August 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

Name: Dan
Age: 68
Height: 6'

Start Weight (1st August): 223 lbs (101 kgs)
Goal Weight (1st September): 210 lbs (95.25 kgs)
Final Goal Weight: 170 lbs

1st August: 223 lbs (101 kgs)
8th August: 216.25 lbs (98 kgs)
15th August: 213.5 lbs (96.8)
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: - 2.75lbs (1.25kgs)
Weight lost/gained this month: - 10.25lbs (4.6 kgs)

Successes/struggles this week:
Week 1: Very pleased this week. Blew through my original goal of 217 lbs and adjusted downward to 210 lbs. Long walks, 7-8 miles a day, coupled with a calorie deficit each day did the trick. I don't expect this every week though. Plan to celebrate with a glass of wine tonight!

Week 2: Not as good as last week but moving in the right direction. Out of town company for a couple of days had an impact for sure. Still walking every day so that helps. Another glass of wine tonight!

Name: Melissa
Age: 18
Height: 5'3"

Start Weight (1st August): 129lbs
Goal Weight (1st September): 124lbs

1st August: 129.0
8th August: 127.2
15th August: 125.8
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: -1.4lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: -3.2lbs

Successes/struggles this week: I think I'm doing pretty good. I've been at 125.8 since August 10th, and my weight hasn't changed since. But at least I know I'm really at that weight now. I'm really surprised I managed to lose this much since August 1st.

Name: Eve
Age:29
Height: 5'4''

Start Weight (1st August): 189 lbs
Goal Weight (1st September): 180 lbs

1st August: 189 lbs
8th August: 186.7 lbs
15th August: 184.5 lbs
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2
Weight lost/gained this month: -4.5

Successes/struggles this week: My diet wasn't perfect this week, and I hope that it will change now as control over portion sizes nad clean eating is a key. I managed to run regularly (three times a week) and my new PB for 5k is 43.40 min - a long way to 30 minutes, but I am pleased with improvement.

Good luck everyone in the second part of August

Name: Mahesh
Age:40
Height: 5'7"

Start Weight (15th August): 73 kg
Goal Weight (1st September): 65 kg

1st August: n/a
8th August: n/a
15th August: 73 kg
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Success and struggles: logging in to MOD for last 5 days. Diet still breaching daily goal. Need a challenge to sort me out.

Name: Liz
Age: 22
Height: 5'2

Initial Weight (1st March): 270
Start Weight (1st August): 220.8
Goal Weight (1st September): 208.8 to 212.8 (for 8 to 12 pounds lost)
Ultimate Goal Weight (TBD): 135

1st August: 220.8
8th August: 219.4
15th August: 215.8
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: -3.6
Weight lost/gained this month: -5.0

Successes/struggles this week: I ate all of my calories in one meal on Tuesday (1250 total). I'm getting used to working and skipped breakfast. I skipped lunch because I was behind. When I finished my shift, I had worked for 11 1/2 hours with no food and my commute is an hour round-trip. I stopped at McDonalds on my way home and had a bacon clubhouse burger, a large fry, and a large lemonade. I didn't particularly care for the burger, but I felt like I was going to pass out if I didn't eat something. Will not be going that long without food again.

Name:stacy
Age:34
Height:5'5"

Start Weight (1st August):281.7
Goal Weight (1st September):271

1st August:281.7
8th August:277.7
15th August:275.9
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week:1.8
Weight lost/gained this month:5.8

Successes/struggles this week: went over my sodium intake a couple times this week. Only went to the gym once because I injured my self on the treadmill on Monday.

Thanks for creating this support! It has been a great help!

Name: Syreina
Age: 25
Height: 4ft 11in

Start Weight (1st August): 133.8
Goal Weight (1st August): 128

1st August: 133.8
9th August: 135.2
16th August: 132.2
23th August:
30th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: -3 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: -1.6 lbs

Successes/struggles this week: I'm really proud of myself for trying to stay in the green: Fat, Carbs, and Sodium. It has really been helping my weight loss and I've added an exercise routine for cardio/strength.

August challenge:

Name: Jen
Age: 42
Height: 5'1"

Start Weight (1st August): 165.6
Goal Weight (1st September): 157.6

1st August: 165.6
8th August: 163.2
15th August: 162.8
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: -0.4
Weight lost/gained this month: -2.8

Successes/struggles this week:
WEEK ONE: Had a great week! Had family here most of the week so didn't work out everyday. But will be on it hardcore this week!

WEEK TWO: had a good week. Worked out a few times. I cannot get motivated to workout everyday and I want to change that.

WEEK THREE: Still not motivated to work out everyday. But it's time I started. I have the week off from work so I'm gonna start making the habit this week. Starting now. Off for a walk!

