Weight Loss Challenge 6 - St. Patricks Day

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St.Patricks Day Weight Loss Challenge
Sunday, February 19 ~ Saturday, March 18
4 Weeks

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Who we are:

We are a group of women who for 1 reason or another want to shed a few (or more) lbs. We need the encouragement of others no matter their size or goal and we thrive in an atmosphere where we can all support one another.

Your threadmistresses for this thread are TBD!

[SIZE=2][COLOR=green]Want to join the fun?!?

We welcome one and all. It doesn’t matter what diet you are on (if any) or how many miles a week you run (if any) we will all find lots of help and support here.

[CENTER]Feel free to join at any time during the challenge.
It’s better to join NOW than to wait until we start a new challenge! ;)

You don’t have to read the whole thread to join. Feel free to just jump in on the last page and post a reply with the following information. None of this info is a must but it helps to learn a little bit about each other.

Me: name/age
DH: name/age
Married since:
Dieting since:
Dieting Program: if any
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues:
Current Weight:


Note to Members:

Please check in at least once a week with an update on weight change and/or current weight.

Our week will run Sunday-Saturday.
Your current weight is the weight you started the challenge
no matter the week and the weeks you were
not here will be SKIPped.
Week 1 weigh in will begin the date listed
at the top of this thread

A new challenge will be created at the end of the active challenge! A link to the new thread will be placed at the end of each challenge once it is completed.

PLEASE post all updates in RED and include the week you are checking in for so your updates are easier to see and to assure we don't miss any of them! Thanks!

If you are a member of the existing challenge your information will automatically be moved forward to the new challenge. If you would like to change any of your information please post an update in RED. Please also post your final weight from the previous challenge once you have made your final weigh in.

If you do not weigh in within the first 2 weeks your profile information will be removed. If you wish to rejoin simply repost your profile.

Hope to see everyone throughout the challenges! Can't wait to have someone reach their goal weight!


Useful Information

Please share a website, book, quote, or other piece of information that you have found helpful in weight loss/control/management or exercise, recipes, etc... Anything you can think of!

Previous Challenges
Weight Loss Challenge #1 - Labor Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/search.php?searchid=255384)
Weight Loss Challenge #2 - Halloween (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=172541)
Weight Loss Challenge #3 - Thanksgiving (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=8878)
Weight Loss Challenge #4 - New Years (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=11108)

Weight Loss Program Websites:
Weight Watchers (http://www.weightwatchers.com)
LA Weightloss (http://www.laweightloss.com/)
Jenny Craig (http://www.jennycraig.com/)

Other Websites:
Fit Day (http://www.fitday.com)

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Current Weight Loss Total: - 23.7

Current Members:
AHammer, andy's di, Astara, BrownEyedGirl, Chris~n~Jen, clzj, Dens Cinderella, diedra1027, EmilyBronte, filmgirl, Kingdono, MES in Chicago, mlfallis, nanner, nolagirl, pride&prejudice, princesstommi, ruledbymercury, stella24, tgr68, Tonysweetie, TX Sweetheart, Weddingsby

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AHammer
Me: name/age Amy/24
DH: name/age Michael/22
Married since: July '05
Dieting since: some in college 2 years ago, recently since late december '05
Dieting Program: limit calories/attempt to workout
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -11/139
Final Weight Date Challenge: i still dont know what this question means
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5 / ending weight of 138
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: I don't keep motivation. Once I see some results, I stop my program, then I gain them back. I need to stay motivated to maintain those results.
Current Weight: Starting weight was 150,
Current Weight: 143
week 1: -1.5/141.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

andy's di
Me: Diana/27
DH: Andy/29
Married since: Will be married Aug 5 2006
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: counting calories/exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40lbs/155lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 31, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 Valentine's Day
Known issues: Was an elite athlete 5 yrs ago, I'm an endomesomorph (gain weight eaily with a muscular build) need 7+ hours of cardio a week to see any results. I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life I have always been athletic and musclely (sp??) Currently I have a stress fracture in my foot which limits the types of cardio machines I can use (bike only) so I am swimming 2 - 3x week and trying to get to the gym 2-3x week as well
Current Weight: 190.8
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Astara
Me: name/age: Jes 23
DH: name/age: Steve 28
Married since: 9-24-04
Dieting since: 1-20-06
Dieting Program: SBD
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:116lbs / 120lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: May 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Current Weight: 231
week 1: -1/230
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

BrownEyedGirl
Me: Bree/26
DH: Chad/31
Married since:11/2003
Dieting since: 01/09/06
Dieting Program: NutriSystem
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20lbs / 137
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4-6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Valentine's Day (#5)
Known issues: I eat when I'm bored, I eat when I'm upset, I eat when I see food...I have no will power, at all.
Starting Weight: 157.0
Current Weight: 147.5
week 1: - 1 / 146.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 1

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Chris~n~Jen
Chris~n~Jen
Me: Jenifer/27
DH: Chris/29
Married since: October 29, 2005
Dieting since: Forever!
Dieting program: We are going to try SouthBeach and see how that goes.
Total goal/Final Weight: 140lbs
Challenge Goal: 10lbs
Weight loss challenge member since: #5 (newbie )
Starting weight : 235
Current weight : 230
week 1: 0/230
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

diedra1027
Me: Diedra, 32
DH: Blake, 35
Married since: 8/24/2001
Dieting since: 1/1/2006
Dieting Program: South Beach Diet. I'll also be upping current exercise regiment.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: lose 40 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: Not really sure...by DDs first birthday in May.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: lose 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: breastfeeding, portion control, and sweet tooth.
Current Weight: 180
week 1: -2 / 178
week 2: - 1 / 177
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 3

Dens Cinderella
Me: Alicia, 28
DH: Dennis, 36
Married Since: May 25, 2003
Dieting Since: Successful since June 2005
Dieting Program: Healthy Lifestyle, specifically: reducing soda and sweets, increasing water and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 38 lbs+/Under 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I'm under 150
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -4.5/165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Successful since Challenge #4
Known issues: Willpower, sweets, emotional eating
Current Weight: 169.5
week 1: -3 / 166.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

EmilyBronte
Me: Michel/29
DH: Jim/38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: August 2005
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1, but somehow never saw the last one
Known issues: motivation to exercise, snacking, not drinking enough h2o
Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 190.6
Current Weight:
week 1: - 3.1 / 187.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 3.1

