Fall Weight Loss Challenge
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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 -
ENCOURAGING WORD...
What Is Mindful Eating?
Have you ever finished a meal and had trouble remembering exactly what you ate? Our eating behaviors are created from years of repeated actions. There are small actions we can focus on in order to change these habits.
As we go through our FALL WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE, remember the importance of mindful eating. Mindful eating is focusing on an awareness of what's happening--it should be a joyful experience. It is about the EVENT (the eating itself), that you are doing and not a side thing. For example; watching TV-- this is the main event, but when you add nibbling on snacks you've brought about eating to become an automated response that can easily lead to consuming too much!
Make your eating (when you eat) the main event, where you become mindful with everything you are putting in your mouth. Enjoy this event with family and friends where you can enjoy the moment and the food. If you are alone, make it special! Set your place at the table, sit down to lovely music while you dine, and enjoy your healthy food choices while being mindful in the moment.
Be Mindful with mindful eating!0 -
Welcome and all the best!clarice6149 wrote: »Would love to join for the 5 weeks till 11/30.
CW: 135.5
GW: 128
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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
Great job!! Keep it going!!0
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