new year's resolutions: lose 5-15 pounds by thanksgiving

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  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    start weight: 121.6
    9/14 - 122.0 (+)
    9/21 - 121.4 (-)
    9/28 - 123.6 (+)
    10/5 - 123.2 (-)
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 115

    i re-tried beets at my sister's wedding. (why did she serve beets at her wedding? i don't know.) i still hate them. anyone else try the challenge?
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    But the worst part of it was the truck who caused the whole thing just kept driving....

    ugh. some people. but at least you and everyone else are okay.
  • KettyLan
    KettyLan Posts: 440 Member
    And my numbers are:

    start weight: 198.8
    9/14 - 198.6
    9/21 - 197.8
    9/28 - 198.4
    10/5 - 196.8
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 188
  • start weight: 168
    9/14 - 165.6 (-)
    9/21 - 164.4 (-)
    9/28 - 166 (+)
    10/5 - 163.4 (-)
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 - <<<<
    That's my 23rd Birthday! =)
    goal weight: 145
  • jaimieht
    jaimieht Posts: 106
    Oh, yes I did the challenge. I tried celery. Again. I really WANT to like celery.

    But oh, how I hate it. lol
  • lanniemcvern
    lanniemcvern Posts: 99 Member
    start weight: 166
    9/14 -166
    9/21 -165
    9/28 -162
    10/5 -161.5 The scale says even less today (I weigh in on Mondays) but I'm afraid to post it in case it goes up. But I think I'm going to make my mini goal!
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 154

    I have a mini goal of making it to 160 by October 7th and I think I just might make it!
  • bstamps12
    bstamps12 Posts: 1,184
    start weight: 137
    9/14 - 136.5 (-)
    9/21 - 137.0 (+)
    9/28 - 136.5 (-)
    10/5 - 136.5
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 132

    Lannie--looks like you will get your goal if you push these last two days!! WTG!

    Nice loss to luvlyluv & Melanie!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO FIND A CAUSE YOU BELIEVE IN AND DONATE $5. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun knowing that you helped make a difference! :)
  • purple1butterfly
    purple1butterfly Posts: 626 Member
    start weight: 181.9lb (82.5kg)
    9/14 - 181.9lb (82.5kg) no loss no gain
    9/21 - 181.9lb (82.5kg) no loss no gain
    9/28 - 181.2lb (82.2kg) - 0.7lb I need to change as scale r out of whack 179.5lb (81.4kg)
    10/5 - 179.5lb (81.4kg)
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 166.9lb (75.7kg)
  • linbaby4
    linbaby4 Posts: 96 Member
    start weight: 148
    9/14 - 148
    9/21 - 146 (-)
    9/28 - 145 (-)
    10/5 - 145
    10/12 -
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 133-135

    Stayed the sameee. I gotta start working out againn.
  • loveme445
    loveme445 Posts: 2,439 Member
    start weight: 184.6
    9/14 - 187.6
    9/21 - 183.2
    9/28 - 184.2
    10/5 - 182.6
    10/12 -
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    10/26 -
    11/2 -
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    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 167
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    i donated to the susan komen foundation since i wasn't able to run the race last week.

    anyone else? (if you can't donate your money, donate your time.)
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    start weight: 145.2
    9/14 - 144.6 (-.6)
    9/21 - 143.8 (-.8)
    9/28 - 144.4 (+.6)
    10/5 - 144.8 (+.4)
    10/12 - 144.2 (-.6)
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 132

    Back in the right direction. I've been eating better and exercising a bit more. I usually hit a plateau at this weight. I'm not sure why this is. I've worked out a few times before work this past week. Doing homework until 11:30 the night before makes it hard to get up at 5. I need stop procrastinating with homework so I'm not staying up until 11:00 at night.

    I did take my measurements the other day.I'll retake them after 30 days and see where I'm at. I do more strength training than cardio so I'm not expecting to see much movement on the scales. However, the measurements should be a great reflection of my exercising.

    How did everyone else do?
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Start Weight: 234.8
    9/14 - 229
    9/21 - 229
    9/28 - 226
    10/5 - 223.4
    10/12 - 219
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    Goal Weight: 219
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    start weight: 121.6
    9/14 - 122.0 (+)
    9/21 - 121.4 (-)
    9/28 - 123.6 (+)
    10/5 - 123.2 (-)
    10/12 - 122.0 (-)
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 115

    week 5 and i am still not down to the weight i started this challenge with. arg! i am so frustrated with myself. hope everyone else is doing better than i am.
  • ItsMeLori
    ItsMeLori Posts: 346
    Good Morning!
    start weight: 163.5
    9/14 - 162.5
    9/21 - 166.4 (TOM)
    9/28 - 166
    10/5 - 163.8
    10/12 - 162.7
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
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    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 150
  • jaimieht
    jaimieht Posts: 106
    start weight: 173
    9/14 - 173 (same day lol)
    9/21 - 171.2 (-1.8)
    9/28 - 170.4 (-0.8)
    10/5 - 170.4 (same)
    10/12 - 169.6 (-0.8)
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 - goal weight: 158

