20 lbs in 20 weeks!

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  • jazzypdx
    jazzypdx Posts: 178 Member
    Shoot I thought I had done my check-in... Sorry

    F/57/5'6"
    Start 7/1 @187
    Challenge start 7/18 @184.5
    8/15 @182
    8/22 @180.6
  • bweasels
    bweasels Posts: 4 Member
    HI. I would like to join. I'm starting my journey today. I'm 64 and 5'2" and weigh 164. The summer has been hard with lots of company (1/3 of the time) and the extra food that goes along with hospitality. I'm also a stress eater and just have bad snacking habits. Thanks for this challenge. The 20 pounds will get my within 10 of my goal weight.
  • mainelylisa
    mainelylisa Posts: 375 Member
    Hi All...Would love to join and give and receive support. I'm 56, 5'1" and 127. I have a small frame, so ideal weight is 110.

    I think mid-life blahs have grasped hold of me and are holding strong. All my life, I was always going for that next challenge. High school, college, marriage, kids, grad school (I was the only mother in my MBA program--you GO, all you adult students!), management job....and now kids are grown, job is not challenging (and ageism is real)...and so have been drinking a lot of wine--and overeating goes hand in hand with that. I'm hoping I can get energized and go for some athletic and creative/writing challenges as well as figure out a volunteer opportunity that's fulfilling and gives me a sense of giving back.

    Thank you for the challenge.

    Goals:

    1 pound per week
    Work out gym 4x/wk @ 40 min, 2.3 mile run weekly, challenging outdoor activity each wknd
    Write 3 hrs/wk
    Volunteer 1 hr/wk
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited August 2018
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2

    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!


    Wk 5: 8/27 - 182.4 My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.
  • luvenlife
    luvenlife Posts: 5 Member
    August 13: 169
    August 20: 166.8
    August 27: 166.8

    The scale isn't my friend. I have started Lift4 through Beachbody and this will be week 3 for me. I have maintained my weight but no weight loss. I am thinking that it's because I am working out and maybe my fat is turning into muscle? I'm not going to get discouraged and hope to see more results after week 4.
  • karenvandam
    karenvandam Posts: 23 Member
    Friday check-in, week 4 and 5:

    7/20: 164.4
    7/27: 162.8
    8/3: 161.8
    8/10: 161.4
    8/17: 163.6 (ouch - what the heck?)
    8/24: could not weigh in - traveling

    Current weight this morning was 164. I was traveling all last week and not able to log my food. It seems that I've gained back most of the weight I lost during this challenge. I'm feeling pretty discouraged. To make things worse, I will be on vacation for the next week and a half. I will be lucky if I don't gain any more weight.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    karenvandam wrote: »
    Friday check-in, week 4 and 5:

    7/20: 164.4
    7/27: 162.8
    8/3: 161.8
    8/10: 161.4
    8/17: 163.6 (ouch - what the heck?)
    8/24: could not weigh in - traveling

    Current weight this morning was 164. I was traveling all last week and not able to log my food. It seems that I've gained back most of the weight I lost during this challenge. I'm feeling pretty discouraged. To make things worse, I will be on vacation for the next week and a half. I will be lucky if I don't gain any more weight.

    @karenvandam
    The same happened To me in July even though I tracked the food and packed a lot of it from home. I was really discouraged. But once I got back in the game all of the weight came off and then some leading to August been my greatest weight-loss ever.

    There seem to be at least two schools of thought.
    1) Go and enjoy yourself and then just know that you’ll have to re-lose it when you get back.
    2) Remember your reasons for wanting to lose weight and become healthier & continue tracking and making wise choices. Remain mindful. Do the best that you can.

    Wishing you a joyful vacation!
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Welcome all newcomers!!

    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13
    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • bweasels
    bweasels Posts: 4 Member
    Checking in after day one. I managed to keep to the 1000 calories and walked a short loop.
  • jazzypdx
    jazzypdx Posts: 178 Member
    Wednesday check in - I'm a night owl so 145am PST actually.
    Stressful week, busy, exams and assessment test Friday for a new job. Did well enough to get an interview. Fun fundraiser Car Wash with friends Sunday - brownies, cookies, chips and dips, plus sugary adult beverages to keep the crew happy. Fun but way over ate. I got plenty of exercise though. Interview was to be Tuesday, rescheduled to today, extra day of stressing - and bad snacking! But I did fit into a pair of pants that we're too tight in June and got a conditional job offer!! Drug test & background check and a new career start at 57yr. ahead. Positive energy and prayers appreciated.

