90 Day Weight Loss Challenge

[CoachMarcus]

I'm starting a 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge on January 1, 2016.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds. I previously lost 60 pounds from May 2011 through December 2012 and would like to trim down a bit more.

Anyone interested?

Track your starting weight on Day 1 and your ending weight on Day 90.  This group will be here to encourage and support each other, while also holding each other accountable.  Feel free to share your successes and challenges, along with any helpful tips.  You can also ask questions. 

[mh017553]

I want to lose weight as well. I am currently at 171.2 and my goal weight is 135. I will set my weight lost goal for these 90 days to be 15lbs. Being a little modest in order to not crush my dream.

My current challenge is eating out during the week and not being consistent with my workout. I need that accountability partner.

[Bogdel]

Hello, everyone! Just checking in to report that I lost 2.5 lb since I joined (1/7/16), and 6 lb total since 1/4/16.

At the time I joined this challenge, I weighed 180 lb. Today I weighed 177.5 lb.

Reaching 160 lb is still a big challenge for me. I have not had that weight for over 20 years. But if things keep going this way, I may actually meet the challenge. God uses the FitBit to help me stay on the goal. 

Keep it up, every one. Best wishes to you all.

[JeccaMull]

Woo hoo! Way to go! 

[Sulah]

I am 13 days late, but would like to join in. It's my first time doing anything like this!

[Sulah]

This is very impressive.. Hope for me to see the simillar results in 11 days.

[MusicMaker]

@keltoid It is tough, I work part-time and I have a tough time getting those 10k in some days.  I know as an over weight person the most important thing for me is to see that scale move, and when it doesn't I was always ready to throw in the towel.  But, and I can't believe I'm going to say this, it is about getting healthy and not only losing the weight.  You will lose weight, if you are moving more, burning tons of calories and taking in fewer calories.   If you are burning 3,000 a day and eating 1,500 calories a day your body has a 1,500 calorie deficit, you do that for three days that is a pound lost.  I can't believe how much money I've spent on diets, looking for the miracle diet that will have me losing 100 pounds in 3 months without changing my eating and not exercising, can you say delusional, that was me.  Hang in there, if you burn more than you eat you will lose weight.  As hard as it is, and to me it is hard, stay away from the scale for two to three weeks and then you will see a change, any lost is a good thing.   You can do this, you are doing this, you are making this work for you.  Good job.

[MusicMaker]

@Bogdel You go girl and you'll reach that magical number that has eluded you for 20 years, yes it is in reach.  You inspire me to keep reaching for those beautiful stars.  Nice job.

[keltoid]

Thanks MusicMaker!  I agree with you -- and you stick with it too!

[Sulah]

Question, does the 10k steps include some cardio workout? I was hoping to do 30 mins on treadmill every day but I can't seem to be able to make this happens so far 😞

[dory949]

Great idea-I am starting today.  I will track daily my food (stay within calorie goal) steps (get to my step goal-am having trouble with that!) and sleep goal.  Thanks for the challenge.

[Rmaisch]

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[Rmaisch]

I certainly hope they count!! I have to do aerobics, step, treadmill or elliptical to meet my daily goal!

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[obiwan14]

I'm joining a little late but desperately want to do this.  Had an accident start of last year and took months to get to the point where I can get back to the gym.  Trouble is I lack motivation....so I'd like to join in starting first thing tomorrow morning - 90 days.  I'm 11stone and only 5ft so have a BMI of about 27/28.  My aim is to get down to 9 - 9.5 stone.  LET'S DO THIS!!!

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@CoachMarcus wrote:

I'm starting a 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge on January 1, 2016.

My goal is to lose 20 pounds. I previously lost 60 pounds from May 2011 through December 2012 and would like to trim down a bit more.

Anyone interested?

Track your starting weight on Day 1 and your ending weight on Day 90.  This group will be here to encourage and support each other, while also holding each other accountable.  Feel free to share your successes and challenges, along with any helpful tips.  You can also ask questions. 

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[Tave]

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@Sulah wrote:
Question, does the 10k steps include some cardio workout? I was hoping to do 30 mins on treadmill every day but I can't seem to be able to make this happens so far 😞

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Of course it counts.  Do what you need to in order to get the steps in.  Stairs, walking around, walking in place, people do a number of things to get them in.  If you can, try to ensure you are pushing your body a bit in order to improve your fitness levels as well.

