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Can I also join? I tend to yo-yo between 165 and 185 but I’m currently at my highest - 189 😩 I would love to get to a 165-170 range by May. I love lifting weights and doing body pump so I don’t get too focused on the scale numbers but I definitely need a jump start and some motivation! Stats- SW 190 CW 189 GW 165 Age 44…

I’ve been MIA for a few years but I’m ready to play...oh and I just started this week so I’ll use that weight for both weigh ins. Jan SW 189 Jan GW 182 Final GW 160 Jan 3 189 Jan 10 189 Jan 17 Jan 24 Jan 31

Be patient!!! It's taken me 7 months to lose 20 pounds but it's better than gaining 20 in 7 months. You can't tell much of anything in 6 days. Give it 6 weeks and then see how it's going! Good luck!!

I do cardio (Zumba class mostly) 3-4x a week because I love it and it's fun and it earns me about 300-400 calories. But I also do weight lifting 2-3x a week. And I have one day of stretching type stuff - core work and that sort of thing. I don't think it matters if you do cardio and strength on the same day or not. Just do…

How much have you lost so far? I am right where you are. 169/170 and I've lost about 16 pounds since January. It's been super slow but realistically I only need/want to lose 10-15 more as well. Are you lifting weights? Can you maybe cut daily calories by 100-200 for a week or so and see if that helps? I custom set my…

1 - workout clothes are all getting very loose. 2 - friends are starting to comment 3 - bought a bikini

I normally eat 1700-1900 calories on days I work out. If I don't work out, I try to not go over 1600 but I also look at my deficit from a weekly standpoint.

I've been losing about .75 lbs a week with a 500 calorie deficit - but I am ready to kick it up a notch - 750 calorie deficit started this past week. Hopefully it will help a bit. I don't think I can manage a 1000 calorie deficit.

Can I join? I'm 171 and a goal of 161 by July 4 sounds amazing!!!

Making it to the 160's!! I was 171.5 this morning. I'm officially the smallest I've been in four years. I'm so excited to be so close to 169.

I do the half serving and shake up in a container method. It works well and I still get whatever dressing I want. But Olive Garden Italian is yummy and only 80 calories a serving. And they have a lighter version as well.

I'm 5'7", 173 (down from 185ish), 42 and would like to lose about 15 more. Please add me! I'm keeping calories between 1500-1750 calories a day depending on my workout.

I think sometimes it takes a few weeks (4-6) to really see the numbers on the scale move. And for me, I had to eat a little more each day to actually lose. There's a sweet spot. I try to just eat at a 500 calorie deficit every day. And that number changes daily based on my exercise. Make sure you're logging everything. It…

I stick to light beers or vodka/rum with Sprite Zero or ginger ale. Sometimes with a splash of OJ.

I've gone from 185 to 173 since January. It averages to .66 pounds per week. It's so slow but I only want to lose about 15 more so I'm ok with it. I'd be happier if I could break into the 160s soon though. My goal right now is to stay strong this summer!!

Cute swimsuits! The floral one is so pretty on you!!

I'm 173 right now and have first goal of 165 and second goal of 158. Please add me!! I need some more friends!

I tend to meal prep but only eat 3 meals and one small snack a day - breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner. I concentrate on keeping breakfast and lunch at a specific calorie amount and my snack and dinner calories vary based on my exercise that day.

I feel like (for me) low carb long term is very hard to maintain. I'd never want to live a life that didn't include bread or pizza or cake occasionally. Low carb is popular but not for everyone. Create a calorie deficit and prepare to be patient.

You should not worry with losing weight until you learn to eat in a healthy way. Did you say before you only eat 600 calories a day?

Be patient! And be sure to eat enough calories. Your body needs calories to work properly. My scale bobs up and down all the time but eventually trends down. I just have to keep doing what I've been doing!

I drink water or lemon water during the day because it makes me feel less bloated. I don't know how much it is but I know it's a lot. Sometimes I'll have unsweet tea as well and occasionally a Diet Coke.

I broke my wrist last fall and I don't know that I'll ever be able to do push-ups or dips again either. I've actually been avoiding body pump classes because of that. I guess I need some alternatives for those things.

This! It's been slower for me this time because I'm not doing anything "crazy" - no 1200 calorie days, no giving up all carbs or sweets, no "more than I can maintain" gym schedule. What I'm doing now is what I can do forever.

If I know we have something going on later in the day (say Saturday afternoon) I will a) be sure and go for a workout that morning b) cut my normal breakfast and lunch calories by half - it gives me a cushion c) drink lots of water before the event d) offer to bring/make veggies/hummus/salsa e) relax and have a good time.

I've lost 10-11 and it's taken 3.5 months.

I'll join!

How are you guys figuring your body fat? I'm 176lbs 5'7" Thigh - 23 Calf - 16 I've been measuring for a few weeks and my calf has basically not changed. It's very muscly. I'd love to fit in normal boots too.

I'm 5'7" and started at 185lbs. I'm 176 now but hope to get to 150-155. Add me!

I buy a lot of spinach, sweet potatoes, chicken/salmon/steak for the grill, eggs and baby carrots. But all that is normal for us to eat all the time - I just have to eat less of it when trying to lose weight.