Winter 2018 - Weigh-in #8 - Monday, February 26th

SmithsonianEmpress
SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
edited February 2018 in Social Groups
Two months down; ONE to go!!!

Week 8 —

Start Weight:
Challenge Goal Weight:
Weigh-in #1:
Weigh-in #2:
Weigh-in #3:
Weigh-in #4:
Weigh-in #5:
Weigh-in #6:
Weigh-in #7:
Weigh-in #8:

A positive thought I had this week was:
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was:
My most effective workout this week was:

Comments: (Please share any additional information if you'd like)

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  • Fatimahasnain
    Fatimahasnain Posts: 91 Member
    Week 8 —

    Start Weight: 125
    Challenge Goal Weight: 110-115
    Weigh-in #1:123
    Weigh-in #2:122
    Weigh-in #3:122
    Weigh-in #4:125
    Weigh-in #5:-
    Weigh-in #6:-
    Weigh-in #7:127
    Weigh-in #8:123

    A positive thought I had this week was: I won't let myself fall
    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: black coffee over milk tea.. salads ( lots of salads)
    My most effective workout this week was: 10k steps

    Feeling great to be back in game :)
  • nvasquez41
    nvasquez41 Posts: 59 Member
    Start Weight: 140.8
    Challenge Goal Weight: 133
    Weigh-in #1: 140.8
    Weigh-in #2: 139.8
    Weigh-in #3: 140.4
    Weigh-in #4: skip
    Weigh-in #5: 139.8
    Weigh-in #6: 139.4
    Weigh-in #7: 138.6
    Weigh-in #8: 138.2

    A positive thought I had this week : I'm excited for the warmer weather and I'm glad we got some rain, I can't wait to see everything turn green again.

    A healthy snack/meal I chose : When I went out to dinner I only had one drink and I ordered a cranberry quinoa salad topped with avocado.

    My most effective workout this week was : I took by first cycle class and that day was sprint day.....very intense.

    I am losing weight at a snails pace but I feel good that at least I am losing something and I hope that the loss will be more sustainable this way.
  • cxwhit3
    cxwhit3 Posts: 293 Member
    Week 8 —

    Start Weight: 187.2
    Challenge Goal Weight: 167
    Weigh-in #1: 182.2
    Weigh-in #2: 181
    Weigh-in #3: 181.2
    Weigh-in #4: 177.8
    Weigh-in #5: 177.4
    Weigh-in #6: 177.4
    Weigh-in #7: 175.4
    Weigh-in #8: 174.6

    Nothing really to report this week. Just holding the line. Have company visiting for the foreseeable future
  • gesundundmunter
    gesundundmunter Posts: 227 Member
    Week 8
    Start Weight: 241.8
    Challenge Goal Weight: 220
    Weigh-in #1: 239.2
    Weigh-in #2: 238.6
    Weigh-in #3: 239.0
    Weigh-in #4: 239.0
    Weigh-in #5: 238.8
    Weigh-in #6: 239.4 (lowest 237.6)
    Weigh-in #7: 237.0
    Weigh-in #8: 235.6

    A positive thought I had this week was: Something is working here, just got to figure out what it is.
    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Tortellini (1 cup serving) with ham and sour cream.
    My most effective workout this week was body cycle.
    Comments: Awful pressure with school work makes it hard to work on this goal, too. Barely had energy to body cycle (only 2x) and moving around a lot to get things done.
  • leonadixon
    leonadixon Posts: 479 Member
    bribucks wrote: »
    Start Weight: 110
    Challenge Goal Weight: Maintenance goal range of 108-113.

    Weigh-in #1: 110.2 (109.6 trending)
    Weigh-in #2: 110.8 (109.9 trending)
    Weigh-in #3: 110.2 (110.0 trending)
    Weigh-in #4: 110.0 (110.2 trending)
    Weigh-in #5: 111.0 (110.3 trending)
    Weigh-in #6: 110.6 (110.6 trending)
    Weigh-in #7: 110.0 (110.5 trending)
    Weigh-in #8: 109.4 (110.2 trending)
    Total: -0.6 (-0.3 trending)

    I have been trying to increase my fiber - found a cereal that has 10g! - and I finally had a normal bm yesterday. Hoping that will continue ... :neutral:

    Otherwise, I have been trying to get more fruits and veggies. I finally gave up on avoiding lettuce (there was an E. coli scare in December/January) and have been having salads.

