"only" 10 pounds

LytnBreezy
LytnBreezy Posts: 6 Member
edited October 6 in Introduce Yourself
Ok, I only have about 10 pounds to lose...but, I still need support and want to give support back.

It's way too easy to say...Oh, it's only 10 pounds....no big deal.
But, then I do nothing about it and go back to my old ways.

I just turned 47 and I don't want to continue this way and pack on more poundage.

But, enough about me.....any other 10-ish pounders out there that would like to join up and support each other?
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  • jagoochie
    jagoochie Posts: 218 Member
    me - just 10 pounds to loose - and loosing small is the hardest to do!
  • LauriesTrying2BeFit
    LauriesTrying2BeFit Posts: 414 Member
    i am the same i have about 10lbs to go to be at my UGW but these last few are taking longer to drop and im finding it harder to lose!
  • capergal
    capergal Posts: 141 Member
    I "only" planned on losing 14 pounds when I joined on here, I lost nine of those so far. I'd like to lose the five to reach my goal plus about three more and any weight I may gain over the holidays lol. If you are looking for support you can add me.
  • algoldsw
    algoldsw Posts: 5
    i need "just" 10 also. its harder when the number is smaller i think!
  • opheliaangel
    opheliaangel Posts: 2
    I only need losing 10 pounds too but planning on more. Also it is harder.
  • amielizabeth1
    amielizabeth1 Posts: 57 Member
    Me too! I am 5' 3" and am happiest at around 120 lbs but right now weigh a little over 130. I dropped 4 pounds but gained about 5 over the holidays. I have a tiny frame so extra weight looks awful on me! It is SO hard for me to lose 10. Would appreciate support, too! :-)
  • Keyetta1
    Keyetta1 Posts: 8
    Same here! I am 5'3 and 149 lbs. I would love to be 130-135 again!! I really need to tone while losing weight!
  • 416runner
    416runner Posts: 159
    I'm aiming for ten as well - finding this last ten to be a real challenge!
  • LastMinuteMama
    LastMinuteMama Posts: 590 Member
    I was an "only" 10 pounder...and somehow it's morphed into more! I'm 5'3" and 139!!! It makes me look really chunky, especially since I'm so small up top.

    Feel free to add me on! I hope to be really active here to reach my goal!

    Chrissy
  • CountryBoy65
    CountryBoy65 Posts: 908 Member
    I too need to lose 10 pounds. I just need to do it 3 times. Thirty pounds sounds like too big a goal to start out on, so I am setting my goal at 10, then I am going to reset, and set it to ten again, and again. Good luck to you all!
  • TidoWyla
    TidoWyla Posts: 72 Member
    My goal is to lose about 13 pounds. I've done this all before, I'm just hoping this time I can keep it off!!! Good luck everyone! It's so much easier to gain then lose unfortunately!
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
    Those last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,985 Member
    Agree with the last 10 being hardest since the body doesn't really like to lose weight.

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  • juliesummers
    juliesummers Posts: 738 Member
    Yep, I have just five or ten pounds left that I want to lose.
  • monih10
    monih10 Posts: 577 Member
    I am trying to lose these last 10 pounds...and like others....to me, it also seems like they are the hardest to lose!! Feel free to add me if you all are looking for anymore motivational and encouraging friends!
  • mishelleman
    mishelleman Posts: 1
    I am trying to lose 10lbs. As I am so small it really shows. Just want to be able to get into my clothes again! I struggle with knowing what are low calories meals and I like big portion sizes too! Any meal plan ideas would be greatfully received:)
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    I am quite a ways a way from 'only' 10 pounds. I understand that is the hardest and slowest to lose though. Best of luck to you!
  • tinyjourney
    tinyjourney Posts: 198 Member
    I am a 10lb-er too! Those smaller amounts are the hardest to loose. I want to loose 10lbs and I also want to gain some muscle. So really I don't necessarily have a weight goal as much as a look.
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    Hi from the west coast! I lost my last 10 - I only had 30 total to lose- last fall. What helped me the most was to put my goal settings to .5 loss per week and really vary my workouts and always ate my exercise calories back. If one day I burned 200 cals then the next day I'd burn 350, then the next day something else. The body can get in a rut for sure.

    The other REALLY significant thing was to completely toss out all processed foods. Yep even "healthy" breads and such. So to get calories I had to up my proteins and fats while making my carbs all leafy green veggies, etc. I did a ton of research on foods particularly grains - corn, oats, wheat, barley, etc and learned that these aren't particularly easy for our digestive systems despite conventional wisdom. So after I really embraced this philosophy and began eating without the grains, I immediately felt better and the last 10 came off easy.

    So best of luck! Your picture is wonderful!!
  • AmyW125
    AmyW125 Posts: 303 Member
    I'm on the "last 10" too!! I lost the first 60 in about 6 months. I've been on the last 10 for 3 months!!!! It doesn't want to come off!! I refuse to give up. I keep trying new things to trick my body. I can't wait to say I reached my goal!!! ****70 pounds GONE!!!!*****
  • treatingmybodyright
    treatingmybodyright Posts: 184 Member
    Same here! I'm actually on my last 6-8 pounds, and I know it will be hard, so I'd love more support! Feel free to add me!
  • CherMD36
    CherMD36 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi. Add me. I 'm trying to lose the last 10 lbs of the pregnancy weight I gained. Ultimately I'd like to lose 20.
  • summer827
    summer827 Posts: 516 Member
    I'm working on those last fat pounds, too! Feel free to add me! Could always use more support. My goal is to get lean this year and add muscle! I've reset my ticker because I've started tracking measurements instead of weight.
  • jbdowns35
    jbdowns35 Posts: 352
    HELP!!!! I need 8 to 10 pounds gone by May 4th. I'm leaving for Jamaica to get married & I need to be in good shape again!!!! I'm so lazy & tired from the holidays & I know any weight I've lost pre-holidays has returned. Getting my butt back in gear is going to be a challenge!!!!!!!
  • debinobleman
    debinobleman Posts: 1
    My original goal was to lose a total of 20, and I am on my last 9. I would appreciate the support and encouragement and I am here to provide the same!
  • VChristy07
    VChristy07 Posts: 10 Member
    I've got 8 to lose to achieve UGW. Last year I lost 16 and was able to "mostly" maintain over the holidays. Would love a little support and feedback to get the last few pounds off. It does seem like they are harder to take off!

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  • jackiemarie
    jackiemarie Posts: 111
    I'm about 7 pounds from where I wanna be & maintain !!! I did get there in august but once I upped my calories to maintenance I gained it sux.
  • CelesteR903
    CelesteR903 Posts: 12 Member
    Me too! And I'm really short which makes it even harder to lose.
  • Cylindad
    Cylindad Posts: 18
    Only have 10 lbs to lose! Also a little irritated when people say, you are already thin. But I am soooo ready to get rid of this belly flab!
  • wyodawn
    wyodawn Posts: 217 Member
    I know this is kind of an old thread, but me too! I feel the same way, Cylindad. I can't talk to my friends IRL about losing weight because they think I don't need to lose any. But I see the muffin top creeping on and I don't want it! My original goal was to lose 15 pounds and I've lost 7 so far.
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