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2017~~52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge
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Starting weight: 256.4
Goal: 165.0
Current weight: 247.4
This week Loss: 1.6
Total loss: 9.0
This week success: I lost weight despite difficulty staying on my meal plan. I started going to yoga to help me relax and get out of my own head.
This week challenge: staying withing my calories and making the right choices.
Next week goal: Not sure yet! But gonna stick to it no matter what!
Have a great week everyone!5 -
ultimate starting weight: 91 kg = 200 lb
Week zero : 1 Jan 2017 84.5kg = 186 lb
Goal weight: 65 kg = 143 lb
Current weight: 12 Jan 83.6 kg = 184 lb
Total weight lost: 0.9 kg or 2 lb in 3 weeks
This week's successes: I actually thought i did well, good logging!
This week's challenges: frustrating that weight loss is so slow. I have been really good with logging.
Sulks.
I didn't do much formal exercise but did ride bike to work nearly every day. I can improve that.
Summary this week - intake 1309 , burned during activity 1120, burned at rest 1004, daily deficit 815
ultimate starting weight: 91 kg = 200 lb
Week zero : 1 Jan 2017 84.5kg = 186 lb
Goal weight: 65 kg = 143 lb
Current weight week 4: 29 Jan 82.9 kg = 182 lb
Total weight lost: 1.6 kg or 4 lb in 4 weeks. Just snuck in to meet the pound a week thing!
This week's successes: I had a whoosh today, that was good timing!
"In the past 7 days you were very active an average of 50min, 733% more than the median for women 45 to 54 yrs who are obese."
This week's challenges: Still annoying that on the numbers I should be losing much faster.
Food intake 1176, at rest 1172, exercise 991, net -997, should be losing 2lb a week.1 -
cheryls1mx3 wrote: »actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it
you CAN do it. I really find that alcohol mucks things up as it's so high in calories. It sounds as though you are doing all the right things, keep going and the results will follow.4 -
cheryls1mx3 wrote: »actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it
You are in this for the long haul so you are actually doing OK. Remember 'its a marathon not a sprint' and you are on track! We are also learning so much about ourselves, and we are all bound to have our ups and downs. So long as we get back up from our downs, we will make it2 -
Week 4
The scale barely budged this week. Must be those cheese tidbits now and then when nobody's looking. Who are you fooling my dear?!
Starting weight: 172.5
Goal weight: 108
Current weight: 160.9
Total weight loss: 11.6
This week's successes: follow through with my workout plan
This week's challenges: was a bit relax on my diet and getting a numb feeling on my feet and lower legs5 -
cheryls1mx3 wrote: »actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it
you CAN do it. I really find that alcohol mucks things up as it's so high in calories. It sounds as though you are doing all the right things, keep going and the results will follow.
Thanks Sonia
I dont drink unless my 13m old is at grannys for the weekend, and thats once a month or every 2 so its a once a month slip2 -
cheryls1mx3 wrote: »actually so disappointed in myself but need some motivation guys to make me believe I can to it
You are in this for the long haul so you are actually doing OK. Remember 'its a marathon not a sprint' and you are on track! We are also learning so much about ourselves, and we are all bound to have our ups and downs. So long as we get back up from our downs, we will make it
Thanks sooooo much, its weird in the past when I got disappointed in not hitting my target I would guve up but this time round I ebded up going food shopping and made sure I have all the correct foods at home2 -
Week 4 already?!?!?!?
Week 4-
Starting weight: 253.7
Goal weight: 199.9
Current weight: 245.8
Total weight lost: +4.2/7.9
This week's successes: I ate well and was consistent. I want to continue with tracking and drinking water. But the scale went in the wrong direction! I am not fussed. I know that it is not representative of what happened this week. I will continue to eat chicken, eat fruit and veg.
This week's challenges: Trying to get back into exercise consistently.
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A week ago was my brother’s wedding. This week I was back at home and back into my schedule….Grocery shopping, cooking at home, eating healthy, and trying to be active.
