Lose 5lbs + in August 2021
SamanthaLouiseMence
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Hi guys. Sorry I’m a week late, not going to lie I actually completely forgot to upload the challenge this month, I seriously need to get my head on straight lol
So back for another month, anyone can come or go as they please as this is an open challenge. Post as often or as little as you like. Please be kind and supportive to each other.
I personally prefer this format :
Original starting weight -
August starting weight -
August goal -
Ultimate goal -
1st -
8th -
15th -
22nd -
29th -
Total loss for August -
But feel free to use any that suits you
Have fun and let’s smash it guys xx
So back for another month, anyone can come or go as they please as this is an open challenge. Post as often or as little as you like. Please be kind and supportive to each other.
I personally prefer this format :
Original starting weight -
August starting weight -
August goal -
Ultimate goal -
1st -
8th -
15th -
22nd -
29th -
Total loss for August -
But feel free to use any that suits you
Have fun and let’s smash it guys
xx 3
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Original starting weight - 202
August starting weight - 176.6
August goal - 170
Ultimate goal - 120
176.6 (7-31-21)
175.8 (8-7-21)
Total loss for August -2 -
My name is Donna and I am 61 years old. I am from the Midwest USA. 5’ 5
I will be keeping the Thursday weigh-in (in addition to the 1st and last day of the month for the full tally)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Original Starting Weight (2016) 253.0
Aug start Weight: 192.4 (Weight on July 31st)
Aug Goal Weight: 187.4 (5 lb loss)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there).
Aug 01 : 191.4
Aug 05 : 191.2
Aug 12: xxxxx
Aug 19: xxxxx
Aug 26: xxxxx
Aug 31 : xxxxx
Total Weight Loss for Aug:
Final Challenge Thoughts:
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Original starting weight - 293 (1/28/21)
August starting weight - 225
August goal - 217
Ultimate goal - 168
1st - 225
8th -
15th -
22nd -
29th -1 -
I will be doing daily weigh ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
Total loss for August: - 1 Lbs1 -
Hello!
Last month's challenge helped me to stay focused to loose 5+. Hoping to do more of the same in August.
Original starting weight -Jan. 1,'21 ..... 210.6
July 29th .......... 192.4
Aug 12 Goal ......190 (for the beginning of the new school year)
Aug 31 Goal..... 187.4
June 10th Goal...175 (my 62nd birthday)
July 29th -192.4
Aug. 8th -
Aug. 12th -
Aug. 15th -
Aug. 22th -
Aug. 29th -
If you don't quit on yourself.... you won't have to start over!1 -
am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/31 Goal 145 lbs
9/31 Goal 137 lbs
10/7 Ultimate Goal 135 lbs
10/8-10/31 Ultimate Goal Range 130-135 lbs 🧜🏻♀️1 -
Original starting weight - 293 (1/28/21)
August starting weight - 225
August goal - 217
Ultimate goal - 168
1st - 225
8th - 223
15th -
22nd -
29th -1 -
Hello!
Last month's challenge helped me to stay focused to loose 5+. Hoping to do more of the same in August.
Original starting weight -Jan. 1,'21 ..... 210.6
Aug 1 .......... 192.4
Aug 12 Goal ......190 (for the beginning of the new school year)
Aug 31 Goal..... 187.4
June 10th Goal...175 (my 62nd birthday)
Aug. 1st - 192.4
Aug. 8th - 191.0 (setting up my classroom and devoted exercise time went way, way down. Need to find a balance)
Aug. 12th -
Aug. 15th -
Aug. 22th -
Aug. 29th -
If you don't quit on yourself.... you won't have to start over!1 -
I will be doing daily weigh ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/07 - 210.0 🤯
Total loss for August: + 0.8 Lbs
Notes : ok that spike looks bad but I know exactly why that has happened. I woke up this morning sore all over from my strength sessions. I’ve started up again this week and yesterday was particularly hardcore. I know I am retaining water from muscle repair and I suspect this will come back down over the next couple of days. Not stopping. Today is rest day and tomorrow back on the strength training. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻3 -
@mari_moulin Great job on getting those workouts in! I see a weight spike when I increase my workouts too. It comes off when I give myself a chance to recover for a couple days though.1
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MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@mari_moulin Great job on getting those workouts in! I see a weight spike when I increase my workouts too. It comes off when I give myself a chance to recover for a couple days though.
Thank you Michelle. I have to admit, Those numbers on the scale can certainly do a number on me. I’m learning to not let this phase me but it’s hard. I’ve been doing some intense workout usually 2 hours 6 times a week. I do 30 min cardio and about 1.5 hours strength everyday with one rest and recovery day.1 -
@mari_moulin I completely get it. I don’t like to see the scale go up either even for a temporary completely reasonable reason. Those are some intense workouts. All the muscle will help you lose weight faster and add nice shape too.1
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I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
Total loss for August: - 0 Lbs
Notes : it’s slowly coming back down.
