"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

buxbert

height: 167 cm
age: 43

Starting today:
7 July: 83.4 kg
Start Weight (7th July):83.4 kg
Goal Weight (28 Sept):78 kg

7th July: 83.4
13th July: 83.6
21st July: 82.3
27th July:
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 0.8 kg
Weight lost/gained this week: -1.3 kg

was down to 82 but went to visit my parents for 5 days; was fairly good but not good enough :-) anyway, I am happy with my loss and am planning on being good again this week. let's see, how realistic that is. It is hot here so weight fluctuates like crazy depending on whether you drink enough, retain water... still, the overall trend is visible and it's a nice one!

heathergetshealthier

Name: Heather
Age: 40
Height:5'8

Start Weight (21st July): 180lbs
Goal Weight (10th Oct): 163 lbs

18th July: 180
25th July:
1st Aug:
8th Aug:
15th Aug:
22nd Aug:
29th Aug:
5th Sept:
12th Sept:
19th Sept:
26th Sept:
3rd Oct:
10th Oct: (163)


Weight goal for this week: 1 lb
Weight lost/gained this week:

izzy214

Welcome all Newbies glad to have you. Cheryl I have had little to no lose for 3 weeks, at least we are not gaining.
Buxbert -1.3 congrats

izzy214

"Break down your goal into smaller, specific goals that can be measured. If your goal is to lose say 20 pounds, a smaller weekly goal might be to start eating healthy snacks."

izzy214

Diet Mistakes Sabotaging Your Weight loss

1. Not eating enough protein for breakfast 2. Not planning a healthy snack twice a day 3. Not counting calories from alcohol 4. Eating a salad for lunch( some salads have more calories than a meal) plan wisely 5. leaving the carb off the dinner plate. 6. Avoiding the foods you love ( if you don't plan for that food) you will eventually binge on it later. 7. Fade Diets( if they promise to lose 10 pounds a week- Run)

Be smart in your choices and be patient, you did not gain it over night. You will not lose it over night.

mwilliams0818

Name: Melissa
Age:28 (almost 29)
Height:5'5

Start Weight (July 7, 2015): 164.7lb 32.2% Body Fat
Goal Weight (September 29, 2015): 150lb
Difference: 14.7lb

July 14: 160.2lb 31.4% Body Fat
July 21: 160.4lb 31.4% Body Fat

Weight lost/gained this week: +0.2lbs and -0.0% Body Fat
Total Weigh Lost/Gained: -4.3lbs and -0.8% Body Fat

Last week was a pretty rough week emotionally and I didn't eat as well as I should. Too many easy to fix frozen foods. I'm glad I didn't gain too much, but hopefully I can turn it around and get back on track this week.

izzy214

Ok, weighed this morning down 2 pounds, but I am not changing anything until next weeks weigh in.
its up and down, I want to see if it sticks.

acs3041

Amanda, 30, 5'6"
July 7: 151.6
July 14: 149.4
July 21: 149.8
Weight loss the week: +0.4 and it wasn't a surprise at all...

I went into the week with good meal prep and ended in a Carbapalooza. I'm talking entire boxes of crackers, mac&cheese, bags of chips. My goals this week are to do a meal prep twice: Tuesday and Saturday. I will also continue to work on form in my weightlifting instead of trying to increase the pounds. Far cardio, I want to get my C210K in on Thursday and Monday, saving Sunday for a hike in the mountains. Rest days are Wednesday and Saturday.

girasolazul

It is really inspiring and motivating to read success stories as well As issues that I can relate to....

izzy214

Amanda
It all sounds good, just keep adjusting until you find what works for you.

girasolazul drop in anytime and join us if you like.

yardprincess

izzy214 wrote: »

Diet Mistakes Sabotaging Your Weight loss

1. Not eating enough protein for breakfast 2. Not planning a healthy snack twice a day 3. Not counting calories from alcohol 4. Eating a salad for lunch( some salads have more calories than a meal) plan wisely 5. leaving the carb off the dinner plate. 6. Avoiding the foods you love ( if you don't plan for that food) you will eventually binge on it later. 7. Fade Diets( if they promise to lose 10 pounds a week- Run)

Be smart in your choices and be patient, you did not gain it over night. You will not lose it over night.

