30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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What do you use to replace comfort eating?
Sipping on a mug of a hot drink like coffee, tea, water and lemon. Wrapping my hands around the warm mug while covering up with a cozy blanket next to my snuggly dog. So comforting.6 -
Monday weigh in! We were in the process of moving last week, so while I got in plenty of steps, I didn’t have time (or resources) to eat well or exercise. Sadly, this has put me back at my starting weight:
SW: 140lbs.
LW: 138.5 lbs
Today: 140 lbs.
Even small things make the difference! My husband and I already got up and worked out in our new home this morning and I’m putting together a shopping list for healthy food. Making a plan to make this week better with no excuses since we’re in our new home 😁
It’s nice to look through and see everyone’s success. It makes me want to be on that train!8 -
Monday weigh in:
Start Weight 160.2
Goal Weight 135
12/28 160.2
1/4 155.8
1/11 155.4
-0.4 after a big loss last week. Sounds about right. Still heading in the right direction!
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My husband has lost 9 lb since Jan 1 just by giving up beer! Meanwhile I am busting my rump and I've only lost 4 since then, (but 9 from my highest).
It has been hard not to turn to food and alcohol for comfort after the horrors of last week. I just have to push through.8 -
frankwbrown wrote: »@mochasmommie7193
"If you stumble, make it part of the dance."
What a great saying! Stick with it and you will get there.
Thanks. Congrats on the Awesome Loss.0 -
@JenT304 hang in there! You are not alone in the battle!!! Slow and steady wins the race!5
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Hi - can I join this challenge6
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Monday Weigh-In:
12/17: 164.6
12/21: 160.6
12/28: 163.6
1/4: 163.2
1/11: 162.8
GW: 134
I've made progress...December 20, 2019 I weighed in at 176.2lbs so I'm thrilled about that!
Goals this week:
Walk the dog every day despite the weather!
Get on the treadmill each day as well! I've been watching Virgin River to keep me motivated and highly recommend!
Trying to increase my exercise to give my metabolism a boost...slow at 52 and the weight doesn't seem to come off quickly like when I was in my 30's! I'll get there though!!!!
Happy Monday everyone and enjoy your week!!!7 -
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Second week check-in for me!
1/4 - 207.5 lbs
1/11 - 202.4 lbs
Total: -5.1 lbs
I know the first week is mostly water weight, so I'm excited to see how the next two weeks go for results. I'm working a method of still eating things I enjoy, but planning a head. If I want ice cream at night, I'm going to eat a lighter lunch. I'm going to keep the same routine through the next week and reassess on Sunday if I need to add more calories back into my diet.
Overall I'm feeling much better mentally and emotionally than the start of last week. I was having an issue of getting really tired through the day and nauseated at night for about a month that's basically gone away this past week.
Looking forward to seeing week 3's results!11 -
January Start Weight: 239.5
End of March Goal Weight: 217.5
Ultimate weight goal: 185
1/4 - 239.5
1/11 - 236.5lb8 -
I typically weigh in on Fridays. I will be 43 in March, and really need to step up my game.
1/8: 158
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CourtneyLomonaco wrote: »I typically weigh in on Fridays. I will be 43 in March, and really need to step up my game.
1/8: 158
March what? I will be 53 in March 20th3 -
shannonkelly08 wrote: »Monday Weigh-In:
12/17: 164.6
12/21: 160.6
12/28: 163.6
1/4: 163.2
1/11: 162.8
GW: 134
I've made progress...December 20, 2019 I weighed in at 176.2lbs so I'm thrilled about that!
Goals this week:
Walk the dog every day despite the weather!
Get on the treadmill each day as well! I've been watching Virgin River to keep me motivated and highly recommend!
Trying to increase my exercise to give my metabolism a boost...slow at 52 and the weight doesn't seem to come off quickly like when I was in my 30's! I'll get there though!!!!
Happy Monday everyone and enjoy your week!!!
I binge watched Virgin River a short time ago. Great show...4 -
Thought For The Day
While researching videos for Qi Gong practice, I came across this saying:
There are two mistakes along the way to Mastery:
Not starting it and not going all the way.
I thought the same applies to my pursuit of fitness - fitness being a type of mastery.
I've started, now I must go all the way.
I hope we can all achieve mastery of our fitness.9 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Thought For The Day
While researching videos for Qi Gong practice, I came across this saying:
There are two mistakes along the way to Mastery:
Not starting it and not going all the way.
I thought the same applies to my pursuit of fitness - fitness being a type of mastery.
I've started, now I must go all the way.
I hope we can all achieve mastery of our fitness.
This is a well rounded thought. I tend to do good then somehow backslide. Need to stop that part of it.5 -
Foo, of course it is fine to have McDonalds or whatever, every once in a while. I myself have a cheat meal on Saturday's after my weigh in here. I usually have whatever I want for lunch that day, followed by a low calorie dinner, like soup. Even if you did exceed your caloric intake for the day, it is better than vaping!6
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FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Today I'm planning a macdonalds lunch. It might sound counter intuitive as I'm trying to lose weight, but if it fits in your calorie goal, that's alright isn't it ?
