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January 2016 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • mrsmuckster
    mrsmuckster Posts: 444 Member
    Start Weight (1st January): 212.7
    Goal Weight (1st February): 207

    1st January: 212.7
    8th January: 213
    15th January: 211.9
    22nd January: 210.5
    29th January
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-1.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 2.2

    Successes/struggles this week- Did not sleep well 3 nights in a row – which definitely effects my weight loss efforts I succumb to sweets (bought a store bought sugar cookie) and makes it difficult to be motivated to exercise. That being said, I tracked the cookie, and still did my minimum 30 min the following a.m. Slept better last night, so ready to go an extra 30 min of exercise. Time to do it
  • owlprincess1234
    owlprincess1234 Posts: 62 Member
    edited January 2016
    Name: L-Sue
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st January): 259.9lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 249.9lbs - 245.5lbs

    1st January: 259.9lbs
    8th January: 253.2lbs
    15th January: 250lbs
    22nd January: 248lbs - beat goal!
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -11.9lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: feeling good about the last week, resisted all temptations. I was lower this week at some points, yesterday had a lot of sodium, normal weight fluctuations. Going out for African food tomorrow not quite sure what to get to stay within my limit. On Saturday we usually have an awesome breakfast and skip lunch, so I should have some calories saved up if I chill on the afternoon snacking.
  • megannxx
    megannxx Posts: 679 Member
    Name: Megan
    Age: 25
    Height: 5' 8"

    Start Weight (1st January): 249.6
    Goal Weight (1st February): 239.6

    1st January: 249.6lbs
    8th January: 247.6lbs
    15th January: 247.6lbs
    22nd January: 242.2lbs
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -5.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -7.4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Success: nothing

    Struggles: I was sick monday and Tuesday. I weighed in at 239.8lbs on tuesday, so im glad I was able to maintain most of the loss. Havent been overly active and feel like im having issues with my milk supply also.
  • lissdawn
    lissdawn Posts: 70 Member
    Name: Melissa
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st January): 315.8
    Goal Weight (1st February): 300 (aggressive but I'm just starting again and have lots to lose)

    1st January: 315.8
    8th January: 307.6
    15th January: 305.2
    22nd January: 303.8
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.4 loss
    Weight lost/gained this month: -12 loss total

    Successes/struggles this week: Slightly disappointed with only 1.4 lbs loss considering the efforts I'm making between clean, low-carb eating and exercise, but it's also TOM week. My goals are to really push and keep it up this week to reach my month goal and to also celebrate any loss as a victory.
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    Name: Ashley
    Age: 29
    Height: 4'10"

    Start Weight (1st January): 240.6
    Goal Weight (1st February):232

    1st January: 240.6
    8th January:238.8
    15th January:236.4
    22nd January:231.4
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3
    Weight lost/gained this month: 9.2

    Successes/struggles this week: Pretty happy with myself. Had my 1st non-scale related victory.
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    gsnow597 wrote: »
    Name: Gary
    Age: 54
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st January): 208.8
    Goal Weight (1st February): 198.8
    1st January: 208.8
    8th January: 201.2
    15th January: 199.2
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 2.0
    Weight lost/gained this month: -9.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Little shocked as I did not find the time to do much exercise, or log food but was always mindful of what I ate. Tried several good recipes in the Blog section. IT looks like dropping 10 lbs this month is in reach! The trick is to keep it there! ;)

    Congrats on Onederland!! WTG!
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    Name: CJ
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'1"
    Starting weight (Jan 1): 158.4 lbs
    Goal weight (Feb 1): 150 lbs

    01/01: 158.4 lbs
    01/08: 156.2 lbs
    01/15: 153.6 lbs
    01/22: 151.8 lbs
    01/29
    02/01:

    Loss/gain for the week: 1.8 lbs
    Loss/ gain for the month so far: 6.6 lbs

    Struggles/Successes for this week: I stuck with everything this week. I walked daily, and even added in some bodyweight exercise routines twice this week. I can definitely feel that working, because my abs are sore when I cough! I've logged everything, weighing everything I can. And didn't even have a cheat meal this week. I do think I've been slacking a bit on my water intake so keeping that up and tracking it better is my mission for the next week.

