How did you do this summer?

mrk34
mrk34 Posts: 227 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Summer is when people gain the most weight and get out of shape.

How did you do this summer?

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  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    I lost about 15 lbs. this summer.
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,122 Member
    At least 20lbs of disgusting fat gone.
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Met my original goal of 20 lbs and decided to go for 30. :drinker:
  • MelanieSkittle
    MelanieSkittle Posts: 43 Member
    I've lost 30lbs since the beginning of May. I was mad a myself that it was summer and I still was too out of shape for hiking, biking, etc. So I committed myself to eating smaller portions, no more snacking, and no cheating! Summer was my motivation .
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I stayed in shape, exercized 6-7 days a week, I toned up, and look way more muscular, I have more endurance but I am up around 10-12 lbs due to all the camping, bbq's, parties etc.

    I feel great though and my clothes all still fit, so I say It was a decent summer.
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    I definitely got into better shape and I'm more toned, but still have a few stubborn pounds to lose!
  • mgnmsn
    mgnmsn Posts: 133 Member
    22 pounds these short couple months! Cannot wait to see what I will be able to do next summer! :D
  • Elzecat
    Elzecat Posts: 2,916 Member
    I've gained about 5 pounds back. Been careless with my eating habits and not working out as hard as I could.

    You'd think people would gain more weight in winter when it's cold and we're hibernating and less active...but not in my case, I guess!
  • liftingheavy
    liftingheavy Posts: 551 Member
    Summer is when people gain the most weight and get out of shape.

    How did you do this summer?

    What a great post topic, gets us real about what we've been doing. I gained 4 pounds so far this summer, can't figure out yet how to reset my ticker...

    But my body looks better than ever since I've been lifting heavy. But I've also been camping and eating lots of brats with buns and Summer Shandy.

    Admitting what you've done is the first step to getting it back together!
  • ptak1sm
    ptak1sm Posts: 172
    25 pounds down, got stronger, ate healthier, while still managing to go out to the bar every so often. 8 pounds til my goal weight, i cant complain :)
  • sandyyy712
    sandyyy712 Posts: 94
    well, i lost about 25..then gained 15 back :(
  • kimad
    kimad Posts: 3,010 Member
    Thank god I was able to maintain my 84lbs loss. Today was my first loss in over a month, ugh! Last real loss was June 22.
    I am just thankful I didn't gain!! I am so close to my goal, it's time to get it done - but it's a struggle with how lax I have been.
  • swest222
    swest222 Posts: 455 Member
    I started here July 7th, I think I did okay this summer so far ...
  • NamsdnaL
    NamsdnaL Posts: 102 Member
    One of the reasons I started down this road was because of summer. We went to Europe for 4weeks and I knew I had to get my *kitten* of the couch because we were going to be doing a lot of walking and hiking around in Germany and Holland. Plus I wanted to be in the photos not hiding from them. But to answer your question I lost 9 pounds in Europe and that is with eating all the delicious food that was on offer. Yes I might have lost more if I had not allowed myself the pleasure of trying different things but that is not what my idea of a lifestyle change is. My idea is to let yourself trying new and wonderful things but you don't have to be a pig about it. :drinker:
  • babyxblue101
    babyxblue101 Posts: 37
    Lost about 15 pounds this summer!! I was about 145-148 ish when school was done, and now I'm 131.4
  • moran1917
    moran1917 Posts: 1,133 Member
    I manged to lose just over a pound a week and keep it off. I am also much stronger from lifting and can run faster, longer and on hills! I actually had to buy some new clothes just to have summer clothes and that felt really good too!
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    Got rid of 15 pounds this summer! :)

    Going to get rid of another 15 this fall :)
  • epmck11
    epmck11 Posts: 159 Member
    Lost about 20lbs.

    I've never heard that summer is when people gain the most weight though; winter would make much more sense between the holidays and the cold weather keeping people in doors.
  • kr1ssy23
    kr1ssy23 Posts: 270 Member
    Not as great as I should have done but Im looking forward :)
  • Mrbadbern
    Mrbadbern Posts: 21 Member
    Lost 11lbs the past 7 weeks.
  • Iseeprogress
    Iseeprogress Posts: 22
    Really? I always thought that people gain the most weight in the winter when they are less active and are eating more comfort foods. For me, I always do better in the summer. I did great this summer with eating more fruits and veggies, increasing my water and exercise. I'm looking forward to carrying it in to the Fall and Winter months.
  • Substances
    Substances Posts: 120 Member
    I did pretty good!
    Started a new account, after losing ten pounds, and lost three pounds on it already.
  • DaysFlyBy
    DaysFlyBy Posts: 243 Member
    I gained. With three boys (one with special needs, one terrible two and a moody preteen, no less) home around the clock it's soooo hard to find time to workout. I hurt my neck which kept me from lifting for a few weeks, and I have some weird reverse SAD where I actually get depressed every summer and it became a perfect storm for weight gain. Hopefully as the weather cools and we move into fall I'll get back into beast mode, lol.
  • sgthaggard
    sgthaggard Posts: 581 Member
    I started in May and reached my goal weight this past weekend so, I would say it was good overall.
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    I think I did great. I went below my goal weight, and just added a new exercise to my routine. I am eating healthy. I feel great. I am enjoying my new healthy lifestyle and reaping the rewards from it.
  • drummer_lady
    drummer_lady Posts: 150 Member
    I lost 25 pounds this summer, even with having to eat terrible cafeteria food for 2 months! (I worked at a summer camp and had no choice but to eat there...I definitely made friends with the salad bar quickly).

    I usually find it easier to maintain a healthier lifestyle in the summer because I'm a university student, and during the school year life is a lot more busy/stressful and I also have a whole lot less money. No name mac and cheese is a heck of a lot more affordable than lean protein and vegetables! I'm reeeaally hoping I can keep up with my weight loss when I go back to school in September.
  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    I've lost 13 pounds so far on summer break, I've got one more week before school starts again. I'm hoping to hit 15 pounds since my co-workers have last seen me.

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