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filmgirl
Me: Carrie, 28
DH: J, 32
Married since: 1/7/06
Dieting since: 1984
Dieting Program: weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: August, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 130
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 4
Known issues: compulsive eating, chronic tiredness
Current Weight: 134.6
week 1: +.2/134.8
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Kingdono
Kingdono
Me: Trish 30
DH: Kevin 31
Married since:03
Dieting since:seems like off and on forever
Dieting Program: starting weight watchers again this week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: to fit into regular womens clothes not Plus size
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: portion control, emotional eating, late night eating and not really understanding how to cook quick healthly meals
Current Weight: 199
week 1: SKIP
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

MES in Chicago
MES in Chicago
Me: Melissa - 30
DH: Paul - 37 in January
Married since: October 23, 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: I am going to give WW another try
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: ~125 lbs or a size 12/14
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: since Challenge 5
Known issues: emotional overeating, willpower issues
Lost 7.4 lbs last challenge
Current Weight: too big, but working on it!
week 1:-2.4
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

mlfallis
Me: Melissa, 24
DH: Scott, 24
Married since: geting married June 10, 2006!
Dieting since: on and off forever, WW since Oct 18, 2005
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: Wedding
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Large portions
Starting Weight: 174.5
Current Weight: 170.0
week 1: SKIP
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

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nanner
nanner
Me: name/age: Dana/36
DH: name/age: Scott/33
Married since: March 27, 2004
Dieting since: Birth?
Dieting Program: if any: The old-fashioned counting calories and exercising
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 62 lbs/125
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: Husband who keeps sweets in the house; love of cookies
Current Weight: 179
week 1: -1/178
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

nolagirl
Me: Abby/27
DH: Vytas/25
Married since: October, 2004
Dieting since: My whole life!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (Core)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 48.5/140
Final Weight Date Challenge: August, 2006 (My 28th birthday)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs (would put me in the 160s for the first time in FOREVER!)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #): Halloween #2
Known issues: stress eating
Current Weight: 177.8
week 1: -2.4/175.4
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

pride&prejudice
Me: Rosie/26
DH: Gary/26
Married since: 05/28/05
Dieting since: Not really. Off and on trying different things.
Dieting Program: Trying to eat healthier more than anything else! And the gym!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 lb/140 lb
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:7 lb
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Starting over, tried #1 but lost track!
Known issues: Sweets and alcohol, plus snacking when DH does which is usually late at night!
Current Weight: 160
week 1: 0/160
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

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ruledbymercury
Me: Heather/24
DH: Tadd/25
Married since: July 24, 2004
Dieting since: March 11, 2003
Dieting Program: Calorie Counting
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 120 lbs (approx 30 lbs)
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 24, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Valentine's Day Challenge #5
Known issues: All-or-nothing attitude (if I stick to it, I'm completely strict with myself; but if I cave during a moment of weakness, it snowballs). I need to realize that each day and each meal is a new beginning, and messing up once doesn't mean I should keep messing up.
Starting weight: 156
Current weight: 152
week 1: 0/152
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

stella24
Me: stella24
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: 2001, off and on
Dieting Program: eating healthy and exercising more. This time around I'm focusing a lot more on exercise and getting in shape.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: ~10 lbs left... but really I'd be happy even just looking more toned, regardless of what the scale says.
Final Weight Date Challenge: July
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: ~3 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: sweet tooth, stress eating, lacking motivation to exercise
Current Weight: would prefer not to post
week 1: +.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

tgr68
Me: Naamah/25
DH: 26
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -40 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: portion control, food choice (love high fat foods), comfort eating, little time for exercise, baby fat, hit a plateau
Current Weight: 164
week 1: -4/160
week 2: + 1 / 161
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 3

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Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting down on sweets
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:wanna be 120 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: March 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Starting Weight: 143
Current Weight: 131
week 1: 0/131
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

TX Sweetheart
TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: eat less, exercise more
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 29, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs lost
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 199.6
week 1: -1.4/ 198.2
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

Weddings by
Me: Wendy
Dieting since: January 13, 2006
Dieting Program: Atkins--Induction, at this point
Total weight loss goal: 72.5 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: Septermber 1, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Lack of exercise. Lack of sleep. Lack of vitamins.
Current Weight: 16.5 pounds down
Current Weight:
week 1: 0
week 2:
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week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

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ROOM TO GROW!

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Let's shed those pounds!

Remember: Please put updates in red

[LovinLife]

Getting ready for Sunday start....


Me: Sarah/24
DH: Alan/24
Married since: 09.17.05
Dieting since: forever!
Dieting Program: Eat better, make better choices, cut the snacking and sugar/soda.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50+
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Newbie!
Known issues: need to watch my Vitamin K intake. Horrible with sweets.
Current Weight: not comfortable sharing..too much!

[nolagirl]

I'm in and I'm psyched! With Valentines Day out of the way, there are no major holidays during this challenge to tempt me (I am refusing right now to waste any calories on corned beef or green beer!)

nolagirl
Me: Abby/27
DH: Vytas/25
Married since: October, 2004
Dieting since: My whole life!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (Core)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 48.5/140
Final Weight Date Challenge: August, 2006 (My 28th birthday)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs (would put me in the 160s for the first time in FOREVER!)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #): Halloween #2
Known issues: stress eating
Current Weight: 177.8
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[andy's di]

I'm off to NZ this weekend - but wanted to get my profile in anyway. Don't know if i'll have access to scales or not while i'm down so I may have to SKIP the first two weeks...

Me: Diana/27
DH: Andy/29
Married since: Will be married Aug 5 2006
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: counting calories/exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40lbs/155lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 31, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 Valentine's Day
Known issues: Was an elite athlete 5 yrs ago, I'm an endomesomorph (gain weight eaily with a muscular build) need 7+ hours of cardio a week to see any results. I'm the heaviest I've ever been in my life I have always been athletic and musclely (sp??) Currently I have a stress fracture in my foot which limits the types of cardio machines I can use (bike only) so I am swimming 2 - 3x week and trying to get to the gym 2-3x week as well
Current Weight: 190.8
week 1:
week 2:
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week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

[Tonysweetie]

I'm in once again and I'm SERIOUS!!!!

Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting down on sweets
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:wanna be 120 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: March 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Starting Weight: 143
Current Weight: 131
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

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ruledbymercury
Me: Heather/24
DH: Tadd/25
Married since: July 24, 2004
Dieting since: March 11, 2003
Dieting Program: Calorie Counting
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 120 lbs (approx 30 lbs)
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 24, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Valentine's Day Challenge #5
Known issues: All-or-nothing attitude (if I stick to it, I'm completely strict with myself; but if I cave during a moment of weakness, it snowballs). I need to realize that each day and each meal is a new beginning, and messing up once doesn't mean I should keep messing up.
Starting weight: 156
Current weight: 152

[EmilyBronte]

Me: Michel/29
DH: Jim/38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: August 2005
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1, but somehow never saw the last one
Known issues: motivation to exercise, snacking, not drinking enough h2o
Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 194.0
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[mlfallis]

Me: Melissa, 24
DH: Scott, 24
Married since: geting married June 10, 2006!
Dieting since: on and off forever, WW since Oct 18, 2005
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: Wedding
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Large portions
Starting Weight: 174.5
Current Weight: 170.0

[stella24]

updating my profile...

Me: stella24
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: 2001, off and on
Dieting Program: eating healthy and exercising more. This time around I'm focusing a lot more on exercise and getting in shape.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: ~10 lbs left... but really I'd be happy even just looking more toned, regardless of what the scale says.
Final Weight Date Challenge: July
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: ~3 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: sweet tooth, stress eating, lacking motivation to exercise
Current Weight: would prefer not to post

[tgr68]

Starting new!!

tgr68
Me: Naamah/25
DH: 26
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -40 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: portion control, food choice (love high fat foods), comfort eating, little time for exercise, baby fat, hit a plateau
Current Weight: 164
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

Okay, this time, I really need to watch what I put into my mouth. I am looking at starting a food journal to track exactly how much I've been eating. I hope that helps!

[AHammer]

Making updates for the new challenge!

AHammer
Me: name/age Amy/24
DH: name/age Michael/22
Married since: July '05
Dieting since: some in college 2 years ago, recently since late december '05
Dieting Program: limit calories/attempt to workout
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -11/139
Final Weight Date Challenge: i still dont know what this question means
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5 / ending weight of 138
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: I don't keep motivation. Once I see some results, I stop my program, then I gain them back. I need to stay motivated to maintain those results.
Current Weight: Starting weight was 150, current weight is 143
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
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week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[diedra1027]

Updating a few of my stats and subscribing to this thread!

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: lose 5 pounds.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 5.
Known issues: breastfeeding, portion control, and sweet tooth.
Current Weight: 180

Like many others I feel like I need to 're-apply' myself for this challenge. I've lost 16 pounds already and the temptation to slack off on the exercise or to treat myself to a no-no food is really high right now.

[Cali*Girl]

My new info.:

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -4.5/165
Current Weight: 169.5

[Cali*Girl]

Body fat...

I posted in the last challenge about not losing body fat. I'm trying to exercise more. However, I was wondering what a healthy amount is. I know the less, the better, but I need something attainable.

[Weddings by]

Challenge #5 ended today, the 18th.
Challenge #6 says it started last Sunday, the 12th.

If I'm understanding things correctly, the first week is already over, so for the first week of Challenge #6, I should put down the weight I lost in the last week of Challenge #5? Is that right? Or am I confused about something? Thanks!

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Thanks for running these challenges! :)

[Weddings by]

Me: Wendy
Dieting since: January 13, 2006
Dieting Program: Atkins--Induction, at this point
Total weight loss goal: 72.5 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: Septermber 1, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Lack of exercise. Lack of sleep. Lack of vitamins.
Current Weight: 17.5 pounds down

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Total Weight Loss:


Edited to change goal since the challenge has been changed from 5 to 4 weeks. :)

[filmgirl7]

Me: Carrie, 28
DH: J, 32
Married since: 1/7/06
Dieting since: 1984
Dieting Program: weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: August, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 130
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 4
Known issues: compulsive eating, chronic tiredness
Current Weight: 134.6
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Ugh, I am beyond frustrated with this battle right now. I literally have been trying to get my weight in control since 1984....this is my third weight loss challenge on here and I'm right back where i started. Granted, my highest weight ever was 141, so I'm glad to not be THERE, but i'm 5 feet tall! My BMI is too high! I need to get this weight off before we TTC or I don't even think I'd be able to handle it.

Since what i'm doing clearly isn't working, i'm going back to tracking my points (100% of the time) and i've decided to not eat anything after 7pm on any night. I will see if that makes any difference. Also, I need to get chocolate OUT of my diet and I'm going to focus on impulse control specifically. I know that the impulse to eat something should pass if I can just wait it out....but I give in too much of the time. Ok, will check back in a week.

Good luck to everyone....think summer....it's coming before you know it!:eek:

[Nanner]

Updating my info from last challenge!

nanner
Me: name/age: Dana/36
DH: name/age: Scott/33
Married since: March 27, 2004
Dieting since: Birth?
Dieting Program: if any: The old-fashioned counting calories and exercising
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 62 lbs/125
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: Husband who keeps sweets in the house; love of cookies
Current Weight: 179
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss:

Dens_Cinderella, on body fat:

Different sources will give you different numbers on a healthy body fat % range. However, most seem to hover around the 18% to 25% range for women.

My HRM is taunting me: So I got a heart rate monitor to track the true amount of calories I'm burning in a workout session. (The ones on the machines can be pretty inaccurate.) You put all of your info in there, like height and weight and age, and it gives you all kinds of info, like target heart rate and calories burned. It also gives you your BMI. When I go to the BMI display it says, "30.4," and then scrolling across the top, it says, "O-B-E-S-I-T-Y!!!" Okay, it doesn't have the dashes and exclamation points, but I feel like it does. I feel like it's like a display on Times Square or something!

[BrownEyedGirl]

Updating my info from a successful challenge #5.

BrownEyedGirl (Bree)
Me: Bree/26
DH: Chad/31
Married since:11/2003
Dieting since: 01/09/06
Dieting Program: NutriSystem
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20lbs / 137
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 - 10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Valentine's Day (#5)
Known issues: I eat when I'm bored, I eat when I'm upset, I eat when I see food...I have no will power, at all.

Starting Weight: 157.0
Current Weight: 147.5
week 1:
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week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[meganth]

meganth
Me: Megan/27
DH: 29
Married since: 10/04/03
Dieting since: Sept. 13, 2005
Dieting Program: cutting our portions to a healthy serving, exercising 3-4 times a week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: no goal, but would like to get to somewhere between pre-vegetarian weight and my weight when i graduated from college.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: none
Known issues: vegetarian - can't get enough of those bad carbs!!
Starting Weight: 155
Current Weight: 135
week 1:
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week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Alright, now that i've hit that 20 pound mark, i'd really like to do another 10! I had been stuck for a while and had thought about just maintaining, but now i'm ready to lose more!

