Weight Loss Challenge #7-Easter

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Easter Weight loss Challenge

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Sunday March 19 - Saturday April 15
4 weeks

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.



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.


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!:D


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. (If I can figure it out)

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!

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Current Weight Loss Total: -21.3 :D

Current Members:
AHammer, andy's di, Astara, BrownEyedGirl, Chris~n~Jen, Clattercote, clzj, colleenjoy, Dens Cinderella, diedra1027, EmilyBronte, filmgirl, Foley42, Kingdono, littlelove8138, meganth, MES in Chicago, mlfallis, nanner, Natasha, nolagirl, pride&prejudice, princesstommi, raven077, 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:
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.
Starting weight:
Current Weight:
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

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: 8 lbs
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: 185
week 1: 0/185
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:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Current Weight:
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

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:
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:
Current Weight:
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week 2:
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Total Weight Loss:

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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:
Weight loss challenge member since: #5 (newbie )
Starting weight : 235
Current weight :
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Clattercote
Jana/30
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: Trying to keep track via notebook
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 33 #/ 135
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Hope to lose five pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Unsuccessfully part of first couple; now back for this one...
Known issues: No will power
Current Weight: 168
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 0
Week 3:
Week 4: -4
Total Weight Loss: -4


colleenjoy
Me: name/age Colleen, 34
DH: name/age Pete, 36
Married since: 4/9/05
Dieting since: birth
Dieting Program: no set program, just healthier eating, increasing (starting) exercising
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: i'de settle for just plan overweight based on the charts
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 7, my first
Known issues: i've been heavy all my life, a yo-yo dieter, history of some anorexia/bulemia in my teens, emotional eater
Current Weight: per the charts morbidly obese
Week 1: -2
Week 2: -1
Week 3:
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

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: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: breastfeeding, portion control, and sweet tooth.
Current Weight: 176
week 1: -2/174
week 2: -1/173
week 3: -1/172
week 4: 0
Total Weight Loss: -4

Dens Cinderella
Me: Alicia, 28
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: 170
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Successful since Challenge #4
Known issues: Willpower, sweets, emotional eating
Current Weight: 173.5
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

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: 4 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: 185
week 1: +0.5/185.5
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: +0.5

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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:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 4
Known issues: compulsive eating, chronic tiredness
Current Weight: 133.6
week 1: -1.4/132.2
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4


Foley42
Me: Lindsay/22
DH: Joey/24
Married since: 12 September 2004
Dieting since: on and off since 2001 (freshman 15)
Dieting Program: WW
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lb
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: it's my first
Known Issues: Recovering from a stress fracture in my left foot, but it's been about a month so I will try the eliptical instead of running. Also, eating the bad stuff my husband does when he is MUCH more active than I am.
Current Weight:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss:


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: As long as it takes to get to a 12
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
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: 0/199
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0


lady1297
Me: Rita/28
DH: Joe/29
Married since:2002
Dieting since:March 17, 2006
Dieting Program: Curves!!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:175
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #7
Known issues: carb-a-holic, emotional eating
Current Weight: 199
Week 1: -1/198
Week 2: -2/196
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -2/194
Total Weight Loss: -5


littlelove8138
Me: Amorita/25
DH: Michael/36
Married since: going to get married on May 20th 2006
Dieting since: may 20th 2004
Dieting Program: not really just kind of watch the fast food and add better food to what i'm eatting. need to get off my butt and walk or something
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: not sure what my goal is i just want to feel better about myself
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: walk more move more just get off my butt!!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first challenge
Known issues: i can't have milk
Current Weight: 210
Week 1: -1/209
Week 2: 0/209
Week 3: 0/209
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

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: -1/134
week 2: -1/133
week 3:
week 4: -1/132
Total Weight Loss: -3

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: 4 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: SKIP
week 2: -1.4
week 3: -0.6
week 4: +0.8
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