Agree 100% with this good advice!! Thanks for sharing it!
~I'd like to join your 12 week challenge too - if I could

Name: Chris
Age: 37
Height: 5' 3"
Starting weight (as of July 16) 164 lbs
Goal weight (as of October 8) 140 lbs

I could use the accountability and the motivation! - feel free to "Friend" me as well!
Thanks!!

xoxrobot

Kind of scared, but the accountability will make me work harder!

Name: Sam
Age: 25
Height: 5'3

Start Weight (21st July): 220lbs
Goal Weight (10th Oct): 193lbs

25th July:
1st Aug:
8th Aug:
15th Aug:
22nd Aug:
29th Aug:
5th Sept:
12th Sept:
19th Sept:
26th Sept:
3rd Oct:
10th Oct:
17th Oct:


Weight goal for this week: 1 lb
Weight lost/gained this week:

ms_maruska

Name: Marija
Age: 30
Height: 173 cm

Start Weight (29th June): 81 kg
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 75 kg

29th June: 81 kg
6th July: / (my scale broke)
13th July: 79.5 kg
20nd July: 77.5 kg
27th July:
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 0.5 kg
Weight lost/gained this week: 2kg

Note: This happened once before and then my weight stalled for a month. Also, it's been around 40*C, I sweat a lot and didn't drink that much so I might have been a bit dehydrated. Moving on now.

izzy214

Welcome Newbies, Great to Have you. Thanks for joining!

izzy214

Louz163

Update 22 July

Name: Laura
Age:27
Height:5'7

Start Weight (29th June):171
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 151

29th June:171
6th July: 169
13th July: 167
20th July: 168
27th July:
3rd August:
7th August:
17th August:
24th August:
31st August:
7th of Sept:
14th of Sept:

Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds

Currently lost 58 pounds since the 2nd of January

shannonsyrja

name: Shannon
Age: 40
height: 5'5"
Current weight (July 8) - 172
Goal Weight (September 23) - 152

July 8 - 172
July 15 - 170.2
July 22 - 166.2
July 29

Lost 4 lbs!!! My goal was 3 like last week as I tend to loose weight the first two weeks fairly easy. Down 5.8 instead of my goal of 6 but .2lbs is nothing to cry about

My goal for this week (and the next 4) is a 2lb loss. I need to do some food prep tonight. The last few days have been busy with meetings and kid functions so time to get back on it.

annemmr

Name: Anne
Age:38
Height:5'7

Start Weight (July 15):185.8
Goal Weight (7 Oct ): 160

22 July:182.3
29 July:
5 August:
12 August:
19 August:
26 August:
2 Sept:
9 Sept:
16 Sept:
23 Sept:
30 Sept:
7 Oct:

Lost 3.5 lbs! *Happy Dance* Weekends are usually my killer but did good this past weekend and still managed to have some fun. Hitting all my workouts thus far this week and hit my protein/calorie goals all week. Taking off Friday to go out of town so am working on planning ahead so we don't blow it just because we aren't at home. Hitting that dangerous place of not feeling hungry. Feels like I am forcing down all my food but I know if I skip meals and don't hit my protein goals that I start to lose muscle so I am just trying to power through it.

Weekly goal is to lose 2 lbs a week, anything above that is just gravy.

stm712015

Name: Sara
Age:48
Height: 5'7

Start Weight (July 1st): 237.6
Goal Weight (Sept. 23rd): 205 (-32.6)

July 1: 237.6
July 8: 227.2 (-10.4)
July 15: 225 (-2.2)
July 22: 222.2 (-2.2)
July 29:
Aug. 5:
Aug. 12:
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Sept. 2:
Sept. 9:
Sept. 16:
Sept. 23:

Weight loss/gain for week: -2.2
Weight loss/gain total: -14.8

Successes: So far, I've logged my food faithfully, haven't gone over my calories yet, followed a low carb/high protein plan and I'm excited that the weight is coming off. Been drinking my water and trying to up my exercise each week.
Struggles: Exercise is my struggle, because I'm in S. Arizona (HOT) and I like to hike and walk outside. Can't wait until the weather cools down. In the mean time, I've been walking an indoor track = boring, but doable.

Hope you all have a great week this week! I'm cheering you on!

