Lose 20 lbs by Sept 2016

Hi All--

Julia, I have a similar technique as Connie-- the biggest thing that helps me is eeeeeeeeeevery day, even if I'm super tired the night before, packing my lunch and snacks. I even make sure I have some sort of veggie snack to take in the car with me on the commute home so I don't devour everything in sight when I get home. I also lately have been tracking my whole day at work, so I can try to figure out a decent dinner that will also stay within my goal.

When there are snack and cake at the office -- it's hard. I try to have a little bit but not overdo it.

I guess the biggest thing that helps me during the week is I sneak out to the gym for my lunch break. I prefer to exercise at lunch, it's the best time of day for me. Gets me out of my office, wakes me up. I just won't work out after work I'm too tired.

All that stuff keeps me on track during the week, but these past few weeks I just have not been losing. I'm hovering over the same few pounds up and down. I'm trying to not get too frustrated but, I do have about 30 lbs to lose so it should be easier at this early stage!

I'm trying to figure out ways to get better nutrition rather than just look at calories. I'm definitely eating more whole foods which is helping me feel more energized.
But! I want the scale to move down!

My calorie goal is about 1440 but I do eat more if I work out.

Anyone have tips on how to kick start the scale to move?

In the past I have not been successful sticking to 1200 calories per day but 1350 seems to work for me. I only lose 1/2 or 1 pound per week but I have learned to be content with that.

Yesterday was on track with eating and with adding 15 minutes of strength training with a video. Starting slow and easy but I can feel it in my arms today!

Let's make it a great week!

saransaran wrote: »

In the past I have not been successful sticking to 1200 calories per day but 1350 seems to work for me. I only lose 1/2 or 1 pound per week but I have learned to be content with that.

Yesterday was on track with eating and with adding 15 minutes of strength training with a video. Starting slow and easy but I can feel it in my arms today!

Let's make it a great week!

We've all heard the sayings: "Slow and steady wins the race", "Everything in moderation", "It took more than a week to put it on, it takes more than a week to take it off"... Saransaran, I hope your feeling of contentment isn't just a compromise, because you're doing it all exactly right.

I feel victim to those shows like Biggest Loser. I love watching them, I find them extremely motivating. However, losing 8, 9, 10 pounds a week sets a very unrealistic (and unhealthy) expectation in my own mind and I hate that.

Remember: Every ounce counts.

Here's to a great week, everybody!!!

Hi,

Great post would love to join this challenge and keep myself accountable, thanks serafina57

SW: 164
CW: 162
GW: 144

Have a great rest of the day.

I would love to join. I've overcome a lot of health challenges and it's time to drop the 20 I put on. I'll have to put a weigh in tomorrow. Thanks for starting this group, 20 is definitely doable, even for a 50 yo like myself.

I'm going for the same goal! Good luck everyone. Add me if you wanna help share accountability!

I would like to try this challenge. I had a goal in mind and I didn't make it. I just want to have a healthy relationship with food and exercise. I am being motivated to go to my gym more but the food part needs more work. I will keep going and not give up.

marioernestonunez wrote: »

I'm at 270 goal 220 by Sept
Question???
Do u think it can be done lol
Add me

Of COURSE it can be done!!!

@julia123xyzabc don't worry! everyone has down days and up days. however, 1200 is low. if you're having trouble with sticking to your goal try upping the daily limit until you are used to it and then progressively lower it. Hunger will always strike when you're trying to lose weight, simply because you will be eating less than before. I had a down day yesterday, decided that I was hungry about 9pm and pigged out haha. But I won't do that today. I'm determined.

I'd love to have the support, accountability, and motivation to do this challenge. I feel like I have no willpower anymore. Please add me to this if it's not too late!

SW: 184
GW: 150

I would love to be down 20 by September. My sisters wedding is August 29th and I have a brides maids dress to fit into.
CW 175
GW 155
Em

Hi all,
1 day On Program. The scale was down a little this morning.
Sometimes life is crazy and we can't plan out our meals and snacks or maybe we can't stick to our plans. But let it go and start again. I am hopeful my body will get used to less calories and I will not always be thinking about food. Have a great day everyone. I will be eating out tonight so that will be a challenge.

@jamesblood13, after seeing others' calorie counts, perhaps you're right; 1200 calories may not be enough. I read something recently, forgive me if it was on this forum, that said "Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible with your methods". When I find something that works, I can get pretty dogmatic about it.

I got home this afternoon and hopped on the treadmill for 45 minutes. It was a moderate workout (slow pace but high incline), and I'm feeling more tired than I should be. I think I'll blame it on the calorie count! :-)

I'll up my count a little bit and see how that goes for a couple weeks.

Thanks James! Thanks everybody!