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2017~~52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge
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Start date 1/1/2017
Starting weight: 161
Goal weight: 120
Current weight: 153
This week's weight loss: 3
Total weight lost: 8
Success: Great week! Loving the treadmill! Made 3 batches of pasion fruit jam and sampled each one.
Challenges Log, Log, Log............Need that constant accountability.9 -
Week: 7
SW: 206.8
GW: 170
1/21/17: 203.0
1/28/17: 203.2
2/4/17: 201.4
2/11/17: 199.6
2/18/17: 199.4
2/25/17: 199.4 Uggh! Was hoping for a loss this week! Oh well, carry on...........
3/4/17: 194.8 Bit of a 'whoosh' this week
Total weight lost: 12.0
This week's successes: Hanging in there in spite of minimal losses the last few weeks. Paid off!
This week's challenges: Once again, stopping myself from munching out of boredom. That is a real challenge for me.9 -
Starting Weight: 178.2 (Jan 28)
Goal Weight: 130
Current Weight: 169.2
Total Weight Lost: 9
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Week 9
Starting weight: 205
Goal weight:160
Current weight:190.9
Total weight lost: 14.1
This week weight lose: 0.9
This week's successes: staying in calorie goal!!!
This week's challenges:: Drink more water!!! Stay on track!!!!
Since January 1/2017 I have lost 12.5 inches off my body yay doing a happy dance!!!!11 -
Week 1 weighed 2-25th 183 lbs
week 2 3-4 weighed 182 lbs.
Lost 1 lb.
Had problems staying motivated
Ate healther until bedtime though11 -
Starting weight: 294 (Jan 4)
01/14 - 281
01/22 - 280
01/29 - 280
02/05 - 276
02/12 - 275
02/19 - 272
02/26 - 271
03/04 - 268
This week's loss: 3
Total weight loss: 26
52 wk goal: <220
Last week's successes: Logging, staying in calorie budget overall (for the week)
Last week's challenges: binged on pickles and sunflower seeds which made the scale flat all week (salt) but yesterday I had to pee every hr it seemed. WOOSH, -3lbs in one day
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Thanks @jm216 for your salad humor!
Week 9-
Starting weight: 253.7
Goal weight: 199.9
01/01 - 253.70
08/01 - 246.90
15/01 - 245.20
22/01 - 241.60
29/01 - 245.80
05/02 - 244.40
12/02 - 248.40
19/02 - 244.40
26/02 - 243.20
05/03 - 240.60
Total weight lost: -2.6/-13.1
This week's successes: I was sick but just stayed positive.
This week's challenges: It is International Women's Day and I have 8 events this week - breakfast, lunch and dinners. So, I just need to plan and keep it together.
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7.1.17 : Starting weight: 165
Goal weight: 138
Current weight: 157.5
Total weight lost: 7.5
Dipped below 160 pounds! Yay!
This week's successes
- 2 gym classes: BodyPump & Flex
- seem to have added a bit of muscle
This week's challenges:
- bad cough ( sick)
- Sweet tooth (cream puffs!)
Not really losing one pound a week but seem to be feeling better / stronger from gym classes. Target : 12 classes / mth.
Be mindful - company trip coming up, must be careful at buffet!8 -
Week 2
Starting weight: 309
Goal weight: 230
Current weight: 299
This week: 0
Total weight lost: 10
This week's successes: I didn't gain...I'm sticking with this!!
This week's challenges: To write next week a loss, no matter what it is.7 -
Starting weight: 273.8
Goal Weight: 150
Current weight: 258.8
Total Weight Loss: - 15
This week’s successes: Paid more attention to what I ate.
This week’s challenges: Finding the time to walk and stress.
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Starting weight January 1, 2017: 188.6
Goal weight: 136.6
Current weight March 5: 180.1
Total weight lost over 9 weeks: 8.5 pounds
Successes: Working through a stall. I have been up a pound or so over the last couple weeks. I have been trying to tweak my calories and exercise a bit. I found when I went too low on the caloric intake, my cravings for junk and sugar increased exponentially.
Challenges: Finding the right mix of calories, macros and exercise to match my needs continues to be a challenge.
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cheryls1mx3 wrote: »cheryls1mx3 wrote: »cheryls1mx3 wrote: »cheryls1mx3 wrote: »cheryls1mx3 wrote: »cheryls1mx3 wrote: »52 week challenge is ideal for me because thats how many weeks it will take me on 2lbs a week to be back to my pre pregnancy self
Starting weight: 214.6 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 214.6lbs
Total weight lost: This is my first day on this challenge
This week's successes: eating healthy all week and somehow managed to get to the gym 2 times when i have a baby/work full time/college full time studying fitness health and nutrition
This week's challenges: I have a big assessment week so fitting the gym in and studying may conflict.
