December 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • kianaoreilly
    kianaoreilly Posts: 134 Member
    Name: Kiana
    Age: 40
    Height: 5'5''

    Start Weight (1st December): 128
    Goal Weight (1st January): 124

    1st December: 128
    8th December:126.5
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.5 lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.5 lb

    Successes/struggles this week: I was able to keep up with my exercise, but felt myself slipping quickly this holiday season with just a little splurge here and there. I need to do a better job of sticking to it and having a free day a week and using that day to slip!
  • dangerousdumpling
    dangerousdumpling Posts: 1,109 Member
    Name: CheveuxNoirs
    Age: 41
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st December): 173
    Goal Weight (1st January): 168

    1st December: 173
    8th December: 173
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been starting off my day just fine but start to run into problems later in the day around dinner time. I need to get back into the habit of more careful meal planning in order to be successful.
  • jessypug
    jessypug Posts: 142 Member
    Start Weight (1st December): 143b
    Goal Weight (1st January): 137lb

    1st December:143lb
    8th December: 142lb
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1lb

    Successes/struggles this week: Was doing really well during the week but went away at the weekend which deffo explains the small weight loss. But it's a loss none the less!
  • lynclark21
    lynclark21 Posts: 27 Member
    Name: Lynette
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st December): 219lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January):210lbs

    1st December: 219
    8th December: 221
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:+2
    Weight lost/gained this month:+2

    Successes / struggles this week : I wanted to cry when I saw that I had gain 2 more pounds this morning. My weight has been up and down all week, maybe next week will be better :)
  • MrsMunsell
    MrsMunsell Posts: 37 Member
    MrsMunsell wrote: »

    Name: Leann
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st December): 152
    Goal Weight (1st January): 142

    1st December: 152
    8th December: 151.2
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .8
    Weight lost/gained this month: .8

    Successes/struggles this week: over eating and sleep exhaustion got the best of me. Seeing everyone else's success is motivating me to try harder! I burned over 400 calories today doing cardio!
  • MrsKGrady
    MrsKGrady Posts: 276 Member
    Name: Kirsten
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'4.5"

    Start Weight (1st December): 229.4
    Goal Weight (1st January): 225

    1st December: 229.4
    8th December: 228.8
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Biggest success this week was running before work on Monday when I missed my long run on Sunday. My biggest struggle was with my eating, which has been a trend. Going to have to keep working on it.
  • HughesHanny
    HughesHanny Posts: 6 Member
    Name: Hannah
    Age: 28
    Height: 5' 6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 178 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January): 164 lbs

    1st December: 178 lbs
    8th December: 176 lbs
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 2lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I had my birthday outing with the family and with the partner and then with the friends this past weekend... I'm happy with my results considering
  • Lannes0130
    Lannes0130 Posts: 7 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name: Lindsay
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'5.5"

    Start Weight (1st December): 184.7
    Goal Weight (1st January): 175

    1st December: 184.7
    8th December: 182.1
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Down 2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: Down 2lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been struggling with with being consistent going to the gym. I only went once and worked out at home ONE other day.
  • WendyLaubach
    WendyLaubach Posts: 518 Member
    Name: Wendy Laubach
    Age: 59
    Height: 5'5"

    Max. weight (1st November): 245
    Start Weight (1st December): 236
    Goal Weight (1st January): 226

    1st December: 236
    8th December: 235
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1 lb.
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1 lb.

    Successes/struggles this week: Slow loss this week, but progress is progress. Tricky with guests in the house.
  • FaithIt365
    FaithIt365 Posts: 356 Member
    Name: Faith
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st December): 296.2
    Goal Weight (1st January): 289

    1st December: 296.2
    8th December: 294.5
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    31st December:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.7
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.7

    Successes/struggles this week: Everyday was a struggle to workout. Some days I did better than others but I kept at it. Thought the scale would stay the same but surprisingly I'm down a bit from last week.

    To everyone else, whether you consider your week good or not, just keep at it. Practice makes perfect!
  • olsalt
    olsalt Posts: 52 Member
    Name: Dan
    Age: 68
    Height: 6ft

    Start Weight: 232 lbs (105.2 kgs)
    Final Goal Weight: 160-170 lbs (72.6 -77.1 kgs)
    Start Weight (1st December): 177.5 lbs (80.5 kgs)
    Goal Weight (1st January): 174 lbs (78.3 kgs)

    1st December: 177.5 lbs (80.5 kgs)
    8th December: 173.5 lbs (78.7kgs)
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 4 lbs (1.8 kgs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4 lbs 1.8 kgs)

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Week 1: I was surprised by the unexpected weight loss but certainly not complaining. I have been doing a lot of walking so that helps no doubt. Christmas festivities ahead so that will likely take a weight toll too upward so it's good to have a few lbs banked I guess. Also, light is at the end of the tunnel for the top end of my goal weight. Nice present for myself if I get there.



