Labor Day Mini Challenge!

JohnnytotheB wrote: »

I sent you a FR! I am in for this challenge!

StayFocused01023 wrote: »

Hello! I'd like to join as well!!
I had a really great week of logging, staying within calorie ranges, and getting out for exercise above my goals, but the scale didn't budge, it even went up a bit. Honestly while that's a bummer the positive feeling of accomplishment for being within my ranges and meeting my goals was great though! I feel worse when I lose sight of my goals, give up and go overboard than when the scale doesn't move.

I've bounced up and down with my weight between 175-135 for the last 10 years and my ultimate goal is to stay within mid range healthy BMI which I've never achieved. I've decided that working at it very slowly is going to help me to keep it up over the long run so my method is slowly but surely with non-weight goals and building in lots of time to try for small scale number moves along the way. I get overwhelmed when I need to lose large amounts of weight (i.e. 20 lbs over a few months) and I give up quickly with these types of goals because it's so easy for me to either get discouraged or put them right back on. It has been historically normal for me to see no change or small increases on the scale even when doing "everything right" so putting all my hopes on the scale sets me up for easy disappointment and then I give up.

I'll post my weight anyway since it's a measurement to follow but my main goals for Labor Day are:

-track every day up to my calorie goals (1450 calories - I'm set up to lose 1/2 lb per week), and I eat back some of what I exercise. I use the Platejoy app for meal planning which I love and have my calorie goals set up there for meals, but I have the hardest time on weekends and snacking at night before bed so this mini challenge will motivate me to turn down those extras
-Plan backups for bedtime/midday cravings and weekends - have good snacks around to reach for and plan for treats within my budget (pears, carrots homemade frozen yogurt see below!)
-go to at least two exercise classes per week OR two long walks outside OR combo of the two
-2 minute ab/core routine every other day
-Weigh in and post on Thursday
-Go the entire month of August without stopping for high calorie expensive coffee drinks (my weakness!) I can have one on Labor Day and track it within my budget as a reward for meeting these goals

I'm 36 and 5'4"
CW
7/25: 151.9
8/1:
8/8:
8/15:
8/22:
8/29:
9/5:

Mini GW (Labor Day): 149 (Finally get and stay under 150!)
GW by End of Year: 139 (top of healthy BMI range)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 127 (Mid Range Healthy BMI) and keep it there!

So for all of you that mentioned love of ice cream - I got this recipe from another thread/MFP member and I'm LOVING it for that ice cream itch! It literally IS "frozen yogurt!"
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp honey or sweetener of choice (or use xylitol or stevia to cut the calories)
Blend until smooth then freeze, top with 1 Tbsp chocolate chips or other topping
It sums about 175-250 calories depending on the yogurt, sweetener & toppings but it really hits that ice cream craving spot!

mommylb59 wrote: »

SW - 153.2
GW - 135ish

I want to lose 15 lb before my 60th birthday on Sept 17. I had done really well for a while. Lost about 24 lbs. Been on the junk food wagon for a few weeks. Trying to get back in the swing of things. 😬

Making_Impossible_Possible wrote: »

I'm a little late to this thread, but I'd like to join if that's alright.

SW - 215 (April 2019)
CW - 206.8
Labor Day GW - 195
GW - 150

The lowest I remember weighing as an adult was 170. After my 1st baby (8 years ago) I weighed about 185. After my 2nd baby I managed to get to 180 then got lazy and stopped tracking because I wasnt losing and I got discouraged. I managed to gain 35lbs over the last 2.5 years and I'm over it.

I've logged consistently for 85 days (though I've been really trying over the last 60 days) I've managed to lose a little over 8lbs! Right now I'm working just to get back to where I was (180s). Its funny how you hate how much you weight until you surpass that number and you realize it really wasnt that bad. After I get back to the 180s I'd like to get to 150.

Today was my first day doing low carb. I told myself I'd give it 2-4 weeks to see how I like it and go from there. I've tried it before but wasnt very dedicated to it, so I dont think it work like it could have. One more try with exercise and accurate counting will all I need to see if this is something I want to continue doing.

Please feel free to add me! We got this!

AquaFan wrote: »

Those are the choices I struggle with too. I know what I need to do. It's the actual doing it part that I have a hard time with.

I did pretty well this weekend as far as logging everything and not indulging too much. I went for a long walk on Saturday, which felt really good. I ended up not walking Sunday or yesterday (but I still made my step goals). I'm planning to get back out there today and do Week 1 Day 3 of Couch to 5K.

Here's to a great week for everyone!

CheerMom715 wrote: »

Did an hour of cardio today! I feel amazing! All those endorphins!

Also did strength training - major muscles and arms.

I weigh in on Friday so my fingers are crossed that I see a loss. I overdid the calories a little bit yesterday, but it is what it is.

Let's keep on truckin!

Kim

Making_Impossible_Possible wrote: »

I happily came in at 205.6 this morning! It's a new low for me right now, and was my goal to make by the end of July, and with one day left I've currently lost 5.6lbs this month and 9.4 since starting the beginning of june . I still think 199 is doable by labor day, so I'm going to keep that as my goal for now and will lower it if need be .

Making_Impossible_Possible wrote: »

Had another small 0.2 loss this morning. I'm excited to see the numbers go down on the scale finally. What I'm not liking is the immense headache I have from my carbs/sugar withdrawal. OTC pain relievers are helping, but only a tiny bit. Hopefully this will stop after a few more days.

AquaFan wrote: »

Well yesterday was a mixed bag of success and not so much. I dutifully pre-logged all of the day's calories and planned to do a 3.5 mile walk after work. So we get a heck of a storm that lasts all evening and knocks out our power. I was not able to get my walk in BUT I did manage to do all 11,500 steps. As the evening went on with no power we had pretty much decided we were going to have to get take-out for dinner. This really bummed me because I had planned my calories so carefully. I was furiously looking on Subway for something that would fit in my alloted calories when YAY the power came back on. I was able to cook dinner and stay within my goal. Normally, I would have blown off the evening and just ordered a sub, but I am determine to stick to the plan if at all possible.

I doubt very much I will see any success on the scale tomorrow because my weight has actually gone up this week. But I'll weigh-in, log it and dig in a little harder for next week's weigh-in. What other choice do I have right?

Momeri1113 wrote: »

Hi all! Someone directed me here under a post I made. I'm looking to lose about 10 pounds by September 1st. I've struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember, lost a lot in 2013, gained a lot after a car accident in 2015 and then the gain was pushed to new heights after I gave birth to my son in November so I'm ready to make a change!

Sw: 260
Cw: 254.8
Lw: 180
Gw: 170
Ugw: 140

Let's be friends!