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July Challange

ammire82
ammire82 Posts: 50
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
Ok ladies the new month starts tomorrow. I think we should switch weigh-in back to Mondays to motivate us not to "cheat" on the weekends. So Monday post your current weight, goal weight, and if you'd like any personal goals for the month.

I think it would be easiest to copy/paste this form and "edit" it each week

CW:
GW:

07/09:
07/16:
07/23:
07/30:

Personal Goal(s):
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Replies

  • manasunshine
    manasunshine Posts: 130
    im definately in. i badly need this.
    CW: 131
    GW by end of this month: 127

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    i'd be sooo happy if it happens as planned

    my goals for this month:
    jog 30mins 4-5 /week
    cardio 40mins 4-5 /week

    im going to show up here every monday n if i havent met my weekly goals. guys, please SCOLD/SPANK/YELL do whateever it takes to make me reach my goall...arghhh recently ive been off the wagon so horribly its embarassing. i need to get things straightened up now.
  • ammire82
    ammire82 Posts: 50
    CW:197.2
    GW:193

    07/09: 197.2 no gain no loss. not bad for a holiday week. Next week vacation and no bike half the week :frown: hope I don't gain any
    07/16:198.0 :sick: I guess it could be worse. just have to work harder the rest of the month.
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goal(s): Remember to actually USE my stationary bike every other day
  • SME1976
    SME1976 Posts: 73 Member
    CW- 140.6
    GW- 138 (I'd like to be to my ultimate goal of 135 but that is 5lbs and I am not sure I can lose a lb a week)

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal goal: Follow my for the month and finish the PA Spartan Race.
  • cavewoman15
    cavewoman15 Posts: 278 Member
    I'm in! Just a couple days late. I'm not crazy about posting my weight, so I'll just put the change on here instead.

    CW: XX
    GW: -4

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goal(s): Keep my gross calories 1900 6 days a week.
  • I am in

    CW: 197 (as of July 3)
    GW: 190

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goal(s): Getting at least one extra workout per week (I usually do the Curves Circuit 3 times per week), not counting the 30 minute walks to and from work
  • Ivyzmama
    Ivyzmama Posts: 108 Member
    CW: 190
    GW by end of this month: 184 (that's 1.5 lbs a week - probably more than I can do, but it is considered reasonable)

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Goals for this month: go out riding on my bike (which is the exercise I find easiest) at least 2, hopefully 3 times a week.
    Get to the gym twice a week.
    Dig out my exercise bike from the basement and use it!
    Stretch my heel spur so that someday it hopefully goes away and I can go back to walking & Zumba.
    And, stay within my 1470 daily calorie goal.
  • koolmart
    koolmart Posts: 6
    CW:209
    GW:140

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goal(s): Watch what I am eating and exercise just about everyday, either at the gym or at home. Just keep moving. Get a new workout outfit- my stuff is all stained with holes here and there. Believe loving what you have on makes a difference!
  • beckyme21
    beckyme21 Posts: 29 Member
    Hello all!!

    I am back after my 7 day all inclusive vacation! I admit I really did just let myself relax but after all my target had been to loose 40 pounds for the holiday which I managed to do!!

    I left for hol on 23rd June and was : 173 pounds

    When I got back on 1st July I was : 181 pounds!!! (I was horrified!!)

    However I'm back to 177 today so I'm guessing a lot of the weight may have been water retention!

    The amazing thing was that while I was on holiday my best friends boyfriend proposed on their balcony (I blame at least 2 pound gain to te champagne we drank with them to celebrate!!!). She has asked me to be maid of honour which means I now have a new target!!! She and the other two bridesmaids are 100 - 140 pounds so very slim!! They are all 5 ft 4 tho so I am goin to use the tall card and set my new target at 147!!

    Anyway end of babble! My new target for end of July is to be 12.1 :-)
  • Ivyzmama
    Ivyzmama Posts: 108 Member
    Koolmart - you definitely deserve a new workout outfit. When I feel shlumpy in my workout clothes, I think the shame/embarrassment drains energy out of me.

