"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome
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I can't believe it! After years of trying and hoping. I am finally under 200. I am now 199.9, close I know. But I will take it. For the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It gives me a new spark and a shot in the arm motivation! If I can do it, ANYONE can. I am on the right track to being down 10 by Christmas! What a gift that would will be. Today I celebrate!
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Stress, Food, Holidays and Weight Loss
For anyone with an inclination to use food as comfort — which basically includes us all — the two months between Halloween and the New Year provide one temptation after another. For many of us, the holidays are filled with stress, and the easiest, safest, most affordable place to relieve that stress is in a plate of mashed potatoes or pumpkin bread, a box of Christmas cookies, and lots and lots of red wine.
In order to keep your hands away from problem foods, it's best to have a supply of comfort foods that you can eat . If you are prepare in advance, then it is less likely that you will give into the temptations. Keep your focus and stay strong. There will always be temptations and how you handle it makes a world of difference. Being prepared and journaling daily will help you keep your focus. The holidays are stressful but also wonderfully exciting and a chance to enjoy family, friends and parties. If you plan wisely.
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I can't believe it! After years of trying and hoping. I am finally under 200. I am now 199.9, close I know. But I will take it. For the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It gives me a new spark and a shot in the arm motivation! If I can do it, ANYONE can. I am on the right track to being down 10 by Christmas! What a gift that would will be. Today I celebrate!
Izzy, WAY TO GO!!! You should be so proud of yourself! Congratulations!!
I haven't lost a single pound in a month. 242 since October 19th, actually fluctuating a bit, a pound up or down every few days. And I know I have nobody to blame but myself. Still making good food choices, but not logging anything. And, I haven't exercised in who knows how long. I noticed over the last 3 days that my fasting glucose levels are creeping up, and that is unacceptable. So, as soon as I get off work I am heading out for at least 60 minutes to go walking. Rain or shine.
Have a good weekend all!
Gabi
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I can't believe it! After years of trying and hoping. I am finally under 200. I am now 199.9, close I know. But I will take it. For the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It gives me a new spark and a shot in the arm motivation! If I can do it, ANYONE can. I am on the right track to being down 10 by Christmas! What a gift that would will be. Today I celebrate!
Im SOOOOO happy for you Izzy! I know what a great feeling that is! Be proud of yourself! And keep it up!!!!0 -
Today is a mixed bag... I got into an old pair of jeans! I wouldn't say they glided up easily but they were comfortable all the same. More importantly when I looked in the mirror I saw no muffin top!
We went off Christmas shopping for the kids and ate out I ordered as healthy as possible in a sandwich bar that has a calorie counter on the menu so you can account for what your eating BUT we got home late and I didn't get my walk in or my workout 
i stayed under my calorie goal but only just. Tomorrow will be better! It's my birthday tomorrow and being 16lb lighter on my birthday is certainly going to be a nice feeling. 0 -
Congratulations on your accomplishment! This should be the ultimate motivation for you now that you have entered ONEderland. I have
I can't believe it! After years of trying and hoping. I am finally under 200. I am now 199.9, close I know. But I will take it. For the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It gives me a new spark and a shot in the arm motivation! If I can do it, ANYONE can. I am on the right track to being down 10 by Christmas! What a gift that would will be. Today I celebrate!
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Thanks everyone for your support, it means a lot. With all of you helping to push me along the way, it has been a bit easier. Everyone posting and joining the challenge has kept me going. Thanks again.
Today I ate healthy with the exception of 16 pita chips. I don't guess that was the end all. I will weigh myself on Monday my usual check in day. I am hoping to still be in wonderland. Sunday I will prepare for the week and just keep picturing the scale moving DOWN.0 -
Name: Megg
Age: 18
Height: 5'3
Start Weight (7th Nov): 131
Goal Weight (Jan 18): 110
27th Nov:
6th Dec:
13th Dec:
20nd Dec:
27th Dec:
31st Dec:
Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week:
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I can't believe it! After years of trying and hoping. I am finally under 200. I am now 199.9, close I know. But I will take it. For the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It gives me a new spark and a shot in the arm motivation! If I can do it, ANYONE can. I am on the right track to being down 10 by Christmas! What a gift that would will be. Today I celebrate!
