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January 2016 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • zingisa
    zingisa Posts: 9 Member
    Name:zee
    Age:32
    Height:5'5

    Start Weight (1st January): 211
    Goal Weight (1st February):198

    1st January:211
    8th January:209
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:2lb
    Weight lost/gained this month:7lb



  • loubylou1969
    loubylou1969 Posts: 57 Member
    Name: Louise
    Age: 46
    Height: 5' 9"

    Start Weight (1st January): 12st 6lb
    Goal Weight (1st February): 11st 8lb

    1st January: 12st 6lb
    8th January: 12st 3lb
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: back to work with biscuits and chocolates still hanging about BUT ignored it all, planned my meals in advance and have been to the gym 3 times so far!
  • ddelisle2008
    ddelisle2008 Posts: 3 Member
    edited January 2016
    Name: Denise
    Age: 25
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st January): 274
    Goal Weight (1st February):260

    1st January: 274
    8th January: 275
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Started working out again. With my schedule its hard to find time to work out and eat right and get enough sleep. Going to have to make a few more changes
  • v1cky0115
    v1cky0115 Posts: 15 Member
    Name: vicky
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st January): 189.2
    Goal Weight (1st February):185.0

    1st January: 189.2
    8th January:187.2
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: sciatica flared up on Monday so struggling with pain a bit. have avoided all left over Christmas chocolate and biscuits, normally would of spent all night eating them. happy with my loss.
  • nicholajaneryan
    nicholajaneryan Posts: 76 Member
    Name: Nic
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'3

    Start Weight (1st January): 145.
    Goal Weight (1st February):140

    1st January: 145.0
    8th January:143.4
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.6lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.6lb

    Successes/struggles this week: I've exercised loads and stuck with CICO and its paying off! I feel great!
    Very confidently rocking a mini skirt, tights and my new ankle boots at work today :)

  • nhenryoliver
    nhenryoliver Posts: 112 Member
    Name: Nat
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st January):152lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 144 lbs

    1st January: 152lbs
    8th January: 148lbs
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: changed calorie intake to lose 2lbs a week, so I'm surprised I lost so much! Stuck to calorie target, with most choices being good. Struggling with the desire to snack when I'm working late though.
    Good luck for next week everyone.

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  • samlovesthesnow
    samlovesthesnow Posts: 173 Member
    Name: Sam
    Age: 32
    Height: 5' 6''

    Start Weight (3rd January): 141.9
    Goal Weight (1st February): 138

    3rdJanuary: 141.9
    8th January: 139
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Struggles: Adjusting back to weight loss mode after the Christmas indulgence.
    Successes: Enjoying doing more exercise again.
  • goragon
    goragon Posts: 50 Member
    Name:Alun
    Age:48
    Height: 186 cm (6"1')

    Start Weight (1st January): 223.0 lbs (101.1 kg)
    Goal Weight (1st February): 216.0 lbs (98 kg)

    1st January: 223.0 lbs (101.1 kg)
    8th January: 220.3 lbs (99.9 kg)
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
  • noobletmcnugget
    noobletmcnugget Posts: 518 Member
    edited January 2016
    Name: Jess
    Age: 20
    Height: 5’6

    Start Weight (1st January): 125.6 (which I think includes a fair bit of water weight!)
    Goal Weight (1st February): 118

    1st January: 125.6
    8th January:121.2
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.4 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: dropped all of my christmas water weight etc. and am 1.2 pounds away from my pre-Christmas weight which is good. Hopefully I'll have reached it by the next weigh in. :)
  • lissdawn
    lissdawn Posts: 70 Member
    edited January 2016
    Name: Melissa
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st January): 315.8
    Goal Weight (1st February): 300 (aggressive but I'm just starting again and have lots to lose)

    1st January: 315.8
    8th January: 307.6
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -8.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.2

