Weigh-In Week: November 14 - November 20

_Khaleesi_

13 WEEKS UNTIL VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Biggest Weekly Loss (determined by %): Jersey3025 with 2.2 lbs lost!! (1.26%!!)
Biggest Challenge Loss (Starting September 26, 2011 - determined by %): SpecialK_Flett having lost 10.8 lbs! (5.95%!!)


Weekly Chart:
Italicized means Starting Weight
Bold means Current Weight
Underlined means Weekly Loss
If you don't check in 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!

SpecialK_Flett: 181.4 lbs | 170.6 lbs | 1.6 lbs
321blueeyes: 146.5 lbs | 144 lbs | +0.5 lbs
Mrsmellymac: 211 lbs | 204 lbs | 1 lbs
Jersey3025: 174.2 lbs | 168.8 lbs | 2.2 lbs
Panyg: 218 lbs | 212 lbs | 1.8 lbs
Kandrews24: 211.6 lbs | 207.6 lbs | 1.4 lbs
Kburks0709: 178.4 lbs | 178.4 lbs | 0 lbs
Legalchica: 159 lbs | 154 lbs | 1.4 lbs
stefaniee83: 184.6 lbs | 184.6 lbs | 0 lbs
ashntony47: 200 lbs | 200 lbs | 0 lbs
MommyMandy821: 162 lbs | 162 lbs | 0 lbs

This Week's Challenge: Re-Evaluate your goals. This doesn't just mean weight loss goals either! AND... now that we have this fancy group, we have this topic to discuss this week's challenge!! Examples of older goals to revisit: goal weight, goal timeline, exercise goals, types of exercises (this may have to be revisted for winter!), goals relating to food, goals relating to educating yourself, goals relating to self esteem, WHY you decided to lose weight, self reflection on your progress, self reflection on your process, etc etc! Go to town people!

Don't forget to add your PERSONAL CHALLENGES to the group boards! We can only help to support you with them if we know what they are! What do you guys think about having a Personal Challenges topic? That way it can be tracked and discussed mroe easily! I'm going to get one started and if we think it's lame it can be scrapped!

mrsmellymac

I have a question. Are you doing the start weight from when we started the Beautifully Loved challenge or are you doing the start weight from when you started the Hot for Cupid?

_Khaleesi_

Just from "Hot for Cupid." There were so many new comers and so few members from "beautifully loved" that I made the decision for a reboot. Everyone's starting weights are from the Hot for Cupid topic start.

mrsmellymac

awesome! yay congrats jersey and special k!!!

_Khaleesi_

I think "SpecialK" is uncatchable now :P

JetzGurl

Great job Jersey, looks like that plateau is nothing but a bad dream
Thanks for including me, even though I was late. I promise it won't happen again, lol.
As for being uncatchable, any more weekends away and I'll be moving in the wrong direction!

_Khaleesi_

^ If every week could be a 2.2 loss, I'd be a happy happy camper. I'm thinking that it'll be a no-loss week for me this week though. It's usually how my body works. I can't complain, it all evens out in the wash. Also, you're only "late" if the chart has already been posted! (or if it's already being made).

AND THAT is the whole point of a vacation. It's supposed to be a break from things. No sweat. I'm a little worried about how the weight will be post-honeymoon. 11 days of VACATION. lol Oh well, no dress to fit into then.

JetzGurl

Lol, don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I've been fortunate to have consistent loss, even when I felt I didn't deserve it.

Even if I don't have a stellar loss this week, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and have no regrets.

As for your honeymoon, don't discount all of the walking you'll be doing ;p

_Khaleesi_

This Week's Challenge: Revisiting My Goals

1. Challenge Goal Weight: Well, I have my challenge goal weight set at 165 lbs. I will fully admit that I "low balled" it because my weight loss at the time was CRAWLING and I didn't think I could handle the disappointment of not reaching it. With 12.5 weeks to go, and 3.8 lbs until that goal weight, I have been thinking about changing it to something like 160 lbs. But I don't want to put that kind of pressure on myself. That works out to ~0.7 lbs a week. Ultimately, I have decided to keep my goal weight the same because A) I don't want that pressure and It's not the timeline of weight loss that matters, it's the process of it all. Therefore, challenge goal weight stays the same.

2. Final Goal Weight: I have been tempted to drop it down from 150 lbs again. I am just over half way to my current goal (58%) weight and am not sure that I will look the way that I want to when I get the rest of the way. BUT I can't make decisions like this on a "bad feeling," and so I'm keeping it the same until I get there. If I need to make a new goal then, then alright! In the meantime, I'll keep plugging away.

