Weight Loss Challenge for August! (OPEN)

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  • brick0814
    brick0814 Posts: 5 Member
    This weeks results
    SW 260.4
    CW 257
    August Goal: 250
    Yea! almost there:)
  • Shelle68
    Shelle68 Posts: 421 Member
    Just wondering, is this thread staying open or is it closing after the 10 participants? I've already joined, just wondering :)
  • fitb4forty
    fitb4forty Posts: 13
    This week's results:

    SW 162.2 on 8/1/11
    CW 160.8 on 8/7/11
    GW for Aug 154.2
    PG for Aug: Drink 84 oz water everyday- did this 1 day last week, drank 80oz 1 day, and 64 oz 2 days
    Hit the gym 5 days a week- went 4 days last week
  • sweettoothfairy
    sweettoothfairy Posts: 212 Member
    SW as of 08/01: 196
    Goal for Aug: 186
    Self-Challenge: Workout at least 5 days a week and more than 600 calorie burn each day.
  • heather62803
    heather62803 Posts: 266 Member
    Today I am definitely back on track after a not so good weekend, I already have 7 out of 10 cups of water in today, 45 minutes on stationary bike, 25 jumping jacks (thanks mandi for the challenge) and 80 sit ups/crunches on my body ball!! Hoping for another good weigh in on Friday even though I was kinda bad over the weekend!!

    Keep up the good work everyone!!!

    AUG 1: 215
    AUG 7: 214
    AUG Goal: 208
    Personal Challenge: Drink 10 cups of water daily, Increase Exercise
  • tgumeebee
    tgumeebee Posts: 43 Member
    Starting weight for August : 177lbs
    Personal goal for August : 172
    Personal self-challenge for August : To stick to a toning routine for my arms and stomach.
  • KayteeBear
    KayteeBear Posts: 1,040 Member
    I have not lost any weight...at least not noticeable. I don't have a digital scale so if I lost anything it'd be less than a pound.
  • savlyon
    savlyon Posts: 474 Member
    I'm joining, but a little late!

    SW (8/1): 197
    CW (8/8): 194
    Goal (8/31): 185 and continue training for my half marathon on Sept 3...as well as do my diet plan 6/7 days a week.
  • Angelgrl86
    Angelgrl86 Posts: 74 Member
    A little late, but here I go...

    Start weight: (8/2) 236.6

    Current weight (8/8) 233

    Goals: weight- 220 by 8/31
    Personal- 1 hour of Tae Bo 5 days a week
  • afitchpatrick
    afitchpatrick Posts: 54 Member
    K GUYS I DIDNT GAIN BUT I DIDNT LOSE EITHER IT'S LIKE I CANT GO BELOW 160 NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY. IT REALLY SUXS I'M NOT GETTING N E WHERE AN I'M EXERCISING AN EVERYTHING. GRRRR.........
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    Just wondering, is this thread staying open or is it closing after the 10 participants? I've already joined, just wondering :)

    We are going to leave it open. :)
  • tanyaMax
    tanyaMax Posts: 524 Member
    SW: 202
    1st Weigh in: 200
    total loss: 2 pounds
    GW: 194
    Challenge: I started the 30 Day shred yesterday.. so my personal challenge is to do that every day until the end of the month :0)
    **I did the 30 day shred all week except yesterday (sunday) I was on the road for 13 hours, got home at 2am. just no time :0(
    Other than that. i cant believe that I could possibly in ONEDERLAND next week. crazzzzy!
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    K GUYS I DIDNT GAIN BUT I DIDNT LOSE EITHER IT'S LIKE I CANT GO BELOW 160 NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY. IT REALLY SUXS I'M NOT GETTING N E WHERE AN I'M EXERCISING AN EVERYTHING. GRRRR.........

    sounds like you're stuck in a plateau. Try taking a week off & not counting calories, skip weighing in that week. Then the next week get back on track & see what the scales do for the next weigh in. It may help budge from the plateau.
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    SW: 202
    1st Weigh in: 200
    total loss: 2 pounds
    GW: 194
    Challenge: I started the 30 Day shred yesterday.. so my personal challenge is to do that every day until the end of the month :0)
    **I did the 30 day shred all week except yesterday (sunday) I was on the road for 13 hours, got home at 2am. just no time :0(
    Other than that. i cant believe that I could possibly in ONEDERLAND next week. crazzzzy!

    Keeping my fingers crossed that you hit one-derland next weigh in!
  • leslyta
    leslyta Posts: 70
    Starting at 204.4
    Current weight 200
    Personal Challenge.. To work out at leas 4-5 times a week and stick to my juice diet!!
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    I had real feelings of letting myself down last night, we went out for a meal with visitors and I gave in to have a pudding. I did limit my meal calories somewhat and didn't eat a full on dinner, but still felt 'dissapointed' with myself.

    But, this morning I got a lovely surprise that instead of the scales going up, they came down! :) so

    SW 183
    CW 182

    Now to be good today!
  • abertawe2
    abertawe2 Posts: 31
    WTG Porffor :happy:
    My weigh in day is today also and pleased after one awful day last week that I have lost another 1.5 lbs
    SW for August 152.5
    CW 151
    GW for August 148
  • haircrazie016
    haircrazie016 Posts: 12 Member
    SW 270
    GW 260
    goal- drink more water!

