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  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,236 Member
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    Thanksgiving day here tomorrow in Canada!! Gonna stick that bird in the oven and go for a nice walk since it's supposd to be a gorgeous day once again. I can't believe I have actually walked for 2hrs today and put in 6.83 miles. Hope it all pays off in the long run!! Happy Thanksgiving to any Canadians out there!!! Good luck with the weigh in everyone!!!
  • samhradh
    samhradh Posts: 297 Member
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    Well girls I'm in shock,
    Did not expect to pull 1.8lb this week, pleasant surprise, maybe I do need to eat back some of my housework calories, especially at the week end, as it's 2 days of full on chores that don't happen during the week.

    Now don't get me wrong I want to lose weight and sill have over 30 lbs to go, but I must make this a lifestyle change, the eating is going fine as mostly we still eat what was normal for us, I'm just more careful about portion control and have stopped cooking with butter, and for me i have excluded the cheap nasty but oh so yummy chocolate bars and bags of chips.

    How am I ever going to make physical activity a natural part of my daily life??? I am so different to the young girl i was, 25 years ago i was a amateur athlete in several sports, volleyball, badminton and swimming, and just for fun i was part of a touring synchronised swimming troop.

    It's good to see some of the old faces back with us, as a group of 50 i think we were aiming for 1000lb loss for Christmas, that would have been tough with only 16 regulars.

    So goals for this week:
    1. Bed by 23.00.
    2. No more than a deficit of 100 calories per day. hope I'm explaining this correctly, I mean eat back almost all of the exercise calories
    3. 7 days of level 3 30 day shred..

    SW - 194
    GW - 174 (Dec 25)
    Week 1 - 194 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 - 192 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 189 (Sep 5)
    Week 4 - 187.8 (Sep 12) goal for coming week GET EXERCISE
    Week 5 - 186.2 (Sep 19) . DITTO get off your *kitten*, & go to bed by 10.30pm sod the housework.
    Week 6 - 184.6 (Sep 26) GO TO BED
    Week 7 - 182.8 (Oct 3) half way to Christmas goal, happy days, still have to go to bed earlier.
    Week 9 - 181 (Oct 10) BED BED BED
    Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
    Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
    Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
    Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
    Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
    Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
    Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
    Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
    Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
    Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
    Final - xxx (Dec 25)
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
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    I'm over the moon this weekend as I lost 2.2 pounds this week and this time I felt like I deserved it. I worked really hard to eat right and exercise lots. So I'm now at 271.6 (272 officially).

    But I really only have one goal this week and that is to lose at least 1.8 to bring me to that magical 50 pounds lost. Once I get there, I will feel that I've really accomplished something.

    Oh, and the thing that I'm most thankful for this year, other than the obvious family, friends, health, home, etc., is finding MFP and becoming part of this community of support, motivation, and encouragement. We are truly all in this together. I hope you all have great successes this week and in the coming weeks.

    Congrats. Samon on the 1.8 and Tannyb 2.2 in marvelous !! You'll be at magic 50 in no time. It's a nice place, I just got here myself. :bigsmile:
    Babygurl 2 hours is a looong walk...great job !
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING to my Canadian friends. Enjoy your holiday. I'm off for Columbus day here :laugh: , only important thing is the schools and banks are closed. Everyone else I know is working. Weird holiday. Grocery shopping for me, good luck on the weigh ins. I'll be snooping in all day.
    Leila
  • maisiecm
    maisiecm Posts: 15 Member
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    managed to lose 1lb this week which I am pleased with as it was my birthday on Saturday,although I was very good and declined a birthday cake, did go to pizza hut for tea though!!!

    Hope everyone is okay and congrats to those who have lost.

    SW - 208 (Aug 28)
    GW - 191 (Dec 25)
    Week 1 - not joined in
    Week 2 - 208 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 204.5 (Sep 5)
    Week 4 - 203.5 (Sep 12)
    Week 5 – 203.5 (Sep 19)
    Week 6 – 203.5 (Sep 26)
    Week 7 - 206 (Oct 3)
    Week 9 - 205 (Oct 10)
  • Pangui
    Pangui Posts: 373 Member
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    I am pretty satisfied with my progress this week. We went out of town for a Tae Kwon Do tournament, where my 8 year old daughter won her two matches. Leaving home is always a scary challenge for me because we are relatively new health food vegans and eating in restaurants can be daunting (especially for a family of 4). We did OK and we even found a Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant in Van Nuys CA. It was delicious and the chef was willing to prepare it per my request of "no oil". Here are my stats for the week:

    CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE

    SW - 252
    GW - 222 (Dec 25)

    Week 1 - 252 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 - 249 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5) On VACATION, no scale.
    Week 4 - 249 (Sep 12) Bummer, still on vacation recovery
    Week 5 - 248 (Sep 19)
    Week 6 - 243 (Sep 26)
    Week 7 - 241 (Oct 3)
    Week 9 - 239 (Oct 10)
  • Pangui
    Pangui Posts: 373 Member
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    managed to lose 1lb this week which I am pleased with as it was my birthday on Saturday,although I was very good and declined a birthday cake, did go to pizza hut for tea though!!!

