July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • Jen2133
    Jen2133 Posts: 94 Member
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    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 lbs
    8th July : 134.8 lbs
    15th July :132.8 lbs
    22nd June:
    31st July :

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.0 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2 lbs

    Successes & Struggles: I hit a bit of a plateau earlier this month, but just stuck with my eating and exercise plan. Really happy to see the scale moving again. I am starting to believe that my end-goal is possible!

    Having a bit of a celebration today – I have now lost 10lbs! It has taken three months, but I am so pleased.
  • angua1234
    angua1234 Posts: 26 Member
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    Name: Angua
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 216.2
    Goal Weight: 206

    1st July: 216.2
    8th July: 214
    15th July: 213.6
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.6 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:.
    Well this week wasn't great on the scale, despite me exercising every day and being under my calorie goal. I'm not sure if this is entirely accurate because shark week is fast approaching and I always get bloated before it. I hope that's why I didn't lose much. That said, I remember from the last time I tried this that I tend to have barely any scale change for a few days and then suddenly drop 2 pounds so maybe I'm just building up for a big loss. Even if this IS accurate, I'm still happy because I made some major exercise improvements this week (not getting as tired from things, increasing intensity, etc.)

    Even if the loss is little, better down than up, right?
  • amillenium
    amillenium Posts: 281 Member
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    Name: Alicia
    Age: 35
    Height:5' 1"

    Start Weight (1st July): 120.5
    Goal Weight (1st August): 115.5

    1st July:120.5
    8th July:120.5
    15th July: 121
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:


    Weight lost/gained this week:0
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: I know I am eating a little too much and you cant out exercise a bad diet
  • ozytron
    ozytron Posts: 23 Member
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    Name: Ozy
    Age: 23
    Height: 5'5

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

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

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.5

    Successes/struggles this week: It was my birthday on the 9th, so I ate a bunch, and there was an anniversary party for my friend on the 11th, so I ate a bunch, and my brother and sister came over yesterday so I made a ton of food .. But it's all good. :) I switched to a different workout plan (much more weight-lifting), so I'm excited to see my gains there.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,291 Member
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    Name: Chris
    Age:older
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 143.4
    Goal Weight: 130

    1st July: 143.4
    8th July: 145.2
    15th July: 145.0
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:.
  • liezziebeth
    liezziebeth Posts: 18 Member
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    Name: Elisabeth
    Age: 25
    Height: 163cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 90.6kg
    Goal Weight (1st August): 88.6kg

    1st July:90.6kg
    8th July:89.8kg
    15th July:89.6kg
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.2kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1kg

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Struggles: I seem to have gone overboard a bit with ice cream. I really like it and sometimes it is a bit of a struggle to control it.
    Successes: On Friday I did a back to back body pump and pilates class + signed up for a canoeing course.
  • stm712015
    stm712015 Posts: 138 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Name: Sara
    Age: 48
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st July): 237.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 225 met! (new goal: 219)

    1st July: 237.6
    8th July: 227.2 (-10.4)
    15th July: 225 (-2.2)
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -12.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Today I hit the goal weight I had set for Aug. 1st! I'm excited to have lost so much in the first two weeks of my diet. I've decided to set a new goal weight for Aug. 1st of 219. I believe I've been successful so far by keeping my calorie intake at or below my allowance (low carb/high protein) and trying to get in at least some sort of exercise each day - mostly walking. Things have slowed down since last week, but I expected that because of the big water weight loss at first. I've been preparing and logging my food ahead of time and if I get too hungry (usually at night) I have enough calories built in to allow for a Greek yogurt, which is like a desert treat. The thing that has helped the most at night is drinking decaf teas. The flavor of the teas seems to satisfy me, and it keeps my water intake up.

    Here's to a great second half of the July challenge, everyone!!
  • MinatoandClover
    MinatoandClover Posts: 160 Member
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    SeriouslySta wrote: »
    Good Morning, July Challengers!
    I'm delighted to see your mid-month progress reports coming in.

    Tomorrow is my birthday, and I would love to ask a tiny gift from each of you: Please, if you would, take a moment to share something special from your journey so far - Your best tip, something that surprised you, your happiest moment to date...

    You all are so inspiring!
    E.

    Happy Birthday! :)

    All the changes that started happening when I started trying to get in shape surprised me. I had tried dieting and getting in shape before but I stopped after about 2 months. So I was aware of some changes, but I wasn't very diligent about working out, so I don't think I got the full effect. I'm now working out every day and haven't missed a single day since I've started. Tomorrow will be 2 months, exactly, since I started.

    Two things happened to me since I started which surprised me. First, I'm much more flexible than I was 2 months ago. Part of that, I'm sure, is that I don't have so much gut in front of me hindering my movements, anymore. Part of it, though, I think is thanks to yoga. I do yoga every Saturday for an hour. That was another thing I was surprised at: what hard work yoga can be. My introduction to yoga was on Wii Fit, which is mainly focused on balance and individual poses, so my preconceived notion was that it was a very light form of workout. However, by the time I'm finished with yoga every Saturday, I'm very sweaty and tired.

    Second, I noticed that I have a much higher pain tolerance, now. In the grand scheme of things, it's probably still not terribly high, but to me it feels worlds different. I don't recoil wildly anytime something spatters on the stove, anymore. Minor bumps and running into things don't practically floor me like they used to. And I know this sounds like very wimpy stuff. I might have an overall low threshold for pain. But the point is, I can actually tolerate and for some stuff don't even feel it anymore. It's really awesome. The best part is that it helps me to push through tough workouts.

