2017~~52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge

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  • soniaf
    soniaf Posts: 106 Member
    soniaf wrote: »
    ultimate starting weight: 91 kg = 200 lb
    Week zero : 1 Jan 2017 84.5kg = 186 lb
    Goal weight: 65 kg = 143 lb
    Current weight: 12 Jan 83.6 kg = 184 lb
    Total weight lost: 0.9 kg or 2 lb in 3 weeks
    This week's successes: I actually thought i did well, good logging!
    This week's challenges: frustrating that weight loss is so slow. I have been really good with logging.
    Sulks.
    I didn't do much formal exercise but did ride bike to work nearly every day. I can improve that.
    Summary this week - intake 1309 , burned during activity 1120, burned at rest 1004, daily deficit 815

    ultimate starting weight: 91 kg = 200 lb
    Week zero : 1 Jan 2017 84.5kg = 186 lb
    Goal weight: 65 kg = 143 lb
    Current weight week 4: 29 Jan 82.9 kg = 182 lb
    Total weight lost: 1.6 kg or 4 lb in 4 weeks. Just snuck in to meet the pound a week thing!
    This week's successes: I had a whoosh today, that was good timing!
    "In the past 7 days you were very active an average of 50min, 733% more than the median for women 45 to 54 yrs who are obese."
    This week's challenges: Still annoying that on the numbers I should be losing much faster.
    Food intake 1176, at rest 1172, exercise 991, net -997, should be losing 2lb a week.
  • soniaf
    soniaf Posts: 106 Member
    actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it :)

    you CAN do it. I really find that alcohol mucks things up as it's so high in calories. It sounds as though you are doing all the right things, keep going and the results will follow.
  • magslante
    magslante Posts: 65 Member
    actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it :)

    You are in this for the long haul so you are actually doing OK. Remember 'its a marathon not a sprint' and you are on track! We are also learning so much about ourselves, and we are all bound to have our ups and downs. So long as we get back up from our downs, we will make it :)
  • cheryls1mx3
    cheryls1mx3 Posts: 97 Member
    soniaf wrote: »
    actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it :)

    you CAN do it. I really find that alcohol mucks things up as it's so high in calories. It sounds as though you are doing all the right things, keep going and the results will follow.

    Thanks Sonia
    I dont drink unless my 13m old is at grannys for the weekend, and thats once a month or every 2 so its a once a month slip
  • cheryls1mx3
    cheryls1mx3 Posts: 97 Member
    magslante wrote: »
    actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it :)

    You are in this for the long haul so you are actually doing OK. Remember 'its a marathon not a sprint' and you are on track! We are also learning so much about ourselves, and we are all bound to have our ups and downs. So long as we get back up from our downs, we will make it :)

    Thanks sooooo much, its weird in the past when I got disappointed in not hitting my target I would guve up but this time round I ebded up going food shopping and made sure I have all the correct foods at home
  • moremonica
    moremonica Posts: 32 Member
    Week 4 already?!?!?!?

    Week 4-
    Starting weight: 253.7
    Goal weight: 199.9
    Current weight: 245.8

    Total weight lost: +4.2/7.9
    This week's successes: I ate well and was consistent. I want to continue with tracking and drinking water. But the scale went in the wrong direction! I am not fussed. I know that it is not representative of what happened this week. I will continue to eat chicken, eat fruit and veg.
    This week's challenges: Trying to get back into exercise consistently.


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  • JJBetty7
    JJBetty7 Posts: 3 Member
    December 2016: 194.4 lbs.
    Official Start Weight for Challenge: 1Jan17 – 192.2 lbs.
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 lbs.
    Current weight: 189.4

    Not where I want to be after 4 weeks but I'll take it.


  • lizzymcg
    lizzymcg Posts: 47 Member
    Starting weight: 225
    Goal weight: 180

    Current weight: 219.4
    Weekly weight lost: 1 lbs
    Total weight lost: 5.6 lbs

    This week's successes: Still at it! Mostly on track this week. Focusing on the long term helps me be more patient with myself. My family is being supportive with reminders, suggestions, and praise! It's very sweet.

    This week's challenges: Didn't meal plan the whole week. Resulted in less healthy foods. Still kept within calories (mostly), but could feel the difference. Didn't meet my daily step goal.

  • DanaD068
    DanaD068 Posts: 14 Member
    actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it :)

    You got this. We are all human and not infallible, give yourself a break acknowledge it and get back on track!
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    gelahope wrote: »
    Wow, I really am enjoying reading all of your successes, struggles, and just journeys in general. It really helps me knowing that you guys are dealing with life and ups and downs and still sticking to it! It really gives me hope that I can do it!

    My weigh-in day isn't until Tuesday, but I thought I would reach out and have you guys send me some positive vibes and thoughts. I have a family birthday party to attend tonight and I am going to do my best not to go overboard with food, ice cream, cake, etc. But I'm eating light this morning so I can at least indulge just a little.

    Wish me luck! ☺

    Good luck! How about taking a low calorie dessert for yourself? Strawberries and low fat whipped cream? I hope they include some fruit at the party.
  • tdbernrd
    tdbernrd Posts: 510 Member
    Well, it’s time to step up the exercise. I had planned to do this for a few weeks, but this is the push I need. Starting in February, I am returning to the gym! (I’m paying for a membership, I think it’s time to start using it again). My plan is to do the Couch to 5K program for the Treadmill on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It will be interesting to see if I can run for 30 minutes by the end of it. (I’ve never been able to run, even in my teens when I weight 120 lbs). When I get into this routine, for a few weeks, I will add back weights on at least one other day of the week (on Thursday, maybe? And maybe one day during the weekend. I have a class on Tuesday nights, so I won’t be able to go to the gym that day until the end of May)

    Good luck completing C25k! You'll feel so accomplished once you're done. Are you going to schedule a 5k after you complete the program? I did C25k on the treadmill. Try not to compare the amount of miles to what others do on the program. When I joined a group on MFP for C25k, I saw many people trying to do 3 miles in 30 minutes and they were completely new to running. To make a long story, many were injured or got frustrated and didn't complete it. You have the right attitude. You want to run for 30 minutes. Good luck again! Make sure you stretch afterwards.
  • Toxtethogrady
    Toxtethogrady Posts: 68 Member
    actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it :)
    Remember how bad you felt at weight gain caused by drinking and eating rubbish and use that disappointment to motivate you next time you're tempted