Weight Loss Goal 50 to 100 Pounds

[Lisa1980]

Hi! 

I'm trying to lose 75 pounds, hopefully at a rate of 1.5 pounds per week. I started on my journey a week and a half ago and I'm currently down 3.6 pounds.  I'm looking forward to a healthier lifestyle and if you want friends for extra motivation feel free to add me.  🙂

[iMike]

Excellent goals!

Mine are:

- To make sure I hit 10k steps each day

- To consume a minimum of 90oz of water each day

- To work out 3-5 days this week

- To make sure I take my lunch/snacks to work all five days

[hayleycan]

Hi Everyone.

Wow has it ever been a roller coaster this past couple of weeks.  Moments of clarity and then the next thing I know I'm skipping a meal and eating KFC.  WTH??

So I'm focusing this week on basics.  The biggest success I can claim right now is that I'm here and present in my jouney.  Both in what I want to achieve and what I don't want to do.

This week I'm focusing on:

 - meeting my step goal daily - especially on the weekend.

 - getting 6.5 hours of sleep daily.

 - going to the gym for 45 mins of strengh training (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)

- going to deep stretch relaxation yoga class 2 x this week

- Complete a meal plan Monday for the week through Sunday.

So that's the plan for this week.  Who else is ready to share theirs for the week?  Let's be accountable.

[Kikai]

Good for you! Showing up and being present is half the battle. 🙂 We had a
mindful eating webinar at work recently that I signed up for (and missed
because I had a meeting...sigh). I'm going to see if they have it on
podcast to listen to later.

My goals this week are to meet my step goals daily.
Not to exceed my food goals and to honestly log everything I eat.
I also contacted a personal trainer to bump up my workouts.

Looking forward to success in Phase II.

K

[paperclip]

I'm getting great ideas from everyone!  Thanks!

My goals this week:

• end the week with 70,000 steps minimum
• log my food everyday
• keep within my daily calorie allowance

[Kikai]

OK, so it's working. 😛 (duh). I have been very mindful of what I eat, and still managed to have pizza and sushi, but I also met or exceeded my step goals for the day for 3 days in the past week. I got on the scale and I am at 262.8, my lowest weight in 20 years. 

I have been logging my food accurately, even if I go over. Data is no good if you don't log it all.

The walking challenge really motivated me! I was surprised, but it worked. I pushed a little more and walked after dinner with my family, and met my goal. My initial goal was 5k steps. Recently I bumped it up to 7500 because I was meeting my goal regularly. In the past week, I have walked 2 days at 10k or above! I may have to bump it again. 

I'm excited to see the scale moving again after a plateau. 

I meet with the personal trainer on Friday. Wish me luck!

[hayleycan]

@Kikai Fantastic.  That's wonderful news and very encouraging so thank you for sharing.  I think one of the most important things that we all share in this thread is that we are looking for a way to change our life, not just a diet or a short cut.  Although trust me, if we could all step through some kind of magic machine or take a pill and wake up fit, slim and strong, we likely all would.  I'd probably push you all out of my way!! (kidding, not kidding, kidding)

So we need to change how we have lived our lives up until now.  Make strong healthy habits our new normal.  So the fact that you have managed to still include some favourites like Pizza and Sushi is great.  Balancing it off with increasing exercise is the way to go as everything is connected. 

Being mindful and understanding what the basis for our choices are is a cornerstone of this process.  Like you said.  Tracking your eating, and being honest and accountable.  If we don't put down an honest day for tracking then what is the point?  If we are not honest with ourselves there is zero chance that new positive behaviours can be formed. 

It's so easy to not put something we ate down in the journal or tracker, but why wouldn't you.  Understanding that disconnect is fundamental to success.

My two cents anyway.

Every day people, take small steps forward everyday.  No slip up is too big to not start moving forward again.

[Maggie67]

Hi,

I am trying to lose 70 pounds.  I have had the Fitbit for over a year and usually get over 10,000 steps but don't seem to be able to lose much weight.  Night time eating usually does me in.  I just started the eating tracker and it seems to help a lot at night when I only have a few hundred calories left.

[iMike]

Hello @Maggie67

Beyond your 10k steps per day are you getting any other exercise in?  You should try getting in some extra workouts, even if it's just thirty minutes of intense cardio a few days per week to start out.  Nighttime snacking is most definitely easy to succumb to.  If I am watching television I am very susceptible to mindless snacking.  What are you snacking on at night?  What if you replaced those snacks with some fruits and vegetables like baby carrots and grapes?

[rocks911]

I'm in the same boat you are as I'd like to lose about 75 pounds. I started Weight Watchers a little over four months ago and still have only lost 13 pounds! Its so frustrating and I want to give up. I just don't understand how I excercise way more than I have ever before, even picked up jogging, and still can't seem to lose weight. I also track everything I eat. I just don't get it. Maybe I'm meant to be fat! LOL. 

Lisa1980, maybe we can motivate each other! 

[Maggie67]

Lisa,

That is about what I lost when I was on Weight Watchers years ago. I did
the best on Weight Watchers the week I tried eating whatever I wanted
but nothing with SUGAR in it. It is hard to keep that up. I find
tracking what I have eaten on FitBit helps but I just started tracking
this week. I am still trying not to eat to many sugar and white flour
products. You have to find what works for you. Keep on trying. I think
it would be great if we can motivate each other!

Maggie67

[Maggie67]

Besides the 10,000 steps I go to CURVES almost every morning and workout
for 30 minutes. I think I need to do some type of exercise in the
afternoon to keep me motivated. Some nights I do have grapes or
carrots. I just need to stay away from the sugar and processed foods.
Thanks!

[Mermaid3011]

@rocks911

Nobody is meant to be fat 🙂 Chin up darling! 

