July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • avalonms
    avalonms Posts: 2,468 Member
    Age: 53
    Height: 6'1"
    Start Weight (1st July): 204.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 198.6

    1st July: 204.6
    8th July: 204.8
    22nd July: 202.6
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: na
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.0

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • hybridtheory45
    hybridtheory45 Posts: 84 Member
    Name: Alyssa
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 230.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 225

    1st July: 230.6
    8th July: 229.8
    15th July: 228.8
    22nd July: 227.8
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.8lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: For successes-I bought a food scale and found out that my guestimating was actually over my actual calories consumed, so I have been able to add a little more in and still lose! I also lost an inch on my waist from the last time I measured, thanks to 30 Day Shred. For struggles- motivation was my main struggle again. Honestly until I come and look at this thread and my last update, I feel like I'm not losing very quickly, or enough, but then I see I lost a pound since last Wednesday, and I feel better. Onward!
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Name: Katie
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st July): 153
    Goal Weight (1st August): 150

    1st July: 153
    8th July: 153
    15th July: 152
    22nd July: 151
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2

    Successes/struggles this week: Ate a lot on sunday, but seem to be back on track. I did actually get to 150 last friday!
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Name: Carrie
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st July): 316.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 299

    1st July: 316.6
    8th July: 310.4
    15th July: 308
    22nd July: 304
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4 lbs.
    Weight lost/gained this month: -12.6 lbs.

    Successes/struggles this week: Stayed consistent: logged & exercised everyday. I kept up with not eating after 6pm which I believe is the key to my weight loss. I struggled with the heat. There were many times that I didn't want to make something to eat and just get a pizza or fast food. But, I didn't! :)
  • breezyAandii
    breezyAandii Posts: 30 Member
    Name: Andi
    Age: 23
    Height: 167cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 56.4 kg
    Goal Weight (1st August): 55.5 kg

    1st July: 56.4 kg
    8th July: 55.9 kg
    15th July: 55.2 kg
    22nd July: 55.4 kg
    29th July:
    1st August:

    08/07:
    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.5 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 0.5 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: No struggles this week :) Except maybe getting to the gym. I had such a busy week that the only time I could fit in a gym session was on Monday after work. Will try harder to make it to the gym

    15/07:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.7 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Woah, I've reached my goal! Wow that was easier than expected! But I will still keep doing the challenge because with TOM approaching, I know I will pick up a bit so we'll see where we are on the 1st of August. I did manage to fit in an extra session in the gym. Did this class called Piloxing, which was amazing!!! It was really tough but it gave me exactly what I needed, a fully body workout

    22/07:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.2 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.0 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Only a very slight increase considering it's that TOM... I've kept up with my gym session. I planned on having a burger today as a reward but thought , rather not. It's not like I'm craving it. This way, if I do later get cravings, I won't feel bad for giving in
  • sophomorelove
    sophomorelove Posts: 193 Member
    Name: Nadia
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 172lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 162lbs

    1st July: 172lbs
    8th July: 169 lbs
    15th July: 167 lbs
    22nd July: 168 lbs
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4 lbs

    Struggles this week: I felt like I was on a roll for a few days, and then all of a sudden I lost it. There were two nights of binging and not as many workouts this week. It was a stressful week because my final exam for the smmer class I'm taking is today, so I resorted to the familiar stress management - chocolate. Looking forward I'm pretty optimistic though, I am back on track with mindful eating and exercising. It should show at the next weigh-in.

    Successes this week: I made it through wihout giving up completely.
  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
    Name: Kathy
    Age:59
    Height:5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July):187
    Goal Weight (1st August):179

    1st July:187
    8th July: 185
    15th July: 184
    22nd July: 184
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:Lost 0 pound
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3

    Successes/struggles this week: Grandson's birthday party!
  • ProfessorCrafty
    ProfessorCrafty Posts: 6 Member
    Name: Linsey
    Age: 31
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 270.6 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 263.0 lbs

    1st July: 270.6 lbs
    8th July: 269.8 lbs
    15th July: 268.2 lbs
    22nd July: 266.8 lbs
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 3.8 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    ***Struggles - Road trips, even relatively short ones, suck. Spending 3.5 hours in a car each day for a few days does not help with "moving more" and my food choices were not that great. All week long, my fitbit's step count has been lower than I would like.
    ***Success - Even with a pretty "off the wagon" weekend, I made sure to eat at a deficit the other days of the week and am slowly adding in more exercise.
  • Rebamae
    Rebamae Posts: 499 Member
    edited July 2015
    Good Morning on this wonderful Wednesday! B)

    A friend who has lost 110 lb told me this:
    Each time I face temptation I tell myself:
    "That food will taste good for only 2 minutes, but this new healthy body will feel good for a life time"
    I posted this on my refrig!

