30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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I’m in although I don’t know about 30 by March. I’m 62 with some mobility issues due to bad ankle. Start weight 200, lord help me. My goal is to lose 40 pounds, although I’d be better off losing 55. I may go for it after the 40 is gone. My first goal is to get under 190.10
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I got down 42lbs and kind of lost motivation. I actually got down 45 but gained 3 back. Could be worse. Anyway, I've only got 34lbs lefts and I really need to do it, I'm lucky I haven't gained back more. Anything lost by March is good with me!
SW: 226
CW: 184
GW: 1509 -
Hey Everyone! I decided we will eat our New Years Eve meal for lunch. That way I have time to burn it off and then just have soup for dinner. My Dad used to say that old saying, "breakfast of a King, lunch of a Prince, and dinner of a Pauper" meaning of course, eat lighter at end of day. He was never overweight. Anyway, there will be no champagne toast for me at midnight. I'll be in bed by 10. Happy New Year to all! Be, well, be safe! ~ Jen8
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Hi all, for our New Years Eve we will be eating early but still celebrating with some
Champagne! Starting January first, my husband and I will be doing the Dry January challenge. This is mostly for our long term health, as we need to cut back our alcohol intake. But any advice you all have on how to avoid temptation would be greatly appreciated! It will be especially hard for me while cooking — I always enjoy sipping a little red wine while making dinner so I will miss this ritual. Thanks!2 -
Hi all, for our New Years Eve we will be eating early but still celebrating with some
Champagne! Starting January first, my husband and I will be doing the Dry January challenge. This is mostly for our long term health, as we need to cut back our alcohol intake. But any advice you all have on how to avoid temptation would be greatly appreciated! It will be especially hard for me while cooking — I always enjoy sipping a little red wine while making dinner so I will miss this ritual. Thanks!
There is a Dry January app you could keep track on. There are also numerous articles online about this. I have been cutting back on alcohol for the last few years; it's been a journey not a sprint.
When I do dry January, I make it non-negotionable. I will not drink. Period. I once went in January with friends to Nashville and we bar hopped the whole weekend and I still didn't drink. Set your goal and stick with it. No exception. There will be some temptations especially when cooking. I used to love drinking wine when cooking.
Another possible trick could be get some non-alcoholic beer like Heineken OO and that may help,
You may want to have some candy nearby, because alcohol is sugar, and you may crave alcohol so pop a piece of candy in your mouth to get that dopamine kick.
One last thing, cravings last about 6-10 min. so keep busy and it will pass. Have tea on hand.
I also treated myself to nice coffee drinks instead of alcohol. Anything to fill that void, because alcohol was a habit for me.
Best wishes! IT's only one month! You can do it!
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Hey Everyone! I decided we will eat our New Years Eve meal for lunch. That way I have time to burn it off and then just have soup for dinner. My Dad used to say that old saying, "breakfast of a King, lunch of a Prince, and dinner of a Pauper" meaning of course, eat lighter at end of day. He was never overweight. Anyway, there will be no champagne toast for me at midnight. I'll be in bed by 10. Happy New Year to all! Be, well, be safe! ~ Jen
My parents eat this way and are thin and healthy and in their 70s and 80s.
They eat fruit for breakfast. A big bowl.
A big lunch but sensible : maybe a steak, potatoes, peas, salad. They never have cheeseburgers for example.
Dinner: Mom eats a bowl of Cheerios. Dad has some crackers and cheese.
I like your idea and your dad's philosophy was brilliant.5 -
@Whatsthemotive I wish you the best. Track what you eat; they say that weight loss is 80 percent food and 20 percent exercise.
I also have seen on Youtube exercises you can do while sitting.5 -
Stephlamon89 wrote: »I got down 42lbs and kind of lost motivation. I actually got down 45 but gained 3 back. Could be worse. Anyway, I've only got 34lbs lefts and I really need to do it, I'm lucky I haven't gained back more. Anything lost by March is good with me!
SW: 226
CW: 184
GW: 150
You're wise to stop the gain at 3 pounds. I gained 20 in the matter of Covid months in isolation. I should have never let that get so far; now, I have a lot to lose and I should have stopped the weight gain at 3 pounds like you.4 -
Going to be eating some frozen food chinese appetizers tonight. Trying to make things partyish for my girls. Potstickers are on the menu. I love those. Going to try to have a serving and not half the bag like I would normally do. @JenT304 that's a smart idea!
Happy New Year!6 -
Looking foreward to join the group5
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Happy New Years Eve! I look forward to continuing to follow everyone's journey into the new year.
I'm ending 2020 down almost 45 lbs and about half way to my goal weight.10 -
Hi all, this is Fat *kitten* with you, weighing in at 283...I rock the scales, laterally and fugitively....smile! If I can hit 250 by March, 2021, wow, that means that I don't have to wear a coat in 90 degree weather to hide this load...Let's do this...Bring on the motivation, I need all the help I can get, the good, bad and the ugly, and any others we can name...11
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Hi everyone!
SW: 173
CW: 173
GW: 135
Start 1/1/21............173
Sunday Weigh Ins:
1/3/21
1/10/21
1/17/21
1/24/21
1/31/21
2/7/21
2/14/21
2/21/21
2/28/21
3/7/21
3/14/21
3/21/21
3/28/21
End 3/31/21
Happy New Year!6 -
Hi everyone!
51 yo mâle
SW: 193
CW: 172
GW: 132
Start 1/1/21............172
Sunday Weigh Ins:
1/3/21
1/10/21
1/17/21
1/24/21
1/31/21
2/7/21
2/14/21
2/21/21
2/28/21
3/7/21
3/14/21
3/21/21
3/28/21
End 3/31/21
Happy New Year 20213 -
Hi everyone hope u all have an amazing new year
Start weight -2/12/2020 =145
1/1/2021 =140.2
Really pleased with progress did have a gw of 138 but it wasn't really realistic considering the holidays but super happy none the less it's progress hope 2021 I can achieve my fitness goals7 -
Hi everyone. I think the 30lbs by March is not achievable by myself (i did that in just short of 6 months on a previous weight loss journey) but im willing to lose the maximum i can in the next 3 months!
SW: 168 lbs
GW: 126 lbs
Start 1/1/21: 168 lbs
Sundays:
Jan 1: 76.2 kg /168 lbs
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25 lbs to go, I think. I'll weigh in tomorrow. I have dropped half and half from my coffee as of today and the black tastes terrible, but I will drink it because I need the caffeine. No doubt I will drink less of it which is good thing I suppose. Besides losing the weight, I am committed to going through paper work and I started shredding old checks and bank statements. I am on 1995 and 6. It is a trip, looking at these old checks and walking down memory lane. Checks to my kid's elementary school, Girl Scouts, stores that no longer exist, etc. I need to stop looking at each one or I will never finish.7
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Hi all,
SW 135 lbs
CW 124lbs
GW 109lbs
Weight in Sundays
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Happy new year!
May 2021 bring good health and prosperity for all!
I told myself I’d be happy if I only maintained my weight through the holidays. I came very close so I’ll call it a win. I am realizing though that I most likely won’t hit my goal by March, and that’s ok. I’ll keep going and make my changes life-long habits.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. — Confucius
Also, I’m doing a dry January. Anyone else?
Pre-Covid 155, BMI 27.5
Start 165 lbs, BMI 29.2
Present 160 lbs, BMI 28.5
Goal 140 lbs, BMI 24.8
Total loss 5 lbs7 -
I'm doing Dry January too, along with my husband and a couple friends. It will definitely help with the weight loss, mindless snacking etc.
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