Weightloss Challenge #8 - Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Weight loss Challenge

Sunday April 16- Saturday May 27
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: -38.6 lbs :D

Current Members: Andy's Di, bensgirl1222, Clattercote, Colleenjoy, Diedra1027, Den's Cinderella, EmilyBronte, Filmgirl, Happy1, Kingdono, Lady1297, LeslieandPaul, Littlelove8138, LIZNKEITH, lovinlife, LynzeyAHL, Meganth, MES in Chicago, Mom2Cole, Nanner, Natasha, NJMom, NotDesperate, Pride&Predjudice, Raven077, Ruledbymercury, Stella24, Tgr68, Tonysweetie, TX Sweetheart, udsweetpea

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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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

bensgirl1222
Me: Jessica/23
Bf: Ben/26
Married since: not yet
Dieting since: today :-)
Dieting Program: none really
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 pounds/108 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: 5/28/05
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: none
Known issues: my tummy! I just want look 18 again I am going to vacation May 28th so this is perfect for me!! Hopefully I can keep it up.
Current Weight: 118 pounds (it may not seem like alot to most but my normal weight is around 105...I'm short!)
Week 1: 0/118
Week 2: -1/117
Week 3: -2/115
Week 4: 0/115
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Total Weight Loss: -3

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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: -0.6
week 2: -2.4
week 3: -1
week 4: +0.4
week 5: -1.8
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5.4

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: 173
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -1/172
week 3: -1/171
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Total Weight Loss: -2

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

Happy1
Me: Nikki/27
DH: Tim/36
Married since: June 8, 2002
Dieting since: March 2006
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat and exercising more (Use Walk Away the Pounds 4 mornings/week at least. Sometimes the 2 mile and sometimes the 3 mile walk and then I speedwalk on my lunch hour with 3 lb. weights.)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs./160
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is the first one
Known issues: Thyroid
Current Weight: 170 lbs. (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Height: 5.8.5"
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5: -1/169
week 6: 0/168
Total Weight Loss: -1

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
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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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

LeslieandPaul
Me: Leslie, 22
DH: Paul, 28
Married since: Aug 20, 2005
Dieting since: never
Dieting Program: healthy eating, exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 lbs, 110-115 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:don't really have one, just want to get in shape (mostly for the summer I guess)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5 lbs by June 4-for my sister's wedding (I'm the maid of honour)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #8
Known issues: pepsi and chocolate addict. I eat way too much junk! I stopped drinking Pepsi for a month over Feb/Mar and I noticed a big difference, so I need to do that again.
Current Weight:125 lbs
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: 0/122
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

LIZNKEITH
Me: Liz/27
DH: Keith/35
Married since: 7/28/01
Dieting since: May 2006
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -45lbs, 140lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #2 November 2005- On Hiatus & Rejoined on #8
Known issues: Portion Control, Emotional/Boredom Eater, Still carrying Baby Weight
Current Weight: 185
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -6/179
week 4: -3/176
week 5: -1/175
week 6: -3.8/171.2
Total Weight Loss: -13.8

lovinlife
Me: Sarah/25
DH: Alan/24
Married since: 9.17.05
Dieting since: a few years back
Dieting Program: walking, cutting back on my own, more water, less soda
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50+/not comfortable telling
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 2006 (our 1st anniversary Vegas trip)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one
Known issues: I can have limited green veggies because of meds I am on. I tend to emotional eat as well as when I am bored. Ive been heavy all my life and Im ready to get rid of the excess.
Current Weight: not comfortable sharing at this moment.
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
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Total Weight Loss: 0

LynzeyAHL
Me: Lindsey 27
DH: Dan 24
Married since:October 30, 2003
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: South Beach
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 pounds to lose/final weight 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: When I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: unofficially Challenge #1
Known issues: Diabetic - just getting over m/c
Lost so far: 41lbs down - 94 to go
Current Weight: 239
Week 1: -0.5
Week 2: 0
Week 3: 0
Week 4: -1 (237.5)
Week 5: 0
Week 6:-0.5
Total Weight Loss: -2 (237)

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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: 133
week 1: 0/133
week 2: 0/133
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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: 6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: since Challenge 5
Known issues: emotional overeating, willpower issues
Lost 10.2 lbs since challenge 5
Current Weight: too big, but working on it!
week 1: -2.6
week 2: +2.6
week 3: -0.8
week 4: SKIP
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Total Weight Loss: -0.8

Mom2Cole
Me: Moni/30
DH: Randy/37
Married since: September, 2002
Dieting since: May, 2005
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat/exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 155
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 1st Challenge
Starting Weight: 160.5
Week 1: SKIP
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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:
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

