Labor Day Challenge!

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  • OliveCulona
    OliveCulona Posts: 66
    SW: 185
    CW: 156.4
    GW: 140

    May 7: 159.4
    May 14: 157.0
    May 21: 160.0 - water weight thanks to TOM
    May 28: 156.4
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    Ultimate Goal: ♥ 140 ♥

    Now that i'm getting closer to the 140's... I am tempted to change my goal! Everyone says the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off but I have been losing weight steadily and i'm wondering if my body could get into the 130's? What do you all think???
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Ultimate Goal: ♥ 140 ♥

    Now that i'm getting closer to the 140's... I am tempted to change my goal! Everyone says the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off but I have been losing weight steadily and i'm wondering if my body could get into the 130's? What do you all think???

    How tall are you? I would say if you are still within the healthy range for your height, then go for it! Its good to be an overachiever! :bigsmile:
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    Now that i'm getting closer to the 140's... I am tempted to change my goal! Everyone says the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off but I have been losing weight steadily and i'm wondering if my body could get into the 130's? What do you all think???

    :laugh: I have changed my goal 3 times now! I started with a goal of 175, but that came so easy I changed to 170. That was pretty simple, too. So I changed again to 165. That goal wasn't as easy to hit, but I decided that 165 was BARELY inside "Normal" BMI for me, so I changed it to 160. I am STRUGGLING to stay at 165:cry: . I'm hoping to start seeing some loss again soon.

    Therefore, I think it is perfectly acceptable to change your goal! However, like kintegra said, just make sure it's still a "Healthy" or "Normal" weight for you.
  • gabyp0716
    gabyp0716 Posts: 351 Member
    Yeah I totally know what you mean about changing your goals. At first I thought 175lbs would be my goal. Not that I'm there (174 :smile: ) I don't feel like I'm done. I want to see what my body would look like 10 lbs lighter. And I want to make sure I can get some definition and muscle.
    So my new goal at the time is 165, but who knows maybe shoot for 160 :laugh:
    BTW - I'm 6'0" tall in case you were wondering.
    Getting ready for the Monday weight in. Should be interesting with the holiday....
  • raelbee
    raelbee Posts: 219 Member
    May 3: 138
    May 10: 137
    May 17: 136
    May 24: 134
    May 31: 131
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    September 6: 115 (not sure this is realistic.125 -115 would be ideal, I think)

    I hope everyone is having a wonderful long weekend. The weather is unpredictable here in Atlanta! I'm not sure if we'll be grilling out, but I am hoping to try making a vegan creme brulee tonight for a dinner party we are throwing. We'll see if tofu really can mimick the yummy real thing :)

    I hope everyone is having success with their weight loss goals!
  • sphinctress
    sphinctress Posts: 202 Member
    Hi guys!

    Sorry I haven't been on much, I have now finished my classes and am OFFICIALLY a 2nd year medical student! WOOHOO! It's been a heck of a year!

    Anyway, I put on 2 pounds since I got my new scale, and that sucks, but I have been eating poorly. BUT, I did complete all of my C25K runs like I wanted to! : ) It's amazing how the body can adapt even after years of sedentary and the addition of children!

    So, I'm back on the wagon and looking forward to dropping more weight and running more and feeling good!

    ~ I missed you guys!~
    : )
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Well I went out camping with my parents & got a good walk in this morning. I really wanted to go do some swimming, but the pool is so crowded I decided to come home to my own pool & get a work out in....and damn the luck I get here, get my suit on, go out to check the chlorine, then start skimming a bit & here comes the THUNDER & LIGHTENING! What the heck??? It was gorgeous 91 degrees & nothing but blue sky! Oh well...so now that I'm here I'm gonna do some type of workout video I guess! Damn rain!

    I'm on a mission if I get down 1.8 lbs by tomorrow (or Tues since its a holiday) then I will be 18 days ahead of my goal!!!
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Well I bought Jillian Michael's 30 day shred when I was at Walmart yesterday, so I decided what the heck & got it out! MAN OH MAN was I sweating myself! Dripping everywhere! :bigsmile: What a workout! Then when I was all done the sun was back out shining so I jumped in the pool for 10 minutes! Glad I came home to have some "me time"! Now I'm headed back to the campground with the family! Hope you all are enjoying your weekend!

