July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • quitbeingaquitter
    quitbeingaquitter Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Brittany
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st July): 203.8
    Goal Weight (1st August): 195

    1st July: 203.8 lbs
    8th July: 202 lbs
    15th July: 200.8 lbs
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3 lbs

  • beksinLondon
    beksinLondon Posts: 30 Member
    Right, let's do this!

    It's my birthday in 4 weeks and I really want to get under 70kg.

    Name: Rebecca
    Age: 39
    Height: 165cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 75.6kg
    Goal Weight (10th August): 69kg

    1st July: 75.6
    8th July: 76.7
    15th July:
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Gained :(
    Weight lost/gained this month: +1.1kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Not being able to get to the gym. Constantly being hungry....
  • Motivated1989
    Motivated1989 Posts: 53 Member
    Name: Megan
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'4"


    Start Weight: 305 lbs at my heaviest, 294 lbs when I started this journey
    Goal Weight (1st August): 175 lbs (My Weight Goal!)

    1st July: 185.4 lbs
    10th July: 183.4 lbs
    17th July: 181.2 lbs
    24th July:
    31st July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.2 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Its been extremely hot this week, so my first instinct is to run to the ice cream. I need to remember, I can splurge once in awhile in moderation and still work towards my goals. Got a migraine yesterday so I didn't get my workout in, still hanging around this morning but I am hoping by the time I work I will be good for a jog on the treadmill.

  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    Name:Connie
    Age:59
    Height:5'7

    Start Weight (1st July):191
    Goal Weight (1st August):184
    3rd July: 189
    10th July:192
    17th July:192
    24th July:
    31st July:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • jennivere68
    jennivere68 Posts: 4 Member
    Thanks for this! I work in a school system and summers are hard when my support system is missing.
    Name: Jenn
    Age: 46
    Height: 5" 10'

    Start Weight (1st July): 270
    Goal Weight (1st August):260

    1st July:270
    8th July:
    15th July:265
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Logging food and meeting my daily goal of 15,000 steps so far I only missed a few days on my walking goal. Food goal, few more then I should.

  • sixtyfourslices
    sixtyfourslices Posts: 18 Member
    Slacking on the updating this week!

    Let's do it to this!

    Name: Clare
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st July): 99.9kgs/220lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 95.9kgs/213lbs

    June Challenge: -4.5/9lbs!


    1st July: 99.9kgs/220lbs
    8th July: 99.8kgs/220lbs
    15th July: 98.7kgs/217lbs
    22nd July:
    29th July:
    1st August:


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

    Successes:
    Struggles: I didn't eat particularly well this week. The numbers on the scale have gone up and down quite a bit (within the range of .6 of a kg).

    Goals for week 2: Get in the 90s and stay there! Bump up the excercise a little bit. Be more productive in general.


    Week 2
    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1.1kgs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 1.2kgs

    Successes: Something went right!
    Struggles:


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

    Successes:
    Struggles:


    Week 4
    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
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    Good luck everyone!!!
    We can do it!!!
    =)
  • katie5467
    katie5467 Posts: 57 Member
    Bit late to this months challenge as I've just got back from holiday!

    Name: Katie
    Age: 28
    Height: 5" 6

    Start Weight (18th July): 175lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August):

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

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

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • KBurkhardt08
    KBurkhardt08 Posts: 141 Member
    Name: Kelsey
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (4th July):150.4
    Goal Weight (1st August):147

    4th July: 150.4
    11th July:150
    18th July:148.8
    25th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:-1.6

    Successes/struggles this week: It's definitely a slow process now. I've had some ups and downs lately but trying to stay positive about it.
  • marinadanielle
    marinadanielle Posts: 127 Member
    Name: Marina
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 194.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 189.0

    1st July: 194.4
    4th July: 195.6
    12th July: 191.6
    19th July: 191.4
    26th July:
    31st July:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3

    Successes/struggles this week: Not a huge loss, but I am happy to see the scale go down, even if it's only a little! Don't know if I'll successfully lose 2.4 more pounds in 12 days but I'm defs gonna try! I do think I'm changing my weigh in days to Sunday though.
  • josefinejem
    josefinejem Posts: 256 Member
    half_moon wrote: »

    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.


    Don't give in! Has this been happening for a while, or just this week? There are so many factors that can mess things up on a week to week basis, especially hormones if you're a woman. Even if it's been a trend for a while; are you getting smaller even if not losing weight? I should imagine CF builds quite a bit of muscle?
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    half_moon wrote: »
    Name: Half-Moon

    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.


