9 weeks til Christmas challenge starting 10/23

lhughes2019

vanityy99 wrote: »

You guys, Idk what I’m really thinking trying to lose 10lbs by Xmas. I’m struggling just to get down to two pounds. I think I set an realistic goal.

Nothing wrong with changing your goal, might keep you motivated if you change it to make it more achievable. There’s only a few weeks to go now, what do you think of 5lbs by Christmas? You had a really good week last week

19newbeginning

Oops, I got very busy at work this past week and forgot to post! I also ate way too much takeout while stuck at the office. I'm getting back on track today, at least until Thanksgiving at the end of the week...

Challenge starting weight- 167.9

10/23- 167.9
10/30- 166.7
11/6- 164.7
11/13- 163.2
11/20- 164.4
11/27-
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Challenge End Weigh Goal- 154.6
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 13.3

KarenE58

I did weigh in on the 20th, just forgot to post it. At least I did not gain.

10-23-167
10-30-166
11-6-165
11-13-163
11-20-163
11-27
12-4
12-11
12-18
12-25

Challenge end weight goal 155 lbs.
Total weight loss goal by Christmas-12 lbs

angmarie28

I have SOOO much water retention, i look 5 months pregnant, and my stomach feels like a water balloon. Ive gained 4lbs since yesterday, and 6lbs in the past 2 days (i guess fast food (just once) and movie popcorn (took kids to Frozen 2) will do that) hopefully its down in a day and a half when weigh in.

vanityy99

lhughes2019 wrote: »

vanityy99 wrote: »

You guys, Idk what I’m really thinking trying to lose 10lbs by Xmas. I’m struggling just to get down to two pounds. I think I set an realistic goal.

Nothing wrong with changing your goal, might keep you motivated if you change it to make it more achievable. There’s only a few weeks to go now, what do you think of 5lbs by Christmas? You had a really good week last week

@Ihughes2019 yes ty. Even 5lbs sounds like a reach at the rate I’m going but a lil more realistic.

tammierlewis

Challenge starting weight: 131.6. Challenge goal weight 125.

Oct 23: 131.6
Oct 29: 131.0
Nov 5: 129.2
Nov 12: 131.4
Nov 19: 131.0
Nov 26: 131.8

Creeping back up a bit. Too much lazy time and deserts.

I_can_do_this2

Hi Everyone,

4 weeks in and I'm down .4 lbs this week. I've lost a total of 5.6 lbs over the past 4 weeks so I really can't complain - it never goes as fast as I'd like. I need to remind myself to stay committed for the entire week - I often get a bit lazy over the weekend.

My big challenge coming up: I'm going away for 11 days on Friday. There will be parties and lots of eating in restaurants. I'm going to try to order salads as much as possible and try to be vigilant about walking and drinking lots of water. So I won't be weighing in next week as I won't have access to a scale - yikes!

Have 2 great weeks, everyone! We're coming into the holiday season so stay strong!!

Challenge starting weight is 226.4 lbs.

10/28 - 226.4 lbs
11/04 - 224.4 lbs - 2 lbs lost
11/11 - 222.4 - 2 lbs lost
11/18 - 221.2 - 1.2 lbs lost
11/25 - 220.8 - .4 lbs lost
12/02 -
12/09 -
12/16 -
12/23 -
12/29 -

Challenge End Weight Goal - 216 lbs
Total weight loss goal by Christmas - 10 lbs

143tobe

Challenge starting weight- 134

11/20- 134
11/27- 130.4 - Loss this week: 3.6
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12/11-
12/18-
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Challenge End Weigh Goal- 129
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 5 lbs.

