9-5 Challenge...Week 2 (closed group)

PianoRaven

I am going to try to do weekly threads. So for this week, we can just post on this thread. Post as often as you like, but at least try for once a day. Remember, the point is to create accountability. So be honest, and don't be embarrassed! We are all in the same boat.

These are the participants:

PianoRaven
imarunner8908
jbiancad
lmontelongo1
szczepj
punkinejz
lovelyfacex3
AriannaInIdaho
tjandjmkahrs
DoctorWhoFan
Julijulz
jagrib0112
vanzandtsusan
arkenny
martinah4
scooterboy2003
gmhvin

Week 2: So, how did everyone do this week? Let us know what worked, what didn't, the good, the bad, and the ugly!

Also, everyone needs to either post their weight to this thread TODAY, or send it to me in a message. Even if you weighed in earlier this week, post the number again to this thread. I need to know who our active participants are, and who we've lost along the way.

The Challenge for Week 2 is to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day. Your body must burn calories to take in the fluid, warm it up, and use it. And since water has no calories, it's like drinking negative calories. Every cell in your body, every function, needs water. So let's focus on that this week!

PianoRaven

I've lost 1.2 lbs this week. However, I don't feel that I did my best. I wasn't focused and made some bad choices. Plus, I only worked out twice. Ugh. But, a loss is a loss, right?

But it's a new week and a new month. I've got my head back in the game!

scooterboy2003

I'm still in and enjoying our challenge. Thank you piano raven. I have cut my food portions in half from my begining weight July 11. In addition to my normal exercise (mainly yard work and labor for 4 members of my family) I got out my bicycle and ride 8.5 miles per day in hilly terrain. Have not missed a day since I started.

Mon, Aug 1 week 1 weigh in
Beginning weight July 11 248.8
Beginning challenge weight July 25 233.4
Aug 1 weight 227.0
Total loss 21.8
Week 1 challenge loss 6.4 pounds

woo hoo!

MandaLee8908

I lost a total of 0.8lbs last week. I didn't make the best choices some days. I did find, however, that this is my first loss in a few weeks...and it came after changing my goal to 1lb a week instead of 2, which gave me 200 extra calories a day. Maybe that's what I needed. :happy:

Hopefully my physical therapy will be finished up this week. And as soon as we start working on the new house, I will be getting more exercise in

I must say, though, August came far too quick for me.

Challenge start weight 174.2
Week 2 start weight 173.4
Challenge goal weight 165

tjandjmkahrs

I had a bad week!! I gained! 2.4 I think that some of it is muscle, I started the 30 Day Shred, or water weigh due to muscle gain. But I also did not have the best week food wise. I didn't track as thoroughly as I have been and the food choices were not always the best. There was one day that I didn't eat nearly enough calories either.

This week will be better. I will work out more then twice, and I will make good choices regarding what I put in my mouth.

tjandjmkahrs

I forgot to add! :blushing:

Challenge start weight 189.8
Week 2 start weight 192.2
Challenge goal weight 160

KnottyJen

Week 1 Weigh In (7/25): 316.2
Week 2 Weigh In (8/1): 310.2

Goal Weight: 305

6 lb loss! Woot! I'm thinking my overall goal weight is going to need to be updated.......We'll see how this week goes.

szczepj

SW for challenge: 193.6
CW: 189.5
Total loss: 4.1 pounds.


I tried IF for the weekend, and while it's results seemed okay (not entirely sure) I don't know if I can do the fast everyday with working out. I may try the 24 hour one on Sunday's or something to that effect. I'm happy my splurge with pizza and cookies when my friend visited didn't affect me even though I kept it under my limit.

AriannaInIdaho

Current weight 322.2

gmhvin

Well, I didn't do as well as I wanted, but I still lost a little. Time to get the rear in gear!

Challenge SW: 218.0
Current: 217.4

Loss: .6

Have a great day!

Gail

lmontelongo1

Starting weight 162
Today's weight 161

not the best, but I have been lifting more weights and have not been doing as much cardio so I will up the cardio this week.

jbiancad

I forgot what my starting weight was for the challenge. I think it was 174 but today I weighed in at 172.1
I have also starting the 30 day shred and im on day 3. Along with that I also do pilates and 2 of Leslie sansones Dvds.

