July/August - Weight Loss Challenge

[Tabby]

So if it isn't too late, I am at 186.5. I'd LIKE to be back at my 130 lb days (hah!) but for this challenge, I'd like to get down to 175. My ultimate goal is to run the Portland Marathon in October and I know it'd be easier on my body if I was lighter.

Teigyr,

You can do this! Though my don't choose to run a marathon, our weight and weight goal are the same. January 1, 2006 I was 187.5. I worked out 3-4 times a week but paid no attention to my foods. I piddled around by dropping 10 pounds. January 1, 2007, at 177, I got a bit more serious ... dropped 25 pounds by August, maintained that thru the holidays. January 1, 2008 got serious even more dropping 20 pounds and have been bouncing 135 since end of March. Now I am more serious and started mountain biking ... long term goal in the 20s. I guess what I'm saying is for me, my body, my lifestyle, knowing I love to eat, I set small goals for myself so I could make my new food choices and exercise routines permanent fits to my lifestyle.

I didn't mean to go and on, just attempting to be a cheerleader here and have way to much time on my hands this morning!!!

PJ

[han-grrl]

as someone who has worked hard on eating - i have to say it is a bit of work - but now i am in "maintenance, and it isn't that bad.

the things to remember is to limit processed foods as much as possible. i hear a lot of excuses from people, only one bar, only a little of this, and the excuses seem to be adding ALOT of calories over time.

Other tips -

try for other types of grains
experiment with reducing typical intolerances - sugar, corn, dairy, soy - weight gain is a symptom of an intolerance to those foods

avoid high fructose corn syrup as much as possible. - that includes your power bars and gels.

drink water - dehydration can stagnate weight loss...

stay the course and ride the wave - you will need to adjust eating, because i also ate whenever...think twice before grabbing a snack - i usually will drink a tea or broth if i feel i am about to munch and that usually kills the munchies...

and sleep - and rest and reduce stress...the usual

keep smiling

XO

[CarbonCandy]

But I just saw this and if I could still join that would be amazing
Having a pushing hand is really helpful. As for a weigh in, I've been consistently at 181 for the past forever. And my goal is 174.

Good luck ladies! Finish this summer off with a bang!