12 week weight loss challenge starting October 1
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OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
11/26/17: 163
Ramped up cardio has helped me to get back on track, especially helpful this week!1 -
Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19 151.2
11/26 152.60 -
@beckyr06 You've been in my corner offering up many words of encouragement throughout the summer/autumn months, and I can't thank you enough. As an added motivation for me, I don't want the stress of ever having to do this all over again. I'm hoping you can somewhat easily find your way to getting back on the wagon. You are strong and know what has to be done. Remember why you started your journey for motivation helping to get back on course and help you to succeed. Nobody ever said this was going to be an easy ride. We are there for you now. You can do this!2
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Echoing what @maryvbird said. Plateaus and ebbs in motivation are to be expected but that doesn’t make them any less frustrating in the moment. I’ve been gaining and losing the same 2lbs for 3 months now and here I am pushing on, tracking thru until the mood strikes again to lose the last 10lbs
You will find your way back to finish up what you started when the time is right and maybe the holiday season is not the right time lol. We are here for you! You’ve accomplished amazing things and a little blip on the radar is nothing in the grand scheme of things. You’ve got this @beckyr06 2 -
@maryvbird & @GoBlue1981 ....thank you both very much. Needed that today.2
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GW: 132
10/14 148.5
10/21 149.8
10/28 147.4
11/4 148.2
11/11 146.6
11/18 147.4
11/25 148.2
12/1 145.4
12/9
12/16
12/23
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Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19: 151.2
11/26: 152.6
12/3: 150.01 -
OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
11/26/17: 163
12/3/17: 167
Personal setbacks and injuries have hurt my progress. I hope to be back on track soon.1 -
You'll get there @maryvbird - you've come so far already and all is certainly not lost!1
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Well I know I am late, but
Jan. 1st 2017 227.8lbs
Oct. 1st SW 217.2lbs
Dec. 1st CW 209.5
GW 170-180lbs
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^^ Not late...just in time for when you needed to be here. Great job!1
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Joined the challenge late on 10/12 @ 180.4
My goal weight by the end of the year is 159
10/16 weight @ 177.2
10/23 weight @ 175.8
10/30 weight @ 171.6
11/6 weight @ 173.2 - terrible week but I'm not giving up!
11/13 weight @ 169.2 - I had a great week and it just shows that if you have a crappy time of it, you can readjust and be successful.
11/21 weight @167.8
12/5 weight @167.2
Total challenge loss to date: 13.2 pounds
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You're doing so great, @texasfarmer ! Stay the course!1
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You're doing so great, @texasfarmer ! Stay the course!
Thank you. Working hard to get that 20 pounds down! It's going to be close.2 -
Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19: 151.2
11/26: 152.6
12/3: 150.0
12/10: 150.8 Not going to complain about the .8; had a challenging week with a neck problem that left me unable to exercise the latter part of the week, so am still feeling good about the week.3 -
OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
11/26/17: 163
12/3/17: 167
12/10/17: 167
Got a little cardio in this week. I'm still moving around slowly. Hopefully a little better next week.2 -
Joined the challenge late on 10/12 @ 180.4
My goal weight by the end of the year is 159
10/16 weight @ 177.2
10/23 weight @ 175.8
10/30 weight @ 171.6
11/6 weight @ 173.2 - terrible week but I'm not giving up!
11/13 weight @ 169.2 - I had a great week and it just shows that if you have a crappy time of it, you can readjust and be successful.
11/21 weight @167.8
12/5 weight @167.2
12/12 weight @166.4
Total challenge loss to date: 14 pounds
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@texasfarmer - you're doing fantastic!1
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@beckyr06 thank you. It looks like there are only 3 of us finishing this challenge. I'm glad I took part as it was great motivation. I've got two weeks to get rid of 6 pounds and either way it was all good.
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oined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19: 151.2
11/26: 152.6
12/3: 150.0
12/10: 150.8 Not going to complain about the .8; had a challenging week with a neck problem that left me unable to exercise the latter part of the week, so am still feeling good about the week.
