Weightloss Challenge #9 - July 4th

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July 4th Weight loss Challenge

Sunday May 28- Saturday July 8
6 weeks

Your moderators for this thread are tgr68 and LyndzeyAHL!

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.

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: -49.1 lbs :D

Current Members: bensgirl1222, BumbleB, Colleenjoy, curlyjr, Darin's Girl, DelSol, Diedra1027, flygirl, Happy1, ks_piper, LeslieandPaul, LIZNKEITH, lovinlife, LynzeyAHL, Meganth, MES in Chicago, Mom2Cole, Mrs.B716, NJMom, NotDesperate, Polkadot, Pride&Predjudice, Raven077, ruledbymercury, silvergrey, Sweetie04, Tgr68, Tonysweetie, TX Sweetheart, udsweetpea

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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: 115 pounds (it may not seem like alot to most but my normal weight is around 105...I'm short!)
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Total Weight Loss: 0

BumbleB
Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: Now
Dieting Program: modified South Beach, can't give up fruit!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 lbs/ 150...then I'll see from there
Final Weight Date Challenge: Thanksgiving, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9!!!)
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control, need to stick with an exercise routine longer than 1 month.
Current Weight: 195, how on earth did I get here???
week 1: -2/193
week 2: -1/192
week 3: 0/192
week 4: 0/192
week 5: SKIP
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3

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: -3.8
week 2: +3
week 3: SKIP
week 4:
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week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.8

curlyjr
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: -1/149
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Total Weight Loss: -1

Daren's Girl
Me: Emily/29 uh- should I put 30 since it's 3 weeks away?!?!?
DH: Darin/37
Married since:9/6/03
Dieting since: On and off forever!
Dieting Program: None; will try to walk & eat better
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -25/ 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -7 to 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9 Newbie Here!
Known issues: Eating while bored, portion control, willpower
Current Weight: 160
Week 1: 0/160
Week 2: -2/158
Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: -2

DelSol
Me: Dana/31
DH: Scott/37
Married since: 11/19/2004
Dieting since: a long time
Dieting Program: Curves (have tried WW & Atkins)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 lbs for this challenge but willing to lose more
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Newbie ~ Challenge #9
Known issues: sweet tooth, don't eat good foods, portion control, exercise (but I'm getting better)
Current Height: 5’ 8”
Current Weight: per the charts morbidly obese
week 1: -1
week 2: 0
week 3: -1
week 4: SKIP
week 5: -3
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5

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: 171
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Total Weight Loss: 0

flygirl
Me: Jen / 31
DH: Jeff / 36
Married since: 6.22.2002
Dieting since: I haven't been, that's the problem.
Dieting Program: Nothing formal. Cutting back on sweets & wine in the evening. Starting Pilates again.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs / 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: ASAP!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #9
Known issues: Chostocondritis (sprained ribs) means medication and less activity. A weakness for sweets and wine in the evenings, and not enough veggies.
Current Weight: 145
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -3/142
week 3: -4/138
week 4: -1/167
week 5: +2/139
week 6: -1/136
Total Weight Loss: -7

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: 168 lbs. (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Height: 5' 8.5"
week 1: -0/168
week 2: -1/167
week 3: -1/166
week 4: 0/166
week 5: -1165
week 6: 0/165
Total Weight Loss: -3

ks_piper
Me: Keely/31 (32 on aug 7)
DH: Xan/32
Married since: 5/5/01 - 5+ years!
Dieting since: since late last year this time around. did ww 2X after our kids with good success
Dieting Program: WWs and increased physical activity
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs/135 lbs, but will see how I feel at 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: New Year's Eve
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: ? I think it ends soon so nothing this time around.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9 - I'm a newbie!
Known issues: snacking, sweets, portion control
Current Weight: 166 lbs
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP (Joined late)
week 6:
Total Weight Loss:

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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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
Starting Weight: 185
Current Weight: 171.2
week 1: -1.4/169.8
week 2: +2.6/172.4
week 3: -1.4/171
week 4: +0.6/171.6
week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -.4/171.2
Total Weight Loss: 0

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.
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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: 43lbs down - 92 to go
Current Weight: 237
Week 1: -1/236
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +1/237
Week 4: +3/240
Week 5: - 5.5/234.5
Week 6: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

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
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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!
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Total Weight Loss: 0

Mrs.B716
Me: Emily, 27
DH: C, 27
Married since: July 16, 2005
Dieting Program: Eating right and excersising
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: 160
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I was earlier this year but stopped because of medical issues
Known issues: I love ice cream and bread way too much!!!
Current Weight: 165
week 1: -4.5/160.5
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Total Weight Loss: -4.5

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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
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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: 205
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: 0

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
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Total Weight Loss: 0

Polkadot
Me: Lauren 27
DH: Brian 27
Married since: Nov 20 2004
Dieting since: tomorrow
Dieting Program: Going to try Weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: ~
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I am a newbie #9
Known issues: TTC is making me crazy and on Clomid...
Current Weight:180
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -1/180
week 3: 0/180
week 4: SKIP
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1

