Weightloss Challenge #10 - Labor Day

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Labor Day Weight loss Challenge

Sunday July 9 - Saturday September 2
8 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: -85.4 :D

Current Members: bensgirl1222, BumbleB, Happy1, jeneca128, jenji, ks_piper, Ktina0803, LIZNKEITH, LynzeyAHL, Maximus, Mystikal, Oakley, Pride&Predjudice, ruledbymercury, Sabine_11, silvergrey, sinderstorm, soxgirlie, Sweetie04, Tgr68, Trishcutie, udsweetpea

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bensgirl1222
Me: Jessica/23
BF: Ben/26
Dating since: 12/22/04
Dieting since: Not really dieting...just watching what I eat.
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 105 pounds (I'm short!)
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on & off since last Challenge
Known issues: I have a hard time getting into a routine for exercising!
Current Weight: 117 pounds
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

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: 192
week 1: -3/190
week 2: -.5/189.5
week 3: +1.5/191
week 4: -2/189
week 5: SKIP
week 6: 0/189
week 7: -0
week 8: -0
Total Weight Loss: -4

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: 165 lbs. (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Height: 5' 8.5"
week 1: 0/165
Week 2: 0/165
week 3: +1/166
week 4: 0/166
week 5: -1/165
week 6: 0/165
week 7: -0.5/164.5
week 8: +1.5/166
Total Weight Loss: +1

jeneca128
Me: Karen/23
DH: Dan/24
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: 6/25/06
Dieting Program: Low Calorie/Exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16 / 120
Final Weight Date Challenge: X-mas
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first!
Known issues: Chocoholic, no willpower, emotional/boredom eater, VERY picky Husband.
Current Weight: 136
week 1: -1/135
week 2: -2/133
week 3: 0/133
week 4: -2/131
week 5: 0/131
week 6: -2/129
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -7

jenji
Me: Jenn/25
DH: Brad/26
Married since: 5/1/2004
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: N/A
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10/145
Final Weight Date Challenge:10/28/2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 2lbs this challenge
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: I hate exercising by myself and don't have $$ for a gym membership. I also have an incredible sweet tooth and would just eat cereal 3 meals a day if I could.
Current Weight:155
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: SKIP
week 5: SKIP
week 6: SKIP
week 7: -0.5/164.5
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

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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: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9
Known issues: snacking, sweets, portion controlemotional/stress eating
Current Weight: 166 lbs
week 1: +2/168
week 2: -2.8/165.2
week 3: SKIP
week 4: +5.8/171
week 5: -3/168
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +2

Ktina0803
Me: Ktina - 26
DH: C - 25
Married since: 08/09/03
Dieting since: always
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50 / 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #10
Known issues: no self control, I like sweets way too much and no will power to exercise
Current Weight: 175
week 1: -1.2/173.8
week 2: -1.6/172.2
week 3: +1/173.2
week 4: 0/173.2
week 5: -1.8/171.4
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.6

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: +.4/170.2
week 3: -2.6/167.6
week 4: +0.4/168
week 5: +1/169
week 6: +0.4/169.4
week 7: +0.4/169.8
week 8: +.8/170.6
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

LynzeyAHL
Me: Lindsey 28
DH: Dan 24
Married since:October 30, 2003
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program:
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: 15 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: unofficially Challenge #1
Known issues: Diabetic
Lost so far: 43lbs down - 92 to go
Current Weight: 242
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -4.5/ 237.5
week 3: -3.5/ 234
week 4: -1.5/ 232.5
week 5: 0/ 232.5
week 6: -1.5/ 231
week 7: -0.5/230.5
week 8: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -11.5

maximus
Me: Jeanne/32 (33 in August)
BF: James/35
Dating since:1997
Dieting since:a very long time
Dieting Program: I have been doing a boot camp for the past eight weeks and haven't lost anything. I really need to concentrate on my eating.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:155
Final Weight Date Challenge:whenever i make it!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #10)
Known issues:
Current Weight: 168
week 1: -3.1/164.9
week 2: +1.7/166.6
week 3: +0.2/166.8
week 4: -1/165.8
week 5: -.4/165.4
week 6: -1.6/163.8
week 7: +0.8/164.6
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.4

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Mystikal
Me: Rachel/26
DH: Joe/32
Married since: June 22, 2002
Dieting since: Nov. 2003 (stopped when I got pg)
Dieting Program: just watching what I eat and exercising. It worked before!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 115-120
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: challenge 10
Known issues: emotional eater, portion control
Current Weight: 149
week 1 - 4: SKIP (joined us late in the challenge)
week 5: -.5/148
week 6: +1/149
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +0.5

Oakley
Me: Kate/28
DH: Steve/28
Married since: 9/18/04
Dieting since: Eh...not really dieting. I will be cutting back calories, though.
Dieting Program: None. I'd rather find healthier alternatives to my comfort foods and discover more meals to make at home that my picky non-vegetable-loving husband would eat!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: - 19/135
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 9/145
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I think I did one a long time ago, but I can't remember the number.
Known issues: sugar-lover, comford-food eater.
Current Weight:154
week 1: -1/153
week 2: -1/152
week 3: SKIP
week 4: -1.5/150.5
week 5: SKIP
week 6: +0.5/151
week 7: 0/151
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

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: 153.4
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: -4.4/149
week 5: +1/150
week 6: 0/150
week 7: Skip
week 8: Skip
Total Weight Loss: -3.4

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: -30/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -9 lbs/135
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Motivation, exercise, all-or-nothing attitude.
Current Weight: 144
week 1: 0/144
week 2: -1/143
week 3: -1/142
week 4: 0/142
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

sabine_11
Me: Sabine, 34
Dieting since: July 6
Dieting Program: n/a
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 19 lbs/135 final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: Labor Day
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: Portion Contol and poor choices!
Current Weight: 154
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -1.2/150.6
week 3: 0/150.6
week 4: -1.6/149
week 5: -1.4/147.6
week 6: SKIP
week 7: SKIP
week 8: -2.4/145.2
Total Weight Loss: -6.6

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: #9
Known issues: I’m a carb addict in the worst way, and I truly detest exercise in any form
Current Weight: 160
week 1: 0/160
week 2: Skip
week 3: +1/161
week 4: skip
week 5: 0/161
week 6: 0/161
week 7: -2/159
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1


sinderstorm
Me: Jessica, 26
DH: Caleb, 28
Married: 6/21/03
Dieting since: Low carb off and on since Sept 03- 45lb loss maintained
Dieting Program: Scarsdale- low cal/low fat/med carb
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150- we'll see how I feel
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 1st
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: gotta watch the temptations of going out to eat!
Current Weight: 206
week 1: -4/202
week 2: -6.5/195.5
week 3: -1.5/194
week 4: SKIP
week 5: -1/193
week 6: SKIP
week 7: +1.5/154.5
week 8: -2.5/192
Total Weight Loss: -14

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soxgirlie
Me: Kristen
Dieting since: off and on for about 10 years
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (unofficially)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 70 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: Boredom/emotional eating, portion control, lack of exercise
Current Weight: 216
week 1: -3.5/212.5
week 2 -3/209.5
week 3: +1/210.5
week 4: -4/206.5
week 5: -0.5/206
week 6: -2/204
week 7: -2.5-201.5
week 8: Week 8: +.5/202
Total Weight Loss: -14

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: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9)
Known issues: PCOS
Current Weight: 176
week 1: SKIP
week 2: SKIP
week 3: SKIP
week 4: -2/174
week 5: -2/172
week 6: -1/171
week 7: +1/172
week 8: -2/170
Total Weight Loss: -6

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: -45 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: End with a loss rather than a gain
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation to exercise, portion control, food choice
Current Weight: 169.8
week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4: +0.4/169
week 5: -0.8/168.2
week 6: +1/169.2
week 7: -1.6/167.6
week 8: +3.2/170.8
Total Weight Loss: +1

trishcutie
Me: Trish, 32
FH: Daniel, 32
Dieting since: July 1
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40 lbs/140 final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: Labor Day
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 155
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: I eat too much and am kinda lazy about exercise. Also, I closet-eat.
Current Weight: 180
week 1: SKIP
week 2: -2/178
week 3: -1/177
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 29
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: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time; no portion control; no willpower to exercise
Current Weight: IS SITTING OUT THIS CHALLENGE

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: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on and off for a couple of them
Known issues: lack of control
Current Weight: 193
week 1: +0.5/193.5
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1/192.5
week 4: SKIP
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

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This thread is now open for posting!!!

