Can't seem to lose the last 10-15 = Team up for success

Sassy_Cass
Sassy_Cass Posts: 408 Member
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
Hey,

I have been trying for months now to drop 16 pounds and continue to struggle so I was thinking... Why not team up for success? I could make a group with similar struggles where we could support one another through challenges, success stories, tips etc. to drop those 10 or pounds before the leaves start changing colours.

Challange one: Water water water!

Let's build good habits. This week we should focus on drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day for the week. The all losses > 1 lb at the end of the week will get a icon to add to their signature - a droplet of water seems fitting.

Let's do this :drinker:
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  • fsugirl26
    fsugirl26 Posts: 207
    I've got 19lbs left to go, I'd love to be a part of this group!!
  • Sassy_Cass
    Sassy_Cass Posts: 408 Member
    Awesome - let's get more more more :smile:
  • SalPal03
    SalPal03 Posts: 80 Member
    I'm down for this! I lots 10-13lbs from Jan to April but cannot seem to lose the 15ish. So annoying! But i got my water at my desk :D
  • selmaguzman
    selmaguzman Posts: 9
    I'm not having trouble with the last 10-15 - I can't lose the first 5. I have been tracking for over 5 weeks and it is getting frustrating.
  • penny39
    penny39 Posts: 266 Member
    I would love to be a part of it ! I want to lose 16 pounds by my November 25th Birthday! Have lost 27 so far and have been stuck the last couple of months!
  • rileymama
    rileymama Posts: 196 Member
    I'm having a hard time dropping that last 10-13 pounds..... it just isn't coming off... :( I need help and encouragement!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    The all losses > 1 lb at the end of the week will get a icon to add to their signature - a droplet of water seems fitting.

    FYI, if you don't have a lot of fat and you have less than 15lbs to lose it is unrealistic to set your goal to lose more than 0.5 lbs/week. It is also even more important to eat your exercise calories when you have so little to lose. When you don't have much to lose and you have a large caloric deficit you risk burning a large % of lean muscle, instead of some of your remaining fat stores.

    If you are trying to lose more than the 0.5 most of it will likely come from muscle so I'm not sure if you should reward those that lose more than 1 lb/week, if anything if should be frowned upon.
  • Sweetcheeks278
    Sweetcheeks278 Posts: 356
    I have 10 lbs to go and the scale hasnt budged for 3 going on 4 weeks. :sad: Would love to be a part of the group. Water it is!
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    Hey, you might find some good info over here,
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/259476-not-that-heavy-girls-trying-to-lose-weight
    I would be up for a challenge but not til I get back from Vegas on July 20.
  • mfreeby
    mfreeby Posts: 199 Member
    I'm in! I have 10 - 12 pounds to go (depending on the day) and nothing is happening!
  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    15-19 lbs left to go... Im in
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I had been sitting on the last 10 1/2 lbs for 3 weeks and i dropped 2.5lbs on my weigh in today! And you know what i did different? I stopped eating back my calories, this past week only. I had always eaten them back and it took me 2 weeks to drop a lb that way.
  • jtp5184
    jtp5184 Posts: 138 Member
    me too! thanks for starting this topic its nice to see other people with the same issues!
  • sass30
    sass30 Posts: 355 Member
    I would love to join you all. I have 7 pounds left that I would love to get off.
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    I'm in too! I have about 10-13 pounds to go, I need like minded people to help motivate me and I'll do the same.

    Also, it's funny you should mention water as a challenge, because I was actually going to make myself a mini-challenge for the next 2 weeks to make sure I drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. :drinker:

    Thanks for making the group and good luck everyone!!!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    I had been sitting on the last 10 1/2 lbs for 3 weeks and i dropped 2.5lbs on my weigh in today! And you know what i did different? I stopped eating back my calories, this past week only. I had always eaten them back and it took me 2 weeks to drop a lb that way.

    It should take you 2 weeks to drop 1 lb when you don't have much to lose, if you drop more than that most likely a large % was muscle.
  • fitniknik
    fitniknik Posts: 713 Member
    The all losses > 1 lb at the end of the week will get a icon to add to their signature - a droplet of water seems fitting.

