August 2016 Weight Loss Challenge
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Aug 1 SW: 150
Sept 1 GW: 145
Aug 5: 150
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Name: Kristy
Age: 37
Height: 5'9"
SW Aug. 1: 170
GW Sept. 1: 165
UGW: 150
I weigh in on Fridays.
Aug. 1: 170
Aug. 5: 168.8
Aug. 12:
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Sept. 1:
Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2
This was a good week. I didn't over indulge and was active every day. We are going out of town for the weekend and there will be lots of temptations. Hope everyone has a great weekend!4 -
Glad to see a lost this morning given I had a water retention spike yesterday that put me over last week's weigh in, and I still feel a bit bloated. I'm sure now that I've posted my weigh in, the scale will drop some more later this morning...somehow it knows...lol.
Name: b3achy / beachy
Age: 51
Height: 5'3"
Weight loss progress:
16 May 2016 (start MFP): 149.4 lbs
1 June 2016: 145.8 lbs (3.6 lost)
1 July 2016: 141.6 lbs (4.2 lost)
1 August 2016: 138.2 lbs (3.4 lost)
Challenge Starting Weight July 29: 138.6 lbs (C/W/H: 34.0"/29.0"/38.5")
Challenge Goal Weight August 31st: 133.0 lbs
[Ultimate goal: less than 120 lbs by end of Dec]
Weekly Weigh In (I weigh in and tape for record on Fridays)
July 29: 138.6 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/29.0"/38.5"
Aug 5: 137.8 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/28.5"/38.0"
Aug 12:
Aug 19:
Aug 26:
Sep 2:
Total LBS lost this week: 0.8 lbs
Total LBS lost this month: 0.8 lbs
Total LBS lost overall: 11.6 lbs; 17.8 lbs to go for ultimate goal!
Goals for month of August:- Eat within my calorie goal and match my macro ratios daily
- Planks and 30 minutes of Gazelle (Glider) every week night (M-F)
- 2 or more additional Days of Cardio (SUP); 2 Days Strength/Resistance
- Over 7 hours of sleep/night
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water/day
Challenges: Getting new workout routine established, and having solid alternate plans when the weather doesn't want to cooperate. Being motivated to workout. Eating within macros. Getting enough sleep and water daily.
Successes:- Down .8 pounds, despite having a water retention spike yesterday and still feeling a bit bloated this morning.
- NSV - A few weeks ago, I was able to get into a pair of smaller pants (Columbia size 8), but had bad muffin top, so I left them hanging on my closet door for motivation. Today, the pants fit nicely and are now getting added into my wardrobe!!
- Have dropped below my lowest weight from last summer (which was 138.4 and is when I started to gain again last year after losing about 13 pounds). Finally feel like I know what I need to do (and it is controllable, not just a fluke) to keep dropping to my ultimate goal weight.
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Name: G
Age: 30
Height: 5'3
Beginning weight (January 11): 250
Start Weight (August 1): 200
Goal Weight (September 1): 195
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug. 1: 200
Aug. 5: 197.1
Aug. 12:
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Weight lost/gained this week: -2.9
Weight lost/gained this month: -2.94 -
Name: Laurie
Age: 43
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (Aug 1): 229.3
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 225
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug 1: 229.3
Aug 8: 227.1
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight +/-this week: -2.1
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: Stay focused and keep moving!5 -
Name: Deana
Age: 42
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight: 249 lbs
Goal Weight: 165 lbs
Weigh In Week
Aug 5: 249 (just starting today)
Aug 12:
Aug 19:
Aug 26:
Sep 2:
Total LBS lost this week: _____ lbs
Total LBS lost this month: ______lbs
Must lose weight and build self confidence so I will do better and feel better about my Mary Kay business and get it to the point it can support me when I start Law School August 2017!!!!