[LIZNKEITH]

Subscribing!!

Thank you for setting this up!!

[maximus]

Me: Jeanne/32 (33 in August)
BF: James/35
Dating since:1997
Dieting since:a very long time
Dieting Program: I have been doing a boot camp for the past eight weeks and haven't lost anything. I really need to concentrate on my eating.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:155
Final Weight Date Challenge:whenever i make it!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #10)
Known issues:
Current Weight: 168

I have been following along in the #9 Challenge and am excited to have something where I am accountable on a weekly basis. Let's hope this helps! I know it all comes down to eating for me and I just have a hard time with choosing healthy. I work long hours and when I get home I want to eat NOW! Seems like all the bad food is quick to fix.

Here's to a good week

[APCullip22]

Me: Amber, 23
FH: Daniel, 23
Dieting since: restarted my diet, July 5th
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 total pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: Labor Day
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 119
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I was in the first or second one.
Known issues: I love food, any and all food.
Current Weight: 134

[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: -45 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: End with a loss rather than a gain
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation to exercise, portion control, food choice
Current Weight: 169.8

Welcome, maximus and APCullip!!! Don't forget to subscribe! ;)

[udsweetpea]

Updating some info

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: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on and off for a couple of them
Known issues: lack of control
Current Weight: 193

[ktina0803]

Sign me up:

Me: Ktina - 26
DH: C - 25
Married since: 08/09/03
Dieting since: always
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50 / 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) #10
Known issues: no self control, I like sweets way too much and no will power to exercise
Current Weight: 175

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 29
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: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time; no portion control; no willpower to exercise
Current Weight: 196.2

[tgr68]

Well, I just got back from grocery shopping, and wouldn't you know that half our cart was full of fresh fruits/veggies with hardly any freezer stuff!! :D I decided to try all my recipes from the Healthy Living (http://healthy.allrecipes.com/) section of All Recipes (http://allrecipes.com/). I also decided to pick up some Special K and take the Special K Challenge (http://www.specialk.com/challenge/plan.shtml) to jump start my weight loss!

[TX Sweetheart]

I tried the Special K challenge but after the first couple of days I just couldn't eat Special K anymore LOL

[ks_piper]

Updating some info...

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: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9
Known issues: snacking, sweets, portion controlemotional/stress eating
Current Weight: 166 lbs
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

[ruledbymercury]

Just need to change a couple things in my profile:

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: -30/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -9 lbs/135
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5
Known issues: Motivation, exercise, all-or-nothing attitude.
Current Weight: 144

[Oakley]

I'll join! I recently moved to a new town and joined a gym that about 5 of my close friends go to. I *thought* I had about 10lbs to lose, but the gym guy really surprised me by telling me it was more around 20! :eek: I'm hoping with that added motivation, I'll keep up the workouts and focus on eating better!

Me: Kate/28
DH: Steve/28
Married since: 9/18/04
Dieting since: Eh...not really dieting. I will be cutting back calories, though.
Dieting Program: None. I'd rather find healthier alternatives to my comfort foods and discover more meals to make at home that my picky non-vegetable-loving husband would eat!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: - 19/135
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 9/145
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I think I did one a long time ago, but I can't remember the number.
Known issues: sugar-lover, comford-food eater. :)
Current Weight:154

[LIZNKEITH]

discover more meals to make at home that my picky non-vegetable-loving husband would eat
LOL! Let me know what you find. My DH would live off of pizza and chicken fingers if I would let him.

[Oakley]

Pizza is a sacred food in our house! LOL! My DH could eat it every night- and I really think he did in college! Luckily he was on the track/cross-country team and running about 70 miles a week!

I think I'm going to just start making stuff and hopefully he'll try it. I'll definitely post things I find he likes!

[TX Sweetheart]

Thank God there are other hubbys like mine LOL... mine absolutely refuses to eat any veggies except green beans and potatoes. And unfortunately, I've developed his non-veggie habit and we rarely have them at all! :(

[LynzeyAHL]

Dang I missed the post LOL I'm here I'm here :o

[LynzeyAHL]

for those of us that don't give up HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WEIGHTLOSS CHALLENGE This July 5-Labor Day was the first WLC last year.

One year and going strong! I haven't really lost much since then but I've KEPT it off so I am not complaining! :o

[LIZNKEITH]

Oakley,
After DD was born, I think we ate it every night, too. It's quick, it's good, and it's filling. It's a fallback meal in our house for sure.

TX Sweetheart,
My freak of a husband won't even eat potatoes! It may drive us to divorce. ;)

Lynzey,
You've lost over 40 pounds so far. That is a tremendous accomplishment!! You should be VERY proud of yourself!

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart,
My freak of a husband won't even eat potatoes! It may drive us to divorce. ;)

I think I'd go nuts if my hubby wouldn't even eat potatoes LOL

[Oakley]

I swear my DH ate a total of 5 different meals growing up. This HAS to be why he's so picky. ;)

Pizza...yummmm. I totally picked up the pizza habit along with DH! It CAN be healthy, though! A lot of places are now selling wheat crusts (although w/out reading the ingredients who knows if they're the good kind), and if you double up the veggies and cut the cheese in 1/2 it's actually not bad. I also dab off my pizza (and DH's when he's not looking) to get excess oil. I read somewhere it can save 100-200 calories!

WOW- LIZNKEITH- your hubby won't eat potatoes?? I thought the potato was the universal food. ;)

[jeneca128]

I'd love to join up this time!!

Me: Karen/23
DH: Dan/24
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: 6/25/06
Dieting Program: Low Calorie/Exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16 / 120
Final Weight Date Challenge: X-mas
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first!
Known issues: Chocoholic, no willpower, emotional/boredom eater, VERY picky Husband.
Current Weight: 136

[LIZNKEITH]

I thought the potato was the universal food.
Me too. I about fell out of my chair when he told me he didn't like mashed potatoes. They are one of my favorite foods!! The only way he'll eat them is as French Fries. :eek: I know...he's a freak.

Welcome, jeneca! Hmmm...I'm noticing a lot of picky hubbies here.

[ruledbymercury]

Mine will literally eat anything you put in front of him, so they aren't ALL picky! I'm the picky eater in our family! :D But then, I was raised by parents who didn't like cheese and a father who wouldn't touch a slice of pizza with a ten foot pole!