    Congrats! Here's to hoping I'm not far behind you there LOL! My doctor gave me a recipe that helps quite a bit if you are interested. It's all natural and doesn't taste too bad. I just started it again as it's been a problem lately.
  • shangrilamama
    shangrilamama Posts: 89 Member
    Week 8

    Starting Weight: 162.2
    Challenge Goal Weight: 155
    Week #1: 163.2
    Week #2: 161.0
    Week #3: 160.8
    Week #4: Vacation
    Week #5: 163.0
    Week #6: 161.8
    Week #7: 161.4
    Week #8: 161.0

    Slow and steady wins the race. I decided last week to eat back some of my exercise calories because I'm really struggling with hunger. I'm obviously not eating enough if I'm stomach growling hungry. Upping what I eat has certainly helped and honestly it hasn't stopped my weight loss it's just going to be slow going. BTW, I'm good with slow, I mean I've technically been at this for four years now!
  • mebelfanti
    mebelfanti Posts: 326 Member
    Challenge Start Weight: 220.0
    Challenge Goal Weight: 202
    Weigh-in #1: 218.4
    Weigh-in #2: 215.8
    Weigh-in #3: 215.2
    Weigh-in #4: 214.0
    Weigh-in #5: 212.6
    Weigh-in #6: 211.0
    Weigh-in #7: 210.0
    Weigh-in #8: 211.0
    Loss: +1.0

    A positive thought I had this week was: At least I'm basically maintaining..? Idk, it's been a tough week
    A healthy meal I chose this week was: Salads and more salads
    My most effective workout this week was: C25K and a full body strength routine

    Comments: I had a pretty serious sweet tooth this week and I've been struggling to get back into my routine after being sick. Not the best combo. Hoping for a fresh start this week!
  • LZMiner
    LZMiner Posts: 300 Member
    Week 8—

    Start Weight: 132.6
    Challenge Goal Weight: 126
    Weigh-in #1:132.2
    Weigh-in #2: 129.6
    Weigh-in #3 130.6
    Weigh-in #4 129.2
    Weigh-in #5 127.4 Woot woot! Down 5.2!
    Weigh-in #6 SKIPPED - On a cruise ship, living it up!
    Weigh-in #7 129.8
    Weigh-in #8 126.8

    A positive thought I had this week was: Making time for me matters! If I feel good, everyone in the house feels better!

    My most effective workout this week was: I was in New Orleans for work, and actually took a beach towel with me to act as a travel yoga mat! Got in 30 minutes. Also, did a lot of walking.

    Comments: Feeling good because my vacation bloat went away. On track to hit my goal, but more importantly, I feel good, love my body and feel confident and energetic.

  • Megan91384
    Megan91384 Posts: 98 Member
    Week 8

    Start Weight: 205.8
    Challenge Goal Weight: 193.8
    Weigh-in #1: 206.8
    Weigh-in #2: 205.6
    Weigh-in #3: 202.6
    Weigh-in #4: 201.6
    Weigh-in #5: 201.2
    Weigh-in #6: 202.0
    Weigh-in #7: 202.0
    Weigh-in #8: 205.0

    A positive thought I had this week was: *crickets chirping*
    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Spring mix salad with grilled chicken and Panera Asian Vinaigrette
    My most effective workout this week was: hill sprints

    Comments: I'm not surprised I'm up. It's that time of the month and I ate fast food throughout the weekend. I either eat healthy, balanced meals or complete trash, depending on my stress level. Tracking this week has been very eye opening. It's been very stressful at home lately and I am sliding back in to bad habits, which is very frustrating. I didn't work so hard to see my results slip away from me. For now I'm going to focus more on consistency with good food choices and exercise and trying to find a balance for life's stresses.
  • spzjlb
    spzjlb Posts: 599 Member
    Challenge start weight 130.2
    Challenge goal weight 124
    Jan 8 #1 127.8
    Jan 15 #2 130.0
    Jan 22 #3 130.2
    Jan 29 #4 133.0
    Feb 5 #5 128.4
    Feb 12 #6 129.2
    Feb 19 #7 127.0
    Feb 26 #8 127.4

    A positive thought I had this week was: Even though it's my TOM and I had a couple of restaurant meals, I still logged as best as possible. Some days were pretty scary, but I figure that I need to be honest with myself and acknowledge what I eat. That's how I can be mindful for life.

    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Popcorn with a drizzle of truffle oil and salt. Very satisfying.

    My most effective workout this week was: There are still a million feet of snow on the ground in Quebec City, however, my dog and I did a couple of 30-40 min trail runs in the forest near our home. We go pretty slowly since I don't want to slip, but it was wonderful to run outdoors.
  • irishsox12
    irishsox12 Posts: 18 Member
    Week 8 —

    Start Weight: 164.2 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 155 lbs
    Weigh-in #1: 160.8 lbs
    Weigh-in #2: 158.6 lbs
    Weigh-in #3: 158.8 lbs
    Weigh-in #4: 156.2 lbs
    Weigh-in #5: 155.2 lbs
    Weigh-in #6: 153.2 lbs
    Weigh-in #7: 154.4 lbs
    Weigh-in #8: 155.0 lbs

    Feeling really defeated this past week... trying really hard to stay on track but I haven't been as motivated lately. I'm hoping this week I can turn things around and be more positive.

