"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

piechoap

Name: Amy
Age:27
Height:5'7

Start Weight (29th June):209.4
Goal Weight (14th Sept):180

29th June:209.4
6th July: 208.5
13th July:
20nd July:
27th July:
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 1-2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -0.9 pounds

lisaa7x

Name: Lisa
Age: 27
Height: 5'7

Start Weight (July 2): 176
Goal Weight (Sept 24): 160 (long term goal is less, but for 12 weeks we'll stick with this!)

July 2: 176
July 9: 174.4
July 16:
July 23:
July 30:

Lost almost 2 lbs in the week. I think that's not so bad, given my eating habits have been on and off. I'm really great at packing my lunches for work, but when I go home it's binge binge binge. Something I need to work on! Aiming to be at 171 next Thursday. Fingers crossed!!

cheryl2926

Hi everyone and welcome newbies.. you have entered the support zone. Izzy is a fantastic tip giver and word of wisdom provider! Thanks Izzy
good luck to all. Keep on the journey....

tameyourmane

Name: Suzanne
Age: 58
Height: 5'7

Start Weight (July 9) 207
Goal Weight (Sept 24): 180

July 16:
July 23:
July 30

I am at this again! I have started exercising using weights 3 times a week and started "from couch to 5K" . no carbs no sugar not much fruit.....glad to meet everyone....
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izzy214

Suzanne
We are pleased you could join us, check in often and post progress.

shannonsyrja

Lisaa7x that is my problem as well!!! I snack when I get home then eat supper then snack again. Problem is my snacks are more like a full meal.

If you find the magic solution let me know

AmberLechuga

I'm going to jump in late ... everyone come back and post your July 6th weight!

Start Weight (9th July):140
Goal Weight (eventually):110

29th June:140
6th July: 140
13th July:
20nd July:
27th July:
31st July:

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

5th of Sept:
12th of Sept:

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

nancyzoman

I'll Join:)
Name: Nancy
Age:30
Height:5'3"

Start Weight (29th June): 145.0
Goal Weight (12th Sept): 118.0

29th June: 145.0
6th July: 142.0
13th July:
20nd July:
27th July:
31st July:
7th August:
14th August:
21st August:
28th August:
5th of Sept:
12th of Sept:

Weight goal for this week: 3 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: 3 pounds

izzy214

"Don’t skip breakfast or skimp on lunch to try to save calories. Research shows eating too few calories early in the day leads to even higher calorie consumption at night, compared to those who ate a significant amount for breakfast and lunch."

izzy214

Good Morning All
Mornings are better with friends, friends that help when you need motivation and Support. Each day is a journey
and how we meet the day is important. If we start the day with a positive attitude, good breakfast and exercise,
The day goes much better. When you add a buddy or friend to help support you; the day just gets better.
Reach out today and offer your support or a kind word in friendship and see the positive effects.

aschumacher

izzy214 wrote: »

Thought for today:
"you will never change your life until you change something you do Daily.
The SECRETE of SUCCESS is found in your DAILY routine."

I would like to join

ceduchess

I'll jump in. I hit that "who needs a diet anyway" slump after only 3 weeks.

Name: Carolyn
Age: 40
Height: 5'5"

Starting weight (July 6): 189
Goal weight (eventually): 165

July 6: 189
July 13:
July 20:
July 27:
July 31:
August 7:
August 14:
August 21:
August 28:

Weight goal for the week: 1 pound
Weight gained/lost this week: 0.6 pounds

holdthefries

Thanks izzy214! Good morning and looks like a great day for getting outside and going for a big walk.

supersis

jakensarazmom wrote: »

Boy do I need this! I just came off a 30-day challenge and am feeling defeated. I lost 10 pounds. I'm so large I should have lost more. But I just have to keep going. I have Sjogren's Syndrome and Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. So I'm doing an antiinflammatory diet.

Name: Denise
Age: 48
Start Weight: cannot seem to embrace it
Goal weight : 25# loss
Height : 5'7"

July 14:
July 21:
July 28:

You can do it!...just try to be focused and set realistic goals...embracing your start weight would be a courageous move... I know how you feel...but once we do it - the elephant in the room gets smaller... and then we move on from there... ;-> Be encouraged.

cheliebee

I did pretty good this week, eating well
Cardio 145 minutes
Strength 150 minutes
Just going to add some yoga in this weekend and maybe pilates...

izzy214

Welcome Newbies and thanks to supersis for the great advise
Cheliebee you are doing great, keep up the good work.