    Name: Reba
    Age: 69
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 221.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 213

    1st July: 221.4
    8th July: 220
    15th July: 220.2
    22nd July: 218.6 o:)
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.4

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I cannot get to 219. My scale has shown every possible combination of 220._ this week.
    I just knew today was the day, but I am not giving up. Tomorrow is a brand new day
    My "blood clot" leg has continued to hurt.
    I am trying so hard NOT to turn to food when I am hurting
    NON SCALE VICTORY - My capris are a whole size smaller!! YEA

    Week 2
    Weight lost/gained this week: gained 0.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2
    Successes/struggles this week:
    Had a terrible night Monday. Went to the kitchen and
    started eating - and kept eating.
    I have been able to walk outside 4 days this week. The
    other 3 could not b/c of leg.
    I am so disappointed in my weight. Really thought it would
    be in the teens this week.

    Week 3
    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 1.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 2.8

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Wed - Sat
    I have been very careful about my food so far this week.
    Fri
    Yea! The scale finally moved! I am in the teens. I have not seen this number for a very very long time. It is humbling
    to me that I am really losing weight.
    I went down another size!!
    Sun night
    Grazed through the kitchen while the wind storm was tearing up our trees
    Tues night
    Did not eat enough at dinner and con't eating all evening until I went to bed. I was fortunate that the scale did go up.


    Week 4
    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:
    Successes/struggles this week:
  • MinatoandClover
    MinatoandClover Posts: 160 Member
    Name: Minato
    Age: 27
    Height: 159 cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 85.6 kg
    Goal Weight (1st August): 83.1 kg

    1st July: 85.6 kg
    8th July: 84.2 kg
    15th July: 83.1 kg
    22nd July: 81.9 kg
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.2 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3.7 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been really tired and weak, lately. I should be getting to bed earlier, but I haven't been. This week has also been a struggle for my weight. I plateaued practically all week and despite trying my hardest, I seemed to gain? That might just have been timing or something. Well, gladly, I still lost a good amount, this week, so I guess I can't complain.
  • tbhnje
    tbhnje Posts: 34 Member
    Name: Bonnie
    Age: 50
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st June): 158 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 155 lbs

    31st June : 158
    8th July :156.6
    15th July :156.8
    22nd June:157.4
    31st July :

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week:-1.5
    Weight lost/gained this month:-1.5

    Successes:
    Struggles:

    Week 2
    Weight lost/gained this week:+.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
    Struggles:

    Week 3
    Weight lost/gained this week:+.6
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
    Struggles:

    Week 4
    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
    Struggles:
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    Name: Eva
    Age:62
    Height: 5' 2.5"

    Start Weight (1st July): 159.5 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 155 lbs

    1st July: 159.5
    8th July: 158
    15th July: 156
    22nd July: 154.5
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Lost 1.5 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: Lost 5 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Nothing new; slowly but surely progressing...Oh, I have just noticed that I am beyond my goal for July. That's great!
  • kikomansauce
    kikomansauce Posts: 59 Member
    Name: Annie
    Age: 21
    Height: 5'1"

    Start Weight (1st July): 117.2
    Goal Weight (1st August):113.2

    1st July: 117.2
    8th July: 115
    15th July: 117
    22nd July: 116
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2

    Successes/struggles this week: I was worried because I was at 118 just yesterday, but I guess the water weight did well to GET OUT AND NEVER COME BACK(it probably will). I've been getting a bit lazy, and I had thought about starting to track during the weekends, but I decided not to. I love food too much, and I think I'll burn out if I do that. I'd rather lose slowly than stop all together because I started hating it.