    Kelly
  • KaeChelle
    KaeChelle Posts: 576
    May 3: 265.7
    May 10: 264.8
    May 17: 267.0
    May 24: 264.7
    May 31: 263.6
    June 7:
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    September 6: Goal - 230

    I've done better at staying under my calories, except for this weekend while away visiting family. My goal this week is to go to the gym at least 4 days. I've been averaging 3, but last week I only went once.
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    May 3: 167
    May 11: 166
    May 17: 165
    May 24: 168
    May 31: 169:sad:
    June 7:
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    September 6: Goal- 160

    I was down to 164 on Thursday, but then what did I do? I went and had a Memorial Day sodium fest. If you can't tell, sodium is my albatross. I have a REALLY hard time avoiding it when we're at parties and cookouts because I love it so much.:cry: Even though I know that going over (even by a little) makes me retain water like a camel, I still do it.:grumble: Doesn't help much that fresh fruit was sorely lacking in my diet this weekend. Right now we are headed to the store to purchase the first week of groceries for my summer. Lots of fruits and veggies are on the list. I usually have a tough time with snacking when I'm at home, but I'm planning on keeping us so busy that we won't have time to snack TOO much! And when I DO snack, I plan to have plenty of fresh produce to eat.
  • Ktbell626
    Ktbell626 Posts: 108 Member
    May 17:168
    May 24: 169
    May 31: 167 (didn't make my mini goal but i'll still take a pound)
    June 7:
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    July 5: Goal 150
    July 12:
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    August 2: Goal 155
    August 9:
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    September 6: Goal- 140

    Really excited about losing this one pound because it makes 10 lbs so far. Congrats to everyone on their weight loss!
  • tleigh
    tleigh Posts: 58
    May 3 216
    May 10 215
    May 17 214
    May 24 210
    May 31 210
    June 7
    June 14
    June 21
    June 28
    July 5
    July 12
    July 19
    July 26
    August 2
    August 9
    August 16
    August 23
    August 30
    Sept. 6 goal 180


    No weight loss this week, at least I didn't gain though. Went to the river with some friends, glad I only had that one hot dog Saturday night and drank water while everyone else was drinking Dr. Pepper, beer, and mixed drinks. I didn't track my eating, but am sure I went WAYY over on my sodium and sugar, thanks to drinks from Sonic during the drive and other snacks. Next camping trip will be with the family, so it will be lots easier to stick to lots of fruits and veggies and not so much processed stuff.

    Anyways, goals this week are to track EVERYTHING and drink lots of water (no more yummy drinks from Sonic).
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
    May 24: 185
    May 31: 183.4
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    September 6: Goal 170

    Wahoo--I actually dropped some poundage. I didn't expect it, but I will take it. I am not eating after 8 and asking myself if I am really hungry before I eat. Apparently it is working. Hooray!

    I love the 30 day shred. I am doing p90x now and that is what got me ready for it. Go Jillian!

    Have a great holiday everyone!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Hi all!! I'm glad I sumbled onto this thread!! I would love to join with you all, as soon as I get back home to a real computer and not my phone... so weigh in posts are fridays,correct?? I normally weigh in on sundays (unless I'm out of town like currently) but I will do what I can to post on fridays. Hope you all have a great week, see ya Friday :) xoxox Bru
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    I was camping & away from my scale this morning for weigh in, so I just posted my last one 5/27/10. I'll post tomorrow what my month end was for May!

    May 11 244
    May 17 243.6
    May 24 241.4
    May 27 240.8
    May 31
    June 7
    June 14
    June 21
    June 28
    July 5
    July 12
    July 19
    July 26
    August 2
    August 9
    August 16
    August 23
    August 30
    Sept. 6: 224


    Kelly
  • gabyp0716
    gabyp0716 Posts: 351 Member
    May 3: 175
    May 10: 174.4
    May 17: 174.0
    May 24: 175
    May 31: 174
    June 7:
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    September 6: 160

    Hello eveyone! I'm happy back at 174. Doing my last week of Brazil Butt Lift this week and will also be doing a 3-day shakeology cleanse as soon as my direct mail arrives hopefully by tomorrow. I can't wait. I want to do this before starting a new round of Brazil But Lift.