Week 2
Starting weight: 214.6 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 208.2lbs
Total weight lost: 6.4lbs
This week's successes: I lost 6.3lbs this week im so happy weighs the same as a 1 metre tall baby kangaroo. Target was 2lbs a week so im happy
This week's challenges: my son was at grannys this weekend so we had a wee drink so need to go ti the gym more than my usual twice a week this week and stick to diet religiously to hit 2lbs target
Week 3
Starting weight: 214.6 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 210.2lbs
Weight Lost this week: 2lbs GAIN
Total weight lost: 4.4lbs
This week's successes: I went to the gym twice this week for the full 1 hour session each time and I have written up an exercise plan with beginners FITT principles in place, Target was 2lbs a week so I'm happy because in total my goal by this week was to be 4lbs in total loss so I'm on target and will not let this week get to me - I'm also upping my gym days to 3 times per week so I'm getting the weekly recommended cardio and Resistance training per week
This week's challenges: I'm not drinking any alcohol this weekend as (1) I have my son and (2) I did enough of that last weekend with my son being at granny's that's what definitely through me off as didn't eat/drink clean 2/3 days. Its also going to be hard upping my gym to one more day as with work and college and the gym so far I'm missing my son so so much but I'm doing this for him. Also finding time to meal prep so to not spend on quick healthy expensive things when I can do that at home.
Week 4
Starting weight: 214.5 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 208.7lbs
Weight Lost this week: 1.5lbs loss
Total weight lost: 5.9lbs
This week's successes: by this week I should be at 6lbs total loss and 0.1 away which doesn't bother me as been at the gym 3 days this week - tried new foods - upped my protein a little and know what I am doing in the gym more now rather than just going in and going to any piece of equipment - A loss is a loss at the end of the day and my gain would be in muscle as doing a lot of strength training on my arm so I have a little muscle to be able to burn fat more efficiently there.
This week's challenges: as I was a tinny bit off target I will not have my Friday glass of prosecco when son is sleeping lol - my niece, her boyfriend and daughter are wanting me and son to go for dinner, its not the food I will struggle with that's not an issue just being the only sober 1 I don't really like drinking its just drunk people especially loved ones are the most annoying ha-ha. Need to stretch out my gym sessions a little don't feel as sore as I should.
Week 5
Starting weight: 214.5 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 205.3lbs
Weight Lost this week: 3.5lbs loss
Total weight lost: 9.2lbs
This week's successes: by this week I should be 8lbs in total loss and was behind target last week by 0.3lbs and now im ahead of target by 1.2lbs so im over the moon happy
This week's challenges: getting my water up to 3ltrs per day. Thats what a person my weight should be drinking and was only drinking 2ltrs. I dont see any other challenges which os a plus
Week 6
Starting weight: 214.5 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 203.2lbs
Weight Lost this week: 2.1lbs loss
Total weight lost: 11.2lbs
This week's successes: by this this week my target would of been 10lbs and now im ahead of target by 1.2lbs so im over the moon happy
This week's challeneges: Thursday im going to do another 24hr water fast to cleanse my body, i need to get to gym 3 days per week but have leg day with college monday so got a feeling i may be sore for my tuesday wednesday gym session
Week 7
Starting weight: 214.5 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 196.7lbs
Weight Lost this week: 6.5lbs loss
Total weight lost: 17.7lbs
This week's successes: lost the most i had done in one week since starting at my weigh in on a friday.
This week's challeneges: my husband walked out on me and his 1 yr old son the monday before i got weighed and was so devistated and I still am thats why i am posting week 7 and 8 at the same time.
Week 8
Starting weight: 214.5 lbs
Goal weight: 155lbs
Current weight: 195.3lbs
Weight Lost this week: 1.4lbs loss
Total weight lost: 19.1lbs
This week's successes: managed to pick myself and dust myself off and focus on me and my son. Hubby left because he didnt think it be so hard being a dad. But i love being a mum and will be the best i can be for him
This week's challeneges: keeping my chin up and get back to the gym. Not bothered I didnt hit my 2lbs target because lost 6.5 the week before which makes up for it11 -
Starting weight: 225
Goal weight: 180
Current weight: 213
Weekly weight lost: 1.2 bs
Total weight lost: 12 lbs
This week's successes: Didn't give up.
This week's challenges: Missed a week to illness, and took all last week still trying to recover. Am back to logging today and exercising tomorrow.8 -
Starting weight-182
Goal weight-145
Current weight-160
Total weight loss-22lbs
Success- working out 5 days, even got up and did a 5:30 class!
