Lose 5 Pounds A Month July 2011 Challenge

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  • here_I_go_again
    here_I_go_again Posts: 463 Member
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    I challenge you to lose 5 pounds this month. Thats about 1.25 pounds per week.

    If you can lose 5 pounds each month from now til Christmas you could be 25-30 pounds lighter by Christmas.

    Are you up to the challenge?

    Report starting weight here on Friday morning and then check in as often as you want.

    Who is with me?

    Terri





    I'm in too! I would be happy losing 5 pounds this month!

    Currently I weigh 150 07/03/2011
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 566 Member
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    I busted my butt all June, burning over 19,000 calories, running a half marathon, and being diligent about tracking calories 80% of the time. My goal was to not weigh for a month. I was SO bummed when I got on the scale July 1st, and had only lost 0.8 pounds.... not even one stinking pound!! On the plus side, I lost 6 inches, however, I feel that I have a lost a month and need to kick it into high gear to accomplish my goals, so, I'm hoping weekly weigh ins will keep me on task!

    Starting weight... here goes!

    07/01/2011: 176.6
    07/08/2011:
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  • AmandaB4588
    AmandaB4588 Posts: 655
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    I busted my butt all June, burning over 19,000 calories, running a half marathon, and being diligent about tracking calories 80% of the time. My goal was to not weigh for a month. I was SO bummed when I got on the scale July 1st, and had only lost 0.8 pounds.... not even one stinking pound!! On the plus side, I lost 6 inches, however, I feel that I have a lost a month and need to kick it into high gear to accomplish my goals, so, I'm hoping weekly weigh ins will keep me on task!

    Starting weight... here goes!

    07/01/2011: 176.6
    07/08/2011:
    07/15/2011:
    07/22/2011:
    07/29/2011:
    07/31/2011:

    6 inches is GREAT!!! Way to go!
  • Janipi
    Janipi Posts: 11 Member
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    Hi
    I just saw this post... count me in.
  • Khandia
    Khandia Posts: 1
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    I'm definitely in...let's do this!!!
  • hp9657
    hp9657 Posts: 1
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    I am in to try this challenge. It will be my first one.
  • Sweetie_Pie92
    Sweetie_Pie92 Posts: 314 Member
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    Joining in!!

    07/03/2011: 223.3
    07/08/2011:
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  • stylelush646
    stylelush646 Posts: 44 Member
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    Im in! :)

    SW Challege: 240lbs
  • bubblesburst80
    bubblesburst80 Posts: 1,152 Member
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    S.W. 221.5
    C.W. 220
  • StanziMasaki
    StanziMasaki Posts: 27
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    I've been using this website as an application on my IPhone, but now I've joined the website as well! ^O^ I am excited to start working out with you all, this looks really motivating so I'll join in on this challenge too!

    07/03/2011: 155.9
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  • AmandaB4588
    AmandaB4588 Posts: 655
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    Hi everyone! I hope you are all doing well!

    I had a small victory yesterday. We had a family get together at my sister's house and made fajitas. In the past, I would stuff myself silly at these things and leave being miserably full. I was kind of worried about going but I just practiced portion control and left feeling satisfied. I was able to eat the same things everyone else was eating but in the correct portions. I don't think I have ever done that before.... ever. It is a really good feeling.

    Good luck to everybody this week, and Happy 4th!
  • Sugar_Apple
    Sugar_Apple Posts: 951 Member
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    I'm definitely in. May and June didnt go to well but I have a good feeling about July...as of Friday I was 176 so my gial is 170 lbs...

    07/01 ~ 176 lbs
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  • techymum
    techymum Posts: 168
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    Checking in on my normal weigh-in day.

    Jul 1: 167.5
    Jul 4: 167
    Jul 11:
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    Jul 25
    Jul 31:

    Happy Fourth of July to the Americans on MFP!
  • DBabbit
    DBabbit Posts: 173 Member
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    Bump. Trying to keep this on top.
  • bookdawg
    bookdawg Posts: 9
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    07/01 ~ 181 lbs
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  • ikatsume
    ikatsume Posts: 8
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    Sure, I'll do this. There is no try.
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
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    SW (6/26): 153
    7/3: 152
    7/10:
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    1 pound down, 4 to go!!! I am SO going to make this goal. :-) Thank goodness for a long month.
  • aab1
    aab1 Posts: 1,120 Member
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    Can you believe the holiday weekend is already over?

    It was a good weekend for me to prove out that I can eat some unhealthy foods, have a few drinks and still incorporate exercise each day. It's all about moderation...but to actually follow thru on it is the challenge.

    I will admit, though, that I was constantly thinking about what can I eat, what should I eat, what will happen if I eat this (instead of that). Somewhat obsessive but I don't think I'm to the point of "just knowing" when not to over indulge.

    Does anyone else have this issue? When does it all finally click into place??
  • ibbray04
    ibbray04 Posts: 227 Member
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    I'm in, too!

    Starting weight:
    07/01/11: 138 lbs
  • beaner1st
    beaner1st Posts: 229 Member
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    That is what I have come to learn also Amanda. I have cut my portion sizes to the correct amount and found it works. Keep up the good work!

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