June 2015 Weight Loss Challenge
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Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Starting Weight (6/1): 299.6 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 285.0 lbs
6/1:
6/4:
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
Struggles or successes of your week:
Height: 6'3"
Starting Weight (6/1): 299.6 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 285.0 lbs
6/1:
6/4:
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
Struggles or successes of your week:
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Name: Scout
Height: 5'8"
Starting Weight (6/1): 268.3lbs
Goal Weight (6/28): 258.3lbs
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6/14:
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Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
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Name: Mimi
Height: 6'0"
Starting Weight (6/1): 342
Goal Weight (6/30): 328
6/1: 342
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Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
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Name: Stephanie
Height: 5'7
Starting weight (6/1): 359
Goal Weight (6/30): 345
6/1: 359
6/4:
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Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
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Name: Cheesy
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight (6/1): 304.6
Goal Weight (6/30): 297 (?)
6/1: 304.6
6/4:
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Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
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Name: Robin
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (6/1): 400.2 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 385 lbs
6/1:400.2
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Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
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Name: Michelle
Height: 5'5
Starting weight: 344
Goal weight: 330
6/2= 345.8
6/9
6/16
6/23
6/30
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Afura
Height: 5'8"
Starting Weight (5/31): 287 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 280.0 lbs
5/31: 287
6/7:
6/14:
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Loss/gain for the week: 0.0
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
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Name: Mimi
Height: 6'0"
Starting Weight (6/1): 342
Goal Weight (6/30): 328
6/1: 342
6/4: 338
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 4.0
Loss/gain for the month: 4.0
Struggles or successes of your week:
I have had over 10k steps 8 of the last 10 days, and have 15 miles logged already for June! All this walking definitely increases my hunger.0 -
Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Starting Weight (6/1): 299.6 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 285.0 lbs
6/1: 299.6
6/4: 298.8
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 0.8
Loss/gain for the month: 0.8
Struggles or successes of your week:
I haven't been riding my bike very much lately due to weather, work, etc. It's extremely frustrating not to have the time that I would like to spend available.
On the plus side, I've completed Week 5 of the Couch to 5K app, and was able to run for 21 minutes with one 30 second walking break (mostly to give my shins a bit of a breather; the shin muscles were sore).
I've stayed under my calories, and eaten minimal exercise calories, so I expect a pretty healthy drop next week to include some of what I expect I should have dropped this week. If it doesn't happen for a while it doesn't, but I know I'm losing because I know my deficit.
@Mimilucious - Great job walking! Sorry to hear about the hunger, but it's just your stomach telling you your doing good.0 -
Name: Stephanie
Height: 5'7
Starting weight (6/1): 359
Goal Weight (6/30): 345
6/1: 359
6/4: 352.2
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 6.8
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0
Struggles or successes of your week:
Since I am at the beginning of my journey, I am sure that it is mostly water weight. Hopefully I can maintain it for next week or go down a little bit more.
My Successes:
I have logged my food everyday so far AND I have been under my calorie goal!
I have resisted many temptations in the workplace and at home.
My struggles:
I have not exercised at all yet. I really want to set up a gym membership this week and get started.0 -
I am starting late but here goes
Name: Janice
Height: 5'4
Starting Weight 6/4: 310
Goal Weight 6/30: 290
Loss/Gain for the week: 0
Loss/Gain for the month:0
Struggles or successes of your week:
Starting My fitness Pal again!
My Successes:
Becoming a part of the world again
My Struggles:
Trying not to be so hard on myself all the time
If I am doing this wrong someone please point it out to me0 -
Name: Cheesy
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight (6/1): 304.6
Goal Weight (6/30): 297 (?)
6/1: 304.6
6/6: 300.6
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 4.0
Loss/gain for the month: 4.0
Struggles or successes of your week: I struggled yesterday when out of town and working hard, did not bring enough food along for dinner and hadn't eaten much for lunch. Fell back to drive-thru fast food, but tried to find things that were higher protein and fat (fried cheese curds instead of French fries, still had chicken tenders because I don't like cheap hamburger). I went well over carb goals, goal 50 but had 100gm, but percentage for the day was within my goal. (Also, I was getting weak from the MG at that point, so a trip to the deli and such was out, needed to sit and rest for 30 min while meds kicked in then get back to work.)
Any advice for how you handle these types of events? Did I do the right thing by rebalancing my macros after a higher- carb- than- planned meal?
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Name: Scout
Height: 5'8"
Starting Weight (6/1): 268.3lbs
Goal Weight (6/28): 258.3lbs
6/7: 268.1 lbs.
6/14:
6/21:
6/28:
Loss/gain for the week: 0.2 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 0.2 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: oof. Last week of the school year, which threw off every schedule and routine in my life. Crazy eating patterns, stress, and not doing enough strength training had my weight start creeping up this week, and it was only refocusing on what I put in my mouth and some hard work out in the garden that gave me a nice loss this morning to end the week down.
