new year's resolutions: lose 5-15 pounds by labor day

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  • jesscoff320
    jesscoff320 Posts: 50 Member
    I had gotten off track, but pulled it back together as off Friday. Geez! Why is this so hard?

    start weight: 179
    7/6 - 177.5
    7/13 -177 (-0.5)
    7/20 - 177 (0)
    7/27 -176.5 (-0.5)
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 167
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    start weight: 179.6
    7/6 - 179.6
    7/13 - 176.6 (-3)
    7/20 - 178.2 (+1.6)
    7/27 - 176.8 (-1.4)
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 164.6 (-15)
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  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    start weight: 123.8
    7/6 - 122.0 (-)
    7/13 - 121.6 (-)
    7/20 - 121.0 (-)
    7/27 - 125.0 (+)
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 117

    i forgot to weigh today so i'm using yesterday's weight. it was high again. why do i do this to myself?
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    start weight: 150.5
    7/6 - 150.5
    7/13 - 149.8
    7/20 - 149.4
    7/27 - 148.2
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 140

    This week wasn't too good with exercising, but food choices I think I did good considering I ate out 4-5 times the past week. I plan on stepping up with a more regular exercise regiment.
  • Megooo19
    Megooo19 Posts: 199
    start weight: 143.8
    7/6 - 146.8
    7/13 - On a cruise!
    7/20 - 154.4
    7/27 - 150.6
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 135
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    I am going to challenge myself this week and not step on the scale until next Wednesday for check in. I find myself stepping on the scale multiple times a day and it just gets to me most of the time. I have never taken measurements either. I might try that just to see a NSV.
  • Dala544
    Dala544 Posts: 13
    Start weight: 7/6 - 168
    7/13 - 168
    7/20 - 164
    7/27 - 164
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 150

    No loss, but no gain. I haven't fit in much exercise this week, we're going to Six Flags on Sunday, hopefully the walking all day will help.
  • Dala544
    Dala544 Posts: 13
    I am going to challenge myself this week and not step on the scale until next Wednesday for check in. I find myself stepping on the scale multiple times a day and it just gets to me most of the time. I have never taken measurements either. I might try that just to see a NSV.

    I hear you . . I was weighing everyday and it was driving me crazy. . . now I try to do it once a week, twice max.
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    I am going to challenge myself this week and not step on the scale until next Wednesday for check in. I find myself stepping on the scale multiple times a day and it just gets to me most of the time. I have never taken measurements either. I might try that just to see a NSV.

    I hear you . . I was weighing everyday and it was driving me crazy. . . now I try to do it once a week, twice max.

    I kinda already broke my challenge. I had to use my bosses bathroom at work and he has a scale in there. I couldn't help stepping on it. Didn't even think about it. I'm still trying to stay off it.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO FIND A CAUSE YOU BELIEVE IN AND DONATE $5. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun knowing that you helped make a difference! :)
  • purple1butterfly
    purple1butterfly Posts: 634 Member
    I don't know if i will get to weigh-in on Wednesday as it will be a busy day, i have a funeral to attend & have to drop children off to a friends house so they don't have to go. i will do it on Tuesday or Thursday instead.
    I hope you all have a great weekend
  • dakotadoux
    dakotadoux Posts: 5 Member
    start weight: 161.8
    7/6 - 161.8
    7/13 -
    7/20 -
    7/27 - 161.2
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 145

    Missed the actual weigh in day, but decided if I didn't go ahead and do this I never would. Having a really hard time getting motivated these days. Crazy life seems to be getting in the way, not using that as an excuse for next week though. Time to step up and get busy!! Leaving for vacation on Wednesday. Going camping, so hopefully destressing will help with some weight loss, hoping to come back and finally post below 160.. Have a great week everyone.
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    start weight: 141.0
    7/6 - 139.0 (-)
    7/13 - 139.0
    7/20 - 139.0
    7/27 - 138.5 (-)
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 132.5

    I thought I had already posted this but I've had computer problems lately and some of my posts in other threads haven't shown up and I had to try again on my work computer. So I broke my plateau! Barely but it counts!

    I am my job's Team Captain for Relay for Life, through American Cancer Society, which I fundraise really hard for Jan-April, but I am putting $5 in my money bag for it now. Can't wait to see what causes other people are donating to!
  • Charice
    Charice Posts: 188 Member
    I didn't have a chance to sit down and post this...but I did weigh in on Wed. I also did a couple of hikes this week, which was fabulous! I should be around a little more now, traveling for work should slow up a bit. Here is last week...not great, but I will definitely take it!!

    start weight: 199.6
    7/6 - 199.8 grrr!
    7/13 - 197.3 :-)
    7/20 - 197.4
    7/27 - 197
    8/3 -
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 189
  • purple1butterfly
    purple1butterfly Posts: 634 Member
    Start weight: 6/22 - 185.6lb = 84.2kg
    7/06 - 187.4lb (85kg) + 2lb on this week
    7/13 - 185.8lb (84.3kg) -
    7/20 - 182.8lb (82.2kg) - 3lb :bigsmile:
    7/27 - 184.3lb (83.6kg) + woops
    8/03 - 182.3lb (82.7kg) -2lb
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/07 -
    goal weight: 170.6lb
    I forgot to post last week, tom was here. I have just got bk from camping & there was loads of lifting involved so i got some exercise but i ate more stuff i dont normal eat lol o well.
    My cousin passed over last week. He is no longer in any pain (had cancer) & the cremation is on Wednesday 3rd Aug. I weighed -in today as we have to leave early to get there. I am not going to let tomorrow make me comfort eat again i will beat this feeling.
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    I didn't keep my challenge of not stepping on the scale this week, but I definitely cut down the number of times I did. I only checked it maybe 3 times total as opposed to the 4 times daily. I will be checking in tomorrow and hope to have around a pound loss. I've been averaging a 3/4 pound loss the past 3 weeks. Good luck girls!
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    start weight: 252.4
    07/06 - 249
    07/13 - 248
    07/20 - 248
    07/27 - 244
    08/03 - 242.8
    08/10 -
    08/17 -
    08/24 -
    08/31 -
    09/07 -
    goal weight: 240
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    start weight: 150.5
    7/6 - 150.5
    7/13 - 149.8
    7/20 - 149.4
    7/27 - 148.2
    8/3 - 147.4
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 140

