Trying to lose 30 pounds.

JLH1281
JLH1281 Posts: 2
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello. I am a mom of 2 and 30 years old. I'm 165 pounds and I am trying to get back down to what I was before I had children, 135. So far I have lost 8 pounds. I know it may be a little un realistic to lose 30 pounds by may but my goal is to lose as much as I can by may 16th (going on a trip).

So the reason for this post is I'm looking for some friends with similar goals. :)
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  • heathermariew
    heathermariew Posts: 20
    Im trying to lose 30 by May 21st but I weigh 210 YIKES :( Just bought a heartrate monitor going to try it out tonight and do Zumba. good luck add me if you would like we can motivate eachother the next 3 months.
  • jbrookeh
    jbrookeh Posts: 38 Member
    Hi! I'm Brooke. I'm a mom of 3, 30 yrs old and trying to lose 30-35 lbs. by the end of April. Or get as close to that as possible. So far (I'm in my 2nd week of sticking to it) I have lost 3 pounds. I just started walking everyday but I live in Michigan and it's winter. As long as the weather cooperates, I'll keep at it. What is your exercise routine like?
  • camilleesqueda
    camilleesqueda Posts: 45
    I'm trying to get down to 135/140 by the summer so we're in the same boat. Currently weigh 155 but came down from 160. I just want to fit in a size 6 and be able to wear a bathing suit without hiding, haha! :) Good luck to you!!! :)
  • tebbs915
    tebbs915 Posts: 130 Member
    I'm in the same boat-- trying to get down to 135/140 by May 12! friend me inf you're interested!
  • joshswifey2011
    joshswifey2011 Posts: 30 Member
    Same here need to lose by May 14th.
  • BIGJIMMYU
    BIGJIMMYU Posts: 1,221 Member
    Me too! 27 to go! Let's do this!
  • drivingtodothis
    drivingtodothis Posts: 11 Member
    Good Luck! I'm 166 and I am trying to lose as much as possible by May too. I'll be graduating from college in the beginning of the month. We'll see how it goes :)
  • lbmeaux
    lbmeaux Posts: 2
    I'm in the same boat as well. I have two little ones and work full-time, so finding the time to stay motivated to exercise is hard. Friend me if you're interested. I think we could all use a little support and encouragement.
  • jodibethG
    jodibethG Posts: 21 Member
    I'm trying to get down to 135/140 by summer, so we are all pretty close. I need the motivation and would love to have the support. I tend to fall off the wagon when I don't have someone holding me accountable! :smile:
  • iRebel
    iRebel Posts: 378 Member
    IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE??????

    Same boat, here, peeps.
    30 pounds...

    Ay, Dios mio
  • hazyupsydaisy
    hazyupsydaisy Posts: 20 Member
    Hey ya'll--I'm 34, newly engaged, and planning a wedding.

    I'm supposed to start wedding dress hunting in about 2 months, and am stressing over the extra poundage I'm carrying.

    I'm looking to lose 30 lbs by my wedding date (1/26/13); ideally, I'd like to lose it by my birthday (early Sept.)

    So I'm looking for support buddies and motivation!!
  • barbarella90
    barbarella90 Posts: 10
    Add me to the group. I would love to lose it by May too. My problem is I get home late and am too tired to exercise. Good luck to all of us!!! WE can do it.
  • kristinL16
    kristinL16 Posts: 401 Member
    I'm 36 and just had my 4th baby. Joined MFP last week and currently weigh 154. My birthday is May 16 and I would like to lose 30 lbs by then, too. :) I think it could be doable with hard work, but even if I am close to that by my birthday i would be happy. Any progress is good! Feel free to request me as a friend. I check in here (on my feed and the MB) quite a bit.
  • lhenzki5781
    lhenzki5781 Posts: 5
    Hi! I want to loose 25 pounds by end of April too! I started 1200 calorie diet with 30 minutes 3.0 MPH walking and loose 6 kilos is 1 and half months.. Calorie precentage 30/35/35 Fat/Protein/Carb - so i think is possible and doable to loose 25 to 30 pounds in 3 months with hard work and decipline! now i am adding one hour aerobic exercise while still maintaining 1200 Calorie goal and looking forward to reach my goal faster..I would love to join this group! please add me! We can do this!! :)
  • mint0429
    mint0429 Posts: 20
    im trying to lose 30pounds more too.. and its been a hard time for me now..since i lost some weight, its harder to lose the same weight like when u get started.. you can add me :)
  • thpeek
    thpeek Posts: 76
    I started out at 176 and now I am down to 149. My goal weight is 115-125 so I am about half way to my goal. I am trying to get down to 135 by April 14, 2012 which is 14 pounds in 6 weeks, about 2 pounds a week, and not gain any of it back on my 2 week Hawaiian Cruise!
  • Bellamia4910
    Bellamia4910 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm a mom and I'm trying to lose 20 lbs. by Easter. I have a lot more to lose, but that's my short term goal.
  • Jennyjune24
    Jennyjune24 Posts: 1
    been trying to loose those 30 ibs for years now. hoping this will help me suceed this time. good luck to all
  • KrisyKat
    KrisyKat Posts: 740 Member
    Feel free to add me- I'm hoping to lose about 30 pounds by summer (and 10 more after that to hit my ultimate goal ;)

