"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome
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Week3 check in start weight Sept 15 208lb Goal weight 140lb happy with progress
Week1: 168
Week2:166
Week3:164
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WL Challenge
Name: Melly
Age: 31
Height: 5' 9"
HW: 238
LW: 123
CW: 180
GW: 155
1/18/16: 180
1/25/16: 181
2/05/16: 179
2/12/16: 174.2
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Goal for 4/15/2016 (12 weeks): 160
Very happy with this week's progress! Definitely a confidence boost. :-)0 -
Weekly Check In:
Name: Lydia
Age: 47
Highest Weight: 245 (3/1/15)
Starting Weight for Challenge: 196.5
Goal Weight for Challenge: 184
Goal Weight: 175 (then to reassess)
1/13: 196.5 lbs
1/21: 195 lbs
1/28: 195 lbs
2/4: 193.5 lbs
2/12: 192.5 lbs
Yeah! Another loss this week!
I was feeling bad about how the weight is not coming off as quickly as I'd like, so I looked back at pictures from 1 year ago. OMG! 52.5 pounds down and the difference is amazing! I will not get upset again. I look so much better, feel so much better, and know I am so much healthier. It's a marathon, not a race. When I dont lose, it's because of choices I have made and that's ok. This is a lifestyle change for me-not a diet. Slow and steady for me
Good luck to everyone this week!!!!0 -
fourterrys wrote: »Weekly Check In:
I was feeling bad about how the weight is not coming off as quickly as I'd like, so I looked back at pictures from 1 year ago. OMG! 52.5 pounds down and the difference is amazing! I will not get upset again. I look so much better, feel so much better, and know I am so much healthier. It's a marathon, not a race. When I dont lose, it's because of choices I have made and that's ok. This is a lifestyle change for me-not a diet. Slow and steady for me
Good luck to everyone this week!!!!
I just loved reading this. You are doing amazing. Keep your spirits up and thats all you can do. Little by little.
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12 week challenge
Hello!!! My name is Heather and I am joining in on this 12 week challenge bc I need accountability and help staying on the wagon and if I tumble off to know that I just need to brush my knees and hands off and get back on.
Age: 25
Height: 5' 5"
Highest weight: 330 lbs
Current weight: 315 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 255 lbs
Goal weight: 120-137 lbs
Starting 2/13/16: 315
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Goal for 05/06/2016 (12 weeks): 2550 -
Age: 43
Height: 5' 5"
Starting weight: 164 lb (Jan 16)
12 week goal: -5% (155.8)
1/16/16: 164
1/23/16: 163
1/30/16: 160.5
2/06/16: 160
2/19/16: 157.50 -
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Eating healthy doesn't take any extra time and it's so worth it. When you invest 30 minutes of your day to working out and you make healthier choices at the grocery store, you will notice faster results, which will only inspire you to keep going.
Here are 6 tips for how to organize your health in 30 minutes -
Time Decide how much time you are willing to commit to your health. I recommend a small number, like 30 minutes, because it will be much easier to stick to it! It's a lot harder for me to talk myself out of doing a workout when it's only 30 minutes, because it's only 30 minutes!
Meal plan Meal planning will help you make healthier choices at the grocery store. This might sound like a daunting task but it's actually really easy and in the long run it will save you time and money!
Decide on a workout Some people enjoy going to the gym but for me that's just not practical because I can't commit that amount of time. I chose a workout that was short, but gave/gives me great results, and I like the instructor. It's so important to like the instructor, no matter what workout you chose, because if you don't like listening to the person then you're less likely to turn on the workout.
Get accountability When I first started working out I would call my friend every day to let her know what I had done, how I'd been eating that day, etc. If I didn't call her, she'd call me and ask if I'd done my workout; or ask why she hadn't heard from me. This was HUGE for me. There were days I totally wanted to back out but I knew that if I didn't call her, she'd call me, and even if I didn't care about letting myself down that day, I did not want to let her down. Accountability is so important, without it you will probably end up quitting. Since August we have inspired enough of our friends to start going after their health, that we have a private Facebook group where we all post our sweaty pictures every day, or seek motivation.(TC)
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12 week challenge
Age: 36
Height: 5'3
Highest weight: 309.2 lbs
Current weight: 297.9 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 270 lbs
Goal weight: 160 lbs
Starting 1/29/16: 297.9 lbs
2/06/16: 298.4 TOM
2/13/16: 294.4
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Goal for 04/23/2016 (12 weeks): 270 lbs
Yay!! -4 Big confidence boost!!0 -
12 week challenge
Age: 33
Height: 5'4"
Highest weight: 187.3 lbs
Current weight: 182.5 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 165 lbs
Goal weight: 130 lbs
SW: 182.5 lbs
Goal: 17.5 lbs loss
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Name: Sinéad
Age: 27
Highest weight: 15st 2lb (14st 7lb starting MFP)
CW: 12st 8lb (176)
12 week weight goal: 11st 1lb (155) (21lb loss)
Weight in every Monday.
Week 1:12st 7lb
Week 2: 12st 6lb
Week 3: 12st 5lb
Week 4: 12st
Week 5: 11st 13lb
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loss this week: 1lb
Total loss: 9lb
Feeling like I need new clothes now. I'm going to pack up all my big clothes and send them off to the charity shop I will never need them again! I was sick for a few weeks so I'm getting back to work outs tonight and walking today.
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12 week challenge
Michelle
Age: 31
Height: 5' 6"
Highest weight: 278 lbs
Current weight: 221 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 199 lbs
Goal weight: 143-147lbs
Starting 1/14/16: 221
1/21/16: 218
1/28/16: 217
2/04/16: 217
2/11/16: 215
2/18/16: 213
2/25/16:
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Goal for 04/07/2016 (12 weeks): 1990 -
3rd check in wt loss total 5lb
Week1: 168
Week2:166
Week3:163
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Goal in the 12 weeks to lose 14lb0 -
Age: 32
Height: 5' 5
Highest weight: 202
Current weight: 185.2
Goal weight:140-149lbs
1/29/16: 185.2
2/5/16: 182.2
2/11/16:179.6 (it is my birthday )
2/19/16: 179.6 :-(
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Goal for 4/22/16 (12 weeks): 172lbs
Kind of disappointed that I didn't lose anything, but not going to sweat it too much. I am not sure what happened as I stayed within calorie goal.0 -
WL Challenge
Name: Melly
Age: 31
Height: 5' 9"
HW: 238
LW: 123
CW: 180
GW: 155
1/18/16: 180
1/25/16: 181
2/05/16: 179
2/12/16: 174.2
2/19/16: 173.4
2/26/16:
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Goal for 4/15/2016 (12 weeks): 160
Not nearly what I thought I would accomplish this week, but I was limited to exercising only twice this week. Still happy with progress thus far, can't let myself lose motivation. Next week will be much better!0 -
Highest weight: 4'11
Current weight:135
Goal weight:105
2/19/16: 135
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Goal for 5/6/16 (12 weeks): 113
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CharmingPassion wrote: »
Age: 35
Current Weight: 247 lbs
Goal Weight: 180 lbs
1/7: 247
1/14: 245
1/21: 241
1/28: 237.7
2/4: 237.7 (like literally nothing changed, wtf.... aaah)
2/11: 235.5 (yeah we are doing this, woot. 3 more pounds to hit the 15 mark!!)
2/18: 235.5 (nothing changed, but I was in bed down for two days an din and out of town. Should be better next week)
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Goal for the end of the 12 weeks: Not to give up. lol. Lets see 12 weeks... Goal... At least 15 lbs.
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Age: 43
Height: 5' 5"
Starting weight: 164 lb (Jan 16)
12 week goal: -5% (155.8)
1/16/16: 164
1/23/16: 163
1/30/16: 160.5
2/06/16: 160
2/13/16: 157.5
2/20/16: 157.50 -
Weekly Check In (a day late)
Age: 47
Starting Weight 3/1/15- 245 lbs
Starting Weight ( for challenge): 196.5 lbs
Goal Weight (for challenge): 184 lbs
Goal Weight: 175 lbs (then reassess)
1/13: 196.5 lbs
1/21: 195 lbs
1/28: 195 lbs
2/4: 193.5 lbs
2/12: 192.5 lbs
2/19: 192.5 lbs
No loss this week, but also- no surprise. I have not been out walking ALL WEEK! Ugh! It's supposed to be a beautiful weeknd here so I'm planning on making up for it. With staying on track and getting more exercise this week, I should have a nice loss next week.
