"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

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: 233.4
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 3 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: 1.6
Total loss: lost 14.8 lbs


Not exactly 3 lbs but half way there is better than a gain. Need to get my head back in the game this week.... Been having dinner way too late and not being able to work out after!


Goal for this week to lose will be 5 lbs.... Need to make up for that 1.6 this week and stay focused!

catereed13

Name: Catie
Age:31
Height:5'4

Start Weight (29th June):206.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept - My Birthday:)182

29th June: 206.2
6th July: 203.8
13th July: 203.2
20nd July: 199.6
27th July: 195.8
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: 3.8 lost

I'm happy with the loss, but can't really say that I'm sure it will stick right now. We have had a really rough week at our house, a good friend passed away in our home from a tear in his intestine last week, and I found him. For the first time in my life, I am not hungry and don't feel like eating. I am pushing myself to eat, and do it healthily but it's tough.

Swanson83

Week 5 - I finally bought a new scale for at home. I have been using the one at work and knew it was off but I wasn't sure how much. Adjusting numbers this week.
Name: Amy
Age:32
Height:5'7

Start Weight (29th June):140
Goal Weight (14th Sept):128

29th June:140
6th July: 140
13th July: 139
20nd July: 137
27th July: 133.4 (I would guess it is about a 1 lb change) I did lose more than this but the weekend kicked my butt and I gained some of it back. Weekends are very hard for me! I do really well during the week and then we plan too much on the weekends! Even this upcoming weekend I have an annual cousin get together. Which includes FOOD! Anyone else have weekend troubles?!
31st July:

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

Non-scale goal for this week: increase water intake. I'd like to reach a goal of drinking 8-16 oz of water each hour this week and then up it next week.

Swanson83

@LEBP14 I think that there is something to your 1.6 lbs loss. With such a large loss last week your body is adjusting. I would guess that next week you will see a bigger number.

@catereed13 I am so sorry for your loss! It is hard enough to lose someone close but to be the one to find him! I am sure you are struggling with many things! Your MFP community can be a great support for you! Don't be afraid to lean on us!

SIERRANV1

Start Weight: 206.8
Goal Weight: 185 (for this challenge) Ultimate goal is 140#'s

July 20th: 206.8
July 27th: 204.6

August 3rd:
August 10th:
August 17th:
August 24th:
August 31st:

September 7th:
September 14th:
September 21st:
September 28th

October 5th
October 12th

Goal - 2lbs per week!
Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2
Total loss: lost -2.2 lbs

NSV~"I believe in my future self & I'll eat to nourish her strength"

Radory

Name: Melissa (Radory)
Age: 39
Height: 5'9"

Start Weight (29th June): 294.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 272.0

29th June: 294.2
6th July: 291.6
13th July: 289.0
20nd July: 284.8
27th July: 284.4
31st July:
To be continued...

Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -0.4 pounds

I'm feeling quite down about today's weigh in. I know that I've had a few big weeks, so in the big scheme of things, I'm not doing terrible, but I had the deficit for 2+ pounds and it's just not showing.

gabriele01

Name: Gabi
Age:38
Height:5'10

Start Weight (29th June):284
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 249

29th June:284
6th July: 282
13th July: 278
20nd July: 273
27th July: 270
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 3 + pounds
Weight lost/gained this past week: -3 pounds

Slow and steady wins the race. Fit into a pair of pants this morning that I haven't worn in ages. Down 2 dress sizes since June 16th.

Need to drink more water. Biggest struggle for me. Ordered a new tumbler yesterday, maybe that will help. Trying to attach a picture of it.

MzSullivan08

I would like to join also what would we need to do.

name: Linda
age:27
height:5'8

start weight (July 6th, 2015): 286
goal weight (Sept 15, 2015): 250 or more if possible

youcrazything

Name: Lisa
Age: 29
Height: 5'2

Start Weight (7/26): 134
Goal Weight (10/18): 128

7/26: 134
8/2:
8/9:
8/16:
8/23:
8/30:
To be continued...

