Up for a Summer Challange??? 20 lbs by August 31st
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Ok heres my stats for this week.
SW-260
Last wk- 258
CW-252
GW by AUG 31-240
GW- 145
I did try to eat right this week but failed miserably. I didn't get any exercising in this week. But I guess my body didn't agree with the things I ate. I lose weight because I was sick bringing up every last thing I ate this week. Not how I wanted to lose but at this point I'll take anything. WHOA!!!!! 6lbs down GO ME!!!
:flowerforyou: Hope you're feeling better now!
haha, I'd be excited too though, 6lbs is sweet!!! :drinker: :smokin: :glasses:0 -
Age--26
Start Weight--215
5/29 weight-- 210
6/05 weight --206
6/12 weight-- 206
6/19 weight--202.8
Current Weight--204.2
8/31 Goal Weight--195
Goal Weight--165
Minutes/Days Exercised This Week--BIG FAT 0!!! (I don't know what has been wrong with me this week. But I have slacked on counting my calories and have not exercised at all. WHERE"S MY MOTIVATION!!!)
I have gained (ugh...that word makes me sick...) 1.4 lbs!!!0 -
These are my goal/challenges this week AND next week:
1. Up at 5:30AM M-F to do 30 day shred. NO SLEEPING IN, AND BEING A LAZY BUTT!
2. In bed by 9:30PM!!!
3. No eating after 8PM (that's going to be the hardest I think :blushing: )
4. No fast food
5. Drink my water quota
6. WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN IN MY FOOD JOURNAL - No cheating, even on the w/e, every morsel!!
7. Do not go over allotted cals.
These were my goals for this week.....
#1 Completed with the exception on being a lazy butt on Wednesday - :laugh: :drinker:
#2 Didn't do so hot on this one....... We were busy this week doing things every night....
#3 Didn't do so hot on this one either. Last night and Wednesday night were the only nights I didn't pig out.
#4 COMPLETED! :glasses:
#5 COMPLETED! :smokin:
#6 Ummmmm.... Well, I wrote everything down that I ate during the day, but didn't track when I pigged out at night. :explode: :grumble: :blushing:
#7 Failed miserably. :grumble: I suck.
So. I'm the same this week. Still 160 for the past two weeks. My goals are the same this week as last, I WILL DO BETTER!
Here's to another week ladies and gents! :flowerforyou:0 -
I have gained (ugh...that word makes me sick...) 1.4 lbs!!!
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Lets both kick butt this week!!! 4.3 more lbs, and you'll be out of the 200's!!!!!! YOU ARE SOOOOOO CLOSE!!! :flowerforyou:
:smokin: :glasses: :drinker: 0 -
I know everyone has been doing this for over a month now but I wanted to know if I could join? I have had a very frustrating last couple months with this whole weight loss thing, including crying last Friday night before going out because I felt like crap. :explode:
I just don't know what has happened and I have pretty much hit rock bottom as of last Friday. I worked out 6 days last week and really tried to eat within my calorie range. I lost 2.5 pounds so i am going in the right direction. :glasses:
This group could be exactly the motivation I need and I know 20 pounds will stop me from crying before nights out with my girls:drinker:
So....
Age: 26
Current Weight: 162.6
Goal Weight: 140
Activity last week: 430 minutes between walking, yoga and sports conditioning0 -
alright so this week I didnt lose much but hey its something
starting weight 217
goal weight 197
Current weight 214.10 -
Guys... I want to up the stakes this week.
One, because I need a swift kick in the A$$butt and two, I feel like doing a penance for a sinful week.:noway:
This puts us into week 5 and besides the eating and exercising, are we really pushing ourselves to the best of our abilities or...is this a walk in the park, too easy?
Here are some challengei deas...
You love that glass (or 3) of wine each night to unwind. Not allowed this week until Friday night!! OMG!
No sweets/candy all week
Take a hike outdoors instead of hitting the treadmill at the gym
Take a new class you've never done before, yoga, pilates, kickboxing
Clean out your pantry of all the crap and restock
Are you freaky about weighing yourself??? Like, every single day! Not allowed to weigh yourself until Friday ( I want to do this one)
I will not eat past 7pm
I will drink my quota of water each day
I will walk my dog for 20 minutes 5 days this week
I will be in bed by 9 and rise by 7am to stretch and start my day
etc!etc!....plug in your challenge
Any ideas out there. Let's pick one for the group, or come with your own personal challenge that you've conquered for 5 days.
Don't forget to post it next week. What do you guys think????0 -
Good Morning!!!!
Here are my stats for this fine Friday's check in....
42
GW- 166
SW- 186
Week 1 5/29 182.5
Week 2 6/5 182.5
Week 3 6/12 180
Week 4 6/19 184:devil:
Week 5 6/26 183 I'll take it. Heading back in the right direction.
Work outs this week - 3 days 120 mins, my weakest week by far.
Regarding my personal challenges for last week-
I DID go on 2 very lenghty hikes :flowerforyou:
I DID drink my daily quota of water :drinker:
I DID walk my dog for 20 minutes 5 days
Good luck on all of your weigh ins today!!!!
