Lose 5 pounds in December Open Group
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Hey, I got an idea. Don't start a motivation and support group aimed at losing weight and then quit halfway through the month.
Just saying. This group is not about staying the same weight. It is about losing weight. If you want to start another group do so. If not, please stop discouraging others from attaining their goals. You know, the ones that are committed.
To you Falcon, you could easily still hit your goal, you have 2 weeks to lose 5 lbs. At your weight you could do it.0 -
Lori_Hill83 wrote: »Last month I made goal, so why not
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SW: 162
CW: 141.4
GW: 136
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month 12/01: 141.4
12/06 Sat: 139.2
12/13 Sat: 138.0
12/20 Sat:
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost:
2 more pounds to go!!!
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Truittmark84 wrote: »Hey, I got an idea. Don't start a motivation and support group aimed at losing weight and then quit halfway through the month.
Just saying. This group is not about staying the same weight. It is about losing weight. If you want to start another group do so. If not, please stop discouraging others from attaining their goals. You know, the ones that are committed.
To you Falcon, you could easily still hit your goal, you have 2 weeks to lose 5 lbs. At your weight you could do it.
So far allot of people have already stated they are struggling. I think Falcon's idea is to encourage those who are struggling to at least maintain their weight instead of giving up and gain weight through out the holiday season.
No the group is to lose 5lbs in one month, which is not honestly possible for everyone here. Some people might make 2.5lbs for the month and some could make 10lbs, we are all at different points here. I want to see people's goal be less about the scale and more about keeping on trying and reevaluate eating and exercise when goals are not being meet. The only true failure is never trying again.It's getting hard to resist everything, that's why I plan to visit the gym a couple of times this week, if not three to four to have some intense workouts.
I dropped three pounds (of waste. Yes it was waste and excess water weight) yesterday just in time for the Church dinner. Now I'm sitting back at 287 this morning. I know if I have some intense workouts over the next couple of days will definately help keep things from sliding. I can pick up my regular routine inbetween and after the holidays are done.
Well I weigh in daily. My weight fluctuates from my low up towards 3 pounds and back again. I do full diet breaks every 8-9 weeks and they happen to be planned over events and holidays so far. This helps me from feeling deprived during those times, among other things.
The best advice I can give to anyone, is figure out your maintenance cals and just do not go over those (daily or weekly avg) when you are struggling. Working out is great, but the biggest part of weight loss is the eating. You can not out work a bad diet. However keep working out, I know for me, it helps me feel better.
My motto, keep moving forward. Everyone can do it!!0 -
It's getting hard to resist everything, that's why I plan to visit the gym a couple of times this week, if not three to four to have some intense workouts.
I dropped three pounds (of waste. Yes it was waste and excess water weight) yesterday just in time for the Church dinner. Now I'm sitting back at 287 this morning. I know if I have some intense workouts over the next couple of days will definately help keep things from sliding. I can pick up my regular routine inbetween and after the holidays are done.
Well I weigh in daily. My weight fluctuates from my low up towards 3 pounds and back again. I do full diet breaks every 8-9 weeks and they happen to be planned over events and holidays so far. This helps me from feeling deprived during those times, among other things.
The best advice I can give to anyone, is figure out your maintenance cals and just do not go over those (daily or weekly avg) when you are struggling. Working out is great, but the biggest part of weight loss is the eating. You can not out work a bad diet. However keep working out, I know for me, it helps me feel better.
My motto, keep moving forward. Everyone can do it!! [/quote]
Christmas dinners are impossible to not go over the maintenance cals. I say it's worth it. You can always make up for it the next couple of days.
I'm at the point where I need a bit of a break right now anyways. I've been going steady since the end of May. I had a nice intense workout tonight. It feels like I'm not slowing down in that area at all and this is usually the time I would so. I'm more determined this time.
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SW: 194.4 at the beginning of this month
CW: 190.4
GW: 187 by the end of the month
I had to buy three new outfits and I am NOT happy. The outfits are beautiful, but too big!No time like the present.
I am working out while cutting calories, so I know it will go slower because I lift free weights kind of heavy and I have to eat enough so I don't feel yucky. Plus I am so sore, I KNOW I am holding water for damage repair. My shape is pretty good, just too ample right now....