WEEK FOUR:

Name: Nita
Age: 25
Height: 173cm

Start Weight (1st August): 68,5kg
Goal Weight (1st September): 64kg

1st August: 68,5 kg
8th August: 67,5 kg
15th August: 68 kg
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: 0,5 kg
Weight lost/gained this month: -0,5 kg

Successes/struggles this week: My period is coming soon, so idk if I gain weight and feel bloated because of that or just coz I've been eating a lot this week

Name: fidan
Age: 28
Height: 171cm

Start Weight (3rd August): 101.8kgs
Goal Weight (3rd September): 97kgs

3rd August:101.8
10th August:101.2
17th August: 98.5
24nd August:
31th August:
3rd September: (my b-day)

Weight lost this week: 2.7kg
Weight lost this month: 3.3kg

Successes/struggles this week:
- I focused on drinking at least 8cups of water this week. And I kept to it. So pleased with that.
- My weight loss for this week is phenomenal. I didn't lose this high since the very beginning of my weighloss.
- I was unable to do any type of workout as I've injured my lower back and the pain runs down my left leg. So I took extra care with my diet.
-this week I doubt lose much. I'm still going to try my best

Well done to everyone!!

Thank you for organizing this challenge! It's just what I was looking for as I get back into MyFitnessPal after too long of a break. I'm starting late with the challenge but hoping to make some progress during the remainder of the month. Here's my info:

Name: Amy
Age: 44
Height: 5'10"

Start Weight (1st August):
Goal Weight (1st September): 158

1st August:
8th August:
15th August: (Actually the 17th of August for me) 161
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

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

Successes/struggles this week: I did a pretty good job of logging my food into a written diary; however, I didn't track calories or make major efforts to decrease my food intake. I increased my activity during lunches during the week, but I only did one real workout at the gym.

Goals for this week: Work out at the gym 3 times, sign up for a 10k this fall, log food into MFP and try to keep calories at or below the recommended level every day, drink less wine/beer in the evenings, continue walking at lunch.

I'm a little late, but better Late than never!!!

Name: Nicola Becerra
Age: 35
Height: 5'3

Start Weight (17th August):
Goal Weight (31st August):

17th August: 254.4
24th August:
31st August:

Weight lost/gained this week:
Weight lost/gained this month:

Successes/struggles this week:

I haven't posted the August 15 weigh in yet because I think my scale is broken. It tells me that I weigh 161.6, then 159, then 162 (all within few seconds). I don't think I weigh either those numbers. I was bad this week and most likely weigh more than last week (weighed 164.6 last week). Thinking at least 165 this week. I'll weigh at the gym tonight and update here later.

tatilove1988 wrote: »

I haven't posted the August 15 weigh in yet because I think my scale is broken. It tells me that I weigh 161.6, then 159, then 162 (all within few seconds). I don't think I weigh either those numbers. I was bad this week and most likely weigh more than last week (weighed 164.6 last week). Thinking at least 165 this week. I'll weigh at the gym tonight and update here later.

As I suspected, I didn't lose weight really. I went to the gym tonight, and I weigh 164.5 lbs

I lose weight very slowly though I workout 5 times per week for 2 hours or more per session.
Looking to watch what I eat more without necessarily going on a super restrictive diet.

Name: Tatiana
Age:26
Height:5'8

Start Weight (1st August): 166
Goal Weight (1st September): 160

1st August: 167
3rd August: 166
8th August: 164.6
15th August:164.5
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week: -0.1 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: 2.5

Successes/struggles this week:

August 15
This week was a bit of a struggle for me. I did exercize 5 times, but again it's with my nutrition. I'm in the middle of moving and that has affected me a lot. Keeping up with everything else, plus the gym, made it that I'm not eating properly. Even worse than last week. As of tomorrow, I will step up my game.

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August 8
This week I continued doing everything I was doing. I feel like I haven't eaten particularly well, but the food I ate wasn't unhealthy either. I made some Thai soup yesterday (friday) and ate it that day then the next day. There's a lot of coconut milk in that soup, but I also know that the oil in coconut is healthy (consumer in moderation). I'm still struggling to eat healthy food more often.

Also felt pain in my hamstrings on Tuesday, so I haven't run since out of precaution. I still do other forms of cardio and strength training. I worked out 4 days straight (mon-thur) took friday off and did some very light exercise today (Saturday). I'm not sure if I will take a full rest day Sunday or an active rest day. We'll see!

Hi, I've been on and off on MFP but haven't really been keeping track of my calorie intake as I should. Am feeling really low and need support so I hope this challenge will be just what I need.

Name: Farah
Age: 27
Height: 165cm

Start Weight (19th August): 77kg
Goal Weight (1st September): 75kg

1st August: N/A
8th August: N/A
15th August: N/A
22nd August:
29th August:
1st September:

Weight lost/gained this week:
Weight lost/gained this month:

Successes/struggles this week: "Angry" eating a lot of the time after I look at myself in the mirror, especially sideways.