12 Wks Till Summer - 4 Wks To Go!!!

newmeat30

Random Question:

What are 5 ways your life has changed since we started this challenge?

MoM2LayLa09

I do have a change this week! And met my revised goal : )

Starting Weight: 153
Goal Weight: 120 ( by July 4th )

3/17: 153
3/24: 151
3/31: 150
4/7: 149
4/14: <<<142>>> < GOAL ---- Reality (149 )
4/21: 149
4/28: 149
5/5: 149
5/12: 147 <<< 135 >>> (REVISED GOAL - 147) MET!
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<< under 130 >>>(REVISED GOAL - 140)

LoveLiveLift

Random Question:

What are 5 ways your life has changed since we started this challenge?

1. I exercise at least 4 times/week
2. I eat cleaner
3. I sleep! (Major one there for me, I had insomnia from stress)
4. I met lots of awesome and motivational people on MFP. (Love ya guys!)
5. I'm the smallest size I've been in 2 years

feliciapeters

My weight has been coming off very slowly lately. I have stepped up my exercise for the last three weeks - running 4 to 5 miles a day 5 times a week and biking to work (about 50 min). I have been so hungry so I am eating 1500 to 1600 calories. Does anyone know why I am not losing weight? I don't think I can reduce my calories as I am hungry. I have been trying to increase protein. Any suggestions would be great.

your building muscle, are your clothes looser? fit better? try taking your measurements
try taking your measurement

feliciapeters

My weight has been coming off very slowly lately. I have stepped up my exercise for the last three weeks - running 4 to 5 miles a day 5 times a week and biking to work (about 50 min). I have been so hungry so I am eating 1500 to 1600 calories. Does anyone know why I am not losing weight? I don't think I can reduce my calories as I am hungry. I have been trying to increase protein. Any suggestions would be great.

try upping your calories 200-300

you may need to take in more if your burning so much. you shouldnt be hungry
5-7 small meals a day
and track your sodium - water weight
and maybe drink more water?

it would help if your food diary was public

Irene_1

Thanks for the suggestions. I will take my measurements but my clothes fit the same. I know I do not drink enough water (liquids). I will try to increase to at least 8 cups a day. I usually do not eat a lot of foods with sodium and do not add any. It is just so frustrating when the weight comes off so slowly or does not come off at all.

Evjones28

5/5: 161.4
5/12: 161.2
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9:

:happy:

cherubcrnp

I bought 2 new shirts today as the others were getting too big and sloppy looking. I started in a 4X and fit into a 2X...they are a bit snug but will be fine shortly. A small victory but a victory all the same.

padkat

YAY - I AM NO LONGER OBESE - I'VE JUST TIPPED OVER INTO THE OVERWIEGHT BAND :bigsmile:

My 12 Week Challenge.
Starting Weight: 196
End of Challenge Goal Weight: 180

3/17: 196
3/24: 192
3/31: 189
4/7: 188
4/14 : 188
4/24: 190.2 - Holiday weight gain. Just back from a lovely week in Yorkshire with fantastic weather and lots of tea shops. Back on track today though and looking forward to getting rid of that 2lb again.
MINI GOAL ACHEIVED – END OF LENT AND NO CHOCOLATE SINCE ASH WEDNESDAY - ACHIEVED 24/4/11

4/28: 187.2 Yay, holiday weight gone and a teensy bit more - Result
5/5: 186.2
5/12: 185.2 - Slowly Slowly Catchee Monkey :happy: - NO LONGER OBESE :bigsmile:
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal: 180>>>

padkat

I bought 2 new shirts today as the others were getting too big and sloppy looking. I started in a 4X and fit into a 2X...they are a bit snug but will be fine shortly. A small victory but a victory all the same.

That's brilliant WELL DONE :flowerforyou: Sometimes it's nice to see the results on something like this rather than just concentrating on the scales. I'm just rediscovering a whole set of clothes that I could no longer fit in to. It's like having a whole new wardrobe a 2nd time around :laugh:

kym117

Random Question:

What are 5 ways your life has changed since we started this challenge?

for me it's the following:

1. I have more energy than I had before.
2. I feel more confident in my appearance and happier in my self.
3. I have a little more self worth as I know now I can actually achieve what I set my mind to.
4. I feel like I can buy clothes I like already and not just clothes to cover.
5. I have discovered I actually like walking!! lol.

