Memorial Day Weight Loss CHALLENGE!!!!!

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  • alymarest
    alymarest Posts: 115
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    16 morer weeks!!!
    :flowerforyou: LOOKING GOOD!!:flowerforyou:

    Starting weight: 153.5
    Current weight: 154.5
    Goal weight: 132
    Goal weight loss a week: 1.5 lbs
    Pounds lost this week: 0
    pounds lost total: Gained 1 last week....

    So I don't get whats going on... I didn't lose at all this week I gained last week. I worked hard and even did my goal of working out 4 times this week :indifferent:
    But I am happy I am on track and sticking with it!

    So how do some of you guys lose 2 lbs a week consistantly??
  • momandwife
    momandwife Posts: 151 Member
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    My Tuesday weigh in .....

    Starting weight (2-19-08): 145.5
    Current weight (3-04-08): 143.0
    Goal weight: 135.0
    Goal weight loss/week: 1.0
    Goal weight loss since beginning challenge: 10.5
    Weight loss this week: 1.5
    Total weight loss since beginning challenge: 2.5
    8 pounds to go!!!

    YEAH!! :tongue:

    Don't give up!!! Keep going everyone!!! Your goal is within reach .... just keep plugging away at it!! :flowerforyou:
  • cp005e
    cp005e Posts: 1,495 Member
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    Week 2 results:

    Last week's weight: 191.4
    Current weight: 189.2
    Goal weight: 175
    Goal weight loss a week: 1.5 lbs
    Pounds lost this week: 2.2
    Pounds lost total: 4.0

    I've lost over 20 pounds since joining MFP! :happy:
  • conny1967
    conny1967 Posts: 21
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    My answer to alymarest's question, my exercise is my priority, no matter where I am travelling to or whatever plans that I have, between 8 and 9 PM every night is my exercise time, sometimes it is an hour later but I make the time for it. I eat as healthy as I could but not every day and I often manage to eat more calories than it says I should and those days I find myself eating six times a day, smaller meals spread out more during the day. It seems to be working for me but when I hit a plateau, I will tweak my calorie intake or up my exercise intensity to break through the plateau.

    I congratulate you on not giving up.
  • athomemommy
    athomemommy Posts: 136 Member
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    im in!!!!

    last week weight 147 lbs
    current weight 143.8 lbs
    lost 3.2 lbs
    goal weight for memorial day is 130 lbs
  • proudmama0118
    proudmama0118 Posts: 433 Member
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    Original post baby weight: 225.4
    Current weight: 198.2
    Goal weight: 175 (Ultimate 160 by Sept)
    Goal weight loss a week: 2 lbs
    Pounds lost this week: 1.4
    pounds lost total: 27.2

    I actually managed to lose weight even though I was on vacation. Was sick a couple days :frown: but I guess all in all it probably helped me even out so I won't complain!! Good luck everyone!!
  • cp005e
    cp005e Posts: 1,495 Member
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    alymarest - I have been losing 2lb/week the past couple of weeks, but it isn't always that high. It comes in fits and starts. I just took a look since I started on MFP and it looks like I'm averaging 1.6lb/week - but I was stuck for about a month!

    What seems to have been working for me is changing up my routine every few weeks. At first I was eating no more than 1200 calories, and working out about 30min x 5 days/week. I started exercising more - adding in an extra 30-60 minutes in the evening. Then I hit the wall. I started eating more (including more of my exercise calories and making sure never to get less than 1200) and finally started losing again. I have actually had to cut back on the intensity of my workouts lately because of knee problems, but have been doing different things to keep moving - walking and yoga. I am surprised that the weight loss hasn't tapered off yet but I'm not complaining. I think changing up your exercise every few weeks is a good idea because it keeps your body challenged.

    Another thing to consider is that if you are within 20lbs of your goal weight it will probably be harder for you. Your body (especially for women) wants to keep a little extra on hand for emergencies! I still have 50-60lbs to go at this point.

    Good luck, and don't give up! Keep tweaking and you will get there. :flowerforyou:
  • janiebeth
    janiebeth Posts: 2,509 Member
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    OK, I'm in:

    Current weight: 189
    Goal weight: 150
    lost last week: 0
    lost total: 4

    challenge: Somehow, someway, get to the gym (or pool) at least 4 times this week..

    Janie
  • ToTheLove
    ToTheLove Posts: 357
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    Starting weight: 192.8
    Last weeks weight: 193.8 (oops)
    Current weight: 189.2!!!
    Loss this week: 4.6 lbs
    Total loss: 3.6 lbs


    This was a good week if I do say so myself!!!!
  • tabatha2
    tabatha2 Posts: 1
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    I am in
    Current weight:225
    Goal Weight: 185
    Weight Lost Today: 0 lbs
    Weight Lost This Week: (check on Friday)
  • Cmsphx
    Cmsphx Posts: 2
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    I need the peer pressure to keep my on track, so I'm in.