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: 152.4
week 1: SKIP
week 2: +1.4/153.8
week 3: -0.4/153.4
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP
week 6:
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)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #7
Current Weight: 164
Week 1: +1/165
week 2: SKIP
week 3: 0/165
week 4: +1/166
week 5: SKIP
week 6: =1/167
Total Weight Loss: +3

ruledbymercury
Me: Heather/25
DH: Tadd/25
Married since: July 24, 2004
Dieting since: March 11, 2003
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 114
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8 lbs/143 (my 10% mark)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Motivation, exercise, all-or-nothing attitude.
Current Weight: 151
Week 1: -2/149
week 2: -1/148
week 3: -1/147
week 4: -2/145
week 5: 0/145
week 6: Week 6: -1/144
Total Weight Loss: -7

silvergrey
Me: 31
DH: 30
Married since: June 6, 2003
Dieting Program: exercise and watching calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20lbs/145lbs, then see how I feel
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: now
Known issues: I’m a carb addict in the worst way, and I truly detest exercise in any form
Current Weight: 163
Week 1: 0/163
Week 2: 0/163
Week 3: -1/162
Week 4: -2/160
Week 5: 0/160
Week 6: 0/160
Total Weight Loss: -3

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Sweetie04
Me: 33
DH: 34
Married since: November 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 35/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: n/a
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9)
Known issues: carbs; diagnosed in February 2006 with PCOS (which might be affecting my weight)
Current Weight: 179
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -1/179
week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: -1

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: 165.8
week 1: 0/165.8
week 2: -2.8/163
week 3: +4.8/167.8
week 4: -1.2/166.6
week 5: SKIP
week 6: +3.2/169.8
Total Weight Loss: +4

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: -1/134
week 3: SKIP
week 4: 0/134
week 5: -1/133
week 6: -.5/132.5
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

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: 197.4
week 1: +.4/197.8
week 2: -1/196.8
week 3: -1.8/195
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP
week 6: +1.2/196.2
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

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: 193
Week 1: +1.0/194
Week 2: 0/194
Week 3: 0/194
Week 4: 0/194
Week 5:
Week 6: -1/193
Total Weightloss: 0

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Thread is now open for posting!

[Darin's Girl]

Oooooo! I'll be the first newbie!

Me: Emily/29 uh- should I put 30 since it's 3 weeks away?!?!?
DH: Darin/37
Married since:9/6/03
Dieting since: On and off forever!
Dieting Program: None; will try to walk & eat better
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -25/ 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -7 to 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9 Newbie Here!
Known issues: Eating while bored, portion control, willpower
Current Weight: 160

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks for setting this up! I hope we're as successful as we were with the last challenge! :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Can you please add starting weight of 185 to my stats?TIA!

[raven077]

Thanks for opening this one up. I am really going to stick to my guns for this one. (I hope! :rolleyes: )

One thing, can you change my Current Weight to be 164? I'd gained one pound total by the end of last challenge. But gosh darnit, I will make it down to 160 by the end of this one!

[Happy1]

Thanks for keeping this going! Beginning Weigh In/Week 1 should be 168 for me.

I was bad today. I ate a triple chocolate donut that was about the size of my outstretched hand. Oh but it tasted sooo good. At least I did exercise this morning and I plan to go walking on my lunch hour. Must pray for good weather so I don't feel so guilty.:p

Nikki :D

[Tonysweetie]

I'm ready for this challenge. I think this is my 6th challenge and I've had a sucessful 10 lbs. loss. I'm hoping for a 5 lbs. loss in this challenge. I can do this!!! :) Good Luck to everyone. God Bless!!!

[Tonysweetie]

Thanks for keeping this going! Beginning Weigh In/Week 1 should be 168 for me.

I was bad today. I ate a triple chocolate donut that was about the size of my outstretched hand. Oh but it tasted sooo good. At least I did exercise this morning and I plan to go walking on my lunch hour. Must pray for good weather so I don't feel so guilty.:p

Nikki :D

(((no rain vibes))) lol

[ruledbymercury]

I skipped the last few challenges, but I'm back! I have been doing WW for almost 6 weeks now and have lost 8 lbs so far. I weigh in on Thursdays, so I'll be back tomorrow with my week 1 weigh in. :)

Me: Heather/25
DH: Tadd/25
Married since: July 24, 2004
Dieting since: March 11, 2003
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 114
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8 lbs/143 (my 10% mark)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Motivation, exercise, all-or-nothing attitude.
Current Weight: 151

[DelSol]

I'd like to join, here are my stats:


Me: Dana/31
DH: Scott/37
Married since: 11/19/2004
Dieting since: a long time
Dieting Program: Curves (have tried WW & Atkins)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 lbs for this challenge but willing to lose more
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Newbie ~ Challenge #9
Known issues: sweet tooth, don't eat good foods, portion control, exercise (but I'm getting better)
Current Height: 5’ 8”
Current Weight: per the charts morbidly obese

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UPDATED TO HERE :o

Next updates Friday or Saturday Stay tuned...

[silvergrey]

Joining...

Me: 31
DH: 30
Married since: June 6, 2003
Dieting Program: exercise and watching calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20lbs/145lbs, then see how I feel
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: now
Known issues: I’m a carb addict in the worst way, and I truly detest exercise in any form
Current Weight: 163

[tgr68]

I feel as though I've been doing pretty good with portion control since I got back from vacation! I even did really well with lasagna last night! :cool: Tomorrow is mine and DH's anniversary. I've been craving a salad, so I think I'll suggest going out and get me one! ;)

QOTD: How do you satisfy your sweet tooth? I don't have much of a sweet tooth, but sometimes I really get in the mood for something sugary. I do it with Blue Bunny Sugar Free Pops (made with Splenda). Only 15 calories per serving!
http://www.bluebunny.com/images/product/623440.gif

[ruledbymercury]

Week 1: -2/149

:D

[Mrs.B716]

Can I still join???

I started on my own on Memorial day anyways so I might as well join in, right???
I've gained some weight back and I'm ready to lose again!!!

