"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

Jessalane0607

Name: Jess

SW on MFP (07/05): 300
SW (10/3): 253.6
GW: 229

Total loss of: 24.6

Week 1 Start 10/3: 253.6
Week 2 10/10: (a few days late) 249.8
Week 3 10/15: 248.4
Week 4 10/24:
Week 5 10/31:
Week 6 11/7:
Week 7 11/14:
Week 8 11/21:
Week 9 11/28:
Week 10 12/5:
Week 11 12/12:
Week 12 12/19:

Lost: -1.4
Total lost: -5.2

goingape

Julie
Height 5' 1"

starting weight 204
Sept 20 - 202
Sept 27 - 202
October 4- 201
October 11 - 198

goal 175

Trying to stay under the big "2" number. Pretty sure I gained a bit with thanksgiving. I feel like once I put some distance from that number I will have accomplished a big mental goal...

cheers everyone!

izzy214

"Everyone has setbacks, disappointments and missed opportunities. But wallowing in the past and focusing on the negatives is a sure way to doom your future. So put the past behind you and embrace today as the beginning of your new season."— Edward T. Creagan, M.D.

izzy214

Good Sunday Morning everyone,
I hope that you are enjoying your weekend. Let's all start this week off by preparing ahead for the week and journaling our food and exercise.

Its 10 weeks until Christmas! Its time to amp up this challenge.

How about we challenge each other to post daily at least one thing we have done for that day to help lose weight. We will call it daily challenge. Example: Copy and post: The one thing I did today to lose: example:

Izzy's 1: I went for a 30 minute walk and added more stretches. or
Bella's 1:

We are not changing original 12 Week Challenge, just adding to it to keep every one motivated. Lets see who can keep the streak going everyday until Christmas.

Ok, don't forget to post your weekly progress and lets have fun with the challenge. Have a great week.

izzy214

Believe it and become it

This rule is simple: If you believe you can be in amazing shape, then you’ll do things on a day-to-day basis to accomplish it. The problem is, many of us carry around defeating beliefs. When you recognize a negative thought (like, “I tried but I can't do it”), ask yourself why you think that way. You may discover the criticism originally came from your parents, or your sibling, or a childhood buddy. Don’t give those outdated internal beliefs power. Just let them float away, like leaves that have fallen into a river (much easier to say and write it than done) You have control over your thoughts – they don’t have control over you.

sinnybri

The thing I did to lose today: I did a high intensity interval training workout and did my 30 day squat challenge.

izzy214

Thanks for kicking off the I thing did today to lose challenge.

jenhdclifton

Name: Jenny
Age: 41
Start weight: 164lbs or 11st 10
Week 5 weight goal: 11st 3
Week 9 weight goal: 10st 10
Week 12 weight goal: 10st 5
This is the goal. Shoot for the moon etc.
Weigh in on Monday each week

Week 1: 05/10: 11st 10 or 164lbs
Week 2: 12/10: 11st 9 or 163lbs
Week 3: 19/10: 11st 7 or 161lbs
Week 4: 26/10:
Week 5: 02/11:
Week 6: 09/11:
Week 7: 16/11:
Week 8: 23/11:
Week 9: 30/11:
Week 10: 07/12:
Week 11: 14/12:
Week 12: 21/12:

I've been using Myfitnesspal for 4 weeks and I've now lost 7lbs. Happy dance. Aiming to lose 2 lbs this week coming.

One change I'm proud of making is I'm not drinking Coke. I used to drink a lot. Drinking water with a squeeze of fresh lime in it instead. And finding Overnight Oats on Pinterest has been a revelation for breakfasts!

sinnybri

Ok you guys this is just what I need.
Name: Sinéad
Age: 26
CW: 14st 1lb (197lb)
12 week weight goal: 12st 7lb (22lb loss)
Weight in every Monday.
Week 1: 13st 12lb
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Week 9:
Week10:
Week 11:
Week 12:

So a 3lb loss this week! Finding the HIIT a lot easier now and feel really good about myself for doing it. I find myself thinking how can I be more active all the time now so little things like getting out to run around with the kids and doing squats while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil, are really helping me. I haven't been able to cut calories as much as I'd like as it effected my milk supply but I seem to have found the balance so a 3lb loss is something I'm very proud off as its down to hard work

izzy214

Break 5 habits

Breaking these five unhealthy habits can help you reach your weight-loss goals.
Changing habits, especially ones you've had for many years, isn't easy. But breaking these five unhealthy habits can make a difference in your weight, which is why we encourage you to eliminate them for two solid weeks.

