5'6.5 female looking to lose 50 pounds!! Anyone else with me?

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  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    minimah7 wrote: »
    I am in looking to do the same (a bit more than 50 pounds to lose and never gain back). Lol! We can do this, guys! :D Teamwork makes the dream work! I have lost around 12 pounds so far. 5'6" here in Delaware.
    Feel free to add me as a friend. God bless!

    I'll add you for sure! Good job on the twelve lbs. brain love that saying "teamwork makes the dream work" I'll be using that ahaha

  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    krazgrl wrote: »
    Ha... I'm also 5'6.5"! I'm almost at 60lbs lost and have another 20ish to go. I started in September. :smile:


    Congrats!!
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    trekkiegirl8 wrote: »
    Hi everyone,

    Can I get in on this, too? :smile: I'm the same height. I lost over 30 lbs a couple of years ago and then gained it back. I want to lose that 30 again. I did it with Nutrisystem last time but then I hit a wall, got frustrated, was getting tired of the food. I know what to do and how to do it (more or less!) and I've lost a few pounds the last few weeks. It's the motivation that needs boosting.


    Hello! More the merrier! Ugh, I hate how that happen with losing and gaining, happened to me too :( lost 50lbs after my daughter then gained it after my son.

    I too lost interest after regaining weight, it's so frustrating after all the previous work lol. But that's why we are here-- to re-ignite our motivation
  • MegSchuy16
    MegSchuy16 Posts: 189 Member
    Feel free to add me! Could use some motivation as well. I am 26 and 5'6, looking to lose about 65lbs and get back to my goal weight of 150lbs
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    MeganSchuyler16 wrote: »
    Feel free to add me! Could use some motivation as well. I am 26 and 5'6, looking to lose about 65lbs and get back to my goal weight of 150lbs

    I will! You sound very similar to me! I'm 27 looking to be 140lbs. 50ish lbs
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    Hi guys, I have a question... I have my thing set as sedentary and looking to lose 1lb a week. Current weight 192lbs 5"6.5. I'm allowed 1470 calories a day. How many are you allowed?
  • MegSchuy16
    MegSchuy16 Posts: 189 Member
    Rain203 wrote: »
    MeganSchuyler16 wrote: »
    Feel free to add me! Could use some motivation as well. I am 26 and 5'6, looking to lose about 65lbs and get back to my goal weight of 150lbs

    I will! You sound very similar to me! I'm 27 looking to be 140lbs. 50ish lbs

    Definitely similar! Thanks for the add! If you need anything feel free to message me.

    Mine is set to sedentary as well, but I have it set to lose 2lbs a week... I put my goal calories at 1300 a day, which if eating healthy enough keeps me extremely full. Sometimes I find I can only eat 1200 calories.
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    edited March 2016
    MeganSchuyler16 wrote: »
    Rain203 wrote: »
    MeganSchuyler16 wrote: »
    Feel free to add me! Could use some motivation as well. I am 26 and 5'6, looking to lose about 65lbs and get back to my goal weight of 150lbs

    I will! You sound very similar to me! I'm 27 looking to be 140lbs. 50ish lbs

    Definitely similar! Thanks for the add! If you need anything feel free to message me.

    Mine is set to sedentary as well, but I have it set to lose 2lbs a week... I put my goal calories at 1300 a day, which if eating healthy enough keeps me extremely full. Sometimes I find I can only eat 1200 calories.


    I wish I could feel full after 1200 calories! Sometimes I feel 1400 isn't enough, I love food lol. However, I have noticed my hunger decreasing and I'm starting to feel content with less food this past week. I've been too scared to set it to two pounds a week, maybe when I get used to entering I'll change it. I'd rather lose weight slightly faster, as it already takes forever lol

  • Sweet_Heresy
    Sweet_Heresy Posts: 411 Member
    5'9 and 30-40 to go, add me!
  • debmom2boyz
    debmom2boyz Posts: 86 Member
    edited March 2016
    I am 5'6 and I have a mini goal for 30. I have more than that, but 30 lbs. at a time is a good start.