12/17: 153.2 It wasn't a great week..still unable to exercise due to pain, until yesterday when I was able to go for a walk. Goes to show you can't keep eating without burning it off somehow. Am not feeling discouraged even though I won't make my goal weight. Just going to keep at it and try to have a better week.2 -
OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
11/26/17: 163
12/3/17: 167
12/10/17: 167
12/17/17: 168
Getting in a little more cardio, but not doing well at taming my appetite. I'm a little disappointed that I have struggled as much as I have this past month. It's time to buckle down and drink more water, but these next 2 weeks will be tough.1 -
Joined the challenge late on 10/12 @ 180.4
My goal weight by the end of the year is 159
10/16 weight @ 177.2
10/23 weight @ 175.8
10/30 weight @ 171.6
11/6 weight @ 173.2 - terrible week but I'm not giving up!
11/13 weight @ 169.2 - I had a great week and it just shows that if you have a crappy time of it, you can readjust and be successful.
11/21 weight @167.8
12/5 weight @167.2
12/12 weight @166.4
12/18 weight @164.6 - I have lots of gift baskets to bake for this week but if I can get through that then I think I'll be okay. Keep pushing through.
Total challenge loss to date: 15.8 pounds
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Wonderful, @texasfarmer - you're really going strong!1
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Wonderful, @texasfarmer - you're really going strong!
Thank you. You are very sweet and supportive.1 -
OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
11/26/17: 163
12/3/17: 167
12/10/17: 167
12/17/17: 168
12/24/17: 168
Struggling again this week, but not ready to give up on my journey yet.
Merry Christmas to all!2 -
Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19: 151.2
11/26: 152.6
12/3: 150.0
12/10: 150.8 Not going to complain about the .8; had a challenging week with a neck problem that left me unable to exercise the latter part of the week, so am still feeling good about the week.
12/17: 153.2 It wasn't a great week..still unable to exercise due to pain, until yesterday when I was able to go for a walk. Goes to show you can't keep eating without burning it off somehow. Am not feeling discouraged even though I won't make my goal weight. Just going to keep at it and try to have a better week.
12/24: 151.23 -
I'm still here. I haven't given up yet, although after this past week, it doesn't seem like it. I will just wait until New Year's day to do my final weigh in and then post. Y'all hang in there and let's hit it hard this last week!
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OSW: 208 6/10/17
Challenge GW: 155
Final GW: 150
New Challenge Begins:
10/1/17: 167
10/8/17: 164
10/15/17: 165
10/22/17: 163
10/29/17: 167
11/5/17: 168
11/12/17: 167
11/19/17: 165
11/26/17: 163
12/3/17: 167
12/10/17: 167
12/17/17: 168
12/24/17: 168
12/31/17: 167
Happy New Year!2 -
Joined MFP on 5/7/17 with OSW: 178
Challenge SW: 10/1: 147.4 (goal to weight 140)
10/8: 149.8 so...not a great week, was over calories for a couple of days, and alcohol/salty snacks over the weekend did not help. I am increasing my calories as I approach maintenance, and it is difficult. Back on the wagon...I am glad I can check in here and be accountable. Hope everyone had a good week!
10/15: 150.4 Bit discouraging...I have been trying to do TDEE instead of the MFP calories & eating back some of the exercise. Something is not right. So going back to what I was doing previously and seeing if I can start over with TDEE in a few weeks.
10/22: 150.0
10/29: 149.0 Things have been going a bit better since I went back to eating back exercise calories....knock on wood....I have also slacked a bit on logging, but still trying to be "mindful" about what I am eating. Kept up with bodyweight training this week; important since I have cut way back on cardio (on purpose) since the summer.
11/6 150.2
11/12 148.0 Down in weight...but still above my challenge starting weight.
11/19: 151.2
11/26: 152.6
12/3: 150.0
12/10: 150.8 Not going to complain about the .8; had a challenging week with a neck problem that left me unable to exercise the latter part of the week, so am still feeling good about the week.
12/17: 153.2 It wasn't a great week..still unable to exercise due to pain, until yesterday when I was able to go for a walk. Goes to show you can't keep eating without burning it off somehow. Am not feeling discouraged even though I won't make my goal weight. Just going to keep at it and try to have a better week.
12/24: 151.2
12/31: 154.21
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