The 50 Million Pound Blog

are their any guys out there doing this weight loss thing

I,m 47,
and i started out at 172 lbs. i,m now at 142 lbs,I go to weight watches.thas the only way i could do it.and i do walk on my trad, and out side,I had a buddy to walk with,she gave up!I started out with 6 people to go to weight watches with me they gave up.But keep in mine is what is what you want.I just made my gols star and i,m going to keep it up.and you can if you want too. try weight watch dont give up on yourself..Because you can do it..I did and i feel great.points plain is great and easy..GOOD LUCK!!Laura from 03857

Hello 5"1'and i wieght 280 pounds i am 41 years old and iam tried of being fat. after my last baby i can't seem to lose this wieght and i need help. i brought me a treadmill to help me.i really want to get down to about 180 pounds for now.i am size 26 i want a size 16.

i am a 52 yr old mom i have a 32 yr old son , 14 yr old son , 11 yr old son and 2 grand children ages 2 and new born
i was always thin my entire life -- at time's too thin but it was just the way by body was
since i turned 50 my weight has gone from 120 to 167 pds HELP i didnt even weigh this much when i was pregnant
and it seem's to be nothing i tried to work's i am open to suggestion's & IF ANYONE LIVES IN MY AREA (ZIP CODE ) 11764 i would love to meet and possibly work out togeather --walk --which ever might hwlp tolose weight
patrish
nellyirish@aol.com

I joined the challenge today. I started my own challenge in late January at 196 and I currently weigh 179. My goal weight is 150. I am excited about this program and want to reach my goal by January 2008.

Salutations!
I just want to chime in to wish each and every one of you good luck with your weight loss challenge. I know how hard it can be to put down that extra slice of pizza or to not choose pizza at all. Also, exercising sometimes feels like an impossible task (especially if you have children or a hectic life). But please be and stay encouraged! We are a beautiful people with the will and power to do all things through the grace and stengthening of our Lord. So remember to keep (or start) journaling, get moving and choose healthy meals over junk food. Stay blessed!

Hello! I am 41 years old and have been suffering with a weight problems for years. I am very determine to lose weight and glad to learn about the 50million pound challenge. Thank you very much Dr. Ian Smith for introducing me to your program. I have three children and it is time to get in shape but the main thing is to lead a healthy and productive life.

Hello! I am a wife and mother of three and will be 34 next month. I just gave birth to my daughter 2 months ago. I am already anxious and determined to get rid of this baby weight. There's no use in letting this extra fat marinate any longer. I know the longer I wait, the harder this task will be. And like they say, why put off until tommorow, what you can do today? I'm going to shed these last 20 lbs!!! I wish everyone the best of luck! God bless!!!

8-23-07 Hello! This is my first day joining. I am so excited about the 50mil lb challenge! After my fourth child I weighed 185 lbs. Today I weighed in at 181 lbs! It's been 8 months since I have had my baby. Slowly I'm getting to my weight goal of 160 lbs. Family and friends often say I don't look my current weight but the scales don't lie! It's all in the hips, butt and gut! I'm drinking water before meals, walking with light jogging and crunches. Also milk and low fat yogurt have helped trim my waistline, which has made my butt look bigger. I have a long way to go, but I won't give up! I didn't gain it over night and I won't lose it overnight!

Im a 37 year old woman that all my life i have been althete till i got sick about 7yrs ago. I had to large babies 10lbs 9oz and 8lbs and 1oz but i was always able to lose the weight. 7 yrs ago i was at about 164 and now at 220lbs so its been really hard for me to lose it. Iam now much better still have problems but i am ready to do this. I just dont know where to start and what do to do. I need help I lost and want to be found

I so ready to lose this baby weight I can scream.

Right now I'm about 184 and I'm in a size 13/14. My goal is to reach 145. So I can be happy with myself again. I really need to lose this weight because I'm really getting depressed about being over weight.

Ladies lets do this. With the help of all of us we can get back to being healthy

This is in response to a post from fatassi ...
2000 steps is equivalent to 1 mi. It's been published that one should target to make 10,000 steps per day. This takes a lot of work to get up to. I can't do it without doing major time on the elliptical myself but use the 10k as a target and try to do more and more each day. Every little bit helps!

