Pet Talk Monthly Weight Loss *CHALLENGE*

[Flatcoatluver]

I would love to be signed up!!! I am trying to diet anyway and having pet talk support would be awsome!!!!

[buttercup132]

i wish i could do that but im under weight no im not anorexic or belimic or anything i had a growth stunt when i was in my mothers womb and i have a VERY high matabalisum

[finn's mom]

I'm in.

For a petite girl my height (5'1), "they say" I should weigh between 105 and 115. I fluctuate between 125 and 128 pounds, even though no one thinks I need to lose any weight at all, and, don't believe me when I tell them I weigh even that much. And, honestly, I'd be more interested in losing a few inches around the middle, not so much weight. I'd like to gain some muscle, so, I may not even see the numbers on the scale come down. But, I've been trying to eat better and exercise, so, this could be that little push that I need. Kinda like the book club has pushed me to read again. Anyway...I'd like to do this.

[Uabassoon]

I'm in.

For a petite girl my height (5'1), "they say" I should weigh between 105 and 115. I fluctuate between 125 and 128 pounds, even though no one thinks I need to lose any weight at all, and, don't believe me when I tell them I weigh even that much.

You are at a healthy weight, not overweight at all. I plugged in those number and you have a BMI of 24. A healthy weight is considered 20-25 BMI.

[finn's mom]

You are at a healthy weight, not overweight at all. I plugged in those number and you have a BMI of 24. A healthy weight is considered 20-25 BMI.

Well, I know when I feel healthy, and, I don't. That's why I said I'm mostly concerned with losing a couple of inches, not so much weight. And, my body fat was higher than it should be last time I had it checked. I just know that I don't exercise enough and I don't eat well. I've off and on tried to, but, I always slip. I'm hoping that my friend and I will start going to a gym here pretty soon! I need that guidance and motivation and she's a great motivator and really knows her stuff.

[Flatcoatluver]

I figured how i can fit excersise into my scedule, by taking zoey out jogging, but i still havn't decided how many min. a day.

[Logan]

Kari, my daughter and I have been dieting together. She is 14 years old and wanted to lose about 15 pounds. I am 43 years old and my goal was 48 pounds. Helen is so active, though, and exercises hard a minimum of 2 hours/day during the week, sometimes more. Her pounds have not dropped as quickly, but her inches have! All of her jeans are baggy (a terrible thing for a 14 year old girl ) and she is very satisfied with where she is. I'm so happy for her. We have had as much fun with the inches lost as we have the pounds lost! I have had to be at the doctor's office a lot lately, unfortunately, for reasons other than my weight (lots of skin troubles....the lastest being a vicious case of poison ivy), and the nurse has told me the last two times that I need to "get some clothes that fit", and I was in a size smaller the second time! That makes you feel really, really good!!!!

Good luck, everyone!

Logan

[finn's mom]

We have had as much fun with the inches lost as we have the pounds lost!

Thanks, Logan! Yeah, I've just not been taking care of myself consistently lately. I go through phases where I try hard not to eat junk. But, then, I get lazy. And, I don't go to store to get fresh veggies and fish and chicken breasts. I just know where I'm healthiest, and, I'm not there right now.

Congratulations to you and your daughter, though, that's amazing!

[Toby's my baby]

I'll try this out, but I dont know if I will be able to lose any weight. I am 5'5 and weigh about 115 lbs. (i'll have to go double check) so I'm not really over weight, but i do need to start FEELING healthy and eatting healthier, becuase basketball starts in 2 weeks!

[carole]

This is indeed a great idea, to support one another like this Megan , some of you will already know I am doing my own WWatchers at home and have had some weight loss, however I do want to point out that Ten to 15 pounds is setting yourself up for a fall, one has to take in mind the level of activity and the age of the person, that would not even be achieveable for someone my age group etc, and really is not what I consider a healthy weight loss, you should be looking at 500 grms to a 1kg weight loss a week,(one to two pounds per week) that is safe and really achievable for most people, if you set your goals too high, you are just going to come crashing down.,to encourage people to loose that amount i feel would not be in their best interest or safe or long term.,having said that, good luck to everyone.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Alright, general consensus is about 2 pounds a week? Should we just make it an even number and have weekly goals be about 2 pounds a week?

Thanks for the input guys!

[Flatcoatluver]

I did a health project and you should have 1200-1400 calorie a day if you want to lose 2 lbs, no less then 1200 no healthy at all.

[cyber-sibes]

Hmm, sounds like good motivation. I lost a bit of weight before my surgery this summer, but it's creeping back on, and especially with winter coming, I know I won't get as much exercise & I love hearty winter foods....and holiday goodies ! OK, Ill try it. When are you gonna start? I'm leaving for a week on Nov. 7, and don't think I'll have access to a computer, but I'll log back on when I get home. BTW, couldn't we each set a goal, either 1 or two pounds, because depending on our ages & condition, what's healthy may vary. I like the idea of stating our weight loss goal if we don't want to reveal our weight.

[manda_moo87]

Count me in, please.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

You PERSONALLY can start anytime you want. The official start will be November 27th, which is a Sunday. Deadline to get on the list is November 26th.

GOOD LUCK! I'll make a new thread with some tips and ideas to keep you motivated.

*hugs to all* YOU CAN DO IT! Good Luck!