Weight goal for this week: 0.5 lbs
Weight lost/gained this week:

I need to get back on track! I have not been logging consistently the last few weeks and have regained a few lbs and am really feeling it.

springmiyake

Name: Cindy
Age: 27
Height:5'7"

Start Weight (7th July):193.6
Goal Weight (14th Sept):175


7th July: 193.6
13th July: 190.0
20nd July: 187.4
27th July:189.0
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 3 lb
Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6
I was at 185.2 on Sunday morning, and 189 on Monday morning. Ughhhh, I hate water retention!

megbugs

@Radory - your numbers look great to me! 10 lbs in 5 weeks!

@catereed13 - I'm really sorry, that's so sad! I agree this community is here if you need support.

jaystacers

Sounds good to me. I have never been in one of these challenges before. Maybe it will give me a little extra motivation.

Name: Stacy
Age:37
Height:5'7

Start Weight (29th June):203.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept):191

29th June:203.2
6th July:202
13th July:201
20nd July:199.6
27th July:197.6
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 1-2 lbs.
Weight lost/gained this week:2

izzy214

Welcome Newbies and congrats to all the losers, Way to GO! You are making great time on your journey. The weight is coming off and you are looking great.


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vivmsw26

Hi ya'll! Is it too late to join challenge?

vivmsw26

Hi
Name: Viv
Age: 36
Height: 5'9"

Start weight 7/27/2015: 202.6 lbs
Goal end weight: 10/19/2015: 180 lbs

27 July: 202.6
03 Aug:
10 Aug:
17 Aug:
24 Aug:
31 Aug:
07 Aug:
14 Aug:
21 Aug:

Weight goal for this week: 2lbs
Weight lost/gained this week:

fiddletime

I'd like to also be added to the group if possible. I'll start now and do 2 months.
Ht- 5'2"
Wt- 138.2
Goal in 2 mths- 120#
Final wt - 120# (I think)

nija1523

nija1523 wrote: »
In!!!

Name: Sandra
age: 50
Height: 5'9

Start Weight: 218.5
Goal Weight: 196.5 (for challenge) otherwise - 169.0

June 28th: 218.5
July 6th: 218. ( - .5lbs ) Looking forward to the 13th!!
July 13th: 213.5 ( - 4.5lbs) Come on 20th!!
July 20th: 210.5 (- 3lbs) Pressing ahead!
July 27th: 201.4 (-2.4) I can do this! See you soon August 3rd!!
August 3rd:
August 10th:
August 14th:
August 17th:
August 24th:
August 31st:

September 7th:
September 14th:
September 21st:

Goal - 2lbs per week!

izzy214

Sandra you are doing great. What is your secret?

Brooke1076

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girasolazul

Name: Sunny
age: 44
Height: 5'3

Start Weight: 163
Goal Weight: 139-142

July 20th: 163
July 27th: 162.5. ( only loss 1/2 lb) ugh!!!

August 3rd:
August 10th:
August 17th:
August 24th:
August 31st:

September 7th:
September 14th:
September 21st:
September 28th

October 5th
October 12th

Goal - 1.5-2 lbs per week..

Let's hope that next week is better!!

glitterr0cks

Hi! too late to start? I NEED accountability!

Name:Jessica
Age:30
Height:5'2

Start Weight:147.6 (july)
Goal Weight:135.5 ((sept)

MicheleStitches

I'm late to this party, but I've been tracking so I can fill in the numbers for the previous weeks of the challenge. I hope that's okay!

Name: Michele
age: 49
Height: 5'5

Start Weight: 152
Goal Weight: 140 for the end of 12 weeks and ultimately 125
Goal - 1 lb per week (slow and steady wins the race!)

June 28th: 152
July 6th: 149
July 13th: 147.8
July 20th: 147
July 27th: 146

August 3rd:
August 10th:
August 14th:
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August 31st:

September 7th:
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September 21st:
September 28th

izzy214

Thanks for the info Lizzylawless22, sounds great.