  • ReginaOSU
    ReginaOSU Posts: 19 Member
    Name: Regina
    Age: 32
    Height: 4'11.75''

    Start Weight (1st December): 165.4
    Goal Weight (1st January): 160

    1st December: 165.4
    8th December: 164
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.4 lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.4 lb
  • 40DmBjunkie41
    40DmBjunkie41 Posts: 18 Member
    WEEK TWO

    Name:   DmB Junkie
    Age:       53
    Height:  5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st December): 250
    Goal Weight (1st January):     140

    1st December:     249.8
    8th December:     248.8
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:    1.0
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: 
         My struggles this week were actually preparing for days out. Diabetics and pre-diabetics should remember to eat healthy snacks at regular times throughout the day. Not being prepared when you go out (like we do during the Christmas holiday season) can adversely affect your condition - as does eating the wrong types of foods. People with type 2 diabetes are usually overweight. We become overweight and develop type 2 diabetes because of the way we eat. Going out unprepared exacerbates our conditions. This week I struggled with eating properly and eating at regular intervals. By not eating properly I ended up eating lots of fast food and lots of sweets. This Christmas & New Years holiday season I see a lot of eating heavy sweets/desserts & unhealthy foods in my future; I fear I will be struggling with that for the rest of this year. Fortunately there are only 23 days left in this year (lol)
  • 40DmBjunkie41
    40DmBjunkie41 Posts: 18 Member
    I made a mistake. My goal weight for January 1st is to be 242 lbs, not 140!
  • Mickey823
    Mickey823 Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Victoria
    Age: 33
    Height: 5' 4"

    Start Weight (1st December): 197.5 lb
    Goal Weight (1st January): 185.0 lb

    1st December: 197.5 lb
    8th December: 195.0 lb
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 2.5 lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 2.5 lb

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Struggle: Giving up pop (soda) cold turkey
    Success: 7 days (and counting) without pop
  • CartyNorford
    CartyNorford Posts: 1 Member
    SeriouslySta wrote: »
    Hi, All!

    This is a follow on from the November 2015 Weight Loss Challenge. It works the same way: You set your own goals, then weigh in each week. (Feel free to change the weigh-ins to suit your own schedule.) Everyone is welcome, no matter what your goals may be. You don't need to have done the November challenge to join in December. (In fact, you can join at any time.)

    You will copy the form below, and paste it in a new reply, adding your own information. Each week you will update in another new reply.

    So, here goes:

    Name:
    Age:
    Height:

    Start Weight (1st December):
    Goal Weight (1st January):

    1st December:
    8th December:
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

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

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Wishing you success as you navigate the festive season!
    E.

    Count me in!
  • ileathms
    ileathms Posts: 29 Member
    Name: ileathms
    Age: 38
    Height:5 ft 4 in

    Start Weight (1st December):136.8
    Goal Weight (1st January):133

    1st December:136.8
    8th December:138.8
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:+2
    Weight lost/gained this month:+2

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Ay chihuahua! I've been slacking off for about a month and a half, it's a slippery slope! I'm ready to get back to basics now in order to reel it in! I have serious issues with moderation, particularly with sweets, so I need to take a break from sweet things for now reset my taste buds.

    Looking forward to the journey with my MFP team mates!
  • ambigee
    ambigee Posts: 2 Member
    Name:Amber
    Age: 27
    Height:65"

    Start Weight (1st December):161.5
    Goal Weight (1st January):155

    1st December:161.5
    8th December:158.2
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:3.3
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3.3

    Successes/struggles this week:Trying to stay under a 1200 calorie limit, ignore the Christmas candy at work, and find motivation for workouts. Success is drinking 5+ of water per day and the support of co workers and internet randoms on here. This is working for me!
  • MommaLovesToLoseIt
    MommaLovesToLoseIt Posts: 271 Member

    Name:mp
    Age:40
    Height:

    Start Weight (1st December):312.7
    Goal Weight (1st January): 300

    1st December:312.7
    7 December : 309
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-3.7
    Weight lost/gained this month:-3.7

    Successes/struggles: I was using a medical scale wrong and logged an 8 pound loss but this is more accurate. Fitting in much smaller clothes now :-).
  • slp1984
    slp1984 Posts: 24 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name: maya
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st December): 157.4
    Goal Weight (1st January): 149

    1st December: 157.4
    8th December: 156.8
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.6
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: eating more vegetables and salads, will work on doing cardio at least 2x a week
  • wdf375
    wdf375 Posts: 25 Member
    Name: Bill
    Age: 45
    Height: 5' 11"

    Start Weight (1st December): 210.5 lbs.
    Goal Weight (1st January): 199 lbs.