AmandaHammill

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AmandaHammill

last week: 195.5
current: - 194
5/12: <<<mini goal: 190>>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: 188 <<<challenge goal>>>>>

Exercise Goal this week: I've started Zumba classes 2x a week (if there were more I'd probably do 3 at least)..but, I have an Xbox Kinnect and Zumba and Your Shape Fitness games so my goal is to make sure I do at least 2 more workouts using my games and also to do strength training 3x (even if it is just lifting some weights while I watch TV!)

AmandaHammill

This week's challenge: Sharing Inspiration and Motivation
Share something motivational...you never know how you might change someone's day today. :flowerforyou:

This was my blog entry on Thursday..when I hadn't lost more than 1/2 pound...happily today on weigh-in for challenge day I am down 1.5.

Maybe 100% Denim Won't Lie!
…today I feel like my body is shrinking even though my scale begs to differ and my measuring tape was maybe a millimeter different in some areas. (If those things registered micro-millimeters I'm sure I could brag just a wee bit!)
Perhaps it is the 10% spandex built into these jeans I’m wearing??? It’s all an illusion?? This feeling that they've only gotten bigger as the day has progressed? No, that can't be true…I've lost 28 pounds; the 'bag' in the jeans is truly there. But today...today that space between my legs and the cloth feels bigger! And airier! (oh god, that wasn't meant to sound quitelike that but it's a short lunch break today and I'm not editing for unintentional innuendo)
Perhaps it was the butt-busting, leg thrusting, arm waving Zumba class last night? Maybe my body's just catching up now. Yeah, that must be it!! Who knows?
Who cares! Maybe it is an illusion. Maybe it is just one great big spandex lie. Whatever it is all I can say is today I actually feel good...about my progress, about my body, and just about me.:happy: Sure there are many more pounds to go. I can take it. I can make it!
One day, as much as I love this pair of jeans, I'm going to throw the lying so and so's out the door and onto the trash heap (well, actually I'll donate them but that's such a boring picture) and start a new love affair...with 100% cotton denim...breathable but snug in all the right places, not a breeze to be found!
Of course summer's coming so I'm going to have to think about getting into a pair of shorts first! But that my friends is another story

FierceFeline

Newmeat30:

Could you please change my weight entry this week to 135.8? The scale at my mom's house was too promising and sounded too good to be true :P

irishrose22

Starting Weight: 201
Goal Weight: 181

3/17: 201
3/24: 198.6
3/31: 196.2
4/7: 196.2
4/14: <<<mini goal *195>>> 195.4
4/21: 195.4
4/28: 194.2
5/5: 193.6
5/12: 193 <didnt make goal> oh well.
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal*181>>>

suzooz

191
3/24: 190.5
3/31: 189.5
4/7: 187
4/14: 188.5 Mini Goal: 187
4/21: 187
4/28: 185
5/5: 184.5
5/12: 184.5 Mini Goal: 182
5/19:
5/26: .
6/2:
6/9: Goal: 178

No weight loss this week, but it looks like my fat% is coming down. That % seems to be bouncing around again, too. AUGH!

moxleymama6

Weigh in
Last week- 147.2
This week- 147.6 (tom)

My next mini goal is conquering 145!

newmeat30

Keep it up everybody! You are doing great.

The end is in sight and we are progressing every day. Even though it is harder some days than others the important thing is that we keep going!

newmeat30

Random Question:

What are 5 ways your life has changed since we started this challenge?

1. I'm finally starting to feel like my "old self" again.
2. I stopped making "silly faces" every time a picture is taken of me.
3. I'm able to fit into clothes I haven't worn in over 3 years.
4. I feel more confident about how I look.
5. I've realized that I am an emotional eater and that I am working hard to break the cycle of emotional eating.

Kallisti

Random Question:

What are 5 ways your life has changed since we started this challenge?

1. I changed my work schedule specifically to allow me more time to sleep and exercise.
2. Buying clothes is fun again.
3. I exercise 5-6 days a week.
4. I have started proper strength training for the first time ever.
5. Everyone notices the weight loss now.

