30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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What I am doing differently this time #2 -
When using MyFitnessPal I remember the “human error” factor. Error creeps in via what we input (was that really a flat teaspoon or a heaping one?) and what is in the system when we choose that food item (is the nutritional information correct?) or exercise (Did you really burn that amount of calories?).
The way I counter this is two ways.
-First, I try to stay within the last 200 calories of my Calorie limit (If my Calorie limit was 1900, I would try to eat between 1700 and 1900 calories and limit how much over 1900 I went. I would never go below 1700).
Make sure you get the nutrients you need. I sometimes change what I eat for dinner if I find I have gaps in my nutritional needs (not enough protein?) I also take vitamins when I haven’t gotten enough of it in my diet (not enough Vitamin C?), and I also make sure to take it with food that helps my body absorb it better (Vitamin D with Milk) and avoiding the reverse (do not take iron with Milk).
-Second, I don’t add the calories burned with exercise to my allowed daily calories.
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What I am doing differently this time #3 -
I started extending the amount of time I exercise. Our bodies start burning stored fat after 45 minutes of exercise. I have slowly worked up from exercising 30 minutes at a time to now exercising 1 hour at a time.
Don’t get disheartened. One can only move forward from where they are today. Getting off the couch was where I originally started.
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What I am doing differently this time #4 -
This is something I took to heart after watching the MyFitnessPal “Ask the RD” videos with nutritionist Whitney English. I take each day as its own. I no longer allow calories to be balanced between 2 days, with too many calories one day being balanced by less the next. I found it had a surprising side effect. The guilt no longer lingered. Everyday stood on its own. A new start. A new challenge. A chance to get it right.
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Starting Weight 160.2
Goal Weight 135
12/28 160.2
1/4 155.8
1/11 155.4
1/18 154.2
1/25 152.410 -
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*162lbs - 01/11/21* Start Date & Weight
(GW - 140 lbs)
Progress:
01/11 = 162lbs
01/18 = 160lbs
01/25 = 159lbs
Measurements:
1)Neck is same
2)Waist down 1.5"
3)Hips down 1"
Ordered a digital scale yesterday, but not going to get too caught up on numbers!
My yoga pant feel a wee bit better this morning 😁
Gratitude for being part of this group.
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Monday Weigh In Day Results!
I've been doing this for awhile...it's been a struggle but slowly progress is being made! I'm a very "lets get it done" kinda a person so this slow process is very hard on me! Thank you to everyone who shares their journey and stuggles as it is very inspiring and encouraging to all of us!
I'm going to go back a little further with weight results as I don't want to look at the weekly weigh-ins because they don't show the true story! So here's my story as of today!!
December 20, 2019 - 176.2lbs
April 27, 2020 - 174.8lbs (started WW)
January 25, 2021 - 162.2lbs
Total lost to date: 14lbs
Goal Weight: 134lbs (wishing for end of May)
Wishing everyone a great week and don't give up...we are all worth it!!!!
Shannon9 -
Way to stay committed @shannonkelly08 ! Losing weight is one thing, but sticking to it is another. Slip into an old pair of pants that fit you 14 lbs ago. That’ll remind you where you were and how far your dedication has taken you. 😊
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Way to stay committed @shannonkelly08 ! Losing weight is one thing, but sticking to it is another. Slip into an old pair of pants that fit you 14 lbs ago. That’ll remind you where you were and how far your dedication has taken you. 😊
I'm still wearing pants with a 44 waist, but they're getting looser and looser!
I've gone from a 3XL tee-shirt to a 2XL tee-shirt, and even those are a bit loose.
I'm wearing shirts that were too tight for me until now.
I have a whole wardrobe (several in fact), that I will be shrinking into, and that is a satisfying feeling.
(and I have some clothes I'll be donating to Goodwill/Salvation Army/etc. because I'll never be that size again!)10 -
What I am doing differently this time?
