2017~~52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge

Starting weight: 347.1
Goal weight: 250 (for this challenge)
Current weight: 330.7

Total weight lost: -16.4
This weeks loss: -2.0

This weeks successes: logging daily and increased my water intake.
This week's challenges: cravings!!

Motivation: Getting married Feb 2018

Week 6
Starting weight: 247.8lbs (Jan 1st)
Goal weight: 170-195lbs ( by end of 52 weeks)
Current weight: 240.2 lbs
Total weight lost: 7.6 lbs
This week's successes: met my mini goal of three workouts a week and it shows

Starting weight January 1, 2017: 188.6
Goal weight: 136.6
Current weight February 12, 2017: 180.4
Total weight lost over 6 weeks: 8.2 pounds

This week's successes:

• I have logged consistently for over 6 weeks.
• Several days this week I completed 12,000+ steps
• We have season ski passes to a local resort. We try to ski at least once a week. The first couple days of the season I couldn't make it one run from the top of the lift to the bottom without needing a break because I was winded, or my legs were burning. I would be done for the day after about 2 hours. Yesterday we skied for about 4.5 hours in thick powder (more like the consistency of mashed potatoes). At the end of the day I went from top to bottom (3 lifts, about 2 miles in distance) without stopping. It was awesome.

This week's challenges:

• I am a school administrator and several long, stressful work days present a challenge to proper eating and exercise. I plan for each day and bring along lunch, a snack of fruit and/or nuts, and beverages like water or la croix. But as the day wears on, the candy bowl I keep for visitors to my office seems to call my name.
• I have been trying to set an alarm to remind myself to get up and walk around every 50 minutes, but sometimes, it is difficult and/or inappropriate when I am sitting in a long meeting.
• I have struggled with insomnia and/or husband snoring a couple days this week which made it difficult to wake up in enough time to get in a morning workout

I realized I forgot to post! I weighed this last Thursday

Challenge SW: 12/29/16: 216.0
CGW 6/15/17: 186.0
GW: approx. 158.0 (based on initial goal body fat of 23% - Previous goal was 156. I've put on some muscle. Yay!)
UGW: 18-20.5% body fat

Weight loss method: Weighing, measuring and logging all of my food. Ensuring I have enough protein and good fats for satiety. Kettlebell and lifting workouts. My goal is 130g of protein each day and 25g of fiber.

My averages for the week were 125g of protein and 30g of fiber, so a bit short on the protein side. I think I need to keep cooked chicken breast on hand so I have something to eat end of day if I need more protein.

This past week I only had 2 workouts - I was feeling pretty fatigued and my right knee is acting up. I focused on staying active (laundry, housework, etc.). I'm going to workout to today and see how everything feels.

1/5/17: 213.0, -3.0
1/12/17: 211.2, -1.8
1/19/17: 209.6, -1.6
1/26/17: 208.4, -1.2
2/1/2017 206.8, -1.6
2/9/2017 205.2, -1.6

Challenge Loss: -10.8 (20% of the way there and 41.2 to go!). I know my rate of losing will slow down soon, but I'm happy with the results so far. I've been super diligent in weighing all of my food and logging consistently, so that helps tremendously.

This past week's challenge: not working out. It energizes me and keeps my stress levels low, and I really missed it. Looking forward to being back at it today. Also, my husband was traveling, which is tough with four kids and their crazy schedule.

This past week's successes: continuing to weigh and log my food diligently. Also, recognizing that my body needed a break, not pushing it and making sure my diet was dialed in. In the past, I would have pushed it too far or perhaps fallen off the wagon.

My upcoming week: Husband is traveling again, both this week and next week, which means I need to be super diligent with logging, and planning meals, snacks and workouts.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Start date: Jan 8/16
Starting weight:202.6
Goal weight:155
Current weight:191.2
Total weight lost:11.4 pounds
This week's successes: not quitting after a few indulgent days stagnated my weight loss
This week's challenges: arranging snacks and food for the office for the last week

I'll join!

Starting Weight: 178.2 (Jan 28)
Goal Weight: 130
Current Weight: 172.5
Total Weight Lost: 5.7

I didn’t have time to check in yesterday, so here is my weekly check-in. (I may change my official day to Monday, as it works so much better for me).

I recovered from the Super Bowl and a day of eating Salt and Drinking (wine). Monday 6Feb17, I started the Couch 2 5K program – Treadmill Edition, and actually did two extra 1 min run/1.5 min walk intervals. And then continued to walk until I was active for 60 consecutive minutes on those days. I did the C25K on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. (I did Thursday because, I had a feeling I wouldn’t get to the gym on Friday – I didn’t, and weekends are always busy – Saturday was. So, I got all 3 days in.). The fact that I ran, even for 1 minute at a time, amazes me as I have never (and I really mean never) been able to run. Even when I was in Jr. High/High School and weighed next to nothing. I had no coordination and no stamina.

So, I think I have officially hit a plateau, and need to see how I can work through it. What I have been doing, isn’t working anymore….My weights over the past 2 weeks have been zig-zaging but remaining fairly stable. (I weigh daily). They are: 190.0, 189.4, 187.8, 188.6, 189.4, 188.6, 190.2, 191.2, 190.2, 191.2, 190.4, 189.8, 188.4, 191.4, 190.6 (So generally in the 189-191 range.)

I’m going to continue the C25K plan, eat more at home (not eat out), and see how I do.

Successes this week: I ran!!!! In anticipation for this week (12-18Feb17), I went grocery shopping and have healthy food in the house. No fast food this week!

Have a great week everyone!
Jenn

Challenges this week: Husband was sick, ate fast food a few nights: Chick fil A on Wednesday, Pho on Thursday and Chipotle on Friday. (I know all high salt – no wonder I’ve gained weight, even if my calories are under).

Official Start Weight for Challenge: 1Jan17 – 195.0 lbs.
Challenge Goal Weight: 143 lbs. by 1Jan2018
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140 lbs.

Next Mini Goal: 184 lbs. (by 12Mar27) – Down another BMI point to 28.

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
5Feb17: 190.2 Week Change: +0.2 Challenge Loss: -4.8 Overall Weight Loss: -35.8
12Feb17: 191.4 Week Change: +1.2 Challenge Loss: -3.6 Overall Weight Loss: -34.6

Starting weight-182
Goal weight-145
Current weight- 165
Total lbs lost-17
This weeks success was that even though I was sooo hungry from pms that I didn't overindulge! That's a big win and it paid off. Last year I was stuck gaining and loosing the same 5 lbs.I kept thinking that I was just going to be over weight because I couldn't get it together. I would do really well for a week and then binge for 3 or 4 days. Something clicked this year with this challenge. I think I was sick of myself thinking I was never going to do it!! Thankyou to all of you with your honesty and help!
Goals this week are to keep exersizing and drinking more water.