NJMom
Me: 36
DH: 46
Married since: September, 2002
Dieting since: Jan 2006 (but always on and off)
Dieting Program: weight watchers and lots of walking
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 33.5 lbs/174 (want to
get to prepregnancy weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: October 1, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12.5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 1st Challenge
Known issues: snacking, willpower issues, sticking with a program
Starting Weight: 207.5
Week 1: -2.5/205
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Total Weight Loss: -2.5

notdesperate
Me: Katie, 24
DH: Paul, 29
Married since: June 11, 2005
Dieting since: April 30th, 2006
Dieting Program: eating smarter, smaller portions, more water, less snacking in class
Workout Program: Walking more, strenth training, yoga
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 pounds, 125lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 15, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds by June 11, 2006
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 8
Known issues: Bad back, need low impact workout. Sweet tooth! EWB (eating while bored!)
Current Weight: 140
Week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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 lbs/150
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: -2.2/154.8
week 2: -0.4/154.4
week 3: -0.8/153.8
week 4: -1/152.8
week 5: SKIP
week 6: -0.4/152.4
Total Weight Loss: -4.8

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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)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #7
Current Weight: 163
Week 1: +1/164
week 2: +2/166
week 3: +0.2/166.2
week 4: -1/165.2
week 5: SKIP
week 6: -1.2/164
Total Weight Loss: 0

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
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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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

tgr68
Me: Naamah/25
DH: Cordell/26
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: walking/eating healthy
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, comfort/boredom eating, baby fat, little time for exercise, hit a major plateau
Current Weight: 165
week 1: 0/165
week 2: SKIP
week 3: +1.8/166.8
week 4: -0.4/166.4
week 5: -0.6/165.8
week 6: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

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:10 lbs./125 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 1,2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Starting Weight: 145
Current Weight: 135
week 1: 0/135
week 2: 0/135
week 3: +1/136
week 4: -1/135
week 5: 0/135
week 6: 0/135
Total Weight Loss: 0

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -0.2/196.8
week 2: -0.4/196.4
week 3: +1.2/197.6
week 4: +1.4/199
week 5: -1/198
week 6: -0.6/197.4
Total Weight Loss: +0.4

udsweetpea
Me: Andrea, 24
BF: Jeff, 28
Dating since: 2/22/04
Dieting since: I could remember
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on and off for a couple of them
Known issues: lack of control
Current Weight: 197.5
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -3.5/194
Week 5: -0.5/193.5
Week 6: -0.5/193
Total Weightloss: -4.5

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Thread is open for posting!!

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tgr68
Me: Naamah/25
DH: Cordell/26
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: walking/eating healthy
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, comfort/boredom eating, baby fat, little time for exercise, hit a major plateau
Current Weight: 165
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Total Weight Loss: 0

So, this plateau has been going on for about 2 months. I've been walking anywhere from 1/2 to 3 miles three times a week depending on DD's schedule. I've noticed that I'm eating more throughout the days, so I'm really going to be watching that this challenge. The really sad thing is that none of the clothes I got for Christmas (read new wardrobe) are fitting now. :( We don't have a lot of money to go replacing all those in larger sizes. Plus, I've told DH that I refuse to by a size 14. I guess I will live in my only pair of casual pants (excluding sweats) until I lose the weight, even if that means being a major fashion don't/muffin top in the meantime! :eek:

I am going to beat this!!!!!!!!!

[Mom2Cole]

Hey gals!!! :D

I have been on a challenge hiatus for awhile, but stll pluggin' away at the weightloss!!! :)

My husband's reunion is coming up in July and I want to hit my goal by then. So, I thought taking part in the challenges again will keep me accountable!! ;)

Here is my info....

Me: Moni/30
DH: Randy/37
Married since: September, 2002
Dieting since: May, 2005
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat/exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 155
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 1st Challenge
Starting Weight: 160.5

I weigh in on Friday's, so hopefully I will see a loss after our Easter fun this afternoon! :p

Happy Easter!!!

[TX Sweetheart]

Changes for me:

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
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Total Weight Loss: 0

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm back again:
Me: Lindsey 27
DH: Dan 24
Married since:October 30, 2003
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: South Beach
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 pounds to lose/final weight 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: When I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: unofficially Challenge #1
Known issues: Diabetic - just getting over m/c
Lost so far: 41lbs down - 94 to go
Current Weight: 239

[pride&prejudice]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs/150

Yeah! And My birthday is at the end of the weightloss, so that's definitely a goal! :D

[bensgirl1222]

Me: Jessica/23
Bf: Ben/26
Married since: not yet
Dieting since: today :-)
Dieting Program: none really
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 pounds/108 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: 5/28/05
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: none
Known issues: my tummy! I just want look 18 again :( I am going to vacation May 28th so this is perfect for me!! Hopefully I can keep it up.
Current Weight: 118 pounds (it may not seem like alot to most but my normal weight is around 105...I'm short!)
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[LynzeyAHL]

I cooked all day yesterday and tonight so that I can have left overs all week so I can avoid just picking something up on the way home.

