12 Week Challenge - 9/23 to 12/16

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,193 Member
    @dustyspal I'm in for another round if you (or someone) starts one.
  • dustyspal
    dustyspal Posts: 835 Member
    edited November 2019
    mthwbrwn wrote: »
    dustyspal wrote: »
    Is the person who started this post even around anymore???? I looked back over the last couple weeks and haven't seen any posts from him/her.

    Yes, I noticed that too, though I didn't want to call out anyone by name. I wanted the information about those who remain to be inspirational; I didn't want anyone to take it the wrong way and feel guilty.

    There really could be any number of reasons why someone might have fallen off, and I hope OP, and anyone else for that matter, feels like a return to the discussion would be welcomed. I don't know OP, but for those who do, maybe send a personal message to check in.

    @dustyspal -- I was apprehensive about how my bringing up that the OP isn't around would look. You, however, show a deep commitment to this discussion group and demonstrated genuine concern with your personal replies to everyone last week.

    If you would like, I can get you a list of everyone who has fallen off if you would like to invite them back.



    I think I will just keep it open. As you said, I don't want anyone to feel pressured. I'll create a new thread in the Challenges forum, same Title "12 Week Challenge" with the new dates. (I will have to check the calendar). All are welcome to join in on the new Challenge.

    Hope to see everyone there.

    Let me know if we want to start with 12/23 or wait until 1/1.
    @bearly63 already said January, but I'll go with the majority.
    My 2 cents... Keeping the Christmas & New Years dates might keep me motivated enough not to slack off.
  • dustyspal
    dustyspal Posts: 835 Member
    jenn990205. Shingles? Yikes. I haven't had them, but I hope you feel better soon!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited November 2019
    @mthwbrwn and @dustypal, I am friends with @kmparker218. I can send her a private message, but she may not have intended the challenge to extend beyond 12 weeks. I have joined 12 week challenges created by other members and they were not restarted by the same person. Feel free to begin a new challenge. Start date 12/23 is fine with me.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    @dustyspal, above. Sorry, misspelled.
  • Kaitie9399
    Kaitie9399 Posts: 1,350 Member
    edited November 2019
    Current Weight: 176.4
    12 Week Goal Weight: 165<---New Goal 159
    Final Goal Weight: for August 2020: 135


    Weigh In Schedule:
    9/23: 176.4
    9/30: 174.6
    10/07: 172.8
    10/14: 169.6
    10/21: 168.4
    10/28: 168.0
    11/4: 165.6
    11/12: 164.8
    11/18: 162.8
    11/25: 162.4 (although I did hit 162 on Saturday--before the chocolate chip pancakes :wink: )
    12/02:
    12/09:
    12/16:

    Oh, and I'm so oblivious that I didn't realize that dustyspal wasn't the starter of this challenge. Hahaha. Anyway, I'm up for another 12 weeks (which if we start on the 23rd will put us right before St. Patricks Day). I agree, I'd rather start right away this way I keep myself in check during Christmas.
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @jenn990205
    Sorry to hear about your shingles! I feel your pain. Finally no longer feeling pain in my ribcage! I was diagnosed on 10/25. Not fun! It gets better every week. Good luck!
  • MoKaaz
    MoKaaz Posts: 162 Member
    @dustyspal
    I'm good to start in the new year, it's a nice rounded beginning date. When you make the thread you should post a link here for anyone who needs help finding it.
  • kmparker218
    kmparker218 Posts: 21 Member
    edited November 2019
    Hi MFP family! Yes I am still here. Still watching everyone’s progress. A little more in and out then I should be but here. Things have been a mess (job loss 😞) and I’ll admit caused an enormous amount of stress which led to motivation loss and bad bad bad food choices. It’s a huge tough time for me and my family right now and I ask just to send prayers our way and sprinkles of positive energy.

    The good news is even with being off track I’ve also still been doing my best to ensure a huge weight gain does not happen. Right now I am 245 and lowest recorded weight was 237. I’ve been working really hard to get myself back on track to end the year strong.

    If you all would like to restart ... I would love that!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    Glad to see you back @kmparker218. Very sorry to hear that you lost your job and have been under so much stress. {{{Hugs}}} You will turn things around. Yes! Restart! We are ready.
  • dustyspal
    dustyspal Posts: 835 Member
    kmparker218 wrote: »
    Hi MFP family! Yes I am still here. Still watching everyone’s progress. A little more in and out then I should be but here. Things have been a mess (job loss 😞) and I’ll admit caused an enormous amount of stress which led to motivation loss and bad bad bad food choices. It’s a huge tough time for me and my family right now and I ask just to send prayers our way and sprinkles of positive energy.

