I just did. I went from 155 to 135 in exactly 10 weeks. I was very strict with my calorie counting and kept to 1200 cal/day. I wasn't exercising at all, hence the low calories (I literally sit at a computer all day long). I've now upped my calories and am working out regularly and aiming at 1lb./week for my last 20. Anyway, it is very possible... you just have to be determined.  

I lost 24 lbs in 42 days a little over a year ago. 30-60 min of cardio 4-5 times  a week and cut down to around 1300 calories a day. It can  can be done, it just takes determination. I gained all my weight back over the previous winter and am now trying to drop it again. I have dropped almost 10 pounds in the past two weeks so i know it can be done.

I am 5'0 and about 150. I NEED to be about 120 by this summer. I have weddings to go to all summer and in fall. And I want to get it off before winter. I say we motivate each other. you up for a weigh in on Fridays. First one being today. Post for today, and then we will see how we are again next Fri. So 10 weeks would put us to August 1st. First wedding is August 8 so I will be so psyched if I could do it. You in?

Hey! Sounds good-except I didn't weigh in today!  I will for sure next Friday (i don't want to weight now as i have already eaten breakfast and drank lots of water : ) ) I definitely need motivation!!

I would love to lose 20 pounds in 10 weeks.  I'm really hoping for success like that.  I'm planning on getting married next fall and I want to buy my wedding dress this winter so I need to be at a desirable weight when I buy the dress.  I'm 5'1, 178 lbs. now.  If I could be 155 by September that would be wonderful! 

hey ladies!  I started the chart.

Chacha - Just send your height and what it is tongiht before you go to bed. we will be more accurate next fri.

Milwau - i got you on there. Totally achievable goal!

I am 143 lbs. 5'0 and i want to be 105. (doc says that is perfect for small frame and my height) but right now, my goal is 115. thats more attainable.

Please post the new ones on the 13th before 2 so I can update everything and post our awesome results!

alright, well as of now i am 143 also...5'3 and small frame as well.  My ultimate goal is 115 but i am shooting for 120 by mid-august (because then i will be able to wear my skinny clothes on vacation!)

Me too. I would love to be apart of this.  I have been a member since Jan. this year and quickly lost 17 pounds.  Then I plateaued for a long time and then gained back about 4 pounds.  I am currently 140.  I started at 153 and my goal is 120.  I am 5'3" and a half.

20 pounds in 10 weeks, Let's do this!

I lost 20lb in 10 weeks just following the advice of others on this site and sticking to it.  I think it was easier because I had more than 20 to lose though.  I went from ~220 to 190 pretty quickly, after that my weight loss slowed down as I approach a reasonable weight (6'2" male).

If your ideal weight is at the bottom of the 20lb you want to lose, it would be difficult to get it off in 10 weeks.

I would LOVE to lose 20# in 10 weeks! Tomorrow starts my 10th week of taking my weight loss seriously and I have lost a total of 3.2#!!! In all fairness it has really only been the last 4 weeks that I have gotten my eating under control - hence the almost 1# a week loss. Keep us posted on your progress. Your group sounds like a great motivator!!

Do you really think this is possible?  I think my biggest problem is self doubt ... Anyone have any tips?  I mean, what are your plans?  My plan as of now is just to stick to a 1400 calorie diet and exercise when I can.  Anyone have very specific kind of plans?  Like certain foods, or hours of exercise, etc?  I'm open to anything!  For me, my biggest weakness is staying motivated, I lose faith so easily ...

That is my biggest problem as well milwaukeegal!  Self-doubt...I am also looking for anyone whoe has a specific plan...I need to stay motivated too!  I am also going to try to stick to 1300-1400 cals and include cardio and weight training hopefully...

I started drinking Diet Green Tea from Lipton. Very good. No cal. and i dont feel the need to eat a handful of Cheezits every 5 minutes. Also just everytime you want to put something in mouth, just think, what would my calorie counter have to think about this.

also, i just bought a pair of rollerblades so now instead of walking next to my daughter while she rides bike around block, i blade, uses way more muscles and will help lose.

small steps ladies, we arent going to be size 0's but just think how good it will feel to cross our legs correctly, or buy a med shirt instead of large.....positive positive positive.

"you only succeed to what your mind believes"

So how did everyone do this weekend! We all on the right track for Fri?

can i be a part?!  I want to be 128 by the end of the summer and started @ 149.  I hope that we can do this.  last summer i lost 12 pounds which put me around 134 at the time... and extra 5-6 pounds this summer would really make me feel great considering i gained 18 pounds this year when i was away at college :( i definitely think we can do this though - i go down the shore in 10 weeks so yayy!  good luck!

Kla - Just let me know the height, weight and goal weight and I will add you to the chart. I update on friday after noons so make sure to weight early on fri and let me know as soon as possible.

I would like to get in on this! I have about 10-11 weeks left of summer so if i lost 20 pounds it will be great! i am on a 1500-1600 calorie limit a day and exercise 6 days a weeks burning about 500-600 calories a work out...am i on the right track be down 20 lbs by the end of the 10 weeks? i am currtenly 199 ive lost 6 lbs already i wantt to eventually get down to 145 but loosing 20 this summer would be a great start!! any help is apperciated...thanks!!

Sure Lisa! Just email me your new weight every fri by 2 and we can keep track!! Great workout habits too!!!You are def on the right track.