July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • stm712015
    stm712015 Posts: 138 Member
    edited July 2015
    Name: Sara
    Age: 48
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 237.6 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 225 lbs

    1st July: 237.6 lbs
    8th July: 227.2 lbs
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 10.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 10.4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    ***Struggles - Evenings were a little hard with some hunger pangs that I tried to ignore. A few nights I ended up having a Greek yogurt, which did the trick. Also, getting my body moving again has been a struggle because I didn't realize just how out of shape I am.
    ***Success - I'm thrilled with the big loss this first week! I know it's mostly water weight but I feel and look less bloated, so I'll take it! I've stuck to my diet by preparing my meals ahead of time. Drank my water, which used to be an issue. I bought a Fitbit Surge (never owned a fitness tracker before) and some new walking shoes so now I'm going to focus on steps, steps, and more steps!

    I hope you all had a good week! :smiley:
  • pauladner
    pauladner Posts: 59 Member
    edited July 2015
    Paula
    Age: 43
    Height: 170 cm (5'-7")

    Start Weight (1st July): 69.9 Kg (154 lbs)
    Goal Weight (1st August): 65 kg (121 lbs)


    1st July: 69.9kg (154 lbs)
    8th July: 68.1kg (150 lbs) = -1.8kg (3.96 lbs)
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.8kg (3.96 lbs)
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:
    From 1/7 to 7/7= This week I loose, gained and loose weight. I had to keep a low carbs diet to lose weight.
  • Stayhuman853
    Stayhuman853 Posts: 13 Member
    Name: Julia
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 128.1
    Goal Weight (1st August): 122.0

    1st July: 128.1
    8th July: 125.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.3
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.3

    Successes/struggles this week: The long weekend had me messed up in terms of eating, thinking I deserved a treat. I was doing poorly at actually finishing my logs (which is surprising because I was doing so well before). I have recommitted myself to accurately logging everything, even if it is over.
  • simpleisbetter
    simpleisbetter Posts: 17 Member
    Name: Anita
    Age: 44
    Height: 5' 6"

    Start Weight (1st July): 237
    Goal Weight (1st August): 225

    1st July: 237
    8th July: 235.5
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.5

    Successes/struggles this week:
    #1 - Lost some at least something.
  • AddieOverhaul
    AddieOverhaul Posts: 734 Member
    dmarie50 wrote: »
    Not to sound stupid but how do I update my status :(

    I just copied and pasted it from my previous post.
  • spatulathumbs
    spatulathumbs Posts: 125 Member
    Name: Spatula!
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'11"

    Start Weight (1st July): 236
    Goal Weight (1st August): 228

    1st July: 236
    8th July: 232.6
    Weight lost/gained this week: Lost 3.4 lbs!
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3.4 lbs so far
    Successes/struggles this week: It's strange getting used to not weighing every day, but ultimately I think it's something good to try, especially if you, like me, have a tendency to step on and off, worry about tiny fluctuations, etc. I'm glad that I took a lot of opportunities to exercise this week, including swimming laps, walking, and running. I didn't finish the Pilates challenge but I am doing to 30 day Squat challenge and will incorporate some helpful Pilates moves to increase hip strength and mobility.
    Weight remaining until goal: 4.6 lbs

    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

  • Jen2133
    Jen2133 Posts: 95 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 48
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 134 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 131 lbs

    Final goal weight: 125 lbs

    1st July: 134
    8th July : 134.8
    15th July :
    22nd June:
    31st July :

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: +0.8

    Successes: Remained active and mentally positive, committed to my goal. Clothes fitting better & noticing a difference :)
    Struggles: My Crossfit workouts were limited by a minor surgery and I have not been running as much as last month. Seem to have hit a bit of a slow-down (not going to say the 'plateau' word), but will carry on!
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    Name: mns
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st July): 129.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 126

    1st July: 129.4

    8th July:128.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .6
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: I did workout as planned, but didnt eat well. Mostly grazing through evening is killing my efforts. Need to handle this better this week.
  • TracyDaBaldo
    TracyDaBaldo Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, Everyone!

    This is my first post so I'm not sure if this is the right way.

    Name: Tracy
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'6

    Start Weight (1st July): 138
    Goal Weight (1st August): 123

    1st July: 138
    8th July: 138.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.08
    Weight lost/gained this month: +0.08

    Successes/struggles this week: can't stop the food cravings and picking when I cook and/or put food away.

    I need to burn 409 calories a day to make my goal of -15lbs and I can't get motivated.
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    TracyDaBaldo wrote: »
    Hi, Everyone!

    This is my first post so I'm not sure if this is the right way.