    FYI, if you don't have a lot of fat and you have less than 15lbs to lose it is unrealistic to set your goal to lose more than 0.5 lbs/week. It is also even more important to eat your exercise calories when you have so little to lose. When you don't have much to lose and you have a large caloric deficit you risk burning a large % of lean muscle, instead of some of your remaining fat stores.

    If you are trying to lose more than the 0.5 most of it will likely come from muscle so I'm not sure if you should reward those that lose more than 1 lb/week, if anything if should be frowned upon.

    Im nervous to change mine! I started at 1lb per week, and Im still there 9 months later even though the weight loss has significantly slowed... I should just buck up and change it to .5?? Im scared!
  • abg0220
    abg0220 Posts: 42 Member
    I'm in too!! I have 10-13 more to go!!
  • bam0904
    bam0904 Posts: 25 Member
    Count me in. I have 20 to go and have been fighting witht eh same 5 pounds up and down for the last two months. Water it is! Gulp Gulp!
  • lovinlife71
    lovinlife71 Posts: 230
    I have 17 lbs left to go! This sounds GREAT!!!!:happy:
  • betsyweltha
    betsyweltha Posts: 17 Member
    I agree! I think it is different for women... there is no way I would loose any weight if I ate back my exercise calories...
  • ChantalGG
    ChantalGG Posts: 2,404 Member
    I had been sitting on the last 10 1/2 lbs for 3 weeks and i dropped 2.5lbs on my weigh in today! And you know what i did different? I stopped eating back my calories, this past week only. I had always eaten them back and it took me 2 weeks to drop a lb that way.

    It should take you 2 weeks to drop 1 lb when you don't have much to lose, if you drop more than that most likely a large % was muscle.
    I think having my TOM and nothing moving with the weigh in that week may have carried over to this week.
  • cblack51
    cblack51 Posts: 20
    Sounds great, I have 30 lbs. to lose, so to lose the first 10-15 would be a great motivator.
  • Sassy_Cass
    Sassy_Cass Posts: 408 Member
    Awesome - let us know your tips and tricks this week for being able to drink you all your water during the week post them.

    For example: Yesterday I went shopping for clean foods and I picked up a jug to keep with me at my desk:

    IMG_0703.jpg

    :laugh: *now I have to pee haha*:laugh:
  • sweettandb
    sweettandb Posts: 14 Member
    I would like to join also. I have about 7-8 lbs left to lose before I start working on toning and maintaining. I have been slacking big time and needed to get remotivated. Drinking more water is a great start. Can't wait for more.
  • Sassy_Cass
    Sassy_Cass Posts: 408 Member
    Alright so weigh in when you need but let me know when you do so that I can post results for Tuesday (allows Monday weigh-ins to get thier goals in)

    Here we go for sure!!!

    *PS there are all sorts of tips and tricks, facts and fiction out there - a loss is a loss regardless of the number on the scale so whether your body is ok with dropping .5 lbs or 2 lbs it is all good and you are making progress. Be healthy (and I know you all are) and enjoy
  • ShaeDetermined
    ShaeDetermined Posts: 1,525 Member
    yes yes yes yes YES

    I have 11lbs to go (did at one point have just 10 to go....)

    Pounds MUST be gone when I go back to work in September.
    MUST!!!
  • Sassy_Cass
    Sassy_Cass Posts: 408 Member
    PS - "prize" for the week:

    Img-water.jpg

    Plus BRAGGING rights :drinker:
  • BJC78
    BJC78 Posts: 324 Member
    Im up for the challenge! I have about 8-9 lbs to go :) Im currently doing jillian michaels ripped in 30 since finishing 30 day shred- love it! I have my weight to lose set at .5 lbs per week and I do eat my exercise calories. Seems like its going to take forever to get to goal weight but as long as I continue to see the changes in my body, im trying to convince myself not to worry about scale #'s but id still love to get there! When are we weighing in? I normally weigh on wednesdays. Water water water! ;)
  • buffyfan28
    buffyfan28 Posts: 20
    I would love to join also i have lost 20 lbs but have between 5 - 12 to go and its much harder now, Im in the process of trying all sorts to shift the scales last week i ate a curry and some wine and lost 4 lbs!!! and have been under every other day ( am not endorsing curry and wine!)

    Lets do This

    Rachel

    SW 165
    CW 145
    GW 132-140
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