STARS 9 WEEK CHALLENGE (CLOSE GROUP) FINAL WEEK

MFPSTARSCHALLENGE
MFPSTARSCHALLENGE Posts: 36
edited October 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hello Ladies!

THIS IS IT, We are in the our final week of the STARS challenge and I want to say that you all ROCK!!! One of our lucky ladies will get a E-CARD FROM MACYS.COM. The Challenge Biggest loser is the person who has lost the most cumulative weight over the whole challenge. Your starting weight, minus your final weigh-in. I will inbox the challenge winner directly and you will need to provide your personal email address to receive the MACY'S E-CARD.

Since this is the final week of our challenge I am asking everyone to participate in the Question of the Day (QOTD) on the thread below. NEW DATES HAVE BEEN POSTED ON THE UPDATED TEAM LIST (see below). This is a very important part of encouraging each other and also getting know other players. Please be sure to check here daily, including on weekends to answer the QOTD!

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR EACH PERSON TO DO THE FINAL WEIGH-IN THIS SATURDAY. I WILL NOT BE TAKING INBOX WEIGH-INs THIS WEEK. YOU MUST USE THE TEAM WEIGH-IN FORM.

Weekly team results are below....
Individual Winner -
GAZER362 2.5 lbs for the YELLOW team

Team Winner - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YELLOW TEAM FOR A TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS OF 6.4 LBS
2ND PLACE - BLUE TEAM W/ TOTAL LOSS OF 3.0 LBS
3RD PLACE - PINK TEAM W/ TOTAL LOSS 1.2 LBS

This week as a group we lost a total of 10.6 lbs. We have a 7 week total weight loss of 172.6 lbs. AWESOME JOB LADIES

This week's BIGGEST LOSERS
prizmaa9
sboo
ChatSournois
DarleneMedeiros
Shydaisi
Getitamb
jnell82
Luvmybee
Clifford2010

All winners deserve a huge shout out and virtual applauses. All individuals & team winners can add the winner trophy link on the profile page to their forum signature.

I will posting the final results on 11/21 and that's when the overall challenge winner will be announced.

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Team by starsnyc21, on Flickr
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  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    Wow! Final week already?

    Congratulations to GAZER362 and all the other losers for the week!
  • mrivera713
    mrivera713 Posts: 232 Member
    congratulations Gazer362! And the yellow team!
  • sboo
    sboo Posts: 170 Member
    Congrats to Gazer362, and the Yellow Team!!!

    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?


    Mini challenge: Stay under your calorie goal, and if you go over do a push-up for every calorie over.
  • Gazer362
    Gazer362 Posts: 35 Member
    Awesome, Thank you! Congrats to all the Biggest Losers!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    I am actually feeling wonderful! Not so much the weight loss, but the fitness milestones I am acheiving. The weight loss is a contributing factor, but... I can run for the first time in my life. I am meeting or beating goals - both fitness and weight loss related. I ran my first 5K in less than 40 minutes (my goal was 45:00:00 or less) in September! When stressed, I choose to exercise rather than eat for the first time in my life. I can dance for the first time ever and for an entire hour! I choose to move rather than sit on the couch (play soccer with my son, dance, take a walk/hike, etc.). I am much more confident now than I was before at weights equaling to or less than the weight at which I am now.
  • Tiffany517
    Tiffany517 Posts: 117 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    haven't lost much but i do feel so much more confident when i see a lower number on the scale even if it's just a pound... Clothes start to fit a better and i now like to challenge myself on the treadmill... When i first started this journey i didn't like the treadmill at all and when i did it i walked at a steady pace now i get on and it's like warm up 2 mins and i'm going to jog for two o and then i get used to it and the last time i went i thought to myself lets see if i can do running at 6mph which is pretty good i'm short only 5' and i did it might not have been for long but i DID IT and thats what counts so when i go again i try for a longer time...

    Life is changing for the better, I have more energy for the kids and we get outside alot more which they love!! and i'm starting too
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?


    Mini challenge: Stay under your calorie goal, and if you go over do a push-up for every calorie over.

    I'll let you know when I actually lose some lbs (haha). No seriously - I feel really good about how I look with clothes on - Naked is a different story and I still have to carefully buy "flattering" clothes but its such a huge improvement -- before no matter what I wore I looked fat. Now I can disguise most of the remaining fat with clothes!

    Ok I got this mini challenge today! Starting my morning off right with black coffee!
  • sboo
    sboo Posts: 170 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    I feel more energized. I like what I am seeing in the mirror lately. Sometimes, I feel like not doing anything, but I somehow manage to get up. I feel really good about what I have accomblished so far, and I look forward to next year. Because, I have lost a significant amount of weight, my ankles do not swell anymore. I am not out of breath when I go up the stairs, or after runnig after my toddlers. I feel like I am already healthier that I was a year ago.
  • legacysh
    legacysh Posts: 464
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    Well, I have been maintaining my weight loss since May (up or down a few pounds). It felt great getting to this point, and since I still want to lose some more, I find that I am a little frustrated and have not been as good at this as I was before hitting what I call my current set point...However, I do feel more confident, love shopping and trying things on, feel like I can move so much easier. I am not as inhibited about how my body looks naked, and that is a good thing for a not quite 2 year old marriage :) I really feel like I am living a different life.
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    I have not lost a lot but I feel amazing. I can see my arms gaining more definition and my endurance is double what it was
    2 months ago.