Info:
Me: Emily, 27
DH: C, 27
Married since: July 16, 2005
Dieting Program: Eating right and excersising
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: 160
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I was earlier this year but stopped because of medical issues
Known issues: I love ice cream and bread way too much!!!
Current Weight: 165

[LIZNKEITH]

Ooops! I guess I should have been more clear on what I was needing to have updated. My info should look like this:

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
Starting Weight: 185
Current Weight: 171.2
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0


Thanks, and sorry for the confusion!

[LynzeyAHL]

Ooops! I guess I should have been more clear on what I was needing to have updated. My info should look like this:


Thanks, and sorry for the confusion!
I'll fix it ! sorry cutie :o

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE

Please remember to put your updates in RED so they stand out better! :o

Thanks!

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks, Lynzey!! You're a dove. :)

Week 1: -1.4/169.8

I'll take it! When I weighed myself Monday I had packed on couple of pounds. So, I managed to lose them, plus 1. :D

[tgr68]

Lyndzey~You rock! Thank you so much with helping me with updates! :cool:

Welcome to all the new members!! Good luck in your weightloss journeys!

Week 1: 0/165.8

Actually I'm really happy with that because I know that I put on a couple of pounds over vacation!

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 1: +.4/197.8

[Darin's Girl]

Week 1: 0/160


QOTD Answer I like Sugar-free Kool Aid. Grape is my favorite, but I really like the cherry and fruit punch also. You can also use Splenda instead of real sugar with the normal Kool Aid.

[Happy1]

QOTD: How do you satisfy your sweet tooth?

My Answer I satisfy mine with either the Fruit 2 Oh water you can get (just has some sodium but it's sweetened with Splenda and some flavoring I guess-no fat or calories).

Also, regular popsicles are our dessert now. There's not much difference in calories between those and the sugar free ones so I just stick with the regular popsicles and just have one a night.

Nikki :D

[LynzeyAHL]

My Answer I satisfy mine with either the Fruit 2 Oh water you can get (just has some sodium but it's sweetened with Splenda and some flavoring I guess-no fat or calories).

Also, regular popsicles are our dessert now. There's not much difference in calories between those and the sugar free ones so I just stick with the regular popsicles and just have one a night.

Nikki :D

I take my Fruit20 and add a Plain tea crystal lite to go packet and make what I call frui-tea its really good with the lemon and raspberry and peach waters

ETA: I use the South beach Peanut butter cup recipe or just a few pieces of dark chocolate

I LOVE the powdered sugar free Hawiian punch fruit juicy red too MMMMMMM

[LynzeyAHL]

Lyndzey~You rock! Thank you so much with helping me with updates! :cool:


My pleasure! Its kinda fun and it gives me something to do during the week while I'm home alone (hubbers works 2nd shift and doesn't get home til my bed time!) :o

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: -1/236

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE :o

Lots of people need a week one yet...

We did well so far this first week!

KEEP UP THE HARD WORK everyone

[udsweetpea]

Week One- +1.0/194

[Tonysweetie]

Week 1 0/135

[silvergrey]

Week 1 0/163

[Sweetie04]

Me: 33
DH: 34
Married since: November 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 35/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: n/a
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9)
Known issues: carbs; diagnosed in February 2006 with PCOS (which might be affecting my weight)
Current Weight: 179

[flygirl]

I need something to help me get into gear! I've gained 20lbs since last summer, 5 in just the last month :eek:.

Me: Jen / 31
DH: Jeff / 36
Married since: 6.22.2002
Dieting since: I haven't been, that's the problem.
Dieting Program: Nothing formal. Cutting back on sweets & wine in the evening. Starting Pilates again.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs / 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: ASAP!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #1!
Known issues: Chostocondritis (sprained ribs) means medication and less activity. A weakness for sweets and wine in the evenings, and not enough veggies.
Current Weight: 145

[pride&prejudice]

Week 1: SKIP

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE:o

[flygirl]

Oops. I misunderstood one of the stats:

Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Newbie! Challenge #9

ETA: Thanks weightloss.challenge!

[LynzeyAHL]

Oops. I misunderstood one of the stats:

Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Newbie! Challenge #9

ETA: Thanks weightloss.challenge!

no pob N. or I will update ya on the next round

[polkadot]

Me: Lauren 27
DH: Brian 27
Married since: Nov 20 2004
Dieting since: tomorrow ;)
Dieting Program: Going to try Weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: ~
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I am a newbie #9
Known issues: TTC is making me crazy and on Clomid...:o
Current Weight:180

I have got to do something...the Clomid is known to help to put on the lbs, but my forst day of summer begins tomorrow and I have got to get in shape. This is the most i have ever weighed in my life and I think it may have something to do with the fact that I am not PG yet. So, heres to starting a new lifestyle...starting tomorrow...:cool:

[tgr68]

This made me laugh! Dieting since: tomorrow ;) Welcome to all the newbies!!

[Mrs.B716]

Here is my weigh in for week 1:

-4.5/160.5

[DelSol]

Here is my weigh in for week 1:

-4.5/160.5

Great job!!!

[polkadot]

ok. so how does this work...i obviuosly wont have a weigh in for this week but...what is the actual weigh in day? Every Monday? or any time during that week. Thanks girls. I am going to the grocery sotre later and i refuse to buy antyhing that if bad for me...REFUSE!! :p

[LIZNKEITH]

Pick any day you want to weigh in ( I prefers fridays so I have plenty of time to undo the weekends damage) and updates are done to the thread on either Friday or Saturday. :)

ETA Mrs, B, congrats on the great job! You are inspiring me to get motivated again!

[polkadot]

thanks liz...off to the grocery

[tgr68]

Great job, Mrs.B716!!