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Original starting weight - 249
August starting weight - 215
August goal - 210
Ultimate goal - 143
1st -215
8th - 214
15th -
22nd -
29th -
Total loss for August - 11 -
I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/31 Goal 145 lbs
9/31 Goal 137 lbs
10/7 Ultimate Goal 135 lbs
10/8-10/31 Ultimate Goal Range 130-135 lbs 🧜🏻♀️2 -
Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150
1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
Total loss for August: - 0 lbs
Dealing with some muscle soreness from the gym yesterday, so this is likely just water retention in my muscles.1 -
@MichelleMcKeeRN and @Cassandraw3
Looks like we are all dealing with the same issue. Feel better ladies and keep going.
💪🏻♥️👍🏻1 -
Hey there! I'm Heather and at the beginning of this weight loss journey (again). I'm already 2lbs down for the month which is good since I'm gunning for a 10lb loss this month. I know that sounds like a lot, but I'm very motivated.
Original starting weight - 216
August starting weight - 210
August goal - 200
Ultimate goal - good health
1st -210
8th - 208
15th -
22nd -
29th -
Total loss for August -1 -
I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
Total loss for August: + 1.6 Lbs
Notes : I’m feeling extremely frustrated at the scale this morning. I feel like the more I workout the more I gain weight. I know I’m building muscle and I’m seeing minor difference in my body but damn that scale and how it messes with my mind. Yesterday I had a bad day with food so this may have had some part in the spike but geez it was my first bad day in over a week. Whatever. I still got my workout done. Nothings gonna stop me.1 -
I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
I also am tracking body measurements. It is an awesome tool to use especially when weight loss is stalling and everything is on point. I measured on August 1st so I have a baseline.
I have tried keto in the past and it was hard for me to maintain although weight loss was quick. I read about keto cycling, like only doing keto for a few days at a time. It sounds like something that could work for me. I am going to do some more research and give it some more thought.1 -
mari_moulin wrote: »I will be doing daily weigh ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/07 - 210.0 🤯
Total loss for August: + 0.8 Lbs
Notes : ok that spike looks bad but I know exactly why that has happened. I woke up this morning sore all over from my strength sessions. I’ve started up again this week and yesterday was particularly hardcore. I know I am retaining water from muscle repair and I suspect this will come back down over the next couple of days. Not stopping. Today is rest day and tomorrow back on the strength training. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@Mari_moulin I also like to find my trending weight by checking trendweight.com each day after my weigh-in. I have it linked to my fitbit but I am sure you can manually enter your weight in also. It helps me not to freak out when I see my temporary fluctuations on the scale. Give it a try! I think you will like it. It's straightforward and it can trend your fat loss too! I hope this helps.2 -
My name is Donna and I am 61 years old. I am from the Midwest USA. 5’ 5
I will be keeping the Thursday weigh-in (in addition to the 1st and last day of the month for the full tally)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Original Starting Weight (2016) 253.0
Aug start Weight: 192.4 (Weight on July 31st)
Aug Goal Weight: 187.4 (5 lb loss)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there).
Aug 01 : 191.4
Aug 05 : 191.2
Aug 12: 189.6 Progress.
Aug 19: xxxxx
Aug 26: xxxxx
Aug 31 : xxxxx
Total Weight Loss for Aug:
Final Challenge Thoughts:
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It's been a year since i've posted in this challenge. I lost a stone and I managed to keep it off but then ive balanced between 195lbs and 200lbs ever since. Ive finally found motivation to try again so here goes...
SW Aug 2nd: 196lbs
Aug SW: 196lbs
Aug Goal: 188lbs
Monday Weigh Ins:
🌻 09 Aug: 192lbs
🌻 16 Aug:
🌻 23 Aug:
🌻 30 Aug:5 -
Thank you, Samantha, for starting this challenge!
I'm in!
71 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Highest weight - 192.2
July Ending weight - 147.0 Tripped during my walk on the 30th...messed up my knee, sprained my ankle
Aug goal - 144.0
Ultimate goal - 130.0
I weigh in on Monday
08/01 - 146.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...total rest and ice day.
08/02 - 149.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...nah ...60 min workout w/trainer...all upper body!
08/09 -
08/16 -
08/23 -
08/30 -
08/31 -
Chris2 -
I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
Total loss for August: + 2 Lbs
Notes : ugh.
2 -
I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)4 -
MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
Yes! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Amazing!1 -
Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150
1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
Total loss for August: +0.3 lbs
Ugh. I'm hoping this is just from the high sodium dinner I ate on Monday. Still frustrating though.2 -
I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.
Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170
08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
Total loss for August: + 3.2 Lbs
Notes : I can’t even with this.
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I am 34 years old and 5’2”.
For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.
**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**
8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.3
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