Week 4 weigh in Friday
PW144.3
CW 143.1
Loss this week: 1.2 lbs
Hi. I am Fivepts. I have been doing this challenge for a couple of months now. My life is pretty hectic but I have managed to stay on course and drop a tiny bit of weight each week. I still need to lose a good bit and hoped that I would be able to lose more quickly. But at this point, I am glad I am losing and not gaining. I run a guest house and do a lot of cooking, hosting and entertaining. I often feed over 30 people for a month at a time, so my life is immeshed with food. I have recently learned that I am a sugar/flour addict and the realization that I have to practice abstinence rather than moderation has helped me to lose over 30 lbs in the last six months. I did IF for the first three months but the summer has been more difficult. I am planning to get back to that when my life calms down. I usually hike between 3 to 12 miles a day and swim a lot in the summer but that's about it for exercise. I will be traveling a good bit for my work this month but I will try to stay on track. I am the mother of 3 teens and a wonderful husband and have countless kids and young adults from difficult homes who have adopted me as a stand-in mom. Best of luck this month to everyone!

I haven’t been on much between my tech failure, and adjusting to my new phone. For those who asked, my interview seemed to go pretty well, but now it’s waiting a reasonable amount of time after the holiday to hear back from them.

In dieting news, I am trying to reassess my eating habits, since I can never seem to make keto work for me. So working on adjusting back to lower calorie, though I want to still avoid bread and pasta because I feel like I am more mentally on point when I avoid gluten.

Username: bootssowhite
Week: Sunday, July 7 (Week 2)
PW: 268.4 lb
CW: 266.0 lb 🙌🏼
One thing I did well: Man, it's hard to narrow it down to one thing; this week went pretty well. I proud that started counting calories again. I also did a good job of getting back on track quickly when things started to go off the rails. In the past, I would let one bad meal mess up the entire day (or week), but this week, I logged those calories and then did what I could to get in under my daily goal. That feels like real progress.
One thing to improve: Well, I could avoid going off the rails at all, but I also need to focus on drinking more water, especially while I'm at work. It's so hot, and I basically sweat constantly.

@JamieD328 🤞🏼 Waiting after the interview might be the hardest part of the job search.

@MADDIESMOMMY6611 Congrats on ONEderland!!

Username: kate_x4
Weigh in day: Sunday, July 7 July Week #2
PW: 255.8
CW: 252.0

One thing I did well: I stayed under my calories and moved my body tons!!

One thing to improve: drink more water and I'd like to find some at home strength training!

@jwall309~ I am enjoying what you are learning on your journey. Thank you for sharing. Yes. A healthy lifestyle. 👏🏽 And… .6 is a good loss for you being “hands-off” as you put it.
@jupdyke~ Welcome back!! So glad you had a great time! At least the “routine” you will be getting back to will be summer break vs. school. Yeah! Good job on tracking and being under after vacation. Awesome!
@MADDIESMOMMY6611~ It didn’t even dawn on me…. WOOOOHOOOOOO!! ONEderland! 👏🏽

What am I going to do to achieve my goals!? Get back to basics… good daily habits. I have two good habits that always stick with me: 1) drinking plenty of water and 2) Saying morning affirmations. So now I really need to get a third one to stay with me…. 3) Tracking no matter what! And that will lead to #4) … eating well all day to not have the urge to eat after dinner. And #5) Exercising every day for at least 30 mins.

I posted my Saturday, but not my weigh-in yet. I gained. But, I am already on track today to HAVE A GREAT DAY! Weigh-in results later, I need to encourage all of you to get some more positiveness in my life at this moment. And also, get ready to post for week #1 results of July!

@Fivepts ~ Yes. You are quite busy, but also active and very aware of your eating/ addiction. I congratulate you on a 1.3# loss 👏🏽 for week #1 in July, not 1.2# Yeah!! I’m not sure how we keep getting different numbers than one another. Regardless… you’re doing great!
Previous post from Fivepts. . . June 29, 2019 4:04 PM
Friday Weigh-in
Week 4
PW 145.8
CW 144.4
lost 1.4

So for July week #1
PW: 144.4
CW: 143.1
Lost 1.3lbs

So for July week #2
PW: 143.1


@JamieD328~ Yeah.. sounds like a fair to good Saturday. Good job! Even tracking after the fact is still better than not tracking. Because you are being honest with self, and it could prevent (it usually does for me) from eating more. BUT you still made the most of it by getting out to the river for an hour, rather than not at all. You got this! Making adjustments as life throws you other plans. Thanks for the update on the interview. Sending you positive vibes! I also attempt to eat less bread, pasta, etc. I don’t completely avoid it as it makes me crave it more. I do like filling up in the morning with oatmeal as a carb versus toast. That helps. Then allow one piece or 1/3C of something with dinner. That’s when I am doing MY BEST! 🌞 And fruit instead of those carbs (or the candy jar) at the office.

@mawash ~ Mike, Amazing loss!! 👏🏽 Good eating during the week paid off. Yep… resistance will help even more. I need to get back to my good habit, too! But at home with free dumbells.

@bootssowhite~ Great loss and a great week on things you did well. Wonderful!! 👏🏽 It’s hard going off the rails, I think you did so well at adjusting to pull in the reins to not go completely off. Yeah you!!

