"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome
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Littleladykins
Is it possible to hit a plateau then suddenly start losing weight again?? I lost ten pounds then didn't lose anything for about three months and now I am again
yes.
No matter how dedicated you are to losing weight, you will hit a plateau at some point in your diet. The human body is incredibly adaptive, and will do its level best to maintain equilibrium (homeostasis). The plateauing effect is the biggest motivation-killer there is. When you make the mistake of doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is when it usually happens. Then when you change the menu or exercise, you shock your body into losing again.
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yes Littleladykins.
No matter how dedicated you are to losing weight, you will hit a plateau at some point in your diet. The human body is incredibly adaptive, and will do its level best to maintain equilibrium (homeostasis). The plateauing effect is the biggest motivation-killer there is. When you make the mistake of doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result is when it usually happens. Then when you change the menu or exercise, you shock your body into losing again.0 -
Name: Meghan
Age: 32
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight (7/11): 259.4
Goal Weight (10/3): 235
First weigh in 7/11 259.4
7/18 255
7/25 254.4
8/3 251
8/8 249.4
8/15 249.0
8/22 246.4
8/30 243.4
9/6 gained
9/13 241.6
Loss this week: 0.4 lbs
Overall weight loss: 17.8 lbs
These last 2 weeks were hard...much more temptation. We had friends stay with us labor day weekend and my family was in town this weekend. We would have charcuterie cut pre-dinner and ate out a few meals, although it was nice having everyone close to us because I only chose places where I could look up the calories. I also drank a few glasses of wine, and I've pretty much been off drinking since I started MFP in mid-July. Excited to be back on the saddle
Only 3 more weeks to lose 6.6 pounds. Doable but will take some focus and planning! Excited to give it a try! 0 -
Weekly weigh in:
Height: 5'5"
Starting weight: 13st 5lb (187lb)
12 week goal weight: 12st 5lb (173lb)
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)
17 Aug: 12st 12lb (180lb)
24 Aug: 12st 9.8lb (177.8lb)
1 Sep: 12st 8lb (176lb)
7 Sep: 12st 8lb (176lb)
14 Sep: 12st 7lb (175lb)
21 Sep:
Weight loss this week: 1lb, with a total weight loss for 11 weeks of 12lb. After a week of no loss at all, I'm so happy to be down even just 1lb. I'm trying not to get too disheartened, as I've seen quite a bit of inch loss in the last couple of weeks, despite the scales not budging. So clearly my body is changing, just not so much on the scales right now. I've still got 2lb to reach the original 12 week goal by next week - given my recent form, that seems to be a bit of a stretch, so I'll be happy with any kind of loss over the next 7 days! In any case, I'm already looking ahead at the 13 weeks after that until Christmas, and looking at this as a much more long term challenge than even 12 weeks.0 -
Good Morning Everyone
Meghan get back on track, we all have little set backs. You have done so well and no doubt you will get there.
dizzieblondeuk
keep up the good work, seeing inches lost is sure sign that you are losing and the pounds so far. Great!
The next 13 weeks will give you more to look forward to. The holidays will becoming and we all want to look good.
The long term goal and being healthy is the ultimate goal and I am there with you. I have my work cut out for me as well. We all can do this!
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"Make a list of healthy foods to buy and avoid shopping for food when you're hungry. Shopping with a grocery list of healthy items will help you curb impulse purchases."— MC0 -
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
17th Aug: 131.6 (oops)
24th Aug: 131.4
31st Aug: 129.4
7th Sept: ??
14th Sept: 130.6
Weight goal for this week: -2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: +1.2
So bummed...up and down I go where I'll stop no one will know. My 12 weeks are up and I didn't make my goal weight. I am 2 pounds away. I did this to myself. I am going to continue to fight for myself!0 -
I did it!!!
I stepped on the scales this morning and felt like a million bucks! Had a doctor's appointment today for my 3 month follow up since my type 2 diagnosis in June, and my doc had to look a the numbers twice ;-) Not only have I lost over 50 pounds in 3 months, but my A1C has gone from 7.1 to 5.3, and my triglycerides have dropped by over 50% from 211 to a healthy 95. Nobody ever said it was easy, but it is SO worth it! And one day, my story will appear in the success stories feed that for now I read as an inspiration and motivator at least once a week. Congrats to all who have lost during this challenge! Even if you haven't hit your goal just yet, there are better days ahead, and you will get there!!
Don't beat yourself up, just start making better choices one day at a time!!