[tgr68]

DH will eat most of what I put in front of him. He used to fight me on carrots until I meshed these two different glazed carrots recipes together. I basically cook them with honey and italian dressing. Sounds weird I know, but it's really good. He hates corn - will completely turn his nose up at it - unless it's sweet and on the cob.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

Welcome to all the new members!!

I just added up everyone's challenge goals, and the total is 186 pounds!! :eek: Let's set a group goal for half that (since I know that anyone of us could have an "off" challenge). That would make our group goal 93 pounds. Do you think we can do that ladies?

[LynzeyAHL]

Lynzey,
You should be VERY proud of yourself!

I know but I've basically been stuck at my current weight for a long time BUT we did just buy the house and I'm doing TONS of yard work so I know my muscles are tightening up b/c my clothes are getting awefully saggy in spots. So... I need to get back on the south beach and back to curves or I might have to boil up a pot of pasta just to beat myself with a wet noodle. Seriously ;)

[TX Sweetheart]

Has anybody been successful in getting their hubby to eat something they previously refused to eat? I've asked MIL for tips on how to get DH to eat veggies but she said he's been like that since he was really little. DH says it has to do with the texture of the food... but really, can he hate the texture of every single veggie? LOL

[silvergrey]

Has anybody been successful in getting their hubby to eat something they previously refused to eat?

Um, yes, but it involves seriously shaming him into it. :o I discovered, quite by accident, that he often tells me he doesn't like something, when he really means he has never tried it. So now we have a deal where he tries new things in exchange for my not making fun of him. LOL

[tgr68]

Try mixing the veggie in something. DH does not like zuchinni. But I chopped it and threw it into tonight's pasta, and he ate it right up.

I realize this won't work on every guy. In fact, DH is always trying to sneaked peas into stuff because I hate them. His mom even pureed them before putting them into one of her party potato casseroles. It was the only thing on my plate I didn't eat! :p

[maximus]

Does anyone have any ideas for quick protein? I eat WAY too many carbs but I find that these are the easiest and quickest things for me to eat. Take tonight for example, I get home at 5:30 from work and I have to be at "boot camp" at 7:30 so I need to leave the house at 7:00 to be there on time. I like to finish eating before 6:00 since it is so freakin hot out that I feel sick if I eat any later. Since this only gave me 30 minutes to eat - I ended up eating easy mac. Only took me 3 minutes to make and it was YUMMY!! But I know that is way bad for me. Any ideas??

[TX Sweetheart]

Try mixing the veggie in something. DH does not like zuchinni. But I chopped it and threw it into tonight's pasta, and he ate it right up.

I realize this won't work on every guy. In fact, DH is always trying to sneaked peas into stuff because I hate them. His mom even pureed them before putting them into one of her party potato casseroles. It was the only thing on my plate I didn't eat! :p

Oh mine will find the smallest piece of veggie and spit it out... He did that once at Olive Garden when he was a kid. He found a piece of onion in his spaghetti sauce, his mom told him to just eat it and he promptly threw up LOL I've heard that story several times and for now I've given up on feeding him veggies. But I have told him he'll have to learn to at least not throw up when he eats veggies when we have kids. It would be a disaster if he doesn't eat veggies and the kids are like "If daddy doesn't have to, then I guess I don't either" :rolleyes:

[LynzeyAHL]

Does anyone have any ideas for quick protein? I eat WAY too many carbs but I find that these are the easiest and quickest things for me to eat. Take tonight for example, I get home at 5:30 from work and I have to be at "boot camp" at 7:30 so I need to leave the house at 7:00 to be there on time. I like to finish eating before 6:00 since it is so freakin hot out that I feel sick if I eat any later. Since this only gave me 30 minutes to eat - I ended up eating easy mac. Only took me 3 minutes to make and it was YUMMY!! But I know that is way bad for me. Any ideas??

not sure what your schedule is like but usually on sunday I bust out the grill and make a bunch of meat then I just have to reinvent it. Like this week I took beef country ribs and then the leftovers I threw in a pan with a touch of oil and onions threw that in a tortilla with some beans (protein) and Guacamole and the whole thing took about 5 mintues vs 3 for easy mac ...

I also will do the same thing left over bbq chicken - Preheat oven (we have toaster oven) grab wheat pita spread some bbq sauce - sliced onions (I usually slice an onion and a half on sunday and put in a baggie then dice the other) some low fat moz cheese and some of the chicken shredded and make BBQ chicken pizzas. which are great with green pepper and mushrooms too. Another one that takes less than 10 minutes if the stuff is already made

EZ protein - EGG SALAD(I hard boil eggs a dozen at a time and mark the carton - sliced eggs on salads are good too!) I put it right down the center of a leaf of romain no bread

cottage cheese and fruit

I guess I eat great b/c I take a few extra minutes to plan and prep and it really really helps esp if I can grab some cottage cheese while I'm waiting for the other stuff to cook so I don't reach for the crappy stuff just because I'm 'starving'

HTH :o

[maximus]

That BBQ Chicken Pizza sounds awesome - and so easy!!

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said you prep and plan ahead. That is another downfall. Must put that on my weekend to do list!! Plan for Next week - Got it!!

Thanks so much for those ideas - I always forget about eggs too! I could whip up some scrambled eggs with veggies or meat real quick as well.

[LIZNKEITH]

Naamah,
DH would never eat carrots either and I bought some of those frozen Green Giant Honey Glazed Carrots. He loves those! That’s they only way I can get carrots in to him.

Lynzey,
I know what you mean. After we bought our house I hit a plateau as well. We were doing a lot of yard work as well. Just stay disciplined and suddenly it will pass. I’m in my second week of a two week free trial of Curves. I really like it and am thinking of joining.

TXSweetheart,
Like I mentioned to Naamah he would never eat carrots before but I got him to eat honey glazed and he really likes them. Potatoes he will eat if I make them, but he complains so much the entire time, it hasn’t been worth it. Now that we’ve got another potato lover in the house (my DD), he’ll probably be seeing more of them. DH has a texture thing with onions and mushrooms. He’ll eat onions if they are chopped up REALLY tiny. Mushrooms, I am not so lucky with. I can’t even use Cream of Mushroom soup! I have to substitute Cream of Chicken. One time, Mom made a Green Bean Casserole and told him that she used Cream of Chicken instead of the Mushroom, like she normally does for him. Seriously…they are so tiny. He could possibly notice. We look up halfway through the dinner and saw him picking out the tiny bits of mushrooms. LOL! He hasn’t trusted us since.

Maximus,
I was going to suggest eggs as well. Someone in the WW thread posted a 3 point Fried Egg Sandwich. Take a slice of whole grain bread, spray on some butter substitute and add a fried egg. Haven’t tried it yet but they said it was super yummy. You could also keep some of those Tyson shortcuts on hand. You know, those pre-cooked slices of grilled chicken. Just pull them out and throw them on top of some greens.

Group Challenge
I’ll do my part! That would be killer if we could pull it off.

[tgr68]

TX~It would be a disaster if he doesn't eat veggies and the kids are like "If daddy doesn't have to, then I guess I don't either" :rolleyes: DH always uses this one when I don't eat peas. Now, I just pull the peas off my plate and give them to DD! :p

LIZ~Hehe!! K's mushrooms are my peas! :cool: I’ll do my part! That would be killer if we could pull it off. I thought about just upping it to 50 lbs (which would be awesome if we hit), but then I got curious as to what everyone had set for goals. I was really surprised as to how high it was. You would think 5 lbs here and 10 pounds there could really add up!

