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October Weight Loss Challenge (CLOSED GROUP)

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  • Carrie_D
    Carrie_D Posts: 120
    Starting Weight - 213
    Current Weight - 211.6
    Goal Weight - 135
    Total Diff - +1.8 :sad: :huh: :explode: :angry: :grumble: :noway: :sad:
    I'm totally blaming this on TOM and 30 DS - next week WILL be better!!!
  • rae_mayer
    rae_mayer Posts: 226
    SW: 260lbs
    CW: 257.4lbs
    Difference: -2.6lbs
    GW: 250lbs
  • MrsB123111
    MrsB123111 Posts: 535 Member
    For my reference:

    SW 9/30/11: 203
    Goal: 198
    Challenge: workout 3-4 days per week

    Fridays will be my weigh in day

    Starting weight for challenge: 203
    Current weight: 201
    Goal weight for challenge: 198
    Total difference since challenge started: -2

    NSV: Fit into my size 14 bridesmaids dress for my best friend's wedding next month! I bought it several sizes too small as motivation!
  • MrsFelton2010
    MrsFelton2010 Posts: 339 Member
    Reference:

    SW - 246.6
    Oct. GW - 236
    Personal Challange - exercise more than 30 mins 4 or 5x a week
    Weigh in day is on Sunday!
  • RobertaJaye
    RobertaJaye Posts: 6
    Starting weight for challenge: 163
    Current weight: 162
    Goal weight for challenge: 157
    Total difference since challenge started: 1#
  • h3h8m3
    h3h8m3 Posts: 455 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 229.4
    Current weight: 225.8
    Goal weight for challenge: < 220
    Total difference since challenge started: 3.6

    Self-Challenge: Do at least 3 resistance training, 2 interval cardio training, and 3 steady state cardio workouts per week.
    Update: I did 2 real resistance training days and one of just pull-ups. 2 interval cardio. And managed 4-5 cardio days. Not a great week. But It'll have to do.
  • SereneRose
    SereneRose Posts: 500 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 231.4
    Current weight: 230.4
    Goal weight for challenge: 225
    Total difference since challenge started: 1lb

    Need to get back on the exercise been a lil slack since hurting my knee.
  • jamaka1
    jamaka1 Posts: 412 Member
    congrats to all those who had loss & as for those like myself i guess we just have to keep at it. I was so stressed out this past week i was not even able to make the 4000 cal burn as i challenged myself. i definitely will aim to do so this coming week. Have a gr8 week every1 & DONT GIVE UP:noway:
  • tree1984
    tree1984 Posts: 29
    Your starting weight for October 222.0
    Current Weight 10/8/11 219.8:smile:
    Your personal goal for October 215.0
    Your personal self-challenge for October I want to find and try new foods and recipes at least 4 times in October!!
  • MrsFelton2010
    MrsFelton2010 Posts: 339 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 246.6
    Current weight: 242.8
    Goal weight for challenge: 236
    Total difference since challenge started: 3.8
  • gdneff
    gdneff Posts: 279 Member
    Okay, y'all I must admit. I weighed in on Friday, but forgot to make my post. Sorry. Here's my update though.

    Starting weight for challenge: 239.8
    Current Weight: 239.2
    Goal Weight for Challenge: 235
    Totall difference since challenge started: -.6
  • gmz1026
    gmz1026 Posts: 84 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 214.5
    Current weight: 213.5
    Goal weight for challenge: 208
    Total difference since challenge started: 1 pound :-(
  • tanyaMax
    tanyaMax Posts: 524 Member
    that s super! congrats!
  • tanyaMax
    tanyaMax Posts: 524 Member
    Your starting weight for October: 188

    Current weight : 185.5

    Your personal goal for October: 183

    Your personal self-challenge for October: EAT MORE VEGGIES and have fish once a week

    *** i have been doing good with my veggies :0) and had one serving of salmon :0)
  • Just1Drew
    Just1Drew Posts: 19
    Starting weight: 126.2
    Today's weight: 126.2
    Personal goal: 121
    Self-challenge: Stick to C25K and drink my water

    At least there is no gain. =)
  • abertawe2
    abertawe2 Posts: 31
    Starting weight for challenge: 144.5
    Current weight: 142
    Goal weight for challenge: 140
    Total difference since challenge started: 2.5lbs

