July 2017 Weight Loss Challenge

Time to start working on July...

Name: Wolfger
Age: 46 for now, but 47 by the second weigh-in

Height: ~6'

Start Weight: 240.2 lbs (6/26)
Goal Weight: 230.0 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3th:
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

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

Successes / struggles this week:

Replies

jaybirdee

Name: Dianne
Age: 63
Height: 5'5"

Start weight: 166.5
Goal weight: 162+

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 166.5
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

hollyrj86

I'm in....loosing slowly as still breastfeeding my baby. Back at pre pregnancy weight but want to go a bit further and improve body fat percentage. Ideal weight for my height is 8 stone...that's my ultimate goal.

Age: 30
Height: 5'2"

Start Weight: 135 lbs
Goal Weight for the end of July: 131 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 112 lbs

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 135lbs
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Long weekend celebrating Canada day - 4 days of indulging...jut pleased I haven't gone ups

BeautyNBriefcase

how do i find my post? i'm not interested in scrolling thru 6 pages of posts. thoughts?

RayvenSkye96

Name: RayvenSkye
Age: 50
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight: 159 (July 1st)
Goal Weight: 155

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 159
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: 0
Weight -/+ this month: 0

Successes / struggles this week:

puglife456

Start Weight: 148 lbs (6/28)
Goal Weight: 144 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 147.2 lbs
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: -0.8
Weight -/+ this month: -0.8

Successes / struggles this week: despite celebrating the fourth with lots of alcohol and sugar, I was able to lose a bit of weight.

pamelasears463

pamelasears463 wrote: »

Age: 54
Height: 5'2"

Start Weight: 216.1 lbs
Goal Weight: 145 lbs (7/31 - 5 lbs)

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 215.8
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: 0
Weight -/+ this month: 0

Successes / struggles this week: success is logging my diary each day. Struggling on walking or biking with my feet.

Nicholas_39

A bit late to the party, but I'm in.

Start Weight: 134.0 kg (295.5 lbs) - on June 30th
Goal Weight: 131.5 kg (290.0 lbs) - on July 28th

Weigh-ins:
July 7th: 132.5kg (292.0 lbs)
July 14th:
July 21st:
July 28th:

Weight -/+ this week: -1.5 kg
Weight -/+ this month: -1.5 kg

Wolfger

Forgot to log here on Monday... Better late than never.

Wolfger wrote: »

Time to start working on July...

Name: Wolfger
Age: 46 for now, but 47 by the second weigh-in
Height: ~6'

Start Weight: 240.2 lbs (6/26)
Goal Weight: 230.0 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:

July 3th: 240
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: -0.2
Weight -/+ this month: -0.2

Successes / struggles this week: I had gotten a good head start on my monthly goal, but too much celebration on the 2nd erased most of that. Still, at least I managed to not post a gain.

Wolfger

DoingItForMe14 wrote: »

Realizing I am the heaviest I have ever been is crushing but I KNOW I can do it this time. I can't go back, I can't keep getting bigger. This is no longer a choice, it is a necessity.

That is exactly the kind of wake-up call I had. Unfortunately, I needed it twice. The first time I broke 300 I got serious for a bit and dropped weight back down to my "normal" 270-275 range and swore "never again". Then in February of this year, I got above 290 again, and I thought about that promise I made to myself. Now I'm at 240 and thinking my goal of 225 needs to be moved lower. We can do this!

fatcity66

Great!

Name: Debra
Age: 37, turning 38 July 17th

Height: 5'9.5"

Start Weight: 226
Goal Weight: 220

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 226
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: 0
Weight -/+ this month: 0

Successes / struggles this week: Stayed under my calories nearly every day, even at a July 4th BBQ!

Still haven't gotten to the gym.

Wolfger

BeautyNBriefcase wrote: »

how do i find my post? i'm not interested in scrolling thru 6 pages of posts. thoughts?

The easiest way I know of is to click on the bell icon (notifications), then click "all notifications" at the bottom of that pop-up, now after it takes you to that page click on "Replies". Now you can see all the posts you've made. Unless you post a lot, you should find it pretty quickly!

tech_hunter

Well crud...