  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    LZMiner wrote: »
    Week 8—

    Start Weight: 132.6
    Challenge Goal Weight: 126
    Weigh-in #1:132.2
    Weigh-in #2: 129.6
    Weigh-in #3 130.6
    Weigh-in #4 129.2
    Weigh-in #5 127.4 Woot woot! Down 5.2!
    Weigh-in #6 SKIPPED - On a cruise ship, living it up!
    Weigh-in #7 129.8
    Weigh-in #8 126.8

    A positive thought I had this week was: Making time for me matters! If I feel good, everyone in the house feels better!

    My most effective workout this week was: I was in New Orleans for work, and actually took a beach towel with me to act as a travel yoga mat! Got in 30 minutes. Also, did a lot of walking.

    Comments: Feeling good because my vacation bloat went away. On track to hit my goal, but more importantly, I feel good, love my body and feel confident and energetic.

    So I guess I shouldn’t ask if you went to Cafe Du Monde? :blush:
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    Challenge Start Weight: 133.6
    Challenge Goal Weight: 129
    Wk 1: 133.6
    Wk 2: 131.4
    Wk 3. 131.6
    Wk 4: 131.6
    Wk 5: 132.7
    Wk 6: 133.1
    Wk 7: vacation
    Wk 8: 136

    A positive thought I had this week was: “Don’t worry be happy”

    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: chicken cabbage wraps

    My most effective workout was: lots of walking while we were away.

    Comments: I’m reading “Mental Toughness,” on my audible/kindle apps and practicing the techniques. I think I need to toughen up. And also see a dietitian.
  • arameni
    arameni Posts: 105 Member
    Week 8 —

    Start Weight: 148
    Challenge Start Weight: 133
    Challenge Goal Weight: 125
    Weigh-in #1: 133.8
    Weigh-in #2: 132
    Weigh-in #3: 131.6
    Weigh-in #4: 131
    Weigh-in #5: 128.8
    Weigh-in #6: 130
    Weigh-in #7: 131.4
    Weigh-in #8: 127.8

    Didn't weigh in yesterday because I forgot until right after I had eaten breakfast and had my coffee.

    Positive thought: yay friendship! Played boardgames with friends this weekend. And I won! Sometimes!

    Healthy snack: cocoa almonds!

    Effective workout: I only walk. T_T need to add some strength training.
    walking on college campus (where the boardgames were. The cheapest parking resulted in 20 minute walks), walking/jogging with dog (tried adding more jogging, but sometimes she is just not interested and wants to sniff).

    Comments: I guess last week's gain really was just due to TOM!

    2.8lbs to go until I meet my goal! 4 weeks seems like not enough time for that, especially since it took me 4 weeks to lose this pound! We'll see!
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    edited February 2018
    arameni wrote: »
    Week 8 —

    Start Weight: 148
    Challenge Start Weight: 133
    Challenge Goal Weight: 125
    Weigh-in #1: 133.8
    Weigh-in #2: 132
    Weigh-in #3: 131.6
    Weigh-in #4: 131
    Weigh-in #5: 128.8
    Weigh-in #6: 130
    Weigh-in #7: 131.4
    Weigh-in #8: 127.8

    Didn't weigh in yesterday because I forgot until right after I had eaten breakfast and had my coffee.

    Positive thought: yay friendship! Played boardgames with friends this weekend. And I won! Sometimes!

    Healthy snack: cocoa almonds!

    Effective workout: I only walk. T_T need to add some strength training.
    walking on college campus (where the boardgames were. The cheapest parking resulted in 20 minute walks), walking/jogging with dog (tried adding more jogging, but sometimes she is just not interested and wants to sniff).

    Comments: I guess last week's gain really was just due to TOM!

    2.8lbs to go until I meet my goal! 4 weeks seems like not enough time for that, especially since it took me 4 weeks to lose this pound! We'll see!

    You can DEFINITELY lose that in 4 weeks with ease. Remember, a lb a week is doable. Good luck. You’re right on track.
  • poeciliareticulata
    poeciliareticulata Posts: 110 Member
    Start Weight: 152lb
    Challenge Goal Weight: 140-144
    Weigh-in #1: 149
    Weigh-in #2: 146
    Weigh-in #3: 147 / 66.8kg
    Weigh-in #4: 145 / 65.9kg
    Weigh-in #5: 143 / 65.2kg
    Weigh-in #6: 144 / 65.7kg
    Weigh-in #7: 143 / 65.1kg
    Weigh-in #8: 143 / 65.0kg
    Total loss: 9lb

    I have mostly stayed under my calorie goal this week, but still not lost a lb. Fitbit tells me my deficit is between 200 and 450 calories most days, sometimes a little more. Hoping for one of those whooshes soon! I'd really like to get under 10 stone (140lbs) by Easter but it's not looking great. I need to stop eating so much.