I worked out today

so its a start...

[MES in Chicago]

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: 6 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: since Challenge 5
Known issues: emotional overeating, willpower issues
Lost 10.2 lbs since challenge 5
Current Weight: too big, but working on it!
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Total Weight Loss: 0

Thanks again for doing this! PM me if you need some help with updating!

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[NJMom]

I would love to join. I am still trying to lose baby weight and my boys are 14 months old. I have started WW SO many times but don't stick with it. I want to look decent this summer and time is running out so this challenge is perfect for me.

I actually started yesterday and here is my info:

Me: 36
DH: 46
Married since: September, 2002
Dieting since: Jan 2006 (but always on and off)
Dieting Program: weight watchers and lots of walking
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 33.5 lbs/174 (want to
get to prepregnancy weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: October 1, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12.5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 1st Challenge
Known issues: snacking, willpower issues, sticking with a program
Starting Weight: 207.5

Thanks!

[raven077]

For the next update :D:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #7
Current Weight: 163

[colleenjoy]

i did really well the first 2 weeks of the last challenge...then kind of lost momentum. it was our anniversary, dh b-day and then easter with family in for the weekend.

i'm going to try to do better this time.

Colleen

[Tonysweetie]

I wasn't going to join another one but I was asked to be in my best friends wedding in March so now I have to lose 10 more lbs. lol...I can do it!!!

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:10 lbs./125 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 1,2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs.
Known issues: Sweet Tooth, eating too much junk
Starting Weight: 145
Current Weight: 135

Today so far I've done a 40 minute run on the eliptical and DH and I are going to swim laps later. WHOO HOO!!! I'M MOTIVATED!!!

[bensgirl1222]

I speed walked 2 miles last night and I plan to do the same tonight.

I have also been trying to be conscious of what I'm eating. I'd rather eat the calories than drink them so I dont drink soda (haven't for 3 weeks) and I'm trying to drink more water but I just dont get thirsty enough!

Is it bad for you that I could probably only drink 40 ounces of any beverage a day? Sometimes I can go all day with only a few sips of something.

[Tonysweetie]

I speed walked 2 miles last night and I plan to do the same tonight.

I have also been trying to be conscious of what I'm eating. I'd rather eat the calories than drink them so I dont drink soda (haven't for 3 weeks) and I'm trying to drink more water but I just dont get thirsty enough!

Is it bad for you that I could probably only drink 40 ounces of any beverage a day? Sometimes I can go all day with only a few sips of something.

I had the same problem w/water until I realized it really helped my mweight loss. I honestly think my 16 lbs. I've lost I bet you at least 10 of them was from drinking so much water. Id rink 100 + oz. of water a day. I have to force myself to do it though. It isn't b/c I'm thirsty. I bought myself a 64 oz. water jug and I fill it up sometimes 3 times a day and I carry it everywhere I go. The gym, work, grocery store etc. I just about every few minutes have a big gulp of water. Yea, it sends to the bathroom a lot but if it's going to help my weight loss along it's worth it.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[filmgirl7]

filmgirl
Me: Carrie, 28
DH: J, 32
Married since: 1/7/06
Dieting since: 1984
Dieting Program: just myfooddiary.com and lots of exercise.
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
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I'm already on the list of members, but I wanted to officially join since i've been out of the loop for a few weeks.

My goal for this challenge is to get my weight down to 128, which it hasn't been since May 2003. That would be a huge deal for me. I hope I can do it.

[Tonysweetie]

Week 1: 0


What a disappointment. I worked hard too. Ohwell looks like I plateaued again. I'm just sad b/c in the last challenge I finally got down to 129 adn now I'm back up to 135. I hate that 1 week of being bad and cost me so much. Ohwell starting over....Well not totally starting over since I was 145 to begin with.

[diedra1027]

I completely forgot about weighing in this morning...OOPS.

I'm totally off the wagon at this point. I think I'm going to go back to Phase I of the South Beach Diet again to get myself back on track.