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12 week challenge
Age: 36
Height: 5'3
Highest weight: 309.2 lbs
Current weight: 297.9 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 270 lbs
Goal weight: 160 lbs
Starting 1/29/16: 297.9 lbs
2/06/16: 298.4 TOM
2/13/16: 294.4
2/20/16: 293.3
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Goal for 04/23/2016 (12 weeks): 270 lbs0 -
"12 Weeks Weightloss Challenge" All Welcome
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dalielahdawndalielahdawn
February 11, 2016 3:43PM
12 week challenge
Michelle
Age: 31
Height: 5' 6"
Highest weight: 278 lbs
Current weight: 221 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 199 lbs
Goal weight: 143-147lbs
Starting 1/14/16: 221
1/21/16: 218
1/28/16: 217
2/04/16: 217
2/11/16: 215
2/18/16:
2/25/16:
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Goal for 04/07/2016 (12 weeks): 199
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LimshaLimsha
February 12, 2016 2:50AM
Week3 check in start weight Sept 15 208lb Goal weight 140lb happy with progress
Week1: 168
Week2:166
Week3:164
Week4:
Week5:
Week6:
Week7:
Week8:
WeeK9:
WeeK10:
Week11:
Week12:
Goal in the 12 weeks to lose 14lb
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MelanieUPMelanieUP
February 12, 2016 9:58AM
WL Challenge
Name: Melly
Age: 31
Height: 5' 9"
HW: 238
LW: 123
CW: 180
GW: 155
1/18/16: 180
1/25/16: 181
2/05/16: 179
2/12/16: 174.2
2/19/16:
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3/04/16:
3/11/16:
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4/01/16:
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4/15/16:
Goal for 4/15/2016 (12 weeks): 160
Very happy with this week's progress! Definitely a confidence boost. :-)
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fourterrysfourterrys
February 12, 2016 6:01PM
Weekly Check In:
Name: Lydia
Age: 47
Highest Weight: 245 (3/1/15)
Starting Weight for Challenge: 196.5
Goal Weight for Challenge: 184
Goal Weight: 175 (then to reassess)
1/13: 196.5 lbs
1/21: 195 lbs
1/28: 195 lbs
2/4: 193.5 lbs
2/12: 192.5 lbs
Yeah! Another loss this week!
I was feeling bad about how the weight is not coming off as quickly as I'd like, so I looked back at pictures from 1 year ago. OMG! 52.5 pounds down and the difference is amazing! I will not get upset again. I look so much better, feel so much better, and know I am so much healthier. It's a marathon, not a race. When I dont lose, it's because of choices I have made and that's ok. This is a lifestyle change for me-not a diet. Slow and steady for me
Good luck to everyone this week!!!!
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CharmingPassionCharmingPassion
February 12, 2016 11:05PM
fourterrys wrote: »
Weekly Check In:
I was feeling bad about how the weight is not coming off as quickly as I'd like, so I looked back at pictures from 1 year ago. OMG! 52.5 pounds down and the difference is amazing! I will not get upset again. I look so much better, feel so much better, and know I am so much healthier. It's a marathon, not a race. When I dont lose, it's because of choices I have made and that's ok. This is a lifestyle change for me-not a diet. Slow and steady for me
Good luck to everyone this week!!!!
I just loved reading this. You are doing amazing. Keep your spirits up and thats all you can do. Little by little.
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HwardleHwardle
February 13, 2016 1:50AM
12 week challenge
Hello!!! My name is Heather and I am joining in on this 12 week challenge bc I need accountability and help staying on the wagon and if I tumble off to know that I just need to brush my knees and hands off and get back on.
Age: 25
Height: 5' 5"
Highest weight: 330 lbs
Current weight: 315 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 255 lbs
Goal weight: 120-137 lbs
Starting 2/13/16: 315
2/20/16: 314.2
2/27/16:
3/05/16:
3/12/16:
3/18/16:
3/25/16:
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4/29/16:
5/06/16:
Goal for 05/06/2016 (12 weeks): 2550 -
12 week challenge
Age: 30
Height: 5' 3"
Highest weight: 178 lbs
Current weight: 178 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 160 lbs
Goal weight: 120-125 lbs
Starting 2/21/16: 178
2/28/16:
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Goal for 5/15/2016 (12 weeks): 160
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Welcome All Newbies!0
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So... my scale broke. I bought a new one and it has me 6 pounds heavier than my old broken one. I know I haven't actually gained any weight, but it's thrown all my goal numbers off and discouraged me so I'm going to restart my 12 weeks tomorrow with new goals and try to get re-motivated.0
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Back on track after a busy month.
