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  • clsheffield1109
    clsheffield1109 Posts: 5 Member
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    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
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  • cheryl2926
    cheryl2926 Posts: 36 Member
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    HI everyone
    well two weeks in... It felt easier than the first week... I hope it stays this way

    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

    A little at a time...
  • Louz163
    Louz163 Posts: 243 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Update 15 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
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    Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds

    Currently lost 57 pounds since the 2nd of January
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Way to go Cheryl & Laura. You are doing great!
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    “Being realistic with yourself about what type of nutrition program is right for you is actually one of the keys to long-term success,” says dietician and weight-loss expert Jaime Mass, R.D."

    If we choose a meal plan that is to restrictive and doesn't allow for indulgence every now and then. We will not stick to it. We are creatures of habit and as we all know, habits are hard to break. So be realistic and choose wisely and don't beet yourself up, when you slip up. When you fall you get up, right? So, just get back on track and keep going.
  • shannonsyrja
    shannonsyrja Posts: 5 Member
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    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
    July 29

    Lost 1.8 lbs. My goal was 3 so I am a little frustrated but I know hormones are not my friend this week. Going to try for another 3 for next week. A loss is still a loss though.
  • angievanhill
    angievanhill Posts: 19 Member
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    I suppose I'm in. I'm starting later than you ladies so I guess I have some catching up to do!! I also need more Fitness Pal friends so add me too :smiley:
    Name: Angie
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight: (15th July): 188 lbs
    Goal Weight: (14th Sept): 145 lbs

    29th June: 188
    6th July: 188
    13th July: 188
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    31st July

    Weight goal for this week is: 2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this week:
  • segeo
    segeo Posts: 6 Member
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    I'll Join

    Name: Sue
    Age: 62
    Start Weight (July 15): 173
    Goal Weight 153

    July 22:
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    Weight Goal This Week: 171 (by July 22)
  • supersis
    supersis Posts: 9 Member
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    Hello Fam... I'm working hard to stay within my calories per day; I even joined Nutri System to gain control of my portions. Still not seeing the results that I would like but I'm hopeful that it will all kick in soon. ;)
  • cheryl2926
    cheryl2926 Posts: 36 Member
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    Supersis. It took three weeks of regularly lowering my calories and making healthier choices before the scale even budged. I did see a difference in one pair of pants..... So dont give up or give in you got this!!!
  • cheryl2926
    cheryl2926 Posts: 36 Member
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    Izzy, as always, you are inspirational
    thanks
    cheryl
  • annemmr
    annemmr Posts: 27 Member
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    Name: Anne
    Age:38
    Height:5'7

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

    22 July:
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    Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Erin, Brande, Courtney, Hadley, Barbara(sprylady), Sue(sego) and Angie. Great to have you.

    Cheryl, Supersis thanks for the encouragement we all need it. It will be great to see where we all are (weight wise) at the end of challenge. Stay strong and keep pushing.
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
    edited July 2015
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    "Should You skip meals to lose weight? NO! The adverse effects are many when skipping meals. Not only does it slow your metabolism but it can also lead to overeating, because when you do eat, you're overly hungry. Do Not cut your calories below your recommended allowance below 1,200 if you are a woman and 1,500 if you are a man. Falling below these daily allowances can do real damage to your metabolism and result in excessive loss of lean muscle tissue. When you dramatically reduce your calories on a consistent basis, it can slow your metabolism or trigger a plateau. Consistent exercise — plus the occasional high-calorie day — will help ward off a plateau." JM
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Ok Off to a great start, I have walked 3.30 miles this morning and ate a healthy breakfast. Now for the rest of the day.
  • purdysmile03
    purdysmile03 Posts: 34 Member
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    Update:

    Name: Sj
    Age: 29
    Height: 5,6


    Start: (July 8) 235
    Now: (July 17) 231

  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Congrats purdysmile03 on your 4 pound loss.
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Energize your exercise routine by choosing the right pre-workout foods. Whether you’re an early-bird exerciser, a midday mover, or a night owl. The perfect meal before exercise should be low in fat, moderate in easily digested carbohydrates and protein, and low in fiber, and it should contain some water.
  • fourterrys
    fourterrys Posts: 90 Member
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    Start weight 215
    goal this week: -2 lbs

    loss: -3lbs!!!!! YEAH!!!!!


  • gabriele01
    gabriele01 Posts: 25 Member
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    Hey everybody!

    Just wanted to send a little motivational post your way. I joined this challenge because last month I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. When I weighed in during my routine physical on 6/16/2015 I was at my highest ever weight of 301 pounds. I have always been overweight, but had never had any issues with high BP, cholesterol, sugar, triglycerides or anything else. So, being told I was diabetic was quite a shock for me. My labs weren't horrible, but enough to have my doctor concerned. She wanted to put me on 2 different medications.

    I asked her to give me 30 days to see if I could keep my sugar levels under control without medical help. She agreed, reluctantly if I may say so.

    So for the past 30 days I have been testing out this new-to-me low carb life style. I had my 30 day follow up appointment yesterday, and these were my numbers:


    Fasting sugar levels down from 156 to under 100 each and every single day
    Blood pressure down from 130/90 to 118/80
    Weight down from 301 to 276

    Yes, I really did lose 25 pounds in 30 days! And I still eat chocolate almost every day, but just one small piece of dark instead of the amounts I would have eaten in the past. If I can do this, so can you! So hang in there, take it one day and one mile at a time. And be your own best motivator! Don't rely on others to push you - they have nothing to gain from it, keep pushing yourself! You can do so much more than you think you can!!

    Good luck to all, and Happy Friday!!

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