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Current Weight: 173
week 1: SKIP

[tgr68]

Still at 165/0. :( Blah!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 1: -2.2/154.8

Whoo hoo! This just makes me feel a whole lot better. I skipped the last week of the last challenge. But I've been trying to make sure I drink more water during the day, and it seems to be helping some. I've made mroe changes to my diet this time around, and haven't been to the gym in a bit because I haven't had time, but hopefully this coming week I'll be getting it integrated back into my schedule.

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -.2/196.8
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -.2

[bensgirl1222]

Ok I need some motivation to run! Please motivate me. I just dont feel like doing it right now. :(

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

[tgr68]

Bensgirl~Here's some motivation:
http://www.custom-bikini.com/images/bikini-018.jpg

[Tonysweetie]

Bensgirl~Here's some motivation:
http://www.custom-bikini.com/images/bikini-018.jpg

lol that's pretty good. I should post one of those VS models in a bikini on my fridge and pantry door! That'll keep me away right? hehe:D

[MES in Chicago]

Wk 1 - 2.6lbs

Honestly I am in shock. This is my worst eating week ever, I had fries several times, gyros, cookies every day....:confused: I felt kind of icky and I know I can't continue with this way of eating and keep loosing, but I will take this loss.

To a better week of eating!

[bensgirl1222]

Thanks :) I was able to suck it up and work out. YAY!

[Tonysweetie]

Thanks :) I was able to suck it up and work out. YAY!

good job! What I do when I'm in that don't want to workout mood I tell myself to at least do 15 minutes. That way if I at least so that much it's better than not have done anything at all right?

[NJMom]

week 1 - lost 2.5 lbs

I had a pretty good first week. I was hoping to lose more than this because usually my first week I can lose btwn. 4-6 lbs but I'll take the 2.5. I did really good with exercise. I took my boys for walks 5 days this week for anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. I did good with my diet too but need to do a little bit better.

[colleenjoy]

week one: -0.6

atleast it's something. i've been so bad the last couple of weeks. time to get back on track.

Colleen

[bensgirl1222]

Week 1: 0 (but wasn't surprised since I started working out on Mon)

[Tonysweetie]

My weight for week 1 loss is wrong week 1: 0/135 Thanks!

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/164
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Blah. I need a real scale. Anyone have a really good rec or two for under $50?

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

[Tonysweetie]

I'm so proud of myself this week I've done 100 percent better on my eating and excercising like a champ! Just today so far I've done 33 minutes on the eliptical at the gym and my Mom is coming over later for a 3 mile walk outside!!! WHOO HOO! I just found out lastn ight me and Tony and my family are going on vacation in June...a beach vacation....so time to shed at least 5 lbs. before I go! GO ME!:D :eek:

[Mom2Cole]

Starting Weight: 160.5
Week 1: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: 0 / 160.5
Oh...last week was NOT a good week. :o I ate like crap on Easter, the following Tuesday was my husband's birthday and we had dinner at Texas Roadhouse. I indulged in steak, LOADED baked potato, salad, and rolls. It was tasty I must admit. ;) Wednesday was my Mom's birthday and we went out to dinner again and then enjoyed some cake...both nights actually. :o

I declared the rest of the week a free week and wasn't strict at all with what I consummed. :rolleyes: I enjoyed the week so much that I decided to skip the ol' weigh in for fear that the number on the scale would scare me. :p

Good news..I am back on the healthy wagon this week!! I took Cole to the Zoo yesterday, walked around for 3 hours, drank 96 ounces of water, and ate healthy. YAY!!

Today is the same, ate healthy, drank 96 ounces of water...I am back girls!!

I plan on weighing in on Friday and crossing my fingers that I am not too far away from 160.5, but I am sure there will be a gain.

Have an awesome week!!!

[bensgirl1222]

Is it possible to have lost a 1/2" around my thighs, hips and tummy? I am on my second week of dieting and exercising every night.

[Tonysweetie]

Is it possible to have lost a 1/2" around my thighs, hips and tummy? I am on my second week of dieting and exercising every night.

Yes very possiable. I know when I first began my weightloss journal I dropped inches FAST then it all of a sudden stopped, lol.

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: -.5

[pride&prejudice]

Week 2: -0.4/154.4
Total:-2.6

[Tonysweetie]

Have no luck this challenge so far and I'm even doing everything right!

Week 2: 0 lbs.

[diedra1027]

week 2: -1/172
Total Weight Loss: -1

[meganth]

Here's my updated current stats:
Starting Weight: 155
Current Weight: 133
week 1: 0/133
week 2: 0/133
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
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: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -0.2/196.8
week 2: -0.4/196.4
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[tgr68]

Week 2: SKIP

I will update either late tomorrow or Sunday because DH and I are heading out of town in about an hour, and we still have to pack.