Age: 42
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight: 156 lbs (6/27)
July Goal Weight: 146 lbs (7/31)
Goal Weight: 135 lbs

Weigh-ins:
July 6th: 158 lbs
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

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

Successes / struggles this week: Still waiting for the job offer. I was told I was being hired, but I feel like I can't believe it until I see it because it is really my dream team job. I have some water weight from some carby eating over the 4th of July weekend, but it will come off and take a couple friends this next week so I am not too worried. I did 2 of my three lifting workouts this week, and replaced the third with hiking a couple hours in the mountains to see a ghost town and cemetery. So exercise is on point, diet not so much...

LittleMissWonderWoman

LittleMissWonderWoman wrote: »

Name: Sydney
Age: 20
Height: 5'4

Start Weight: 180.0 lbs (6/29)
Goal Weight: 172.0 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 180
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: 0
Weight -/+ this month : 0

Successes: Ate somewhat healthy this week, ran a little and did some fitness challenges
Struggles: The motivation to go outside when it is above 77 degrees outside at 7:30 PM.

TrishasTime

No dreams just goals

Name:Trish
Age: 56
Height: 168 cm

Start Weight: 118.7kg (July 1st)
Goal Weight: 80

First goal 108g

Weigh-ins:
July 8th. 115.5
July 15th
July 22nd
July 29th

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

Successes / struggles this week
SUCCESS - Participating in "Dry July" is going excellent - not missing alcohol. I am proud of my weight loss this week as I have certainly worked hard to get there
STRUGGLES - It is winter here - getting out of bed at 5.50am is a challenge

Allyanne1

I would like to join!! Had some issues with my MFP account the past week so I am late, I apologize. Look forward to participating!

Name: Allison
Age: 52
Height: 5'3"

Original starting weight - 171
July starting weight – 155.7
July goal weight - 150
Ultimate goal weight - 135
Weigh in:
July 6: 155.6
July 13:
July 20:
July 27:
Total lbs lost this week =.1
Total lbs lost this month = .1

oolou

Wolfger wrote: »

BeautyNBriefcase wrote: »

how do i find my post? i'm not interested in scrolling thru 6 pages of posts. thoughts?

The easiest way I know of is to click on the bell icon (notifications), then click "all notifications" at the bottom of that pop-up, now after it takes you to that page click on "Replies". Now you can see all the posts you've made. Unless you post a lot, you should find it pretty quickly!

That deserved an awesome - been on MFP for ages and didn't know that!

BarneyRubbleMD

oolou wrote: »

Wolfger wrote: »

BeautyNBriefcase wrote: »

how do i find my post? i'm not interested in scrolling thru 6 pages of posts. thoughts?

The easiest way I know of is to click on the bell icon (notifications), then click "all notifications" at the bottom of that pop-up, now after it takes you to that page click on "Replies". Now you can see all the posts you've made. Unless you post a lot, you should find it pretty quickly!

That deserved an awesome - been on MFP for ages and didn't know that!

I agree! I've been on here for a long time too and sometimes can't remember where I posted something I forgot to bookmark--now I know how to find it again!

lulu_carr

I would like to join! Even though I am late.

Name: Lulu
Age: 35
Height: 5'3

Starting weight – 211.4
July goal weight - 205
Ultimate goal weight - 160
Weigh in:
July 13:
July 20:
July 27:
Total lbs lost this week =
Total lbs lost this month =

frosties46

Name: Deborah
Age: 46
Height 5 ft 4 inches
Starting weight as at 1 July 146.8
Goal weight 128
Weigh in days
3rd July 146.6
10th July
17 July
24 July
31 July

ruthiek2000

Name: ruthiek2000
Age: 47
Height: 5'3"

Start Weight: 138.0 lbs (6/30)
Goal Weight: 130.0 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 136.0
July 8th (away on vacation from 7/9-7/16): 135.0
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: 1.0
Weight -/+ this month: 3.0

Successes / struggles this week: Was hoping for more of a buffer before my vacation tomorrow, but I'll take what I can get

Louz163

Name: Laura
Age: 29
Height: 5'7"

