"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome
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Drink more Water
"Water is an essential component of calorie burning and it helps flush out any excess sodium and fluid you may be hanging on to. Plus a recent study found that adults who simply gulped two cups of water before meals enjoyed a major weight loss benefit; they shed 40 percent more weight over a 12-week period while following a reduced calorie plan. The same group of scientists previously found that subjects who drank two cups before meals naturally consumed 75 to 90 fewer calories, an amount that could really snowball day after day.
The truth is it’s normal for your weight to ebb and flow, so don’t panic if you see slight ups and downs. Plateaus can be broken and most weight fluctuations are due to changes in water weight, stored carbohydrates, or waste that hasn’t been eliminated from your body yet. Rather than getting caught up in the numbers try to focus on how you feel. If you’re consistent you’ll continue moving in the right direction." SM0 -
I'm going to change my dates a little as I started my new lifestyle change July 20th and have it very well documented
I weigh myself only on Mondays so I don't get to discouraged by the ups and downs through the week. It definitely works for me..
Name: Aaron
Age: 25
Height: 6'-0"
Start Weight (20th July):270
Goal Weight (11th October):230
27th July: 260.2
3rd Aug: 256.0
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I'm in!
Name: Becca
Age: 27
Height: 5'4"
3rd August: 152.6
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Weight goal for this week: lose 1-1.5 pounds.
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opps! I thought this started July 29th! I just noticed this challenge started in June. I guess I am a little late, lol! Good luck everyone!0
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Update 3rd August
Name: Laura
Age:27
Height:5'7
Start Weight (29th June):171
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 151
29th June:171
6th July: 169
13th July: 167
20th July: 166
27th July: 165
3rd August: 163
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Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Currently lost 61 pounds since the 2nd of January
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Name: Cindy
Age: 27
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (7th July):193.6
Goal Weight (14th Sept):175
7th July: 193.6
13th July: 190.0
20nd July: 187.4
27th July:189.0
3rd August: 183.2
10th August:
17th August:
Weight goal for this week: 2 lbs
Weight lost/gained this week: -5.8
Finally got rid of the water in my body. Gotta watch my sodium so I can stay on track!
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Name: Melissa (Radory)
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: 284.4
3rd August: 281.4
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Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -3.0 pounds
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Everyone is doing great and I appreciate the progress reports, keep up the great work.
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Almost forgot...
Name: Gabi
Age:38
Height:5'10
Start Weight (29th June):284
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 249
29th June:284
6th July: 282
13th July: 278
20nd July: 273
27th July: 270
3rd August : 265
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Weight goal for this week: 3 + pounds
Weight lost/gained this past week: -5 pounds
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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: 133.4
3rd Aug: 132.6
Weight goal for this week: -1 pound
Weight lost/gained this week: -.8 lb
Seriously, I had a really rough week last week and this weekend I got together with my family. Even with lots of healthy food I still went WAY over calories on Saturday! Sunday I got back on track and took a 2 mile walk on top of my 4 miles I had put in just around the house. Goal for next week is -2.0 -
Name: Jennifer
Age:36
Height:5'5
Start Weight (29th June):216.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 199
29th June:216.2
6th July:214.8
13th July:211.7
20nd July:209.6
27th July: 208.2
3rd August: 206.0
Weight goal for this week: 1.5
Weight lost/gained this week: 2.2
Had a great week! The kids were gone camping with the in laws so could focus better on me. They are back this week but tried to plan ahead so fingers crossed I feel this happy in a week
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Name: Cindy
Age: 46
Height: 4’ 11.5”
Start Weight (29th June): 165.0
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 150.0
29th June: 165.0
6th July: 166.3
13th July: ?
20th July: ?
27th July: ?
3rd August: 169.1
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Weight goal for this week: -1.5
Weight lost/gained this week: +2.8
Total lost/gained: +4.1
Been going the wrong way the last few weeks...back on track now!
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I'm going to try it!
Name: Erin
Age: 35
Height:5'6
Start Weight (3rd Aug): 146
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 135
3rd August: 146
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Aug 3 rd - CW-199nannersp61 wrote: »
My name is Nancy. I am 5'1", age 53.nannersp61 wrote: »I am in. The other group I am involved with is not working for me atm. I am needing positive feedback and a group that is there for one another.
start date 7-22-15
Start weight 202.4
Goal over the next 12 weeks 20 pounds, 182.4
Goal date Oct 13.
Goal this week lose 2#
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Hi guys, everyone is doing so well. I love this thread, I don't think I've ever posted this long. Sadly my enthusiasm is dipping a bit and I'm finding it harder to refuse the treats at work and home.