Can you believe this is week 5:noway:0 -
ok here are my goals/challenges for the week
walk my dog for 20 mins a day for 3 days- I hate the heat so this is definitely a challenge
drink my alloted water for the week- easy I love water
log in all foods for this week-usually only get in a day or two. when I start eating poorly i stop logging
get in more fruits and veggies
spend more time being activity- no tv or computer til after 6- this will nearly kill me
in bed by 8 sleep by 9- good luck to me. 4 kids out for the summer they never sleep
I think thats all for this week. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
I see that this challenge started in May but I would still like to join and try to loss as much as I can by August 30th. This is just want I needed. I've also been exercsing using the dvd Jullian Michaels 30 Shred. It's a great workout when you only have a little amount of time. My birthday is August 21st so this is good modivation. Thanks!
Age: 44
Starting Weight: 215
Current Weight: 210.5
Goal Weight: 1650 -
I'd love to jump on board with you ladies. I doubt I'll lose the 20 by the end of august, seems a little excessive.
I've been on my fitness & nutrition journey since November 2008. I lost the first 20 pounds quickly enough, but been plateau'ing for the last 4 months. I've hired a PT 3/days a week, and swim 20 x 25 m laps twice a week, and try to fit in 30 minutes of cardio 2 x /week. In July I'll be starting Bikram yoga and hoping to get in at least 2 x 90 minute sessions/week.
My Goal weight is 150
My start weight was 214
My current weight is 190
I'm 5' 6.5"
I think my problem with my nutrition is that I've bee protein loading. I'll try to stay within the recommended allotment the site recommends to see if that makes a difference in busting through this plateau.
Wish me luck!0 -
Look at you!! Already got your goals lined up for week 6- thats waht I call inspiring....
OK- here are mine.
#1. Log all food each and every day.
#2. Log all excersise daily- I got derailed last week!!
#3. Gut my pantry and fridge and restock with all healthy foods.
#4. Water water water-
#5. Pack a cooler with water, fruits, nuts etc. Avoid making bad choices when hungary.
#6. Eat every 3 hours...3 meals 2-3 snacks...
#7. Weigh in at 180 next Friday!!
ok, this should keep me on track for the week:flowerforyou:
ok here are my goals/challenges for the week
walk my dog for 20 mins a day for 3 days- I hate the heat so this is definitely a challenge
drink my alloted water for the week- easy I love water
log in all foods for this week-usually only get in a day or two. when I start eating poorly i stop logging
get in more fruits and veggies
spend more time being activity- no tv or computer til after 6- this will nearly kill me
in bed by 8 sleep by 9- good luck to me. 4 kids out for the summer they never sleep
I think thats all for this week. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Hey all you rockstars...
Important!!!!
I would like to move this thread under the header "Motivation and Support". Each time we post it comes up under" Introduce yourself" and I feel that at 5 weeks into the challenge we have found our nitch.
Of course everyone is welcome to join our Summer Challenge but.... If you take a look back at the very beginning up to today- how many have truely stayed the course and how many have "promised" they're up to the challenge only to back out. If your serious about this challenge, you'll find us.
It's not about if you lose the 20 lbs by the deadline...although what a lovely bonus that would be. It's more about having the discipline, focus and determination to STICK with something and see it through.
For me my weight loss has bee slow on this journey...however...I am seeing patterns in my behaviour that are consistent with my moods, emotions, time of the week-month etc.
It's about heading them off at the pass and being able to CHOOSE the right over the wrong. I consider myself a pretty strong woman but come on...are we seriously saying that in 5 weeks I have not only lost 6 lbs but gained back 3??? :explode:
I am an emotional eater!
I make lists and lists of what I'm going to do,weigh ,eat, etc. every day.
I subscribe to every health and work out mag. on the market
I own every diet book written
I have countless food diaries with mostly blank pages.
I have rewards ready for the taking when I lose the magic weight.
I am the Queen of deception- and the only one I'm fooling is ME!
I'm moving to a new header because we're not NEW to this any longer. We know what we have to do and no amount of promises are going to get us there any faster.
August is fast approaching. I started this thread to kick myself in the butt. No excuses anymore. I'm tired of the promises- I want this soooo bad I can feel it.
My new Mantra- JUST DO IT!
PS-continue to post your stats in the regular place. Next week we'll being the shift over to the same thread under a different header. See you there!!!0 -
June 26th update
Age 40
Starting this challenge: (June) 183
Last week: 178
This week: 178
Weight loss: -5 lbs (no change)
Minutes of exercise: 150/300 minutes walking this week.
