HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE (yes this is a continuation of our fall/ summer challenge)

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  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2016
    (November December January)

    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 148.0 (11/3)

    11/07/16: 147.4 :# down for the count with a stomach bug today - I'll eat anything I can, which isn't much
    11/14/16: 146.0 :) been doing some shopping in my closet, finding "new" stuff to wear!
    11/21/16: 145.6 :| [they need a half smiley] Any loss is a good loss during TOM's visit - I'll take it.
    11/28/16: 143.6 :D YAY - managed to keep the ball rolling through the first holiday hurdle
    12/05/16: 142.0 [think I forgot to post last week
    12/12/16: 144.0 :s oops! those extra margaritas and nachos last night (and lack of sleep) are hanging on
    12/19/16: 143.2 Too much "fun" over the weekend showed on the scale this morning, or this would have been better ... oh well
    12/27/16: 144.2 Enjoyed the Christmas food fest a bit too much - hopefully that will drop off fairly quickly
    01/03/17: 141.0 :smiley: Scale moving back in the right direction after the 2-week food fest
    01/09/17: out of town
    01/16/17: 140.2 :D slowly but surely ...
    01/23/17: 140.2 Can't complain - stayed flat even though I was traveling thru the weekend
    01/30/17:

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -.8
    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: The final 13 lbs
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 135
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 135 (comfortable size 8)
  • Laurie6578
    Laurie6578 Posts: 154 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLEGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17
    Challenge start weight: 219 lbs.
    11/7 – 218 lbs. (-1)
    11/14 – 219 (+1) going backwards 
    11/21 – 217 (-2)
    11/28 – 216 (-1)
    12/5 -
    12/12 -
    12/19 – 214 -2
    12/26 – 213 -1
    1/2 -
    1/9 -
    1/16 -216 +3
    1/23 -212 -4
    1/30 -

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK-4
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: -7
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.5 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 18 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 201 lbs.
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT: 273 lbs. 4/5/2016
    GOAL WEIGHT: 145 lbs.

    I had hoped to make a little more progress through the holidays but I guess losing 7 lbs is better than gaining...I'll take it ~ I'm so looking forward to spring and getting outside to exercise more.
  • jedaschultz
    jedaschultz Posts: 1,024 Member
    Challenge starting weight- 205.6
    Goal weight - 198

    11/7 - 205.6
    11/14 - 209.8 vacation weight
    11/21 - 208
    11/28 - 206.6
    November loss - +1

    12/5 - 206.6
    12/12 - 205.6
    12/19 - 206 birthday last week
    12/26 - 208.2
    December loss - +1.6

    1/2- 210
    1/9 - 209.2
    1/16 - 206.2 finally a great loss
    1/23 - 205.4 was hoping for a whole pound but .8 is still great
    1/30
    January loss -

    Well I am finally getting below my starting weight at the beginning of this challenge. It's been hard trying to lose weight over the holiday season but I'm getting there.

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -.8
    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 7 lbs.
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 198.6
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 160
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
    Great job @StepWise123! Congratulations!!
  • asrai50
    asrai50 Posts: 937 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17

    Challenge start weight: 240 lbs.
    11/7 - 239
    11/14 - 238
    11/20 - 236
    11/28 -237.5 ---darn tamales and pumpkin pie!

    Loss for November: -2.5

    12/5 -236.5
    12/12 - 235
    12/19 -234
    12/26 - 238-- ugh...weekend of celebration and debauchery!

    Loss for December: +0.5

    1/2 - 238 OK...no loss...no gain either...holidays officially over!!
    1/9 -237 headed back down!
    1/16 -235.6
    1/23 -234.4
    1/30 -
    Loss for January

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -1.2
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: -5.6
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.5 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 20 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 220 lbs.
    ACTUAL MFP START WEIGHT: 250 lbs. on 10/16/2016 (highest weight ever--335 *yikes*)
    GOAL WEIGHT: 130 lbs.
  • PoisonDartFrog
    PoisonDartFrog Posts: 220 Member
    edited January 2017
    deleted as I quoted the wrong post in error.
  • PoisonDartFrog
    PoisonDartFrog Posts: 220 Member
    edited January 2017
    PoisonDartFrog wrote: »
    I went to my brother’s wedding this weekend. I drove 6 hours each way (on Friday and Sunday) to go and return. As such, I ate fast food, (and candy – didn’t want to admit that one – but we’re being honest here – right?) on the road for two meals, ate out while I was there, and drank at the reception. My weight responded in kind. I gained 1.4 lbs this week. (TMI WARNING: I haven’t had a BM in 3 days, so I am hoping time at home will regulate that and my true gain is somewhat less that the scale shows today).