    Same thing happens to me once in a while. I was at or under my calories last week. Lifted weights and did cardio 4 days. The weight did not move down. Then Friday I over ate 360 calories and the scale went up 1.5 lbs in one day! By this morning it dropped 1 lb of it, but still. They say "you are building muscles and they are heavier than fat" and water retention, etc., etc. At one point we MUST drop the weight. So I just keep doing what I am doing. You do the same and the weight will move eventually.
  • GTRguy
    GTRguy Posts: 45 Member
    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
    Weight lost/gained this week:.8
    Weight lost/gained this month:5.4

    Successes:still losing weight
    Struggles: I'm on vacation for the next 2weeks so I know the weight loss will slow down due to eating out more.

    Week 4
    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
    Struggles:
  • ATHLegal
    ATHLegal Posts: 352 Member
    Name: Tatho Lee
    Age: 22
    Height: 168cm

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

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

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month: 10.8lbs
  • chrisssiex23x
    chrisssiex23x Posts: 431 Member
    Name:Chrissie
    Age:27
    Height:5ft 3ins

    Start Weight (1st July):145.5lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August):140-139lbs

    1st July:144.5lbs
    5th July:146.5lbs
    13th July:144.5lbs
    20th July:141lbs
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.5lbs(from starting weight)
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4.5lbs

    Successes/struggles: so i finished my 5 days of healthy eating stuck to it as much as i could. Lost 3.5lbs which i though was a amazing.

    Started round 2 this week for 14 days including excerising this time which i do more than 3 days worth so it will be fun holding up my end here is for 140-139lbs for next week weight in ;) xx

  • tim_w13
    tim_w13 Posts: 101 Member
    Name: Tim
    Age: 32
    Height: 5'3.5"

    Start Weight(1st July): 142
    Goal Weight(1st August): 136

    1st July: 142
    6th July: 142
    13 July: 138.4

    22nd July: 142.4
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight loss/gained this week: 4.4
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: was able to exercise. 3 times this week.
    Week 3: fell sick and gained all back plus .8
  • mothb
    mothb Posts: 21 Member
    Name: Faith
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st July): 168
    Goal Weight (1st August): 161

    1st July:168
    8th July: 168
    15th July:167
    21nd July:166
    28th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 2 lb
  • jmoc19
    jmoc19 Posts: 8 Member
    sick the last four days.

    rode stationary bike 30/min 7/21
  • sixtyfourslices
    sixtyfourslices Posts: 18 Member
    Let's do it to this!

    Name: Clare
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st July): 99.9kgs/220lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 95.9kgs/213lbs

    June Challenge: -4.5/9lbs!


    1st July: 99.9kgs/220lbs
    8th July: 99.8kgs/220lbs
    15th July: 98.7kgs/217lbs
    22nd July: 97.3kgs/214lbs
    29th July:
    1st August:


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

    Successes:
    Struggles: I didn't eat particularly well this week. The numbers on the scale have gone up and down quite a bit (within the range of .6 of a kg).

    Goals for week 2: Get in the 90s and stay there! Bump up the excercise a little bit. Be more productive in general.


    Week 2
    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1.1kgs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 1.2kgs

    Successes: Something went right!
    Struggles:


    Week 3
    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.4kgs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.6kgs

    Successes: I'm doing well kj wise, I'm under or close to my goal pretty much every day.
    Struggles: I really need to add in some healthier foods. I need to try and bump up the exercise.


    Week 4
    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes:
    Struggles:

    Good luck everyone!!!
    We can do it!!!
    =)
  • grantsmom08
    grantsmom08 Posts: 82 Member
    edited July 2015
    Late start!
    Name: Kylene
    Age: 35
    Height: 5 '4

    Start Weight (1st July): 169
    Goal Weight (1st August):

    1st July: 169
    8th July: 168.6
    15th July: 167.4
    22nd July: 163.4 weigh in on Saturdays :)
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 5.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Getting workouts in around crazy work schedules and the insane heat!

