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January 2016 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • asgentr
    asgentr Posts: 228 Member
    Name: Amy
    Age: 41
    Height: 5’7

    Start Weight (1st January): 200
    Goal Weight (1st February): 194

    1st January: 200
    8th January:197.5
    15th January: 195.5
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2

    Successes/struggles this week: I had to take 3 days off from exercise to recover from hip pain. I have learned a lot about hip strengthening stretches. I also tried my first water aerobics class. Food has been under my caloric limit, but I had a few unhealthy substitutions this week, including my daughter’s morning waffles (plain) and chocolate covered almonds.
  • lizsohl05
    lizsohl05 Posts: 20 Member

    Name: Liz
    Age: 29
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 192
    Goal Weight (1st February): 184

    1st January: 192
    8th January: 186.6
    15th January: 185
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: 7

    Successes/struggles this week: Stayed in routine this week
  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
    Name: Ebony
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'6"

    Start Weight (1st January): 283.7 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 275 lbs

    1st January: 283.7
    8th January: 280.2
    15th January: 277.8
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: lost 2.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: lost 5.9 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Overall this was a great week for me! I was more active and stayed within my calories. I worked out 3 times, next week I'm going to try and up that and lay off the sweets more. Yay, going to my goal!
  • robingmurphy
    robingmurphy Posts: 349 Member
    Name: Robin
    Age: 42
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 144.5 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 140.0 lbs

    1st January: 144.5 lbs
    8th January: 142.5 lbs
    15th January: 141.0 lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.5 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 3.5 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I've noticed my motivation dropping a little and I went over calories just a bit two days this week. Time to refocus!
  • cterenti
    cterenti Posts: 1 Member
    Name:Christina
    Age:29
    Height:5'4.5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 160
    Goal Weight (1st February):150

    1st January:160
    8th January:158.5
    15th January:156
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4 pounds

    Successes/struggles this week: Really tracking the carbs helps a lot.
  • konagirl64
    konagirl64 Posts: 211 Member

    Name: Chris
    Age: 51
    Height: 6'

    Start Weight (1st January): 272.4
    Goal Weight (1st February): 262.4

    1st January: 272.4
    8th January: 269.2
    15th January: 265.9
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.3 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -6.5 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: prelogged my sons birthday meal and cake, exercised hard, and enjoyed the pizza and triple fudge cake and had calories left for the day.


  • notquittingthistime1984
    notquittingthistime1984 Posts: 96 Member
    Name: Cindy
    Age: 31 (will be 32 in January)
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st January): 355.7
    Goal Weight (1st February):340.0

    1st January: 355.7
    8th January: 350.8
    15th January: 351.1
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

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

    Successes/struggles this week: It was my birthday this week, and I did a little too much celebrating. I am sure this is just some water weight, but time to get back on track!
  • averyquiring
    averyquiring Posts: 22 Member
    edited January 2016
    Age: 18
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st January): 150
    Goal Weight (1st February): 140

    1st January: 150.0
    4th Jabuary:149.0
    8th January: 148.2
    15th January: 144.8
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-3.4
    Weight lost/gained this month:-5.2


    Struggles this week: I didn't work out :(
    progress this week: I ate extremely well!
  • DeannaLD13
    DeannaLD13 Posts: 20 Member
    Name: Deanna
    Age: 56
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight (1st January): 143
    Goal Weight (1st February): 138

    1st January: 143
    8th January: 143
    15th January: 141
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Lost 2 lbs. YAY!
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: I worked out at the gym 4 times this week and danced with the Wii. Also some hand weights and exercises at home. So glad I lost a couple lbs. as I've been hungry the last couple days although I've been eating lots of protein and veggies.
  • tabloop
    tabloop Posts: 51 Member
    NewOR2015 wrote: »
    You are awesomely close to "Onederland"! Congratulations!!

    Thanks! I made it this week. Woot!!!! It feels amazing.
  • tabloop
    tabloop Posts: 51 Member
    Name:
    Age: 46
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight (1st January): 204
    Goal Weight (1st February): 196

    1st January: 204
    8th January: 200.5 (10th)
    15th January: 199.5
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4.5 lbs

    Successes/struggles 1st week: Struggles - I had some trouble with afternoon snacking. Dang, I love crunchy, salty snacks! Success - I stuck with my exercise routine and worked hard. I am soooooo close to "onederland" and it's super motivating to keep going.

    Successes/struggles 2nd week : Struggles - I still want something crunchy in the afternoon, but I've been making better choices and watching my portion control. I've also been asking myself why I want the snack. Is it because I am hungry or is there another reason? I would like to drink more water. It's something I have always struggled with.
    Success - Onederland, baby!!! I started at 280 almost a year ago so this is a major milestone for me. I have been watching my portion size (even with "healthy food) and have been sticking hard to my exercise routine.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    edited January 2016
    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: 254.8
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +3.0
    Weight lost/gained this month: +0.6

    Successes/struggles this week: Despite a good week of eating and working out I weighed 3 pounds heavier this morning than last Friday. Has to be a fluctuation of some sort. Nothing to do but keep at it and things will move the right direction again!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,148 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age: older
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 140.4
    Goal Weight (1st February):

    1st January: 140.4
    8th January: 137.4
    15th January: 141.4
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +4.0
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: :'(
  • quiarga
    quiarga Posts: 408 Member
    WhatMeRunning wrote: »
    Successes/struggles this week: Despite a good week of eating and working out I weighed 3 pounds heavier this morning than last Friday. Has to be a fluctuation of some sort. Nothing to do but keep at it and things will move the right direction again!

    I like your attitude!!
  • germany03
    germany03 Posts: 348 Member
    Name: germany03
    Age: 40
    Height: 5'3

    Start Weight (1st January): 156.2 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 150 lbs

    1st January: 156.2
    11th January: 159
    15th January:157.2
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-1.8
    Weight lost/gained this month:+1

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I'll be lucky to get back to my starting weight instead of my goal weight..ack :(

  • 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: 12st 1.8lb
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: 4lb

    Successes/struggles this week: I've managed loads more steps this week, 2 spin classes, Zumba and walking after my evening meal, logged all my food! Struggles have been wanting to eat chocolate and continuing an alcohol free January!
  • JZygmunt72
    JZygmunt72 Posts: 262 Member
    edited January 2016
    Ive tried running this before and it gets hard to do with a busy schedule so im glad someone else was able to take over

    Name: Jacqueline
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'5

    Start Weight (3 January): 202.6
    Goal Weight (1st February): 193

    3st January: 202.6
    8th January: 200.6
    15th January: 198.8
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.8

    Successes/struggles this week:
    I kinda ate bad, i didnt lose weight for each day and felt horrible last night, and went on a rampage and through out all my bad food. by some miracle i pretty much lose 2 pounds. I was happy. I went to the gym 4 times in a row this week, maybe ill make it 5 if i go tomorrow. I started a new class and its really really fun, I smile and laugh the whole time

  • MrsMizart
    MrsMizart Posts: 1,275 Member
    Name: MrsM
    Age: Getting on a bit
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight: 13st 8.5lbs / 190.5lbs. Updated 01/01/16: 1.5lbs heavier than expected.
    Goal Weight: as I tend to average out loss at .5lb a week, will go with 2.25lbs - 13st 5.25lbs / 188.25lbs. Updated 01/01/16: see above.

    1st January: 13st 8.50lbs / 190.50lbs.
    8th January: 13st 9.50lbs / 191.50lbs. :-(
    15th January: 13st 8.75lbs / 190.75lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: Lost 0.75lb.
    Weight lost/gained this month: Gained 0.25lb.

