Weight Loss Challenge for August! (OPEN)

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  • CynthiaS
    CynthiaS Posts: 208 Member
    Thanks for starting a group :)

    SW- 211.5
    GW- 199
    self challenge- workout 5 x a week & 1 zumba class every week
  • JerseyBorn71
    JerseyBorn71 Posts: 1
    I'm in I just started the "program" Weds
    SW 232
    GW Aug 225
    To get into size 12 or 10 & just feel comfortable in my own skin
    ojective: control my emotional eating
    Personal goal fir wk 1: staying w/the program & no binge eating
  • csanchez39
    csanchez39 Posts: 52 Member
    I had a great day yesterday!! I did 60 minutes on the treadmill and stayed below my calories. I didn't eat my burned calories and it has been working for me. I cheated this morning and weighed myself... and I have lost 3lbs since Monday .javascript:add_smiley('bigsmile','post_body')...so a lb a day!!!! My official weigh in day will be Friday.

    Oh almost forgot and I did 6 glasses of water which is good since I am bad at drinking it.

    Hope everyone has a great day!! javascript:add_smiley('happy','post_body')
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    Well how is everyone today? I'm good. Up early this morning, so I got some laundry started so that I can have it out of the way today. It's only 7am here and I've been up since 5:30! I'm not used to getting up until at least 7.

    Since I weigh in every day, I weighed this morning and was especially pleased. Down 1.4 lbs since yesterday, a total of 5.4lbs since Friday. Tomorrow is my "official" weigh in day... meaning, if I end up weighing tomorrow and it shows I've only lost 4 lbs since Friday (meaning the scales were wrong today or something), then I take it as a loss anyway. A loss of 4 lbs (so I count my losses from one Friday to the next). I weigh every day because it keeps me motivated. If I see a loss, it motivates me to keep going. If I see a gain, it motivates me to do better that day than the day before. I have tried weighing once a week before and I just get off track too easily. The numbers every morning keep my eyes on the goal.

    Also, this is my first week, I know the first week or two I will lose more than I normally will, and that's fine! I wouldn't want to lose more than 2-3 lbs per week long-term. But I'll be thrilled about a 5lb loss for the first week or two. Haha

    Hope you're all doing well!
  • kdet07
    kdet07 Posts: 117
    The first three days have been marvelous. I weigh daily, but the past few days I've been bouncing back and forth by three lbs from 247-250-247. I'm just doing to push forward and keep exercising! I've been able to do 2.4 mile walk/run intervals at lunch everyday this week, and I'll continue to do them for the rest of the week. I hope you're all doing well :)
  • LHann360
    LHann360 Posts: 159 Member
    Good morning !! Did Week 1 day 1 of C25K yesterday. Seemed great , now I have a pinched nerve running down my leg. So I'll spend today stretching it out. Way to put a damper on it . This weekend is my 22nd wedding Anniversary and we are planning on going to a new sky high adventure course that opened in a ski resort. ( http://www.holidayvalley.com/HolidayValley/info/skyhigh.aspx) . I'm afraid of heights so I am going to conquer them this weekend climbing over suspended bridges and ladders. It includes a zip line which I am so stoked to try. This will also be accompanied by a street food festival and a free concert to see the B52's . I love summer !! My foods are in range and I am really hoping to see some movement on the scale this week. Even half a pound would be great. All this working out and tracking seems pointless if it doesn't start to move again. Have a Sunshiny day !!
  • rainvc
    rainvc Posts: 142
    Day 3 went okay. Finished w3d3 of c25k. Fell short on my water goal though, only 7 cups. I will do it today!!
  • Alissa_Sal
    Alissa_Sal Posts: 141
    Good morning all! It sounds like everyone is still on track this week. :)

    Yesterday was good for me - I did 45 minutes on an elliptical machine, walked about an hour total, and stayed within my calorie range. When I got home from the gym last night, DH was making a yummy homemade stir fry, and he had pulled up one of our tall kitchen stools so that our 3 year old could watch and "help". He (our son) is very interested in cooking right now, which I think is very cute and cool. Maybe he'll be cooking for us someday!
  • FaithsVegWorkout
    FaithsVegWorkout Posts: 471
    So far, so good today. My diary is public, so anyone can see what I've eaten today. I'm heading to the gym momentarily.

