Fall Weight Loss Challenge
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got2rockit wrote: »
Good advice!hillcrestbaby wrote: »ENCOURAGING WORD...
Consumed with this 'THING' called losing weight?
Do you ever feel so consumed with this thing called losing weight? It's on your mind 24/7...
You journal your food...
You log your progress...
You exercise...
You weigh yourself every morning (even though you shouldn't)...
You lose a few pounds and celebrate...
You gain a few pounds and get depressed...
You eat again, go to sleep and do it all over again the next day!
Its like our every waking thought is on this 'THING', and how in the world did this 'THING' get so out of control that it seems to control US instead of us controlling 'IT'?
It feels that way to me anyway... Maybe that's why I wanted to find a place to just encourage others through the process; a place where we could all be encouraged and encourage others. We are NOT alone and it is a process where there are NO QUICK FIXES. We need each other! Other people who never struggle with this 'THING' just don't get those who do. It's one day at a time living and choosing, being and believing that one day we will arrive. And with the encouragement of others, WE WILL!
Our breakthroughs are right here right now. Can you see them? They are in the little things...Like that choice you made to go to bed early or take a long bubble bath instead of snacking mindlessly through the night. Or maybe it was your choice to get out of bed in the morning and take a long walk even though it was cold and rainy outside. Or just maybe it was your choice to love who you are and who you where made to be instead of telling yourself you'll never amount to anything.
Celebrate your breakthrough today by thinking on what you did do right instead of what you didn't. Don't consume yourself every waking minute with this 'THING'. It doesn't control you, you control 'IT'! Yes, journal your food and yes, log your progress, but then let it go for the rest of your day and live well.
All you have is today, so make it your best.
Thank you!0 -
Week 4 weigh in
SW 182
CW 175.4
GW 167
Loss to date 6.6
8.4 to go in 5 weeks0 -
SW 146.9
CW 144.0 - 10/5
CW 142.3 - 10/12
CW 142.2 - 10/19
CW 140.7 - 10/26
GW 137.9 by 11/30
Loss for week=1.5
Total loss= 6.2
On business travel all this next week, so hoping I can continue to make progress.
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Sw 195
Cw 189.8
Gw 182
Total loss 5.2
It finally went back down. I realized that I am averaging just shy of 2 lb loss per week. I need to keep that in perspective when I get frustrated. I am definitely a lot stronger so the health increases are even better than the weight loss
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October loss:
SW 10/5 144.8
CW 10/12 142.6
CW 10/19 140.8
CW 10/26 138.4
Total loss for week 2.4 lbs
Total loss since challenge began 6.4 lbs0 -
2.2 lbs lost since the last weigh in
CW: 179.2 lbs
GW: 170 lbs
Eventual goal : 150 lbs
0.6 lbs down since last weigh in
CW: 178.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 5.8 lbs
Official weigh in was Friday
CW: 177.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 6.8 lbs0 -
2.2 lbs lost since the last weigh in
CW: 179.2 lbs
GW: 170 lbs
Eventual goal : 150 lbs
0.6 lbs down since last weigh in
CW: 178.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 5.8 lbs
Official weigh in was Friday
CW: 177.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 6.8 lbs
Yes!!! This is awesome work!! You are the biggest loser so far!! Way to Go!!0 -
2.2 lbs lost since the last weigh in
CW: 179.2 lbs
GW: 170 lbs
Eventual goal : 150 lbs
0.6 lbs down since last weigh in
CW: 178.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 5.8 lbs
Official weigh in was Friday
CW: 177.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 6.8 lbsOctober loss:
SW 10/5 144.8
CW 10/12 142.6
CW 10/19 140.8
CW 10/26 138.4
Total loss for week 2.4 lbs
Total loss since challenge began 6.4 lbs
This is great! Keep up the great work"0 -
danipatt1216 wrote: »Sw 195
Cw 189.8
Gw 182
Total loss 5.2
It finally went back down. I realized that I am averaging just shy of 2 lb loss per week. I need to keep that in perspective when I get frustrated. I am definitely a lot stronger so the health increases are even better than the weight loss
Nice! Keep it going!0 -
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hillcrestbaby wrote: »
2.2 lbs lost since the last weigh in
CW: 179.2 lbs
GW: 170 lbs
Eventual goal : 150 lbs
0.6 lbs down since last weigh in
CW: 178.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 5.8 lbs
Official weigh in was Friday
CW: 177.6
GW: 170
Total loss: 6.8 lbs
Yes!!! This is awesome work!! You are the biggest loser so far!! Way to Go!!
