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  • actresskat
    actresskat Posts: 120 Member
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    Checking in for my (part) week.

    Starting Weight: 183 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 146 lbs

    First Week: 183
    Second Week: 179
    Total Challenge Loss: 4 lbs

    Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 33 lbs

    Strengths: this week, actually doing exercise and going at a decent speed
    Struggles: When stuff goes wrong during my day and I feel like grabbing something sugary for a boost!
    This Week’s Personal Challenge: Not let eating out/eating with family get me down - just eat consciously and not too much. To not worry what they think when I refuse home-cooked dessert.

    Daily Challenge: My Five:
    1. I love how loud I talk (embarrasses people but I used to be shy once upon a time!)
    2. I love that I'm cheeky
    3. I love how I dance and sing to all the Disney albums without being self-conscious
    4. I love my bright red hair
    5. I love how kind I can be - especially to my gorgeous cat!
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
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    Starting Weight: 208.5 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 175 lbs

    First Week: 205

    Total Challenge Loss: 3.5 lbs

    Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 30 lbs

    Strengths: this week, getting in all my work outs
    Struggles: Trying to eat my daily calories and getting in all my water
    This Week’s Personal Challenge: . To drink my 8 glasses of water daily
    Daily Challenge: :
    1. I love my long hair
    2. I love my boys (my world revoles around my kids)
    3. I love smile
    4. I love my mornings (most mornings I'm up at 5 just to enjoy the start of a new day)
    5. I love my animals 3 cats, 2 dogs, too many fish to count and getting chickens soon
  • 321blueeyes
    321blueeyes Posts: 279 Member
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    Starting Weight: 154 (08/16/11) or 146.5 (09/26/11)
    Challenge Goal Weight: 135 (and fit into my ski pants again!)
    Strengths: Cardio (avid runner)
    Struggles: Always hungry!
    Weekly Success: had a 2.5 lb loss this week :happy: - after 3 weeks stuck at my prior weight
    This Week’s Personal Challenge: complete 2 good, hard weight sessions and 1 yoga class (in addition to my regular cardio routine)

    08/17/11 - 152
    08/24/11 - 150
    09/01/11 - 148 (goodbye 150s!)
    09/08/11 - 146.5
    09/16/11 - no weigh-in this week, will report back next week
    09/23/11 - 146.5
    09/30/11 - 144 - exceeded my month-end goal by 0.5 lbs!

    Measurements (every 4 weeks):
    08/11/11 -- neck: 12.5 . . chest: 39 . arms: L12 . . . / R12.75 . waist: 31 . hips: 41 . . . thighs: L25 .. / R25.5
    09/08/11 -- neck: 12.25 . chest: 38 . arms: L12.25 / R12.50 . waist: 30 . hips: 40.5 . thighs: L23.5 / R24.5
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
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    Name: Cant

    Challenge starting weight: 220.4

    Current weight 202.6 for a 17.8 pound loss

    End of challenge goal weight: 170

    Your Plan to get to your goal weight: Move it!

    Challenge Starting Measurements:
    neck: 15
    chest: 43
    arms: left and right l 15 r 14.5
    waist: 40
    hips: 47
    thighs: left and right l 27 r 27

    sept 30 measurements

    neck 14.5 (-.5)
    waist 38 (-2)
    chest 41.5 (-1.5)
    arms L 14 (-1) r 13.75 (-.75)
    Thighs L 25 (-2) R 25 (-2)
    Hips 44 (-3)

    So that's 12.75 inches gone this month and 17.8 pounds!!!
  • mrsmellymac
    mrsmellymac Posts: 236 Member
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    [Challenge starting weight: 219.0lbs]
    --Week 1: 215.0 -4lbs 4lbs lost total
    --Week 2: 213.0 -2lbs 6lbs lost total
    --Week 3: 215.2 +2.2lbs
    --Week 4: 213.0 -2lbs 6lbs total
    --Week 5: 211-2lbs 8lbs total
    --week 6: 211-0lbs 8lbs total
    --Week 7: 209.0-2lbs -10lbs total
    [End of challenge goal weight: 180lbs]

    October Goal: I'm still going to be working toward GW#1, which is now 10lbs away. I will be increasing my exercise to 4x a week using my Zumba Wii and going to the gym. I think I will alternate: zumba 45min, gym 30 min, zumba 45, gym 30. I'm still learning how to balance my calories, but I'm doing better at it!