    Anyway today, I am back on the diet/eating healthy lifestyle. And I am still close enough to my end of challenge weight to be able to reach my goal! I need to lose 1.6 lbs over the next week to reach it. I’ll have to do a little extra exercise, but I think it is still reasonable.

    Good luck everyone, and have a great week!

    Date Weight Change for Week Change from all-time high of 226#
    10/24 - 220.0 Week Change: NA Change from high: -6
    10/31 - 213.4 Week Change: -6.6 Change from high: -12.6
    11/7 - 208.6 Week Change: -4.8 Change from high: -17.4
    11/14 - 205.4 Week Change: -3.2 Change from high: -20.6
    11/21- 204.2 Week Change: -1.2 Change from high: -21.8
    11/28 – 202.8 Week Change: -1.4 Change from high: -23.2
    12/5 – 203.0 Week Change: +0.2 Change from high: -23.0
    12/12 – 200.2 Week Change: -2.8 Change from high: -28.8
    12/19 (Sun 12/18) – 196.6 Week Change: -3.6 Change from high: -29.4
    12/26 – 197.0 Week Change: +0.4 Change from high: -29.0
    1/2 – 196.4 Week Change -0.6 Change from high: -29.6
    1/9 – 194.4 Week Change -2.0 Change from high: -31.6
    1/16 - 191.4 Week Change -3.0 Change from high: -34.6
    1/23 – 192.6 Week Change: +1.2 Change from high: -33.4
    1/30

    Total Weight Loss for Challenge: 27.4 lbs.
    Total Overall Weight Loss: 33.4 lbs.
    Starting Weight: 226.0 lbs.
    Starting Weight for Challenge: 220.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140.0 lbs.
    Next Mini-Goal Weight - <190 lbs by 31Jan17

    This is the post, I intended to quote....This is my brother's (rather unusual) wedding....I am the Zebra in the middle. And yes, I am wearing pearls with my pajamas....as it is a wedding. uhay1ylfu1na.jpg
  • xnadinchenx
    xnadinchenx Posts: 11 Member
    MFP Starting Weight: 174.6
    Challenge Starting Weight: 171.9

    11/7: 171.9
    11/14: 170.4
    11/21: 169
    11/28: 169 - can't remember the last time I actually lost anything during TOM :# at least no gain either
    12/5: 170.4 - tough week, ate way too much crap, going to try and be better this week
    12/12: 169.5
    12/19: 169 - this is so frustrating, I can't get past this number :|
    1/2: 171.5
    1/8: 167.7
    1/24: 166.8
    1/30:

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -0.9
    TOTAL CHALLENGE LOSS: -5.1
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Challenge start weight:152.1lbs
    11/7 -152.1lbs :) let's do this
    11/14 -152.1lbs :/ stuck on weight again
    11/21 -152.2lbs :o what the hell
    11/28 -152.2lbs :/ come on again why I am I stuck again
    12/5 -150.2lbs :p yes I'm losing again
    12/12 -151lbs :/ oh come again why
    12/19 -151lbs :( now I'm getting upset
    12/26 -150.6lbs :| I know I have lost again but I don't think it work again
    1/2 -151lbs :( it has happen again
    1/9 -150.8lbs :D yes I have lost again even through it is not alot. I'm now wearing size 16 clothes.TOM next week
    1/16 -149.4lbs :D on TOM and I still some how lost weight where as in the past I have gain or not lost anything but so happy
    1/23 -149.4lbs :| finished TOM on Thursday so I knew there was a chance a would not lose but I didn't gain so hopefully I start losing again next week
    1/30 -

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: 0lbs
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE:2.7lbs
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.0lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 13 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 139.1lbs.
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT:192lbs 6/24/14
    GOAL WEIGHT: 95.2 lbs
  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,322 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

    MFP Starting Weight: 257.8 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 207

    11/7/16: 205.5
    11/14/16: 204
    11/21/16: 203
    11/28/16: 202
    12/5/16: 201
    12/12/16:
    12/19/16:
    12/26/16: 216
    1/2/17: 217.8
    1/9/17: 214.6
    1/16/17: 213.5
    1/23/17: 213
    1/30/17: 221