That is brilliant, Izzy. When I saw that loss on my feed I didn't realise the significance.
New 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge:
28 September to 17 December 2015
Name: Terri
Age: 69
Start weight: 168lbs
Week 4 weight goal: 164lbs
Week 8 weight goal: 160 lbs
Week 12 weight goal: 156lbs
Weigh in on Monday each week
Start: 28/09: 168
Week 1: 03/10: 167
Week 2: 10/10: 167
Week 3: 17/10: 166
Week 4: 24/10: 166
Week 5: 31/10: 166
Week 6: 07/10: 166
still stuck, but hoping my new resolve will restart my weight loss. I have lost another half inch off my hips, though.
Yesterday, to help me reach my goal, I kept my calories below 1200 and was mindful of my new affirmations in my choices. Too early to have had any effect yet, but feeling very positive. 0 -
Goal Setting
Research into weight loss has revealed that goal setting is one of the most important steps in the weight loss process. Dieters who take the time to set goals are more likely to slim down.
If you're not sure how to set a weight loss goal or set up your diet plan, use this list based on recent research to set up a program that works.
How to Make Your Diet Plan Work
1. Personalize your weight loss goals. The goals you set should meet your specific needs, lifestyle and circumstances. Don't get carried away with the exaggerated ads for popular diet programs that are unlikely to work. For most people those programs are not healthy or realistic.
Losing a maximum of 1-2 pounds per week through diet and exercise is considered reasonable. But you may choose to set a more personalized goal. Researchers at the University of Washington found that sometimes dieters don't like the strict standards set by many weight loss plans.
So choose a plan and make adjustments based on your lifestyle and preferences. Before you invest any time or money ask yourself key questions about what you hope to achieve. In the long run, making this extra investment will help you to stay on track and tackle common weight loss challenges as they arise.(AH)
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Name: Jess
SW on MFP (07/05): 300
SW (10/3): 253.6
GW: 229
Total loss of: 24.6
Week 1 Start 10/3: 253.6
Week 2 10/10: (a few days late) 249.8
Week 3 10/15: 248.4
Week 4 10/24: (a few days early) 245.8
Week 5 10/31: 245
Week 6 11/7: 242
Week 7 11/14:
Week 8 11/21:
Week 9 11/28:
Week 10 12/5:
Week 11 12/12:
Week 12 12/19:
Lost: -3
Total lost: -11.6
Feeling amazing! I'm down a total of 58 pounds since I started MFP! I'm only 2 pounds away from my half way point!
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Well done! That's amazing!Jessalane0607 wrote: »Name: Jess
SW on MFP (07/05): 300
SW (10/3): 253.6
GW: 229
Total loss of: 24.6
Week 1 Start 10/3: 253.6
Week 2 10/10: (a few days late) 249.8
Week 3 10/15: 248.4
Week 4 10/24: (a few days early) 245.8
Week 5 10/31: 245
Week 6 11/7: 242
Week 7 11/14:
Week 8 11/21:
Week 9 11/28:
Week 10 12/5:
Week 11 12/12:
Week 12 12/19:
Lost: -3
Total lost: -11.6
Feeling amazing! I'm down a total of 58 pounds since I started MFP! I'm only 2 pounds away from my half way point!
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Jess 3 lbs. gone! Awesome!0
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
I can't believe it! After years of trying and hoping. I am finally under 200. I am now 199.9, close I know. But I will take it. For the first time I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. It gives me a new spark and a shot in the arm motivation! If I can do it, ANYONE can. I am on the right track to being down 10 by Christmas! What a gift that would will be. Today I celebrate! That is brilliant, Izzy. When I saw that loss on my feed I didn't realise the significance.
