August 2017 Weight Loss Challenge

clairebrown1975
clairebrown1975 Posts: 35 Member
edited July 2017 in Challenges
Following on from the July Weight Loss Challenge

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10571080/july-2017-weight-loss-challenge#latest

We saw some great losses in July, lets keep it going peeps

Name: Claire
Age: 41
Height: 5'4"
British, but live in France

Start Weight: 148.0 lbs (31st July)
August Goal Weight: 144 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs

Weigh-ins:
August 7th:
August 14th:
August 21st:
August 28th:


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Successes / struggles this week:

Working away from home until 8th August. I find when I am away I can focus, no distractions from my lovely hubby. Although all the English food I don't normally get access too is a big temptation. My August target is only 4 lbs, I am only 8 lbs from my final goal weight so I expect it to be slow
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  • Wolfger
    Wolfger Posts: 350 Member
    Thanks for kicking it off, Claire!

    Name: Wolfger
    Age: 47
    Height: ~6'

    Start Weight: 231.2 lbs (7/31)
    Goal Weight: 225 lbs (8/28)

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 21st:
    August 28th:

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    Successes / struggles this week: August is going to be a rough month, with Michigan Homebrew Festival derailing me for a couple days right in the middle of it, so I'm going for a less aggressive goal than normal. I might very well hit that goal before MHF... the trick will be getting back down to it afterwards. My last extended cheat weekend took me 9 days to recover.
  • hanlonsk
    hanlonsk Posts: 762 Member
    Name: sarah
    Age: 30
    Height: 5'9

    Start Weight: 171.6 (7/31)
    Goal Weight for the month: 168 (8/26)

    Weigh-ins:
    July 31: 171.6

    Weight -/+ this week:
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    Successes / struggles this week:

    Struggle is nonstop travel schedule for work, combined with a medically ordered running ban, which removes the easy form of traveling exercise. *sigh*
    Success- avoided temptations quite well (boyfriend out of town did help with that some)
    Other struggle: I really didn't eat enough this weekend. Although I am happy with the number I think it is artificially low, and it will be a bit before I see it again.


    August struggle: vacation at the end of the month (thus the early goal date). - needing to be ok with not being anywhere near today's weigh in again for a while if I am actually eating properly.
  • BEvans1501
    BEvans1501 Posts: 31 Member
    Name: Lucy
    Age:27
    Height: 5'9
    Starting Weight:73.1kg as of July 31st

    Goal Weight for August : 70kg
    Long-term goal Weight : 65kg
    Weigh In days

    August 7th:
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    August 21st:
    August 28th

    Seem to of lost alot of weight in July due to illness so I've got a feeling that it's going to come back on so we will see ....

    Let the awesome weightloss begin!!!!!
  • Stargrace2
    Stargrace2 Posts: 48 Member
    Name: Stephanie
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'5"

    Start: 208.5lbs
    August Goal: 204 lbs
    Overall Goal: 150 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week:
    My husband is away at depot for 6 months and I'm alone for the first time, with our 10 month old son. I don't drive, live pretty remote, and am finding everything overwhelming. I want to lose the weight for me but having a goal of 6 months aligned with my husband's return sweetens the pot.
  • BEvans1501
    BEvans1501 Posts: 31 Member
    Ahhh posted i the wrong thread :)
  • BEvans1501
    BEvans1501 Posts: 31 Member
    Wait ....no i didn't ;)
  • lolakinks
    lolakinks Posts: 429 Member
    Name: Ezgi
    Age: 27
    Height: 5' 4.5''

    Start Weight: 178.8 lbs
    Goal Weight: 170 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
    August 14th:
    August 21st:
    August 28th:

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    Successes / struggles this week:
    I hadn't control what i eat about two months, I'm back. I feel somewhat motivated. But it'll be hard, I have big goals. I need big changes in my life. I hope I'm gonna make it.
  • susankid2
    susankid2 Posts: 1 Member
    Name: Susan
    Age: 54
    Height: 5'

    Start Weight: 183.0 (7/31)
    August Goal Weight; 179
    Goal Weight: 170

    Weigh Ins
    Aug 7:
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    Aug 21:
    Aug 28:

    Struggles:
    I work a job that has variable hours. That keeps me from eating at the same time. I generally try to walk every day for exercise. Some medical issue also interfere with eating and exercise. I hoping that joining this challenge will be a motivator for me.
  • loopydo2017
    loopydo2017 Posts: 771 Member
    Name: Loopy
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight: 140.5 lbs (7/30)
    Goal Weight: 138.5 lbs (8/28)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 133 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    Successes / struggles this week: I'm aiming for a realistic goal this month because I'm headed out on vacation today for a week and am spending another week with family. I'm planning to try make good food choices, but not be so obsessed that I'm more worried about tracking calories than enjoying time with friends and family. And I will aim for 20 minutes of activity a day.
  • bogo_baby
    bogo_baby Posts: 82 Member
    Name: Amy
    Age: 32
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight: 210.4 (31st July)
    August Goal Weight: 206 lbs
    Goal Weight: 175 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week:

    I have a hernia. I busted my gut last week in a workout and I am now trying to ensure I modify my workouts so as not to exacerbate it. I've been struggling a lot with changing my lifestyle over the past couple of months, and trying not to let a setback reset all of the changes I've made, but it's difficult. Staying positive!!!
  • My4happykids
    My4happykids Posts: 124 Member
    Name: Sydnee (AKA Mom)
    Age: 42
    Height:5' 6'

    Start Weight: 223.7 (7/30)
    Goal Weight: 215 (8/27)
    Ultimate Goal: 145 and physically in shape (date at least a year)

    Weigh-ins:
    August 6th:
    August 13th:
    August 20th:
    August 27th:

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    Made a smaller goal this week, hoping I can make it this time.

    Successes / struggles this week:
  • BarneyRubbleMD
    BarneyRubbleMD Posts: 1,092 Member
    Name: Barney
    Age: 57
    Height: 5' 3"

    Start Weight: 241.4 lbs (7/31/2017)
    August Goal Weight: 229.4 lbs (8/28/2017)
    Final Goal Weight: 155 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 21st:
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    Successes / struggles this week:
  • YolandaN424
    YolandaN424 Posts: 3 Member
    edited July 2017
    Hello Everyone best of Luck...


  • Mildredose
    Mildredose Posts: 49 Member
    Name: Mildred
    Age:25
    Height: 5'2
    Starting Weight:77.8kg as of July 31st

    Goal Weight for August : 73.8kg
    Overall goal Weight : 55kg

    Weigh In days

    August 7th:
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    August 28th
  • ruthiek2000
    ruthiek2000 Posts: 37 Member
    Name: ruthiek2000
    Age: 47
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight: 169.0 lbs (July 12th, 2016)
    Challenge Start Weight: 136.2 lbs (July 31st)
    August Goal Weight: 132 lbs (August 31st)
    Goal Weight: 125 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 5th (Away Aug 5-13):
    August 14th:
    August 21st:
    August 28th:
    August 31st:


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    Successes / struggles this week:

    I have another vacation week this month (gained 5lbs during last month's vacation week, but managed to lose it by the end of the month), so I'm hoping to lose 4-5lbs but will be happy just to break even by the end of the month :)
  • thatsgreat102
    thatsgreat102 Posts: 21 Member
    Name: Jordan
    Age: 25
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight: 285.4 (31st July)
    August Goal Weight: 279.4

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
    August 14th:
    August 21st:
    August 28th:


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  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited July 2017
    Name: Amy
    Age: 40
    Height: 5'3"
    Start weight: 138 (7/31)
    Monthly Goal: 135

    Weigh ins:
    8/7:
    8/14:
    8/21:
    8/28:
    8/31:

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,866 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age: older
    Height: 5'7"
    Start weight: 144.2 (07/31)
    Monthly Goal: 135

    Weigh ins:
    8/7:
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    8/21:
    8/28:
    8/31:

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  • willnevergiveup
    willnevergiveup Posts: 141 Member
    edited July 2017
    Name: Monique
    Age: 67
    Height: 5'4"
    Pacific Northwest, USA

    Starting Weight: 234lbs (August 2015)
    Start Weight: 133.2 lbs (July 31st)
    August Goal Weight: 128
    Goal Weight: 126-128 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week: Eating a ketogenic diet and fasting18:6 daily. I've lost 4.4 pounds in the past two weeks after a long stall and would like to get to my goal weight in the next 4-6 weeks.
  • rawrxamberx
    rawrxamberx Posts: 646 Member
    Name: Amber
    Age: 26
    Height: 4'10"

    Start Weight: 303 lbs
    Goal Weight: 295 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 21st:
    August 28th:

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    Successes / struggles this week:
    I haven't had control over my eating for quite some time now. A few years back, I stuck with myfitnesspal and lost 80 pounds. I gained it all back due to depression and crazy life changes. Recently like this week, I realized I need to step up and take control over my eating again. My only struggle this week is to try to avoid crazy snacking after I get out of work. Cuz that's been a habit lately.
  • Candi85086
    Candi85086 Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2017
    Name: Candi
    Age: 50
    Height: 5'4"

