentioned how they never really saw themselves as fat/fluffy until the saw pictures of themselves. This is me too. Hopefully we can all work together so you can look great in those family photos.

@Jetamu96 Germany?!?! Take me with you. I love to travel. I am taking my grandma and munch to the Grand Canyon in July but would love to get to another country this year.

@bellkat31 Welcome to the group! Great job on losing 6 lbs the first week. Just remember, unfortunately, it won't always come off that fast. But slow and steady and we shall get there.

@nadiabooboo Welcome to the group. I know how it is to yo yo with one's weight. I can go all week and be fairly good then the weekend comes and I spaz out. Blah. That's going to be when I need most of my support, on the weekends.

@wolfect Get your booty in gear. 2 years without making a change is too long. Make a commitment to get those pounds off in the next 8 months. Lots of support here to help.

@Dezi1992 Calories in vs calories out are often more important than exercise when losing weight. I am working on looking at food in a new way and eating less processed foods. I am adding exercise in a little as I go and trying to incorporate that in with my kid as well. So maybe you can line the kids up and have them exercise with you.

@akdz12 Welcome to the group. You have taken the first step in finding a group to help hold you accountable.

@BabyLovesToRun It great to have someone in here that's been at it for a while. Why don't you share some tips and tricks with us. Please?

@mzvalentin I love food too! I am trying to learn to love healthy foods though and everything in moderation. So rather than eat that little piece of candy for 60 calories I can have radish soup in chicken broth or celery and salsa.

@joannemarchand135 Welcome to the group!

@Goldfiver Let's put your girlfriend to shame this year for saying something like that. We will be here to help motivate you and make sure you are smoking hot by the end of the year.

@mooresy101 Maybe we can come up with some healthier snacks so you can still snack some but not as often and with less calories. Like celery and salsa...one of my favorites. and it's about 35 calories. or an apple and laughing cow cheese, a little more filling and 115 calories or so. Sipping on low sodium chicken broth some may also help.

@Abbie918 I'm also often surrounded by skinny minnies. It will be nice to shed some of this weight and feel more comfortable with myself.

@StayFocus4Life going to see your son is a great reason to want to shed those extra pounds! Looks like lost of people have goals for the summer.

@kesslemg Thankfully my munch is pretty good about trying new foods. I just need to get better about making them and not relying on processed foods so much. I'm a single mom who works full time and finds it's easier to have spaghetti o's or cereal for dinner rather than try to make something healthy with less calories.

@randilast Great job on losing 20 already!

@clioandboy Like you I need to do this for me. Others say of you don't look that big, don't let it bother you, yada yada yada but I am not happy in my own skin and I need to be happy and healthy to be an example for my kid.

@KarynsPlanit The lose it by August 20th crew has become a large crew. Hope to see you around over the next 8 months.

@fitnforward Hope to see you around the group. Seems like there are a lot of us in the 60 lb range and it would be nice to see this through together.

@RnS2015 Welcome to the group!

@christine0715 Everyone is welcome to join! The more the merrier. Hopefully the next 6 months will have you celebrating your birthday as a much healthier person.

@sooch39 I admire you for going to the gym before work. I can not seem to work out in the mornings. I try to get a little exercise in here and there during the day and some at night but I need to be more diligent about it.

@KristinB2016 I am not at the heaviest I've ever been except for the end of my pregnancy. I am disgusted with myself but am looking to the future and not the past. Good luck!

@susanskavanaugh Welcome to the group and to MFP. I've been on and off MFP for years but hope to really stay with it this time.

@MaGrl523 Welcome to the group! Hope to see you around.

@BerylX Welcome to the group. Here's to being hot and healthy come summer.

@jenniplayer Keep watch of everything you put in your mouth. You've done this once and you can do it again.

@tiffakneeb Welcome to the group. Baby steps and hopefully we will all reach our goals.

@ccgirl10 I have found that dieting doesn't work for me. I need it to be a lifestyle change and I need to stop falling back into my old habits of eating, easier said then done but that is one of my non scale goals.

@kmeadows225 Welcome to the group. Help we can help provide the support you need!

@JennieMaeK You hit it on the head, it is great to have friends with similar goals. Hopefully we can all do this together.

@darciek1973 You're a beast (in a good way) Trying to do this on the road. I would say planning ahead for meals should be a big priority for you.

@lariel69 Welcome to the group!

@trishajo80 Congrats on the engagement! You've picked a good time to start. Looks like a great group of motivators here.

@averiesmomma1 Welcome to the group! Hope we can help provide the motivation that you need to succeed.

@ZooRN Summer is still a few months off. Let's get started and work on making that a big dent!

@ECG1205 Welcome to the group! It always helps to have people to help hold one accountable. Hopefully we can provide that for you.

@denisemcjohnson That mule won't know what hit him.

@tracyburl Welcome to the group!

Wow, it looks like there are lots of ladies with the same goals for the upcoming months. If I missed someone I apologize.
I hope everyone has a great day! I have started drinking my lemon water already and have my breakfast/lunch and snack at the office with me.







Welcome everyone! This has grown so much more than I thought it would lol. I was expecting only a few responses :P

I hope everyone has an awesome day, please comment and share how you're doing and how you make out!

Last night I got some serious snack cravings, but I remembered that I made a smoothie at dinner, included it in my log, and stuck it in the fridge for later for just such a moment. I had completely forgot about it but was very happy when I remembered it was there and already accounted for lol.

@asyk805 you sound like you're already on track to have a great day! We're all rooting for you! And mmm lemon water. Think I'm going to have to start doing that!