    Took up running again. I like that :)
  • pauladner
    pauladner Posts: 59 Member
    Paula
    Age: 43
    Height: 170 cm (5'-7")

    Start Weight (1st July): 69.9 Kg (154 lbs)
    Goal Weight (1st August): 65 kg (143 lbs)


    1st July: 69.9kg (154 lbs)
    8th July: 68.1kg (150 lbs) = -1.8kg (3.96 lbs)
    15th July: 66.9kg (147 lbs) = -1.2kg (2.64 lbs)
    22nd July: 66.8kg (147 lbs) = 0.1kg (0.22 lbs)
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.1kg (0.22 lbs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.1kg (6.83 lbs)

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • BRobertson23
    BRobertson23 Posts: 150 Member
    Name: Bethany
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'9.5''

    Start Weight (1st July): 187 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 178 lbs

    1st July: Eek! 187 lbs (Typically average 184, so I wonder about water weight....)
    8th July: 185.6
    15th July: 184.8
    22nd July: 181
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.8 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Success - I have been committing to drinking 80+ oz. of water daily and I FEEL a HUGE difference because of it. I also feel that it's that which helped me drop weight. I have fluctuated a bit due to TOM, but hoping for continued success with added water and diligence.

    Struggles - The weather is starting to calm down and I feel like I have the time to go for runs, but I'm opting not to....to be honest, I think I'm worried about being disappointed in my running stamina. Whatever the case, I had set a goal to run 2 times a week (aiming for mornings on the weekends) and I have not followed through with that.
  • MrsGreco
    MrsGreco Posts: 134 Member
    Name: Amanda
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 265.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 258

    1st July: 265.6
    8th July: 264.4
    15th July: 256.2
    22nd July: 256.7
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.9

    Successes/struggles this week: Not surprised I gained +0.5lb this week. I had a carefree weekend and didn't workout much. I'm just happy I didn't gain more! For the rest of the month I will be super strict and get lots of workouts in. I hope to be under 255 by August 1st!
  • chanty09
    chanty09 Posts: 31 Member
    Name:  Chantal
    Age:  34
    Height:  5'6

    Start Weight (1st July):  163.6
    Goal Weight (1st August):  153

    1st July:  163.6
    8th July:162.6
    15th July:160.8
    22nd July:159.8
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1 lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.8 lb

    Successes/struggles this week:  success getting into the one fifties. Struggles staying in the one fifties lol.  Also I do not know what I was thinking when I set my goal at 153, I haven't been able to lose 10 lbs in one month since the begining when I had a lot more to lose.
  • Jen2133
    Jen2133 Posts: 95 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 48
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 134 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 131 lbs

    Starting weight: 143 lbs
    Final goal weight: 125 lbs

    1st July: 134
    8th July : 134.8
    15th July :132.8
    22nd June:131.2
    31st July :

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.8

    Successes/Struggles this week: Really good week for me! I am seeing that I just need to be consistent with my eating and exercise and I will see results. It has not been a smooth decline – I've been up and down, but this is the most success I've ever had. My clothing is definitely fitting differently and I am looking forward to trying on a few favourites that I didn't think I'd ever get into again :)

    The goal is in sight.
  • belgarath64
    belgarath64 Posts: 125 Member
    Jen2133 wrote: »
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 48
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 134 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 131 lbs

    Starting weight: 143 lbs
    Final goal weight: 125 lbs

    1st July: 134
    8th July : 134.8
    15th July :132.8
    22nd June:131.2
    31st July :

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.8

    Successes/Struggles this week: Really good week for me! I am seeing that I just need to be consistent with my eating and exercise and I will see results. It has not been a smooth decline – I've been up and down, but this is the most success I've ever had. My clothing is definitely fitting differently and I am looking forward to trying on a few favourites that I didn't think I'd ever get into again :)

    The goal is in sight.

    WTG Jen, your doing great!
  • littleowlski
    littleowlski Posts: 12 Member
    Name: Emma
    Age: 31
    Height: 5' 7

    Start Weight (1st July): 13.7
    Goal Weight (1st August):13.0

    1st July: 13.7
    8th July: 13.5
    15th July: 13.4
    22nd July: 13.3
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4lbs
    Successes/struggles this week: I'm amazed I actually lost a pound. We were away at the weekend which involved sitting in the car for five hours each way. I ate far too much at the weekend and didn't log like I said I would. However, I have bought some size 14 trousers that now fit me which has been surprisingly motivating. I've got a meal out and a takeaway this week so I'm just going to make the best choices I can. One big success - I haven't had a binge this week! I really feel like it, but I've managed to stop myself with a good taking to.
    Well done everyone so far!
  • angua1234
    angua1234 Posts: 26 Member
    Name: Angua
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 216.2
    Goal Weight: 206

    1st July: 216.2
    8th July: 214
    15th July: 213.6
    20nd July: 212
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.6 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4.2 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Success: I know it doesn't seem like much, but as of 1 lb ago, I'm officially 10% of the way to my goal!

