October 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • jillebean86
    jillebean86 Posts: 79 Member
    Name: Jill
    Age: 29
    Height: 5' 5"

    Start Weight/Fat%/Water% (1st October):164.6/35/42
    Goal Weight/Fat%/Water% (1st November):159.0/34/42

    1st October: 164.6
    8th October: 162.4/35/42
    15th October: 160.8/32/44
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.8

    Successes: no longer feeling deprived with normal-size portions, losing fat faster than expected
    Struggles: avoiding emotional eating during very stressful time
    Goal for next week: don't lose control on camping trip
  • countrcowgirl
    countrcowgirl Posts: 249 Member
    Name: Donna
    Age: 48
    Height: 5' 6"

    Start Weight (1st October): 268
    Goal Weight (1st November): 259

    1st October: 268
    8th October: 265
    15th October:264
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: It was thanksgiving this past weekend here in Canada, so too much turkey and stuffing - but back at it again!
  • canadianvampyregurl
    canadianvampyregurl Posts: 231 Member
    This is really a fantastic thread !!! I wish I would have seen it before October started :)

    Will you be doing something like this in November too?
  • omnipotentmiku
    omnipotentmiku Posts: 107 Member
    canadianvampyregurl wrote: »
    This is really a fantastic thread !!! I wish I would have seen it before October started :)

    Will you be doing something like this in November too?

    There's one every month. If op doesn't start it in sure someone else will.
  • SeriouslySta
    SeriouslySta Posts: 458 Member
    canadianvampyregurl wrote: »
    This is really a fantastic thread !!! I wish I would have seen it before October started :)

    Will you be doing something like this in November too?


    You are welcome to participate right now: People join mid-month all the time!

    But yes, there will be a November 2015 Weight Loss Challenge. I usually start the new thread around the 28th, and post a link here (in the current thread).
  • stacydool
    stacydool Posts: 94 Member
    Name: Stacy
    Age: 43
    Height: 5' 4"

    Start Weight (1st October): 225
    Goal Weight (1st November):210 (yes I am going for 15lbs again)

    1st October: 225
    8th October: 223.8
    15th October: 219.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 4.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 5.6 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I have been super busy this week, but am watching what I eat closely. Pre-made a bunch of meals on Sunday so there would not be any excuses during this crazy week. So far haven't made the wrong choice yet and even with having plans every night this week (I hate that) still making sure I get my walk. Also, I am starting the 3rd week of the C25K. I have never gotten this far before in the program. Feeling awesome!!
  • __rafael
    __rafael Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Rafael
    Age: 28
    Height: 174 cm

    Start Weight (1st October): 100.6 kg
    Goal Weight (1st November): 97.6 kg

    1st October: 100.6 kg
    8th October: 100.4 kg
    15th October: 101.1 kg
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.7kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: +0.5 kg

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • Cheddars13
    Cheddars13 Posts: 38 Member
    Name: Rhianne
    Age: 21
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st October): 169lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November): 162lbs

    29th September: 170lbs
    1st October: 169lbs
    8th October:167
    15th October: 169
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +2lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -0lb

    Successes/struggles this week: Struggling this week. Stress levels have been sky high and have turned to food to comfort myself. I'm really disappointed in myself, but I won't beat myself up over it. Will start logging and weighing food again tomorrow and get myself back on track. Just need to remember I'm only human and it'll be OK in the end :)
  • olsalt
    olsalt Posts: 52 Member

    Name: Dan
    Age: 68
    Height: 6 ft

    Begin Weight: 232 lbs (105.2 kgs)
    Start Weight (1st October): 196.5 lbs (89.1kgs)
    Goal Weight (1st November): 190lbs (86.2 kgs)
    Ultimate Goal: 160-170 (72.5 - 77.1kgs)

    29 September: 198.5 lbs (90 kgs)
    1st October: 196.5 lbs (89.1 kgs)
    8th October: 190.5 lbs (86.4 kgs)
    15th October: 190.5 lbs (86.4 kgs)
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 6 lbs (2.7 kgs)

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Week 1: Good start to this month. On travel next week so healthy low calorie meals will be a challenge. I anticipate a weight gain but will try to keep the gain minimal.
    Week 2: Back from travel today. Surprisingly weight was static so I am pleased with that. Back to routine tomorrow so hope to see some losses next week and get into the 180's.





  • juneanng1
    juneanng1 Posts: 3 Member

    Name: June
    Age: 48
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st October): 235
    Goal Weight (1st November): 225

    1st October: 235
    8th October: 234
    15th October: 233.2
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .8
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.8


    Successes/struggles this week: very busy 2 last week's with work and kids activities. Have not gotten any exercise in. Tried to stay strong with tracking food every day and making good choices; planning my meals.

