6 week Weight Loss Challenge

lindsaykristina11
lindsaykristina11 Posts: 62 Member
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Everyone welcome to join!! :)

It's my 30th birthday on the September long weekend and I want to lose at least 10 pounds by then! (6 weeks from now) Could really use any motivation I can get!!

Start Weight (July 25): 152
Goal Weight (Sept 5): 139
Actual:

Total weight loss goal: 13 lbs

Weigh-ins (week of...):

July 25: 152      
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Successes/struggles:
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  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Yes I am in!!!! That goal is perfect for me as well!!! And it's doable!! What should we do? I have never joined a challenge before. Weigh in same time every week? Post our numbers? Is this on a public or private board? I am in all the way, just need some direction
  • delano810
    delano810 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in also. I am going to be 49 August 10 and my Anniversary is November 1st. Would love to lose about 20 by then however, I will take what I can and push forward. Let's motivate each other. You can do this!!!
  • delano810
    delano810 Posts: 3 Member
    Let's start some cardiovascular mon,wed,Fri and then weight training on Tuesday and Thursday. Just an idea.
  • lindsaykristina11
    lindsaykristina11 Posts: 62 Member
    jtkatch wrote: »
    Yes I am in!!!! That goal is perfect for me as well!!! And it's doable!! What should we do? I have never joined a challenge before. Weigh in same time every week? Post our numbers? Is this on a public or private board? I am in all the way, just need some direction

    Great! Welcome!! :) please go ahead and copy and paste what I have written above (start weight, weigh in dates etc.) And input your information. We will log our weigh ins each week (on Monday) and you can add any information as well that you think would be beneficial (successes/weaknesses for that week). This is a public forum.
    Good luck!
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Cool here we go.....


    Start Weight (July 25): 138!
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 125
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 13lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 138
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    Successes/struggles: I am crying about my weight!! OMG!...okay...seriously my struggles that got me here are....BLTs (bites licks and tastes) + after dinner
  • Mrs_Ovechkin
    Mrs_Ovechkin Posts: 24 Member
    I'd love to join too!

    Start Weight (July 25): 153
    Goal Weight (Sept ): 140
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 13 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 153
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    Successes/struggles: I'm great about getting my daily exercise and living an active life but the worst about snacking and eating after dinner.
  • Mrs_Ovechkin
    Mrs_Ovechkin Posts: 24 Member
    How can we help each other keep some accountability with our individual struggles?
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    How can we help each other keep some accountability with our individual struggles?

    Not sure but I thinks it's a great idea! What time of day do you have the most trouble with? Mine is dinner prep and after dinner. Maybe we can check in to see how we are doing at that time?
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Just checking in to see how everyone is doing? I had a hard evening. Had a few too many nuts. Will try and do better tonight.
  • ejtvirgo
    ejtvirgo Posts: 1 Member
    I'd like to join!

    Start Weight (July 25): 160
    Goal Weight (Sept ): 147
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 13 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 160
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    Successes/struggles: I have a huge sweet tooth and a partner who brings home lots of cookies! I need to put down the cookies and get moving more! I've gained ten pounds in the last three months because of poor choices. I know I can do this because I have done it before.
  • cares243
    cares243 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in! We could also friend each other so we can see iour statuses?

    Start Weight (July 25): 151
    Goal Weight (Sept ): 138
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 13 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 151
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    Successes/struggles: eating crap on weekends/ too much dinner!
  • Kkelso1119
    Kkelso1119 Posts: 13 Member
    I'm in!! My first Wedding dress fitting is at the end of September so this is perfect!

    Start Weight (July 25): 147
    Goal Weight (Sept): 135
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 12lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 147
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    Successes/struggles: My fiance is on his 4th week of training for a marathon and he has dropped 10-15lbs and despite working out with him I haven't budged on the scale... likely because he has to consume more calories due to burning so many and I have to decrease mine so eating meals together has been a challenge.
  • Mrs_Ovechkin
    Mrs_Ovechkin Posts: 24 Member
    jtkatch wrote: »
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    How can we help each other keep some accountability with our individual struggles?

    Not sure but I thinks it's a great idea! What time of day do you have the most trouble with? Mine is dinner prep and after dinner. Maybe we can check in to see how we are doing at that time?

    Dinner prep and clean up is where I seem to lose control. I like your "BLTs" haha they are my downfall. Yes, feel free to message or check in and we will power through. No need to let late night snacking diminish our hard work!
  • cares243
    cares243 Posts: 5 Member
    Omg- dinner I just eat way too much, even if it's healthy, because it's my time to relax! But also, then I want a snack! I've found these "Enlightened" fake ice cream bars that really help (ado sugar free fudgesickles), but it's really s struggle. Also, how do you guys keep your will power on the weekends? I just want to eat all the delish stuff my friends are eating! It's so hard to stay motivated.
  • lindsaykristina11
    lindsaykristina11 Posts: 62 Member
    edited July 2016
    cares243 wrote: »
    Omg- dinner I just eat way too much, even if it's healthy, because it's my time to relax! But also, then I want a snack! I've found these "Enlightened" fake ice cream bars that really help (ado sugar free fudgesickles), but it's really s struggle. Also, how do you guys keep your will power on the weekends? I just want to eat all the delish stuff my friends are eating! It's so hard to stay motivated.

