Lose 5lbs + in August 2021
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@Cassandraw3 and @mari_moulin what kind of diets do you follow?1
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My name is Donna and I am 61 years old. I am from the Midwest USA. 5’ 5
I will be keeping the Thursday weigh-in (in addition to the 1st and last day of the month for the full tally)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Original Starting Weight (2016) 253.0
Aug start Weight: 192.4 (Weight on July 31st)
Aug Goal Weight: 187.4 (5 lb loss)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there).
Aug 01 : 191.4
Aug 05 : 191.2
Aug 12: 190.0 Progress. Posted early yesterday by accident. This is a bit higher than yesterday but down from last week's weigh-in. I'm happy it's moving down still, even with everything that is going on around me.
Aug 19: xxxxx
Aug 26: xxxxx
Aug 31 : xxxxx
Total Weight Loss for Aug:
Final Challenge Thoughts:
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MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@Cassandraw3 and @mari_moulin what kind of diets do you follow?
I don’t follow any particular diet plan at the moment. Mostly CICO. I’ve done so many different diet plans but I have found CICO is what has worked best for me. I don’t like to restrict myself from any one food as I tend to then binge after a few days. I eat whatever I want but try to limit it and stay within my calorie range. I also workout ALOT. I workout almost everyday now mostly strength training. I am starting a beginners weight lifting program as well.1 -
I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
Total loss for August: - 0.4 Lbs
Notes : I am over the moon today. I finally had a whoosh. I’ve been waiting for it to happen and was beginning to worry with all the gains I’ve been having over the past 2 weeks. I went from 212.4 yesterday to 208.8 this morning. Fingers crossed it’s all downhill from here 🤞🏻3 -
mari_moulin wrote: »MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@Cassandraw3 and @mari_moulin what kind of diets do you follow?
I don’t follow any particular diet plan at the moment. Mostly CICO. I’ve done so many different diet plans but I have found CICO is what has worked best for me. I don’t like to restrict myself from any one food as I tend to then binge after a few days. I eat whatever I want but try to limit it and stay within my calorie range. I also workout ALOT. I workout almost everyday now mostly strength training. I am starting a beginners weight lifting program as well.
I completely get not being too restrictive. If I am too strict with my diet, I fall off of it. Eating enough protein seems to help with my appetite so I do try get in a decent amount of protein.
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MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@Cassandraw3 and @mari_moulin what kind of diets do you follow?
I don’t follow any particular diet plan at the moment. Mostly CICO. I’ve done so many different diet plans but I have found CICO is what has worked best for me. I don’t like to restrict myself from any one food as I tend to then binge after a few days. I eat whatever I want but try to limit it and stay within my calorie range. I also workout ALOT. I workout almost everyday now mostly strength training. I am starting a beginners weight lifting program as well.
I completely get not being too restrictive. If I am too strict with my diet, I fall off of it. Eating enough protein seems to help with my appetite so I do try get in a decent amount of protein.
Yes I am working on the protein intake. You are absolutely right! this would help curb my hunger. Thanks for this reminder!1 -
@mari_moulin I am averaging about 90 grams a day. I am trying to gain muscle mass and lose fat. I am scared if I don’t eat enough protein, I won’t see gains the way I want to.
A guy at the gym said he is doing something like 210 grams a day. 😳1 -
MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@mari_moulin I am averaging about 90 grams a day. I am trying to gain muscle mass and lose fat. I am scared if I don’t eat enough protein, I won’t see gains the way I want to.
A guy at the gym said he is doing something like 210 grams a day. 😳
Wowza! How does he get it all in!? When I spoke to my trainer about weight lifting/ bodybuilding he said the diet is very hard. He gave me a brief description and it does in fact sounds like a lot to eat and not very tasty.
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I am eating a 1/2 of a large chicken breast and a few odds and ends like cottage cheese, peanut butter, etc. 90grams of protein adds up easily. I definitely have a modified body building diet; I still want some enjoyment!
A big steak and a couple chicken breasts is probably close to 210
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I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
Total loss for August: - 0 Lbs
Notes : won’t give up!
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I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.
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Hey. I got so busy with taking a shower, getting dressed and drinking water (oops), that I didn’t remember that I needed to weigh-in until just now! With drinking the water, the weight won’t be accurate. I’ll try, again, next Saturday.
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@ha110w33nsp00k every 16 oz of water you drank is a pound. If you wanted, you could subtract the water weight.4
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I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
08/15 - 208.6 ☺️
Total loss for August: - 0.6 Lbs
Notes : won’t give up!
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Hello!
Last month's challenge helped me to stay focused to loose 5+. Hoping to do more of the same in August.
Original starting weight -Jan. 1,'21 ..... 210.6
Aug 1 .......... 192.4
Aug 12 Goal ......190 (for the beginning of the new school year)
Aug 31 Goal..... 187.4
June 10th Goal...175 (my 62nd birthday)
Aug. 1st - 192.4
Aug. 8th - 191.0 (setting up my classroom and devoted exercise time went away. Need to find a balance)
Aug. 15th -190.6 (hard to drink the water I need while teaching....not enough potty breaks in the day!Guess I need to start downing the water after 2:30 once the kids leave)
Aug. 22th -
Aug. 29th -
Total Loss for August.... 1.8 lbs
If you don't quit on yourself.... you won't have to start over!4 -
I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
8/15 149.75 (My diet and exercise has been consistently on point… just waiting for the scale)
I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.
