Lose 20lbs by Dec. 1st Accountability Buddies

Impala007 wrote: »

Congrats Nighthawk!!....Great progress and looking good. I want my scale to look like
that come my b-day. I have 104 days.

Thank you! You can do it!

nighthawk584 wrote: »

Hi all, just wanted to share the progress of my weight loss journey and because I hit the -20 lbs challenge weight today, along with -80 lbs. since I started April 6th of this year. I'm still going to continue with this challenge and may even float about the 200 lb mark, but I am there as of today anyway. I'm now 20 lbs away from my ultimate goal of -100 lbs.

This is absolutely amazing. Well done and keep it up.

Do you mind sharing what your diet/ workout routine looks like. I'm new here so if you've already shared this please just point me in the right direction.

TIA

Nighthawk - congratulations! A stunning & inspirational achievement!
Thank you for sharing it - you deserve to be SO proud!

Starting weight: 210.8
Goal Weight: 190
UGW: 150

W4 8/25: 209.7

W5 9/1: 206.8
W6 9/8: 205.2 - I always forget to log on the thread but I'm doing it!!
W7 9/15: 202.9 - Not obese anymore!! Just severely overweight 😂💪Next goal is to be under 200lb by the end of September!
W8 9/22: 200 - was 199.5lb yesterday woooohoo! It's going! I started going to the gym now as well! 10.8lbs down since the beginning of this challenge; I'm gonna crush this 20lb goal!
W9 9/29: 198.4 - I went out to eat last night and feel like I may be retaining some water but overall, a good week! Bring it, October! I'm ready for your Thanksgiving and Halloween temptations lol.

W10 10/6: 196.2 14.6lbs down since the start of the challenge yessss! Now to drop the water from the weekend!
W11 10/13: 193.1 Now this was a great week and I got rid of the water ;D I just realized I'm 3lbs away from my challenge goal weight so I'll need to reevaluate 😁 Down 17.7lbs since beginning this challenge 😁😁
W12 10/20: 192.5 My goal is to reach 20lbs lost by the end of this month! Down 18.3lbs so far!
W13 10/27: 192.3 Had a slight set back but I'm back on it!!

W14 11/3:
W15 11/10:
W16 11/17:
W17 11/24:

Final!!!! 12/1:
Total loss:
What I've learned about myself:

nighthawk584 wrote: »

nbbashar wrote: »

nighthawk584 wrote: »

Hi all, just wanted to share the progress of my weight loss journey and because I hit the -20 lbs challenge weight today, along with -80 lbs. since I started April 6th of this year. I'm still going to continue with this challenge and may even float about the 200 lb mark, but I am there as of today anyway. I'm now 20 lbs away from my ultimate goal of -100 lbs.

This is absolutely amazing. Well done and keep it up.

Do you mind sharing what your diet/ workout routine looks like. I'm new here so if you've already shared this please just point me in the right direction.

TIA

Thank you! The main thing I am doing is being consistent with my calorie deficit. Measuring everything and not going over my deficit even once. As for exercise, I just started out walking for the 1st month or so and built it from there. My current routine for past several months has been full body weight training and cardio on my stationary bike...I exercise 6-7 days a week alternating between the two. I spend around 30-45 minutes exercising each day but it is at a pretty intense pace. With 20 lbs to go for my ultimate goal, I will continue same routine and focus on getting stronger and more defined with weight training. I'm 54 years old and started from the worst shape and health in my entire life.

Thank you so much for sharing. This is amazing and so inspirational. How do you keep yourself motivated even not to cheat once? I eat well for a week/ exercise, then somehow just call off the wagon.

Started week 13


28/10 week 13 : 77kg 169.4 lbs
03/11 week 14: 76.5kg 168.3 lbs
10/11 week 15
17/11 week 16
23/11 week 17

nbbashar wrote: »

nighthawk584 wrote: »

nbbashar wrote: »

nighthawk584 wrote: »

Hi all, just wanted to share the progress of my weight loss journey and because I hit the -20 lbs challenge weight today, along with -80 lbs. since I started April 6th of this year. I'm still going to continue with this challenge and may even float about the 200 lb mark, but I am there as of today anyway. I'm now 20 lbs away from my ultimate goal of -100 lbs.

This is absolutely amazing. Well done and keep it up.

Do you mind sharing what your diet/ workout routine looks like. I'm new here so if you've already shared this please just point me in the right direction.