    I don't have goal weight, per se, just a more active, healthier lifestyle. Of course, I'd be over the moon to be in ONEderland!

    Feel free to add me!
  • itsbakertime
    itsbakertime Posts: 85 Member
    I'm 5'6" and I am aiming to lose an additional 60lbs or more! :D I'm currently down 37lbs! You've got this ladies!
  • obstaclegirl
    obstaclegirl Posts: 2 Member
    I would love to join the group!
  • shmem_96
    shmem_96 Posts: 36 Member
    I'm 5'5.5'' ish and I'm hoping to lose 40-45 more lbs!
  • jonesheaven2016
    jonesheaven2016 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi :) I am 5'8" I recently had lost about 53 pounds but recently put 15 pounds back on so my short term goal is to get to 215 then my overall is 200 I started at 267.

    I'm looking for motivational and kind friends please add me!
  • ljdw99
    ljdw99 Posts: 360 Member
    Rain203 wrote: »
    Hi guys, I have a question... I have my thing set as sedentary and looking to lose 1lb a week. Current weight 192lbs 5"6.5. I'm allowed 1470 calories a day. How many are you allowed?

    Per previous post- I'm 5'11" started @ 258# (the most I've ever weighed...how did it happen ??) set my plan for 1.5#s/wk which gives me 1365 cal/day...activity sedentary because of my knee...goal 175 which is the high end of the BMI/Weight chart for my height but I'm very large boned :) ! I lost 10#s in a month because I don't usually get to 1365 and with a lot of weight to lose pounds usually come off faster in the beginning. I did start out for a few weeks @1#/wk just to get my body acclimated to fewer calories & my mind wrapped around & embracing the process. It has worked well for me & im so mindful now of protein, fat, sodium & vitamins. I've added a multivitamin & fiber gummies. My weigh in today I'm down 23#s. 7 wks until Mothers Day...my goal is to lose 10#s which I think is doable. I'm eating lots of veggie soups & poached eggs w/Pepperidge Farm Light 100% Wheat bread toasted, Fage Greek yogurt & I'm starting to really enjoy raw veggies & hummus.
  • vransom287
    vransom287 Posts: 9 Member
    Hello,

    I am in the same boat. This is my first weight loss journey. Just had my first child and want to lose 50 lbs. Add me.
  • misvic88
    misvic88 Posts: 14 Member
    hi everyone.. just starting and heading in a good direction.. my husband is having gastric sleeve and i need to lose but don't want to do that so here i am... i did this before and have had success.... looks like a great group!!!
  • lalittaazouz636
    lalittaazouz636 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm 5'6 and I want to lose 40 pounds! Started about 2 weeks ago and lost 4 already yaay! :)
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    itsbakertime wrote: »
    I'm 5'6" and I am aiming to lose an additional 60lbs or more! :D I'm currently down 37lbs! You've got this ladies!

    Nice!!

  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    jonesheaven2016 wrote: »
    Hi :) I am 5'8" I recently had lost about 53 pounds but recently put 15 pounds back on so my short term goal is to get to 215 then my overall is 200 I started at 267.

    I'm looking for motivational and kind friends please add me!

    More friends the merrier! We are all her to support one another :)

  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    ljdw99 wrote: »
    Rain203 wrote: »
    Hi guys, I have a question... I have my thing set as sedentary and looking to lose 1lb a week. Current weight 192lbs 5"6.5. I'm allowed 1470 calories a day. How many are you allowed?

    Per previous post- I'm 5'11" started @ 258# (the most I've ever weighed...how did it happen ??) set my plan for 1.5#s/wk which gives me 1365 cal/day...activity sedentary because of my knee...goal 175 which is the high end of the BMI/Weight chart for my height but I'm very large boned :) ! I lost 10#s in a month because I don't usually get to 1365 and with a lot of weight to lose pounds usually come off faster in the beginning. I did start out for a few weeks @1#/wk just to get my body acclimated to fewer calories & my mind wrapped around & embracing the process. It has worked well for me & im so mindful now of protein, fat, sodium & vitamins. I've added a multivitamin & fiber gummies. My weigh in today I'm down 23#s. 7 wks until Mothers Day...my goal is to lose 10#s which I think is doable. I'm eating lots of veggie soups & poached eggs w/Pepperidge Farm Light 100% Wheat bread toasted, Fage Greek yogurt & I'm starting to really enjoy raw veggies & hummus.

