Status Update: Week 1

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It's been a week, and since last Friday was Day 1, I thought I would see how everyone was doing.

The challenge the first week was "Detox: No Alcohol, No Sugar." I did great on the "No Alcohol" part; but not so great on the "No Sugar" part. I did stop topping my breakfast grapefruit with brown sugar; and started drinking a mint green tea (and forgoing any added sugar there); but the call of Lindt chocolate in the house was too strong! It's gone now though, and I have no plans to re-stock, so I'll be doing better in the next few weeks.

Beginning Weight: 178 lbs
Beginning BMI: 29.6

Today's Weight: 175 lbs
Today's BMI: 29.10

A loss of 3 lbs! That was unexpected! I don't think I'll be losing at the same rate over the month or so, so I'm going to keep my goal weight the same at 172-173 lbs (loss of 5-6 lbs.)

So, how did everyone do after Week 1?

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  • MaggyMaizy2
    MaggyMaizy2 Posts: 148 Member
    edited January 2016
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    Same here, but without the weight loss. My own fault, though! Why do coworker's feel the need to bring their leftover goodies to work? (Okay - I brought some, too!) Plan for this week - stay out of the staff lunchroom!!!
  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    Jan 2 SW: 161 (Challenge starting weight)
    Jan 9 CW: 157.6 (Current weight)
    Feb 14 GW: 149 (12 pounds to lose for challenge)
    3.4 pounds lost; 8.6 pounds to go for challenge

    Detox: No alcohol; no sugar - I really didn't attempt the challenge. But I have limited my alcohol to the occasional, single glass with dinner. Also, I don't really eat much in the way of processed foods, but I do enjoy raw honey in my morning coffee. As for the weight loss, I'm pleasantly surprised. It would seem that because of some processed foods over the holiday, I must have had a little water weight in my January 2nd starting number. I was thrilled with this morning's weigh-in.
  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    A loss of 3 lbs! That was unexpected! I don't think I'll be losing at the same rate over the month or so, so I'm going to keep my goal weight the same at 172-173 lbs (loss of 5-6 lbs.)
    What a great start to the new year. That first hit of water weight loss is always fun! It's a great idea to keep your goal the same and enjoy either meeting or exceeding it. That will feel good too! Happy New Year!
  • SusanneSG1978
    SusanneSG1978 Posts: 30 Member
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    Four pounds down! A great start! Sticking with the plan...
  • lfroehlich
    lfroehlich Posts: 6 Member
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    Starting weight: 225
    Current weight: 222

    3 down, 7 to go by 2/14, and 62 from my goal weight. No alcohol, but I completely failed the sugar challenge. I am planning to walk more this week, my fitbit told me I am sedentary...
  • JMarcella57
    JMarcella57 Posts: 1,902 Member
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    @SusanneSG1978 and @lfroehlich - Great job on the losses. Nice way to start 2016!
  • lfroehlich
    lfroehlich Posts: 6 Member
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    Thanks JMarcella, you too! Hopefully we can keep it up for week 2 :)
  • CryCry1985
    CryCry1985 Posts: 16 Member
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    Totally blew it on this challenge but still down 2 lbs!