    We've gone two full weeks without any kind of takeout or fast food. Planning more meals ahead of time is definitely helping, but I know my husband will be asking for our "usual" Chinese takeout place we used to regularly get once a week again soon. I miss it too!!
  • Kapoten
    Kapoten Posts: 327 Member
    Name: Kate
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'6.5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 172.2 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 166.2 lbs

    1st January: 172.2 lbs
    8th January: 171.7 lbs
    15th January: 170.1 lbs
    22nd January: 168.9 lbs
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.3 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: things went according to plan this past week without any major struggles.
  • ikbentevreden
    ikbentevreden Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Lissa
    Age: 19 years old
    Height: 5'11" or 180 cm

    Start Weight (1st January): 73,3 kg (161,6 lbs)
    Goal Weight (1st February): 71,5 kg (157,6 lbs)

    1st January: 73,3 kg (161,6 lbs)
    8th January: 72,1 kg (158,9 lbs)
    15th January: 72,2 kg (159,2 lbs)
    22nd January: 72,4 kg (159,6 lbs)
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0,2 kg (0,4 lbs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: -0,9 kg (2,0 lbs)

    Successes/struggles: I'm gaining weight :(
  • lynclark21
    lynclark21 Posts: 27 Member
    Name: Lynette
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st January): 219lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February):210lbs

    1st January:219 lbs
    8th January:218.2lbs
    15th January:217.2lbs
    22nd January:218.5lbs
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:+1.3
    Weight lost/gained this month:-.5

    Successes/struggles this week: So the yo-yo continues :( I have been stuck here forever. I've been running 3 to 4 times a week, I'm losing inches but my weight just keeps staying between 220 and 217!
  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    Connie7355
    January 8, 2016 9:37AM
    Name:Connie
    Age:60
    Height:5'7

    Start Weight (1st January):199.6
    Goal Weight (1st February):195

    1st January:199.6
    8th January:198
    15th January:196.4
    22nd January:197.6
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2

    Successes/struggles this week: Ate out too much this week.
  • WendyLaubach
    WendyLaubach Posts: 518 Member
    Name: Wendy Laubach
    Age: 59
    Height: 5'5"

    Original Weight (early November 2015): 245
    Start Weight (1st December 2015): 236
    Start Weight (1st January): 218
    Goal Weight (1st February): 200
    Target Weight: 120

    1st January: 218
    8th January: 217.4
    15th January: 214.0
    22nd January: 211.6
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.4 lbs lost
    Weight lost/gained this month: 6.4 lbs lost

    Successes/struggles this week: My foot injury finally improved, and I'm just now getting back to the treadmill. There's nothing left in my closet that's too small. Time to get rid of some stuff that's too big!
  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
    Name: Ebony
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st January): 283.7 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 275 lbs

    1st January: 283.7
    8th January: 280.2
    15th January: 277.8
    22nd January: 275.8
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 7.9 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Ok ok, I didn't workout like I intended but stayed within my calories and stayed hydrated. Good job Ebony ;)
  • robingmurphy
    robingmurphy Posts: 349 Member
    Name: Robin
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 144.5 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 140.0 lbs

    1st January: 144.5 lbs
    8th January: 142.5 lbs
    15th January: 141.0 lbs
    22nd January: 140.0 lbs
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.0 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4.5 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I had a couple days when I went over my calorie goal by a few calories. Need to keep an eye on that. Next week, I'm on vacation, which will probably be a struggle.
  • konagirl64
    konagirl64 Posts: 211 Member

    Name: Chris
    Age: 51
    Height: 6'

    Start Weight (1st January): 272.4
    Goal Weight (1st February): 262.4

    1st January: 272.4
    8th January: 269.2
    15th January: 265.9
    22nd January: 263.5
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.9 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: combat stress eating, need to watch my sodium intake, had some salty days. Glad the scale moved

  • MrsKGrady
    MrsKGrady Posts: 276 Member
    Name: Kirsten
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st January): 232
    Goal Weight (1st February):225

    1st January: 232
    8th January: 229.4
    15th January: 229.2
    22nd January: 228
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4

    Successes/struggles this week: A much better week! I've been working on getting in my strength training and I feel like that has really helped my weight loss. I still struggle with getting to bed on time to get a good amount of sleep and eating better. Those are my goals for next week.