    Gotta do some catch up! lol
  • jaimieht
    jaimieht Posts: 106
    And I donated to Riley's Children's Hospital. I am running a "Race for Riley" and I included a donation with my registration fee.
  • start weight: 168
    9/14 - 165.6 (-)
    9/21 - 164.4 (-)
    9/28 - 166 (+)
    10/5 - 163.4 (-)
    10/12 - 163 (-)
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 - <<<<
    That's my 23rd Birthday! =)
    goal weight: 145
  • KettyLan
    KettyLan Posts: 440 Member
    Im working out like crazy, didn't lose a pound...I think I am gaining muscle instead cuz my clothes are fitting so much loser...

    start weight: 198.8
    9/14 - 198.6
    9/21 - 197.8
    9/28 - 198.4
    10/5 - 196.8
    10/12 - 196.8
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 188
  • lanniemcvern
    lanniemcvern Posts: 99 Member
    start weight: 166
    9/14 -166
    9/21 -165
    9/28 -162
    10/5 -161.5
    10/12 -160.5
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 154

    For the challenge--I donated a lot of time, volunteering at our neighborhood elementary school this past week.

    bstamps12--Thanks for the encouragement. :)
    ralison--Good luck with your homework!
    godblessourhome--That is frustrating, but you are headed in the right direction. Keep it up!

    Just over 6 weeks until Thanksgiving. Let's do it!
  • btor
    btor Posts: 144 Member
    start weight: 184
    9/14 - (actually 9/15) 183
    9/21 - 183
    9/28 - 182.6 (-.4)
    10/5 - 181.6 (-1)
    10/12 - 180.4 (-1.2)
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 - goal weight: 174

    I have been really happy with my weight loss lately! I upped my calories a few weeks ago to readjust my goal to losing 1 lb. per week and have been doing less intentional exercise. I guess this means that MFP knows what it is doing! Glad to see you guys are doing well too! I totally look forward to Wednesdays now :)
  • jennyhynek
    jennyhynek Posts: 17 Member
    start weight: 149
    9/14 - missed
    9/21 - 149
    9/28 - 150 (+)
    10/5 - 149 (-)
    10/12 - 148 (-)
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 137-140

    I was out of town this weekend in NYC so my eating was worse, but I did a lot of walking!
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    Start Weight: 234.8
    9/14 - 229
    9/21 - 229
    9/28 - 226
    10/5 - 223.4
    10/12 - 219
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    Goal Weight: 219

    You are on fire! Great job girl!
  • ralison
    ralison Posts: 109 Member
    Im working out like crazy, didn't lose a pound...I think I am gaining muscle instead cuz my clothes are fitting so much loser...

    start weight: 198.8
    9/14 - 198.6
    9/21 - 197.8
    9/28 - 198.4
    10/5 - 196.8
    10/12 - 196.8
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23 -
    goal weight: 188

    Those measurements are a much better indicator of progress than weight. Just make sure you're eating enough to sustain your exercise.
  • 9/14 - 155
    9/21 - 153
    9/28 - 154.4
    10/5 - 153.4
    10/12 - 152.3
    10/19 -
    10/26 -
    11/2 -
    11/9 -
    11/16 -
    11/23

    This past week i donated to Suicide prevention in honor of a childhood friend.
    My Fiance is also starting to come around to the healthier lifestyle. He is losing weight so easily, it's makes me so discouraged. He only has to stop drinking pop and the pounds are flying off :(

    But my friend and I are going to start the 30 day shred next week so maybe that will be just what I need to push me into overdrive!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    if anyone wants to do a challenge this weekend, it is: TO GO TRY ON A SMALLER SIZE CLOTHING ARTICLE FOR INSPIRATION. i will post the challenge on thursdays after the weigh-in. it will be a random idea and you can chose to participate or not. if you do, have fun looking at a new size in the mirror! you might be surprised at what you fit in.

    sorry for the delay in posting this. it's been a week.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    And I donated to Riley's Children's Hospital. I am running a "Race for Riley" and I included a donation with my registration fee.

    that's awesome!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    For the challenge--I donated a lot of time, volunteering at our neighborhood elementary school this past week.

    love that!
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    This past week i donated to Suicide prevention in honor of a childhood friend.

    very worthy cause.
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