    Today was great. Went on a long SUPER steep hike thru laguna canyon and to the beach. So it had definitely been a healthy holiday for me.

    **sorry made a mistake with dates before**
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
    Checking in!

    May 3: 173.0
    May 10: Missed
    May 17: 173.4 (+0.4)(<-- TOM)
    May 24: 172.0 (-1.4)
    May 31: 171.2 (-0.8)
    June 7:
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    June 28:
    July 5: Milestone Goal: 165 (hubby’s birthday)
    July 12:
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    July 26: Milestone Goal: 162 (hubby begins bar exam 07/27)
    August 2:
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    September 6: Goal: 155
  • swilkie1961
    swilkie1961 Posts: 107 Member
    May 3: 160.4
    May 10: 157.6
    May 17: 157.6
    May 24: 155.2
    May 31: 155.2 (TOM)
    June 7 (mini goal 155):
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    July 5 (mini goal 150):
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    August 2 (mini goal 145):
    August 9:
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    August 30:
    September 6: 140
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    May 11 244
    May 17 243.6
    May 24 241.4
    May 27 240.8
    June 1 240.0
    June 7
    June 14
    June 21
    June 28
    July 5
    July 12
    July 19
    July 26
    August 2
    August 9
    August 16
    August 23
    August 30
    Sept. 6: 224


    Well I didn't get out of the 240s like I had hoped. :sad: I stepped on the scale 3 different times this morning hoping it would change....no such luck! :angry: Oh well! Hopefully June will be a better month! At least its still a loss however.
    This week I am done with Curves so I will be doing as much other activities that I can. I bought Jillian's 30 day shred a few days ago. I did it once so far....what a workout! LOL So I'll still work on that! :bigsmile: Have a great week everyone!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Wow, Labor Day is what, 14weeks away!! Eek! Starting weight for Larbor Day Challenge: 232.8....

    Ok, now for a better post! I know it's mid week, but I'm posting my previous weeks weigh ins. My main challenge for the first week was to keep out soda 100%, it's actually been 2 full months since I quit cold turkey and I don't miss it at all!! Then my challenge was to actually start exercising! From there it was to walk 2miles in one day which I have since done at least once a week, some weeks I managed 3miles in one day!! So starting for the rest of the week (through Fri) my challenge is to start the Couch to 5k plan, today being day one and since I started it mid afternoon in the midwest, I'm really paying for it now as I was dripping of sweat and only managed to get in 15min...anyway, good luck to you all throughout the week and see ya back here on Friday!!
    (My actual weigh dates)
    May 3: 240
    May(10) 11: 237.6
    May (15)17: 236.6
    May (21)24: 235.2
    May (27)31: 232.8 ---started Larbor Day challenge on 6/1/10
    June (4)7:
    June 14:
    mini goal of 228 for a date with my brothers :)
    June 21:
    June 28:
    July 5:
    July 12:
    July 19:
    July 26:
    August 2:
    August 9:
    August 16:
    August 23:
    August 30:
    September 6: Goal- 210
    And October 18th is my 2yr wedding anniversary so come on 200!!

