OK I think its time I get in on this. I am 1 week VSG Post op.

CW: 361
GW: 341

(Think 20 Lbs is doable!)

Exercise Goals: 30 mins of walking every day. This is a big jump for me as I am horrible at keeping it up!

Just want to reiterate to new members there is no "deadline" to join this challenge! Get in where you fit in is what we say at my house!
This is a place of declaration of what your personal goals are and of support.:flowerforyou:
Best of luck to all of you in reaching your goals!:drinker:

My goal is to be exercising 5 days a week on my half marathon for beginners program. The fitness director at the fitness center at work said she would monitor my progress (I am very slow) and is designing a strength training program for me! For free! My only problem is I work at 6:30 in the morning so unless I get up at 4:30 in the morning and run in the dark, I have to go to the YMCA for 45 minutes after dinner each night. That is hard because I work all day and am tired. But that is my goal. I doubt I will be able to run the Hartford Half Marathon in October, but I think I will be able to run the 5K that goes on at the same time.

Not doing nearly as well as the July 4 challenge. Exercise has slipped and my eating/logging is less rigorous. Will have to step it up!

A little worried that I might not hit my goal this time, but will try. I finally saw a loss after a three week long stall (something I haven't had since the dreaded "three week post-op stall" which for me also lasted three weeks.

Ten pounds in a month is a tad bit steep for me this far out, but I'm sure not impossible.

How is everyone else doing?

I got a little sidetracked by the plague. OK not the plague but a horrible cold. I know some people still work out when they are sick, but I am not one of them. Being sick drains me of all energy. I am back on track though. We've got 5 more weeks, we can do it!

I'm coming late to the challenge party. I am still on my 3 month pre op diet. I have been working with my Nut each month with new goals. I am already trying to eat like a post op, small meals, cutting processed food, no soda, focused on protein.

For August my challenge is going to be eating slowly, really chewing my food well and not drinking with meals. I'd also like to lose another 5 lbs before my final pre op appointment on the 21st.

5'6"
HW 262
CW 249
GW 150 (+/- 5)

This is my first challenge as I have just joined the group, so here goes !

CW 241
GW 235

This may seem like a small goal but it is already 8/3 and the weight does not come off as quickly these days !

Here's to a good month !

My goal is to stick with my current plan. exercise 30min 3xwk, try to stay around1350 cal. and drink 16 glasses (8 oz)of water daily. It seems to be working for me, so not broke....don't fix it. This challenge will help me to stay on track. :flowerforyou:

Ok so I have upped the ante a little. I am now doing 30 min. 4x wk. and trying to get back to drinking my 16 glasses of water. I have fallen a little short there. I have been getting in around 14 glasses.



How is everyone else progress???

I am 7 weeks out so still in the losing phase. I want to lose another 8 lbs by labor day, and step up my exercise routine.

cw 187
gw 179

cant wait to see how everyone does!

I really don't think I'll hit my goal now (210). It's been a couple weeks since I checked in last and am still sitting at 220. The good news is that my weight is steady, but it is slightly depressing to see no loss in a long while. I had a three week stall, then a nice 5 lb drop, and it's been another couple weeks since the scale has budged.

I have been incredibly busy this summer with tons of wedding, including one I am heavily involved in, and is becoming a bit of a burden and unfortunately making me feel resentment towards the bride, who is a bit of a bridezilla Plus, I've been looking for a full time job to start one school starts, I've got a very involved & stressful volunteer position that is busiest in the summer, and I've got house projects going on in my 1926 new-ish to me house.

Anyway, I know that all this stress is not helping anything. I'm eating well most days, but some days are questionable. I haven't been working out nearly enough, too.

I already know that I need to learn to say no to things (I keep getting asked to do things for the wedding and just keep saying yes), and I am seriously pondering stepping back from my current position with the non-profit I volunteer for.

Sorry, I feel better now that I've vented a little bit. While I need to re-focus on my physical health (weight & fitness) I also realize that I need to clear my head of unnecessary mental stress. It is all tied together.

Great job to all of you on track to meet your goals!!!

I have now increased by exercise from 30 min 3xwk to 45min 5x wk. I have pretty much kept my water at 16 glasses. I also added a challenge not to weigh in for 1 month on Sept 10. So far so good, I am happy with my increased exercise.
I hope everyone is doing well with their goals. Good luck. Will check back on labour day.

I have really been working hard to reach my goal for this challenge, but I have hit my very first stall in almost 11 months since my surgery. I can't complain, I can tell I am still losing inches, but still..!!

I met my July 4th challenge on July7th!!! fought for that last pound....

My goals for labor day are to continue with Turbo fire rotation. Starting week 3 this week, and will be going to gym once a week!
CW 224
GW 209

I made my goals! Now for the next one!