July 2015 Weight Loss Challenge
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I know I'm super late to the party (as always) but I just wanted to join you guys and let you know that I've been following along with your stories and I'm super inspired.
Name: Lisa
Height: 5'3"
Starting Weight Overall beginning of June 2015: 315
Starting Weight (7/1): 296.6 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 286 lbs
7/6: 294.2
7/13: 292
7/20:
7/27:
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: 2.2 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 4.6 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Drinking water and just being more active. I don't sleep much, which I know hinders my losses so I'm trying to focus on that as well....
Sending friend requests to all for motivation and support!
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Name: Mary
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight (2/19): 337.8
(6/30): 309.4
Goal Weight (7/31): 300 lbs
7/4: 307.4
7/10: 305.6
7/16: 303.8
7/24:
7/31:
Loss for the week: 1.8 .lbs
Loss for the month: 3.6 lbs
Struggles or struggles for the week I have a goal of working out in the gardenyardwork at least 30 minutes every day I used to do this just on weekend but feel I need to add it to a daily activity. I feel like I would lose more weight by this.
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leesamahree wrote: »Starting Weight Overall beginning of June 2015: 315
I like the idea to put an original starting weight; it provides additional inspiration to remind us where we started.0 -
Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Original Weight (12/26/14): 360.0
Starting Weight (6/30): 286.8 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 274.0 lbs Approx. 3lbs/wk
7/2: 285.0
7/9: 283.6
7/16: 279.8
7/23:
7/30:
Loss/gain for the week: 3.8 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 7.0 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week:
Things continued to be stressful this week; haven't been sleeping well lately (2 hours last night, maybe 4 the night before) due to other time commitments. That said, I've stuck with my calorie goals, and have continued exercising.
I'm currently 0.6 lbs from being Obese & not Severely Obese (per BMI).
Month to Date Exercise (Monthly Goal):
Cycling - 41.1 miles (100 Miles Goal)
Jogging/Running - 9.8 miles (25 Miles Goal)
Hiking - 3.8 Miles (0 Miles Goal)
Total - 54.7 miles (125 Miles)0 -
Name: Bella
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (6/28): 339 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 325 lbs
7/2: 344lbs
7/9: 334.6
7/16: 338.4
7/23:
7/30:
Loss/gain for the week: +3.8 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -5.6 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Worked out 45 minutes for the first time - it was a bit of a struggle, but my endurance is much better than it used to be. Reached my water goals twice this week. Still gained (bummer), but my loss is bigger than my gain (win!).0 -
Name: Lyn
Height: 5'2"
Original Starting Weight: 316
Starting Weight (7/7): 296 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 285 lbs
7/7: 296
7/10: 293
7/17: 290.6
7/24:
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: -2.4 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -5.4 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Finally getting all my water in.0 -
Name: Sin
Height: 5'10"
Original Weight: 304
Starting Weight (7/1): 259.4
Goal Weight (7/31): 249.4
7/1: 259.4
7/8: 258.6
7/17: 256.2
7/22:
7/29:
Loss/gain for the week: - 2.4
Loss/gain for the month: - 2.4
Struggles or successes of your week: Started doing more cardio walking and running and finding the scale not budging much even eating clean this entire week. Still not drinking enough water. Would love to get started with some beginner resistance training but not even sure where to start.0 -
Name: Lil
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (7/4): 392 lbs
Goal Weight (7/25): 386 lbs
7/4:392
7/11: 393
7/18: 394
7/25:
Loss/gain for the week: +2.0 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: I was doing well last week, then we went to the beach for a few days...no tracking and now it shows!! UGH0 -
NAme: Mimi
Height: 6'0"
Highest Known Weight: 409
Original Starting Weight (1/12/15): 402
Starting Weight (6/28): 324 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 310 lbs
7/2: 326
7/9: 316
7/16: 316
7/23:
7/30:
Loss/gain for the week: +/-0 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -8 lbs
I love the idea of original starting weight, too! I've also added my highest known weight as well.
Struggles or Successes - I've had a great week! I've exercised well every day, added some strength training, eaten within range. Struggles continue to be the heat and humidity which make me retain fluid, I haven't slept well and I've slacked a bit on the water.
Month to date mileage:
100.1mi (Goal 150mi)0 -
Name: Ted
Height: 5'11"
Starting Weight (6/29): 328.6 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 317 lbs
7/6: 326.8
7/13: 325.0
7/20: 323.4
7/27:
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: -1.6 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -5.2 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Did well on the weekend even while hosting a party. I still need to do better during the week.
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Name: Samantha
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight (7/04): 313.20 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 305.0 lbs Approx. 2lbs/wk
7/4:313.20 lb. Came back from vacation and gained back any loss and then some. I'm at my highest non pregnancy weight. I haven't showed the gain on MFP hoping to be down a bit before logging it here.