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: +8
    TOTAL CHALLENGE LOSS:

    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 15
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 190
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 140 lbs
  • xnadinchenx
    xnadinchenx Posts: 11 Member
    MFP Starting Weight: 174.6
    Challenge Starting Weight: 171.9

    11/7: 171.9
    11/14: 170.4
    11/21: 169
    11/28: 169 - can't remember the last time I actually lost anything during TOM :# at least no gain either
    12/5: 170.4 - tough week, ate way too much crap, going to try and be better this week
    12/12: 169.5
    12/19: 169 - this is so frustrating, I can't get past this number :|
    1/2: 171.5
    1/8: 167.7
    1/24: 166.8
    1/30: 165.1 - I don't know what happened, but it seems to finally work again

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -1.7
    TOTAL CHALLENGE LOSS: -6.8
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
    (November, December, January)


    MFP Start Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338.8 LBS
    Challenge Start Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 LBS

    05 . 11 - 280.9 LBS - :D Halloween week...after a rough start I managed to recover and had a mini loss.
    12 . 11 - 280.9 LBS - :( This plateau is getting really annoying. Been stuck for over month!
    19 . 11 - 279.4 LBS - :) finally broke this plateau! Onward and upward.
    26 . 11 - 279.5 LBS - :| Sigh....here we go again.
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November Loss: . . . . 1.5 LBS
    03 . 12 - 276.5 LBS - :) Finally a decent loss!!
    10 . 12 - 275.2 LBS - :) So happy to still be losing!
    17 . 12 - 277.2 LBS - :s Chrismas party on Friday = Gain
    24 . 12 - 277.0 LBS - :| ok not a gain. Hope for better numbers next week.
    31 . 12 - 275.4 LBS - ;) yes!! A loss!!
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December Loss: . . . . .4.1 LBS
    07 . 1 - 278.4 LBS - :s really? Water retention due to muscle repair.
    14 . 1 - 276.8 LBS - :) I'll take it.
    21 . 1 - 273.1 LBS - B) Finally a nice number! [/color][/b]
    28 . 1 - 274.9 LBS - :s sigh.
    04 . 2
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January Loss: . . . . . . n/a

    Weight Loss for the Week: . . . . . . . . . . . +1.8 LBS
    Weight Loss During Challenge So far:. . . . . . - 6.1 LBS
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 2 LBS
    Challenge Weight Loss Goal: . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 20 LBS
    Challenge Goal Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 - 265
    Ultimate Goal Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 LBS
  • deester82
    deester82 Posts: 69 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

    MFP Starting Weight: 243 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 199.1

    11/7/16: 197.1
    11/14/16: 197.8
    11/21/16: 196.7
    11/28/16: 196.2
    12/5/16: 193.6
    12/12/16: 194.2
    12/19/16: 194.9
    12/26/16: 194.7
    1/2/17: 192.9
    1/9/17: 192
    1/16/17: 191.6
    1/23/17: 191.6
    1/30/17: 189.2

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -2.4
    TOTAL CHALLENGE LOSS: -9.9

    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 15
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 182-186
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 150 lbs
  • PoisonDartFrog
    PoisonDartFrog Posts: 220 Member
    edited January 2017
    So, this was the last week of the Holiday Weight Loss Challenge. I joined this forum as an accountability partner as I started my weight loss journey again on 23Oct16 – the day before this challenge started. I was lucky to see the post and join.

    My all-time high weight (that I measured) was 226 lbs on 17Feb2016. I weighted 221.4, when I started *again* on 23Oct16. Each week, I recorded my losses (and gains). I weighed myself every day and graphed the change…..It looked like a ticker of a falling stock…jagged up and down….but with an overall down trend. I “checked-in” here on Mondays. You’ve seen my progress. I’ve had 3 up weeks, where I gained weight, and 11 down weeks, where I’ve lost.

    As I said, I weigh myself every day, and I graph my weight change. I do so here on MFP, by checking-in and via an Excel spreadsheet saved to my desk-top. I’ve learned that my weight goes up and down during the week in small increments and it goes up and down during the month in larger increments. As long as I see an overall down trend, I know I am doing the right things. It also re-affirms that weight fluctuation is NORMAL. I don’t beat myself up because I gained half a pound (or a pound, or two) overnight, over a day, or a week. But I do review my diary to see what changed (Did I get enough Sleep?, Did I poo?, Is it TOM?, How were my calories?, my Steps? How was my mood – Did I stress eat?). All this brings me awareness and mindfulness. It has allowed me to be honest with myself.