    XoxoxoX Bru
  • krv124
    krv124 Posts: 22 Member
    SW: 175
    CW: 163
    GW: 125


    May 17: 165
    May 24: 162
    May 31: 160.8
    June 7:
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    July 5:
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    August 2:
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    August 30:
    September 6: Goal- 140

    Had a discouraging week.. the guy at Giant thought I was STILL PREGNANT = tears, No clothes fit = frustration, and seeing myself in pictures = not fun. So, I'm using these moments for motivation. THis is going to be a better week. YOu ladies are all so motivating..thank you!
  • mtns2010
    mtns2010 Posts: 17 Member
    I'll use you as an inspiration for turning frustration and discouragement into motivation! Keep up the good work!
  • mtns2010
    mtns2010 Posts: 17 Member
    Late weigh in this week (out of town)
    May 3: SW = 170
    May 10: 168
    May 17: 167
    May 24: 165
    May 31/June 2: 165
    June 7: Goal = 165
    June 14:
    June 21:
    June 28:
    July 5: Goal = 157
    July 12:
    July 19:
    July 26:
    August 2: Goal = 148
    August 9:
    August 16:
    August 23:
    August 30:
    September 6: Goal = 145

    No more *****-footin' around! :) I'm at the week I want to go from losing 1 pound a week to 2 lbs a week as my goal, so I WILL meet my net calories/exercise goals EVERY DAY this week, even if I have to run around the block at midnight to burn some extra calories! Bad moment: I bought a new scale so that I could weigh in more precisely... It weighs in at -- count 'em -- 6 lbs more than my old one!!! No wonder my pants are so tight! I know I could just adjust my weight and goals, but at this point, it's too psychologically jarring when I'm trying to feel good about every pound I'm working to lose. The new scale will have to wait until later in the summer!
  • mindalyn
    mindalyn Posts: 128 Member
    not lookin so good in the grand scheme of things... but it is better than nothing. and an eye opener that i need to do more!

    May 3: (4th) 81kg
    May 10: 80.5
    May 17: 80
    May 24: 80
    May 31: 79.5
    June 7:
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    September 6: (goal 71kg)
  • wimomma
    wimomma Posts: 21 Member
    Hi Team,

    I did weign in on Monday, but didn't make it to the posting. Working a lot lately, so it's been a little crazy, but I am watching what I put in my mouth. Down 1 lb. Better...

    May 3: 184
    May 10: 181
    May 17: 184
    May 24: 184
    May 31: 183
    June 7:
    June 14:
    June 21:
    June 28:
    July 5:
    July 12:
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    August 30:
    September 6: Goal - 160
  • belldandy1
    belldandy1 Posts: 264 Member
    I have been wanting to join this challenge since it was first posted, but I didn't have a scale. Now that I finally have a scale, I would love to join this challenge, if you'll have me. I am running a 5K the weekend after Labor Day, so that is a strong motivation as well.

    May 31: 163
    June 7:
    June 14:
    June 21:
    June 28:
    July 5: Start Couch 2 5K Program
    July 12:
    July 19: Half way goal- 152
    July 26:
    August 2:
    August 9:
    August 16:
    August 23:
    August 30:
    September 6: Goal- 140 and be ready to run 5K next weekend.
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Well, I lost 2lbs since my last weigh in! Woot Woot!! This past week's challenge was to start Couch to 5k, which I did. Tues was W1D1 and I only manged the 5min warm up and 10min of the actual plan. I also felt the need to do this in mid afternoon in the midwest, which was dumb on my part. So Wed and Thurs I did W1D2 and W1D3 in the morning and it went much smoother. My legs felt like jello a lil bit last night and they are achy this morning but I'm gonna continue with W2 next week! I even got a few facebook friends wanting to start it next week! My challenges for the following week ( aside from C25k Week2) is this weekend....I will be out of town at a friends house til Sunday evening and they often eat out or bbq. This weekend they are doing both, so I will be bringing lots of water and a few good snacks for me to try and keep me fairly satisfied. When I do eat with them, I will be watching my portions and hoping to play on their Wii (even for just a few mintues). However, we will be 4wheelin' this weekend so I'm hoping to find how much that burns (roughly). I'm gonna try and walk some of the trails and not come out covered in ticks. Also next week, I plan on walking for a good 2-3full hrs by walking to my local mall (mile away from home) and around the mall, then back home. I hope you have a fantabulous weekend and good luck next week with all of your challenges! XoxoxoX Bru

    My Running Total Stats:
    May 3: 240
    May 11: 237.6
    May 17: 236.6
    May 24: 235.2
    May 31: 232.8 ---started Labor Day challenge on 6/1/10
    June 7: 230.8
    June 14:
    mini goal of 228 for a date with my brothers :)
    June 21:
    June 28:
    July 5:
    July 12:
    July 19:
    July 26:
    August 2:
    August 9:
    August 16:
    August 23:
    August 30:
    September 6: Goal- 210
    And October 18th is my 2yr wedding anniversary so come on 200!!