    Mini challenge: Stay under your calorie goal, and if you go over do a push-up for every calorie over.

    This is a great challenge. I won't go over for love nor money!
  • starsnyc21
    starsnyc21 Posts: 436 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    Unfortunately I have not loss anything recently. I'm not even going to make up any excuses, I've just been straight up slacking. Which is bad because I'm leading this challenge and I can't even lead by example. Please forgive me ladies. I was looking on the success forum today and I seen so many people who started on here January/ February of 2011 and they have managed to lose 50 or more lbs. It makes me sad because that should be me. My mind was made up that 2011 was going to be my year to lose this weight and I feel like I have failed. In the beginning I managed to lose 30 lbs than I injured myself and it went down hill from there. So after the challenge is over I'm going to do a lot of soul search to figure out my motivation for losing weight. I need to figure out why I quit so easily after all that hard work. You ladies keep inspiring me to be better. I promise myself and you that when this challenge starts again in Jan 2012, I will be 110% dedicated to leading by example.

    Thanks again for listening to me vent. I guess I just need to get this off my chest. :wink:
  • nenabug
    nenabug Posts: 156
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    I feel like i'm in control. I haven't lost a lot of weight, but I'm losing inches and my body is changing. I'm finally calling the shots - not letting food or my emotions control what I put in my mouth. I have more energy because I'm eating better and in turn the inflammation in my knees is better.


    Mini challenge: Stay under your calorie goal, and if you go over do a push-up for every calorie over.
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    Valerie I don't think you should beat yourself up about this year, you had a REALLY tough year emotionally. Yes it would have been great to maintain but I don't think many people could have done it.
  • MamaDee2
    MamaDee2 Posts: 843 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?
    I have not lost much lately. I lost 155 a few years back and then the long process of losing my job started along with peri-menopause, not that either of those is a reason to toss it all aside but I am a stress eater and the hormones must trigger my carb cravings so anyway I have put on 40 lbs and I just can't seem to get "underailed"!
    I hate pushup - there will be no overage!
  • mariahhatfield
    mariahhatfield Posts: 40
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    Although I haven't seen the weight loss that I would have hoped to have these past couple weeks, overall I feel healthier. I feel like I look healthier, and regular exercise has made an immense improvement in the way I sleep at night. This, of courtse, is also accomanying my healthier eating habits. Now all I need is to find a way to manage my stress, and I will feel like I am on the right track again. These past couple weeks have brought me down a bit, but I am strong enough to get back on track and keep seeing the progress that I am determined to see. (:
  • jnell82
    jnell82 Posts: 136
    Congrats to all the losers last week! You are all amazing!!!

    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?


    I feel great! I have not lost any where near where I hoped, but I am making progress and it feels wonderful! It has changed every aspect of my life. I am more confident, have more energy, and I am just all around happier than I have been in a long time. Thank you for doing this challenge and I can't wait until the next one in January!! Great job everyone!

    Mini challenge - done no push ups for me (at least not for going over :) )
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    I feel like I am a lot more confident with the things that I do. I also feel like I am better able to handle bad things that test my stregnth. I leave little room for excuses. It's making me a much happier person.
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Congrats to all the winners!!!
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    Valerie I don't think you should beat yourself up about this year, you had a REALLY tough year emotionally. Yes it would have been great to maintain but I don't think many people could have done it.

    I agree and I for one would really like to say how much I appreciate you giving us the opportunity to do this challenge. For many of us it was a first and for most of us it won't be our last. I am sending you a big hug and a pat on the back. As someone who is going through an extremely difficult year myself, this challenge is the one thing that kept me focused and participating. I was not as successful as I had hoped but given my current circumstance I would have given up and another 9 weeks would have passed me by. I found great joy in communicating with the like-minded and supportive people I have met in this challenge. As a group we have lost a huge amount of weight. You my dear, are in part responsible for that. :flowerforyou:
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    shoot, sorry I was a bit slow guys!

    QOTD 11-15

    What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?
  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    It's o.k life happens. At least you posted it!

