January 2017 Monthly WL Challenge
808malia
Posts: 631 Member
You can do it! 
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=
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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Name: Malia
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... 1 -
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=
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Hi Everyone- First time doing this (and staying committed to this
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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=1 -
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=1 -
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. 1 -
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 =1 -
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.2 -
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=0 -
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.
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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!!!)3 -
Name: Malia
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!
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...
Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!!
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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: 2.21 -
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.1 -
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
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?2 -
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! 1
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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!
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!!!!!1 -
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!1 -
Thanks Brooke and can I say WOW! 184lb lost so far - that's incredible! Great to see that it is achievable!1
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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.
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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!0 -
Name: Malia
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!
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...
Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!! 1 -
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!!!!!! 1 -
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
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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!
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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.2 -
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!!!
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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
So I didn't make my goal of 8lb, but 6lb in a month is a good start to the year 1 -
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.1 -
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.1 -
Name: Malia
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!
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...
Welcome to all the new people!!! Stay focused, you got this!!!
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