30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021

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!

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!

I was so hungry yesterday! Here’s what I’m wondering about that may have influenced that.. I did not reach my water goal. I ate my breakfast earlier than usual so I was ready to grab a snack by the time I usually eat breakfast. I tried to hold off as long as I could and finally decided to eat my lunch early rather than grabbing a snack. Then I was ready to eat again when it should have been lunch time. Grabbed a pear... just made me hungrier. And the day carried on in that sort of way, snacking away on healthy food, but too much of it. And the worst part, thinking about how hungry I was all day long. What I learned... drink the water, timing of my first meal seems important for setting up the day and fruit seems to spike my hunger, not satisfy it so a protein choice may be better for me.


What helps you on the days where you just can’t seem to fill the tank?

shnerb00 wrote: »

I was so hungry yesterday! Here’s what I’m wondering about that may have influenced that.. I did not reach my water goal. I ate my breakfast earlier than usual so I was ready to grab a snack by the time I usually eat breakfast. I tried to hold off as long as I could and finally decided to eat my lunch early rather than grabbing a snack. Then I was ready to eat again when it should have been lunch time. Grabbed a pear... just made me hungrier. And the day carried on in that sort of way, snacking away on healthy food, but too much of it. And the worst part, thinking about how hungry I was all day long. What I learned... drink the water, timing of my first meal seems important for setting up the day and fruit seems to spike my hunger, not satisfy it so a protein choice may be better for me.

What helps you on the days where you just can’t seem to fill the tank?

Things that help me fill the tank, dampen that hunger feeling:
1. drinking water
2. protein shake or protein bar
3. oatmeal for breakfast (seems to really stick to the ribs)
4. carrot sticks / celery sticks
5. beef jerky

Count me in! I’d love to join. I NEED TO JOIN. I need some serious Accountability. I’d like to lose exactly 18.4 pounds from what I weighed on yesterday. Because "Life Happens" more often than not for me, I am hoping to reach my goal by the end of June. I will post weekly on Fridays. Best of luck to All of us!

Dec 7th 18.4 (Weight Loss Goal)



Dec 11th -3.4 (Total -3.4) 15.0 To Go
Dec 18th -1.4 (Total- 4.8) 13.6 To Go
Dec 25th Merry Christmas
Jan 1st Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary (Wedding) to me
Jan 8th +4.8 (Total 0.0) 18.4 To Go (Earned, Owning and Pressing On!)
Jan 15th -1.2 (Total 1.2) 17.2 To Go
Jan 22nd -1.0 (Total 2.2) 16.2 To Go
Jan 29th -0.6 (Total 2.8) 15.6 To Go

dbanks80 wrote: »

dbanks80 wrote: »

dbanks80 wrote: »

Week 1

SW 192.2
CW 188.4

BF% 38.9
MM 64.6

Thanks for the accountability!! Hope everyone have a great weekend! The weekend is typically when I fall off the wagon. So I have to stay strong LOL

Week 2

CW 189.4 ( Water retention)
BF% 38.8
MM 65.0

Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! Have a great weekend!!

Week 3

Exactly the same numbers LITERALLY

CW 189.4
BF% 38.8
MM 65.0

Week 4

CW 188.0 down 1.4 lbs
BF 38.5
MM 65.0

Getting tired of this Plateau

I'm 37 years old, married, we have a 2 year old. My goal for this challenge is to lose 15-20 lbs. 2020 starting weight was 225. My ultimate goal weight is 135-140 I'll plan for Saturday weigh ins.

Good luck to everyone on reaching your goals.

Dec 5th 183.0
Dec 12th 182.2
Dec 19th 181.2
Dec 26th 181.4

Jan 2nd 180.8
Jan 9th 180.0
Jan 16th 179.6
Jan 22nd 178.8 (This past week I decided to switch from weighing myself daily to weekly. So, going to change to a Friday weigh in. Just trying something different.)
Jan 29th 178.0

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Mar 27th

kwgrandma wrote: »

It’s Friday weigh-in for me and I’ve stalled out. It’s just one week, and I’ll likely see progress in the next few days to come, but it is disheartening to have this happen so early on. BUT these are lifelong changes I am making, so onward I go.

Be well everyone!

Start 165 lbs
Last week 155.2 lbs
Present 155.2 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this week 0 lbs
Total loss 9.8 lbS

I see total loss almost 10lbs...congrats!!!!

RubyRed427 wrote: »

I've had a setback.... I cant stop eating!
So, I have to really buckle down like I did with alcohol. No excuses. I don't drink anymore because it's not good for my mind and body. And now I have to set boundaries with sweets and treats. I know life needs to have a little bit of fun, but just for now, I have to have a zero tolerance to sugar and salty snacks.

I went to lunch with friends, and they had some fatty foods like fries, cheesesteak, egg rolls and I had some chicken. They are skinny and I am chubby. What is going on?

Sometimes I think that by thinking soooo much about losing weight my body is just holding on to the weight. I just don't know.

I have no idea if it is true, but I read years ago that low-fat diets result in the body becoming hyper-efficient at processing whatever fat it does get. It was said to explain how going off such a diet often results in gaining even more weight. (perhaps a nutritionist can confirm or deny)

I've been feeling more temptation lately, so I'm doubling down on drinking water and eating healthy snacks when the water doesn't suppress the hunger (which it usually does, but not necessarily the craving).

As for the craving, I allow myself a very small dessert of some kind, but only if I've managed to eat well and exercise that day.

Skinny friends are the worst! jk

SW: 76.2 kg /168 lbs
GW: 57 kg / 126 lbs

Start 1/1/21: 76.2 kg /168 lbs

Sundays:

Jan 1: 76.2 kg /168 lbs
Jan 9: 74.3 kg / 163.80 lbs
Jan 17: 72.8 kg / 160.50 lbs
Jan 24: 71.8 kg / 158.50 lbs
Jan 31: 71.2 kg / 157 lbs

Feb 7:
Feb 14:
Feb 21:
Feb 28:

March 7:
March 14:
March 21:
March 28:

And to those of you that are doing so well, I enjoy seeing your awesome results and find it very inspiring despit the fact that I personally have stalled out. It gives me a lot of hope!

Yesterday I figured I'd take a 'day off' MFP program and just eat what I wanted.
It was awful in terms of how many calories I consumed....almost 4,000!.... 3000 of which were at night. My daily allotment is 1360 so it was a pretty big overage.

But you know, instead of freaking out and feeling like a failure this morning(normal response,)I realized one day isn't going to kill me and I need to remember all the positives I have learned since startng in this program/group. Thought I'd share in case something may help others.

1)Eating regular, healthy, smaller portioned meals 3 times a day or 2 - whatever works with each person - has been a good change for me to control overall daily intake. I'm less likely to binge.
2) Tracking my food everyday has kept me accountable and given me a sense of accomplishment. I have more confidence I can do this.
3) Night time eating is my nemisis - just don't do it!! Have tea or something hot, and maybe a few nuts. Don't go down the rabbit hole!!!! Don't even 'look in'. LOL
4) Stress, being tired, lonely or worrying about what I can't change, makes me binge. It's taken many years to developed this habit and I have used it to soothe myself for a long time now, so it's going to take a while to permanently break it. But it IS possible.
5)Walking everyday has been a godsend. Clears my mind. And tracking also makes it fun & shows progress so I don't give up.
Exercise really is the other component to weight-loss.
Bottom line of my experience the past 3 weeks doing MFP and reading your posts.....Consistency is the key to success with weight-loss. Don't give up, stick with it and support sure helps👍
I weigh in on Monday....fingers crossed that I will see change there. I feel better though.