@red1185~ Nice loss!! 👏🏽 Great week on all that you did well. Awesome! Yes HUGE NSV… good job. Yep… exercising is good for the heart, body, and soul! You can do it. Keep the loss going.

@Kate_X4~ Wooohooooo! Great loss! 👏🏽 Did you view the youtube videos … BodyFit by Amy? Here is to another good week… keep it going.

@Perla4686~ LOVE it!! 👏🏽 Finding clothes in the closet that now fit… NSV!! Woooohooooo!

Username: bhlavac5560
Sunday July week 2
PW 277
CW 277.4

It’s a gain, but it’s small.

@bhlavac5560~ Yep it’s small and you’re still at an overall loss for the month. Let’s give this week our all!!
@jupdyke~ You’re so welcome. Yep… gotta plan. Gonna DO-IT! Thanks!

Please don’t give up on yourself or this challenge. I apologize if I missed it, looking for weigh-ins for July Week #1 for the following:
@NK9O …………...SUN
@LuluLovinLife……...SUN
@Melanie1979a……..MON
@pparadee…………...MON
@bakay138…………..WED
@dantarbox…………..WED
@deepthimudigonda..WED
@thinkthingem……….WED
@GoalDigger11……...THU
@Hey3432…………….THU

AB0215 wrote: »

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK 1 WINNER @pandygirl19. - 4.58%

AND TO THE BIG BUTT THEORY FOR TAKING 1ST PLACE IN WEEK 1!!

July Week 1 is now in the books! Week 1 of a new month is always a great time for a reset and recommitment. Great job everyone! Below are the full results for Week 1.

The Biggest Loser Is...
1st - @pandygirl19. - 4.58%
2nd - @crystalbarton31. - 2.37%
3rd - @SHEFITT45. - 2.34%

The TEAM Biggest Loser...
1st - The Big Butt Theory. - 0.36%
💖💝2nd - Run Track Minds. - 0.28%💖💝
3rd - Flab-U-Less. - 0.28%

Top 3 Individual % by Team:
The Big Butt Theory
1st - @pandygirl19. - 4.58%
2nd - @SHEFITT45. - 2.34%
3rd - @drea2011. - 1.79%

The Slimsons
1st - @jeapri17. - 1.73%
2nd - @lsjhudson. - 1.54%
3rd - @galeroke. - 1.37%

Gutbusters
1st - @crystalbarton31. - 2.37%
2nd - @MKC258. - 1.70%
3rd - @Stimpy56. - 1.29%

💖💝Run Track Minds 💖💝
1st - @GoalDigger11. - 2.21%
2nd - @Gustaaf85. - 2.10%
3rd - @bootssowhite. - 1.61%

Flab-U-Less
1st - @leni1us. - 2.17%
2nd - @ldenzel. - 1.59%
3rd - @Starshine15. - 1.54%

Individual Top 3 Pounds Lost
1st - @pandygirl19. - 13.6 lbs.
2nd - @ldenzel. - 4.8 lbs.
3rd - @crystalbarton31. - 4.8 lbs.

Overall Pounds Lost by Team
The Big Butt Theory - 19.6 lbs.
The Slimsons - 13.1 lbs.
Gutbusters - .6 lbs.
💖💝Run Track Minds - 14.6 lbs.💖💝
Flab-U-Less - 15.7 lbs.

Overall Total Lost: 63.6 lbs

Daily Post (Sunday 07/07)
Track: 🤩
Calories: 🤩
Exercise 20+mins: 12 mins. 😯
8+ Water: 💧💧+💧💧+💧💧+💧💧= 8 💧💧+💧💧💧13
Healthy Habits:

• Morning Affirmations: 🤩
• Plan / pre-log food: 🤩
• NO post-dinner snack: 🤩
  Maybe not the best food choices today, but it is what it is and I managed to stay on track, eat in moderation, and within my calorie limit. So back on track!! Posting a little early to stay accountable through the night. Hubby just made a 2nd trip to store for his drinks AND brought home pizza. I just ate my popcorn. So I am going to stay on track by going through my good nightly routine steps. This will get me back to good habits…. As promised to myself.

Username: Toyota1oo
Week: Sunday, July Week2 7/7
PW: 220.2
CW: 220.0

One thing I did well: -
I started physical therapy for bursitis in my hip. After one session of learning stretching techniques my hips feels better. Also, I didn't eat out as much last week. I went to grocery store and I stayed committed to eating at home more.

One thing to improve: - Continue to try to stop binge eating. Also, to post more in MFP to stay connected with my support family.

Daily post: Sunday July 7
Tracked: yes
Calories: over, but with healthy choices, so I'm good with that. And also under counting my exercise calories.
Exercise: Took my dog for a walk. Tomorrow back to the gym.

It was a good day today. Spent the day at home. I made healthy eating choices. My friend came over with her kiddos. I'm not excited to see my weight in the morning since I didn't give a darn over vacation, but it'll all become a reality on the scale. I'm guessing an 8 to 10 lb gain. Yikers. Hope you all had a great Sunday.

Week 2
Username: klilev
Weight in day: Monday
SW: 196.6
PW: 185.0
CW: 186.2
Need to work on: drinking more water and tracking everything