1st January 2010 Weight Loss Challenge!

Hey folks!! :happy:
I'm still up in my weight!!! I'm not sure if its water weight or what, but I'm closely monitoring my sodium and I've noticed that I keep going over my fat allotment even if i'm not going over my calories :noway: !!!! It's frustrating times right now because I feel like no matter how hard I fight to get rid of the fat this weight is fighting harder to stay!!!!!:grumble: :explode: :mad: I don't know what to do...I"ve increased my water and lowered my calorie allotment because I'm not working out as long as I used to (fibro giving me the blues:sick: ). According to what I'm eating I should be losing at least 1 lb a week, but I'm not!!!:brokenheart: :sick: I'm really discouraged and heart broken right now... :brokenheart: :brokenheart:

Don't get discouraged. Some people have to tweak stuff to make it adjust to their body.

Have you taken measurements? How are your clothes feeling?
If you'd like some assitance from people, we will need to know your #'s to help out.
You say you lowered your calorie allotment.. from how much to how much?
If your going over in your fat allotment, there should be something in your food diary that should stick out and contains alot of your daily fats.
Take it out of your meals ?
Are you eating 3 meals or 5-6 meals?

No I haven't taken my measurements in quite awhile...my clothes feel the same. The clothes that I use to determine if I'm loosing still feel the same, they don't feel any more loose but they don't feel any tighter either...I dropped my calories from 1550 to 1400 because I'm not supposed to be working out at all this month but I just couldn't not work out at all...I'll go back and look at my food diary to see what is the high fat stuff that needs to be removed, but I know its not just one thing...I usually eat 3 meals a day sometimes I eat 3 meals and 1 snack and I try stop eating at least 2 hours before I go to bed...when I work out its usually at night because I'm having so much trouble getting up inthe mornings...

No I haven't taken my measurements in quite awhile...my clothes feel the same. The clothes that I use to determine if I'm loosing still feel the same, they don't feel any more loose but they don't feel any tighter either...I dropped my calories from 1550 to 1400 because I'm not supposed to be working out at all this month but I just couldn't not work out at all...I'll go back and look at my food diary to see what is the high fat stuff that needs to be removed, but I know its not just one thing...I usually eat 3 meals a day sometimes I eat 3 meals and 1 snack and I try stop eating at least 2 hours before I go to bed...when I work out its usually at night because I'm having so much trouble getting up inthe mornings...

One thing I think you could try is eating 5-6 meals per day. You might not be fueling your body enough during the day. Eat approx every 2-3 hours, and split up your total daily into approx 5-6 groups. So for 1400 you could aim for 6 meals of (5@ 250 and snack at 150) or 3 meals of 300, 2 snacks of 250.

I just joined MFP today! I found this thread and decided this was exactly what I needed! I've been working on making my goal since Sept 7th, and have lost only 7 pounds. But, I feel good, and I want to make my goal! Thanks for the support group!!

Starting Weight: 176
Current Weight: 169
Goal for Jan 1st: 155
Goal for May 1st: 140

I've been eating between 1300 and 1400 calories a day, and running for 40 minutes, and walking/cool down for 10 minutes. A few nights a week I also play ultimate frisbee. I really want to get back to the weight I was in high school. Because after college, and getting married I packed on the pounds fast! I've been doing really well with no sweets, but I am an ice cream girl that needs to resist the temptations!! Thanks for the group! I'm excited to participate and hopefully drop the last 14 pounds by January 1st!

17/9/2009 - 158.6
24/9/2009 - 160.6
1/10/2009 - na
8/10/2009 - na
15/10/2009 - 158.4
22/10/2009 -
29/10/2009 -
5/11/2009 -
12/11/2009 -
19/11/2009 -
26/11/2009 -
3/12/2009 -
10/12/2009 -
17/12/2009 -
24/12/2009 -
31/12/2009 -

Sooo.....I am happy...but wondering if I'm actually losing or if its just the same 2 lbs of water weight I seem to be playing around with....guess we'll see in the next couple of weeks.....

My friend and I are researching hotels down south for a new years trip.....GREAT motivation to work harder...

17/9/2009 - 171
24/9/2009 - 171
1/10/2009 - 170
8/10/2009 - 169
15/10/2009 - 168
22/10/2009 -


I am pretty much right on track with my 1 pound per week. Is it a bad thing if I am under my calories? Such as, my goal says 1400, but with exercise of at least 500 calories a day, that leaves me at 1900 calories to eat. But, I am only logging in around 1200 to 1400 maximum. I don't think I can eat more than that, my body has gotten used to eating lighter. I really want to lose the weight, but I don't want my body to not function properly. I'm doing just fine, and have been doing it like this since September 1st and I am still energized and I can push my body.

About 6 years ago I was anorexic and weighed about 100 pounds, so I think I have this warped sense of food and exercise and how to lose weight. I am really trying to do this properly and lose weight the right way. But, I really don't want my body to go into some sort of "starvation mode". Any advice on how low I should be taking my calorie intake?

start-28th Mar. 09 -1 83.0 lbs
01st Oct - 175.0
08th Oct - 172.0
15th Oct - 171.0
22th Oct -
Goal - 138.0

I just found you guys and I would love to join you if it's not too late
Here's my info:

Starting Weight : 183 (highest 265)
Current Weight " 167.4
Goal Weight : 140
Hobbies : Working out (i like trying new things), meeting people, singing, writing poetry, goofing around with my 5 dogs

I really hope we can all get to goal by 1/1/10 !!!! I haven't seen 140 since I graduated college:laugh:

why do we always go crazy at the weekends after being so good all week! weekdays are my best days, why cant i stick to my routine all the time! :noway:

tell me about it.....so bad....when i think of all the calories i consumed (well drank really...:blushing: ) it makes me sad.

me too, we will do better this week

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but remember that drinking on the weekend can cancel out all the hard work you did for the previous week and more.

why do we always go crazy at the weekends after being so good all week! weekdays are my best days, why cant i stick to my routine all the time! :noway:

tell me about it.....so bad....when i think of all the calories i consumed (well drank really...:blushing: ) it makes me sad.

me too, we will do better this week

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but remember that drinking on the weekend can cancel out all the hard work you did for the previous week and more.

What a party pooper! :sad:

Just teasing...I am fully aware of the damage overdoing it does to all the progress and hard work during the week. Am trying to mprove..........

OEmmao- don't worry... I hear ya about the scales thing! I'm fitting better in my jeans lately and so my guess is that we're just building more of our muscle which isn't causing much weight loss...since muscle weighs more than fat. But...lucky for us... Muscle burns fat!! So, keep it up!

I love the workout high!!!

Exactly. Don't worry about the scale too much. My weight hasn't moved much in last 4-5 weeks, but
I've noticed my pants/belt in the 1-2 weeks getting looser and being able to go to the last hole on my belt (Time to make more holes again)