WINTER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE -- yes, this is a continuation of our Fall Weight Loss Challenge
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Hi,
I started 12/7, but just saw this today.
SW:211
GW: 189
Weighed this morning, CW: 204
From previous experience my weight loss drops in half after the first month, or IOW, in month 2 and 3 combined I have lost what I lost in month 1 alone.
I expect Christmas to be a challenge as I plan to cheat, but then also plan to immediately get back on track in order to meet a short term goal of 199 by 01/09.
My longer term goal is to be at 175 by my birthday in April, which is what I weighed when I moved to this new state in September 2013 and my eating habits went to hell for various reasons.0 -
12 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS....here is my rendition of 12 days before Christmas and sharing 12 of the BEST REASONS for making permanent healthy lifestyle changes into the next season for me.
In making the needed changes...
1) I'll like myself better
2) My metabolism won't plummet
3) I won't deal with guilt
4) I'll save on finances
5) I won't over consume (eat) and over consume (think)
6) I'll lose weight and reach my goal
7) I'll fit into my clothes and save money on having to buy larger sizes!
8) I'll like my body better
9) When I'm happy with how I feel, it reflects to others in a positive way
10) I'll set a good example for my friends and family and quiet my inner fears
11) I'll find rest for my soul
12) I'll be transformed
WHAT ARE YOUR 12 BEST REASONS?0 -
helenapanda wrote: »hillcrestbaby wrote: »12/14/15
12 DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS....here is my rendition of 12 days before Chrismtas and sharing 12 of the BEST REASONS for making permanent healthy lifestyle changes into the next season for me.
In making the needed changes...
1) I'll like myself better
2) My metabolism won't plummet
3) I won't deal with guilt
4) I'll save on finances
5) I won't over consume (eat) and over consume (think)
6) I'll lose weight and reach my goal
7) I'll fit into my clothes and save money on having to buy larger sizes!
8) I'll like my body better
9) When I'm happy with how I feel, it reflects to others in a positive way
10) I'll set a good example for my friends and family and quiet my inner fears
11) I'll find rest for my soul
12) I'll be transformed
WHAT ARE YOUR 12 BEST REASONS? Please share!
I love that you shared these. It's hard to write 12 reasons when I feel there are millions of them. So I'll go with the first ones that come to my mind.
1. To prove myself that I can do it, that I am strong and I am worth it
2. To stop feeling too heavy (this is a multidimensional feeling I believe many of you know... Including difficulty when moving and joint pain that you didn't have before you put on so much)
3. To be healthier and not worry when I have to see my lab results
4. To feel more secure about myself. Not to worry that my new coworkers will think I'm lazy and unpleasant
5. To make my husband happy. He loves me no matter how bad I look and keeps trying to feed me more but I know he will be happy to meet that girl he firstly fell in love with again.
6. To fit into my old clothes and not spend money on large and ugly ones. Shopping is a lot more fun when everything fits
7. Just to show off. Yeah,I want to amaze my friends and to make my enemies jealous. Ugly but true!
8. To inspire others
9. To occupy less space on couches
10. Not to feel guilty about eating
11. To be stronger physically and mentally
12. To set an example for my kid
Thanks so much for sharing your 12....not many have, but it's a good visual activity! You should print them out and put them up where you can be reminded of them! All the best and have a great holiday!0 -
I might be a bit late for the party but can I still join?
SW: 163 (ages ago)
CW: 136.6
GW: 121(for the challenge)
UGW: 110
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I hope its not to late to.
SW: 145
GW 1300 -
WHAT ARE YOUR 12 BEST REASONS?
Hmm....
First my weigh in for this week.
Height: 5'6"
SW: 353
Sw for challange: 272.8
CW: 272.6 (-.02)
GW (for this challenge) :247.8
I'm thrilled with my weigh in today. So far this month I've been on vacation for a full week. That included visiting family and going to holiday parties and eating out 3 meals a day for 6days in Gatlinburg TN. Since we got home from vacation it's been full on Christmas madness. Cookie baking days, shopping etc. I haven't gotten time to exercise like I normally do. So to have not gained in all of that I'm thrilled.
I've also increased my water a ton since meeting with my CDE last week. I started that on Saturday (aiming for 103 ounces a day) and she said that when I first start that I could expect a gain of a couple of pounds for a few days while my body adjusts.
My 12 reasons for making changes....
1. I love my life and I don't want to sit and just watch it pass by. I want to live it.
2. I have 4 wonderful children that I want to be around to see grow up.
3. I dream of traveling with the hubby when the kids are all grown and out of the house.
4. I want to be a active and fun Grandma one day. It's a long term goal.
5. I don't want to end up like my grandmother who had Type 2 and didn't control it. She lost her vision, her kidney function and then right before passing several toes. Her life was miserable for the last few years of it. I want better for myself.
6. Because I feel awesome when I exercise and take care of myself.
7. Because I want to be the person God intended for me to be. He couldn't have meant for me to just lay around the house and ignore doing things because it hurt so badly to walk a few feet. That's where I was this time last year.
