Need to loose under 20 lbs and tone (join me?)

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  • cleach29
    cleach29 Posts: 14
    I totally understand! I only need/want to lose about 15 lbs (I am at the high end of the "healthy" BMI range for my height). I think I eat fairly well (I try to!!) and I exercise for about an hour (30 mins cardio, 30 mins lifting) about 3-4 times per week. I haven't seen much change in my weight, but as you said - I didn't gain it overnight and I won't lose it all overnight :) It's nice to hear so many people with similar weight loss goals/challenges.
  • stronglikebull
    stronglikebull Posts: 402
    What's toning?
  • NYCDutchess
    NYCDutchess Posts: 622 Member
    WOW!! What a response!! This is so awesome....

    So the Possitive side to this is : We don't have "a lot" to loose and we still look pretty damn good.
    The negative is: Since we don't have a lot to loose, it's all the much harder to loose!!!

    Why don't we come to this post daily and post what we've done for the day.

    Today can be day 1:
    Diet/exercise/ misc.

    And we can add tips as we find them. Things that work for us...etc.
  • NYCDutchess
    NYCDutchess Posts: 622 Member
    What's toning?
    Toning is tightening up those muscles. Core exercises, etc.
    Building some muscle to help loose fat...
  • NYCDutchess
    NYCDutchess Posts: 622 Member
    BELLY FAT:

    See my first post. Safflower oil is supposed to help. I am testing it out.

    Also, probiotics (Align) help clean out your system and make it easier for your body to release waste.
  • Jingle603
    Jingle603 Posts: 4 Member
    Count me in, especially another shorty (5'4") where 5-10 pounds makes such a huge difference. This is my first time posting or joining a group, but I need to blast past this two month plateau...well not really that, with the holidays and sick kids I haven't been working out much. I'm happy with where I'm at eating wise, really only need to lose about 5-6 more pounds but really tone up. Hoping getting back on the exercise routine will help with that.
  • susanjackson66
    susanjackson66 Posts: 680 Member
    WOW!! What a response!! This is so awesome....

    So the Possitive side to this is : We don't have "a lot" to loose and we still look pretty damn good.
    The negative is: Since we don't have a lot to loose, it's all the much harder to loose!!!

    Why don't we come to this post daily and post what we've done for the day.

    Today can be day 1:
    Diet/exercise/ misc.

    And we can add tips as we find them. Things that work for us...etc.

    Sounds great! Today I worked out on the Wii doing Jillian Michaels Ultimate Fitness 2010 for the abs. Its not a great calorie burn, but its a really good workout. Today was only the second time I had done it. The last time my abs were sore for several days. Hoping to have sore abs again tomorrow!
  • amh1974
    amh1974 Posts: 79 Member
    I am so with you! Add me as a friend we can keep each other motivated!
  • sticki
    sticki Posts: 9
    Me too, 10 lbs would make me happy if I could tone the whole lot up! I recently injured my knee doing Zumba, which I LOVE and was my answer to consistent exercise. Now I have to find an alternative until my knee heals fully (if it does) but I am a bit bummed out and could do with some motivation from folks in the same boat! I'm in!
  • getfitnfab
    getfitnfab Posts: 418 Member
    I am 43 and have 17 pounds to goal
  • aash28
    aash28 Posts: 85 Member
    Bump . . . 'til I get back from the grocery store.
  • atiffany1
    atiffany1 Posts: 54
    friend request sent your way. I'm in the same boat. lost my first 8 lbs, have about 5-10 more to do... depends on how I feel, I dont exactly know the end amount I want to lose.
  • shaymous
    shaymous Posts: 20
    I am with you :) i have about 10 to lose, but i need to tone up more than anything! i do not want to get the dreaded saddle bags that run in my family! LOL
  • rlittle2
    rlittle2 Posts: 79 Member
    I'm in! I have 17 lbs to go to reach my goal. I recently joined a gym and got serious about my food diary again!!
  • Arwen1922
    Arwen1922 Posts: 21 Member
    YES>>>>
  • versuga
    versuga Posts: 130 Member
    I'm in too! I need to lose 10lbs....and it doesn't seem to be budging!!
  • shavonn98
    shavonn98 Posts: 1 Member
    I with you, I have the same issue. I just need to tone my thighs and lose a few inches however because I'm considered small by others standards, people think I'm crazy when I say I wanna lose 10 -15lbs.
  • kerrymarie26
    kerrymarie26 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in exactly the same situation and I get told that by everybody. I'll join you with this, feel free to add me, I'm just getting started recording myself :) Good Luck
  • LifeOnMars_
    LifeOnMars_ Posts: 720 Member
    Hello all,

    So, I've done this before, but I fall off...I'm here again.
    I need to loose 15 lbs and tone up. I need to loose inches of belly fat and tone my thighs.

    People think that because I'm not severely over weight, I don't have to worry, diet etc. They don't get that I'm not happy like this. I want to be fit and feel good.

