20 lbs in 20 weeks!

I'd like to join! I've lost just a tad under 65 lbs since August/September 2017. I still need to lose about 60 more pounds. I'm currently in a challenge that ends in a few weeks, so this one is right on time to take me into December. I'll post my stats later today. Thanks!

Hi everyone - Great progress peeps! Whatever you do stay in the moment and enjoy your time with friends & family. Don't over think and just make the best choices you can. I had a pretty good week, some poor choices but the majority were good so I'm over it. I received my first delivery of "Imperfect produce" yesterday and my sugar intake went way up. Que sera, at least it wasn't cookies. I did stay under my calorie goal. Saturday going to see Foreigner and White Snake with friends in Vancouver WA. I usually drink beer and have Nachos, beer stays in the plan but gotta figure something else out for dinner. Have a great week everyone!

I'm in. I just finished another Lose 20 in 20, and lost 19.7lbs during that challenge.

I'm female, 47, 5'2", currently 170.6. I'm eating a clean diet, ie: no sugar, grains, or processed foods. At least that's the plan😊 I have followed it 90% since March 3rd.

I have a son who needs medical care and therefore I'm functioning at a high stress level. Insomnia and depression are my major issues currently.

On March 3rd, I was diagnosed with diabetes type 2 and fatty liver disease. I reversed my diabetes diagnosis in 6 weeks with nutrition and healthy life habits. I am determined to reverse the fatty liver disease as well.

My goal is to go down to 130 lb. My healthy weight is 115 but with my age and the constant stress, I think 130 is a more attainable goal for

My rules are:

1) 2 meals a day, first around 11am and second around 6pm.
2) no snacking
3) only water after 7pm
4) at least 12 cups of water, ideal is 16
5) macros: 65% fat, 20% protein, 15% carbs. Most of my fat is from oils, avocados, nuts, seeds and eggs.
6) go to bed before midnight. This is a challenge since i have insomnia
7) sleep at least 7hrs but this is a challenge, too.
8) 30mins workout every day- currently on hold due to a shoulder problem
9) 30mins "me" time for self reflection and decharging.

Good luck to us all

Injuries, being sedentary (mostly not by choice) while taking care of my grandson, not eating enough, eating the wrong things, all of it got me here. I started this current weight loss journey August/September 2017 at 253 lbs. As of yesterday I have lost 64.8 lbs (current weight 188.2) and have reached a BMI of 29.4, overweight. So happy to not be obese any longer! I still have a considerable amount of work to do. 60 more pounds to go! 30 lbs more gets me to a normal BMI. 135 lbs is the weight I should be, but 155 lbs puts me at the top of my normal weight range.

My name is Tish
5'7.5"
USW: 253
CW: 188.2
ChGW: 165

I will post updates on Monday The most unforgiving update day ever! Lol.

It seems I found my group! Yes, I want to be part of this challenge.

I am 44 years old, 5'6" (1,68m) and last time I checked - July/4th, my weight was 168lb (76,6 kg). You see, I don't visit the scale often, it gives me anxiety and it doesn't help at all. I learn that weight once a month it is better for me. I hope you are fine with that for the challenge.

My goal: 150lb - This will put me in a healthy BMI.

I don't remember the last time I weight this low. Maybe 15 years ago. I had kids, I gain a healthy amount of pounds during pregnancies, then I lost... but over the years I have to be gaining a few pounds every year... Last time I got my physical the scale said I was in the realm of 175lbs... This was last January. Every Monday I would start to "control" my food... So many times I start to log my food to forget all about it at lunchtime.

But last June something clicked inside my head. I visited some family members with health problems because of their weight... And then, one bright Thursday, I started to log on MFP and I have been doing for 45 days! I also managed to cut my carbs a lot, because of that, my cravings decreased a lot, making the "dieting" so much easier. I also have a 12k steps a day goal.

I will weight myself again August/1.

Here is the sum:

current weight (as Jul/4) - 168lb (76,6kg)
Goal - 150lb (68kg)

Strategy:
1200cal a day - avoiding refined carbs (bread, pasta, sugar)
Exercise: at least 12k steps a day - targeting 1 hour walks every day (waking up at 5:30 to do it!!)

I will also add a plank and core challenge.


Feel free to add me as a friend, I share my food diary.

Let's DO THIS!!

Marcia

Hey everyone, I just joined today and I know I'm a bit late but may I still join? I am 5 ft 3, 142 lbs, and 41 years old. My goal weight is 122 lbs which I feel is reasonable for my frame. I could definitely benefit from this challenge! Also, anyone here please feel free to add me as a friend.

My name is Tish
5'7.5"
USW: 253
CW: 188.2
ChGW: 165

•Monday Updates•

7/30 - 188.2

I’m 43. I want to lose 20 lbs as well. I weigh 137.8.
I’m choosing to do some form of exercise 7 days a week. Counting calories/staying under 1200 a day.

Lost about 1.3 lbs last week! But went on holiday on Friday - yesterday, so I think I have put it back on and then some!

Back again to keeping diary at 1200 and getting in my running despite the heatwave 😫

Update: August 1, 2018
69.9kg, 154.7lb
Lost 1kg/2lb so far.

Week 3 check in - Hello everyone , keep up the good work, one day and one choice at a time, keep doing the best you can and allow yourself to enjoy each day without regret. It was a challenging week for me, not much movement on the scale, but memories were made, and some evenings were filled with laughter. Sad to reconnect with old friends over cocktails at a funeral but life is what it is. Poor meal choices meeting for coffe, lunch or dinner with traveling friends visiting from out of town. Over it, forgiven myself and moving on. My steps have increased from about 4000 a day to 7-8000 a day in preparation for a 5k in September. I have been working in my yard and garden, decluttering the house to keep busy and not just sit n snack all evening. Busy weekend coming up with three events - a housewarming, a wedding and pink flamingo cocktail party. Just got to be wise with my choices and enjoy the time with friends. I choose to dance with my challenges instead of spar and fight. Have a great week everyone!

(Start 7/1 @ 187)
7/18 184.5
7/25 183.5
8/1 183.2

gearanger wrote: »

Update: August 1, 2018
69.9kg, 154.7lb
Lost 1kg/2lb so far.

August 3 update: current weight 152lb
Lost 2.7 lb
Dieting method:
No exercise, just walking around doing errands. Eating Whole Foods on a keto diet, 1500-2500 calories a day. I eat around 2 tbsp of chia seeds a day for fiber. I also eat only 1 to 2 meals a day, only snacking during the meal.

My name is Tish
5'7.5"
USW: 253
CW: 188.2
ChGW: 165

•Monday Updates•

Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2

Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2 - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.

Hi, I’d like to join, too. I have lost 62.9 lbs since Jan, 2016. (~40 lbs in the past 10 months.) 5’8.5”

I hit my High End Normal BMI weight recently, but I can see that I need to lose more: probably at least 10 lbs.

My goal is to lose 1-2 lbs per month, gradually easing into maintenance (and further cementing my new habits) & giving my skin a chance to adjust a bit.

Tentative Plan:
SW for Challenge: 165.4 BMI: 24.8 July 21
164.6 BMI: 24.7 July 28
164 BMI: 24.6 Aug 6

1st Mini-Goal 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18
2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15
3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13
4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
(3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11