    In positive news, the Halo Top stuff I have read about so often in the forums has appeared in the UK! It's expensive though, so I don't think I will be having it that often. The cinnamon something flavour was good though.

    Finally went felt that my lungs could handle a run at the weekend, so I'm now on to week five of couch to five k.
  • leonadixon
    leonadixon Posts: 479 Member
    Start Weight:200.8
    Challenge Goal Weight:190
    Weigh-in #1:201.8
    Weigh-in #2:199.6
    Weigh-in #3:201.6
    Weigh-in #4:202.6
    Weigh-in #5: 200.0
    Weigh-in #6: 201.8
    Weigh-in #7: 198.4
    Weigh-in #8: 196.6

    Positive thought: I finally feel like I am in the groove!
    Healthy snack: Not snacking at all! I add some of the small halos or an apple if craving sweet.
    Comments: Making the decision to eat only between noon and 8 pm has completely changed my brain's reaction to food. I'm no longer binge eating and feel super satisfied with my food. I'm still eating whatever I want, but staying in or under my calorie goal. I feel like I am finally going to make some progress and maybe even meet my goal!
  • for_my_tomorrow
    for_my_tomorrow Posts: 36 Member
    Start Weight: 146.6
    Challenge Goal Weight: 128 (possibly to ambitious but will give it a go)
    Weigh-in #1: 143.26
    Weigh-in #2: vacation
    Weigh-in #3: vacation
    Weigh-in #4: 141.7
    Weigh-in #5: 140.8
    Weigh-in #6 : 140.6
    Weigh-in #7: 139.8
    Weigh-in #8:  139.5

    A positive thought I had this week was: I put a full length mirror in my room... I haven't used one for years. But I had a few positive moments. Not there yet with body confidence.. But trying which is a good step.

    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was:
    Turkey chilli con carne with cauliflower rice

    My most effective workout this week was:
    Went walking in the sunshine.. That is now long gone! :-(

  • arameni
    arameni Posts: 105 Member
    arameni wrote: »
    Week 8 —

    Start Weight: 148
    Challenge Start Weight: 133
    Challenge Goal Weight: 125
    Weigh-in #1: 133.8
    Weigh-in #2: 132
    Weigh-in #3: 131.6
    Weigh-in #4: 131
    Weigh-in #5: 128.8
    Weigh-in #6: 130
    Weigh-in #7: 131.4
    Weigh-in #8: 127.8

    Didn't weigh in yesterday because I forgot until right after I had eaten breakfast and had my coffee.

    Positive thought: yay friendship! Played boardgames with friends this weekend. And I won! Sometimes!

    Healthy snack: cocoa almonds!

    Effective workout: I only walk. T_T need to add some strength training.
    walking on college campus (where the boardgames were. The cheapest parking resulted in 20 minute walks), walking/jogging with dog (tried adding more jogging, but sometimes she is just not interested and wants to sniff).

    Comments: I guess last week's gain really was just due to TOM!

    2.8lbs to go until I meet my goal! 4 weeks seems like not enough time for that, especially since it took me 4 weeks to lose this pound! We'll see!

    You can DEFINITELY lose that in 4 weeks with ease. Remember, a lb a week is doable. Good luck. You’re right on track.

    Yeah, I lost 2.8lbs in the first 4 weeks, but then it took me 4 more weeks to lose 1 more pound, so who knows? I keep my diary goals at maintenance to have a more manageable calorie allotment (tried and failed miserably to do 1200 when I started. Every time I see the red, I get to kind of a "well, I've already ruined today!" feeling). Also, it just dropped from 1720 to 1660. T_T

    I definitely lose slower this way, but I feel like it's more suited to me, and feels more achievable. Knowing I've made progress toward my goal and made positive lifestyle changes (writing this after taking a lunchbreak walk!) helps me feel confident I will continue losing and get to my goal eventually.
  • YAJ3507
    YAJ3507 Posts: 41 Member
    Start Weight: 215
    Challenge Goal Weight:190
    Weigh-in #1: 215
    Weigh-in #2: 212.4
    Weigh-in #3: 214
    Weigh-in #4: 212.6
    Weigh-in #5: 210.6
    Weigh-in #6: 212.8
    Weigh-in #7: 212
    Weigh-in #8: skipped

    A positive thought I had this week was: Just keep swimming!
    A healthy snack/meal I chose this week: Indian food in the instant pot
    My most effective workout this week was: Changing a tire - I was sore!

    Comments: I’m just way too obsesssed with my scale, so I took a week off.
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