    I know I gain weight leading up to TOM, and then remain constant for several days following. (Can anyone say water retention, then constipation)? Then the week following, I have a big loss. I’ve found that if I eat less than ~1000-1200 calories (e.g. too few), then I don’t have enough bulk (e.g. fiber) in my diet and I get constipated, and the scale tips up until things get moving again. I lose best when I consume 1300-1500 calories a day.

    I’ve found that I enjoy being active, and appreciate the strength and stamina I am gaining from losing weight and generally being more active. (I’m still a sloth, but I am a more active sloth than I was before). I’m slowly learning, I can eat out, eat *junk/bad/taboo* foods, I can drink wine….I just can’t eat/drink it as much as I want, as frequently as I want. I have to make choices….and that’s OK. Some days a second glass of wine is worth it. (And worth the extra exercise the next day to make up for the overage in calorie consumption). I still eat out every Sunday after church and I still have Eggs Benedict…..I just have a lower calorie dinner that day. I’m learning, after doing this for 14 weeks, that this is a life-style change, that I can’t just give up _____(fill in the blank), unless I truly can give it up forever, otherwise I just need to be sensible as to when I consume it and how much of it I eat.

    I’ve learned that setting mini-goals, helps keep me motivated. I use seemingly arbitrary numbers (not even 5’s or 10’s) …maybe the next goal will be down 6 or 7 lbs., which equals reducing to the next BMI point. Or obtaining the weight were I crossed the line from being “Obese” to just “Overweight” as I did this month. Or the big one for me (although it is an even 10s)…when I reached “onederland” on 14Dec16.

    I’ve learned that this format – accountability – really works for me…so, I will continue to do it. I knew this Challenge was ending in January, so I joined the “52 lbs. in 52 Weeks” group on 1Jan17. I’ve had dual postings for the last month (Sundays with them and Mondays with you). It’s liberating to say, “I screwed up this week, but I’m getting back on track.” And then show you I can do it (and did it) the next week…not just silently disappear and hope no-one will notice.

    Anyway, thanks for letting me ramble. I hope everyone has had successes during this Challenge. If you didn’t reach your ultimate goal, or challenge goal, I hope you met some of your smaller ones, and learned something about yourself…something, that will help you along your journey.

    It’s time for me to set my next mini-goal….So, I choose reaching 184.0 lbs. (by the end of February). That will be BMI=28 for me. (I still hope to reach 140#, but I will get there steps at a time).

    Good Luck and Best Wishes to you all,
    Jenn

    Date Weight Change for Week Change from all-time high of 226#
    10/24 - 220.0 Week Change: NA Change from high: -6
    10/31 - 213.4 Week Change: -6.6 Change from high: -12.6
    11/7 - 208.6 Week Change: -4.8 Change from high: -17.4
    11/14 - 205.4 Week Change: -3.2 Change from high: -20.6
    11/21- 204.2 Week Change: -1.2 Change from high: -21.8
    11/28 – 202.8 Week Change: -1.4 Change from high: -23.2
    12/5 – 203.0 Week Change: +0.2 Change from high: -23.0
    12/12 – 200.2 Week Change: -2.8 Change from high: -28.8
    12/19 (Sun 12/18) – 196.6 Week Change: -3.6 Change from high: -29.4
    12/26 – 197.0 Week Change: +0.4 Change from high: -29.0
    1/2 – 196.4 Week Change -0.6 Change from high: -29.6
    1/9 – 194.4 Week Change -2.0 Change from high: -31.6
    1/16 - 191.4 Week Change -3.0 Change from high: -34.6
    1/23 – 192.6 Week Change: +1.2 Change from high: -33.4
    1/30 – 189.4 Week Change: -3.2 Change from high: -36.6

