"MFP Win By Losing!" Pound4Pound Challenge - Support Group
CoryIda
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This thread is for team members of the "MyFitnessPal Win By Losing!" Pound For Pound challenge. New teammates are welcome (just look for "MyFitnessPal Win By Losing!" under Team Names on the http://www.pfpchallenge.com website)
No specific weigh-in date, just post whenever your weigh-in day usually is. This challenge runs through May 31st. I pledged to lose 35 pounds in that time.
Name: Cory
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 243.8
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 233.5 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 10.3 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I am not on a specific plan but plan to stay under my calorie goal, eat lots of protein and fiber, drink lots of water, and exercise several times a week.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? I do pretty good with food and exercise but it is hard to drink enough water on the weekends (I do fine during the week, when I have structure, but not so great on weekends, when I'm not sitting in front of a clock to remind me how often I should be drinking water).
No specific weigh-in date, just post whenever your weigh-in day usually is. This challenge runs through May 31st. I pledged to lose 35 pounds in that time.
Name: Cory
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 243.8
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 233.5 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 10.3 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I am not on a specific plan but plan to stay under my calorie goal, eat lots of protein and fiber, drink lots of water, and exercise several times a week.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? I do pretty good with food and exercise but it is hard to drink enough water on the weekends (I do fine during the week, when I have structure, but not so great on weekends, when I'm not sitting in front of a clock to remind me how often I should be drinking water).
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I just found the group and signed up as well! I pledged 50 pounds, and I hope I can pull it off with a lot of hard work with eating right and exercising as well!
Name: Dawn
Pledge: 50 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 212
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 201
Loss To Date during challenge: 11
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: EA Active 2 for Wii at least 4x a week [hopefully more], Just Dance 2 7x a week, Wii Fit as well. Try to go on more walks and runs with my dogs. Eat better, more healthy and really stick to it!
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Just staying motivated!0 -
Name: Kristin
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010: law school exams - so in my heart I weighed 115 pounds
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: probably 180. I didn't weigh this morning, but it's TOM, so it's a little higher than it's supposed to be
Loss To Date during challenge: 0
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: Watch calories, watch sodium, try to get good fats and protein, cardio (at least 30 minutes of SOMETHING 6x a week, I'll try Bridge to 10k soon, oh yea - and managing stress in the last semester of law school!
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Staying on track on my trip home and during my exams. And eating my veggies
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Name: Bunny
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010: 251.6
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 248 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 3.6 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: Choosing healthy, staying under my calorie goal and exercising - Kettlebell at least 3 times weekly & walking with Leslie Sansone at least 3 times weekly.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Drinking my water.... I stink at drinking my water...0 -
Name: Angela
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010: 271 lbs
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 269 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 2 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: Log my foods and exercise daily on MFP, stay within my allotted calorie range, exercise a minimum of an hour most days of the week, drink a minimum of 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day, and increase fruit and veggie intake to 5 per day (total together but I am working to make the number of veggies higher than the number of fruits).
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Not at this time but making and maintaining lifestyle changes is a day by day thing for me so I will come to this group when I DO have struggles and need support. 0 -
I'll sign up too.....I pledged 40 lbs!!0
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I signed up.0
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The Pound for Pound challenge website must be really busy because I keep getting error messages. But when it lets me, I will pledge to lose 33 pounds. Starting weight (on Dec. 14) of 203, current weight 202, and goal weight of 170. The plan is to keep doing what I've been doing; track calories on MFP and exercise at least 45 minutes, 5 days/week.
Good luck to all who pledged. I can't wait to hear everyone's stories along the way! 0 -
Cory, do we not report back on the BL website about pounds lost as we progress? Or do we just do that here? I can't find a place to update on their site. Am I just missing it?0
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I signed up too! I'm going to push my limits and pledge 40 pounds by May 31st. I really hope this challenge will help keep me on track.
Starting weight, Dec. 30- 222.3 (I'm weighing in on Thursdays)
Good luck to everyone.... and thanks for invite and encouragement Angela!0 -
Cory, do we not report back on the BL website about pounds lost as we progress? Or do we just do that here? I can't find a place to update on their site. Am I just missing it?
I couldn't find it either - since the challenge goes through May, it may be that they will just have a place to post our final weight loss later on.
Regardless, I thought that posting on here throughout the challenge would keep us accountable - I will do a chart each Sunday or Monday (what do you think would be better?) and post it, so it should include everyone's weekly weight loss, regardless of what your weigh-in day is. Does that sound good?0 -
Cory, do we not report back on the BL website about pounds lost as we progress? Or do we just do that here? I can't find a place to update on their site. Am I just missing it?