TIA

Thank you! The main thing I am doing is being consistent with my calorie deficit. Measuring everything and not going over my deficit even once. As for exercise, I just started out walking for the 1st month or so and built it from there. My current routine for past several months has been full body weight training and cardio on my stationary bike...I exercise 6-7 days a week alternating between the two. I spend around 30-45 minutes exercising each day but it is at a pretty intense pace. With 20 lbs to go for my ultimate goal, I will continue same routine and focus on getting stronger and more defined with weight training. I'm 54 years old and started from the worst shape and health in my entire life.

Thank you so much for sharing. This is amazing and so inspirational. How do you keep yourself motivated even not to cheat once? I eat well for a week/ exercise, then somehow just call off the wagon.

nbbashar wrote: »

nighthawk584 wrote: »

nbbashar wrote: »

nighthawk584 wrote: »

Hi all, just wanted to share the progress of my weight loss journey and because I hit the -20 lbs challenge weight today, along with -80 lbs. since I started April 6th of this year. I'm still going to continue with this challenge and may even float about the 200 lb mark, but I am there as of today anyway. I'm now 20 lbs away from my ultimate goal of -100 lbs.

This is absolutely amazing. Well done and keep it up.

Do you mind sharing what your diet/ workout routine looks like. I'm new here so if you've already shared this please just point me in the right direction.

TIA

Thank you! The main thing I am doing is being consistent with my calorie deficit. Measuring everything and not going over my deficit even once. As for exercise, I just started out walking for the 1st month or so and built it from there. My current routine for past several months has been full body weight training and cardio on my stationary bike...I exercise 6-7 days a week alternating between the two. I spend around 30-45 minutes exercising each day but it is at a pretty intense pace. With 20 lbs to go for my ultimate goal, I will continue same routine and focus on getting stronger and more defined with weight training. I'm 54 years old and started from the worst shape and health in my entire life.

Thank you so much for sharing. This is amazing and so inspirational. How do you keep yourself motivated even not to cheat once? I eat well for a week/ exercise, then somehow just call off the wagon.

I'm just super focused because of how poor my health was. Plus, I take photos of my progress all the time to compare. Helps me tremendously.

nbbashar wrote: »

Thanks a bunch. Yes I take photos too that way I evidence my progress to myself haha. It's those darn cravings. Oh well I guess to live longer and happier I need to get rid of that sweet tooth for now atleast

I always save some calories for the end of day cravings.

Thanks for this, I'm in

CW:210.6, ht 5'10"
GW: Dec 190
GW: (eventual) 165

W1 8/4: 210.6
W2 8/11: 204.6 (-6.0)
W3 8/18: 203.8 (-0.8)
W4 8/25: 202.8 (-1.0) ...total loss -7.8

W5 9/3: 201.8 (-1.0)
W6 9/8: 202.6 (+0.8)
W7 9/15 202.4 (-0.4)
W8 9/22 203.8 (+1.4)
W9 9/29 202.4 (-1.4)...total loss -8.2

W14 11/4 206.0 (October was not a good month, back to it now)

Weighed myself today after a few days of emotional eating. It isn't the worst, I've gone from 76.5kg to 76.2kg but nevertheless need to get back on track in the next few days! Anyone else struggle with looking to food for comfort.

nbbashar wrote: »

Weighed myself today after a few days of emotional eating. It isn't the worst, I've gone from 76.5kg to 76.2kg but nevertheless need to get back on track in the next few days! Anyone else struggle with looking to food for comfort.

The great thing is you aren't giving up. Good job!

Cool, this ends on my birthday Dec 1st ...count me in!

SW 280
CW 223 (7/27/2019)
UGW 180


W1 8/4: 220.4 (officially 60 lbs down from my SW)

W2 8/11: 217.8 (my lowest was 217.6 this week then back to 219 and ended here today )

W3 8/18: 216.2

W4 8/25: 215 (one month down, -5.4 lbs, -65 lbs total)


W5 9/1: 213.6

W6 9/8: 213.8
(this week, I'm holding onto water weight because of medication adjustment. hopefully it sorts out in a week or two but yesterday I was 216, so all is looking in the right direction.)
W7 9/15: 211.8

W8 9/22: 209.8 (I was actually shocked I lost 2 lbs this week! Even went out for Mexican food, which I rarely go out to eat. I did hit it pretty hard with cardio and weight training though....Pleasantly surprised!)