    Daily Challenge: If you are one of the people who check in with the group daily, I have a challenge for you. In your next post, include a list of 5 things that you love about yourself! It'll help us to get to know you AND it'll help you to love yourself!

    My Five:
    1. I love my singing voice. I was trained all my life in classical/operatic music. I even studied music in college =)
    2. I love my hair! Its so curly and bouncy!
    3. I love my love for my family! Been married 3yrs and we have a 7month old <3
    4. I love that I am so easily amused! It makes life so fun!
    5. I love love love my skin. Its always been so soft!

    Next May my brother-in-law is getting married and I will be singing at his wedding, my son is the ring-bearer, and my hubs is best man! The wedding is on the beach in Wilmington, NC. So that's my huge trip (so far) next year and its definitely what I'm working towards! 7 months to go! =)

    (That was fun)

    Will be posting measurements next week! I'm tempted to jump the gun now, we'll see!
  • mrsmellymac
    mrsmellymac Posts: 236 Member
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    V-Day graphic. If you are interested in using it, here is the link:

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    Change uppercase to lowercase - the to at both the start and end of the link
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
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    Hey teammates! Remember to weigh in before midnight tonight!!
  • JetzGurl
    JetzGurl Posts: 217 Member
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    Name: SpecialK_Flett

    Challenge starting weight: 192
    Week 1: 189.4
    Week 2: 186.6
    Week 3: 186.6 (no loss for week three)
    Week 4: 184.8
    Week 5: 183.6
    Week 6: 181.4
    Week 7: 180.2
    Total Challenge Loss: 11.8 lbs.

    End of challenge goal weight: 165 lbs.
    Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 15.2 lbs.

    Measurements: (done every 2 weeks)

    Neck: start - 15 current – 13 5/8 down 1 3/8”
    Chest: sm – 43 ¼ cm – 42 ½ down ¾”
    Left Bicep: sm – 11 7/8 cm 11 5/8 down 2/8”
    Right Bicep: sm – 13 1/8 cm 12 ¼ down 7/8”
    Waist: sm – 41 cm – 40 1/2 down ½”
    Hips: sm – 45 ½ cm – 45 down ½”
    Left Thigh: sm – 24 ½ cm – 21 ¾” down 2 ¾””
    Right Thigh: sm – 24 3/8 cm – 21 ½” down 2 7/8””

    I have seen quite a fluctuation in my measurements and I’m not sure if it’s due to placement consistency or the fact that I am doing some circuit work and am showing some muscle improvement. While I’ll continue to track my measurements, I’m not going to put too much focus on them. I am seeing visible changes in my body (in the right direction) so I’m not concerned at this point.

    I continue along this path with increased determination. I continue to get rid of clothes that no longer fit, determined NEVER to need them again.
    I have been consistent with my workouts. I have yet to miss one 
    Last week’s challenge - faithfully complete all of my EA workouts...ON their designated day! ACHEIVED!!
    This week’s challenge is to work out every day. This means treadmill on my EA Sports rest days.

    Your Plan to get to your goal weight:
    Maintain Calorie Goal – I had a fantastic week for this.
    Treadmill – I still have not been on the treadmill. I have faithfully used my EA Sports Active. I plan on using the treadmill on my EA rest days this week.

    Run for the Cure – I am incredibly excited for the Run this Sunday. It’ll be the first of its kind for me.

    Last night I bought my first pair of jeans in over 10 years that were NOT relaxed fit. Can you believe it, I have an *kitten*, not a mountain, back there!!
    Bring.It.On!!
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
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    Great job this week guys!!
    This is an OPEN group! We are always accepting new members! :)

    19 WEEKS UNTIL VALENTINE'S DAY!!

    Biggest Weekly Loss (determined by %): Actresskat with 4 lbs lost (2.2% of her total body weight!)
    Biggest Challenge Loss (Starting September 26, 2011 - determined by %): Actresskat with 4 lbs lost (2.2% of her total body weight!)