    I am the same when it comes to weekends! So hard! I guess one step at a time.. if we can try extra hard during the week to eat healthy and exercise then we can still enjoy certain food on the weekend but in moderation. And you can still eat delish stuff but find healthier substitutions. We can help each other!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,886 Member
    edited July 2016
    I'm in!

    Start Weight (July 25): 139!
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 130
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 9lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 139
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    Successes/struggles: I have so much trouble with salt. If I have just a little bit, I'll balloon up.

    Chris
  • HappyGirl2012
    HappyGirl2012 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm in!

    Start Weight (July 28): 129.4
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 123
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 6.4 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 28: 129.4
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    Successes/struggles: Yesterday I ate more than I should and sat more than I should. It's been a busy couple of months and I kind of crashed yesterday since our summer commitments are winding down. Getting down to 123 will be a big deal for me. It will be the smallest I've been while being in shape since I've been married. My ultimate goal is 115.
  • jennzornm
    jennzornm Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in!

    Start Weight (July 28): 160
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 148
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 12 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 28: 160
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  • mx515pilot
    mx515pilot Posts: 14 Member
    I'm in!

    I started great june 1st 227 and by july 1st down to 211. 16 pounds in one month since then only down 5 pounds. I happy with my two month with 21 pounds! Really want to push on and some support will be great too.

    Start Weight (July 28): 206
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 195
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 11 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 28: 160
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  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    jtkatch wrote: »
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    How can we help each other keep some accountability with our individual struggles?

    Not sure but I thinks it's a great idea! What time of day do you have the most trouble with? Mine is dinner prep and after dinner. Maybe we can check in to see how we are doing at that time?

    Dinner prep and clean up is where I seem to lose control. I like your "BLTs" haha they are my downfall. Yes, feel free to message or check in and we will power through. No need to let late night snacking diminish our hard work!

    It's a very hard time for me! Yesterday I may have stumbled upon a trick I want to share!!! Have a cherry and then keep the pit in your mouth while prepping and putting stuff away! It seemed to help me last night! I will try it again tonight. If you try it let me know how it goes. I don't like to chew gum so that never worked for me! If you wind up slipping the pit to the other side of your mouth to eat something catch yourself and say "WTF am I doing????" And stop and slip that put back around :)
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    cpanus wrote: »
    I'm in!

    Start Weight (July 25): 139!
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 130
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 9lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 25: 139
    Aug 1: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 8: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 15: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 22: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 29: Weight -/+ this week:
    Sept 5: Weight -/+ this week:

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    Successes/struggles: I have so much trouble with salt. If I have just a little bit, I'll balloon up.

    Chris

    Try and read the labels before you buy it or use it. Also make sure you drink lots of water to flush it out. There are so many foods with hidden salt it is crazy! I feel it in the am ! Can't put my rings on and I feel like the Micheline Man. Keep tracking on MFP and watch the salt numbers
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    mx515pilot wrote: »
    I'm in!

    I started great june 1st 227 and by july 1st down to 211. 16 pounds in one month since then only down 5 pounds. I happy with my two month with 21 pounds! Really want to push on and some support will be great too.

    Start Weight (July 28): 206
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 195
    Actual:

    Total weight loss goal: 11 lbs

    Weigh-ins (week of...):

    July 28: 160
    Aug 1: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 8: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 15: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 22: Weight -/+ this week:
    Aug 29: Weight -/+ this week:
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    Keep going!!! You can do it !! So far we have a good group going and first weigh in is on Monday. We are trying to daixover and fix our problems areas so we can succeed!!
  • Mrs_Ovechkin
    Mrs_Ovechkin Posts: 24 Member
    jtkatch wrote: »
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    jtkatch wrote: »
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    How can we help each other keep some accountability with our individual struggles?

    Not sure but I thinks it's a great idea! What time of day do you have the most trouble with? Mine is dinner prep and after dinner. Maybe we can check in to see how we are doing at that time?

    Dinner prep and clean up is where I seem to lose control. I like your "BLTs" haha they are my downfall. Yes, feel free to message or check in and we will power through. No need to let late night snacking diminish our hard work!

