Summer Challenge- from parka to bathing suit

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  • Picky_nikki
    Picky_nikki Posts: 405 Member
    Is it too late to join?
    Starting weight for Challenge-192
    Goal weight for June 1- 172

    That gives me a loss of 1.6 pounds per week. A healthy rate, and a little wiggle room if I don't get the 2lb/wk goal I have on here ;) or have a bad week! Personally I know I have setbacks... because, if it was that easy to lose I would be skinny! lol
  • cdngrl81
    cdngrl81 Posts: 434 Member
    Has anybody tried zigzagging calories? I started last Wednesday and it is nice on the higher calorie days, but so far I have gained weight (but I also haven't worked out in a week). I was just wondering if anyone had any success doing it.
  • chelsea32291
    chelsea32291 Posts: 216
    I haven't really "zig-zagged", but I've noticed when I eat more a little more after being stuck on a certain number, I actually lose. It's weird!

    Also, how many times do you all weigh yourself each week? I tend to weigh myself every morning, and I wish I could break that habit and do it just one time a week.
  • cdngrl81
    cdngrl81 Posts: 434 Member
    I haven't really "zig-zagged", but I've noticed when I eat more a little more after being stuck on a certain number, I actually lose. It's weird!

    Also, how many times do you all weigh yourself each week? I tend to weigh myself every morning, and I wish I could break that habit and do it just one time a week.

    My old "Weigh-in day" was Friday, but I usually do it after every workout (in the evening and I am always lighter than the morning). It makes me feel good and motivates me to continue working out to see a "smaller" number after working and sweating so much. :happy:
  • k_harvey
    k_harvey Posts: 23 Member
    OK here goes for the Parka to bathing suit challenge!! :glasses:

    Jan 2011 SW: 153.5
    MFP SW: 150
    Challenge SW: 143.5
    Happy W: 137
    GW: 135


    Let's keep each other motivated! I know I will need help this afternoon since my order of Girl Scout cookies are being delivered...:wink: UGH!
  • molissep
    molissep Posts: 452 Member
    so how did everyone's first day of the challenge go? mine was ehhh - we had a sales rep bring in donuts and i convinced myself to eat one and they i tried to talk myself out of going to the gym tonight. once i realized what the heck i was doing i got myself to the gym and had a good workout. hopefully i'll have a better frame of mind tomorrow!
  • chelsea32291
    chelsea32291 Posts: 216
    At least you talked yourself into going and still working out! That takes motivation!
    As for my first day, it went pretty well. Finally got my 8 glasses of water down! Now to do it everyday. :tongue:
  • sunstreaks22
    sunstreaks22 Posts: 40
    had a pretty good day too, went a little over on my sodium but had a pretty solid workout. hope you all had wonderfully fabulous days! :)

    I hope it's okay with everyone, but I'm going to be doing my weigh-ins on Thursdays still. I live on campus at school and Thursday is the only day I have access to a scale (and i'm WAY too poor to afford my own right now). :)
  • mes1921
    mes1921 Posts: 71 Member
    Just found the new board! My name is Megan.

    SW: 195
    GW for June 1: 170

    Hopefully will be able to lose more but would love to see the 170's. lost some weight last summer but could never get out of the 180's! Just worked out and feel pretty good!
  • jillbarnes
    jillbarnes Posts: 80
    I just weighed in at 142 (starting weight was 158 in Jan). While 142 SHOULD be great, I weighed 2lbs lighter on Monday (Monday was my weigh in day). Seriously? A 2lb gain, what's up? ::sigh::

    I hope every does better than me!
  • joynova
    joynova Posts: 65 Member
    My first way in and I'm down a pound. Of course, this is my trend...do really well during the week and gain it all back on the weekend. :sad:
    SW: 179
    CW: 178
  • chelsea32291
    chelsea32291 Posts: 216
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/184289-from-parka-to-bathing-suit-week-one

    there's the link to week one for those of you haven't seen it yet! :)
  • k_harvey
    k_harvey Posts: 23 Member
    I know what you mean - I fluctuate all week and then hope I am down on my official weigh-in day (Fridays). Next week, I am going to try NOT to weigh myself all week. It is nice though when I am down because it keeps me motivated - but when I am up, I'm totally frustrated!! Hang in there :wink:
  • bitabee
    bitabee Posts: 209 Member
    I gained two pounds today too, but a co-worker gave me an amazing compliment, asking how much weight I had lost!! So...weight fluctuates...my pants fit better- that's my meter! keep up the good work!!
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