    Weekly Chart:
    Italicized means Starting Weight
    Bold means Current Weight
    Underlined means Weekly Loss
    If you didn't check in this week, it means your weight will stay the same.
    If you don't check in for more than two weeks I will stop charting your results. But fear not! If you want to come back just let me know and you'll be charted again!

    Pandabear_ : 137.4 lbs | 137.4 lbs | 0 lbs
    Chedeco: 180.7 lbs | 180.7 lbs | 0 lbs
    Jellybean1971: 208.5 lbs | 205 lbs | 3.5 lbs
    Pinkplastic: 156 lbs | 156 lbs | 0 lbs
    SpecialK_Flett: 181.4 lbs | 180.2 lbs | 1.2 lbs
    321blueeyes: 146.5 lbs | 144 lbs | 2.5 lbs
    Mrsmellymac: 211 lbs | 209 lbs | 2 lbs
    Legalchica: 159 lbs | 159 lbs | 0 lbs
    Kendradl: 170.2 lbs | 130 lbs | 0 lbs
    Actresskat: 183 lbs | 179 lbs | 4 lbs
    Jersey3025: 174.2 lbs | 174.8 lbs | + 0.6 lbs
    Cantjustcant: 202.6 lbs | 202.6 lbs | 0 lbs

    This Week's Challenge: Introduce stretching into your workouts! Flexibility is an important part of being fit and healthy. Work 5 basic stretches into your routine at least 4 days a week (in order to make significant gains in flexibility, stretching must be done 6 - 7 days a week).
    Need help with choosing stretches? Follow this helpful link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/chapter04c.htm
    Don't like that link? Here's another! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness_articles.asp?id=1261

    Feel free to ask questions about this week's challenge at any time! Go get 'em guys!

    Don't forget to add your PERSONAL CHALLENGES to your posts! We can only help to support you with them if we know what they are!


    EDIT: Sorry guys, BOLD And ITALIC codes don't seem to be working right now. They were a day ago, so maybe it'll kick up again soon.
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
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    oops...I posted my sept 26 weigh in on the other thread! Did we start over once the new one started?

    Name: Cant

    Challenge starting weight: 220.4
    August 26 weight 215.6 (down 4.8)
    September 26 weight 206.0


    End of challenge goal weight: 170

    Your Plan to get to your goal weight: Move it!

    Challenge Starting Measurements:
    neck: 15
    chest: 43
    arms: left and right l 15 r 14.5
    waist: 40
    hips: 47
    thighs: left and right l 27 r 27
  • Legalchica
    Legalchica Posts: 462
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    OOOOO I hadn't been stretching like I should and I forgot how gooooood it feels!!!! LOVEING this challenge :)
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
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    My Weekly Check In:

    Starting Weight: 179.5 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 165 lbs

    First Week: 178.5
    Second Week: 176.8
    Third Week: 176.4
    Fourth Week: 175.4 lbs
    Fifth Week: 175.0 lbs
    Sixth Week: 174.2 lbs
    Seventh Week: 174.8
    Eighth Week: 173.6 lbs
    Total Challenge Loss: 5.9 lbs

    Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 8.6 lbs

    New Mini Goal: 169 lbs (It's a weird number but it's 26 lbs lost total AND means I'm at a healthy BMI!)

    Weekly Success: No having a binge night when I really wanted to, and "getting back on the horse" literally and figuratively when I had a nasty spill on a ride this weekend.
    Weekly Struggle: Water intake. x 1000. This week was beyond horrible. Well under every day. Really upset about it.
    This Week’s Personal Challenge: Drink WATER! Minimum 8 cups a day! I WAS doing well until I screwed it all up :( Time to make this a priority again. Next week's challenge? One week. Eating Clean. 100%. Zomg... I may die.