I couldn't find it either - since the challenge goes through May, it may be that they will just have a place to post our final weight loss later on.
Regardless, I thought that posting on here throughout the challenge would keep us accountable - I will do a chart each Sunday or Monday (what do you think would be better?) and post it, so it should include everyone's weekly weight loss, regardless of what your weigh-in day is. Does that sound good?
Yes, that sounds GREAT! I don't think it matters which day you post it. Which ever day is easiest for your schedule. I'm not going to worry much about the BL site but I WILL check it regularly to see when they will allow us to update our weights. I think you're right, it'll be close to the end of the challenge (so as not to overwhelm the website). I love the idea of posting here weekly (and coming here for support when necessary). I was in a challenge for Thanksgiving started by JodieHut and I LOVED it. I've been waiting for another great challenge to come along and this one is perfect for me! Two more of my friends joined the challenge but haven't posted here yet. Hopefully they'll post when they have time. 0 -
Name: Choosingtwo(akaNena)
Pledge: 30 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 176.2
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 169.4
Loss To Date during challenge:6.8
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: Counting calories and working out at least three times a week (zumba, Funky Fit, Turbo Jam,walking on the treadmill) Protein at every meal and i try to drink eight glasses of water per day..
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? I struggle with snacking0 -
Name: Chelsea
Pledge: 30 lbs
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 216
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 207 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 9 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I stopped eating after 7pm, switched to whole grains, use less hot sauce/mayo/butter -- all the good stuff, haha. My work outs consist of time on my elliptical machine and weight bench. I also dabble in wii fit and the new kinect console. I plan to walk my dogs more often when it warms up outside.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Motivation for working out.... need to drink more water. Need to stretch more.0 -
I'm in!! So glad to see some familiar faces! Good luck everyone!
Name: Lori
Pledge: 30 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010: 214.2
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 210.2
Loss To Date during challenge: 4 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I am going to get on a schedule for exercising and stick with it! I am going to eat healthier and leave the holidays behind me. I am starting spring semester this week and I WILL make sure that I have healthy snacks for school. I will stay focused on the goal. This challenge will put me within 15 lbs. of my goal weight and an 84 lb total loss!
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? I might need reminders to pull my head out of the school books to take a walk and exercise. Water is NOT my favorite but I should drink more of it. I am struggling with a lack of motivation due to all the slacking during the holidays. My first challenge is going to be to get motivated again!! Being accountable to you all will help with this!
Much luck and success to all of you!0 -
I will join later today. Would like to Lose 50lb by May 0
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Count me in..
Name: Xavier
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 207.4 lbs
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 199.8 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 7.6 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: Stay under my calorie goal, but avoid starvation mode. Drink MORE H20!!! Continue to play more with the kids. Your Shape and Dance Revolution on Kinect. Complete Power Master series.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? My biggest challenge is drinking enough of anything, let alone drinking enough water.0 -
For those who got the error page on the BL site....at the top of that page you will see a tab that says *Teams*. Click on that tab and it will allow you to sign up and search for the MFP team. As of a few minutes ago, this team has pledged 940 lbs of food and we are ranked 17!!0
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Yep, that worked.For those who got the error page on the BL site....at the top of that page you will see a tab that says *Teams*. Click on that tab and it will allow you to sign up and search for the MFP team. As of a few minutes ago, this team has pledged 940 lbs of food and we are ranked 17!!
But correction <grin>
We're now # 16 with a total pledge of 1075 lbs amongst our 32 members!0 -
Lori - thank you for the update and instructions.
I just wanted to share this tip with you all, especially those of you who have a hard time drinking enough water:
During the week, I fill water 6 or 7 water bottles (16 oz) and bring them to work with me (it helps me keep track if I can physically see how many are there). Since I work at a computer, there is always a clock in front of me and it helps remind me that I need to drink at least one water bottle before 9:00 a.m., another before 10:30, another by noon, then after my lunch break I dink a bottle by 2:00, another by 3:30, and a sixth by 5:00 -- this way, I make sure to drink at least 12 cups every day. Sometimes I drink more, which is why I try to keep that seventh bottle with me. Then, when I get home, I only have a couple more cups to meet my daily goal (usually 16 cups). Also, since it's been cold, I drink a large mug of caffeine-free herbal tea (usually one of the "Zinger" teas or Sleepy Time), which gives me 2 more cups.
Do you have any tips for any of the struggles fellow teammates have posted so far?0 -
Great tips Cory, thank you for sharing.
By the way, I just posted to my MFP blog about the challenge and our team, which of course broadcasts to Facebook and Twitter, but I wanted to challenge all of the team to help spread the word. This challenge is not just great for us each individually, but of course for those who need help through the food bank.