    I'm sure there are more people in the same boat, that hear "you look fine" or "I wish I had your body" but I'M NOT HAPPY and I have to fix it.

    So if you are like me and want to keep stats, and log food and get/give motivation...join me.

    Maureen


    Sounds familiar :)
  • monkeymomof3
    monkeymomof3 Posts: 107 Member
    So excited that there are so many of us "stuck" trying to lose the last bit :) I know that's wrong but I have been stuck at 138-140 for seriously like 8 months....I don't care if it's where my body is comfortable! I am 5'6" ish and would still be perfectly healthly if I dropped 15! Sorry to be excited that there are so many of us - but it's nice not to feel like I'm all alone!!! lol....

    YESTERDAY, I ran 2 miles and worked through a new lifting routine with a trainer at my gym - I'm starting power lifting today! Woohoo! I'm excited but a little nervous...My weights are set HIGH....which is what I want but upper body strength is not my strong area! So, from here on out I will be lifting 2x's a week and running for four (training for a half in may!!!)....I am also aiming to eat a steady 1500 a day regardless of exercise. Of course, days that I burn a lot I eat more....but I am trying to make it healthier!!!

    Hope everyone has a great day!!
  • JoKeFi99
    JoKeFi99 Posts: 8 Member
    Aswome....finally found some people that are in the same boat
    I'm stuck around the same weight 140-143 for the last 6 month. I want to drop another 6-10 pounds but can't seem to get it off. I recently started to run (or more jogging) instead of walking and I also started doing more weight training to get my arms and thighs toned.
    I would love to hear what everyone is doing to shed these last pounds.
  • Shanphichloe
    Shanphichloe Posts: 118
    Hello all,

    So, I've done this before, but I fall off...I'm here again.
    I need to loose 15 lbs and tone up. I need to loose inches of belly fat and tone my thighs.

    People think that because I'm not severely over weight, I don't have to worry, diet etc. They don't get that I'm not happy like this. I want to be fit and feel good.

    I'm sure there are more people in the same boat, that hear "you look fine" or "I wish I had your body" but I'M NOT HAPPY and I have to fix it.

    That is exactly me! I only have about 10lbs to lose. I love being fit and look good in my jeans or a bathing suit. People look at me like I have two heads when I tell them I need to lose a bit and tone up.
  • Shanphichloe
    Shanphichloe Posts: 118
    If anybody wants to add me, feel free to do so :flowerforyou:

    Day 1:

    Today I will stay on plan;
    - 1200 calories and eat all my exercise calories too.
    - 45 minute walk tonight (fast pace)
    - Burn Intervals with Chalean Extreme
  • Shanphichloe
    Shanphichloe Posts: 118
    "First off, I'm taking Safflower oil 1-2x daily after watching Dr. Oz. "

    I'll look into this.

    I was using CLA combined with good diet and exercise last year, 3 months before my Jamaica trip, and I had great success with it. It really targeted my stomach and was able to get lean.
  • getfitnfab
    getfitnfab Posts: 418 Member
    So excited at 136.6, not been this weight in 13 years. And I started my period this morning.

    I recommitted to log and lose on December 12 and happy to see progress

    I have a body media calorie counter, I strive for a 1,000 cal difference between what I burn and what I eat

    This should translate to a 2 pound loss weekly, I have set my expectation at 1.4 pounds a week

    Sonal
  • kaconsid
    kaconsid Posts: 1
    Bravo on loosing 70 lbs! I have lost 50, so I know how hard it is to stay on track! But GOOD JOB, and enjoy the new you!
  • jchrisman717
    jchrisman717 Posts: 780 Member
    I am in! Just add me as a friend - I like having friends to post to and read posts and email with for motiviation. I have about 20 to 25 lbs to lose. I am only 5'2 so the extra weight really shows on me. I am all about losing it slowly and by exercising and toning up as I want to look good - not just be skinny. I am currently taking a personal training class 3 times a week, I walk everyday at lunch and I do the core exercises as much as possible. I am trying to get my husband motivated to go to the gym with me the two nights that I don't go to my class - still working on that! We are very active as a couple as he rides trials motorcyles, I am learning to ride and we travel and camp a lot of weekends. Which has actually added to my weight gain because it is very hard to eat healthy while primitive camping, and we tend to like our cocktails on the weekends - lol.

    Looking forward to giving and receiving motivation!
  • ottenicole
    ottenicole Posts: 48 Member
    Add me...we're in the same boat! I'm 15 days into MFP and absolutely love the motivation of others:) Hope I can do the same for you!! Good luck:)
  • JoKeFi99
    JoKeFi99 Posts: 8 Member
    What is CLA????

    Guess I still need to learn alot.


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  • brooksieswifey
    brooksieswifey Posts: 1
    I'm not really looking to lose a specific number of pounds. I am actually quite happy with my shape and all, though I won't lie: I'd love it if my skinny day jeans became my fat day jeans. I'm looking more to tone up and become healthier. I started running a few weeks ago; maybe one day run a half marathon.
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