[colleenjoy]

week 2: -2.4
total this challenge: - 3

lets hope this keeps up

Colleen

[MES in Chicago]

Wk 2 + 2.6 Hmm the miraculous loss from last week came back. I knew it was too good to be true!

Total - 0

[Tonysweetie]

I am just not having any luck this time around. I weighed myself again this morning just to see if yesterday's no loss was a fluke but instead of there being a loss or a stay the same I gained!!!! WTF?! I don't understand. I'm doing everything I was doing those 2 months when I lost 16 lsb. and more. I gained back 6 and can't seem to get it back off! I don't understand!!!!!!! :mad: :( :mad: :(

[LovinLife]

Me: Sarah/25
DH: Alan/24
Married since: 9.17.05
Dieting since: a few years back
Dieting Program: walking, cutting back on my own, more water, less soda
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50+/not comfortable telling
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 2006 (our 1st anniversary Vegas trip)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one
Known issues: I can have limited green veggies because of meds I am on. I tend to emotional eat as well as when I am bored. Ive been heavy all my life and Im ready to get rid of the excess.
Current Weight: not comfortable sharing at this moment.

[NotDesperate]

Is it too late for me to join? I just found this. I also just realized yesterday that I have packed on ten pounds and today was the first day of the new me. So I thought I would try something like this to help me stick with it.

Me: Katie, 24
DH: Paul, 29
Married since: June 11, 2005
Dieting since: April 30th, 2006
Dieting Program: eating smarter, smaller portions, more water, less snacking in class
Workout Program: Walking more, strenth training, yoga
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 pounds, 125lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: July 15, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds by June 11, 2006
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 8
Known issues: Bad back, need low impact workout. Sweet tooth! EWB (eating while bored!)
Current Weight: 140

I don't quote understand the difference between some of those goals that you are looking for plus I don't know much about setting goals, so I did my best.

Lately my back has been killing me. It is not uncommon for my back to hurt every now and then but it usually goes away. This time it has not. Yesterday I saw a scale at the IL's house and weighed myself (don't have one at home) and saw I weigh 140! My "healthy/ goal weight" for my height (5'6") and age is 130. And even at 130 I felt somewhat uncomfortable so my goal is to be 125.

I may revise this goal as I go along because like I said before, I don't know much about goal setting. I think I didn't feel confortable at 130 because very little of that was muscle. If I start to work out and gain muscle, I may feel fine at 130. So we will see.

I am also going to try and figure out how to start a CC journal (or find my original one because I think I started one before) and make it be my weight loss journal and write about my workouts and food intake. I think that will help.

Thank you for letting me get all this out in the open!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[LeslieandPaul]

Joining in!

Me: Leslie, 22
DH: Paul, 28
Married since: Aug 20, 2005
Dieting since: never
Dieting Program: healthy eating, exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 lbs, 110-115 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:don't really have one, just want to get in shape (mostly for the summer I guess)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5 lbs by June 4-for my sister's wedding (I'm the maid of honour)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #8
Known issues: pepsi and chocolate addict. I eat way too much junk! I stopped drinking Pepsi for a month over Feb/Mar and I noticed a big difference, so I need to do that again.
Current Weight:125 lbs

[raven077]

Ok, well, I picked up a new digital scale and either my old one was THAT off, or I really blew it this week. :(

Week 1: +1/164
Week 2: +2/166
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[LIZNKEITH]

I'm a little late, but can I join? :o

LIZNKEITH
Me: Liz/27
DH: Keith/35
Married since: 7/28/01
Dieting since: May 2006
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -45lbs, 140lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #2 November 2005- On Hiatus & Rejoined on #8
Known issues: Portion Control, Emotional/Boredom Eater, Still carrying Baby Weight
Current Weight: 185
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0


I've been dragging my feet on starting WW since giving birth to my daughter in June. it's definitely time though. I've had a lot of success with WW in the past, losing 32 pounds a couple of years back. Unfortunately, a long TTC journey and a pregnancy added it all back on. :( I'm ready to take control again! I weigh in on Sundays.

I'm happy to report though, looking back at Weight Loss Challenge #2 (when I last joined) I was 189. So, somewhere along the way I did manage to shed a few. :D

[tgr68]

Yeah, LIZ!! Glad to see you here! I also post in the Losing the Baby Weight (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=17888) thread!

[LIZNKEITH]

Hi, Naamah! I'll have to check that one out as well. Thanks for the info!

[bensgirl1222]

Week 2: 1/117

[tgr68]

Week 3: +1.8/166.8

[pride&prejudice]

Week 3: -0.4/153.8

ETA: Weight, used the scale at the gym first time, bad idea.