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Original starting weight - 202
August starting weight - 176.6
August goal - 170
Ultimate goal - 120
176.6 (7-31-21)
175.8 (8-7-21)
173.7 (8-15-21)
Total loss for August -4 -
Original starting weight - 293 (1/28/21)
August starting weight - 225
August goal - 217
Ultimate goal - 168
1st - 225
8th - 223
15th - 219.2
22nd -
29th -2 -
I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
08/15 - 208.6 ☺️
08/16 - 209.8 😣
Total loss for August: + 0.6 Lbs
Notes : I know this spike is due to the sausages I ate for dinner. Super high sodium. Gonna have lots to drink today to flush that out. I won’t give up!1 -
I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
8/15 149.75 (My diet and exercise has been consistently on point… just waiting for the scale)
8/16 150.0 (I meal prepped carnitas bowls and I have been eating sausage dogs w/homemade slaw. I have a feeling this may be higher in sodium than my usual meal prep).
I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.
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MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@Cassandraw3 and @mari_moulin what kind of diets do you follow?
Same as @mari_moulin, not following any particular diet. Just trying to manage my calories. I do try to keep my macros balanced as well. Minimum 100g protein. I am currently breastfeeding though so I am not finding that as satiating as I normally do. My problem is I like sweets and the more I eat them, the more I want to eat them. So I have been working on controlling those cravings.3 -
Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150
1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
Total loss for August: -1.3 lbs
I haven't been keeping a good consistent deficit. Sweets have been getting me. Need to eat more fruits and veggies and less candy.4 -
Cassandraw3 wrote: »MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@Cassandraw3 and @mari_moulin what kind of diets do you follow?
Same as @mari_moulin, not following any particular diet. Just trying to manage my calories. I do try to keep my macros balanced as well. Minimum 100g protein. I am currently breastfeeding though so I am not finding that as satiating as I normally do. My problem is I like sweets and the more I eat them, the more I want to eat them. So I have been working on controlling those cravings.
I’m the same Cassandra except for me it’s salty snacks. If there is a bag of chips open I am most definitely gonna go for it and very possibly finish the entire bag. I’m also working on controlling these cravings and if they do happen i try to be reasonable. It’s certainly a struggle.2 -
SW Aug 2nd: 196lbs
Aug SW: 196lbs
Aug Goal: 188lbs
Monday Weigh Ins:
🌻 09 Aug: 192lbs
🌻 16 Aug: 190lbs
🌻 23 Aug:
🌻 30 Aug:
2lbs down this week, i'm happy with that. I've had a few drinks catching up with a friend and realised there's so many calories in Vodka! Hopefully it wont undo my week. Back on it tomorrow!5 -
Thank you, Samantha, for starting this challenge!
I'm in!
71 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Highest weight - 192.2
July Ending weight - 147.0 Tripped during my walk on the 30th...messed up my knee, sprained my ankle
Aug goal - 144.0
Ultimate goal - 130.0
I weigh in on Monday
08/01 - 146.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...total rest and ice day.
08/02 - 149.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...nah ...60 min workout w/trainer...all upper body!
08/09 - 149.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...total rest and ice day.
08/16 - 146.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer...all upper body!
08/23 -
08/30 -
08/31 -
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I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
08/15 - 208.6 ☺️
08/16 - 209.8 😣
08/17 - 209.2 😐
Total loss for August: - 0 Lbs
Notes : I won’t give up!
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I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
08/15 - 208.6 ☺️
08/16 - 209.8 😣
08/17 - 209.2 😐
08/18 - 210.2 😖
Total loss for August: + 1 Lbs
Notes : I won’t give up!
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I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
8/15 149.75 (My diet and exercise has been consistently on point… just waiting for the scale)
8/16 150.0 (I meal prepped carnitas bowls and I have been eating sausage dogs w/homemade slaw. I have a feeling this may be higher in sodium than my usual meal prep).
8/17 149.5
8/18 149.75 (Still following my diet and working out. I am not sure why the scale isn’t moving. I was incredibly hungry yesterday. I ate a few more calories than I originally planned but everything on the menu was diet approved. On the bright side, my work clothes definitely fit better)
I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.
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I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
08/15 - 208.6 ☺️
08/16 - 209.8 😣
08/17 - 209.2 😐
08/18 - 210.2 😖
08/19 - 210.2 😐
Total loss for August: + 1 Lbs
Notes : I won’t give up!3 -
I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
8/15 149.75 (My diet and exercise has been consistently on point… just waiting for the scale)
8/16 150.0 (I meal prepped carnitas bowls and I have been eating sausage dogs w/homemade slaw. I have a feeling this may be higher in sodium than my usual meal prep).
8/17 149.5
8/18 149.75 (Still following my diet and working out. I am not sure why the scale isn’t moving. I was incredibly hungry yesterday. I ate a few more calories than I originally planned but everything on the menu was diet approved. On the bright side, my work clothes definitely fit better)
8/19 149.0 (It’s about time I saw the scale drop! Shooting for a couple low carb days and hoping for a bigger 21 day loss)
I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.
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