  • Haegar62
    Haegar62 Posts: 38 Member
    Name: Håkan (say Hoki)
    Age: 53
    Height: 187 cm (6'1)

    Start Weight (1st July): 105.2 Kg (231.9 lbs)
    Goal Weight (1st August): 100 Kg (220.4 lbs)

    1st July: 105.2 Kg (231.9 lbs)
    8th July:
    15th July:
    22nd July: 104.9 Kg (231.2 lbs)
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 0.3 Kg ( 0.7 lbs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 0.3 Kg ( 0.7 lbs)

    So vacation over, had a very good time with my Girlfriend and some very nice food.
    Seems not weight change i was 104.9 when i left also. But my scale says my body fat gone from
    31.4 % to 28.9 % and that mean less fat in my body so that is very good


  • josefinejem
    josefinejem Posts: 256 Member
    Name: Jo
    Age: 40
    Height: 171 cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 67.1 kg
    Goal Weight (1st August): 63 kg

    1st July: 67.1
    8th July: 67.4
    15th July: 67.9
    22nd July: 66.9
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1.0
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 0.2

    Successes/struggles this week: Finally losing some weight! Have worked out a lot over the last week; possibly too much since I’m now dealing with knee pain and so can’t run for now. :(
    Have also stayed under my calorie goal most days, and on the days I have gone over it’s all to do with socialising and no emotional eating. This is a huge deal for me. Not going to hit my goal this month, but hoping the downward trend will continue this last week and a half!
  • miinorawr
    miinorawr Posts: 120 Member
    It's weigh day again, where does the week go??

    Name: miinorawr
    Age: 27
    Height: 5ft 3 (I think)

    Starting weight: 13st 8lbs

    Start Weight (1st July): 13st 9
    Goal Weight (1st August): 13st (-9lbs)

    1st July: 13st 9
    8th July: 13st 5
    15th July: 13st 2
    22nd July: 13st 3 - dang, wrong way
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Struggles: ate way over calorie Thursday - Sunday
    Gained a pound - too much over eating! Here's to a better one this week, really want to get to 13st by next Saturday (1st august)
    Emotional eating due to rejection after interviews
    Was not successful with either of the interviews

    Successes:
    Completed week 2 of NHS S&F programme and moved onto week 3! This is the furthest I've ever got with this regime, here's to completing level 3 and making it to level 4 :D
    Went to Sosa dance class and felt a little but more co-ordinated, complimented by the instructor
  • bumblebeez86
    bumblebeez86 Posts: 208 Member
    July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

    Name: Adele
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 154.4 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August):149 lbs

    1st July: 154.4
    8th July : 153.6
    15th July : 155.8
    22nd June: 155.6
    29th July :
    1st August

    Week 1
    Weight lost/gained this week: loss 0.8lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: loss 0.8lb

    Even though I only lost 0.8lb its still a loss and that's always the right direction :smiley: Had 2 days where I was over a little bit (also its the time of the month)

    Week 2
    Weight lost/gained this week: gain 2.2lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: gain 1.4lb

    Didn't log properly this week just goes to show you have to be committed to make it work. I did keep up the 30 day squat challenge though.

    Week 3
    Weight lost/gained this week: loss 0.2lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: gain 1.2lb

    Didn't log at all this week and had my sisters hen do. Mind is not in the right place at the moment.

    Week 4
    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:
  • trillionblue
    trillionblue Posts: 44 Member
    Name: Aine
    Age:27
    Height:170cm

    Start Weight (1st July):67.9kg
    Goal Weight (1st August):65kg (dream weight!)

    1st July: 67.9kg
    8th July: 69.2kg
    15th July: 67.7kg
    22nd July: 66.8kg
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.9kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.1kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Feeling quite bloated but the scales and the tape measurements seem to be on track so I'll just go with it. Have another tummy bug at the moment so that's not going to help things. Just going to keep an eye on it all. One week left! Won't be at the 65 but at this stage I'm on dream weight anyway so really happy!
  • buxbert
    buxbert Posts: 244 Member
    edited July 2015
    Name: buxbert
    Age: 43
    Height: 167 cm

    Start Weight (1st July):83.5 kg
    Goal Weight (1st August): 80.5 kg

    my birthday is 16th of August, by then I want to weigh below 80 kg. If it happens before that day, fine with me!

    1st July: 83.5
    6th July: 83.2
    15th July: 82.9
    22nd July: 82.3
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 0.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 1.2

    Start: Successes/struggles this week: I really liked the June Challenge as it made the overall tendency more visible. Early May was when I started here on MFP and there is some progress. I am very happy about it! I weigh myself daily but obviously there are fluctuations, so with the weigh-ins here it is easier to notice a general direction. Was hoping to start July with half a kg less, well, no. Still, I start July with 3 kg less than June, so HURRAYH!

