**Accountability Buddies**: Lose 20lbs by April 5

Starting weight (7/24/2019): 300
Challenge starting Weight (12/2/2019): 256
Challenge goal Goal Weight (4/5/2020): 236
Ultimate goal: 210

W1 12/1: 256
W2 12/8: 255
W3 12/13: 255
W4 12/22: 253
W5 12/29: 253

W6 1/5: 252
W7 1/12: 252
W8 1/19: 252 - STUCK!!!!
W9 1/26: 250

W10 2/2:250
W11 2/9:
W12 2/16:
W13 2/23:

W14 3/1:
W15 3/8:
W16 3/15:
W17 3/22:
W18 3/29:

Final!!!! 4/1:

Total loss (challenge to date): 6
Total loss (total to date): 50

Accountability Buddies!
Starting Weight 11/5/19: 190
Goal Weight 4/1/20: 145
Ultimate goal weight: 140 - 143

W1 12/1: 182.3
W2 12/8: 180.0
W3 12/15: 177.0
W4 12/22: 176.7
W5 12/29: 173.6

W6 1/5: 170.4
W7 1/12: 169.3
W8 1/19: 165.9
W9 1/26: 165.0

W10 2/2: 162.9


What I've learned about myself:
Wow this weekend was nuts! I felt like garbage yesterday because of my food choices over the weekend. Note To Self: don't eat poorly three days in a row. I knew it was going to be one of those weekends so I made sure to eat well every day and kept moving over the week. I am happy to say it seems to have paid off. When I first started trying to loose weight I set a goal 160, I have since adjusted after realizing it was possible and I can do it. Even knowing I have long way left to go to healthy goal weight I am thrilled to be so close to goal one! Pushing hard this week!

janet8286 wrote: »

Starting weight (July 2019): 148
Goal Weight:120

Joining this challenge late. But, better late than never. I think these challenges are helpful for me and reading what others write inspires me. Thank you!
W8 1/19: 136.8
W9 1/25: 135.8
W10 2/2: 136.8 Need to start journaling again. I need to be more mindful especially with a large gathering for a long weekend. There will be a lot of tempting food.

Miss Janet,
Is there some way you can contribute food for this gathering, or bring some healthy options for yourself? I've had success bringing a big salad or veggies and hummus for all, or even yogurt and fruit for myself. I suppose it depends on your situation. Drink lots of water- a glass before every meal will help. Don't let yourself be at the mercy of everyone else's food choices. I've never had success that way. Journalling will help too, and keeping your portions "kid-sized" instead of super-size. Go in with some strategy, even if it's just limiting your desserts. Remember to focus on the company and not the food. Good luck this weekend!

Starting Weight on 4/1/2019: 280
Current Challenge Weight: 195.6
Goal Weight: 180 (this is my ultimate goal weight from when I started my WLJ last April. It will mark a 100 lb total weight loss. These last 15 lbs will most likely be the toughest for me, but I will give it my best shot! Good luck everyone!)

W1 12/1: 195.6
W2 12/8: 193 (upped my workouts this past week, but have been eating back all my calories...apparently not enough! I'll take it though We'll see if it holds by next week.)
W3 12/15: 191.6 (Thought for sure I would gain some back this week but reduced my salt intake and not retaining as much water now.)
W4 12/22: 192.6 (yesterday I was 190.8, but today is weigh-in for the challenge. I'm used to these wild swings. They've been happening since day one of my journey. No worries.... Merry Christmas everyone!)
W5 12/29: 192.4

W6 1/5: 189.6 (on the last day of 2019, I hit 189.8 and NORMAL WEIGHT BMI...I must have been retaining a ton of water from the holidays and even lost a little more since then, for today's weigh in. I haven't seen the 180's since 2001...Happy New Year everyone and welcome to all the new people!)
W7 1/12: 188.4
W8 1/19: 187.8 (Slow, steady, and healthy as I get closer to my ultimate goal of 180 lbs..my setting on MFP is to lose 1/2 lb per week now. I had a really good week, exercise wise. Pushed it when I didn't feel like it at the time.)
W9 1/26: 187.4 (challenge weight loss 1/2 way point, -8.2 lbs. This is actually more than I thought I would lose by this time since I am near my goal weight. Total weight loss since April 2019, -92.6 lbs.)