    It's a very hard time for me! Yesterday I may have stumbled upon a trick I want to share!!! Have a cherry and then keep the pit in your mouth while prepping and putting stuff away! It seemed to help me last night! I will try it again tonight. If you try it let me know how it goes. I don't like to chew gum so that never worked for me! If you wind up slipping the pit to the other side of your mouth to eat something catch yourself and say "WTF am I doing????" And stop and slip that put back around :)

    I did terrible yesterday!! Frustrated :( but also found a trick that may help. Taking a break after dinner logging and closing my food diary helped me to not continue the constant evening snacking and know that I had satisfied all my nutrient goals so I don't need anymore.

    I just bought fresh cherries this morning I will give it a try! Thanks!
  • mx515pilot
    mx515pilot Posts: 14 Member
    cares243 wrote: »
    Omg- dinner I just eat way too much, even if it's healthy, because it's my time to relax! But also, then I want a snack! I've found these "Enlightened" fake ice cream bars that really help (ado sugar free fudgesickles), but it's really s struggle. Also, how do you guys keep your will power on the weekends? I just want to eat all the delish stuff my friends are eating! It's so hard to stay motivated.

    I hear ya! Cook out out are huge with my friends on the weekend. There nothing I would like more then to have a delicious juicey Lucy. Last weekend I made suggestions to have a spaghetti dinner. I made a vegan mediterranean spaghetti with green lentil pasta. Everyone loved it. The hardest is to drink water while everyone drinking beer or margaritas. I had one drink then pick up a water. Wasn't easy. This coming week is going to be real hard. The fair is in town and for my job we have a booth at the fair and being at the fair every day for 8 plus hours and not try to eat the fair food is going to be a real test! Here is to keep strong will!
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I'm in I turn 25 years old on 22nd August so I trying everything to lose some weight before then.
  • Mrs_Ovechkin
    Mrs_Ovechkin Posts: 24 Member
    edited July 2016
    I'm traveling for the next two weeks and I won't be able to cook for myself nearly that whole time! One week is for work and one week is vacation. Any advice on how to eat well and keep my calorie count while on the go?
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    mx515pilot wrote: »
    cares243 wrote: »
    Omg- dinner I just eat way too much, even if it's healthy, because it's my time to relax! But also, then I want a snack! I've found these "Enlightened" fake ice cream bars that really help (ado sugar free fudgesickles), but it's really s struggle. Also, how do you guys keep your will power on the weekends? I just want to eat all the delish stuff my friends are eating! It's so hard to stay motivated.

    I hear ya! Cook out out are huge with my friends on the weekend. There nothing I would like more then to have a delicious juicey Lucy. Last weekend I made suggestions to have a spaghetti dinner. I made a vegan mediterranean spaghetti with green lentil pasta. Everyone loved it. The hardest is to drink water while everyone drinking beer or margaritas. I had one drink then pick up a water. Wasn't easy. This coming week is going to be real hard. The fair is in town and for my job we have a booth at the fair and being at the fair every day for 8 plus hours and not try to eat the fair food is going to be a real test! Here is to keep strong will!

    I usually don't drink but sometimes when I want a little something you can make a spritzer (sparkling water/ soda water with a little wine) or have soda water with cranberry (very little needed just to tiny and slightly glamour the water) even lemon sparkling water and add lemon for the visual . You can also have it all in the same type of glasses your friends are having! Enjoy!

    For the fair obstacle....enjoy it but prep before you go. Bring a salad in a cup with a top. Mason jar salads are so cool!! Bring with a bag of pre cut veggies to munch on. Bring your own popcorn and if you can find Quest chips!! Even though they are not vegan (ugggg I love them once in a while) low in calories, fat, carbs and VERY high in protein! It's a treat. So you are having a treat at the Fair
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Mrs_Ovechkin wrote: »
    I'm traveling for the next two weeks and I won't be able to cook for myself nearly that whole time! One week is for work and one week is vacation. Any advice on how to eat well and keep my calorie count while on the go?

    All restaurants have salads. If they don't you can ask them to make you one. Best to ask. They are usually most obliging. You will feel confident k owing you can do this. Pre package some good snacks like protein bars, nuts, fruit for the road etc even some good protein powders that you need just water to keep your hunger at bay.
  • jtkatch
    jtkatch Posts: 186 Member
    Hello everyone in this challenge!!! I hope you are all doing well?? Weigh in tomorrow! Keep your hydration up and your salt down!! Exercise ‼check in tomorrow.....I am nervous ! But will do it and correct what needs correcting! Our journey is exam that a journey...learning and correcting and reaping the benefits!
    Good luck to all...make it count
  • Anya_000
    Anya_000 Posts: 725 Member
    I'm in! Thanks for starting this!

    Name: Anya
    Start Weight (July 25): 136.6
    Goal Weight (Sept 5): 132.6

    Total weight loss goal: 4 lbs

    July 25: 136.6
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    Successes/struggles: The biggest struggle for me is logging my food. I start out strong, but start slacking off as my day gets busy, and I get stressed with work.

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