    The good news is even with being off track I’ve also still been doing my best to ensure a huge weight gain does not happen. Right now I am 245 and lowest recorded weight was 237. I’ve been working really hard to get myself back on track to end the year strong.

    If you all would like to restart ... I would love that!

    Hi @kmparker218. Sorry to hear things have been a little rocky for you. Hope things work out so you and you family are able to move on. I hope I didn't step on your toes discussing extending the challenge. We've all created a nice little group here and I would simple like to keep it going. So if it's okay with you, I would like to extend this to another challenge.
    Hope to hear from you soon.
  • asolita
    asolita Posts: 37 Member
    @mthwbrwn - I decided to shave off 200 cals from my daily intake which brings me down to the minimum 1000 and it has helped. On days where I do go over the 1000, I have 200 more in reality but I don't like to think of it that way. Good luck!
  • asolita
    asolita Posts: 37 Member
    Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Enjoy yourself today and do remember that weight loss is a journey and sometimes, you may need to stop to rest. One meal isn't a whole fitness plan ruined! I am thankful for all your company here.
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,415 Member
    GOALS: 1800 cals - workout 4X/week - 16:8 IF - 10000 steps a day!

    Highest Weight:196lbs
    Current Weight: 154lbs
    12 Week Goal Weight: 140lbs
    Final Goal Weight: 130lbs


    Weigh In Schedule:
    9/23: 154.8 - Had a bit of a foodie weekend with hubby at the lake...
    9/30: 154 - I'll take after this week! Crazy stress - overwhelmed! Over cals 3x :(
    10/07: 153.6 - I'll take it!! Not a great week - didn't even track for 2 days - That is not like me!
    10/14: 152.8 - After Thanksgiving weekend!! How did that happen??
    10/21: 153 - long week - getting back on track...no motivation!!!
    10/28: 152.6 - It's been up and down - but more down then up - this week is birthday week - 6 partys coming up - YIKES!!!
    11/4: 153 - This is my Monday weigh in. It's just been a week. It's Christmas set up week for me - so long days at multiple stores. Not eating properly...who has time - lol. 2 more birthdays this weekend and then they are all done!! Long weekend - Remembrance day on Monday! I so need it!
    11/11: 155.2 - Everything is just off. I'm not sleeping and my body just doesn't like it. My night snacking is back and I was doing so good!!!
    11/18: 154.8 - Still not sleeping well!! Am having nightmares that actually wake me and I can't shake them off - anyone else ever get this?? Stress for sure - having a problem with an ex friend - not helping! Hoping it's all resolved by completely cutting all ties but I have a feeling it's not over yet :'(
    11/25: 154 - Gonna be lucky to maintain at the moment!!
    12/02:
    12/09:
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    @kmparker218
    sorry to hear about the job loss stress! I can totally relate as we went through quite a few of those over the years. It is so stressful and my health was totally affected! Sending positive thoughts for an even better job to come. Do what you can to take care of yourself but no need for extra pressure. We will all be here for a while to keep challenging each other. <3
  • MoKaaz
    MoKaaz Posts: 162 Member
    kmparker218 wrote: »
    Hi MFP family! Yes I am still here. Still watching everyone’s progress. A little more in and out then I should be but here. Things have been a mess (job loss 😞) and I’ll admit caused an enormous amount of stress which led to motivation loss and bad bad bad food choices. It’s a huge tough time for me and my family right now and I ask just to send prayers our way and sprinkles of positive energy.

    The good news is even with being off track I’ve also still been doing my best to ensure a huge weight gain does not happen. Right now I am 245 and lowest recorded weight was 237. I’ve been working really hard to get myself back on track to end the year strong.

    If you all would like to restart ... I would love that!

    That really too bad, I'm sorry for the struggle you're going through. That's awesome you're still going strong, I can't wait for you to lead us all into the new year!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,193 Member
    Donna from the Midwest……Age 59 yrs young…..5’ 5 1/2” Tall


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    NO Ifs…….JUST WHENs

    I will be weighing on the 1st and last day of every month in addition to the recommended dates. 