Tried to get ahead of my weight loss this week because in two days I plan on feasting. I generally eat a low carb diet but I have learned that I am happiest when I allow for "feast days" when I can eat freely on special occasions. These feast days always result in an immediate (up to 5lb weight gain) due to both water retention and some fat gain but I always lose it within a few days to a week. It works for me and is entirely worth it when I think of the amazing sweet potato casserole and stuffing I will finally be tasting again. Been Low carb over two years now and I LIVE for these days, lol. (Actually, I love my low carb lifestyle which is why I do it, but these feast days make me really happy ) So yes, I'm celebrating a good weight loss this week but I do not anticipate a weight loss next week.

vanityy99

Oct/28/19- Today’s number on the scale shows me at 121.2

10/30-121.0
11/6-122.4💩 week of Halloween and period.
11/13- 124lbs I had some carbs, haven’t been doing cardio
11/20-🤬122.8lb
11/27-😊120.4lbs
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Challenge End Weigh Goal- 116lbs
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 5lbs

dlhollin1

This has been a really good week and the numbers have been great. Down 6 lbs yessssss. 1900 cal a day seems to be my happy place. That is a clean 1900 as well, no processed crap. The holiday season really cranks up now and has always been a period of time, a short period of time where I typically gain 5-10 lbs in maybe 5 weeks, not this time, nope not happening.

Challenge starting weight- 272.6


10/23- 272.6
10/30- 270.2
11/6- 270.7
11/13- 271.7
11/20- 267.7 on pace to meet my goal wt yessssssssssss
11/27- 266.4 down 6.2 lbs in 5 weeks, very exciting, turkey day shall not defeat me
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Challenge End Weigh Goal-262.6
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 10 lbs

gemiller87

Challenge starting weight- 259

10/23- 258.7

10/30- 252.9 - I would assume that has to be some water weight drop because the weekend prior to the 23rd wasn't my greatest showing of self control around margaritas lol, probably realistically closer to 3lbs. My average has been 2-3lbs a week so that would make more sense. Total loss from challenge start to date - 5.8lbs

11/6- 248.6 - Moving along. Had a decent week with a ton of physical activity in construction projects, house work, etc so made a huge stride. Total loss from challenge start to date - 10.1lbs

11/13- 244.3 - Haven’t taken an off day from my workouts here lately, going to have to do that today. The newly added pull up negatives have my shoulders starting to feel it. Weight loss is still more than I expect per week but I haven’t really been eating into my burn off amount and sticking to staying under my baseline 2lb a week numbers. I’ve also been doing a lot of construction (building my wife a greenhouse) and starting to work my falconry bird. It’s clearly paying off. Thankfully I don’t see any muscle loss but that’s definitely due to the constant addition of strength training exercises. Total loss from challenge start to date - 14.4lbs

11/20- 239.3 - ENTERED MY TOTAL CHALLENGE GOAL RANGE NOTABLY EARLY!!! Wow, unsuspecting chain of weeks for me. I’ve even been doing more and more strength training and seeing small gains (which any gain is good in this kind of deficit to me). The burn rate combined with increased strength is abstract to me. Already hit my challenge goal, time to keep plugging away towards my total end goal. It’s actually possible to hit my goal weight by the end of the year even if my burn rate slows down from where it has been last few weeks. 5 more weeks to go and 15lbs to go so 3lbs a week. Total loss from challenge start to date - 19.4lbs.

11/27- 237 - Slowed down. I had seen a spike of what I can only assume is water weight across Fri/Sat to 243-244 so I was a little worried but it tapered back to normal and by Monday I was down to 237.8 and today 237 so it seems I did manage to stay on track regardless of the spike. I knew it was only a matter of time until this happened especially with the increased strength training and fluctuations of those exercises. This little setback does make it a little tougher to possibly hit my goal of 225 by end of challenge, but there’s an extra week between that and the end of the year so I’m still gunning for 225! Total loss from challenge start to date - 21.7lbs.

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Challenge End Weight Goal- 235-240, my total end goal weight is 225 so if I manage to overshoot I certainly won’t complain! lol!
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 19-24 lbs

19newbeginning

I've stayed on track the past few days after nearly a week of off-plan eating. That off-plan period may have set me back a week or so, but the important thing is that I'm back to it. I'm not planning to restrict my eating on Thanksgiving or the day after (still with family with limited control over food options), but I won't go overboard either. If I get back on track on Saturday, I'm hoping I can maintain or lose a tiny bit by next Wednesday.