    Current weight: 172
    Goal weight: 159 (This is my Memorial Day goal, but overall goal is 150
    Goal weight loss a week: 1 lbs
    Pounds lost this week: 0
    pounds lost total: 0
  • madkat67
    madkat67 Posts: 32
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    It's so great seeing everyone's progress so far!
    I weighed in on Saturday (March 1st) -
    Starting weight - 172
    Last weigh-in - 168
    I feel so jazzed now that I can see and feel that pounds are starting to move off of my body that I have now made it my priority to get up one hour earlier each day and run/walk.
    Since today was my first day, I decided to follow the advice from one of the posts and eat something before exercising and after (I chose an apple with two tablespoons of peanut butter - half before and half after). That being said, I did go over my calories today (not by much - 30). I guess I got a little to excited about eating the exercised calories back.
    So, I'll adjust and make sure that I stay well within my limits tomorrow :)
    Next weigh in day is Saturday - here's hoping (and WORKING!)
    Madkat67
  • sr2000
    sr2000 Posts: 230 Member
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    I need to challenge myself more to drop these pounds!
    Jan 1st weight 186
    Challenge start weight 182
    Goal weight by Memorial 172
    (Goal weight by my birthday in October 150!)
    Pounds lost this week: 1
    Pounds lost since starting challenge: 2

    Personal challenge. Keep excercising regularily, add more weights.
    Cardio 45-90 minutes 6-7 days per week. Strength 30-60 minutes 2-3 days per week.

    I have been following my exercise plan well, and then some. But I still struggle with staying within my calorie range on Saturdays!
  • haberchic
    haberchic Posts: 24 Member
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    I'd love to join in, I need some motivation!

    Current weight: 140.8
    Goal weight: 125.0
    Goal weight loss per week: 1-2 pounds
    Pounds lost this week: 0
    Pounds lost total: lost 3 then gained it back :mad:


    Personal challenge:
    I started running last fall, about 9 miles a week. I am currently training to run a 1/2 marathon
    on May 18th (13.2 miles) The farthest I've ever run is 5 miles, so this is going to be a real
    challenge for me. My goal is to complete the 1/2 marathon in May.
  • DADDYZGIRL
    DADDYZGIRL Posts: 16 Member
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    Can I join the challedge? :smile: I really need the motivation....
    weighed in @ 170 when I started a week ago.
    haven't weighed in this week, going to do it Sunday.
    Goal weight 125
    Goal weight loss per week: 1-2 pounds
    punds lost this week= I don't know....:yawn:
    I go to the gym 6 days a week...I strength train 6 days, walk my dog at least 20-30 mins.a day, eli[ptical 30 mins! :happy: :happy:
    Good Luck everyone!!!!
  • GTOgirl1969
    GTOgirl1969 Posts: 2,527 Member
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    Count me in.

    Current weight: 188 lbs.
    Goal as of Memorial Day: 168 lbs.
    Weight loss per week: 1.5 lbs
    Pounds lost this week: 0
    Total lbs. lost: 0, just started:tongue:
  • ashley2011
    ashley2011 Posts: 66
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    I am new to MFP. I started on february 15th and I kinda got off to a rough start. I have decided to have a "new beginning". When I 1st started I wasnt posting messages but i have been ready the message boards and I realized that there was so much support coming from everyone and thats what i really need is someone to kick me in the but and keep me on it.:happy:

    Weight on Feb 15: 203
    Weight today:200
    Goal: 145
    Goal by June 7th: 175

    My june 7th goal might be a little ambitious but I am going to try to get to it.
  • Catherinex
    Catherinex Posts: 90
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    Week 2 weigh in

    Start Challange weight: 177.5
    Current Weight: 172.5
    Goal weight by memorial day: 149
    Goal weight loss a week: 2 lbs
    Pounds lost this week: 2.6 lb
    pounds lost total: 4.6
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
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    My Thursday Weigh-In:

    Last Weeks Weight: 205
    Current weight: 202
    Goal weight: 180 (as of Memorial Day anyway)
    Goal weight loss per week: Hopefully 2 lbs a week
    Pounds lost this week: 3
    Pounds lost total: 7 for this challenge (68 total since September 6)


    I had been losing 2 a week for so long (not that I am complaining!!) but I added more calories and upped my gym time a little and lost 3! Woohooo!! I am now at the point where I have lost more than I need to lose to get to my goal!! LOL I have lost 68 and need to lose another 67. Phew!
  • madkat67
    madkat67 Posts: 32
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    I am new to MFP. I started on february 15th and I kinda got off to a rough start. I have decided to have a "new beginning". When I 1st started I wasnt posting messages but i have been ready the message boards and I realized that there was so much support coming from everyone and thats what i really need is someone to kick me in the but and keep me on it.:happy:

    Weight on Feb 15: 203
    Weight today:200
    Goal: 145
    Goal by June 7th: 175

    My june 7th goal might be a little ambitious but I am going to try to get to it.

    I also started in mid/end February. I'll join you in that "new beginning" because the chocolate chip cookies were yelling very loudly today. :angry:
    So here's the deal, you kick me in the butt when the cookies are yelling and I'll return the favor when you have a bad day too. Now, if someone could just kick my butt out of bed at 5 AM so I can get that workout in:smile:
    I weigh in on Saturday so I"ll let you know how the mean, evil cookies affected my goal!

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