Goals- drink water and eat more fruit5 -
Week 9
Starting weight: 226.4
Goal weight: 175
Last week weight: 216.7
This week weight: 214.7
This week's loss. 2.0 pounds
Total weight loss: 11.7
This week's successes:
Disclaimer: This section is turning into my mini log for the week. I just go blah blah blah in this section. It serves as a reminder for me if I look back.
What was hard this week? Exercise. I did my group challenges by Thursday, and apparently, that took the pressure off too much. I felt like I slacked over the weekend. Saturday I spent time doing pasture maintenance, but on Sunday we laid around the house doing basic chores only. Cooking, laundry, Work we brought home; I did not even vacuum. The weather was nice and cool and we should have been taking advantage of it, either with outdoor chores or pleasure. Soon it will be blazing hot and humid. I need to figure out some things my DH can do with me for exercise. His knee is giving him trouble so vigorous walking on a daily basis is not good for him. We do dog walk a half mile every night.
I didn't really have any cravings this week. Ate a nice variety, even without cheese. Had lamb three times, pork, beef, chicken. Avocados are priced nicely. Enjoying some veggie pitas for lunches. And I lost weight! Still ahead of schedule. I need to work some more veggie into our diet besides the usual mushrooms, green salads, peppers, onions and potatoes. Need more squash and beans. I did use up the last of my beets last night via beet chips. Does not seem worth the effort. They shrunk up so much. But it's a SUPERFOOD! right?
Another plus - my position has not been cut (yet) Yay!
Checking on last week’s challenges:
Give up cheese for the week for a group challenge. It was a 5 day thing and I did it M-F, but on Saturday morning I had a cheese omelet. Continue the obscene amounts of water daily. I will keep this up. Logging the water helps me think about it. 
Keep up my exercise – walk at least 10K this week. (6.2 miles) I made this. Did 5K one day and the rest in bits and pieces, but it's done.
This week’s challenges:- Eating right will be a challenge. I have a user software conference to go to Wednesday to Friday. The included meals are delicious, but not very healthy, and eating out in the evening is always a challenge for me. I like to try things I would not normally make or have at home. Then, as if three days of conference food is not enough, tonight DH and I have to be way-over-there in Orlando directly after work, so another meal out. I can do it - at least tonight - but it will be hard to choose right and focus.
- Exercise - again out of town for three days at a conference with co-workers. We tend to stick together in the evening. I wonder if I can get any of them to the fitness center. I can walk the beach for hours.
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Starting weight: 213.8 lbs
Goal weight: 165
Last week weight: 201.2
Current weight: 198.4
This week's loss: 2.8
Total weight lost: 15.4
This week's successes: Making foods for my family and not eating them.
This week's challenges: Increasing my water.6 -
Week 7:
Starting Weight (1/2/17): 256.4
Last weight (2/27/17): 243.8
Current weight (3/4/17): 246.2
This weeks loss: GAIN of 2.4
Total weight loss since 1/2/17: 10.2
This week success: I stayed on my meal plan......however I ate double portions of most of it.
This week Challenge: Everything about Life was a challenge this week!! I didn't want to exercise, I didn't want to eat healthy, I wanted to give into my cravings. I went over my calories every day!
I don't know what to say! I am just so disappointed in myself. This is a new week and I need to get back on track!7 -
Week 9
Starting weight: 201.6 1/3/17
Goal weight: 138
Current weight: 189.4 3/6/17
Total weight lost: 12.2
This week's successes: logged all meals in MFP
This week's challenges: met steps goal 6 out of 7 days. Next week meet steps goal!7 -
Starting weight: 198 on 2/4/17
Goal weight: 165
Current weight: 194 on 2/18/17; 3/4/17 (same!)
Total weight lost: 4
This week's successes: Exercising everyday during the week. I was awarded 'Member of the Month for February 2017' at my work's gym! Besides an overnight locker to use for the month (we only get to use it daily), I get some notoriety in the monthly newsletter and a picture in the lobby. This is very encouraging and it motivates me to keep going!
This week's challenges: Exercising on the weekends--STILL a challenge! I need to step it up a notch since I haven't lost any weight in two weeks. I've parked farther away from entrance to work. I'm going to try and start increasing daily exercise from 30 min to 45 min.8 -
Starting weight: 216
Goal weight: 164
Current weight: 208
Total weight lost: 8
This week's successes: Walking Roxie around the block 2x per day... except Sunday. Getting 6,700+ steps for the week.
This week's challenges: overeating. I need to use veggies as my fill up meal. Portion the chips.
I will get to Onderland by the end of April!8 -
Week 8 of 52
SW 179
GW 130ish
CW 170
This week's loss- 0
Lost 9
Successes: I'm actually happy I had no gain or loss week. I've been super sick for two weeks and not allowed to work out this week. I could barely walk around and do my job (teacher) let alone work out. Don't worry I was not contagious. My appetite did come back in full swing so again, happy for the no gain.