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Struggles - The IBS has caused problems this week. Not had time to get self together. Had emotional eating response to a couple of stress situations.
    Successes - Things are improving slowly. Getting back into the groove.
  • 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:291.8
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-2.6
    Weight lost/gained this month:-6.7

    Successes/struggles this week: the loss has finally slowed down after 60 pounds. Will she make the end of the month goal???
  • kingrich1986
    kingrich1986 Posts: 23 Member
    Name:Rich
    Age:29
    Height:5'11"

    Start Weight (1st January):250lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February):240lbs

    1st January:250
    8th January:245.5
    15th January:242
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -3.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8

    Successes/struggles this week:
    Been good at following meal plan, start exercising next week but went over calories today as passed an exam and celebrated but will be straight back to meal plan tomorrow!
  • Kapoten
    Kapoten Posts: 327 Member
    Name: Kate
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'6.5"

    Start Weight (1st January): 172.2 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 166.2 lbs

    1st January: 172.2 lbs
    8th January: 171.7 lbs
    15th January: 170.1 lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.6 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.1 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: the novelty has worn off, but my new diet and exercise practices haven't become true habits yet, so it has been more of a mental struggle to stick with my diet and exercise plan, but I am doing pretty well.
  • zulemal
    zulemal Posts: 9 Member
    Name:Zulema Lopez
    Age:18
    Height:5'2

    Start Weight (15st January):161.4 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February):158.3lbs

    1st January:
    8th January:
    15th January:161.4 lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:None
    Weight lost/gained this month:None

    Successes/struggles this week: None
  • Kirstie155
    Kirstie155 Posts: 1,001 Member
    lislisa123 wrote: »
    Name: Lisa
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st January): 326
    Goal Weight (1st February): 316/311lbs

    1st January: 326 lbs
    8th January: 321.2lbs
    15th January:318.4lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: I lost 2.8lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -7.6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I've been exercising my feet off!

    Wow, great job!! :D
  • Kirstie155
    Kirstie155 Posts: 1,001 Member
    edited January 2016
    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: 190.4
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.8

    Successes/struggles this week: Gearing up to start the whole30 on Monday, so pretty excited about that. I have been working out at least a little almost everyday, and stretching my back that has been hurting quite a bit. This week has been especially stressful due to work being a disaster all week and my husband being sick. I'm only down 0.2lbs this week, but with such a big drop last week I am not surprised. Expecting another drop by next week for sure!
  • vani338
    vani338 Posts: 5 Member


    Vani338
    January 4, 2016 6:05PM
    Name: Vani
    Age: 39
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st January): 172 lbs
    Goal Weight (30th March): 162 lbs

    1st January: 172 lbs
    15th January: 169 lbs
    1st March:
    1st April:

    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Struggles: Binge eating at dinner time.....have to stop
  • ddebruhl
    ddebruhl Posts: 49 Member
    Name: Dinah
    Age: 22
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight (1st January): 195lbs
    Goal Weight (1st February): 190lbs

    1st January: 195lbs
    8th January:194.5lbs
    15th January:193.4lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-1.1lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month:-1.6lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I have actually been struggling to meet my calorie goal. A lot of times I forget to eat. I have been eating more regularly though.
  • 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:208
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:1lb
    Weight lost/gained this month:8lb

    Not very proud of myself this week but went back to work and have not been exercising the whole week coz I drive 4 hours to get to work and back home and by the time I get home, all I want is my bed. Need to push myself a bit harder and I've got a plan for this week, just hope I stick with it. I thought I was Doug great with my diet but I'm not too sure anymore
  • 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: 218.3 lbs (99.1 kg)
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2 lbs (-0.9 kg)
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.7 lbs (-2.13 kg)
  • ejdp254
    ejdp254 Posts: 342 Member
    Name:ellie
    Age: 43
    Height:5'6

    Start Weight (1st January):178
    Goal Weight (1st February):170

    1st January:178
    8th January:175.2
    15th January:171.2
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 4lbs
    Weight lost/ gained this month: 6.8lbs

    Successes / Struggles this week: its been a good week mostly, getting use to going out more often ( dog loves it!) I may up my calories as i think they may be a bit low, had some personal drama, but sailed through it. Im getting stronger emotionally and physically x

  • 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: 148lbs
    22nd January:
    29th January:
    1st February:

    Weight lost/gained this week:-0
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: great start to the week, but stress and my daughters birthday mean that I've had some treats and have over eaten a little. Pleased to have maintained, but must get out for a run or two next week!
    Good luck for next week everyone.
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