[MES in Chicago]

Updating
MES in Chicago
Me: Melissa - 30
DH: Paul - 37 in January
Married since: October 23, 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: I am going to give WW another try
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: ~125 lbs or a size 12/14
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: since Challenge 5
Known issues: emotional overeating, willpower issues
Lost 7.4 lbs last challenge
Current Weight: too big, but working on it!
week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: 0

I am a little confused that the last challenged ended on Feb 18 but this on began on Feb 12??? Am I dense, it is Monday after all :)

[Nanner]

I am a little confused that the last challenged ended on Feb 18 but this on began on Feb 12??? Am I dense, it is Monday after all :)

I just noticed this, too. So I guess, in reality, it's just 4 weeks?

[Chris~n~Jen]

Updating from the last challenge.

Chris~n~Jen
Me: Jenifer/27
DH: Chris/29
Married since: October 29, 2005
Dieting since: Forever!
Dieting program: We are going to try SouthBeach and see how that goes.
Total goal/Final Weight: 140lbs
Challenge Goal: 10lbs
Weight loss challenge member since: #5 (newbie )
Starting weight : 235
Current weight : 230
week 1:
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week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[wsusquirrel]

Updated for #6 challenge. WAHOO!!! I am excited and am hoping to continue to lose. :)

wsusquirrel
Me: wsusquirrel/31
Married since: not yet - hopefully engaged in 2006
Dieting since: hmmm....on and off forever
Dieting Program: Not this time, will be doing it on my own
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Goal weight - 145lb and be fit and strong
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 10, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs but will trade some for more muscle
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: so many issues, too many to write. ran a marathon a year and a half ago but since have gained 30lbs. looking to be in better shape and lose the weight as i go. in the past i have had many eating disorder issues so i am looking for a healthy return.
Starting weight: 180
Current Weight: 170

[ellidew]

Sorry for the confusion ladies. This challenge did indeed start yesterday Feb 19. I'll correct the first post.

[weightloss.challenge]

:D UPDATED TO HERE :D

WELCOME EVERYONE!


CLARIFICATION: I apologize for any confusion the overlap from challenge 5 to challenge 6. The correct dates are as follows:

Sunday, February 19 ~ Saturday, March 18
4 Weeks

Please review your profiles to make sure everything is up to date.

Please check in with week 1's weigh in by Friday March 3rd. All profiles that do not contain a week 1 weigh in will be deleted. Thank you!

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

[pride&prejudice]

pride&prejudice
Me: Rosie/26
DH: Gary/26
Married since: 05/28/05
Dieting since: Not really. Off and on trying different things.
Dieting Program: Trying to eat healthier more than anything else! And the gym!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 lb/140 lb
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:7 lb
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Starting over, tried #1 but lost track!
Known issues: Sweets and alcohol, plus snacking when DH does which is usually late at night!
Starting Weight: 155
Current Weight: 153.5
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Updated my weight from the last challenge

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE

[EmilyBronte]

EmilyBronte
Me: Michel/29
DH: Jim/38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: August 2005
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1, but somehow never saw the last one
Known issues: motivation to exercise, snacking, not drinking enough h2o
Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 190.6
Current Weight:
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I updated my current weight to reflect this week's weight rather than last week's.

[ellidew]

Current Weight: 189.6
Weightloss Goal: - 10

Hi ladies. I haven't been able to get in here in ages! How is everyone? My vacation was wonderful! So wonderful that we booked another cruise for the first week in Sept so we can do it all over again! :D You just can't beat a 5 day cruise with 2 stops in Mexico for only $885! We couldn't plan a "land" trip for that cheap... i know, i tried! This next cruise we are going with another couple we are really good friends with. We love traveling with them so it's going to be a lot of fun!

Weight wise i didn't do very well on the cruise :D I came back 10 lbs heavier! Some of it was traveling stress weight. I was down 5 lbs yesterday. I hope to finish off the other 5 by the end of this week. I am on my diet full swing after enjoying my week (2 weeks really since i didn't follow plan last week) of eating whatever i wanted! I am also taking some supplements i bought from the center to help speed up the weight loss. I have 1 months worth and hope to get my average back up to 2 lbs a week. This is week 25 for me and my average is down to 1.25 lbs lost a week.

We have a wedding to go to on March 25th and i hope to be 175 by then. I can't wait to see the number 7! It's been years! I have to lose about 3 lbs a week to make it to that goal and that's really pushing it but i am pretty motivated! I should be to goal by July. I am pushing to be rid of all 76 lbs by July 29th! My sister has a wedding reception (she got married last December at the courthouse) on August 5th and i NEED to be at goal and hopefully exceeded by then and NO LATER!

HELP KEEP ME ON TRACK! :D

[Tonysweetie]

I have a question. How can I work through and get past a plateau??? I was 143 lbs. and quickly lost down to 131 within a month and now I can't get past it. I actually weighed this mornign and was back to 134 so I'm MAD! I know I haven't been eating the best but not enough to put back on 3 lbs. Hopefully its' b/c AF is in town. Anyways what is the trick?! I already workout just about 6-7 days a week and I eat pretty well so what can I change. I usually work out for an ahour to 2 hours everyday and I eat 3 healthy meals a day with a small snack inbetween breakfast and lunch. I want to be 124 before this challenge is over and my first weigh is on Friday and I can't see myself being down 3 lbs. by then. lol. HELP!!!!!

[tgr68]

Tonysweetie~I saw a great article in Prevention Magazine the other day about what type of workouts to do depending on your weight loss goals. Also, I've heard that if you DON'T follow you diet for a couple of days, then go back on it, the result is a "resetting" of your metabolism. I don't know if there is any scientific truth to back it up, but it worked for DH's aunt.

Reshape Your Body (http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-2-67-682-6557-1,00.html?)~Click on the appropriate goal in the purple box to the right!
What to Do When the Scale is Stuck? (http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-4-57-177-292-1,00.html)

Also, AF is in town for me too. :( I think that's why I put on 5lbs the last two weeks of the previous challenge. :(

ETA: I forgot to mention that DH and I are buying an elliptical machine with our tax return!! :cool: According to the article I posted above, I should be doing 5-7 days of cardio. I figure I could hop on the machine while I'm watching Dr. Phil in the afternoons!