    HIGHEST WEIGHT EVER: 253 IN 2014/2015
    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): 235 ON 1/11/2018

    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 194.2

    Sept 02: 194.2 Okay, lets do this, holidays & all!
    Sept 09: 193.6 Could have done much better if not for the nice neighbor’s zucchini bread for two days! Carbs, carbs, carbs but delicious!
    Sept 16: 191.0 Thrilled with a new low!
    Sept 23: 193.0 Up & Down all week. It does not look like I’ll make goal, especially with 2 days of travel this week. Ugg.
    Sept 30: 192.0 Wow. A month of wild swings in my weight. Too much travel!

    Sept Goal: 188.2
    Sept Actual: 192.0
    Sept Loss/Gain: -2.2 LOSS


    Oct 01: 194.4 So much for last month’s loss!
    Oct 07: 187.2 On a roll but traveling today and Wednesday so…….
    Oct 14: 190.0 Travel repercussions!
    Oct 21: 189.2 I’ve got to work harder.
    Oct 28: 187.8 Traveling Wednesday. Scale will likely go up from restaurant food, bloat and 8 hour drive sitting, sitting, sitting. Happy with this past week though!

    Oct Goal: 186.0
    Oct Actual: 187.8
    Oct Loss/Gain: -6.6 LOSS
    Total Accumulated Weight Loss for Challenge : - 8.8 Loss

    Nov 01: 188.0 Still a blip up from the travel but it should be back down by tomorrow.
    Nov 04: 186.0 Happy with the progress.
    Nov 11: 185.8 A bit of a setback this week, but I pulled through it.
    Nov 18: 185.8 Broke even. I was back up, then down again. Grateful to have found my way home. Now for progress!
    Nov 25: 183.6 Thrilled to see this. Doing the happy dance. The next two days are travel & restaurants (and lots of car sitting) and on the 30th is our family Thanksgiving Feast so I know I can’t make November goal (will have to revise) but I am going to try hard to have SOME control & use some willpower here & there!
    Nov 30: 182.4 Thanksgiving Feast today so I expect a gain, but it will be gone within a few days!

    Nov Goal: 183.0
    Nov Actual: 182.4
    Nov Loss/Gain: - 5.6 lbs lost
    Total Accumulated Weight Loss for Challenge : -11.8 lb Loss


    Dec 02:
    Dec 09:
    Dec 16:
    Dec 23:
    Dec 30:
    Dec 31:

    Dec Goal: 178.2
    Dec Actual:
    Dec Loss/Gain: xxx LOSS
    Total Accumulated Weight Loss for Challenge : xxx Loss


    Total Challenge Weight loss GOAL: 16.0 lbs.
    ACTUAL Weight loss for the challenge:
  • dustyspal
    dustyspal Posts: 835 Member
    Highest Weight: 343
    Restart Weight 313.3
    Current Weight: 280

    12 Week Goal Weight: 250
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 165

    Weigh In:

    9/23: 279.5
    9/30: 273.4
    10/07: 270.1
    10/14: 266.5
    10/21: 262.8
    10/28: 259.7
    11/4: 259.5
    11/11: 254.2
    11/18: 248.7
    11/25: 245.4
    12/02: 242.7
    12/9:
    12/16:

    Weight has been up-and-down all week. Down 2.7 from last Monday, so I'll take it.

    Two more weeks to go.
    I'll post the new Challenge next week and a link for those who would like to continue.
    Hope to see everyone there!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited December 2019
    12 Week Challenge 2019 ~ Sept 23 ~ Dec 16
    •Monday Updates•
    My name is Tish
    Highest Weight~ 253
    Current Weight: 185.2
    12 Week Goal Weight: 175

    Weigh In Schedule:
    9/23~ 185.2
    9/24~ 185.6
    9/30~ 183
    10/3~ 182.4
    10/07~ 183.6 - No, not gaining
    Just normal fluctuations.
    10/14 - 181.8
    10/21 - 181.6
    10/28 - 183 - Smh. Up and down the scale to end the month the same weight as I started the month. The good news is that this 183 is excess fluid and not October 1st excess fat. My body fat percentage decreased. The scale weight will catch up eventually.
    10/31 - 181.8
    11/4: 183.6 - no excessive carbs, don't think it's the amount of water I drink, SOMETHING though is keeping my weight elevated. I'll keep digging.
    11/11: 181.4
    11/18: 183.2
    11/25: 183.4
    12/02: DNW - Woke up feeling dehydrated and thirsty. I'll post my weight tomorrow.
    12/09:
    12/16


  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,415 Member
    GOALS: 1800 cals - workout 4X/week - 16:8 IF - 10000 steps a day!

