March/April weight loss thread

[solobiker]

I am back up...151 I am pretty frustrated. I have been trying pretty hard. I don't want to give up on my goal because I should be able to obtain it. It just gets discouraging sometimes. Okay...I just needed to vent. Thanks for listening.

[reddDesign]

ahhh this thread will be perfect.

i don't like talking weight with my roomie or mom since they both just complain and don't do anything about it.

anyway...i'm 5'4" ish, weight this morning after my ride was 147.6 down from 150ish last week.

Goal is around 135, where I was in high school (i'm 22 now). Really the goal isn't that important, it's more like just getting back in shape, and being able to do the 50+ miles a day I used to do.

When I remember I keep track of calories, weight and exercise on my ipod touch...lose it is a great little app.

[SAMbike]

123.3

I'm going to save Susan's post on my desktop so that I can read and re-read - incredibly well said and inspirational - thank you, sincerely.

[Possegal]

reddDesign - did you want to be added to the chart? If so - a weight to start and a goal for May 1st is all we need.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...pm_7PeY5pbsKDg

[reddDesign]

ah, a chart!

sure, add me to it

goal would be 135 by May 1st then.

[Susan Otcenas]

redd - Are you sure? 135 would be 13 pounds in 18 days, which would require a calorie DEFICIT of more than 2500 calories a day.

One of the things we talk about alot on this thread is setting realistic and attainable goals - breaking it down into little chunks so that we can celebrate each small success as it comes along.

Far be it for me to tell you what to shoot for, but I fear you might be setting yourself up for disappointment if you don't reassess your short-term target.

Finally - Welcome to the thread! I think you'll find it a supportive bunch of women.

Susan

[reddDesign]

oh wait may 1st...duh. haha i'm not awake yet...keep forgetting it's april and school is almost over.

147 now...the rate i'm at now i think i could get to 142 by then, once the weather is a tiny bit warmer i'm back to the longer rides.