Next week is a breather week, then a trip to Austin for a 5k Go Ruck Challenge with my husband, Cub Scout Camp, Summer School, and Girl Scout Campout. Because, you know, there's nothing like getting everything slammed into one week.
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slgibbs1987 wrote: »Since I am at the beginning of my journey, I am sure that it is mostly water weight. Hopefully I can maintain it for next week or go down a little bit more.
If you keep drinking water then the water weight should stay off. If I don't drink enough water, then my weight will creep up as my body starts storing. You're doing well, and I'm sure if you keep to the diet and water intake you'll keep it off.I struggled yesterday when out of town and working hard, did not bring enough food along for dinner and hadn't eaten much for lunch. Fell back to drive-thru fast food, but tried to find things that were higher protein and fat (fried cheese curds instead of French fries, still had chicken tenders because I don't like cheap hamburger). I went well over carb goals, goal 50 but had 100gm, but percentage for the day was within my goal. (Also, I was getting weak from the MG at that point, so a trip to the deli and such was out, needed to sit and rest for 30 min while meds kicked in then get back to work.)
Any advice for how you handle these types of events? Did I do the right thing by rebalancing my macros after a higher- carb- than- planned meal?
In general I try to stick to my protein, carb, and fat targets because I feel better when do. That said, if it's impractical one day or another it's okay to have an off day. Just stick to the targets when you can control it, and let the other days slide off your back: I generally apply the same to calories, but make sure I'd applied much less often.
Make sure you drink plenty of water with fast food, or the salt will stay in your system and you'll weigh heavier.craftscout wrote: »Next week is a breather week, then a trip to Austin for a 5k Go Ruck Challenge with my husband, Cub Scout Camp, Summer School, and Girl Scout Campout. Because, you know, there's nothing like getting everything slammed into one week.
Sounds like you have the same scheduler that I do... Keep up the good work, any loss after that week is a fantastic demonstration of your efforts.0 -
Im late to the party but here goes....
Name: Jessi
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (6/1): 335.4 lbs
Goal Weight (6/28): 322 lbs
6/7: 335.4 lbs.
6/14:
6/21:
6/28:
Loss/gain for the week: 0.0 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week:
Struggle- I do not drink enough and when I do drink its hardly ever water. I really need to step it up and kick that bad habit.
Success-I started walking in the mornings again so that is awesome and the great thing is I really enjoyed it. True I had to take my time and pace myself (since I left my inhaler at the house) but it was a beautiful morning and just felt good to be active.0 -
Name: Steve
Height: 5'11"
Starting Weight (6/1): 393 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 373.0 lbs
6/1: 393 lbs
6/8: 384 lbs
6/15:
6/22:
6/29:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 9.0
Loss/gain for the month: 9.00 -
Hopefully Not too late to join...
Name: Sara
Height 5'8"
Starting weight (6/7): 354 lbs
Goal weight: (6/30): 334 lbs0 -
It's never too late to join. 0
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monkeydoodle wrote: »Name: Michelle
Height: 5'5
Starting weight: 344
Goal weight: 330
6/2= 345.8
6/9=346.4
6/16
6/23
6/30
Loss/gain for week: +0.6
Loss/gain for month:
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Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Starting Weight (6/1): 299.6 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 285.0 lbs
6/1: 299.6
6/4: 298.8
6/11: 294.8
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 4.0
Loss/gain for the month: 4.8
Struggles or successes of your week:
I am pretty sure that a part of this weeks drop was carry over from last week.
Managed to sneak in 2 rides, one I had to do half of in a hotel gym due to rain. I've completed Week 6 of the Couch to 5K app, and was able to run for 22 minutes without a walking break.
The last two weekends I've walked a total of 40 miles while visiting the Purdue campus.0 -
Name: Mimi
Height: 6'0"
Starting Weight (6/1): 342
Goal Weight (6/30): 328
6/1: 342
6/4: 338
6/11: 337
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 1.0
Loss/gain for the month: 5.0
Struggles - It's been crazy busy with school ending, baseball and soccer games, and a baseball tournament all weekend. It was hot and humid, sunburned, so I'm retaining water. Next week I'm gonna rock that weight loss!
Successes - I've logged over 40 miles so far for June, ordered my reward shoes today (for 100 miles/June), was able to push mow the front and north side without stopping except to refuel in just about 2 hours. Walking the park loop counter clockwise, I was able to make it up the steep hill without stopping and without thinking I was going to die when I got to the top! I even jogged briefly twice on the path - IN PUBLIC!0 -
Mimilucious wrote: »Successes - I've logged over 40 miles so far for June, ordered my reward shoes today (for 100 miles/June), was able to push mow the front and north side without stopping except to refuel in just about 2 hours. Walking the park loop counter clockwise, I was able to make it up the steep hill without stopping and without thinking I was going to die when I got to the top! I even jogged briefly twice on the path - IN PUBLIC!
