2017~~52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge
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Hi,
i recently started watching what i eat & trying to lose weight since last 10 days. Today is my 11th day. Here are my details.
Starting weight: 192.14
Goal weight: 120
Current weight: 186.18
Total weight lost: 5 lbs
This week's successes: was able to resist rice & wheat & other grains.
This week's challenges: was unable to resist chocolates. cheated for chocolate.7 -
Starting weight: 309
Goal weight: 230
Current weight: 294.5
This week: -2.5
Total weight lost: 14.5
This week's successes: Good workouts
This week's challenges: keeping it going as we're back into a full week4 -
Starting weight: 213.8 lbs
Goal weight: 165
Last week weight: 188.2
Current weight: 185.8
This week's loss: 2.4 pounds
Total weight lost: 28
This week's successes: Still doing 10,000+ steps per day & Staying 100% on-plan.
This week's challenges: Get more sleep and increase water.5 -
Starting weight: 198 lbs
Goal weight: 146
Current weight: 168.2
Total weight lost: 29.8
This week's successes: Worked out everyday this week
This week's challenges: Ate too much at a birthday party yesterday, but forward on today!6 -
Week 16
Starting weight: 226.4
Goal weight: 175
Last week weight: 210.3
This week weight: 206.8
This week loss: 3.5
Total weight loss: 19.6
Weekly yada yada yada
The temperature continues to rise. We are not hitting 90 yet, but it's close every day. That's normal. The problem is the state is on fire. Now Florida on fire is nothing like the big wildfires in California or other parts of the western United States, but explain that to someone who has just had their home burn. Schools are open, but some students cannot be transported due to road closures. People are being evacuated. There is no natural relief in sight. We are in a terrible dry spell. Due to the topography and vegetation where I live, we could not get a big fire, but my heart goes out to those who are stricken. Have defensible space around your homes! http://www.firewise.org/wildfire-preparedness/be-firewise/home-and-landscape/defensible-space.aspx?sso=0
http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Defensible-Space/
I'd love a tree shaded house in mid August, but I love my house more.
Don't know why I chose this to rant on this week. I am not directly impacted, but I fear for some friends of mine.
This week's successes are all over the place:- Not killing anyone at current job while going to work every day
- Not turning the neighbors escaped pig into bacon (two hours of pig wrangling in the dark)
- Reaching out to someone to explore a new job at a prior employer.
- Shopping at Aldi for the first time now that I heard they take credits cards - OMG their produce is so nice.
- And the obvious one - still on track losing a pound a week.
Checking on last week’s challenges:
Tuesday to Friday get to work by 8:30. Let's try baby steps. HA HA HA HA - They are lucky I even went last week. 
Keep making a point to log water. did good. feels good too 
Do two fitness blender routines. Level not important. Nope Walk the 2 mile street at least twice. Yep.
Woo Hoo! I found two new challenge groups. No more setting my own challenges.
This weeks challenges- This week I am going to eat daily recommended servings of Fruit and Veg
- Time one mile walks and try to make improvement
- and a personal one - take at least one box of stuff to Goodwill.
Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. ~Saadi
A good thought to start the week on.Edited for spelling5 -
I'm relatively certain I forgot to log last week...whoops!
Height: 6'0"
Starting weight:206 (Feb 11th)
Goal weight:170 (but then add 15-20 lbs of muscle over time)
Current weight:186
Total weight lost:20 lbs.
This week's successes: Keeping at it and remembering to eat on a normal schedule.
This week's challenges: Finding time and motivation in the moment to exercise. I'm going through a motivational slump. It's not severe or anything, it's just part of the cycle. I needed a break, so I took a break. I continued to research foods and workouts that I wanted to try, and integrated them into plans so I had something to go off of. That's been nice, but now that I want to get back to it, I find I'm lacking momentum. I can't justify spending time exercising and attempting to obtain my goal. Logically I know what I need to do, but I think emotionally, I'm disconnected from it at this point. So I've got to force myself to engage for a couple of days to get over this hump. I know my goals. I'm not afraid of success or failure. I truly enjoy how exercises feel, and how it feels to push the limits of my body. I'll be using baby steps to get back on track. 10 minutes at a time (max) for the first day (3 or more times), 10 minutes minimum for the second, third, and fourth days (2 or more times each day), and then my new work outs can be integrated. I expect to take about 2 weeks to get fully back up to speed, but won't be upset if it takes 4, as long as I'm still trying. That's all I really want. I just want to prove to myself that I'm worth trying constantly for, for the rest of my life.