    QOTD 11-15

    What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    I haven't reached my weight loss goal of 205 but I am only like 3 pounds off. I haven't reached it but I have gotten so many NSVs the scale doesn't even matter as much. And the way I feel is a better payoff as well.
  • legacysh
    legacysh Posts: 464
    QOTD 11-15 What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?
    My goal was to get under 150 ( i have been going up and down 5 pounds). No I don't feel I got there at all. This last 10 pounds has been rediculous to lose. Today I decided to take it back to basics and really try to keep my calories around 1200 and do what I can to work out again doing something that doesn't cause pain. But I have loved the interaction of the teams and having a partner.
  • tameko2
    tameko2 Posts: 31,634 Member
    QOTD 11-15 What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?
    My goal was to get under 150 ( i have been going up and down 5 pounds). No I don't feel I got there at all. This last 10 pounds has been rediculous to lose. Today I decided to take it back to basics and really try to keep my calories around 1200 and do what I can to work out again doing something that doesn't cause pain. But I have loved the interaction of the teams and having a partner.

    what have you been doing lately?
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    QOTD 11-15

    What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    No I didn't reach my weight loss goal. But I have done the following since starting:

    1. Lost 6#
    2. Lost 3" @ waist
    3. Nearly doubled excercise
    4. Increased strength and endurance
    5. Consumed a minimum of 8 glasses of water all but 4 days in the 9 weeks.
    6. Logged my food all days but 2 when I had no access.
    7. Started training for a 5K.
    8. Made some new and very cool friends.

    I see that as a success. Sure I wish I had lost 14 or 15#. The reality for me is this is progress:)
  • nenabug
    nenabug Posts: 156
    QOTD 11-15: What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    I didn't lose what I wished, but I have made SO much progress internally and how I react towards food. I feel like I am the one in control. It's fantastic! Like my awesome partner Clifford2010 said "I see that as a success."

    I am SO bummed this is coming to an end. I hope that we can all keep communicating. It's made such a difference for me!
  • shydaisi
    shydaisi Posts: 788 Member
    QOTD 11-15 What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    I am not sure if I ever actually stated a weight loss goal for this challenge, but if I had, it would have been between 13.5 and 18.0 pounds (1.5 to 2.0 pounds per week). As of today, I weighed 193.0, down from 210.0 -- a total of 17.0 lbs. lost!!! I am definitely happy with my progress and hope I continue to lose at this rate.

    I often have to look back at the last month or two and how much I have lost in that time frame to remind myself that I am losing at a nice and steady pace. I have been frustrated over the last 3 to 4 weeks because I have been in an up and down cycle (I have lost less than 3.0 lbs in the last 4 weeks, going up and down and up and down...). However, now looking at how much I have lost in 9 weeks, I am much more satisfied with my rate of loss.
  • starsnyc21
    starsnyc21 Posts: 436 Member
    QOTD 11-15 What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    My goal was 10-15 lbs. No not yet but I will soon:wink:

    Thanks ladies for the words of enouragement :flowerforyou:
  • jnell82
    jnell82 Posts: 136
    QOTD 11-15: What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    My goal was -20 pounds in the 9 weeks. Didn't happen, not even close. Unfortunately I lost my fire somewhere in the middle :( I do however, feel liked a gained a fantastic group of supporters who will be with me through the rest of this journey. Hopefully we will stick together and continue to offer the support we have been giving. I am hoping my positive attitude is here to stay!
  • NaomiLyn15
    NaomiLyn15 Posts: 388 Member
    QOTD: 11/14/11
    How do you feel now that you are losing those unwanted pounds? How is the weight loss changing your life?

    This is an interesting question. I thought that I would be excited to lose the weight, but the more I lose, the more I realize that I still have to go. I thought that my goal of 160 was a really good one, because it is the smallest I have been as an adult (and I was never really a big person). But, the closer I get to that goal, the more I think that I still have a long way to go. It is very frustrating. I am not sure if I am just being overly critical because everyone around me is petite and I am not, but I definitely feel worse about myself some days. Today is one of those days. :( And eating out all week because I am in Singapore definitlely is not helping with these feelings, nor are all the mirrors in my hotel room. I am sure that I am just being critical because I haven't been able to work out since I got here, but feeling pretty crappy today. :( I hope you are al having a better day than I am.
  • NaomiLyn15
    NaomiLyn15 Posts: 388 Member
    QOTD 11-15: What was your goal at the start of this challenge and do you feel you've gotten there?

    I have to say that I am seriously bummed that this challenge is almost over. This has definitely been the best challenge I have been a part of. You ladies are all amazing and I am so happy to be going through this journey with you. I hope we can get another challenge going that is so organized and intensive. Great work!

    My goal for this challenge was to lose the last bit I had to go to get to my goal weight. I have not achieved it yet. I feel like these last 5 lbs are holding on for dear life. They just don't want to leave. But, I have definitely lost inches all over, and that makes all the hard work worth it. I recently got into an old pair of capri jeans that I loved and was so excited. They were tight, but not too tight to wear with a loose shirt. Well, yesterday I put them on here in Singapore, and guess what?!?!?! They were a bit to loose. I have finally lost inches in my waist. It waited until the very end, but it is coming off now. I am much more comfortable in my skin. So, although I haven't quite reached my goal, I have come so far, and with three weeks until my cruise I still may be able to do it!!! Thank you all so much for the motivation along the way. And I will continue to work to lose a bit more before the last weigh in. I should finally get a chance to go to the gym at the hotel tonight. This time difference is brutal (16 hours is absolutely crazy) but feeling a bit more like myself today after a good night sleep. Hoping it will be even better after some gym time tonight. :)
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