    Thanks you for your reply! Hmm so you're taller and take in less calories, I totally think once I'm used to calorie counting I too can switch to two poinds a week. My hubby is also on myfitnespal and he's allowed like 2,000+ calories. It isn't fair! Lol

  • healthynewme67
    healthynewme67 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi.!! I'm about 5'6" and my goal is to lose about 65 lbs. I've been on for a little over 2 months. I've taken it pretty slow. I spent a lot of time just getting used to portion sizes and logging things. I'm to the point where I want to add in exercise but I don't know where to start at the gym. Skinny, fit people intimidate me. lol. I'm going to send you a friend request. It would be great to have another friend on this journey, especially one who's journey is so closely aligned.
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    vransom287 wrote: »
    Hello,

    I am in the same boat. This is my first weight loss journey. Just had my first child and want to lose 50 lbs. Add me.

    Added!
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    misvic88 wrote: »
    hi everyone.. just starting and heading in a good direction.. my husband is having gastric sleeve and i need to lose but don't want to do that so here i am... i did this before and have had success.... looks like a great group!!!

    Thank you! Yes I can understand why you wouldn't want to do that, good for you for trying this first! I believe you will be successful and we are all here to help motivate one another.
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    lalittaazouz636 wrote: »
    I'm 5'6 and I want to lose 40 pounds! Started about 2 weeks ago and lost 4 already yaay! :)

    Nice work!
  • Rain203
    Rain203 Posts: 47 Member
    healthynewme67 wrote: »
    Hi.!! I'm about 5'6" and my goal is to lose about 65 lbs. I've been on for a little over 2 months. I've taken it pretty slow. I spent a lot of time just getting used to portion sizes and logging things. I'm to the point where I want to add in exercise but I don't know where to start at the gym. Skinny, fit people intimidate me. lol. I'm going to send you a friend request. It would be great to have another friend on this journey, especially one who's journey is so closely aligned.

    I was taking it pretty slow in the beginning too. As this isn't a diet it's a lifestyle change! Forming new healthier habits take time.

    I know what you mean about the gym. Have you ever considered working out at home? I used Jillian Michaels videos in the past and had success. I also use YouTube fitness blender videos which are awesome! All you really need is room to workout and some weights. The gym gives me anxiety. Maybe when i am fitter I'll go too, but right now I'd rather stay home or get outdoors for exercise.

    I'll add you :)

  • hopefuldreamfairy
    hopefuldreamfairy Posts: 69 Member
    I'll join you! I need fitness friends too!
  • margueritepape
    margueritepape Posts: 5 Member
    I'm 5'5" and I'm looking to lose 30lbs. I never used this app before and am strugging to do this alone. I'm not sure how to add people but I am looking for support/ideas for meals and workouts
  • ljdw99
    ljdw99 Posts: 360 Member
    Decided today to have a dish of peanut butter chocolate ice cream (freshly made at a nearby creamery) for lunch! Celebrating 3 mons on MFP & losing 23#s...more than my 1.5/wk goal. More importantly I've been sick w/cold, cough for almost 2 wks (now on Augmentin for sinus infection) and I thought it would feel good on my throat...it did but I couldn't taste it...darn! I checked calories first & I'll stay under that goal but will be over on fat. The big thing is I made a conscious decision; a few months ago I would have just indulged with no real thought...progress! It's a cold, sunny day here in New England with snow on the way tonight & even though I feel crumby I'm celebrating :)
  • BethMilledge
    BethMilledge Posts: 367 Member
    Feel free to add me.

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