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July 2016 Weight Loss Challenge
hokiemom14
Posts: 105 Member
Let's start a July Weigh Loss Challenge. I hope it's ok that I just copied what was posted last month from buxbert...It seemed to work well so thank you 
Just like last month, just copy and paste and put your updates in!
Name:
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Start Weight (July 1):
Goal Weight (August 1):
Weigh-ins (week of...):
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July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week:
Just like last month, just copy and paste and put your updates in!Name:
Age:
Height:
Start Weight (July 1):
Goal Weight (August 1):
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1:
July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
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Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week:
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Name: Jessica
Age: 34
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight (July 1): 128
Goal Weight (August 1): 125
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 128
July 8:
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July 29:
August 1:
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Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: 4th of July weekend was not good for me. I ate bad and still ate bad yesterday too. I'm back on track today so hoping all the damage I did last month wasn't ruined in a few days. I didn't even weigh in this morning because I didn't want to know. I know it was bad.4 -
Name: Jerrica
Age: 22
Height: 5'7"
Start Weight (July 1): 187.6
Goal Weight (August 1): 177.6
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 187.6
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Successes/struggles this week: I have been eating terrible for the past month and my gym trips have been becoming less frequent. Somehow I have managed to maintain at 187.6. Trying to get back on track on counting calories and being more active.2 -
I've been waiting for this!
Name: tiffanylacourse
Age: 31
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (July 1): 179.2
Goal Weight (August 1): 170 or less
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 179.2
July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week: +/- 0.0 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: +/- 0.0 lbs
Successes/struggles this week: 4th of July threw me off and I saw a small gain, but I'm working it back off and hoping to lose at least 9-10 lbs this month! Here we go!1 -
Name:Nikki
Age:29
Height:5'4"
Start Weight (July 1):158
Goal Weight (August 1):152
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1:158
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: I need to get serious and get accountable. I'm hoping this group helps. I usually aim for 4lbs a month but I thought this month I would be aggressive and try to lose 6lbs 2 -
Name: John
Age: 39
Height: 5'10
Start Weight (July 1): 188.8
Goal Weight (August 1): 184
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 188.8
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: weather isn't going to be nice, which always makes me not want to get outside. I'll do my best.1 -
Guess I'm getting a little bit of a late start on this, but here's mine!
Name: Laura
Age: 27
Height: 5'10"
Start Weight (July 1): 205
Goal Weight (August 1): 195
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 205
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: After lounging about the pool & lake this weekend, plus pizza, burgers, and beer... I haven't weighed myself since the 1st and I'm a little scared of what it might say. Trying to get back on the right track before this weekend by at least exercising once!2 -
Name: Katy
Age: 63
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight: (July 1): 158.1
Goal Weight: (August 1): 154
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 158.1
July 8:
July 15:
July 29:
August 1:1 -
Name: Jess
Age: 21
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight (July 1):216.4
Goal Weight (August 1):208.0
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1:216.4
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: the fourth of July was tricky because I worked almost 40 hours in the weekend. Less sleep = more food.1 -
Name: Amber
Age: 21
Height: 5'0"
Start Weight (July 1): 167.0
Goal Weight (August 1): 163.0
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 167.0
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: I haven't been logging or exercising for the past couple of months, so I know it'll be a struggle to start back this week. On the plus side, I maintained over that period of time, so I haven't lost any progress!0 -
Name: Laurie
Age: 43
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (July 1): 237.5
Goal Weight (August 1): 231
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 237.5
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: Fourth of July was a challenge.0 -
Name: Charde Newton
Age: 30
Height: 5'6
Start Weight (July 1): 233
Goal Weight (August 1): 225
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 230.4
July 8: 234.1
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July 22:
July 29:
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Successes/struggles this week: 4th of July weekend was EXTREMELY challenging for me!!!0 -
Name: Christina
Age: 35
Height: 5'8
Start Weight (July 1):
Goal Weight (August 1):
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 304.0
July 8:
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I seem to be at a stand still on the losing. I think I need to up my gym time.0 -
Name: Elizabeth
Age: 54
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight (July 1): 186
Goal Weight (August 1): 179
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 186
July 8:
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July 22:
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Successes/struggles this week: I am just restarting. I thought I would try this site. The last several months it has been up/down for me. Different personal struggles and I tend to turn to food when stress. I am hoping to stay the same when I weigh in tomorrow.0 -
Name: Audrey
Age: 31
Height: 5'3
Start Weight (July 1): 143
Goal Weight (August 1): 133
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 143
July 8:
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Successes/struggles this week: didnt go to the gym for the past 5 months and now i am still catching my rythm.i gained so much and really want to lose this beer belly fats. This will motivates me pretty much. I am excited!0 -