Polkadot~Like LIZ said, pick any day of the week that is convenient for you. I'm like LIZ - weigh in on Fridays to undo the weekends damage! :p

If you haven't notice, gals, I now have someone helping me with updates. We are going to try to update twice a week - on Tuesdays/Wednesdays and Fridays/Saturdays.

[colleenjoy]

i didn't get a chance to update the last week of the last challenge before i left for vacation. I was up 3.6 pounds that week. so much for exercising and trying to tie up all the loose ends at work and packing for a weeks away :mad:

so for all of last challenge i was -1.8 pounds. a total for both previous challenges of -3.8. i do so well in the beginning af the challenge and then kind of fall off the excerise wagon.

i'm happy to upadte for the first week of the new challenge

week one: - 3.8 not bad for vacation :D

we walked so much and were so active on vaca that i didn't even worry about what i ate. now i just have to get back in the habit of exercising at home.

Colleen

[BumbleB]

Please Count me in!

Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: Now
Dieting Program: modified South Beach, can't give up fruit!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 lbs/ 150...then I'll see from there
Final Weight Date Challenge: Thanksgiving, 2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9!!!)
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control, need to stick with an exercise routine longer than 1 month.
Current Weight: 195, how on earth did I get here???

To hold myself accountable: Half of this weight was slowly put on during college, the rest from the first year of marriage. Lost some of the weight before the wedding, now it is back plus a LOT more. First year of marriage-I was very unhappy with where we were living...still there, but more settled now. NEVER thought I would weigh this much in my life!!!

[BumbleB]

Week 1:

-2/193

[DelSol]

I'll do my weigh in on Wednesdays, that is when I got my last measurements & weight taken at Curves.

I'm thinking of doing a class called Aqua Biking. I've been having a lot of knee problems and thought this might help strengthen them.

[BumbleB]

DelSol-

Aqua Biking would probably be great for your knees. I've done water aerobics before while I was having knee problems, and it was wonderful!

[DelSol]

The Aqua Biking is filled, they only have 4 bikes so I'm going to take Noodle-Barbell Combo instead. I'll be sure to be one of the 1st to sign up for Aqua Biking next time (I hope, preference is given to members first and then program members).

Description:
Noodle-Barbell Combo is water aerobics, toning & stretching using foam noodles & barbells. You will push it, pull it, float on it, balance on it and get an awesome workout in shallow & deep water.

I've done the Deep Water Workout before and I really enjoyed it, I was looking forward to doing something different.

These programs are offered at my Local YMCA's. When I did this before they were for 2 days but now it's only one day for $60 per class at this YMCA for the summer. I have a few YMCAs that are local to me but the one I am going to is new so I thought I'd try that one out. I just checked the one YMCA website that's 30 minutes away from me and they offer the Deep Water Workout for days for $55.

I'll still enjoy myself.

[LIZNKEITH]

Bumble B
Welcome! Congrats on your first loss. Isn’t it great to see the scale moving in the opposite direction?
NEVER thought I would weigh this much in my life!!!
I hear ya! I was 118 when I graduated high school. I packed on The Freshman 15 in college and 40 pounds from the time I met DH until a year in to our marriage. Managed to lose most of that (all but 5-10 of it) and then gained all of it back (plus more) through TTC and Pregnancy.

[BumbleB]

Thanks LIZNKEITH! I'm ready for a change and hope to keep this up through the summer.

Can someone help me out with a "new to CC" question? I can't figure out how to post my update in red - tried the colors menu is there another way??? TIA. :rolleyes:

[Happy1]

BumbleB When you reply to a message, do you see the part where it says "Fonts" another box says "Sizes" and the one next to it has an A with an underlined in a color (black probably)? Click on the A. Then click on the red box. You'll get a code that looks like this (without the spaces) [ COLOR="Red" ]type your info in here[ /COLOR ] Or you could just type that code in everytime. Type between the middle brackets and don't leave any spaces next to the brackets. Hope that helps.

Nikki :D

[curlyjr]

week 1, -1.:cool:

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/165
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

*sigh*

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[Tonysweetie]

Ugh I'm having such a hard time this time around! I can't see to keep myself motivated like past challenges. I went from 147 down to 132 and today I weighed at 138 so I'm getting back up there and I'm upset. I need to get my butt back in gear b/c I'm going on vacation in a week!!!! I would like to drop 3 lbs. before going.

[Happy1]

Tonysweetie You can do it! I think we've all had the times where we started to slip back. You'll be back into it in no time, I'm sure.;)

Nikki :D

[Tonysweetie]

Tonysweetie You can do it! I think we've all had the times where we started to slip back. You'll be back into it in no time, I'm sure.;)

Nikki :D

Thanks, it's so nice to come in here and see people cheering you on ya know? Later I'm going to hit the pavement and walk 4 miles and I'm going to try and do one of my firm DVD's and lift some light weights. I've had it with this depressing feeling. I can do this!

[Tonysweetie]

Yesterdays weight must have been a fluke b/c today I was 134!!! So I'm going to go ahead and weigh in for week 2 since next week I'll have to weigh in on Wed. also b/c I will be outta town later next week.

Week 2: -1/134

YIPPIE!!!

[Happy1]

Tonysweetie That's great!! I think there must have been extra gravity yesterday because I weighed myself yesterday unofficially and I was 2 pounds heavier than I normally am. This morning I was down a pound from where I normally am. I like the less part much better!

Nikki :D

[polkadot]

ok...i was going to weigh myself on Monday...for the week 2 weight...is that ok or should I use it as week 3 weight...i guess i am confused....excuse the newbie :)

[Tonysweetie]

Tonysweetie That's great!! I think there must have been extra gravity yesterday because I weighed myself yesterday unofficially and I was 2 pounds heavier than I normally am. This morning I was down a pound from where I normally am. I like the less part much better!