    Daily Challenge: If you are one of the people who check in with the group daily, I have a challenge for you. In your next post, include a list of 5 things that are going well in your life. Let's work towards building an optimistic and positive future for ourselves. Life is what we make it!

    My Five:
    1. I have a beautiful and kind, loving and funny fiance. He is extraordinary. I am incredibly blessed to have him.
    2. We are renting a decent sized house on an acreage. My horse is in my back yard!!
    3. I have a car that runs exceptionally. Even after 200,000 km I have only had one "major" repair costing $600.
    4. I have an incredibly supportive family. I get phone calls and visits, dinners and hugs whenever I need/ want.
    5. I have a full time permanent occupational therapy job (and have for a year) and there are still some of my classmates without work, let alone full time work.

    Weekly Challenge Check In:
    How is the stretching going guys?? I have been doing great so far! 7 minutes of stretching (static) at the end of a workout and about 5 minutes of stretching (ballistic) before!
  • Legalchica
    Legalchica Posts: 462
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    My Weekly Check In:

    Starting Weight: 159 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 140 lbs
    Current Weight: 156.2

    Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 16.2

    New Mini Goal: 150 lbs

    Weekly Success: Curbing my late night killer snacking!
    Weekly Struggle: co-workers candy jars...
    This Week’s Personal Challenge: 6 days or workouts!

    My Five:
    1. I have a three beautiful little girls who are my life :)
    2. I have awsome tennents in my house in Alaksa.
    3. New job is FANTASTIC
    4. I have found MFP :).
    5. I'm alive? does that count?

    Weekly Challenge Check In:
    streching is great! LOVE it! I feel so much better when i start my next workout.
  • mrsmellymac
    mrsmellymac Posts: 236 Member
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    [V-Day Challenge starting weight: 219.0lbs]
    --Week 1: 215.0 -4lbs
    --Week 2: 213.0 -2lbs
    --Week 3: 215.2 +2.2lbs
    --Week 4: 213.0 -2lbs
    --Week 5: 211 -2lbs
    --week 6: 211 -0lbs
    --Week 7: 209.0 -2lbs
    --Week 8: 208.0 -1 -11lbs total for the challenge
    [End of challenge goal weight: 180lbs]

    WEEK 8: Measurements
    waist: 37.5
    --everything else stayed the same, at least my waist is going down!

    My five:
    1) My son and my husband make my life worth while!
    2) I got a new job as a music teacher at a preschool this week!
    3) The love life got spicier since I've lost the first 16lbs =)
    4) I have a newly found talent at photography and have been getting requests to take photos!
    5) therefore, I have a new camera ;)

    My goal for October is to be under 200lbs. Then, I have the V-Day challenge goal (180)
    Ultimately what I'm working for is my brother-in-law's wedding in May. I want to be at least 170 for it.
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
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    Starting Weight: 208.5 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: 175 lbs

    First Week: 205
    secon week 204
    Total Challenge Loss: 4.5 lbs

    Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 30 lbs

    Strengths: this week, getting in all my work outs
    Struggles: still struggling to meet my daily calories
    This Week’s Personal Challenge: . To try some new exercises, not sure what yet
  • mrsmellymac
    mrsmellymac Posts: 236 Member
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    Don't forget to weigh-in by midnight tonight!!!
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
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    no gain no loss this week! Still sitting at 202.6 but I will take it since I know it will be gone within a couple of days (if you know what I mean wink wink)
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
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    Hi guys! You guys have one more day to get your weights in before I make the chart for this week! Due to the Canadian holiday I will post the weekly weigh ins tomorrow!

    Happy Thanksgiving friends!
  • fallenangelloves
    fallenangelloves Posts: 601 Member
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    Bump... Battery low on the iPad and will fill out later...LOL
  • Caligirl125
    Caligirl125 Posts: 6
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    Really interested in this. I will do my measurements tonight and post more tomorrow. I just joined today and I am doing the 10lb. October challenge and this will be my second one. We are having a family reunion mid-March and I want to look great, so this will be perfect for me!

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