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Forgot to weigh myself lately. I'll have to weigh myself monday.1
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Name: Michaela
Age: 21
Height: 5'9"
Starting Weight August 1st: 286.6
Goal Weight September 1st: 277
Weigh In Week:
Aug 1: 286.6
Aug 8: 282.2
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29
Weight -/+ this week: 4.4 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: 4.4 lbs4 -
Name: Nikki
Age: 29
Height: 5'4
Start Weight (Aug 1):159.2
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 154
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug 1: 159.2
Aug 8:155.8
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight -/+ this week:-3.4
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: Wasn't feeling well on Friday and Saturday so didn't work out and didn't eat the best. Will try to do better this week.4 -
Name: Tori
Age: 26
Height: 5'6
Start Weight (Aug 1):186.0
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 182.0
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug 1: 186.0
Aug 8: 181.1
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight -/+ this week: -.9
Weight -/+ this month: -.9
Successes/struggles this week: Lost a lot of water weight I was retaining last 2 weeks!! Made for a huge downward jump in my scale weight. (TMI: I got up one night like 5 times and kept thinking "Why do I have to pee so much?!" and when I finally got on the scale in the morning it had gone down almost 4 whole pounds! Mystery solved.)
I had a bit of an unintentional splurge yesterday, a BIG piece of cake was calling my name that I most definitely did not have the calorie budget for. In a moment of weakness I ate the whole thing. Sadly it didn't feel great. Back on track today! This week I'm going to be way more strict with calories, I've been a little lax lately and I don't want it catching up with me.4 -
Name: Julie
Age: 48
Height: 5'9"
Start Weight Aug. 8: 198
Goal Weight Sept. 1: 192
Ultimate Target Weight: 160
Aug. 8: 198
Aug. 15:
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29:
Weight lost/gained this week:
Weight lost/gained this month:
Weight lost overall:2 -
Name: Midnight2607
Aug. 01: 219.00 lbs.
Aug. 08: 220.80 lbs.
Aug. 15:
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29:
Weight lost/gained this week:+1.80 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: +1.80 lbs
Tough week with a post operative infection which required bed-rest so no walking for 6 days.
This is a new week though so fresh start
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Age: 24
Height: 5'1
Start Weight (Aug 1):183
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 171.9
Aug 1: 183
Aug 8: 178.5
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight -/+ this week: -4.5
Weight -/+ this month: -4.54 -
Name: Courtney
Age: 38
Height: 5' 6.5"
Start Weight (August 1): 143 lbs
Goal Weight (September 1): 135 lbs
Aug. 1: 143
Aug. 8: 140.8
Aug. 15:
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29
Weight -/+ this week: -2.2
Weight -/+ this month: -2.2
Successes/struggles this week: Going in the right direction, let's see if I can keep it moving!4 -
I'm in! I was hoping someone would make one for August!
Name: Shawna
Age: 34
Height: 5'1
Start Weight (Aug 1):159.2
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 156 push goal of 155
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug 1: 159.2
Aug 8: 161.6
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight -/+ this week: +2.4
Weight -/+ this month:+2.4
Successes/struggles this week: TOM so I excepted the water retention. I wont stress out about it bc it happens everytime. Will continue with water and tea. Continue forward with cardio and lifting 3 -
Getting back on MFP and joining a few challenge boards to help stay engaged with the website and community! Have been "maintaining" at 20-30 lb overweight for years and have been saying for years that I want to get rid of it and maintain at a more healthy level so this HAS to be the year! There are only 5 months left in the year... It's time to really buckle down.
Name: Kristy
Age: 38
Height: 5' 7"
Start Weight (August 8): 205.5 lbs
Goal Weight (September 1): 195 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 175 lbs (and then take it from there)
Aug. 8: 205.5
Aug. 15:
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week:2 -
midnight2607 wrote: »Name: Midnight2607
Aug. 01: 219.00 lbs.
Aug. 08: 220.80 lbs.
Aug. 15:
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29:
Weight lost/gained this week:+1.80 lbs
Weight lost/gained this month: +1.80 lbs
Tough week with a post operative infection which required bed-rest so no walking for 6 days.