    XoxoxoX Bru
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Happy Friday to all! Just thought I would give an update - my weigh ins are on Monday. I did however finally get out of the 240s as of yesterday! I finally made it to 239.0 - down TEN POUNDS! :bigsmile: Yay! This morning I also took my measurements again & in only 3 1/2 weeks I'm down a total of 7.75 inches! Can I get a WOOT! WOOT! ??? I am SO proud of myself! :bigsmile:

    This was my first week of not going to Curves, since I decided not to join after their 30days/$30 trial. It was a good workout, but I don't feel that it will challenge me any more. I will just get more out of the gym once I re-up my membership in August. (I don't join in the summer cause I know I won't go...I'd rather do outside activities.) So I have done a lot of walks here & there, did a lot of yardwork & gardening, have been on my treadmill, Jillian's 30 day shred, and even jumping on the trampoline! Doesn't sound like a lot but I really had a FUN week, AND stayed under my calories! Next week I'm going to attempt the C25K again, since I made the promise to myself & BRU! :laugh: I am actually doing the 5k Race for the Cure next Saturday with my neice. I told her we would walk, but maybe do a few jogs here & there! :bigsmile:

    Tomorrow night I have a night out with my BFF & we're going to OLIVE GARDEN! And wholly freakin cow....I went to their website to check the calories :noway: However, I am going to treat myself & have what I want! But I'm preparing ahead....tomorrow morning I'm going to start out doing Jillian's 30 day shred, then if its not raining I have lots of landscaping to do in my yard so that will burn a lot of calories, and I'm also going to get my bike out finally & take a ride around town! I'm gonna work for my OLIVE GARDEN! If I don't get it all in before dinner, then I already told my BFF & she said she would go for a walk with me afterwards. I may also jump on the treadmill again when I get home if necessary! I'm learning in my new lifestyle change to PLAN AHEAD! :happy:

    Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Kelly
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Happy Friday to all! Just thought I would give an update - my weigh ins are on Monday. I did however finally get out of the 240s as of yesterday! I finally made it to 239.0 - down TEN POUNDS! :bigsmile: Yay! This morning I also took my measurements again & in only 3 1/2 weeks I'm down a total of 7.75 inches! Can I get a WOOT! WOOT! ??? I am SO proud of myself! :bigsmile:

    Next week I'm going to attempt the C25K again, since I made the promise to myself & BRU! :laugh: I am actually doing the 5k Race for the Cure next Saturday with my neice. I told her we would walk, but maybe do a few jogs here & there! :bigsmile:

    Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Kelly

    Woot Woot!!! Congrats Kelly!!!! 10lbs is great!!!! And I'll 'be there' in spirit at least when you start C25k :) I start week2 on Monday :)
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Happy Friday to all! Just thought I would give an update - my weigh ins are on Monday. I did however finally get out of the 240s as of yesterday! I finally made it to 239.0 - down TEN POUNDS! :bigsmile: Yay! This morning I also took my measurements again & in only 3 1/2 weeks I'm down a total of 7.75 inches! Can I get a WOOT! WOOT! ??? I am SO proud of myself! :bigsmile:

    Next week I'm going to attempt the C25K again, since I made the promise to myself & BRU! :laugh: I am actually doing the 5k Race for the Cure next Saturday with my neice. I told her we would walk, but maybe do a few jogs here & there! :bigsmile:

    Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Kelly

    Woot Woot!!! Congrats Kelly!!!! 10lbs is great!!!! And I'll 'be there' in spirit at least when you start C25k :) I start week2 on Monday :)

    Thanks, Bru! :happy: I even made my calendar chart of exercise/activities for the whole month of June! WHO AM I??? :laugh:
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