    Hope everyone is okay and congrats to those who have lost.

    Wow! I am terribly impressed that you even declined birthday cake! Talk about commitment. You must be pretty proud of yourself!
  • juliekin
    juliekin Posts: 139 Member
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    SW - 184
    GW - 145Dec 25)
    Week 1 - 163 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 - 162 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 160 (September 5)
    Week 4 - 161 (September 12)
    Week 5 - 159.5 (September 19)
    Week 6 - 158.0 (September 26)
    Week 7 - 157.0 (October 3)
    Week 8 - 155.5 (October 10)
    I have taken a cue from fellow Challenge members and being happy with my progress. I've exercised, eaten pretty well, and tried to stay on target. I know I need to keep my water up and will keep trying. I am not having as much success with my walking partners, but have asked another person to walk with me. I think I will challenge myself to get more than 6 hours of sleep - this is a really tough one for me.
    Thanks to all of you for your wonderful support! Having a group really DOES make a difference for me.
    Julia
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,275 Member
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    Monday check in. I didn't lose yet. I posted yesterday about my busy week.
    1. drink more than 8 glasses of water a day - Yes most days.
    2. make healthy meals at home – Yes I did better and have meal plans for the week.
    3. start adding weight training in – Yes, I went twice last week and this morning.
    4. don't miss Zumba this week! - Friday I had to pick up my sister from France at the airport.
    5. get enough sleep - Yes.
    6. get a rest day from exercise once a week. Yes too many last week.
    7. I have a small part-time temporary job on Thursday morning so it is messing with my Wednesday running so I need to adjust. Had a weird week maybe I can address this better.
    SW - 231
    GW - 210 (Dec 25)
    Week 1 - 229.8 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 - 229.8 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 229.8 (Sep 5)
    Week 4 - 229.0 (Sep 12)
    Week 5 - 226.8 (Sep 19)
    Week 6 - 226.8 (Sep 26)
    Week 7 - 225.4 (Oct 3)
    Week 9 - 225.4 (Oct 10)
    Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
    Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
    Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31) Goal 220
    Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
    Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
    Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
    Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28) Goal 215
    Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
    Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
    Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
    Final - xxx (Dec 25) Goal 210

    I plan to come back later and check out how all are doing. Have a great week all.
  • runninggirl262
    runninggirl262 Posts: 58 Member
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    Great job group. I made my mini goal of 140 for today. 139.8. Yeah I am logging the .8.
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,275 Member
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    Everyone looks very good. Great progress all so far.:drinker: :flowerforyou:
    Keri
  • ladyduddy
    ladyduddy Posts: 21
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    Hi everyone and sorry I have not been around on here for an age!!

    I wrote this a few weeks ago when I signed up :

    "SW 144 lbs (10 stone 4lb)
    CW 134 lbs (9 stone 7lb)
    would like to be 128lb for Christmas and stay that way! "

    I am actually at 129 lb!!! Thanks to some great support on MFP - special thanks to brobin who has encouraged me every day - thank you so much!!

    I have recently revised my goal weight down to 126lb now that I can see what I look like at 129lb, and am looking forward to making that well in advance of Christmas. I need to go and buy some new clothes for this winter :-)

    Although I am a brit and live in the UK i have just arrived in Canada today on a business trip and am shattered so will be heading to bed soon and will no doubt be awake in the early hours, when I intend to hit the (very small) gym in the hotel and burn some calories before the day starts for real!

    happy thanksgiving to all lovely Canadians out there!! Keep up the good work everyone!!
  • Rav3nw0lf
    Rav3nw0lf Posts: 10
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    Week 9 - 262 (Oct 10)

    Well, down a little since last time I checked in. Had some medical problems and ended up in day surgery last week. Hopefully that's the last of the "surprises" for a bit and I can get back to logging in everything and slowly getting back to exercising next week. Plan for this week: get back to logging what I eat to help make better choices. AND Getting the ok to go back to exercising.
    Thanks for those of you who checked in with me :) It was very much appreciated.
  • dlperry65
    dlperry65 Posts: 83
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    Water has been hit and miss as has been the walking. Can only keep working at it! the weight loss is still going OK, but know I will have to step it up to keep it going.
    Keep up the hard work everyone.

