lose 10-20 pounds by thanksgiving support group

godblessourhome

if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO COME UP WITH YOUR OWN CHALLENGE. sorry i'm late posting the challenge; busy week. you can chose to participate or not. if you do, let us know what your challenge was and whether you met it or not! you know what you need to do so let's work on doing it this weekend!!!

godblessourhome

i've been wanting to start the one hundred push-ups challenge for a while now, so i am challenging myself to start it today. hope you are having a great weekend!
dawn

muth3rluvx2

my scale needs a new battery.. I may or may not find one by weds... :-/

stormywxs

My challenge is to give up caffeine. Gone coold turkey on diet soda for 16 days now and 6 days for coffee - I think I'm over withdrawl symptoms from both. My next challenge will be to lose weight every week from now to the end of the year (8 weeks in a row). Anyone want to join me in that one?

Stormy

Joyjmb

Oh yes, oh yes!!!!
Gonna do it again this week! What I ate and how I worked out - 3 days of working out 2x a day.

8/18 - 261 (start weight)
8/25 - 256
9/1 - 254.5
9/8 - 255.2
9/15 - 254.4
9/22 - 252.2 (-8.8)
9/29 - 253.5
10/6 - 250.8 (-10.2)
10/13 - 249.2 (-11.8)
10/20 - 250.4 (+1.2)
10/27 - 252.5 (+2)
11/3 - 251 (-10)
11/10 - 248.4 (-12.6)
11/17 -
11/24 - Goal is 237

shine3223

Not moving very fast....

Starting Weight 10/19/2010: 133.00
10/26 (goal: 131.5): 132.6
11/2 (goal: 130.0): 134.4
11/9 (goal: 128.5): 131.8
11/16 (goal: 127.0)
11/23 (goal: 125.5)
11/30 (goal: 124.0)
12/7 (goal: 122.5)
12/14 (goal: 121.0)
Christmas (goal 120.0)

CGerman

8/18 - 238.4
8/25 - 235.4
9/1 - 234.4
9/8 - 229.2
9/15 - 226.6
9/22 - 224.8
9/29 - 218.8
10/6 - 216.8
10/13 - 212.8
10/20 - 207.2
10/27 - 204.0
11/3 - 207.4
11/10 - 205.0
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 201

stormywxs

01/01/2009 Heaviest Weight 209
03/01/2010 Started mfp 180
08/18/2010……… 158.0 ………2 week mini goal 156
08/25/2010........... 157.6 (-)
09/01/2010........... 156.2 (-).......2 week mini goal 154
09/08/2010........... Fell Off Wagon
09/15/2010........... Gained over 10 pounds
09/22/2010............166.6 (+).......2 week mini goal 164
09/29/2010............165.5 (-)
10/06/2010............164.7 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/13/2010............166.2 (+)
10/20/2010............166.0 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/27/2010............166.7 (+)
11/03/2010............168.0 (+).......2 week mini goal 162
11/11/2010............167.7 (-)........2 Revised two week goal 164

Carbonation and caffeine free for over a week now:drinker: No sodas for over two weeks. I'm starting to feel normal again and I'm hoping I can fight my cravings with something besides food. So -- it is time to get serious about weight loss again. As I mentioned before my new goal is to lose weight each week for the next eight weeks. Starting off with this tiny loss I now have one week in a row. See you all next week with another loss.

Megooo19

8/18 - 149.4
8/25 - ?
9/1 - ?
9/8 - 153.6
9/15 - 148.2 (bye bye vacation weight!)
9/22 - 150.0 (dang it!)
9/29 - 146.4
10/6 - 146.8
10/13- 145.6
10/20- 144.2
10/27- 146.2
11/3 - 148
11/10- ?
11/17-
11/24-
GOAL WEIGHT (by this date): 137


I've got the stomach flu. No fun.

godblessourhome

shine, you are doing great! slow and steady... just keep it up!
meg, hope you feel better. stomach flu, ugh!

start weight: 130
8/18 - 129.3 (-)
8/25 - 129.2 (-)
9/1 - 128.7 (-)
9/8 - missed (hub's gramp's funeral)
9/15 - 128.2 (-)
9/22 - 126.6 (-)
9/29 - 127.2 (+)
10/6 - 128.0 (+)
10/13 - 128.0 (=)
10/20 - 125.6 (-)
10/27 - 124.7 (-)
11/3 - 124.0 (-)
11/10 - 123.3 (-)
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

muth3rluvx2

Sorry guys... haven't had the chance to find that battery yet. It's been a crazy crazy week!!!! Tomorrow's not lookin' a whole lot better. I may not be able to get to this until this weekend at best!!! :-( Of course, I'm dying of curiosity... am I still fat or did I lose a little??? (well, I'm still fat.. still can't get into 90% of my clothes).

I'll post it as soon as I can.

I'm also up for a T-day through EOY "challenge". But I think it's got to be specific like this one... a pound a week? 10 over the course again? 15? What do we want the end result to be? Seems like 10 would be a good number. That's just very slightly over a lb a week.

godblessourhome

if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO ADD 5 MINUTES OF PLANKS TO YOUR WORKOUT EACH DAY. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun working those abs! if you already do 5 minutes or more of planks, add in 3 extra minutes.

here is a website to tell you how to do planks - http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm

muth3rluvx2

well all.. looks like I may have to drop out. my scale appears to not be working much at all now and as it turns out - can't really afford a new one at the moment. :explode: :noway: :mad:

Chrissun

It's been a few months since I checked in but I've been keeping up with my food diary and exercise.

start weight: 171.5
8/18 - 170
8/25 - 169
9/1 - 168
9/8 - 166
9/15 - 165
9/22 - 164
9/29 - 163
10/6 - 163
10/13 - 161
10/20 - 159
10/27 - 158
11/3 - 155 My Original Thanksgiving Goal!
11/10 - 155
11/17 -
11/24 -
goal weight: 155 New Goal: 153# before leaving for CO 11/20!

godblessourhome

well all.. looks like I may have to drop out. my scale appears to not be working much at all now and as it turns out - can't really afford a new one at the moment. :explode: :noway: :mad:

don't go... you don't really need a scale to continue doing the challenge with us. thanksgiving is right around the corner. just keep logging your food, exercising and checking in. instead of weighing in, maybe post your inches lost instead.

muth3rluvx2

Yay! Scale is (kinda') working again! Battery I bought last week was bad.

Highest weight: 145
Starting Weight: 145 (10/1/10 for this round!)
10/5/10 (11:15 PM) - 140.4 (Loss: 4.4)
10/14 (goal: 139) - 141.6 (+1.2)
10/21 (goal: 137) - 143.2 (+3.2)
10/23 - back to 141.4
10/27 (goal: 137) - reporting zero loss/gain - relatives coming to town: Uncle Tom, Aunt Flo and Yippee Cousin Skippee.
11/2 (goal: 135) - 140.4
11/9 (goal: 133) - missed
11/16 (goal: 131) - 140.0
11/23 (goal: 129) - Final Weigh In:

So, it looks like I'll have lost about half the goal weight ... give or take. Not thrilled but it could certainly be worse. Of course, This means from my 10/5 start, I've lost all of 4 oz. i the last 8 weeks.

muth3rluvx2

I'm going to go ahead and start the T-Day to Xmas board, just so that people have time to get ON board if they want. :-) Besides, I'm sure many of us will be starting over after Thanksgiving! LOL... hopefully, it'll go fast. ;-)

stormywxs

01/01/2009 Heaviest Weight 209
03/01/2010 Started mfp 180
08/18/2010……… 158.0 ………2 week mini goal 156
08/25/2010........... 157.6 (-)
09/01/2010........... 156.2 (-).......2 week mini goal 154
09/08/2010........... Fell Off Wagon
09/15/2010........... Gained over 10 pounds
09/22/2010............166.6 (+).......2 week mini goal 164
09/29/2010............165.5 (-)
10/06/2010............164.7 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/13/2010............166.2 (+)
10/20/2010............166.0 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/27/2010............166.7 (+)
11/03/2010............168.0 (+).......2 week mini goal 162
11/11/2010............167.7 (-)........2 Revised two week goal 164
11/18/2010............167.0 (-)

Not a big loss but a loss 0.7 pounds. More important to me is two weeks in a row I lost. My goal is 8 in a row. My Thanksgiving goal of 10 pounds is in jeopardy but who knows. Miracles can happen. See you all next week.

