HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE (yes this is a continuation of our fall/ summer challenge)

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  • StepWise123
    StepWise123 Posts: 180 Member
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    11/7- 149
    11/14 - 149.5
    11/21- 148.5 (My Challenge Start Date)
    11/28 - 146.5
    12/5- 146
    12/12 - 144.5
    12/19 143.5
    12/26 - 142.5
    1/2- 142 (not what I was hoping, but I’ll take it!)
    1/9 - 141
    1/16 - 140
    1/23 – 138.5 (Goal! Good riddance 140’s!)
    1/30 -- 138
    Weight loss for the week:-0.5
    Weekly weight loss goal: -1
    Challenge weight loss so far: -11
    Challenge weight loss goal: -10
    Challenge weight goal: 139
    GOAL WEIGHT: 125 lbs by May 1 2017

    This challenge has really worked for me. Instead of gaining weight over the holidays, I was able to lose and get a jump start on the usual January resolution to get my weight down. It was hard to skip out on my favorite holiday goodies and give up wine. Exercising has been a big part of reaching my first goal. My BMI is back in "normal" range and my old wardrobe is "new again." Looking around for a new weigh-in challenge since posting seems to be a little extra motivation and I don't feel alone in working toward a goal. You have all inspired me.
  • glassjailer
    glassjailer Posts: 27 Member
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    Well, that was interesting!
    Thanks to you all for being part of this because knowing there was a group of accountability buddies here, sharing and working in the same project, was really helpful to stay focused on the goal.
    That said, did not meet my goal, but this is the first time I've ever set a weight loss goal, ever. I've always just changed some lifestyle habit, eating pattern, and then checked on it in a few months. But now that I'm only 10-15 lbs from my 'holy mackerel I'm totally fit!' weight, I wanted to keep better tabs on numbers and unconscious comfort snacking.
    My highest weight was somewhere around 250, and I've bounced up and down between 170-190 for a long time. I'm excited that since I've taken it seriously (last 4 months), ive lost that stubborn 10! Lbs! Which I could never get off. And i can see my abs!

    I've learned weight will bounce all over, dramatically at times, with water fluctuations, but that I should not let myself get extra dehydrated on Sunday night because I have to weigh in on Monday morning!

    If this challenge continues into another quarter, I'm in! Thanks everyone! Keep working at it!


    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17
    Challenge start weight: 172.2
    11/7 - 172.2
    11/14 - 170.8
    11/21 - 170.8
    11/28 - 168.6
    12/5 - 165.0
    12/12 - 167.6
    12/19 - 176
    12/26 - 164
    1/2 - 163.6
    1/9 - whoops forgot to post!
    1/16 - 163.6
    1/23 - 159.6
    1/30 - 162.2


    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: +2.6
    TOTAL LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: -10

    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 19

    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 153 lbs
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT: 250 lbs
    ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 147 lbs
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
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    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 2016
    (November December January)

    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 148.0 (11/3)

    11/07/16: 147.4 :# down for the count with a stomach bug today - I'll eat anything I can, which isn't much
    11/14/16: 146.0 :) been doing some shopping in my closet, finding "new" stuff to wear!
    11/21/16: 145.6 :| [they need a half smiley] Any loss is a good loss during TOM's visit - I'll take it.
    11/28/16: 143.6 :D YAY - managed to keep the ball rolling through the first holiday hurdle
    12/05/16: 142.0 [think I forgot to post last week
    12/12/16: 144.0 :s oops! those extra margaritas and nachos last night (and lack of sleep) are hanging on
    12/19/16: 143.2 Too much "fun" over the weekend showed on the scale this morning, or this would have been better ... oh well
    12/27/16: 144.2 Enjoyed the Christmas food fest a bit too much - hopefully that will drop off fairly quickly
    01/03/17: 141.0 :smiley: Scale moving back in the right direction after the 2-week food fest
    01/09/17: out of town
    01/16/17: 140.2 :D slowly but surely ...
    01/23/17: 140.2 Can't complain - stayed flat even though I was traveling thru the weekend
    01/27/17: 137.4 :D SO CLOSE! OK, this is my WI before leaving town on 1/27 - I know I'll put some of that back on this weekend!

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -2.8
    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: The final 13 lbs
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 135
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 135 (comfortable size 8)

    WOW!! I'm actually starting to think I might get there!!

    For everyone that keeps bouncing up/down/up/down, stick with it. You can do it - Believe in yourself. It may just be a small tweak that you need to get that scale moving. These weekly check-ins have helped me tremendously. Sure, I've recorded my weight weekly for many years on a spiral notepad kept hidden in the bathroom drawer ... BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT HERE, where people can SEE it, there's something that tells your brain to get off it's butt and get it's *@&$ together and DO something. Off in search of the next accountability challenge - who's with me? We can do this!
  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,323 Member
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    MFP Starting Weight: 257.8 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 207

    11/7/16: 205.5
    11/14/16: 204
    11/21/16: 203
    11/28/16: 202
    12/5/16: 201
    12/12/16:
    12/19/16:
    12/26/16: 216
    1/2/17: 217.8
    1/9/17: 214.6
    1/16/17: 213.5
    1/23/17: 213
    1/30/17: 221
    02/04/17: 218.6