    Yesterday was rough. It was my day off from exercise, and I ended up very hungry. I adjusted my macros a little bit, but I'm not going straight to 40/40/20 overnight. As a matter of fact, I don't think I'll every let my fat go to less than 25 because I'll be grumpy all the time if I do. I am tracking my healthy fats though, and trying to start making them the brunt of my fat calories.

    I just broke open a jar of peach butter I canned a few weeks ago, and I ate a tablespoon of it on a Wasa fiber cracker. It was really good.

    I'm not planning on weighing myself until after Aunti Flo comes and goes because I can already tell I'm bloated. So, next weigh in will be in about a week or so.

    I'm considering adding "friends", but I don't want it to turn into FB. I only really want to have friends that will hold me accountable and encourage and let me do the same.
  • armacd
    armacd Posts: 95
    Checking in for today - day 3 - check! :)
    Got in all my water and kept up with tracking...
    Goal 2 for August is to start going back to the gym. That starts Monday. Trying to get myself psyched up for that...

    I don't think I'd decided on an official weigh-in day yet, but I think I'm going to go with Friday. Then I have a whole week to get over anything awful that happens over the weekend ;)

    Hope everyone else had a great day!

    Great idea to have a Friday weigh in! I'm with you. Friday it is :). I'm doing pretty good so far, its been great reading about everyone's progress. Keep it up!
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    Your starting weight for August: 181
    Your personal goal for August: 176
    Your personal self-challenge for August: to keep going to the gym 6 days a week lifting 3 X a week and running C25K the other 3.

    I really want to be in the mid 170's when this month ends! I've already weighed in on Wednesday and I'm down to 180 so off to a good start and hope it keeps up!
  • abertawe2
    abertawe2 Posts: 31
    Hi, I've only just spotted this post so am a bit late joining in
    SW for August 152.5
    GW for August 148
    PC for August to exercise 6 days a week and drink more water!
  • zoeypanther
    zoeypanther Posts: 7
    so far so good for me. i have been getting up at 5 am every morning and making it to the gym by 6. in hopes that i can get in a work out before school starts up. been able to do it so far. i could not help my self i weighed my self today and i am down 6 lbs from Monday. Mondays are of course my weigh in days. so im hoping if i keep this up i will be down 10 for this week. and if so the morning workout will be working better for me than the afternoon workouts. and i will make my goal of being under 250 for when school starts....
  • FaithsVegWorkout
    FaithsVegWorkout Posts: 471
    So, what did I say my goal was? To work out harder/burn more calories each time?

    So, I did the workout my trainer planned for me. It sucked. It was not hard. There was one exercise that was really hard, and the rest was fluff. So, I had to workout longer than usual just do burn what I did last time (I passed it by 5 calories, so I guess I technically met my goal). I texted my trainer because she's coming to my house tomorrow, and I told her it needs to be harder!
  • heather62803
    heather62803 Posts: 266 Member
    Checking in - Day 4

    Today went well, got in 9 of my 10 cups of water, burned 450 calories, and stayed within my calorie range. I ate a lot of processed foods today though, which I am not happy about but I was stressed and busy today and quick and easy won out! All in all a good day, I will try to eat "cleaner" tomorrow! Good Luck Everyone!
  • pursuitOFhappiness11
    pursuitOFhappiness11 Posts: 35
    SW as of 08/01: 233
    Goal for Aug: 220
    Self-Challenge: Workout at least once every day and cut junk food out of my diet!
  • pursuitOFhappiness11
    pursuitOFhappiness11 Posts: 35
    SW as of 08/01: 233
    Goal for Aug: 220
    Self-Challenge: Workout at least once every day and cut junk food out of my diet!
  • tweatherford11
    tweatherford11 Posts: 18 Member
    Today was a great day all around, better than going over my cals and skipping the gym yesterday.

    I made healthy food choices today, had a great workout this morning - including 7 mins. on the elliptical (my personal challenge for the month is 10)!

    Sounds like everyone in this group is off to a great start for August!

    :smile:
  • deewildwoman
    deewildwoman Posts: 120 Member
    Just checking in. Did good today. I did my 30 Day Shred workout plus walked a mile. I was proud of myself...I actually did 15 regular pushup before having to sway to the modified ones.