This is a new week though so fresh start
That's a bummer!! Hope you heal fast and are feeling better!1 -
Name: Wendy Laubach
Age: 59
Height: 5'5"
Nov. 1 (2015): 245
Dec. 1: 236 (down 9)
Jan. 1: 218 (down 18)
Feb. 1: 209 (down 9)
Mar. 1: 202 (down 7)
Apr. 1: 193 (down 9)
May 1: 182 (down 11)
June 1: 173 (down 9)
July 1: 166 (down 7)
Start Weight Aug. 1: 161 (down 5)
Goal Weight Sept. 1: 156 (down 5)
Ultimate Target Weight: 120
Aug. 1: 161.4
Aug. 8: 160.8
Aug. 15:
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29:
Weight lost/gained this week: 1.2 lbs.
Weight lost/gained this month: 1.2 lbs.
Weight lost overall: 85 lbs., 40 lbs. to go!3 -
Name: Tasheena
Age: 41
Height: 5' 2 1/2"
Start Weight (August 8): 185
Goal Weight (September 1): 180
Aug 8:185
Aug 15:
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight -/+ this week:
Weight -/+ this month:2 -
Name: Persephone
Age: 39
Height:5'5"
Original SW (July 28, 2016): 226
Start Weight (August 1): 222.3
Goal Weight (September 1): 210
Weigh-ins (week of...):
August 1: 222.3
August 8: 220.8
August 15:
August 22:
August 29:
September 1:
Weight -/+ this week: -1.5
Weight -/+ this month: -1.5
Successes/struggles this week: I did great this week. I started a 16/8 intermittent fasting plan which is making things much easier and I feel great!3 -
Name: Janna
Age: 41
Height: 5'5
Start Weight (Aug 1): 177.7
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 172.0
Weigh-ins:
Aug 1: 177.7
Aug 4: 176.8
Aug 10: 179.1
Aug 17:
Aug 23:
Aug 31:
Weight -/+ this week: +2.3
Weight -/+ this month: +1.4
Successes/struggles this week: I'm at a loss. I ate within my limits, I measured, I tracked, and I worked out 6 out of 7 days last week... and I gained.
I assume it's a fluctuation due to TOM, water, blah blah blah... all I know is that it's put me into a funk and I don't like it. But this is a lifestyle change, right? Guess I just have to keep on pushing. 1 -
Successes/struggles this week: I'm at a loss. I ate within my limits, I measured, I tracked, and I worked out 6 out of 7 days last week... and I gained. I assume it's a fluctuation due to TOM, water, blah blah blah... all I know is that it's put me into a funk and I don't like it. But this is a lifestyle change, right? Guess I just have to keep on pushing.
If it's TOM, and you've been doing everything right, then unfortunately, you may still see a water retention/bloat increase on the scale. Just keep doing what you are doing, and you should see a drop by next week. I gained 3 pounds this past week due to TOM, and while I saw a drop yesterday, I still need to see another before I weigh in tomorrow, or I'm going to be higher this week than last week too. It's all the "fun" of being female...whoopie!
Also, if you are working out at a level that you've not done before, you might be retaining water in your muscles as they rebuild and repair. Eventually the water will drop when your muscles are ready...sadly, it's rarely when you are ready to see it drop. I've actually altered some of my working out days, so that I don't do anything too different the day before my weigh ins now, so I'm not retaining water from a new workout.
Either way, don't stress too much and look at the trends over time.
Also, it might help to take tape measurements of key areas. I find that when I stall or sometimes even gain a bit on the scale, I can have a loss in inches. It helps to calm me and keeps me going to keep doing what I'm doing even if the number on the scale is frustrating me. I find some weeks I lose inches and other weeks I lose pounds. On spectacular weeks, I'll lose both.