1. No TV while eating — and only as much as you exercise.
2. No sugar — except what's naturally found in fruit.
If you want something sweet, eat fruit. Otherwise, stay away from sugar and sweetened foods, including table sugar, brown sugar, honey, jam and jelly, candy, desserts and soda. Alcohol also counts as a sweet.
3. No snacks except fruits and vegetables.
Common snacks typically have a lot of calories and little nutritional value. If you're hungry between meals, eat only fruits and vegetables and nothing else.
4. Moderate meat and low-fat dairy.
Limit total daily consumption of meat, poultry and fish to 3 ounces — the size of a deck of cards. If you consume dairy products, use only skim milk and low-fat varieties, and consume them in moderation — about two servings daily.
5. No eating at restaurants — unless the meal fits the Lose It! program.
Changing habits is challenging, but with confidence and the right strategies, you can succeed. And remember: Your immediate goal is to stick to these changes for only two weeks. MC

holdthefries

Name: Claire
Age: 49
Height: 5'9"
SW: 224
GW: 190

Sept. 27 220.5
Oct. 4 217
Oct. 11 215.6
Oct. 18 215.2
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 15
Nov. 22
Nov. 29
Dec. 6
Dec. 13
Dec. 17

gabriele01

Good morning!

Age: 38
Height: 5’10

Start Weight (29th June):284
Week 12 Goal Weight (14th Sept): 249
Week 24 Goal Weight (12 Dec) 214

29th June: 284
6th July: 282
13th July: 278
20nd July: 273
27th July: 270
3rd August: 265
10th August: 262
17th August: 259
24th August: 258
31st August: 255
7th September: 251
14th September: 249
21st September: 246
28TH September: 243
5Th October: 243
12th October: 244
19th October: 242


Afraid I won't hit my goal unless some miracle happens over the next 10 weeks, but I will try to get as close as I can. Have a great week everybody!

gabriele01

izzy214 wrote: »

Break 5 habits

Breaking these five unhealthy habits can help you reach your weight-loss goals.
Changing habits, especially ones you've had for many years, isn't easy. But breaking these five unhealthy habits can make a difference in your weight, which is why we encourage you to eliminate them for two solid weeks.

1. No TV while eating — and only as much as you exercise.
2. No sugar — except what's naturally found in fruit.
If you want something sweet, eat fruit. Otherwise, stay away from sugar and sweetened foods, including table sugar, brown sugar, honey, jam and jelly, candy, desserts and soda. Alcohol also counts as a sweet.
3. No snacks except fruits and vegetables.
Common snacks typically have a lot of calories and little nutritional value. If you're hungry between meals, eat only fruits and vegetables and nothing else.
4. Moderate meat and low-fat dairy.
Limit total daily consumption of meat, poultry and fish to 3 ounces — the size of a deck of cards. If you consume dairy products, use only skim milk and low-fat varieties, and consume them in moderation — about two servings daily.
5. No eating at restaurants — unless the meal fits the Lose It! program.
Changing habits is challenging, but with confidence and the right strategies, you can succeed. And remember: Your immediate goal is to stick to these changes for only two weeks. MC

I have to add something to this, as great as it sounds:
THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY!!!!

I am diabetic, and if I only ate 3 oz of meat and/or dairy a day I would be in a heap of trouble! Same goes for eating fruit and veggies only as a snack.

My snacks are about 100-150 calories each, and about 15 grams of carbs and include protein to help me feel full longer. Here are some great snack ideas: diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/food-tips/snacks.html

And remember, it's not the SUGAR count you should be focusing on, it's the total carb count. It is OK to consume sugar - in moderation!

