12 week weight loss challenge starting October 1
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Congrats @maryvbird!!1
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CSW: 202
CGW: 194
Weigh-in 1 - 205, 10/25
Weigh-in 2 - 203.5, 10/30
Hi - Thought I included this yesterday but oh well.....2 -
5 weeks in....how is everybody doing?
If you're like most, (including me!) it's easi(er) to be enthused and motivated the first couple of weeks...then reality sets in and it seems like things can get more difficult.
My recent challenges have been continuing to log everyday - was much easier when I had more to lose and it now seems harder than ever. Am also struggling with finding alternatives to the cardio I was doing all summer as the weather in my region heads into winter...I would much rather be outside biking or swimming.
I have to remind myself of the "why" I am doing all of this - the "bigger picture", if you will. I am happy that my clothes are smaller, my joints feel better, and hoping for overall health in the long-term.
As we start the 6th week, remember your "why"....and if it looks like you may not meet your original weight loss goal, try not to think of it as a setback. Look for other improvements, that may not have so much to do with the number on the scale.
Best wishes to you all! Keep on losing (weight) and gaining (better health)!
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I had the flu this week, and I ate all sorts of things in an effort to comfort myself for feeling so lousy, so a bit of a setback, but not terrible. Back on my game this week.
I'm 5'6
CW: 148.5
GW: 132
10/14 148.5
10/21 148.4
10/28 147.4
11/4 148.2
11/11
11/18
11/25
12/1
12/9
12/16
12/23
12/30
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CSW 208.4
CGW 196.4
11/3 202.2
It looks like I have made it past my plateau. I lost a little over 2 lbs this week. Yea!
I’ve hired a trainer and will start going to the gym Tuesday. I’ve heard that you sometimes gain weight when you start exercising. I hope I don’t.4 -
Hello again all...I went out of town this weekend sooner than I had planned, and didn't have access to a scale. Will check in tomorrow AM.1
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OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150 - changing to this from 155 after speaking to my doctor.
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
Not a good week. I'm not going to make any excuses. It's time I focused harder and got back on the wagon.4 -
Joined the challenge late on 10/12 @ 180.4
10/16 weight @ 177.2
10/23 weight @ 175.8
10/30 weight @ 171.6
11/6 weight @ 173.2 - terrible week but I'm not giving up!
Total challenge loss to date: 7.2 pounds
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Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.22 -
Hi Everyone-
CSW: 202
CGW: 194
Weigh-in 1 - 205, 10/25
Weigh-in 2 - 203.5, 10/30
Weigh-in 3 - 200.5, 11/6
Have had a stomach thing so living on ginger tea and soup with crackers.
I’m also looking to beef up my cardio/ exercise as it finally gets cooler here. Had to give up a spin instructor with too much drama, so down to 2-3x a week. I am also thinking about a trainer.
Good luck everyone, just stay the course. Thanks for the reminder beckyr06. My “why” is health and improving quality of life. Have a good week folks!!3 -
OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
Not a good week. Not a bad week. Having trouble staying focused for 7 days at a time.1 -
Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight. Hmmm...so:
We are six weeks in - at the halfway point for this challenge. I am going to keep thinking positively because
a) I weigh considerably less than where I originally started;
b) my knees have never felt better compared to where they were at a year ago and
c) I have learned a lot about my eating habits and have made some positive changes, better choices for myself. Not perfect, mind you, just better.
What are YOUR positive notes to yourself - halfway in? You don't have to post them here if you aren't comfortable. Do write them down for yourself, though.
Have a great week, everyone.2 -
I'm 5'6
CW: 148.5
GW: 132
10/14 148.5
10/21 148.4
10/28 147.4
11/4 148.2
11/11 146.6
11/18
11/25
12/1
12/9
12/16
12/23
12/304 -
Joined the challenge late on 10/12 @ 180.4
My goal weight by the end of the year is 159
10/16 weight @ 177.2
10/23 weight @ 175.8
10/30 weight @ 171.6
11/6 weight @ 173.2 - terrible week but I'm not giving up!
11/13 weight @ 169.2 - I had a great week and it just shows that if you have a crappy time of it, you can readjust and be successful.
Total challenge loss to date: 11.2 pounds
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OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
My new focus is to stay active through these colder months. Convincing my better half to mall walk more often with me is getting difficult, so I took my granddaughter with me last night. She was fun company with the change of decorations and scenery for this holiday season.2 -
Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19 151.20 -
Joined the challenge late on 10/12 @ 180.4
My goal weight by the end of the year is 159
10/16 weight @ 177.2
10/23 weight @ 175.8
10/30 weight @ 171.6
11/6 weight @ 173.2 - terrible week but I'm not giving up!
11/13 weight @ 169.2 - I had a great week and it just shows that if you have a crappy time of it, you can readjust and be successful.
11/21 weight @167.8
Total challenge loss to date: 12.4 pounds
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^^ Congrats @texasfarmer - you're doing great!1
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