Labor Day Challenge--Any takers??

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  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Got a little stuck this week ... I think I am retaining from the crazy 12 miler yesterday ... I am sore...

    HW: 276
    SW: 245

    Week 1 6/06/11 244.0
    Week 2 6/12/11 241.6
    Week 3 6/19/11 241.0
    Week 4 6/26/11 241.0

    Week 5 7/03/11 240.2
    Week 6 7/10/11 239.6
    Week 7 7/17/11 237.4
    Week 8 7/24/11 237.4

    Total Loss: Down 7.6 pounds
    Goal 235
  • krevelle65
    krevelle65 Posts: 189
    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
    Goal 245

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  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    Hi everyone! I can't believe another week has gone by!! Week 9 starts tomorrow! Please send me or post your update if you haven't done so already!

    This week has been a bit rough for me--- first full week in new place, so my eating has been out of whack...we've been eating super late, and I haven't been getting to the gym as often as I'd like. And now TOM is here, and I hurt my toe really bad the other night! I'm not sure if I broke it...but its all bruised and swollen, it's really gross! The problem is I can't wear closed toe shoes, and it still hurts pretty bad to walk on, unless I change how I walk. So until it starts feeling better I won't be able to exercise as hard as I normally do.

    Yesterday I received a messege from a fellow challenger asking if I was planning on doing another challenge when this one is over. It was suggested that one to Christmas or NYE. I was thinking Christmas, if I remember correctly I think there are about 16 weeks from Labor day to Christmas day, so I think that could be a good time frame. (I think Halloween and Thanksgiving are a little too close!) So I'm thinking I'll be doing a Christmas challenge if anyone wants to join, but I'll post more details about that later...just wanted to mention it!

    I can't believe how hot it is everywhere! It's really getting annoying!!! (For me it's always like this in Florida, but I'm STILL not used to it!) So this week the challenge will be to drink water! It's so important anyways, but especially now in this heat! So drink up!!! :drinker:
  • maureendonahue
    maureendonahue Posts: 468 Member
    Starting: 262
    6/1: 255
    6/8: 252
    6/14: 250
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    6/21: 249
    6/27:248 Total 14 lbs.
    7/5:247
    7/12: 247 no change

    7/19: 244 Total 18 lbs.

    Better week this week, even with the family drama an ongoing situation. It has been too hot to really push the workouts-even the gym is uncomfortable warm. (And I am usually cold!) I was proud of one decision/action this week. We were going out to celebrate my son's 22nd birthday, and I had forgotten and didn't have a lot of calories left. I had made good choices and would have been fine for dinner at home, but going out to eat is always a caloric adventure. We had a 20 minute wait and instead of just sitting and waiting, I walked around the building (it is a small strip mall) a few times. It burned some extra calories and I could enjoy what I wanted (within reason of course!) and still stay on track!

    I love the challenge for this week. Drinking water is one of my biggest "opportunities" on this journey. This will help keep me focused.

    Hope everyone else had a good week too!
  • kris1085
    kris1085 Posts: 1,436 Member
    I am down to 191.0 this week 2 pounds lost since last week ! I love the idea of the Christmas Challenge these keep me motivated !
  • maureendonahue
    maureendonahue Posts: 468 Member
    I am down to 191.0 this week 2 pounds lost since last week ! I love the idea of the Christmas Challenge these keep me motivated !

    And helps by holding me accountable to others!
  • lokero27
    lokero27 Posts: 8
    I'm in...got a wedding that very weekend! what do you need me to do?


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  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    6/3: 253
    6/10: 253
    6/17: 253
    6/24: 251 (It moved!)
    7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
    7/9: 248
    7/15: 248.5
    7/22: 243

    Labor Day Goal: 228-ish

    10 pounds down with about 15 to go!!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    By the way - I would TOTALLY be in on a Christmas challenge!
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
    Got a little stuck this week ... I think I am retaining from the crazy 12 miler yesterday ... I am sore...

