5 Pounds in 5 Weeks: Over the Holidays

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  • mikejodyscf
    mikejodyscf Posts: 70 Member
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    Daily encouragement from your brother and friend.

    Enjoy the journey!

    I'm making a determined commitment to thoroughly enjoy every aspect of this weight loss journey, especially this 5 pounds in 5 weeks challenge we are all doing together.

    I feel that one of the worst things we can do is "white knuckle it"; that is, grit our teeth and "suffer through another day" where we are craving to overindulge but restraining ourselves.

    Compare that to rejoicing in stomach growls, loving to lay down our head on the pillow after a wonderful day of eating in a disciplined manner, rejoicing in one day closer to better health, etc.

    We will not one day all of a sudden be happy when we reach a certain weight, if we do not enjoy the journey getting there.

    So today, let's smile in our pain, rejoice in good eating habits, be emotionally available for others, love this one day that we've been given (for there is no promise of tomorrow) and be happy on this wonderful path we are on.

    What will you do today to enjoy where you are right now, even as you are moving to a better place?

    Enjoy the journey!
  • simonagaina
    simonagaina Posts: 1 Member
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    44yo
    5'1"
    Starting weight: 65.8Kg (145lbs)
    I will not weigh in daily (that doesn't really work for me) so I'll stick to weekly.

    November 25: 65.8Kg - 145lbs
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  • taxgirl1
    taxgirl1 Posts: 1,287 Member
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    Starting weight: 207.6
    Goal weight: 202.6

    November 24: 207.6 There is some water weight here
    November 25: 207.0
    November 26: 206.5 More water weight. I had a cold last weekend and it caused me to retain water.
    November 27: 207.0 Strength coach tonight.
    November 28: 205.9
    November 29: 207.8
    November 30:
    December 1:Goal for 1st week: 206.6
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    December 8:Goal for 2nd week: 205.6
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    December 15:Goal for 3rd week: 204.6
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    December 22:Goal for 4th week: 203.6
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    December 29:Goal for 5th week: 202.6
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  • seawinters
    seawinters Posts: 62 Member
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    Hey, I'm super happy that 1) I'm not over my starting weight for this challenge and 2) the anticipated self-reproach is much quieter than I'd anticipated. I ate everything I wanted in the quantities I wanted. This included some grains and sugar, which I generally avoid in the form of baked goods. Overall though, now that I think of it, with the exception of those things, everything else consisted of wholesome healthful foods. I even made the cranberry sauce with monk fruit, and was surprised to see how much everyone went after it more than usual!

    11/25: 154.2
    11/26: 153.1 (-1.1)
    11/27: 153.5 (+0.4; -0.7 Total)
    11/28: 152.2 (-1.3; -2.0 Total)
    11/29: 154.2 (+2.0; -0.0 Total)
    11/30:
    12/01:
    12/02: Goal 1: 153.2
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    12/09: Goal 2: 152.1
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    12/16: Goal 3: 151.0
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    12/23: Goal 4: 150.0
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    12/31: Goal 5: 149.0
  • swim777
    swim777 Posts: 599 Member
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    Nov 28. 148!
  • cosmo30
    cosmo30 Posts: 52 Member
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    Starting weight: 185.8
    Goal weight: 180

    November 25: 185.8
    November 26: 186
    November 27: 185.8
    November 28: 185.4
    November 29: 184.8
    November 30:
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    Goal for 1st week: 184
  • Mitch_Mazaher
    Mitch_Mazaher Posts: 23 Member
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    November 24: 233.4 - no exercise

    November 25: 232.8 - no exercise

    November 26: 231.2 – no exercise

    November 27: 229.8 – so far so good

    November 28: 231.5 - 
This is what a bubble-burst looks like :o
    November 29: 231.3 - Had a nice day just being lazy
    November 30:
December 1: Goal for 1st week 231
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
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    Starting weight: 186
    Goal weight: 181

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    November 29: 186
    November 30: 186
    December 1:
    December 2: Goal for 1st week: 185
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    Surprised it's not higher... got waylaid with cookies yesterday!
  • Mitch_Mazaher
    Mitch_Mazaher Posts: 23 Member
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    November 24: 233.4 - no exercise

    November 25: 232.8 - no exercise

    November 26: 231.2 – no exercise

    November 27: 229.8 – so far so good

    November 28: 231.5 - 
This is what a bubble-burst looks like :o
    November 29: 231.3 - Had a nice day just being lazy
    November 30:
 231.2 - Growling tummy this morning :#
    December 1: Goal for 1st week 231
  • mikejodyscf
    mikejodyscf Posts: 70 Member
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    Starting weight: 175.4
    Goal weight: 170.0

    November 25: 176.2. I'm happy that I was up .08 pounds on the very first day for several reasons: It's important to see that weight fluctuates on a daily basis, so we're after trends not one day's change. Also, an "up" day on the scale does not derail us; anybody who reaches their goal has numerous "up" days along the way. All is well.
    November 26: 175.2
    November 27: 175.0
    November 28: 174.6
    November 29: 175.4
    November 30: 174.8
    December 1:
    December 2: Goal for 1st week: 174.3
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    December 9: Goal for 2nd week: 173.2
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    December 16: Goal for 3rd week: 172.1
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    December 23: Goal for 4th week: 171.0
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    December 31: Goal for 5th week: 170.0

