August 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

1…457910…15

Replies

  • sixtyfourslices
    sixtyfourslices Posts: 18 Member
    edited August 2015
    Let's do it to this!

    Name: Clare
    Age: 28
    Height: 175cm/5'9"

    Start Weight (1st August): 96.4kgs/212lbs
    Goal Weight (1st September): 92.4kgs/203lbs

    June Challenge: -4.5kgs/9lbs!
    July Challenge: -3.5kgs/7lbs!

    1st August: 96.4kgs/212lbs

    8th August: 96.1kgs/211lbs - Super frustrating as I've been lower during the week. But fluctuation is part of the deal. The general downward trend is continuing, so I say go me!

    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - .4kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: - .4kg

    Goals - Exercise like the wind!
  • yonita90
    yonita90 Posts: 4 Member
    edited August 2015
    Name: Nita
    Age: 25
    Height: 173cm

    Start Weight (1st August): 68,5kg
    Goal Weight (1st September): 67kg

    1st August: 68,5 kg
    8th August: 67,5 kg
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: struggling limiting the amount of food I eat, as my mom's cooking is sooo irresistible! lol
  • DeviousMomster
    DeviousMomster Posts: 5 Member



    Name: Kristyl
    Age: 26
    Height: 5' 1"

    Start Weight (1st August): 168 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st September):158 lbs

    1st August: 168 lbs
    8th August:166 lbs
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost this week: 2 lbs
    Weight lost this month:

    Struggles this week:
    Resisting the temptation of delicious fried goodies that are literally in my face day-to-day.

    Successes this week:
    Remaining under my calorie goal each day despite minor slip ups.
  • amyhoffman01
    amyhoffman01 Posts: 58 Member
    Name: Amy
    Height: 5'6
    Country: USA/PA
    Starting Weight: 273
    Goal Weight: 263


    01-Month: 273
    08-Month:267
    15-Month:
    22-Month:
    29-Month:
    01-Month:

    Loss/gain for the week:7
    Loss/gain for the month so far:7

    Struggles or successes of your week:joined the gym for more cardio. only at half hour 5 days a week but its helping.
  • lucylou1977
    lucylou1977 Posts: 25 Member
    Name: Lucy
    Age: 37
    Height: 5 ft 4

    Start Weight (1st August): 156.5 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st September): 150 lbs

    1st August: 156.5 lbs
    8th August: 155.5 lbs
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: It's been a tricky week as I've been feeling hormonal. Almost threw in the towel on Tuesday after I ate a cupcake and two bars of chocolate but managed to get back on track. Slightly disappointed it's 'only' a pound loss this week but I lost 3 lbs the previous week. The main thing is it's heading the right direction. A friend said yesterday that I'd lost weight too and I hadn't told her I was dieting!
  • littleowlski
    littleowlski Posts: 12 Member
    Name: Emma
    Age: 31
    Height: 5' 6.5"

    Start Weight (1st August): 13.1
    Goal Weight (1st September): 12.8

    1st August: 13.1
    8th August: 12.13 stone
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I'm so pleased to have finally gone under 13 stone. It feels like a big barrier has disappeared. Got my hair cut on Thursday and yesterday everyone commented on how slim I was looking. Very motivating. Good start to the month, keep it up everyone!
  • uphellyaaa
    uphellyaaa Posts: 6 Member
    Name: Ella
    Age: 19
    Height: 165cm

    Start Weight (1st August): 75.35kg
    Goal Weight (1st September): 73kg

    1st August: 75.35kg
    8th August: 74.50kg
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.85kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -0.85kg

    Successes/struggles this week: So far so good, I'm eating clean and finally feel like I'm beating my addiction. I wasn't very active, though, but I did cycle 40km on Thursday.
  • MrJhonC
    MrJhonC Posts: 13 Member
    Name: Jhon
    Age: 21
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st August): 238 pounds
    Goal Weight (1st September): 200-210 pounds

    1st August: 238 pounds
    8th August: 233 pounds
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 5 pounds
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: i managed to stay below my calorie goal which is good, but i didnt eat as clean as i should have.
  • madcat444
    madcat444 Posts: 38 Member
    Name: Fiona
    Height: 157cm

    Start Weight (1st August): 63.7kg
    Goal Weight (1st September): 61.2kg

    1st August: 63.7kg
    8th August: 63.1kg
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.6kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -0.6kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Upping calories again this week, this time by 150 as doing more classes at the gym in addition to a lot of walking. No struggles as such though know I've done way more work than the numbers suggest but hey ho..... :)

  • BeccaElf
    BeccaElf Posts: 2 Member
    Hopefully it's not too late to join in! I'm relatively new to MFP too! :D

    Name: Rebecca
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'6

    Start Weight (1st August):144.8lbs
    Goal Weight (1st September): 139lbs

    1st August: 144.8lbs
    8th August: 143.4lbs
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: I've lost 1lb or so in the first week
    Weight lost/gained this month: Apparently I've lost a fast 9lbs in this first month? Must be water weight!

