Labor Day Challenge--Any takers??

ace175

Hi everyone! Today is the end of week 12, I hope everyone had a great week! Please post or message me your updated weights for this week!

Have a great week 13!!

acasey0123

165

supermom4abcd

I'm FINALLY at 138! I'm nowhere near the 20 pound mark...but did lose 10 before Labor Day.

LHann360

so I gained one lb. Not surprise, or disappointed. I have set new goals to change up my workouts and cut out the sweets. I swear I ate dessert every day I was away. Back to the gym, new classes and more cardio. After the few weeks I've had off, hopefully my body will start the movement down the scale . I think 5 weeks on a pedestal.....I mean plateau is long enough...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Have a great week...keep on moving !

Athena413

6/3: 253
6/10: 253
6/17: 253
6/24: 251 (It FINALLY moved!)
7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
7/9: 248
7/15: 248.5
7/22: 243
7/29: 243
8/7: 238.5
8/12: 238.5
8/19: 237
8/26: 236.75 (Wed I was 235, but I figured I should probably be honest... )

Labor Day Goal: 228
Left to go: 8.75 lbs!!

Athena413

6/3: 253
6/10: 253
6/17: 253
6/24: 251 (It FINALLY moved!)
7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
7/9: 248
7/15: 248.5
7/22: 243
7/29: 243
8/7: 238.5
8/12: 238.5
8/19: 237
8/26: 236.75 (Wed I was 235, but I figured I should probably be honest... )

Labor Day Goal: 228
Left to go: 8.75 lbs!!

But if that's just water retention (which it is, because I KNOW I didn't gain that much weight in 2 days) then that means I really only have about 7 lbs left to reach my goal! :drinker:

krevelle65

Good afternoon to everyone 
HW 282 
SW 265 
Week 1 6/6/11. 262 
Week 2 6/12/11. 259.8 
Week 3 6/19/11. 259 
Week 4 6/26/11. 258.4 
Week 5 7/3/11. 255.8 
Week 6 7/10/11. 254 
Week 7 7/17/11. 256.4. Between the heat & salt todays weight is a little high for this week 
Week 8 7/24/11. 251.8 this number seems a bit low, I was expecting something around 252.5-253, we will have to see if it sticks 
Week 9 7/31/11. 251.8 it took all week to get back to this number
Week 10 8/7/11. 250.4 slow but steady. Mostly just slow 
Week 11 8/13/11. 251. Wrong direction, bad week
Week 12 8/21/11 250.6 August really hasn't been a good month. Stepped up my exercise, and it came back to bite me on the *kitten*.
Week 13 8/28/11 249.8
Goal 245

ace175

Well it's that time again! Please post or send me your updated weights----tomorrow starts our LAST week! I can't believe it!! Our challenge ends Sunday Sept. 4. When this challenge ends, I will be collecting everyone's info for the new challenge of the people who wish to do that...which is going to NYE, 16 weeks. Please let me know if you'd like to do this new challenge so I can put your name down---I will be using your final weight for this week as the starting weight for the new challenge. Also, please think about what your goal weight will be for that challenge.
I will be collecting this information through out this week, and I will need everyone's info by Sunday, the end of this challenge.


The new challenge I will be using Google Docs...this will allow everyone to add their own information if they choose to, and you will be allowed to see your info anytime you wish. I already have added some people who have told me they would like to join, so if your name isn't up there then please add yours or if your name is up there and you don't want to do the challenge anymore, please take it off!
Here is the link : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvpMEWASkFwadGVOdkg2ZGx2QUNtWlJ4a25DYzFiWVE&hl=en_US#gid=0

Also, in this challenge (and I think I said this in another post), if you do not weigh-in for 2 weeks in a row, you will be removed from the challenge. I had a major problem with a ton of people saying they wanted to be in the labor day challenge and maybe only half of them actually participated.....obviously if something comes up and you are unable to weigh-in it is understandable! I'm not mean lol

Also, I think I will be writing a blog post this week, probably Thursday-Friday talking about the new challenge. I will post the link to the blog on here, and it will also be on my profile so look for it!

Well, I hope everyone has a great last challenge week! Be healthy!

emmaleigh47

Hey girl - I want in for the new challenge, but for this one I am moving in the wrong direction!!
Weighed in at 240 this morning...

ace175

Hey girl - I want in for the new challenge, but for this one I am moving in the wrong direction!!
Weighed in at 240 this morning...

