Lose 5 pounds a month OCTOBER 2010 CHALLENGE

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  • SlimNana48
    SlimNana48 Posts: 28
    Ok all I joined this challenge at the beginning of the month and so far I have lost 4 pounds last week and this week I’ve gain 2 of them back. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. From my log ins I thought I was doing well. They show that I really haven’t gone over my daily intake a lot and with the exercising I am burning the fat so WHAT’s WRONG! I Need HELP with this.

    I will be on vacation in 10 days on a cruise & I’m not sure what I’ll weigh when I get back if I don’t work this out before I go. What should I be eating & when? HELP!!!!!!!
  • glyndam
    glyndam Posts: 18
    October 1st - 205.9
    October 14th - 198 Lost 7.9 lbs

    I met my goal for October. So I am going to try for another 5 lbs. :heart:
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Went shopping today...needed some winter clothes BAD!!! Found some size 10 jeans...that's right size 10 (before I started this whole thing, my 18's were tight with muffin overflow, HA!!)...anywho......walked my feet off, they are a bit tired, cement floors in the malls do nothing for your feet....Hope you all are doing ok with the challange.....talk to you all later.....:flowerforyou:
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I'm down just 1 pound this month so far. I really need to commit to some sort of workout schedule.

    timbotina... That's really inspirational! I'm a size 18 right now. :drinker: (24 when I started) I'd be happy to get to a 16 or a 14 right now. I've got a few 16 pants that I really want to wear!!
  • debbiepringle
    debbiepringle Posts: 76 Member
    I'm in.

    Week 1 - October 1 - 219
    Week 2 - October 8 - 214.5
    Week 3 - October 15 -
    Week 4 - October 22 -
    Week 5 - October 29 -
  • kizzy_muss
    kizzy_muss Posts: 585 Member
    today was the scheduled off day of the 30 day slim down program and i missed the first 3 days as usual for this week...so i got monday and tuesday caught up...wednesday ill get caught up on another day because theres 2 scheduled workouts tomorrow PLUS i work in the afternoon AND need to go to grocery store
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Morning all, off to work....hope you all have a GLORIOUS day, TGIF!!!!
  • mrsoverload
    mrsoverload Posts: 194
    1st October 185lbs - lets get cracking and good luck

    8th October 184LBS - i'm cracking - let's continue

    15th October 182LBS

    CONGRATZ to everyone seeing movement either on the scale or fit level.
  • mshay05
    mshay05 Posts: 229 Member
    :sad: stupid tom!!!!!! Up 1.5 pounds really!!! I am going to ignore this weigh in!
  • ammayse
    ammayse Posts: 15 Member
    I am throwing my scale out the dang window!

    Oct. 1st- 140lbs.
    Oct. 8th- 140.4lbs.
    Oct. 15th-141.2 lbs.

    I am going to act like this weigh in didn't exist. Otherwise, I know I will get down, and in turn I will want to eat junk! Just frustrated cause I do so well during the day, then the night comes n I feel like I black out and eat anything that comes in my sight. I need to get off my lazy butt and get back to the YMCA. The plan of working out at home is not working.
  • epa422
    epa422 Posts: 1,009
    Oct 1: 135.8
    Oct 8: 135.8
    Oct 15: 135.4

    .4 isn't great, but I'll take it.
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Oct 1st 203.6
    Oct 8th 2 201.4
    Oct 15th 200.8
    Oct 22nd
    Oct 29th
    Oct 31st

    2.8lb loss so far. Have a great weekend all, it's officially my anniversary weekend, I just hope the only news we get about Grandpa is good news. :heart: Bru
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    no loss this week. still 148. arrrrggghhh.
  • lisafrancis629
    lisafrancis629 Posts: 287
    GRRRRR. Only 1.4 lost this month!!! I'm not going to get discouraged though cause I know I'm doing everything right (calories and exercise) so the scales will start moving...whenever. I just did W3/D1 of C25K last night and kicked tail, started 30 Day Shred this week and keeping up my normal workouts so I feel physically great!

    Keep up the good work everyone and happy Friday!
  • jillerymaker
    jillerymaker Posts: 12
    206.8 today! Down 1.2...3.8 to go in the 2nd half!! I started adding exercise (a little bit cuz it hurts!) to my day, so hopefully that will speed things along for me!!
  • jesse14472
    jesse14472 Posts: 161
    1/2 way check in.....

    8/1 190
    8/15 189

    I'm okay with only one pound. Actually gained and lost 2-3 pounds in this time. Holding steady here right now and hopefully dropping more!
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hello All, my challenge is to stay at 119 pounds (or as close as possible) for all of October....... I reached goal weight of 119 pounds the middle of August and i am struggling to stay there!!!!! Not a very good week for me at all :sad: I have been bad very bad the last couple of days but will try harder again the coming week!!!