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: 164
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Large portions
Starting Weight: 174.5
Current Weight: 169
week 1:
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:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #5
Known issues: Husband who keeps sweets in the house; love of cookies
Starting Weight: 176
Current Weight:
week 1: -1/175
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Natasha
Me: Natasha/23
Dieting since: off and on for 4 or 5 years
Dieting Program: healthy diet and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:-50/150
Final Weight Date Challenge:I want to have the weight off by 10/18
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge 7
Known issues: Bored eater, I have a TON of baby weight to lose from my pregnancy, very hard to stay motivated
Current Weight:200
Week 1: -3.2/196.8
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3.2

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:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #): Halloween #2
Known issues: stress eating
Current Weight:
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week 2:
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week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

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:
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: 160
Current Weight: 157
week 1: -1.2/155.8
week 2: +1.2/157
week 3: -1/156
week 4: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -1


raven077
Me: Karen – 28
Married since: Oct. 29, 2005
Dieting since: June 2004
Dieting Program: (When it's warm) Walk 2 mi/day, hand weights, portion control. (Also did Curves for almost a year)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145-150
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 155-160
Known issues: Back problems (Degenerative disc)
Current Weight: 165
Week 1: +2/167
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: -2/165
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:
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 120 lbs (approx 30 lbs)
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 146
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:
Current weight: 150
week 1: 0
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: 2-3 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: +.5
week 3:
week 4: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +1

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: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
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: 161
week 1: +2/163
week 2: +2/165
week 3: -1/164
week 4: +1/165
Total Weight Loss: +4

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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:
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Starting Weight: 145
Current Weight: 132
week 1: -2/130
week 2: 0/130
week 3: -1/129
week 4: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -3

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:
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 199.6
week 1: -.2/199.4
week 2: -.8/198.6
week 3: -.2/198.4
week 4: -1.8/196.6
Total Weight Loss: -3


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:
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:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

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Room to Grow

[Nanner]

Excellent!

Starting Weight: 176

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OK so I finally got it started not the prettiest one we have had but at least it's here. Althought I just realized I'm not in the groups.

Since I just copied from the ST pat's Challenge can eveyone let me know your starting weight and goal. I know I left out some of the late additions so please repost and I will add you.

I would love help with PM the challenge or Kingdono. Maybe we can figure out a way to break up the updates.


OK EVERYONE LETS HOP TO THE WEIGHT LOSS:p

[andy's di]

Final Weight Date Challenge: July 31, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8lbs
Current Weight: 185

Yeah! - Thank You SO much for getting this started! I'd be more than happy to help with updates. Just let me know what I need to do :D

Happy losing everyone!

[Kingdono]

I have asked that this be moved to the groups portion and my double post be removed:o

[Tonysweetie]

Starting Weight: 145
Current Weight: 132
Total loss: 13 lbs.

[mlfallis]

Current Weight: 169
Goal:165

[tgr68]

Great job setting up the new thread!! :)

Dieting Program: diet & exercise
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs.
Starting Weight: 160
Current Weight: 161

Lots of changes for me!

[ruledbymercury]

Current Weight: 150
Goal Weight: 146

[littlelove8138]

i want to join!! :)

Me: Amorita/25
DH: Michael/36
Married since: going to get married on May 20th 2006
Dieting since: may 20th 2004
Dieting Program: not really just kind of watch the fast food and add better food to what i'm eatting. need to get off my butt and walk or something :rolleyes:
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: not sure what my goal is i just want to feel better about myself
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: walk more move more just get off my butt!!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first challenge
Known issues: i can't have milk
Current Weight: 210

[raven077]

Me: Karen – 28
Married since: Oct. 29, 2005
Dieting since: June 2004
Dieting Program: (When it's warm) Walk 2 mi/day, hand weights, portion control. (Also did Curves for almost a year)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145-150
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 155-160
Known issues: Back problems (Degenerative disc)
Current Weight: 165

[Foley42]

Me: Lindsay/22
DH: Joey/24
Married since: 12 September 2004
Dieting since: on and off since 2001 (freshman 15)
Dieting Program: WW
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lb
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: it's my first :)
Known Issues: Recovering from a stress fracture in my left foot, but it's been about a month so I will try the eliptical instead of running. Also, eating the bad stuff my husband does when he is MUCH more active than I am.

