Lose 20lbs by Dec. 1st Accountability Buddies

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)
W15 11/11 204.6

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: 197.2

W17 11/24:

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

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: 193.1
W15 11/10: 188.8Yess! Been working hard! 22.3lbs down from the beginning of this challenge 💪
W16 11/17: 186.7 Wooo! Went out for dinner last night as well.
W17 11/24:

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

Does anyone else here want to join me if I start a new thread end of this month called "Lose 20 lbs by March 1 Accountability Buddies"? I have found it enormously helpful to check in here weekly with you all. If we started a new Accountability Buddies thread around 11/30 we could report Dec 1 as its start day, seamlessly overlapping with our "Final!!!!!" day here. It will be great to reflect/celebrate on Dec 1, but I think that having a new goal date (March 1), with the "baby step" dates in between, will help me keep up momentum toward (eventually) meeting my GW.
Anyone else interested in this?

goyologo wrote: »

Does anyone else here want to join me if I start a new thread end of this month called "Lose 20 lbs by March 1 Accountability Buddies"? I have found it enormously helpful to check in here weekly with you all. If we started a new Accountability Buddies thread around 11/30 we could report Dec 1 as its start day, seamlessly overlapping with our "Final!!!!!" day here. It will be great to reflect/celebrate on Dec 1, but I think that having a new goal date (March 1), with the "baby step" dates in between, will help me keep up momentum toward (eventually) meeting my GW.
Anyone else interested in this?

I would be interested. I need the accountability!

goyologo wrote: »

Does anyone else here want to join me if I start a new thread end of this month called "Lose 20 lbs by March 1 Accountability Buddies"? I have found it enormously helpful to check in here weekly with you all. If we started a new Accountability Buddies thread around 11/30 we could report Dec 1 as its start day, seamlessly overlapping with our "Final!!!!!" day here. It will be great to reflect/celebrate on Dec 1, but I think that having a new goal date (March 1), with the "baby step" dates in between, will help me keep up momentum toward (eventually) meeting my GW.
Anyone else interested in this?

Definitely interested!

@goyologo I would be up for another challenge to

goyologo wrote: »

Okay, great, then I will post the new March 1 challenge thread on the 28th or 29th.
Thanks for joining me & thank you for your support!

Above addressed to all who responded to my question

SW 256.4
GW 215 by 12/1
UG <200

W6 9/7: 256.4
W7 9/17: 251.2
W8 9/26: 240.4
W9 9/30: 237.8
W10 10/8: 233.0
W11 10/18: 230.0
W12 10/20: did not weigh
W13 10/27: 227.0. Still making progress...joined this challenge six weeks in. Down 29+ in 7 weeks. My goal of 215 by 12/1 may be a little optimistic, but I’m gonna give it a shot.

W14 11/1: 223.8. Weighing in early due to currently living a 5 day week instead of the normal 7. Been walking a lot ...just added it up..129K steps over the last 7 days or just over 60 miles. No wonder my feet are sore. Well 9 lbs left to meet my challenge goal.

W15 11/11: 218.8. So today was designated weigh day and results were encouraging. 5 more pounds down since November 1st. Still might make my goal weight yet by the end of this challenge.

W16 11/21: 217.2 A little bit late this week, but still making progress. 39.2 down since starting at week 6. Made the 20 lbs challenge , but still have 2.2 to go to meet the goal weight I set for myself when I joined the challenge.
W17 11/24:

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

I’m game for for another 20# by March 1st. That would put me just about where I want to be...

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: 197.2

W17 11/24: 196.6 (4 months complete, -23.8 lbs for this challenge and almost -84 lbs total since April of this year. Going into Thanksgiving week and my birthday on 12/1, I may gain a couple lbs back or not ... I only have around 16 lbs to ultimate goal now!)


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

CW 261.9
GW 240 (or less!)

W1-10 in previous posts, cut to avoid overly long posts.


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: 240.8 today, up from 239.0 on Friday for a loss of 21.1 as of today, 22.9 for the weekly best from friday. Friday’s weigh-in made my goal of below 240, and I’m expecting to be steady in the 230’s by mid week (didn’t do bad on calories at the tailgate yesterday, but definitely some water retention from the alcohol) Next Saturday is our last tailgate this year, and it sounds like we’re going back to basics: just my husband and me for almost the whole time. Still get to use my brother-in-law’s parking pass, though.

W17 11/24: 238.6, week best was Friday at 237.4. That puts me steady in the 230s, so I have officially made my goal!

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

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: 193.1
W15 11/10: 188.8 Yess! Been working hard! 22.3lbs down from the beginning of this challenge 💪
W16 11/17: 186.7 Wooo! Went out for dinner last night as well.
W17 11/24: 184.5 26.3lbs down from the beginning of this challenge! I feel like I'm retaining water right now so I'm hoping to see a decent loss on the 1st!

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

YAY IMPALA!!!! Way to go! Congratulations!
Join us over at the new **Accountability Buddies**: Lose 20lbs by April 5 group to get to where you "really want to be" or to maintain the next several weeks?

CW 261.9
GW 240 (or less!)

W1-10 in previous posts, cut to avoid overly long posts.


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: 240.8 today, up from 239.0 on Friday for a loss of 21.1 as of today, 22.9 for the weekly best from friday. Friday’s weigh-in made my goal of below 240, and I’m expecting to be steady in the 230’s by mid week (didn’t do bad on calories at the tailgate yesterday, but definitely some water retention from the alcohol) Next Saturday is our last tailgate this year, and it sounds like we’re going back to basics: just my husband and me for almost the whole time. Still get to use my brother-in-law’s parking pass, though.

W17 11/24: 238.6, week best was Friday at 237.4. That puts me steady in the 230s, so I have officially made my goal!

Final!!!! 12/1: 241.2. Retialing a lot of water from an alcohol overindulgence and mtotm, so not worried about the gain. Still has me just over 20lbs lost for the challenge.

Total loss: 20.6lbs, 22.9 for the best last week.

YAY quemalosuerte! Congratulations on the over 20lbs lost for this challenge! You are leading the way - thank you!