LEBP14

Name: Amy
Age:30
Height:5'8

Start Weight (29th June):248.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 210

29th June:248.2
6th July: 244.4
13th July: (didn't weigh in since I was on vacation hiking and working off lots of fat!!)
20nd July: 235
27th July:
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 3 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: lost 13.2 lbs- woah!!!! woooot


I'm in complete shock!!!! Hubby and I went on vacation in CA and I was super active and made excellent healthy choices the whole time!

izzy214

WOW! You ladies are really doing well. I am so proud of all of you. What is your secret? Please Share

fourterrys

So frustrated! This past weekend was my husband's 50th birthday and we went away to a friend's cabin in the mountains for a few days. I gained 3 lbs! I overindulged some but also hiked 2-4 miles each day. I figured I might not lose weight, but to gain THAT much - UGH! My strategy so far has been low carb and to count calories and I did eat more than usual. But even so, I had my hamburgers/hot dogs without buns. I did have macaroni salad a few times(but reasonable portions). Thought I had things under control. We had no internet there so I couldnt log to help me keep track. Now I know how much MFP helps!

I know I have to be really careful for the rest of the week to get back to where I was and keep going. This won't stop me, but I needed to vent! Sounds like many of you have been there/done that.

Headed out for a walk so hopefully by weigh in day on Friday, I'll be back on my way down

izzy214

fourterrys,
we all know to well how that is. Don't beat yourself up over a few enjoyable days, life is to short. Some times we
have to eat "cake", just saying.

girasolazul

Just wanted to share that I started "carb cycling" in hopes of reaching my goal faster. So far it isn't too bad. my low carb day, I've enjoyed cauliflower, carrots, broccoli mix with chicken for dinner and had tuna for lunch. Breakfast eggs and fruit along with snacks. On my high carb day I had my favorite cereal!! Yeah!!! PB&j along with my regular dinner i dont over do it.. Maybe this will work for some else as well.... You just have to find the right rhythm for yourself...

Livenonstop

I would like to join, if it's not too late!

Name: Micky
Age: 41

Start weight (July 16th): 161
Goal Weight (Oct 8th): 150 (for 12 week goal)

July 16th: 161
July 23rd:
July 30th:
Aug 6th:
Aug 13:
Aug 20:
Aug 27:
Sept 3:
Sept 10:
Sept 17:
Sept 24:
Oct 1:
Oct 8:

This week's success: I logged food EVERY day the past week! Two weeks makes a habit, so half way there!

Goal for next week: log every bite to set my habit & use the elliptical machine at least 3 days for 30 min a day.

clsheffield1109

I'm up for this challenge.

Name- Cheryl
Age- 52
Height- 5' 3"
Start Weight( 6/30)- 153
Goal Weight (9/15)- 140

June 30th 153
July 7th- 153 Too many indulgences and not enough activity. I will keep trying.
July 14th- 152.7 I had a better week. Slow and steady is my favorite pace.
July 21st- 153.1. I really need to focus on exercising more.
July 28th
August 4th
August 11th
August 18th
August 25th
September 1st
September 8th
September 15th

1214sarah

Name: Sarah
Age:34
Height:5'2

Start Weight (July 20):178.2
Goal Weight (7 Oct ): 155

20th July: 178.2
27th July:
3rd August:
7th August:
17th August:
24th August:
31st August:
7th of Sept:
14th of Sept:

Weekly goal is to lose 2 lbs a week.

nannersp61

I am in. The other group I am involved with is not working for me atm. I am needing positive feedback and a group that is there for one another.
start date 7-22-15
Start weight 202.4
Goal over the next 12 weeks 20 pounds, 182.4
Goal date Oct 13.

nannersp61

nannersp61 wrote: »

I am in. The other group I am involved with is not working for me atm. I am needing positive feedback and a group that is there for one another.
start date 7-22-15
Start weight 202.4
Goal over the next 12 weeks 20 pounds, 182.4
Goal date Oct 13.

My name is Nancy. I am 5'1", age 53.

izzy214

Smart Snacking

"Apples are a 'good carb,' and they're packed with fiber. Eating two apples is enough to fill your fruit intake for the day, and you're not adding a lot of calories. Apples also have vitamin C, and satisfy your sweet tooth. They make your stomach feel fuller, so you'll eat less during the day, without having to worry about working off a lot of fa."t