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -0.2/196.8
week 2: -0.4/196.4
week 3: +1.2/197.6
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[Tonysweetie]

Week 3: +1/136

I think it's due to AF on her way this week and the stress of finals and all. Good Luck to everyone! God Bless!!!

:mad:

[MES in Chicago]

Week 3 -.8lb

I had the stomach flu earlier this week so that is where the loss is from. I had been eating crackers, soup, gingerale and gatorade. Lots of sugar!

I am trying SBD for the next 2 weeks to see what I think. I am also starting to work out today! I super cleaned this morning for an hour and while that sounds lame, I worked up a sweat!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Congrats to all those that lost this week!

[Tonysweetie]

I am trying SBD for the next 2 weeks to see what I think. I am also starting to work out today! I super cleaned this morning for an hour and while that sounds lame, I worked up a sweat!

I believe it's one of the best workouts. I always work up a sweat when I clean my apartment. I think I logged in my fitday.com once that I cleaned for 2 hours and it said I should've burned around 200 cals. :eek: Thats nice for not really doing a workout ya know? :)

[colleenjoy]

week 3: -1
total this challenge -4

Slowly, very slowly, but at least its coming off.

Colleen

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: -0.5
Week 2:-0
Week 3:-0

but at least I'm not gaining! Honestly though I'm surprised I'm not. I've ate out like most of the last two weeks b/c we're in the process of buying a house and we're never here to make anything so... Maybe this week when I get back on track

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 3: -6/179

I can't believe it...I'm in the 170's for the first time since having DD!!:D

[bensgirl1222]

Ben and I took our dog to this trail up the street from our house and went 3 miles up and back! My legs hurt SO bad today!

[diedra1027]

Sorry so late!

Week 3: -1/172

[LeslieandPaul]

Week 3: 0/122

I haven't really gotten back into an exercise routine since I got back from Europe, and I'm still working on adjusting my eating habits. I did start pole dancing classes again on Friday, so that will help with exercising.

[raven077]

*sigh*

Week 1: +1/164
Week 2: +2/166
Week 3: +.2/166.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[udsweetpea]

May I please rejoin? I'm back on the WW wagon, and would love to join the challenge!

Me: Andrea, 24
BF: Jeff, 28
Dating since: 2/22/04
Dieting since: I could remember
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on and off for a couple of them
Known issues: lack of control
Current Weight: 197.5

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: joining at 197.5

[bensgirl1222]

Week 3: -2/115

I don't know what happened but all of a sudden, I dropped 2 pounds! Probably all that exercise this past weekend.

[udsweetpea]

Congrats Jess!

[bensgirl1222]

Thanks Andrea!! I weighed myself today and lost another pound! I'm wondering if its bc I am off BC this month? Maybe BC really does pack on pounds? I haven't been under 117 in about a year so going down to 114 in 2 days seems odd to me. And my scale isn't broke either.

[tgr68]

The weirdest, but most awesome, thing happened to me today. I threw on one of my tanks that was embarrassingly tight on, and it fit - still a little snug, but it fit!!! :D Then I was in a hurry to the bathroom, undid my belt, and had my jeans halfway down before I had realized that I hadn't unbuttoned them. :eek: Yay! The walking is finally paying off!

[LIZNKEITH]

Congrats, Jess!

Naamah,
Eeeeeeek! I'm so proud of you! Keep up the good work. It's definitely paying off!:D

[Tonysweetie]

Week 4: 135/-1 WHOO HOO! Finally! lol

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 165
week 1: 0/165
week 2: SKIP
week 3: +1.8/166.8
week 4: -.4/166.4
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +1.4

So nice to be posting negative numbers, especially with what happened earlier this week! :D

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -0.2/196.8
week 2: -0.4/196.4
week 3: +1.2/197.6
week 4: +1.4/199.0
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss:

I have no idea what happened this week, but ick!

[LIZNKEITH]

Congrats to all the "losers" in here. Those negative numbers look great!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[Happy1]

I know I'm a little late but do you mind me joining in? I just found this thread.

Me: Nikki/27
DH: Tim/36
Married since: June 8, 2002
Dieting since: March 2006
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat and exercising more (Use Walk Away the Pounds 4 mornings/week at least. Sometimes the 2 mile and sometimes the 3 mile walk and then I speedwalk on my lunch hour with 3 lb. weights.)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs./160
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is the first one
Known issues: Thyroid
Current Weight: 170 lbs. (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Height: 5.8.5"


This morning I got out some of my "skinny clothes" that I kept back from when I was a Size 12 (Before starting this routine I was a Size 16). Some are still too small but I fit in them a lot better than I used to. I also am currently a Size 14 so I'm thrilled about dropping 1 size already. Also this morning I braved the scale. Last week when I weighed myself I was at 170.5 lbs. This morning I had a bad feeling the scale went up but instead I dropped .5 lb.!! Gotta love when you feel bloated but still lose weight.

