buddys needed! trying to lose 10-15lbs by July 4th

hey everyone!!

since july 4th is around the corner i would like to be in top shape for swimsuit/bbq season :) i am looking for people with similar goals and stats to share accountability with and also to provide motovation and tips!! 

im 23 years old, im about 5'9" and weigh approx 160lbs....my goal is to be in the 145-150 range. i figure losing around 1.5-2 lbs. a week is achievable, and setting a final goal range within 5lbs. will allow more flexability and less room for failure.

anyone else???

susieq! i totally misread your message! thats too funny...consider it a long overdue congrats ;)

morning all!
today i weighed myself and am 159.2 from 160 lbs!! great  motovator for the rest of the day. fyi, gas prices here are 3.84!!  i NEVER thought i'd see the day. heres the days plan:

Breakfast:
tortilla with garden vegtable egg beaters, spinach and 2% cheese

Snack:
Vitamuffin and Coffee with a little cream and sweet n' low

Lunch:
Chicken breast on 100% whole wheat toast and an orange

Snack: 
Vegtable soup and another orange

Dinner:
up in the air; today is nurse's appreciation week and we have a catered dinner. ill fill my plate with plenty of veggies, grilled chicken, salad and save room for a small piece of dessert. im going to avoiding creamy dressings, bread, pasta and large pieces of cake in this type of setting.

Workout:
45 min-ellipical
15min-arc trainer
30min-Weight training: abs, calfs, arms and shoulders

its beautiful today! and i never fit in my walk yesterday at lunch ((went shopping instead)) so im def gonna walk today!! good luck everyone!! 7 weeks to go :)

Congrats krenren77, you're well on your way!!!  And speaking of gas prices, ours is now at 3.96 and going up everyday now.  Its awful!  I swear half of my pay check goes to gas now so a gym membership is out of the question.  I've been using milk jugs full of water as weights (don't know if they're working or not) but does anyone have any other goods ideas for working out at home?? 

hi there...jersey girl living in upstate ny here...trying to hack off the few extra pounds i gained since winter/moving here/partying with lotsssss of booze

i started 8 days ago at 135 lbs (5'8")...yday i weighed myself at the gym and i had already dropped down to 133...my goal is to be 125 by the end of (or mid) june and further drop down to 120 from there....

my day involves watching what i eat (i maintain approximately 1000 - 1200 cals per day) and lots of movement (1 hour intensive gym training 4-5 times per week and lots of daily activities).  i have cut down from soda all together and limit my alcohol intake to 2-3 drinks per week MAX...and i always take them with diet soda...not regular...

i have noticed that as long as you keep your daily intake less than your burned amount of cals...u can lose weight...of course you will need to tone up with exercise to get rid of bulges etc. but it is definitely possible!

looking for a goal buddy to join me thru this painful yet rewarding process...

Dodgeram-I highly recommend work out tapes-even for people who already do other exercise, I find there are some days where I just physically don't want to leave my house! lol I've tried a few and my favorites are 'The Firm' calorie boot camp (for cardio) and the Pilates tape of the 10-Minute Solution series.  Especially the pilates b/c it comes with it's own stretchy band and it helps me take a break from cardio! Which speaking of, has anyone ever taken a break from exercise and actually lost weight? I just feel like maybe I need a break and then I'll see a change...

Good morning friends!
Today is also a beautiful day in Cali, where the gas prices are also steadily climbing.  I have a Toyota Yaris and when I bought it in July of last year, I could fill it up with $25.  Now I am spending up to $40!!!  UGH!!  I know that might not seem like a lot to some of you, but with my little car, it seems extreme!
I had a really good day until after my workout yesterday.  I felt really tired and kind of bummed.  I don't think I was fueled enough for the amount of activity I did.  I keep forgetting to drink my protein shake that I bought especially for that reason.  I won't today and hopefully I will feel better.

dodgeram:  I never thought of using milk jugs as weights!  That would be a less expensive route than buying weights.  I wanted some heavier ones (I use 3 lbs sadly!), but they are expensive where I have seen them.  You should weigh them and see how much you are lifting now!  I also only workout at home.  I like it a lot better than going to a gym.  I also read somewhere that you give more when you workout at home because you are not as self concious.