7/11: 311.4
7/18:309.0
7/25:
8/1:
Loss/gain for the week: 2.4 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 4.2 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: My wife making pizza and potato salad for dinner.0 -
Name: Summer
Height: 5'3"
Starting Weight (7/1): 204.0
Goal Weight (7/31): 199.0
7/6: 202.8
7/13:200.6
7/20:202.8
7/27:
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week:
Loss/gain for the month:
Struggles or successes of your week: so I am really struggling. I weighed before I left for my trip and had done well. When I got back I had gained everything back due to the food that was around me....none of it good. Then I get back and have an aweful week. Just one Nad eating decision after another....sigh0 -
Name: Cheesy
Height: 5'10"
Heaviest weight: 330 lbs
Starting Weight (5/26): 318 lbs
July 1st weight: 294.8 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 287 lbs
7/3: 293.6
7/10: 291.3
7/20: 292.6 (missed Fri weigh-in due to travel)
7/24:
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: +1.3lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -2.2 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Lots of travel, but I did ok. I think the gain here is probably due to my medical treamtments on Fri. I was dropping to 290.2 last Wed, and usually lose a pound or two from Wed-Fri, then gain a bit Sat and Sun post-treatment, then lose the extra water weight Mon and Tues. Long story short, I'm guessing I'm still on-track!
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Name: Mary
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight (2/19): 337.8
(6/30): 309.4
Goal Weight (7/31): 300 lbs
7/4: 307.4
7/10: 305.6
7/16: 303.8
7/22: 301.4
7/31:
Loss for the week: 2.4 lbs
Loss for the month: 5.0 lbs
I lose weight slowly I deal with thyroid issues, midlife stuff and diabetes
Struggles or struggles for the week I have a goal of working out in the garden yard work at least 30 minutes every day I used to do this just on weekend but feel I need to add it to a daily activity. I feel like I would lose more weight by this.0 -
Name: Sin
Height: 5'10"
Original Weight: 304
Starting Weight (7/1): 259.4
Goal Weight (7/31): 249.4
7/1: 259.4
7/8: 258.6
7/17: 256.2
7/22: 254.6
7/29:
Loss/gain for the week: - 1.6
Loss/gain for the month: - 4.8
Struggles or successes of your week: walking greater distances now. Ran/walked 3.5kms with my 5 year old. She is an athletic freak so I don't feel bad that she's a better runner. Started lifting slowly at home. Struggling to get to the gym.
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Name: Lisa
Height: 5'3"
Starting Weight Overall beginning of June 2015: 315
Starting Weight (7/1): 296.6 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 286 lbs
7/6: 294.2
7/13: 292
7/20: 290
7/27:
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: 2 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 6.6 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Returned home after a weekend away with the hubby for our anniversary. I didn't go too crazy but did drink wine (YUM). It's also that TOM so I'm nervous about how this week is going to turn out. Just committing to drinking a LOT of water.0 -
Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Original Weight (12/26/14): 360.0
Starting Weight (6/30): 286.8 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 274.0 lbs Approx. 3lbs/wk
7/2: 285.0
7/9: 283.6
7/16: 279.8
7/23: 280.2
7/30:
Loss/gain for the week: ▲0.4 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: ▼4.5 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week:
Things continued to be stressful this week; haven't been sleeping well lately, and haven't had the time/commitment to go for my runs. Did manage to get in a 33 mile bike ride on Sunday, but that probably wasn't a great idea with 98° temperatures (108° heat index); it brought me some relaxation and peace of mind though.
I'm currently 1.0 lbs from being Obese & not Severely Obese (per BMI).
Month to Date Exercise (Monthly Goal):
Cycling - 74.3 miles (100 Miles)
Jogging/Running - 9.8 miles (25 Miles)
Hiking - 6.0 Miles (0 Miles)
Total - 90.1 miles (125 Miles)
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Name: Bella
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (6/28): 339 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 325 lbs
7/2: 344lbs
7/9: 334.6
7/16: 338.4
7/23: 336.2
7/30:
Loss/gain for the week: -2.2 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -7.8 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Haven't been sleeping well, but I've been trying to drink as much water as possible. Haven't had a lot of energy for the week, so my exercising is off. BUT - positive note - I did go down in weight!0 -
Name: Lyn
Height: 5'2"
Original Starting Weight: 316
Starting Weight (7/7): 296 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 285 lbs
7/7: 296
7/10: 293
7/17: 290.6
7/24: 288.6
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: -2.0 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -7.4 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Finally getting all my water in.0 -
Name: Cheesy
Height: 5'10"
Heaviest weight: 330 lbs
MFP Start Weight (5/26): 318 lbs
July 1st weight: 294.8 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 287 lbs
7/3: 293.6
7/10: 291.3
7/20: 292.6 (missed Fri weigh-in due to travel)
7/24: 287.8
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: -4.8 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -7.0 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Have had an MG flare that's been going on for a few weeks, hit me hard this week. I haven't hit my daily step goal more than 3-4 times in the past few weeks. Good news is, I caught the flare earlier than usual because of tracking my activity, and called my Neurologist. I'll be increasing my steroid dose for awhile, hopefully the low-carb diet keeps the cravings at bay.
