Laboring Towards Labor Day (CLOSED GRP)

CrysButcher3

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Time2getFit4Life

Denise I totally understand where u coming from i really need to focus also to get to where I want to be my weight has been all over the place for over a yr driving me insane I am hoping since moving from family will help me refocus and see a big change by Christmas my gift to myself since my birthday has come and gone so my hat off to you for putting u first and doing whats best for you. Maybe we can just have a thread going to motivate and vent or celebrate non scale victories just a thought. I havent finished unpacking yet so thats why i been distant and now we are without power due to Irene.

All in all I have really enjoyed you all and appreciate everything you have done for us Denise and the time you have taken away from work I wish you well with all your goals

dixedreg

Down 2. I'll take that. Looks like I won't make my goal of 208. But who knows...there could be a miracle!


7/04/11 225.0
7/11/11 222.6
7/18/11 222.0
7/25/11 218.4
8/01/11 217.4
8/08/11 217.4
8/15/11 216.4
8/22/11 214.2
8/29/11 212.2
9/05/11

thedestar

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jllipson

Starting Weight: 222
Goal Weight: 207

7/01: 222.0
7/10: 221.8
7/18: 221.4
7/24: 221.4
8/01: 222.0
8/08: 220.6
8/14: 220.2
8/22: 217.8 .
8/29: 215.6 - down another 2.2 this week!
9/05: GOAL 207

kris1085

I lost half a pound this week to be weighing in at 184.5 this morning .

jklm

2 lb loss...I actually saw 202.6 on the scale earlier this week, but I'm reporting my current weight of 204. Good luck to us all as we head into our final week! Go Teams!
7/1: 217.8
7/7: 214.4
7/14: 211.8
7/25: 210.8
8/1: 211
8/8: 209
8/15: 209
8/21: 206
8/29: 204
I used to log my food but I decided to take a break...since it really got me so focused on thinking about food all the time! For this challenge I've been working on seeing "food as fuel" only. I think I really screwed up my metabolism by not exercising and weighing 229. My doctor convinced me that I would lose more weight by focusing on what I'm eating and when I'm eating it rather than spending hours in the gym. I do walk or get on my elliptical daily for 20-30 minutes.
I'm retired and home mostly...so what I'm doing is eating mostly whole foods every hour or 1.5 hours. I think I'm keeping my blood sugar at a very even level by eating something healthy every 1 to 1.5 hours. I set my cell alarm to read EAT.
Everyday is different but my servings at home are usually just one food or two, low in sodium and high in protein or complex carbs....usually 1 to 1.5 cups in size. I make pinto beans, spaghetti squash, hard boiled eggs, grilled veggies, salads and eat peanut butter and fresh fruits. When we go out to eat I've ordered something I really like and take half home (no bread basket and only water to drink). When I sit down to a full meal, I'm focusing on not eating to be full, just satisfied is good enough for me. I do stay away from fried, battered foods. I'm paying more attention to what I'm eating and how much of it I really need to fuel myself for the hour or two till I get my next food/drink.
I think I will go back to logging food when I get to the 170's because then every calorie will really matter more. Right now I'm focusing on feeling fueled rather than feeling hungry. I've also prayed a lot since March for help with my overeating and lack of exercise...I firmly believe that if I do what I can do, then God will do the rest. I just wasn't doing all I could do to take care of myself and now I can tell I'm trying harder at doing that.

shannonaufman

7/04: 170
7/11: 169
7/18: 169
7/25: 169
8/01: 169.5
8/08: 169.5
8/15: 168.5
8/22: 167.5
8/29: 169
9/05:

Ugh. I was really, really hoping this was just water weight... but it appears it's 'real' weight. But, I know how I gained it and I know how to get it off. Here's to a sweet loss to finish up this great challenge.

Sho_Rowell

179.0 this week. Finally the 170's!

Gerkenstein

Starting Weight: 268.2
Goal Weight: 265

7/04: 268.2
7/11: 268.2
7/18: 268.2
7/25: 272.2
8/01: 271.4
8/08: 274.2
8/15: 272.8
8/22: 274
8/29: 275 Was even more disappointed this week to see that number especially since I had done so well all week. I did get TOM and I know my muscles are retaining a lot of water from my workout on Saturday, but that's very little comfort. A couple weeks ago I thought it *could* still be possible to hit 265...I now know that's impossible which makes me very sad. I'm still working hard to hit my goals and drop this weight, but it feels pretty lousy ending a challenge heavier than when you started it. Denise, I'm sad you won't be leading another challenge, but I also think I need to focus more on myself too so I won't be joining in the September challenge. Really staying focused this week so I can actually report a loss next week.
9/05: GOAL 265

FitJ1210

The 150's didn't stick around for long. Congrats to everyone that have lost this week!