    Highest Weight:196lbs
    Current Weight: 154lbs
    12 Week Goal Weight: 140lbs
    Final Goal Weight: 130lbs


    Weigh In Schedule:
    9/23: 154.8 - Had a bit of a foodie weekend with hubby at the lake...
    9/30: 154 - I'll take after this week! Crazy stress - overwhelmed! Over cals 3x :(
    10/07: 153.6 - I'll take it!! Not a great week - didn't even track for 2 days - That is not like me!
    10/14: 152.8 - After Thanksgiving weekend!! How did that happen??
    10/21: 153 - long week - getting back on track...no motivation!!!
    10/28: 152.6 - It's been up and down - but more down then up - this week is birthday week - 6 partys coming up - YIKES!!!
    11/4: 153 - This is my Monday weigh in. It's just been a week. It's Christmas set up week for me - so long days at multiple stores. Not eating properly...who has time - lol. 2 more birthdays this weekend and then they are all done!! Long weekend - Remembrance day on Monday! I so need it!
    11/11: 155.2 - Everything is just off. I'm not sleeping and my body just doesn't like it. My night snacking is back and I was doing so good!!!
    11/18: 154.8 - Still not sleeping well!! Am having nightmares that actually wake me and I can't shake them off - anyone else ever get this?? Stress for sure - having a problem with an ex friend - not helping! Hoping it's all resolved by completely cutting all ties but I have a feeling it's not over yet :'(
    11/25: 154 - Gonna be lucky to maintain at the moment!!
    12/02: 153.6 - Chalking this loss up to being sick. But it is what it is...
    12/09:
  • mthwbrwn
    mthwbrwn Posts: 104 Member
    Highest Weight 203. (Sep 1 19)
    12 Week Goal Weight:175.0
    Final goal Weight: 175.0


    Weigh In Schedule:

    23 Sep 193.0 BF 23.3%
    30 Sep 191.4 BF 23.5%
    _7 Sep 191.2 BF 23.8%
    14 Oct 188.7 BF 23.2%
    22 Oct 192.1 BF 22.3%
    28 Oct 190.1 BF 22.2%
    _5 Nov 191.0 BF 22.1%
    11 Nov 188.7 BF 23.0%
    18 Nov 188.1 BF 23.3%
    25 Nov 188.3 BF 23.1%
    _2 Dec 188.5 BF 22.7%
  • bearly63
    bearly63 Posts: 734 Member
    Goals:Finish my last 2 weeks strong. Thanksgiving weekend involved a lot of carbs and it shows. I will just keep logging and exercising and try to hit 145.

    Highest Weight: 160
    Current Weight: 158.2
    12 Week Goal Weight: 140
    New 12 Week Goal: 143.2 (Will shoot for 15 lb loss during this challenge)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    Weigh In:

    9/23: 158.2
    9/30:157.2
    10/07:154.8
    10/14:153.2 ( I weighed myself 3 times to be sure - still don't buy it 🤨
    10/21:154.2 (Had a girls weekend with great friends, wine and food. Did I mention InNOut Burger lol!)
    10/28:150.4 (In pain since Thursday - back issues. Have not slept well. Going to the doctor this am :s )
    11/4:150.8 (Happy with this since the meds can make you gain weight.)
    11/11: 149.2 (Dodged the parent weekend food binge bullet. Lots of veggies planned for this week🥗)
    11/18:149.6 (Weight jumped up 2 lbs from yesterday. Weekend crappy food choices, salt,liquor. Back at it : :#
    11/25:148.8 (Weekends are not my friend lol! But happy to be staying under 150)🍗🍁🍂
    12/02:149.2 (A little surprised but I did drink every night - empty calories but I did log them.)
    12/09:
    12/16:
  • jenn990205
    jenn990205 Posts: 1,207 Member
    Since Monday are my highest days of the week, I will put my Sunday weight and include my 7 day average for the week. Really looking to break into the 130's by the end of this challenge.

    Highest Weight: 178
    Current Weight: 145.4
    12 Week Goal Weight: 135-138
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135-138

    Weigh In:

    9/23: 143.7 (Avg 144.6) - Weekends are my downfall. Had my youngest daughters birthday party and drank a little to much with the family on Saturday. It always hits me 2 days later.

    9/30: 140.9 (Avg 142.34) - tailgating for the Cowboys game. Drank and ate way to much yesterday. Feel terrible today and realizing I am getting way to old for these crazy weekends anymore.