So far so good Penny! You don't have a lot to lose, so it may go slow for you as well, so don't give up!0 -
SW: (Starting weight) 237.5
CW: (Current weight) 205.9
GW: (Goal weight for the month) 199.9
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (12/01 Monday): 205.9
12/06 Sat: 205.2
12/13 Sat: 203.5
12/20 Sat:
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday
Total weight loss: 2.40 -
SW: 161lbs
CW: 138 lbs (as of 12/01)
GW: 135 lbs
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/01 Monday): 138 lbs
12/06 Sat: 137.4 lbs
12/13 Sat: 137.4 lbs (Actually weigh-in: Tue 12/16)
12/20 Sat:
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost: 0.6 lbs
No change from last week. But...it was TOM (hence, the late weigh-in, I don't weigh in during that time, ever), so I count NO BLOAT as a win. We shall see what Saturday brings.
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SW: 180.1 pounds
CW: 144.5 pounds
GW: 140 pounds
Weigh in Dates:
Start of month (Mon) 1/12: 144.5 pounds
Sat 6/12: 144 pounds
Sat 13/12: 145.4
Sat 20/12:
Sat 27/12:
End of Month Wed 31/12:
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My point was that the goal of this specific group is to lose 5 lbs in December. Halfway through the month, someone says, "Hey, let's not lose weight this month. Let's just maintain weight this month." I come to this group specifically to see my success and others success for my motivation. Do some struggle? Yes. I'm ok with struggle. Admit failure and move on. Don't accept failure for the entire month.
Falcon, Your statement is that you plan to overeat for holiday meals. Overeating is fine. Its hard for me to eat more than 2000 calories in one meal, unless im gorging myself. If you cap out at 2000 calories in one meal and dont eat anything else that day you should still be losing weight (barring other issues that I dont know about) I managed to eat my fill at Thanksgiving (twice) and still lose weight. Don't say its not possible to do. Instead do it. I understand you weigh daily. I also weigh daily to log weekly. So I understand the frustration of a day or two of plateau, but stay under your calories and exercise and the weight will come off. Nothing but love for ya, just trying to give you another perspective.0 -
Nobody accepted failure for the entire month. If you can at least maintain your weight during a tough time, you have exceed at that. Some many gain weight during this time and fall off the wagon.
Lets not keep singling anyone out and keep this about how much weight we have lost during the week. Keep up encouraging others without the debate of what they should be doing. We are all here to lose weight this month with different goals and ideas on how to do so.
So putting this aside..........
We have 3-4 days till Sat. Keep up the good work everyone. Keep focused on your goals. Remember your reasons to lose weight when faced with a tough time and march on!!0 -
I know it wasn't your intention but I feel like I just got singled out.
I'm not frustrated, it was well worth it because I don't get to like that very often.0 -
SW: 248
CW: 197
GW: 192
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (12/01 Monday): 197
12/03 Wed: 195.3
12/10 Wed: 197.3
12/17 Wed: 195.5
12/24 Wed:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost: 1.5 pounds0 -
Theres a party tonight, food and bowling can't wait
I kept my cals to a bare minimum just so I can have wriggle room tonight.0 -
SW: (Starting weight) 13st 8
CW: (Current weight) 12st 11
GW: (Goal weight for the month) 12st 6
UGW ; 9st 7
Start of Month (11/01 Saturday): n/a
12/06 Sat: 12st 10
12/13 Sat: 12st 10
12/20 Sat: 12st 9 - woo hoo! Back on the downwards trend
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost in December: 2lb
Overall loss: 13lb! Almost at that first stone lost0 -
SW: 184
CW: 151.6
GW: 148
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/01 Saturday):
12/06 Sat: 147.9
12/13 Sat: 148.8
12/20 Sat:
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost:
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SW: 169
CW: 163
GW: 155
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/01 Saturday): 165
12/06 Sat: 163
12/13 Sat: 160
12/20 Sat:
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday)0 -
SW: (Starting weight) 237.5
CW: (Current weight) 205.9
GW: (Goal weight for the month) 199.9
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (12/01 Monday): 205.9
12/06 Sat: 205.2
12/13 Sat: 203.5
12/20 Sat: 202.6
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday
Total Loss: 3.30 -
SW: 228
CW: 198
GW: 193
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month 12/01: 198
12/06 Sat: 197
12/13 Sat: 195.6
12/20 Sat: 196.2
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost:
Well I've mostly been eating at a maintenance level this week, so it's no surprise that I didn't lose weight. It's been a stressful week, and for a few days I fell back into some old habits that I haven't done since I began this journey on 7/21. Not only didn't I lose, I gained a little. I suspect this is due to water retention (TOM). Still, I'm not happy. BUT, I'm getting back on track, and will not let stress affect my food choices for the next week! Hope everyone else has had better luck this week. 0 -
SW: (Starting weight) 197.4 (06/02)
CW: (Current weight) 167.8 (12/01)
GW: (Goal weight for the month) 162.8
OGW: (Overall goal weight) 150-155
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (12/01 Monday): 167.8 (Monday was TOM so that number was a little higher than was trending for the week, but had to be honest with what showed up on the scale...LOL)
12/06 Sat: 165.8
12/13 Sat: 162.4 (This is somewhat abnormal...losing 5 lbs in 13 days, especially since I am so close to my goal weight. My weight stalled for several weeks then BOOM, I keep losing. My birthday is 12/16 so I may be adding a couple pounds from my birthday dinner at Maggiano's Italian Restaurant. LOL).