W9 9/29: 207.8 (two months complete, -12.6 lbs. for this challenge and -72 lbs. total since April)


W10 10/6: 206.6

W11 10/13: 205.6

W12 10/20: 204.8 (crazy fluctuations this week. From 206 to 203.8 back to 205.6 and today at 204.8)

W13 10/27: 203.4 (three months complete, -17 lbs for this challenge and -77 lbs total since April)


W14 11/3: 201.2 (another crazy fluctuating week. my weight went to 200 and even dipped to 198.8 and ended today at 201.2 Still over 2 lb loss on the week, which is more than I expected in first place. The 200's aren't going to give the 100's to me that easy haha

W15 11/10: 199.4 (woohoo, back to onederland!)

W16 11/17:
W17 11/24:

Final!!!! 12/1:
Total loss:
What I've learned about myself:

CW 261.9
GW 240 (or less!)

W1-7 in previous posts, cut to avoid overly long posts.

W8 9/22: 248.4. Down .2 from last week. Best this week was 247.0 yesterday and Friday, but I way overdid it tailgating yesterday. The team won 72-20. No tailgating the next 3 weekends, but it is our anniversary and my birthday next week, then back to back weddings the next two weekends.

W9 9/29: 246.4, best 245.6 yesterday. It’s my anniversary today and my birthday on Wednesday!

W10 10/6: out of town. 246.8 on the 4th, 248.4 on the 7th.

W11 10/13: 244.4. Best this week: 243.6 yesterday. Down 2 lbs from my last “official” weigh in 2 weeks ago. Yesterday marked the last of my 3 week long “event” period, with my wedding anniversary, my birthday, and 2 weddings. The previous 2 weeks were basically maintenance weeks, but i feel I’m back on track this week and ready to keep moving forward.

W12 10/20: 245.4. I’m up a pound from last week, but I am down an inch from my waist and an inch and a half from my hips, so there is that. And I’ve lost 16.5 this challenge and 26.5 total. Back to tailgating next week, then 2 consecutive 13 hour days for conferences the next week. Fun stuff.

W13 10/27: 241.8 yesterday for a 30lbs total loss and 20lbs for the challenge. Back up today after tailgating yesterday, but only 3 days with students and an actual day off this week on Thursday. So, feeling pretty good. Was hoping to be below 240 by the end of October. May not hit that, but should be close.

W14 11/3: 242.2 yesterday, 244.4 today. Good times, lol. No tailgating this weekend, but no school Thursday and teacher meetings friday, tomorow, and Tuesday means my built in activity is gone for almost a whole week. Went for a run on Thursday, but I fell and skinned my knee so bad it still hurts today, so I skipped the run I was planning yesterday. Will go on a walk during the lunch break again tomorrow like I did Friday.

W15 11/10: friday was my best at 240.2, up to 241.6 yesterday. Really hoping to get out of the 240s soon. Have a full week of school ahead of me, which is great for my step counts, and tailgating on Saturday. Hoping for nice weather...

W16 11/17:
W17 11/24:

Final!!!! 12/1:
Total loss:

Start: 178 in 7/18
Goal: 135

W1 8/5: 144.6
W2 8/12: 145.0
W3 8/19: 146.7
W4 8/26: 146.9

W5 9/2: NS OUT OF TOWN
W6 9/9: 147.0 has been a rough couple of weeks. Hopefully I can get it together and lose that last 10 pounds that I need to.
W7 9/16: 146.3 down from last Monday and I think I would have even been lower, but TOM is showing up today.
W8 9/23: 145.4 finally back on track and moving back down on the scale.
W9 9/30: 145.9 was 140.9 yesterday, but had way to much alcohol and snack foods for the Cowboys game last night.

W10 10/7: 143.2 My lowest Monday so far. Finally maybe I can make some progress this month!
W11 10/14: 142.8 So happy that I am finally seeing some movement downwards.
W12 10/21: 144.6 I had a really good weekend as you can see. I need football season to be over, lol!
W13 10/22: 142.3 I will take it. Absolutely no alcohol yesterday, it was the Cowboys bye weekend.

W14 11/4: 141.5 excellent weekend. Really trying to get into the 130's
W15 11/11: 143.4 way up today. Husbands bday celebration extended through the weekend. Back at it today
W16 11/18:
W17 11/25:

Final!!!! 12/2:
Total loss:
What I've learned about myself: