December 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • Dide215925
    Dide215925 Posts: 13 Member
    December Challenge

    Name: Dide
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st December): 227.8
    Goal Weight (1st January): 212.8

    1st December: 227.8
    7th December: 224.8
    14th December:226.2
    22nd December: 223.8
    28th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:

    This week was ok for me. Got workouts in for the most part. Stayed within my calories the days I was off. I'm still finding it a little hard to stay within my calories the days I work. Because I don't workout the nights I work staying within calories is hard for me and the food at the cafeteria at work doesn't help
  • cdudley628
    cdudley628 Posts: 547 Member
    Name: Caitlin
    Age: 20
    Height: 5'1"

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

    1st December: 152 lbs
    8th December: 149.5 lbs
    15th December: 147.0
    22nd December:147.0
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I was eating at or below my calorie goal and added in some exercise. I guess this is water weight or something?
  • 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: 293
    22nd December: 293.6
    31st December:

    Weight lost/gained this week: .6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Been so very busy. Late work nights and early mornings. Very busy weekend. All adds up to less workout tume and grab and go meals.
  • olsalt
    olsalt Posts: 52 Member
    edited December 2015
    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 (79 kgs)

    1st December: 177.5 lbs (80.5 kgs)
    8th December: 173.5 lbs (78.7kgs)
    15th December: 177 lbs (80.3 kgs)
    22nd December: 173 lbs (78.4 kgs)
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 4 lbs (1.8 kgs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4.5 (2 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.

    Week 2: Bummer week on the weight gain but no surprise. Company all week took its toll. Will have to hit it extra hard this week. This will be tough month for losing weight for sure.

    Week 3: Bounced back this week with some extra exercise. Some more company coming in for the holidays so it will be difficult to keep the weight off. I did hit my goal weight for the month but it may be temporary. We'll see. Merry Christmas all!
  • serouppet
    serouppet Posts: 18 Member
    Name:
    Age: 18
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (1st December): 170.8
    Goal Weight (1st January): 162.8

    1st December: 170.8
    8th December: 168.8
    15th December: 168.2
    22nd December: 167.4
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.4

    Successes/struggles this week:
  • treebek
    treebek Posts: 261 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name: Tammy
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st December): 225
    Goal Weight (1st January): 215

    1st December: 225
    8th December: 223.2
    15th December: 218.2
    22nd December: 216.2
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.8
    Weight loss since starting 11/9/15: -19

    Successes/struggles this week: Down 2 pounds! It's been a little tough with all of the snacks at work. I've been logging everything and being accountable, but I'm actually looking forward to these holidays being over and getting some normalcy back. Started monthly so that doesn't help with self-control at all!
    I just finished up a team weight loss challenge and I came in second for most pounds and % of pounds lost during the challenge :smile: Gotta keep going in the right direction!
  • NewOR2015
    NewOR2015 Posts: 1,018 Member
    Height: 5'3"
    Starting weight (Dec 1): 219.4 lbs
    Goal weight (Jan 1): 214.4 lbs

    12/01: 219.4 lbs
    12/07: 218.2
    12/16: 217.2
    12/23: 217.2
    01/01:

    Loss/gain for the week: 0
    Loss/ gain for the month so far: -2.2
    Struggles/victories for the week: I was so sure I was going to show a weight loss this week...but nothing. Now, I'm going to have to be extra careful this coming (super difficult) week in order to get closer to my goal. On the positive side, I can feel the difference in inches. :)
  • Coleen312
    Coleen312 Posts: 322 Member
    Name: Coleen
    Age: 50
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st December): 182 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January): 174

    1st December: 182 lbs
    8th December: 179.8
    15th December: 177.4
    22nd December: 177.7
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +.3
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.3

    Successes/struggles this week: Disappointed that I gained this week. Tough time of year. Working hard this week to lose that, but with Christmas, I'm a little worried. I'm going to keep fighting through however! Happy Holidays to everyone!!!
  • 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: 134.4
    22nd December: 133.8
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3

    Successes/struggles this week: Had an amazing week last week with great progress and no cravings. Fighting off the sweet tooth this week in the home stretch before Christmas. Ready to finish the month strong and surpass my goal! New goal= 131 lbs
  • becbo22
    becbo22 Posts: 283 Member



    Name: Becca
    Age: 23
    Height: 5'11"

    Start Weight (1st December): 257.2
    Goal Weight (1st January):249 or less

    1st December: 257.2
    8th December: 255.8
    16th December: 254.4
    22nd December:252.4
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.8

    Struggles/successes: TOM causing horrible cravings
  • LuckyAndi
    LuckyAndi Posts: 203 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name: LuckyAndi
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st December): 185
    Goal Weight (1st January): 182

    1st December: 185
    8th December: 183.2
    15th December: 182.8
    22nd December: 183.1
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +0.3
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.9