    :bigsmile: "Eye of the Tiger" bay-bee!!!
  • Diveryanfitness
    Diveryanfitness Posts: 24
    I was going to lead a dive trip to the Bahamas at the end of April, and after "falling off the wagon" for a couple months I'm back and on the right path again!

    I'm not trying to loose that much, as I've already lost most of what I wanted to, but having buddies to help motivate you, bug you to log in if you haven't logged in for a few days, and just support you is a great thing. I want to lose about 10-15 more pounds and continue to get my body fat % towards 16-18%.

    Unfortunately, my dad's health has taken a turn for the worse so I'm having one of my Divemasters lead my trip instead, just in case anything happens with my dad I'd like to be around... anyway, feel free to add me as a buddy!
  • wrevhn
    wrevhn Posts: 864 Member
    me too!

    not a mom but i'd love to lose 30 as well. first focusing on 20, then i'll address the last 10. they are the hardest.
  • massagecailin
    massagecailin Posts: 19
    I'm trying to lose 30-35 pounds as well-I had surgery in high school and am trying to get back to my weight before it (it was almost 10 years ago now...). I would love to support and get support on this journey since we're all in the same boat!!! Anyone can feel free to add me so we can support one another :)
  • memega
    memega Posts: 73
    In the same boat...
  • Rubyinthesand2012
    Rubyinthesand2012 Posts: 92
    im in the same boat... was originally trying to lose for a holiday in August but that got cancelled and i fell off the wagon.

    My partner has just booked a holiday for us for May 18th for a week in the sun with our youngest two (their first ever holiday abroad).

    I would love to have lost 30lbs by then but will take what i can get.

    Am totally upping my water intake cutting down my alcohol intake and upping my exercise
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    No kids, 35 years old, 5'7" started MFP at 175 and recently met my 30 pound weight loss goal and am now at my goal weight of 145. I have only been maintaining for 2 weeks, so I am still figuring it out!

    I started MFP on 2/15/11 with the intent of losing as much weight as possible before a trip to the Caribbean in May 2011. I was able to get down 15 pounds by then and it took me nine long months to lose the rest of the weight due to numerous plateaus. It's been a long road but I finally made it!

    Feel free to friend me if you would like support from someone who has been there.
  • faith3655
    faith3655 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in the same boat as pretty much all of yall. I just turned 26 and have 2 small children. I would like to lose 30 lbs by late May or so. I just started MFP a few days ago and it has really opened my eyes to what I have been eating. Its going to be a strugle for me and I'm looking for any advice I can get. :)
  • Cando055
    Cando055 Posts: 306 Member
    Same goal here. Started at my all time high of nearly 165. Want to get to 135 by summer. Can we keep this thread going?
  • deborahpbriggs1
    deborahpbriggs1 Posts: 3
    I am twenty years ahead on you on this journey ... my kids are now 19 and 23 ... and I am now really going to lose that weight ....

    Kudos for the fact that you are doing it now. I waited and now I have an additional 10 pounds to lose on top of the baby weight. Best of luck!

    PS -- I am on my second day of using these tools. Any ideas on how to get the most out of them (anyone?)
  • deborahpbriggs1
    deborahpbriggs1 Posts: 3
    Jenny I saw your note. Looks like we truly are in the same boat. I am going to do it this time. I must. But it is hard for me to believe I really can since I have failed so many times, and each year I am a little heavier than the last.
  • shellyshappy
    shellyshappy Posts: 6 Member
    I also am a Mother of 2, 36yrs (37 in April), weigh 158ish and have about 28 more lbs to lose. I've just been on my journey a week and seem to be doing pretty good. I do work full-time,but I do little things here and there like pushups, crunches, squats 15 -30 here and there every other day if I can....it really adds up.
    Building muscle helps you burn calories at a higher rate when you aren't exercising ....I don't want to bulk up so I don't lift anything super heavy just high reps.
    I wish you the best on your journey and look forward to seeing the progress!

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