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January 2017 Monthly WL Challenge

808malia
808malia Posts: 631 Member
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You can do it! :D

As always, credit for the verbiage below goes to Dan ;)

If you are new and want to join in, by all means do! We love to celebrate those losses with you! This is the standard format we try to use for these threads:

Name: (if you'd like to share)

My Numbers:
SW: Starting weight before you lost anything.
CW: Current weight at the beginning of the challenge.
GW: Goal weight for the month (what you would like to weigh at the end of the monthly challenge) Try to keep it realistic and SAFE!
LTGW: Life time goal weight ( What you would like to weigh at the end of your weight loss journey)

Weigh ins: What days you will weigh in, for example; Fridays
1/6/17= (Fill out after each weigh in.)
1/13/17=
1/20/17=
1/27/17=
1/31/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

Total WL for the month=

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  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 230
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    1/6/17= (13 weeks)
    1/13/17= (14 weeks)
    1/20/17= (15 weeks)
    1/27/17= (16 weeks)
    1/31/17= (16.5 weeks)

    Total WL for the month=
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:
  • AObryan86
    AObryan86 Posts: 10 Member
    Name: Ashley (first time participating)

    SW: 295
    CW: 295
    GW: 287
    LTGW: 170

    Weigh ins: Monday's
    1/9/17=
    1/16/17=
    1/23/17=
    1/30/17=
  • ohsointricate8
    ohsointricate8 Posts: 100 Member
    Hi Everyone- First time doing this (and staying committed to this :) )
    Name: Melissa

    My Numbers:
    SW: 296.8
    CW: 296.8
    GW: 285
    LTGW: 160

    Weigh ins: Fridays!!
    1/6/17=
    1/13/17=
    1/20/17=
    1/27/17=
    1/31/17=

    Total WL for the month=
  • kpie1125
    kpie1125 Posts: 86 Member
    New year means time to re-focus! Let's do this!

    Name: Katie

    My Numbers:
    SW: 411
    CW: 301
    GW: 290
    LTGW: 175

    Weigh ins: What days you will weigh in, for example; Fridays
    1/6/17= (Fill out after each weigh in.)
    1/13/17=
    1/20/17=
    1/27/17=
    1/31/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month=
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    GW: 200 for now. Ultimate GW 160
    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17= 274.2
    1/8/17=
    1/15/17=
    1/22/17=
    1/29/17=

    Total WL for the month=

    I gained a little of the holiday break. Hubby and I going to try and lose weight together this year. :D
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 203.6
    GW: 195.6. But I'll be doing the happiest of happy dances when I get below 200.
    LTGW: 170. (Saw my Doctor today. He says it's feasible.)

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/3/17 = Start = 203.6
    1/10/17 =
    1/17/17 =
    1/24/17 =
    1/31/17=

    Total WL for the month =
  • ladynasdaq
    ladynasdaq Posts: 21 Member
    Name: Stacy
    My numbers:
    SW:1/1/17=277.5
    CW: 276 as of 1/3/17
    GW: 150

    Gained about a pound then lost it. Trust me, I was trying so hard not to have big gains and never want to see 280 and higher. Highest weight was 301 lbs. I believe was in 2008. Never again! This year just safely get this obesity problem under control.
  • F1ress
    F1ress Posts: 27 Member
    Would love to join, need to do a lot of things to keep motivated!

    My Numbers:
    SW: 301
    CW: 275
    GW: 267
    LTGW: 150

    Weigh ins: What days you will weigh in, Mondays
    1/09/17=
    1/16/17=
    1/23/17=
    1/30/17=

    Total WL for the month=
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    GW: 200 for now. Ultimate GW 160
    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17= 274.2
    1/8/17= 273.6
    1/15/17=
    1/22/17=
    1/29/17=

    Total WL for the month: 0.6
    I guess 0.6 is better than nothing. :/
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 203.6
    GW: 195.6. But I'll be doing the happiest of happy dances when I get below 200.
    LTGW: 170. (Saw my Doctor today. He says it's feasible.)

