"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome
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How to Burn an Extra 200 Calories a Day
If you find it hard to lose weight with your busy schedule, the news keeps getting better. First, just 20 minutes of exercise was proven to help increase your metabolism. Now, a study has found that working out intensely for just 2.5 minutes can spur calorie burn throughout the day — an extra 200 calories' worth.
Here are ideas on intense exercises you can do anywhere for 2.5 minutes so you too can reap the after burn benefits. Perform these at maximum intensity; you can break them into 30-second or one-minute intervals to make it more manageable. Stick with one, or choose five to do for 30 seconds each!
* Jumping Jacks
* Running up & down stairs
* Burpees
* Walking lunges
* High knees
* Lateral hops
* Jump squats
Don't stop at just 2.5 minutes, though. Besides upping your total calorie burn, longer exercise helps you stay healthy and prevent disease. Aim for at least 150 minutes a week and stay consistent. PS
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Good morning Everyone
This week for me so far has been challenging to say the least. Work and family obligations has kept me a way from the gym. I have done ok on food but retaining a lot of fluid. My hands and feet have been swollen every day and I feel sluggish. I miss exercising, I did get in a 2.5 mile walk this morning and hope I can do it again tonight. I have not gained, but have not lost either. So I am working on getting back on track with exercise and increasing my water intake. I don't understand why I am having such a hard time losing, Well I will figure it out.
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Name: Krystal
Age: 21
Height: 4'11.5"
Start Weight (August 5th): 283.6 lbs
Goal Weight (January 1st): 240 lbs
August 5th: 283.6
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Weight goal for this week: 3 lbs
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Name: Vicki
29 Jul SW: 189lb
21 Oct GW: 171lb
5 Aug CW: 188.25
Weight lost this week: 0.75
I'm hoping I'm suffering water retention, although the way this week has started off I'm expecting a total disaster next week! Need to focus on exercise and being more sensible eating out and at buffets0 -
Losing Weight
Set realistic goals. Start slowly with a goal of reducing body weight by 10 percent over 6 months (a reduction of 500 to 1000 calories per day amounts to approximately 1 to 2 pounds per week).
Make time to exercise. Physical activity should be part of a comprehensive weight loss therapy and weight control program because it contributes to weight loss and reduction of abdominal fat. Exercise can also help you maintain any weight you’ve already lost.EH
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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
8th Aug: 215
15th Aug:
22nd Aug:
29th Aug:
5th Sept:
12th Sept:
19th Sept:
26th Sept:
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10th Oct:
17th Oct:
Weight goal for this week: 1 lb
Weight lost/gained this week: 0
Was 213.5 two days ago, but that's because I was really sick and in the hospital. Can't really do anything about it except keep going and suck it up that I lost a week of exercise.0 -
Weigh in:
Name: Lydia
Starting weight (for challenge): 215
Goal weight (for challenge): 199
7/11: 215
7/18: 212
7/25: 212
8/2: 209.5
8/9: 207.5
Weight loss goal last week: 2 lbs
Actual weight lost: 2 lbs
Super happy with my results this week. I know I put in the work to get it so I feel really satisfied. With two good weeks in a row I know that next week wont be as productive. Ive learned my cycles doing this since March-LOL.
Next weeks loss goal: 1 lb0 -
Name: Claire
Height: 5'9'
Starting weight 222
Goal Weight 190
7/11: 218.6
7/18: 218
7/25: 217
8/1:220
8/8:222
8/15:
8/22:
8/29
9/5:
9/12:
9/19:
9/25:
10/2
Goal weight for this week: 2 pounds
Yup. I did that.0 -
height: 167 cm
age: 43
Starting today:
7 July: 83.4 kg
Start Weight (7th July):83.4 kg
Goal Weight (28 Sept):78 kg
7th July: 83.4
13th July: 83.6
21st July: 82.3
27th July: 81.8
3rd August: 80.8
10th August 81.5
17th August
24th August
28th August
16th September
21st September
28th September
Weight loss goal for this week: 1 kg
Weight lost/gained this week: + 0.7 kg
That was not my best week. I was at the gym, was careful with my eating (in the beginning) and then my weight jumped up and wouldn't go down anymore. Felt bloated and bleh! Made me frustrated. Don't get enough sleep these days as well. Went for a hike on Saturday and finally the weight moved down a bit, and I bit more since yesterday. I hope that's the direction to go. No time for gym till Friday and have to travel for work where I can't make food choices. All in all not great and I hope for a change!
