"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

sinnybri

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: 13st 9lb
Week 3: 13st 6lb
Week 4: 13st 5lb
Week 5: 13st 4lb
Week 6: 13st 2lb
Week 7:
Week 8:
Week 9:
Week10:
Week 11:
Week 12:

Loss this week: 2lb
Total weight lost: 13lb (1st 5lb since starting MFP)

Had a function Saturday evening and thought I had ruined my loss for the week so a 2lb loss is great!! I'm starting to feel great. I'm going to buy a new dress for a Christmas party this weekend and I'm actually looking forward to trying on dresses! I'm dreading the party food as its a sit down meal and I'm nervous about controlling calories but I'm just going to work hard all week and really try to work it off. I'm just going to enjoy the only night I have had out all year and try not to worry

izzy214

Awesome Sinead. It feels so great and it truly makes you glow. Keep up the great work.

izzy214

Prioritize Exercise

Exercise, whether it’s running, weight lifting, cycling, you name it, is the backbone of an effective weight loss plan. However, for the exercise to be part and parcel of your life, you are going to have to prioritize it; otherwise, you will be skipping the workouts, achieving no consistency.

Action Step
Put your runs and workouts in your datebook and schedule them the way you schedule an important work meeting or family event. Give your training schedule the priority and the urgency it calls for, and you will achieve staggering consistency.

sinnybri

izzy214 wrote: »

Awesome Sinead. It feels so great and it truly makes you glow. Keep up the great work.

Thanks izzy! I added some people on MFP for support. It's really a journey but to me I'm not on a diet, I'm changing my lifestyle to be healthier. I don't have the support in the real world so the community here is great and especially this challenge! I find it really keeps me focused. X x

saffysharmamfp

Name: Saffy
Age: 48
Height: 161 cms

Start weight: 1st October - 145.53 pounds
Goal weight: 1st January - 132 pounds

1st October- 145.53 pounds
8th October- 143.32 pounds
15th October-141.12 pounds
22nd October-141.12 pounds
29th October- 141.12 pounds
5 the November-141.12 pounds
12th November -143 pounds
17 th November-145.5 pounds
24 th November-145.5 pounds
1st December -

izzy214

Keep Track of the Food you Eat

Knowing what you are eating, and most specifically how much calories you are taking in, is one of the most powerful tools when it come shedding weight. Although keeping track of every calorie you take in may seem time consuming, but it’s worth the effort.
According to research, people who keep track of everything they consume can lose up to twice as much weight as those who don’t keep a food diary.

Tracking your calorie intake can help you shed light on the darker aspects of your diet habit and know for sure where you are falling short, and when you are starting to get off track. According to the study by the University of North Carolina, people typically tend to consume roughly an extra of 110 calories per weekend day, mainly from fat and alcohol.

Action Step
Keep tabs on your daily eating habits. Keep track of your daily caloric intake by either using a journal, a food log or one of the many Smartphone apps that you can download for free.
I usually use a food journal just like this one I found on Amazon. However, there are also plenty of free apps that you can put to use.

Tatyanne

Hello to you all,

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): 144.2 lbs
Week 3 (03.11.2015): TOM
Week 4 (10.11.2015): 144.2 lbs
Week 5 (17.11.2015): 144.2 lbs
Week 6 (24.11.2015): 144.2 lbs
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 lbs
NSV: I was able to fit in 2 pairs of pants I didn't used since April
I lost 1,2 inches from my hips, 0,8 inches from my tummy and 0,4 inches from my waist in 7 days

Total Loss: 2.4lbs

Kisses to you all

izzy214

Going down in size is a great feeling and indicator of your good efforts. Keep it up! Awesome!

izzy214

Plan in Advance

According to Dutch researchers, planning your responses to hunger and figuring out ways in advance to stay on track can help you shed the extra pounds faster. People who wrote list of “if,… then” statements (“If I’m hunger at 10 a.m, then I will have a handful of nuts as a snack) shed more pounds and stayed consistent with their diet regimes better than those who didn’t have a plan of action in advance.
Looking ahead and coming up with solutions for hunger in advance can help you prevent poor food choices when you have a weak moment and/or when you are too hungry (and stressed) to think straight.