    Successes/struggles this week: No surprise here. I've eaten over calories just about every day by hundreds, only got on the treadmill once, and really haven't cared. I'm going to blame the holiday stress. I feel like there's been so much to do and not enough time to do it. So meals have been whatever is most convenient. I'm going to try to get back on track this last week, even with 3 Christmas dinners coming up. I don't want to just give up because I had a bad week.
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
    Yesterday was a really good day. Got back into exercising (not just walking from shopping & errands). Was under my limit even without the exercise. I'm probably not going to hit my goal but I'm going to get close!!
  • Coleen312
    Coleen312 Posts: 322 Member
    treebek wrote: »
    Name: Tammy
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st December): 225
    Goal Weight (1st January): 215

    1st December: 225
    8th December: 223.2
    15th December: 218.2
    22nd December: 216.2
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.8
    Weight loss since starting 11/9/15: -19

    Successes/struggles this week: Down 2 pounds! It's been a little tough with all of the snacks at work. I've been logging everything and being accountable, but I'm actually looking forward to these holidays being over and getting some normalcy back. Started monthly so that doesn't help with self-control at all!
    I just finished up a team weight loss challenge and I came in second for most pounds and % of pounds lost during the challenge :smile: Gotta keep going in the right direction!

    Way to go!!!! You are doing amazing!! Congratulations on all of your hard work.
  • hildm3272
    hildm3272 Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Mariah
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (12/1/15) : 166.6
    Goal Weight (1/1/16) : 156

    1rst December: 166.6
    8th December:168
    15th December:165.6
    22nd December:162.8
    29th December:
    1rst January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2.8
    Weight lost/gained this month:-3.8

    Successes/struggles this week: Doing better with keeping intake down, still need to get to the gym more often.
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
    I was 10 calories over yesterday but I may have over estimated on a couple things, like the coconut oil. It doesn't like fitting in the measuring spoon! Lol! Still need to work on the exercise!! Merry Christmas all!!
  • phyl88
    phyl88 Posts: 51 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name: Phyllis
    Age: 51
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (5th December): Saturday weigh ins. 172.2
    Goal Weight (2nd January): 167.2

    5th December: 172.2
    12th December: 173.0
    19th December: 172.8
    26th December: 175.6
    2nd January

    Weight lost/gained this week: +2.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: +3.4

    Successes/struggles this week: Week 1. I gained .8 pounds. I exercised 6 days out of 7 and I was under my calorie goal + calories burned every day except 2 days and not over by more than 160 calories either day. So I honestly don’t know what happened. It has got to be TOM, but this has never dragged on for 2 weeks. I’m starting to get very discouraged. I’ve passed up tons of holiday party foods with not results. This is just the kind of thing that throws me into gorging. I’m going to try as hard as I did last week, next week, but if I’m not down by at least 3 pounds, I’m throwing in the towel and enjoying the holidays.

    Successes/struggles this week: Week 2: Ok I’m not down 3 pounds, but I am down .2. Yippee! NOT! Can’t give up, especially now. If I give up now I’ll gain 10 pounds over the next two weeks alone. Stay focused… that’ my goal.

    Successes/struggles this week: Week 3: I’m up 3.4 for this month. Yesterday I weighted 171.6; today I’m 175.6, that’s 4 pounds in one day. I know at least 3 of that will go away if I just drink plenty of water today and not overdo the alcohol and food like yesterday. Had a great Christmas and I am not mad about the pounds. It’s once a year. I applaud everyone that signed up for the Challenge during the Christmas Season. Atta-boys to us all!

    I should have stayed with the Tuesday weigh-in ( I looked fabulous BEFORE Christmas) instead of the Saturday weigh-in (the day AFTER Christmas) HA!
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member

    Name: Koren
    Age: 49
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st December): 312
    Goal Weight (1st January): 299

    1st December: 309.4
    5th December: 309.4
    19th December: 308.4
    26th December: 315.2
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +3.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: +3.2

    Successes/struggles this week: I went up about 3 lbs! Not happy! Yesterday had more processed foods than usual, plus ham (which usually makes never retain water). I think part of it might be water, but I know there were quite a few carbs & extra calories!! Today I'm going to my 2nd holiday celebration! Yay??
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member

    Name: Koren
    Age: 49
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st December): 312
    Goal Weight (1st January): 299

    1st December: 309.4
    5th December: 309.4
    19th December: 308.4
    26th December: 315.2
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +3.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: +3.2

    Successes/struggles this week: I went up about 3 lbs! Not happy! Yesterday had more processed foods than usual, plus ham (which usually makes never retain water). I think part of it might be water, but I know there were quite a few carbs & extra calories!! Today I'm going to my 2nd holiday celebration! Yay??
  • SeriouslySta
    SeriouslySta Posts: 458 Member
    I will be traveling without computer access as of this afternoon.
    I have just opened the new thread for January's challenge:
    community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10301899/january-2016-weight-loss-challenge?new=1

    See you there!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,872 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age: older
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st December): 139.2
    Goal Weight (1st January): 134.0