[Oakley]

Originally posted by Silvergrey: I discovered, quite by accident, that he often tells me he doesn't like something, when he really means he has never tried it.

YES- this is my DH too! So now if he says he doesn't like it, I have to ask if he's actually TRIED it!

You can also get quick protein from a protein bar. I usually eat 1/2 of a Zone bar or another type of protein bar. Just watch the calories!! I HAVE to get a lot of my protein this way because I am not a big meat eater and I do not like eggs. :(

[LynzeyAHL]

That BBQ Chicken Pizza sounds awesome - and so easy!!

I think you hit the nail on the head when you said you prep and plan ahead. That is another downfall. Must put that on my weekend to do list!! Plan for Next week - Got it!!

Thanks so much for those ideas - I always forget about eggs too! I could whip up some scrambled eggs with veggies or meat real quick as well.

as my husbands says "what's this" my reply "hey you like pan cakes for dinner once in a while what's wrong with breakfast burritos?!?" "ugh nothing i guess" haha so yea scrambled eggs salsa cheese tortilla. Rachel Ray might have 30 minute meals but I got that Bi*** beat - mine take 10 cuz that's all I have time for during the week

[trishcutie]

Thanks for all of the support! this thread is awesome.

[ruledbymercury]

Week 1: 0/144

AF started today, which explains a bit about why I maintained this week. I'm hopeful next week will be better!

[BumbleB]

I'm here for this round!!!

That is so funny about everyone’s Veggie hating husbands. I’m in the same boat with mine. He used to not even eat salad, but I was able to change his mind on that. I cannot even imaging if he didn’t eat potatoes – I grew up in the Potatoe State and I can’t live without potatoes – though I’ve been working on cutting back on them, especially fries.

I find the more veggies I try now that I’m older, the more I like them. I really wish I had a spot for a vegetable garden. My mom always had one and I loved it.

I’m trying a huge experiment this month. I went off my birth control at the end of this last cycle of pills. I’m trying to see if it will help with the weight loss. In the first three days I’ve lost 3 pounds!!! I’ve steadily been gaining since I went on them and I finally got fed up and decided maybe all those studies that say it doesn’t contribute to weight gain were wrong – or they just haven’t encountered my body in their study! :rolleyes:

So we’ll see. I’ve never in my life gained weight at the rate I was the last 2 years, and I’ve never EVER had such a hard time losing it. So if this doesn’t help I’ll know I just wasn’t trying hard enough. I am aware that the 3 pounds was probably water weight – but it sure is nice to be rid of it – and it’s a start! :D

[trishcutie]

Me: Trish, 32
FH: Daniel, 32
Dieting since: July 1
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40 lbs/140 final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: Labor Day
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 155
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Today!
Known issues: I eat too much and am kinda lazy about exercise. Also, I closet-eat.
Current Weight: 180
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

[Happy1]

How could I not even remember to start looking for this one? Doh!

Week 1: 0/165 (still) At least I plateaued and I'm not gaining *knock on wood* and I am in that lovely PMS time so I'm just grateful to be where I'm at.

Nikki :D

[sabine_11]

I know I am a bit late to the party, but would love to take part in this challenge. In the past year, I have been very active in the hopes of losing some weight. However, while I can now run forever at a decent speed, I have not lost any lbs. It is time to change my eating habits! I actually started dieting last week and lost 2.8 lbs (as of weigh in today).

So I guess my week 1 loss is 2.8 lbs. Here is my other info.


Me: Sabine, 34
Dieting since: July 6
Dieting Program: n/a
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 19 lbs/135 final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: Labor Day
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Today
Known issues: Portion Contol and poor choices!
Current Weight: 154
week 1:
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

[soxgirlie]

This is my first time doing the Weight Loss challenge! I've been lurking for a couple days and you all seem to offer great support!

Me: Kristen
Dieting since: off and on for about 10 years
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (unofficially)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 70 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) This is my first!
Known issues: Boredom/emotional eating, portion control, lack of exercise
Current Weight: 216 :o

[maximus]

I have a silly question and since this is my first challenge, that might be why I am so confused.

Is week 1 weigh in this week? So would it be my starting weight? or will my week 1 change be what I weigh on Sunday minus my starting weight? I guess I am confused as to when we weigh and tell you what are change is.

Thanks girls!

[Happy1]

maximus I don't think that's a silly question. For me, I chose this week as Week 1 because I've been going along since the last challenge. I'm not sure in your case. Hopefully someone more wise and all-knowing can help. :)

ETA: I just went back and read the first page. Since the Challenge starts the week of July 9th, Week 1 would be July 9-15. Week 2 would be the 16-22 and so on. So I would count this time as week 1.

Nikki :D

[tgr68]

Maximus~Happy1 is correct in how she is interpreting the weeks. This week is week 1. You just need to choose a day as your weigh-in, whichever works best for you. If you just want to post your weight, that is fine. Myself or another mod of this thread can figure out the change. If Sundays works best for you, we'll just mark a SKIP for this first week and post the coming Sunday's weight on week 2.

[sinderstorm]

sinderstorm
Me: Jessica, 26
DH: Caleb, 28
Married: 6/21/03
Dieting since: Low carb off and on since Sept 03- 45lb loss maintained
Dieting Program: Scarsdale- low cal/low fat/med carb
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150- we'll see how I feel
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 1st
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: newbie
Known issues: gotta watch the temptations of going out to eat!
Current Weight: 206

[maximus]

Thanks guys! I think I will do as you suggested and just post my weight that I see on Sunday - Here is hoping for a loss!!

[LynzeyAHL]

I weigh on friday morning - so I have ALL week to work off the weekend HAHA so I guess tomorrow is it huh? hopefully my birthday lunch today didn't kill me - lots of chips and salsa!

[LIZNKEITH]

Happy Birthday, Lynzey!! I weigh on Fridays for the exact same reason.

Welcome to all the newbies. You've found a great source of support. These challenges really work!

Week 1: -1.4/169.8

[ktina0803]

I weigh in on wednesdays because that was the best class time for me (WW). I forgot to come in an post though.

Week 1: -1.20/173.8

Good luck everyone!

Kristina

[maximus]

I am going to change my plan. I like the idea of weighing on Fridays as well so I can enjoy the weekend. Good thing I decided to weigh myself this morning.

Week 1 = -3.1/164.9

Diet sure plays an important in me losing weight!! I tired to be really good this week and it was hard but if I continue to see results it will be so worth it.

Thanks ladies for all those protein ideas - I have been trying to make more healthy choices and drinking LOTS of water. I think that is really important for me.

[Oakley]

I weigh in on Fridays as well.

Week 1: -1/153

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/169.8
Total: 0

Bad news: Still the same. :(
Good news: No gain!! :D

I ate so much this week, but it was all from the Healthy section of All Recipes. Maybe that's why I didn't gain. :p

maximus~Congrats on such a great loss!!

Happy Birthday, Lynzey!!!

[BumbleB]

week 1: -3/190

I had gone up a pound before this loss, so this is the number I would like used, even though it was 192 previously.


Looks like we're off to a good start!

[silvergrey]

Known issues: gotta watch the temptations of going out to eat!

Ugh, me too! DH and I both love to eat out, and I know that really hurts my efforts to eat right.

What kind of healthy snacks does everyone eat? Snacking is another problem area for me, especially during the school year when I'm just sitting around, studying and snacking.

[maximus]

maximus~Congrats on such a great loss!!



Thanks! Just goes to show you how bad I HAD been eating - but it sure was GOOD!!!

[udsweetpea]

Week One: +0.5/193.5

[sinderstorm]

Week 1: -4/202

Congrats to all the losers!

[TX Sweetheart]

week 1: +1.8/198.0

Grrrr... I don't know what it was, but I'm definitely gonna do better this week... despite the fact that at the moment it feels like we live in Hell (the high today is 103!) and our air conditioner is broken so it feels like our apartment is a sauna in Hell. ugh.

[pride&prejudice]

Week 1: Skip

I almost forgot to come in here, things have been so crazy. I don't understand how all this stress has made me eat less, normally I eat more! :)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

Welcome to our newest members - trishcutie, sabine_11, soxgirlie, and sinderstorm!!!

Following members have not checked in (or I missed them, in which case - :o): APCullip22, colleenjoy, curlyjr, Daren's Girl, DelSol, flygirl, jeneca128, ks_piper, LynzeyAHL, Mrs.B716, Polkadot, raven077, silvergrey, Sweetie04, Tonysweetie

We are off to a great start!!! :cool: Keep up the losing!

[soxgirlie]

What kind of healthy snacks does everyone eat? Snacking is another problem area for me, especially during the school year when I'm just sitting around, studying and snacking.

Snacking is a big problem for me too. Mid-afternoon is a killer for me when at work. If I don't have a health snack option available at my desk it makes the vending machine very tempting.:o

My favorite healthy snacks are carrot sticks with light ranch dressing for dipping, granola bars, string cheese sticks (light) and fruit. Another favorite snack (but not healthy) are those 100 calorie packs of cookies, etc. Its just enough to satisfy the junk food craving.

[tgr68]

As far as snacks go, I love celery & peanut butter.

[Tonysweetie]

Just letting you know I'm dropping out of this challenge but I might chime back in on the next one. Good Luck ladies!!!

[LynzeyAHL]

week 1 SKIP - still unpacking haven't found the scale yet and the one at my curves is known to be off about 4 lbs so no thanks to that

[jeneca128]

Checking in :) I weigh on Sundays.

Week 1: -1/135

[LIZNKEITH]

Lynzey,
I know...the scale at Curves is off by about 4-5 pounds as well. I hate getting weighed with my clothes and shoes on.


NSV for me. I got reassessed at Curves yesterday as it was the end of my two week trial. According to them, I've lost 10.5 inches in two weeks. That sounded a little high to me so I re-measured when I got home and discovered I'm down 6 inches!! :D I'm thrilled!!

[LynzeyAHL]

Lynzey,
I know...the scale at Curves is off by about 4-5 pounds as well. I hate getting weighed with my clothes and shoes on.


NSV for me. I got reassessed at Curves yesterday as it was the end of my two week trial. According to them, I've lost 10.5 inches in two weeks. That sounded a little high to me so I re-measured when I got home and discovered I'm down 6 inches!! :D I'm thrilled!!

no no I'm talking 4 pounds plus clothes its closer to 7 I weigh with my shoes off but still calibrate that sh** and stop making me feel like a slacker haha

[sinderstorm]

What kind of healthy snacks does everyone eat? Snacking is another problem area for me, especially during the school year when I'm just sitting around, studying and snacking.

When I'm studying is when I try to get my water in. I've been known to refill my Nalgene bottle 3 or 4 times during a study session- 100oz of water goes down quick for me this way. If I'm truly hungry, I'll eat some lean meat, an apple, or some other high fiber and lower sugar fruit. My plan calls for only having carrots and celery as snacks, but so far I've had no problem with my snacks.

down another 2lbs from yesterday! (but I won't count it until Saturday)

[LynzeyAHL]

Apples and natural peanut butter are good and I like celery with laughing cow - throw back to the SBD days

[tgr68]

Does anybody else just can't drink a lot water? I really really try to get in a full 64oz of water a day, but I will literally get sick to my stomach after about 30. :( It's not just water, but any drink.

[LynzeyAHL]

Does anybody else just can't drink a lot water? I really really try to get in a full 64oz of water a day, but I will literally get sick to my stomach after about 30. :( It's not just water, but any drink.

Start slow but sneak it in, dixie cup after you brush your teeth - 5oz x am/pm, I drink in the car on the way to work, I use those crystal light packets. My goal is to drink 1/2 my body weight in oz a day to really curb the appetite and flush everything out. I haven't been doing so good lately b/c I'm not working and I have no daily 'routine' right now. I have to get back on track fast I need to really drop some pounds. DH just got a motorcycle and I want to look good riding on the back :p

[silvergrey]

Week 1: 0/160

This is the 4th or 5th week in a row that I've had no change. I am determined to be -1 next week!

[soxgirlie]

Here's my week one update. I weigh in on Mondays.

Week 1 -3.5/212.5

[LynzeyAHL]

OMG I found my scale on Sunday I was back up to 242 :eek: I guess all that eating out and eating crap while we were moving sure caught up. The good news is after eating light sunday yesterday and today I'm back down to 238 and I'm leaving to go work out. I'd like to have to report only a +2 by friday not a plus 3.5

this is so hard sometimes!

[Oakley]

For snacks I eat 1/2 a protein bar (just watch the calories) or a dannon light n' fit yogurt (and smoothies). I like eating the protein bar because it really fills me up!

ETA: Try drinking lukewarm water- I find that I can get more in that way. And yes, I'm weird. :)

[jeneca128]

For snacks I eat fruit, Danon light and fit yougurt, sugar free pudding, Quaker Quakes rice snacks (I like the apple cinnamon flavor), and in the summertime I buy the real fruit popsicles (only 80 calories and it takes care of my craving for sweets)

[bensgirl1222]

bensgirl1222
Me: Jessica/23
BF: Ben/26
Dating since: 12/22/04
Dieting since: Not really dieting...just watching what I eat.
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 105 pounds (I'm short!)
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on & off since last Challenge
Known issues: I have a hard time getting into a routine for exercising!
Current Weight: 117 pounds
week 1: SKIP
week 2:
week 3:
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

[bensgirl1222]

I'd honestly be happy with only losing 5 pounds if I could just get into shape!

I'm starting cardio & weights in a few...hopefully I can keep up the momentum!

[ks_piper]

Week 1: +2/168

Vacationing and stressing about my MIL moving to town did me in this past week. I'm hoping some is water though as AF was just in town.

Hopeing to post a loss this week. I was pretty good yesterday even though I made homemade enchiladas and dulce de leche ice cream. :)

Today, I did some yardwork for my exercise and will be at work later and on my feet for 4 hours - so that should help.

I'm counting my points so I hope to have a loss this week. :)

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 1: +2/168

Vacationing and stressing about my MIL moving to town did me in this past week. I'm hoping some is water though as AF was just in town.

Hopeing to post a loss this week. I was pretty good yesterday even though I made homemade enchiladas and dulce de leche ice cream. :)

Today, I did some yardwork for my exercise and will be at work later and on my feet for 4 hours - so that should help.