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Name: Lil
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight (7/4): 392 lbs
Goal Weight (7/25): 386 lbs
7/4:392
7/11: 393
7/18: 394
7/25: 389
Loss/gain for the week: -5.0 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: 0.0 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: So this was an interesting week. I have done well with tracking and getting more water in, however, my food choices have been poor and was over my calorie count a lot. Happily the weight that went up right before weigh in last week, went back down. I will be on vacation for the next two weigh in days... oooohhhh noooo. I think I will try to track food on vacation - not easy without a smart phone.
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Name: Mimi
Height: 6'0"
Highest Known Weight: 409
Original Starting Weight (1/12/15): 402
Starting Weight (6/28): 324 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 310 lbs
7/2: 326
7/9: 316
7/16: 316
7/23: 314
7/30:
Loss/gain for the week: -2 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -10 lbs
Successes/Struggles: The hot, humid weather continues to make me retain water. It's not supposed to last much longer. BUT, I have gotten up and out early a few days to get my exercise in while it was cool. I've done a little bit of work with light weights, but I'm most proud of I can now do squats (8x3)!!0 -
Name: Ted
Height: 5'11"
Heaviest Weight: 395 lbs
Starting Weight (6/29): 328.6 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 317 lbs
7/6: 326.8
7/13: 325.0
7/20: 323.4
7/27: 324.0
7/31:
Loss/gain for the week: +0.6 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -4.6 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: I had a really bad weekend and couldn't make up for it with the exercise I did.
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Name: Samantha
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight (7/04): 313.20 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 305.0 lbs Approx. 2lbs/wk
7/4:313.20 lb. Came back from vacation and gained back any loss and then some. I'm at my highest non pregnancy weight. I haven't showed the gain on MFP hoping to be down a bit before logging it here.
7/11: 311.4
7/18:309.0
7/25:310.6
8/1:
Loss/gain for the week: 1.6 lbs Gain
Loss/gain for the month: 2.6 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: This was a pinnacle week of stress, and it showed on the scale. I had grazed and eaten, and not gone for my walk much. However I would have been at maintenance calories, but had a gain anyway. Alas, I'm doing better now, so let's keep going instead of complete derailment.0 -
Name: Mary
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight (2/19): 337.8
(6/30): 309.4
Goal Weight (7/31): 300 lbs
7/4: 307.4
7/10: 305.6
7/16: 303.8
7/24: 298.2
7/31:
Loss for the week: 3.2 .lbs
Loss for the month: 9.2 lbs
Struggles or struggles for the week I have a goal of working out in the garden yard work at least 30 minutes every day I used to do this just on weekend but feel I need to add it to a daily activity. I feel like I would lose more weight by this. So lost enough weight that I could use a hand mower. oh yeah and made my goal weight and I am under it.0 -
Name: Sin
Height: 5'10"
Original Weight: 304
Starting Weight (7/1): 259.4
Goal Weight (7/31): 249.4
7/1: 259.4
7/8: 258.6
7/17: 256.2
7/22: 254.6
7/30: 249.6
Loss/gain for the week: - 5
Loss/gain for the month: - 9.8
Struggles or successes of your week: in a nice groove at the gym. Fell short of my goal by .02 lbs but it was an ambitious goal to begin with.
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Name: Bella
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight (6/28): 339 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 325 lbs
7/2: 344lbs
7/9: 334.6
7/16: 338.4
7/23: 336.2
7/30: 334
Loss/gain for the week: -2.2 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: -10 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week: Didn't meet my goal weight but it was very ambitious to start. Will set a more realistic goal for next month. I did lose 10 lbs in one month, so that makes me very happy. At this rate, I should be able to crack under 300 lbs by the end of the year, which I want
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Name: Matt
Height: 6'3"
Original Weight (12/26/14): 360.0
Starting Weight (6/30): 286.8 lbs
Goal Weight (7/31): 274.0 lbs Approx. 3lbs/wk
7/2: 285.0
7/9: 283.6
7/16: 279.8
7/23: 280.2
7/30: 274.6
Loss/gain for the week: ▼ 5.6 lbs
Loss/gain for the month: ▼10.4 lbs
Struggles or successes of your week:
I'm beginning to think that I'm going to have stressful days for the rest of the year; this week has also been frustrating. Fortunately the scale caught it's error from last week and showed me both week's loss this week. I am under no illusions I've dropped 5 pounds today, but it's nice to know that I'm down what I expected to be down. I like knowing if I eat a certain # of calories and exercise a certain # of calories that I'll lose weight... Keeps me from sweating the scale too much.
I'm no longer Severely Obese (only Obese per BMI). Baby steps.
Month to Date Exercise (Monthly Goal):
Cycling - 74.3 miles (100 Miles)
Jogging/Running - 9.8 miles (25 Miles)
Hiking - 6.0 Miles (0 Miles)
Total - 90.1 miles (125 Miles)0 -
Even when I have set backs I know that I'm (in part) responsible to the group to keep going, and seeing everyone else ticking away the pounds helps keep me going too.
Everyone's done a great job, and any amount of loss is a great effort. Thank you all for the support you've provided in being here.
August post will be up shortly, hope to see you all there.0 -
I'm no longer Severely Obese (only Obese per BMI). Baby steps.
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