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MES in Chicago
Me: Melissa - 30
DH: Paul - 37
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: 4 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: since Challenge 5
Known issues: emotional overeating, willpower issues
Lost 2.4 lbs last challenge
Current Weight: too big, but working on it!
week 1: .8
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:

[andy's di]

Recovering from a stress fracture in my left foot, but it's been about a month so I will try the eliptical instead of running. Also, eating the bad stuff my husband does when he is MUCH more active than I am.

This sounds so like me! :D Left foot and eating bad stuff my FH eats too!

I have a final Dr's appt Wednesday to determine whether or not my foot is permanently fractured :( (It's been over a year that it has been causing me pain)

Good luck in the challenge!

Di

[colleenjoy]

Me: name/age Colleen, 34
DH: name/age Pete, 36
Married since: 4/9/05
Dieting since: birth
Dieting Program: no set program, just healthier eating, increasing (starting) exercising
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: i'de settle for just plan overweight based on the charts :p
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 7, my first
Known issues: i've been heavy all my life, a yo-yo dieter, history of some anorexia/bulemia in my teens, emotional eater
Current Weight: per the charts morbidly obese :eek:

[Foley42]

I have a final Dr's appt Wednesday to determine whether or not my foot is permanently fractured :( (It's been over a year that it has been causing me pain) Di

I thought about getting a X-ray, but stress fractures are tedious to find even for the experts. I'm just going to give it some rest time. Goodluck with your appt...let me know what happens...may give me some insight with my foot.

[stella24]

Thank you so much for getting this started!

my only update...
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 2-3 lbs

Good luck everyone!

[filmgirl7]

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:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 4
Known issues: compulsive eating, chronic tiredness
Current Weight: 133.6
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

My goal for this weight loss challenge is to get my weight below 130! That has been my goal for the past nine months, so I'm really hoping to do it now. I have increased the intensity and duration of my workouts (mostly running) so we'll see if that helps. I'm looking forward to weighing in this week!

Long term goal: There is a baby shower coming up for my SIL, so we'll be seeing lots of family/friends and there is a particular outfit I'd like to wear, if I can fit in it. It's coming up soon...I'll keep you posted on that.

[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: 4 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1
Known issues: motivation to exercise, snacking, not drinking enough water
Starting Weight: 185.0
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss:


edited to add weight loss goal for this challenge

[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:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[pride&prejudice]

Update for profile. Starting Weight: 160
Current Weight: 157

Thanks!

[Tonysweetie]

I probably won't be around for the rest of the week so I went ahead and weighed in this morning which I'm proud to say....

-2/130 lbs. WHOO HOO!!!!!

I wanna see the 120's soon! YIPPIE! Good Luck everyone this week! :D

ETA: I lost another lbs. when I weighed in this morning so I had to change it to -2 lbs. YIPPIE! Hopefully next week I'll be 129 or 128!!!! 8lbs. to go until I'm at my goal weight

[Natasha]

Sign me up!

Me: Natasha/23
Dieting since: off and on for 4 or 5 years
Dieting Program: healthy diet and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:-50/150
Final Weight Date Challenge:I want to have the weight off by 10/18
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge 7
Known issues: Bored eater, I have a TON of baby weight to lose from my pregnancy, very hard to stay motivated
Current Weight:200

[TX Sweetheart]

It's not much, but I wasn't really expecting anything as AF is in town this week :rolleyes:

Week 1: -.2/199.4

[tgr68]

Week 1: +2/163
Total: +2

Ugh!! Blasted AF!

[diedra1027]

OOPS...missed this new challenge thread...