It's funny how in some contexts "biggest loser" feels good
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ENCOURAGING WORD...
ARE YOU RUFFLED?
I know the difficulties that SOME of you have faced in recent months, and that you have been agitated and annoyed at times during this process of weight loss! I know because I have been in this place and statistically there are usually others who have struggled the same. Have you ever heard the term that 'Your Feathers have been Ruffled"? Let's smooth out those feathers this week and let go of some aggravations that you may be holding on to, so that you can move forward once again!
Maybe it's a grievance with a family member, friend or co-worker; maybe you just can't forgive yourself for the same decisions you make over and over again. Whatever you are dealing with, forgive yourself and others--pick yourself back up and move onward in your progress. You can do this! We can do this! Today lets release all of those aggravations and move up to higher places.
Have a great NEW week!
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Hello everyone everywhere...
Today marks the beginning of week 4 in our FALL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! If you haven't already, please let us know your stats:
SW(starting weight)
CW(current weight)
TW (total lost so far during this challenge)
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My Stats:
SW--starting weight: 143.8
CW--current weight: 142.8
TL--total lost: 1.0 lb.
Well, I'm not too happy with only one pound in 3 weeks, but at least it's going in the right direction! Yay! I wrote in my Encouraging Word a bit about a struggle I've dealt with with hopes someone else will be encouraged too! WE CAN SO THIS!
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30 Sep. - 134
05 Oct. - 133.5
12 Oct. - 135
19 Oct. - 134.3
26 Oct. - 132.6
Goal - 125
I can't remember a time in life without cardio involved but recently (since this challenge) I've been adding strength training. The scale numbers have been playing with my mental a bit but I've been thrilled with the definition that's beginning to show.
Any advice on strength training?
Fairly new to it but am excited.0 -
xcoffeebean wrote: »30 Sep. - 134
05 Oct. - 133.5
12 Oct. - 135
19 Oct. - 134.3
26 Oct. - 132.6
Goal - 125
I can't remember a time in life without cardio involved but recently (since this challenge) I've been adding strength training. The scale numbers have been playing with my mental a bit but I've been thrilled with the definition that's beginning to show.
Any advice on strength training?
Fairly new to it but am excited.
You should consider a formal program like Stronglifts 5 x 5 if you're brand new to strength training. I also recommend creating a separate post to get helpful answers. There are a lot of former newbies and current fitness buffs on the forums
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hillcrestbaby wrote: »My Stats:
SW--starting weight: 143.8
CW--current weight: 142.8
TL--total lost: 1.0 lb.
Well, I'm not too happy with only one pound in 3 weeks, but at least it's going in the right direction! Yay! I wrote in my Encouraging Word a bit about a struggle I've dealt with with hopes someone else will be encouraged too! WE CAN SO THIS!
In my book you deserve to earn a % of the Total Loss you've motivated others to lose in excess of your own progress
I appreciate your positivity and congratulate your success as well. Thanks again for creating this (: 0 -
xcoffeebean wrote: »hillcrestbaby wrote: »My Stats:
SW--starting weight: 143.8
CW--current weight: 142.8
TL--total lost: 1.0 lb.
Well, I'm not too happy with only one pound in 3 weeks, but at least it's going in the right direction! Yay! I wrote in my Encouraging Word a bit about a struggle I've dealt with with hopes someone else will be encouraged too! WE CAN SO THIS!