I had the same issues with weight watchers. I believe because I was so heavy and tall, they gave me way too many points to eat. Then I tried jenny craig, which worked until I stopped ordering their foods... LOL

Since January I have refused to do any kind of major workout. I have conccentrated on eating right, little processed foods and started doing gentle yoga and meditation. Nothing sweaty, just feel good. 

And I have lost 55 lbs since then. It's maybe not superfast, but step by step the weight came off. 

And the more weight came off, the easier it was to work out a bit harder, to join a yoga class that was a little "sweatier". 🙂 

So... cut yourself some slack! You are on your way - eat when you are hungry, have your snacks but most importantly only do the kind of workouts that you really enjoy!! I believe that's the most important thing, otherwise I wouldnt be able to stick to it. 🙂 

Now give yourself a pat on the back for the pounds you HAVE lost! And tomorrow is a new day to make good decisions! 

Best

BIrgit

[Mermaid3011]

@Maggie67

Hi Maggie! 

I feel the same way! As long as I stay away from processed foods and have at least a light breakfast, things are going ok. As soon as I skip meals or snacks or start buying processed foods because they are "so much easier"... that's when my weight loss stalls! 

And for me it has been Yoga and Pilates that I added to my weeks. Not daily, but regularly. Often just a relaxation and stretching class. 

I believe that you must enjoy the workouts you do, otherwise they wont help and will just make you want to quit everything. 

[JennyK0729]

Hi!

I'm trying to lose 100 pounds and it sounds so far away.  I just recieved my Fitbit for my birthday and so far I am loving it.  Having it on my wrist seems to really help.  I am so impressed with how easy it has been, but I am always good for the first couple of weeks.  I am hoping that being active on the forums and such will get me past that and keep me motivated for the long run.  I want this to be a lifestyle change for me.

[Mermaid3011]

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Hi Jenny!

Oh I so know that feeling! The first weeks i'm doing great and love the new "gadget" and then I start slipping...

This year I somehow didn't. For the first time ever! I think joining challenge groups here and on facebook really helped me w my accountability and motivation. 

Seeing that others struggle too. Or sharing recipes or just being able to rant!! LOL

That really made a difference for me and now that I am down 55 lbs the next 45 don't seem to be impossible. 

And you can do it too!!!!

I also think that finding and exercise you really LOVE is key, otherwise you'll hate it and won't keep doing it. For me that was gentle yoga and Pilates. What's it for you?

Best Birgit

Sent from my BB.

[pcobb8]

@JennyK0729   The thing that helped me a lot when I got my fitbit was finding some good freinds.  The progress, support and some good natured competition had helped keep it sustainable for me

[fbuser2015]

I've really enjoyed reading this thread! I had a Fitbit flex that died awhile back but for me I felt like the calories weren't reflective of my effort during workouts. So when I made the decision to start back working out, I decided to go with the Fitbit charge hr and so far I love it! I've only had it for maybe 2 weeks now so I'm really trying to avoid the phase wear I'm not as excited because it's no longer new & shiny.

A few weeks prior to me getting my new Fitbit I had started waking up early to workout and I was really getting into the groove, and then my hours changed and I just couldn't wake up any earlier to get it in. Then it was sooooo hot after work that all I wanted to do was sit in the a/c, so I kinda stalled there. But now I've been working out pretty much every day after work for at least 1 hour, but mostly 2, with the occasional no workout day. I travel pretty frequently for work (this should stop soon though), so I'll be tested soon as I hit the road for work. I'm hoping that this time the travel won't derail the routine I've gotten into.

I've got some personal trips lined up towards the end of the year, so my goal is to drop 2 sizes by the first trip (mid-November). Even though I don't want to get up any earlier I might be able to commit to getting up early (around 4-4:30) for the next two months to make a push to burn extra calories. It would definitely not be a long term commitment...lol I'll stick to my afternoon workouts for the long haul.

Biggest weakness is diet! If I make a plan I'm pretty good, when I don't I end up going for something quick which isn't always the best choice. On top of that I'm addicted to soda! Hearing the story of someone losing 40lbs from cutting soda alone is definitely motivation for me to stop! I've done it before but I'm not big on the scale thing so have no idea how effective it was. I'm gonna take measurements today so that if I'm not gonna consistently get on the scale at least I should be able to see what's working based on measurements.

Feel free to add me as a friend, I could use the motivation!
LC

[iMike]

So it's Friday and I've mostly hit my goal for the week ...

- My step goal has been hit each day, I even exceeded 27k steps on Monday alone.

- I have consistently consumed at least 90oz of water each day (FYI for anyone upping their water intake, I recommend stopping two hours before bed time or you'll be up all night)

- I took my lunch each day and avoided the vending machines

- This morning was my third workout day of the week and I'm going on a long bikeride tomorrow.

Hopefully I'll be able to keep this up.  I'm not looking ahead beyond next week, I'm taking it one week at a time.

[Mermaid3011]

Congratulations Mike!! Those are pretty awesome goals you have met! Well done!! I think your weekend is well deserved!

[Mermaid3011]

Hey LC! I am in a similar boat! I want to drop 2 sizes by the end of this year and that means I need to change up my routine! Diet and exercise! So I decided to create a private FB group for motivation and support.

Well, I thought i'd share this in case anyone want to join in and invite friends who don't have a fit bit:

This is the link to the group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/436598776550364/

We are currently 20 members following various philosophies, diets, exercise routines, with fitbit and without fitbit etc to live a healthier, happier and fitter life.

We want to cheer each other on, share recipes, run a "clean eating for a month" challenge in September and a "get your daily workouts in" challenge in October.

It's all about support, accountability and motivation. 

So if you feel that might be something of interest for you - feel ‎free to join us! 

The more the merrier!

Cheers

Birgit