Memorial day summer weightloss kick-off

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  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,022 Member
    edited August 2016
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    Congrats @evesmom2 !!

    I included some of my challenge stats at the bottom of my post. One more week until we're done!! I won't reach my original challenge goal, but I knew it was a stretch since it was what I was trying to get to NLT the end of September. Happy with the progress, and glad this challenge was here to keep me accountable.

    b3achy
    51 yo female; 5'3"
    Starting Weight (5/20/2016): 149 lbs
    Starting Measurements (Chest/Waist/Hips): 36"/31"/40.5"

    May 27: 146.2 lbs C/W/H: 35.5"/30"/40"
    June 3: 145.2 lbs C/W/H: 35"/30.25"/40.25"
    June 10: 144.8 lbs C/W/H: 35"/30"/40"
    June 17: 143.2 lbs C/W/H: 35"/29.5"/39.5"
    June 24: 142.4 lbs C/W/H: 34.5"/29.5"/39.5"
    June 29: 141.6 lbs C/W/H: 34.25"/29.5"/39"
    July 1: (out of town)
    July 8: 140.8 lbs C/W/H: 34.25"/29.5"/39.5"
    July 15: 140.0 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/29.5"/39.0"
    July 22: 139.6 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/29.0"/38.5"
    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: 136.6 lbs C/W/H: 33.75"/28.25"/37.75"
    Aug 26: 135.6 lbs C/W/H: 33.5"/28.25"/37.5"

    Challenge GW: 130
    GW: 120

    Challenge Progress Stats --
    Pounds lost so far: 13.4 lbs
    Inches lost so far (C/W/H): 2.5"/2.75"/3"
    Top Size Approximate Change: from 8 (M) to 2 (XS)
    Bottom Size Approximate Change: from 10-12 (M-L) to 6-8 (S-M) {depends on brand}
  • evesmom2
    evesmom2 Posts: 231 Member
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    You have done great @b3achy!!! (What is NLT?)
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,022 Member
    edited August 2016
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    evesmom2 wrote: »
    You have done great @b3achy!!! (What is NLT?)

    Thanks...still hoping for at least one more pound, but if I'm PMSing this week, I'll be happy if I maintain ;)

    NLT = No later than; Not later than. Sorry for the shorthand.

    And I just reread that sentence, and it barely makes sense...my point was that my original challenge goal was really what I'm hoping to get to by the end of September, so it was a stretch to shoot for it at the beginning of Sept...but I like to have a farther target to stretch me. If I make it, great, I did more than I thought I could...if I don't, I'm probably closer to reaching (or just passing) my real goal anyway.
  • evesmom2
    evesmom2 Posts: 231 Member
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    Thanks.... I had no guess as to what NLT was!

    I joined the "Lose 40 lbs by Christmas" challenge just to keep me accountable. I think it is going to be a stretch for me, but just having to put the number in every week helps me a lot
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,022 Member
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    evesmom2 wrote: »
    Thanks.... I had no guess as to what NLT was!

    I joined the "Lose 40 lbs by Christmas" challenge just to keep me accountable. I think it is going to be a stretch for me, but just having to put the number in every week helps me a lot

    Stretching is good, as long as you don't get too hung up on it. As they say, shoot for the stars, and if you miss, you may still reach the moon anyway! :star:

    I wanted to join that one since my final goal is for the end of December, but I only had 30 to lose total, so I didn't. I do love the challenges for the accountability, but I think I'm better suited for the monthly ones. :)
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,305 Member
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    I'm in! I weigh in on Fridays. Good luck, everyone!

    CW: 137.6
    SW: 137.6
    GW: 130.0

    06/03: 137.6
    06/10: 138.4
    06/17: 137.2
    06/24: 137.6
    07/01: 137.0
    07/08: 137.0
    07/15: 138.2...egads!!
    07/22: 137.8
    07/29: 138.0
    08/05: 139.2
    08/12: 137.6
    08/19: 137.2
    08/26: 139.4...new grandbaby on the 21st!! Getting more take-out in a week than I've had in years! :o
    09/02:

    Chris
  • MaxT370
    MaxT370 Posts: 274 Member
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    Almost there!

    I went a little past my goal sometime last week, 159.5!! My digital scale isn't working today...might need a new battery so I used a regular dial type scale that sits on 160 this morning. I'll take it!