    I also have not had a single soda yet this week.

    Hope everyone had a great day.

    Goals:
    Starting Weight as of 08/01: 188
    Personal Goal for Aug: 183
    Personal Self-Challenge: Work out 6 Days a week doing the 30DS, and cut down sodas to 1/wk.
  • ShannonBas
    ShannonBas Posts: 101 Member
    Weighed in today (thursday 8/4)... 205 lbs !! YAY!!
    Have been able to stay within my calories. Have been doing 30 day shred each day. :smile:
    Getting a little anxious about not being able to see more definition yet. I know it takes time & I have a ways to go, but I sure would like to see a little less fat on my arms. :grumble: I'm sure, in time, I'll get to see that definition I've been working so hard for. :heart:

    Maybe I can shake 5 more pounds by the end of August? Who knows! I'm going to make 200 lbs my new goal, and see if I can reach it. :heart:
  • danzinchyk416
    danzinchyk416 Posts: 2
    I'm a bit late to start, but I need some motivation!

    Starting weight (August 5): 158
    Goal weight for end of August: 150

    Personal Goal: Replace soda with water (get 5 glasses a day)
    Stay within my calorie limit
    Run twice a week at least
  • crystalizepurple
    crystalizepurple Posts: 39 Member
    Still waiting for my 30DS to get here, will probably arrive Monday or Tuesday. Till then, just been going for 30+min walks/jogs. Going to work on eating out less and suggest more dinners in. Checking weight almost daily, but hoping to see some results by the end of next week since this one hasn't been as well as I'd like it to be. Good luck everyone!
  • luwalmsley1983
    luwalmsley1983 Posts: 98
    Hello,

    Please can I join, I could really use the support.

    Starting at 147lbs
    Want to end August 137lbs
    I have a holiday in the middle so I desperately want to stay on track :)

    Personal goal is to swim once a week on top of walking to work and back.... and start saving towards my personal "treat" next year.

    Thanks everyone. xxx
  • konniepalmer
    konniepalmer Posts: 5
    Checking in..
    Down 2 lbs and 8 more to go for Aug. goal... So far I am meeting my self goal too.. :bigsmile:
  • CynthiaS
    CynthiaS Posts: 208 Member
    today was my day one ( have been sick ) but I am feeling a bit better, I have a zumba class in the morning will let ya know how it goes hope everyone had a good one :)
  • csanchez39
    csanchez39 Posts: 52 Member
    Happy Friday Everyone!!!

    I started MFP Challenge a week ago and lost 2lbs but the August challenge this past Monday and today is my weigh in day,

    I started on 8/1 193lbs
    Current weight 8/5 190lbs
    Goal for month 180lbs
    I lost 3lbs I am a little disappointed in myself as I didnt eat good yesterday. But I am going to try harder...no more fried tacos..
    So far I have been exercising everyday, and was thinking it might be a good idea to rest 1 day....

    Good Luck everyone!
  • csanchez39
    csanchez39 Posts: 52 Member
    Checking in..
    Down 2 lbs and 8 more to go for Aug. goal... So far I am meeting my self goal too.. :bigsmile:


    Awesome!! We can do it!
  • FaithsVegWorkout
    FaithsVegWorkout Posts: 471
    Yesterday was good as far as eating goes. I ate A LOT of veggies, and I ended the day under my calorie goal. I've decided I'm not going to eat back all of my exercise calories because just because I burn 600 calories in an hour while exercising, does not mean ALL of those are from exercise. So, I think I'm only going to eat back 75% of my exercise calories.

    My trainer is coming over today. She's going to check my body fat with her caliper and measurements and we are going to compare it w/ my Tanita scale because last week she used a hand held device and the discrepancy was way off, and I have always found my scale to be fairly accurate compared w/ calipers.
  • Shelle68
    Shelle68 Posts: 421 Member
    SW 8/1/11: 248.6
    GW for Aug: 239.0
    PG for Aug: Have No "X's" on my Daily Discipline Chart in my Blog.
  • tmckee22
    tmckee22 Posts: 1
    Yeah! Thanks for starting !
    SW 8/1 - 344
    GW 9/1-330
    PG for Aug - Drink enough water every day and to do Zumba 6 times a week instead of 5 :)
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