  • NewOR2015
    NewOR2015 Posts: 1,018 Member
    edited January 2016
    Name: O
    Age: 59
    Height: 5'3"
    Starting weight (Jan 1): 216 lbs
    Goal weight (Feb 1): 212 lbs

    01/01: 216 lbs
    01/08: 216.2 lbs
    01/15: 215.6
    01/22: 215.2
    01/29
    02/01:

    Loss/gain for the week: -.4
    Loss/ gain for the month so far: -.8
    Struggles/Successes: Not eating at enough deficit. Looks like I'm on maintenance rather than doing weight loss. At least, I'm not on a steady weight gain anymore.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,241 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age: older
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 140.4
    Goal Weight (1st February):

    1st January: 140.4
    8th January: 137.4
    15th January: 141.4
    22nd January: 137.6
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.8

    Successes/struggles this week: A better week.
  • tabloop
    tabloop Posts: 51 Member
    Name:
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st January): 204
    Goal Weight (1st February): 196

    1st January: 204
    8th January: 200.5 (10th)
    15th January: 199.5
    22nd January: 196.5
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 3 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 7.5 lbs

    Successes/struggles 1st week: Struggles - I had some trouble with afternoon snacking. Dang, I love crunchy, salty snacks! Successes - I stuck with my exercise routine and worked hard. I am soooooo close to "onederland" and it's super motivating to keep going.

    Successes/struggles 2nd week : Struggles - I still want something crunchy in the afternoon, but I've been making better choices and watching my portion control. I've also been asking myself why I want the snack. Is it because I am hungry or is there another reason? I would like to drink more water. It's something I have always struggled with. Successes - Onederland, baby!!! I started at 280 almost a year ago so this is a major milestone for me. I have been watching my portion size (even with "healthy" food) and have been sticking hard to my exercise routine.

    Successes/struggles 3rd week: Struggles - I haven't been wanting to eat my fruits and veggies like I have in the past. I haven't been feeling well and have been struggling to reach my calorie goal. Successes - I managed to exercise every day and added a small weight routine this week.
  • Coleen312
    Coleen312 Posts: 322 Member
    Name: Coleen
    Age: 50
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st January): 179
    Goal Weight (1st February): 174

    1st January: 179
    8th January: 175.5
    15th January: 172.5
    22nd January: 169.7
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -9.3

    Successes/Struggles: I still struggle with wanting to snack in the evening. It's such a hard habit to break. My success is that I've been able to resist snacking more than I snacked this week, so I'm happy about that. :smile:
  • Coleen312
    Coleen312 Posts: 322 Member
    owlprincess1234 wrote: »
    Name: L-Sue
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st January): 259.9lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 249.9lbs - 245.5lbs

    1st January: 259.9lbs
    8th January: 253.2lbs
    15th January: 250lbs
    22nd January: 248lbs - beat goal!
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -11.9lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: feeling good about the last week, resisted all temptations. I was lower this week at some points, yesterday had a lot of sodium, normal weight fluctuations. Going out for African food tomorrow not quite sure what to get to stay within my limit. On Saturday we usually have an awesome breakfast and skip lunch, so I should have some calories saved up if I chill on the afternoon snacking.

    CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!!
  • lizsohl05
    lizsohl05 Posts: 20 Member
    Name: Liz
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 192
    Goal Weight (1st February): 184

    1st January: 192
    8th January: 186.6
    15th January: 185
    22nd January: 183.5
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: 8.5

    Successes/struggles this week: Didn't seem like the scale was going to budge at all this week despite my hard work. Took a day to eat all my earned calories back and it worked! Sometimes it pays to eat!
  • kingrich1986
    kingrich1986 Posts: 23 Member
    Name:Rich
    Age:29
    Height:5'11"

    Start Weight (1st January):250lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February):240lbs/235lbs

    1st January:250
    8th January:245.5
    15th January:242
    22nd January:240
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -10

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Been good at following meal plan and have lost 10lbs so will try to go to 235lbs. Need to start exercising properly as not done enough!
  • Jenfromtheblock84
    Jenfromtheblock84 Posts: 140 Member
    Jenfromtheblock84 wrote: »
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'6

    Start Weight (1st January): 247.8lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 235lbs

    1st January: 247.8lbs
    7th January: 245.6lbs
    14th January: 243.6lbs
    21nd January: 240.8
    28th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.8lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 7lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Went to every workout. Stress at work and new medicine makes me sick.
  • averyquiring
    averyquiring Posts: 22 Member
    Age: 18
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st January): 150
    Goal Weight (1st February): 140

    1st January: 150.0
    4th Jabuary:149.0
    8th January: 148.2
    15th January: 144.8
    22nd January: 142.2
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2.6
    Weight lost/gained this month:-7.8


    Struggles this week: I didn't work out again this week..
    progress this week: I ate well and stayed motivated!
  • goragon
    goragon Posts: 50 Member
    Name:Alun
    Age:48
    Height: 186 cm (6"1')

    Start Weight (1st January): 223.0 lbs (101.1 kg)
    Goal Weight (1st February): 216.0 lbs (98 kg)

    1st January: 223.0 lbs (101.1 kg)
    8th January: 220.3 lbs (99.9 kg)
    15th January: 218.3 lbs (99.1 kg)
    22nd January:218.8 lbs (99.5 kg)
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.5 lbs (0.25 kg)
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.2 lbs (-2.13 kg)

    Weight went up this week, I was night shift and my eating was all over the place.

    I'm disappointed with my progress at the moment, I've probably gone up more now as I've binged last night on crap food.

    Work is not helping. We are waiting to find out when the factory will close, I'll need to find another job then.

    2016 is not looking good at the moment :(
  • stellarosecrafts
    stellarosecrafts Posts: 18 Member
    Name: Clara
    Age: 23
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st January): 83.5kg ~ 184lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 79kg ~ 174lbs

    2nd January: 83.5kg ~ 184lbs
    9th January: 81.6kg ~ 179.9lbs
    16th January: 80.9kg ~ 178.3lbs
    23rd January: 80.3kg ~ 177lbs
    30th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.6kg ~ 1.3lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3.2kg ~ 7lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Was home two days this week due to my anaemia so ate well over calories for those two days. Pretty happy I was able to make up for some of that during the week. I'm off high intensity exercise until I get more energy back so I'm walking a lot. Super excited that I'm so close to this month's goal weight
  • JZygmunt72
    JZygmunt72 Posts: 262 Member
    Ive tried running this before and it gets hard to do with a busy schedule so im glad someone else was able to take over

    Name: Jacqueline
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (3 January): 202.6
    Goal Weight (1st February): 193

    3st January: 202.6
    8th January: 200.6
    15th January: 198.8
    22nd January: 197.6
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I kinda ate pretty bad, probably why I didnt lose the 2 pounds I was hoping for. Maybe next time..

  • loubylou1969
    loubylou1969 Posts: 57 Member
    Name: Louise
    Age: 46
    Height: 5' 9"

    Start Weight (1st January): 12st 6lb
    Goal Weight (1st February): 11st 8lb

    1st January: 12st 6lb
    8th January: 12st 3lb
    15th January: 12st 1.8lb
    22nd January: 12st 1.6lb
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes: not many this week, only a slight loss but have managed to stay on track: struggles: had an awful cold which has affected my exercising and step count
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 887 Member
    Name: Lisa
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st January): 326
    Goal Weight (1st February): 316/311lbs

    1st January: 326 lbs
    8th January: 321.2lbs
    15th January:318.4lbs
    22nd January:319.4lbs
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: I gained 1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6.6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Well, I ate bad yesterday and didn't get to exercise as much yesterday due to raining weather and a job interview. Hopefully I will fully recovery next weigh in. Makes me feel good that I'm not the only one, seems most people on here gain some weight this week, must be something in the air. LOL!
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