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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.
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
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Weight goal for this week: 3 to 5 pounds
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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
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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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Hello everyone and welcome to all Newbies!
I would like to congratulate all those who have lost and I see some of you are really burning it up! I have even seen some setting goals for January 2016! WOW! I am so impressed with all of you. This challenge will of course continue every 12 weeks and the start will be different for everyone because it is an open challenge. I want to encourage all of you to post any helpful advise you would like to share that has helped you on your journey.
Before you know it, we will be heading into all the wonderful holidays that comes way to quick. So why not let this be the year that we are a head of game and ready for all the parties. Sticking with our goals will ensure much success. I will be coming up with some new ideas for motivation and encouragement, great work I am proud of you all.
Izzy
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I learn something new about myself every day and sometimes I don't like what I see when I am honest with myself.
I do well for a while and then I will have a slip up and we all know that that sets you back a couple of weeks.
Honesty is sometimes a bitter pill to swallow. If we are going to be successful and reach our goals, then we most be 100 o/o in and really fight for what we want. So for me... its time to kick my own butt and give 110 o/o to make up for any slip ups. I have lost 6 pounds sense this challenge started(that's not counting the 4 or 5 pounds) I keep losing and gaining back.
Yes! I said it. I am recommitting myself to the challenge and I am expecting great changes in the coming weeks. I know no one is going to be perfect, but I know I can do much better.
I will be headed to the beach in 5 weeks and I should be able to lose another 5 to 8 pounds by then. Thanks to all for your support.0 -
The concept of intermittent fasting is simple: Alternate days of eating normally with modified fasting days on which you eat just 500 calories—and watch the pounds drop off. The reality is a bit more daunting. Will I be able to subsist every other day on the same number of calories that a miniature poodle does?
The research on intermittent fasting—along with the stories of people who've tried it and swear by it. Over the past decade, researchers looked at more than 600 people in eight clinical trials of alternate-day fasting, and found that obese people reliably lose weight at a very safe rate—about 2 to 3 pounds a week. Equally promising, they discovered that measures of cholesterol, triglycerides, inflammation, and blood sugar improve when people fast on alternate days. The results were impressive.
One of the reasons periodic fasting works so well is because it's particularly helpful in burning fat. Your body typically chews through its glucose—or sugar—stores in 10-ish hours; once the glucose in your liver is depleted, your hungry tissue is forced to utilize fat for fuel. The upshot: With on-and-off deprivation, you lose over 90% of the weight from fat—a good 15% higher than with typical diets—and just 10% from muscle. What's more, since it allows you to hang on to muscle, it doesn't seem to cause the usual diet-related plunge in metabolism.
"This Diet Can Lead To Weight Loss, Sharpen Your Brain, And Extend Your Life" Ptn0 -
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
12 August:181.7
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Back in the game!!!
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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: 222.2 (-2.2)
July 29: 223.2 (+1)
Aug. 5: 219.4 (-3.8)
Aug. 12: 217.6 (-1.8)
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
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Sept. 23:
Weight loss/gain for week: -1.8
Weight loss/gain total: -20
Successes: So excited to hit the 20 lb. mark!!! I'm half way through this 12 week challenge and feeling good about getting to the goal I set for Sept. 23.
Hope you all have a great week this week! I'm cheering you on!
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Name: Vicki
Age:38
Height:5'5
Start Weight (August 7):178
Goal Weight (October 30):165
August 12: 177
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August 26:
September 2:
Weight goal for this week: 177
Goal for the week: Restart a workout program! Been on my butt for way too long.
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I had a productive talk with my health coach yesterday.( thru my insurance ). They are putting me on a weekly call to help me lose weight. I am also getting two reminder texts daily to remind me of goals and to post weight daily. With only 8 weeks until my son's wedding I am excited to see how this impacts my progress .0
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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
10th August: 145.6
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Name: Vicki
29 Jul SW: 189lb
21 Oct GW: 171lb
13 Aug CW: 188.25
Weight lost this week: 0
Well I was expecting a total disaster this week as I ate out 4 times (with alcohol) and had cakes on another day and spent a good period of time feeling way too full, so I'm actually pretty pleased with no change (although it isn't helping me get to goal).
I'm working really hard on not mindlessly snacking e.g large bags of sweets and chocolate during long car journeys then not recording them and that seems to be going okay. Next challenge is to exercise more and get running again.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
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27th July:
31st July:
Weight goal for this week: 2 to 3 pounds
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