[Astara]

Updating from last challenge

Astara
Me: name/age: Jes 23
DH: name/age: Steve 28
Married since: 9-24-04
Dieting since: 1-20-06
Dieting Program: SBD
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:116lbs / 120lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: May 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Current Weight: 231
week 1:
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Total Weight Loss:

[ellidew]

Tonysweetie- I've heard similar claims about going off your diet and restarting. Throw in something out of the ordinary too. One week i had a glass of wine on Friday and sort of followed my diet over the weekend and was down 2 lbs by Monday. I use my wine trick every now and then to speed things up. I'm not a big drinker regularly so that might be why it works for me.

I don't know about you but so often on my diet i eat the same things every couple of days. We have pancakes once a week, manicotti once a week, we eat a ton of lettuce and fresh green beans. Sometimes i just think our system gets bored processing the same things and it's good to break things up from time to time.

Unfortunately, i can't help with any workout advice. I've lost 32 lbs without a single workout. Despite buying an elliptical machine months and months ago it hasn't been used because shortly after buying it (and not having a place to put it) we decided to finish the basement. It wont be used again until the basement is finished and that's still several months off. Our fitness room is growing and free weights and a balance ball have been added... now if we just had a place to put it all! Our family room currently has a bookshelf, entertainment center, slip chair, love seat and new computer desk in it... the balance ball is in there too! :D Once the basement is finished our upstairs family room is going to become an office. We are quite cramped right now!

My best advice is to try to change things up a little or spend an entire day splurging. Then start dieting again the next day. Also, i wouldn't worry too much about it until after af leaves. Give it a week after that and you might see the other side of the plateau. Good Luck!

[kithara]

I will be participating in this challenge, I just won't be weighing in until Saturday. Hopefully joining a gym this week!

[Tonysweetie]

Thank you so much tgr68 & ellidew those are get suggestions. I'm starting to break up my workouts. Like Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays I power walk 50 minutes outside with my Mom. On Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays I hit the gym and do usually 35-50 minutes on the eliptical and upper body weights. Saturdays if they are not my days off then I walk bymyself for about 30 minuntes. I think that sounds like a good breakup ya know? So my body doesn't get too used to it. Also I'm trying to cut myself off of carbs after 5 pm. I've heard this is enough to help speed things along. So those are some things I'm going to try. Maybe Fridays will be eat what I want day and diet the restof teh week. It's worth a shot. Thanks ladies!!!

[nolagirl]

The good news is, I had a good loss this week. The bad news is, I will be on vacation all next week and am sure to gain it back! I'm going to do my best to be active, eat right, etc. but there are no promises. We'll be in St. John and I LOVE those tropical rum drinks!

Week One: -2.4 (175.4)
Total Loss St. Patrick's Challenge: -2.4
Good luck to everyone this week!

[Astara]

week 1: -1/ 230
Total Weight Loss: -1

hopefully i'll have better luck next week.

[mlfallis]

week 1: skip

I am hoping to jump my body in losing so I ate lots this week, hoping to get out of this plateu I am in for the last month.

[ruledbymercury]

Still holding steady with this horrible month-long plateau... :mad: But I have a feeling this will be a good week. *crosses fingers*

Week 1: 0/152

[diedra1027]

Week 1: -2/178

I wasn't expecting a loss this week since I haven't been watching what I've been eating very well. I was sure happy to see the scale dip below 180 this morning. 2 more pounds and I'll hit the 20 pound loss mark!!

[filmgirl7]

Known issues: compulsive eating, chronic tiredness
Current Weight: 134.6
week 1: 134.8 (BOO!)
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

It was a bad week for dieting, but my WW restarts today, and i'm determined to make a go of it. I just hate the way I feel. I do feel better since going back on WW, and yesterday I went to the gym and ran two miles, then did weights.

Tonysweetie, I am right with you...in fact, our weights are almost the same. But I have been at this plateau for over a year!!! Yes, over a year. It's horrible. All I want is to get back into the 120's....I haven't seen that since 2004...it's really eluding me. I'm going to do like you and not eat anything heavy after 6 (and NOTHING after 7, if I can stand that!)

Goal for this week: 133 (at the extreme highest, because this is beyond ridiculous)

[tgr68]

Week 1: -4/160
Total: -4/160 :)

I've been keeping a food diary over the past week or so, and I'm pretty surprised as to what I've learned!
1. I can eat anywhere from 1000-2500 calories in a given day and feel satisfied.
2. I don't comfort eat as much as I thought.
3. I tend to over eat while watching TV.
4. I do a lot of late night eating (from 10-11pm).
5. On days I work oustide of our home, I tend to eat less.

I think it really helps because I have really start to watch what I put into my mouth. I've caught myself more than once reach for my 3 Musketeers popables and thought, "do I really want to have to record this?"

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart

Current Weight: 199.6
week 1: -1.4/ 198.2

Total Weight Loss: -1.4

[Nanner]

Current Weight: 179
week 1: -1 / 178
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[Chris~n~Jen]

week one - 0

I've been working out the last couple of weeks and yesterday I did a body analysis. Compared to my totals from 3 weeks ago I have lost 2 pounds of fat but by gaining muscle the scale has stayed the same. Also I've lost a total of 2 inches. 1/2 each each from my thigh, arm, waist, & hip measurments. So I'm happy with that even though the scale stayed the same. :rolleyes:

[pride&prejudice]

Can you please change my starting weight to 160? Thanks!

Week 1: 0/160

Two major things this week. I went and bought a scale so I can weigh at home. Well, I weighed at the gym and them immediately at home, and at home that very night. Turns out there is a 7 lb difference. :( boo. But I figured this way I'll know better with my own scale.

The other thing is although I think I gained a pound, even though AF is in this week, I fit into my skinny jeans with room to spare! So I think that I might be getting muscle mass, which is making me leaner but fiddling with the scale. I think when they offer the body analysis at work I'm signing up for it.

[Tonysweetie]

Week 1 =0/131


I did better this week but not by too much. I'm really hopeing to be 130 by next weigh in. Is that so much to ask?! lol. I want to see the 120's so bad I can barely stand it. I did soooo well with my working out. I hit the gym 3 times this week and walked outside twice. So 5 days total of excercise! YEA! Okay off to be lazy on a Friday night. :)

[MES in Chicago]

Week 1 -2.4

I am very happy about this and I am down almost 10 lbs from the beginning of the year! I feel like I can do it this time as I am not starving and I still get to have things I want, not just all the time.

Keep up the good work everyone!