3. Exercise Goals: I had big plans to smash Rushfit out of the park and then take on P90X in January. I don't quite feel the same now. I am thinking that I am going to continue to do Rushfit for some time. I can't really justify the investment in another workout program when I have one that I love now, that is making me work. I'm going to need heavier dumbells for a few of the routines soon! So that's kind of out the window. I had also tossed around the goal of running a 5 km next fall. That's still sort of sitting there, but I'm not sure what to do with it. This one will have to be re-evaluated in spring. I need to get back into Rushfit training and stop making excuses. I know that I keep pushing back the start date, and there isn't an excuse for it. There will always be an excuse not to do it. Time to just bite the bullet.

4. Types of Exercises: Winter is coming and I can safely say that my 2 cardio days will not be full of running, bicycling or rollerblading. The frigid Canadian winters put a wrench in those kind of activities. SO! I'm going to be doing some Wii Active 2, some Wii fit aerobic exercises and I'm also thinking of doing the Cardio X routine from P90X (I have a copy from a friend). Winter doesn't mean I should stop!

5. Food Goals: I like my "new" calorie limit of 1700 a day. It's kind of scary to say that number out loud but a very knowledgable MFP friend encouraged me to up my limit and I haven't looked back since. I still struggle with eating under that, and so one of my newer goals is to learn how to plan out a day so that I can successfully eat 1700 - 2100 cals of relatively healthy food (including exercise cals). This means I have to get my act back together on the protein scourge. This should be so much easier than it is...

6. Education: I am reading the New Rules of Lifting for Women and soaking it all up. I'm also reading Jillian Micheal's book, "Master your metabolism." I'm learning things from both of them and highly recommend them (the former a little more so than the latter).

7. Self Esteem Goals: I continue to blog on my "Self Discovery" list and that has been helpful. I also continue to learn how to better approach myself and others through reading "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle (Yes, I am reading many books at once... 4 actually... 5 if you count the comic book of the day).

8. Why I Am Losing Weight: Well let's be honest and frank here. I hated how I looked when this all began and I wanted to stop feeling like a fat slob. So I started this up. I wouldn't say that is my motivation now, for my continued weight loss. Of course being asthetically pleasing is a part of that, but I want to eat healthy in order to be healthy, and when I have kids, I want to be a good example to them. I want to exercise because I want to be in shape. It lends me confidence to try new things and not worry about being out of breath or stooped over. I am doing this to look like a stunner on my wedding day and to not be embarrassed to be the center of attentin on that day. I am also doing it to rock all kinds of summer gear in 2012 (summer time AND honeymoon time). I haven't owned shorts in ages (except for the ones I wear over my bathing suit at the beach). I haven't been comfortable to walk around in a t-shirt (without a bulky sweater overtop). I haven't worn a two peice bathing suit in public without trying to suck in my gut and tuck in the fat. Also, I want to have skin to pinch when I look in the mirror, and not folds of fat.

9. Reflection on my Progress: 26 lbs lost is pretty sweet. Last week I met the "healthy" BMI category. I am looking forward to powering deeper into that section and coming out a healthier person. I am proud of my success, even if it has taken a little while. I am getting better at not comparing myself to others and being envious that they are losing faster than I am. I think I'm doing pretty good at this whole thing!

10. Reflection on my Process: Thank GOSH I am not doing this the same way that I was in June. I was down to 1200 cals a day and eating less. I was eating junkie diet food. I was downing a can (or more) of Coke Zero a day. *Shudder* I don't even feel like I am on a "diet" now. It's not hard for me to stay in my limits. I'm still working on healthier choices, but I am losing weight and not STARVING. On top of it, it's kind of become second nature. I am very thankful that I decided to educate myself on this whole mess. Without that research I probably would still be plateau'd and hungry. I owe a lot of my success to info from MFP friends.

What do you have to say about this week's challenge??

mrsmellymac

I'm going to do the challenge, I'm strapped for time today! I have to clean, go to work, and then clean again when I get back. My father-in-law is coming to visit tomorrow until Thanksgiving. (groan, he's not the nicest of people)

_Khaleesi_

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
Ninth Week: 173.2 lbs
Tenth Week: 172.8 lbs
Eleventh Week: 170.0 lbs
Twelvth Week: 171.0 lbs
Thirteenth Week: 168.8 lbs
Fourteenth Week: 169.0 lbs
Total Challenge Loss: 9.9 lbs

Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 4 lbs

Well I am still a healthy BMI but I am up .2 of a lb. I know why. I was dehydrated at last week's weigh in and I have just gotten back into the swing of the water thing. I'm happy with it. I'm healthy and I'm feeling good. Besides... this week has been HORRIBLE for eating. The weekend was a total disaster...