    Name: Tracy
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'6

    Start Weight (1st July): 138
    Goal Weight (1st August): 123

    1st July: 138
    8th July: 138.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.08
    Weight lost/gained this month: +0.08

    Successes/struggles this week: can't stop the food cravings and picking when I cook and/or put food away.

    I need to burn 409 calories a day to make my goal of -15lbs and I can't get motivated.

    Tracy,
    2 lbs loss a week is good unless you are obese, which you are not. So 15 lbs loss a month seems a bit much for your height/weight....just a thought. Hope you don't mind.
  • Rheameg
    Rheameg Posts: 71 Member
    So, here goes:

    Name: Megan
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st July): 323lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 295lbs

    1st July: 323lbs
    8th July: 315lbs
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 8lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: success was losing that water weight to start. struggle is finding low sodium low sugar foods.

  • angua1234
    angua1234 Posts: 26 Member
    Name: Angua
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 216.2
    Goal Weight: 206

    1st July: 216.2
    8th July: 214
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.2 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:.
    Okay, so this might seem ridiculous, but I actually added some weight to that number up there because I didn't believe the scale this morning when it said 213.5. I'll keep weighing myself and I may have a half a pound start on next week at this rate.
    My big struggle was fourth of July parties, and I am proud to say that, while I did go above my goal a couple times, I was always at a number where I would be losing weight.
    I've started taking the stairs at work, which is a bigger deal than it sounds since I work on the top floor of a small tower. I still have to stop around floor 5 and breathe for a moment, but I was stopping at floor 3 this time last week so I know I'm improving!
  • hybridtheory45
    hybridtheory45 Posts: 84 Member
    edited July 2015
    Name: Alyssa
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 230.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 225

    1st July: 230.6
    8th July: 229.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.8 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -.8lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: For successes-I met my goal of at least 30 minutes of exercise every day last week! I started the 30 Day Shred a few days ago as well, but due to existing joint issues, I can only do it every other day with something else in between, so its more of a 60 Day Shred. :) For struggles-I actually was mostly okay this week. My only main struggle was staying away from the snacks machine in the work cafeteria in the afternoon between lunch and when I go home. I've started packing an extra piece of fruit now if I feel I'm really hungry, so hopefully that will help! My goal this week is to exercise for at least 40 minutes a day on non 30DS days.
  • Rebamae
    Rebamae Posts: 566 Member
    Hello on this Wonderful Wednesday :) I am hopeful yours has not been a Wacky Wednesday (Dr. Seuss)

    Name: Reba
    Age: 69
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 221.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 213
    WEDNESDAY
    1st July: 221.4
    8th July: 220
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.4

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I cannot get to 219. My scale has shown every possible combination of 220._ this week.
    I just knew today was the day, but I am not giving up. :o Tomorrow is a brand new day.
    My "blood clot" leg has continued to hurt. I am trying so hard not to turn to food when I am hurting.

    Non Scale Victory: I am wearing a pair of capris that are a whole size smaller!! :)
  • quitbeingaquitter
    quitbeingaquitter Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Brittany
    Age: 20
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st July): 203.6lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 195lbs

    1st July: 203.6lbs
    8th July: 202.0lbs
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Struggles: kettle corn and cookie dough lol
    Successes: super busy this week but still managed to get some workouts in

  • fitsharonfit
    fitsharonfit Posts: 6 Member
    Name: Sharon
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st July): 190
    Goal Weight (1st August): 180

    1st July: 190
    8th July: 186
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4 lbs

    Successes this week: I cut my coffee with cream & sugar from 4 cups a day to ONE!!!!!
    Struggles this week: I am struggling with eating ALL of the food on the plan my nutritionist gave me. I just don't want to eat. Before I started my weight loss journey, I forgot to eat all the time. This new food plan has me thinking about food ALL the time... trying to remind myself it's time to eat every two hours. I never thought a fat girl(me) would be saying "I'm tired of food", but jeez louise. I'm tired of food!
  • kmadison1026
    kmadison1026 Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Karen
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st July): 172.2
    Goal Weight (1st August): 165

    1st July: 172.2
    8th July: 171.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-0.4
    Weight lost/gained this month:-0.4

    Successes/struggles this week: after losing 30 lbs. , the loss has really slowed down. Trying to stay motivated.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    edited July 2015
    July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

    Name: Terri
    Age: 69
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st July): 179 lbs
    Goal Weight (31st July): 176 lbs

    1st July : 179
    8th July : 178
    15th July :
    22nd June:
    31st July :

