LOSE 20 POUNDS BY JULY

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  • rubrink
    rubrink Posts: 43 Member
    Alright I'm back on the wagon so I want to join in too.
    M, 6'1, 238
    Goal: 215

    I'm usually good on my exercise, but I am terrible at the diet part. Time to hit it!
  • prisciladickinson
    prisciladickinson Posts: 2 Member
    How does one join the weight in group? I started a week ago and need to lose around 20lb too as a short term goal and will see if I want to keep going once I get there.
  • aehret23
    aehret23 Posts: 11 Member
    SW 157
    CW 151.7
    GW 135

    Gained 1lb this week. Totally gave up for the week and ate my stress away. Sorry to let everyone down!! Hoping that being accountable in a public way on this forum will make me get my act together :)
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Check in—I lost .5 pound this week!
  • crb426
    crb426 Posts: 661 Member
    aehret23 wrote: »
    I’m not the creator but here’s my ideas for whatever it’s worth!!
    Sunday weigh ins we post judgement free!
    Maybe a group weekly goal? ( drink half your body weight in water everyday, log everything you eat BEFORE you eat it, eat 1 fruit and 1 veggie for lunch everyday - just some ideas??)
    And everybody share ideas of things that are or aren’t working with their lifestyle changes.
    All honesty, no judgments, and let’s all support each other!

    You realize that drinking that much water could KILL you, right? For someone who weighs 160 that would be almost 10 gallons of water a day. 8 cups is plenty, and not even necessary for everyone.
  • aehret23
    aehret23 Posts: 11 Member
    It’s half your body weight in ounces.... so 160 lbs would be 80 ounces
  • crb426
    crb426 Posts: 661 Member
    aehret23 wrote: »
    It’s half your body weight in ounces.... so 160 lbs would be 80 ounces

    That makes WAY more sense.
  • DanielleTake2
    DanielleTake2 Posts: 51 Member
    I went to the gym today for the first time in like a year... so that's something
  • AENMSU9
    AENMSU9 Posts: 1 Member
    I am in SW200 CW190 GW170 5’7
  • tramaine_21
    tramaine_21 Posts: 348 Member
    My sister's b-day is July 1st...She has helped me lose 40+ pounds over the last year, so for her b-day I want to show her I can kick butt and lose 20 lbs for her (and for me of course)...Soooo, let's do this!

    I'm a "Buck 90-something"
    Goal is to be a "Buck 70-something" by July 1st!
  • castro_viejo
    castro_viejo Posts: 2 Member
    Rock n Roll
  • castro_viejo
    castro_viejo Posts: 2 Member
    I tried ww for a few months ... lost like 10-ish lbs then hit like a 3 week plateau. Decided I need to be a little more on top of what I eat than just points. Anyone else with a similar experience?
  • aehret23
    aehret23 Posts: 11 Member
    CW149.7 down 2lbs from last week:) nice to see a number in the 140’s. Keep it up everyone!!!
  • twiceispretty
    twiceispretty Posts: 10 Member
    Don't mind if I join? I'm 53kg, aiming for 47kg by end June :)
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Holding steady at 149. Just happy to be below 150!
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    castro_viejo wrote: »
    I tried ww for a few months ... lost like 10-ish lbs then hit like a 3 week plateau. Decided I need to be a little more on top of what I eat than just points. Anyone else with a similar experience?