    SW - 171
    GW - 150(Dec 25)

    Week 1 - 169.8 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 - 167.2 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 166.4 (Sep 5)
    Week 4 - XXX (Sep 12)
    Week 5 - 168.4 (Sep 19)
    Week 6 - 165.4(Sep 26)
    Week 7 - 164.0 (Oct 3)
    Week 8 - 162.2 (Oct 10)
    Week 9 - xxx (Oct 17)
    Week 10 - xxx (Oct 24)
    Week 11 - xxx (Oct 31)
    Week 12 - xxx (Nov 7)
    Week 13 - xxx (Nov 14)
    Week 14 - xxx (Nov 21)
    Week 15 - xxx (Nov 28)
    Week 16 - xxx (Dec 5)
    Week 17 - xxx (Dec 12)
    Week 18 - xxx (Dec 19)
    Final - xxx- (Dec 25)


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  • babygurl48
    babygurl48 Posts: 1,236 Member
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    GW - 180 (Dec 25)
    Week 1 - 208.1 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 - 208.1 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 206.7 (Sep 5) .loss of 1.3 lbs
    Week 4 - 206.7 (Sep 12)
    Week 5 - 204.6 (Sep 19) loss of 2.1 lbs
    Week 6 - 202.6 (Sep 26)
    Week 7 - 202.6 (Oct 3)
    Week 9 - 202.3 (Oct 10) loss of .3... i guess a loss is a loss is a loss!!!
    Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
    Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
    Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
    Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
    Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
    Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
    Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
    Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
    Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
    Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
    Final - xxx (Dec 25)
  • lowridershank
    lowridershank Posts: 22 Member
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    I am stuck! I know the only way I will loose is to excercise and here lately I have been stuck in a rut. My sweet hubby said he is going to start walking with me tomorrow. I am going to try and make more time for MFP as I need the motivation. Thanks to all of you for the motivation:)

    SW - 183
    GW - 163
    Week 1 – 182.2 (Aug 22)
    Week 2 – 181.8 (Aug 29)
    Week 3 - 181.8 (Sep 5)
    Week 4 – 182.0 (Sep 12)
    Week 5 – 180.0 (Sep 19)
    Week 6 – 180.0 (Sep 26)
    Week 7 – 180.0 (Oct 3)
    Week 9 – 180.0 (Oct 10)
  • sports2mom
    sports2mom Posts: 9 Member
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    Still at 147.5 but I had TONS of NSVs so I can't complain. Water intake is good but physical activity could be better and plan to step it up this week. Everyone have a great week and keep up the good work!
  • paxetamore
    paxetamore Posts: 399 Member
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    NSV alert ! While I was digging in my closet for something that fit a little better, I stumbled across a few pairs of pants I had put to the back of the closet ,( a few years ago mind you) , I tried them on , and THEY FIT !!! Size 14. I then decided to visit the Goodwill Store...for a few slightly used tops. ( Can't keep buying new ). I stumbled across a wool pea coat , brand new, with tags from J.C. Penney 159.99 for ,15.00 and best of all size L. No x in front of it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Woohoo! What a treasure find to celebrate!
  • KeriA
    KeriA Posts: 3,275 Member
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    Ladyduddy congrats on hitting your goal
    Raven great progress hope all is better soon after the surgery.
    dlperry glad you are making progress too
    babygurl - going in the right direction
    lowrider – hope the exercise and checking in goes well
    sports2mom – all the best with stepping it up and glad to hear about the NSVs

    Keri
  • ladyduddy
    ladyduddy Posts: 21
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    I am not very up on the acronyms - apologies! what are NSVs? I think they are good news of some kind?!
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
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    I am not very up on the acronyms - apologies! what are NSVs? I think they are good news of some kind?!

    Good morning Ladies !

    NSV - is a non scale victory :bigsmile: ...hunt them down and hang on to tight . Sometimes those are what gets you through when the numbers don't move..very important stuff !!

    188 - up 1.6 lbs this morning. I'm not going to get bummed. I ate dinner late ( 7:45 pm) and it was stuffed shells no less. :laugh: So I'm sure that's all it is. Been working out like a crazy lady at the gym and drinking oceans full of water. Lots of good stuff. Besides a 3 lb. loss the week before was just too much to really accept. Ah.... the rose color glasses come off. :blushing:

    Great job ladies...love to see some people coming back around. We're here for you .

    Have a great day everyone .

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