Thin In My Skin! (CLOSED GRP)

kcthatsme

Because this chart is SO BIG, please do not quote this post.

kcthatsme

Congrats to all of this week's winners!

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the biggest, overall, loser... k****ey31!!

k****ey31 - Would you please give us a challenge (or two) for the week? Thanks!

Kristen

P.S. I don't asterisk the name, MFP does.

thurberj

Name/ real name: thurberj / Jody

Current Weight: 148
Challenge Goal Weight: 135

04/09: 148
04/16: 144
04/23 144.2
04/30: 143.8
05/07: <<142 >>>
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<138>>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<135>>>

CONGRATS to all of the winners and those who lost weight or inches or put some good effort in to the challenge! I had a good week with my exercise, but have been having trouble with snacks. I talked to my trainer on Saturday and she gave me some ideas which i will try this week.....I'm hoping to have a great week and wish everyone the same:-)

Jody:drinker:

kdickey31

Still can't believe i lost this much, we'll see how this week goes for me but here are your challenges!!

The first is to everyday take at least 30 minutes to do something you enjoy that helps us to de-stress, one main reason i gained weight was because I never took any time for myself. Even if this is an extra half hour of sleep each morning or eating at the dinner table with your family. Just try to take 30 minutes and do something that truly makes you happy. Mine today was playing just two holes of golf, while I was coaching!

Secondly I challenge everyone to try one new exercise this week. If you are a cardio person do a little weight lifting. If you don't like running try it, its getting nice outside, or maybe try a class at the gym!!!

Good Luck everyone!!!!

VEBustos

Hi Kristen (and everyone):

I regret that I must withdraw from this challenge. I am currently somewhat overwhelmed with schoolwork (taking two college classes in addition to working full-time). It's all I can do to maintain right now, at least until this semester is over. I wish everyone continued success, and hope to be in a better place for the next challenge. Think Thin!!

trimformecmb

Hi Kristen (and everyone):

I regret that I must withdraw from this challenge. I am currently somewhat overwhelmed with schoolwork (taking two college classes in addition to working full-time). It's all I can do to maintain right now, at least until this semester is over. I wish everyone continued success, and hope to be in a better place for the next challenge. Think Thin!!

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Good luck to you and Good for you for taking care of yourself!!!

helloclaire

Is it too late to log in? I weighed myself in the morning but forgot to post on this thread

Name/ real name: Claire

Current Weight: 170
Challenge Goal Weight: 150 [20 pound loss in 12 weeks]

04/09: 172.9
04/16: 168.9
04/23: 172.1
04/30: 169.2
05/07: <<<163>>>
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<154>>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<150>>>

Honestly speaking, I haven't been logging/exercising at all. So I'm not surprised - well, I'm surprised I haven't gained more. Chances of reaching my goal looks bleak at this pace, but I have lost more in a shorter amount of time (25 pounds in about 8-10 weeks). I just need to get motivated and reject desires to eat freely. Also the fact that I don't seem to be able to lose much weight now even when I *am* logging/exercising is discouraging, because I don't seem to gain back very much when I'm not logging. I just need to get more motivated...

angielautenbach

Current Weight: 191
Challenge Goal Weight: 178 (13lbs)

04/09: 191
04/16: 190
04/23: 188
04/30: 185
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> 186 changed to 184
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>> 182 changed to 180
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 178 changed to 175

cmm7303

This little chart-win made my whole day. I've had a really rough month, but this was my first real smile of the last 30 days. Thanks!

ksraider

Sorry missed the new thread. I know it is too late for the chart but here are my stats.

Name/ real name: Ksraider/ Regina

Current Weight: 182.5
Challenge Goal Weight: 150

04/06: 179.5
04/13: 178.0
04/20: 175.5
04/27: 174.5
05/04: <<<170 >>>
05/11:
05/18:
05/25:
06/01: <<<160>>> to Flordia for daughters wedding
06/08:
06/15:
06/22:
0629: <<<150>>>

surferfreak07

I am loving the challenges this week! I'm staying away from the gym (been feeling so sore, struggling to sleep and feeling run down so possibly overtraining) so this fits in perfectly.
Great losses this week guys I'm so proud to be in this group everyone is so supportive! I have a job interview this week (soooo scared) so I'm going to try not to get too stressed and binge on food! Good luck everyone

dmolnaraz

I like the challenges this week. The hard one for me will be the 30 minutes of me time. I'm normally running around trying to get things done around the house after my daughter goes to bed. Does it still count if I try reading for 30 minutes before bed and fall asleep??