[JodiSoonToBeFit]

Good Morning all!! I just want to say a HUGE thank you to this group for your support! Last week I had a (VERY!) disappointing weigh in and posted on here and had so many encouraging wise words from other members and thus persevered. This morning I weighed in and am so happy!! My starting weight was 208 3/1/16 on 10/1/16 it rose to 209.9 and today 17/1/16 it's 202!! I am so glad to see results on the scales. Resting heart rate sitting on 59 (originally 73!) so life is good! Love the whole Fitbit - it's very rewarding! Love reading posts from you all. Where I would normally eat junk in afternoon I instead "treat" myself to reading these forums! It's inspiring. Thanks again!

[JodiSoonToBeFit]

Question - sorry to be a pain! On the dashboard of my phone app where calories, in the morning it says I can eat 958 but that rises after exercises etc. and says how many calories I have left to eat. Does it automatically factor in the amount required to lose weight? If I eat all the calories it says I have left to eat will there still be that deficit that I need to lose weight? I am speaking about staying in the green area specifically. If I stay in there will I maintain or lose? When originally setting Fitbit up I recall a question it asked about how much I wished to lose weekly. Does that come into play here? I'm unsure how to word this correctly so hopefully someone will understand 😊

[Kleigh89]

Yes it does automatically factor that in.

[CoachMarcus]

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[CoachMarcus]

I've lost 10 pounds since January 1st.  I cut back on my sugar intake and eliminated coffee from my daily morning routine.  My joints feel a lot better since I stopped drinking coffee and consuming refined sugar. 

[CoachMarcus]

The 29 Best-Ever Proteins for Weight Loss 

FRUITS & VEGETABLES 

1.  Spinach: Protein Payout: 1 cup (cooked), 41 calories, 5 grams of protein 

2.  Sun-Dried Tomatoes:  Protein Payout: 1 cup, 139 calories, 6 g protein 

3.  Guava:  Protein Payout: 1 cup, 112 calories, 4.2 g protein 

4.  Artichokes: Protein Payout: 1 medium vegetable, 60 calories, 4.2 g protein 

5.  Peas:  Protein Payout: 1 cup, 26 calories, 8 g protein 

RED MEAT 

6.  Grass-fed Beef: Protein Payout: 4 oz strip steak, 133 calories, 26 g protein 

7.  Bison: Protein Payout: 4 oz, 166 calories, 23 g of protein 

8.  Ostrich: Protein Payout: 4 oz patty, 194 calories, 29 g protein 

9.  Pork: Protein Payout: 4 oz, 124 calories, 24 g protein 

SEAFOOD 

10. Halibut: Protein Payout: 3 oz, 77 calories, 16 g protein 

11. Wild Salmon: Protein Payout: 3 oz, 121 calories, 17 g protein 

12. Light Canned Tuna: Protein Payout: 3 oz, 73 calories, 16 g protein 

13. Pacific Cod: Protein Payout: 3 oz, 70 calories, 15 g protein  

POULTRY & EGGS 

14. Turkey: Protein Payout: Quarter-pound turkey burger, 140 calories, 16 g protein 

15. Chicken: Protein Payout: 3 oz. cooked breast, 142 calories, 26 g protein 

16. Eggs: Protein Payout: 1 egg, 85 calories, 7 g protein 

BEANS & LEGUMES 

17. Beans: Protein Payout: 1/2 cup, 109-148 calories, 7-10 grams of protein 

18. Lentils: Protein Payout: 1 cup, 230 calories, 18 g protein 

19. Peanut Butter: Protein Payout: 2 tablespoons, 191 calories, 7 grams of protein 

GRAINS 

20. Sprouted Whole Grain Bread: Protein payout: Two slices, 138-220 calories, 8-12 g protein 

21. Teff: Protein Payout: 1/4 cup, 180 calories, 7 grams of protein 

22. Triticale: Protein Payout: 1/4 cup, 161 calories, 6 grams of protein 

DAIRY 

23. Gruyere Cheese: Protein Payout: 1 oz, 117 calories, 8 g protein 

24. 2% Greek Yogurt: Protein Payout: 7 oz, 150 calories, 20 g protein 

25. 1% Organic, Grass-Fed Milk: Protein Payout: 8 oz, 110 calories, 8 g protein 

NUTS & SEEDS 

26. Chia Seeds: Protein Payout: 1 oz, 138 calories, 5 g protein 

27. Shelled Pumpkin Seeds: Protein Payout: 1 oz, 158 calories, 9 g protein 

28. Almonds: Protein Payout: 1 oz, 164 calories, 6 g protein 

29. Cashews: Protein Payout: 1 oz, 157 calories, 5 g protein