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/3/17 = Start = 203.6
    1/10/17 = 200 (-3.6)
    1/17/17 =
    1/24/17 =
    1/31/17=

    Total WL for the month = 3.6
    You can do it everyone! If you hear a weird loud noise in the next week, that's me yelling from Texas when I finally make it below 200 lbs for the first time since 1995!!!! (I stayed that weight for like a day and went back up. And up. It happens. That was before MFP. THIS is the tool that can help us all do it and keep it off!!!)
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    edited January 2017
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 230
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    1/6/17=230 (13 weeks)
    1/13/17= (14 weeks) My Birthday week!!! Gonna be 34! :star:
    1/20/17= (15 weeks)
    1/27/17= (16 weeks)
    1/31/17= (16.5 weeks)

    Total WL for the month=0
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:

  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    GW: 200 for now. Ultimate GW 160
    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17= 274.2
    1/8/17= 273.6
    1/15/17= 272.0
    1/22/17=
    1/29/17=

    Total WL for the month: 2.2
  • Gnawcraft
    Gnawcraft Posts: 769 Member
    My Numbers:
    SW: 318
    CW: 273
    GW: 269
    LTGW: 160?

    Weigh ins: Thursdays
    19/1/17 =
    26/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month =

    Hi friends, first of all big congratulations to Malia on your lovely news ^_^ Before the holidays I was at 270 so my basic plan for the end of January is to shift the Christmas weight plus one bonus lb and then head into Feb back in the swing of things. I am hoping I can conjure up some epic will power after holiday indulgence :P Good luck to everyone.
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    edited January 2017
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 353
    GW: 345
    LTGW: 252

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17=353
    8/1/17=352
    15/1/17=351
    22/1/17=
    29/1/17=
    31/1/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month=

    Progress has been slow first 2 weeks.....I'll blame the transition back to work after a 3 week holiday! Going to get my fat *kitten* in gear now though and this group could be just the ticket, thanks for having me :smile:

    I know my LTGW is more than some of your SW's, but it's what's right for me for now.....it's the weight I was aged 18 and very active. Most likely I'll lower it if/when I get there but I feel it's the right target for me. No judgment, right?
  • Gnawcraft
    Gnawcraft Posts: 769 Member
    Hey Jen ^_^ I always slow down (or even grind to a hault) with changes like that but hopefully by the end of the month you'll be back in the swing of things (and me as well hehe). I think your long term goal is very sensible! Mine feels unrealistic, next month I might change it to the weight I was when I met my husband as I felt pretty good then, and then like you, lower it if and when I get there :) Good luck!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Thanks Gnawcraft! I think we have to feel that our target is achievable, and something that brings us fulfilment even if it isn't where we "should" be - any loss is an immense improvement on where we started and anyone who doesn't like it can shove off! :smiley:

    As I say, my goal is the weight I was aged 18, at that point I was living an active life (walking a minimum of 4 miles a day, regularly up to 12 miles, 4-6 days a week, as well as dancing the night away! Ah to be young again!) It's a weight that is (just!) low enough for me to take part in certain activities I'd like to try. I've never been even close to that again in my adult life, so for me would be an incredible achievement, and would seriously change my whole life and open up so many possibilities to me.

    Medically speaking, I "should" lose another 100lb or so beyond that, but the difference it will make to my life and my health just to get as far as that (and it IS a long way!) is sooooooo immense that I don't think any reasonable doctor would argue with it as a target.