Start Weight: 194lbs ( june 26 2017 )
Goal Weight: 140lbs

I weigh myself on a friday

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 193lbs
July 10th: 192lbs
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: -1

jonc952

Name - Jon
Age. - 56
Current weight. - 185 lbs.
Goal weight. - 175 lbs

Weight-ins:
July 7th 181.1
July 14th
July 21st
July 29th

Weight -/+ this week: -3.9

Successes / struggles this week: hours of landscaping and outdoor work during the week. Lots of water and natural foods

lelamae939

lelamae939 wrote: »

I am excited to participate. I am 34 and as most people in my age group, i was taught to "clean my plate" which typically consisted of fatty meats, multiple starch vegs,and some kind of desert with a big glass of sweet tea. (I'm from Alabama). In doing so, I have spent my entire life overweight. This month i decided to join Birmingham Bariatrics Food Program. It's a great program that i really enjoy. I do have a really long way to go. My goal is to be able to keep up with my 9 month old son.

Name: Leah
Age: 34
Height: 5'6

Start Weight: 285.3 lbs (6/21)
Goal Weight: 260.3 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 277.4
July 9th: 274.5
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

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

Successes / struggles this week:

soosoontiong

Name: Eric
Age: 28
Height: 5'8"

Start Weight: 242.5 lbs (6/29)
Goal Weight: 232.5 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 244.3 lbs
July 10th: 243.8 lbs
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: -0.5lbs
Weight -/+ this month:

Successes / struggles this week
Success: Managed to increase physical activities time up and improved distance in jogging. Up to 5km in 30 mins now. Added 2 hours of tennis is sports time.
Struggles: But I'm not sure why with increased in amount of physical activities and reduced rice intake can't see significant result :'(

Well, I'll have to continue for another week to see how it really goes

clairebrown1975

Name: Claire
Age: 41
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight: 153.5 lbs (1st July)
July Goal Weight: 146 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 153
July 10th: 151.5
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week:-1.5
Weight -/+ this month:-2

Successes / struggles this week: Struggled with the heat this week.

BEvans1501

Name: Lucy
Age:27
Height: 5'9
Starting Weight:78.5 as of June 30
Goal Weight:74kg
Weigh In days
July 3rd -78.5kg - No change
July 10th- 77.7kg -0.8kg down from last week
July 17th
July 24th
July 31st

miranikaran

Name: Karan
Age: 24
Height: 5' 7"

Start: 180 (June 29)
July Goal: 165

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 180
July 10th: 176
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

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

Successes / struggles this week:
Struggles: Need to control calorie intake on cheat day.
Successes: Stuck to my diet and workout. Maintained an active lifestyle.

oolou

Age: 48
Height: 5'4"

Start Weight: 198 lbs (6/28)
Goal Weight: 193 lbs (7/31 - 5 lbs)

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 198 lbs
July 10th: 197 lbs
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

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

Successes / struggles this week: I could lose a lot quicker if I could just defeat the late night snacking. Watching TV is my downfall in the hours before bed. I think I need to change my habits. However, pleased about the lose all the same.

Wolfger

Wolfger wrote: »

Name: Wolfger
Age: 47
Height: ~6'

Start Weight: 240.2 lbs (6/26)
Goal Weight: 230.0 lbs (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3th: 240

July 10th: 237.2
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: -2.8
Weight -/+ this month: -3.0

Successes / struggles this week: Had a good week, but still not back to where I was on the 1st. One 3-day weekend can wreck you... Problem is, I've got another bad diet day coming up on Saturday.

thatsgreat102

thatsgreat102 wrote: »

Age: 25
Height: 5'7"

Start Weight: 291 (6/26)
Goal Weight: 283.5 (7/31)

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 288.2
July 10th:
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: 2.8
Weight -/+ this month: 2.8

Successes / struggles this week: Successes - Worked out 3 days out of 7 last week, did not go over my calories all week
Struggles - Had a migraine yesterday and barely moved all day (less than 2,000 steps)

Weigh-ins:
July 3rd: 288.2
July 10th: 287.6
July 17th:
July 24th:
July 31st:

Weight -/+ this week: -0.6
Weight -/+ this month: -3.4

Successes / struggles this week: Success - stayed committed while the scale refused to go down for nearly an entire week while I waited for the bloat from the 4th to go away (usually that's where I get discouraged and just start eating whatever)

Edit - Fixed weight -/+ for month