    1st December: 139.2
    4th December: 136.4
    11th December: 138.4 :o
    18th December: 137.2
    25th December: :s:s
    1st January:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: My weigh ins are on Friday. I DID NOT stayed away from all junk and salt, but exercised like crazy and most likely did not stayed within my calorie allotment. EGAD!!!
  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
    Name: Ebony
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 286.3 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January): 275 lbs

    1st December: 286.3
    4th December: 281
    11th December: 282.4
    18th December: 280.6
    25th December: 280.3
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost .3 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 6 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: sweets have been a major struggle with not exercising. Now that the holidays are over I can get back to it.
  • pestica02
    pestica02 Posts: 7 Member
    Name: Jess
    Age: 32
    Height: 5' 6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 152.2
    Goal Weight (1st January):147

    1st December: 152.2#
    8th December: 152.2#
    15th December:153#
    22nd December:
    29th December:149#
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-4#
    Weight lost/gained this month:-3.8#

    Successes/struggles this week: didn't weigh myself last week after being so disappointed and tempted to give up until after the new year. Stuck with it (and had the stomach flu on Xmas eve!) And I'm happy I did. I limited the sweets, putting them back on the plate a couple times after mindlessly picking them up. Working on being mindful of my mood and how it relates to my eating habits. Happy holidays!!
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
    Yesterday was another holiday celebration. I didn't do too badly but today is back to normal! You guys are doing so well!! I know I won't make my goal, but not giving up!!
  • MommaLovesToLoseIt
    MommaLovesToLoseIt Posts: 271 Member
    mommapoppa wrote: »
    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:304
    22nd December:300.8
    29th December:296.6
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-4.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:-16.1

    Successes/struggles: beat my goal! Christmas Eve was a little sketchy but otherwise did really well over the holidays. Done for this month, see you in January!!
  • ae92jay
    ae92jay Posts: 153 Member
    Name: Joe
    Age:36
    Height:5'1.5

    Start Weight (1st December):160 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January):5 lbs

    1st December:160 lbs
    6th December:160 lbs
    13th December:156 lbs
    20th December: 155 lbs
    27th December: 157 lbs
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Not a good week for me, ear issues the past week. Got a cold, had to see the doctor on Saturday.

    I started to feel better yesterday! Cold, and upper respiratory system okay now. Well return to the gym probably Tuesday.

    Gained weight, ate to much Christmas eve, and Christmas day. To much chocolate, turkey, deserts lol. But that is okay, this only happens once a year.


  • DLS1029
    DLS1029 Posts: 70 Member
    edited December 2015
    Name: Donna
    Age: 55
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 176.4
    Goal Weight (1st January): 166.4

    Oops! Running late with posting this week! Too much stuff going on!

    1st December: 176.4
    8th December: 173.8
    15th December: 173.2
    27th December: 177
    29th December:
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +3.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: +.8

    Successes this month: it coulda been worse!

    Struggles this month: started out great. Then all the sweets and desserts and the delicious ham......yikes. I'm glad it's over and I'm back on track. Sure some of it's water gain from the salty and sweet stuff. Let's gooooooooo!!!!!!
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  • fidangul
    fidangul Posts: 673 Member
    December Challenge

    Name: Fidan
    Age: 29
    Height: 171cm

    Start Weight (1st December): 85.8kg
    Goal Weight (4th January): 82.3kg

    My weigh day is on Monday
    1st December:85.8kg
    7th December:84.8kg
    14th December:83.9kg
    21st December:83.9kg
    28th December:82.6kg
    4th January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.3kg
    Weight lost/gained this month:3.2kg

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Totally surprised about this weeks loss. I guess it has evened out from last weeks no loss.

    Continuing to eat all my calorie allowance. Sometimes it feels like its too much, sometimes little. But on a weekly view I think it balances out.

    (My last weighin will be on the 4th January, due to weigh-day being on Monday, and then I'll see you guys in the next challenge. Well done to everyone!!)
  • megannxx
    megannxx Posts: 679 Member
    Name: Megan
    Age: 25
    Height: 5' 8

    Start Weight (1st December): 257lbs
    Goal Weight (1st January ) : 247

    1st December: 257lbs
    7th December: 252.6 lbs
    14th December: 250 lbs
    21st December: 249lbs
    28th December: 248.6lbs
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.4lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Struggles- Eating lots of junk. Gave up on the 30 day shred.

    I am 1.6lbs away from this mini goal.
  • myallforjcbill
    myallforjcbill Posts: 5,721 Member
    Name: Bill
    Age: 62
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st December): 194.2
    Goal Weight (1st January): 188

    1st December: 194.2 lbs
    8th December: 191.6 lbs
    15th December: 190.4 lbs
    22nd December: 190.0 lbs
    29th December: 192.4 lbs
    1st January:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +2.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.8 lbs

    Successes: After slipping quite a bit around Christmas including no tracking for a couple days, I am back at it and focused.
    Struggles this week: Emotions of the season with recovering for the loss of a loved one for the 2nd Christmas in a row, high work stress and activity. I need to keep my head in the game and track no matter what and keep moving.

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