I'm counting my points so I hope to have a loss this week. :)


OMG big hugs and a pint of ben and jerry's for you. MIL moving closer - I almost had a heart attack when mine mentioned buying a house in our sub :eek: I told dh hope he didn't plan on living here long cuz I'd have a for sale sign in the yard before their moving truck was finished unloading.

just don't give up and you'll get that back off in no time

[ruledbymercury]

Week 2: -1/143 :)

[LynzeyAHL]

Going to work out for time number 3 this week I'll do some updates when I get back. TOday is raining so its going to be an unpacking not moving day for me so I'll be around

Congrats for all your hard work ladies its really showing!:o

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!! And we're awefully close to 20 pounds

I'm proud of all your hard work! :o

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 2: +.4/170.2

I'm very disappointed. I did great food/exercise-wise, but in retrospect I drank a lot of beer. I'm going to go dry for a week (I know...Liz, dry?!) and see if that helps me break this plateau.

[Happy1]

Week 2: 0/165 Well, I haven't added to the overall loss lately but at least I've been staying the same. I'm thinking I've just plateaued (I did that the last time I lost weight about 8 years ago) and it'll just take a little while for my body to kick back in to weightloss mode.

Nikki :D

[maximus]

Darn it. Darn it. Darn it.

Looks like a gain for me this week. Guess I haven't been eating as well as I should have and I know I have been eating some salty foods this week - I just love me some OLIVES!!!

Week 2: +1.7/166.6

Guess it could be a lot worse. I am doing a fun run Saturday and it is so freakin hot here I should sweat out a ton of water!!

[Oakley]

Week 2

-1/152

[BumbleB]

Week 2: -.5/189.5 !!!

Trying to step it up this next week. Next week I may try to ride my bike to work (I might have to catch a ride home from DH). We live in the mountains and one way is always going to be uphill - not sure I'm ready for it. :o

[sabine_11]

Week 2: -1.2/150.6

I have continued to eat better adding lots of fruit into my diet. I have also stepped up my excercising by making sure I treat it as a priority in my life! However, I am a little worried about next week. I got some really bad news at work this week and I have spent a little too much time venting/mourning my career issues at happy hours.

To stay positive though, I am really happy with this loss as it moves me so close to breaking 150. I haven't been under 150 in years and that is a major goal.

[sinderstorm]

Week 2: -6.5/195.5

What can I say other than I'm loving this diet and its really working for me!

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 2: 0/198

[tgr68]

Week 2: SKIP

Lynzey~Thanks for doing the most recent set of updates. I'm not sure I'll get to these others this weekend, as we have guests through Monday!!

[jeneca128]

Week 2: -2/133

Yay! I'm happy with that. :) (I started a little personal challenge a few weeks before I joined this... 10 pounds in 6 weeks. After 4 weeks I've lost 9 pounds! hooray!)

[LynzeyAHL]

-4.5/ 237.5 :o

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 2: -6.5/195.5

What can I say other than I'm loving this diet and its really working for me!

what are you doing? I'm a total space case and can't remember

[soxgirlie]

Week 2 -3/209.5

[ks_piper]

week 2: -2.8/165.2

Woohoo! I'm doing WWs at home and spent a ton of time outside working in our yard - I know all that extra exercise is really helping because I was so lax about counting all my points.

I'm hoping for another loss this week. Oh how I can't wait to drop into the 150s!:D

[sinderstorm]

what are you doing? I'm a total space case and can't remember
I'm doing the Scarsdale Medical Diet. A good friend of mine lost 50lbs in 6 weeks on it, but its amazingly balanced for those kinds of losses. If anyone it interested in it, the entire plan is laid out here:
http://lowcarblisa.tripod.com/thescarsdalemedicaldiet/id18.html

There is also a book that was printed back in the late 70's, but after comparing the site to the book, the site did a fabulous job of copying the book verbatum and not adding their own stuff.

[trishcutie]

Week 2: -2/178

It's really only -1 this week, but I skipped last week and was -1 then as well, which puts me at -2.

[silvergrey]

Week 2 Skip

I totally forgot to weigh in...oops.

[bensgirl1222]

Week 2: SKIP (really busy...forgot to exercise!)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE:o


AND...

With a combined weightloss of almost 43 POUNDS :eek: by the end of week 2 everyone reach around and give yourself a pat on the back!

-Lyndz

[weightloss.challenge]

APCullip22
colleenjoy
curlyjr
Daren's Girl
DelSol
flygirl
Ktina0803 Week 2
Mrs.B716
Polkadot
pride&prejudice Week 2
raven077
Sweetie04
udsweetpea Week 2

The following members have yet to post an update. :)

[udsweetpea]

I totally forgot to post an update

So...

Week 2: SKIP

[ruledbymercury]

Week 3: -1/142

[tgr68]

Huge congrats to the group!!!!!! :D :D :D

It's been crazy here for me (had a close friend and mentor pass away), but I will be weighing in this week. Out of curiosity I hopped on the scale the other day, and I was down almost 4 pounds! :eek: I hope I keep it off for this weeks weigh-in and continue to lose!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you Lynzey for keeping up with the updating. I promise I will have my butt back in gear for my turn this week!

[Sweetie04]

Thanks for posting in the old thread to remind me to come back here! I have been dealing with some work issues and on-going fertility issues and haven't been very good about sticking to any weight-loss plan lately. But, I'm back on! Here are my updated stats (I'll weigh on Fridays):

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 35/145
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Known issues: PCOS
Current Weight: 176
week 1: skip
week 2: skip
week 3: skip

tgr68, I'm sorry to hear about your mentor. That's always hard.

[ktina0803]

Week 2= -1.6/172.2

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 3: -2.6/167.6
:D

[Oakley]

Week 3- skip

I had a week of bad eating and not enough exercise. UGH!

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 3: SKIP

AF is in town and the number on the scale is frightening......... think I'm gonna go exercise now :eek:

[Happy1]

Week 3: +1/166 I know where that came from and I'm just happy it's not more. The past 2 weeks I've really slacked on the exercise but I haven't slacked on the junk food. I'm lucky I didn't gain 10 pounds the way I've been eating and not exercising. But this week was much better. I got back on the exercise train and have been doing better with my eating habits so hopefully next week we'll see that weight go back down again.

Nikki :D

[maximus]

Week 3 = +.2/166.8

Not too bad but not what I was hoping for. I have been working out everyday and I am just not seeing any weight loss. I had BF measure me last month, maybe it is time for him to do it again to see if I am making any progress. This is so frustrating!!

[Happy1]

maximus I know your frustration. When I first started out with working out and eating better, it literally took me 3 months before I started seeing any weight loss. What I did notice was that I was firming up and more toned where I hadn't been before. Still, when you know you're doing so well and see no reflection of that on the scale it gets frustrating. Hang in there!

Nikki :D

[maximus]

Thanks Nikki!

I am trying to hang in but part of me thinks if I am not losing weight with all this exercise, maybe I am better off just not doing any. I KNOW that is not true but you know what I mean. It would be way more fun to sit at home after work and order a pizza and chill in front of the TV instead of racing home to grab a bite to eat before I have to change and head out to the gym. I am going to step up my efforts a little more next week and hopefully I will see a difference next week when I weigh in.

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4:
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

[sabine_11]

Week 3: 0/150.6

Hopefully will do better next week! :)

[pride&prejudice]

Week 2: Skip
Week 3: Skip

Sorry, went on vacation and totally forgot!

[udsweetpea]

WEEK 3: -1/192.5

Haven't seen that number in a while!

[sinderstorm]

Week 3: -1.5/194

[silvergrey]

Week 3: +1/161

This is seriously embarrassing to admit, but...I can't be too upset, considering I ate an entire quart of ice cream by myself this week. (Yes I did say a quart. :o :o) Did I mention I have snacking issues??

