PART 2 January 3-month Challenge, to start on 1/7/2011 from

So, Last week (monday) i got sick with a stomach bug just for that day and by Friday i weighed in at 136.8 (down 2.9 lbs). I thought I was doing well with keeping it off even when I got my strength back and was eating normal again. But this week I've been consistently weighing in at 139-140 That's my stuck place, i always stay close to 140. ive been working out all week and eating pretty well, it's going to be sad to weigh in tomorrow having gained weight! I guess those 2.9 was all water and i'll be back to my weight before that weigh in....

glad to have the new thread

Mini challenge this week is going well! Today- Burned 623 calories (1388/1800 calories), Under for cals and carbs, At 64 oz of water and it is only 130!

This week I have managed to work out more than I have since I started this journey. I have also been under on carbs and cals all week and I have been doing pretty well with water consumption. I am actually looking forward to seeing what I lose this week! Hopefully my work and focus will show on the scale.

I took 2 month pics today and I'm not happy about it....

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ellis_rn

Mini-Challenge:
1. 198 calories burned
2. Under 1500mg of sodium
3. 32 oz of water :frown:

Not a good day for me

I disagree with you...I definitely see a change between the two sets of pictures! You're doing a great job...the routine will work itself out! Keep your head up...keep pushing! I'm behind u...if that means anything )

{Mini Challenge}
1. Rest Day
2. 64 oz water
3. Just above sodium goal

Pretty good for my rest day + 12 hour work day

Good luck everyone for weigh in day tomorrow! :bigsmile:

Sooooooooooooooooo disappointed with this mornings weigh in

Only down 1.8lbs. I was hoping for a big number this week with all the extra work I put in. The only thing I can put it down to is what I discovered last night in the answer section on here about eating back your exercise calories. I haven't eaten ANY of my exercise calories this week and I burned over 1,000 everyday so essentially (according to the thread) I was 'starving' myself all week? Never even thought about it that way but I guess makes sense I only had a NET of around 200-300 cals everyday...

Im just sooo annoyed that I only figured this out last night...it feels like a week wasted

Well I know what I have to do next week!! Eat my face off

Here's how I did in the mini challenge this week :

Calories burned - 4,301/2800 (Mon-Fri)
Under calories daily (which I now know is not a good thing!)
323oz/350oz water drank (Mon-Fri @70oz per day)

Going to make some readjustments for next weeks challenge for sure

Good luck guys

Week 1 (1/7) - 181
Week 2 (1/14) - 179.4
Week 3 (1/21) - 178.8
Week 4 (1/28) - 178.0
Week 5 (2/4) - 177.0
Week 6 (2/11) - 176.6
Week 7 (2/18) - 175.6
Week 8 (2/25) - 174.6
Week 9 (3/4) - 173.4
Week 10 (3/11 )-
Week 11 (3/18) -
Week 12 and the END (3/25)

Happy with the weight loss this week but very curious what it would have been if i didn't indulge so much on wine last night. I know my body is retaining water, I can feel it. Oh well, I will see it next week. I have 3 weeks to lose 5.4 lbs which while still possible is not very likely since I lose about 1 pound a week. So I am still saying my goal is to be 168 by 3/25 but silver medal will be awarded if I am under 170!

Today's weight: 129.2...down .6 from last week!

Yesterdays mini-challenge:
1) burned 606 calories (M-Th = 2793 calories burned so far...with today's workout I will go over my goal of 3000 calories burned!) YIPPEEE
2) just under 1000 NET calories
3) drank 128 oz. of water


Hope everyone had a great week...YEAH...it's FRIDAY )) Hello Weekend...how I've missed you!!!

I disagree with you...I definitely see a change between the two sets of pictures! You're doing a great job...the routine will work itself out! Keep your head up...keep pushing! I'm behind u...if that means anything )

Robin, I can totally see a difference! Honestly I can!!

have hovered between 160-200 for the last 10 years and I have always been a size 12 or 14. You'd think with a 40 or so pound difference there would be more variety. I don't get it either! Everyones body is a certain way (bones, distribution, etc.) But clothing sizes dont tell the whole story. I can tell a difference in you, you're more toned! Dont get discouraged, please you've done so well!