Action Step
Plan healthy snacks for your weakest and troubled times, and keep switching them up every few weeks.
You can also make a list of those bad timings where your diet tends to take a turn for the worst, then come up with healthier safe plans. For example, if you overeat on dinner, then have a snack before you sit for the meal.

ghouli

Kinda forgot about updating in here

Name: Sam
Age: 22
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight (October 21st 2015): 156
12-Week Goal Weight (January 13th 2016): 125

October 28th: 154.4
November 4th: 155. Reckon I'm holding onto some water weight. Been slacking off at the gym.
November 11th: ?
November 18th: ?
November 25th: 152... my progress could have been a lot better, but at least it's going down, I guess.
December 2nd:
December 9th:
December 16th:
December 23rd:
December 30th:
January 6th:
January 13th:

sinnybri

That's such a good tip izzy! I know my worst time of day is the evening when the kids are in bed and my partner works away I'm not sure if it's loneliness or boredom. I used to just snack all evening until I went to bed.

izzy214

THE STRESS STARTS! for me. It will be non stop until after the New Year. I am going to need a lot of help. and Asprin

sinnybri

NSV- lost another two inches off my hips and a total of 11" off hips waist and thighs in the last few weeks. I haven't been measuring myself as long as I've been weighing so I couldn't say how many inches I have lost since the start of my journey but my old clothes that didn't fit me starting this challenge are starting to feel lose. So I've dropped two sizes

izzy214

Awesome! Congratulations Sinnybri!

izzy214

Fill Half of your Plate with Vegetables

The importance of veggies is a no brainer. However, when it comes to actually eating more veggies, most people fall short.

Action Step
Fill half of your plate at every meal with vegetables of your own choosing, then fill the other half with lean protein and whole grains. This is the most practical advice that can help you load up on veggies, and will definitely help you curb craving and feel fuller for longer.

izzy214

Be healthy, Be safe and enjoy your day.

izzy214

izzy214

Develop Healthy Habits
When it comes to losing weight and keeping it off for good, building long-life healthy habits is the way to go. Sustained weight loss is all about building and developing healthier habits. They are the backbone of optimum fitness and health.
However, changing habits is tricky, and trying to change them all overnight is the recipe for failure.

Action Step
Don’t try to change your life overnight. Instead, adopt the gradual approach by changing one habit at a time.
Here are 3 simple steps to follow:
• Start small and set clear and concise rules for a set habit.
• Build a ritual around the new habit,
• Then stick to the ritual for at least a month.
That’s enough time for it to turn into a habit and become a part of your new lifestyle. For example, if you‘d like to eat more vegetables, then add at least three different veggies to your menu each day.

izzy214

Good Morning Everyone
If you are like me, you are on a food hangover. Yep! The next day dread. It's still Thanksgiving weekend and probably you are still going to family or friends for a get together. There will be food, drink and that "Oh boy, I can't believe I ate the whole thing." Its hard when the holidays are here with one event, parties,etc. are now planned every weekend. Its a Month long eating, drinking and missed exercise days.
What can we do?
Well. pace yourself and plan ahead. Unless you are super committed you are going to over do it. If you do. Get back on track and focus. Work even harder to rid yourself of those extra calories and picture the scale in your head before you take the first bite. Is it worth it? We still have less than a month before Christmas and we still can lose at least 10 pounds. So hang in there and stay focused.

flower135246

Start Weight (November 22, 2015): 159.8
12-Week Goal Weight (Feb 22, 2016): 148

Week 1: 11/22/15: 159.8 (start)
Week 2: 11/29/15: 157.8 (-2.0)

izzy214

flowe1352462 pounds down. Awesome!

izzy214

Use Smaller Plates
Plate sizes have changed drastically over the past hundreds of years. In fact, waists and plates size have increased in a proportional manner. And according to study, the smaller the plate, the smaller the portion you are going to consume.
Therefore, opt for smaller plates—anything in the 7 to 10 inches—instead of the bigger plates—12 inches and above. Opting for smaller plate will trick your brain into believing you are eating more. This, in turn, will cause you to consume less calories. Do this and you will end up eating less and feeling fuller with the same amount of food.