Here are my updates:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs

Current Weight: 176

week 1: -2/174
Total Weight Loss: -2

I was doing the math yesterday and if I continue to click along at 1-2lb loss each week - I will be at or near my goal weight by DDs first birthday. We plan on getting professional family photos around that time, so I feel really motivated to stay on track!

[filmgirl7]

Current Weight: 133.6
week 1: -1.4/132.2
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

This week will be the important one, as I am struggling to get to 130. I'm jealous of Tonysweetie, who was finally able to do that! I hope I'm right behind you!

Good luck everyone. Have a great week!

[Tonysweetie]

Current Weight: 133.6
week 1: -1.4/132.2
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

This week will be the important one, as I am struggling to get to 130. I'm jealous of Tonysweetie, who was finally able to do that! I hope I'm right behind you!

Good luck everyone. Have a great week!


awwwh! hehe thanks for being jealous but don't be you'll get there eventually, I had tow ork around a HUGE plateau w/o trying not to get discouraged.

[andy's di]

I thought about getting a X-ray, but stress fractures are tedious to find even for the experts. I'm just going to give it some rest time. Goodluck with your appt...let me know what happens...may give me some insight with my foot.

Over the last year I have had 2 xrays (at the beginning when the dr's wouldn't send me for a bone scan) 2 bone scans (one 3 months after the injury and one this past Feb) a CT scan and an ultrasound (looking for tendon damage).

After all that and numerous orthotic adjustments my sports medicine doc has concluded that I have a permanent crack in my sesmoid bone since the bone has stopped healing (determined through the latest bone scan) and I will have to rely solely on orthotic adjustments to allow me to run and jump comfortably again :( Or I can opt for surgery - but the only doc that will remove the cracked portion of the bone is based in NYC and since it's elective it would be way too much $$$$ :(

My advice to you would get into see a sports medicine doc ASAP that specializes with dancers/basketball players and get on getting something to unload the weight off that joint...or you might end up like me - with a permanently cracked bone :(

Good luck to you! And again your best friend will be that sports med doc with this type of injury ;)

[/hyjack]

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I've noticed that there haven't been any updates made yet - kingdono do you need help? I really want to help, but don't know how :D

Am weighing in this weekend - I have a feeling I have gained some, this week has not been good for exercise or eating :o

[TX Sweetheart]

kingdono said she was gonna try to get a schedule for all the thread mistresses, so no one had to do a humongous update ever, by Friday (today)... if no one updates by 11pm (central) tonight, I'll update everything that's been posted so far.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

EVERYONE: Please check your profiles to make sure everything is correct... I'm (TX) a little tired so I may have missed something :o If something is incorrect, please post what's wrong and how to fix it in red. Thanks! :D

[meganth]

awwwh! hehe thanks for being jealous but don't be you'll get there eventually, I had tow ork around a HUGE plateau w/o trying not to get discouraged.
Agreed, i've been stuck at 134-135 for the past 3 challenges!! That weight area seems to be a big plateau for a lot of us!

[MES in Chicago]

I had a horrible week. I had book club this week and ate to much there, earlier in the week I had a BAD day at work and ate to much then too :( I did excerise some this week which is probably why my gain isn't too horriffic.

Week 2 +.8

[pride&prejudice]

Week 1: -1.2/155.8

I'm really happy with this considering that I was on travel. I never realized how hard it is to try and keep eating healthy on the road. The only good things that came out of this was I started drinking more water, I'm taking less sugar with my coffee, and I started walking for 10-15 minutes in the morning before work.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE! :D

[andy's di]

Week 1: 0/185

I figure this isn't too bad since I've had a horrible week as far as eating and exercising goes - went to the gym this morning and again tomorrow - working on a BIG loss for next week :D

Congrats to all the losers this week!!

[Cali*Girl]

Dens Cinderella
Me: Alicia, 28
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: 170
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Successful since Challenge #4
Known issues: Willpower, sweets, emotional eating
Current Weight: 173.5

[Tonysweetie]

Agreed, i've been stuck at 134-135 for the past 3 challenges!! That weight area seems to be a big plateau for a lot of us!