Thanks for your kind words :flowerforyou: I love this group of ladies and how inspiring and encouraging everyone is to me. I'm going to keep pushing to get an exercise routine set and hopefully next time I take pics there will be more progress

1.2 lbs down from last week which is pretty good for me. I'm going to have to change my GW to 160 for the challenge though because there's now way I'll make it to 155 in just 3 weeks.

Three Month goal: 160 lbs
Week 1 (1/07) - 170.8
Week 2 (1/14) - 169.2
Week 3 (1/21) - 171.0
Week 4 (1/28) - 169.4
Week 5 (2/04) - 168.2
Week 6 (2/11) - 165.0
Week 7 (2/18) - 165.4
Week 8 (2/25) - 164.8
Week 9 (3/04) - 163.6
Week 10 (3/11 )-
Week 11 (3/18) -
Week 12 and the END (3/25) -

SW: 176.5
CW: 163.6
GW: 160

1.2 lbs down from last week which is pretty good for me. I'm going to have to change my GW to 160 for the challenge though because there's now way I'll make it to 155 in just 3 weeks.

i say keep your goal weight, it will motivate you. I'm not going to make my goal either.


Weekly Exercise Mini-Challenge:

310 / 325 minutes of exercise: 2241 / 1800 Calories burned! YAY!


Three Month goal: 135
Week 1 (1/7) - 145
Week 2 (1/14) - 143
Week 3 (1/21) - 142.2
Week 4 (1/28) - 139.2
Week 5 (2/4) - 137.6
Week 6 (2/11) - 137.6
Week 7 (2/18) - 139.6
Week 8 (2/25) - 136.8
Week 9 (3/4) - 138.2
Week 10 (3/11 )-
Week 11 (3/18) -
Week 12 and the END (3/25) GOAL 135 -

Height: 5'4
SW: 145
CW: 138.2
GW: 135

BMI: 23.6
Goal BMI: 22.8
SBF%: 23.2
CBF%: 21
Goal BF%: 20

Three Month goal: 135
Week 1 (1/7) - 145.6
Week 2 (1/14) - 145.8
Week 3 (1/21) - 146.8
Week 4 (1/28) - 146.2
Week 5 (2/4) - 145
Week 6 (2/11) - 144
Week 7 (2/18) - 146
Week 8 (2/25) - 146
Week 9 (3/4) - 143.4 (YAY!!!)
Week 10 (3/11 )-
Week 11 (3/18) -
Week 12 and the END (3/25) -

Down 2.6 this week!! WOOHOO!!

We're already on week 9!? Omgosh, i'm so out of the loop. I'll be weighing in about a day late this time, i'm off to buy scales now and join the gym! My net has still been crazy so it's been hard to log my food in daily, but i'll make my best effort.
Congrats everyone on your losses

Three Month goal: 135
Week 1 (1/7) - 159.5
Week 2 (1/14) - 155.9
Week 3 (1/21) - 154.2
Week 4 (1/28) - 152.2
Week 5 (2/4) - 152.2
Week 6 (2/11) - 151.4
Week 7 (2/18) - 151.4
Week 8 (2/25) - 149.6
Week 9 (3/4) - 148.6
Week 10 (3/11 )-
Week 11 (3/18) -
Week 12 and the END (3/25) -

Hmm looking at it now, I do think I probably set my goal weight for the three months too low but I would be a lot closer if it wasn't for those pesky 4 plateau weeks...

Ok, I'm setting some goals for the next three weeks- complete weeks 2-4 of C25k and work out another two days as well- either shred or a body combat class. Try to ride the horse at least 3 times a week too! And be stricter about my calories- no cheat days (after today, sorry it was pre-planned) for the next three weeks. I know I can't hit 135 but I want as close as I can...