12 Week Weight Loss Challenge
Name: Terri
Age: 69
Height: 5'2"
Original Start weight: 220lbs (Mar 2014)
Week 4 weight goal: 162
Week 8 weight goal: 158
Week 12 weight goal: 154
Weigh in on Friday each week
Start: 01/01: 166
Week 1: 08/01: 164
Week 2: 15/01: 163
Week 3: 22/01: 161
Week 4: 29/01: 163
Week 5: 05/02: 163
Week 6: 12/02: 165
Week 7: 19/02: 164
A week's holiday week 4 and a 4 day trip to Rome in week 6 put my weight up but I am working on it.
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Name: Sinéad
Age: 27
Highest weight: 15st 2lb (14st 7lb starting MFP)
CW: 12st 8lb (176)
12 week weight goal: 11st 1lb (155) (21lb loss)
Weight in every Monday.
Week 1:12st 7lb
Week 2: 12st 6lb
Week 3: 12st 5lb
Week 4: 12st
Week 5: 11st 13lb
Week 6: 11st 13lb
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loss this week: 0
Total loss: 9lb
No change this week I started taking steroids this week as my crohns is flaring and will be on them for 8 weeks. I'm dreading how it will effect my weight0 -
Weight loss, life change and Goal setting
Losing weight is a long, bumpy road. What works for one person can be a disaster for another. Knowing why you want to lose weight will help guide you through those moments when you want to give up, says Heather Bainbridge, RD, nutrition care coordinator at Temple Health Bariatric at Temple University Hospital and Jeanes Hospital in Philadelphia. And your goal is more likely to resonate if you include real-world benefits, like having more energy to play with your kids or pursue new activities. "Your why is the grounding force that will push you through tough times," she says.
Confidence is one of the single biggest predictors that you will be able to change, says Charles Platkin, PhD, MPH, "You really need to believe in your ability to organize and execute a behavioral modification. "Weight loss is a tough road, so you need to rely on the confidence that you can attain what you want.
Platkin stresses the importance of planning and goal setting. "No matter what, it's something you need to take the time to write down," he says. In one study, people were 42% more likely to reach their goals when they wrote them down. Platkin recommends setting a long-term goal and outlining the steps you'll take to carry it out. Don't say, "I'm going to lose 25 pounds." Instead, pick a number you want to weigh, devise a thorough plan of attack, and figure out the best strategies for getting there. And then keep careful track of your progress. The eating changes you make should be forever—not the next 3 month. Platkin advises forming new patterns that make your eating and exercise habits automatic. "It shouldn't be a diet; it should be a way of life," he says. "You break a diet. You don't take a break from your life
Set plenty of intermediate goals: "The most important thing to remember is any weight loss is good," says Louis Aronne, MD, the director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center at Weill-Cornell Medical College and author of the forthcoming book The Change Your Biology Diet: The Proven Program for Lifelong Weight Loss. "Any weight loss will improve your cardiovascular function, reduce your risk for diabetes, and help your blood-pressure." If you aim to lose 80 pounds, celebrate every 10 that you manage to shed.(Prevention)
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Name: Tina
Age: 59
Height: 5'6"
Highest Weight: 174 lbs
Starting Weight: 170.7 lbs
Goal for this Challenge: 155 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
2/1/16: 170.7
2/8/16: 169
2/15/16: Too much chocolate….
2/22/16: 168.7
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Loss for this week: -0.3
Total Loss: -2.0
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Thought that I'd repost since I didn't realize I apparently quoted everything
Age: 25
Height: 5' 5"
Highest weight: 330 lbs
Current weight: 315 lbs
Goal weight in 12 weeks: 255 lbs
Goal weight: 120-137 lbs
Starting 2/13/16: 315
2/20/16: 314.2
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Goal for 05/06/2016 (12 weeks): 2550 -
Do-overs: They’re what your parents use to give you when you missed an easy hole on the mini golf course. But sadly, with adulthood, comes “grown-up” responsibilities, leaving little to no time for second shots—especially when it comes to your long-term happy weight. Shedding pounds takes countless hours of dedication, so if you’ve already gone through the grind to reach your goal weight, do you really want to do it again? We didn’t think so.
So, go ahead and pat yourself on the back for all that you’ve accomplished. But What about the rest of the journey, you are not there yet or maybe you have got off track. How do you pull yourself together and finish the journey? For the best results, do strength or interval training twice a week and aim for an hour of physical activity a day—that could mean walking, swimming or running errands. Just get off your tush and move! Then log everything, every day.0
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