    9/3/10..........119.....pounds
    9/10/10........119.5 pounds
    9/17/10........120.5 pounds
    9/24/10........119...YEHHHHH
    10/1/10.........121...pounds
    10/7/10.........118...pounds
    10/15/10.......121..pounds


    Good Luck to you all .
  • clange
    clange Posts: 5
    Count me in!

    10/1/10: 230
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Keep at it everyone! I had a great workout today, which allowed me some extra calories at dinner, which was really nice.
    I am throwing my scale out the dang window!
    Hang in there, ammayse... I'm back to where I started at the beginning of this month. We'll do better tomorrow. I want to join a gym too. Classes and memberships are more inspiring that solitary DVDs and lone walks, I sometimes feel.
  • kalmf
    kalmf Posts: 351 Member
    No weight loss this week, but some really good wins: I did log in every day, I did workout three times (which is 3 more than the last month), I did record everything I ate and I did weigh myself every morning. (I know there are different opinions about this and it doesn't work for everyone, but it does for me and Dr. Oz recommends it.)

    So I met my goal of staying conscious.

    Group hug to everyone - we are trying to change some very entrenched patterns and it does get frustrating. We are all so kind and supportive to everyone else on this thread and sometimes very unkind to ourselves.

    Brunette Wife, my thoughts are with your family.
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Morning one and all....looks like some of us are doing well, while others are still hanging in there...stay strong....going to weigh in myself tomorrow, hope for a little loss anyway....another busy day ahead.....enjoy the weekend all!!:flowerforyou:
  • rjadams
    rjadams Posts: 4,029 Member
    No weight loss this week, but some really good wins: I did log in every day, I did workout three times (which is 3 more than the last month), I did record everything I ate and I did weigh myself every morning. (I know there are different opinions about this and it doesn't work for everyone, but it does for me and Dr. Oz recommends it.)

    So I met my goal of staying conscious..

    Awesome job Karin. You should be really proud of yourself for reconnecting, recommitting and doing it so well. I missed you and I am so glad you are back.

    I had a lovely date with DH last night. We ended up going to the local casino. I love roulette and taught DH my system. We played for several hours and ended up doubling our money so dinner was on them We ate really light, had a chilled seafood platter and a seafood cocktail and a glas of wine. Then I had a bottle of wine when I got home since I was the driver. It was a lot of fun and i didn't blow the calories too much. It was a much needed break to get out of the house and try to destress.

    good luck to you all this week.
  • smacaulay
    smacaulay Posts: 62 Member
    I just saw this! I had lost down to 137, but now I am back up to 140 - I need to get those 5 pounds off, but probably won't be able to do it by Nov. 1, but hopefully I will be back down to 137. I am in to lose my last 5! Goal is 135. I am 5'9"
  • kalmf
    kalmf Posts: 351 Member
    RJ, I love roulette! I'm glad you had a great night, you deserve it.

    Jillery, exercise will absolutely make a difference. For me, it's not only about the calories I burn but when I move everyday I feel like I reconnect with my body in a very tangible way. I am more aware when I slouch and when my stomach pooches out and every time I pull in those abs and stand straighter I know I am raising my metabolism which of course burns more calories.

    The hardest part for me is consistency. When people say it's like brushing your teeth, I think what are they talking about - I have to deliberately remember to brush my teeth - for me even brushing my teeth isn't like brushing your teeth. If I lived alone and never left my house I'd have no teeth left because contact with the world is what triggers me to brush. I have no trigger for exercising - maybe that's what I need.
  • erin_89
    erin_89 Posts: 45
    Had a great week losed 3 pound. So hoping to lose 10 by next week.

    10/5 375

    10/12 371
  • looby1968
    looby1968 Posts: 742 Member
    Weight as of this morning = 206.5lbs, that 's a 3.5lb loss! Just 1.5lb to go! Good luck everyone!!!!!!!
  • debbiepringle
    debbiepringle Posts: 76 Member
    October 15th Weigh in posted. Thanks for this challenge. It is quite the incentive.
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Good job looby, and all you people getting toward your goals!

    When I get off track, Sunday is like my restart button, so I'm back on track today! This month is passing so quickly!
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Oct 1st 174......Today Oct 17...172......down 2 so far, don't know if I'll make 5 for the month, but only got 7 more to do so, I'll take it!!

    Jillery---exercise will make a huge difference, I only exercise 3-4 days a week and it has done wonders for me

    Michele--way to go--keep it up

    Barty--your weight is going to fluctuate some, don't be so hard on yourself

    Steph--LOOVVEE the reset thought, way to get back into it

    RJ--sounds like a great time...me and hubby used to go to Atlantic Ciity, once or twice a year...but since kids, haven't been there in....well 9 years

    Erin89--great work....you'll certainly make the 5lb goal

    looby great wokr too, how was the Michael Buble concert???????:heart::heart:

    Enjoy the rest of the wekend all!!!!!!....:flowerforyou:
  • jdj8223
    jdj8223 Posts: 16
    SW= 245 Oct 1
    CW=241.2 Oct 17
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