SHORTY'S 12 Week Challenge ~ Round 2!

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  • WishComeTru
    WishComeTru Posts: 88 Member
    Looks like some of you had a great week! Congrats! I am down 0.8 lbs but I will take any loss. It's been a rough week... First week back to work, my TOTM, no energy, no excercise and extremely hungry. Confessional: I stuffed my face with junk in front of the TV the last 2 nights. Not real proud and hoping I will feel a renewed weight loss spirit tomorrow. Just waiting on a few more weigh ins and will post tomorrow. night girls! :)
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,237 Member
    Hey, y'all! Feeling very motivated today. How about y'all?
  • WishComeTru
    WishComeTru Posts: 88 Member
    Alright ladies... here is our week 3 chart! Does anyone have any ideas for a mini challenge for all of us this coming week?

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  • Grettles
    Grettles Posts: 18 Member
    bump :)
  • golfgirllv
    golfgirllv Posts: 7 Member
    I weighed in at 170.5
  • kjnicol
    kjnicol Posts: 192 Member
    Hi everyone!
    Well this week has been a bit of a disaster exercise wise. I'm totally stressed out and have a million things to do. However I have tried to watch my eating (even though for a couple of days I went over a little) and drink my water and it must have worked out as I've lost 2.2lbs taking me to 234.7 I wish I had the energy to do a happy dance, oh well. I have to hand in my assignment by today so hopefully I can take some time and do one tonight :)
    Good luck everyone, I hope your weigh ins are making you all losers (for the good that is) :)
  • amandac72
    amandac72 Posts: 366 Member
    No loss for me this week :cry:

    I just finished another 12 week challenge I had been doing, lost 18 pounds during that time and I just feel that I need a little break from counting calories so I am taking this week and not counting or logging my food. I will still try to eat healthy and will continue with my regular exercise but if I feel like some chocolate or cake I will have it :smile: . Hopefully a little break is what I need to get back on track to lose these last 10 or 15 pounds.

    Hope you have all had a better week than me and good luck with weigh in everyone :happy:
  • DeterminedToBeHealthy
    DeterminedToBeHealthy Posts: 91 Member
    Hi all. No loss for me either :frown: , went a bit mad on the food yesterday. Good luck everyone else !
  • Grettles
    Grettles Posts: 18 Member
    1 pound down for me this week. I didn't exercise or track food over the weekend. Weekends are my downfall. I need to get a handle on them.

    Hi, Everyone - I'm a late-comer. :-)
  • shortee75
    shortee75 Posts: 164
    I didn't lose or gain
  • jemsmf
    jemsmf Posts: 13
    Hey, weigh in for me today 142lbs
  • susanjackson66
    susanjackson66 Posts: 680 Member
    I weigh in this morning at 146.0. Finally a loss! Everyone have a great day!
  • WishComeTru
    WishComeTru Posts: 88 Member
    Good morning, Shorties! I had a loss of 1.8 lbs this week. I'm almost back to where I was at my lowest so far on this weight loss journey. I think the last 15 lbs that I want to lose are going to be tough, but I'm trying to stick with it. Glad to see some of you had much success, and it's still okay if you stayed the same ~ maybe just your body's way of processing things before the next drop! :smile:

    I could use some eating advice... I am ALWAYS hungry, and I only get 1200 calories per day (unless I do a workout). It doesn't go far... I know veggies are great and low calorie, but they're not my favorite so I have a hard time fitting them in. I generally try to keep breakfast at 300 or less, then lunch within the 300-350 calories ~ the rest is left for dinner and a night time snack. I find that throughout the day I get so hungry that I end up making a bad snack choices ~ I keep healthy snacks in my desk (raisins, granola bar, etc), but they don't satisfy the hunger. I am trying to down water like crazy to fill up because I know sometimes that can be mistaken for hunger. It works for a short while, but then Mr. Hunger is back! :grumble: It's also hard for me to fit in extra snacks during the day when I am hungry because of the calorie limit. Any suggestions? What's been your experience and what works for you?
  • susanjackson66
    susanjackson66 Posts: 680 Member
    Good morning, Shorties! I had a loss of 1.8 lbs this week. I'm almost back to where I was at my lowest so far on this weight loss journey. I think the last 15 lbs that I want to lose are going to be tough, but I'm trying to stick with it. Glad to see some of you had much success, and it's still okay if you stayed the same ~ maybe just your body's way of processing things before the next drop! :smile:

    I could use some eating advice... I am ALWAYS hungry, and I only get 1200 calories per day (unless I do a workout). It doesn't go far... I know veggies are great and low calorie, but they're not my favorite so I have a hard time fitting them in. I generally try to keep breakfast at 300 or less, then lunch within the 300-350 calories ~ the rest is left for dinner and a night time snack. I find that throughout the day I get so hungry that I end up making a bad snack choices ~ I keep healthy snacks in my desk (raisins, granola bar, etc), but they don't satisfy the hunger. I am trying to down water like crazy to fill up because I know sometimes that can be mistaken for hunger. It works for a short while, but then Mr. Hunger is back! :grumble: It's also hard for me to fit in extra snacks during the day when I am hungry because of the calorie limit. Any suggestions? What's been your experience and what works for you?