Action Step
On your next meal, opt for a size-appropriate bowl or plate. So opt for smaller plates, bowls, glasses and silverware. So swap your bigger plates for smaller and more appropriate-size plates. You are going to consume at least 20 percent less and save up hundreds of unneeded calories each day.

sinnybri

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: 13st 9lb
Week 3: 13st 6lb
Week 4: 13st 5lb
Week 5: 13st 4lb
Week 6: 13st 2lb
Week 7: 13st 1lb
Week 8:
Week 9:
Week10:
Week 11:
Week 12:

Loss this week: 1lb
Total weight lost: 1 stone!!

I'm delighted with that 1lb after a Christmas party Saturday night with lots of food and drinks. Hoping to be in the 12s next week going to give it an extra punch with Christmas nearly here.

izzy214

Good job Sinead. Congratulations!

izzy214

Lift Weights
I love running and can talk about the subject all day long.
But when it comes to losing weight, running is just one exercise among many. To speed up your weight loss effort, incorporate at least three weight lifting sessions a week into your exercise program. Strength training boosts metabolism levels for hours after you have stopped and can also help you build muscles—key for a leaner and sexier body
Action Step
Add at least three strength training workouts per week into your training program. Do total body exercises such as squats, deadlifts, burpees, push-ups and pull-ups. These exercises recruit a lot of muscles and can crank up calories burn like nothing else. Free weights are an option too.

fourterrys

Check in:

10/6- 198 lbs
10/13- 197.5 lbs
10/20- 197 lbs
10/28- 198 lbs

11/3- 196.5 lbs
11/10- 195.5 lbs
11/18- 195 lbs
11/24- ????

12/1- 195 lbs

Missed last week- between the funeral and thanksgiving. Logging food didn't happen and neither did exercise. Tried to make good choices when available. I know I put a few lbs on, but have been good the past few days, so back to where I started. Seems to pretty much be my theme this 12 weeks! LOL

Goal for next week- 1 lb.

As long as it's going down

bacs

Start Weight: Nov 24 153 lbs
Goal Weight Feb 16 135 lbs
Ultimate Goal weight 115 lbs

1st Dec: 150 lbs
8th Dec:
15th Dec
22nd Dec
29th Dec
5th Jan
12th Jan
19th Jan
26th Jan
2nd Feb
9th Feb
16th Feb


Weight goal for this week: 1-2 lbs
Weight lost/gained this week: 3lbs

sinnybri

15k walked today! I'm so tired and a splitting pain in my head is preventing me from working out tonight but with that big walk done I'm ok with missing a work out. Tomorrow is another day.

I love the part of this app that tells you what you would weigh in 5 weeks if every day was like today. It gives me drive

izzy214

Ignore the Doubters and Don't Let Them Derail Your Course

Let's face it, when you achieve any sort of success, there are always those few people who try to belittle it or steer you off course. It's hard to stay the course when you face up hill challenges every minute. It's about changing your attitude toward food once and for all. It is a lifestyle change for a healthier and happier you. More than that, it's a lifetime deal. Change the way you think about food from I can't to I don't. You can eat whatever you want, but you choose not to. If you change your thought process from the word I can't to I don't, then you feel more in control and know that nothing is off limits. You choose what to eat and when. So when all those doubters try and derail you. You will be in control and know that you have the strength to choose to be healthy and continue your journey.

fourterrys

Izzy- this is perfect! For so long, I've said "I can't eat..." and I always fell off track. Now, since March I've been saying "I don't eat..." and it actually works! 50 lbs down to prove it! Occasionally I say "I will eat..." and that's kept me in it for the long haul.

Thanks for all the inspiration!!!! Good luck to everyone!!!!