Weekly Success: WATER! I am back on the wagon!
Weekly Struggle: Exercise. Fail. x 205,060
This Week’s Personal Challenge: Return to returning to Rushfit. Figure out how to eat all of my calories in a healthy way.

NovemberJune

Weighing in!

Week 1 = 201.6
Week 2 = 198.6
Week 3=198.2
Week 4=195.6
Week 5=195.6
Week 6=195.2
Week 7=192.4
Week 8=191.4
Week 9=189.4
Week 10=188.0
Week 11=185.8
Week 12=185.4
Week 13=184.6
Week 14=182.8

ETA
Challenge Goal: 169

SW: 229
UGW: 139

mrsmellymac

I'm biting the bullet and entering my info now. I don't think I'll lose more this week. If I do, I'll just put it in next week's weigh in! I have in-laws over and i can't

[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
--Week 9: 208.2 +0.02
--Week 10: 206.4 -1.8lbs
--Week 11: 206.2 -0.2lbs
--Week 12: 205.0 -1.2lbs
--Week 13: 204.0 - 1lbs
--Week 14: 202.0 -2lbs
Challenge total lost: 17lbs
[End of challenge goal weight: 180lbs]



My struggles: I've only worked out once this week! BAH!

My strengths: Lost two pounds which really helped. I've been maintaining.

My goals:
Under 200---3lbs away (MY NOVEMBER GOAL)
50% lost---- 17.5lbs away
V-Day:

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21.5lbs away

_Khaleesi_

^ 2 lbs is amazing!!!! Great loss this week!!

Legalchica

My Weekly Check In:

Current Weight: 154.2 lbs (up 0.2)
Challenge Goal Weight: 145 lbs (I'm changing it... 140 seems impossible at the rate I'm moving...)

Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 14.2 lbs

My goal for this upcomming week??? to not overindulge to taste everything but not fill myself to bursting and to maintain... I have no hope for loss.

craft338

11/01 - 199.0
11/08 - 198.2 (-0.8)
11/15 - 195.8 (-2.4)
11/22 -
11/29 -
12/06 -
12/13 -
12/20 -
12/27
1/03 -
1/10 -
1/17 -
1/24 -
1/31 -
2/07 -
2/14 -
goal - 185.8

321blueeyes

Holding steady at 144 lbs. I'm happy to take it, however, given the past few weeks of gain. A big "0" is OK this time

Hmmm.. 12.5 weeks to go and 9 lbs left. Not sure I'll be able to get there but I'm going to try to get as close as possible.

I've really been struggling with hunger, so I upped my calories to 1500 which means my estimated loss will only be 0.4 lb per week. It seems to be a bit easier to stay within my limits, however there's still much work to be done.

No weight training this week either - my goal is 2x week :ohwell: - however I'm at a bit of a loss how to most effectively do lower body when my knee is still bothering me. That shouldn't stop me from some upper body and ab work though! Today I swam instead of running to give my knee a break. It was good but only 300 cal burned in 45 min according to my HRM! Seems low compared to the burn from running!

kandrews24

Weighing in at 205.6 today = down 2 lbs from last week.

Has an outstanding week exercise wise.

I've been getting technical and it is working for me! By technical I mean weighing and measuring my food. Getting my water in. And I bought a HRM and have learned that I'm not burning anywhere near MFP estimates. Now I know why I stalled. I was eating back exercise calories that I hadn't earned. I'm back in the losing game again. Feels great to have lost consistently this month so far. Hoping to keep next week and be under 200 for Christmas!

joyfulnoise100

Excited to join - this should be great fun and good all-around encouragement.

My starting weight on 10/22 (when I joined MFP) was 211.5. My waist was 47.5 and my hips were 48.5 (I am 5'8")
As of today, my weight is 200.8, my waist is 43.5, and my hips are 47.5

My birthday is at the end of January and that motivated me to get back and going. I live alone with my two small dogs, and while there are many things I absolutely love about that, preparing good, nutritious food for one is definitely a challenge at times. I honestly have no idea how single parents do it (and my "kids" are four-legged!).

Enjoying the success that I've already had really helps motivate me to keep going. I've pulled out my "skinny" goal-weight jeans and have them visibly hanging on my bedroom door as a reminder. And it's not about the size (although that's awfully nice) it's about being healthy, and sleeping soundly through the night, and having real energy to do so much more...

Looking forward to getting to know the people in the group!

joyfulnoise100

Okay - so I'm pretty sure it's Heart Rate Monitor....