7/04: 163.8
7/11: 162.4
7/18: 162.2
7/25: 163.6
8/01: 165
8/08: 161.4
8/15: 160
8/22: 158.4
8/29: 160.2
9/05:
Goal 152.8

BifDiehl

::::::Team Orange:::

7/04/11 132.1
7/11/11 132.7
7/18/11 130.7 Yay!!! I hit my pre-vacation weight!! Next week it's the 120s!
7/25/11 129.2 --> finally the 120s!
8/01/11 127.9
8/08/11 126.1 My week of hard work paid off!
8/15/11 127.2
8/22/11 126.5
8/29/11 125.9
9/05/11 GW: 123.1


Not gonna make that goal, but that's okay. I'm lifting and getting stronger!

Shirley61

July 4 - 172.2 Red, White & Blue Challenge
July 11 - 175.8 vacation week - Sailing, biking, walking
July 14 - 172.3 Jimmy Buffet concert - Sailing over
July 18 - 172.4 Not too much damage over the weekend will
try harder next week.
July 22 - 168.2 Next level goal is 165
July 29 - 170.0
August 6 - 170.8- Best I could do
August 15- 173.8 Peach Festival/Corn Roast
August 22 - 174.0
August 29 - 173 Concert Great Big Sea

jklm

sho_barnes - Congrats on getting to "179.0 this week. Finally the 170's!" :flowerforyou:
Great job! I'd love to be there, too!

bluiz13

Starting Weight: 175
Goal Weight: 166

7/02: 175
7/11: 174
7/18: 176
7/25: 176
8/01: 176
8/08: 183.8
8/15: 180
8/22: 177.8
8/28: 177.2
9/05:

thedestar

7/3: 157.8
7/10: 156.2
7/17: 155.0
7/25: 154.6
7/31: 153.2
8/7: 151.8
8/14: 149.2
8/21: 149.2
8/28: 149.2
9/5:

My weight is still up but I don't want to report a gain. I have big big plans to have a nice loss next week. We're almost done ladies!!!!!!!

kcthatsme

179.0 this week. Finally the 170's!

Yay! Good for you!

kcthatsme

Starting Weight: 160.2
Goal Weight: 151.2

7/05: 160.2
7/12: 159.4
7/19: 158.0
7/26: 157.0
8/02: 155.6
8/09: 153.8
8/16: 153.2
8/23: 153.2
8/30: 151.8
9/05:

kcthatsme

bluiz13 said -- "i'm more than willing to "give" the spreadsheet to someone else if you guys want to continue onto another challenge thread.....just let me know....."

I'm seriously thinking about taking this on and doing the challenge from 9/5 to 12/24... so a Christmas challenge! How many of you would be willing to keep going with a challenge that long? Do you want to continue with teams or do we want to go back to just be accountable to the group as a whole and ourselves? If we did it as a group, we could leave it open for a little while so that others who are looking for a Christmas challenge could find/join one. One other thing... I'm terrible about issuing other challenges (like water, exercise, etc.) so if you want those also, someone else would need to be in charge of that aspect of it. Please post here if you'd be interested in a Christmas challenge. It could be something like Svelte for Saint Nick or Curves for Christmas or... ? Or Hubba Hubba (or something with an H) for the Holidays since not everyone celebrates Christmas.

P.S. This challenge would be about 16 weeks long.

jklm

kcthatsme - Congrats on your weight loss!

I'd join a challenge from 9/5 to 12/24. I'll need one to get me through Thanksgiving! I agree it might be better to not do it as teams so that "we could leave it open for a little while so that others who are looking for a Christmas challenge could find/join one".

"Hubba Hubba for the Holidays" cracks me up! That challenge name would probably help me not take myself so seriously! Let's ENJOY our journey to a healthier us!

Thanks for offering to get us going on the next challenge! I appreciate all the work Denise has done for all of us and I'm eager to stay focused on making healthy choices.

Time2getFit4Life

170.2 today hopefully see the 160's next week

kris1085

I am deffently interested in being in the next challenge ! These challenges are great they keep me on track !

LadyPersia

Weighin 138 today. We have not had power for a couple of days. Not sure if my last post posted.

Love the name of the next challenge

BifDiehl

I'm in for the next challenge! I'll be trying to lose a little/ maintain and I like the idea of having you guys keep me honest!

CrysButcher3

I would definitely do another challenge. I agree that the challenges keep me on track. Without them I'm not so sure I would be as motivated to be honest. So....if ya do one, I'm in!!!!

Weighing in for today also...I am a steady 220. Stayed 220 for the past few days...so this is good...no gain!

cmpettey

I am so in for another challenge. Not only does it keep me on track and accountable but I also have gotten to know you guys and the thought of not having a challenge with you made me a little sad. One that goes through the holidays is actually perfect to keep me on track and losing during the holidays instead of gaining. I'm so happy. :happy:

kcthatsme

Love the name of the next challenge

Which name?

jllipson

I like the Hubba Hubba for the Holidays name too! I'm already in a Christmas challenge, but since it's a challenge, I will also stay with our group! No reason I can't post on 2 :happy:

LadyPersia

woohoooo

shannonaufman

I'm in for whatever. Tell me where to be and what to do... and I'll do it! :laugh: I really enjoy these challenges and have grown to love posting with y'all and sharing this journey with each of you.

Hubba hubba for the holidays would be a-mazing.