    Week 1: No exercise this week, I have been ill and it is really hot so I feel rather weak. Weather changing now and a cold can only last so long so I hope for a change next week. Also a bit of a motivational low as I am exhausted and tired in general so I am giving in to stupid snacks a bit too often.

    Week 2: went to gym a couple of times and that was great. last weekend was bad though, party - food, drinks... and the day after with lots of carbs and pizza. had planned swimming yesterday and couldn't go because of dentist emergency. frustrating as I miss my regular swim classes a lot! on the bright side: there is a tiny loss and I am healthy again. I feel my motivation is back and so I am usually less in danger to make stupid choices. 4 day visit to my parents coming up - might be tricky but I feel strong enough not to fall into old traps.

    Week 3: went to gym only once (but a good one ;-) ), no proper exercise but lots of moving and playing with my kids at the grandparents' garden. I was down at 82 before and gained a tiny bit during our stay. I am still under 83 - my magic barrier I couldn't cross for so long - and I am highly motivated. I can see my body changing (other people can, too!) and I feel rather relaxed about reaching goals at a certain time. It is a lifestyle change after all and I am planning to live a long life, no rush.
  • Jenkorp72
    Jenkorp72 Posts: 103 Member
    July challenge:

    Name: Jen
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'1"

    Start Weight (1st July): 171.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 162

    1st July: 171.6
    8th July: 170.2
    15th July: 167.8
    22nd July: 167.6
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4.0

    Successes/struggles this week:
    WEEK ONE: Had a good week. Have been struggling to workout after working ten hours a day. Have to work thru that. Waking up early is not an option considering I'm already up at 4 AM for work.

    WEEK TWO: Bought a Fitbit and allowed it to track my calories. Had a good week this week. Didn't splurge too much. Keep telling myself to buckle down but it's hard. Chocolate is my downfall. I keep craving it but don't want to. Gotta figure that one out.

    Goals met:
    1.) I can wear my wedding band again!

    WEEK THREE: Only two ounces?? Ugh! No cheat meal this week then and add more time to my workout.

    Goal for this week: 3-4 lbs. Must do this to get back on schedule.
  • AislingHunter
    AislingHunter Posts: 71 Member
    Name: Aisling
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st July): 168lbs
    Goal Weight (1st August): 162lbs

    1st July: 168
    8th July:
    15th July:
    22nd July: 163
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Wow, pleasantly surprised! Since I was in China for 2 weeks, I couldn't weigh myself. I drank a lot of beer, so I didn't think I would have lost many lbs (although I did drop nearly an inch off my waist, which is amazing).
  • bigd66218
    bigd66218 Posts: 376 Member
    Name: Dave
    Age: 55
    Height: 6'6.5"

    Start Weight(1st July): 220
    Goal Weight(1st August): 218

    1st July: 220
    8th July: 218
    12th July: 215
    15th July: 217
    22nd July: 215
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight loss/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5

    Successes/struggles this week: Lost 2 pounds that I gained last week. I'm in maintenance so as long a I maintain my weight and stay below 218, I'm fine.



  • belgarath64
    belgarath64 Posts: 125 Member
    Name: John
    Height: 5'6"
    Age: 50
    Country: Canada
    Starting Weight 01-07: 143.6 lbs ( 65.14 kg )
    Goal Weight 01-08: 138 lbs (62.6 kg )
    Final Goal : 135 lbs ( 61.24 kg)

    01-07: 143.6 lbs ( 65.14 kg )
    08-07: 142.2 lbs ( 64.5 kg )
    15-07: 143.6 lbs ( 65.14 kg )
    22-07: 142.6 lbs ( 64.68 kg )
    29-07:
    01-08:

    Loss/gain for the week: - 1. lbs ( - 0.45 kg )
    Loss/gain for the month so far: - 1. lbs ( - 0.45 kg )

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    Struggles : Ok it has been a bad 2 weeks for me. First Canada day than a week off work and my daughters birthday. My daily weight has been all over the place but on the up side I am at the same weight that I was on the 1st, so OK if I was maintaining but horrible to loose. Well back at work this week so back on track and loose these last few pounds!
    Successes: At least I am headed in the right direction, but do not know if I will reach my goal this month, but if I get below 140 it will still be a win.
  • LLduds
    LLduds Posts: 258 Member
    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: 154.2
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6.2

    Successes/struggles this week: A few pounds decided to make a graceful exit this week, thank goodness! I'm still doing very well on my eating and exercise...no real struggles at present (other than mild impatience).
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