    Personal self-challenge:
    Work out x 4 per week
    Try not to eat too much when away in Italy.
    And buy new clothes!
  • crazybabe911
    crazybabe911 Posts: 6 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 155
    Current weight(as of the 7th): 153
    Goal weight for challenge: 150
    Total difference since challenge started: 2.
  • afitchpatrick
    afitchpatrick Posts: 54 Member
    SW:165
    cw:162
    GW:159
    HAVE LOST 3 POUNDS SO FAR. WOHOOOO!!!!!!!! NOW IF I CAN ONLY KEEP IT UP
    GOAL: EXERCISE AT LEAST 3X A WEEK EAT LESS SUGAR SINCE I JUST FIGURED OUT I'M BORDERLINE DIABETIC AND BE A HEALTHIER ME PLUS ONE OF THESE DAYS I WOULD LOVE 2 MAKE IT ALL THE WAY THROUGH MY 30DS.
  • Jupiter878
    Jupiter878 Posts: 29
    Weigh in Friday!

    Starting weight for challenge: 134.5 (9/30)
    Last week weight: 132 (10/7)
    Current weight: 131.5
    Goal weight for challenge: 129.5
    Total difference since challenge started: -3lbs

    I started 30 DS 4 days ago, and my weight had gone up, but this morming it's back down. Good luck to the rest of you!
  • jamaka1
    jamaka1 Posts: 412 Member
    CW- 187.9:bigsmile:
  • MrsB123111
    MrsB123111 Posts: 535 Member
    For my reference:

    SW 9/30/11: 203
    Goal: 198
    Challenge: workout 3-4 days per week

    Fridays will be my weigh in day

    Starting weight for challenge: 203
    Current weight: 201
    Goal weight for challenge: 198
    Total difference since challenge started: -2

    NSV: Fit into my size 14 bridesmaids dress for my best friend's wedding next month! I bought it several sizes too small as motivation!


    HAPPY FRIDAY!
    Starting weight for challenge: 203
    Current weight: 200
    Goal weight for challenge: 198
    Total difference since start: -3

    NSV: Went shopping at Charming Charlie last night, and fit a size Large dress!
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 207.4
    Current weight: 203.8 <--- Reached goal!
    Goal weight for challenge: 204
    Total difference since challenge started: -3.6

    Personal goal Exercise at least 1 hour a week total (240 minutes for the month) - have reached 240 minutes for the month, so I doubled it to 480!
  • abertawe2
    abertawe2 Posts: 31
    Starting weight for challenge: 144.5
    Current weight: 142
    Goal weight for challenge: 140
    Total difference since challenge started: 2.5lbs

    Personal self-challenge:
    Work out x 4 per week
    Try not to eat too much when away in Italy.
    And buy new clothes!

    Yeah I have bought some new clothes :)
    I will not be posting next week as I will be away in Italy visiting my in-laws :) I'm hoping that I will not put on any weight fingers crossed ;)
  • gmz1026
    gmz1026 Posts: 84 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 214.5
    Current weight: 210.7
    Goal weight for challenge: 208
    Total difference since challenge started: 3.8 lbs! :-)
  • thatTOPSlady
    thatTOPSlady Posts: 199
    Oct. SW 301.4
    CW 297

    This week's loss: 3 lb :)
    Month total 4.4
  • Yvette2u
    Yvette2u Posts: 35 Member
    Starting weight for challenge: 235.8
    Current weight: 233.8
    Goal weight for challenge: 227.8
    Total difference since challenge started: 2 pounds less of me!

    Still not drinking enough water. I know I need help staying motivated. Feel free to add me!

    This 1 pound a week loss is frustrating!!!
  • RobertaJaye
    RobertaJaye Posts: 6
    Starting weight for challenge: 163
    Current weight: 160.5
    Goal weight for challenge: 157
    Total difference since challenge started: 2.5#
  • tree1984
    tree1984 Posts: 29
    Your starting weight for October 222.0
    Current Weight 10/8/11 219.8smile
    Current Weight 10/15/11 217.4 :laugh:
    Your personal goal for October 215.0
    Your personal self-challenge for October I want to find and try new foods and recipes at least 4 times in October!!
  • Just1Drew
    Just1Drew Posts: 19
    Starting weight: 126.2
    Today's weight: 125.0
    Personal goal: 121
    Self-challenge: Stick to C25K and drink my water

    It has been a stressful week, so I'll gladly take the 1.2lb loss. Yay!
  • tanyaMax
    tanyaMax Posts: 524 Member
    Your starting weight for October: 188

    Current weight : 186

    Your personal goal for October: 183

    Your personal self-challenge for October: EAT MORE VEGGIES and have fish once a week

    ***glad to be incorporating more veggies into my diet, and i had my once a week fish this week so I am doing good with that.
    although i did gain half a pound and am not very happy about that. 2 more weeks to lose 3 pounds ahhhhhh, lets see if i make it
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