Lose 2lbs/month - Permanent Thread until Jan1st, 2014

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  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    @k80flex - Great suggestion - Done :flowerforyou:

    @chevy - is it possible to freeze to top line of the spread sheet so when we're looking at our info when can also see what each column refers to?
  • k80flec
    k80flec Posts: 1,623 Member
    @chevy - thanks - that 's' on your t-shirt is showing through again!!
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    Just doing my job LOL :drinker: :smile: :flowerforyou:
    @chevy - thanks - that 's' on your t-shirt is showing through again!!
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
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    Spreadsheet up to here
    tinyurl.com/Lose8By2014
    6:05 PM 10/29/2013 EST
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    @cpanus - Welcome

    @czechwolf52 - Great job - keep up the great work

    @fishergal5 - Thanks for joining and the keeping it green too!

    @ghlt4 - Welcome to the group and the spreadsheet is updated with your back data.

    @hollisGrant - 2 for October - yes.. that is YAY!

    @k80flec - Thanks for the cool suggestiong about "freezing" the upper rows. I did that for the other challenge too :-)

    @katealbright - Love how you are adjusting as you get to your goal weight - great job!

    @ironfeline thanks for the props :-)

    @lucypeaks - Welcome - :-)

    @natalieyeo39 - Welcome to here and Keeping it Green! :-)

    @sara -
    I'm still trying to work out my happy calorie goal where I'll lose 2lb a month steadily without being hungry
    - by the way that is exactly where I am - I am trying to experiment with how many of my exercise calories I can eat back ... weight loss rate vs. hunger.

    @tootchute - Great job - you are halfway there :-)

    Me - 185.4 - took a step back - not to worry - I'm in it for the long haul! :-)
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    shameless plug for my other challenge - This is an actual group so if it looks like something for you.. then join the group. It is NOT focused on the scale, but on the habits that create health (and of course gradual, safe, weight loss)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/17168-keeping-it-green-while-eating-challenge-nov-2013

    This is the 3rd month we have done it and it is a fun community! :smile:
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    Thought I would share some of my goals for November - Theme - get out of my comfort zone:

    What are your goals this month - (Optional)

    Hi,

    My Goals:

    --- Eating ---
    1. 25 "Green Days" with an average deficit of 200-250 calories per day (never going over 500 cals).
    2. That will give me a bank of about 5000-6000 calories that I can "spend" on my 5 "red days" . I am going to budget a lot for Thanksgiving ... I refuse to hold back (but I will log) :smile:
    3. Eat at least two servings of fresh fruit and/or vegetables a day. This is something I need to improve on. Plus - I feel better and have way better control over my appetite.
    4. Continue to Eat Pizza Regularly (but I have to eat my veggies first). (There are no "restricted foods" in my world)

    --- Exercise ---
    1. For the 19 working days this month Get up around 5;30 and get out the door to walk/run/go to the gym by 6:00 AM
    2. Log 125 miles in the MYA challenge
    3. Participate in the calories burned section of Coach_Simon's - Infinite Ambitious Possibilities Group
    4. Do 5 sets of pushups 10 days this month and track
    5. Do ab workout 10 days this month and track
    6. Start to do leg exercises such as squats - Do at least 5 days
    7. Run a 5K race formally or self timed without stopping
    8. Do two standard Heart Rate tests on Treadmill and stairmaster
    9. Log at least 30 stairmaster miles (out of the 125 for MYA) - hard earned miles

    --- Personal ---
    1. Put family above all
    2. On work days (19) check work email before 8:00 AM

    --- Scale ---
    1. Lose 1-2 lbs
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    I enthusiastically encourage you (if you have time).. to post any NSV that you might have.. the more NSVs that are NOT related to the scale the better :smile:
  • WorkingOutInPA
    WorkingOutInPA Posts: 19 Member
    SW: 182
    CW: 174.6
    UGW: 135 - getting closer :bigsmile:


    Keep up the good work everyone!!
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    <><><><><><> Spreadsheet to here <><><><>
    tinyurl.com/Lose8By2014


    @workingoutinpa - CONGRATULATIONS - You are the first person in the whole spreadsheet to achieve a "green" background. Great job!

