May weight loss challenge begun May 1

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  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    Hi all.
    It's a work day for me today and I can't hardly keep my eyes open. I'm sooo tired. Roll on tomorrow and my day off.

    My weight has stayed exactly the same since Thursday :( not one ounce has left this body!

    I actually ran yesterday when I was walking my dog. I've not ran since I broke my knee in November. It wasn't pretty or elegant and I probably could have walked faster but it's a NSV for me :)

    Lin I think U.K. 10 is a us 6 maybe? Not 100% sure on that.

    I'm loving reading everyone's posts and I'm sending lots of motivating vibes and good wishes all your way. You all got this!!!

    Much love ❤️❤️
  • Lin20281
    Lin20281 Posts: 355 Member
    Wow Rachel! I have hardly ever worn a 6. WTG!! Thanks for all the vibes and hope your work day was good.
  • pinkVhead
    pinkVhead Posts: 42 Member
    @Lin waaaw how awesome that nsv is :smile:
    I am trying hard to chase that goal.
    @NoMoreAfatChick keep it going :smiley:
    @chandracurry3 you will love those home gym things :)
    @R2che good job..
    @chicabear1 love you for your spirit :)
  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    It's chucking it down in the U.K today. I've been and walked the dog and did a class at the gym.

    The scales still haven't moved for me. It's so hard to keep going when you don't see the numbers going down...

    Off to collect my little lady from school now. Hope everyone is having a good Wednesday. ❤️❤️
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    hey gals...
    i am going on a water fast for like 45hours... its just 10.15am here today. i will end it around 7pm tomorrow.. lets see how much i can handle..

    you are all doing great...

    Love
    K
  • Lin20281
    Lin20281 Posts: 355 Member
    Hey K, you just take care of yourself, OK? It isn't worth anything if you make yourself sick to be careful and just know we care about you!
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    Hello all my lovely friends! It's Day # 17 and we are at least halfway through our May challenge! Doing okay today. I have a few hundred more steps to go to reach my daily Fit Bit step goal of 10k. Some days are easier then others to reach my goal. I hope you all are staying strong and achieving your goals! We can do this my friends! It might take a while but we'll get there eventually if we keep an eye on our calorie intake and our exercise goals! Until next time...
    I'm here if you need me.
    Your friend always, Lady Chica
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    Lin20281 wrote: »
    Hey K, you just take care of yourself, OK? It isn't worth anything if you make yourself sick to be careful and just know we care about you!
    Lin20281 wrote: »
    Hey K, you just take care of yourself, OK? It isn't worth anything if you make yourself sick to be careful and just know we care about you!

    @Lin20281 thanx Lin... yes i am being carefull.. if i fell a little extreme, i will stop fast and at something.. it is 10pm here, will sleep in like 1hour.. hoping i can continue... thanx a lot for the caring words..

    Love
    K
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    darlings....
    i am gonna finish my fast in like half an hour.. it went awesome...
    lost aalmost 2lbs...
    officially in 60's...
    69.8kilos.... 153.88lbs...
  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    Good morning from another wet and soggy day in the U.K. Really hoping it will cheer up a bit later.

    The scales have dropped for me again this morning. I'm now 149lbs or 10st 9. I've got 81/2 weeks until I go on holiday so I'm REALLY hoping I can keep this momentum going and get to 140lbs by then. Every pound seems to be getting harder to loose tho. Yesterday I did day 1 of couch to 5k. I'm by no means a runner esp with a dodgy knee, but I've got nothing to loose so thought I'd try it. It's one of my favorite nights at the gym tonight, boxing! I love the buzz I get from working so hard in this class.

    Hope everyone is still feeling motivated and just remember #this girl can! We can do this girls!