    Congrats to everybody who has stuck with this!
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
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    Name: Koren
    Age: 50
    H: 5'4"
    SW:438
    GW:150
    SCW: 291.2
    CGW: 275

    May 27: 291.2
    June 3: 291.2
    June 10: 289.2
    June 17: 291.6
    June 24: 292.4
    July 1: 283.6
    July 8: 283.2
    July 15: 286
    July 23: 283.2
    July 29: 285
    August 5: 280.6
    August 12: 277.2
    August 19: 275.8
    August 27: 281.0
    September 2:

    Okay, here's the bounce I've been expecting. It's a little more than I usually experience but I've lost more than usual too. I've noticed that instead of being discouraged I get really motivated to work harder. So, here we go- again!!
  • TheBlizz35
    TheBlizz35 Posts: 142 Member
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    SW: 181, CW: 159, GW for challenge: 154
    Ultimate GW: 136

    May 30: 181
    June 6: 179
    June 13: 178
    June 20: 176
    June 27: 174
    July 4: 171.2
    July 11: 170.8
    July 18: 170.4
    July 25: 169.4
    Aug 1: 166
    Aug 8: 165.5
    Aug 15: 164
    Aug 22: 161
    Aug 29: 159

    Not many of us are left updating the spreadsheet, but still fun to see everyone's updates. I'm so thankful for this challenge as a way to keep myself motivated to keep the downward trend on the scale. Not likely (nor healthy) to lose 5 lbs this coming week to hit goal, but overall very happy with the success I've had during this challenge.

    Hope everyone else is having a great week. :smile:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YNd-Bui0ON3KbIhQZIcZoJHV7s8PlWVy3U4R4j6Wea0/edit?usp=sharing
  • evesmom2
    evesmom2 Posts: 231 Member
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    I thought you had dropped out too!
  • MaxT370
    MaxT370 Posts: 274 Member
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    TheBlizz35 wrote: »
    SW: 181, CW: 159, GW for challenge: 154
    Ultimate GW: 136

    May 30: 181
    June 6: 179
    June 13: 178
    June 20: 176
    June 27: 174
    July 4: 171.2
    July 11: 170.8
    July 18: 170.4
    July 25: 169.4
    Aug 1: 166
    Aug 8: 165.5
    Aug 15: 164
    Aug 22: 161
    Aug 29: 159

    Not many of us are left updating the spreadsheet, but still fun to see everyone's updates. I'm so thankful for this challenge as a way to keep myself motivated to keep the downward trend on the scale. Not likely (nor healthy) to lose 5 lbs this coming week to hit goal, but overall very happy with the success I've had during this challenge.

    Hope everyone else is having a great week. :smile:

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YNd-Bui0ON3KbIhQZIcZoJHV7s8PlWVy3U4R4j6Wea0/edit?usp=sharing

    You have done an amazing job! Congratulations! Regardless of where you end at the challenge, what you've accomplished is nothing short of amazing!
  • TheBlizz35
    TheBlizz35 Posts: 142 Member
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    @MaxT370 -- Thank you! This year has been truly transforming. I've lost a total 79 lbs since January, but more importantly, I've changed my routines. I'm eating much more healthily (and with no effort now really) and become so much more active (walking 10-14 miles/day + doing Tai Chi) now that I have more energy.

    If someone had told me I'd be getting up at 4:30 or 5a to go walking for two hours before work each day, and then walking again each evening, I'd have bet money they were wrong. But it was me who was wrong. I really could change how I was living and each day I feel better and better. It's been exciting to watch how different I've become and it doesn't hurt to see changes on the scale or in the mirror as well. :smile:
  • MaxT370
    MaxT370 Posts: 274 Member
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    TheBlizz35 wrote: »
    @MaxT370 -- Thank you! This year has been truly transforming. I've lost a total 79 lbs since January, but more importantly, I've changed my routines. I'm eating much more healthily (and with no effort now really) and become so much more active (walking 10-14 miles/day + doing Tai Chi) now that I have more energy.

    If someone had told me I'd be getting up at 4:30 or 5a to go walking for two hours before work each day, and then walking again each evening, I'd have bet money they were wrong. But it was me who was wrong. I really could change how I was living and each day I feel better and better. It's been exciting to watch how different I've become and it doesn't hurt to see changes on the scale or in the mirror as well. :smile:

    You're welcome! I know exactly how you feel. I've lost 70 pounds since March and I have so much more energy, I feel better, I sleep better and I look better. This coming from someone who never exercised, didn't pay attention to calories and I hit that spot where I thought "This is just me." These days I'm up early before work to exercise, go to work, exercise at night, and eating better.

    Congratulations on your success!
    :smiley::smiley::smiley:
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,022 Member
    edited September 2016
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    Argh!! Ended on a minor gain rather than a loss. Was hoping to see the 134's on the scale this morning. :( Oh, well.

