LOSE 50+ pounds by July 1st CHALLENGE!!! PART 2

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  • 2Young4This
    2Young4This Posts: 172 Member
    Hey everyone! Sorry I wasn't here on Saturday- the hubby and I went on a mini-vacay! But I got the spreadsheet updated for everybody. Keep up the great work!!

    Thanks sweetie!!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Hey everyone! Sorry I wasn't here on Saturday- the hubby and I went on a mini-vacay! But I got the spreadsheet updated for everybody. Keep up the great work!!

    Thanks! Do you have the link again?
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Daily Inspiration for March 22, 2011
    Katie Jay, MSW

    Exercise.

    Perhaps you would prefer not to exercise. It takes time, it's hard, and you don't like to sweat. But even though you can think of a thousand excuses why you do not want to (or think you can't) exercise, you know in the long run it will make you feel better.

    At first, exercise can feel like torture, but if you stay vigilant you will find you become stronger and have more energy. Exercise also relieves stress. Working out your tensions with sweat helps to unburden your soul. And you just might find yourself feeling more cheerful. Prioritize exercise like you prioritize brushing your teeth, drinking water, or taking your medicine. For long-term weight loss success and maintenance, it is as essential.

    Action for the day: In your journal, make a list of activities you like to do that involve moving your body. These activities do not have to be formal exercise. Pick one activity and do it today.
  • julieoem
    julieoem Posts: 37 Member
    Hope you had a WONDERFUL time with your husband on your mini vacation!! Thank you for the spreadsheet updates!!!
    You ROCK!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • julieoem
    julieoem Posts: 37 Member
    Here is the link:

    https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?hl=en&hl=en&key=0AuUov6zEPc_udGpRZGRGTVExbVMtMlhycEVnSWRVV3c&output=html

    Hugs to all!! Get outside and move a little!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • mkingraham
    mkingraham Posts: 445 Member
    Thanks julieoem for finding the link and thanks to everyone for your support. We had a great time and now I feel refreshed and remotivated!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Thanks!!! Now I have it in my favorites at work and home!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    Daily Inspiration for March 22, 2011
    Katie Jay, MSW

    Exercise.

    Perhaps you would prefer not to exercise. It takes time, it's hard, and you don't like to sweat. But even though you can think of a thousand excuses why you do not want to (or think you can't) exercise, you know in the long run it will make you feel better.

    At first, exercise can feel like torture, but if you stay vigilant you will find you become stronger and have more energy. Exercise also relieves stress. Working out your tensions with sweat helps to unburden your soul. And you just might find yourself feeling more cheerful. Prioritize exercise like you prioritize brushing your teeth, drinking water, or taking your medicine. For long-term weight loss success and maintenance, it is as essential.

    Action for the day: In your journal, make a list of activities you like to do that involve moving your body. These activities do not have to be formal exercise. Pick one activity and do it today.


    thanks for this . It hit home . I know exercise is good for me but sometimes it is hard to make myself do it. I am going to write down all the exercise that I like. I might be surprised, it might be more then I think. LOL
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I am reading Chicken Soup For The Soul Shaping The New You and wanted to share some of the quotes from it that I thought were encouraging

    I dont want to blame my genes for not fitting into my jeans

    If we are not willing to settle for junkliving, we certainly shouldnt settle for junk food Sally Edwards

    the rewards for those who persevere far exceed the pain that precedes victory.......Karen Bliss Livingston

    there are no shortcuts to any place worth going....... Beverly Sills

    you are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream,,,,,C.S. Lewis

    no matter our age or condition there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born......Dr Dale Turner

    I hope these help to motivate and encourage you, if you like them there are alot more I can share. Everyone have a great day. My weigh in is tomorrow. I have done really well this week and have upped the exercise, so I am hoping for a loss
  • upnorthtim
    upnorthtim Posts: 376 Member
    It's Saturday! I started at 245 and made it to 219.5. Thaqt means I am halfway there at the halfway point! Maybe I CAN do this! Good luck to everyone!
  • julieoem
    julieoem Posts: 37 Member
    It's Saturday! I started at 245 and made it to 219.5. Thaqt means I am halfway there at the halfway point! Maybe I CAN do this! Good luck to everyone!

