"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

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  • megbugs
    megbugs Posts: 107 Member
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    @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
    jaystacers Posts: 50 Member
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    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
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
    edited July 2015
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    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
    vivmsw26 Posts: 4 Member
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    Hi ya'll! Is it too late to join challenge?
  • vivmsw26
    vivmsw26 Posts: 4 Member
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    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:
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    31 Aug:
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    21 Aug:

    Weight goal for this week: 2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this week:
  • fiddletime
    fiddletime Posts: 1,862 Member
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    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 Posts: 16 Member
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    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:
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    September 7th:
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    Goal - 2lbs per week!
  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Sandra you are doing great. What is your secret?

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  • Brooke1076
    Brooke1076 Posts: 51 Member
    edited July 2015
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  • girasolazul
    girasolazul Posts: 12 Member
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    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:
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    September 7th:
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    September 28th

    October 5th
    October 12th

    Goal - 1.5-2 lbs per week..

    Let's hope that next week is better!!
  • glitterr0cks
    glitterr0cks Posts: 18 Member
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    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
    MicheleStitches Posts: 306 Member
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    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:
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  • izzy214
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Thanks for the info Lizzylawless22, sounds great.
  • GemmieH
    GemmieH Posts: 55 Member
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    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
    izzy214 Posts: 551 Member
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    Do something different, go for a walk, swim or just dance. Its all good as long as you get moving.
  • mwilliams0818
    mwilliams0818 Posts: 16 Member
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    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
    MicheleStitches Posts: 306 Member
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    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
    acs3041 Posts: 39 Member
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    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
    cheryl2926 Posts: 36 Member
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    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
    AliceCamisa Posts: 12 Member
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    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:
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    September 5th:
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    Goal - 2lbs per week!

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