    Successes/struggles this week: I have realised I have a serious problem with sugar, i.e. I am eating way too much of it.
  • louiseyates1
    louiseyates1 Posts: 108 Member
    louiseyates1 wrote: »
    I'm in! Been struggling immensely recently (depression, low self esteem and general crap feeling - haven't gained or lost anything for 4 weeks so just need to move more)
    Started the 30 day shred this morning so just the boost I need! Also have decided to try a no alcohol couple weeks as that's my main downfall.

    We can do this guys & girls!..



    Name: Louise
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (31st July):218
    Goal Weight (1st September): 210

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

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2lbs loss
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:

    No alcohol was too difficult (I'm a daily drinker) only drank two days this week and made good choices (diet mixers)

    Worked out every day!
  • mk310174
    mk310174 Posts: 6 Member
    edited August 2015
    Name: Mark
    Age: 41
    Height: 5'11"

    Start weight (3rd August):245
    Goal weight (1st September):235

    3rd August: 245
    8th August: 241
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:
    After going through a very frustrating plateau for approx 7 days I have really kicked on this week, especially with the exercise. A total of just under 6000 calories burned this week (a little swimming and a lot of elliptical trainer). Very happy with the results.
  • anewday
    anewday Posts: 69 Member
    Name: Krystle
    Age: 29
    Height: 4'11''

    Start Weight (1st August): 161
    Goal Weight (1st September): 151

    1st August: 161
    8th August: 158
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost this week: 3 lbs
    Weight lost this month: 3 lbs

    Successes/Struggles this week: I want to get more water in and also stay more consistent. Hope everyone has an amazing week.

    This past week took forever! ;)
  • cassidyamymommy
    cassidyamymommy Posts: 71 Member

    Name: Karen
    Age:30
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st August):277.8
    Goal Weight (1st September):265
    1st August:277.8
    8th August:277.2
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.6
    Weight lost/gained this month:-0.6

    Successes/struggles this week: I honestly am not sure how i even lost anything this week. its been a stressful week with my grandfather passing away and his funeral and everything so i havent really been all that good, but im happy with the little that i have lost, and i expect a much bigger loss this coming week,
  • katharmonic
    katharmonic Posts: 5,720 Member
    Name: Kat
    Age: 46
    Height: 5' 10"

    Start Weight (1st August): 201.8 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st September): 195
    1st August:201.8
    8th August:200.8
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I really wanted to be under 200 but not there quit yet. I struggled with being very tired this week and didn't get quite as much exercise as I planned. I think too much sodium this week as well. But I stayed under on calories every day (according to fitbit, a little over one day by MFP).
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Name: Carrie
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st August): 300.2
    Goal Weight (1st September): 289

    1st August: 300.2
    8th August: 298
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2 lbs.
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.2 lbs.

    Successes this week: No more in the 300's! <3

    Struggles this week: Scale & Patience. I wish that the pounds would come off faster.


  • PantherChic19
    PantherChic19 Posts: 21 Member
    Name: Jolene
    Age:35
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st August):296.5
    Goal Weight (1st September): 286

    1st August: 296.5
    8th August: 295.0
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I managed to do Zumba 20 minute express 5 days this week and I was able to limit my soda consumption to just 1 per day (I'm a soda-holic). Carrying a reusable water bottle every day has really helped me drink more water and to stop grabbing for the soda cans.
  • sophomorelove
    sophomorelove Posts: 193 Member
    Name: Nadia
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st August): 167
    Goal Weight (1st September):160

    1st August:167.2
    8th August: 164.6
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.6

    Successes/struggles this week: I had one "cheat" day, but was able to stay in deficit an all other days. I exercised almost daily and did a new hand balancing pose in yoga, after many, many tries and fails.

  • 4mam
    4mam Posts: 9 Member
    Name: MA
    Age: 63
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st August): 147
    Goal Weight (1st September):137

    1st August: 147
    8th August: 144.4
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.6

    Successes/struggles this week: I logged each day. Boring but it works. Cut out alcohol and basically stayed within the 1200 count.
    I've had difficulty keeping up with exercise. This week has been so busy w work and prepping for a 10 day trip away. Luckily my work is physical. Next week will be a true test of wills as I'll be wanting to have as much fun as I can with grand baby boys. My heart is aching to see those two.
  • xenyen
    xenyen Posts: 33 Member
    Name: Zainab
    Age: 37
    Height: 154 cm

    Start Weight (1st August): 76.4 kg (just started with all this stuff)
    Goal Weight (1st September): 70kg

    1st August: 76.4
    8th August: 76.4
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: No change; third week into the new lifestyle.
    Weight lost/gained this month:No change; third week into the new lifestyle.

    Successes/struggles this week: Feel great, eating clean, drinking lots of water, getting exercise and taking walks with kids. Very happy with new lifestyle. Tummy has tightened. More energetic and positive. Very grateful to God for the new habits we keep adding.
  • sherbear702
    sherbear702 Posts: 649 Member
    Name: Sherry
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'10

    Start Weight (1st August): 192.4
    Goal Weight (1st September): 185

    1st August: 192.4
    8th August: 189.8
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2.6
    Weight lost/gained this month:-2.6

    Successes/struggles this week: I was good all week and the scale reflected that! Walked every day during my lunch break and did the 30 day shread when I got home. Stayed away from beer completely and I feel awesome! Here's to another 1.5 pounds this week!