Not thrilled with the scale this week but taking the ups and downs of it all. Difficult to exercise this week with the heat and visitors. See you next Friday
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I love your challenge and agree how we set ourselves up to fail. Lack of sleep, emotional eating, having the naughty foods in the house. I was 210 and then got down to 166....now back up to 187. I am up for your challenge and being accountable may just help me get back there. I don't know if I can get to your goal by August 31st but gonna try. So this is my first posting:
Age 45
Starting this challenge: (June 26) 187
Last week:
This week:
Weight loss:
Thanks for the challenge!0 -
Ok,
SW 238
Last week 194.2
This week the same
But that is Ok I have been on this site for exactly one month now and have dropped 9 pounds so far from it, so I am happy with that. Also took my measurements today and figured out from when I started this whole journey and I am down 48 inches in total!!! So I am very happy with that. I am 5 days into P90X and loving it, so things are good.
Also workout minutes this week were 420
Have a great weekend everyone!!:drinker:0 -
Not so good for me. I have been stagnant pretty much since the first week and now it seems I've gained a pound! Not to mention the inch I had lost on my waist seems to be back I am trying so very hard not to get frustrated. Although I do treat myself to a skinny cow or such most days, I have really worked hard to make everything else count and come in right where it should. I haven't had a coke or beef in a month! (two of my previous favorite things) I get most of my water in and have totally changed eating habits. My husband has been at this for 6 months, so he is a great support, but he is as stumped as I am with my progress as he is able to see all the work I have done. To be fair, my arms and shoulders look awesome and I can lift more weight now, but that's it really. Okay...vent done
SW: 152.2
CW: 151.4
GW: 130
exercise: 240 minutes (aerobics with intervals and circuit weights)0 -
Hi Guys
I'd love to join too :flowerforyou:
I'm down 15lbs as of today :bigsmile: 180.6lbs so another 20 (+ or -) by end of Aug would be FAB .. My birthday is beginning of Aug so I am on a mission anyway
I need all the motivation I can get so let's all "Kick some *kitten*" :drinker :
Crumbs I've some reading to catch up on lol :smokin:0 -
Yay Chellie- you found us.
Love the pooches. I have a 10 month old Cavalier King Charles that absolutely runs my house. She's sooo spoiled 0 -
He he I sure did ... thanks for the direction :flowerforyou:
They are my babies Bonnie 8 and Mollie 3 ... I hear you "runs the house" I also have 2 kitty kats and I share "their bed" at nite lol
Have you a pic of her ?
I have browsed a few of the threads at the beginning but 12 pages is a lot to catch up on lol (will get back to it tom)
So here are the basics
Age: 37
Starting weight: 195lbs actual - Since Fri 22.05.09 186lbs
Current weight: 180.6lbs
Goal weight: Approx 150lbs
Days/minutes of exercise: This week I walked my girls for 40 mins per day (Fri is my dayoff and theirs ) 0 -
Hey...here is my friday check in for this week
Age: 26
Starting Weight (5/22/09): 238.6
Current Weight (6/26/09): 227.0 (-0 lbs this week [did have 2 treat days (trying to kick plateau) and a
bridal shower this week though, so I'm pretty happy to have
maintained], and -11.6 since start of challenge)
Goal Weight (8/31/09): 214
Workouts this week (6/19-6/26): 630 min (2900 cal burned)0 -
I am in! That is exactly the push I need. I seem to be the only one I know motivated to get out and get fit so I am in serious need of some outside motivation.
When do we start!0 -
I am most definitely in, I have been at a plateau for way too long this is exactly what I need to get me back on track !
Age 39
Starting weight 297
Current weight 198
Goal weight 160
get some form of activity in everyday at least 30 min0 -
Age: 15
Starting weight: 135
Current weight: 132
Goal weight: 120
Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online Calorie Counter0 -
Hi Everyone!! I'm up for the challenge!!! I've been on a roller coaster ride for about 10 years now and NEED/WANT to get my weight under control!!! :explode:
Age: 42
Starting weight: 164
Currant weight: 164
Goal weight: 140
Days/minutes of exercise: 5 days/45 minutes a day0 -
You sound exactly like me!! I'm also married to a man that looks better now than we were marriade 26 years ago.He got on the p90x program and lost 50 pounds and here i am still looking in the mirror and wondering what happened .I exercise with him as much as I can,but he has the will power and only eats what is on their program.I lost inches,but no pounds.I want the scale to go down too,so I'm ready for your challenge.We are going to Vegas in Aug.so that will give me more incentive(hopefully).
age-47
starting weight-174
current weight-165.8(almost 10 pounds since I found this site)
goal weight-145
I do p90x and turbo jam everyday but sunday0 -
It's great to have you all on board. We're in week 6 of this challenge so do what you are comfortable with for the remainder. You never know what may happen from now until the end.
Can you believe tomorrow is July 1st????
Whatever your current status is, you have a clean slate to build on starting with a new month!!!!
:flowerforyou:
Rock this week everyone and once again welcome and stay tough!! :bigsmile:0 -
Ya know, I was just thinking about that a few minutes ago. June flew by soooo fast! :noway: It's actually hard to believe.0
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I'm game!! So do we weigh in the friday right! :drinker:0
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Thursday night 9:00PST, July 2
Reporting in for the challenge
Starting weight 310
Currant weight 307
Goal weight 290
Days/minutes of exercise 20-30 daily
I'll take it!0
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