Calorie in vs calorie out. It's not the type of food I plan to eat a lot of. But I'm 1 day 5 hours into my quit vaping attempt, and I'm just treating myself today.
Good for you for taking the plunge to quit vaping!
As for the McDonald’s, do what you need to do to live and while staying true to your goals. This is what people mean by it’s a lifestyle. What fits with your lifestyle? Some people need to completely remove fast food habits and that works for them while others can manage moderation. As long as you plan for it and it fits into your overall lifestyle plan, you do you! Does your lifestyle plan include occasional McD’s? If so, how to you plan to make that work for you?2 -
A word of caution though @FeelinFooFoo. If you’re anything like me, the McD’s may make you feel good in the moment and will likely fall into your plan to still stay under your calorie limit BUT you may still be hungry and still need to eat more calories later to satisfy that hunger. Would choosing something smaller be an option to try so you still get to treat yourself but it doesn’t consume as many of your daily calories?
Anybody else have tips on how to treat yourself without sabotaging your efforts?2 -
CourtneyLomonaco wrote: »I typically weigh in on Fridays. I will be 43 in March, and really need to step up my game.
1/8: 158
March what? I will be 53 in March 20th
March 4th. Happy early birthday!2 -
CourtneyLomonaco wrote: »CourtneyLomonaco wrote: »I typically weigh in on Fridays. I will be 43 in March, and really need to step up my game.
1/8: 158
March what? I will be 53 in March 20th
March 4th. Happy early birthday!
Happy Early Birthday to you as well!! 2 -
Nights and weekends are the worst for me...I'm ok as long as I'm working, just as soon as I stop, the food light goes on...I try eating healthy stuff but it just doesn't satisfy my cravings...then I kick myself...but reading everyone's post let's me know that I'm not alone and if we stick together and push each other, that's a big help...7
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A word of caution though @FeelinFooFoo. If you’re anything like me, the McD’s may make you feel good in the moment and will likely fall into your plan to still stay under your calorie limit BUT you may still be hungry and still need to eat more calories later to satisfy that hunger. Would choosing something smaller be an option to try so you still get to treat yourself but it doesn’t consume as many of your daily calories?
Anybody else have tips on how to treat yourself without sabotaging your efforts?
I used to have a rule that if I met my weekly goal, I was entitled to a treat of my choosing, but only if I met that goal. I still think this is a good rule, and I might use it to earn a whole donut or a piece of cake. But now, I treat myself almost every day, because I've learned that a treat can be quite small and still be satisfying. For example, I had one (not 4) Pepperidge Farm cookie a couple days ago, and I had 3 teaspoons of Haagen Dazs last night. I also have some baked potato chips in the pantry, and I'm able to eat only 3-4 chips to satisfy that craving (rather than half a bag!). Savoring each small bite really helps. So, I recommend treating your taste buds, not your stomach!
BTW: Knowing I can have it allows me to think "Maybe later...", and that might go on for several days. 7 -
Nights and weekends are the worst for me...I'm ok as long as I'm working, just as soon as I stop, the food light goes on...I try eating healthy stuff but it just doesn't satisfy my cravings...then I kick myself...but reading everyone's post let's me know that I'm not alone and if we stick together and push each other, that's a big help...
- Feeling hungry? Drink some water, and/or have a high protein low carb snack (I favor Zone Perfect protein bars).
- Craving something? Have one tiny taste, savoring it, and tell yourself you can have another taste perhaps tomorrow.
- Just needing to eat ("mindless snacking")? Try celery sticks and carrot sticks.
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Ive downloaded the app Happy Color to play with on the Ipad when I'm restless or want to mindlessly snack. It's fun!
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Hi! I'm Late to the Party, but I'd love to Join. My challenges started in 2018 with some real stress in my life. Then Covid hit.
I need to lose 50 lbs and it would be awsome if I could drop 30 lbs by March 31 I would be over the moon.
Starting weight Jan 01 - 185
Jan 12 - 177
I feel like I finally got my motivation back. I've been trying to get back on track for 18 months, but was just not feeling it...
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FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Today I'm planning a macdonalds lunch. It might sound counter intuitive as I'm trying to lose weight, but if it fits in your calorie goal, that's alright isn't it ?
You got that! Remember long term that a day off won't hurt, as long as you track and get back on the next day. To curb the fast food cravings we've been buying fancy TV dinners to have on hand. Don't feel like cooking? Well thankfully I have a 400cal enchilada in the freezer that I can make faster than going through the drive through.4 -
Starting weight end of November 191 lbs.
Current weight: 183 lbs.
Slowly but surely going down but not as fast as I want.
I had great success with low carb in the past and I know that's controversial but I think it may be just the kick I need to lose more weight. hmmmm I have to think about it.
IF is going ok. Just not consistent there.
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Snacking is so much better; I have not bought any snacks in about two weeks. That's a positive. I also have been cooking more.
Welcome to new friends! Thanks for keeping the thread hopping , everyone! I have been doing hours of work after work. Plus I am trying to start my own business. But that's the fun part of my life.7
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