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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
10th Aug: 252.4
17th Aug:
24th Aug:
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Goal weight loss for this week: 3 pounds
Weight loss so far: 17.6 pounds0 -
Good Morning All
Congrats to all with a loss and keep going, you will reach your goals.
To those who had a gain or no weight loss, be sure you are journaling your food, water & exercise. This way you can look back and see what you need to change. Be patient and set small goals and expect big changes.
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Finally! The Scale Moved 0 -
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
10th Aug: 130.6
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Weight goal for this week: -2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -2 lb
Goal for next week is 0. I would rather stay where I am at than gain this week. This upcoming weekend is our county fair. I will put a lot of miles on walking but it won't be enough to counter balance the food I will be eating. We live in the heart of agriculture and so there will be steak sandwiches, fresh French fries, and pork chops on sticks. Wish me luck.
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Weekly weight in:
Height: 5'5'
Starting weight: 13st 5lb (187lb)
12 week goal weight: 12st 2lb (170lb)
06 July: 13st 3lb (185lb)
13 July: 13st 2.5lb (184.5lb)
20 July: 13st 1.5lb (183.5lb)
27 July: 13st (182lb)
3 Aug: 12st 13.5lb (181.5lb)
10 Aug: 12st 12lb (180lb)
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Weight loss this week: 1.5lb, with a total weight loss for 6 weeks of 7lb. Big week for me - I'm now out of the Obese BMI category. I've still got a way to go, but hitting this target feels so good! Also, I stuck to my plan, and didn't eat back very many of my exercise calories, and that seems to have made a difference. I banked close to 1500 calories doing that.
Weekends are proving the sticking point, where I just don't have any time to pre-log my meals, and I'm having lots of family meals with lovely desserts. This weekend, despite not counting in the way I usually do, I somehow hit my 180lb target with a day to spare! Mind you, yesterday, I made the family dinner - roast chicken, salad (no dressing) and steamed baby new potatoes, followed by summer pudding. My summer pudding was pretty low cal, when you add it up - given it served 5 adults and 2 children, and there's still a bit leftover - I worked out it was 200 cals per portion, with 30 cals per tablespoon of cream! It may have been made with brioche bread, but there was very little sugar added to the fruit, and the only indulgence was the single cream on the side, and I had only the tiniest amount. Under 500 cals for the whole evening meal!
So, more of the same for next week, I think. I'm sticking with a 1.5lb goal. Good luck to me - and everyone else!0 -
Age:30
Height:5'8
Start Weight (29th June):248.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 210
29th June:248.2
6th July: 244.4
13th July: (didn't weigh in since I was on vacation hiking and working off lots of fat!!)
20nd July: 235
27th July: 233.4
31st July: Been lazy not coming on...
3rd August: lazy lazy lazy
10th August: 224.8
Weight goal for this week: 3 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: I dunno lol
Total loss: lost 23.4 !!!
So while I am saying I've been lazy lazy lazy.... What I mean is I've been working out every morning and evening.... I've been very good on balancing healthy food and "treats"... And I've been staying busy and active.
Looks like it's paying off!!!!
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Name: Vicki
Age:38
Height:5'5
Start Weight (August 7):178
Goal Weight (October 30):165
August 14:
August 21:
August 28th:
September 4th:
Weight goal for this week: 177
Goal for the week: Restart a workout program! Been on my but for way too long.