    1st December: 210.5lbs.
    8th December:209.00
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.5 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.5

    Successes/struggles this week: Surprised to lose 1.25" off my waist measurement in a week. I'm not sure of the margin of error but I'll take it. No real struggles at this point.
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    Name: Julie
    Age: 35
    Height: 5.4

    Start Weight (1st December): 122.6
    Goal Weight (1st January): 118.0

    1st December: 122.6 lbs.
    8th December:122
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.6 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -.6

    Successes/struggles this week: I had lost more earlier this week then TOM came yesterday and I keep gaining all of it back. I am hoping that I am retaining water. Struggle is not on knowing what my issue is trying to stay on track with this set back. Success, I lost something, I excerised 3xs this past week and I am still going to try this week.
  • beautifulsass
    beautifulsass Posts: 7 Member
    Name: Bridget
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st December): 248.8
    Goal Weight (1st January): 238

    1st December: 248.8
    8th December: 240.2
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 7.8 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 7.8 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Crazy loss, I know!! I'm beginning to wonder if the scale was lying to me, but I weighed myself several times to make sure. I'm happy that I'm losing and also nervous that the loss is too fast for such a short period of time and that it will just jump right back up. Hopefully I continue to lose at a healthy rate.

    When I first started using the app it was a struggle to hold myself accountable and not over eat, but now I love the challenge. I've started to list what I'm going to eat before I eat it, that way I know whether or not I can have all of the food or just a portion to stick to my calories. I've also downloaded a pedometer app to help me reach a goal of 10,000 steps per day.
  • tatilove1988
    tatilove1988 Posts: 330 Member
    Name: Tati
    Age:27
    Height:5'8"

    Start Weight (1st December):155
    Goal Weight (1st January):149

    1st December:155
    8th December:153.8
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: Went to my first holiday party this week. Had cake, but tried to make other healthy eating choices. It's not my goal of 1.5lbs but I didn't even expect to lose anything at all this week, so I am pretty happy.

    Some have had great results this week. Hopefully we can keep this trend going as the holiday gets closer. Good luck everyone :smile:
  • lizsohl05
    lizsohl05 Posts: 20 Member
    Name: Liz
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st December): 192.5
    Goal Weight (1st January): 187

    1st December: 192.5
    8th December: 190
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Scale continues to move in the right direction. Much of this is finally falling off after a Thanksgiving vacation and TOM. Feelin' good!
  • serouppet
    serouppet Posts: 18 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name:
    Age: 18
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (12/1/15) : 170.8
    Goal Weight (1/1/16) : 159.8

    1st December: 170.8
    8th December: 168.8
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.0
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.0

    Successes/struggles this week: it's finals week...
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
    Name: Koren
    Age: 49
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight 312.4
    Goal Weight 299

    1st December: 312.4
    5th December: 309.4
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 3
    Weight lost/gained this month: 3

    Successes/struggles this week: One of my goals this month is to increase my workout sessions but since I've increased my weights, it's harder than I anticipated. I also had a little candy binge this week, but I'm also exercising every day, even if it's only 20 minutes & I'm increasing my general activity daily (getting in more steps each day).
  • normamdls
    normamdls Posts: 15 Member
    Name:Norma
    Age: 32
    Height: 5'1

    Start Weight (1st December): 174lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January):164lbs

    1st December: 174
    8th December: 174

    No changes yet
  • JLWFAITH
    JLWFAITH Posts: 3 Member
    lindsayannmiles wrote: »
    Here it goes! :D

    Name: Lindsay
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'5.5"

    Start Weight (1st December): 184.7
    Goal Weight (1st January): 175

    1st December: 184.7
    8th December:
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Nothing yet!
    Weight lost/gained this month: Nothing yet!

    Successes/struggles this week: Well...Today it was very hard to get my butt up and go to the gym...I haven't been for months! Once I was done, I realized the hardest part was just getting there. I can do this <3 ! SO lets do this!
    lindsayannmiles wrote: »
    Here it goes! :D

    Name: Lindsay
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'5.5"

    Start Weight (1st December): 184.7
    Goal Weight (1st January): 175

    1st December: 184.7
    8th December:
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Nothing yet!
    Weight lost/gained this month: Nothing yet!

    Successes/struggles this week: Well...Today it was very hard to get my butt up and go to the gym...I haven't been for months! Once I was done, I realized the hardest part was just getting there. I can do this <3 ! SO lets do this!
    peppermintpudgy wrote: »
    Name: Sarah
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 213
    Goal Weight (1st January): 206

    1st December: 213
    8th December:
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    :):):)

  • JLWFAITH
    JLWFAITH Posts: 3 Member
    Name: Janice
    Age: 38
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 212
    Goal Weight (1st January): 207

    1st December: 212
    8th December: 212
    15th December:
    22nd December:
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0

    Successes/struggles this week: struggling with the "why bother" attitude! Got a Y membership and my kids love to go. I feel so much better when I eat less and exercise. Why is it so damn hard now!

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