Anyone interested in getting a facebook group going as well?
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Great tips Cory, thank you for sharing.
By the way, I just posted to my MFP blog about the challenge and our team, which of course broadcasts to Facebook and Twitter, but I wanted to challenge all of the team to help spread the word. This challenge is not just great for us each individually, but of course for those who need help through the food bank.
Anyone interested in getting a facebook group going as well?
Xavier
That's a great idea - I can set one up and post the link here.0 -
Here's a link to the Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_1824187584447530 -
I'm so glad to see more of my friends joining in! Welcome to everyone who joined in overnight!
For those interested in getting the BL badge for your signature, email me and I'll send you the code.
GREAT tip for drinking water, Cory!
For those who are struggling with motivation, set small goals either each week or each month. Whether it be a certain number of pounds, reaching a certain number (I'm working hard to reach that 40 lbs right now), or getting into an old pair of jeans having a small easily attainable goal will help with motivation.
Try to find an exercise buddy! It helps to have someone to be accountable to when exercising. Even if you can't meet up every time you exercise, having someone to touch base with each week about exercise helps keep you motivated to continue.
We hear the word "declutter" all the time in articles and on television. We declutter our closets, our wallets, our handbag, our desk at work. Why not declutter our kitchen pantry and cabinets? This weekend I went through my cabinets and refrigerator got rid of any foods that are expired or half eaten. i also got rid of ALL THE LEFTOVERS! Please get rid of TRIGGER FOODS! Have your husband hide them or if you live alone THROW THEM OUT or give them away. My mother-in-law brought a bag of Reece's Peanut butter cups over this weekend. I almost fainted. lol After eating one I handed the bag to my husband and said, "Please hide these or I will eat every single one before we go to bed." So he got rid of them and eventually I stopped craving them. Anyway, after decluttering the kitchen I went grocery shopping and stocked up on healthy foods again. My fruit basket overfloweth! This has helped me feel more determined and helped me to regain my focus on getting to my goal.
I hope this helps! I am SO excited and motivated to get to this goal with all of you. Please feel free to add me to your friends list if you aren't already on it. We CAN do this!
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Hubby and I just joined and pledged. We're 16th now!! Eek! Let's add more people!!0
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As of 8:00 a.m. this morning (Mountain time), we have 33 team members, are ranked #16, and have pledged 1,120 pounds! Yay!0
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YAY!!! Go us! We are moving on up! I am going to add the FB link and share with my friends!
My problem with water is that I don't like the taste, or lack there of!! I drink it but I don't like it and I sometimes feel like it is punishment..LOL It's a mind thing and I am getting to the point that I just try not to think about it. My problem is CHOOSING the water! I fill a gallon jug every night with water and put it in the fridge. My goal is to drink the whole thing. My mini goal is to drink the whole thing in ONE day! 0 -
Lori - that is a great goal -- have you tried adding either lemon or cucumber slices to your gallon of water? A lot of people like water better that way (not me, but a lot of people do!) - also, try starting your morning and ending your evening with a great big mug of caffeine-free tea - you can get 4 cups in just by doing that! If I have enough calories to spare, I use agave nectar in my tea but otherwise use stevia.0
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Name: Nan
Pledge: 25 pounds
Weight as of Jan 5th 2011 178 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I run, and I weight train and do some circuit training- which I hope to increase.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for?I have a hard time eating enough calories to keep losing weight. I JUST feel very satisfied from the healthy foods I eat- and I am often only eating 800 calories (and then burning a lot more exercising)- so I am scurrying trying to eat more. I have actually cut back on my working out because I was sometimes 400-500 NEGATIVE in my net calories. So I need support eating enough and finding calorie dense healthy foods to eat. (besides avocados!)
I am very excited about this challenge! Thanks Cory for starting the team!0 -
Name: Courtney
Pledge: 10 pounds (II wish I had pledged more but I'm try to get pregnant)
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 242
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 236.6 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 5.4lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I am tryign to stay under my calorie goal each day and take classes at teh gym 3-5 times a week. Walking at work with a friend 3-5 days a week.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Motovation in general. having trouble gettign pregnant...being more healthy can olny help right!0 -
Lori - that is a great goal -- have you tried adding either lemon or cucumber slices to your gallon of water? A lot of people like water better that way (not me, but a lot of people do!) - also, try starting your morning and ending your evening with a great big mug of caffeine-free tea - you can get 4 cups in just by doing that! If I have enough calories to spare, I use agave nectar in my tea but otherwise use stevia.
Thanks for the ideas Cory! I'll give them a try! 0
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