Hang in there! It will get better!2 -
Name: Clementine
Age: 47
Height: 5'5"
Original start weight (January 14): 196
Start Weight (August 1): 170
Goal Weight (September 1): 162
Weigh-ins (week of...):
August 1: 170
August 8: 166.4
August 15: 164.4
August 22:
August 29:
Weight -/+ this week: -2.0
Weight -/+ this month: -5.6
Successes/struggles this week: I stayed on target with food and discovered a great local hiking spot. I must make more time for exercise which means getting to bed earlier so I can be ready to go in the morning.2 -
Name: Kristy
Age: 37
Height: 5'9"
SW Aug. 1: 170
GW Sept. 1: 165
UGW: 150
Aug. 1: 170
Aug. 5: 168.8
Aug. 12: 169.2
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Sept. 1:
Weight lost/gained this week: +.4
Weight lost/gained this month: -.8
We went out of town for three days as a last weekend away before school started. I over indulged in food and drinks. I've been back on track the last few days so I'm not too disappointed.2 -
Name: b3achy / beachy
Age: 51
Height: 5'3"
Weight loss progress:
16 May 2016 (start MFP): 149.4 lbs
1 June 2016: 145.8 lbs (3.6 lost)
1 July 2016: 141.6 lbs (4.2 lost)
1 August 2016: 138.2 lbs (3.4 lost)
Challenge Starting Weight July 29: 138.6 lbs (C/W/H: 34.0"/29.0"/38.5")
Challenge Goal Weight August 31st: 133.0 lbs
[Ultimate goal: less than 120 lbs by end of Dec]
Weekly Weigh In (I weigh in and tape for record on Fridays)
July 29: 138.6 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/29.0"/38.5"
Aug 5: 137.8 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/28.5"/38.0"
Aug 12: 137.8 lbs C/W/H: 33.75"/28.5"/38.0"
Aug 19:
Aug 26:
Sep 2:
Total LBS lost this week: 0.0 lbs
Total LBS lost this month: 0.8 lbs
Total LBS lost overall: 11.6 lbs; 17.8 lbs to go for ultimate goal!
Challenges: TOM bloat; TOM hormonal eating binge earlier in the week. Didn't feel like working out most days this week. Working on improving my fiber numbers.
Successes: Maintained weight, despite having a major water retention TOM spike earlier in the week (of nearly 3 pounds). Still lost inches in my shoulders, chest and thighs. Finally figured out a way to make eggs where I actually like them. Finally completed a (30 Day) plank challenge that I had started back in May.0 -
Name: Laurie
Age: 43
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (Aug 1): 229.3
Goal Weight (Sept 1): 225
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug 1: 229.3
Aug 8: 227.1
Aug 15: 225.5
Aug 22:
Aug 29:
Sep 1:
Weight +/-this week: -1.6
Weight -/+ this month: -3.8
Successes/struggles this week: Stay focused and keep moving!2 -
Name: G
Age: 30
Height: 5'3
Beginning weight (January 11): 250
Start Weight (August 1): 200
Goal Weight (September 1): 195
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug. 1: 200
Aug. 5: 197.1
Aug. 12: 195.6
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Weight lost/gained this week: -1.5
Weight lost/gained this month: -4.4
Happy with my loss this week but also getting ready to go to a big family BBQ. I'm prepared for that number not to stick, but I will get right back on it tomorrow!2 -
Name: G
Age: 30
Height: 5'3
Beginning weight (January 11): 250
Start Weight (August 1): 200
Goal Weight (September 1): 195
Weigh-ins (week of...):
Aug. 1: 200
Aug. 5: 197.1
Aug. 12: 195.6
Aug. 19:
Aug. 26:
Weight lost/gained this week: -1.5
Weight lost/gained this month: -4.4
Happy with my loss this week but also getting ready to go to a big family BBQ. I'm prepared for that number not to stick, but I will get right back on it tomorrow!
Congrats on reaching your goal early. Hopefully you'll finish out the month with the same or lower numbers.2 -
Name: Courtney
Age: 38
Height: 5' 6.5"
Start Weight (August 1): 143 lbs
Goal Weight (September 1): 135 lbs
Aug. 1: 143
Aug. 8: 140.8
Aug. 15: 136.2
Aug. 22:
Aug. 29
Weight -/+ this week: -4.6
Weight -/+ this month: -6.8
Successes/struggles this week: Finally seeing some results!
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