Exercise and Weight Loss Challenges
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Whoops, I should have said last TWO weeks of our challenge. Our last weigh-in for this challenge is April 3rd. That is also the first weigh-in for the next challenge which ends July 3rd. Start thinking about where you want the next challenge to take you. I want to be at or near my goal weight. I think I should have called our last challenge the Winter to Spring challenge. And the next Spring to Summer.0
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I've recovered from last Saturday's mini-binge. Hope to be 176 something by Friday. Fingers crossed.0
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Hi Guys, sure seems quiet around here since Charlie is on vacation! Hope you all are doing well and I'll see you on Friday!0
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1/02/15: 187.3
1/09/15: 186.1
1/16/15: 184.8
1/23/15: 183.3
1/30/15: 182.0
2/06/15: 181.0
2/13/15: 180.1
2/20/15: 179.1
2/27/15: 178.4
3/06/15: 178.8
3/13/15: 177.6
3/20/15: 177.3
3/27/15: 176.5
Down just a bit this week but I'll take it! Had a high fiber high salt day yesterday so a bit surprised I'm down at all. One more weigh in for this challenge! I hope to end at 175.3 something next week to end with a 12 pound loss.
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One more weigh-in for this challenge, On Good Friday, April 3rd. That is also the start of a new challenge that runs from April 3rd to July 3rd. I know that I'm adding in some sort of exercise (or a variety) which I have neglected since I started my weight loss journey on July 7th, 2014. I started at 218 last July and hope to be to 160 by July 7th, 2015.0
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Jan2nd-165.5
Jan9th-163.5
Jan16th-161.5
Jan 23rd-160.5
Jan30th-161.0
Feb 6th -161.0
Feb13th-162.0
Feb 20th-162.0
Feb 27th-159.5
March 6th-159.0
March13th-157.5
March 20th-159.0
March-27th-159.50 -
I'm getting so off track.The last few weeks have been crazy.Eating out too much and not exercising.I haven't been tracking my food on MFP faithfully either.I really didn't want to post my gain on here this morning but knew I needed to.I had to own it.
Gayle-you are doing so good! Proud of you.Over a 10 lb loss in our challenge.Awesome.0 -
Thanks Mary, just keep on telling it like it is, all part of this process. Just have to keep on working at it! Learn from you lapses (what tempted you? Why did you overeat? Are you drinking your water? Are you re-affirming your goals?). My determination to get back to a healthier weight and feeling my life depends on it is what keeps me going. And having mfp and this group.0
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I haven't weighed, but I know I have gained. I just took off some time and now I will pay the price. No way will I make goal, but it was just something I needed to do. I'll weigh on the final day!0
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Charlie, I know you have a nice week with your grandkids and time to relax and de-stress. I did well, in terms of a lower weight on Friday but did a bunch of emotional eating later in the day related to putting our kitty down. We've had her through-out my son's childhood so it was a sad day. Still turn to food for comfort, which is OK. As long as it doesn't become a trend, which I am not going to let it! We can all re-affirm our goals next Friday! I really missed you this week!0
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Gayle-So sorry to hear about your cat.My cousin also lost her cat this week and having a hard time dealing with it.They only had theirs for 6 months before he got sick and the vet needed to put him to sleep.
I'm planning on having company for Easter weekend and they will keep me busy.Gonna love it.We'll be grilling out if the weather cooperates.I don't know what plan b will be.
Charlie-hopefully the next goal will kinder to us.lol.Ok,it means i'll have to get back on track and work harder.
I hope everyone has a good weekend.0 -
Company for Easter weekend sounds like fun Mary! I hope to have a nice meal and go for a walk with my son. There will be candy in the house but not really interested. I eat a little candy on most days so Easter chocolate is no big deal. Hmmm, may allow some calories for those spiced jelly beans which I do like!0
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Mary we are going to take our time replacing her. We have really specific guidelines. Needs to be an easy purrer and a good snuggler, female, shorthair. Would prefer declawed (since my other one is) but that is not written in stone. We went to the Denver Cat Cafe today but did not meet anyone we wanted to take home. This is for my son so he will get the final vote.0
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This morning a (younger) mfp friend posted that she has lost 13 pounds this month. This made me think about what I lose per month. I looked at my report and the news, plus the trend, is not good. In January I lost 5.3 pounds, in February I lost 3.3, but this month (OK, I have a day) I've only lost 1.7. That is 10.4 pounds for 90 days, which I will take, with an average of 3.4 per month, which is OK, but my trend is awful. Of course I am saying this while also acknowledging myself for losing continuously and making progress in general.