    So, I hope you liked my story and I hope you have a great birthday and enjoy your day!
  • ProfessorCrafty
    ProfessorCrafty Posts: 6 Member
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    Name: Linsey
    Age: 31
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st July): 270.6 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 263.0 lbs

    1st July: 270.6 lbs
    8th July: 269.8 lbs
    15th July: 268.2 lbs
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1.6 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 2.4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    ***Struggles - My initial motivation to exercise and eat better started to wane last week, so I only exercised 2 days and had a REALLY bad day (had already eaten a healthy dinner and then went out for pizza with my husband...my 1000 cal deficit ended up being quite a surplus instead).
    ***Success - Despite a bad day and an expected gain, I got up the next morning and didn't let one bad day get me down. Ended up with a good loss for the week and a bit of renewed motivation. Just finished renovating our extra bedroom into a workout room - elliptical machine is already moved in and ready to go!
  • kikomansauce
    kikomansauce Posts: 59 Member
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    Name: Annie
    Age: 21
    Height: 5'1"

    Start Weight (1st July): 117.2
    Goal Weight (1st August):113.2

    1st July: 117.2
    8th July: 115
    15th July: 117
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +2.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:0

    Successes/struggles this week: Meh. I kinda feel bad for the weight gain, but my overall body shape seems like it's getting toned, so I don't feel too bad. I didn't work out some days last week though, so I'm trying to keep myself in track this week :P
  • germany03
    germany03 Posts: 348 Member
    edited July 2015
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    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)

    1st July: 164.2lbs
    8th July: 163 lbs
    15th July: 162.2lbs
    22nd July:
    29th July: VAC week
    1st August: VAC week...will be interesting

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.8 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:- 2bs

    Successes/struggles this week: Avg of 1 lbs loss per week ...I take it. But I also know it could be better if I would recommit to working out every day .



  • Wargi
    Wargi Posts: 14 Member
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    Name: Melissa
    Age: 18
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 133.4lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 126lbs

    1st July: 133.4
    6th July: 132.2
    13th July: 129.4
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.8lbs

    Weight lost/gained this month: -4lbs so far

    Successes/struggles this week: I ate a lot today at a filipino place because my cousins came to visit. So I took my weigh in from July 13th, because my belly is currently full of food now.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,123 Member
    edited July 2015
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    @SeriouslySta

    :heart: HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :heart:
    To a rare flower!
    :sunglasses: May the sun always shine on your parade! :sunglasses:

    What I discovered on my journey to today

    It was such a joy when I pulled back the bedclothes one day and realised that I had ankles again.
    I was delighted on another day when I went shopping for clothes to discover that I was 3 sizes smaller.
    Being able to walk without constantly having to sit down is great.
    Most of all, I discovered that the support of people like you on MFP make this whole process a pure joy.

    Wishing you :smile: Happy Birthday! :smile: is a pleasure.
  • LLduds
    LLduds Posts: 258 Member
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    Name: LLduds
    Age: 39
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st July): 160.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 154

    1st July: 160.4
    8th July: 157.0
    15th July: 157.0
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.4

    Successes/struggles this week: Whatever. At least I didn't gain anything.
  • ATHLegal
    ATHLegal Posts: 352 Member
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    Name: Tat-Ho Lee
    Age: 22
    Height: 168cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 194.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 158

    1st July: 194.6
    8th July: 191.1
    15th July: 183.8
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 7.3lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 10.8lbs
  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
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    Name: Kathy
    Age:59
    Height:5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July):187
    Goal Weight (1st August):179

    1st July:187
    8th July: 185
    15th July: 184
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:Lost 1 pound
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3

    Successes/struggles this week: Team cellabration at work. They always get dessert. I'm never doing that again!
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Name: Half-Moon
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st July): 170.2
    Goal Weight (1st August): 165

    1st July: 170.2
    8th July: 168.2
    15th July: 168
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I don't understand. I'm definitely (unless the calorie count for Chik fil a is off by like 700 calories) not eating over my calorie limit -- continuing to hit under goal. I am doing CrossFit five times a week. I weigh in this morning at the same weight as last week and want to crumple up and give in. I just don't understand why.


  • 2marsh
    2marsh Posts: 86 Member
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    Name: Caroline
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st July): 181.2
    Goal Weight (1st August): 176

    1st July: 181.2
    8th July: 181.2
    16th July: 179.2 (yesterday I knew I was crazy bloated so I waited a day...)
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Bloating is super real, weight loss is slowing, but also... I'm getting more comfortable where I'm at. Like, I might even be OK with not losing another pound. Weird!
  • GTRguy
    GTRguy Posts: 45 Member
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    July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

    Name: John
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st June): 217 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st June): 207 lbs

    30th June : 217.2
    5th July : 214.8
    12th July :212.6
    19nd July:
    26st July :

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.4 lbs

    Successes: still losing weight!
    Struggles: rate has slowed down since starting MFP in January of this year, mainly due to being more realistic about food choices and more lenient with cheats. I've learned that keeping off the wright is a lifestyle choice and I'm not doing myself any favours by restrictions and trying to kick my own *****. I still feel down about things when I have a cheat though, the guilty struggles are real! Still staying very motivated and positive. :)

    Week 2
    Weight lost/gained this week:-2.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:-4.6

    Successes:Still losing weight, sometimes to my surprise!
    Struggles: Had one bad night where I suddenly found myself at a pizza joint, ordered a medium pepperoni (8 slices) and destroyed it in 30 mins and felt bad afterwards. However, was good for the next 3 days and posted a surprising loss on my gym weigh in day.

    Week 3
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    Week 4
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  • Martha6010
    Martha6010 Posts: 82 Member
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    Name:Martha
    Age:40
    Height:5'4

    Start Weight (1st July):175.4
    Goal Weight (1st August):165

    1st July:175.4 lbs
    8th July:176.8 lbs
    15th July:173 lbs
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

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    Good luck to all. We can do this

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