    Successes/struggles this week: Awesome first week, ate clean, got exercise in and water; struggles: sleep and fighting through cravings as I'm detoxing from sugar, processed carbs and gluten.
  • NewOR2015
    NewOR2015 Posts: 1,018 Member
    Name: O
    Age: 59
    Height: 5'3"
    Starting weight (Jan 1): 216 lbs
    Goal weight (Feb 1): 212 lbs

    01/01: 216 lbs
    01/08: 216.2 lbs
    01/15:
    01/22:
    01/29
    02/01:

    Loss/gain for the week: +.2
    Loss/ gain for the month so far: +.2
    Struggles/Successes: Not the best start. Still struggling with holiday goodie leftovers & overeating. Doing well on my walking though.
  • flippin_awesome
    flippin_awesome Posts: 4 Member
    Name: Tina
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'5''

    Start Weight (1st January): 191.8 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 185.0 lbs

    1st January: 191.8 lbs
    8th January: 193.6 lbs
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been in the gym with at least 30 minutes of cardio every day this week and that is a success for me. I did go over my calorie limit a couple times, so I have room to improve. I'm disappointed, but I'll just try again for next week :smile:
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Name: Carrie
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'9''

    Start Weight (1st January): 267.2
    Goal Weight (1st February): 255

    1st January: 267.2
    8th January: 259.5
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -7.7 lbs.
    Weight lost/gained this month: -7.7 lbs.

    Successes this week: Got back on track with logging and exercise. Lost most of the weight gain (water) from the holidays, 2 more pounds to go. :)

    Struggles this week: With that said, it hasn't been easy getting back on track. Cravings for the holiday sweets were strong but I was determined. I throw everything out! :)

    There are some big losses this week! Good luck to everyone in the coming week! Keep it up! <3
  • Jenfromtheblock84
    Jenfromtheblock84 Posts: 140 Member
    Name: Jennifer
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'6

    Start Weight (1st January): 247.8lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 235lbs

    1st January: 247.8lbs
    7th January: 245.6lbs
    14th January:
    21nd January:
    28th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.2lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2.2lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Going back to work and still working out.
  • beagletracks
    beagletracks Posts: 6,034 Member
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    Name: Sarah
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st January): 213.6
    Goal Weight (1st February): 206

    1st January: 213.6
    8th January: 211.2
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Still sick as a dog with a horrible cold/flu making it very difficult to exercise... Hope to kick it soon! On the bright side, haven't felt much like eating.

    :):):):)
  • Jessalane0607
    Jessalane0607 Posts: 89 Member
    Name: Jess
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st January): 238
    Goal Weight (1st February): 234

    1st January: 238
    8th January: 236
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Finally breaking away from the slobbery mess that was the plateau.

  • MommaLovesToLoseIt
    MommaLovesToLoseIt Posts: 271 Member
    Name: Mp
    Age:
    Height:

    Start Weight (29 December): 298.5
    Goal Weight (1st February): 286
    1st January:298.5
    8th January:294.4
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-4.1
    Weight lost/gained this month:-4.1

    Successes/struggles this week: I have been stuck for a few days but not to worry, weight loss is not linear after all! Keeping on keeping on...
  • dirtycxer
    dirtycxer Posts: 22 Member
    Name: Mike
    Age: 55
    Height: 5'11

    Start Weight (1st January):189
    Goal Weight (1st February): 181

    1st January: 189
    8th January: 180
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 9lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 9lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I am surprised but happy. keeping below calorie count and exercising everyday!
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age: 44
    Height: 6'2"

    Start Weight (1st January): 254.2
    Goal Weight (1st February): 248.2

    1st January: 254.2
    8th January: 251.8
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Good diet and exercise focus. Had a run-in with some cookies but still managed to make up for that.
  • Hungry_Annie
    Hungry_Annie Posts: 807 Member

    Name:Leeann
    Age:36
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st January): 220.8 (8lb holiday gain lol )
    Goal Weight (1st February): 212 ( the 1st few should come off quickly )

    1st January:220.8
    8th January: 219.6
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been really tired all week. Looking forward to the weekend.