    Total Weight Loss for Challenge: 30.6 lbs. :)
    Total Overall Weight Loss: 36.6 lbs. :)
    Starting Weight: 226.0 lbs.
    Starting Weight for Challenge: 220.0 lbs.
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140.0 lbs.
    Next Mini-Goal Weight - <190 lbs by 31Jan17 – REACHED!!!!!! :):):)
    New Mini-Goal Weight – 184.0 lbs by 28Feb17
  • Laurie6578
    Laurie6578 Posts: 154 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLEGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17
    Challenge start weight: 219 lbs.
    11/7 – 218 lbs. (-1)
    11/14 – 219 (+1) going backwards 
    11/21 – 217 (-2)
    11/28 – 216 (-1)
    12/5 -
    12/12 -
    12/19 – 214 -2
    12/26 – 213 -1
    1/2 -
    1/9 -
    1/16 -216 +3
    1/23 -212 -4
    1/30 -211 -1

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK-1
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: -8
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.5 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 18 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 201 lbs.
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT: 273 lbs. 4/5/2016
    GOAL WEIGHT: 145 lbs.

    My weight loss really slowed through the holidays so I'm looking forward to spring with more outdoor activities! But, I did have a downward trend and that is such a win for me because I usually see a spike in weight this time of year. Congrats to everyone for sticking with it and I hope you reached some of your goals during this challenge.
  • jedaschultz
    jedaschultz Posts: 1,024 Member
    Challenge starting weight- 205.6
    Goal weight - 198

    11/7 - 205.6
    11/14 - 209.8 vacation weight
    11/21 - 208
    11/28 - 206.6
    November loss - +1

    12/5 - 206.6
    12/12 - 205.6
    12/19 - 206 birthday last week
    12/26 - 208.2
    December loss - +1.6

    1/2- 210
    1/9 - 209.2
    1/16 - 206.2 finally a great loss
    1/23 - 205.4 was hoping for a whole pound but .8 is still great
    1/30 - 205.6
    January loss -4.4

    Well I gained and lost over this challenge but in the end I weigh exactly the same as when I began.

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: +.2
    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 7 lbs.
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 198.6
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 160
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Challenge start weight:152.1lbs
    11/7 -152.1lbs :) let's do this
    11/14 -152.1lbs :/ stuck on weight again
    11/21 -152.2lbs :o what the hell
    11/28 -152.2lbs :/ come on again why I am I stuck again
    12/5 -150.2lbs :p yes I'm losing again
    12/12 -151lbs :/ oh come again why
    12/19 -151lbs :( now I'm getting upset
    12/26 -150.6lbs :| I know I have lost again but I don't think it work again
    1/2 -151lbs :( it has happen again
    1/9 -150.8lbs :D yes I have lost again even through it is not alot. I'm now wearing size 16 clothes.TOM next week
    1/16 -149.4lbs :D on TOM and I still some how lost weight where as in the past I have gain or not lost anything but so happy
    1/23 -149.4lbs :| finished TOM on Thursday so I knew there was a chance a would not lose but I didn't gain so hopefully I start losing again next week
    1/30 -147.8lbs :) Wohoo I lost 1.6lbs this week I know I didn't get to the challenge goal weight but I am still Happy.

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: 1.6lbs
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: 4.3lbs
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.0lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 13 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 139.1lbs.
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT:192lbs 6/24/14
    GOAL WEIGHT: 95.2 lbs
  • StepWise123
    StepWise123 Posts: 180 Member
    11/7- 149
    11/14 - 149.5
    11/21- 148.5 (My Challenge Start Date)
    11/28 - 146.5
    12/5- 146
    12/12 - 144.5
    12/19 143.5
    12/26 - 142.5
    1/2- 142 (not what I was hoping, but I’ll take it!)
    1/9 - 141
    1/16 - 140
    1/23 – 138.5 (Goal! Good riddance 140’s!)
    1/30 -- 138
    Weight loss for the week:-0.5
    Weekly weight loss goal: -1
    Challenge weight loss so far: -11
    Challenge weight loss goal: -10
    Challenge weight goal: 139
    GOAL WEIGHT: 125 lbs by May 1 2017