In my book you deserve to earn a % of the Total Loss you've motivated others to lose in excess of your own progress I appreciate your positivity and congratulate your success as well. Thanks again for creating this (:
Agreed 100%. Let's just say I'm working extra hard to post a good loss here every Monday.0 -
xcoffeebean wrote: »hillcrestbaby wrote: »My Stats:
SW--starting weight: 143.8
CW--current weight: 142.8
TL--total lost: 1.0 lb.
Well, I'm not too happy with only one pound in 3 weeks, but at least it's going in the right direction! Yay! I wrote in my Encouraging Word a bit about a struggle I've dealt with with hopes someone else will be encouraged too! WE CAN SO THIS!
In my book you deserve to earn a % of the Total Loss you've motivated others to lose in excess of your own progress I appreciate your positivity and congratulate your success as well. Thanks again for creating this (:
You're too sweet!! Thank you and I'm just so happy to help encourage where I can0 -
xcoffeebean wrote: »hillcrestbaby wrote: »My Stats:
SW--starting weight: 143.8
CW--current weight: 142.8
TL--total lost: 1.0 lb.
Well, I'm not too happy with only one pound in 3 weeks, but at least it's going in the right direction! Yay! I wrote in my Encouraging Word a bit about a struggle I've dealt with with hopes someone else will be encouraged too! WE CAN SO THIS!
In my book you deserve to earn a % of the Total Loss you've motivated others to lose in excess of your own progress I appreciate your positivity and congratulate your success as well. Thanks again for creating this (:
Agreed 100%. Let's just say I'm working extra hard to post a good loss here every Monday.
So sweet to concur! Golly gee! It's just so fun watching you all really make some headway with your goals! Have a great week!0 -
SW: 235
CW: 231.2
GW for Nov 30th: 219
10/5 Weigh in: 233
10/12 Weigh in: 231.8
10/20 Weigh in: 233
10/26 Weigh in: 231.2
Weekly Loss: 1.8
Total Loss: 3.8lbs
This week I felt was better, the scale is playing games with me though! I am having trouble getting under 230...
Hopefully this picks up though as I am starting a weight loss challenge at my gym Nov 1st. Winner wins the money pot! Fingers crossed!!0 -
SW - 159
CW - 156.6
At least it is going down! The trick is not to be too hard on yourself!0 -
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xcoffeebean wrote: »30 Sep. - 134
05 Oct. - 133.5
12 Oct. - 135
19 Oct. - 134.3
26 Oct. - 132.6
Goal - 125
I can't remember a time in life without cardio involved but recently (since this challenge) I've been adding strength training. The scale numbers have been playing with my mental a bit but I've been thrilled with the definition that's beginning to show.
Any advice on strength training?
Fairly new to it but am excited.
You should consider a formal program like Stronglifts 5 x 5 if you're brand new to strength training. I also recommend creating a separate post to get helpful answers. There are a lot of former newbies and current fitness buffs on the forums
Will check that out, thanks (:0 -
sairsyfairy wrote: »SW: 235
CW: 231.2
GW for Nov 30th: 219
10/5 Weigh in: 233
10/12 Weigh in: 231.8
10/20 Weigh in: 233
10/26 Weigh in: 231.2
Weekly Loss: 1.8
Total Loss: 3.8lbs
This week I felt was better, the scale is playing games with me though! I am having trouble getting under 230...
Hopefully this picks up though as I am starting a weight loss challenge at my gym Nov 1st. Winner wins the money pot! Fingers crossed!!
Great job!!0 -
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shadow2soul wrote: »
Ugh. So slow.
This is great! I know that when it comes right down to only having a few pounds to lose...it become super slow, so this pace is good! Just listen to your body!0 -
SW (October 1): 181 lbs
CW: 178 lbs
GW (November 31): 170 lbs
Looking for MFP friends too. Add me if you like.
47. High school teacher. Mom of 2 teenage girls. Wife. Joined a gym 3 months ago. Looking for healthy eating ideas. Desire to be active. Started at 197 on July 3. Down almost 20 pounds. Want someone to support you? Add me.
Julie
South Florida
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Would love to join for the 5 weeks till 11/30.
CW: 135.5
GW: 1280
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