W10 2/2: 185.8 (Lost more than expected this week. I didn't really change anything in my daily routine. Knowing my body weight fluctuations, I'll probably be up next week. Also, I haven't been 185 lbs since 2001! .....Keep on Truckin'!)
W11 2/9: 185.4 (Still moving in the right direction and exactly how I want to ease into maintenance.)
W12 2/16:
W13 2/23:

W14 3/1:
W15 3/8:
W16 3/15:
W17 3/22:
W18 3/29:

Final!!!! 4/1:
Total loss:
What I've learned about myself :

Starting Weight: 240 (July 2019)
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.1 (Dec 1, 2019)
Goal Weight: 198

W1 12/1: 218.1 - Enjoyed Thanksgiving but didn't succumb to it.
W2 12/8: 217.2 - Continuing to move in the right direction.
W3 12/15: 218.1 - Yikes! I need to commit to exercising harder ... starting right now.
W4 12/22: 216 - Too lax on the holiday party eating but close to my milestone goal of 215 by EOY.
W5 12/29: 218.3 - Arrgh! Too many Bowl games, soft pretzel bites & beer. Disappointed December is a write-off.

W6 1/5: 215 - A few days late to hit my 2019 year-end goal but I'll take the late win!
W7 1/12: 213.5 - Daily High Knees, Climbers & Flutter Kicks (Jan exercise challenge) and healthy eating are doing the job.
W8 1/19: 212.4 - Will need to move the needle faster to hit my goal by Apr 1 but still moving in right direction.
W9 1/26: 211.9 - I was 1.5 lbs lighter just a few days back (a little water weight maybe?)

W10 2/2: 211.2 - I was in the 209s earlier this week but need to clean up my Friday night & Saturday food choices!
W11 2/9: 209.7 - Despite a crazy calorie day yesterday (which I paid for), it was a good week!

What I'm learning: Everyone needs a cheat day every once in a while and celebrating your kids birthday and date night with your wife sounds like a much better excuse than some crummy fast food meal because you didn't plan and prepare ahead of time. I was a full pound less on Saturday but am still down for the week so no regrets!

Hello - this is my first day! Carol:
Current Weight: 225
Goal Weight: 195


W1 2/9: 225
W12 2/16:
W13 2/23:

W14 3/1:
W15 3/8:
W16 3/15:
W17 3/22:
W18 3/29:

Final!!!! 4/1:
Total loss:
What I've learned about myself :


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Current Weight: 148.5
Goal Weight: 137.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 125

W1 12/1: 157.0
W2 12/8: 156.0
W3 12/15: 155.0 (weighed in 12/14- 2 Xmas parties after that, so I'm sure I'm up today. 2 more parties this week!)
W4 12/22: 156.5 (just where I was all week, so no surprise)
W5 12/29: 155.0 (yaaasss! I've never lost in December before, so this is epic )

W6 1/5: 155.0 (got an extra time of the month this week- what? I expect to be down next week)
W7 1/12: 153.0
W8 1/19: 152.0
W9 1/26: 151.5 (weigh in 1/25)

W10 2/2: 149.5
W11 2/9: 148.5
W12 2/16:
W13 2/23:

W14 3/1:
W15 3/8:
W16 3/15:
W17 3/22:
W18 3/29:

Final!!!! 4/1:
Total loss:

What I've learned about myself: I've indulged a couple of times this week with 2 birthdays to celebrate. I was able to still lose because I didn't cave under pressure to eat even more. I had to choose between desserts and had only one, where in the past I'd just eat them all. And gain. I went out to lunch with friends and ate a small portion instead of my usual big plate. I was hungry later but then had a piece of fruit. Keep making healthier choices my friends!