The little chart win was a great motivator for me. I got my act together this morning and went out for a walk before I took my daughter to day care. Hopefully there will be several more of those this week.

thenewmrsfitz

Name/ real name: mrsfitztobe
Current Weight: 167
Challenge Goal Weight: 147

04/09: 167
04/16: 169 (tough week L)
04/23: 166.9
04/30: 164.3
05/07: <<< mini goal weight - 161 >>>
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<< mini goal weight - 153 >>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<< challenge goal weight - 147>>>

Shirley61

Congratulations all the Winners!!:drinker:

I will easily do the 30 mins for myself since I am retired.

But some meditation which I don't do might help.

Until next week, Good Luck !!

kdickey31

I like the challenges this week. The hard one for me will be the 30 minutes of me time. I'm normally running around trying to get things done around the house after my daughter goes to bed. Does it still count if I try reading for 30 minutes before bed and fall asleep??

The little chart win was a great motivator for me. I got my act together this morning and went out for a walk before I took my daughter to day care. Hopefully there will be several more of those this week.

of course 30 minutes of reading to put you to sleep, that sound like a great de-stress tactic!! good for you!!

mandamommy3

Still can't believe i lost this much, we'll see how this week goes for me but here are your challenges!!

The first is to everyday take at least 30 minutes to do something you enjoy that helps us to de-stress, one main reason i gained weight was because I never took any time for myself. Even if this is an extra half hour of sleep each morning or eating at the dinner table with your family. Just try to take 30 minutes and do something that truly makes you happy. Mine today was playing just two holes of golf, while I was coaching!

Secondly I challenge everyone to try one new exercise this week. If you are a cardio person do a little weight lifting. If you don't like running try it, its getting nice outside, or maybe try a class at the gym!!!

Good Luck everyone!!!!

Love the challenges, I'm taking 30 mins tonight hopefully to dye my hair (going grey at 26 is no fun, lol) and I think I'll try to include some more yoga into my workouts this week.

Way to go everyone on your losses!

AmyByExample

Hi everyone! Love the challenges for this week. Taking the 30 minutes especially as I am working 9-10 hour days this week, and hubby is 2 nights at his 2nd job. So add in the 2 dogs & 3 kiddos, and balance is tricky this week!!

iPod battery is about to go, but wanted to let everyone know I'm rooting for you!!

Hugs,
Amy

BigBoneSista

Ok I can do this challenge. I have a lot of exercise DVDs that I've bought over the year that I've yet to remove the plastic off of. Now the me time is a given. I'm doing that right now

roxlen75

Sorry for the late post. I had a few things come up and was not able to log in.

Name/ real name: Roxlen75/Rox

Challenge Goal Weight: 230

04/09: 250.0
04/16: 249.4
04/23: 249.0
04/30: 253.6
05/07: 242 mini goal
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: 235 mini goal
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: 230 challenge goal

Not sure what is going on but I plan on fixing it.

cmm7303

Still can't believe i lost this much, we'll see how this week goes for me but here are your challenges!!

The first is to everyday take at least 30 minutes to do something you enjoy that helps us to de-stress, one main reason i gained weight was because I never took any time for myself. Even if this is an extra half hour of sleep each morning or eating at the dinner table with your family. Just try to take 30 minutes and do something that truly makes you happy. Mine today was playing just two holes of golf, while I was coaching!

Secondly I challenge everyone to try one new exercise this week. If you are a cardio person do a little weight lifting. If you don't like running try it, its getting nice outside, or maybe try a class at the gym!!!

Good Luck everyone!!!!

I've been changing up my exercise routine, lately, not only doing my cardio, but doing more circuit-training and ab junk. Running is still out of the question because of the weather here, as is the gym (I can barely pay my rent!).