    Start Weight: 155
    August Goal: 148
    Goal Weight: 130

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    Successes / struggles this week:
    Recently turned 50 and weight gain, poor eating habits and no exercise have left me feeling sluggish. Hoping to quit my Dr Pepper and fast food habit and begin eating healthy and exercising to feel energetic and healthy again. Losing weight at 50 is proving to be much more difficult than it was years ago, but I'm determined to do this for my health and vitality. Looking forward to sharing common goals with others.
  • soosoontiong
    soosoontiong Posts: 9 Member
    Name: Eric
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'8"

    Start Weight: 237.9 lbs (1st Aug)
    Goal Weight: 227.9 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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  • meganw2020
    meganw2020 Posts: 107 Member
    Name: Megan
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'6"


    Start Weight: 180.2 lbs (31st July)
    August Goal Weight: 175.0 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
    August 14th:
    August 21st:
    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week: I live in the Pacific NW and it is supposed to get into the 90's this week, which is crazy hot for us here as 95% of the households don't have AC. I workout at home and it is going to be HAWT which makes for miserable working out conditions. I going to really still try to get some good workouts in and stay cool B)
  • lorilrob
    lorilrob Posts: 18 Member
    Name: Lori
    Age: 58
    Height: 5'2"


    Start Weight: 129.4 lbs (31st July)
    August Goal Weight: 125 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 120 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
    August 14th:
    August 21st:
    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week:
    So tired of the yo-yo. Whenever I consistently log my food I lose weight . As soon as I slack off I gain it back. Goal is to keep logging even on the weekends!
  • armeniangodess
    armeniangodess Posts: 1 Member
    Name: Katrina
    Age: 45
    Height: 5'3


    Start Weight: 162
    August Goal Weight: 156
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 128 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 21st:
    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week: Just got back from camping, never eat great while I'm doing
    that. I have something every weekend it seems where I have opportunities to over eat!! Hoping not to yo-yo.
  • Nichole82
    Nichole82 Posts: 5 Member
    Name: Nichole
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'0"

    Start weight: 176.4
    August goal weight: 169.8
    Ultimate goal weight: 120

    Weigh-ins:

    August 7th:
    August 14th:
    August 21st:
    August 28th:

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    Successes/ struggles this week; Just started tracking my food again, and started running. Ran my first 5k a couple days ago. Going on a mini vacation in a couple of weeks but hoping to stay on track. Good luck everyone
  • sarahmoore0979
    sarahmoore0979 Posts: 15 Member
    Name: Sarah
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'2"
    British (anyone else from Derby / the Midlands?)

    Start Weight: 145.6 lbs (31st July)
    August Goal Weight: 140 lbs
    Goal Weight: 133 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    August 28th:


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    Successes / struggles this week:

    Working away from home Monday / Tuesday and moving house at the weekend on my own. A perfect opportunity for me to find excuses to be lazy and return to bad habits. This week is going to be a challenge (particularly to avoid alcohol at the end of some very busy days!)
  • belkiscueto
    belkiscueto Posts: 28 Member
    Count me in!

    Name: Belkis
    Age: 49
    Height: 5'3"

    Start Weight: 159.2 lbs (Aug 1)
    August Goal Weight: 151.2 lbs
    Goal Weight: 135 lbs

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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  • DaisiesandViolets
    DaisiesandViolets Posts: 58 Member
    edited August 2017
    Name: Stephanie
    Age: 45
    Height: 5'11"

    Challenge Start Weight: 226
    Challenge Goal Weight: 219
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 165

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    Successes / struggles this week: My husband is away on work this week, and we usually motivate each other to make smart food choices. I will be strong!

    Good luck everyone!
  • motivatedsister
    motivatedsister Posts: 544 Member
    Name: motivatedsister

    Start Weight: 184.9 lbs(7/31)
    Goal Weight: 174.9 lbs (8/31)

    Weigh-ins:
    August 7th:
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    Successes / struggles this week: Back for more after a successful July! I've set a pretty aggressive goal for this month instead of my usual 5 lbs, as I really want to push myself. My struggle is always the diet, so I know if I really focus on it this month I should be able to lose 10 lbs. I'm also signed up for a 30 day challenge at my gym this month, so hopefully I'll have a little extra focus this month. I had to shell out money for the gym challenge so I better see results!

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