Any who here is my update:
Start Weight (3 July): 175
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 163
3 July: 175
7th July: 173
14th July:170
20nd July: 165
27th July:168
4 August: 166
Weight goal for this week: 1 lb
Weight lost/gained this week: -2lb
I'm am pleased I have managed to shift 2 of the 3lb I put on last week. There are soo many events at the moment, it is very hard to be good. I'm away this weekend for my mil 50th birthday so just hope I can stay the same, if I could lose another lb I'd be chuffed.0 -
"When it comes to shedding pounds, slow and steady wins the race. While fad diets may lead to rapid weight loss, these restrictive plans are hard to stick with, and the weight inevitably creeps back once you fall off the wagon. As you've heard time and time again, achieving weight loss you can maintain requires a permanent lifestyle change.
This is often easier said than done. Committing to a healthy diet and fitness regimen can be a challenge, especially when you don’t see the meaningful results you're hoping for in a relatively short period of time. To keep you motivated and working toward your goal journal your food and exercises. Be patient and give it your 100 percent every day. "EH
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I have been super busy working in my garden pulling grass and weeds and cultivating vegetables for this Saturday. This will be the second week to participate in the Farmer's market. Last Saturday was fun, sold out in 2 hours, got some good advice from fellow growers made new friends and bought some food to boot. Made $45 for 2 hours of "work".
In addition to that, I got in 4 gym workouts, including 51 miles. My birthday is tomorrow, I will be 54 and I feel so much better about myself this year due to all the changes I've instituted. 54 will be a great year!0 -
nannersp61 wrote: »I have been super busy working in my garden pulling grass and weeds and cultivating vegetables for this Saturday. This will be the second week to participate in the Farmer's market. Last Saturday was fun, sold out in 2 hours, got some good advice from fellow growers made new friends and bought some food to boot. Made $45 for 2 hours of "work".
In addition to that, I got in 4 gym workouts, including 51 miles. My birthday is tomorrow, I will be 54 and I feel so much better about myself this year due to all the changes I've instituted. 54 will be a great year!
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Thanks Michelestitches! I'm a sideshow performer in what little spare time I have.
Name: Melissa
Age:28 (almost 29)
Height:5'5
Start Weight (July 7, 2015): 164.7lb 32.2% Body Fat
Goal Weight (September 29, 2015): 150lb
Difference: 14.7lb
July 14: 160.2lb 31.4% Body Fat
July 21: 160.4lb 31.4% Body Fat
July 28: 160.1lb 31.4% Body Fat
Aug 4: 159.9lb 31.4% Body Fat
Weight lost/gained this week: -0.2lbs and -0.0% Body Fat
Total Weigh Lost/Gained: -4.8lbs and -0.8% Body Fat
Not as good as I would like, but at least the scale is still moving in the right direction. I'm keeping my exercise up, but its still mostly cardio. I've noticed a big improvement in just the past two weeks with my endurance. I definitely feel like I'm getting in better shape even if the numbers aren't dropping to where I want yet.
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Name: Sam
Age: 25
Height: 5'3
Start Weight (21st July): 220lbs
Goal Weight (10th Oct): 193lbs
25th July: 216.6
1st Aug: 215
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Weight goal for this week: 1 lb
Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6lbs
Didn't have time to get on here to update this, so doing it now! Not as much as I'd hoped, but I had a pretty bad week since it was my roommate's birthday.0 -
Good Morning All
Its Never to late to start losing weight and getting healthy. "What you eat in private, you wear in PUBLIC."
It Takes 4 Weeks for you to see your body changing
It Takes 8 Weeks for family and friends to see your body changing
It Takes 12 Weeks for the rest of the world to see the change
KEEP GOING!
GREAT to remember the long term goal and not get discouraged!0 -
Date: July 30th
Name: Micky
Starting weight: 161
Goal Weight: 150
Weight loss/gain this week: -0.6
Little by little
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Congrats to all who had a loss no matter how small.
After all, any loss is a big deal.
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Ever notice that when you exercise in the morning, you feel more alert and productive all day? It’s no coincidence — a morning workout has several advantages for your body and your mind. First, exercise jump-starts your metabolism, and keeps you burning calories at a higher rate all day. Also, you get your exercise out of the way and don’t have to worry about not having time for your workout routine, should something unexpected come up during the day. EH0 -
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: 188.7 (+2.5lbs) bad week
August 3rd: 187.6 (-1.1lbs)
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Goal - 2lbs per week!0 -
Name: Anne
Age:38
Height:5'7
Start Weight (July 15):185.8
Goal Weight (7 Oct ): 160
22 July:182.3
29 July: 181.5
5 August: 183.4
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4 day Anniversary weekend, I'm not even mad, lol! I will pull it off.
Goal: 2 lbs0
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