    Total Loss so far: .06
  • seedrah6
    seedrah6 Posts: 55 Member
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    November 26: 66.5kg bloated (PMS)
    November 27: 66.3kg
    November 28: 66.2kg
    November 29: 65.5kg yay!
    November 30: 65kg feeling light and debloated after cutting back on carbs let’s see how it changes once this PMS is over
    December 1:
    December 2: goal 65kg
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    December 9: goal 63.5kg
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    December 16: goal 62.5kg
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    December 23: goal 61.5kg
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    December 31:goal 60kg
  • laurenebargar
    laurenebargar Posts: 3,081 Member
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    November 25: 184.0
    November 26: 185.0
    November 27: 186.0
    November 28: 185.0
    November 29: 185.6
    November 30: 184.4
    December 1:
    December 2: Goal for 1st week: 181.5
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    December 9: Goal for 2nd week: 178.5
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    December 16: Goal for 3rd week: 177.5
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    December 23: Goal for 4th week: 176
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    December 31: Goal 175

    Most likely won’t make it to the GW for my first goal I really seem to be retaining an insane amount of water or something I’m not sure why I’m still higher than the first day, but I’m just staying the course and knowing the weight will come off even if it’s a bit slower than I want at least I know I’ve been in a deficit. Going to get my Christmas tree today I can’t wait! And going to the gym for the first time in years!
  • Shortgirlrunning
    Shortgirlrunning Posts: 1,020 Member
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    November 24: 148.8
    November 25: 148.4
    November 26: 148.2
    November 27: 147.9
    November 28: 147.6
    November 29: xxx.x
    November 30: 147.7
    Week One Total Lost: 1.1 lb

    I didn’t weight yesterday as I knew it would be up from Thanksgiving and felt it would be better for my mental health to just skip my morning weigh-in. I’m very happy with my weigh in today 😄
  • mikejodyscf
    mikejodyscf Posts: 70 Member
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    @Shortgirlrunning is out in front of the pack, having reached her goal for this week, and is inspiring us all to keep going! Congratulations, first week is behind you. Most of us have two days to go for the first week.
  • seawinters
    seawinters Posts: 62 Member
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    Huh. I'm honestly kinda confused by this. I stepped on the scale 3 times to make sure. Skeptical, but will take it.

    11/25: 154.2 (SW)
    11/26: 153.1 (-1.1)
    11/27: 153.5 (+0.4; -0.7 Total)
    11/28: 152.2 (-1.3; -2.0 Total)
    11/29: 154.2 (+2.0; -0.0 Total)
    11/30: 151.1 (-3.1; -3.1 Total)
    12/01:
    12/02: Goal 1: 153.2
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    12/09: Goal 2: 152.1
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    12/16: Goal 3: 151.0
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    12/23: Goal 4: 150.0
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    12/31: Goal 5: 149.0
  • mikejodyscf
    mikejodyscf Posts: 70 Member
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    Encouragement for today:

    The Heart is Important!

    I'm thinking about your heart just now. Not the physical organ that beats in your chest, but your heart, the center of your emotions, desires, loves and passions. Your heart is every bit as important as your physical body, and in fact, a healthy heart helps tremendously in losing weight.

    Is your heart feeling loved and encouraged, or unloved, unwanted and discouraged? The first is like strength to our bodies, leading to good eating habits, the second is like carrying a burden and can lead to trying to fill the love-void with food or other things.

    This, of course, is approaching the spiritual side of things, but I hope it is helping us examine the need to have a full heart, a loved heart, a healthy heart in order to facilitate good habits leading to weight loss.

    I care about your heart, your inner person, the real you. I want you to know you are loved, valued and appreciated. If there is ever anything I can do for you don't hesitate to message me.

    The Heart is Important!
  • mikejodyscf
    mikejodyscf Posts: 70 Member
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    @seawinters You are an encouragement to us all!
  • taxgirl1
    taxgirl1 Posts: 1,287 Member
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    Starting weight: 207.6
    Goal weight: 202.6

    November 24: 207.6 There is some water weight here
    November 25: 207.0
    November 26: 206.5 More water weight. I had a cold last weekend and it caused me to retain water.
    November 27: 207.0 Strength coach tonight.
    November 28: 205.9
    November 29: 207.8
    November 30: 207.2 Finished w6d2 today.
    December 1:Goal for 1st week: 206.6
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    December 8:Goal for 2nd week: 205.6
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    December 15:Goal for 3rd week: 204.6
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    December 22:Goal for 4th week: 203.6
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    December 29:Goal for 5th week: 202.6
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  • cachoey
    cachoey Posts: 292 Member
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    November 25:145.5
    November 26:145.5
    November 27:146.2
    November 28:146.4
    November 29:146.2
    November 30:145.7
    December 1:Goal 144.5
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,889 Member
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    Starting weight: 184.0
    Ending weight: TBD
    Goal weight: 179.0

    November 26: 184.0
    November 27: 187.8
    November 28: 185.6
    November 29: 183.6
    November 30: 182.4 Thanksgiving Dinner Feast tonight with family. I expect a gain on the scale tomorrow.
    December 01:
    December 02: Goal for 1st week: 183.0
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    December 09: Goal for 2nd week: 182.0
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    December 16: Goal for 3rd week: 181.0
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    December 23: Goal for 4th week: 180.0
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    December 31: Goal for 5th week: 179.0

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