12/20 Sat: 162.8 (leveling off after that sharp drop last week..still doing great)
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost: 5.0 lbs
Good luck everyone!0 -
SW: 161lbs
CW: 138 lbs (as of 12/01)
GW: 135 lbs
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/01 Monday): 138 lbs
12/06 Sat: 137.4 lbs
12/13 Sat: 137.4 lbs (Actually weigh-in: Tue 12/16)
12/20 Sat: 136.2 lbs
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost: 1.8 lbs
I'm a slow and steady loser, so this 1+pound in less than a week is welcome. I shall see what the holiday vacation brings. Going to a ski resort, and I WILL eat all the foods (moderately). However, I will also do ALL the outdoor activities (cross-country ski, snow shoeing, general snow shenanigans with the kids). This next week is about fun activities and sharing time with extended family.
Wishing a blessed holiday/winter season/New Year to all of MFP!
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SW: 192
CW: 185
GW: 180
Weigh in dates:
Start of the month(12/01 Monday): 185
12/06 Sat: 182
12/13 Sat: 191
12/20 Sat: 191
12/27 Sat:
End of the month(12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost so far this month: 0
Overall loss: 1
I have not gain or lost any weight in the last week. It is going to be hard this coming week because it will be Christmas.0 -
SW: 246
CW: 143.4
GW: 140.5
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/01 Monday): 143.4
12/05 Fri: 141.4 (Sat is 143.6, ToM started, so all water gain! Next week should fall off)
12/13 Sat: 140.4lbs
12/20 Sat: 138.4lbs
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost for month: 5
So I beat my goal weight as of current, but I am hoping to honestly not go over the goal. Sad to say good bye to number 3, *sniff sniff* but I know I need this break. These breaks are part of my goals, so it is all happiness. I am still going to be here and weight in.
I know it is Christmas week, but stay strong. Eat and have fun, just don't go crazy for days on end. 11 days left, we can all at least maintain our weight if not lose some more! Keep on logging and working towards your goals.
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SW: 144.2lbs
CW: 142.2
GW: 139.2
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/29 Saturday): 144.2
12/06 Sat: 143.2
12/13 Sat: 144
12/20 Sat: 142.2
12/28 Sun:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost: 2lbs
Bit of a fluke that I lost weight this week, there were so many treats around I ended up just focusing on maintaining... So a nice surprise, and motivates me to keep going and get back on track this week!
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No change this week but coworkers keep commenting on how smaller I look and manager even called me to ask if I was wanting a new work shirt. hehe
SW: 211
CW: 185
GW: 180 (end of December)
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/01 Saturday): 185
12/06 Sat: 184 (12/07)
12/13 Sat: 182
12/20 Sat: 182
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost (December): 30 -
SW 266
CW 248
GW 243
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (11/29 Saturday): 248
12/06 Sat: 243
12/13 Sat:240
12/20 Sat:239
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
My struggles are trying to drink enough water and LAZINESS!0 -
sw 330
cw 287.2
gw 160
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (12/01 Monday): 287.2
12/06 Sat: 283.8 -3.4
12/13 Sat: 287.4 +3.6
12/20 Sat: 286.2 -1.4
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday)0 -
Stomach bug actually putting me behind the gun. No working out, all processed carbs, no veggies. Starting to feel better, so back to it. How can someone actually GAIN weight with a stomach bug? Argh. Good to see everyone else doing well though!0
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SW: 180.1 pounds
CW: 144.5 pounds
GW: 140 pounds
Weigh in Dates:
Start of month (Mon) 1/12: 144.5 pounds
Sat 6/12: 144 pounds
Sat 13/12: 145.4
Sat 20/12: 144.5
Sat 27/12:
End of Month Wed 31/12:
(total pounds):0 -
SW: 500
CW: 436
GW for December: 440
Weigh in Dates:
Start of Month (12/01 Saturday):457
12/06 Sat:448
12/13 Sat:439
12/20 Sat:436
12/27 Sat:
End of Month (12/31 Wednesday):
Total weight lost this month: 21 pounds (9.5 kilograms)0 -
way to go Ibvermillion you're doing awesome 0
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