Nikki :D

It had to be the gravity then, lol

[ruledbymercury]

Week 2: -1/148 :D

[DelSol]

Week 1: -1

I was happy to see the scale go down. :)

[Happy1]

Week 1: 0/168
Week 2: -1/167

Nikki :D

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE:o

Keep up the great work ladies!

[Tonysweetie]

Congrats girls!

[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: 197.4
week 1: +.4/197.8
week 2: -1/196.8
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss:

[LIZNKEITH]

Congrats to all the losers! I actually had my first gain in 6 weeks. :(

Week 2: +2.6/172.4

[Tonysweetie]

Congrats to all the losers! I actually had my first gain in 6 weeks. :(

Week 2: +2.6/172.4


Don't sweat it. This happens to be every so often and it sucks. Keep up the good work!

[Happy1]

Liznkeith I agree. It's like the body just has to add a few pounds now and then just to see if you're serious about this. Then suddenly you're back to where you were. Hang in there!

Nikki :D

[BumbleB]

Week 1: -2/193
Week 2: -1/192

Went to dinner with a friend last night...could have eaten healthier, but did good on the exercise this week.

Keep it up, ladies!

[Darin's Girl]

Week 2: -2 Hooray!!!

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I think AF is on the horizon and I can't stop eating everything in sight. :(

Must.exercise.willpower.

[Tonysweetie]

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I think AF is on the horizon and I can't stop eating everything in sight. :(

Must.exercise.willpower.

Oh my gosh, when AF is in town I always put on like 4 lbs. :rolleyes:

[pride&prejudice]

Week1: SKIP
Week 2: +1.4/153.8

Total: +1.4

:( This is really a downer, this is the first time I've gained in about 2 months. I've even started running each day, I don't get it. I haven't had any bad changes in my eating habits. Oh well, hopefully I'll make up for it next week.

[LIZNKEITH]

Tonysweetie,
Thanks! Hopefully it will all pass.

P&P,
If you're running, you're probably gaining muscle mass. Try not to stress the gain.

[flygirl]

week 1: skip
week 2: -3/142

I fluctuate too much, so we'll see next week if this is a true loss or not.

[polkadot]

week1: skip

week2: -1/180 :o

[Tonysweetie]

Week1: SKIP
Week 2: +1.4/153.8

Total: +1.4

:( This is really a downer, this is the first time I've gained in about 2 months. I've even started running each day, I don't get it. I haven't had any bad changes in my eating habits. Oh well, hopefully I'll make up for it next week.


Sometimes a new workout routine can cause a few lbs. of gain but it'll quickly drop back off.

[pride&prejudice]

Thanks Tonysweetie and LIZANDKEITH. I've just never hit this before. It just takes so much willpower not to start comfort eating now.

Maybe I'll make up my exercise routine for tomorrow to keep my mind off of it. Thanks again.

[LynzeyAHL]

week 2: SKIP forgot to weigh on friday :o

but I did so much bending and squating and bending that my butt legs and tummy are so tight... yard work is the pits

[udsweetpea]

Week 2: 0/194

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/165.8
week 2: -2.8/163
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2.8

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

We've broken our total weight loss from last challenge already!! :eek: Keep up the great work ladies!!

[tgr68]

For those of us at a loss as to what type of activity to do, a friend of mine suggested walking. I know--sounds too easy. I just saw her today after a few weeks, and she looks awesome!!! :eek: I commented on it, and she said that she has lost 24 pounds just by walking!

[silvergrey]

Week 2: 0/163

I'm actually really glad about this, given that I ate very poorly and got no exercise this week. And am sitting here finishing off a box of Good & Plenty's. :o

[Tonysweetie]

For those of us at a loss as to what type of activity to do, a friend of mine suggested walking. I know--sounds too easy. I just saw her today after a few weeks, and she looks awesome!!! :eek: I commented on it, and she said that she has lost 24 pounds just by walking!


Walking is GREAT! I've been doing it for years. My Mom and I walk about 3-4 days a week for about 50 minutes each time. My Mom has lost inches and weight and looks fantastic. I have lost about 11 lbs. I also do go to the gym but I my legs and waist look much better than before and I know it's from the fast pace walking. I love it!

[colleenjoy]

week 2: +3

so much for the contiuation downward. next week will be better. promise

Colleen

[Sweetie04]

week 1: SKIP
week 2: -1/178
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Usually I lose more the first week, but I'm okay with 1 pound. I was in Chicago this weekend, and ate a lot!

[Tonysweetie]

I'm going to go ahead and post week 3 since I will be out of town...


Week 3: SKIP/134

I'm too afraid to weigh myself since I've been eating bad and not excercising. Something about going on vacations make you get into that vacation mode a few days ahead of time. :rolleyes: Have a great week ladies!!!

[flygirl]

Congrats to everyone losing the pounds! Everyone's really serious about this & that helps me.

I almost came in here yesterday afternoon to ask y'all to talk me down from wanting Outback's Bloomin' Onion, but looking at the nutrition info helped me with that one :D. Instead I settled for pizza :rolleyes:. But... I've been able to cut back on the sweets and I think it's helping.

I third walking, btw. I have to take my dogs for daily walks whether I feel like it or not & I always end up feeling good. It's also the perfect excuse to catch up on podcasts :). The walks keep me in shape enough to still go jogging when I'm not injured.

