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Trying to lose 40lbs by February 2019
aayala0496
Posts: 4 Member
Anyone else on a mission to lose 40lbs? Let's hold each other accountable and do this journey together.
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I set out to lose 100 and got stuck just past the halfway point. Trying intermittent fasting now, together with the low carb, and MFP. Every additional tool helps.18
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Actually, yes lol. That is my goal. So far I’ve started counting/logging calories 3 weeks ago. Went to the dr for an annual checkup a week ago and she had me drop my calorie goal from 1700 down to 1000-1200. She said don’t include extra calories for exercise, limit intake as it’s own category. So far in 3 weeks I am down 3 lbs and feeling super motivated. I’m using Yummly for low calorie, low carb, low sugar recipes and getting my confidence back in the kitchen. I just started using a Verv app “running for weight loss” and it’s TOUGH! But I need to remember “work for strong not skinny” and I’m doing this for me! I made those my phone screens for some motivations you ladies got this!! Keep pushing yourselves!30
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A little about my journey so far. I've attempted to lose weight multiple times and have failed myself more than I can count. This 2018 resolution was the same as my 2017 and 2016 and so on. I will be graduating from college next spring and I decided enough was enough! I want to be proud and confident of my body not humbled behind some oversized sweater or hoody. I officially began my journey in January weighing in at 190lbs at 5'2''. So far I've lost 18.6lbs with just a little over 40lbs left to hit my goal weight of 130lbs. I have to admit, this journey has been far from perfect. I've fallen down, but have gotten right back up. I've limited myself to 1,200 cal a day with at least 1 hour of exercise. All I can say is that I've forgotten over the years on how to take care of myself. I'm ready to close this chapter and start a new one. I'm hoping to find some aspiring and hardworking friends to keep each other motivated!44
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I’ve also been struggling with my weight for many years. I was at 230 in March and I’m down to 176 now. My goal is 135 so I have 41 pounds to go. This is the year. No more excuses. Just results. Feel free to add me if you want an accountability buddy.27
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Hi! Yes, I need to lose 40 pounds and setting a date is a great idea. I’m at 175 now, but for most of my life I was 135. Let’s do this every one!👍16
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Feel free to add me too
im 39lb down but have a mission to lose another 40 its been a long yoyo journey but ive finally got a plan thats working for me 6 -
Feel free to add me! I’m starting over again at 175lbs and 5 foot. My goal is to get back down to 130’s8
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It is so awesome to see so many of you fighting the same fight! I'm loving my squad already! We can do this!
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Yes, my goal is 130 and I'm at 170 now. I did really well on mfp a year ago, then life happened and I got off track, now I'm back where I started. Feel free to add me, let's do this!!5
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Yes! Hello from Seattle.. I have 40 to lose and never find again. Would love to have a squad for motivation and support. I’m in my late forties, mom of two with a corporate desk job. I’m 5’4” and 180 as of this morning. 😣7
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I'm aiming to lose 40 pounds too. I've just turned 37 and I want to actually feel good about my body for once in my life! I put on 2 stone in a year because I was trying to eat my mfp calories. My body was only used to me eating about 1000 calories a day during the week as I don't usually like to eat breakfast since I'm not hungry enough at that time in the morning and I don't snack but would then eat unhealthy takeaways and drink a lot of alcohol at the weekend. My mfp calories were about 1500-1600 and I tried really hard to eat breakfast and snack even if I wasn't feeling hungry enough to eat. I'm now looking to get this under control once and for all and stick to it. I'm sick of feeling like I've failed myself!!! I want this year to be my success story and I need a good kick up the butt to get me going lol.5
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I don’t know how to add people but I would love to be a part of this. I’m 45, 5’ 4” and need to lose 40 pounds too. I have been using mfp for 4 weeks and exercising regularly on my elliptical for 35-45 minutes a day and have lost a total of 4.9 pounds. I’m very frustrated and would love some support and motivation. Thank you5
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aayala0496 wrote: »Anyone else on a mission to lose 40lbs? Let's hold each other accountable and do this journey together.