Happy Monday!

BarneyRubbleMD

gabriele01 wrote: »

izzy214 wrote: »

Break 5 habits

Breaking these five unhealthy habits can help you reach your weight-loss goals.
Changing habits, especially ones you've had for many years, isn't easy. But breaking these five unhealthy habits can make a difference in your weight, which is why we encourage you to eliminate them for two solid weeks.

1. No TV while eating — and only as much as you exercise.
2. No sugar — except what's naturally found in fruit.
If you want something sweet, eat fruit. Otherwise, stay away from sugar and sweetened foods, including table sugar, brown sugar, honey, jam and jelly, candy, desserts and soda. Alcohol also counts as a sweet.
3. No snacks except fruits and vegetables.
Common snacks typically have a lot of calories and little nutritional value. If you're hungry between meals, eat only fruits and vegetables and nothing else.
4. Moderate meat and low-fat dairy.
Limit total daily consumption of meat, poultry and fish to 3 ounces — the size of a deck of cards. If you consume dairy products, use only skim milk and low-fat varieties, and consume them in moderation — about two servings daily.
5. No eating at restaurants — unless the meal fits the Lose It! program.
Changing habits is challenging, but with confidence and the right strategies, you can succeed. And remember: Your immediate goal is to stick to these changes for only two weeks. MC

I have to add something to this, as great as it sounds:
THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR EVERYBODY!!!!

I am diabetic, and if I only ate 3 oz of meat and/or dairy a day I would be in a heap of trouble! Same goes for eating fruit and veggies only as a snack.

My snacks are about 100-150 calories each, and about 15 grams of carbs and include protein to help me feel full longer. Here are some great snack ideas: diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/food-tips/snacks.html

And remember, it's not the SUGAR count you should be focusing on, it's the total carb count. It is OK to consume sugar - in moderation!

Happy Monday!

LOL--I was thinking the same thing since I'm diabetic too (type 2) & would do poorly (blood sugar wise) if I didn't include protein with my snacks. And only 3 oz of protein daily--I'd always be feeling hungry. Even my dairy (Fairlife whole milk) has less than half (6 g) the carbs ("sugar") that regular skim milk has (13 g) and at least 60% more protein & no lactose. I'd also really miss my whole-milk cheeses (string cheese & Baby Bel White Cheddar). It's amazing (for us diabetics) just how much blood sugars can increase after eating a banana or a similar serving of pineapple.

RainingintheSing

Name: Elise
Age: 30
Height: 5'9"

Start Weight (October 19th): 199
Goal Weight (January 4th): 180

October 19: 199
October 26:
November 2:
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:

Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: Just starting

12774

12774 wrote: »

12774 wrote: »

Hello izzy214, I would like to join your 12 week challenge.
Starting weight 198.5 lbs
Goal weight 186.0 lbs
Thank you.

Jan 21 st 2015.......,.239.4 lbs
Sept 21st .................195.5 lbs
Wt loss this year....43.9 lbs
10/6/15 Started thid challenge. .........198.5 lbs
12 week goal.........186 lbs
10/6.......198.5 lbs
10/12.....198 lbs = -.5lbs
10/19........ 198
10/26.........
11/2............
11/9............
11/16..........
11/23..........
11/30...........
12/7.............
12/14...........
12/21...........

izzy214

10/12-201
10/19-202

The one thing did today to help e lose is I went back to the gym. It felt great.

ziehm1am

Name: Aaron
Age: 25
Height: 6'-0"

Start Weight (12th October):226
Goal Weight (11th October):205

19th Oct: 225.0
26th Oct:

2nd Nov:
9th Nov:
16th Nov:
23rd Nov:
30th Nov:

7th Dec:
14th Dec:
21st Dec:
28th Dec:

4th Jan:

Goal weight loss for this week: 2 pounds
Weight loss so far: 1 pound (45 pounds since end of July!)

fourterrys

Check in-

Name Lydia

Starting Weight: 198
Goal Weight: 180

10/6- 198 lbs
10/13- 197.5 lbs
10/20- 197 lbs.