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: -3.6
    TOTAL CHALLENGE LOSS:

    GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 15
    GOAL WEIGHT RANGE: 190
    ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 140 lbs
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    edited February 2017
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    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
    (November, December, January)


    MFP Start Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338.8 LBS
    Challenge Start Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281 LBS

    05 . 11 - 280.9 LBS - :D Halloween week...after a rough start I managed to recover and had a mini loss.
    12 . 11 - 280.9 LBS - :( This plateau is getting really annoying. Been stuck for over month!
    19 . 11 - 279.4 LBS - :) finally broke this plateau! Onward and upward.
    26 . 11 - 279.5 LBS - :| Sigh....here we go again.
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .November Loss: . . . . 1.5 LBS
    03 . 12 - 276.5 LBS - :) Finally a decent loss!!
    10 . 12 - 275.2 LBS - :) So happy to still be losing!
    17 . 12 - 277.2 LBS - :s Chrismas party on Friday = Gain
    24 . 12 - 277.0 LBS - :| ok not a gain. Hope for better numbers next week.
    31 . 12 - 275.4 LBS - ;) yes!! A loss!!
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .December Loss: . . . . .4.1 LBS
    07 . 1 - 278.4 LBS - :s really? Water retention due to muscle repair.
    14 . 1 - 276.8 LBS - :) I'll take it.
    21 . 1 - 273.1 LBS - B) Finally a nice number!
    28 . 1 - 274.9 LBS - :s sigh.
    04 . 2 - 273.2 LBS - :) happy with this.
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January Loss: . . . . . .2.2 LBS

    Weight Loss for the Week: . . . . . . . . . . . -1.7 LBS
    Weight Loss During Challenge So far:. . . . . . - 7.8 LBS
    Weekly Weight Loss Goal: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 2 LBS
    Challenge Weight Loss Goal: . . . . . . . . . . . . .- 20 LBS
    Challenge Goal Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 - 265
    Ultimate Goal Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 LBS


    I didn't reach my goal but I had a loss each month. I got through the holidays with a loss which is a first for me. I'm usually up 20 lbs. Thanks so much for this challenge!
  • AndyCool22
    AndyCool22 Posts: 131 Member
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    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE 11/7/16 to 1/30/17
    Challenge start weight: 221.6 lbs.
    11/7 -221.6
    11/14 -220.6
    11/21 -223.4
    11/28 -225
    12/5 -224.4
    12/12 -222.8
    12/19 - 223.8
    12/26 -221.8
    1/2 -223
    1/9 -220
    1/16 -222.2
    1/23 -220
    1/30 -220.8

    WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: NONE
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: 0.8 lbs!
    WEEKLY CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 1.8 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 21.6 lbs.
    CHALLENGE WEIGHT GOAL: 200 lbs.
    ACTUAL START WEIGHT: 234.8 lbs. 4/16/2016
    ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 175 lbs.

    late update.......so i didnt do well but currently on 2/7 i am down to 216 so hooray for that!
  • hawkins410
    hawkins410 Posts: 2,105 Member
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    HOLIDAY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLEGE
    11/7/16 TO 1/30/17
    CHALLENGE START WEIGHT: 127 lbs.
    11/7/16: 127
    11/14/16: 125.0 :)
    11/21/16: 126.0 :/
    11/28/16: 124.5 :)
    12/5/16: 122.5 B)
    12/12/16: 124.5 :o
    12/19/16: 128 :s
    12/26/16: vacation
    1/2/17: 129 >:) That's it. The line is drawn.
    1/9 /17: 130.0 :o
    1/16/17: 130.0 :s
    1/23/17: 133.5 :#
    1/30/17: 130.0 :'(
    WEIGHT LOSS DURING CHALLENGE: GAIN OF 3.0 LB.

    I had a serious problem avoiding sweets! It is interesting that my weight went up even more quickly AFTER the holidays. I think I wasn't fighting it as hard!

    ANY CHANCE THAT THIS CHALLENGE WILL BE CONTINUED? I REALLY LIKE THE LENGTH AND IT GIVES AN EXCELLENT OVERVIEW OF WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN PATTERNS. THANK YOU @poppigirl FOR GETTING US STARTED! :)
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
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    hawkins410 wrote: »
    ANY CHANCE THAT THIS CHALLENGE WILL BE CONTINUED? I REALLY LIKE THE LENGTH AND IT GIVES AN EXCELLENT OVERVIEW OF WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN PATTERNS. THANK YOU @poppigirl FOR GETTING US STARTED! :)

    Was wondering about a new challenge myself. They really help me to keep centered and not stray too far off track. Haven't "seen" @poppigirl in a bit, but I'll be happy to start a new thread.
  • scubakat67
    scubakat67 Posts: 485 Member
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    OK, not sure if I have the link, but have created a new SPRING CHALLENGE at
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10513425/spring-weight-loss-challenge-the-continuation-of-our-summer-fall-winter-challenges/p1?new=1

    Looking forward to everyone's continued progress!
  • hawkins410
    hawkins410 Posts: 2,105 Member
    edited February 2017
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    @scubakat67: I just looked and your link worked just great! I look forward to the new challenge and will hopefully do MUCH better! Thank you for doing this! :)
  • StepWise123
    StepWise123 Posts: 180 Member
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    See you there!

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