"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome

I started a little late on July 13th at 194. This morning I am at 188.2. Doctor's goal 160. My goal 150. Tracking and eating healthy and exercising. Not bad for an old lady!

Week 4 was successful! Accountability is helping my loss! Thank you for starting this!!!
Name: Amy
Age:32
Height:5'7

Start Weight (29th June):140
Goal Weight (14th Sept):128

29th June:140
6th July: 140
13th July: 139
20nd July: 137
27th July:
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 1 pounds!
Weight lost/gained this week: -2 (happy dance!)

Name: Liz
Age: 49

Start Weight: (29 June) 230
Goal Weight: (14 Sept.) 198

29th June: 230
6th July: 233 indulged a little too much in the holiday
13th July: 229.4
20th July: 230
27th July:
31st July
Weight goal for this week is: 2.6 lbs
Weight lost/gained this week: +.6

Hi izzy214,

I know how you feel. Losing weight does not have to mean deprivation. I made myself some sad ol' "diet" meals this week (you know the low cal, bland, super healthy tasteless ones that are maybe TOO good for you) and I was uninspired to eat them and unsatisfied and empty when I had. I felt sorry for myself all week which led to temptation and feelings like I deserved a food "reward". It also lessons my resolve to stay the course.

Lesson learned. This week I'm going to plan my food diary around foods that I love, that I look forward to eating and preparing and that taste great and leave me feeling satisfied. Eating a variety of my favourite foods in moderation, in smaller portions, should lesson those "poor me" feelings and make this easier to do.

I know I still have a long way to go in separating my emotional comfort eating from eating for fuel. I'm not super sure how to do that though. If anyone has any positive experiences or books that help with this I'd love to hear about it.

Name: Melissa
Age: 39
Height: 5'9"

Start Weight (29th June): 294.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 272.0

29th June: 294.2
6th July: 291.6
13th July: 289.0
20nd July: 284.8
27th July:
31st July:
To be continued...

Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -4.2 pounds

I would like to join. I am a 42 year old who lives with an overweight man who does not want to lose weight so I could really use something to keep me going. Just let me know what I need to do!

Name: Jennifer
Age:30
Height:5'6

Start Weight (July 20th):248
Goal Weight (10/12/15) 225

7/20- 248
7/27-
8/3-
8/10-
8/17-
8/23-
8/30-
9/7-
9/14-
9/21-
9/28-
10/5-
10/12-

Weight goal for this week: 3 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week:

GemmieH wrote: »

Crazy happy about this, I am expecting to go up this week as I am going away this weekend to Venice for my anniversary (bring on the pizza pasta and prosseco!) and will not be sticking to plan but I am still on target for hitting my goal by September.

Congrats on the weight loss! As for Venice, I've always found it a much more amenable Italian city to find non-carb heavy food - less pasta-focus, it seemed. As Venice is a port, there's an abundance of fish and seafood, and they are big rice dish people, compared to other parts of Italy. There's a seafood place called 'Trattoria Alla Madonna' near the Rialto Bridge - highly, highly recommend it! Also, portions are way smaller than what you may be used to in US restaurants, and it's a constant walking holiday IMO. No cars means you either use the water buses or just walk! Have a good time, anyway!

dizzieblondeuk wrote: »

GemmieH wrote: »

Crazy happy about this, I am expecting to go up this week as I am going away this weekend to Venice for my anniversary (bring on the pizza pasta and prosseco!) and will not be sticking to plan but I am still on target for hitting my goal by September.

Congrats on the weight loss! As for Venice, I've always found it a much more amenable Italian city to find non-carb heavy food - less pasta-focus, it seemed. As Venice is a port, there's an abundance of fish and seafood, and they are big rice dish people, compared to other parts of Italy. There's a seafood place called 'Trattoria Alla Madonna' near the Rialto Bridge - highly, highly recommend it! Also, portions are way smaller than what you may be used to in US restaurants, and it's a constant walking holiday IMO. No cars means you either use the water buses or just walk! Have a good time, anyway!

Thank you soo much for your recommendation. I will definitely check it. I am soooo soooo excited, I haven't even told the hubby yet as it is his surprise but I am sure he will absolutely love it!

nija1523 wrote: »
In!!!

Name: Sandra
age: 50
Height: 5'9

Start Weight: 218.5
Goal Weight: 196.5 (for challenge) otherwise - 169.0

June 28th: 218.5
July 6th: 218. ( - .5lbs ) Looking forward to the 13th!!
July 13th: 213.5 ( - 4.5lbs) Come on 20th!!
July 20th: 210.5 (- 3lbs) Pressing ahead!
July 27th:
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August 7th:
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September 5th:
September 12th:

Goal - 2lbs per week!

Hope its ok to join

Name: Alice
age: 28
Height: 5'4

Start Weight: 186.2
Goal Weight: 168 (for the challenge) or 150 my main goal

July 20th: 186.2
July 27th:
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August 7th:
August 14th:
August 21st:
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September 5th:
September 12th:

Goal - 2lbs per week!

H...O...O...R...A...Y
I want to be a part of this group challenge, please count me in~
Name: Stacey
age: 48
Height: 5'5

Start Weight: 206.8
Goal Weight: 185 (for this challenge) Ultimate goal is 140#'s

July 20th: 206.8
July 27th:

August 3rd:
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September 28th

October 5th
October 12th

Goal - 2lbs per week!

Hi All! I thought I already joined this thread... but can't find my original post, so maybe not. I started MFP on July 1st so I'm going to use that as my starting date and weight.

Name: Sara
Age:48
Height: 5'7

Start Weight (July 1st): 237.6
Goal Weight (Sept. 23rd): 205 (-32.6)

July 1: 237.6
July 8: 227.2 (-10.4)
July 15: 225 (-2.2)
July 22:
July 29:
Aug. 5:
Aug. 12:
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Sept. 2:
Sept. 9:
Sept. 16:
Sept. 23:

Feeling good so far! I was really out of shape when I started this and exercise was SO hard. But, I can tell my body is starting to react to the walking I've been doing and it's getting easier each day. I'll check back Wed. since that's my weigh in day.

Hello my name is Sunny
I am happy to be joining this group. I've never joined a group before. Ever!

Name: Sunny
age: 44
Height: 5'3

Start Weight: 163
Goal Weight: 139-142

July 20th: 163
July 27th:

August 3rd:
August 10th:
August 17th:
August 24th:
August 31st:

September 7th:
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September 21st:
September 28th

October 5th
October 12th

Goal - 1.5-2 lbs per week... That's quite a lot for me, since I'd like to incorporate weight lifting as well.. So I may also be adding measurements later on..

Good luck to everyone!!!

Sounds good to me. I have never been in one of these challenges before. Maybe it will give me a little extra motivation.

Name: Stacy
Age:37
Height:5'7

Start Weight (29th June):203.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept):191

29th June:203.2
6th July:202
13th July:201
20nd July:
27th July:
31st July:

Weight goal for this week: 1-2 lbs.
Weight lost/gained this week:1lb