I've been getting technical and it is working for me! By technical I mean weighing and measuring my food. Getting my water in. And I bought a HRM and have learned that I'm not burning anywhere near MFP estimates.

So I'm new, and very much learning, but I've seen "HRM" a couple of places on the site and am not familiar with what that stands for?

Thanks!

panyg

My weekly check in

Name : Pany

Starting Weight: 218 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 168 lbs

Week 1: 214.6
Week 2: 213.8
Week 3: 213.8
Week 4: 212.0
Week 5: 210.6

This Weeks Loss: 1.4
Total Challenge Loss: 7.4
Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 42.6 lbs

Strengths: Stuck to my Atkins plan all week without any cheating, had 8 - 10 cups of water most days, completed the 3500 cals burned by excercise challenge, ate a 2 buffetts over the weekend and behaved

Struggles: Had to force myself to work out, feel I'm losing my motivation

Goal for the week: Complete another 3500 cals, stay under my calories

I have done ok really. I managed to eat at an international buffet on Friday, TGI Fridays yesterday and a Chinese buffet today without cheating. But I'm starting to lose my motivation. It's been a really hard few days emotionally and I can feel my motivation slipping away. I ended my low carb today with a few chips (fries) and a packet of crisps (chips). I suppose 14 days without any carbs was a good run. I wasn't even craving the fries, I just fancied some and didn't really care! Not good at all. Tomorrow is a new start and I'm doing a week of low fat as I feel I need a shake up.

Good luck everyone!

ciramon

Hi my names Tina, and I'm new to my fitness pal and this group. I really want to succeed in this weight loss program and I hope I can keep up with it...can use all the support I can get. Thank you


Starting Weight: 215
Challenge Goal Weight: 195
Strengths: Ive lost weight before, and I like to walk
Struggles: I love love LOVE pizza..eat too many sweets, and I dont like to do lots of exercise
Weekly Success: I had more salads this week, and said no to soda a few times
This Week’s Personal Challenge: Eliminate soda all together


I will type these in later, right now I dont have measuring tape...
Starting Measurements:
Chest-
Right Bicep-
Left Bicep-
Waist-
Hips-
Right Thigh-
Left Thigh-

mrsmellymac

Hi my names Tina, and I'm new to my fitness pal and this group. I really want to succeed in this weight loss program and I hope I can keep up with it...can use all the support I can get. Thank you


Starting Weight: 215
Challenge Goal Weight: 195
Strengths: Ive lost weight before, and I like to walk
Struggles: I love love LOVE pizza..eat too many sweets, and I dont like to do lots of exercise
Weekly Success: I had more salads this week, and said no to soda a few times
This Week’s Personal Challenge: Eliminate soda all together


I will type these in later, right now I dont have measuring tape...
Starting Measurements:
Chest-
Right Bicep-
Left Bicep-
Waist-
Hips-
Right Thigh-
Left Thigh-

^^ my sister!

JetzGurl

Name: Kristi

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
Week 8: 179.8
Week 9: 178.4
Week 10:176.6
Week 11:174.4
Week 12:171.8
Week 13: 170.2
Week 14: 169.2
Total Challenge Loss: 22.8lbs.

End of challenge goal weight: 165 lbs.
Weight Loss Remaining to Goal: 4.2 lbs.
Measurements: (done every 2 weeks)

Neck: start – 15” current – 13 1/8” down 1 7/8 ”
Chest: sm – 43 ¼” cm – 40 7/8” down 2”
Left Bicep: sm – 11 7/8” cm 11 5/8” down 2/8”
Right Bicep: sm – 13 1/8” cm 12” down 1 1/8”
Waist: sm – 41” cm – 38 1/16 ” down 2 15/16 ”
Hips: sm – 45 ½” cm – 42 5/8 ” down 2 7/8”
Left Thigh: sm – 24 ½” cm – 22” down 2 ½”
Right Thigh: sm – 24 3/8” cm – 22 ½ ” down 1 7/8”

This week I'm attempting to focus my workouts. By this, I mean using certain workouts to target certain areas. I will use my treadmill for cardio, Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum for Wii Abs program for ab work and EA Sports active 2 for strength. I believe this will keep me from getting bored and uses, what I perceive to be, the best programs for the corresponding areas

Had some excelling NSV's over the last week. Did some clothes shopping and refreshed my make up bag. I look forward to getting ready for work now because I'm rockin' the officewear ;p

Cheers to a new week!

JetzGurl

Welcome to joyfulnoise100 and ciramon, great to have you!

kburns0709

I'm down from 178.4 to 177.2 for a loss of 1.2 pounds whoop whoop

_Khaleesi_

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