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1

    Successes: Finally slid off the 3 week plateau, after a marathon day of cardio exercises. I am pre-planning menus every morning to stay under 1200 cals. I include little portions of treat foods throughout the day so that I don't feel deprived. It seems to be working very well at the moment. Started the Game of Thrones challenge on Sunday and have already met the majority of my set targets.
    Struggles: Several social events threatened to derail my plans, but I just made sure I did extra cardio to offset any lapses.
  • jbyron83
    jbyron83 Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age:31
    Height:5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July):219
    Goal Weight (1st August):190

    1st July:219
    8th July: 216
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3

    Successes/struggles this week:I'm still struggling with finding a way to get the cardio I need to really loose the weight I'm hoping for. I tried the gym at my apartment and it is so old and most of the equipment doesn't work. I'm hoping the weather will not be so hot this week so I can get out there and work this weight off!
  • avalonms
    avalonms Posts: 2,468 Member
    Age: 53
    Height: 6'1"
    Start Weight (1st July): 204.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 198.6

    1st July: 204.6
    8th July: 204.8
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.2# gain
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0.2# gain

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • ClarityPeace
    ClarityPeace Posts: 81 Member
    Name: ClarityPeace
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 143.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 135

    1st July: 143.4
    8th July: 140.2
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • ozytron
    ozytron Posts: 23 Member
    Name: Ozy
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (1st July): 135.5
    Goal Weight (1st August): 130.5

    1st July: 135.5
    8th July: 134
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.5!
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.5

    Successes/struggles this week: I usually wait longer to weigh in, so seeing the scale "only" show a loss of a pound and a half was sort of disconcerting. (Silly me.) Buuuut I've been super diligent about going to the gym!
  • EquineWild
    EquineWild Posts: 22 Member
    Name: "EquineWild"
    Age: 21
    Height: 5ft

    Start Weight (1st July): 144.6lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 134lbs

    1st July: 144.6lbs
    8th July: 144.4lbs
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -0.2lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    - Struggled a lot this week. I figured I would as it was the week of the 4th of July. Plus there was not one, but two parties that I went to (plus an added Birthday Party too!) I'm SO happy that I didn't gain and just stayed close to the same weight. I'll do better next week!
  • 1fitfuture150
    1fitfuture150 Posts: 14 Member
    Name: 1FitFuture150
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July):
    Goal Weight (1st August):

    1st July: 212.2
    8th July: 212.6
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: +.4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I started my 3rd week of insanity max 30 this week and was eating at maintenance since I started as I am trying to find a calorie range that works well with nursing and an active lifestyle. So this week I am going to experiment with my calories. Today I am soooo hungry :/ I did have a success, I meal prepped my whole week's worth of breakfasts, snacks and lunches!

  • germany03
    germany03 Posts: 348 Member
    Name: germany03
    Age: 39
    Height: 5' 3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 164.2 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 159 lbs (really 160lbs but aiming for the 50s)

    June challenge: -6lbs (short lived- binged to celebrate the success and gained 2.4 lbs in 3 days :( )

    1st July: 164.2lbs
    8th July: 163 lbs
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August: VAC week...will be interesting

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:- 1.2lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: 4th of July weekend- way too many temptations.

  • lian27chime
    lian27chime Posts: 50 Member
    Name: Lian
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st July): 108.8 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 105-110 lbs for Maintenance Weight

    1st July: 108.8
    8th July: 109.4
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
    Lost already 17 pounds. I started joining this thread from April 2015.
    I will still join this thread for my maintenance weight. To help me prevent myself gaining back those 17 pounds.
  • cntay79
    cntay79 Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Nicole
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 227
    Goal Weight (1st August): 210 just to start. Ideal weight 180 or less.

    1st July: 227
    8th July: 227
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:
    Successes:
  • ileathms
    ileathms Posts: 29 Member
    Name: Lana
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 133.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 128

    1st July: 133.6
    8th July: 132.0
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight loss this week: -1.6
    Weight loss this month: -1.6

    Success this week: cut back coffee (w/milk & Splenda) habit from 4-6 cups down to 2 cups black or w/almond milk. Diet is clean, running consistently

    Challenges: yuck caffeine withdrawal! Also, find it challenging to balance diet and have adequate fuel on board before a run- still working on this!
  • PhoenixFirebird06
    PhoenixFirebird06 Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Sarah
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st July): 170.3
    Goal Weight (1st August): 160.0

    1st July: 170.3
    8th July: 168.7
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.3
    Weight lost/gained this month:2.3

    Successes/struggles this week: It's been rough focusing so much of my time on eating, but it's worth it. I have to really get back into the world of the gym again to amp things up. Plus, I miss the gym! B)
  • drakespan
    drakespan Posts: 4 Member
    Name: drake
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st July): 164
    Goal Weight (1st August):160

    1st July: 164
    8th July:164
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st Aug:

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