I joined this group and have shared my progress! It’s one thing to know the reading on the scale. But recording my slow but steady progress has helped keep me motivated to get to my ultimate goal. And there is something to be said for knowing there are others on a similar journey working toward their own goals. My thanks to everyone in the group for your support and sharing!
Be well everyone!10 -
I made a massive pot of that cabbage soup that was so popular with dieters a few years ago. There are many recipes on line. It really is filling but I am not doing the strict cabbage soup diet, I just have a bowl before lunch and one before dinner and I definitely had smaller serving of those meals. Thank you for all the great inspiration and tips today!10
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New to MFP, but trying to challenge myself in hopes of seeing a better outcome. Joining this group if you don't mind! I'd love to lose the 30-40 lbs. I've gained since moving here 4 years ago.... But for now, I'll settle for 10 in the next few weeks. 30 by March would definitely be amazing though!
SW: 158.6 lbs. (per doctor's scale) as of 1/22/21
GW: 130 lbs.
Trying to get back on keto and IF to help jump start better eating habits again. Sweets are SO hard to say no to though! Ahhhh!7 -
Way to stay committed @shannonkelly08 ! Losing weight is one thing, but sticking to it is another. Slip into an old pair of pants that fit you 14 lbs ago. That’ll remind you where you were and how far your dedication has taken you. 😊
Absolutely...clothes tell the real story!!! Onward and upward or should I say downward...lol!!!
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EmeraldIsle1717 wrote: »New to MFP, but trying to challenge myself in hopes of seeing a better outcome. Joining this group if you don't mind! I'd love to lose the 30-40 lbs. I've gained since moving here 4 years ago.... But for now, I'll settle for 10 in the next few weeks. 30 by March would definitely be amazing though!
SW: 158.6 lbs. (per doctor's scale) as of 1/22/21
GW: 130 lbs.
Trying to get back on keto and IF to help jump start better eating habits again. Sweets are SO hard to say no to though! Ahhhh!
Welcome!!! We are all on the same journey! Wishing you all the success!! And I 100% agree...sweets are SO hard to say no to and that's my daily struggle!!!
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Just finding food that I have and finally eating that lettuce container I bought.
@RubyRed427 Haha! Diets have us doing crazy things like eating the containers the food came in. Did you log those calories though?
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Just finding food that I have and finally eating that lettuce container I bought.
@RubyRed427 Haha! Diets have us doing crazy things like eating the containers the food came in. Did you log those calories though?
Haha! Since the container is clear- zero calories!
Reminds me of the book about commas.... "Don't eat Grandma!" vs. "Don't eat, Grandma,"3 -
I think my stomach is shrinking. I feel fuller faster than usual. However, my hips are not!! I have been walking over 9000 steps as you know.. for about four weeks now. You'd think my legs would thin a little bit. Ugh.
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What I am doing differently this time?
I joined this group and have shared my progress! It’s one thing to know the reading on the scale. But recording my slow but steady progress has helped keep me motivated to get to my ultimate goal. And there is something to be said for knowing there are others on a similar journey working toward their own goals. My thanks to everyone in the group for your support and sharing!
Be well everyone!
I am motivated by what you are doing differently. Thanks for posting!!2 -
08/29/19 Start Weight 162.0
12/29/20 Start Weight 135.6
4/30/21 Goal Weight 128.0
1/04/21 135.6
1/11/21 133.4
1/18/21 133.4
1/25/21 132.2
2/1/21
2/8/21
2/15/21
2/22/21
3/1/21
3/8/21
3/15/21
3/22/21
3/29/21
Challenging days for me. Routinely going over my calorie allotment due to overeating at night, which is in response to a bunch of things - work, relationships, health - going a bit south for me recently. I weighed in late this week because I was afraid to get on the scale. BUT this challenge, and you all, were here waiting for me to be accountable so I finally stepped up and stepped on the scale and -- okay, damage from my stress eating did not show up in the scale number THIS week. I know the things I need to do to keep the scale number going in the right direction and my goal this week is to persist in doing those things.
Thanks everyone, for the inspiration you provide me, here & good luck this week!10
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