On a side note, I thought I'd share a little something I learned with anyone who's actually reading this. I've been paying an insane amount of attention to the scale. Not because I'm monitoring my weight intensely, but because I wanted to learn what my body and habits looked like for weight changes throughout the day. Each of these things I observed, I also googled to check out if it was just me or not.
I learned we exhale an average of 20ml of fluid in every breath while we sleep (we inhale some, how much is depending on our environment), which can be as much as 2 lbs of fluid lost overnight.
Using the restroom can be a loss of anywhere from .5-2.5 lbs for #2, and an astonishing 1-3 lbs for a #1!
Weighing after a shower, before getting dressed, you can still be carrying from .5-1.5 lbs of water on your skin and hair, even if you already dried off.
The clothes you wear can weigh anywhere from 3-8 lbs (or more if you wear tons of stuff),
And finally, the food you eat has weight, and the water you drink has a ton of weight. It's about 4.5 lbs per gallon. And depending on how much salt you are eating, and how much vegetable you are not eating(fresh veg makes you shed sodium and water weight), you could just keep that water in.
The whole point of me sharing this is to share how much our weight can fluctuate through a single day. I just shared the ability to fluctuate in weight 20 friggin pounds! In one day! That's why they say "DON'T TRUST THE SCALE". While it might be a useful tool to catch a snapshot of your progress, ultimately, it doesn't really help. Your mood and energy level is the best indicator of improvement. For body size specifics, measuring your chest, belly, hips, arms, legs, neck, wrist, and ankles is much more useful. I know it's not as easy as stepping on a scale, but that's why you only do it once a month. I keep using the scale too, but I'm so happy to understand the limitations of that method. Hope I was helpful for someone!7 -
Shutyerlips wrote: »
The whole point of me sharing this is to share how much our weight can fluctuate through a single day. I just shared the ability to fluctuate in weight 20 friggin pounds! In one day! That's why they say "DON'T TRUST THE SCALE". While it might be a useful tool to catch a snapshot of your progress, ultimately, it doesn't really help. Your mood and energy level is the best indicator of improvement. For body size specifics, measuring your chest, belly, hips, arms, legs, neck, wrist, and ankles is much more useful. I know it's not as easy as stepping on a scale, but that's why you only do it once a month. I keep using the scale too, but I'm so happy to understand the limitations of that method. Hope I was helpful for someone!
I know that weigh changes during the day, but you gave me some new stats. That's why my only weigh in is first thing after using the potty and buck naked.2 -
Starting weight:266
Starting weight for challenge: 237
Current weight: 222.6
Goal weight: 185
Total weight lost: 43.4
Midway June 26th (goal 211 lbs):
This week's successes: Starting back at the gym even though it is just walking the track
This week's challenges: Not letting this week's weight loss make me lazy and drinking plenty of water6 -
Starting Weight: 178.2 (Jan 28)
Goal Weight: 130
Current Weight: 166.2
Total Weight Lost: -12
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Starting weight: 226.4 lbs
Goal weight: 155 lbs
Current weight: 198.4 lbs
Total Weight Loss so far: 28 lbs
This week's success: I hit my first mini goal - I now weigh 90kg (under 200 pounds)!!! My next goal is to get to 84kg (185.2 lbs) which is what I weighed before I had my 2nd child.
This week's challenge: Spent the week-end away and my focus has slipped a little, e.g. snacking after dinner has sneaked back in.
This week's quote: "Stop managing your time. Start managing your focus."
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Hi everyone, if you are looking for some more support and motivation, I highly recommend the Fat 2 Fit Weight Loss Challenge and Support Group.
The group runs monthly weight loss challenge competitions. The registrations for their May Weight Loss Challenge are now open. Below is the link to their post in the Support and Motivation Forum which has all the details about the challenge, and how to join.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10546549/may-fat-2-fit-weight-loss-challenge
I have been a member and taken part in their challenges for 3 months now, and have found it to be a great way to keep me on track and motivated.1 -
Starting weight (for this challenge) : 208.6
Goal weight (for this challenge) : 156
Current weight : 191.8
Total weight lost (for this challenge): 16.8
This week's successes: Very stressful week with traveling and I (mostly) stayed on track!
