Loosing 15lbs till the end of July.

steveko89 wrote: »

iffsandbutts wrote: »

Are these unrealistic goals?

Probably. 10 lbs in 40 days would be aggressive but slightly more attainable. Actually losing 15 lbs of fat in 40 days means a continuous loss of 0.375 lbs/day or 2.625 lbs/week (higher than MFP's max setting, which is unsustainable for most people with less than ~30-50lbs+ to lose).

Assuming the prescribed 3500 calories/lb of fat is accurate, you would need to incur a deficit of 1312.5 calories per day which is extreme, and completely ill-advised.

I think most of us here understand this is not a realistic goal that is safely attainable in this time limit. I think this is more a way for all of us to support each other to lose as much as we can safely.

I'm in! Joined Anytime Fitness two days ago! Logging my food on this app~ Lets do this 😄

I feel you both...when I hit 40 I was I was less than 120 lbs. I got to 45 and I was 179 lbs. I have been down to 155 at one point around 2 yrs ago but I am back at 170ish. Why do we have to deal with ALL this stuff at once...weight gain, hormones, aging in general? Man can we ease into it one thing at a time?

Oh god I pray that's not where I'm headed! They brought treats into work. Cinnamon rolls (mini cinabons) and a cookie cake. I had 2 cinnamon rolls and like a 'large cookies' worth of cake. I still ate my chicken for lunch (hoping having something half way healthy helps I guess). UGH. WHY did I even decide to eat today?!?!? That's what I feel like. Why can't I just figure out how to stop eating?!?!

I know, Its because Sugar is So damn addictive. I really need to start being more accountable. I mean, I am going to become more accountable! I just want to go ride an exercise machine for the next 2 hours (#notReallyButSeriously).


SW 06/22/2018: 106.2
Goal weight: 103.8 # (or less )
Age: 47YO Female with Hypo.

I think I need to do this to stay on track:

From Wiki:
Set up a reward system. However smart we think we are, all humans still respond to the same basic impulses. Set up the right reward system and your brain will be putty in your hands.

Some like to devise a point system. For every good decision (be it food or exercise), you get a point. When you reach 100 points, treat yourself to something you'd enjoy (like a massage or a shopping trip). Don't reward yourself with unhealthy decisions, such as going to McDonald's or buying more sweets that are high in sugar! This will only undo your hard work.[6]

Some like to bank their progress. Every time you have a good day, you put some money into a jar. That money goes to your reward, whatever it is.

Your reward doesn't only have to be at the end! Set it for a certain amount of miles, a certain amount of calories cut or weight lost, or a certain amount of days you've gone without caving. Making them constant will keep them in sight.

I’m in! This will be the motivation I need to get back on track and stay!!

That's a tall task. Don't thin that I can cut that much but I know that you can do it!

I am down 2.2 lbs this week.

I started last week Monday. Were 115.7 lbs. This morning I am 112.8lbs. Yeah already 2.9lbs lost💪💪💪

iffsandbutts wrote: »

ahelgers10 wrote: »

I am down 2.2 lbs this week.

You go girl 👏
What is working for you?

I have just been sticking to the keto diet. Trying to be more active even if it just means getting more stuff done around the house every day. Hoping to start adding in exercise. Trying to fit it in with children at home can be difficult.

Checking in


SW 06/22/2018: 106.2
Goal weight: 103.8 # (or less )
Age: 47YO Female with Hypo.

06/28: realized that my habit of grabbing a protein bar is probably not serving me very well. While it tastes great, it is not satisfying a craving, I eat it because it tastes awesome. ANd when I finish the bar, I typically yearn for more. Thus, this bar is highly processed, right?!?! Because if it were a serving of snap peas...who'd be saying after 200 clories of them that they just wanted to eat 4 more servings. no one! So, I'm going to practice NOT having the bar. AND i'm going to practice having a 30min lunch window for eating so that I don't snack ALL afternoon.

06/27: Not Weighing in - Made solid food choices/whole foods
06/26: weigh in - 104.2 - isn't it amazing how our bodies react to crappy food and then how they react to healthier food choices? Today's focus: Eat 4X - no constant grazing. ( <-- this is what gets me into trouble)
Food: Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 bacon, 1/2c mixed green pepper/beans/peas : After I ate, I feel amazing and satisfied. Not lethargic like I would had I eaten oatmeal or carbs.

06/25: Checking in. I had a good weekend. I'm not weighing in yet, the scale stresses me out.
I am monitoring my behaviors by writing down how I feel before I eat, after I eat and stuff like that.

+ How will this food make me feel
+ After I eat it, how will it make me feel
+ When I go to bed, will I be stressing about this food?

FWIW - this is helping me make better choices.

10 days of daily gym workouts: weights/cardio and 1100-1200 calories per day

No weight gain but my clothes are tighter!

Someone said my body adjusting to lifting weights etc and retaining water?

I feel like just doing only cardio!!! No weights

Anyone else have this happen?

Ok, I’m in. I still have about 100 pounds to go, it will be nice to have someone along for the ride in July! Good Luck everyone.

I'm in like for real!!!! I'm at 252. I am striving to be at 240 by the end of the month. I haven't been exercising but I am starting this week. I need all the motivation I can get!!! LOL.