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Biggest loser, water challenge

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  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Monday 28th - 4x500ml (141.2 lbs)
    Tues - 1.75L (141.2)
    Wed - 0.25L (IL of tea) (140.6)
    Thurs- 1.75L (139.6)
    Fri - 1.5L (139.8)
    Sat - at a family party but chose water over fizzy drinks. ~1.75L (140.2)
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    8/28: 24 oz (.7L)
    8/29: 30 oz (.8L)
    8/30: 48 oz (1.4L)
    8/31: 48 oz (1.4L)
    9/1: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/2: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/3: 1.5L

    Starting weight Mon. 8/28: 177
    Next weigh-in Mon 9/4.
  • zlouise8
    zlouise8 Posts: 29 Member
    krea4 wrote: »
    Monday 28th - 4x500ml (141.2 lbs)
    Tues - 1.75L (141.2)
    Wed - 0.25L (IL of tea) (140.6)
    Thurs- 1.75L (139.6)
    Fri - 1.5L (139.8)
    Sat - at a family party but chose water over fizzy drinks. ~1.75L (140.2)

    Well done you for drinking water at a party if I were stronger I might of lost this week instead of a gain :(

    Bring on next week so this week I'm not the biggest loser as I gained but how has everyone else done did they manage to lose at all?

    Week two weight is 70.3kg, bring on this week I WILL do this :)

  • zlouise8
    zlouise8 Posts: 29 Member
    Week 2 day 1 and 4 bottles down feeling proud :)
    Although finding I need to pee more often not so good lol
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    8/28: 24 oz (.7L)
    8/29: 30 oz (.8L)
    8/30: 48 oz (1.4L)
    8/31: 48 oz (1.4L)
    9/1: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/2: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/3: 1.5L
    9/4: 2L (first time I hit the goal!)

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5

    Last week was good (lost more than expected on my deficit) but today wasn't a great start to a new week. I had a rich meal high in salt today, hence the extra water.
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    8/28: 24 oz (.7L)
    8/29: 30 oz (.8L)
    8/30: 48 oz (1.4L)
    8/31: 48 oz (1.4L)
    9/1: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/2: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/3: 1.5L
    9/4: 2L
    9/5: 1L

    I really should have had more water today because I donated blood. Oops.

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
  • Priyarose
    Priyarose Posts: 22 Member
    Hey everyone I'm in for drinking more water too. Aim - 8 glasses of water a day

    6 Sept: 5 glasses (1litre?)

    I try to weigh just once a week so I'll post that later.
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    8/28: 24 oz (.7L)
    8/29: 30 oz (.8L)
    8/30: 48 oz (1.4L)
    8/31: 48 oz (1.4L)
    9/1: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/2: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/3: 1.5L
    9/4: 2L
    9/5: 1L
    9/6: 2L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    cjsacto wrote: »
    8/28: 24 oz (.7L)
    8/29: 30 oz (.8L)
    8/30: 48 oz (1.4L)
    8/31: 48 oz (1.4L)
    9/1: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/2: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/3: 1.5L
    9/4: 2L
    9/5: 1L
    9/6: 2L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5

    9/7: 2.5L
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    I had my knee operated on this week so I haven't been on MFP. Apart from when I was 'nil by mouth' I have had at least 1.5L of water a day. I'm not reporting weight as it won't be a true reflection due to meds and swelling etc etc.

    I hope everyone has had a successful week and good luck for the new one.
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    8/28: 24 oz (.7L)
    8/29: 30 oz (.8L)
    8/30: 48 oz (1.4L)
    8/31: 48 oz (1.4L)
    9/1: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/2: 40 oz (1.2L)
    9/3: 1.5L
    9/4: 2L
    9/5: 1L
    9/6: 2L
    9/7: 2.5L
    9/8: 1.5L
    9/9: 1.5L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5

  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Sun 10th - 1.25L - aiming higher for tomorrow
    Mon -
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs-
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • zlouise8
    zlouise8 Posts: 29 Member
    Ok hands up here I will defo not be our biggest loser as I have yet again failed!!!
    :(
    What is wrong with me! Simple challenge yet I can't seem to do it grrr xx
  • zlouise8
    zlouise8 Posts: 29 Member
    Anyone managing this challenge and losing anything? Xx
  • Priyarose
    Priyarose Posts: 22 Member
    My weight is exactly the same so far. But it's helpful because now I don't mindlessly grab another drink and snack. I also feel heaps better.
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    edited September 2017
    9/4: 2L
    9/5: 1L
    9/6: 2L
    9/7: 2.5L
    9/8: 1.5L
    9/9: 1.5L
    9/10: 2L
    9/11: 2.25L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
    Mon. 9/10: 175.0

    @zlouise8 This challenge is helping me be mindful about getting enough water. My weight loss isn't remarkable, but water doesn't determine that.
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    edited September 2017
    One reason I am trying to consistently stay hydrated is for my cholesterol. All my life, I let myself get chronically dehydrated, rarely drinking water during the day. I've had borderline high cholesterol for a few years. Heres an article about hydration & cholesterol.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/509586-common-myths-about-water-consumption/

    This summer, I dropped my overall chol from 237 (a year ago) to 220 (July 11) to 182=normal (Sept 6).