[stella24]

week 1: + .5

Hey, that's not how losing weight is supposed to work... :rolleyes:

No, I did overindulge a bit this week. I guess I should be happy I only gained a half lb. At least I know why this happened, and I can work on getting back on track this next week!

[Cali*Girl]

Current Weight: 166.5
week 1: -3 / 166.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

...and my body fat is going down! :D

[Mom2Cole]

Starting Weight: 166.5
week 1: 0 / 166.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Whew...I finally have a second to get over here and update. Last week was a HORRID food week!!! :eek: We ate out Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday and I was NOT good at watching what I ate! :rolleyes: I am AMAZED I did not gain anything and actually stayed the same. I am extremely grateful for that!!!

It is a good thing I weigh in on Friday's and can get back on track during the week after a food fest of a weekend! ;)

[Weddings by]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs (changed with 4 weeks in mind, rather than 5)
Known issues: Lack of exercise. Lack of sleep. Lack of vitamins.
Current Weight: 16.5 pounds down

week 1: 0

[AHammer]

Current Weight: 143
week 1: 141.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5


yay

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE

[BrownEyedGirl]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4-6 lbs (a bit more realistic)
Starting Weight: 157.0
Current Weight: 147.5
week 1: -1 / 146.5
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 1

[ellidew]

Okay, i'm an idiot. I just realized that i posted this in the V-day challenge and not here! Doh!

Happy Monday ladies!

Continuing the weight loss challenge trend... i got a BFP over the weekend! (Actually, 3 BFP's on 3 different tests!) Going to the doctor tomorrow to confirm so assuming all is well i'm dropping out of the challenge.

Good luck to everyone with your weight loss. I expect to see these challenges still going in Jan 2007 when i am dieting again! :D You have no idea how hard it is to let my 'baby' go (these challenges). They've literally consumed hours of my life setting up and following and updating. I'm sad to leave them.

[Astara]

Congratulations!!! H&H 9 mos.. I didnt realize that was over there. lol~

[Chris~n~Jen]

Congrats Ellidew! H & H 9 months to you!:D

[tgr68]

Congrats, ellidew!!! H&H 9 months! :)

Ugh!! This has already been a horrid food week! :( I'll definately need to get it together by weigh-in day (Friday). On a good note though, I've been working really hard to add in more cardio. I'm up to two 5 minute sessions a day on our new elliptical machine. Sounds pitiful, but I can barely walk on my Jello legs after that short time. :o It's really sad that I'm so out of shape!

[EmilyBronte]

Congratulations, ellidew!

This week has gone amazingly well. I need to get better at working out (I'm not doing much of anything, really). I keep telling myself I'm gonna do it and then I don't. Somehow, I'm still losing weight, although I know that luck won't last forever!

EmilyBronte
Me: Michel/29
DH: Jim/38
Married since: June 12, 2004
Dieting since: August 2005
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1, but somehow never saw the last one
Known issues: motivation to exercise, snacking, not drinking enough h2o
Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 190.6
week 1: 187.5 = -3.1
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I am halfway to my goal for this challenge! YAY!

[Kingdono]

Kingdono
Me: Trish 30
DH: Kevin 31
Married since:03
Dieting since:seems like off and on forever
Dieting Program: starting weight watchers again this week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: to fit into regular womens clothes not Plus size
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: portion control, emotional eating, late night eating and not really understanding how to cook quick healthly meals
Current Weight: 199
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

Hello I've been away for a little while I will weight in next week I'm not sure how many weeks that skips but I like to still be incldued. Thanks

[diedra1027]

Just checking in with today's weigh-in.

week 2: -1/177
Total Weight Loss: -3

[tgr68]

Week 2: +1/161
Total: -3

I surprised I only put on 1 pound with the horrid way I hate this week (2500+ calories on 3 days :eek: :(). Anyway, so starts a new week, and a new chance to take control!

Moderators~I you need help, I would be willing to help out with updates, etc. if there was someone else to work with me!

Okay, off to workout!

[ellidew]

Hi ladies. Thanks for the Congrats!

I don't have time to do the updates anymore but would absolutely HATE to see the front page go. I like going through and seeing who's lost what and how far they have to go, etc...

I know the updates have been few and far between even with the added help. tgr68 has volunteered and if the other threadmistresses could check in and let us know if they want to help do the updates then hopefully we can find a couple of people that are willing to update several times a week and can keep the challenges alive!

Do i even get a say in this anymore? :p lol.

eta... it doesn't seem like there are as many people participating this challenge as there were. If we could get the front page cleaned up then there probably wouldn't be that many updates to do!

[PrincessTommi]

I'm still around, but super stressed for time lately. Damn work is interfering with me keeping up with my internet stuff! :p I'm still in for updating when I can, but we may need more volunteers.

Congrats Ellie!!!!!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

ANNOUNCEMENT!
Okay, in light of my grand exit :D I've cleaned up the entire front page of this challenge! It's ready to be handed over to whom ever can take the time to update it regularly and keep this going!

Here are a list of the current members according to who's updated so far...

Current Members:
AHammer, andy's di, Astara, BrownEyedGirl, Chris~n~Jen, clzj, Dens Cinderella, diedra1027, EmilyBronte, filmgirl, Kingdono, MES in Chicago, mlfallis, nanner, nolagirl, pride&prejudice, princesstommi, ruledbymercury, stella24, tgr68, Tonysweetie, TX Sweetheart, Weddingsby

Please review your profiles and make sure everything is up to date. If you have any changes please post them. If you are still a member and somehow got deleted i sincerely apologize and ask that you post your profile and weigh ins up to this point and again... i'm sorry!

Since it's confusing on who's done updates and who still wants to continue to do them can all moderators that want to continue moderating please CHECK IN! Please don't be offended... your help is still needed. I just want to make sure that we have people in charge that can and still want to make updates.

If there are any other members that would like to volunteer please speak up and we'll figure out who the new moderators are by next week! In the mean time i'll do my best to hang around and get the updates posted until everything can officially be handed over :D

Thanks and Happy losing

~ellidew

[Nanner]

Current Weight: 179
week 1: -1 / 178
week 2: -3 / 175
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -4

Wow! I am pleased with my loss this week! I don't get losses like that very often.

So since mid-December, I am down a total of 15 lbs. Yesss! Go me!

[Tonysweetie]

Week 2 0/131

UGH UGH UGH!!!!!!!!! I'm tryin' and not losing and it's sooo flippin' annoying! Okay going to try EVEN harder this week since I have a annivesary trip at the end of this month with DH I gotta look good. 5 lbs. off here I come!!!! Congrats to all the losers!!!!!!