I have had a shaky start to the year, one week up, one week down, but still have an overall down trend. So far, I have lost 5 lbs this year (we’re 4 weeks in, so I am on-track with the 1 lb a week). I am now past the holidays, and want to get back into my “program”. Things just go easier when you are in a routine. I have been working on weight loss since 23Oct2016 when I weighed 221.4 lbs. (My high weight in the weeks before this was 226 lbs. My weight change below, reflects this high). So, I’ve made great progress.
This week, my “Trainer” on FitBit reset….so, I started another 12 week cycle. Because I surpassed the activity calories burned goal each week in the last round, this round started quite a bit higher than where I left off last week. (I need to burn 744 Activity Calories each day this week). I am having trouble meeting it. Up to this point, I was taking a brisk walk daily, most days. (I started with about 20 minutes and I am up to 35-40 min). This is not enough now and have not met my goal on 3 of 7 days. (Thank goodness for nearby malls, I can walk – walk, not shop- in the evenings when it is cold). I did meet the overall goal for the week.
Well, it’s time to step up the exercise. I had planned to do this for a few weeks, but this is the push I need. Starting in February, I am returning to the gym! (I’m paying for a membership, I think it’s time to start using it again). My plan is to do the Couch to 5K program for the Treadmill on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It will be interesting to see if I can run for 30 minutes by the end of it. (I’ve never been able to run, even in my teens when I weight 120 lbs). When I get into this routine, for a few weeks, I will add back weights on at least one other day of the week (on Thursday, maybe? And maybe one day during the weekend. I have a class on Tuesday nights, so I won’t be able to go to the gym that day until the end of May).
So when I started, I had the goal to get back down to about 140 lbs…which is a size 6/8 on me (depending on cut). I weighed this in my early 30s, so it is not out of the realm of realism. When I went to my brother’s wedding last weekend and met his now wife….I noticed that she was skinny and just a little taller than me…..She was a size 6! I know I was a size 4/6 in the past, but can’t remember ever being that skinny. I guess I was. We went shopping and I held up a size 6 pants….I don’t think I could get my leg in it now. So maybe I won’t see a size 6 again. But I still want to reach a healthy weight (Normal for my BMI) which is about 160 lbs (normal weight range per BMI for my height is 122-163 lbs.). I have another 30 lbs to go before I get there. And I will re-evaluate where I want to be, and how I feel at that time. Until then, I am just trying to lose 1 lb. a week.
Second rant. I was hoping to give you better news on my weight. Why is it, that I always weigh more on my official weigh-in days? (I weigh myself every day). I have been 189.X sine Thursday. When I weigh in on Sunday, what happens? I go back up! (Yesterday – diet wise, I had one of my best days – calories were proportionate to expenditure (I burned over 1000 more than I ate) and I had a BM, and I got in over 10K steps. So in reaction, I gain half a pound. (Actually, I’m thing it is the Pho I had for lunch yesterday. I’m sure it is high in salt –and this is water retention). But, I always want to show you my best efforts and best results.
Have a great week,
Jenn
All Time High: 226 lbs.
Official Start Weight for Challenge: 1Jan17 – 195.0 lbs.
Challenge Goal Weight: 143 lbs. by 1Jan2018
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140 lbs.
Official Start Weight for Challenge: 1Jan17 – 195.0 lbs.
1Jan17: 195.0
8Jan17: 195.8 Week Change: +0.8 Challenge Loss: +0.8 Overall Weight Loss: -30.2
15Jan17: 192.2 Week Change: -3.6 Challenge Loss: -2.8 Overall Weight Loss: -33.8
23Jan17: (Monday) 192.6 Week Change: +0.4 Challenge Loss: -2.4 Overall Weight Loss: -33.4
29Jan17: 190.0 Week Change -2.6 Challenge Loss: -5.0 Overall Weight Loss: -36.0
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Week 4 Weigh-in!
Starting weight: 216
Goal weight: 164
Current weight: 209.6
Total weight lost: 6.4 pounds in 4 weeks!
This week's successes: Averaging 10K steps everyday this week. Logging everyday. Not kicking myself for not being perfect. Progress not perfection is my new philosophy.
This week's challenges: Head cold started yesterday, but have my physical tomorrow. It will be weird stepping on a scale with clothes on!
