June 2017 Weight Loss Challenge

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Name: Shandra
Age: 35
Height: 5'7"

Start Weight: 295 lbs (5/31)
Goal Weight: 285 lbs (6/30)

Weigh-ins:
June 5th: 293.5
June 12th: 291
June 19th:
June 26th:

Weight -/+ this week: 2.5
Weight -/+ this month: 4

Name: Kay
Age: 51
Height: 4' 11"

Start Weight: 111 lbs(May 31)
Goal Weight: 110 lbs (6/26)

Weigh-ins:
June 5th: 114
June 12th: 113
June 19th:
June 26th:

Weight -/+ this week: -1
Weight -/+ this month: +2

Successes / struggles this week:

I had a pretty good week: worked out a lot and stayed within my calorie limit, My struggle was with a jar of peanut butter. Does anyone have foods that you just can't have in the house because you'll eat too much of it?

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Name: Sheila
Age: 49
Height: 5'3.5"

Start Weight: 140.5
Goal Weight: 135.5

Weigh-ins:
May 30th: 140.5
June 5th: 137.5
June 12th: 136.5
June 19th:
June 26th:

Weight -/+ this week: -1.0 pound
Weight -/+ this month: -4.0 pounds

Successes / struggles this week: Was actually down another pound, but gained it back. I'm still on target. Hurt back last week, so workouts have been lower impact and not as effective. Wish I could work out harder.

I hear ya on the workout thing. I have been battling plantar fasciitis for two and a half years and now I have a pulled hamstring. I have been in PT for 3 months and it's a slow recovery. I can run, but slowly and it bores me like I can't tell ya. Hang in there and I hope your back will heal quickly and completely!

Age: 30
Height: 5'3"

Start weight: 138 lbs
Challenge Start Weight: 130.3 lbs (30 May)
Challenge Goal Weight: 124 (30 June)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 119 lbs

Weigh-ins:
June 5th: 130.4
June 13th: 128.0
June 19th:
June 26th:
June 30th:

Weight -/+ this week: -2.4 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -2.3 lbs

Successes / struggles this week:
Failed on the self-control this weekend. For once it was food and not booze. Two BBQ (lunch and dinner parties) in the same day. Original plan was to be good at the first one with just grilled chicken and raw veggies. Saving up for the home made ice cream in the evening. Then the lunch dessert of fruit cups was tempting and once I had that sugar it was just a small step over to the home made cakes. Was down much more mid last week, still working to get back there. The evening BBQ came and the goal was just the maple pecan ice cream. But then I HAD to sample the made from scratch carrot cake, and then I saw the chocolate cake. I am not normally one for sweets so this was an out of character splurge and not one I am likely to repeat given the struggles with the sticky scale this week!

Name: Dalia
Age: 31
Height: 5'7"

Start Weight: 154 lbs (06/08)
Goal Weight: 145 lbs

Weigh-ins:
June 5th: 154
June 12th:153.2
June 19th:
June 26th:

Weight -/+ this week: -1
Weight -/+ this month:

Successes / struggles this week

Name: Kirsten
Age: 40
Height: 5'4.5"

Start Weight: 254 lbs (5/31)
Goal Weight: 247 lbs (6/26)

Weigh-ins:
June 5th: 250.2
June 12th:250.0
June 19th:
June 26th:

Weight -/+ this week: -.2 lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -4 lbs

Successes / struggles this week: I struggled with my eating a bit this week and I had to slow down my weight training because I sprained a muscle in my abs. I didn't even know that was possible, but that's what the doc says. I'm supposed to be resting the muscle so I can't do things that rely heavily on my core until this is healed. Still managed to run, but I slowed down so I don't strain anything too much.

It sounds like many of us are dealing with pain issues. It sucks when our minds are geared up, but our bodies just aren't ready. For me, it takes a lot of "courage" to even get to the gym. I started up in January, and now have only gone 2 times in the past 3 weeks- due to my back being really weird. Yeah, I've got the plantar fasciitis thing going too, but I was managing that ok. I'm learning to LISTEN to my body. Even if it means gaining a few pounds back.
After a couple of intense workout months, my body is telling me to ease up. You just can't push it then go to the ER. I shouldn't need to take drugs after every workout. I just have to adjust my eating (having trouble with that) and keep a positive outlook. I just got my bike back into working order, so I hope to go for a ride tomorrow- even if it's a short one. I haven't ridden since a nasty spill I took almost 2 years ago that shook me to the core.
All that to say...this weight loss/getting healthy process takes time, much more than most of us think. It's going to take me the rest of my life, I'm guessing. I'm willing to put in the effort most days. We're almost 1/2 way done! Let's have a stronger second half and finish the month with smiles and high fives all around.

Name: Jen
Age: 31
Height: 5'6

Start Weight: 236 lbs (May 31)
Goal Weight: 228 lbs (June 30)

Weigh-ins
June 7: 237 lbs
June 14: 233 lbs
June 21:
June 28:
June 30:

Weight -/+ this week: - 4lbs
Weight -/+ this month: - 3lbs

Thrilled with a 4 pound loss. Have to focus and keep my eyes on both the short and long term goal.

Name: Al
Age: 23
Height: 5'2"

Start Weight: 181 lbs (31st May)
Goal Weight: 137 lbs

Weigh-ins
June 7: 177 lbs
June 14: 175 lbs
June 21:
June 28:
June 30:

Weight -/+ this week: -2lbs
Weight -/+ this month: -6lbs pleased to see the random woosh held.