    I was also getting only 1200 calories until I changed my goal. I decided to try to lose 1/2 lb a week instead of 1 lb. It gave me an extra 150 calories a day. That really helped. As far as snacks I really like the 100 calorie packs of almonds, yogurts, and I love Special K crackers with laughing cow cheese. Its only 120 calories for 24 crackers and 35 calories for 1 wedge of cheese. And its very satisfying. Hope this helps!
  • golfgirllv
    golfgirllv Posts: 7 Member
    i'm weighing in at 170.0 today..
  • cingerl
    cingerl Posts: 62 Member
    Today I weighed in at 126lbs. I joined late but I'm off to a good start. This is exactly what I need. :smooched:
  • LilLolo22
    LilLolo22 Posts: 229 Member
    :grumble: So, I'm back up to 169.8 this morning. BLEH. My weight has been doing a dance between the same 5 pounds for weeks. Well, I'll keep trucking along. Can't wait to hit the "big one" (big loss, that is.)

    Go Shortys!!!!
  • LilLolo22
    LilLolo22 Posts: 229 Member
    I agree with maybe upping your calories. Also, I upped my protein and that keeps me feeling pretty full all day. Try to incorporate a good amount of protein in every meal, including snacks.
  • LilLolo22
    LilLolo22 Posts: 229 Member
    Good morning, Shorties! I had a loss of 1.8 lbs this week. I'm almost back to where I was at my lowest so far on this weight loss journey. I think the last 15 lbs that I want to lose are going to be tough, but I'm trying to stick with it. Glad to see some of you had much success, and it's still okay if you stayed the same ~ maybe just your body's way of processing things before the next drop! :smile:

    I could use some eating advice... I am ALWAYS hungry, and I only get 1200 calories per day (unless I do a workout). It doesn't go far... I know veggies are great and low calorie, but they're not my favorite so I have a hard time fitting them in. I generally try to keep breakfast at 300 or less, then lunch within the 300-350 calories ~ the rest is left for dinner and a night time snack. I find that throughout the day I get so hungry that I end up making a bad snack choices ~ I keep healthy snacks in my desk (raisins, granola bar, etc), but they don't satisfy the hunger. I am trying to down water like crazy to fill up because I know sometimes that can be mistaken for hunger. It works for a short while, but then Mr. Hunger is back! :grumble: It's also hard for me to fit in extra snacks during the day when I am hungry because of the calorie limit. Any suggestions? What's been your experience and what works for you?


    I agree with maybe upping your calories. Also, I upped my protein and that keeps me feeling pretty full all day. Try to incorporate a good amount of protein in every meal, including snacks.
  • mcdebbie
    mcdebbie Posts: 940 Member
    175.6 today, this up and down up and down each week is killing me.

    Wish, what exactly are you eating? If I try to stay with just protein and vegtables/fruits I find that it doesn't leave me satisfied, I need some carbs in there somewhere.
  • SDMHudson
    SDMHudson Posts: 84 Member
    Weigh in this morning at 184.0....I'll take it!

    If I'm going to stay on schedule, I'm going to have to drop 2 lbs by next week... :grumble: We'll see how that goes, I guess. I started my Ease to 10K program last night and it wasn't too hard, but we will see as time goes on. I'm supposed to be starting my 30DS on Monday. Guess since my husband and son are gone on vacay, then I should have tons of time to work out, lol.
  • WishComeTru
    WishComeTru Posts: 88 Member
    Thanks, girls... Good suggestion on more calories. Although I haven't officially changed my pounds/week goal, I have been eating a little over my calories every day. I'm afraid if I increase it, I might be tempted to go over the higher number and then I'll get myself stuck or gain again. I'd like to get down to 145 and then I think I'll look into slowing the loss down.

    Susan ~ I'll give the almonds a try, and I do have those special K crackers so adding the laughing cow might help to satisfy me better.

    Foxy ~ Lately, for breakfast I have had either a bagel thin with PB, banana with PB, or a Smoothie King smoothie (15g - 30 g of protein depending on which one I get). I also like egg white omelets if I have the time. Lunch varies because my work provides a free lunch ~ if it's not fried crap that day, I will usually have the meat entree with some rice or potatoes ~ if they have orange wedges I have a few of those or a little salad if the entree isn't high in calories. If lunch sucks, I have been getting a grilled mahi-mahi fillet or an entree or wrap from Muscle Maker Grill. Dinner is normally cooked by me :smile: a lean protein, small portion of starch, and some veggies. At night I almost always leave calories for a snack ~ which is usually light ice cream.
  • Stephiede
    Stephiede Posts: 130 Member
    I would like to join...
    Height: 5'3
    CW:132
    Challenge Weight: 125
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,237 Member
    Weighed in yesterday at 150.8 pounds. Oh, and I have been exercising more since I started this challenge.
    And, yesterday my blood pressure was normal!!!
    Congrats to those who lost!
  • Imsojen
    Imsojen Posts: 192 Member
    Weight for this week (a day late sorry) 247.4
  • HarmonyNLife
    HarmonyNLife Posts: 47 Member
    I've been sick this week. :-( i weighed in yesterday at 149.
  • WishComeTru
    WishComeTru Posts: 88 Member
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  • susanjackson66
    susanjackson66 Posts: 680 Member
    Chart looks awesome! How is everyone doing? 2 more days till weigh in. Everyone have a great day!!
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,237 Member
    Yes, the chart does look great! Thanks for doing all that, WishComeTrue.

    Thank you, Susan for your good wishes.
    I am doing a little better calorie-wise... but had to stop exercising due to back, again. Darn it!
  • kjnicol
    kjnicol Posts: 192 Member
    Well I have not been doing very well as I stopped going to the gym for about a week and I stopped logging in my cals. I'm not proud of the fact however I'm trying to turn over a new leaf and get back on the train to success. Needless to say I put on this week and weighed in at 236.1 I am owning up to this so that I can get over it and continue on my journey.
    I hope everyone has a better weigh in than me and you all have a great week.
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