    SW: 182
    CW: 174.6
    UGW: 135 - getting closer :bigsmile:


    Keep up the good work everyone!!
  • sarah456s
    sarah456s Posts: 98 Member
    Great job workingoutinpa! Congrats!

    @Chevy - thanks for everything! This is a great idea, and I love the spreadsheet.

    OK, you asked for NSV's - here's mine. I've been doing some exercise 6 days a week for well over a month, even if that is only 20 minutes of walking. I'm hoping that this is a habit I can really stick to, as consistent exercise is a big aim of mine. This morning, my bf and I, who are training for a 5k, actually ran/walked a 5k distance together for the first time. Yay! Our aim is to run the whole way, but we have another 4 weeks to get to that point. [I've run/walked a 5k before, and some longer races too in the past, so I know I can cover the distance, but I haven't run for a year and never ran the whole way. He's never done anything like this.] So, I'm pretty happy with my fitness gains. :)
  • kmessinger14
    kmessinger14 Posts: 57 Member
    Last October weigh in: 129.2
    My halloween goal was 129 so I am extremely happy! Only ~4 more pounds to go to get to my Jan 1 weight of 125!
  • kmessinger14
    kmessinger14 Posts: 57 Member
    November goals:

    - Workout 3 days a week in first two weeks, 4 days a week last two weeks.
    - Continue to make healthier eating choices
    - LOG food daily (I've been eating healthier but still not logging and probably still going over my daily goal)
    - Weigh 127 by end of the month (even AFTER thanksgiving)
    - Make more homecooked meals that are healthy (my boyfriend hates veggies and my healthier plates but its really not that hard to make a variation for him so both of us can enjoy what we like)
    - Start running again (outside for a quick run or on the treadmill before a workout class) back down to under 10 min/mile pace
  • sunflowerhippi
    sunflowerhippi Posts: 1,099 Member
    My November Goals: *( i like that idea person above me)
    Go to the gym at least twice a week.
    Try to fit in 1 day of walking outside (I babysit normally once a week for a 1 year old and take her for hour long walks, I want to make sure I do this even on weeks I don't watch her)
    Do NOT net over 2000 on any day. I have been horrible at sticking to my net goal lately and have gained weight.

    SW: 212
    CW: 172
    UGW: 150
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    NSV for today is 4.3 miles in 61 minutes and 58 minutes spent on three different exercise challenges. It was a good day.

    My November Goals:
    Continue walking and exercising 5-6 times a week. (Got lazy and was only working out four days a week)
    Write everything down before I eat it. Complete my journal in the morning and stick to it.
    Stay away from trigger foods...don't buy them...problem solved.

    That's it for now. Hope everyone has a great Thursday.
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    <><><><><><> Spreadsheet to here <><><><>
    tinyurl.com/Lose8By2014

    @cpanus - Great NSV with the 4.3 miles in 61 minutes - you are moving! Great planning goals and exercise goals!

    @kmessinger - Great job and you are in the "yellow" zone now on the spreadsheet! woo hoo! I really like all your specific goals! Also I am really impressed about the 10 min/mile pace - (my next pace goal is 11:30 min /mile)


    @sara456s - Your post about consistent exercise is great:
    I've been doing some exercise 6 days a week for well over a month, even if that is only 20 minutes of walking
    - I have a similar goal -- even if it is 20 minutes of slow walking - just "doing it" counts.

    @sunflowerhippie - Great goals - Especially walking outside. Also I like the Netting over 2000 on any day.. good one!
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    November already!!! OMG!

    CW 162.6 - Down 1 lb from the last WI

    Goal: 160


    I al lucky for that loss because I have definitely had more red than green days.