New 12 Week Weight Loss Challenge:
28 September to 17 December 2015
Name: Terri
Age: 69
Start weight: 168lbs
Week 4 weight goal: 164lbs
Week 8 weight goal: 160 lbs
Week 12 weight goal: 156lbs
Weigh in on Monday each week
Start: 28/09: 168
Week 1: 03/10: 167
Week 2: 10/10: 167
Week 3: 17/10: 166
Week 4: 24/10: 166
Week 5: 31/10: 166
Week 6: 07/10: 166 still stuck, but hoping my new resolve will restart my weight loss. I have lost another half inch off my hips, though. Yesterday, to help me reach my goal, I kept my calories below 1200 and was mindful of my new affirmations in my choices. Too early to have had any effect yet, but feeling very positive.
Yesterday, to help me reach my goal, I maintained my new focus on mindful eating, and stayed under 1200 basic goal.
Down 1lb this morning. Proof positive that planning works. My refocus did the trick!0 -
Name: Sinéad
Age: 26
CW: 14st 1lb (197lb)
12 week weight goal: 12st 7lb (22lb loss)
Weight in every Monday.
Week 1: 13st 12lb
Week 2: 13st 9lb
Week 3: 13st 6lb
Week 4: 13st 5lb
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Week 9:
Week10:
Week 11:
Week 12:
Loss this week: 1lb
Total weight loss: 10lb
Only 1lb this week but lost an inch off my waist, an inch off hips and half an inch off thighs! Have been slacking a bit on exercise as it's been so wet and partner is away working but I'm going to try harder this week to get them workouts in when kids are in bed or possibly get up an hour before them to get it done0 -
Well done! That's amazing!Jessalane0607 wrote: »Name: Jess
SW on MFP (07/05): 300
SW (10/3): 253.6
GW: 229
Total loss of: 24.6
Week 1 Start 10/3: 253.6
Week 2 10/10: (a few days late) 249.8
Week 3 10/15: 248.4
Week 4 10/24: (a few days early) 245.8
Week 5 10/31: 245
Week 6 11/7: 242
Week 7 11/14:
Week 8 11/21:
Week 9 11/28:
Week 10 12/5:
Week 11 12/12:
Week 12 12/19:
Lost: -3
Total lost: -11.6
Feeling amazing! I'm down a total of 58 pounds since I started MFP! I'm only 2 pounds away from my half way point!
Thank you so much!!
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Later Nights
You can call yourself a night owl, but humans aren’t nocturnal. In fact, research published in Obesity suggests that eating at night – even if you don’t eat any extra calories – contributes to weight gain by altering the body’s circadian rhythms. And people who eat most of their food at night have higher body mass indexes than people who eat earlier in the day do, according to research published in the International Journal of Obesity. Meanwhile, nighttime light exposure via computers, phones and tablets is linked to disrupted sleep, which affects your body’s levels of stress hormones, your metabolism and how much fat you burn and how much you store around your stomach.
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Check In
Name: Lydia, age-42
10/6- 198 lbs
10/13- 197.5 lbs
10/20- 197 lbs
10/28- 198 lbs
11/3- 196.5 lbs
11/10- 195.5 lbs
Loss this week- 1 lb
Total loss- 2.5 lbs
Goal next week- 2 lbs
A little disappointed in losing only 2.5 lbs in 6 weeks, but it is a direct reflection on my eating choices and lack of exercise.
Congratulations to everyone losing- great to see all the successes!!!!!
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Hello to you all,
I weighted myself today and no loss
I have to look at it from the positive prespective - no gain
SW: 146.6lbs 13.10.2015
GW: aiming for below 140lbs for New Year
Weight in day: Tuesday
Week 0 (13.10.2015): 146.6 lbs
Week 1 (20.10.2015): 145.7 lbs
Week 2 (27.10.2015): 144.2 lbs
Week 3 (03.11.2015): TOM
Week 4 (10.11.2015): 144.2 lbs
Week 5 (17.11.2015):
Week 6 (24.11.2015):
Week 7 (01.12.2015):
Week 8 (08.12.2015):
Week 9 (15.12.2015):
Week 10 (22.12.2015):
Week 11 (29.12.2015):
Week 12 (05.01.2016):
Week Loss: I didn't weighted myself last week (TOM)
Total Loss: 2.4lbs
Kisses to you all
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Later Nights
You can call yourself a night owl, but humans aren’t nocturnal. In fact, research published in Obesity suggests that eating at night – even if you don’t eat any extra calories – contributes to weight gain by altering the body’s circadian rhythms. And people who eat most of their food at night have higher body mass indexes than people who eat earlier in the day do, according to research published in the International Journal of Obesity. Meanwhile, nighttime light exposure via computers, phones and tablets is linked to disrupted sleep, which affects your body’s levels of stress hormones, your metabolism and how much fat you burn and how much you store around your stomach.