    I left my husband last year, 6 stone (84lb) heavier than when I met him....and that was having twice lost 2+ stone and put it back on again. Leaving him was when I sort-of started this journey, but now I'm committing to it properly. Let's make 2017 our year!!!!!
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke

    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 203.6
    GW: 195.6. Then 2 lbs to be half the woman I once was!
    LTGW: 170.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/3/17 = Start = 203.6
    1/10/17 = 200 (-3.6)
    1/17/17 = 199.2 (-.8)
    1/24/17 =
    1/31/17=

    Total WL for the month = 4.4
    Great job everyone! It's so great to see so many new faces, and those that have returned. (I heart me some Pidge.) Happy Birthday Malia!
    Jen- Comparison really is the thief of joy. I think we all have a goal of becoming healthier versions of ourselves. Your goal is realistic and achievable, and if it makes you happy, go for it!!! My goal this month will probably need to be adjusted, as I'm feeling a grinding halt coming too with some scale bouncy action going on. My body is a little shocked to be under 200 finally after being well into the 300's for half my life. Onward and downward!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Thanks Brooke and can I say WOW! 184lb lost so far - that's incredible! Great to see that it is achievable!
  • Gnawcraft
    Gnawcraft Posts: 769 Member
    My Numbers:
    SW: 318
    CW: 273
    GW: 269
    LTGW: 160?

    Weigh ins: Thursdays
    19/1/17 = 274 (+1)
    26/1/17 =

    Total WL for the month = (-1 ! )

    I don't even :< Not sure why that happened lol. I thought I'd lose one not gain one though I was slacking and didn't log everything as accurately as I could have after my 2 month break >_< Oh well, month goal seems a little harder now but I'd be happy with anything below the 273 I was last week, sooo 2lbs will be my new goal for next week! I think I'd better get back on my bike! And thanks for the warm welcome back Brooke it's good to be here.
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    It's only one week, don't lose heart! Focus on how far you've come since you started. You'll get back in the swing of it and recover the loss (gain!)
    Just goes to show how crucial it is to log every morsel!
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 230
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    1/6/17=230 (13 weeks)
    1/13/17=230 (14 weeks) My Birthday week!!! Gonna be 34! :star:
    1/20/17=231 (15 weeks) and so it begins... +1
    1/27/17= (16 weeks)
    1/31/17= (16.5 weeks)

    Total WL for the month=+1
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 353
    GW: 345
    LTGW: 252

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17=353
    8/1/17=352 (-1)
    15/1/17=351 (-1)
    22/1/17=349 (-2)
    29/1/17=
    31/1/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month=

    It's been a rough week but 2lb down, wooooooooooooooo!!!!!! :smiley::smiley::smiley:
  • BrownieKitty12345
    BrownieKitty12345 Posts: 149 Member
    My Numbers:
    SW: 274.2
    GW: 200 for now. Ultimate GW 160
    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17= 274.2
    1/8/17= 273.6
    1/15/17= 272.0
    1/22/17= 272.0
    1/29/17=

    Total WL for the month: 2.2
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke
    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 203.6
    GW: 195.6. Then 2 lbs to be half the woman I once was!
    LTGW: 170.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/3/17 = Start = 203.6
    1/10/17 = 200 (-3.6)
    1/17/17 = 199.2 (-.8)
    1/24/17 = 198 (-1.2)
    1/31/17=

    Total WL for the month = 5.6
    My body is definitely adjusting to the shock of being under 200 for the first time in 22 years (I was 20 back then), doing a lot of bouncing around on the scale. This is the least I have ever weighed as an adult. Keep up the hard work all!
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    edited January 2017
    Name: Mike
    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 355.2
    GW: 345
    LTGW: 190

    Weigh-ins: Wednesdays
    1/4/17 - 351 (-4.2)
    1/11/17 - 344.6 (-6.4)
    1/18/17 - 340.6 (-4.0)
    1/25/17 - 336.6 (-4.0)
    2/1/17 -

    Total WL for the month (as of 1/25): 18.6#

    I started running again at the beginning of the year after 2 or 3 months of being an overworked, lazy bum. Since then, I've run at least a mile every day and been better about tracking what I eat. I know this month will be an anomaly with regard to weight loss because it's the beginning of something different, so February will be the real litmus for me.
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 353
    GW: 345
    LTGW: 252

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17=353
    8/1/17=352 (-1)
    15/1/17=351 (-1)
    22/1/17=349 (-2)
    29/1/17= 348 (-1)
    31/1/17= (Final weigh in for the month.)