    HW: 276
    SW: 245

    Week 1 6/06/11 244.0
    Week 2 6/12/11 241.6
    Week 3 6/19/11 241.0
    Week 4 6/26/11 241.0



    Week 5 7/03/11 240.2
    Week 6 7/10/11 239.6
    Week 7 7/17/11 237.4
    Week 8 7/24/11 237.4

    Total Loss: Down 7.6 pounds
    Goal 235


    You're really doing great !! I find you very inspirational...I'm still trying to "like" those bursts of runs myself. I do notice I can do them a little longer each week.
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
    So another beautiful morning here in Buffalo...It's been super hot . No excuse not to get outside and move. Happily I weighed in this morning down another -1 lb.....Enough to motivate me to keep on moving . :drinker: I didn't reach my monthly goal of 10 lbs. ( it's only been -4) But I have lost overall at least 5 inches in the month. So I'll think about that as I work to reach my August goal. I suppose I should adjust it shouldn't I ?? Or do I just add it to my August and try to lose 16 by then ?? I don't want to mentally set myself up for failure. What would you do ? Shoot for 10 or 16 or just the 6 I missed ?
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Got a little stuck this week ... I think I am retaining from the crazy 12 miler yesterday ... I am sore...

    HW: 276
    SW: 245

    Week 1 6/06/11 244.0
    Week 2 6/12/11 241.6
    Week 3 6/19/11 241.0
    Week 4 6/26/11 241.0



    Week 5 7/03/11 240.2
    Week 6 7/10/11 239.6
    Week 7 7/17/11 237.4
    Week 8 7/24/11 237.4

    Total Loss: Down 7.6 pounds
    Goal 235


    You're really doing great !! I find you very inspirational...I'm still trying to "like" those bursts of runs myself. I do notice I can do them a little longer each week.

    Running is sooo much fun. I still do walk run ... set intervals for me. I always try to tell myself I can do anything for 90 seconds! You also can do anything for 90 seconds. Stick with the goal of 10 ... even if you dont reach your goal you will come close... its exciting. I set my goal very low... 10 pounds... and I might actually reach it. I lose weight very slowly... :)

    Oh and 1 pound is still something to celebrate! So celebrate it! Look at my weights... 1 pound adds up after a while!

    Oooh and I would totally be up for a Christmas challenge... would like to lose 25 by Christmas (although Im pretty sure that number is too high for me but I like to shoot for the stars)
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    So another beautiful morning here in Buffalo...It's been super hot . No excuse not to get outside and move. Happily I weighed in this morning down another -1 lb.....Enough to motivate me to keep on moving . :drinker: I didn't reach my monthly goal of 10 lbs. ( it's only been -4) But I have lost overall at least 5 inches in the month. So I'll think about that as I work to reach my August goal. I suppose I should adjust it shouldn't I ?? Or do I just add it to my August and try to lose 16 by then ?? I don't want to mentally set myself up for failure. What would you do ? Shoot for 10 or 16 or just the 6 I missed ?

    I think you should focus on losing the 6 you missed, because then if you lose more than that, you'll feel really good because you were focused only on 6!
  • acasey0123
    acasey0123 Posts: 640 Member
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  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    HW: 276
    SW: 245

    Week 1 6/06/11 244.0
    Week 2 6/12/11 241.6
    Week 3 6/19/11 241.0
    Week 4 6/26/11 241.0

    Week 5 7/03/11 240.2
    Week 6 7/10/11 239.6
    Week 7 7/17/11 237.4
    Week 8 7/24/11 237.4
    Week 9 7/31/11 236.4

    Total Loss: Down 8.6 pounds
    Goal 235
  • krevelle65
    krevelle65 Posts: 189
    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
    Goal 245

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  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    Today is the end of week 9! Please send me or post your updated weights!

    The challenge this week jumping jacks! I think we've already done this one, but I think it is a great exercise! In Jillian Michael's 30 day shred level 3, she suggests doing jumping jacks using a light weight....you don't lift your arms up all the way, to about shoulder length. If you want to do it like this, that's great! But regular jumping jacks are just as fine/effective!