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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
10th August: 277.8
17th August:
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14th September:
Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -3.6 pounds
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Name: Meghan
Age: 31
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight (7/11): 259.4
Goal Weight (10/3): 235
7/11 259.4
7/18 255
7/25 254.4
8/3 251
8/8 249.4
Goal this week: -2
Overall weight loss: 10 lbs
Watched a great documentary/university panel last night called Sugar: the Bitter Truth. Available on YouTube. University of California San Francisco MD spoke about how low fiber/high sugar is causing obesity. Interesting information if you want to check out.0 -
Good Morning all
Do You want to lose weight, are you truly up for the challenge? Embarking on a weight-loss plan involves more than a desire to see lower numbers on the scale; it also requires a healthy mindset, consistent commitment, and support from others throughout your journey. Please join in and lets get this challenge started. Every Journey starts with the First Step! Jump in when you are ready to start your 12 weeks, you will be glad you did.
I am starting a 12 week weight loss challenge and
I am on my way to a new healthier and slimmer me, Good Luck All.
Name: Izzy
Age:59
Height:5'5
Start Weight (29th June):211
Goal Weight (14th Sept):185
29th June:211
6th July:
13th July:
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27th July:
31st July:
Weight goal for this week: 2 to 3 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week:
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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
10th August: 262
17th August:
24th August:
31st August:
7th September:
14th September:
Weight goal for this week: 3 + pounds
Weight lost/gained this past week: -3 pounds
Total weight lost since 6/16/2015: 39 pounds
Looks like I am still right on track to reach my goal. But even if I don't reach it just yet, I will continue on. Way to go everybody!!0 -
Good morning Everyone
This week for me so far has been challenging to say the least. Work and family obligations has kept me a way from the gym. I have done ok on food but retaining a lot of fluid. My hands and feet have been swollen every day and I feel sluggish. I miss exercising, I did get in a 2.5 mile walk this morning and hope I can do it again tonight. I have not gained, but have not lost either. So I am working on getting back on track with exercise and increasing my water intake. I don't understand why I am having such a hard time losing, Well I will figure it out.
Be patient with yourself, izzy, you body plateaus from time to time. Change up your macros, watch your carbs and sugars and increase your protein for a couple of weeks. Do some different kinds of exercises and concentrate on toning for a while. Your weight will shift when it's ready. Also, there are some things you can do in regards to water retension. Do some research and implement a few of the ideas that appeal to you. Juicing, drinking cranberry juice with Apple cider vinegar, drinking lemon, lime, cucumber infused ice water, or parsley tea are some things I have had luck with0 -
SD July 22
SW 202.4,
CW 198,
GW 182.4 by Oct 130 -
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
10th August: 204.2
Weight goal for this week: 1.8
Weight lost/gained this week: 1.5
Did really well this week having had to get back into the swing of things. Kids came back home, had to prep dinner but planned ahead and that saved a lot of headaches. 4.3 pounds and I am out of the 200's. Woohoo. Can't wait
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Name: Christen
Age:20
Height:5'3
Start Weight (Aug 10th):262.2
Goal Weight (Nov 2nd):230
Weight Aug 10th: 262.2
Aug 17th:
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Aug 31st:
Sept 7th:
Sept 14th:
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Sept 28th:
Oct 5th:
Oct 12th:
Oct 19th:
Oct 26th:
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Weight goal for this week: 3 to 5 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week:
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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
10th August: 161
17th August:
24th August:
31st August:
7th of Sept:
14th of Sept:
Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Currently lost 63 pounds since the 2nd of January
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Name: Sarah
Age:34
Height:5'2
Start Weight (July 19):178.2
Goal Weight (7 Oct ): 155
July 19th: 178.2
July 26th: 173.4
August 2nd: 172.6
August 9th: 168.8
Weekly goal is to lose 2 lbs a week.
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Hi guys, 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
10 August: 166
Weight goal for this week: 1 lb
Weight lost/gained this week: no change
I managed to stay the same this week which is good given the amount of rubbish I have had this weekend away. I have no social things for next two weeks so would love to hit my 3lb target by 23 August as it's my birthday and I'm bound to go up then. Fingers crossed.
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