Keep at it friends, and enjoy the journey... stop and admire yourself along the way.8 -
Start date 1/1/2017
Starting weight: 161
Goal weight: 120
Current weight: 158
This week's weight loss: 5
Total weight lost: 3
This week's successes: Lost all my cruise weight +2!! Paid attention to fats and daily intake. Went to the gym.
This week's challenges: Getting my gym buddy motivated. Making jelly and not sampling too much.6 -
Starting weight: 261.3
Goal weight: 200
Current weight: 266.4
Past week weight gain: 4.1
Total weight gained: 5.1
Past week's experience: Today is day #14 of living in my recliner because of a lower back strain. Living on maintenance pain and anti-inflammatory meds, unable to do any significant exercising or for that matter even move around very much. This is dismal and depressing. I know that sooner or later, this will get less bad and ultimately go away, and I can’t wait until that happens.
This week's challenge: Trying to avoid gaining more weight while living in the recliner.5 -
Week 4 Weigh-in!
Starting weight: 216
Goal weight: 164
Current weight: 209.6
Total weight lost: 6.4 pounds in 4 weeks!
This week's successes: Averaging 10K steps everyday this week. Logging everyday. Not kicking myself for not being perfect. Progress not perfection is my new philosophy.
This week's challenges: Head cold started yesterday, but have my physical tomorrow. It will be weird stepping on a scale with clothes on!
Keep at it friends, and enjoy the journey... stop and admire yourself along the way.
Love the "Progress, not perfection"! I think I will need to adopt this for me too.5 -
December 2016: 194.4 lbs.
Official Start Weight for Challenge: 1Jan17 – 192.2 lbs.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 lbs.
Current weight: 189.4
Not where I want to be after 4 weeks but I'll take it.
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SW: 217.8 CW: 213 GW: 185
Wk4 Gain 1.6
Total loss 4.8
This week's success: Only putting in 1.6 after a great mini vacay to Portland
This week's challenge: I wanted to keep eating and drinking in holiday mode.
Like @PoisonDartFrog I am still (just) on track for the year. Can you believe it's the end of Jan and we're in week 4 already!?!?5 -
Start date: Jan 8/16
Starting weight:202.6
Goal weight:155
Current weight:196.6
Total weight lost:6lbs
This week's successes: adjusting my eating habits so indulgences can still happen without equalling binging.
This week's challenges: realizing that as I become full I don't want to stop eating because "what if I get hungry later". Years of not having enough to eat has caused a lot of anxieties now.7 -
Starting weight: 347.1lbs
Goal weight: 250lbs (for this challenge)
Current weight: 335.3
This week's weight loss: -4.6lbs
Total weight lost: -11.8lbs
This week's successes: Getting in 5 workouts this week 45 min each.
This week's challenges: Travelling for work and eating healthy. Also did not drink enough water daily.
Motivation: Getting married Feb 20188 -
Wow, I really am enjoying reading all of your successes, struggles, and just journeys in general. It really helps me knowing that you guys are dealing with life and ups and downs and still sticking to it! It really gives me hope that I can do it!
My weigh-in day isn't until Tuesday, but I thought I would reach out and have you guys send me some positive vibes and thoughts. I have a family birthday party to attend tonight and I am going to do my best not to go overboard with food, ice cream, cake, etc. But I'm eating light this morning so I can at least indulge just a little.
Wish me luck! ☺10 -
Starting weight: 240
Goal weight: 150 lbs (for this challenge)
Current weight: 207
This week's weight loss: I'm not sure
Total weight lost: 35 lbs
This week's successes: I ate at a deficit
This week's challenges: I ate at less of a deficit than I should have last week so I'm making up for it with a bigger deficit the first few days of this week. Also, I've put on water weight due to some complications that I won't go into here.5 -
Starting weight: 225
Goal weight: 180
Current weight: 219.4
Weekly weight lost: 1 lbs
Total weight lost: 5.6 lbs
This week's successes: Still at it! Mostly on track this week. Focusing on the long term helps me be more patient with myself. My family is being supportive with reminders, suggestions, and praise! It's very sweet.
This week's challenges: Didn't meal plan the whole week. Resulted in less healthy foods. Still kept within calories (mostly), but could feel the difference. Didn't meet my daily step goal.
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