Challenge starting weight- 167.9

10/23- 167.9
10/30- 166.7
11/6- 164.7
11/13- 163.2
11/20- 164.4
11/27- 163.6
12/4-
12/11-
12/18-
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Challenge End Weigh Goal- 154.6
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 13.3

ellie117

29 y/o, 5'5"
Challenge starting weight - 160.0lbs

10/23- 160.0
10/30- 157.4
11/06- 159.6
11/13- 157.2
11/20- 156.0 - Not sure I can hit my end goal by Christmas, but going to try!
11/27- 155.4 - 1 month to go! 10lbs is lofty since I'm approaching a "Normal" BMI range. I might need to adjust.
12/04-
12/11-
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Challenge End Weigh Goal - 145
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- -15lbs.

171lake

Challenge starting weight- 132.6

10/23-132.6
10/30- 131.8
11/6- 131.4
11/13- 131.1
11/20- 129.9
11/27- 129.7
12/4-
12/11-
12/18-
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Challenge End Weigh Goal- 124.6
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 8 lbs
Actual Challenge weight loss 2.9 lbs

MelodiousMermaid

A strong week, as I was able to increase movement a bit more. Family plans will reduce my burn tomorrow, but I know I will still end the day with an overall deficit. Hoping for a total of 3-3.5 pounds this coming week after all is said and done. Goal is creeping nearer and nearer!

3.8 pounds down for the week, 17.4 so far for the challenge period.


Challenge starting weight- 223.5 lbs


10/23- 223.5
10/30- 219.8
11/06- 216.3
11/13- 213.8
11/20- 209.9
11/27- 206.1
12/04-
12/11-
12/18-
12/25-

Challenge End Weight Goal- 199 lbs or lower
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 24.5-31.5 lbs for the challenge period

bigblues11

I think I've been holding onto some water weight. So glad to see it gone! I'm a tad bit worried about tomorrows smorgasbord. Going to to my best to not go overboard, while enjoying family and dinner. Happy Thanksgiving ya'll!

Challenge starting weight-216.2


10/23-
10/30-216.2
11/6-215.4 (-.8 pnd)
11/13-212.0 (-3.4 pnds)
11/20-213.0 (+1.0 pnd)
11/27-208.9 (-4.1 pnds)
12/4-
12/11-
12/18-
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Challenge End Weigh Goal- Onederland!

beachwalker99

Feeling good going into the long holiday weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!

Challenge starting weight- 182.4

10/23 – 182.4
10/30 – 180.2 (-2.2)
11/6 – 179.8 (-0.4 for the week, -2.6 so far)
11/13 – 179.6 (-0.2 for the week, -2.8 so far)
11/20 – 176.6 (-3.0 for the week, -5.8 so far)
11/27- 176.2 (-0.4 for the week, -6.2 so far)
12/4-
12/11-
12/18-
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Challenge End Weight Goal: 174.9
Total weight loss goal by Christmas: -7.5

KarenE58

All I can say is that at least i am maintaining. My workouts have countered my bad eating which is a good thing.

10-23-167
10-30-166
11-6-165
11-13-163
11-20-163
11-27-163
12-4
12-11
12-18
12-25

Challenge end weight goal 155 lbs.
Total weight loss goal by Christmas-12 lbs

dlhollin1

Enjoying Thanksgiving, keeping it together pretty well so far. Wife was just recently diagnosed diabetic so we are eating very clean and watching added sugars and carbs big time. See you all at the weigh in 12/4, have a blessed day.

sdpriester

Challenge starting weight-237.6


10/23-231
10/30-237
11/6-237.6
11/13-235.2
11/20-233.6
11/27- 232.4
12/4-
12/11-
12/18-
12/25-

Challenge End Weigh Goal-215
Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 23 Ibs