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January 2017 Weight Loss Challenge
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Name: Sara
Age: 37
Height:5'7"
Start Weight: 166.5
Goal Weight (January 31st): 163
Weigh-ins:
January 2: 166.5
January 9: 165
January 16: 164.8
January 23: 168
January 30:
Weight -/+ this week: +3.2
Weight -/+ this month: +2.5
Successes/struggles this week: Dealing with some digestive issues and havent used the bathroom for #2 in a week. Sorry to be gross. Assuming the gain is from that. Now on a medical liquid diet pending my appointment. We know it isnt gallstones again but there is a family history of colon cancer. Fingers crossed this is just from my increased protein without properly increasing my fiber too. My success is that I am continuing to get my work outs.
I guess I did mine on the 20th so I'm updating. Back at 166 today so monthly loss of 0.5lb. My digestive issues are improving after the liquid diet and I ate normally yesterday and today without issue...I am watching that my macros are more balanced.1 -
Oops! I forgot to post yesterday!
Name: Nic
Age: 30
Height:5'3"
Start Weight: 153.8
Goal Weight (January 31st): 149
Weigh-ins:
January 2: 153.8
January 9: 152.6
January 16:152.2
January 23:151.6
January 30:
Weight -/+ this week: - 0.8
Weight -/+ this month: - 2.2lbs
Successes/struggles this week:
Going down very slowly... I weigh every day and fluctuate a lot. At least the weekly trend is slightly down each time
I don't think I'm going to hit my goal as the dreaded TOM bloat is approaching, wish me luck for a big whoosh after 
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Name: Melanie
Age: 29
Height: 5' 5'
Start weight ( Jan 2) : 201.3
Goal weight ( Jan 31) : 195
Weigh ins:
Jan 2: 201.3
Jan 9: 198.0
Jan 16: 195.4
Jan 23: 193.2
Jan 31:
Weight -/+ this week: -2.2
Weight -/+ this month: -8.1
Successes/struggles this week: Weekends are killing me! I need to be more diligent about staying on track.1 -
Named: Lauren
Age: 26
Height:5'4"
Start Weight (January 15th): 266 lbs
Goal Weight (January 31st): 264
Weigh-ins:
January 2: Missed
January 9: Missed
January 16: 266
January 23: 265
January 30:
Weight -/+ this week: -1
Weight -/+ this month:
Successes/struggles this week: Went out to eat. Took half home.
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Name: Cassie
Age: 31
Height:5'6"
Start Weight (January 3rd): 242.5
Goal Weight (January 31st): 235
Weigh-ins::
January 9: 242.2
January 16: 241.4
January 23: 239.4
January 30:
Weight -/+ this week: -2 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -3.1 lbs
Successes/struggles this week: Successes - I managed to start working out again this week! I am so sore today and I love it haha. Struggles, I rewarded myself with some beer and wings for the football game Sunday and even though I *know* I didn't gain weight from that because I stayed in my calories, i still retained some water weight which can be disheartening lol. I was down to 238.4 last Friday before my "cheat" meal lol. Oh well, slow and steady wins the race i guess, right? I had fun and those wings were amazing; sometimes you need that. 2 -
Name: Deb
Age: 41
Height: 5'7.5"
Start weight: (Jan 3rd) 202
Goal weight: (Jan 31st) 197
Weigh-ins: Jan 9th 198
Jan 16th 197
Jan 23rd 195
Weight this week -2
Weight this month -7lbs
Successes this week - getting (just) back into the overweight range instead of obese! Sticking to calories, not eating all of exercise calories, keeping to exercise regime (1× run, 1 x body attack class, 1 x cycle class 1 x weights and yoga). Struggles - too many calories coming from WINE. I am delighted though, haven't lost weight this successfully in years. New Goal: 1934 -
Name: Ceil
Age: 42
Height: 5'3
Start Weight (January 4th): 175
Goal Weight (January 31st): 160
Weigh-ins:
January 2: 175 (on the 4th when I started)
January 9: 172.8
January 16:170.2
January 23:168.2
January 30:
Weight -/+ this week: Down another two pounds
Weight -/+ this month: 7ish lbs
Successes/struggles this week: Boredom has increased. This food is boring. I don't even know why I feel like that since I used to eat oatmeal almost every day for years and wasn't bored. Idk it's all in my head maybe. Only one week left!0 -
I wish I saw this post when it started
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I came home and found that there really is not a "good" fast food option to fall back on when trying to loose weight and not having time to grab what is at the house. Any ideas/suggestions?
McDonalds: The Artisan Grilled Chicken is only 390 calories. Get that and a water or a black coffee. I do that when I'm out with my 8 year old daughter when she's craving a happy meal.
A cheeseburger happy meal is only 500 calories if you have it with a water, mini-kids fries and apple slices.
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LizzyPops2
Age: 20
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (January 9th): 71.6kg
Goal Weight (January 31st): 68kg (NEW GOAL as I met my goal in my last weigh in)
Weigh-ins:
January 2:
January 9: 71.6kg
January 16: 69kg
January 23: 68.2kg
January 30:
Weight -/+ this week: -0.8kg
Weight -/+ this month: -3.4kg
Successes/struggles this week: Increased hunger probably due to starting the gym back up. Need to try and incorporate more protein into my diet1 -
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Not looking forward to weighing tomorrow after this weekend0
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Name: Sara
Age: 37
Height:5'7"
Start Weight: 166.5
Goal Weight (January 31st): 163
Weigh-ins:
January 2: 166.5
January 9: 165
January 16: 164.8
January 20: 168
January 23: 166.2
January 29: 164.2
Weight -/+ this week: -2
Weight -/+ this month: -2.3
Successes/struggles this week: Since I won't be around tomorrow doing my final January weigh in now. My success is that I lost this month. I bounced around a bit but ended up averaging .5lb per week which is my normal goal, even though I was hoping to drop a bit more with my new work out routine.