    10/07: 141.5 (Avg 143.5) - Took a 3 day weekend this weekend. Had a little bit of a fall Saturday night and just needed to rest. The hubby and I are going to see a movie (Joker) and probably go out to lunch. Not having any snacks or popcorn though at the movies.

    10/14: 143.6 (Avg 143.13) - My lowest Monday ever. Did really well this weekend and am super proud that I held it together. If I can get my Mondays (which is usually my highest day of the week) down to 138 I will be stoked! Although, I haven't even been able to get my lowest days of the week into the 130's yet, lol.

    10/21: 143.9 (Avg 141.97) - Yup I had a really good weekend. Darnitt! At least my 7 day average is still trending down.

    10/28: 139.7 (Avg 143.37) Was high all week for some reason, but ended lower. Did a 24 hour fast on Saturday, so my Sunday weigh-in is probably lower than it should be. I am sure will bounce back up, but was nice to see this morning.

    11/4: 140.7 ( Avg 141.13) Was a little higher than last week, but not by much. Now I will bounce around here for a couple of weeks. I have really been trying, it's just so slow these days.

    11/11: 144.3 (Avg 141.57) and that is my weight after a bloody Mary and Mexican food yesterday! Booo

    11/18: 141.3 (Avg 140.94) Have done really well this weekend. Hopefully I can continue the downward trend, no matter how slow

    11/25: 137.1 (Avg 139.23) This may go up, but am happy with it for today. I was diagnosed with shingles and put on ant-virals about a week ago and have zero appetite. So my calories have been extremely low and so my weight has dropped. I am hoping this is the whoosh I have been waiting for and that it sticks when I get off of the meds, but it may go up a bit.

    12/02: 144.4 (Avg 140.29) Way to much alcohol on my 5 day weekend and tons of carbs. Hopefully I will lose it quickly!

    12/09:
    12/16:
  • lrsirius
    lrsirius Posts: 328 Member
    Highest Weight:168 LBS
    Current Weight: 164 LBS
    12 Week Goal Weight: 150 lbs
    Final Goal Weight: 130 lbs

    Weigh In Schedule:
    09/23: 164.0
    09/30: 163.2
    10/07: 162.2
    10/14: 162.0 🐢
    10/21: 160.4 - Yay!
    10/28: 160.4 - 😴
    11/04: 160.0
    11/11: 159.8
    11/18: 159.0
    11/25: 159.0
    12/02: 160.0 - 🦃

  • Kaitie9399
    Kaitie9399 Posts: 1,350 Member
    edited December 2019
    Current Weight: 176.4
    12 Week Goal Weight: 165<---New Goal 159
    Final Goal Weight: for August 2020: 135


    Weigh In Schedule:
    9/23: 176.4
    9/30: 174.6
    10/07: 172.8
    10/14: 169.6
    10/21: 168.4
    10/28: 168.0
    11/04: 165.6
    11/12: 164.8
    11/18: 162.8
    11/25: 162.4
    12/02: 161.0
    12/09:
    12/16:
  • MoKaaz
    MoKaaz Posts: 162 Member
    @scampbell031457
    All that running around to keep the bakery going must have given you a lot of excersie! And don't worry about the goal, what matters is you're on the right track to getting there no matter how long it takes.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    12 Week Challenge 2019 ~ Sept 23 ~ Dec 16
    •Monday Updates•
    My name is Tish
    Highest Weight~ 253
    Current Weight: 185.2
    12 Week Goal Weight: 175

    Weigh In Schedule:
    9/23~ 185.2
    9/24~ 185.6
    9/30~ 183
    10/3~ 182.4
    10/07~ 183.6 - No, not gaining
    Just normal fluctuations.
    10/14 - 181.8
    10/21 - 181.6
    10/28 - 183 - Smh. Up and down the scale to end the month the same weight as I started the month. The good news is that this 183 is excess fluid and not October 1st excess fat. My body fat percentage decreased. The scale weight will catch up eventually.
    10/31 - 181.8
    11/4: 183.6 - no excessive carbs, don't think it's the amount of water I drink, SOMETHING though is keeping my weight elevated. I'll keep digging.
    11/11: 181.4
    11/18: 183.2
    11/25: 183.4
    12/02: DNW - Woke up feeling dehydrated and thirsty. I'll post my weight tomorrow.

    12/03 - 184.6
    12/09:
    12/16


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