Another week with a small loss But its still a loss, right?

Weight loss goal for this week- 2 lbs!

Had a dr's appt yesterday. Checkup for bloodwork, thyroid, blood pressure, etc. It was the best appt I've had in years. He was so happy with my 48 lb loss and ALL of my bloodwork numbers were great! Good cholesterol up, bad cholesterol down, etc. AND I am stopping one of my blood pressure meds! I've had so many people commenting on how good I look, but it's nice to see the health benefits showing too!

Just saw the 10 weeks challenge info. Yesterday instead of driving to the bank, I walked- 3 miles round trip.

Good luck to everyone this week!!!!

Tatyanne

Hello to you all,

First week ended and it's time to check in

SW: 146.6lbs 13.10.2015
GW: aiming for below 140lbs for New Year
Weight in day: Tuesday

Week 0 (13.10.2015): 146.6 lbs
Week 1 (20.10.2015): 145.7 lbs
Week 2 (27.10.2015):
Week 3 (03.11.2015):
Week 4 (10.11.2015):
Week 5 (17.11.2015):
Week 6 (24.11.2015):
Week 7 (01.12.2015):
Week 8 (08.12.2015):
Week 9 (15.12.2015):
Week 10 (22.12.2015):
Week 11 (29.12.2015):
Week 12 (05.01.2016):

Week Loss: 0.9lbs
Total Loss: 0.9lbs

Kisses

sinnybri

The things I did to lose today: 19,000 steps, 30 day squat challenge and HIIT
I'm now making buns for the group I run tomorrow and not tempted by them the thought of working them off is enough of a deterrent!!

fourterrys

Thing I did to lose today: walked 3.75 miles in 65 mins and will not eat those calories back

sinnybri

The things I did to lose today: 14,000 steps (7.4 miles) HIIT and 30day squat challenge.

megbugs

ame: Meghan
Age: 33
Height: 5'5"

Began 7/19/15: 259.4 - goal to lose 100+ lbs

Start Weight (10/6): 235.4
Goal Weight (12/29): 215

First weigh in 10/6: 235.4
10/13: 232.4 (-3 lbs)
10/20: 230.8 (-1.6)
10/27:
11/3:
11/10:
11/17:
11/24:
12/1:
12/8:
12/15:
12/22:
12/29:

Sorry a day late. Can't wait to say goodbye to the 230s!

BarneyRubbleMD

Name: Craig
Age: 56
Height: 5'3"
12 week goal: 24 pounds
Goal Weight: 155 pounds

Start: 10/7/2015: 251.4
Week 1: 10/14/2015: 246.4
Week 2: 10/21/2015: 248.4 (I gained 2 pounds!)
Week 3: 10/28/2015:
Week 4: 11/4/2015:
Week 5: 11/11/2015:
Week 6: 11/18/2015:
Week 7: 11/25/2015:
Week 8: 12/2/2015:
Week 9: 12/9/2015:
Week 10: 12/16/2015:
Week 11: 12/23/2015:
Week 12: 12/30/2015:

fourterrys

Thing I did to lose today: Walked 3.5 miles (60 mins) and am below calorie goal for today. Hope to see some good results at my next weigh in after 2 slow weeks!

Good luck everyone!!!!

clynns54

Name: Carrie
SW: 193
GW: 145
loss/gain for this week: 2.4
What did you do this week to help you lose weight? Stayed within my calorie goal on the weekend
10/5/2015: 193
10/12/2015: 192
10/19/2015: 189.6

izzy214

My I thing I did today to lose weight: I went to the grocery store and stocked up on healthy food. I did not buy any
junk food. Wow!

izzy214

Congrats to everyone who lost this past week. It is great to see everyone checking and sticking with it.

sinnybri

I'm three pound away from 1stone lost since starting MFP I'm really hoping that next weeks weigh in will hit that milestone. Fingers crossed