It's ok, you can get it at the next challenge! It's longer than this one too! I KNOW you can do it!

maureendonahue

Starting: 262
6/1: 255
6/8: 252
6/14: 250
6/21: 249
6/27:248 Total 14 lbs.
7/5:247
7/12: 247 no change
7/19: 245
7/26: 242
8/2:240
8/7: 237
8/14: 235
8/21: 232

8/28: 231-down 1 lb.

I am leaving on a cruise on Friday, so I will post my final weight for the challenge before I go. Then I will catch up with the NYE challenge when I get back.

We made it through the hurricane with no damage, just lots of limbs down and now a lot of yard work to do before I leave!

Have a great week everyone!

LHann360

Starting: 262
6/1: 255
6/8: 252
6/14: 250
6/21: 249
6/27:248 Total 14 lbs.
7/5:247
7/12: 247 no change
7/19: 245
7/26: 242
8/2:240
8/7: 237
8/14: 235
8/21: 232

8/28: 231-down 1 lb.

I am leaving on a cruise on Friday, so I will post my final weight for the challenge before I go. Then I will catch up with the NYE challenge when I get back.

We made it through the hurricane with no damage, just lots of limbs down and now a lot of yard work to do before I leave!

Have a great week everyone!

Have a wonderful vacation !! I've never been on a cruise, but I heard the food is amazing....:noway: "walk away from the buffet"... or do laps around the deck while enjoying it. :laugh: :laugh: I can't wait to hear about it. Travel safe !!

maureendonahue

Starting: 262
6/1: 255
6/8: 252
6/14: 250
6/21: 249
6/27:248 Total 14 lbs.
7/5:247
7/12: 247 no change
7/19: 245
7/26: 242
8/2:240
8/7: 237
8/14: 235
8/21: 232

8/28: 231-down 1 lb.

I am leaving on a cruise on Friday, so I will post my final weight for the challenge before I go. Then I will catch up with the NYE challenge when I get back.

We made it through the hurricane with no damage, just lots of limbs down and now a lot of yard work to do before I leave!

Have a great week everyone!

Have a wonderful vacation !! I've never been on a cruise, but I heard the food is amazing....:noway: "walk away from the buffet"... or do laps around the deck while enjoying it. :laugh: :laugh: I can't wait to hear about it. Travel safe !!

Thanks! This is our first cruise too, but I have heard wonderful things about the food, which might not be a good thing! I do have a plan-walk every morning (they have a 1 mile group walk every day that takes you to various parts of the ship), I will be doing a lot of swimming (and I really want to snorkle too) because we all love the water and meals will be in restaurants not the buffet (at least for me and hubby-kids can do what they want!) And if all else fails, I have my MFP pals to help get me back on track!

acasey0123

165.5

laneybird

I added myself to the spreadsheet. Thanks for heading this next challenge up!

LHann360

well it's the end of the challenge for Labor day....where did our summer go !! It was amazing weather here that's for sure.
I'd like to continue on for the next one.

I weighed in this morning 2 lbs. down !! Not a gained some and lost it again...a whole new never seen before number.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I am very excited about it. LOL... it's been sooooooo long.

I remember setting my goal to lose 30 lbs. I thought it was high, but not impossible. Well obviously I didn't get there, but I am happy with progress.

Starting weigh in May 25th.................... 210 lbs.
Todays weigh in Aug 30th. ...................193 lbs.
Total for the challenge...........................(- 17 lbs.) YEA! I have to remember to look at the big picture :drinker:

Congratulations to all our success this summer, I look forward to fall....the season that is :laugh:
Thanks Ace for the threads!!

craft338

Last week - 209.8
This week - 208.2

Week's loss - 1.6 lbs.

Sorry guys! My power's been out since Saturday night cuz if Irene...I'm just trying to catch up from my phone...

LHann360

Last week - 209.8
This week - 208.2

Week's loss - 1.6 lbs.

Sorry guys! My power's been out since Saturday night cuz if Irene...I'm just trying to catch up from my phone...

Sorry about the storm, I hope all is well now. Congratulations on your weight loss this week, that's great :drinker:

ace175

Last week - 209.8
This week - 208.2

Week's loss - 1.6 lbs.

Sorry guys! My power's been out since Saturday night cuz if Irene...I'm just trying to catch up from my phone...

Glad you're back and safe!! Great loss this week!

ace175

well it's the end of the challenge for Labor day....where did our summer go !! It was amazing weather here that's for sure.
I'd like to continue on for the next one.

