Trying to lose 30 pounds.

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.

In the same boat...

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.

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?

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.

"We are not alone"

I have been gaining and losing the same 2-3 pounds for more years than I can count! I've been living the "been there, tried that" diet lifestyle and just can't seem to get the ball rolling. I have booked a dive trip for May 12 and REALLY do not want to look like the michelin tire man in my wetsuit! I would like to lose 20 pounds by my trip (I'm trying to be realistic and stick with 2 pounds a week). I need ALL the help I can get.

So what's your plan? I'm a terrible planner - I'm always a victim of too much to do and not enough time, so the last thing that I get around to is planning my meals. Of course, this usually means something quick for dinner that, while somewhat nutritious, is probably not the best choice.

My plan? Baby steps. Small victories.
1. Make breakfast at home each day this week (scrambled eggs, english muffin)
2. Cardio 3x
3. Plan my lunches for next week

No more excuses!

FR sent

Yay so many ppl shooting for similar goals!!
Ive lost my first 10lbs and still need to lose 23 to 28 pounds to get back down to 130-135!!
Eleventh Anniversary and HS reunion party the hubs and I are throwing is on April 14th.
The more support, the greater the loss!! We can do this!! Add Me

I am 35, and trying to lose between 30-35 lbs by May or June. I have let this weight rule me for the last 6 years. It has stopped me from really enjoying activites with my kids for fear of being embarrassed. I hide in my baggy clothes, even at the pool, you will find me in a pair of jeans and one of my husband's baggy t-shirts. So I have made a promise to myself, that this year I wil be in that pool with my kids having a great time!

I would love to be on a great support team! This is a hard journey to make alone!

We can all do this!!

I think a challenge is a great idea. Not sure what to suggest - as everyone is different in what triggers them into action. I, for one, did NOT like the look of the bathing suit I tried on last night, so I'm motivated today. Keeping the motivation through the weekend is my challenge. I am open to suggestions/challenges.

I'm also a Mom of 2, I am 5.7 ad weigh 164, I would love to get down to 135 by the Summer. I work part time and have a child with special needs...I find at the end of the day I am exhausted and thats when I start rummaging through the cupboards and end up eating junk. I need to stay focused and have carrots etc... on hand for the evenings. Hoping this tread will keep me motivated!

I totally understand how you feel! I had ladies at work pushing me to go to the gym (group fitness class) with them for a while when I finally told my hub I need to have this time and said you can have "daddy fix dinner night" meaning he takes them to taco bueno or something haha! So I have been doing this group fitness about 1 x a week and then pushups and crunches when I cant go to the gym. (usually do them throughout the day so I don't have to pop 30 at a time. 15 in morn and 15 at night. I was concerned I might bulk up, but the ladies I saw that told me to do push ups had amazing arms. When I am doing these i find I burn calories longer at a higher rate. I am really loving the results so far. I wish you the best on your journey...It's a matter of how bad do you want it and put on that music and roll with it.