    Much love ❤️
  • steph81881
    steph81881 Posts: 50 Member
    @NoMoreAfatChick Hi! I love doing water fasts... I always feel so refreshed and healthy afterwards... and a whole day without eating seems to hit the reset button for me when I plateau. Let me know next time you do one and I'll do it with you :)
    I'm a late comer to the May weight loss challenge but can I still join? Started at 181 and down to 178 now... want to get down to 163 by 4th of July for our vacation this summer! 7 weeks away... I've got to stay on track this year. We go to a gorgeous resort in San Diego every summer and I'm always the one in the cover up while everyone else is running around in swim suits!! I'm determined that this year won't be the same as the rest!
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    steph81881 wrote: »
    @NoMoreAfatChick Hi! I love doing water fasts... I always feel so refreshed and healthy afterwards... and a whole day without eating seems to hit the reset button for me when I plateau. Let me know next time you do one and I'll do it with you :)
    I'm a late comer to the May weight loss challenge but can I still join? Started at 181 and down to 178 now... want to get down to 163 by 4th of July for our vacation this summer! 7 weeks away... I've got to stay on track this year. We go to a gorgeous resort in San Diego every summer and I'm always the one in the cover up while everyone else is running around in swim suits!! I'm determined that this year won't be the same as the rest!

    @steph81881 awesome.. yes we are all in this together and we are all gonna lose weight no matter what... Yes you are more than welcome to join...
    We could have done it today but i just had few almonds :wink: :wink:
    lets do water fast coming Monday. Deal???
  • steph81881
    steph81881 Posts: 50 Member
    @NoMoreAfatChick I'm in!! I'll start Sunday at 6:30pm and go through Tuesday at 8am :) Monday's are usually so busy for me so that works
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    steph81881 wrote: »
    @NoMoreAfatChick I'm in!! I'll start Sunday at 6:30pm and go through Tuesday at 8am :) Monday's are usually so busy for me so that works

    @steph81881 perfect!!!
    I will start on Sunday 9pm around and will end it on Tuesday 8pm.. I am on OMAD(One Meal A Day) diet, so i usually take my meal in the night.. gives me extra hours of fast :smile: :)
  • Lin20281
    Lin20281 Posts: 355 Member
    Hi gang, I'm back. Trying to keep track of everything on MFP. We are winding up the Hogwarts Challenge Term 14 and it is getting crazy with the tasks, but tons of fun. If I'm not on here a lot in the next couple of days, please forgive me. We are having a sort of relay task thing, two teams competing. Also, there are Quidditch finals and my team is competing for the cup, so am exercising like crazy! lol

    If anyone here is a Harry Potter fan, Term 15 will be opening up soon. Watch for the listing, or ask me and I will make sure you get the link.

    Everyone here is doing so well and is so active. You guys are absolutely awesome!

    So far, I'm doing great in May. I've lost a little over 5 pounds, have exercised every day. Some are just walking, but that counts, right? Have stayed under calories every day, and even have a plan for the evening out. It works! Truthfully, I don't know what the calorie deficit has been for each day, but I know I've consistently been under. And, I have also not given myself rest days. I have a Fitbit, and I aim each day to hit 10,000 steps. There have been several days I didn't, but for May, most of them have exceeded that.

    Hope all are doing well today. Today is my birthday -- if you look at the Profile I'm one year older! Friends are taking me out for dinner tonight, and I have a plan so even with that I won't be over on the calories.
  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    Happy Birthday lovely! Enjoy your meal out
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    Lin20281 wrote: »
    Hi gang, I'm back. Trying to keep track of everything on MFP. We are winding up the Hogwarts Challenge Term 14 and it is getting crazy with the tasks, but tons of fun. If I'm not on here a lot in the next couple of days, please forgive me. We are having a sort of relay task thing, two teams competing. Also, there are Quidditch finals and my team is competing for the cup, so am exercising like crazy! lol

    If anyone here is a Harry Potter fan, Term 15 will be opening up soon. Watch for the listing, or ask me and I will make sure you get the link.

    Everyone here is doing so well and is so active. You guys are absolutely awesome!

    So far, I'm doing great in May. I've lost a little over 5 pounds, have exercised every day. Some are just walking, but that counts, right? Have stayed under calories every day, and even have a plan for the evening out. It works! Truthfully, I don't know what the calorie deficit has been for each day, but I know I've consistently been under. And, I have also not given myself rest days. I have a Fitbit, and I aim each day to hit 10,000 steps. There have been several days I didn't, but for May, most of them have exceeded that.

