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    • Posts: 177 Member
      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: 157.5
      2/26/16: 157
      3/05/16: 155

    • Posts: 5 Member
      Ok, I'm in.
      Age :67
      5'6
      3/5 SW. 206.8
      3/5 CW 206.8
      GW 170

      3/5. 206.8
      3/12
      3/19
      3/26
      4/2
      4/9
      4/16
      4/23
      4/30
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I think a challenge is just what I need to get motivated.
      Age: 46
      Height 5'7"
      SW 207
      12 week Goal: 24 lbs (183 lbs)
      Goal Weight 140

      3/5: 207 4/16:
      3/12: 4/23:
      3/19: 4/30:
      3/26: 5/7:
      4/2: 5/14:
      4/9: 5/21:
      4/16: 5/28:
    • Posts: 90 Member
      Thanks Terri. I know that. But it's just the doing it every day that's the problem. I've been on mfp for a year and have lost over 50 lbs. I'm really proud of myself for that! But.... I'll be perfect for like 5 days, then not so much for a couple. I'm not gaining (which is a plus) but I'm not losing either. I know what worked for me to get here. It's just having the willpower to keep it going. I'm hoping as the weather breaks and the with time change so I can walk after work things will start moving for me again. This thread is great-checking in every week, but I know it's really an internal motivation that I need to succeed.
    • Posts: 551 Member
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      Getting The Weight Off

      Getting the weight off—and keeping it off—is a slow process. Watching the number on a scale can be depressing. Plus if you're focused on losing a set number of pounds in a specific amount of time, missing that goal can be very disappointing. Losing weight should be a secondary benefit to your overall health gains—not your primary goal. The steeper the mountain, the more difficult the first step is. And if you're carrying a lot of extra weight, taking that first step toward a healthier lifestyle can be especially daunting. With that being said, by setting the bar too high, you're setting yourself up for failure. Start by setting modest goals and avoid the pitfalls of burnout or the debilitating repercussions of missing your targets.

    • Posts: 551 Member
      It's a great morning, I have lost 3.7 pounds sense Friday and I am back to the gym. wahooo! :)
    • Posts: 63 Member
      Congrats on the big loss izzy!

      Name: Aaron
      Age: 25
      Height: 6' 0"
      Highest weight: 270 lbs
      Starting weight: 234.6 lbs
      Goal weight in 12 weeks: 210 lbs
      Goal weight: 180 lbs

      2/22/16: 234.6
      2/29/16: 230.4
      3/07/16: 228.4
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      Not near as good as last week, but I will take the loss!
    • Posts: 19 Member
      Congrats Izzy! Feels good to get back into the rhythm of things doesn't it?
    • Posts: 1,174 Member
      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
      Week 7: 12st
      Week 8: 11st 13lb
      Week 9:
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      loss this week: 1lb
      Total loss: 9lb

      Starting stronger steroids tomorrow and the nurse told me I will gain weight on them. All hope of making my goal is lost at this stage I'm just hoping I can prevent a massive weight gain. I know my health has to be priority but i have worked hard to get down over 3 stone and if I start gaining again I'd be heart broken. Have found it hard enough on the lower dose steroids to keep my weight down but then I haven't been well enough to work out either.
    • Posts: 556 Member
      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)
      2/25: 231.9 (total weight loss so far is 15.1 lbs. WOOT!!))
      3/3: 230.8 (okay getting there. Not as much as I wanted but I'll take the pound)
      3/9: 229.5 (only 2.5 more pounds to drop in 2 weeks to make 20. I got this)
      Week 11:
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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.


      My 12 week challenge is almost over, but I liked it so much am going to start another one after these next two weeks are over. If you guys need a motivator count me in and add me. We got this together.

    • Posts: 19,220 Member
      edited March 2016
      @izzy214 Well done! It's quite right what you say about the weight not being your primary goal. My primary goal has always been to improve my health and fitness. I have a mountain of energy since I lost the weight, so I'm very happy! :smiley:

      12 Week Weight Loss Challenge

      Original Start weight: 220lbs (Mar 2014)
      Goal weight: 140 lbs

      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: 166 On holiday in Austria for a week!
      Week 6: 12/02: 165 on holiday 4 days in Rome! Walked everywhere so could indulge a little.
      Week 7: 19/02: 164
      Week 8: 26/02: 161
      Week 9: 04/03: 159
      Week 10: 11/03: 159

      0 lbs lost this week! But I have lost another 3.5" overall!
      7 lbs lost since 1/1/2016
      5 lbs to reach my target and only 2 weeks to go but I will restart after that!
    • Posts: 141 Member
      On track! Woohoo!