    Have a great week 10!!!
  • maureendonahue
    maureendonahue Posts: 468 Member
    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

    Down 20 lbs!! I heard that a realistic (and healthy) weight loss goal is 10% of body weight in 13 weeks. Which means only 6 more pounds for that first major milestone. I am beginning to believe I can do this!!
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
    HW: 276
    SW: 245

    Week 1 6/06/11 244.0
    Week 2 6/12/11 241.6
    Week 3 6/19/11 241.0
    Week 4 6/26/11 241.0

    Week 5 7/03/11 240.2
    Week 6 7/10/11 239.6
    Week 7 7/17/11 237.4
    Week 8 7/24/11 237.4
    Week 9 7/31/11 236.4

    Total Loss: Down 8.6 pounds
    Goal 235

    You're doing great !!! Almost to goal...yea you !:bigsmile:
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member


    Down 20 lbs!! I heard that a realistic (and healthy) weight loss goal is 10% of body weight in 13 weeks. Which means only 6 more pounds for that first major milestone. I am beginning to believe I can do this!!

    Yes! You CAN do this!!!!
  • craft338
    craft338 Posts: 870 Member
    last week - 216.4
    this week - 214.6

    loss - 1.8
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    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

    Down 20 lbs!! I heard that a realistic (and healthy) weight loss goal is 10% of body weight in 13 weeks. Which means only 6 more pounds for that first major milestone. I am beginning to believe I can do this!!

    You CAN do this!!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Not sure why it put my comment in the quote section...but whatev!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    6/3: 253
    6/10: 253
    6/17: 253
    6/24: 251 (It moved!)
    7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
    7/9: 248
    7/15: 248.5
    7/22: 243
    7/29: 243 (but at 242 today, so we'll see what this Friday brings!)

    Labor Day Goal: 228-ish
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
    good morning ! No change for me this week.:noway: I'm starting to track my sugar which I believe has something to do with my lack of movement on the scale last month. I've been eating so much fresh fruit, my sugar has been really high. So the plan is to limit the fresh fruit with more fresh veggies considerably. Hopefully that will do it. My trainer said once your body gets to be more efficient, you can't lower the calories back. ( which I had tried to do after I raised them) So back up they went with a new focus. 4 more weigh in days till labor day...gotta see some movement this month.Off to farmers market this morning. Have a Great week !!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    6/3: 253
    6/10: 253
    6/17: 253
    6/24: 251 (It moved!)
    7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
    7/9: 248
    7/15: 248.5
    7/22: 243
    7/29: 243 (but at 242 today, so we'll see what this Friday brings!)

    Labor Day Goal: 228-ish

    239.5 today!! Only about 11 lbs to reach my goal!!!
  • maureendonahue
    maureendonahue Posts: 468 Member
    6/3: 253
    6/10: 253
    6/17: 253
    6/24: 251 (It moved!)
    7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
    7/9: 248
    7/15: 248.5
    7/22: 243
    7/29: 243 (but at 242 today, so we'll see what this Friday brings!)

    Labor Day Goal: 228-ish

    239.5 today!! Only about 11 lbs to reach my goal!!!

    You are doing great!!!
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
    6/3: 253
    6/10: 253
    6/17: 253
    6/24: 251 (It moved!)
    7/1: 248.5 (I broke 250!!)
    7/9: 248
    7/15: 248.5
    7/22: 243
    7/29: 243 (but at 242 today, so we'll see what this Friday brings!)

    Labor Day Goal: 228-ish

    239.5 today!! Only about 11 lbs to reach my goal!!!

    woo hoo!!!
  • I'm in!!!! I need motivation to get to my goal weight by 11/11/11.... This can be a stop on my journey!!!!!!

    Id like to lose 20lbs in 13 weeks...
  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I'm in!!!! I need motivation to get to my goal weight by 11/11/11.... This can be a stop on my journey!!!!!!

    Id like to lose 20lbs in 13 weeks...

    Why did you choose 11/11/11 -- that is my birthday!
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