  • sizedright135
    sizedright135 Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Gina
    Age: 46
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st October):167.6
    Goal Weight (1st November):155

    1st October: 167.6
    8th October: 167.6
    15th October:166.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I made it through 2 days of functions with family where food prevailed but I was steady and strong and stayed within my calorie range. Plus I avoided sweets! Woo Hoo for me! That is overcoming at this house!
  • sunnynaee
    sunnynaee Posts: 18 Member
    ROUND TWO

    Sunnynaee
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st October): 190 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November):185 lbs

    1st October: 190 lbs
    8th October:188.1
    15th October:187.9
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - .2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.1 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: YESSSS, I was able to lose weight... Although it was .2 lbs it was weight never the less .. Now on to the STRUGGLE... I've been under the weather all this week so my cardio has suffered.. Hopefully next week will be better.
  • hambles
    hambles Posts: 2 Member


    Name: Sara
    Age: 39
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (15 October): 160
    Goal Weight (1st November): 155

    1st October:
    8th October:
    15th October: 160
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Joining mid month ....but better late than never ☺️
  • cameisha
    cameisha Posts: 2 Member
    Name:Cam
    Age:34
    Height:5'5"

    Start Weight (1st October):145
    Goal Weight (1st November):135

    1st October:145
    8th October:144
    15th October:142
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:I struggle to eat correctly. I cannot stay away from junk. I have increased my workout schedule but it is a struggle to leave the house.
  • kaylorraine44
    kaylorraine44 Posts: 135 Member
    Name:Kaylie
    Age: 25
    Height: 4' 11"

    Start Weight (28th September - Monday weigh-ins): 128.3
    Goal Weight (2nd November): 125

    28th September: 128.3
    5th October: 126.8
    12th October: 126.5
    19th October:
    26th October:
    2nd November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.3lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.8lb

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been working way too much and not exercising enough. My eating has been off especially with Canadian Thanksgiving. Glad to see a loss despite the struggles.
  • blessme16
    blessme16 Posts: 2 Member
    Name: Preona
    Age: 21
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st October): 130
    Goal Weight (1st November): 125

    1st October: 130
    8th October: 129
    15th October: 127
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Successes/struggles this week: I started off late but thankfully I had already documented my weight loss this month.
  • chanon33
    chanon33 Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Candice
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st October) 253 or somewhere close to
    Goal Weight (1st November) 243

    1st October:
    8th October: 253.6
    15th October: 247.0
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Success/struggles this week: It's been a good start to getting healthy. Just found this thread and am excited to join!
  • ATHLegal
    ATHLegal Posts: 352 Member
    me: Tatho2014
    Age: 22
    Height: 165cm

    Start Weight (1st October): 159.2lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November): 149.9lbs

    1st October: 159.2
    8th October: 159.2
    15th October: 156.5
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.7lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • beksinLondon
    beksinLondon Posts: 30 Member
    Name: Rebecca
    Age: 40
    Height: 165cm

    Start Weight (2nd October): 75.8kg
    Goal Weight (1st November): 71kg

    2nd October: 75.8kg
    8th October: 75.6kg
    15th October: 75.5kg
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -100 grams
    Weight lost/gained this month: -300 grams

    Successes/struggles this week: Think I need to change my weigh in day to Sundays - I was over 1kg lighter each of the last two weeks...
  • amyhoffman01
    amyhoffman01 Posts: 58 Member
    Name: amy
    Age: 39
    Height:5'6

    Start Weight (1st October):247.4
    Goal Weight (1st November):235

    1st October:247.4
    10th October:246.8
    15th October:244.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:
    weeks loss/gain: -2.4
    total loss/gain -3.0
  • BabyUnicorn3
    BabyUnicorn3 Posts: 81 Member
    Name: Tara
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'2

    Start Weight: 135.2
    Goal Weight below 130

    2nd October: 135.2
    9th October: 134.6
    16th October: 134 - my scale is dying so IDK if this is accurate - I;ll check again when I get new batteries
    23rd October:
    30th October:


    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.6 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.2 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I feel like I should be doing better than this... My biggest struggle this week is not loving myself. I practice mindfulness and present awareness, and my body image/self-esteem is just extra low this week. A bunch of things are resurfacing/triggers etc... and I'm trying to deal with them - plus there is something wrong with my lymphatic system and I'm doing everything I can to try and fix it. detox tea, "Sweeping/brushing", lots of water, trying to cut back on diet soda - thats the worst and of course proper diet.
  • LinC3003
    LinC3003 Posts: 46 Member
    Name: Lin
    Age:59
    Height:5'6.5"