This week's challenges: Coming up with a new meal plan, kids are sick of eating the same thing every week
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Current weight: 269.03
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It's never too late to jump in and start, or start over. It's great to see everyone who is losing weight.
If you're struggling....like I have been... with over-eating, stress, traveling, etc... this is where to come for motivation. Here we encourage and support each other. We are not perfect, but together we make progress, and bring each other up..... and our weight down.
It feels great to be back! I've missed you all.
Jill7 -
Starting weight: 216
Goal weight: 164
Current weight: 213.2
Total weight lost: 2.8 pounds
This week's successes: coming back to MFP an 52 pounds in 52 weeks challenge. Walking the dog and getting in 10k steps most days
This week's challenges: traveling and overeating. Eating lots of junk, craving junk, but not feeling satisfied.5 -
Starting weight on January 11th: 289.7
Current weight: 241.4
This week's loss: 1.3
Total weight loss: 48.3
This week's successes: Feel happy that I made it through my weekend trip and still lost weight.
This week's challenges: I need to up my walking.9 -
4/26/17 (Week 15)
SW: 210 (Jan. 4)
This weeks loss -1.8
TWL: 15
Last week’s challenges: Still haven’t gotten back into the swing of eating right. Letting emotions control will power; got to stop that.
Goal this week: Log and drink water. keep exercising.
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Starting weight:235.6
Goal weight:183.6
Current weight: 235.6
Total weight lost: 0
This week's successes: working out 3x per week
This week's challenges: staying within calorie, sugar, and carb limits6 -
2013 Starting weight 376# (age 65)
2017 52/52 Challenge, 4/27, week 17
SW: 231.2
Goal weight: 186
Current weight: 215.4
52/52 Challenge YTD: -15.8
This week's successes: Lost .6, four weeks in a row with a loss. Total for April -5.4, for me that's a good month.
I have been looking ahead to August when I "should" reach 199 IF I KEEP MEETING THIS CHALLENGE!
Next week's challenge: I ordered a replacement for my broken Fitbit. Need to start tracking my steps and make 10K steps my daily goal. Happy to have the beautiful Spring weather.8 -
I'm trying to prep for NPC contest and started a program. As of 4/23/2017
Starting weight:140.6 lbs
Height: 5'3"
Goal Body Fat: 20 - 22%
Goal Weight: N/A
Total weight lost: 1.7 lbs
This week's successes: Completed a 5K this morning in 38 minutes
This week's challenges: Watching my sugar intake and make sure I don't over do the cardio; don't want to lose lean muscle.5 -
Overall starting weight: 192lbs(June 2014)
Challenge starting weight: 151lbs
Goal weight: 99lbs
01/05/17:150.8lbs(-0.2lbs)
01/12/17:149.4lbs(-1.4lbs)
01/19/17:149.4lbs(0lbs)
01/26/17:147.8lbs(-1.6lbs)
02/02/17:147.8lbs(0lbs)
02/09/17:148.4lbs(+0.6lbs)
02/16/17:148.4lbs(0lbs)
02/23/17:148.2lbs(-0.2lbs)
03/02/17:148.4lbs(+0.2lbs)
03/09/17:149.4lbs(+1.0lbs)
03/16/17:149.4lbs(0lbs)
03/23/17:149lbs(-0.4lbs)
03/30/17:148lbs(-1.0lbs)
04/06/17:147.2lbs(-0.8lbs)
04/13/17:150.4lbs(+3.2lbs)
04/20/17:149.4lbs(-1.0lbs)
04/27/17:151.6lbs(+2.2lbs)
05/04/17
05/11/17
05/18/17
05/25/17
06/01/17
06/08/17
06/15/17
06/22/17
06/29/17
07/06/17
07/13/17
07/20/17
07/27/17
08/03/17
08/10/17
08/17/17
08/24/17
08/31/17
09/07/17
09/14/17
09/21/17
09/28/17
10/05/17
10/12/17
10/19/17
10/26/17
11/02/17
11/09/17
11/16/17
11/23/16
11/30/17
12/07/17
12/14/17
12/21/17
12/28/17
01/04/18
Total challenge weight lost: +0.6lbs
Total overall weight lost: 40.4lbs2 -
Starting weight: 226.4 lbs
Current weight: 199.5 lbs
Total Weight Loss so far: 26.9 lbs
This week's challenge: It's been a tough week
I fell over (again) and this time fractured a rib, so I haven't been able to exercise as much. And, I spent the week-end away visiting my brother which included lots of wine and eating out....