    Struggles: You'll notice that my weigh-in date is different. TOM hit me this morning and I'm just going to ignore that number on the scale and use one from earlier this week. We'll just not talk about it. Although, it is worth noting that the number it jumped way up to is lower than my starting weight this month :).
  • stm712015
    stm712015 Posts: 138 Member
    Name: Sara
    Age: 48
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st July): 237.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 225 goal met! (new goal: 220)

    1st July: 237.6
    8th July: 227.2 (-10.4)
    15th July: 225 (-2.2)
    22nd July: 222.2 (-2.2)
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -14.6

    Successes: So far, I've logged my food faithfully, haven't gone over my calories yet, followed a low carb/high protein plan and I'm excited that the weight is coming off. Been drinking my water and trying to up my exercise each week.
    Struggles: Exercise is my struggle, because I'm in S. Arizona (HOT) and I like to hike and walk outside. Can't wait until the weather cools down. In the mean time, I've been walking an indoor track = boring, but doable. :smile:

    Just a week and a half left of this challenge. Here's to a great final stretch, everyone!

  • Martha6010
    Martha6010 Posts: 82 Member

    Name:Martha
    Age:40
    Height:5'4

    Start Weight (1st July):175.4
    Goal Weight (1st August):165

    1st July:175.4 lbs
    8th July:176.8 lbs
    15th July:173 lbs
    22nd July: 173 lbs
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week

    Good luck to all. We can do this
  • jbyron83
    jbyron83 Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age:31
    Height:5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July):219
    Goal Weight (1st August):190

    1st July:219
    8th July: 216
    15th July:212
    22nd July:211
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8

    Successes/struggles this week: So excited that I went on vacation this week and I didn't gain any weight and I still managed to loose 1lb. Trying to keep running in the morning before I go into work. Makes a big impact on my day and my weight loss.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,986 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age:older
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 143.4
    Goal Weight: 130

    1st July: 143.4
    8th July: 145.2
    15th July: 145.0
    22nd July: 144.6
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: +1.2

    Successes/struggles this week:. :s
  • Jenzerbi
    Jenzerbi Posts: 4 Member
    Ho do I do this for next month????? B)
  • Volcomstar1125
    Volcomstar1125 Posts: 10 Member
    Volcomstar1125 wrote: »
    Name: rora
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'1

    Start Weight (1st July): 218
    Goal Weight (1st August): 208

    1st July: 218
    8th July: 216
    15th July: 216
    22nd July:215
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: continue to eat better. I seem to not be able to put down sweets. ugh :( I need to workout out everyday because the moment I don't, I don't for the rest of the week. some days I feel completely motivated and others I feel whatever. Need to focus on my motivation and my final goal more so that I can continue to move forward instead of backwards.

  • amillenium
    amillenium Posts: 281 Member
    Name: Alicia
    Age: 35
    Height:5' 1"

    Start Weight (1st July): 120.5
    Goal Weight (1st August): 115.5

    1st July:120.5
    8th July:120.5
    15th July: 120.5
    22nd July: 117.5
    29th July:
    1st August:


    Weight lost/gained this week:-3
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Great week! Finally seeing a bit of a whoosh :) I would be thrilled if I could get these last 2.5 pounds in the next two weeks but that's a lot given my size.
  • shaytuck
    shaytuck Posts: 55 Member
    Name: Shay
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (1st July): 212 (unless I gain weight in less than 24 hours)
    Goal Weight (1st August): 200

    1st July: 212
    8th July: 209.2
    15th July: (I can't find my post for this week so idk but I know it was up)
    22nd July:209
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .2 (technically more since my weight went up)
    Weight lost/gained this month:-3

    Successes/struggles this week: My weight was as high as 214 in the past week and this morning it was back at 209. I weigh every morning in the same spot though so I don't know how it fluctuates so much. It's not my TOM or anything either. This week I have been eating what I want and exercising when I want lol. Summer is such a *kitten* time to diet lol.
  • Faith4eva31
    Faith4eva31 Posts: 98 Member
    edited July 2015
    Name: Faith4eva31
    Age:31
    Height:5'7"

    Start Weight (1st July):215.9
    Goal Weight (1st August):210

    1st July:215.9
    8th July: 214.4
    15th July:213.8
    22nd July:213.0
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.9

    Successes/struggles this week: Trying to stay away from sweets. I had a little bit of a depressing week, so of course I turned to food. I am trying to get better with that. I was hoping to lose more than a pound, but I am good with this! I am changing my goal weight from 200 to 210.
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