    1st week- lost one pound
  • LeonaWFU98
    LeonaWFU98 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi everyone! Just wanted to check in....I do get on the scale each morning, though I try to tell myself not to....it's going in the right direction, which is a great thing!

    I completed my mini-goal last week, which was to keep up with tracking on MFP and take in all the water I was supposed to. This week, my mini-goal is to make it to the gym M-F. Two days down....three to go! :)

    Hope everyone else is having a good start to the week!
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    WTG Porffor :happy:
    My weigh in day is today also and pleased after one awful day last week that I have lost another 1.5 lbs
    SW for August 152.5
    CW 151
    GW for August 148
    Well done again (I posted on your wall), really great loss and going over into double figures is fab eh!

    Thanks hun! :) am really happy.. trying to resist all the kids sweets, cakes etc that are in the cupboard, we weren't too bad till some visitors brought us some 'goodies' yesterday!!

    Have just made some sugar free jelly, not strictly vegetarian but if it keeps me on the straight and narrow I'll ignore the gelatine in it!

    I weigh daily and am not sure what goal I set for this.. I think my Sept 12th one is going to be a bit too hard to reach but am not going to change it as it'll keep me on track I think. :) I was out riding for over 2 hours today (to the point of looking like john wayne when I dismounted) and survived on only a slimfast shake then bar for lunch with a banana so really good going (for me)! lol

    Hair - well done on your weight loss!
    Leona - good luck on your personal goal :) Hope you enjoy the gym :)
  • maniv01
    maniv01 Posts: 12
    Is it too late to join? I've just found the challenge.

    weight:143
    Goal: 130
    Finish a half marathon in Mid September.
  • kdet07
    kdet07 Posts: 117
    I have plateaued, HARD. I'm stuck in the same 5lb range for a month now. I need some help/love/encouragement!


    xoxo
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    Is it too late to join? I've just found the challenge.

    weight:143
    Goal: 130
    Finish a half marathon in Mid September.

    Not at all! We're going to be an OPEN group, one that stays open so anyone can join at any time. :-)
    I have plateaued, HARD. I'm stuck in the same 5lb range for a month now. I need some help/love/encouragement!


    xoxo

    You can DO IT! Just don't give up. Try increasing your calories by 200-300 a day for a week, don't weigh that week, then get back to your current calories the next week & weigh that week... see if that helps break the plateau. OR try just not counting your calories for a week, don't weigh that week, then get back on track the next week & weigh and see what happens. :-) The reason I say "don't weigh" during the "off" week is because you may see a slight gain that week, but the second week (the week you're back "on") should see a loss.
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    I had real feelings of letting myself down last night, we went out for a meal with visitors and I gave in to have a pudding. I did limit my meal calories somewhat and didn't eat a full on dinner, but still felt 'dissapointed' with myself.

    But, this morning I got a lovely surprise that instead of the scales going up, they came down! :) so

    SW 183
    CW 182
    GW 176 - Edited to add this :)

    Now to be good today!

    Found my 'goal' for August.. my goodness I must've been having a moment on insanity - Hope i can get near there.. 1lb lost gives me 3 weeks to lose 6 pounds!! yikes.. gotta be good.. gotta be good! lol
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    I have plateaued, HARD. I'm stuck in the same 5lb range for a month now. I need some help/love/encouragement!


    xoxo
    you n' me both!! we can do it :) just got to keep our eyes on the prize!! I know it's harder said than done,
  • mom031344
    mom031344 Posts: 16
    Is it too late to Sign up. I have been wanting to do a weight loss Challenge but it seems like everyone i find is closed. Please let me know if i can join..Thanks Amanda......
  • ajpequin
    ajpequin Posts: 10 Member
    My goal is to do some cardio and some strength training 6 days a week. I started out slow but I have 2 days in a row with both! Weigh day is tomorrow, we will see.
  • ajpequin
    ajpequin Posts: 10 Member
    I've started doing the 30 Day Shred workout and I'm loving it! I also measured yesterday and I've lost 3.5 inches from my waist in the past month!!! :)

    Anyone else that is doing/has done 30 Day Shred, how did you guys start out? I'm on Day 2, but I'm thinking I should start out slow and do it every other day for the first week or so. One of my calf muscles has been pretty sore the past few days and the impact from jumping jacks and the other jumping exercises puts a lot of stress on it and I just don't want to overdo it.

    I have found the same thing with jumping jacks. I just try to keep my feet on the ground but bounce a little and still do my arms. The next day I'm not as sore. I am going to start the 30 Day Shred shortly. I would like to keep updated with your progress if that's ok
  • crystalizepurple
    crystalizepurple Posts: 39 Member
    I'm pretty frustrated today, since I checked the mail and haven't received my 30 DS yet. Ordered it on the 2nd of this month and no tracking details of location. Going to just hop on the treadmill and do some walking/jogging and a bit of running and then lift some weights a bit. So far I've lost 1lb, but I'm worried about meeting my goal without my 30 DS >.<.
  • afitchpatrick
    afitchpatrick Posts: 54 Member
    WE R ALWAYS OPEN 2 EVERYONE SO FEEL FREE 2 START 2 DAY.
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