JustJenn419

Random Question:

What are 5 ways your life has changed since we started this challenge?

1. I am able to see the finish line, whether its my mini-goal or my hopeful end result.
2. I have found some unbelievable people here on this challenge that motivate me on a daily basis.
3. I have started running for the first time in my life.
4. I have dropped one size in my pants.
5. I have started feeling decently good about myself for the first time in a long time.

moxleymama6

1. People are finally noticing the weight loss (almost 30 lbs.)
2. I've realized challenges & mini-goals keep me motivated. (Hint, hint, another "Beach Ready Summer Challenge " maybe)
3. Cyber friends I've never met can be uplifting & motivating!
4. I'm exercising more than I have in years!
5. Putting my nutritional & exercise needs First makes me a better wife & mother. (My mood is better. I have more energy. I'm just a lot more fun to be around! )

My 5 things!

kerenvaknin

I hope it's not too late!!

Starting Weight: 144.4 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 120

3/17: 145 lbs
3/24: 143.2
3/31: 140.8
4/7: 140.8
4/14: 138.6 <<< 136 mini goal - didn't reach >>>
4/21: 140
4/28: 137.6
5/5: 136.2
5/12: 133.6
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<< 127 challenge goal>>>

newmeat30

2. I've realized challenges & mini-goals keep me motivated. (Hint, hint, another "Beach Ready Summer Challenge " maybe)

I was thinking the same thing too! :laugh:

Who's in for another round?? 6 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks?

Sooo.....random question:

If your are in for doing another challenge when we finish this one, what time frame do you want? Also, do you think our little group should have a snazzy name like so many of the other groups do. (Suggestions greatly appreciated!) :bigsmile:

Bella1hud

Weigh in today... 211 lbs. Down 2 lbs whoo hoo!

MFP Starting Weight 225.5
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.5 lbs (as of 3/13/11)
Goal Weight: 199 lbs
3/17: 218.5
3/24: 214
3/31: 214.5
4/7: 214
4/14: 214 <<<mini goal 213 lbs …not yet
4/21 211
4/28: 213.5 … + 2.5 lbs
5/5: 213.5 … same as last week
5/12: 211 <<<mini goal 208 lbs … didn’t meet mini goal
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<Challenge goal 205 lbs

Vic, I'd like to change my goal to 205 for the end of this challenge. I planned to continue the challenge after the group challenge was over on my own till the end of June as that's when our schools get out here, and knew I could reach Onederland by then. But now that we are talking about the possiblity of another challenge I will be able to finish this one with everybody else, and then get started on our new one.

And I am delighted that we are thinking of doing another one together! I was this thinking how I am enjoying the friends I have "met" in our challenge and I want to continue on with our group. And I've been wondering how a challenge could be done without our wonderful Vic who does our great chart which to me looks like a huge amount of work! (Thank you, thank you!!!)

agibby76

2. I've realized challenges & mini-goals keep me motivated. (Hint, hint, another "Beach Ready Summer Challenge " maybe)

I was thinking the same thing too! :laugh:

Who's in for another round?? 6 wks, 8 wks, 10 wks, 12 wks?

Sooo.....random question:

If your are in for doing another challenge when we finish this one, what time frame do you want? Also, do you think our little group should have a snazzy name like so many of the other groups do. (Suggestions greatly appreciated!) :bigsmile:

I think another challenge would be great.
I think 12 weeks would take us from the end of this challenge to the beginning of Sept. I don't know if that may be too long for some, but I am up for another, as I have now regrouped and got my head screwed on straight again.LOL

Carmendu

5/5: 225.5
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 229 ---- 225.2
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 225

chickadee2010

I'll weigh tomorrow I forgot to this morning.

Bella1hud

A full summer-time challenge would be great! For me personally, it would help me keep focused on my weight loss journey , and while there will be more barbecus and summer entertaining to contend with, I'll remember that healthy eating and exercise does not take a holiday.

For a name for the challenge.... hmmm... Summer Sizzle? Or is that already taken? (maybe I got the idea of MFP, I'm not sure lol)