I made it to the gym this morning and I ate a good breakfast, I did not make the best choice for lunch. I gave in to cake. But I will not eat much for dinner and I will do an hour of HIIT to help burn the calories.

It takes time to break bad habits and I still struggle with sweets from time to time. I will not let a slip up destroy all the good I have done this week. I will work harder tomorrow and the next day too, until harder becomes habit.

Journey4Me00

Hi everyone!

Im so excited to join this challange. I need the encouragement and accountability. I had my second baby 3 months ago and im ready to keep on with the weight loss.

Name: Melissa
Age: 28
Height: 5'6"
Current Weight: 204.8 lbs
Goal Weight: 180 lbs

July 10th: (204.8 lbs) Starting Weight
July 18th:
July 25th:

Aug 1st:
Aug 8th:
Aug 15th:
Aug 29th:

Sept 5th:
Sept 12th:
Sept 19th:
Sept 26th:

Oct 3rd: (Final Weight)

Journey4Me00

Im new to using thus app for the accountability and encouragement. Im excited to be apart of this challange. Im ready!

izzy214

Increase metabolism to burn calories and slim down

Lean muscle burns more calories than fat, even when you're at rest. So increasing your muscle mass will help increase metabolism and burn calories more quickly. This is especially important as you move into middle age, a time when metabolism naturally slows down and you risk a loss of muscle mass. The answer is to add weight training to your workout routine.

izzy214

"The body Achieves what the mind believes." Do you believe that you can achieve your goals? If you don't believe it or can imagine it, its never going to happen. When we truly believe in ourselves, we work harder to achieve our goals. Just saying you are joining in will not automatically result in weight loss, you must put forth the effort to see results and results take time. Be patient.

holdthefries

Happy Saturday everyone. It's weigh in day for me and I'm pretty happy this week! Yeah!

izzy214

So how did you do?

arathena720

Name: Kim
Age: 44
Height: 5'5"

Start weight 141
Goal weight 120

July 4- 141
July 11-136 (no, it's not a miracle. I was retaining a ton of water from really bad eating during my first weigh in, plus went from couch potato to working out most days.)
July 18-
July 25-
August 1-
August 8-
August 15-
Etc...
Weight goal for this week - 2 pounds
Weight loss/gain this week : 5 pounds - mostly water but I'll take it!
Weight goal for next week - 134

izzy214

Kim!

Keep up the good work.

deselle22

today is day 11,I am so motivated can't wait to log my successes.let's go people,no pain no gain. losing to gain

fourterrys

Hi all! I'd like to jump in on this.
Name: Lydia
Age: 46
Height: 5'6'

Starting weight (July 11)- 215
Goal Weight (Sept 25)- 199

7/18:
7/25:
8/1:
8/8:
8/15:
8/22:
8/29
9/5:
9/12:
9/19:
9/25:

I have been logging on MFP since March and am down 30 pounds

My 47th birthday is 9/25 and being in ONDERLAND is the best present I can give myself. Its been about 20 years (ouch! THAT hurts to admit) since I've been there. Babies, thyroid issues, "I have time"... you name it, I had the excuse. NO MORE!- slow and steady is getting me there

Goal this week: 2 lbs
Weight LOST this week:

holdthefries

izzy214 wrote: »

So how did you do?

Down a couple of pounds, went for some good walks, ate well so far. Feeling pretty good.

izzy214

No matter how dedicated you are to losing weight, you will hit a plateau at some point in your diet. . Examine your diet to make sure you’re being honest with yourself. You lose the right to complain if you aren’t eating what you are supposed to. Check things like refined carbs, cheese, fried food, sugar and alcohol. These things will keep you from making progress. Also people who exercise at least 30 minutes every day are more successful with weight loss.

holdthefries

Name: Claire
Height: 5'9'

Starting weight 222
Goal Weight 190

7/11: 218.6
7/18:
7/25:

8/1:
8/8:
8/15:
8/22:
8/29

9/5:
9/12:
9/19:
9/25:
10/2

Goal weight for this week: 3 pounds

smsingleton13

Weigh in...142.6!
4 lbs down!
8 more to go!