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: 259
24th August: 258
31st August: 255
7th September: 251
14th September: 249
Weight lost/gained this past week: -2 pounds
Weight lost since the start of this 12 week challenge 35 pounds
Total weight lost since 6/16/2015 (diagnosed with type 2): 52 pounds
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gabriele01 wrote: »I did it!!!
I stepped on the scales this morning and felt like a million bucks! Had a doctor's appointment today for my 3 month follow up since my type 2 diagnosis in June, and my doc had to look a the numbers twice ;-) Not only have I lost over 50 pounds in 3 months, but my A1C has gone from 7.1 to 5.3, and my triglycerides have dropped by over 50% from 211 to a healthy 95. Nobody ever said it was easy, but it is SO worth it! And one day, my story will appear in the success stories feed that for now I read as an inspiration and motivator at least once a week. Congrats to all who have lost during this challenge! Even if you haven't hit your goal just yet, there are better days ahead, and you will get there!!
Don't beat yourself up, just start making better choices one day at a time!!
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: 259
24th August: 258
31st August: 255
7th September: 251
14th September: 249
Weight lost/gained this past week: -2 pounds
Weight lost since the start of this 12 week challenge 35 pounds
Total weight lost since 6/16/2015 (diagnosed with type 2): 52 pounds
Congrats Gabriele! No doubt we'll be reading your success story someday! Keep up the great work!
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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: 204.7
17th August: 205.2
24th August: 203.4
30th August: 201.0
7th September: 199.8
14th September: 198.6
Weight goal for this week: 2
Weight lost/gained this week: 1.2
Weight lost to date: 17.5
Had a greate week this week and honestly was hoping for more but since it is also day one of TOM I am thinking next week will be better. This is the last week of my 12 weeks but I am loving having the support I have found in here. I will be starting a new 12 weeks now and hope I can see the same amount of weight loss in the next 12 weeks. Thank you to everyone who has become a support for me. If anyone would like support, or who could also help support me (I can use help always) please add me. Thank you Izzy for staring this thread
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jennifermi wrote: »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: 204.7
17th August: 205.2
24th August: 203.4
30th August: 201.0
7th September: 199.8
14th September: 198.6
Weight goal for this week: 2
Weight lost/gained this week: 1.2
Weight lost to date: 17.5
Had a greate week this week and honestly was hoping for more but since it is also day one of TOM I am thinking next week will be better. This is the last week of my 12 weeks but I am loving having the support I have found in here. I will be starting a new 12 weeks now and hope I can see the same amount of weight loss in the next 12 weeks. Thank you to everyone who has become a support for me. If anyone would like support, or who could also help support me (I can use help always) please add me. Thank you Izzy for staring this thread
Congratulations! Great results for your 12 weeks!!!! I LOVE this thread also. Lots of inspiration, honesty, and support.0 -
Would love to know your secret, share your diet tips and type Please.0 -
Amy you have done good and only 2 pounds away from your goal. Don't give up. For some this will be our second 12 weeks and will takes us into the holidays. What a gift to give yourself, good health and losing another 10, 20, 30 or even 50 pounds. Just imagine.....it would be a dream com true. Hang in with us and let see everyone through.
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Wow!! Gabriele01 that's amazing!! Congratulations you should be very proud! You must feel happy and healthy. Very inspiring.0
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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: 247.6
24th Aug: 245.0
31st Aug: 240.0
7th Sep: 238.0
14th Sep: 236.0
21st Sep:
28th Sep:
4th Oct:
11th Oct:
Goal weight loss for this week: 3 pounds
Weight loss so far: 34 pounds!
Weight loss is slowing down to a good pace and I'm still on pace for my goal. At this point any loss is a good loss! 0 -
wanting to join
Amy
Age:38
Height:5'6
Start Weight (9/11):254.6
Goal Weight (11/27): 229.9
9/11:254.6
9/18:
9/25: (now 39)
10/2:
10/9:
10/16 :
10/23:
10/30:
11/6:
11/13:
11/20:
11/27:
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Name: Laura
Age:27
Height:5'7
Start Weight (29th June):171
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 154
29th June:171
6th July: 169
13th July: 167
20th July: 166
27th July: 165
3rd August: 163
10th August: 161
17th August: 159
24th August: 157
31st August: 157
7th of Sept: 155
14th of Sept: 153
Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Currently lost 71 pounds since the 2nd of January
Well i did it logged for the 12 weeks & this has been brilliant to do & something else to keep you going
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name: Julie
age: 38
height: 5" 1'
Start weight: 212.1 (2015/09/15)
goal weight: 3 pounds a week, 176
Sept 15 - 212.10 -
Congratulations on meeting/exceeding your 12 week goal Laura!!!!0
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