It's very frustrating that is for sure.

[EmilyBronte]

week 1: +0.5 / 185.5

UGGH!

[Clattercote]

Jana/30
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: Trying to keep track via notebook
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 33 #/ 135
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Hope to lose five pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Unsuccessfully part of first couple; now back for this one...
Known issues: No will power :(
Current Weight: 168

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[meganth]

week 1: -1 / 134

[Nanner]

Week 1: -1/175

[lady1297]

I would like to join in!! I just started back into eating well, exercising, etc. So the extra support will be nice!!

Me: Rita/28
DH: Joe/29
Married since:2002
Dieting since:March 17, 2006
Dieting Program: Curves!!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:175
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #7
Known issues: carb-a-holic, emotional eating
Current Weight: 199

[Natasha]

week one: -3.2/ 196.8

Holy moly! Let's keep this up!

[littlelove8138]

week one: -1/209
i think it's really just water weight. i haven't really done much more then 8 glasses of water and i started walking a bit more really need to get better with this. :(

[Kingdono]

OK so I'm finally back from a few days away. My weight in a big FAT ZERO. However I did get a treadmill this weekend so I will be a walking this week and AF is here so we shall see. I will have all the updates in by Wednesday. I got a few volunteers to help update THANK YOU SO MUCH :D I will be in contact soon.

[Kingdono]

Holy Cow I just looked back and some angel has already been busy updating. YEAH.;) whom ever it is(you are) can you PM me I think we should work out a schedule so not 1 person is the only updater. (is that even a word):p

[colleenjoy]

week one -2/still really fat

yeah me, i didn't work out as much as i wanted to, but it's amazing how just increaing my activity level a small amount can change things. when you are as heavy as i am, even a little bit helps.

i know i have a really long road ahead (one that i've been down too many times to count) but its nice to see even small results.

Colleen

[raven077]

week one: +2/167

Welp, didn't do so hot this week. Dunno what happened. I've been steady at 165 for a couple of months now. Maybe water weight? (wishful thinking).

[stella24]

I think I may be reaching a plateau too...

week 1: +.5

I've been around this weight for like a month now... I didn't lose any weight in the last challenge, I just keep losing/gaining the same amount! I just upped my cardio this week though so hopefully that will help break the cycle. Also I went back to keeping a food log since it really helps keep me on track.

[lady1297]

week 1: -1/198!

[EmilyBronte]

week 2: skip - I'm out of town!

[Tonysweetie]

Week 2: 0/130

I'm okay with this b/c I had a friend come from TN and we ate out alllll weekend. And DH and I ate ou tall week. So it's cool in my book :)

[diedra1027]

week 2: -1/173
Total Weight Loss: -3

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 2: -0.8/198.6

[andy's di]

Week 2: SKIP!

I've had an absolutely horrible week, ate out every night and didn't get to the gym once :rolleyes:

Must get back on the wagon pronto!

Congrats to all the losers! :D

[pride&prejudice]

Week 2: +1.2/157

[tgr68]

Week 2: +2/165
Total: +4 :(

What is my deal? :( This plateau is getting very exhausting.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[filmgirl7]

I think I should drop out of the challenge....i'm not getting anywhere. DH's grandmother died and we've been sitting shiva...as a result, we have just been eating for days. I don't see things improving at all between now and Easter. oy.

[littlelove8138]

week two-no change. i didn't do anything this week. but i'm glad i didn't gain.

filmgirl-i'm sorry for your loss. don't drop out. there is still three weeks to go.

[MES in Chicago]

Thank God, I was super diligent about counting the points this week and........Week 2 -1.4 I am also excited because I have finally lost a total of 10.4 lbs! I thought I would never break the 10lb mark.


MOD, since I never get the weeks right could you make this week 2 and make week one SKIP. THANKS!!!

[stella24]

week 2: +.5

Well, despite my efforts it looks like I gained. It's small, but still very frustrating, since I upped my exercise and I know I did pretty well with my food intake, so I don't see how... But on the plus side, this weekend I tried on a pair of pants that haven't fit for almost a year and a half now, and they finally fit again!