Challenges: honesty I am still a bit shaky so my challenge to myself is to work out at least once this week. Very modest goal? You bet. But I am going to be truthful and accomplish it than lie to myself and then feel defeated when I didn't do it. Also I really need to log!
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Week 9-a bit late to record (usually on Sunday)
Starting weight: 247.8lbs (Jan 1st)
Goal weight: 170-195lbs ( by end of 52 weeks)
Current weight: 242.6 lbs
Total weight lost: 6.6 lbs
This week's successes: I kept logging in and recording meals.
This week's challenges: I'm all over the place with eating and emotions. Work is crazy schedule. Gotta try to get back to the right path.4 -
Well I'm just getting started with MFP again but I'm up for a challenge and more importantly I need ACCOUNTABILITY
Starting weight: 185
Goal weight: 140
Current weight: 185
Total weight lost:
This week's successes: regular daily walk of up to5 miles daily
This week's challenges: increase veggies and fruits intake.7 -
Height: 6'0"
Starting weight:206 (Feb 11th)
Goal weight:175
Current weight:192
Total weight lost:14 lbs.
This week's successes: Keeping at it and remembering to eat on a normal schedule. Starting to insert a little exercise here and there. I found a sweet app called "just reminder". It actually goes off reliably, and reminds me to do some exercises or eat a snack. I set it up to remind me to do exercises at times when I know I'll just be goofing off on my phone.
This week's challenges: Finding time and motivation in the moment to exercise. Always a challenge. Also, I figured out my scale was not working correctly, so I had thought I was losing weight that I actually wasn't. Turns out I wasn't, and now the scale should be fixed. Lol7 -
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Starting Weight (1/2/17): 211
01/02/17: 211
01/06/17: 206.8 (-4.2lbs)
01/13/17: 209.6 (+2.8lbs)
01/20/17: 207.6 (-2.0lbs)
01/27/17: 204 (-3.6lbs)
02/03/17: 202.8 (-1.2 lbs)
02/10/17: 200.2 (-2.6 lbs)
02/17/17: 201 (+0.8lbs)
02/24/17: 202.6 (+1.6lbs)
03/03/17: 196.8 (-5.8lbs)
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This weeks loss: -5.8lbs
Total weight loss since 1/2/17: -14.2lbs
This week success:
im still fluctuating, but hey, itll do7 -
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SW : 250lb 13/1/17
LW. : 242lb 26/1/17
CW. : 237lb 8/3/17
TWL: 13lbs
As you can see, I've failed to log in for over a month, severe issues at home had left me in the doldrums and weight stagnation issues just compounded my problems. To top it all, I pushed hard and doubled my Insanity fitness programme, back to back, result was a week off to recover, so when you're at 52, your head says "you can do it", but your body says "oh no you can't".
So if you're like me, so damned impatient, want to see results. Take body pics every couple of weeks, when your weight stagnates for a few weeks, get the tape measure out instead and if you've lost more than half an inch anywhere, then well done you!
Now whilst your body is resetting its "body clock" up the ante, mix up your routine somewhat, push harder for 30 secs, slow down, push hard for another 30 secs, slow down and repeat; up the exercise another 5-10 mins each month, it will make a difference and if like me, fall off the wagon for a few days or more and see you put 2lb in weight on in a couple of days, rather than the usual yo-yo with a steady weight loss, then you're falling back into your old ways, time to put in the jogging shoes.
No matter what life throws at you, No matter how hard you think things are becoming, hold one thought, your fitness your goal, only one person can take that from you. I'll see you at the 'finishing line' because I'm determined to reach it!10 -
3/8/17 (Week 8)
SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4)
GW1: 228.2
GW2: 199
CW: 263.4
Weekly WL: 1.8
TWL: 16.8
This week’s successes: Drank my water daily and only went over calories once on Sun due to Bridal Shower. Walked 5K steps 4/7 days; still need to work on this.
This week’s challenges: Dinner out on Sat, but that isn’t unusual for us to eat out on the weekend. I have already reviewed the menu and made my selection (it’s a new place).
This week’s goals: Same as last week: Stay within 200 of calorie goal; move more.
Jan: 7.9 lbs; Feb: 7.1; Mar: 1.8
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Starting weight on January 11th: 289.7
Current weight: 258.2
This week's loss: 2.2
Total weight loss: 31.5
This week's successes: Reached 10,000 steps on two days. Took the train to Paris for an overnight stay (I live in France). Weighed a day earlier, because I would not have access to scales today. Managed to stay within my calorie goal thanks to light eating and a ton of walking.
This week's challenges: To do 10,000 steps on at least four days this week.9
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