      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: 211
      3/03/16: 209
      3/10/16: 206
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      Goal for 04/07/2016 (12 weeks): 199
    • Posts: 8 Member
      Starting my 12 weeks today! !!!
      SW 152 lbs :)
    • Posts: 19 Member
      Challenge
      Name: Melly
      Age: 31
      Height: 5' 9"
      HW: 238
      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: 173
      3/04/16: 171.6
      3/11/16: 168.6
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      Goal for 4/15/2016 (12 weeks): 160
      I'm a day early in weighing in, but going to Disney this weekend so figured I'd get it out of the way. So happy to be down another 3 pounds!
    • Posts: 30 Member
      Age: 33
      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 :smile: )
      2/19/16: 179.6 :-(
      2/26/16: 177.6
      3/4/16: 175.4
      3/11/16: 175.6
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      Goal for 4/22/16 (12 weeks): 168
      Feeling a little defeated. Working out 4-6/week for an hour and keeping calories in check. Hoping next week is a better week.
    • Posts: 168 Member
      Age: 43
      Height: 5' 3
      Current weight: 8st 7lbs
      Goal weight: 7st 10lbs

      12.3.16: 8st 7lbs
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      I have lost 15lbs since the beginning of January. 11lbs more to go to reach my (pre children) goal weight. I have a small frame so it's a weight that suits me although it's quite low! So glad to join this challenge so I can rock my bikini this summer :)
    • Posts: 23 Member
      edited March 2016
      I'm in!

      Name: Kay
      Age: 22
      Height: 5'3"
      Current weight: 161 lbs
      Goal weight: 125 lbs

      March 12, 2016: 161 lbs
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      I am getting my certification for personal training in May, I want to look my best when I get out of college so that clients will want to hire me!

      If anyone has any questions about weight/resistance training or working out in general please message me! I can help :)
    • Posts: 177 Member
      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: 157.5
      2/26/16: 157
      3/05/16: 155
      3/12/16: 154.5
    • Posts: 63 Member
      Name: Aaron
      Age: 25
      Height: 6' 0"
      Highest weight: 270 lbs
      Starting weight: 234.6 lbs
      Goal weight in 12 weeks: 210 lbs
      Goal weight: 180 lbs

      2/22/16: 234.6
      2/29/16: 230.4
      3/07/16: 228.4
      3/14/16: 225.6
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      Not the best but I'll most certainly take it! I went to the Red Wings game on Thursday so that killed the diet a little for the week. I'm getting married Friday so it might be another rough weekend, but I'm going to focus on healthy.
    • Posts: 1,174 Member
      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
      Week 7: 12st
      Week 8: 11st 13lb
      Week 9: 11st 13lb
      Week10:
      Week 11:
      Week 12:

      loss this week: 0
      Total loss: 9lb

      This is really frustrating but managing not to gain on steroids is at least something to be happy about. I have so much energy the last few days and I'm putting it to good use. This is just a little stall on my road to success. Considering my consultant told me I would definitely gain I'm happy enough to be controlling that.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I'll join in! Who couldn't use a little motivation?!

      Name: Tracy
      Age: 44
      Height: 5' 2"
      Highest weight: 236 lbs (1/4/2016)
      Starting weight: 223.5 lbs
      Goal weight in 12 weeks: 205 lbs
      Goal weight: 150 lbs

      3/14/16:223.5
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      I'm in too! Starting a new job on June 6th. Want to feel light and energetic.

      Name: reveerie
      Age: 35
      Height: 5'4"
      Current weight: 145 lbs
      Goal weight: 125 lbs

      March 14, 2016: 145 lbs
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    • Posts: 9 Member
      Definitely looking for some motivation to help me get back on track. After living in the city and becoming a girl in the suburbs for the last few years my fitness routines have taken a turn...

      I am in on this challenge!

      Name: Donny
      Age: 29
      Height: 5' 6"
      Starting weight: 164 lbs
      Goal weight: 140 lbs

      3/14/16:164 lbs
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    • Posts: 194 Member
      Name: Sib
      Age: 38, almost 39
      Height: 5' 4"
      Highest weight 310.6 (2005/2006)
      Starting weight: 213.6 lbs
      Goal weight: 165 lbs

      3/21/16: 213.6
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    • Posts: 551 Member
      Welcome Newbies! Great to have you. We are you to help inspire you and get you through the rough pots along your journey. Just reach out and post regularly.

      Thanks
      Izzy
    • Posts: 551 Member
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      Get a mantra

      You’ve heard of a self-fulfilling prophecy? If you keep focusing on things you can’t do, like resisting junk food or getting out the door for a daily walk, chances are you won’t do them. Instead (whether you believe it or not) repeat positive thoughts to yourself. “I can lose weight.” “I will get out for my walk today.” “I know I can resist the pastry cart after dinner.” Repeat these phrases and before too long, they will become true for you.
    • Posts: 3 Member
      izzy214 wrote: »
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      Getting The Weight Off

      Getting the weight off—and keeping it off—is a slow process. Watching the number on a scale can be depressing. Plus if you're focused on losing a set number of pounds in a specific amount of time, missing that goal can be very disappointing. Losing weight should be a secondary benefit to your overall health gains—not your primary goal. The steeper the mountain, the more difficult the first step is. And if you're carrying a lot of extra weight, taking that first step toward a healthier lifestyle can be especially daunting. With that being said, by setting the bar too high, you're setting yourself up for failure. Start by setting modest goals and avoid the pitfalls of burnout or the debilitating repercussions of missing your targets.

      Motivational!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      I'm weighing in on the challenge!

      Name: Marion
      Age: 56
      Height: 6.0
      Highest weight 240 lbs
      Starting weight: 238 lbs
      Goal weight: 200 lbs
    • Posts: 551 Member
      Welcome Marion! Thanks for joining the challenge and we are here to help you reach your goal. Stay focused and keep moving forward. Its great to see new faces taking the challenge.
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