    This challenge has really worked for me. Instead of gaining weight over the holidays, I was able to lose and get a jump start on the usual January resolution to get my weight down. It was hard to skip out on my favorite holiday goodies and give up wine. Exercising has been a big part of reaching my first goal. My BMI is back in "normal" range and my old wardrobe is "new again." Looking around for a new weigh-in challenge since posting seems to be a little extra motivation and I don't feel alone in working toward a goal. You have all inspired me.
  • glassjailer
    glassjailer Posts: 27 Member
    Well, that was interesting!
    Thanks to you all for being part of this because knowing there was a group of accountability buddies here, sharing and working in the same project, was really helpful to stay focused on the goal.
    That said, did not meet my goal, but this is the first time I've ever set a weight loss goal, ever. I've always just changed some lifestyle habit, eating pattern, and then checked on it in a few months. But now that I'm only 10-15 lbs from my 'holy mackerel I'm totally fit!' weight, I wanted to keep better tabs on numbers and unconscious comfort snacking.
    My highest weight was somewhere around 250, and I've bounced up and down between 170-190 for a long time. I'm excited that since I've taken it seriously (last 4 months), ive lost that stubborn 10! Lbs! Which I could never get off. And i can see my abs!

    I've learned weight will bounce all over, dramatically at times, with water fluctuations, but that I should not let myself get extra dehydrated on Sunday night because I have to weigh in on Monday morning!

    If this challenge continues into another quarter, I'm in! Thanks everyone! Keep working at it!


    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17
    Challenge start weight: 172.2
    11/7 - 172.2
    11/14 - 170.8
    11/21 - 170.8
    11/28 - 168.6
    12/5 - 165.0
    12/12 - 167.6
    12/19 - 176
    12/26 - 164
    1/2 - 163.6
    1/9 - whoops forgot to post!
    1/16 - 163.6
    1/23 - 159.6
    1/30 - 162.2


    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: +2.6
    TOTAL LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: -10

    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 19

    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 153 lbs
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT: 250 lbs
    ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 147 lbs
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2016
    (November December January)

    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 148.0 (11/3)

    11/07/16: 147.4 :# down for the count with a stomach bug today - I'll eat anything I can, which isn't much
    11/14/16: 146.0 :) been doing some shopping in my closet, finding "new" stuff to wear!
    11/21/16: 145.6 :| [they need a half smiley] Any loss is a good loss during TOM's visit - I'll take it.
    11/28/16: 143.6 :D YAY - managed to keep the ball rolling through the first holiday hurdle
    12/05/16: 142.0 [think I forgot to post last week
    12/12/16: 144.0 :s oops! those extra margaritas and nachos last night (and lack of sleep) are hanging on
    12/19/16: 143.2 Too much "fun" over the weekend showed on the scale this morning, or this would have been better ... oh well
    12/27/16: 144.2 Enjoyed the Christmas food fest a bit too much - hopefully that will drop off fairly quickly
    01/03/17: 141.0 :smiley: Scale moving back in the right direction after the 2-week food fest
    01/09/17: out of town
    01/16/17: 140.2 :D slowly but surely ...
    01/23/17: 140.2 Can't complain - stayed flat even though I was traveling thru the weekend
    01/27/17: 137.4 :D SO CLOSE! OK, this is my WI before leaving town on 1/27 - I know I'll put some of that back on this weekend!

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -2.8
    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: The final 13 lbs
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 135
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 135 (comfortable size 8)

    WOW!! I'm actually starting to think I might get there!!

    For everyone that keeps bouncing up/down/up/down, stick with it. You can do it - Believe in yourself. It may just be a small tweak that you need to get that scale moving. These weekly check-ins have helped me tremendously. Sure, I've recorded my weight weekly for many years on a spiral notepad kept hidden in the bathroom drawer ... BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT HERE, where people can SEE it, there's something that tells your brain to get off it's butt and get it's *@&amp;$ together and DO something. Off in search of the next accountability challenge - who's with me? We can do this!
  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,322 Member
    MFP Starting Weight: 257.8 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 207

    11/7/16: 205.5
    11/14/16: 204
    11/21/16: 203
    11/28/16: 202
    12/5/16: 201
    12/12/16:
    12/19/16:
    12/26/16: 216
    1/2/17: 217.8
    1/9/17: 214.6
    1/16/17: 213.5
    1/23/17: 213
    1/30/17: 221
    02/04/17: 218.6

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -3.6
    TOTAL CHALLENGE LOSS:

    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 15
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 190
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 140 lbs
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    edited February 2017
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
    (November, December, January)


    MFP Start Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338.8 LBS
    Challenge Start Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 LBS