    Hope all are doing well today. Today is my birthday -- if you look at the Profile I'm one year older! Friends are taking me out for dinner tonight, and I have a plan so even with that I won't be over on the calories.


    @Lin20281 Happy Bday.. have an amazing one.. enjoy with your friends and dont forget to treat yourself, you deserve it..
    awesome loss.. 5pounds in like 20days.. keep going..
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    Have a great birthday Lin! You're doing so great this month! :) Its Day # 19 and overall, it's been a great month! Hanging in there! Like Lin, I've met my step goal all but 2 or 3 days. Unlike Lin, I've given myself some rest days in there. Well have a great weekend everyone! Keep reaching for your goals! Until next time...Chica
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    What happened to our friend Pink?
  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    How's everyone's weekend been? X
  • steph81881
    steph81881 Posts: 50 Member
    @Lin20281 Happy Belated Bday!!!

    @R2che Weekend was nice! My daughter (7) wanted to get her ears pierced so we took her yesterday but the piercer was out sick :( Going to try again tonight. She was relieved because she was pretty nervous lol!
    We just relaxed yesterday and played in the pool. It was a beautiful weekend! I drank a little too much but my eating was great. The scale didn't move much probably because of the alcohol but I am focusing on drinking alot of water today and flush my system :)

    I would like to lose 2 lbs this week so I need to stay focused!

    How is everyone else doing?
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    Hello lovlies!!!
    As i said before, i started my fast yesterday night..
    Fast start: Sunday night - 9pm
    end: tuesday night - 8pm(around)
    Hoping to finish 48hours fast this time... :)

    Hope everyone is doing awesome!!
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi NoMoreAFatChick. I've never fasted before. Why is it beneficial to fast? This is where you avoid food and drink nothing but liquids?
  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    I'm soooo tired today. 5am starts are no fun...

    Day off tomorrow, can't actually wait

    How's everyone doing? It's all gone quite quiet in here...

    Xx
  • NoMoreAfatChick
    NoMoreAfatChick Posts: 226 Member
    Chicabear1 wrote: »
    Hi NoMoreAFatChick. I've never fasted before. Why is it beneficial to fast? This is where you avoid food and drink nothing but liquids?

    @Chicabear1 yes there are so many benefits.. just check this out
    http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-benefits-of-fasting-that-will-surprise-you.html
    Yes, i avoid solid foods and usually prefer to take coffee and lots of water.
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    Hi there. Day #25 already. Still trying to stick with. Some days are tough, we all have them, I know. I'm proud of you gals! You're doing great! We have a few days left in May. Let's make them count! Does anyone know what happened to our friend Pink? Have a great Memorial Day weekend everyone. I'm off for a few days but I'll still get in my daily exercise. Talk to you soon. Have fun and be safe out there! NoMoreAFatChick, thank you for sharing the info on fasting! I appreciate that! Chicabear :)
  • Lin20281
    Lin20281 Posts: 355 Member
    edited May 2017
    Hi Everyone! I think tomorrow is gonna be the last day of the Hogwarts Challenge. As far as I know I've completed ✅ all the tasks! Whew!! Have learned a lot from participating. It's been great for me! But hard.

    Today is a milestone for me!! For the first time since 2015 I am below 200 pounds! It is so exciting! I want to send up fireworks or something really crazy. I typed this all up by hand and posted it, and 3/4 of it was gone. Sometimes using the cell is really frustrating. Anyway, this morning I weighed 199.8 pounds! My starting weight October 2, 2016 was 274. MFP shows starting 230, but I had already lost a bunch. Anyway, today was a big day for me.

    Hope all of you are doing fantastic and having a wonderful day.
  • R2che
    R2che Posts: 189 Member
    Absolutely chuffing fantastic Lin. You should be so proud of yourself. Keep going!! Xx
  • Chicabear1
    Chicabear1 Posts: 38 Member
    Congrats Lin! Very happy for You! Happy for all those here in this challenge that have been getting after it and reaching for your goals! May Challenge is over but our journey continues. I have quite a ways to go still. Thank you all for all your wonderdul and inspirational messages. I'll be seeing you around here. Chicabear
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