July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • jennivere68
    jennivere68 Posts: 4 Member
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    jennivere68 wrote: »
    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:263
    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. Bad knee slowed me down a few days

  • marinadanielle
    marinadanielle Posts: 127 Member
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    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
    27th July: 190.2
    31st July:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.2

    Successes/struggles this week: Missed Sunday's weigh in but I'm happy with the one I had today! Doesn't look like I'll hit the 180s by the end of July, but I'm happy to lose 4 pounds for the month and be so close!
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
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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: 166.4
    29th July:
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I am really thankful for last week's weigh in! The scale is moving in the right direction and after three months of stalling, the scale is finally moving in the right direction. My husband is definitely noticing and today he even carried me around in the grocery store! Granted he has been doing CrossFit, too, so that has a lot to do with that... But it felt good. People at work had a few comments today about my figure and last Friday during a run I was whistled at. Not to mention I squatted #130 pounds today. It really does make all of it worth it!

  • chrisssiex23x
    chrisssiex23x Posts: 431 Member
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    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:140.5
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.5lbs

    For the months -5lbs

    I could have done better. I struggled this past week. ;( i hace got back up since this weight was taking to 142.5lbs gutted like but ill get it off
  • mothb
    mothb Posts: 21 Member
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    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:165
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 3 lb
  • 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: 129.4
    29th July: 128.2
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2lbs

    Weight lost/gained this month: -5.2lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Losing weight is very confusing.
  • Victoria_Kay
    Victoria_Kay Posts: 6 Member
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    ame: Vicki
    Age: 20
    Heigh: 5ft 4"
    Start Weight (1st July):15st 4lb
    Goal Weight (1st August): 14st 11lb

    1st July: 15st 4lb
    8th July: 15st 1.5lb
    15th July: ?
    22nd July: ?
    29th July: 14st 11lb
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -? Lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -7lb

    Successes/struggles this week: My boyfriend and I split up, so I haven't kept up with this challenge, but I've been logging everyday and without even realising I've lost half a stone already! How much can I lose by 01/08?!
  • breezyAandii
    breezyAandii Posts: 30 Member
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    Name: Andi
    Age: 23
    Height: 167cm

    Start Weight (1st July): 56.4 kg
    Goal Weight (1st August): 55.5 kg

    1st July: 56.4 kg
    8th July: 55.9 kg
    15th July: 55.2 kg
    22nd July: 55.4 kg
    29th July: 55.6 kg
    1st August:

    08/07:
    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.5 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 0.5 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: No struggles this week :) Except maybe getting to the gym. I had such a busy week that the only time I could fit in a gym session was on Monday after work. Will try harder to make it to the gym

    15/07:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.7 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Woah, I've reached my goal! Wow that was easier than expected! But I will still keep doing the challenge because with TOM approaching, I know I will pick up a bit so we'll see where we are on the 1st of August. I did manage to fit in an extra session in the gym. Did this class called Piloxing, which was amazing!!! It was really tough but it gave me exactly what I needed, a fully body workout

    22/07:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Only a very slight increase considering it's that TOM... I've kept up with my gym session. I planned on having a burger today as a reward but thought , rather not. It's not like I'm craving it. This way, if I do later get cravings, I won't feel bad for giving in

    29/07:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.2 kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -0.8 kg

    Successes/struggles this week: Weirdly enough I've been eating a lot more than usual... I think it may be because I'm stressed out. That's definitely it. And I'm extremely fatigued
  • trillionblue
    trillionblue Posts: 44 Member
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    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:66.5kg
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.3kg
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.4kg

    Successes/struggles this week:Didn't loose that much but I'll take it. Had a lower scale readings a couple of days ago and then ate a bar of chocolate two days in a row. Was back to my same old routine and it shows with the slow down of the weight loss. Just have to keep ploughing on. Still seriously happy with myself!
  • miinorawr
    miinorawr Posts: 120 Member
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    Final weigh in in July for me ~

    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
    29th July: 13st 2 - yay, back in the right direction
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -7lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Struggles: eating way over calorie at the weekend

    Successes:
    Completed week 3 of NHS S&F programme and moved onto week 4!
    Went to Sosa dance class
    Did my best to get more walking into my day
  • buxbert
    buxbert Posts: 244 Member
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    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: 82.3
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 0
    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.