    05 . 11 - 280.9 LBS - :D Halloween week...after a rough start I managed to recover and had a mini loss.
    12 . 11 - 280.9 LBS - :( This plateau is getting really annoying. Been stuck for over month!
    19 . 11 - 279.4 LBS - :) finally broke this plateau! Onward and upward.
    26 . 11 - 279.5 LBS - :| Sigh....here we go again.
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November Loss: . . . . 1.5 LBS
    03 . 12 - 276.5 LBS - :) Finally a decent loss!!
    10 . 12 - 275.2 LBS - :) So happy to still be losing!
    17 . 12 - 277.2 LBS - :s Chrismas party on Friday = Gain
    24 . 12 - 277.0 LBS - :| ok not a gain. Hope for better numbers next week.
    31 . 12 - 275.4 LBS - ;) yes!! A loss!!
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December Loss: . . . . .4.1 LBS
    07 . 1 - 278.4 LBS - :s really? Water retention due to muscle repair.
    14 . 1 - 276.8 LBS - :) I'll take it.
    21 . 1 - 273.1 LBS - B) Finally a nice number!
    28 . 1 - 274.9 LBS - :s sigh.
    04 . 2 - 273.2 LBS - :) happy with this.
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January Loss: . . . . . .2.2 LBS

    Weight Loss for the Week: . . . . . . . . . . . -1.7 LBS
    Weight Loss During Challenge So far:. . . . . . - 7.8 LBS
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 2 LBS
    Challenge Weight Loss Goal: . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 20 LBS
    Challenge Goal Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 - 265
    Ultimate Goal Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 LBS


    I didn't reach my goal but I had a loss each month. I got through the holidays with a loss which is a first for me. I'm usually up 20 lbs. Thanks so much for this challenge!
  • AndyCool22
    AndyCool22 Posts: 131 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17
    Challenge start weight: 221.6 lbs.
    11/7 -221.6
    11/14 -220.6
    11/21 -223.4
    11/28 -225
    12/5 -224.4
    12/12 -222.8
    12/19 - 223.8
    12/26 -221.8
    1/2 -223
    1/9 -220
    1/16 -222.2
    1/23 -220
    1/30 -220.8

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: NONE
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: 0.8 lbs!
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.8 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 21.6 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 200 lbs.
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT: 234.8 lbs. 4/16/2016
    ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 175 lbs.

    late update.......so i didnt do well but currently on 2/7 i am down to 216 so hooray for that!
  • hawkins410
    hawkins410 Posts: 2,105 Member
    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLEGE
    11/7/16 TO 1/30/17
    CHALLENGE START WEIGHT: 127 lbs.
    11/7/16: 127
    11/14/16: 125.0 :)
    11/21/16: 126.0 :/
    11/28/16: 124.5 :)
    12/5/16: 122.5 B)
    12/12/16: 124.5 :o
    12/19/16: 128 :s
    12/26/16: vacation
    1/2/17: 129 >:) That's it. The line is drawn.
    1/9 /17: 130.0 :o
    1/16/17: 130.0 :s
    1/23/17: 133.5 :#
    1/30/17: 130.0 :'(
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: GAIN OF 3.0 LB.

    I had a serious problem avoiding sweets! It is interesting that my weight went up even more quickly AFTER the holidays. I think I wasn't fighting it as hard!

    ANY CHANCE THAT THIS CHALLENGE WILL BE CONTINUED? I REALLY LIKE THE LENGTH AND IT GIVES AN EXCELLENT OVERVIEW OF WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN PATTERNS. THANK YOU @poppigirl FOR GETTING US STARTED! :)
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
    hawkins410 wrote: »
    ANY CHANCE THAT THIS CHALLENGE WILL BE CONTINUED? I REALLY LIKE THE LENGTH AND IT GIVES AN EXCELLENT OVERVIEW OF WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN PATTERNS. THANK YOU @poppigirl FOR GETTING US STARTED! :)

    Was wondering about a new challenge myself. They really help me to keep centered and not stray too far off track. Haven't "seen" @poppigirl in a bit, but I'll be happy to start a new thread.
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
    OK, not sure if I have the link, but have created a new SPRING CHALLENGE at
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10513425/spring-weight-loss-challenge-the-continuation-of-our-summer-fall-winter-challenges/p1?new=1

    Looking forward to everyone's continued progress!
  • hawkins410
    hawkins410 Posts: 2,105 Member
    edited February 2017

    @scubakat67: I just looked and your link worked just great! I look forward to the new challenge and will hopefully do MUCH better! Thank you for doing this! :)

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