    Start 7/1 @ 187
    7/18 184.5 challenge start
    7/25 183.5
    8/1 183.2
    8/8 182
    8/15 182
    8/22 180.6
    8/29. 181

    One choice at a time, day by day we build our new path and create our healthier future. Our choice, our path, our work. ~ Tammy/Jazzypdx
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Welcome all newcomers!!

    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs
    Aug 30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 -68.9 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal: 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13✅Aug 30

    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • nathalieforrest
    nathalieforrest Posts: 11 Member
    Challenge SW:270
    Challenge goal: 240
    Aug 10/week 1: 263.5
    Aug 17/week 2: 264
    Aug 24/week 3: 263
    Aug 31/week 4: 263
    rough week, went to 4 bbq parties by different family member as last week before school. few send off parties for the newly college bound cousins. the only plus is i didn't gain back weight :)
  • metubal
    metubal Posts: 290 Member
    edited September 2018
    F/47/5'2.5"

    All time high: 192.2 on 3/2/18
    SW: 7/17 173.5
    Challenge goal: 153.5
    Ultimate goal: 130

    Week 1: 7/24 170.6
    Week 2: 7/31 167.2
    Week 3: 8/7 165.3
    Week 4: 8/15 168.3!! What's going on?
    Week 5: 8/22 164.1 maybe back on track
    Week 6: 8/28 162
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited September 2018
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2
    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!
    Wk 5: 8/27 -182.4 - My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.

    Wk 6: 9/3 - 182
  • valorik75
    valorik75 Posts: 2 Member
    edited September 2018
    F/42/5’7”

    All time high 193 lbs

    SW: 185 7/25/18
    Challenge Goal: 165 by 12/12/18
    Ultimate Goal 155 lbs

    I haven’t been keeping up with posting each week but will start now until the end...

    Week 6–Sept 3: 178 (lost 7lbs so far)
    On TRACK!! Woot!! 😉🎉

  • jazzypdx
    jazzypdx Posts: 178 Member
    Weekly check-in

    Stressed and stalled... Busy holiday weekend, eating too much, drinking too much, worrying too much. Gotta pull my head out, get back to the nightly walks and find some balance again. 5k coming up Sunday 9/9 for Alzheimer's. Just doing the best I can, knowing I can do better.

    Start 7/1 @ 187
    7/18 184.5 challenge start
    7/25 183.5
    8/1 183.2
    8/8 182
    8/15 182
    8/22 180.6
    8/29. 181
    9/5. 181.4

    Each day is filled with choices - I must do better at choosing my health for the long run over what soothes for a few brief moments.
  • pandabear_
    pandabear_ Posts: 487 Member
    Trying my best to stay on track. I just finished and handed in my Master’s dissertation. So I have been celebrating (by eating) and also on holiday (lots of eating).

    I haven’t been running either in a month or so. Really need to build the motivation to go out there and do it at least once a week.
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Welcome all newcomers!!

    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs
    Aug 30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 -68.9 lbs
    Sep 6 159.2 BMI: 23.9 -69.1 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal: 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13✅Aug 30

    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited September 2018
    •20 lbs in 20 weeks•
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2
    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!
    Wk 5: 8/27 -182.4 - My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.
    Wk 6: 9/3 - 182

    Wk 7: 9/10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.

  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    tiabirdie56 wrote: »
    •20 lbs in 20 weeks•
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2
    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!
    Wk 5: 8/27 -182.4 - My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.
    Wk 6: 9/3 - 182

    Wk 7: 9/10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.

    WOW!!! I’m so happy for you @tiabirdie56!!! Congratulations!!!
  • jazzypdx
    jazzypdx Posts: 178 Member
    Great work everyone - welcome newbies! Congrats on finishing the dissertation. Nice drops Tia & Nat.

    I'm finally getting back on a downward weight track. Relieved that I'm fitting into jeans and tops that weren't fitting in May and June. Much happier switching over to Fall clothes. Doing well with decluttering, took 3 more boxes of clothes n junk to charity. Sold off my spare car too. I had a great time doing a 5k with friends last Sunday. Still stressing about the new job, waiting for the green light is killing me! Hope to hear soon and hopefully start training next week. Just trying to keep my hands n mind busy, drinking water when I find myself thinking about snacking.