Go us!

Nikki :D

[pride&prejudice]

Week 4: -1/152.8

I finally got back to the gym today. Even though I ahd to fight traffic coming back from the hospital, I made myself go. Geez, I didn't realize how much muscle strength you can loose in 2 months! I have to start slowly building back up to where I was, but with TTC later this summer, its robably better late than never.

Congrats to all the loosers! And yes, being off BC definitely makes the weight loss easier.

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: -0.5
Week 2: 0
Week 3: 0
Week 4: -1 (237.5)
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

[udsweetpea]

Week 4: 194/-3.5

YAY!

[LIZNKEITH]

Woo-Hoo! Look at all these losses! Congratulations, ladies!!

Week 4: -3/176

[udsweetpea]

Congratulations to you too, LIZNKEITH!

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/164
Week 2: +2/166
Week 3: +.2/166.2
Week 4: -1/165.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Better.

[bensgirl1222]

Week 4: 0/113

[tgr68]

This morning I am wearing a pair of cords I purchased at Christmas that I had to put away a few weeks ago!! :eek: Although the number on the scale hasn't changed much, I'm loving that I can pull out some of my old clothes! :D

[Happy1]

Way to go you guys!!

tgr68 I've also found that although my scale number isn't moving a whole lot, I can pull out some old clothes as well. Gotta love that muscle weighs more but you still see results! Congrats!!

Nikki :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Pants
The other day I was able to slip in to a pair of Size 16 jeans that didn't fit a few weeks ago. Funny thing is, my work pants (which I've been wearing since I was 15 pounds over what I weight now) are still snug on me. :confused:

[MES in Chicago]

Week 4 - SKIP

[Tonysweetie]

Week 5-0/135 but I dropped an inch in my waist, 1/2 in my hips, and a little in my thighs and my jeans are bigger so I'm more focused on that. I've been hitting the gym daily, eating right and staying plenty active. I think it's my weight lifting that is keeping the scale from dropping.

[Happy1]

-1/169 Next goal to reach-165!!! Bye, bye 170's!

Nikki :D

[udsweetpea]

Woohoo, Happy1! That always feel so great to reach a new level!

[Happy1]

It sure does!! Seeing everyone else on here do so well really is an inspiration to keep going.

Nikki :D

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -0.2/196.8
week 2: -0.4/196.4
week 3: +1.2/197.6
week 4: +1.4/199.0
week 5: -1.0/198.0
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +1

woo!! finally lost weight!

[Happy1]

TX Sweetheart Woohooo!!! Congratulations!! :)

Nikki :D

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 165
week 1: 0/165
week 2: SKIP
week 3: +1.8/166.8
week 4: -0.4/166.4
week 5: -0.6/165.8
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

Yeah for another loss!!!!

Congrats to all the losers this week!

[colleenjoy]

week 1: -0.6
week 2: -2.4
week 3: -1
week 4:+0.4
week 5:-1.8
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5.4

i haven't had a chance to update in a while. i hurt my knee so i couldn't workout like i had planned, but it's better now and the weight is still moving down.

i think my first official goal is 10 pounds.
the problem is we are going on vacation for a week. so lots of eating out. we're going to florida, so i'll just have to make sure to get lots of exercising in which shouldn't be a problem (I hope).

Colleen

[pride&prejudice]

Week 5: SKIP

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: -0.5
Week 2: 0
Week 3: 0
Week 4: -1 (237.5)
Week 5: 0
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

[udsweetpea]

Week 5: -0.5 (193.5)

Total loss- 4 pounds

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

We've broken -25lbs!! :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 5: -1/175

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/164
Week 2: +2/166
Week 3: +.2/166.2
Week 4: -1/165.2
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[LIZNKEITH]

Weighed in a day early, as we are going out of town this weekend.

Week 6: -3.8/171.2
Total: -13.8

I really don’t know how that happened, but I’m certainly not going to question it. That means, I made my Weight Loss Challenge goal of 10 pounds…plus some! I think that’s the first time I actually have succeeded at one of these things. Yay, me!! :D

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 28
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time
Current Weight: 197.0
week 1: -0.2/196.8
week 2: -0.4/196.4
week 3: +1.2/197.6
week 4: +1.4/199.0
week 5: -1.0/198.0
week 6: -0.6/197.4
Total Weight Loss: +0.4

[Happy1]

Congrats on the weightloss Liznkeith and TXSweetheart!!! Keep up the great work.