Here is my menu/exercise plan for today:
Breakfast:  .5 cup egg white, Lightlife "Bacon", a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, sourdough bun with jam and ICBIB.
Snack:  Luna Bar
Lunch:  Veggie wrap (like the one I had for dinner last night), 6 med. strawberries.
Snack:  Graham crackers, Protein Shake.
Dinner:  Soup and Salad.
Snack:  Banana.
Exercise:  45 min. weights (upper)
       &nb sp;          30 min. cardio

Have a great day everyone.

dodgeram get a piece of rope: 30 mins of good skipping burns over 300 cals.. cheap workout

 

Heres my plan for today!

Breakfast- 1/2 cup oatmeal, 1/3 cup fat free cottage cheese, and a banana

Snack- Clif bar, activia yogurt, an apple

Lunch- Chicken and a small red potato

Snack- 1 oz almonds, 1 oz cashews, and a laughing cow light swiss cheese

Dinner- not sure yet but after those 4 meals i am already at 1,450 calories..... still about 300 left to eat

Sometimes it seems like I am eating so much and how can I possible loose weight when I eat that much?

Exercise- dance class for 7 1/2 hours

                Gym for about an hour- probably work on legs today and of course                                                         abs!

I would love to join. 

 

I am 5'7" 154 and I would like to be around 140.  I don't think I will do that by July though.  I will aim for 145 by July 4. I'll try to keep my calories around 1300.  On work out days (4 days per week), I will adjust depending on the intensity.

The Menu

BF: Drinkable yogurt + banana

S: banana

L: turkey wrap + baked lays

S: 1 cup strawberries

D: whole wheat penne and ground turkey sauce

E: 40 minute walk at lunch, 30 minute treadmill, arm toning routine.

300 calories just jumping rope for 30 mins?  Wow it must be harder than it looks.  I'll have to do that.  Thanks carolally!  rstrehle85 I will weight the milk jugs when I get home tonight and I'll let you know how much I'm lifting.  I too can't afford the nice weights unfortunately .  Well I know I could probablly find workout videos for cheap and maybe they would keep me from getting bored with my workout routine.  Thank you chompforchange!  Oh and for a little while there I was losing weight without exersizing, but at my size and after having a baby, its in my best interest to do cardio and weight training to keep from having SO MUCH excess skin unfortunately, but if you don't have that problem chompforchange, I would say you could take a break. 

dodgeram: for cardio, you could always run outside or to measure ur distance more accurately, you could always run on a track near your home. biking this time of year is also a great outdoor way to burn extra cals. for calf raises, you could stand on the bottom step and flex ur calves on that :)

Thanks for the tips everyone!  Now I just have to get that motivation and go do it all. 

Hi guys,

Carolally- i am with you on your monthly plan... it sounds good to me, a challenge for sure but we can do it!

Today:

Breakfast: banana and bran muffin

Lunch: went out for sushi... not sure how many calories but one roll was fried and the other had cream cheese so im sure it wasnt too great but it was worth it anyway!

Dinner: frozen dinner 

Snack: mini popcorn bag

About to work out... after Oprah.. they are inside the polygamy community!

God I dunno what it is but my tummy feels really sticky outty, like i feel like im losing weight but my belly is betraying me, you think its bloated because its hungry? God I did my big workout for the week today and I'm way behind in calories, its funny now that all I want is some nice fruit and yogurt but that wont get me up enough, think im just gonna save some cals for tomorrow. It will be a challenge for sure emilynsb, 142 now, 3 pounds loss in 2 weeks too much to hope for? Ill settle quite happily to be down to 140 though..

Up a pound since yesterday, even though I supposedly burned 2980 and ate 1406... blah... Peed off!!!!

Good morning!