    Start 7/1 @ 187
    7/18 184.5 challenge start
    7/25 183.5
    8/1 183.2
    8/8 182
    8/15 182
    8/22 180.6
    8/29. 181
    9/5. 181.4
    9/12. 180.0

    Thankful, fateful, hopeful - better choices are paying off
    ~ Jazzypdx in rainy Portland ORbhwk35b6o0ru.jpg
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs
    Aug 30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 -68.9 lbs
    Sep 13 158.8 BMI: 23.8 -69.5 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal: 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13✅Aug 30

    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs
    Aug 30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 -68.9 lbs
    Sep 13 158.8 BMI: 23.8 -69.5 lbs
    Sep 14-15 158.0 BMI 23.7 -70.3 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal: 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13✅Aug 30

    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •20 lbs in 20 weeks•
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2
    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!
    Wk 5: 8/27 -182.4 - My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.
    Wk 6: 9/3 - 182
    Wk 7: 9/10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.

    Wk 8: 9/17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat.😖
  • jazzypdx
    jazzypdx Posts: 178 Member
    Wednesday check-in...
    Still waiting for an answer on the new job, stress eating almost out of control but with fresh fruit and veggies carbs/sugar are taking the hit. Florence shut down the HR division...delays delays Argh. I had hoped to be training by now. We have had sunny skies again for a few days - sitting in the garden letting the crisp air clear my head.

    F/ 57/ 5'6" Start 7/1 @ 187
    7/18 184.5 challenge start
    7/25 183.5
    8/1 183.2
    8/8 182
    8/15 182
    8/22 180.6
    8/29. 181
    9/5. 181.4
    9/12. 180.0
    9/19. 180.2

    Be kind, make better choices and stay present ~ jazzypdx
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs
    Aug 30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 -68.9 lbs
    Sep 13 158.8 BMI: 23.8 -69.5 lbs
    Sep 15 158.0 BMI 23.7 -70.3 lbs
    Sep 21 157.6 BMI 23.6 -70.7 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal: 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13✅Aug 30

    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10
    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    SW for Challenge:
    July 21: 165.4 BMI: 24.8

    July 28 164.6 BMI: 24.7
    Aug 6 164.0 BMI: 24.6
    Aug 13 162.0 BMI: 24.3 -66.3lbs
    Aug 18 161.4 BMI: 24.2 -66.9 lbs
    Aug 22 161 BMI: 24.1 -67.3 lbs
    Aug 27 160.2 BMI: 24!!!!!! -68.1 lbs
    Aug 30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 -68.9 lbs
    Sep 13 158.8 BMI: 23.8 -69.5 lbs
    Sep 15 158.0 BMI 23.7 -70.3 lbs
    Sep 21 157.6 BMI 23.6 -70.7 lbs
    Sep 23 157.2 BMI 23.6 -71.1 lbs

    1st Mini-Goal: 163.4 BMI 24.5 Aug 18✅ Aug 11
    2nd Mini-Goal: 161.4 BMI: 24.2 Sep 15✅Aug 18
    3rd Mini-Goal: 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Oct 13✅Aug 30
    4th Mini-Goal: 157.4 BMI: 23.6 Nov 10✅Sept 23

    Challenge Goal GW: 155.4 BMI: 23.3 Dec 8

    Ultimate Goal: 155 BMI: 23.2 by Jan 1, 2019
    (3 years) Wt Loss: -73.3lbs BMI drop: 11
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •20 lbs in 20 weeks•
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2
    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!
    Wk 5: 8/27 -182.4 - My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.
    Wk 6: 9/3 - 182
    Wk 7: 9/10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.
    Wk 8: 9/17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat.😖


    Wk 9: 9/24 - 179.8 - A new decade! Happy.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    •20 lbs in 20 weeks•
    My name is Tish
    5'7.5"
    USW: 253
    CW: 188.2
    ChGW: 165

    •Monday Updates•

    Wk 1: 7/30 - 188.2
    Wk 2: 8/6 - 186.2. - Very pleased to see a two pound drop instead of my expected one pound gain of fluid on a Monday.
    Wk 3: 8/13 - 185.6- Forgot to post! Retaining a lot of fluid.
    Wk 4: 8/20 - 184- Finally releasing some fluid!
    Wk 5: 8/27 -182.4 - My buddy fluid retention is still hanging with me though. Smh.
    Wk 6: 9/3 - 182
    Wk 7: 9/10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.
    Wk 8: 9/17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat.😖
    Wk 9: 9/24 - 179.8 - A new decade! Happy.

    Wk 10: 10/1 - 179.6 😖 bloat

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