anyone looking to lose 20 pds or less

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  • kperk91
    kperk91 Posts: 226 Member
    I'm 5'4" and started at 137 (currently 124) and I would like to get to 120 if possible. The first 10 pounds were pretty easy (took me 11 weeks) but these last few are really being difficult.

    May I ask how you exercised/ate to lose your first 10 pounds in 11weeks? I've been at it for 3 weeks and lost 1 lb :(
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    I'd just like the lose the last 15 pounds of the 25 that I gained when I started dating my boyfriend a year ago. I never got that big, only a size 6 at the most, I just want to be my fit little self again (I used to be a college swimmer) :) I'm 23 and I LOVE new friends!
  • amykathleen2005
    amykathleen2005 Posts: 79 Member
    I want to lose about 21.
  • JenniferCiardo
    JenniferCiardo Posts: 12
    I thought the same thing.... I am looking to lose 10 lbs. I lost 2.2 pounds my first week. I know it's silly, but it is what it is. We all want to feel good about ourselves don't we?? I love this site... It's totally working for me.

    Smiles!

    Jenn~
  • _Bob_
    _Bob_ Posts: 1,487 Member
    I would like to loose 20 lbs or less every month for a several months if that counts :tongue:
  • zephyrzar
    zephyrzar Posts: 23 Member
    I am 5'3" and about 146. I am looking at losing at least 16 more pounds. If I could get to 130 pounds I would be happy =)
  • deliapm
    deliapm Posts: 2
    I'm 5'8"@152. Want to get somewhere between 135-140. It's SO tough!! The pounds aren't budging, but the waist and hip measurements have decreased a little. Guess I might be building muscle?
  • mollyonamission
    mollyonamission Posts: 268 Member
    Awesome guys we can do it together. Add me:)
  • Jane92394
    Jane92394 Posts: 74
    5'3 and 127 looking to be around 105-110! Feel free to add me!
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    Yes. I'm 5'4" and in the high 140s. I'd love to be in the high 120s.
  • dhencel
    dhencel Posts: 244 Member
    I am looking for a 20 lb. loss.....Weighed 115-120 for many years and now that menopause has hit, I have gained the 15 lbs. associated with it......
  • BexRex0
    BexRex0 Posts: 14
    I'm weighing 144lbs and my goal is 125. I'm looking to put on muscle mass so I might weigh more but hopefully be slender in my fat mass. :)
  • BexRex0
    BexRex0 Posts: 14
    I'm the same way... I gain 20lbs ehh! We got this!
  • MsMo4DE
    MsMo4DE Posts: 62
    ditto! 5'10 (med frame) currently 160 and aiming for around 140. I just want to be a size 6/7 again. :) It's tough because the last 20 has been up and down for the last year. I got as low as 151 last Dec 2011. I'm also hypothyroid, making it a little more challenging.
  • SuzieZimm
    SuzieZimm Posts: 238 Member
    I'm 5'6":
    SW 146
    CW 141
    GW 135, just because it's in the center of the healthy range for my height and age, but I want to be a solid 135, which might mean seeing the scale at 133 if that means by the end of the day it says 135..? Playin' it by ear :flowerforyou:
  • scicco
    scicco Posts: 58 Member
    I'm currently 115 trying for 110 but not really concerned with the scale. Trying to tone up now. It's hard when your already small and over 50.
  • miller4life
    miller4life Posts: 8
    I am trying to lose 10 more!! Feel free to add me if you want. We got this!! :smile:
  • SuzieZimm
    SuzieZimm Posts: 238 Member
    Also, feel free to add me! I always like more friends :)
  • scicco
    scicco Posts: 58 Member
    I am looking for a 20 lb. loss.....Weighed 115-120 for many years and now that menopause has hit, I have gained the 15 lbs. associated with it......
    as if menopause isn't bad enough the weight gain sucks
  • suzzann666
    suzzann666 Posts: 334 Member
    yes, i'm 5'8" and weigh 160. i'd like to lose about 10 more pounds, which seems to be the hardest.
  • craziedazie
    craziedazie Posts: 185 Member
    I am 5'9 @163.....looking to go to maybe 150. 145 at the very least. I saw some of you who were 5'9 were trying to get in the 130's. I'd be a stick! I guess that goes to show how much the frame really matters. I'm a large frame so I start to get boney around 140.
  • RandomMiranda
    RandomMiranda Posts: 298
    I'm 5'8" and my current goal is 155 before my wedding in June. I've been trying to lose the same 15 pounds (closer to 20 right now) for over 2 years. I have yet to make it into the 150s. I'd love to have some friends for support.
  • Lena1967
    Lena1967 Posts: 94 Member
    I am trying to lose 15 lbs also. To my surprise, I've never shown up as overweight on the BMI chart, although I've gotten reeaaally close. I felt and looked overweight at 5'6 and 51 lbs.

    And add me to those who are trying to gain muscle and reduce body fat percentage. Reproductive cancers run in my family so I think if I can get down to 20-25% body fat now, in my mid-40s, and stay there, I will hopefully reduce my risk (oh, and uh, look better too!)
  • cHaRlIe0411
    cHaRlIe0411 Posts: 137 Member
    I'm currently at 143 my goal is 130

    Same!
  • daphnemoon
    daphnemoon Posts: 216 Member
    Target 130 for me as well :)

    So I have about 12 pounds to get down to what I *think* will be my ideal weight, I'm at an okay weight (142) for my height (5'8") now, but I definitely have some way to go before I'm happy, but blimey are the pounds coming off slowly! Not that they ever really came off *that* steadily, but it is literally .5/1lb a week (if at all) which is fine, if a little frustrating, so I understand how many in this thread are feeling.
  • janeite1990
    janeite1990 Posts: 671 Member
    :mad: Its like the last few pounds hold on for dear life!

    Ack, you ain't joking!
  • JacqueBackhus
    JacqueBackhus Posts: 13
    I too only have about 10 to 15 to lose.... so my question is what do all of you do to do this? I work out, well have been doing Cross Training for about the last 3 weeks, and watch my calories. But haven't lost anything. I have definitely noticed a difference in my arms, legs and abs, but no actual weight. I usually try to stay at 1200 calories, but most of the time I'm right at 1500. Is that where I need to start looking at the reason as to why I'm not losing? Any advice would be GREAT!!!!! Oh, and I drink ALOT of water. Gave up pop last August, YEAH me! :-)
  • danyelle67
    danyelle67 Posts: 115 Member
    I am 5'5 148 I want to be 130. In the last year I have put on 6 lbs and can not lose even 1 lb. So upsetting and discouraging. If you want to add me please feel free. Maybe we can do this together!!!
  • arma109
    arma109 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 5'5-1/2 and 155. My goal is 135. :happy:
  • paulamhunt
    paulamhunt Posts: 121 Member
    I am 5'3" and weigh 133 lbs. I would like to weigh 120, but I have been hovering at 135 or so for about 6 months. My 1st week on MFP I lost 4 lbs. I have since gained 2 lbs back. (It will be 1 month in 2 days.) I consistently log food and exercise, but my calorie counts are all over (above, below). Exercise isn't consistent either. Two years ago I lost 40 lbs and they have stayed off, so I know I can do it. Just can't figure out what's lacking this go around. In the next two weeks I will be concentrating on eating whole, unprocessed foods. Will hit up the grocery store this weekend for fruits and veggies. Hoping a new approach will turn it around for me.
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