Don't let that pound get you down carolally!  If you burned that many calories, there's always a logical reason why the scale is showing the extra lb, drink more water if you aren't already or its possible that lb is all muscle which in the end is much better.  And I don't think I have ever found a scale that has been completely accurate.  Just keep at it like you are now, don't weight yourself for another week and I'm sure next week you'll see the results you're looking for.  Hang in there everyone! 

morning CC'ers!
i hope everyone remembers today is FREE iced coffee day at dounkin donuts, fyi ;). carolally, i have no fear, im sure you will see the loss within the next few days...sometimes after vigourous workouts, our body holds on excess water for our muscles to recover. dont let it discourage you :). emilynsb: because of your menu post im now craving sushi!! i think thats gonna be my friday take out choice. today my schedule is jam packed with work from now until 5 then class from 5 til 10. ill try to check back in though!

here's today:
Breakfast: english muffin, ham, 2% cheese (melted!) and an orange. coffee with a little cream and sweet and low

Snack: FF handi snacks chocolate with peanuts

Lunch: Chicken noodle soup and italian bread

Snack: frozen FF vanilla pudding topped with pinapples

Dinner: chicken breast with ham, broccoli and light alfredo sauce.

since i have class tonght i squeezed in a morning workout.
Cardio: 25 ellipical trainer. 10 minutes arc trainer. 5 min stair climber
Weights: back, abs and chest

Okay! 

Today's plan:

Breakfast: bran muffin with butter, and banana

Lunch: grilled chicken with spinach

snack: black bean soup with shredded cheddar cheese

dinner: smart ones frozen dinner 

Work-out: 30 minutes on treadmill, 20 minutes on bike, lunges and squats with weights

Carolally - scales are liars! Dont worry your scale is just jealous of your motivation and trying to trip you up! I woke up today and weighed myself and it said 140.. which was unexpectedly low, then 30 minutes later i weighed myself again and it said 141.5... a 1.5 lb weight gain in 30 minutes!... please! It's annoying, but that alone tells me not to worry too much what the scale says on a day to day basis!

 

 

haha thats true the scale is jealous of me.. I have been drinking loads of water as of today, even though i already pee nearly every hour, now i guess it'll be every half hour. emilynsb: if the scale reads something low for me i hop right off before it changes and dont get back on, I doubt ive built up a pound of muscle, im pretty sure itd take more serious training over a longer term for that to happen yet... im hoping its that my muscles are holding onto water after workouts.i find that weighing myself every morning is the only way to keep on track for the day! Also what is everyone's motivating thing.. like say for instance mine are white hotpants I own, at the moment they are NOTpants, I really want to be able wear them over the summer and look and feel good.. I try them on once a week to see if they are feeling any less snug..sad?

Today's Plan:

B: 1 egg white and 1 boiled egg + salsa

S: banana

L: tuna + salsa and relish

S: ?

D: ? probably salmon cakes

mmm I think I'm going to get that DD iced coffee on my lunch break walk

E: 30 minute walk at lunch. 30 minute eliptical. arms and abs toning.

this sounds like just the kinda group i need to join!! I'm 5'2", 160 lbs and want to lose 10 lbs by July. If I can do that, then maybe I can lose another 10 by November, when I am going to Italy. want to be lookin good!! my problem is that I can't stay focused. I don't think of meals ahead of time to make sure they're healthy enough, and I don't get motivated to go work out often enough. So I need people to keep me on my toes!!!

my regular exercise is that I walk to work every day - including back and forth at lunch. I go to the gym once a week but need to do more!! I also try to work in an exercise like hiking or biking once a week. I printed out a work out regimen from this site that hopefully will help me out!! Thanks everyone for participating!! and feel free to kick my butt on here!! I need it!!

My menu for today:

Bfast: Quaker oatmeal weight control maple & brown sugar

Snack: Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt Strawberry & Banana

Lunch: Maybe some chicken breast on a tortilla with FF sour cream

Snack: either another yogurt, or Kashi mediterranean crackers

Dinner: up in the air. my boyfriend is taking me out, so pray that I resist temptation and stay with the healthier stuff!!

Exercise: i walk an hour on average every week day by walking to and from work. if it's nice out after work, I'd also like to do some hiking by the canal.