Well, the next senior challenge starts on this Friday, and goes until July 3rd. I want to get to my goal weight. I need to lose 15 more pounds. Actually 15 pounds in 13 weeks is doable, especially since one of the things I'm going to add to the challenge is, wait for it, EXERCISE! Really, I'm serious this time. I will start with daily steps, add walks, water aerobics, senior yoga, marching. Oh, and I'm adding back in my one day a week 1/2 calorie day. Psyching myself up for the new challenge!!0 -
I'm back seriously this week. Those couple of weeks were my first real "bump in the road" so to speak. I'll have to live with the consequences.
@gaylebodine: So sorry about the kitty. I can understand the emotional eating after that. Never compare your weight loss to others. There are so many more things than just numbers on a scale. A younger person has a higher metabolism. They may have more to lose. They may be taller. They are more likely to not be eating as healthy as they should, etc. etc. I really can't expect more than a .5 a week compared to the 2 pounds a week I lost when I started. Anything more is a bonus (unfortunately, I probably gained those 5 pounds rather than lost them last month).
I must admit that the sunshine today has me feeling so much better although there is still a chill in the air. I really can't take anymore winter. I am going for an outside lunchtime walk today. Then rush back to an all afternoon meeting. Just finishing my PB&J while I write this.
I am now done with the beginners class of Tai Chi and moving on to the continuing. Will try to hit that tonight, although the times for the continuing classes are not good for me. Most of the people are retired. Tough for me to leave work at 4:30 or so, take carpool buddy home during a 20 mile commute at rush hour and be at class at 5:30. After class finishing at 7 p.m., I do want to hit the gym. So I figure before I leave work, I can grab a protein shake and I will pack a sandwich, salad, and fruit to eat for dinner tonight on the run between Tai Chi and the gym.
That is the only bad thing about being "healthy." It takes a lot of time, doesn't it?0 -
Charlie, thanks for your encouragement and perspective. Oh, I love PB & J! Tonight making myself some "healthier" ramen. It does take a lot of time to be healthy but so glad I am not just getting fatter and fatter like I was about a year ago!0
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Excited about weighing in tomorrow for the first day of a new challenge. Think I need a positive new start!0
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Well I sure didn't make my challenge goal of 145. Up/down, up/down, UP!
1/2/15: 155.5 lbs.
1/9/15: 159.5 lbs.
1/16/15: 154.5 lbs.
1/23/15: 154
1/30/15: 153.5
2/6/15: 151.5
2/13/15: 151.5
2/20/15: 148.5
2/27/15: 153
3/6/15: 148
3/13/15: 147
3/20/15: 148
3/27/15: Skipped weighing
4/3/15: 152.5
Goal: 145
Now that my own March Madness is over and I'm back to eating at goal and working out almost every day, I have to get back to 147 and then...4th of July goal...140? Yeah, 140!
I will also:- Continue to use the rowing machine most days (my gym has tons of equipment, but only one rowing machine!).
- Continue Tai Chi twice a week.
- Continue on 1200 calories, but eat a little less at meals and allow for snacks to prevent hunger.
- Try to get more sleep (I'm doing better at that).
- Start back up on outdoor walking -- weather permitting
- Continue meditation.
- Try, try, try to at least do strength/resistance training once in a while!
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Jan2nd-165.5
Jan9th-163.5
Jan16th-161.5
Jan 23rd-160.5
Jan30th-161.0
Feb 6th -161.0
Feb13th-162.0
Feb 20th-162.0
Feb 27th-159.5
March 6th-159.0
March13th-157.5
March 20th-159.0
March-27th-159.5
April 3rd-157.50 -
maryschwartzroby wrote: »Jan2nd-165.5
Jan9th-163.5
Jan16th-161.5
Jan 23rd-160.5
Jan30th-161.0
Feb 6th -161.0
Feb13th-162.0
Feb 20th-162.0
Feb 27th-159.5
March 6th-159.0
March13th-157.5
March 20th-159.0
March-27th-159.5
April 3rd-157.5
Back to my lowest weight.This week will be a challenge for sure.Having co.for Easter and grandchildren are staying for a few days.I'm having to cater to their taste which are nothing like mine.But I know they'll keep me active.It's going to be very interesting.
Good luck on the weigh-ins ladies.I have to figure out my next goals.
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