8 week weight loss challenge

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  • treebd
    treebd Posts: 5 Member
    edited January 2020
    My challenge to everyone today is to post a current real photo of yourself. It was hard but I did it. Post a reply to let me know you are still here with me. Monday weigh in is almost here. Keep it up and let’s keep this going. The Consistent Journey is my challenge title. What is your stick to it, challenge title? Give it a name. It might help others to know you have a project title as well.
  • KrystinaMTL
    KrystinaMTL Posts: 1,338 Member
    Hey ALL !!!

    Only 2 days til our First Weigh In as a Team in this 8-week challenge !!!
    Let's make this weekend a good, healthy, active and positive one and have a great weigh-in on Monday !

    For those of you who also Daily Weigh-in-ers, if you don't know if already, I strongly suggest Happy Scale app or any of that type. As we all know, weight loss is NOT linear and is only ONE factor in our weight-loss. It can be a major reason for discouragement if/when the scale has a different idea of the progress we made.

    Happy Saturday !
    Body Beast BULK - Legs when I get home from work tonight

    What's your workout today ?
  • scrapbookingtm
    scrapbookingtm Posts: 1,916 Member
    treebd wrote: »
    My challenge to everyone today is to post a current real photo of yourself. It was hard but I did it. Post a reply to let me know you are still here with me. Monday weigh in is almost here. Keep it up and let’s keep this going. The Consistent Journey is my challenge title. What is your stick to it, challenge title? Give it a name. It might help others to know you have a project title as well.

    my challenge title is ""To win you've got to stay in the game. Claude M. Bristol" "
  • KrystinaMTL
    KrystinaMTL Posts: 1,338 Member
    treebd wrote: »
    My challenge to everyone today is to post a current real photo of yourself. It was hard but I did it. Post a reply to let me know you are still here with me. Monday weigh in is almost here. Keep it up and let’s keep this going. The Consistent Journey is my challenge title. What is your stick to it, challenge title? Give it a name. It might help others to know you have a project title as well.

    I like this idea :)
    "What we think, we become" - Buddha :)
  • twl900
    twl900 Posts: 122 Member
    I'm in! I had a really rough 2019 and gained a lot of weight. It took me a while to get back into the weight loss mindset, but I finally feel motivated to do it.

    SW: 160
    CW: 159
    GW: 120
  • holli1ch
    holli1ch Posts: 673 Member
    Did 40 min on my rowing machine and some stretching.

    Great job!
  • holli1ch
    holli1ch Posts: 673 Member
    I’m in!! I need the motivation.

    SW: 172
    CW: 171
    GW: 150

    1/20-171
    1/27
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16

    "Sunshine" you got this! Focus on your goal and keep looking forward!
  • holli1ch
    holli1ch Posts: 673 Member
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  • wenwenfroggie
    wenwenfroggie Posts: 8 Member
    edited January 2020
    Hi. Super late to the party but I would like to join. I used to be in pretty good shape, but have slipped over the last 5 or so years. I work a desk job and sit long hours at a computer each week. Turned 50 last spring but have been struggling with middle-aged metabolism for several years now. I’ve been actively working on that for about a year now and decided to work w a trainer 2x a week, both for assistance in losing weight and as a way to actually GET myself to the gym. It’s working...slowly. I’m 5’3 and my highest weight was 160 lbs a little over a year ago. This morning I was 148.8 lbs. My goal is to get below 140lbs. Doesn’t sound like much but it is a lot easier said than done. Let’s do this!

    Starting weight-148.8
    Goal weight-139

    1/20-148.8
    1/27-
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16
  • SweetPeaPal
    SweetPeaPal Posts: 15 Member
    Hi. Super late to the party but I would like to join. I used to be in pretty good shape, but have slipped over the last 5 or so years. I work a desk job and sit long hours at a computer each week. Turned 50 last spring but have been struggling with middle-aged metabolism for several years now. I’ve been actively working on that for about a year now and decided to work w a trainer 2x a week, both for assistance in losing weight and as a way to actually GET myself to the gym. It’s working...slowly. I’m 5’3 and my highest weight was 160 lbs a little over a year ago. This morning I was 148.8 lbs. My goal is to get below 140lbs. Doesn’t sound like much but it is a lot easier said than done.

    The last 10-lbs can often be a challenge b/c you have less fat to lose. Tightening down your nutrition program will be key and stay focused on your goals.

    Does your work allow you to have a standing desk? That's way healthier than sitting all day. The research on the effects of long-term sitting shows significant health risks. My job is also pretty computer intensive and I've had a standing desk for 12 years. I know use a balance board to keep my body engaged.

    Good luck!

  • wenwenfroggie
    wenwenfroggie Posts: 8 Member
    I totally agree that tightening my nutrition is key. I’ve been trying really hard to maintain healthy calorie intake and regular exercise. Eating more whole foods, as well. I work from home now and went out and bought my own sit/stand desk because it just started to drive me crazy to sit so much. I have not tried a balance board. Hmmm.
  • sunshinedaydream21
    sunshinedaydream21 Posts: 62 Member
    SW: 172
    CW: 171
    GW: 150

    1/20-171
    1/27-172 boo!
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16
  • holli1ch
    holli1ch Posts: 673 Member
    SW: 172
    CW: 171
    GW: 150

    1/20-171
    1/27-172 boo!
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16

    Don't beat yourself up over this. Remember this is a marathon not a sprint. Make a decision for each day and stay focused. You CAN do this.
  • SweetPeaPal
    SweetPeaPal Posts: 15 Member
    I totally agree that tightening my nutrition is key. I’ve been trying really hard to maintain healthy calorie intake and regular exercise. Eating more whole foods, as well. I work from home now and went out and bought my own sit/stand desk because it just started to drive me crazy to sit so much. I have not tried a balance board. Hmmm.