[polkadot]

week1: skip

week2: -1/180

week3: 0/180

week4: skip...on vacation...:cool:

[ruledbymercury]

Week 3: -1/147

[Happy1]

Week 3: -1/166

Nikki :D

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/165.8
week 2: -2.8/163
week 3: +4.8/167.8
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +2

:( :( :( AF is supposed to show this weekend, so I'll be using that as my excuse for gaining so much. :( :( :(

[Happy1]

tgr68 I don't know what's normal for you but usually for me right around AF I gain 3-4 pounds. The extra weight does seem to come off right after AF comes. Could be bloatage.

Nikki :D

[DelSol]

Week 2: 0

[TX Sweetheart]

week 1: +.4/197.8
week 2: -1/196.8
week 3: -1.8/195
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

[flygirl]

week 1: SKIP
week 2: -3/142
week 3: -4/138 :eek: Where did that come from? :confused:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -7

[pride&prejudice]

Week 3: -0.4/153.4

[udsweetpea]

Week 3: 0/194

I'm stuck, but I know why. I'm not drinking enough water, nor have I been exercising. But I got back on the trail today again and went for a 4 mile walk/run, and I ran most of it!!! Yay!!! I may not see a big change on the scale, but I see a HUGE change in endurance.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Great job, ladies!! Keep up the good work!

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 3: +1/237
AF was supposed to be here and she's not...

I wonder.... :o

[silvergrey]

Week 3: -1/162

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/165
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/165
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Fingers crossed that everything sticks, LynzeyAHL! :)

[colleenjoy]

week 3: skip

[BumbleB]

week 3: -0/192

I'm feeling more determined this week - so hopefully the week 4 # will change. Did a three mile hike on Saturday and hope to go again tomorrow. Diet is on track, just need to keep at it!

[Tonysweetie]

I'm back from Vacation. I weighed myself yesterday and didn't do to shabby. I hope it's fake weight, lol. Time to get back on diet and excercise program.

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 3: -1.4/171

[weightloss.challenge]

Mom2Cole

NJMom

notdesperate

Missing updates from you :o

[weightloss.challenge]

bensgirl1222

diedra1027

LeslieandPaul

Need updates from you :o

[weightloss.challenge]

lovinlife

meganth

MES in Chicago



Need updates from you :o

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE :o

I'm proud of us! Keep up the good work!

[ruledbymercury]

Week 4: -2/145 :D

[Happy1]

Week 4: 0/166 (Not a bad feat considering what I've eaten in the past week. Ugh-My pants are shrinking in size just thinking about it. Yucky what PMS can do to a diet).

Keep up the good work guys!

Nikki :D

[DelSol]

Week 3: -1

[pride&prejudice]

Week 3: SKIP

I've actually done a "workout" 5 times this week. That is so much better than the 2 times that I normally make it. I have a job that keeps me active, but this was more like a stress relief. :) AF reared its ugly head, and I hate the food temptations. :(

Congrats to all the losers.

[flygirl]

week 1: SKIP
week 2: -3/142
week 3: -4/138
week 4: -1/137
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -8

I was back to 143 3 days ago thanks to AF (& some Marble Slab ice cream - Happy1, I'm right there with you on the PMS thing), who should be leaving the building today. That's a 6 lb fluctuation, which is nuts! How lucky that today is weigh-in :D. Unfortunately I'm doing some major damage tonight: The Melting Pot!

I haven't quite cut out the wine as much as I'd like, but I have cut down on the sweets, which is a major achievement.

p&P, good for you for exercising! I used to have an active job and I know that helped. Now that I've been sitting in front of a computer for 18 months I can literally feel my legs atrophying.

Keep up the great work, everyone! I don't know how past challenges went, but it's exciting to see so many loosers :).

[silvergrey]

week 4: -2/160

I'm not even happy about it tho b/c I can't fit into the dress I really, really wanted to wear to a wedding tomorrow. *sigh* I need to have a better attitude.

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/165.8
week 2: -2.8/163
week 3: +4.8/167.8
week 4: -1.2/166.6
week 5:
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

I'll update tonight after we get home from a birthday party.

[udsweetpea]

Week 4: 0/194

My scale must be stuck!

[polkadot]

ok...i was on vacation last week....so i know that I probably gained a few pounds...but I think I also cracked a rib...we are about to leave for the ER right now...i'll keep yall posted about what happens...i assume it will mean no working out for me :rolleyes:

[tgr68]

polkadot~Ouch!! I hope everything is okay.

[Tonysweetie]

ok...i was on vacation last week....so i know that I probably gained a few pounds...but I think I also cracked a rib...we are about to leave for the ER right now...i'll keep yall posted about what happens...i assume it will mean no working out for me :rolleyes:

OMG! I hope you didn't, feel better!!!



Week 4: 0/134

[TX Sweetheart]

Hope you're ok polkadot!

Week 4: SKIP

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/165
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/165
Week 4: +1/166
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Maybe it's muscle? :rolleyes: Maybe that's just wishful thinking. *sigh again*

[pride&prejudice]

polkadot hope everything is ok!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

We have two weeks left in the challenge. Let's see if we can break the 40lb mark on weight lost!! :)

[Tonysweetie]

Well girls something has GOT to give. I weighed today and I was up 2 lbs. since Thursday so I'm starting South Beach Diet tomorrow. I've had enough of this up/down crap. I want to lose 5 lbs. befor this challenege is over. So I'm giving this a try. My MIL has been doing it for about a month now and has great sucess. So here I go...:D

[tgr68]

Good luck!!!

[Tonysweetie]

Good luck!!!

Thanks, so far so good, hehe

[LIZNKEITH]

Polkadot
Oh my goodness! Hope you are okay!