In the last year I have lost weight without exercise I went from a size 22 to a size 9-10.But now Im a size 14-16. Yes I gained some back and have a tummy that I must lose.My son and I he's 13 are tryin the challenge together. Wish us luck! Open to any suggestions on tummy flattening no hard work

Hello,
I am 5'5" and I weigh 140. Since last January I lost 50 lbs. I am trying to keep my weight off. I keep my portions small and continue to walk 5 days a week. My problem is my sweet tooth. Does anyone have suggestions on how to beat the sugar habit?
Thanks

The Pedometer - how do you calculate the numbers on the pedometer?

What constitutes 1 mile of walking? Please help, ASAP.

Thank you.

Hi,

I am 5'2" weighting 170 and I am looking for a small group of ladies (2) who lives near by in my zip code area to walk with 2-3 times a week. My zip code is 20032, so please contact me my by email. (I need motivation). Thanks

Hi my name is Sharyn. I heard about the 50 million pound challenge from our local radio station. I am 52 years old 5'2 and my starting weight was 225. I have lost 12lbs. and am determined to reach my goal weight of 140. I have started other weight loss programs but stopped when the weight didn't fall off fast enough. This time seems different. I walk 3 miles a day and have made several changes in my eating habits. I am taking it one day at a time and would like to reach my goal weight by June 2008. I believe in myself and want to be healthy for myself and my family.

I've just recently began a weight loss program. I'm really excited about what it offers. It's better for me to follow a protocol rather than entering the gym with no routine at all. I am aware that it's all a mind game. However, I love to know that I've accomplished the set amount of work required. Once I've done that, I can add more to it if I choose to. As far as my eating habits, I've chosen to cut back on sodas, starchy foods, grease, and sauces. I've picked up a good habit of drinking water, eating fruits and vegetables, grilling my meats, and eating breakfast. I eat regularly but in small portions. I've learned that eating salads all day is not the key to a healthy weight loss. Depriving yourself of the adequate nutrition interupts normal brain function. I've also invested in multivitamins.

I'm 5 feet and 8 inches tall. I weigh 201 pounds. My overall goal is to lose 41 pounds. However, I've chosen to break down my target weight. My first goal is to shoot for 180 pounds. It's amazing how you look when you lose 20 pounds. Then the second goal is to lose 21 pounds to reach my target weight of 160 pounds. My waistline was measured at 38 inches. I wear about a size 13/14. My goal in my dress size is to wear a size 9/10. I'm ready to lose the excess pounds. However, I'm more excited to lose inches. It's mind over matter at this moment.

Hello I am 5'5" and 236lbs. I have been on a exercise prom for a month now and lost 15lbs. I do aerobic now 4 times a week and walk 2-4 miles every other day. It's not falling off fast enough for me but I can tell the difference. I have tons of energy, my clothes fit a little better and I have more selfesteem. I promised myself by my birthday (Oct) I will fit into these jeans i've had hanging on a hanger for the last 10years sz 14. If I can do it so can you GOOD LUCK!

hello my name is kathy and iam diabetic iam in need of help with my weight i have middle weight because iam 61 and all my weight is more in the middle, now iam having breating problems when i walk some where, or the house, i use to walk like a champ with my childern and go to the store, but now its, hard for me to do things, and on top of that i like to dance, around the house and go danceing, i want to do that again,the breathing is stoping me iam not a quiter i lke to keep going,i even have depression were it stop me i sew,crochet,knitt,etc iam crafty, so if you can get back i will be glad to get it togethere,eating is know problem,eating the right foods is the problems,and exiser, just help me out. peace out

I am 5'5" and I weight 165 pounds. I will soon turn 41 years old and want to loose 25 pounds by the end of the year. I just started this challenge and hope to be disciplined enough to track my food, exercise and progress as it is a major part in weight loss in my opinion. Wish me LUCK!

Hello im a 25 year old single mother of two kids im 5feet 7 and i weight about 215 im 50lbs. over weight i want to lose the weight so that i can have high selfesteem and a lot of energy for my kids