    3 weeks isn't a plateau.( its more like 6 weeks) And you'll not lose by increasing calories - that's a myth. If your logging cals accurately stick with it and your whoosh will happen, weight loss isn't linear. Keep going and you'll get there.
  • cristina0512
    cristina0512 Posts: 1 Member
    I’m in! I need to lose at least 15lbs by July 1st!
  • lar25473
    lar25473 Posts: 183 Member
    Im in.
  • jigarcia02
    jigarcia02 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Everyone! I would like to join as well. I was just wondering how everyone was getting their calorie goals? I have been struggling for the last month burning 500 calories 5 days a week with working out at home but have not lost much just inches. Ive done 1400 cal and went up to 1600 this week trying to figure out if I am not eating enough. I am 5 2", 152LB, 31yrs. Any suggestions on what site or how I should determine my calorie in take? Thanks!
  • Bergenblart
    Bergenblart Posts: 23 Member
    I haven't been on here for a long time, and I'm starting almost a month late this challenge but if not 20lbs to lose then 12-15 would work for me by July. I'm quitting WW for the umpteenth time, I have success on MFP if I log everything and I'm going to try my first low carb diet. I've got a motorcyle to ride this summer so I'd like to be fitter and more agile. Good luck everyone.
    I'll record my weight in lbs on here. I weighed in last week at..
    SW: 193 lbs
    GW: 153 lbs
  • lia03ro810
    lia03ro810 Posts: 1 Member
    I am. In how do I join
  • DanielleTake2
    DanielleTake2 Posts: 51 Member
    jigarcia02 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone! I would like to join as well. I was just wondering how everyone was getting their calorie goals? I have been struggling for the last month burning 500 calories 5 days a week with working out at home but have not lost much just inches. Ive done 1400 cal and went up to 1600 this week trying to figure out if I am not eating enough. I am 5 2", 152LB, 31yrs. Any suggestions on what site or how I should determine my calorie in take? Thanks!

    Hey! First, I highly recommend you read this post: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242

    Second, none of us got fat eating too many baby carrots. Yes, calories matter. BUT at the end of the day I try to focus more on quality than quantity. I try to stick to around 1600 calories/day but if I end up eating 1700 calories of healthy, nutritious food - I'm not going to beat myself up about it. And, I know I'll still lose the weight in the long run.

    Good luck!
  • DanielleTake2
    DanielleTake2 Posts: 51 Member
    Hi All! Just checking it and - I must say - I'm killing it. I'm down 3 lbs, I'm consistently hitting my goal of 10,000 steps/day, resistance training 3x/week, and cooking most of my meals at home.

    I'm a teacher so I always pack my breakfasts and lunches Monday-Friday, and I meal prep on Sundays so I have 3-4 days worth of dinners pre-prepared. But I LOVE brunch on Sundays and I like to have dinner with friends once in a while. So my rule is to cook 17/21 meals at home - this leaves me 4 meals for fun stuff like brunch, dinner with friends, etc.

    Keep it up, guys!
  • AmiC0717
    AmiC0717 Posts: 440 Member
    I would like to join even though I know most got started a couple weeks ago. I have been working at this since 1/2/18 and have hit 34.9lbs......that darn 0.1 lol. I'm trying to hit 50 or close by my birthday 7/17. Hope this will help me.
  • DanielleTake2
    DanielleTake2 Posts: 51 Member
    How's everyone doing?
    (Who else is checking/posting regularly?)
  • aehret23
    aehret23 Posts: 11 Member
    I am checking and posting regularly! The scale finally says under 150 for me this week (149.7)... it’s great seeing something out of the 150’s!! Keep it up all!!!
  • abcaseasyas12321
    abcaseasyas12321 Posts: 2 Member
    Hey so I know I'm a little late, but I'm in! So I lost 20 pounds last year and was 7 away from my goal weight when I gave up and gained 10 pounds back so I'm starting again and looking to lose 13 pounds by June 20.
    SW: 145
    CW: 133
    GW: 120
  • bvff35
    bvff35 Posts: 74 Member
    Can I join also? Though I know I'm starting late. I am only on my 3rd day of eating healthy and it it so HARD. Even my stretchy clothes no longer fit.
  • rhododendron33
    rhododendron33 Posts: 64 Member
    edited May 2018
    Hey, mind if I join? I'm working hard to lose this weight, and would love to join in this challenge!

    SW: 256
    CW: 240
    GW (By the End of this Challenge): 220
  • sheloco89
    sheloco89 Posts: 24 Member
    Add me!

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