Week 4: +.6/171.6

I really need to get focused again! I'm doing terrible this challenge.:(

[Happy1]

polkadot I really hope everything's okay!

Tonysweetie Hope that works for you!

I'll weigh in now

Week 5: -1/165

Nikki :D

[Tonysweetie]

polkadot I really hope everything's okay!

Tonysweetie Hope that works for you!

I'll weigh in now

Week 5: -1/165

Nikki :D

Thanks! So far so good, I got up this morning already losing 2 lbs. So lets see if this works for good. Congrats on your loss! :)

[ruledbymercury]

Week 5: 0/145

[Tonysweetie]

Week 5: -1/133

WHOO HOO! I know it's not a big loss but hey I'll takie it. Earlier this week I was back up to 136ish and I got back down that fast. I love the South Beach Diet it is soooo easy and it works so well! I'm sticking to this...hehe Good Luck everyone! :D

[BumbleB]

Week 4: -0/192
Week 5: Skip

WAY too stressed this past week. The stress is killing me and my weightloss. Taking a day off for the 4th, and hopefully I'll get some time to relax. :rolleyes:

Congrats to everyone who IS losing!

[flygirl]

week 1: SKIP
week 2: -3/142
week 3: -4/138
week 4: -1/137
week 5: +2/139
week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6

How utterly depressing. :( I really stepped up the exercise & good eating this week, so I don't get it. And no, it's not more muscle; if anything I still feel like I'm losing it.

[tgr68]

Week 5: SKIP

I keep forgetting to weigh myself first thing in the morning. I remember right after I eat breakfast, which makes it appear that I've gained!

[DelSol]

Week 4: SKIP

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 5: SKIP

AF is in town... bad week for food...

[pride&prejudice]

Week 5: SKIP

[silvergrey]

week 5: 0/160

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

We're less than 5 pounds from the 40 lbs lost mark!! :cool: Keep pushing!!

[tgr68]

Okay, I need some serious help here. I feel like I've tried every diet that we can afford with no results. :( I just got a picture of myself from MIL that was taken at Easter, and I look awful!!! I just sat and cried for probably 10 minutes last night staring at the picture.

Diets I've Tried
Atkins
South Beach
Low Cal
Heart Healthy

I've seemed to have the best luck with the low cal diet, but even then I only lost about 3 pounds over 6 weeks and that was with working out 3-4 times a week and no change in body fat. :confused: The only other time I've dropped a significant amount of weight was while DH and I were engaged. I was only eating one meal a day and that was a very strict low carb/heart healthy combo.

Getting in exercise is difficult as well. It's been crazy hot here with no breeze and does not cool off until after DD goes to bed, so it seems as though getting out is a no go most days. I have the Windsor Pilates DVD collection, and while I love them, I can't seem to find time between chasing DD and getting housework done. :( In addition to the time factor, I also have to take in consideration my physical issues - primarily weakened joints due to arthritis.

I guess my question is how do I fit in the exercise that I can't seem to find time for? What sort of foods are you all eating during the day? What sort of exercises?

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 4: +3/240
Week 5: - 5.5/234.5

[LynzeyAHL]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

We're less than 5 pounds from the 40 lbs lost mark!! :cool: Keep pushing!!

There we go 5.5 for me this week, now if I can just KEEP it off

tgr68
I've been heavy my whole life and the ONLY two diets that have ever worked for me are south beach and WW if I'm not on one or the other then its PORTION CONTROL

during the day I'll keep my snacks to like laughing cow and wheat thins or celery, multigrain tortilla chips and salasa, right now I'm drinking water everytime I feel hungry.

[LIZNKEITH]

Naamah,
I’m not a member of WW, I just bought the materials off of Ebay (about $35) and do it on my own. It’s been the only diet I’ve been successful with because my problem areas are portion control, sweets, and beer. It really teaches you to be aware of these things and to limit them, while not eliminating them. So it’s something I can live with. I know what you mean about the pilates DVD’s. I had the same problem. While I love doing them, it’s so hard to with DD in the house. Even though Keith has offered to watch DD while I exercise upstairs. I never get around to doing it. Once I’m home, it’s terribly difficult to get motivated. I feel like there are a million other things I should be doing. As you know, I’m trying out Curves to see how that goes. So far, I really think it will work for me. I’m only doing it twice during the work week and once on the weekend. During the week, she’ll still be in dc and on Saturday mornings DH will watch her. I love that it is only 30 minutes. I feel like I at least owe myself that time every week. I loved the 20 minute Pilates workout, but became discouraged when I realized the real fat burning workout was 50 minutes long. I just don’t have the time to do that 3 times a week.

[ruledbymercury]

Week 6: -1/144

So I ended the challenge one pound off from my 8-lb goal. But 7lbs in 6 weeks is not too shabby. I've lost 15lbs total since April 20th, so I'm thrilled! I still have thirty more to go, though, so I will stay on for the next challenge. :)

[DelSol]

Week 5: -3

[ks_piper]

Me: Keely/31 (32 on aug 7)
DH: Xan/32
Married since: 5/5/01 - 5+ years!
Dieting since: since late last year this time around. did ww 2X after our kids with good success
Dieting Program: WWs and increased physical activity
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs/135 lbs, but will see how I feel at 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: New Year's Eve
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: ? I think it ends soon so nothing this time around.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9 - I'm a newbie!
Known issues: snacking, sweets, portion control
Current Weight: 166 lbs

I'm struggling y'all. I put on 15 lbs since moving to KS in Nov. 2004 and really need to take it off. I want to be healthier and more active to keep up with our kids. Plus a migraine medication I'm on can increase the craving for sweets and increase weight (lovely). My dose is pretty small though so I think it is beatable.