Also, 30 minutes to de-stress sounds like a marvelous idea. Today, I fixed a pair of (formerly) too small jeans while watching trashy-cop-shows, and pulled them on. I'll be wearing them to school tomorrow. It seemed to help.

SallyCC

Great chart, Kristen (even though I don't like the direction I have been going in lately).
Great challenges. Good idea, Desarai--I have a few exercise DVD's I could open.
I am looking forward to a good week!

tealighttrees

Hey guys,

Sorry I didn't weigh-in this week. I am so unbelievably disappointed and confused.

Somehow, I'm up to 266 pounds. I haven't been this heavy in about 3 years. And I don't know how this is happening. I haven't been eating near enough to gain that much weight in such a short time.

I don't know what to do.

surferfreak07

Hey guys,

Sorry I didn't weigh-in this week. I am so unbelievably disappointed and confused.

Somehow, I'm up to 266 pounds. I haven't been this heavy in about 3 years. And I don't know how this is happening. I haven't been eating near enough to gain that much weight in such a short time.

I don't know what to do.

maybe open your diary so we can take a peek? Could it be water weight from high sodium foods? have you been taking measurements?

shadowkitty22

Name/ real name: Shadowkitty22/Emilie

Current Weight: 268.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 243

04/09: 268.8
04/16: 265.6
04/23: 264.6
04/30: 261.4
05/07: 260.2 <<<mini goal weight 258>>>
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight 250>>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight 243>>>

So I'm 2.2 lbs off my mini goal weight and that's okay because I still lost this week. I had decided to change my activity level since I had reached 25% of my weight loss goal and it gave me almost 200 extra calories a day so I'm not really surprised that I didn't lose more. I've also been busy helping my husband get things done for his outprocessing checklist to clear this base before moving on to our next post. I'll give my body another week or two to adjust to my current activity setting to hopefully settle down and get back to my 2 pounds a week.

WifedUpMartin

I just now got the chance to look at the chart and I can't believe I didn't weigh in! I remember weighing in at my computer at work but we had so many system problems on Monday so maybe that's why it didnt go through I'm still here though and am looking forward to a fantastic weigh in this coming Monday!

AmyByExample

Hi everyone! Well, my scale has not been moving this week which is annoying. I haven't gotten a good workout in, and although I think eating has been decent, I've missed some days of logging, so I may be underestimating my mental count of calories in.

Looking forward to the weekend to do more planning (meal wise) and to get some good workouts in.

I really think the key to success for me is organization & planning ahead. I do so much better when I do.

For the Monday weigh in peeps, we've still got 3 solid days to push toward our 1st minigoal. Let's work for our results.

Hugs,
Amy

julidav

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kcthatsme

thurberj - Would you like to share your snack ideas?

k****ey31 - Sorry to be writing this a little late but... thanks for the challenges!

VEBustos - Sorry to lose you. Good luck with your classes!

helloclaire - It's never too late to log your weigh in. But if it comes in after noon PST (on Monday's) it is too late for it to be included on that week's chart.

cmm7303 - Yay for helping you to smile and for wearing smaller jeans!

surferfreak07 - I hope your job interview went well!

I agree with AmyByExample. "We've still got 3 solid days to push toward our"... mini goals, weight loss, try a new exercise, drinking more water, getting more sleep... whatever we're striving for. I totally know that we CAN!!

MissYatta

Name/ real name: MissYatta/Yatta

Current Weight: 319
Challenge Goal Weight: 289

04/09: 319
04/16: 319.4
04/23: 317.0
04/30: 314.8
05/07: 313.2 <Goal of 309 not met >
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<299>>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<289>>>

SammyKatt

Name/ real name:SammyKatt

Current Weight: 166
Challenge Goal Weight: 154

04/09: 166.8
04/16: 166.6
04/23: 166.8
04/30: 166.2
05/07: 166.0
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<< mini goal weight 158 >>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<< challenge goal weight 154 >>>

My goal was to be 162 which clearly didn't happen! =( Oh well.. It's a new month and I'm starting a new workout routine on the 21st! So Hopefully I will see some results with it.