Julijulz

Hey guys...It's a wonderful week for me in a sense. I am up 5lbs, but it's a good 5lbs. I went from 239 to 244lbs. I just started lifting weight with my husband about 2 weeks ago and have yet to shake my muscle retention water off. Also, it's that time of the month this week, so no luck there in losing the water weight. But I assure you all that I am counting calories, logging it, working out, and holding myself accountable for everything. I'm just in a transitional state at the present moment with my muscles. But I'm excited and not letting it discourage me. I hope you all are doing well!!!!! :flowerforyou:

SW: 239lbs
CW: 244lbs
GW: 219lbs

Julia

Julijulz

Starting weight 162
Today's weight 161

not the best, but I have been lifting more weights and have not been doing as much cardio so I will up the cardio this week.

If you are lifting more weight this week, then you are probably holding water like me. Make sure you keep your heartrate at 65% when doing your cardio on the days you lift. Lifting is anaerobic, so you don't want to double do it on your muscles for those days. I just learned this that. So I thought I would share it with you.

arkenny

no change.... 170

lmontelongo1

Starting weight 162
Today's weight 161

not the best, but I have been lifting more weights and have not been doing as much cardio so I will up the cardio this week.

If you are lifting more weight this week, then you are probably holding water like me. Make sure you keep your heartrate at 65% when doing your cardio on the days you lift. Lifting is anaerobic, so you don't want to double do it on your muscles for those days. I just learned this that. So I thought I would share it with you.

Thanks for the info! I will definitely keep that in mind this week. I also changed my settings to lose 1 lb a week vs 2 lbs a week so I hope that helps as well.

k2quiere

I had signed up on the initial thread and then didn't know there was another to come to, as I was on vacation and nothing was posted on the original thread. I would really still like to participate.

Let me know, and I'll update everything.

vanzandtsusan

Week 2: 162

PianoRaven

k2quiere: You can join. I was trying to limit it to the first 15 people to respond, because I wanted to keep the group small. But the most important factor is getting people who will post often and stay motivated. If that's you, join us!

k2quiere

That's me...just let me know what I need to do. Start weight last Sunday was 334.6 and weigh-in this morning was 333.6. Feels great to actually be down one pound after a week's vacation in cities known for food.

KnottyJen

That's me...just let me know what I need to do. Start weight last Sunday was 334.6 and weigh-in this morning was 333.6. Feels great to actually be down one pound after a week's vacation in cities known for food.

Where were you on vacation????

MandaLee8908

Hurray for water! I had a Coke too, but got my 8 glasses of water in. Today was also my first day of no fast food (officially). I'm trying to cut back to once a week...but if I can go longer that would be great!

martinah4

Week 1:
214.5
Lost 1.5 pounds!
Not as much as I'd hoped, but hey, it's still in the loss category!
Onward, ho!!!

DoctorWhoFan

Hi guys,

I'm at summer school and so it will be hard for me to log and weigh in for the next two or so weeks. But I will still be active in the challenge. I will try my best to weigh in today though.

Good luck!
DWF

k2quiere

That's me...just let me know what I need to do. Start weight last Sunday was 334.6 and weigh-in this morning was 333.6. Feels great to actually be down one pound after a week's vacation in cities known for food.

Where were you on vacation????

New York and DC...there's always great places to eat around, especially since I spent a lot of time downtown in both cities.

PianoRaven

Okay, here are the results from Week 1 (in terms of percentage of body weight lost):

DoctorWhoFan 3.65%
scooterboy2003 2.99%
lovelyfacex3 2.57%
szczepj 2%
jagrib0112 1.89%
arkenny 1.73%
jbiancad 1.66%
vanzandtsusan 1.22%
AriannaInIdaho 1.16%
martinah4 0.69%
PianoRaven 0.67%
lmontelongo1 0.62%
imarunner8908 0.46%
k2quiere 0.29%
gmhvin 0.28%
Julijulz +1.04%
tjandjmkahrs +1.26%
punkinejz NO WEIGHT

That's awesome! Congrats to DoctorWhoFan, our weekly winner!
We lost a total of 43.4 lbs!! Keep at it!! :bigsmile:

scooterboy2003

Congrats to DoctorWhoFan. You rock!:laugh:

scooterboy2003

That's me...just let me know what I need to do. Start weight last Sunday was 334.6 and weigh-in this morning was 333.6. Feels great to actually be down one pound after a week's vacation in cities known for food.

Welcome. Please post often so we can get to know you.

szczepj

Wow, when you look at the total weight loss together it's amazing! 43 pounds. Wow! We rock! Keep it up everyone

scooterboy2003

Wow, when you look at the total weight loss together it's amazing! 43 pounds. Wow! We rock! Keep it up everyone

I like the encouragement we give everyone. There is NO REASON we can't ALL meet our challenge goal!

PianoRaven

It's Wednesday; how is everyone doing?

Question of the Day: Tell us about your exercise routine (what, when, where, how often, etc.). Have you found any tips to stay motivated?