This week was a plateau for me. Still at 0/168 but at least I haven't gained. That's my main goal right now-if I don't lose, I at least don't gain!

Nikki :D

[Tonysweetie]

Weighed in a day early, as we are going out of town this weekend.

Week 6: -3.8/171.2
Total: -13.8

I really don’t know how that happened, but I’m certainly not going to question it. That means, I made my Weight Loss Challenge goal of 10 pounds…plus some! I think that’s the first time I actually have succeeded at one of these things. Yay, me!! :D


Congratulations!!!!

[Tonysweetie]

week 6=0/135


Total Loss: 0bs.


I really though I'd see more of a loss within 6 weeks. But I"m like happy I've hit a plateau. Ohwell. Congrats to all the losers!

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks everyone...I'm psyched! I can already tell it's going to be a bad weekend though. Ah well, I earned it. :D

[pride&prejudice]

Week 6: -0.4/152.4

ETA: Total:-4.8

Wow, that is such motivation to see that. ITA, cannot wait to the next challenge.

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/164
Week 2: +2/166
Week 3: +.2/166.2
Week 4: -1/165.2
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -1.2/164
Total Weight Loss: 0

Well, at least I'm back to where I started from, right? Yeesh! :rolleyes:

I'll be anxiously waiting for the link to the next challenge.. Independence Day? :D

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: -0.5
Week 2: 0
Week 3: 0
Week 4: -1 (237.5)
Week 5: 0
Week 6:-0.5
Total Weight Loss: -2 (237)

Looking forward to the next challenge.:o

[tgr68]

Hey all! I am a SKIP this week, as we are on vacation! ;)

I won't be back until Monday, so I will do updates then. Plus, if none of the other mods have started a new thread at that point, I will. I've been thinking about not using our gains in our totals, just say "0 pounds lost". It seem more positive than having that + by our names. What do you guys think? Also, the next challenge will end the week of 4th of July. Does that sound okay?

Enjoy the weekend!

[Tonysweetie]

Hey all! I am a SKIP this week, as we are on vacation! ;)

I won't be back until Monday, so I will do updates then. Plus, if none of the other mods have started a new thread at that point, I will. I've been thinking about not using our gains in our totals, just say "0 pounds lost". It seem more positive than having that + by our names. What do you guys think? Also, the next challenge will end the week of 4th of July. Does that sound okay?

Enjoy the weekend!

I think the taking the + lbs. away is a great idea. It does make me feel like a loser, lol. Have fun on vacation!

[LynzeyAHL]

Hey all! I am a SKIP this week, as we are on vacation! ;)

I won't be back until Monday, so I will do updates then. Plus, if none of the other mods have started a new thread at that point, I will. I've been thinking about not using our gains in our totals, just say "0 pounds lost". It seem more positive than having that + by our names. What do you guys think? Also, the next challenge will end the week of 4th of July. Does that sound okay?

Enjoy the weekend!


I'd still like the + by my name each week b/c it makes me accountable for what I put in my mouth. HOWEVER the challenge total goal I'm okay with putting 0 pounds lost. If you take away all the negative consequences for posting here then what is the point of having a 'challenge' then its just a support for ladies that want to loose weight thread. kwim?:o

[udsweetpea]

Week 6- -0.5 (193)

Total Loss- 4.5

[curlyjr]

I know its too late to join this challenge but I would really like to be in the next one! I really need to lose some weight and get in shape.
Me: Jillian/27
DH: John/26
Married since: 6/11/05
Dieting since: now
Dieting Program: eating healthy and exercising
Total weight loss goal: 30 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: 12/06
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: now
Known issues: hating health food, being lazy, very short so its easy to gain weight
Current Weight: 150
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss:

[tgr68]

Thanks for the input, gals! How about I still put the + by our individual names, but not figure it in to the group total of weight lost?

I'll start a new thread tomorrow since we got home kind of late! :cool:

[LynzeyAHL]

Thanks for the input, gals! How about I still put the + by our individual names, but not figure it in to the group total of weight lost?

I'll start a new thread tomorrow since we got home kind of late! :cool:

that works so for group totals we're only counting the - pouds. sounds good if un you need help lemmie know

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Great job, ladies!! We lost a total of 36.8 pounds!! :eek: :cool: :D Let's see if we can beat that next challenge!

New thread is now open! Weightloss Challenge #9 (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=765681&posted=1#post765681)