[TX Sweetheart]

I'm still here... I did a gigantic update last Sunday but haven't been here since :p I was going to take a break from the computer for Lent, but I only lasted about 36 hours before I just about went crazy so I gave up on that. So I'm here any time you need me :D

[Weddings by]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: Lack of exercise. Lack of sleep. Lack of vitamins.
Loss at start of this challenge: 16.5 pounds down

week 1: 0
week 2: 2.5

Yeah!

Last week--Only one 10-minute walk. No vitamins. :( Oops.

[Weddings by]

Congratulations, Nanner! :)

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 2: +.2/198.4

[Astara]

Current Weight: 231
week 1: -1/230
week 2: -5/225
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -6

[Cali*Girl]

Current Weight: 166.5
week 1: -3 / 166.5
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

[Tonysweetie]

So I weighed myself again today and realized my scale has been off this whole time :eek: so I'm really 133 lbs. which isn't all but 3 lbs. but sheesh! lol. So I've still lost a total of 12 lbs. which is good but I'm 133 instead of 131 hmm?! So that means last week I weighed 134 instead of 131 also. Somehow I managed to drop a pound overnight, haha. So I'm sticking to 133 and going from there. I also realized that my starting weight was actually 145 instead of 143. hmmm okay off to layout in the sun :D

Me: Leslie/21
DH: Tony/22
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: Oct. 2005
Dieting Program: moderation/cutting down on sweets
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:wanna be 120 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: April 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Starting Weight: 145
Current Weight: 134
week 1: 0/134
week 2: -1/133
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 1

[MES in Chicago]

+.6

Damn Girl Scout Cookies and Jolly Time marshmellow popcorn. Damn me for not excersizing.

So this week I am going to excersize 3 days. I think that is an attainable goal. I will also stick to my points and keep the GSC at home!

[AHammer]

Current Weight: 143
week 1: -1.5/141.5
week 2: -1.5/140
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3.0

that latest loss has nothing to do with me being good or exercising, and 100% to do with the fact that I was completely sick last friday - wednesday and lost my appetite! But I guess I'll gladly take a loss no matter what.

I am only 2 pounds from my final final final goal!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 2: -5/155

AHammer, congrats on being that close to your goal

[ruledbymercury]

Week 2: SKIP

Too many issues to deal with this week, including AF. Next week will be more accurate.

[Tonysweetie]

Girls I'm sick of being on this darn plateau! So starting tomorow I"m giving the South Beach Diet a try. I did it a few years ago shortly after DH and I got engaged and I had some loss so I"m going to do this to get my body back in the groove. I'll update next week. Good Luck this week everyone. If you fell of the wagon this weekend jump back on tomorrow. God Bless!!!

[mlfallis]

Week 2: 0/170

[BrownEyedGirl]

Current Weight: 147.5
week 1: - 1 / 146.5
week 2: +.5 / 147.0
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

I totally fell off the wagon this week. But, the brightside is that midweek I was up 2 pounds, so I really came through for the second half.

[EmilyBronte]

EmilyBronte

week 1: - 3.1 / 187.5
week 2: -0.5 / 187.0
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 3.6

[meganth]

Hmm, my name never got added to the roster...

meganth
Me: Megan/27
DH: 29
Married since: 10/04/03
Dieting since: Sept. 13, 2005
Dieting Program: cutting our portions to a healthy serving, exercising 3-4 times a week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: no goal, but would like to get to somewhere between pre-vegetarian weight and my weight when i graduated from college.
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: none
Known issues: vegetarian - can't get enough of those bad carbs!!
Starting Weight: 155
Current Weight: 135
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Or maybe I got taken off of the list? Anyway, i'm just coming back to the living after having pneumonia, so i'm a skip for the first couple of weeks. I know i've lost a ton of weight being sick too, but my appeitite is starting to come back so hopefully i'll gain most of that back.

[stella24]

week 2: skip

(sorry for the late post)
too much to deal with last week - got sick, then didn't exercise at all, and also didn't eat very well when I did feel like eating. I didn't even bother to weigh myself! I'm still sick too so I haven't been able to do anything yet this week.

[Tonysweetie]

Week 3: -.5 132.5

YES! I'm so happy I FINALLY lost something. WHOO HOO! Hey it's 1/2 of a pound but I'll take it! I worked so freakin' hard this week. I'm going to continue it this week and hope and pray for at least another 1/2 of a pound loss again. :D Good Luck everyone!

[andy's di]

Week 3: -2.2 / 188.6

Whoohoo! New decade even while on vacation - 170's here I come!!! :D

[Tonysweetie]

Week 3: -2.2 / 188.6

Whoohoo! New decade even while on vacation - 170's here I come!!! :D

congrats!!!

[ruledbymercury]

Week 3: -1/151

Unfortunately I'm sick right now. I have no clue how that will affect me next week. :(

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 3: -1.8/196.6

[tgr68]

Week 3: +2/163 :(
Total: -1

Ugh!! I've started noticing a pattern. The week AF is in town I lose up to 5lbs. The other weeks, I slowly gain it back. :( I've tried watching what I eat and excercising. Ack!!! I don't know what else to do. I would love to get outside and walk more, but with two babies (I sit for a friend.) and no double stroller, it's impossible!

[diedra1027]

week 3: +1/178
Total Weight Loss: - 2

:o. OOPS!! Way too many cheats this week. I'm going to go back to SBD Phase 1 breakfasts for a week to help get back on track.

[Nanner]

Current Weight: 179
week 1: -1 / 178
week 2: -3 / 175
week 3: -1 / 174
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -5

Woo hoo! Going strong! This week was actually not too great. Gotta improve on my eating. But I'm still doing great on my workouts. One more pound to meet my challenge goal next week!

[MES in Chicago]

Hmm the scale and I are not seeing eye to eye. I had a great week with food, points and water. AF should be showing up any day and I am sure I am just retaining water but I am up .2 Grrr. I know I need to get off my butt and move, but I have been so tired. Dr. put me back on Met (for blood sugar) so hopefully that will help some. Congrats to all the "losers" this week!

Week 3 +.2
Total loss -1.6:confused:

[pride&prejudice]

Week 3: +2/157
Total: -3

I'm thinking that's about right since the week I lost the 5 I was sick. Bummer though.

