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[oxfordcircus]

I am joining the weight loss challange. I need to lose 30 lbs.



Is it unreasonable to expect this to be pulled off by the new year?

I don't know your dimensions (and I'm not asking!), but I'd be concerned that you are setting yourself up for disappointment with those goals. There are about 15 weeks left in the year so you'd be on a 2 pound per week pace. That's tough for anyone! I've always heard it preached that gradual is the best pace because that usually means that you've undergone a LIFESTYLE change rather than just putting forth a concentrated effort. 1/2 a pound a week would have you losing your goal by sometime next fall, but at this pace it's much more likely that you'd maintain whatever changes are getting you toward your goal. As for exercise, I see that as deposits in the bank. If I work out for an hour or two, I get to eat a more reasonable portion without any guilt. Good luck.

 

[MirandaPen]

I put this 30 lb goal by the new year, because I managed to gain 20 lbs in 2 months . So I really feal like I'd be losing 10 lbs from my original weight prior to 2 months ago.

I think I drank too much soda (even though diet) to gain the exta weight.

We will see if I can take off at leat 20 lbs by the new year.


Still not exercising

 

[dwheatl]

In all honesty, I don't think you can gain that much weight from diet soda. You have to be taking in a lot more calories than you are burning. I lost 70 pounds fifteen years ago with WW, gained back 40 over the years, went back to WW last year and lost 20 of that, and realistically, would like to lose another 10. When I examined how I gained weight both times, it was two things:
mindless eating (sometimes even forgetting that I'd had a meal, so eating it again, then remembering what I'd already eaten),
and portion size. I thought I was eating a serving of cereal, ice cream, salad dressing or whatever, but when I started measuring it, I found out it was two or three servings. Things like muffins and bagels are a killer, because I thought of them as one bread serving, only to find out some had as many calories as seven pieces of bread.
If you can't join WW, get a good calorie listing booklet, or you can look online at Calorieking.com. There are a lot of resources online with nutritional information for restaurants. Good luck to all. (an if you can swing it, exercise really does make a difference. I put my favorite songs on iTunes and dance when nobody is around. It's fun.)

 

[CinderellaBride12]

Future Hubby and I decided to get some journals to keep track of what we eat and everything to help keep track. We are doing the weight loss thing together. Odd thing I found out today. I hope someone has some experience with this and can give some insight. I had a Dr. Appt today and he told me I have some thyroid problem...apparently this is the reason for my weight gain. He is probably going to put me on some pill to fix it and I HOPE that takes care of my weight. Part of the problem is from birth control also. Anyone ever had or know anyone who has had a thyroid problem and how it was dealt with??

 

[oxfordcircus]

Okay, I'll join. I'm at 200 lbs right now. I want to lose about 25 lbs by cycling 4-5 times a week. A pound every week or two would make me happy. So we'll see.

Now at 190#. I joined this thread on 8/16/06. Since then, I've logged about 330 miles on the bike. Not great, but it's getting some results. Two months and ten pounds.

 

[Vallie]

hi all!

I think this is a great motivation to loose weight! i need to loose about 20 lbs and I'd like to do it before my vacation.. but we'll see! good luck to all

 

[shanealaina]

ok i am ready to take the challenge.....30lbs!!!!

 

[Winksst]

Although I haven't checked in here, I've been sticking to WW really well. So far I've taken off 27 lbs with them. My WISH total is 23 lbs!!!! I've already surpassed the WW 10% goal and am only 13 lbs away from my current goal of 130 lbs!!! Woo hoo! I say "current" because I'm really going by how I look and feel vesus a specific weight, but I'm really excited about how I'm doing so far.

But I'm back on disboards now and I'll keep y'all posted. Going to get my new banner now.

Lots of Love,

 

[disneyfanatic3166]

Okay, I'm ready to take the WISH challenge. I thought I posted this yesterday, but I guess my post didn't go through. Between then and now, I have lost 3.3 pounds! So, my goal is to loose 50 pounds, and i'm already 3.3 pounds in, only 46.7 pounds to go.

I think my main issues are pretty much the same as dwheatl, mindless eating, and portion size. Im hoping to keep a food and exercise journal, and stick with smaller that suggested portion sizes. I've also joined the November Fitness Challenge, and while my goal is low (500 minutes) I kind of despise exersise so even a little amount will help.

Thanks for being such a supporting group all!

 

[georgina]

Sign me up! I am 5'5" and about 192 lbs. I need to lose weight due to blood pressure issues, plus my mom has had 2 knee replacement surgeries and I feel the excess weight can't be good for my joints either. I don't have a specific goal - I was 135 when I first started having kids 17 years ago, I think I would celebrate every level - 180, 170, 160, 150? I was walking with friends several times a week until recently when I hurt my ankle. My problem has been cutting back on junky foods. I don't want to gain any weight between now and Jan 1. This has always been a tough time for me weight-wise.

 

[HaleyB]

I am in.

My goal is to lose 20#

I will
1) Work out 3 times a week (or more)
2) Try to kick my sugar habit, one day at a time.
3) Keep a food journal.
4) Try to eat more fruits and veggies.