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

I cannot tell you how excited I am for this group! We are over 45 lbs lost!!!! That is half-way to our group goal with more than half of the challenge left! :eek: Keep up the awesome works ladies!!

Need check-ins from: APCullip22, bensgirl1222, colleenjoy, curlyjr, Daren's Girl, DelSol, flygirl, Mrs.B716, Polkadot, raven077

[trishcutie]

Week3: -1/177

[soxgirlie]

Week 3 +1/210.5:o

[jeneca128]

Week 3: 0/133

Sorry I waited so long to post....the 0 loss really killed my motivation for the last 2 days. I stepped things up a little bit last week and nothing to show for it.
Oh well.... here's hoping this week is better.

[LynzeyAHL]

sorry left town for weekend before I could post WEEK 3 -3.5/234.5

Glad to say after 3 weeks I'm back where I ended Challenge 9 but man that 8 pounds really ticked me off! b/c had I not goofed I'd be in the 220s - I'm sure not this week though after fried okra, greens, huge freaking meals all weekend. Southern family reunions are bad for diets bad I say! :o

[ks_piper]

week 3: skip - busy as all get out with promotion at work. Stress over interviews = bad diet week.

[ruledbymercury]

Week 4: 0/142

[Happy1]

Week 4: 0/166 At least the scale hasn't moved up. But I've been working my butt off lately and haven't eaten all that bad. Cannot wait for the scale to go back down.

Nikki :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 4: +.4/168.0

Kinda bummed to see a gain, but I was really expecting worse. Friday night was our anniversary and we went all out. Again on Saturday night when we went out with friends. After the weekend, it was really tough for me to get back OP. Hopefully this next week will be kinder to me.

[Oakley]

Week 4-

-1.5/150.5

I'm happy with this because I haven't really been sticking to my diet or going to the gym a lot b/c of my husband's schedule. I started to get back into the gym this week so I'm thinking that might have done it!

Good luck to everyone!

[Sweetie04]

Week 4 -2/174

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good digital scale?

[ktina0803]

Week 2: -1.6/172.2
Week 3: +1/173.2

[maximus]

week 4: -1/165.8


Not too bad but I have increased my work out schedule yet again and I would really think I would drop more weight. Oh, well. Guess I can just keep at it!

[sinderstorm]

Week 4: Skip (on vacation and away from the scale)

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4: +0.4/169.0
week 5:
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.8

Well, I still have a loss overall!!! :D :D :D I want to keep that total number negative, no matter how little at this point!

[udsweetpea]

WEEK 3- SKIP (on vacation and away from scale)

[LIZNKEITH]

Congrats, Losers! :)

Sweetie,
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good digital scale?
I use the digital scale from Sharper Image. Not the one that computes your BMI, just the regular one. I really like it and it seems pretty accurate as it corresponds with the Dr.'s scale that they weight me on at Curves. It's a little on the pricey side.I got mine on Ebay for a lot cheaper though.

[sabine_11]

Week 4: -1.6/149

Finally broke 150! YAY!!

[jeneca128]

Week 4: -2/131

YAY!!! I'm happy.

[BumbleB]

Week 3: +1.5/191
Week 4: -2/189

This week we are taking a 5 day weekend at the lake...I'm determined to be very good! We took a 2+ hour hike yesterday, my hamstring is killing me from the downhill. :o

Keep up the great work everyone!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 4: -4.4/149

[pride&prejudice]

Week 4: -1.6/149

Finally broke 150! YAY!!

Congrats, I know the feeling. Finally did it this time and it feels great!

[soxgirlie]

Week 4 -4/206.5

Congrats to all the losers! :)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

[weightloss.challenge]

Removed the names of those who haven't posted any weights so far

*REUPDATED* check out the -66 pounds we've lost on page one and with how few members - we're seriously kicking some butt this time ladies! :o

[Mystikal]

Me: Rachel/26
DH: Joe/32
Married since: June 22, 2002
Dieting since: Nov. 2003 (stopped when I got pg)
Dieting Program: just watching what I eat and exercising. It worked before!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 115-120
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: challenge 10
Known issues: emotional eater, portion control
Current Weight: 149


I seem to be joining every weight loss group under the sun, but I figure that the more people I'm accountable to the harder it will be for me to cheat! ;)

[LynzeyAHL]

welcome aboard mystikal this is week 5 so if we put your starting weight down you'll only have to give a final weight for week 6 then move forward with us into the next challenge which is usually until Halloween.

:o

[tgr68]

Actually this challenge ended up being 8 weeks, so we're only about half way through! ;)

Thanks, Lynzey, for deleting those members. I completely forgot when I was doing updates! :o

[Sweetie04]

Week 5: -2/172

[Happy1]

Week 5: -1/165 Got rid of that pesky pound I added on finally!! Woo hoo!

Nikki :D

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4: +0.4/169
week 5: -0.8/168.2
week 6:
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.6

Yay!! Another loss!! I cannot tell you guys how excited I am that I am added to the group total weight loss! I know it's a very small amount in comparison to some of you, but it feels soooo good since I've gain the last couple of challenges!

[maximus]

Week 5
-.4/165.4

At least I lost something this week!

[sabine_11]

Week 6: -1.4/147.6

This challenge is so much fun! I am so excited that I am doing this...AND THAT IT IS WORKING!

Everyone is doing so well! I hope we crush our goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mystikal]

weeks 1-4 SKIP
week 5: -.5/148

[LynzeyAHL]

week 5: 0

[tgr68]

Okay, ladies, I need some help here. About every two to three weeks I have an emotional breakdown about my weight. :( It is so frustrating to me that when I start excercising/eat right, I gain 5 pounds in a very short time, then it takes me months to take 1 or 2 pounds off. DH tells me it's because I'm not doing a strenuous enough activity, which I will agree with, except I can't do the types of activity that he is suggesting because of my arthritis and weak joints - specifically my knees and ankles. The weight I have put on only magnifies the problem.

I guess I'm just tired of waiting months in between losses of any kind. I think I'll go clear out my closet this afternoon to get out all the things that no longer fit (things I bought at Christmas). I'll put back my 12's and sell my 10's. :( I just never thought in my life I would be this big. I determined a long time ago that I wouldn't ever let my weight bother me - especially after years of being called fat (at a sz 6) by my mother. :(

[Mystikal]

How much are you eating? How often/what kind of exercise are you doing? Have you had your thyroid tested? A lot of times thyroid problems can cause slow weight loss. Other signs of hypothyroidism are dry/brittle nails, excessive hair loss, fatigue, dry skin. If you have any of these symptoms call your PCP and ask to have bloodwork done.
I'm really sorry that you are feeling so low. You did great at this weeks weigh-in. Don't give up. I know how hard it is when you are working your butt off and it doesn't seem to be doing much of anything. But it's the small losses that make up the big ones. And even if you don't lose as much or as quickly as you want the important thing is that you are getting healthier and setting a good example for your daughter. ((HUGS))

[sinderstorm]

week 5: -1 193

[silvergrey]

tgr68, sorry I don't have any good advice, but I'm right there with you (down to being called fat when I was a size 5 :rolleyes: ). I've really been watching what I eat the past two weeks, but my weight hasn't changed at all. Don't give up though! Can you exercise longer instead of harder? That's what I'm gonna try to do, anyway.


Week 4: skip
Week 5: 0/161

[tgr68]

Thank you all!!