CGerman

8/18 - 238.4
8/25 - 235.4
9/1 - 234.4
9/8 - 229.2
9/15 - 226.6
9/22 - 224.8
9/29 - 218.8
10/6 - 216.8
10/13 - 212.8
10/20 - 207.2
10/27 - 204.0
11/3 - 207.4
11/10 - 205.0
11/17 - 200.2
11/24 -
goal weight: 201

After a few weeks recovering from being sick and not working out - I feel like I've gotten my second wind. Looks like I'm gonna be back in Onderland for Thanksgiving - now there's something I'm thankful for!!!! :bigsmile:

Megooo19

8/18 - 149.4
8/25 - ?
9/1 - ?
9/8 - 153.6
9/15 - 148.2 (bye bye vacation weight!)
9/22 - 150.0 (dang it!)
9/29 - 146.4
10/6 - 146.8
10/13- 145.6
10/20- 144.2
10/27- 146.2
11/3 - 148
11/10- ?
11/17- 146.2
11/24-
GOAL WEIGHT (by this date): 137



Okay so I know this sounds bad but I dont care right now. As long as I'm around 146 I'm just going to be happy. hahaha It's the holidays and I just want to enjoy my self a bit. Plus I have finals in two weeks and I have a giant research project proposal due on the 30th so I really dont want to worry so much about counting everthing thats going into my mouth. So thats my speal. Everyone else is doing great tho keep up the good work!

godblessourhome

start weight: 130
8/18 - 129.3 (-)
8/25 - 129.2 (-)
9/1 - 128.7 (-)
9/8 - missed (hub's gramp's funeral)
9/15 - 128.2 (-)
9/22 - 126.6 (-)
9/29 - 127.2 (+)
10/6 - 128.0 (+)
10/13 - 128.0 (=)
10/20 - 125.6 (-)
10/27 - 124.7 (-)
11/3 - 124.0 (-)
11/10 - 123.3 (-)
11/17 - 126.0 (+)
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

ugh! darn it! i have been overeating like crazy lately. hopefully i can get it together this week.

jetucker85

Well I had a rough past week. I have been dealing with a horrible cough and seasonal sinus problems.
Well due to the sickness and lack of appetite I have drop down to a wopping 126 so 4lbs lost. Well, hopefully I will get over this by this weekend so that I can get back to my normal workout plan.

10/6 - 132
10/13 - 130
10/20 - 130
10/27 - 129
11/3 - 130
11/10 - Sick All Week Missed!!
11/17 - 126
11/24 -
goal weight: 120

godblessourhome

if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO SHARE HOW YOU ARE MAKING YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL HEALTHIER. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun! we can all use some new and helpful ideas.

muth3rluvx2

I don't think mine will be any healthier than any other year - it's not what's on the table that matters in this one around here.. it's what's on the plate!! LOL We do a pretty traditional menu.