Name: Janna
Age: 41
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight (July 1): 179.1 (as of 7/6)
Goal Weight (August 1): 173.0
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 179.1 (on 7/6 - wasn't near my scale til then)
July 8:
July 15:
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Successes/struggles this week: Just returned from 10-day vacation of gluttony & drunkenness; however, I am back on the wagon and working out faithfully. A few gatherings this coming weekend may prove challenging, but I feel like I'm still in detox, so I should be ok.0 -
Name: Sam
Age: 25
Height: 165cm ( 5'5 " )
Start Weight (July 1): 69.6kgs
Goal Weight (August 1): 64kgs
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 69.6kgs
July 8:
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July 29:
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Successes/struggles this week: Water weight is not my friend. I am also really struggling exercise wise due to a flare up of chronic illness. I get my hybrid elliptical tomorrow though which is exciting!0 -
Name: Crystal
Age: 35
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight (July 1): 175
Goal Weight (August 1):165
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 175
July 8: 173
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week: -2
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: I gained a bit on 4th of July weekend and had to work really hard to lose it again. I have to work at staying on track and paying attention to what I eat while on vacation/holiday.0 -
Name: tiffanylacourse
Age: 31
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (July 1): 179.2
Goal Weight (August 1): 170 or less
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 179.2
July 8: 177.6
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week: - 1.6 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: - 1.6 lbs
Successes/struggles this week: Worked of the 4th of July gain and then some! Very proud of myself and ready to kick some serious butt this month!1 -
Name: Laurie
Age: 43
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (July 1): 237.5
Goal Weight (August 1): 231
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 237.5
July 8: 236
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week: -1.5
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: I exercised consistently this week.1 -
Hope it's not too late to join!
Name: Sue
Age: 56
Height: 5'10
Start Weight (July 1): 258
Goal Weight (August 1): 248
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 258
July 8: 255.5
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week: - 2.5
Weight -/+ this month: - 2.5
Like the others my struggles were the holiday weekend. This week is my grandson's birthday BBQ. I know I can do this!0 -
Name: Marilyn
Age: 63
Height: 5'2"
Start Weight (July1): 208
Goal Weight (August 1): 200
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 208
July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
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Success/struggles this week:0 -
Name:Nikki
Age:29
Height:5'4"
Start Weight (July 1):158
Goal Weight (August 1):152
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1:158
July 8:157.2
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:-0.8
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: Still counting this as a success because I gained weight after the weekend and went up to 159. So I'm happy to see 157 on the scale 1 -
Name: Katy
Age: 63
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight: (July 1): 158.1
Goal Weight: (August 1): 154
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 158.1
July 8: 156.6
July 15:
July 29:
August 1:0 -
Name: Sam
Age: 25
Height: 165cm ( 5'5 " )
Start Weight (July 1): 69.6kgs
Goal Weight (August 1): 64kgs
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 69.6kgs
July 8: 68.1kgs
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week: -1.5kgs
Weight -/+ this month: -1.5kgs
Successes/struggles this week: Water weight and plateaus are a real issue. Don't know how to fix it as my health isn't playing nicely atm.
Lost a bit more weight today but hopefully I'll be able to still count it for the next weigh in0 -
Name: Elizabeth
Age: 54
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight (July 1): 186
Goal Weight (August 1): 179
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 186
July 8: 186
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: I stayed the same. Getting motivated.0 -
Name: Misha
Age: 36
Height: 5'1"
Start Weight (July 1): 75kgs/165lbs/11.8s
Goal Weight (August 1): 55kgs/121lbs/8.7s
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 75kgs/165lbs/11.8s
July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month: -5kgs/11lbs/0.8s
Successes/struggles this week:
School holidays this week in Australia and I have found little time to squeeze in purposeful exercise, however feel like I am more active keeping up with my Son. I thought I would struggle with a few family gatherings as they are always centred around food but I was pleasantly surprised that my calories consumed were reasonable 0 -
Name: Christina
Age: 35
Height: 5'8
Start Weight (July 1): 304.0
Goal Weight (August 1): 299
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 304.0
July 8: 303.6
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:
Success / struggles:
I really need to make better food choices. And increase my gym time to 5x a week or more out door activies. But I did finally break the stall I was have for awhile. It wasn't much but in my book every little bit counts.1 -
Name:Paula
Age:29
Height:5'8
Start Weight (July 1):330
Goal Weight (August 1):319
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1:330
July 8:325
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:-5
Weight -/+ this month:-5
Successes/struggles this week:food cravings1 -
Name: Tiffany
Age: 31
Height: 5'6
Start Weight (July 1): 176
Goal Weight (August 1): 167
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 176
July 8: 173
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: stepping up my workouts, incorporated some HIIT cardio workouts this week. Struggles are meal prep, need to have all my food ready so I don't get off track with my diet
0 -
Name: Ann
Age: 57
Height: 5'5
Start Weight (July 1): 138.5
Goal Weight (August 1): 133
Weigh-ins (week of...):
July 1: 138.5
July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
August 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week:0
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