January 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • Ribbittee
    Ribbittee Posts: 54 Member
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    Name: Linda
    Height: 5'3"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 200.8
    Goal Weight (1/31): 192

    1/1: 200.8
    1/8: 197.4
    1/15: 196.0
    1/22: 195.2
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -0.8
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -5.6

    Struggles or successes of your week: I was more consistent on the exercise this week, and I've added a bit more weight training; just 3 & 5 lb dumbells with an upper body workout DVD and a lower-body workout on the same DVD that uses leg lifts, planks, etc.
    I did eat some salty foods this week, and I can feel the water retention. I need to remember to drink more water on the weekends.
  • jojo4613
    jojo4613 Posts: 18 Member
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    Name: Lisa
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting weight (1/1): 168
    Goal weight (1/31): 165.5

    1/1: 168
    1/8: 169
    1/15:165.6
    1/22:163.4
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: 2.2
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 4.4

    Struggles or successes of your week: Felt well enough to try a plank. Might have been too early. Weight dropping faster than planned. Wishing I was lifting...


  • chrisa847
    chrisa847 Posts: 8 Member
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    Name: Christine
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 275
    Goal Weight (1/31): 150

    1/1: 275
    1/8: Missed
    1/15: 271
    1/22: 271
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: about 2lbs a week
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -6

    Struggles or successes of your week: Still sick, but getting better. I have gotten back into the pool this week at least twice, taking it slow.
  • momof2boyz832
    momof2boyz832 Posts: 682 Member
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    Name: Kristine
    Height: 5'7"
    Starting Weight (1/1):194.4
    Goal Weight (1/31):185

    1/1:194.4
    1/8: 191.8
    1/15: 193.8
    1/22: 189.2
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -4.6
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -5.2

    Struggles and/or success. ... the weekdays were great..on track..gym every day..then there was the weekend..fri there was a social event included glass of wine and sat was hockey on the road which resulted in a lack of nutritional meals. Oh well...another week down....
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
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    Name: Von
    Height: 5'5
    Starting Weight (1/1): 150
    Goal Weight (1/31): 145

    1/1: 150
    1/8: 149
    1/15: 148
    1/22: 146
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -2
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -4

    Struggles or successes of the week:

    Successes: I started boxing classes that I love and is an awesome workout. I've been eating really well and exercising despite the fact that I am stressed due to an exam coming up (more busy than stressed). I just got a juicer too so I have been making one juice a day for supplemental purposes (and they are pretty good). I also learned how to make an easy cleanup salmon dish that turned out great.

    Struggles: I had one day, I think it was Tuesday, that was a little rough and I was hungry earlier in the day than normal and I had most of my calories before 1:00. Fortunately I just ate what I brought to campus and so my calorie intake was just shifted earlier and I ate what I had planned to eat. The next three days may be a struggle only because I don't know if I will be able to get a workout in, but I'll still be able to keep the nutrition on track.
  • acs3041
    acs3041 Posts: 39 Member
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    Name: Amanda
    Height: 5' 6"
    Starting weight: 163.6
    January weight loss goal: 5 pounds met!
    New goal:10 pounds!!

    1/1: 163.6
    1/8:161.0
    1/15: 158.8
    1/22: 155.4

    Loss/gain this week: 3.4
  • SueTN2
    SueTN2 Posts: 79 Member
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    thorn377 wrote: »
    thorn377 wrote: »
    Name: Sue
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 212.0
    Goal Weight (1/31): 206

    1/1: 212.0
    1/8: 210.6
    1/15: 210.0
    1/22: 209.4
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: - .6
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -2.6

    Struggles or successes of your week: Still not doing enough walking, but I did cut back on sweets and breads this week...loss is a loss I'll take it. :D

  • Motivated1989
    Motivated1989 Posts: 53 Member
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    Name: Megan
    Height: 5' 4"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 249lbs
    Goal Weight (1/31): 239lbs

    1/1: 249 lbs
    1/8: 238.8lbs
    1/17: 233.3 lbs
    1/22: 231 lbs
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week:
    Loss/gain for the month so far: Meet my monthly weight goal already!

    Struggles or successes of your week: Struggle this week, have stomach issues. My doctor is doing blood tests and in the mean time I'm supposed to take a break for working out. Feeling lazy now. :(


  • aalbert_82
    aalbert_82 Posts: 95 Member
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    Name: Jean
    Height: 5''7
    Starting Weight (1/1):
    Goal Weight (1/31): -5 lbs

    1/1: 154.4
    1/8: 153.4
    1/15: 153
    1/22: 151.8
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: 1.2
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 2.6

    Struggles or successes of your week: It was a good week. I have to remind myself not to be discouraged by scale fluctuations because I've recently started lifting. I hope I can lose 2.4 by the end of the month.
  • hbcfit13
    hbcfit13 Posts: 17 Member
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    Name: Haylea
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 119.0
    Goal Weight (1/31): 114.0

    1/1: 119.0
    1/8: 117.0
    1/15: 117.4
    1/22: 115.6
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: - 1.8 lbs
    Loss/gain for the month so far: - 4.4 lbs

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    Struggles: I just recently started weightlifting and counting my macros, and making sure your daily diet fits into your macros perfectly can be tough! I struggled a bit with it, but I’m getting the hang of it!