[Clattercote]

I neither lost nor gained this week - but though I started out the week with good intentions, I really didn't try very hard either. I guess it's good I didn't gain!

Here's to starting this week off right!

[lady1297]

week 2: -2/196!!

[meganth]

week 1: -1/134
week 2: -1/133
week 3:
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -2

I think it's helped taking a while off and getting back into the routine - i've lost two straight weeks!

[colleenjoy]

week teo -1/still really fat


total so far -3

I know I'm fat and I'm going to be fat for a while since i have soooo much to lose, but it's so nice to see the numbers go down.

Colleen

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[littlelove8138]

i suck!!! i lost nothing but i didn't gain anything. but i think i need to get out more and off my butt!! grrrr

[diedra1027]

week 3: -1/172
Total Weight Loss: -4

Plugging right along!! :D

[tgr68]

Week 3: -1/164

So nice to finally see a negative number!!! :D

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 3: -.2/198.4

EDIT to add red color

[MES in Chicago]

Week 3 -.6 Challenge Total -2

[Tonysweetie]

Week 3 -1/129 lbs. YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in the 120's again. It's been FOREVER! WHOOT WHOOT!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

Congrats to all the losers! :cool:

Let's post some great numbers for our last week!!

[raven077]

Week 1: +2/167
Week 2: skipped
Week 3: -2/165 (back to where I started)
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: 0

(I'm starting back into my walking routine. Hopefully that will help in the weeks to come)

[pride&prejudice]

Week 3:-1/156

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UPDATED TO HERE!

[lady1297]

week 3: -2/194!!

[meganth]

Current Weight: 135
week 1: -1/134
week 2: -1/133
week 3: -1/132
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

I've also lost 13.5 inches since i started in September!

[Clattercote]

-4 pounds! Yay!

[Tonysweetie]

Current Weight: 135
week 1: -1/134
week 2: -1/133
week 3: -1/132
week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3

I've also lost 13.5 inches since i started in September!

Great job!!!

[Tonysweetie]

Week 4: Skip

Total loss=3 lbs. = 129 lbs.

[stella24]

week 3: SKIP

Didn't even bother to weight myself, with AF... crossing my fingers for a loss for week 4!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 4: SKIP

[diedra1027]

week 4: 0/172
Total Weight Loss: -4

I didn't quite make my goal for this challenge, but I'm so pleased with my progress anyway. I've lost 24 pounds since I started!

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 4: -1.8/196.6

Total Weight Loss: -3

[tgr68]

+1/165
Total: +4

:( :( :( :(

[MES in Chicago]

Wk 4 + .8 Well I wasn't very good so I totally deserve the gain. Ended up losing 1.2 not even close to my 4lb goal :(. I am ready for the next challege!

[weightloss.challenge]

Update to here!

New thread is now open: Weightloss Challenge #8 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=677833&posted=1#post677833)

[raven077]

Week 1: +2/167
Week 2: skipped
Week 3: -2/165
Week 4: -2/163
Total Weight Loss: -2

Now, I'll move over to the new thread. :) Thanks!

[stella24]

week 4: +.5

Well, despite the gain, I know my body must be changing, for the better - I can fit into my smaller size pants again, which I couldn't do just a few weeks ago, plus I feel like I actually look leaner now, too. DH made a comment the other day that he was starting to see muscles and definition that weren't really noticeable before. So I think I'm going to take a break from the challenges and see how the next month pans out. I will still be following my exercise/diet, but I think I need to take a break from weighing myself for a bit, since I think all it's doing is confusing me!

eta:
I noticed on the first page my weigh in for week 3 (which was actually a SKIP) was incorrectly put under week 4 - probably because I'm a slacker and didn't get around to posting for week 3 until a few days ago, when everyone started posting for week 4! ;) Just wanted to point that out so it could be cleared up... Thanks!