    Beckyme - congrats on having a new maid of honour goal! You can do it!
  • Lgrose
    Lgrose Posts: 11 Member
    Oh goodness! I'm already a week behind you ladies. I need to stay in touch better. ;)

    CW: as of today (Sunday, July 8), I'm 150.2
    GW: 144

    07/09:
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal goal(s): To stick with adding in weight training on my cardio days (4 days a week) and keep walking or biking on other 2-3 days that I don't do my toning work. Seems to be helping me out a TON with losing weight faster and toning me up in the process. :) And I need to cut out the bad carbs all together (even if I'm not having them often) and stick with just fruit for when I'm craving something sweet. :)
  • SME1976
    SME1976 Posts: 73 Member
    CW- 140.6
    GW- 138 (I'd like to be to my ultimate goal of 135 but that is 5lbs and I am not sure I can lose a lb a week)

    07/09: 139.2
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal goal: Follow the 30DS for the month and finish the PA Spartan Race.
  • Ivyzmama
    Ivyzmama Posts: 108 Member
    Today's Monday so I'm weighing in.

    CW: 190
    GW by end of this month: 184 (that's 1.5 lbs a week - probably more than I can do, but it is considered reasonable)

    07/09: 190 (well, I did start this group only a couple of days ago.)
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    My goals for this week: try making my food portions a little smaller and get on my bike & ride.
  • missff
    missff Posts: 56 Member
    CW: 168lb
    GW: 136lb

    07/09: 168 lbs
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goals for this week:

    - Stick to my calorie allowance
    - Get to the gym at least 3 x
    - Do not drink a drop of alcohol!
  • kaneda333
    kaneda333 Posts: 15 Member
    CW - 157.2
    GW for the end of the month - 153

    Personal goals I want to achieve for the month are just the creation of healthy habits again so drinking 2 litres of water per day (ideally 2.5 litres), eating 5 pieces of veg/fruit per day and exercising 3 times per week.
  • getyourbeans
    getyourbeans Posts: 80 Member
    I work in kilos but I'll try find a conversion on the web for the benefit of those on the other side of the pond:

    Anything under 73kg (161lb) would be AMAZING at the end of the month, but I would be happy with 74 (163lb).

    07/09: 76.3kg (168 lb)
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:
  • livlovra
    livlovra Posts: 139 Member
    CW: 166 - I only joined today so probably won't look like I am moving forward but really I am - fingers crossed!
    GW: 150

    07/09: 166
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:
  • livlovra
    livlovra Posts: 139 Member
    Hi Hayley - well good luck we seem to be in similar weight boats. I'm also struggling with the conversion!
  • lisaslim1976
    lisaslim1976 Posts: 145
    CW: 172
    GW: 165 (for end of July)

    07/09: 173!!!!!!!!!1 WTF!!
    07/16:
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goal(s):
  • Ivyzmama
    Ivyzmama Posts: 108 Member
    Monday weigh-in!

    CW: 190
    GW by end of this month: 184 (that's 1.5 lbs a week - probably more than I can do, but it is considered reasonable)

    07/09: 190
    07/16: 190 (this is not working out for me, is it?
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Goals for this month were: go out riding on my bike (which is the exercise I find easiest) at least 2, hopefully 3 times a week.
    Get to the gym twice a week.
    Dig out my exercise bike from the basement and use it!
    Stretch my heel spur so that someday it hopefully goes away and I can go back to walking & Zumba.
    And, stay within my 1470 daily calorie goal.

    What I have accomplished so far mid-way through July: a few long bike rides outside. And some stretching of my heel spur.
    July Fails: I did not get to the gym yet at all this month; I have not dug out my basement exercise eqipment, and at least 4 days of the week I am not staying within my calorie goal. :( Also I did not stretch enough.