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! And good luck with the other half!!!
  • julieoem
    julieoem Posts: 37 Member
    I am off visiting my parents in Florida...and won't be weighing in until Monday morning!!! :sad: :sad: :sad:

    But I hope all of you had an incredible and successful week!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Hugs...
  • mkingraham
    mkingraham Posts: 445 Member
    Checking in this morning at 220.2!! Happy to have finally crashed through this plateau! I'll be updating the spreadsheet as results come in :)
  • hessond
    hessond Posts: 224 Member
    1/1/11 200
    1/7/11 197.5
    1/15/11 195.5
    1/22/11 196
    1/29/11 197
    2/5/11 194.5
    2/12/11 194
    2/19/11 192
    2/26/11 193 :(
    3/5/11 191.5
    3/13/11 191.5
    3/19/11 188.5
    3/27/11 191.0
    4/2/11 188.5
    11.5 lbs loss so far; 38.5 left to go.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    1/22/11 SW: 236
    3/26/11 LW: 216.6
    4/02/11 CW: 213

    33 more lbs to go!! My goal is 180.
  • 2Young4This
    2Young4This Posts: 172 Member
    Hey everyone, I had quite a good week but didn't get to the gym much due to a hectic schedule. And then today I did loads at the gym but ate LOADS of cr@p :ohwell:


    Screen Name: 2Young4This
    Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 157.8
    8th Jan 2011: 157.2
    15th Jan 2011: 153.6
    22nd Jan 2011: 151
    29th Jan 2011: 151
    5th Feb 2011: 148.2
    12th Feb 2011: 148.4
    19th Feb 2011: 146.4
    26th Feb 2011: 147.6
    5th Mar 2011: 145
    12th Mar 2011: 148
    19th Mar 2011: 147.6
    26th Mar 2011: 145.6
    2nd April 2011: 145.6
    Lost in this challenge: 12.2
    Goal by Jul 1st, 2011: 119 (26.6 to go)
  • GooBeGone
    GooBeGone Posts: 439 Member
    sw: 231.0 :sad:
    2nd wk: 228.6 -2.4lbs
    3rd wk: 228.8 +0.2lbs
    4th wk: 224.4 -4.4lbs :noway:
    5th wk: 222lbs -2.4lbs
    6th wk: 218.8lbs -3.2lbs
    7th wk: 220.6lbs + 1.8lbs
    8th wk: 222.0 +1.4lbs
    9th wk: 218.2 -3.8lbs :noway:
    10th wk: 217.6 -0.6lbs
    11thwk: 215.2 -2.4lbs
    12th wk: skipped & did half marathon
    13th wk: 214.4lbs -0.8lbs

    current wk: 212.6 -1.8lbs :happy:

    shed 18.4lbs so far.
    31.6lbs to shed to reach the 50lbs goal.
  • GooBeGone
    GooBeGone Posts: 439 Member
    How did we split into 2 groups???? Is there a way to get everyone back together again??? Where are they???

    hi julie.

    not sure how we splintered in2 two groups but several of us has posted a link 2 this one on the other one. idk if every1 is now postin back 2 this 1. but the other link is:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/187717-50-lbs-by-june-1st-challenge-part-3?page=4#posts-2743100

    i've already inquired if every1 there is postin back 2 this 1. i haven't noticed any postin 2 it since yesterday. i'm just waitin 4 a reply back.
  • 2Young4This
    2Young4This Posts: 172 Member
    How did we split into 2 groups???? Is there a way to get everyone back together again??? Where are they???

    hi julie.

    not sure how we splintered in2 two groups but several of us has posted a link 2 this one on the other one. idk if every1 is now postin back 2 this 1. but the other link is:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/187717-50-lbs-by-june-1st-challenge-part-3?page=4#posts-2743100

    i've already inquired if every1 there is postin back 2 this 1. i haven't noticed any postin 2 it since yesterday. i'm just waitin 4 a reply back.

    Isn't that group a lose 50 by June 1st and we are lose 50 by July 1st???
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    How did we split into 2 groups???? Is there a way to get everyone back together again??? Where are they???

    hi julie.

    not sure how we splintered in2 two groups but several of us has posted a link 2 this one on the other one. idk if every1 is now postin back 2 this 1. but the other link is:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/187717-50-lbs-by-june-1st-challenge-part-3?page=4#posts-2743100

    i've already inquired if every1 there is postin back 2 this 1. i haven't noticed any postin 2 it since yesterday. i'm just waitin 4 a reply back.

    Isn't that group a lose 50 by June 1st and we are lose 50 by July 1st???

    There are many challenges out there and this is a different challenge it seems. Maybe there was confusion when the original leader started an individual thread, either way this is the right one. Like me I am in 2 challenges. Hope this helps.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I gained another 2 pounds this week. 8 pounds to go to get back to my ticker weights. I will be changing my tickers if not back to 348 by April 13th.