    Week 4: was at the gym twice, swimming twice and - with 2 exceptions - fairly good with my calories. was down at 81.8 for 3 days, yeah! then I had a bad meal last night (it looked nice and lean on the menu but it must have been full of sodium and secret fat). still feel slightly sick and bloated and frustrated as it was not even great. It made me gain half a kg and now I am grumpy! I hope there will be some weight coming off the next 2 days...
  • Jenkorp72
    Jenkorp72 Posts: 103 Member
    edited July 2015
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    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: 165.6
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 6.0

    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.

    WEEK FOUR: Didn't get completely back on track but did lose goal of two pounds. Need to keep at it.l
  • SeriouslySta
    SeriouslySta Posts: 458 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Hi, All,
    I've just posted the August 2015 Weight Loss Challenge thread: community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10222274/august-2015-weight-loss-challenge#latest

    I'll be back home mid-August, excited to get back to it!

    Hope you'll join me in the on-going journey...
    E.
  • Haegar62
    Haegar62 Posts: 38 Member
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    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: 104.2 Kg (229.7 lbs)
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 0.7 Kg ( 1.5 lbs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 1.0 Kg ( 2.2 lbs)

    So my weight down but my body fat up ok that is life, Went with my Son to Legoland Germany this weekend because it was his birthday on Saturday ( 12 Years of age, me single father with him) So try and eat sensible but had some fries and ice cream was so dam hot.


  • LLduds
    LLduds Posts: 258 Member
    edited July 2015
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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: 154.2
    29th July: 154.4
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Held steady this week. I'm still doing everything right, but the weight comes off when it wants to. Oh well! I'm fitting back into size 6 and 8 clothing and my running is going great (had my first 5K on Sunday), so the scale will not get me down :)
  • belgarath64
    belgarath64 Posts: 125 Member
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    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: 139.8 lbs ( 63.41 kg )
    01-08:

    Loss for the week: 2.8 lbs ( 1.27 kg )
    Loss for the month so far: 3.8 lbs ( 1.72 kg )

    Struggles or successes of your week:
    Struggles : Still wanting to snack
    Successes: Not sure if I can meet my goal for this month, but I will still have less than 5 pounds to go before I get to my final goal and than on to maintanance.
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
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    Name: Carrie
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st July): 316.6
    Goal Weight (1st August): 299

    1st July: 316.6
    8th July: 310.4
    15th July: 308
    22nd July: 304
    29th July: 303.2
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.8 lbs.
    Weight lost/gained this month: -13.4 lbs.

    Successes this week: There were times that I wanted to have a big binge but I didn't. I kept up with the plan.

    Struggles this week: Scales suck! The numbers were crazy: up and down all week. >:)

    I'm not sure that I will make my goal weight. I will continue with what I'm doing. Pray for a miracle! o:)
  • littleowlski
    littleowlski Posts: 12 Member
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    Name: Emma
    Age: 31
    Height: 5' 7

    Start Weight (1st July): 13.7
    Goal Weight (1st August):13.0

    1st July: 13.7
    8th July: 13.5
    15th July: 13.4
    22nd July: 13.3
    29th July: 13.1
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 6lbs
    Successes/struggles this week: So pleased with my 2lb loss this week. Really feeling motivated again this week. Two days left to lose a pound!
  • 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: 184
    29th July: 186
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week:Lost 2 pound
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1

    Successes/struggles this week: Too busy to eat right.
    Goal for this week is to lose 3 lbs!
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Name: Syreina
    Age: 25
    Height: 4ft 11in

    Start Weight (1st July): 138.4
    Goal Weight (1st August): 133.4
    I weigh myself every Saturday.

    1st July: 138.4
    4th July: 136.2
    11th July: 136.8
    18th July: 135
    25th July: 134
    1st August:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1 lbs lost
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4.4 lbs lost

    Successes/struggles this week: I'm very happy with how I've been trying to eat clean and staying under my calorie goal. :)

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