    But, even though I haven't lost a pound yet this month, my pants are a little less tight and I feel more fit; as if I am standing up straighter. So I think I'm making progress, it's just measured in ounces right now instead of pounds.
  • Ivyzmama
    Ivyzmama Posts: 108 Member
    Lisaslim - that's what dieting has been like for me ever since I turned 40. I feel your pain.
  • manasunshine
    manasunshine Posts: 130
    oh god here it is, ive gained 2 kgs!!!

    CW: 131
    GW by end of this month: 127

    07/09: dont know, didnt check
    07/16: 134lbs effff!!!
    07/23:
    07/30:

    i still have 2 weeks to make up for it. thanks ammire for reminding :smile:
  • missff
    missff Posts: 56 Member
    CW: 168lb
    GW: 136lb

    07/09: 168 lbs
    07/16: 162lbs*
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Personal Goals for last week met!, Personal goals for this week:

    - Stick to my calorie allowance
    - Get to the gym at least 3 x
    - Get to one yoga/pilates session


    *I haven't lost 6lbs in a week! 07/09 weigh in was from the Wednesday before as that's my weigh in day and I thought weighing in again only a few days later would put me on a downer. So, it's 6lbs in 2 weeks. I'll keep my weigh in day as Wednesday and just post after everyone else.
  • missff
    missff Posts: 56 Member
    you're building muscle and muscle weighs more than fat but takes up less space, hence the loose pants. it's working! keep at it!
  • missff
    missff Posts: 56 Member
    Monday weigh-in!

    CW: 190
    GW by end of this month: 184 (that's 1.5 lbs a week - probably more than I can do, but it is considered reasonable)

    07/09: 190
    07/16: 190 (this is not working out for me, is it?
    07/23:
    07/30:

    Goals for this month were: go out riding on my bike (which is the exercise I find easiest) at least 2, hopefully 3 times a week.
    Get to the gym twice a week.
    Dig out my exercise bike from the basement and use it!
    Stretch my heel spur so that someday it hopefully goes away and I can go back to walking & Zumba.
    And, stay within my 1470 daily calorie goal.

    What I have accomplished so far mid-way through July: a few long bike rides outside. And some stretching of my heel spur.
    July Fails: I did not get to the gym yet at all this month; I have not dug out my basement exercise eqipment, and at least 4 days of the week I am not staying within my calorie goal. :( Also I did not stretch enough.

    But, even though I haven't lost a pound yet this month, my pants are a little less tight and I feel more fit; as if I am standing up straighter. So I think I'm making progress, it's just measured in ounces right now instead of pounds.
  • missff
    missff Posts: 56 Member
    I'm still getting the hang of this .... hopefully you worked out that my reply was to the quote I highlighted only somehow I did it in the wrong order :blushing:
  • beckyme21
    beckyme21 Posts: 29 Member
    CW: 173
    GW: 167

    07/09: 176
    07/16:  173
    07/23: 
    07/30: 

    Can anyone do the fancy spreadsheet we did in April & may?  I liked inputting it somewhere and seeing how much we lost as a group :-)
  • ammire82
    ammire82 Posts: 50
    Can anyone do the fancy spreadsheet we did in April & may?  I liked inputting it somewhere and seeing how much we lost as a group :-)


    I'm not sure how to, Healthbunny did that and she deleted her account. I'll have hubby look into it though. He's a computer geek lol
  • cavewoman15
    cavewoman15 Posts: 278 Member
    I hit my goal loss for this month!

    CW: XX
    GW: -4
  • ammire82
    ammire82 Posts: 50
    I made a spreedsheet but it's different then the one healthbunny made. I'm not really sure how she did it.

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtFNREX_CiukdFI2ZU52UUhQcHJPQ0x1VFU2Ylg2Q3c#gid=0
  • beckyme21
    beckyme21 Posts: 29 Member
    Hey just tried to see the spreadsheet but it said I didn't have the right to access?
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