Great tip! All very true for me! I eat too late in the evening.0 -
Name: Meghan
Age: 33
Height: 5'5"
Began 7/19/15: 259.4 - goal to lose 100+ lbs
Start Weight (10/6): 235.4
Goal Weight (12/29): 215
First weigh in 10/6: 235.4
10/13: 232.4 (-3 lbs)
10/20: 230.8 (-1.6)
10/27: 229.2 (-1.6)
11/3: 231 (+1.8)
11/10: 229 (-.02)
11/17:
11/24:
12/1:
12/8:
12/15:
12/22:
12/29:
Congrats to everyone who is losing and those getting back on track! Congrats Izzy on your onederland goal! Gabi don't give up, you're a huge inspiration to many! Jessalene you're doing awesome! I'm back into exercising daily and feel stronger and my clothes are feeling better! Absolutely love running (never thought I'd say that) and people are right that it gets easier. Good luck this week. I, for one, am scared about all the temptations the holidays will bring.0 -
Yesterday, to help me reach my goal, I stayed under my 1200 basic calories, and did an extra legs workout.0
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Make time for exercise
If your days and evenings are packed, try exercising in the morning. Start by getting up 30 minutes earlier twice a week, and hop on the treadmill or stationary bike while you listen to the radio or watch the morning news. Or step outside for a brisk walk. Once you've adjusted to early morning workouts, add another day or two to the routine.
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Good Morning all
Tuesday I had a visit to my doctor for a stomach problem and was told I was at my lowest weight in 4 years!
It felt great to hear those words and realizing how far I have come. I am doing 10 pound goals and trying to accomplish the next 10 by Christmas. What a gift that will be. That's just a little over 1 pound per week. I can do it. Ok, have a great day.0 -
Congrats Izzy!0
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ok, let's do this again!
Name: Catie
Age: 32
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (October 23rd): 208
Goal Weight (February 2nd): 179 (move from "obese" to "overweight" on all of those annoying charts
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Start 11/10: 208.0
Week 1 -11/17:
Week 2 -11/24:
Week 3 -12/1:
Week 4 -12/8:
Week 5 -12/15:
Week 6 -12/22:
Week 7 -12/29:
Week 8 -1/5:
Week 9 -1/12:
Week 10 -1/19:
Week 11 -1/26:
Week 12 -2/2:
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@izzy214 Congrats! Isn't it fantastic to be getting where you want to be? I'm cheering you on for the next 10 down! 0
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The Benefits of Sleep
That age-old advice to get a good night’s sleep turns out to have more to it in terms of health benefits than ever imagined.
In addition to preventing heart disease, stroke, depression, and other disorders, getting an adequate amount of high-quality sleep every night can prevent weight gain and obesity. What is the right amount? Most studies have shown that seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep per night are required to reap the health benefits of good sleep, including those related to preventing obesity.(AH)
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restrictive diets don't work
Studies show that restrictive diets requiring careful calorie counting don't work over the long haul. "Strict calorie counting is not sustainable. For a woman, you can count calories by making sure your meat or fish portion fits in the palm of your hand — about 3 ounces. For a man, think in terms of the size of your credit card. Now double that portion with a vegetable, and fill the remaining part of the plate with a whole-grain food. Calories do count, but you need to go beyond the numbers and start thinking in terms of calorie quality.
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