I weighed in this morning 2 lbs. down !! Not a gained some and lost it again...a whole new never seen before number.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: I am very excited about it. LOL... it's been sooooooo long.

I remember setting my goal to lose 30 lbs. I thought it was high, but not impossible. Well obviously I didn't get there, but I am happy with progress.

Starting weigh in May 25th.................... 210 lbs.
Todays weigh in Aug 30th. ...................193 lbs.
Total for the challenge...........................(- 17 lbs.) YEA! I have to remember to look at the big picture :drinker:

Congratulations to all our success this summer, I look forward to fall....the season that is :laugh:
Thanks Ace for the threads!!

Great job!!!! 17 pounds is awesome!! And I'm glad you're joining the next challenge as well!!!

ace175

Hey guys! Just wanted to let you all know that I just wrote up a blog about the new years challenge, so please check it out for info!!

I will be using all of your end weights for this challenge for the SW for the new one! I just need to know who's interested and your goal weight! Just let me know!!!

here's the blog link:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ace175/view/my-new-years-challenge-143435

emmaleigh47

Hmmm my final results werent as bad as I thought.

SW: 245
Aug 31st: 236

Total down 9 pounds! I am totally on board for the next challenge!

chelsifina

I'm up for the New Year's Challenge. I regretted missing your last one, Ace, but now I've got my health all sorted out I think this is just the kind of thing I need to help keep me focused through the holidays, which is notoriously difficult for me. I'll be dealing with Halloween (2 tots bringing in their candy haul!), my son's 7th birthday, hosting Thanksgiving for 23 people, the full-production show that is Christmas, and then my daughter's 5th birthday. Lots to do, lots of distractions, high stress, and so many food traps!!!! I'll be leaning on all you guys to help me keep the big picture in sight!! I wanna be healthy, happy, and hot for the New Year!!! WHOOOP! I've got my name in and my stats up and I'm ready to go!

ace175

I'm up for the New Year's Challenge. I regretted missing your last one, Ace, but now I've got my health all sorted out I think this is just the kind of thing I need to help keep me focused through the holidays, which is notoriously difficult for me. I'll be dealing with Halloween (2 tots bringing in their candy haul!), my son's 7th birthday, hosting Thanksgiving for 23 people, the full-production show that is Christmas, and then my daughter's 5th birthday. Lots to do, lots of distractions, high stress, and so many food traps!!!! I'll be leaning on all you guys to help me keep the big picture in sight!! I wanna be healthy, happy, and hot for the New Year!!! WHOOOP! I've got my name in and my stats up and I'm ready to go!

Wow, lots going on! Sounds fun! I was a little worried about doing it during all of these upcoming food holidays, but that's life, and we're in this to get to a healthy lifestyle so the challenge will definitely help us all out!! Glad you're in on this one!!

ace175

Hmmm my final results werent as bad as I thought.

SW: 245
Aug 31st: 236

Total down 9 pounds! I am totally on board for the next challenge!

Great job! You were only 1 away from what you said you wanted to be your goal, 235! So congrats, that is definitely some great success!!

laneybird

I can't even remember what my gw was at the start of the challenge lol. Is there a new forum for the New Year's challenge? Wanted to make sure I haven't missed anything

Athena413

I wasn't on the spreadsheet.

BUT I added myself! :happy:

I'll input my starting weight some time before Monday. Thanks!!

maureendonahue

Final weight for Labor Day challenge:231. Not quite to goal-but still since I started down 31 lbs!

Off on my cruise today (YEAH!!). Talk to everyone when I get back. Have a great week!

ace175

I can't even remember what my gw was at the start of the challenge lol. Is there a new forum for the New Year's challenge? Wanted to make sure I haven't missed anything

No, there isn't a new forum, I just decided it'd be easier to keep this one going that way no one gets lost! And your goal weight was 262!

ace175

Alright guys! Today is the day---the end of this challenge!!! Please post your final weigh-ins or message me, you know the drill!

I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for joining my challenge and for keeping me motivated!! everyone did a great job!!


For the new one, I think most of you have already posted your info on the new spreadsheet, but I'm still missing a few start weights but I will obviously get these today. Here's the link to the spreadsheet if you need it again!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvpMEWASkFwadGVOdkg2ZGx2QUNtWlJ4a25DYzFiWVE&hl=en_US#gid=0

I hope everyone has a good Labor day weekend, and I look forward to the start of the new challenge tomorrow!!!