  • ColinsMommaOC
    ColinsMommaOC Posts: 296 Member
    Name: Jeanne
    Age:30
    Height:5'7"

    Start Weight (1st August):302
    Goal Weight (1st September):290

    1st August: 302.0
    8th August: 301.5
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Had one cheat day and gained 1.1lbs 2 days before weigh in. :(
  • missemmapeel
    missemmapeel Posts: 69 Member
    Name: Emma
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (3rd August): 135.8
    Goal Weight (1st September):129

    1st August: 135.8
    8th August: 132.2
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.6lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Well, it was the morning after a wedding when I weighed in last week, so looks artificially high in the loss department, but it does feel good :) Despite a trip to Vancouver, being taken out on my last day of work, and some stress and excitement this week I hit my fitness goals and ate pretty well. I have a birthday party today and a wedding tonight, then starting a new job on Monday so will need to really think ahead!
  • Jenkorp72
    Jenkorp72 Posts: 103 Member

    Name: Jen
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'1"

    Start Weight (1st July): 165.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 157.6

    1st August: 165.6
    8th August: 163.2
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.4

    Successes/struggles this week:
    WEEK ONE: Had a great week! Had family here most of the week so didn't work out everyday. But will be on it hardcore this week!

    WEEK TWO:

    WEEK THREE:

    WEEK FOUR:
  • victor0219
    victor0219 Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Jeremy
    Age: 30
    Height: 6'1

    Start Weight (1st August): 244.9
    Goal Weight (1st September): 238

    1st August: 244.9
    8th August: 242.4
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.5

    Successes/struggles this week:
    • Success: Went out to eat once at my favorite Mexican place, and didn't eat super well... but controlled portions and burned off the extra calories the next day. That was the only day I went over my daily calories.
    • Struggle: For the first time I was unable to complete my C25K day. I'm on W7D2 (25min jog) and I went to a new park to run. I don't think my body was used to the hills and I could only do 20 minutes of jogging with a few periods of walking. Oh well - rest up, fuel the body, and I'll get it next time.
  • hybridtheory45
    hybridtheory45 Posts: 84 Member
    Name: Alyssa
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st August): 227.0
    Goal Weight (1st September): 222.0

    1st August: 227.0
    8th August: 227.6
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I am not that upset at all with a .6 pound gain this week. My birthday was Wednesday, and each team I work with at work separately bought me a cake (and I'm not going to sit there and refuse when they spent their personal money on it) so I had some of that, another coworker bought me a surprise gourmet cheeseburger, again from his personal money, and I'm way too polite to turn it down. Plus, its not sustainable for me to not have treats on my birthday. :) Also, my plantar fasciitis started coming back this week, so I had to dial back the exercise quite a bit. While that's not the main part of weight loss, its extremely motivating for me, and I missed it. Feeling better now and back on track!
  • belgarath64
    belgarath64 Posts: 125 Member
    Name: John
    Height: 5'6"
    Age: 50
    Country: Canada
    Starting Weight 01-08: 138.6 lbs ( 62.87 kg )
    Goal Weight 01-08: 135 lbs (61.234 kg )
    Final Goal : 135 lbs ( 61.234 kg)

    01-08: 138.6 lbs ( 62.87 kg )
    08-08: 136.4lbs ( 61.87 kg )
    15-08:
    22-08:
    29-08:
    01-09:

    Loss for the week: 2.2 lbs ( .99 kg )
    Loss for the month so far: 2.2 lbs ( .99 kg )

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    Struggles : Company this weekend so not sure how this is going to go, but going to have fun.
    Successes: Big loss this week, so close to my final goal. I thought I would hit it in September but looks like it will be this month. Yaaaaaaaaaa
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,959 Member
    August 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

    Name: Terri
    Age: 69
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st August ): 176lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 173lbs

    1st August: 176
    8th August: 175
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    31st August:

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

    Successes: I have been doing extra exercise for the GoTs Challenge and have surprised myself by how much I can actually do.
    Struggles: I struggled to get in my 10,000 steps every day, because of the time I have spent doing Strength and Flexibility workouts and other tasks for the Challenge. Not too upset, though, as it is great fun and the other House members are fab.
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    Name: Eva
    Age:62
    Height: 5' 2.5"

    Start Weight (1st August): 153 lbs
    Goal Weight (31st August): 148 lbs

    1st August: 153
    8th August: 152.5
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    31st August:


    Weight lost/gained this week: .5 lost
    Weight lost/gained this month: .5 lost

    Successes/struggles: Steadily marching down
  • chucktaylor78
    chucktaylor78 Posts: 74 Member
    Name: Chuck
    Age: 36
    Height: 6.4

    Start Weight (1st August): 395.4
    Goal Weight (1st September): 380.0

    1st August: 395.4
    8th August: 389.3
    15th August:
    22nd August:
    29th August:
    1st September:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -6.1
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: No struggles really, good week.

Categories