    :flowerforyou:
  • coral_b
    coral_b Posts: 264 Member
    October results:

    1st Oct - 148lbs
    31st Oct- 145lbs

    Would like to do 3lbs November, and 3lbs December. Would really love to be 140/139 for Christmas!
    Bit of a spanner in the works as I have infected tonsillitis and haven't done exercise all week- the doctor said expect the virus to stay in my system for 10-14 days! Going to try some exercise today- just low impact.
    Good luck guys.
    Still loving this slow and steady forum!
  • JKDLady
    JKDLady Posts: 131 Member
    November 1

    SW 137.7
    CW 132.9
    GW 129.7

    I really need to keep focused this month due to holidays and vacations. I am on track, but can easily go astray this month. 3.2 pounds to lose until the end of the year.
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    <><><><><><> Spreadsheet to here 9:43 AM 11/1/2013
    tinyurl.com/Lose8By2014
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    @coral_B - Great job and I hear you about the slow and steady progress. good luck :-)

    @JKDLady - Things are looking good and I definitely hear you about keeping focused this month. This "scale challenge" and the "Keeping it Green" are good reminders :-)

    @Rhon - You are doing great and you are in the "Green Range" fantastic steady progression! :-)
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
    CW 142.2

    Keep me at the same weight this week please. I've just been eating all the foods - especially the salty ones, so haven't weight in this week - I'll wait until next week to see what real damage I have done :ohwell:

    Congrats to everyone else :flowerforyou:
  • sarah456s
    sarah456s Posts: 98 Member
    CW: Still 171.5 (same as Monday).
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Highest weight -- 192.2
    For this challenge: (I was 129.2 Friday morning...ate a lot of salty food this weekend, and it shows!)
    SW -- 134.2
    CW -- 134.2
    GW -- 125.0

    11/01 -- 133.2
    11/08
    11/15
    11/22
    11/27 -- bwahahaha! The day before Thanksgiving.

    Chris
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    SW: 178
    CW: 137
    GW: 130, more or less

    Another pound down this week... that makes 1 for November, woo hoo!

    Have a great weekend, everybody!
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    <><><><><><> Spreadsheet to here 9:51 AM 11/3/2013
    tinyurl.com/Lose8By2014
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    @all - it is looking great - thanks for sticking around - Let's all be the "voice of sanity" and lose slowly and surely while everyone else is literally trying to lose 20 lbs by Christmas! :-)
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    Chevy_Smart, so nice of you to keep this going. I just took a look at the spreadsheet. Great job.
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    @Hollis - You're welcome - It has turned out to be a good little "mini challenge" for us. Good luck this month! :smile:
    Chevy_Smart, so nice of you to keep this going. I just took a look at the spreadsheet. Great job.
  • natalieyeo39
    natalieyeo39 Posts: 90 Member
    CW: 138.4.

    Slightly worrying since I have been losing weight a little everyday since last Wednesday. But I did eat less (1400-1500/day) on thurs to sat to cancel out that Wednesday binge. Oh well! I'm back to 1800 calories this week, so we'll see how it goes!
  • TX_Rhon
    TX_Rhon Posts: 1,549 Member
    CW - 161.6

    Goal: 160


    OMGOMGOMG!! 1.4 lbs from my goal which will put me down 40lbs this year. I honestly cannot remember a time when I weighed this little. Yes, I know that being in the 160s is not little but to me it is. :smile:

    Congrats to all for you losses as well :flowerforyou:

    May your Monday be productive!!
  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    Wow! Congratulations - this is such a milestone - Wonderful Job - You go! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :drinker: :smile: :smile:
    CW - 161.6

    Goal: 160


    OMGOMGOMG!! 1.4 lbs from my goal which will put me down 40lbs this year. I honestly cannot remember a time when I weighed this little. Yes, I know that being in the 160s is not little but to me it is. :smile:

    Congrats to all for you losses as well :flowerforyou:

    May your Monday be productive!!
  • smc864
    smc864 Posts: 570 Member
    I'm in!!


    CW: 169.4

    GW: 155

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