    There are a few ergonomic factors in play with a standing desk (cushioned mat, alternating your stance, etc.) but I switched to a balance board. Found it more engaging for my core and it eliminated changing your stance or needing to be on a mat. When I worked from home I had a treadmill desk which was amazing!
  • rodnichols69
    rodnichols69 Posts: 83 Member
    Tell us about your weekend. Did you stick to your plan or slide a little?
  • holli1ch
    holli1ch Posts: 673 Member
    Tell us about your weekend. Did you stick to your plan or slide a little?

    Stuck to my plan, ate under my calories, stopped eating before 6pm, walked treadmill for 30 minutes, and logged my food.
  • Paaaaaamm
    Paaaaaamm Posts: 6 Member
    Monday weigh in!

    SW - 165
    CW - 163
    GW - 140

    1/20 - 164
    1/27 - 159
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16
  • addokai
    addokai Posts: 68 Member
    addokai wrote: »
    I'm in. Feel free to add me

    CW - 91kg
    GW - 84kg

    1/22-91kg
    1/27-90
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16
  • zumbalinda22
    zumbalinda22 Posts: 182 Member
    Happy to see that I'm heading in the right direction.....down!
    1/20...........214.4
    1/27...........212.4
    Yay!
  • scrapbookingtm
    scrapbookingtm Posts: 1,916 Member
    Starting weight-190.4
    Goal weight-140

    1/20-190.4 lbs
    1/27 - 189.6
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16

    I am grateful that the scale went down. I worked very hard this week with diet and exercise. I did not slip up at all. I was expecting a larger water loss for the first week but I will be grateful I am less than I was last week. Our family challenge for the week is to exercise more minutes than last week so I better get buy. Have a great week everyone!
  • TwinMomma2019
    TwinMomma2019 Posts: 408 Member
    Starting weight -173.3
    Goal weight -157.3

    1/20 -173.3
    1/27 - 171.7
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16

  • nesetm
    nesetm Posts: 20 Member
    treebd wrote: »
    Just gotta say I “broke” last night after 5 great days.. Friday pizza night with the family did it. I had a piece of pepperoni pizza and then another. Shoot! Up 4/10th of a pound this morning. I have done that before. I know better. Pizza is the worst for a guaranteed weight gain the next morning. Not giving up though... just keep swimming and reminding myself that consistency is the key to my weight loss.

    I cleaned house today and worked my butt off. I’m so tired now. You don’t always need to go to the gym to get in exercise. Wash the car.. it’s a great workout too.

    Good job!!! You're moving forward and that's all that's matters!! Pizza is my weakness 😔
  • nesetm
    nesetm Posts: 20 Member
    Week two!! Good luck friends! We can do it!! I. Didn't have the best weekend. But, I'm focusing on now and not dwelling on the past!!
  • nesetm
    nesetm Posts: 20 Member
    Starting weight -173.3
    Goal weight -157.3

    1/20 -173.3
    1/27 - 171.7
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16

    Great job!!!?
  • zumbalinda22
    zumbalinda22 Posts: 182 Member
    How is everyone doing? Hope it's been a successful first week! We got this! :)
  • wenwenfroggie
    wenwenfroggie Posts: 8 Member
    Starting weight-148.8
    Goal weight-139

    1/20-148.8
    1/27-149.4 😭 (It’s ok, actually. I went to baby gender reveal party on Saturday, and had a little too much party food, lol. It could have been worse. Hopefully, I make it up this week!)
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16
  • rodnichols69
    rodnichols69 Posts: 83 Member
    Overall, I had a good week, but I need some improvement. I did too much cardio and not enough strength. I was going to have 2 drinks at an event but had 5.

    12/26= 214.1 Lbs. / 8 week Goal= 191 Lb.s

    1/20 204.3 Lbs.
    1/27 201.9 Lbs.
  • christineiam
    christineiam Posts: 5 Member
    SW: 171
    CW: 167.4
    GW: 155?

    1/20 - 171
    1/27 - 167.4
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    3/16

    Had a good week but slipped a little this weekend so glad the scale is going in the right direction.
  • lululooseit
    lululooseit Posts: 6 Member
    The timing of this could not be more right! I was doing really well until my mom had serious health issues. Much time in hospital with stress and take out added up. I finally was getting back on track when my rotator cuff blew while doing a plank and a very close friend passed. I have spent the last couple of months doing nothing and eating ALL the carbs. I bought the cutest Karl Lagerfeld dress on super sale for the service mid-March and I would be thrilled if all the buttons did up without playing peek-a-boo with my friends family.

    I'm not posting weight but rather progress (seeing that number will pull my head out of the zone).

    SW: way too much😟
    GW: 20lbs in 8 weeks

    1/20 😟
    1/27 -7 😊
    2/3
    2/10
    2/17
    2/24
    3/2
    3/9
    2/16

    I did pretty good good wise this week. Horrible with activity. I am finding this shoulder issue difficult to work around...moving anything hurts. I see a lot of bands...but it is rare that my ears fall in love. Ezra Furman is featured in Netflix's Sex Education and I never imagined I would see him live. I was thrill he played close to me last night. Sadly I drank many beers and had super cheesed out nachos...but the scale still went down. Hooray. Feeding the soul is important too! Down 7...I don't care that it's water