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Week 28 Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 194.9 lbs Total weight loss so far: 31.5 lbs This week's success: I got to the gym 3 times this week. It was a very cold and rainy start to the week, and so the fact that I was home on annual leave, but went out to the gym is a huge success for me! This week's challenge:…

Week 27 Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 195.1 lbs Total weight loss so far: 31.3 lbs This week's success: I got to the gym 3 times this week, and met my step goal every day. Did well tracking and eating within my calories too. This week's challenge: I am on annual leave from work this week which will make it…

Week 26 Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 194.7 lbs Total weight loss so far: 31.7 lbs I had a terrible week. The winter weather has hit with lots of rainy days which meant getting out for a walk didn't happen. And, my son was sick, so I missed the gym for 2 days. And I didn't stay on track with my eating at all.…

Week 25 Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 193.6 lbs Total weight loss so far: 32.8 lbs This week's success: It has been a while since I last posted on here so one success for this week is that I am back! I did 3 workouts at the gym this week, and maintained over 12,000 steps each day for 6 out of the 7 days of…

Week 22 Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 192.2 lbs Total weight loss so far: 34.2 lbs This week's success: The scales finally went down!!! I read a great MFP blog post about plateaus too which has helped me see the big picture (it's here if anyone wants to read it:…

Week 21 Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 195.5 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 30.9 lbs This week’s success: I have dropped a size in jeans!! I went shopping and was surprised to find I actually fit into the next size down. Woo hoo!! This week's challenge: I didn’t get the job, which has led to a week-end of…

Week 20 Starting Weight: 226.4 lbs Current Weight: 195.1 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 31.3 lbs This weeks success: Joined the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge and I am captain of my team. Having to motivate my 6 team mates to walk 10,000 steps each day for the next 100 days can only mean good things for me and my weight loss…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 194.9 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 31.5 lbs This week's success: Another great week with my exercise. And, I agree with @Toxtethogrady and @junodog1 - it is a success that I am still here and still working really hard to maintain my weight loss. This week's challenges: Work…

Hubby and I did a 6km walk on a walking track near our home. It was a beautiful day.

I got a Garmin for Christmas, and have been using it to track my steps. But now, I will use the alerts, so when I get the first warning that I have been sitting too long, I will get up and move to remove the warning. To increase my overall daily steps, I have also implemented the following into my work day (which is when I…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 195.5 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 30.9 lbs :D This week's success: I had such a great week with my exercise. I got up every morning at 6am and went for my walk. And, this set me up to keep moving through the day (adding in a 20 minute lunch time walk). I have hit my step goal…

Hi @BJerzy - I am staying motivated by going for a brisk walk first thing in the morning for about 45 minutes. I have been doing this for a couple of days now, and it is helping me keep on track through the day... so far so good :)

Just joined up as well , and I love the daily email reminders!! Thank you for putting this challenge together for us all :smiley:

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Current weight: 199.5 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 26.9 lbs This week's challenge: It's been a tough week :( I fell over (again) and this time fractured a rib, so I haven't been able to exercise as much. And, I spent the week-end away visiting my brother which included lots of wine and eating…

Hi everyone, if you are looking for some more support and motivation, I highly recommend the Fat 2 Fit Weight Loss Challenge and Support Group. The group runs monthly weight loss challenge competitions. The registrations for their May Weight Loss Challenge are now open. Below is the link to their post in the Support and…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 198.4 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 28 lbs This week's success: I hit my first mini goal - I now weigh 90kg (under 200 pounds)!!! My next goal is to get to 84kg (185.2 lbs) which is what I weighed before I had my 2nd child. This week's challenge: Spent the…

This is a great group that provides so much support and motivation!!

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 199.7 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 26.7 lbs This week's success: My ankle was still sore this week, so I couldn't exercise. This meant that I had to look closely at what I was eating to stay within my calorie goal. I ended up making a few changes, and upped…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 201.3 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 25.1 lbs This week's challenges: I was out walking on Tuesday morning enjoying the beautiful sunrise and listening to my music when I fell and twisted my ankle. Needless to say it has been such a hard week. I haven't been…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 201.5 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 24.9 lbs This week's successes: Walked 4 times this week, including Monday after my Boot Camp workout session - my fitness is improving!! This week's challenges: The weather is getting colder which makes eating well and…

Thanks @dabeck62 . I really didn't think MFP would work. I have tried so many different ways to lose weight without much success. After almost 3 months, I just can't believe how well it is working, and how sustainable it really is once you get into the groove. I think it also helped that I was training for a 12km walk. I…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 201.7 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 24.7 lbs This week's successes: Participated in a 12km walk. I had been training for it since January and it was an amazing feeling to finish. And then the next day, I had my 2nd Boot Camp work out session and I did much…

Challenge #1 I chose the Frostbite Footrace or Iditarod Challenge from Week 6 Alaska and completed the 5K Frostbite Footrace. I chose this challenge because I love walking outdoors during the early evening and catching the sunset. It is such a beautiful time of the day.

Challenge #3 I ate the following green vegetables this week: lettuce, green bell pepper, celery, broccoli, and spinach.

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 203.9 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 22.5 lbs This week's successes: Signed up for Boot Camp workout classes during Monday lunch times at work. This is HUGE for me, as work is so stressful/busy at the moment, so I have been working through my lunch breaks…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 205.5 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 20.9 lbs This week's successes: I have been doing this for 2 months now, and even though each day brings its own unique challenges, I have managed to keep going, and I am so pleased with how I am feeling, and the results.…

Challenge #3 We made an delicious Asian fish recipe for dinner last night using freshly grated ginger. I love the smell of ginger, and it adds a little bit of spice to the dish.

Hi everyone, my name is Margaret and I've just joined the group, and got assigned to this team. I have entered my 'miles' into the spreadsheet, and I will get the challenges done as soon as I can. I live in Australia, and exercise about 5 times a week. I love walking, but as of next week, I am joining a weekly bootcamp…

Starting weight: 226.4 lbs Goal weight: 155 lbs Current weight: 207.2 lbs Total Weight Loss so far: 19.2 lbs This week's successes: I got another compliment on how good I am looking from another colleague at work. This week's challenges: I didn't go for a walk on Wednesday night and it really messed up my routine. I was…