    I am pleased with my weight loss this week. I'm going to keep exercising and watching my calories. I may need to switch my weekly loss to 1/2 lb/week because my calories are at the lowest at 1200. This will bump my limit to around 1500, but I will definitely stay below that number.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    start weight: 123.8
    7/6 - 122.0 (-)
    7/13 - 121.6 (-)
    7/20 - 121.0 (-)
    7/27 - 125.0 (+)
    8/3 - 122.5 (-)
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 117

    i lost half of last week's weight gain. now if i can just lose the other half by next week, i'll be a happy girl. i have not been logging this week, but i am back to cooking for myself. lol. i need to lose a pound a week to get to my goal. time to get serious! i am planning on running 70 miles this month, continuing the 100 push-ups challenge and starting slim in 6 today. wish me luck!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    My cousin passed over last week. He is no longer in any pain (had cancer) & the cremation is on Wednesday 3rd Aug. I weighed -in today as we have to leave early to get there. I am not going to let tomorrow make me comfort eat again i will beat this feeling.

    i am so sorry for your loss. i lost my dad last year to prostate cancer and it was very hard, so i can relate. let me know if you need anything!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    I am my job's Team Captain for Relay for Life, through American Cancer Society, which I fundraise really hard for Jan-April, but I am putting $5 in my money bag for it now. Can't wait to see what causes other people are donating to!

    you are so awesome! i am proud of you!

    i donated my $5 kid going door-to-door selling things for his football team. i needed nothing so i just gave him the money. :) not as lofty this time, but it got it done and i felt good about it.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    I didn't keep my challenge of not stepping on the scale this week, but I definitely cut down the number of times I did. I only checked it maybe 3 times total as opposed to the 4 times daily. I will be checking in tomorrow and hope to have around a pound loss. I've been averaging a 3/4 pound loss the past 3 weeks. Good luck girls!

    good job!
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    start weight: 141.0
    7/6 - 139.0 (-)
    7/13 - 139.0
    7/20 - 139.0
    7/27 - 138.5 (-)
    8/3 - 138.0 (-)
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 132.5

    Trying super hard to see 137.0 on the scale on my next weigh-in. Leaving on vacation this Friday and I won't be back until Sat. the 13th! I will be able to log in through Monday but Tues-Fri next week I'll be floating in the Gulf of Mexico on my first cruise, so I won't be able to log in this board like usual. Hope everyone else saw some losses!
  • purple1butterfly
    purple1butterfly Posts: 634 Member
    The service was beautiful & the song chosen were just right. I ate loads & the wrong choices o well
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Sorry for your loss purple1butterfly. I am glad the service was nice!
  • Charice
    Charice Posts: 188 Member
    start weight: 199.6
    7/6 - 199.8 grrr!
    7/13 - 197.3 :-)
    7/20 - 197.4
    7/27 - 197
    8/3 - 198.2 bleh :-(
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 -
    goal weight: 189

    I am soooooo sick of this plateau! I am working hard and i am seeing some changes in body composition, but I would like to see the scale move too! This has been going on for 3 months!! Oh well, back to work I guess!

    BTW, I donated $10 to my local food bank! Thanks for the suggestion.
  • Joyjmb
    Joyjmb Posts: 221 Member
    I'm actually in maintenance on my food plan for 2 more weeks before I start another round of trying intently to lose, so I'm a little surprised I continue to drop weight, but of course, I will not quibble!
    Had great moments this week in new clothes and people really noticing my hard work. Some days were mentally a little sad and I'm trying not to beat myself up too much.
    Thanks so much to you all for inspiration and encouragement.


    start weight: 223.2
    7/6 - 220.8
    7/13 - 219.4
    7/20 - 219
    7/27 - 217.4 (-5.8 lbs)
    8/3 - 216.2 (-7.0 lbs)
    8/10 -
    8/17 -
    8/24 -
    8/31 -
    9/7 - Camping trip goal- new swimsuit!

    Goal weight: 200 (argh! so close!)
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO FIGURE OUT A HEALTHY BARBEQUE CONTRIBUTION. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun coming up with a side or main dish to bring to those labor day parties that are right around the corner! :) post the recipe here for all of us to enjoy.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    Some days were mentally a little sad and I'm trying not to beat myself up too much.

    i feel like that sometimes too when i think about why i let myself get to 'rock bottom' before doing anything to change it. i am proud of what i have done, but also embarrassed about even having to do it in the first place (if that makes sense). anyway, congrats on the compliments this week. i am proud of you!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    Leaving on vacation this Friday and I won't be back until Sat. the 13th! I will be able to log in through Monday but Tues-Fri next week I'll be floating in the Gulf of Mexico on my first cruise, so I won't be able to log in this board like usual.

    have fun lady!
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