  • skipwa
    skipwa Posts: 14 Member
    Name: Wendy
    Age:42
    Height:5'0

    Start Weight (1st January):155.2
    Goal Weight (1st February):150

    1st January:155.2
    8th January:153.8
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.4
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:Struggle: Still working to get back on track after the holidays. Had a busy week, got in two workouts only. Successes: Made soup and chili this week for easy and healthy lunch and dinner choices. Did a 1 mile WATP Thursday even though I was bone tired!
  • FULTZ10
    FULTZ10 Posts: 41 Member
    Name: Abby
    Age: 18
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st January): 140 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 135 lbs

    1st January:140
    8th January:138.2
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I got the 75 flights of steps (in one day) badge on my Fitfit.
  • vascof1
    vascof1 Posts: 10 Member
    Name: Tony
    Age:42
    Height:5'6"

    Start Weight (1st January):158
    Goal Weight (1st February):154

    1st January:158
    8th January:156.2
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.8
    Weight lost/gained this month:
  • owlprincess1234
    owlprincess1234 Posts: 62 Member
    Name: L-Sue
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st January): 259.9lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 249.9lbs

    1st January: 259.9lbs
    8th January: 253.2lbs
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -6.7lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6.7lbs

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Got a great start, eating right, logging/weighing all my food. Next week trying to get sleep in order to wake up earlier to incorporate exercise. I only do maybe 2000-3000 steps daily, I'm super sedentary.
  • Kirstie155
    Kirstie155 Posts: 1,001 Member
    January 2016 Challenge:
    Name: Kirstie
    Age: 30ish
    Height: 5'11

    Start Weight (1st January): 196 (12/29)
    Goal Weight (1st February): 185

    1st January: 195.2
    8th January: 190.6
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Lazy as all get our. I really need to work on moving more because I know this huge drop in weight that I had this week will not continue. I only reached my meger goal on my fit bit once!? MOVE MOVE MOVE!!
  • Kirstie155
    Kirstie155 Posts: 1,001 Member
    dirtycxer wrote: »
    Name: Mike
    Age: 55
    Height: 5'11

    Start Weight (1st January):189
    Goal Weight (1st February): 181

    1st January: 189
    8th January: 180
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 9lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 9lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I am surprised but happy. keeping below calorie count and exercising everyday!
    Amazing job!!
  • Kirstie155
    Kirstie155 Posts: 1,001 Member
    flippin_awesome wrote: »
    Name: Tina
    Age: 33
    Height: 5'5''

    Start Weight (1st January): 191.8 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 185.0 lbs

    1st January: 191.8 lbs
    8th January: 193.6 lbs
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been in the gym with at least 30 minutes of cardio every day this week and that is a success for me. I did go over my calorie limit a couple times, so I have room to improve. I'm disappointed, but I'll just try again for next week :smile:

    Dont be discouraged, weight loss isnt linear. As long as you are eating right and exercising, the weight has to come off! I bet you will have a good loss next week :)
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    Name: CJ
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'1"
    Starting weight (Jan 1): 158.4 lbs
    Goal weight (Feb 1): 150 lbs

    01/01: 158.4 lbs
    01/08: 156.2 lbs
    01/15:
    01/22:
    01/29
    02/01:

    Loss/gain for the week: -2.2 lbs
    Loss/ gain for the month so far: -2.2 lbs

    Struggles/Successes for this week: I have walked every day this week on my treadmill. I have logged everything, and even allowed for a few treats. My only struggle is today my knee hurts, I think from trying to do too much when I hadn't been doing anything before. Going to give myself a rest day, and celebrate my other victories! Can't wait to see how everyone else did this week!
  • nakaiki
    nakaiki Posts: 180 Member
    Name: Nakaiki
    Starting weight:(SW) 131

    1/1: 131
    1/8: 129.4
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    Name: Ashley
    Age: 29
    Height: 4'10"

    Start Weight (1st January): 240.6
    Goal Weight (1st February):232

    1st January: 240.6
    8th January:238.8
    15th January:
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: Back to work...ugh. Forcing myself to pack my lunch again...
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