January - 12 lbs down!

stacyjbaker1010
stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
edited November 9 in Success Stories
I don't have pictures to share but I am down 12 lbs from Jan 1 to Jan 31. My first two weeks I just watched what I ate. The third and four week I tracked religiously. I'm addicted to the scan option on my phone app. It's ridiciously easy and fun for my OCD tendancies - LOL.

It's nice to see the work paying off. This is the first time I've healthily lost weight in over seven years. (Last time was when husband #1 up and left and I dropped 40 lbs in a three month time frame.) I can't wait to see where I stand a month from now! I'm definitely not expecting these same results next month but I'm ready to step it up a bit and add regular exercise to my plate.

Thanks to MFP for all the support! I hope I can pay it forward one day!

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  • Nursepkj
    Nursepkj Posts: 6
    I love the mfp app !
  • kford12
    kford12 Posts: 112
    Well done, that is fantastic!

    I also started on the 1 January, but as of Sunday had lost 8lbs, so not as well as you :)

    How much more do you want to lose? I am hoping to lose another 3.5-4 stone by mid September (our wedding!), so aiming for half a stone a month up until then :)
  • stacyjbaker1010
    stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
    Total of 75 lbs so 63 more. UGH. LOL. I'm just going to look at the 12 lb victory right now!
  • lizzue
    lizzue Posts: 276 Member
    Hey I have lost 12lbs this months too!! Soo Exciting! I had planned to lose 7lbs a months so I am surprised. Well done you! Just shows what a little bit of dedication does.

    xxx
  • fitandheallthyagain
    fitandheallthyagain Posts: 5
    How on earth did you all manage to lose 12lbs?? Thats amazing would really appreciate any tips or advice huns x
  • fimary
    fimary Posts: 274 Member
    Just stood on the scales as its one calendar month, started on 31st dec, and lost 14lbs so far, pleased with a good start, just too keep it up for month 2, as there is no 31st feb will habe to be 1 march LOL
  • slim422
    slim422 Posts: 104 Member
    Congratulations! That is awesome. I too understand the work every day it take to keep losing so good for you and best of luck continuing on your goal. I think you are very wise to enjoy the immediate goal now - we need those milestones to hang on to.

    Cheers
  • stacyjbaker1010
    stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
    Water, water, water. Tracking, tracking, tracking. Also looking at foods before I eat them. Do I really want the three Hershey's Kisses or do I want an orange for virtually the same caloric intake.
    I also figured out my BMR and subtracted 500 cals to come up with 1463 cals. I'm going to re-evaluate that number today less the 12 lbs.
  • fitandheallthyagain
    fitandheallthyagain Posts: 5
    I just did my BMR and if I deducted 500 cals would leave me with 700......no way can I survive on that amount, am I doing something wrong here???x
  • maryjay51
    maryjay51 Posts: 742
    congratulations !!!!! keep up the great work . i lost 12lbs this month too..its hard work and well worth it when you get to see that scale number go down!!!
  • AlliGM
    AlliGM Posts: 86
    That is fantastic! And 12 pounds is huge. You wouldn't think it was a small amount if you had GAINED it in one month. Great job and keep up the good work.
  • latech91
    latech91 Posts: 2 Member
    Wow...That is awesome..I am trying hard to get 8 pounds down....
  • failnomore
    failnomore Posts: 39
    Congratlations!!!! You must be sooo happy, I also started in January and I have lost 10lbs, so very happy aswell...this is the BEST way to lose weight that I have ever tried.

    Keep up the great work and can't wait to see what we both lose in February :happy:
  • sammibob
    sammibob Posts: 47
    I dropped 12lbs this month too... but because I've got bout another 80lbs to shift, no-one's noticed yet. It's a bit disheartening, but just gonna plug on best as I can and look forward to when my nearest n dearest DO notice! :)
  • stacyjbaker1010
    stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
    I just did my BMR and if I deducted 500 cals would leave me with 700......no way can I survive on that amount, am I doing something wrong here???x

    Go to this website:

    http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

    Find out your BMR and then find out your caloric need based on your BMR. Then subtract the appropriate amount of calories for your weight loss.
  • sayfay
    sayfay Posts: 90 Member
    you rock lady!!!
  • stacyjbaker1010
    stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
    you rock lady!!!

    Thanks SF! You've paved the way!
  • allie0630
    allie0630 Posts: 139 Member
    What a GREAT achievement!! Did you also exercise? If yes, what did you do?
    I have lost 1.2 pounds this month
  • allie0630
    allie0630 Posts: 139 Member
    What a GREAT achievement!! Did you also exercise? If yes, what did you do?
    I have lost 1.2 pounds this month

    OOPS...continued:

    :sad: I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I am keeping my calories between 1200-1500 per day. I exercise about 3-5 days per week although I'm not killing myself but I've gone from almost no exercise to that.

    This is my fourth month on MFP and I've lost a total of 7 pounds...really not good!!!!
  • stacyjbaker1010
    stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
    What a GREAT achievement!! Did you also exercise? If yes, what did you do?
    I have lost 1.2 pounds this month

    OOPS...continued:

    :sad: I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I am keeping my calories between 1200-1500 per day. I exercise about 3-5 days per week although I'm not killing myself but I've gone from almost no exercise to that.

    This is my fourth month on MFP and I've lost a total of 7 pounds...really not good!!!!

    I haven't exercised yet. I do eat three meals a day. Drink lots of water, plan my meals, track them before I eat them. It's my first month really on a plan. I was really regimented.
  • wolfiefc
    wolfiefc Posts: 18
    Hi Everyone i too started on the 1st jan,i have done every diet under the sun (weightwatchers,slimming world) yes they are a success but only short term as i have put the weight back on everytime,i decided to try the mfp its the best think ive done,ive basicaly learnt to eat smaller portions and eat slower,also have some fruit inbetween breakfast and dinner and between dinner and tea,in 4 weeks ive lost the weight shown on the weighloss bar below,im trying to lose 56lb by july as im doing a charity boxing event to raise money for a childrens charity
  • Dumbell_Diva
    Dumbell_Diva Posts: 175 Member
    Wow what an achievement, well done you!!! I started 27th December and have lost 7lb! This is fab news for me as I originally started in November and stayed the same for 5 weeks, my metabolism is slow due to menopause (unfortunately) but every little pound or half a pound lost is a step in the right direction!!!
  • wolfiefc
    wolfiefc Posts: 18
    Wow what an achievement, well done you!!! I started 27th December and have lost 7lb! This is fab news for me as I originally started in November and stayed the same for 5 weeks, my metabolism is slow due to menopause (unfortunately) but every little pound or half a pound lost is a step in the right direction!!!

    keep at it,you will reep the rewards
  • Dumbell_Diva
    Dumbell_Diva Posts: 175 Member
    Thanks wolfiefc!! Im pretty determined right now! Have a good day!!
  • tsornoza
    tsornoza Posts: 68 Member
    wow, congrats.. keep it up!!! feel free to add me
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