This week's success: But, my back is improving. I went for a walk this morning and even though it wasn't at my normal pace (I walked much slower) it felt so good to be outside in the fresh air.
This week's quote: "Do what you can"
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Starting Weight (1/1/17): 232.8 lbs
First Goal Weight: 199 lbs
Dream Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Week 1 -- 1/6/17: 231 (-1.8 week/-1.8 total)
Week 2 --1/13/17: 230.2 (-0.8 week/-2.6 total)
Week 3 -- 1/20/17: 229.7 (-0.5 week/-3.1 total)
Week 4 -- 1/27/17: 228.2 (-1.5 week/-4.6 total)
Week 5 -- 2/3/17: 227 (-1.2 week/-5.8 total)
Week 6 -- 2/10/17: 225.1 (-1.9 week/-7.7 total)
Week 7 -- 2/17/17: 224.2 (-0.9 week/-8.6 total)
Week 8 -- 2/24/17: 221.6 (-2.6 week/-11.2 total)
Week 9 -- 3/3/17: 220.8 (-0.8 week/-12 total)
Week 10 -- 3/10/17: 218.6 (-2.2 week/-14.2 total)
Week 11 -- 3/17/17: 217.5 (-1.1 week/-15.3 total)
Week 12 -- 3/24/17: 216.7 (-0.8 week/-16.1 total)
Week 13 -- 3/31/17: 216.2 (-0.5 week/-16.6 total)
Week 14 -- 4/7/17: 215.2 (-1 week/-17.6 total)
Week 15 -- 4/14/17: 213.9 (-1.3 week/-18.9 total)
Week 16 -- 4/21/17: 212.8 (-1.1 week/-20 total)
Current Weight Week 17 -- 4/28/17: 211.8
Weekly Weight Loss: 1 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 21 lbs!6 -
Is anyone still doing this?
Starting weight 230
Goal weight 165
Current weight 221
weight lost 9 lbs6 -
^^ Yes, we have a little core group still here - then we have people who come and go.0
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4/28/17 (Week 17)
Starting weight: 187.5
Goal weight: 150
Last weeks weight: 171
Current weight: 171
Total weight lost: 16.5
This week's successes: Did not gain and hit my calorie and gym goals.
This week's challenges: I'm so frustrated with this plateau. 3 weeks now I haven't lost anything. I need to break through the 170's. Ughhh4 -
4/26/17 (Week 15)
SW: 280.2 (Jan. 4)
GW1: 228.2
GW2: 199
CW: 263
Weekly WL: +1.9
TWL: 17.2
Jan: 7.9 lbs; Feb: 7.1; Mar: 4.7; Apr: +.2.5
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Count me in!
Starting weight: 239.4 (Well unless you count last year's whopping 278)
Goal weight:180
Current weight:
Total weight lost:
This week's successes:Newbie,so I'm just joining forces as of today!
This week's challenges: Get in the pool 5x a week; washing,slicing and eating those veggies!
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kcheesebrough wrote: »Is anyone still doing this?
Starting weight 230
Goal weight 165
Current weight 221
weight lost 9 lbs
YES!!!
It's only the end of April, one quarter of the year (17 weeks for me). There are 35 more weeks left for me to try and lose A POUND A WEEK! That always sounds so "easy" but for me at age 69, having been on WW since January 2013, having lost 161# so far and trying to get to 199, then to Overweight BMI, then set a WW Goal Weight and do all that before my 70 BD next February HECK YES I'M STILL DOING THIS!
Attrition rate has been high but I get encouraged by the folks on here that are making great progress. I'm at -15.8# after 17 weeks, not killing it BUT almost on track for 52#/52 weeks.
Last year I was -37# after 52 weeks, I'm determined to beat that this year.
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Kind of late to the game but I'll join!
Starting weight: 215
Goal weight: 140
Current weight: 185
Total weight lost: 30 lbs
This week's successes: lost 1 lb
This week's challenges: birthday dinner5
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