I really hope we do this again for February.
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Named: Niki
Age: 30
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight (January 9th): 162.4lbs
Goal Weight (January 30th): 158.4 lbs
Weigh-ins:
January 9: 162.4
January 16:158.8
January 23:158.8
January 30:158.6
Weight -/+ this week: 0.2
Weight -/+ this month:-3.8
Successes/struggles this week:
Success: Only being 0.2lbs away from my goal weight this month
Struggle: Not counting calories for the entire week last week and not getting any workouts in.
Looking forward to this challenge again next month! I know if I stick to logging and working out, I'll meet my goals.2 -
Name: Shawn
Age: 34
Height: 6'3"
Start Weight: (January 1st): 479.4 lbs
Goal Weight (January 31st): 460 lbs
Weigh-ins:
January 2: 478.2
January 9: 466.4
January 16: 465.6
January 23: 464.2
January 30: 459
Weight -/+ this week: -5.2
Weight -/+ this month: -20.4
Successes/struggles this week: This week wasn't too terrible. The ol' arthritis started acting up so not much exercising was done. Still surprised at the weight loss for the month!1 -
Name: Repertoire
Age: 40
Height:5'8
Start Weight (January 2nd): 340.2
Goal Weight (January 31st): 325
Weigh-ins:
January 2: 340.2
January 9:338.4
January 16: 333.6
January 23:333.2
January 30: 330.0
Weight -/+ this week: -3.02
Weight -/+ this month:-10.02
Successes/struggles this week: Food was just easy for me this week. Not sure why, but I just wasn't tempted like I usually am. Even when I snuck out to buy myself lunch one day, all on my own, I searched out a healthy place and choose a brown rice and veggie bowl. Now I just need to move my *kitten* more. I didn't make my goal, but I lost 10 lbs and I'm SUPER happy!4 -
I started on the 9th and I am down 2 lbs. Trying for 1lb per week but it has been really tough giving up the snacking. Will do better next month!
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Named: Rachael
Age: 25
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight (January 9th): 169.6 lbs
Goal Weight (January 31st): 165
Weigh-ins:
January 2:
January 9: 169.6
January 16: 167.6
January 23: 168.2
January 30: 167.5
Weight -/+ this week: -.7lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -2.1lbs
Successes/struggles this week: Ready to take on February and do better!1 -
Named: Samantha
Age: 36
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (January 9th): 165 lbs
Goal Weight (January 31st): 160
Weigh-ins:
January 2:
January 9: 165
January 16: 161.8
January 23: 158.6
January 30: 165.2
Weight -/+ this week: +6.6
Weight -/+ this month: +.2
Water retention from eating poorly yesterday. Sigh. Should come off later this week.2 -
Named: germany03
Age: 40
Height:5'2"
Start Weight (January 9th): 165 lbs
Goal Weight (January 31st): 160
Weigh-ins:
January 2:
January 9:165 lbs
January 16:165.4 lbs
January 23: 163.4
January 30: 163.8
Weight -/+ this week: +.4 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -1.2lbs
Successes / struggles this week:
Got down to 162.4..(Fridays weigh in) and then went to my anniversary dinner. Goal might have not been met but I still lost and maintained that loss.
Look for February's challenge ..hope to see everyone there and continue this journey
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LizzyPops2
Age: 20
Height:5'7"
Start Weight (January 9th): 71.6kg
Goal Weight (January 31st): 68kg
Weigh-ins:
January 2:
January 9: 71.6kg
January 16: 69kg
January 23: 68.2kg
January 30: 68kg
Weight -/+ this week: -0.2kg
Weight -/+ this month: -3.6kg
Successes/struggles this week: Not as strict with logging but overall happy with a small loss. My end of January target was met yay!!!2 -
I was looking for this kind of thread in October, November, and December, but could not ever find one. I was then away from MFP for a few weeks, but now that I'm back I'm SO glad to see that this kind of thread was re-started! I'll definitely be joining in the February thread!1
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I would like to join a Feb thread as well1
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Name: Melanie
Age: 29
Height: 5' 5'
Start weight ( Jan 2) : 201.3
Goal weight ( Jan 31) : 195
Weigh ins:
Jan 2: 201.3
Jan 9: 198.0
Jan 16: 195.4
Jan 23: 193.2
Jan 31:193.6
Weight -/+ this week: +0.4
Weight -/+ this month: -7.7
Successes/struggles this week: Beer olympics last weekend kicked me in the butt... but it could have been worse. 1 -
Name: Cassie
Age: 31
Height:5'6"
Start Weight (January 3rd): 242.5
Goal Weight (January 31st): 235
Weigh-ins::
January 9: 242.2
January 16: 241.4
January 23: 239.4
January 30: (Jan 31) 237.4
Weight -/+ this week: -2 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -5.1 lbs
Successes/struggles this week: Successes - I am happy with my losses this month even if I didn't reach my intended goal. I had some ups and downs, but I stayed on track for an entire month and lost 5lbs because of it! I started working out and even though I got sick this week, I will pick up where I left off once I feel better.
Are we starting a February one?!1 -
good job everyone!!1
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Has a Feb thread been started? I can start it (or someone else can?) I did find this very helpful!1
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Would love to join for Feb if you have one.0
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I can start it then! I don't think one has already been started...I'll use the same thread title but with February. Look for it in about 2 minutes
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