    Total WL for the month= 5lb

    Well done Mike, that's a fantastic loss!
    And Brooke, smashing that 200lb milestone must feel incredible, really well done on sticking with it for so long. You're an inspiration!

    I'm hoping (wishful thinking?) that my weigh in today is a little inflated due to TOM, so maybe I'll drop a little more by the end of the month! But even if not, and if I haven't achieved what I targeted for the month, what I HAVE done is lost every week this month, and for me that is a hell of an accomplishment in itself and I MUST NOT let myself go down that dark path of beating myself up for t not being enough. Changing your life takes a (very!) long time and every loss should be celebrated. Just need to keep reminding myself of that!!!
  • gin_rummy
    gin_rummy Posts: 222 Member
    Here we go guys, end of month - how have we done?

    Name: Jen

    My Numbers:
    SW: 364
    CW: 353
    GW: 345
    LTGW: 252

    Weigh ins: Sundays
    1/1/17=353
    8/1/17=352 (-1)
    15/1/17=351 (-1)
    22/1/17=349 (-2)
    29/1/17= 348 (-1)
    31/1/17= 347 (-1)

    Total WL for the month= 6lb :smiley:

    So I didn't make my goal of 8lb, but 6lb in a month is a good start to the year :smiley:
  • brookielaw
    brookielaw Posts: 814 Member
    Name: Brooke
    My Numbers:
    SW: 387.2
    CW: 203.6
    GW: 195.6. Then 2 lbs to be half the woman I once was!
    LTGW: 170.

    Weigh ins: Tuesdays
    1/3/17 = Start = 203.6
    1/10/17 = 200 (-3.6)
    1/17/17 = 199.2 (-.8)
    1/24/17 = 198 (-1.2)
    1/31/17= 196 (-2)

    Total WL for the month = 7.6
    My theory of my body being in shock appears to hold true. Yesterday morning it was 194.8, this morning back up to 196, but today is the day I weigh and the day that counts. I am pointing out the bouncing to you guys because it is frustrating but NORMAL, so please don't get too down when it happens to you. I didn't quite make my monthly goal but 7.6 is wonderful and worth celebrating. So is your 6, Jen! And your 1, Pidge, and your pregnancy Malia, and definitely your 18.6???? Mike! And your 2.2 meow, and every single effort each of us makes every day.
  • mdgivens
    mdgivens Posts: 206 Member
    edited February 2017
    Name: Mike
    My Numbers:
    SW: 409
    CW: 355.2
    GW: 345
    LTGW: 190

    Weigh-ins: Wednesdays
    1/4/17 - 351 (-4.2)
    1/11/17 - 344.6 (-6.4)
    1/18/17 - 340.6 (-4.0)
    1/25/17 - 336.6 (-4.0)
    2/1/17 - 334.0 (-2.6)

    Total WL for the month: 21.2#

    This month has been all about establishing the habits of logging my food and running at least a mile every day. Next month will be about getting back under the bar.
  • 808malia
    808malia Posts: 631 Member
    Name: Malia :blush:

    My Numbers:
    SW: 250
    CW: 230
    Pregnancy GW: stay under 250
    LTGW: 140-150

    Weigh ins: Fridays
    1/6/17=230 (13 weeks)
    1/13/17=230 (14 weeks) My Birthday week!!! Gonna be 34! :star:
    1/20/17=231 (15 weeks) and so it begins... +1
    1/27/17=231 (16 weeks)
    1/31/17=232 (16.5 weeks) +1

    Total WL for the month=+2
    Sorry I went MIA for a few months, found out I am pregnant so been kinda busy... Not trying to lose weight right now, just keep track of my weight gains and losses... :blush:

    Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! :naughty:

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