 

[MJGirl]

Please sign me up for the challenge .. I have quite a bit of weight to lose, so I'm going to think short term for now. My doctor said she would be happy if I was down even 10 pounds by my next annual (1 year from today), but my personal goal is to be down at least 20 pounds by my trip to Europe next July. I also want to build my stamina up for all the walking in Europe, so my goal is to get half an hour of exercise at least 3 times a week ... Wish me luck!

 

[mousehouselover]

Count me in! I've been looking for some motivation to keep me focused and healthy, earning new clip art can't hurt....

I did the Slim Fast diet a few years ago and lost almost 20lb but gained it all back and then some. I need to slim down by at least 30 lb, should really be 40 but the last 10 are so hard.

I'm sort of doing WW on my own, I work with people who are doing it and thought it would be easier if I was mostly on the same plan they are. It's been over a montha nd no luck yet; I was happy I didn't gain anything over the holiday. I don't get to eat much early in the day due to work, I usually feel lucky to have breakfast and lunch, most days it's one or the other and some days it's neither.

Hopefully I can lose jsut a bit before we leave for WDW, Dh is buying a readmill this weekend so he can try to slim down a bit too.

 

[bushdianee]

I started on the HMR program about 6 weeks ago and as of the doctor's scale this morning I am down 28 pounds. I have tried so many things that didn't work for me, phen-phen, WW, etc. So far so good on this program. I am ordering the food and shakes online and my doctor is doing blood tests once a month to keep check on me. I was at the point where my blood sugars were getting a little high, I had to go on cholesterol meds this summer and I was just feeling lousy due to back pain and shortness of breath. I even had to have a cardiac work up and I'm only 48. I also have artritis in my knees. Obesity runs in family big time. Plus I had ovarian cancer and a hysterectomy at the age of 21. That was when the weight really piled on. Even with little I've lost so far I am feeling much better already- breathing better and the back pain has diminished greatly.

 

[mousehouselover]

The treadmill is here and assembled. DH and I have both used it too. We haven't been very active lately so we're pooped after just a little bit but we're still trying to stick with it.

BTW; how do I get the WISH banner?

 

[harleygirl]

Hey count me in!!! In have been following another thresd for about 2 weeks now and have posted a 2 lb loss out of 30+...don't really care how many pounds I lose as long as I look and feel healthier! Go to gym 3-4 times a weekand try to make time on the Tredmill at home when I can't...

gonna go get my banner now!

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

I'd like to take the challenge too. I already downloaded the December challenge clipart in my sig. I hope thats alright - if not let me know. I'm not sure how this all works yet.

I've lost 30 lbs since October 2005 - 4 months after my third child (dd1) was born I decided (although not all that into it really - only about 8-10 lbs) to try to start doing something about my "babyfat". She stopped breastfeeding in May 06 - on her birthday to be exact so thats when I really began my weightloss journey. Some women lose weight by breastfeeding but not me I held on to my round figure. I then lost 10 pounds by August when we went on vacation and then I came home and saw the pictures of our vacation and that motiviated me to get going (after I was done crying). From September to October I lost about 12 lbs and thats where I am now.

In December I just started some regular exercise - I figured I need to implement something to continue my weight loss and to get stronger. I am currently walking/running on the treadmill 3x per week for 40-45 min. each. I've started abs about 2 months ago. Last week I added some extra arm and leg exercises but have been very SORE! So I'm slowly plugging away at my weight. DH works alot (too much) and I only can really exercise when hes home - sometimes when DD1 is napping.

I hope to lose 15 more pounds hopefully for our May 07 trip to WDW. If I don't make it thats fine I am pleased w/myself thus far.

Not sure how many minutes to start out with since I just started. But I will try to keep up my current plan for December and then see how many minutes to commit to in January. Pls let me know if this is not ok!

Thank you!
Joanne

 

[Quacktatty]

I was totally inspired by watching the Biggest Loser last night and thought that if those people could lose so much weight that there is no reason I shouldn't be able to. I have been overweight since my teen years and it is now getting very out of hand. Ultimately I'd like to lose 75 pounds. I started today by walking 4 miles around my town. The weather is beautiful but I know it won't last. I'd like to join you all to keep my motivation up during this cold winter. I am a martial artist and do that 3-5 times a week, but I am planning to incorporate some walking and gym workouts on my off days. I really want to be healthy!!!!

 

[Ellester]

Signing on! I need to lose about 30 or so pounds. I had done really well after having my son (now 2 1/2) but gained most of it back over the summer while my DH was laid off. Stress snacking is a big problem of mine. But, I am going back on Weight Watchers (without doing the meetings). I still am not sure how I'm going to work exercizing back in, but I'll figure something out. We have recently moved and no longer belong to the Y. I homeschool our three kids, so there is not alot of free time without them tagging along.

 

[IWantMyDVC]

Signing on. Have about 150 lbs. to lose. Yup, to lose.

I am following the WW flex plan, but it is going very slowly. I am considering switching over to core - input from anyone who has done it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for letting me join in - I need all the support I can get.