8. Because shopping for clothes is fun! I've never enjoyed it before now.
9. Because it's fun to out run/walk my teenagers.
10. Because I have 4 sets of eyes watching me and doing exactly what I do. Proof of that is the yoga poses my 4 and 2 yr olds were doing in all the pictures I took on vacation.
11. Because I'm worth it. I'm a strong woman and my body is capable of so much more then I ever gave it credit for.
12. Because I have a family full of people with Type 2 and I want them to see that they can control it too. At last count I have 14 family members that I'm close with that have Type 2 already and really don't bother to care for themselves too much. I want them to see me control it. Since this is my family history and my kids family history I want my kids to see me control it in case they end up having issues when they get older.0 -
Week 3
SW 167
CW 163 7
GW 155
Lost this week .3 - in spite of all the Xmas goodies!0 -
Just seen this today. I'd love to join!
Sw (as of Oct 12/15): 240lbs
Cw: 221lbs
Gw: 195 (2/28/16)
Good luck to everyone!!
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My 12 reasons for making changes....
1. I love my life and I don't want to sit and just watch it pass by. I want to live it.
2. I have 4 wonderful children that I want to be around to see grow up.
3. I dream of traveling with the hubby when the kids are all grown and out of the house.
4. I want to be a active and fun Grandma one day. It's a long term goal.
5. I don't want to end up like my grandmother who had Type 2 and didn't control it. She lost her vision, her kidney function and then right before passing several toes. Her life was miserable for the last few years of it. I want better for myself.
6. Because I feel awesome when I exercise and take care of myself.
7. Because I want to be the person God intended for me to be. He couldn't have meant for me to just lay around the house and ignore doing things because it hurt so badly to walk a few feet. That's where I was this time last year.
8. Because shopping for clothes is fun! I've never enjoyed it before now.
9. Because it's fun to out run/walk my teenagers.
10. Because I have 4 sets of eyes watching me and doing exactly what I do. Proof of that is the yoga poses my 4 and 2 yr olds were doing in all the pictures I took on vacation.
11. Because I'm worth it. I'm a strong woman and my body is capable of so much more then I ever gave it credit for.
12. Because I have a family full of people with Type 2 and I want them to see that they can control it too. At last count I have 14 family members that I'm close with that have Type 2 already and really don't bother to care for themselves too much. I want them to see me control it. Since this is my family history and my kids family history I want my kids to see me control it in case they end up having issues when they get older.
Love your reasons. They mirror my own. I have a 10 year old daughter and family history of pretty much 100% Type 2 diabetes, and at least 1 Type 1 and some autoimmune stuff too. Seeing people become disabled due to losing their feet is pretty strong motivation. I like having feet and I don't want to be that kind of burden on other people if I can prevent it.0 -
Can I join this challenge stil? I am 21 days late already.0
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rudhrapriya wrote: »Can I join this challenge stil? I am 21 days late already.
Welcome!!!0 -
starting weight December 1 was 312.
My goal weight for February 29 is 277
Current weight is 300.8 down 11.2! Just about is twoderland!0 -
SW was 95.8 kg
last week: 95 kg
CW - 93.8 kg
This is my best week so far. 1,2 kg (2,6 lbs I think) in one week. 1 cm off waist and 1 cm off hips.0 -
Height: 167cm
Initial weight (18/12/2015): 75.8kg
Weigh-in 1 (22/12/2015): 76.2 kg
Total weight loss so far: - 0.4 kg
Honestly it looks like I did bad, but considering my TOM started yesterday, I think the extra weight can be accounted for. Also, I did only join four days ago, so I wasn't expecting any massive change weight-wise regardless.
Still: I'm proud of myself because I've logged everything I've eaten for the past three days, even when I ate badly/overate. And I consistently weighed myself every morning. So that's a success, regardless of what the scales say.0 -
Last week: 202.2lbs
Tuesday: 204.6lbs
I gained water weight because I was celebrating my 19th birthday on Saturday and had been celebrating for 3 days in total! Hoping to start losing weight again soon! Would love to get down to 200lbs by New Year!
Last week: 204.6lbs
Today: 202lbs!!
I'm getting closer to my goal!!
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Beginning Weight: 234.2
Starting Challenge Weight: 218.2 (12/12/15)
Weight 12/12/15: 218.2
Current Weight: 216.2 (12/22/15
Total Loss since starting this challenge: 2
Challenge Goal Weight: 1930 -
SW 158
CW 156
Down 2 lbs in about a month0 -
SW 185.4 (Dec 10)
CW 180.8
GW 170
Ultimate GW 140
4.6 pound loss. This is much quicker than I usually drop but its because I've been really sick all last week and unfortunately so far this week too.0 -
SW: 121lbs
CW: 119.6lbs
Numbers went up at least a pound since the previous weigh in but that's not surprising considering all the extra food finding its way into my mouth now.
My next weigh in is probably only going to be 3 weeks from now as the holidays are filled with too many social gatherings filled with food and drinks. It will be nice to see where the numbers fall on the scale once everything has returned to normal for about a week.0
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