[filmgirl7]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 130
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 4
Known issues: compulsive eating, chronic tiredness
Current Weight: 134.6
week 1: +.2/134.8
week 2: skipped?
week 3: -.6/134.2
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: This doesn't even count...I just keep gaining and losing the same three pounds!

Well, there's one week left of this challenge and I don't see a whole lot of weight loss happening for me between now and then. AF is expected any second, so I'll probably lose a day of working out this week. I'll keep trying but I think the next challenge will be a little more successful for me. lol!

...must keep smiling.....:rolleyes:

[mlfallis]

Week 3: -1/169

I just hope this means I am finally getting away from 170 after being there for 4 weeks.

[andy's di]

congrats!!!

Thanks!! :D

Congrats to you too on your loss! I just hope I make it to the 170's this time. It always seems to be the same cycle for me...get to 181ish then gain 20 pounds, get back down to 180 then gain 20 pounds...so frustrating!! It's always the last few pouds that are the worst to lose. Keep at it - you'll get there!! :)

[EmilyBronte]

EmilyBronte

week 1: - 3.1 / 187.5
week 2: -0.5 / 187.0
week 3: -2.5 / 184.5
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 6.1



Is anyone moderating this thread now? I only just read about ellidew asking for volunteers. I'd be happy to help, if needed, but I have dial-up so the updates would probably only be a couple times a week. Let me know!

[Tonysweetie]

EmilyBronte

week 1: - 3.1 / 187.5
week 2: -0.5 / 187.0
week 3: -2.5 / 184.5
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: - 6.1



Is anyone moderating this thread now? I only just read about ellidew asking for volunteers. I'd be happy to help, if needed, but I have dial-up so the updates would probably only be a couple times a week. Let me know!

I was wondering too if anyone was working this thread b/c I haven't seen an update in over a week. hmmm I might be interested too.

[nolagirl]

I was on vacation and missed weigh-in two weeks in a row. Here are my updates:

Week 2: Skip
Week 3: Skip
Week 4: -2.6 (172.8)
Total Loss: -5

I missed my goal by 3 lbs.......April will have to be a good fitness month!

[andy's di]

I was wondering too if anyone was working this thread b/c I haven't seen an update in over a week. hmmm I might be interested too.

Me too! I'd be interested in helping out - this place helps keep me honest ;)

Week 4: -3.6 / 185.0
Total Loss: 5.8

Whoo! Hoo! So we'll see if it stays off - I'm hoping so :p

[Nanner]

Current Weight: 179
week 1: -1 / 178
week 2: -3 / 175
week 3: -1 / 174
week 4: +2 / 176
Total Weight Loss: -3 / 176


:( I have really been struggling this past week and a half. I knew it would catch up with me sooner or later.

Are we having an Easter Challenge??? This has really been helping me.

[Kingdono]

I'd like an Easter Challenge I have completly fallen off the wagon and need to get bakc on track. Also the warming wether int he North east has got me thinking about how soon I will be expected to show a little more skin :eek:

[tgr68]

I think and Easter Challenge Would be great!!!

I, too, am curious about mods for this thread. I would be willing to help out!

Current Weight: 164
week 1: -4/160
week 2: + 1/161
week 3: +2/163
week 4: -2/161
Total Weight Loss: - 3

I ended with a loss!!! Woohoo!!! While, I didn't meet my challenge goal, I am VERY pleased to be ending with my total weight being down! :D

[Kingdono]

I just Pm'd ellidew to see if she can help us set up a new one and how to update it. I don't know anything about it so we will have to see if she can help.

[diedra1027]

Week 4: -2 / 176
Total Loss: 4

I hit the 20 pounds lost total this week. WhoHoo!!

[ruledbymercury]

Week 4: -1/150

Being sick kind of worked to my advantage this week, I guess.

[Tonysweetie]

week 1: 0/134
week 2: -1/133
week 3: -.5/132.5
week 4: -.5/132
Total Weight Loss: 2 lbs.

K my goal was to lose like 7 lbs. but hey I'm not upset I only lost 2, I kicked my butt trying to lose those 2, lol. Total loss since the beginning is 13 lbs. WHOO HOOO!!!! Easter challenge needs to get started so I can stay motivated. Good Luck losers! God Bless!!!

[Kingdono]

Ok I am going to try to work on thsi over the weekend setting up the next weightloss challenge. I only have dial up so it might slow going I will only be taking active profiles so if you haven't been posting now is the time to speak up and let me know your here.

[TX Sweetheart]

Kingdono, if you'd like some help, I can help as well... I technically was one of the mods on this challenge, but then she took all of them off and said the mods were to be announced so I didn't update the front page again...

[andy's di]

Ok I am going to try to work on thsi over the weekend setting up the next weightloss challenge. I only have dial up so it might slow going I will only be taking active profiles so if you haven't been posting now is the time to speak up and let me know your here.

I can help you out if you need...just pm me with instructions on how I can help :D

[Natasha]

Ohhh, ohhh, I wanna join!

Me: Natasha/23
Dieting since:since Februaury
Dieting Program: diet and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -50/150
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 3/17/05
Known issues: I cheat! I am addicteed to chocolate, and I always slip. i am also bad at staying motivated, and not so hot on exercising. Basically, I am a piggy little couch potato, and now i have a ton of baby weight to lose (my daughter was born on 11/25).
Current Weight: 200

[MES in Chicago]

Final week -.8 So I lost the weight I gained the past 2 weeks and I only lost a total of 2.4 this challenge.

Thanks for continuing this. It really is helpful!

[mlfallis]

Week 4:0/169
Total Weight Loss: 1

I am just stuck at 169, hopefully I can get lower next challange

[Astara]

OOPS! this update is so late.. I was never able to get on.. sorry!!

Current Weight: 231
week 1: -1/230
week 2: -5/225
week 3: -4/221
week 4: -0/221
Total Weight Loss: -10


I hope somoene takes over for the next challenge.. as someone else said this place keeps me honest! :)

[Cali*Girl]

Can we just rule this challenge a do-over for me?

[TX Sweetheart]

Ok I'm not sure what happened, but week 4 sucked...

Week 4: +3.2/199.8

[stella24]

finally updating for weeks 3 and 4...

week 1: +.5
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: -.5

Total Weight Loss: Big fat 0!

Can't really complain though... I'm finally over being sick and back into my exercise and eating routines. Does anyone know if there is going to be another challenge?

[tgr68]

Kingdono said she is working on the next one this weekend.

[pride&prejudice]

Week 4: 0/157
Total: -3

[Kingdono]

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