    Start Weight (1st October):
    Goal Weight (1st November):<180

    1st October: 184.9
    8th October: 183.6
    15th October: 182
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.9

    Successes/struggles this week: I actually lost over 10 pounds during the month of September, so October is showing a slower weight loss which is not unexpected. This AM I was 181.5. My short term goal was to get to below 180 by Halloween. Since I'm getting so close to this goal, I'll probably weigh myself every AM until I see 179.9 on that darn scale. lol
    Doing great with staying within 1200-1400 calories a day this week. Still do not drink enough water though. Unless it's really hot outside and the water is really cold, I just don't drink it. So I'm trying to add stuff to the water (Wylers Light grape is the favorite this week) to get that water into me.
  • MrsKGrady
    MrsKGrady Posts: 276 Member
    Name: Kirsten
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'4.5"

    Start Weight (1st October): 230
    Goal Weight (1st November): 225

    1st October: 230
    8th October: 229.4
    15th October:228.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.6

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been doing better with my eating and exercising. One thing that I've been struggling with has been adding strength training to my routine. My goal is to add one day of strength training this week.

  • fotografe
    fotografe Posts: 11 Member

    Name: Kat
    Age: 53
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (30th September): 166.8
    Goal Weight (1st November): 156.8

    1st October: 165.8
    8th October: 163
    15th October: 162.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.4
    Successes/struggles this week:

    I still lost weight, but it isn't coming off at the speed I hoped. Felt a lot of stress this week and caught myself wanting to smother the uncomfortable feelings with carbs. I didn't go overboard, but I snuck in a little popcorn. I also made the kids walk the dog, so I didn't meet my step goals most of the week. Looking at a gym membership so I can burn more calories and build some muscle. I have a terribly saggy booty these days! Good luck everyone! Hang in there. We are halfway through the challenge.
  • firststepformefal
    firststepformefal Posts: 180 Member
    Name: Frances
    Age: 57
    Height: 5' 8"

    Start Weight (1st October): 225.8
    Goal Weight (1st November): 218

    1st October: 225.8
    9th October: 223.4
    16th October: 225.2
    23nd October:
    30th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Gain 2.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: .6

    Successes/struggles this week: Carbs, not taking my depression medicine, so I became depressed, not recording. Doing better and down since Monday 12.
  • LuckyAndi
    LuckyAndi Posts: 203 Member
    Name: LuckyAndi
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st October): 190.4
    Goal Weight (1st November): 185

    1st October: 190.4
    8th October: 189.4
    15th October: 188.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been walking on the treadmill every other night and watching my calorie intake. At the beginning of the month, I switched my loss per week goal to 1.5lb instead of 2 and while I'm only losing 1 per week, I feel much better. I'm happy to see any loss right now.
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Name: Katie
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st October): 145
    Goal Weight (1st November): 143

    1st October: 145
    8th October: 145
    15th October: 144
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I'm really struggling to get my eating under control.
  • ae92jay
    ae92jay Posts: 153 Member
    Start Weight (1st October):161 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November):155 lbs

    1st October: 161 lbs
    4th October: 160 lbs
    11th October:164 lbs
    18th October: 160 lbs
    25th October:
    1st November:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I started the week off well! Went cycling Monday! Watched my calorie intake all week. I cut out bad fast food, but I still had coffee in the mornings.

    Things went for the worse Monday evening. I started to feel that I was getting sick. My aunt from Toronto was sick, she was visiting, my one friend is sick, my dad, and go workers at work are sick.

    So now I have minor cold symptoms but a bad sore throat. So this morning I will probably go to the doctor to get it looked at.

    Plan for this week:
    - Increase sleep each evening to 8 hours or close to it
    - Water intake to 8 cups or more
    - Watch calorie intake
    - Go to gym starting Wednesday depending on how I feel.

  • risata78
    risata78 Posts: 2 Member
    Name: Risata78
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st October): 265.4
    Goal Weight (1st November):253

    1st October: 265.4
    8th October: 262.9
    15th October: 257.4
    22nd October:
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -5.5 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Weekends are so hard right now, mostly because my husband is home and his food choices are not conducive to weight loss.
  • valeriecsmith
    valeriecsmith Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Valerie
    Age: 64
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (28th September): 209.6
    Goal Weight (2nd November): 199.6

    28th September: 209.6
    6th October: 204.6
    12th October: 206
    19th October:
    26th October:
    2nd November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1.4
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Late posting from last Monday; fluid change had a negative impact with a slight weight gain.

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