Hi All! It’s been a week since Aayala0496 launched this group. I only joined three days ago but So far I have enjoyed making new friends and entering my meals. I’ve also lost 3 pounds which I’m pretty sure is water weight, but hey, I’ll take it.
I especially like the screen that pops up after I have entered my meals and it says “if every day were like today it I would weigh xx in five weeks.”
Personal challenges I set for myself this week were to drink my water eliminate added sugar and get more exercise. So far I am drinking my water and getting more exercise but some added sugar has crept in. My daughter has discovered baking. Need I say more? 😂
What is motivating you this week?
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Ok, I am in. I am 49 and 5’7” and weigh 187. I want to lose 30 pounds by February. Just got back on track a couple of weeks ago. Oh, and I had surgery to remove a bunion so no exercise for awhile. Before surgery I would run 3 times a week and do one or two half marathons a year. I really miss running, but am looking forward to incorporating some strength training. Can’t wait to go on this journey with you all.5
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I’m down 50 and need to lose another 40 too. Definitely need this!2
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I want to lose 40lbs. I'm looking for some friends on here Feel free to send a friend request. I could really use some encouragement! 3
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Hi All - curious: are there any other threads/boards you are finding to be helpful or inspirational here on MFP?1
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I am about 175.. got down to 155 but gained it all back. Totally looking for some support. add me if you like!!3
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I am also working on me for a change. I also graduate in the spring and want to look amazing for my graduation! I am looking to lose 50 lbs by May. Add me if you like, I am lookin6for support and friends to make along the way.4
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I'm on a similar mission - 60 lbs by Feb 5, 2019. I feel like I am finally ready to make the permanent changes necessary. I have already lost 13 lbs, I have about 47 lbs to go. Good luck to everyone on this journey.5
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Hi from Boston! I’m aiming to lose (at least) 40 by April 2019. Really, I could stand to lose 50-55 overall, but a cruise in April is serving as some strong motivation right now! I’d love to have more friends on here, so please add me!4
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Yes- me too! I'm from Houston, I need to lose 40lbs by Feb 23. My daughter is having a quinceanera! I definitely want to look my best and actually take part in some family portraits. No avoiding the camera...
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aayala0496 wrote: »A little about my journey so far. I've attempted to lose weight multiple times and have failed myself more than I can count. This 2018 resolution was the same as my 2017 and 2016 and so on. I will be graduating from college next spring and I decided enough was enough! I want to be proud and confident of my body not humbled behind some oversized sweater or hoody. I officially began my journey in January weighing in at 190lbs at 5'2''. So far I've lost 18.6lbs with just a little over 40lbs left to hit my goal weight of 130lbs. I have to admit, this journey has been far from perfect. I've fallen down, but have gotten right back up. I've limited myself to 1,200 cal a day with at least 1 hour of exercise. All I can say is that I've forgotten over the years on how to take care of myself. I'm ready to close this chapter and start a new one. I'm hoping to find some aspiring and hardworking friends to keep each other motivated!
This is my story too...we just have to keep getting right back up!2 -
G'morning from Seattle everyone - I hope your day is going well.
I started this morning with a birthday breakfast for my son. As I was making his yogurt, granola, berry "birthday" parfait. I took a bite of the yogurt - which is divine. Locally made, lemon curd, like dessert! And then I had another bite and another and another. I stopped and realized the mindless way I was eating as I was preparing someone else's food. I have done this a lot in my past, especially since having kids. Come to think of it - only since having kids.
Mindless eating has contributed more calories to my day more times than I can count. I'm sure it's part of the reason my weight crept up and why I have stopped and started so many times.
This time IS different though. So I quickly added the calories, about 142 (!), and am adding that to my morning journaling. Only mindful eating from here on out.