    Overall, pretty happy with the loss for the challenge (over 13 pounds), and for sticking with it when so many have dropped off. :smiley: Glad to see the rest of you that have completed this challenge, because that tells me y'all have persistence and fortitude! It's a win for us all that finished this! :smile:

    Have a great Labor Day weekend! (I'm just glad the hurricane has moved through and the weather should be improving for those of us in Central FL...sick of being stuck inside at this point).

    b3achy
    51 yo female; 5'3"
    Starting Weight (5/20/2016): 149 lbs
    Starting Measurements (Chest/Waist/Hips): 36"/31"/40.5"

    May 27: 146.2 lbs C/W/H: 35.5"/30"/40"
    June 3: 145.2 lbs C/W/H: 35"/30.25"/40.25"
    June 10: 144.8 lbs C/W/H: 35"/30"/40"
    June 17: 143.2 lbs C/W/H: 35"/29.5"/39.5"
    June 24: 142.4 lbs C/W/H: 34.5"/29.5"/39.5"
    June 29: 141.6 lbs C/W/H: 34.25"/29.5"/39"
    July 1: (out of town)
    July 8: 140.8 lbs C/W/H: 34.25"/29.5"/39.5"
    July 15: 140.0 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/29.5"/39.0"
    July 22: 139.6 lbs C/W/H: 34.0"/29.0"/38.5"
    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: 136.6 lbs C/W/H: 33.75"/28.25"/37.75"
    Aug 26: 135.6 lbs C/W/H: 33.5"/28.25"/37.5"
    Sep 2: 135.8 lbs C/W/H: 33.5"/28.25"/37.5"

    Challenge GW: 130
    GW: 120

    Challenge Final Stats --
    Pounds lost so far: 13.2 lbs
    Inches lost so far (C/W/H): 2.5"/2.75"/3"
    Top Size Approximate Change: from 8 (M) to 2 (XS)
    Bottom Size Approximate Change: from 10-12 (M-L) to 6-8 (S-M) {depends on brand}
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,305 Member
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    I'm in! I weigh in on Fridays. Good luck, everyone!

    CW: 137.6
    SW: 137.6
    GW: 130.0

    06/03: 137.6
    06/10: 138.4
    06/17: 137.2
    06/24: 137.6
    07/01: 137.0
    07/08: 137.0
    07/15: 138.2...egads!!
    07/22: 137.8
    07/29: 138.0
    08/05: 139.2
    08/12: 137.6
    08/19: 137.2
    08/26: 139.4...new grandbaby on the 21st!! Getting more take-out in a week than I've had in years! :o
    09/02: 138.0

    Chris
  • kmanrique321
    kmanrique321 Posts: 271 Member
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    Name: Koren
    Age: 50
    H: 5'4"
    SW:438
    GW:150
    SCW: 291.2
    CGW: 275

    May 27: 291.2
    June 3: 291.2
    June 10: 289.2
    June 17: 291.6
    June 24: 292.4
    July 1: 283.6
    July 8: 283.2
    July 15: 286
    July 23: 283.2
    July 29: 285
    August 5: 280.6
    August 12: 277.2
    August 19: 275.8
    August 27: 281.0
    September 2: 281.8
    This gain was just bad eating. Poor planning & prep lead to poor eating choices so back to prep & planning. I think some of the previous gain was water & hopefully all of it will come back off! Onward and upward!!
  • TheBlizz35
    TheBlizz35 Posts: 142 Member
    edited September 2016
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    SW: 181, CW: 158, GW for challenge: 154
    Ultimate GW: 136

    May 30: 181
    June 6: 179
    June 13: 178
    June 20: 176
    June 27: 174
    July 4: 171.2
    July 11: 170.8
    July 18: 170.4
    July 25: 169.4
    Aug 1: 166
    Aug 8: 165.5
    Aug 15: 164
    Aug 22: 161
    Aug 29: 159
    Sept 5: 158

    Goal was to hit 154....

    Lost 23 lbs for the challenge. Although I missed the goal by 4lbs, I was very proud of sticking with this and ultimately it means I've lost 80 lbs this year. Thank you everyone who participated. It was so motivating to watch other's numbers each week as well.

    Nice job everyone!!

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YNd-Bui0ON3KbIhQZIcZoJHV7s8PlWVy3U4R4j6Wea0/edit?usp=sharing

    P.S. -- I'm wearing a belt for the first time in three years. :blush:
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,022 Member
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    Congrats to everyone who made it to the end! Congrats to @TheBlizz35, @evesmom2, @typeitdaily, @staceyrader2012, @MaxT370, @mfost50, @kmanrique321 and @cpanus for being persistent and accountable to complete the challenge!! We are all better for doing it!

    Big congrats to @evesmom2, @typeitdaily, @staceyrader2012, and @MaxT370 for reaching and exceeding your goals! Well done!
  • evesmom2
    evesmom2 Posts: 231 Member
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    This was such a motivating thing to me, just what I needed. Congrats to all who stuck with it and great job!

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