The hardest thing for me is motivation - once I slip up I binge and it turns into this horrible vicious cycle. I need to break the cycle and take baby steps to my goal. WWs works, I just need to be willing to stick to it and lose the weight and change my eating habits for good. See it as a lifestyle change, not a diet!

[Happy1]

Week 6: 0/165

It's funny actually. Here I was thinking I plateaued and haven't lost any weight recently but then I looked back and realized that last week I had lost a pound to get where I am. This is such a nice place to keep a good running record of this!

Welcome ks_piper! Glad to have you on board!

Nikki :D

[raven077]

Week 1: +1/165
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/165
Week 4: +1/166
Week 5: +1/167
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Well, I just signed up for Pilates every Saturday for the next 9 weeks. Hopefully this will help tone my tummy up and strengthen my core, then get me motivated and able to do my Pilates DVD at home.

Also, welcome ks_piper!

[Tonysweetie]

Last week: -.5/132.5

Total Loss= -2.5 lbs.

I said I was going to lose 5 but hey I'll take it, hehe. Off to the next challenge. :)

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -.4/171.2

I'm exactly where I started this challenge at. :rolleyes: Oh well, better luck the next challenge.

[flygirl]

Welcome, ks_piper!

I can't believe how quickly these 6 weeks have flown by! I've finally kick-started myself into gear & I'm looking forward to the next challenge :).

week 1: SKIP
week 2: -3/142
week 3: -4/138
week 4: -1/137
week 5: +2/139
week 6: -1/136
Total Weight Loss: -9

Congrats to all the Losers!

LIZ, it's a whole lot better than gaining!

raven, I've researched Pilates classes around here but haven't gotten myself motivated. Are you taking them at a Pilates studio or through a gym? The local studio I looked at seems to be as expensive as joining a gym (not including actual Pilates equipment), so I wasn't sure if it was worth it. I'm very interested to hear how your classes go. I started a video in the fall of 03 & absolutely loved it; did it almost every morning. Then I got bored with that video & have gone in spurts with others, but I just can't get back to doing it regularly.

tgr68, I think doing excercise in baby steps, too, is a good way to start. Also see if you can refocus your priorities just a bit (also in baby steps!). Take housework. I'm beyond anal about my house & cleaning is a top priority. But when you think about it, your health is really the most important thing, and vaccuuming can wait a day. Once you get jump-started and into a routine it becomes easier & takes less time. I empathize with the heat & no breeze, so Just start out walking for a half hour and don't pressure yourself to do anything else until you become relaxed about it.

[tgr68]

I've been avoiding this thread like the plague because I haven't wanted to weigh myself after seeing the picture lasted week. :(

week 1: 0/165.8
week 2: -2.8/163
week 3: +4.8/167.8
week 4: -1.2/166.6
week 5: SKIP
week 6: +3.2/169.8
Total Weight Loss: +4

:( :( :( :(

Thank you all for your suggestions. DH mentioned to me that when he gets home, we should immediately take 30 minutes to workout. He said we would put DD in her PNP with toys while he gets on his elliptical machine and I can do my pilates w/o DD climbing all over me!

ETA: I will get a new thread up hopefully tomorrow after updates.I'm thinking the next one will run through Labor Day. I can't think of a better stopping point between now and then.

[LIZNKEITH]

Flygirl,
Wow...9 pounds! You go on with your sexy self! Great job!! You are inspiring me!

Naamah,
Don't worry...you'll be able to take that right back off. It's probably mostly water. Glad to hear that you and DH have a plan. Don't beat yourself if you can't do it everyday. While I would love to get to the gym everyday, sometimes it's not feasible with a toddler. I'm trying to aim for 3 times a week and if I can get there more well then that's icing on the cake. Damn...cake!:rolleyes: Labor Day sounds good to me. Let's see...that's a good 8-9 weeks. We should be able to shave off a few pounds between now and then. :)

[tgr68]

Damn...cake! :rolleyes:LOL!

[udsweetpea]

Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: 193

Total Weight Loss: 0

[raven077]

Ok, looks like I somehow lost a week. Dunno. Sorry. Let me revise this:
Week 1: +1/165
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/165
Week 4: +1/166
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: +1/167
Total Weight Loss: 0

And sorry that I helped to bring down the overall weightloss.. :(

flygirl, I'll definitely keep you posted. I think this is mat Pilates so I don't know if they'll use anything else, but I have my first class tomorrow AM. It's thru our local, county Parks and Recreation. They have Recreation Centers all over the Northern Virginia/DC area and they have tons of classes from art to nature to fitness. It's about $70 for 9 sessions. Not super cheap, but it might be what I need to get motivated again.

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 197.4
week 1: +.4/197.8
week 2: -1/196.8
week 3: -1.8/195
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP
week 6: +1.2/196.2
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

[LynzeyAHL]

I don't have a scale this week its in a box! Naamah while you set up the other thread I'll post the week 6 stuff in this thread in the AM! well it is am already I guess for me but later in the am

Week 6: SKIP

[silvergrey]

Week 6: 0/160

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE :o

we're close to 50 pounds anyone not post a final weight?!?

[weightloss.challenge]

Lyndzey~You rock!! I was just coming in here to do updates! :D Off to get the new thread going! ;)

[weightloss.challenge]

The new thread is now open!!!

Weightloss Challenge #10 - Labor Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=846912&posted=1#post846912)

[weightloss.challenge]

The new thread is now open!!!

Weightloss Challenge #10 - Labor Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/showthread.php?p=846912&posted=1#post846912)
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