Chrissun

My sister is preparing our Thanksgiving meal. I'm going to eat a lot of veggies, small portions of everything else and enjoy a small piece of cheesecake!

start weight: 171.5
8/18 - 170
8/25 - 169
9/1 - 168
9/8 - 166
9/15 - 165
9/22 - 164
9/29 - 163
10/6 - 163
10/13 - 161
10/20 - 159
10/27 - 158
11/3 - 155 My Original Thanksgiving Goal!
11/10 - 155
11/17 - 153!
11/24 -
goal weight: 155 New Goal: 153# before leaving for CO 11/20!

godblessourhome

our thanksgiving meal is much smaller this year. we are having:

prime rib and roast turkey
tomato and mozzarella caprese
mushroom stuffing
mashed potatoes and brown gravy
green bean casserole
parmesan roasted asparagus
steamed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots
zucchini, corn and mint salad
raspberry jello (with real raspberries in it)
pineapple
rolls
pumpkin pie with whipped cream
pecan pie

normally it is three times as large so i am happy that we have cut it down. i can't wait to celebrate thanksgiving with my family! what are you looking forward to eating the most? i think i am looking forward to the pecan pie. yum! i love how sweet and sugary it is. either that or the caprese (but only if i can find good, ripe tomatoes).

one more weigh-in! work your tails off this week!

Joyjmb

Last weigh in tomorrow - thinking good thoughts!

Every year we all do heavy casseroles, so this year my sisters and I are all bringing good veggie dishes instead.
I'm doing the Broccoli Cranberry Salad from the 'Sweet Tomatoes/Souplantation' recipes. Using light mayo and
cider vinegar to create a great creamy base on these high fiber veggies. Can't wait!

Joyjmb

8/18 - 261 (start weight)
8/25 - 256
9/1 - 254.5
9/8 - 255.2
9/15 - 254.4
9/22 - 252.2 (-8.8)
9/29 - 253.5
10/6 - 250.8 (-10.2)
10/13 - 249.2 (-11.8)
10/20 - 250.4 (+1.2)
10/27 - 252.5 (+2)
11/3 - 251 (-10)
11/10 - 248.4 (-12.6)
11/17 -no change
11/24 - 246.8

LOSS: 14.2 lbs~!!

WHOOHOO!!!!!! Everyone have an awesome Thanksgiving and thank you so much for this forum to keep me accountable and encouraged. The challenges were fun!
Be well!

Joy

Megooo19

8/18 - 149.4
8/25 - ?
9/1 - ?
9/8 - 153.6
9/15 - 148.2 (bye bye vacation weight!)
9/22 - 150.0 (dang it!)
9/29 - 146.4
10/6 - 146.8
10/13- 145.6
10/20- 144.2
10/27- 146.2
11/3 - 148
11/10- ?
11/17- 146.2
11/24- 144.8
GOAL WEIGHT (by this date): 137


Apparently not caring is kinda working for me lol. Oh well, so I didnt make my goal but I plan to still be mindful of what I'm eating although I think I'm going to avoid tracking calories for right now and just kind of do a running mental estimation each day...It worked this week! And good news is I'm not stressing about every little thing I put in my mouth. It's the holidays so why not relax a little?

Since the begining of the challenge I've lost 4.8 lbs and since I got back from my cruise I've lost 8.8 so I'm not super excited but then again I only have about 7lbs to go til I'll be at my ideal weight!

stormywxs

01/01/2009 Heaviest Weight 209
03/01/2010 Started mfp 180
08/18/2010……… 158.0 ………2 week mini goal 156
08/25/2010........... 157.6 (-)
09/01/2010........... 156.2 (-).......2 week mini goal 154
09/08/2010........... Fell Off Wagon
09/15/2010........... Gained over 10 pounds
09/22/2010............166.6 (+).......2 week mini goal 164
09/29/2010............165.5 (-)
10/06/2010............164.7 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/13/2010............166.2 (+)
10/20/2010............166.0 (-)........2 week mini goal 161
10/27/2010............166.7 (+)
11/03/2010............168.0 (+).......2 week mini goal 162
11/11/2010............167.7 (-)........2 Revised two week goal 164
11/18/2010............167.0 (-)
11/24/2010............167.2 (+).......2 week goal 164

Didn't make ten pounds by Thanksgiving and snapped my streak of weigh loss weeks at only 2 in a row. Tomorrow is the hradest challenge for someone trying to loss weight - Thanksgiving. Oh well, I do have a lot to be thankful for including all of you on this thread. Thanks for being there - Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.