GemmieH

It's that time of the week again, Here is my update, hope everyone is having a good week:
Start Weight (3 July): 175
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 163

3 July: 175
7th July: 173
14th July:170
20nd July: 165
27th July:168
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 2 pound
Weight lost/gained this week: +3lb

Unsurprisingly I have gained this week. I had expected this what with my anniversary celebrations and trip to venice. I am back to normal as of today and will be cracking on with tracking and hope to at least lose 2lb so I am nearly back to normal. Hopefully it won't take me too long to shift it again.

izzy214

Do something different, go for a walk, swim or just dance. Its all good as long as you get moving.

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
July 28: 160.1lb 31.4% Body Fat

Weight lost/gained this week: -0.3lbs and -0.0% Body Fat
Total Weigh Lost/Gained: -4.6lbs and -0.8% Body Fat

Not as good as I would like, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction. I've increased my exercise quite a bit. I'm trying to get back into running again. So far so good, at least my mood seems to be improving even if the numbers aren't yet. One step at a time.

Any tips on getting the body fat % to drop?

MicheleStitches

mwilliams5253 wrote: »

Name: Melissa

Any tips on getting the body fat % to drop?

First off: Very COOL profile pic!

Okay, I'm no fitness expert, but I have heard more than one "expert" simplify things by saying, "If you want more muscle, look at your exercise. If you want less fat, look at your diet."

Everyone seems to have their own opinion on these things, but many believe that the best way to build muscle is to do weight-bearing exercises and movements that require explosive bursts of energy (jumping, sprints, burpees, HIIT, etc.) Long cardio sessions are no longer viewed as the best way to burn fat. (But personally, I say that if you enjoy long cardio, do it, because exercise should be fun.)

On the food side of the equation, again, everyone has their opinion, and the real trick is to find what works for YOU and you find sustainable. Many people find that reducing carbs, especially sugars and refined carbs helps them achieve their goals. Eat lots of whole foods, plenty of protein & healthy fats. Cut the junk and don't over-eat fruit, because of the natural sugars.

Lastly, do NOT trust My Fitness Pal's numbers for calorie burns if you are logging exercise. Their estimates are just that -- ESTIMATES. Personally, I can not eat as many calories as MFP says I can and still lose weight. Again, you will have to experiment and find what works for you and your body.

Good luck!

acs3041

Amanda, 30, 5'6"
Goal: 130 pounds
July 7: 151.6
July 14: 149.4 (-2.2)
July 21: 149.8 (+0.4) Carbapalooza
July 28: 147.8 (-2.0) Lots of gym time.
Total: 3.8 pounds lost
Did good work this week! I found that saving lifting for the days I have off (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday) makes me more successful. I only have to fit in one other training day on a work day, Wednesday or Thursday. Completed first week of C210K and got 30 minutes of rowing in, too. Diet is still a weak point but was 60% good. I think the cardio made up for most of the naughtiness.
Aiming to lose 2.8 pounds to hit my mini goal. Hahaha, ok but seriously, I'd be stoked to see a 145-point-anything on the scale.

cheryl2926

Name: Cheryl
Age:45
Height 5'3"
Starting weight: June 30th - 171 lbs
Goal weight: September 15th - 147 lbs

June 30th 171
July 7th 170.2
July 14th 169.0
July 21st 168.6
July 28th 168.0

total pounds lost 3.0
I am staying on task with my stopping eating early and staying lower on my calories. I am seeing changes in the mirror more than on the scale and I am AOK with that!!!

AliceCamisa

Name: Alice
age: 28
Height: 5'4

Start Weight: 186.2
Goal Weight: 168 (for the challenge) or 150 my main goal

July 20th: 186.2
July 27th: 188.7 (+2.5lbs) bad week
July 31st:

August 7th:
August 14th:
August 21st:
August 28th:

September 5th:
September 12th:

Goal - 2lbs per week!