Awesome non-scale victories. So often these things get overlooked, but energy, mobility, and fitness are as/more important than the scale.0 -
Name: Cheesy
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight (6/1): 304.6
Goal Weight (6/30): 297 (?)
6/1: 304.6
6/6: 300.6
6/12: 301.8
6/18:
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: +1.2
Loss/gain for the month: -3.8
Struggles or successes of your week: Blown my step count goal out of the water every day!0 -
I've completed Week 6 of the Couch to 5K app, and was able to run for 22 minutes without a walking break.
The last two weekends I've walked a total of 40 miles while visiting the Purdue campus.
EXCELLENT job, Matt! One day, I, too, will finish week 6 of c25k! You're a great encourager, thank you!0 -
monkeydoodle wrote: »monkeydoodle wrote: »Name: Michelle
Height: 5'5
Starting weight: 344
Goal weight: 330
6/2= 345.8
6/9=346.4
6/14=345.8
6/23
6/30
Loss/gain for week: +0.6, -0.6
Loss/gain for month:
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Name: Steve
Height: 5'11"
Starting Weight (6/1): 393 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 373.0 lbs
6/1: 393 lbs
6/8: 384 lbs
6/15: 380 lbs
6/22:
6/29:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 4.0
Loss/gain for the month: 13.0
Struggles or successes of your week: Really blew it this weekend. My brother was in the hospital and I stayed a lot of time with him. The problem with visiting at a hospital is that I don't get my step counts in and usually I eat like a pig. Sunday was no different. I ate way too much and didn't get my steps in. Oh well, I'm thankful for what weight I did lose. Now it's Monday, a new week, back on track. Hopefully.0 -
Name: Mimi
Height: 6'0"
Starting Weight (6/1): 342
Goal Weight (6/30): 328
6/1: 342
6/4: 338
6/11: 337
6/18: 332
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 5.0
Loss/gain for the month: 10.0
Successes - What a great week! I actually weighed in 2 days early and got that loss - exciting!! I've got over 65 miles logged for June, so 100 is definitely in reach... my reward shoes came yesterday. I can jog in place with the Wii Fit for at least 5 minutes without stopping.
Struggles - all of this rain and humidity sap the energy out of me. I don't know how PNW'ers do it! I've been having visions of apricot coffee cake every time I pass THE bakery. Going to change my routing, these are the first real sugar urges since January, and I don't like it!0 -
Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Starting Weight (6/1): 299.6 lbs
Goal Weight (6/30): 285.0 lbs
6/1: 299.6
6/4: 298.8
6/11: 294.8
6/18: 290.2
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 4.6
Loss/gain for the month: 9.4
Struggles or successes of your week:
I honestly can't say why I dropped so much this week; possibly it is carry over from times past, possible I over estimated what I've eaten, might need to drink more water due to the heat/humididty, and possible that my scale was off and I won't lose much the next few weeks. My calculated weight loss (based on calorie burns and calories eaten) should have only been 2 pounds.
Only managed to ride my bike once this week, and didn't stick to the schedule of C25K because of work issues. I'm not very happy with my exercise dedication this week, and I'm leaning on the weather as a crutch when I'm not sure I want to exercise. I've been making this a priority, and need to keep making it one.0 -
Name: Cheesy
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight (6/1): 304.6
Goal Weight (6/30): 297 (?)
6/1: 304.6
6/6: 300.6
6/12: 301.8
6/19: 298.4 (under 300?!!!)
6/25:
6/30:
Loss/gain for the week: -3.4
Loss/gain for the month: -6.2
Struggles or successes of your week: Adjusting to the full AIP diet, keto-style. I don't do change well. Missing coffee and a few blips early on as I had a bit of fruit I wanted to eat rather than toss out. Still paid off, though!
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Struggles or successes of your week:
I honestly can't say why I dropped so much this week; possibly it is carry over from times past, possible I over estimated what I've eaten, might need to drink more water due to the heat/humididty, and possible that my scale was off and I won't lose much the next few weeks. My calculated weight loss (based on calorie burns and calories eaten) should have only been 2 pounds.
Only managed to ride my bike once this week, and didn't stick to the schedule of C25K because of work issues. I'm not very happy with my exercise dedication this week, and I'm leaning on the weather as a crutch when I'm not sure I want to exercise. I've been making this a priority, and need to keep making it one.
Maybe you thrive with a bit less exercise? There's evidence that heavy cardio raises cortisol levels, and can slow weightloss in some people. Maybe, for you, less exercise=> less cortisol=> letting go of water weight and better fat mobilization ?
Mark's Daily Apple has a lot of posts about it if you want to look at the science behind this (he links to the original articles).
Either way, your week worked. You did the best you could in the situation you were in. No need to beat yourself up!0
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