    I increased water, eliminated 99% of added sugar, and lost a modest amt of weight. I also increased healthy fats, and I was already eating a mostly plant-based diet.
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    @zlouise8
    Since @zlouise8 I have been losing weight. I've gone from 146.6 to 139.8. The last 2 weeks my weight has gone up as I've had knee surgery and I'm not doing any exercise (mainly sleeping - spaced out on codeine).
    Weight loss is anything but simple. It is so complex because for most of us food & drink are linked to our emotions.
    When I got my brain in gear in July (seeing my heaviest recorded weight did that for me). I made some simple changes -
    - no snacking after 7.30 (actually been doing this since April - getting better at it each month)
    - no binge snacking on biscuits, crisps and chocolate during the day
    - smaller portions (I overeat on foods that I like)
    - in certain meals swapping carbs for more veggies
    - more water to keep hydrated
    - more movement
    So this worked for me. I was losing about 0.5-1 lb a week. I only need to lose a stone (14lbs) so I'm happy. I would have liked to have stayed below 140 but my new aim (post surgery) is to try to stay below 142.
    So @zlouise8 if your not losing you need to think of a couple of simple, easy to manage changes that you can put in place and stick to that will jump start your weight loss.
    Good luck
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    It should read ....
    Since July 25th I have been losing weight.

    If you're interested here's my weight changes per round (from another challenge called ... 'just give me 10 days'. I weigh everyday and take an average for the 10 day round)

    R15 average = 140.16
    R14 average = 141.40
    R13 average = 141.88
    R12 average = 143.40
    R11 average = 145.18
    R10 average = 144.10
    R9 average = 143.48
    R8 average = 143.03
    R7 average = 143.16
    R6 average = 144.44
    R5 average = 143.64

    This accounts for 100 days but as you can see it only started making a difference when I got my brain in gear in July.
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    @cjsacto interesting article. I'm impressed by your 2L. You've inspired me to aim higher today.
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Sun 10th - 1.25L - aiming higher for tomorrow
    Mon - 1.75L
    Tues -
    Wed -
    Thurs-
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    9/5: 1L
    9/6: 2L
    9/7: 2.5L
    9/8: 1.5L
    9/9: 1.5L
    9/10: 2L
    9/11: 2.25L
    9/12: 2L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
    Mon. 9/10: 175.0
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Sun 10th - 1.25L - aiming higher for tomorrow
    Mon - 1.75L
    Tues - 1.6L
    Wed -
    Thurs-
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    9/7: 2.5L
    9/8: 1.5L
    9/9: 1.5L
    9/10: 2L
    9/11: 2.25L
    9/12: 2L
    9/13: 2.5L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
    Mon. 9/10: 175.0
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Sun 10th - 1.25L - aiming higher for tomorrow
    Mon - 1.75L
    Tues - 1.6L
    Wed - 1.1L
    Thurs-
    Fri -
    Sat -
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    9/8: 1.5L
    9/9: 1.5L
    9/10: 2L
    9/11: 2.25L
    9/12: 2L
    9/13: 2.5L
    9/14: 2.5L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
    Mon. 9/10: 175.0
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    9/9: 1.5L
    9/10: 2L
    9/11: 2.25L
    9/12: 2L
    9/13: 2.5L
    9/14: 2.5L
    9/15: 2.3L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
    Mon. 9/10: 175.0
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Sun 10th - 1.25L - aiming higher for tomorrow
    Mon - 1.75L
    Tues - 1.6L
    Wed - 1.1L
    Thurs- 1.6L
    Fri - 0.9L - totally out of routine
    Sat -
  • cjsacto
    cjsacto Posts: 1,421 Member
    9/10: 2L
    9/11: 2.25L
    9/12: 2L
    9/13: 2.5L
    9/14: 2.5L
    9/15: 2.3L
    9/16: 1.5L

    Weight
    Mon. 8/28: 177
    Mon. 9/4: 175.5
    Mon. 9/10: 175.0

    Should have had more water today, I was out in the sun for a long time, but too busy to drink enough.
  • krea4
    krea4 Posts: 1,824 Member
    Sun 10th - 1.25L - aiming higher for tomorrow
    Mon - 1.75L
    Tues - 1.6L
    Wed - 1.1L
    Thurs- 1.6L
    Fri - 0.9L - totally out of routine
    Sat - 1.5L
    Sun - 1.3L

    Weight -
    10th - 141.4
    17th - 139.5
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