    SW 364
    LW 352
    CW 356

    8 pounds lost! 42 pounds to go!

    Well as you can see I am struggling. I have a plan for April and I am going to lose weight in April.

    Congrats to losers!! Whooohoooo!!!! :flowerforyou:

    Good job maintainers!! You did something right! :flowerforyou:

    If you gained, that is OK 2. Just work harder this week and the key is not to give up! You can do it!! Consistency not perfection! If we were perfect we would not be here. :flowerforyou: Success is never giving up. I am never giving up and I hope you who are struggling never give up on yourself and keep checking in.

    Happy Sunday!:drinker:
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  • elf618
    elf618 Posts: 317 Member
    Still bouncing around here. 193.8....better than where I was on Jan 1, but not where I wanted to be for April 1...time to really focus on diet and keep up the exercise and not get complacent now that the 1/2 marathon is over. THanks everyone for your support and keep up the good work.!
  • julieoem
    julieoem Posts: 37 Member
    I know that this is a VERY, VERY, VERY late in posting...being away and coming right back to work, I never made it onto the scale!!! :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

    julieoem
    1-1-11 228............ 3-5-11 208
    1-8-11 225............ 3-12-11 207
    1-15-11 222...........3-19-11 205
    1-22-11 221...........3-26-11 202
    1-29-11 220...........4-5-11 200!!!!!!! <<<TODAY
    2-5-11 218
    2-12-11 214
    2-19-11 213
    2-26-11 210

    I am almost to the 100"s!!!! I haven't see that in YEARS!!!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    Lost this week.....2 pounds in this span of time!!!
    Lost in this challenge....28 pounds!!!
    My goal for July 1st, 2011.......178 pounds!!!
    Pounds left to go in the challenge......22 pounds!!!
    13 more weigh ins to go!!!!

    Now we are all more than half way there time wise...and the weather in most areas of the world should be getting a bit better and the days longer...let's all go out there and do something FUN for exercise!!!!!!

    Good luck to everyone in the next few days!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    Hugs to all!!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Hello everyone!:flowerforyou:

    Sorry I have been MIA but very busy.

    Here is an article some of you may enjoy or like to read on the scale.

    I am still sticking with weighing daily because of my food addiction. 3 days of binging and I could be up over 5 pounds. At least if I weigh daily I will put a halt on binges when I see it reflected on my trusty friend the scale. It keeps me out of self denial. But I know this does not work for everyone and this article is good for those trying to break away from the scale for a minute. Link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/210470-break-free-from-the-scale
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    my weigh in for this week is 195 lbs , that means down 1.5 yeah. I didnt make it to the gym today tom , but I did get in a little bit of walking. I hate that time of the month, I always deal with cramping. For some reason I always want to have some ice cream. Somehow I feel like it will make me feel better. I just keep telling myself that it will not make me feel better and in the long run I will probably feel worse. Maybe some motrin would help more then ice cream.........Hope everyone has a good evening
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    If your dog is fat you are not getting enough exercise. LOL

    A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.....Lao Tzu

    Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment.......heywood Hale Brown

    You go girls, we can do this. If you need a little push or more encouragement, we are here for you. It is a hard journey, but a journey worth traveling.....
  • 2Young4This
    2Young4This Posts: 172 Member
    The first time I have posted a loss since 5th Mar. I am proud of myself for sticking with it through my very long plateau (and motivation wobble)

    Screen Name: 2Young4This
    Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 157.8
    8th Jan 2011: 157.2
    15th Jan 2011: 153.6
    22nd Jan 2011: 151
    29th Jan 2011: 151
    5th Feb 2011: 148.2
    12th Feb 2011: 148.4
    19th Feb 2011: 146.4
    26th Feb 2011: 147.6
    5th Mar 2011: 145
    12th Mar 2011: 148
    19th Mar 2011: 147.6
    26th Mar 2011: 145.6
    2nd April 2011: 145.6
    9th April 2011: 144.8
    Lost in this challenge: 13
    Goal by Jul 1st, 2011: 119 (25.8 to go)
  • upnorthtim
    upnorthtim Posts: 376 Member
    Just a pound for me this week but I'll take it! 218.5 today from 245. Keep it going everyone!
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    Hi everyone. I hope everybody is in good spirits!

    1/22/11 SW: 236
    4/02/11 LW: 213
    4/09/11 CW: 210.4

    30.4 More lbs to go! My goal is 180.
  • mkingraham
    mkingraham Posts: 445 Member
    weighed in at 218.6 for a loss of 1.6 lbs. Hello 210s!!!
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