    Successes: So many! I was really good with making sure I followed my weightlifting/cardio schedule and also went out to eat two times and stuck to my plan. I even had Chick-fil-A for breakfast one day. I’m super happy with my results so far and I’m excited about moving into maintenance hopefully sooner than later! :smile:
  • seanscott1972
    seanscott1972 Posts: 7 Member
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    Name: Sean
    Height: 5' 11"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 391.1 lbs
    Goal Weight (1/31): 370 lbs

    1/1: 391.1
    1/8: 384.4
    1/15: 374.2
    1/22: 370.7
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -3.5 lbs
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -20.4

    Struggles or successes of your week: All the work I am able to do around the house now is enough of a work out for now. My wife has to remind me to stop for meals. I've only lost 20 lbs since going back to MFP but what a difference it has made. Plus the news years resolution to stay away from pop/soda is making a difference with my joints.
  • JenNicole11
    JenNicole11 Posts: 1,834 Member
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    Name: Jen
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight (1/1):156.6
    Goal Weight (1/31): 150.0

    1/1:156.6
    1/8: 156.0
    1/15: 157.0
    1/22: 152.4
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -4.6
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -4.2

    Struggles or successes of your week:
  • kestrel359
    kestrel359 Posts: 342 Member
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    Name: Anna
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 141
    Goal Weight (1/31): 135

    1/1: 141
    1/8:138
    1/15: 137
    1/22:136
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: 1 lbs
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 5 lbs

    Struggles or successes of your week: I think the cold weather here is causing some bloat issues. I've felt bloated the last couple of days so I might actually be down further just not able to tell yet.
  • SuperSaiyanEva
    SuperSaiyanEva Posts: 39 Member
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    Name: Eva
    Height: 5'1"
    Starting Weight (1/1):155.5
    Goal Weight (1/31): 151.5

    1/1: 155.5
    1/8: 154.1
    1/15: 153.1
    1/22: 151.5
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -1.6lbs
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -4lbs

    Struggles or successes of your week: I reached my goal! :smiley: hoping I can lose another pound this month and finally be at 150! I had a huge struggle with food this previous weekend after last weigh in. Went a bit over board on my calorie limit. But I'm back on track and ready to reach the 150 mark! Wish me luck :smile:
  • MADHATTER68
    MADHATTER68 Posts: 19 Member
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    Name: Amy
    Height: 5'3
    Starting Weight (1/1): 146.6
    Goal Weight (1/31): 139
    1/1: 146.6
    1/8: 146.6
    1/15:148.6
    1/22:146.0
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for week: -2.6
    Loss/gain for the month so far:-.6

    Struggles or successes of your week: Success : Getting back to work out routine..
    Struggle: Need groceries!!! BAD!!!

    I think I finally had my AHHHH HA moment.. where I am more than 100% in. Can't wait to see what this next week brings :smiley:

  • maryseb63
    maryseb63 Posts: 98 Member
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    Name: Maryse
    Height: 5'3"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 179
    Goal Weight (1/31): 6 lbs

    1/1: 179 lbs
    1/8: 173.2
    1/14: 172.8
    1/22: 172.4
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -.4
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 6.6

    Struggles or successes of your week: Right on what I wanted to be. I had a out of town trip with lots of wine and food. Then came back home and went out again for my bday so very happy with the .4 loss. I do exercise every day though and I know that keeps my weight in check.

    Hope everyone had a great week.
  • BeaBizzy
    BeaBizzy Posts: 25 Member
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    hbcfit13 wrote: »

    Name: Bernie
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 191
    Goal Weight (1/31): 181

    1/1: 191
    1/8: 189
    1/15: 187
    1/22: 185
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: -2.0
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -6.0

    Struggles or successes of your week: Started a NS protien shake meal plan for 1 week modified with an added green salad for lunch and am seeing continued weight loss success. Added Cardio workout this week too. I have avoided an early plateu and contine to loose weight by uping the exercise anty when I feel a plateu setting in. Feeling energized and enthusiasitic about success.

  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 649 Member
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    Name: Sherry
    Height: 5'10"
    Starting Weight (1/1): 205.1
    Goal Weight (1/31): 199

    1/1: 205.1
    1/8: 202.5
    1/15: 202.2
    1/22:199.3
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: 2.9
    Loss/gain for the month so far: -5.8

    Struggles or successes of your week: I'm almost down to my goal weight for the month so I'd say that's a pretty big success. I'm hoping by January 31 I'll be at or near 197! That would be exciting! I am dedicated to staying on track the rest of this week and through the weekend.
  • Jazzie92
    Jazzie92 Posts: 35 Member
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    Name: Jasmine
    Height:5'4
    Starting Weight (1/12): 158.8
    Goal Weight (1/31): 153.8

    1/12: 158.8
    1/22: 155.8
    1/29:
    1/31:

    Loss/gain for the week: 3 lbs
    Loss/gain for the month so far: 3 lbs

    Struggles or successes of your week: I'm at college right now, so I have been doing a good job with staying away from all the fried food. I can't actually count my calories because I'm living in the dorms, so I've been doing portion control. It looks like I'm doing pretty good. Ive also been waking up every morning before classes to workout which is great. I just have to keep the cycle going.