Anybody else have a challenge with mindless eating?1 -
Feel free to add me! I've yo-yo'ed 25 pounds for the least several years, and am getting older so my metabolism needs a kick in the pants! I've got a knee injury that has me sitting more than I'd like, and I need to re-commit to my paleo/keto diet. Would love encouragement and a little tough love!2
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I am 49 will be 50 in September. I have been on a mission to lose 60 pounds since February 2018 and am giving myself until July 2019. I think though that 40 pounds by February sounds like a good goal and would have me 5 months ahead of my plan!
I am practicing portion control and moderate exercise. The last two times I lost weight I went crazy with the exercise and didn't find it sustainable long term. This time I'm concentrating more on balancing the diet so I'm in a loss. I don't do Cheat days, but on Sundays and some special occasions coming up I do allow myself to go into maintenance.
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seatownbibti wrote: »G'morning from Seattle everyone - I hope your day is going well.
I started this morning with a birthday breakfast for my son. As I was making his yogurt, granola, berry "birthday" parfait. I took a bite of the yogurt - which is divine. Locally made, lemon curd, like dessert! And then I had another bite and another and another. I stopped and realized the mindless way I was eating as I was preparing someone else's food. I have done this a lot in my past, especially since having kids. Come to think of it - only since having kids.
Mindless eating has contributed more calories to my day more times than I can count. I'm sure it's part of the reason my weight crept up and why I have stopped and started so many times.
This time IS different though. So I quickly added the calories, about 142 (!), and am adding that to my morning journaling. Only mindful eating from here on out.
Anybody else have a challenge with mindless eating?
I think the fact that you stopped and logged it says a lot. I eat out of boredom a lot. It has been a struggle stopping that habit.
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seatownbibti wrote: »Hi All! It’s been a week since Aayala0496 launched this group. I only joined three days ago but So far I have enjoyed making new friends and entering my meals. I’ve also lost 3 pounds which I’m pretty sure is water weight, but hey, I’ll take it.
I especially like the screen that pops up after I have entered my meals and it says “if every day were like today it I would weigh xx in five weeks.”
Personal challenges I set for myself this week were to drink my water eliminate added sugar and get more exercise. So far I am drinking my water and getting more exercise but some added sugar has crept in. My daughter has discovered baking. Need I say more? 😂
What is motivating you this week?
OMG I LOVE THAT SCREEN! It's the best feeling and I try to visualize myself 5 weeks in the future. It really helps me want to come back the next day.
My personal challenges are to drink my water, NO late night snacks, and I'm trying a new healthy recipe every Sunday. I made zucchini boats last Sunday (they were a big hit!), so I am searching for our next adventurous meal.1 -
Hi from Boston! I’m aiming to lose (at least) 40 by April 2019. Really, I could stand to lose 50-55 overall, but a cruise in April is serving as some strong motivation right now! I’d love to have more friends on here, so please add me!
How fun! Where are you going? I haven't been on a cruise in years, I sure miss them!
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seatownbibti wrote: »G'morning from Seattle everyone - I hope your day is going well.
I started this morning with a birthday breakfast for my son. As I was making his yogurt, granola, berry "birthday" parfait. I took a bite of the yogurt - which is divine. Locally made, lemon curd, like dessert! And then I had another bite and another and another. I stopped and realized the mindless way I was eating as I was preparing someone else's food. I have done this a lot in my past, especially since having kids. Come to think of it - only since having kids.
Mindless eating has contributed more calories to my day more times than I can count. I'm sure it's part of the reason my weight crept up and why I have stopped and started so many times.
This time IS different though. So I quickly added the calories, about 142 (!), and am adding that to my morning journaling. Only mindful eating from here on out.
Anybody else have a challenge with mindless eating?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your son!! I hope he has a wonderful day.
Yum to the lemon curd yogurt - although my weaknesses are the crunchy things. Ohhhh chips and dips. We were at the beach this last weekend, and I started mindlessly crunching on some chips...then a little cheese dip...then a little hummus. I had to stop myself and log them too. The worst thing is that I wasn't even hungry - just thirsty. I drank some water, joined my daughters in the water, and got myself away from the snacks ASAP.0
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