After I typed that post, I ended up popping the button on the pair of pants I wore to church, so I made a mad dash to Walmart to purchase at least one new pair of pants. I was so relieved when the attendant working the dressing rooms had a similar body type to myself (heighth and all) and was super-nice but honest in whether or not the item I was trying on was right for my body type. I had such a good time that I walked out with 2 pairs of denim trousers, 1 pair of low-rise boot cut jeans, 2 new packages of underwear, a camisole, and a super-cute tunic top!!! :eek:

I know the new clothes are just a temporary fix, but at least I'll be comfortable for the time being.

Mystikal~I have not had my thyroid checked. I am doing pilates right now since it is very low impact. I have arthritis and a circulatory condition, and the symptoms have been aggrivated by the weight gain. I'm hoping to at least get down to where walking and eventually running doesn't hurt my joints. I know once I get to that point the weight will come off a lot easier. As far as eating habits go, I've cut myself back to 1200 calories a day before with no results. Here lately I've been visiting the healthy (http://healthy.allrecipes.com) section of All Recipies (http://www.allrecipes.com), and it seems as though the recipes in the vegetarian section really fill me up, and I have good weigh-ins!! I'm not vegetarian, but I love some of the pasta recipes there!! I find that carbs don't seem to be a problem. In fact, my better weeks involve pasta almost everyday! :D

silvergrey~Thank goodness somebody really understands this!! I'm right there with you (down to being called fat when I was a size 5 :rolleyes: ). My sister actually called me a cow at our prom walk-in in front of everybody, and my dress was a size 2 taken in! :mad: :eek: One of my goals is to be able to do the Maximum Burn pilates within two weeks, and the hour-long workout in six weeks. I have about 10 different pilates DVD's, so I don't get bored with the workouts. Plus with DH on the elliptical at the same time really pushes me not to skip a workout. He also encouraged me to do an extra workout during the day if I really feel like it. (Here lately I would get the urge to do a "second" workout, but put it off in lew of exercising with DH only to skip that evenings workout.)

Again thank you all so much for the wonderful support and encouragement!!

I'll be back a bit later to do the updates! :cool:

[LynzeyAHL]

Namaah do you have a bike? I'm sure your DD would love to cruise around in a baby seat on the back and biking is low impact with high results. (lance armstrong?!? hot hot hot...)

its also pretty easy on the joints b/c its considered fluid motion and non impact like running.

also if you have access to anything like a public pool - exercising in water is something like 70% more effective than on dry land b/c water acts as resistance and that also takes the pressure off your joints so even if you can just wade back and forth across the pool about waist deep holding DD you'll burn more calories than just walking on land.

[Mystikal]

Namaah I would definitely have your thyroid checked if you have cut your calories all the way back to 1200 and haven't seen results. Sounds like it might be a problem...just stick with it. Don't give up. :)

[weightloss.challenge]

73 pounds and getting oh so close to hitting our goal...

UPDATED TO HERE:o

beat you to the punch namaah ;)

[LynzeyAHL]

SOOOOOOO I did a little math... Our Group goal was 96 pounds... we currently have 23 members and we're at 73 pounds so of each of us looses JUST ONE POUND - we'll beat the goal

C'mon girls just ONE lil ole pound!

we can do it :D

[tgr68]

Thanks, Lynzey!!! :cool:

Wow!! We are doing great on our group goal! Keep it up ladies!!!

[soxgirlie]

Week 5 -.5/206

We're all doing so great! Congrats ladies!

[LIZNKEITH]

Naamah,
(((HUGS))) Try not to beat yourself up over it. I find when I get bummed about my weight, the first thing I do is turn to a carton of Ben & Jerry’s. Definitely the WORST thing I could do. I echo what everyone else says: celebrate the small losses. It’s a pound here and there that makes up a 10 pound loss. It’s certainly not an easy journey and we all have our gains. The important thing is that we stay our course. You said that you are eating 1200 calories a day. You are not going under that, are you? You may try adding a banana or a slice of high fiber bread (an extra 50-100 calories) to your daily diet to see if that helps boost your metabolism at all. Sometimes 1200 calories is less than our bodies need an we go in to starvation mode. Good for you for getting some new clothes!! It’s so important to feel good about the way you look. While I hate buying clothes in the size I am right now, I always feel better about myself because I look better than I do squeezed in to a size too small. Oh, and don’t sell those size 10’s…you’ll be needing them soon. Pack ‘em up and put them away.



I had my own mini-crisis as well. Last week I had to sit in on some training at work. They catered in breakfast and lunch because the training ran through both. Breakfast=Dunkin Donuts and Corner Bakery muffins and Lunch=Corner Bakery sandwiches (have you seen the points on those things?!). To make matters worse, I didn’t hit the gym at all last week. Be ashamed. I’m so sorry to report a gain. I hate that I am taking away from our large group loss. :(

Week 5: +1/169

[Mystikal]

Liz It's just one pound. Stay focused this week and next week it'll be gone!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 5: +1/150

[ks_piper]

week 4: 171

AF is in town, so I expect that has my weight up a bit (plus I snacked a lot due to stress over a house problem). I'm in a new position at work - on my feet for at least 8 hours a day (when I'm there) and it's helping me not snack so much. Just need to stop snacking when I get home - if I do that, I think the weight will just tumble off!

[ks_piper]

Duh, this is week 5! I'm so lost.

week 5: 168 lbs.

Here's hoping I can add to our group loss next week. I have my wits firmly about me. I'm working in retail (Williams-Sonoma) and want to be able to wear all my cute slacks and tops and stuff at work. :) I'm a manager now so I have an excuse to pick up a few new things (something i haven't done in years) and I'd like to do that in a smaller size if possible.

I will say that working retail is lots of extra exercise - all that time on your feet walking around is crazy!

ETA: I'm a tad bit behind here - I thought this was week 4 and it is actually week 5. Duh! I didn't post last week (see post above) but did remember my weight (double ugh!). At least I lost this past week, right? Need to keep it up!!!

[tgr68]

LIZ~Thanks. You said that you are eating 1200 calories a day. You are not going under that, are you? You may try adding a banana or a slice of high fiber bread (an extra 50-100 calories) to your daily diet to see if that helps boost your metabolism at all. Sometimes 1200 calories is less than our bodies need an we go in to starvation mode. At one point I had cut back to that low. I am not longer doing it anymore. Honestly the counting calories thing made me crazy, so I don't do it anymore. Just try to watch the types of food I'm eating. Also, if I feel the need to fill up my plate, I try to do it with salad. ;) You'll lose that extra pound this week, I know it!!1

[tgr68]

Oh, ks_piper, completely off topic, but can I ask what is the significance of your screen name?

[ks_piper]

tgr68 - np. The "ks" is for Kansas - where we live. Piper is my middle name. :)

[Tonysweetie]

Just stopping by to cheer everyone on. I've been watching from the sidelines. I'm ready to jump back in on the next challenge. I'm basicly starting over at 140 lbs. I got off track the past month or so and ate whatever whenever I wanted. So I got back on my my diet today and workout routine so I'll chime in on the next challenge and hopefully I"ll have 5 lbs. off before the challenge even starts. :)

[LynzeyAHL]

Just stopping by to cheer everyone on. I've been watching from the sidelines. I'm ready to jump back in on the next challenge. I'm basicly starting over at 140 lbs. I got off track the past month or so and ate whatever whenever I wanted. So I got back on my my diet today and workout routine so I'll chime in on the next challenge and hopefully I"ll have 5 lbs. off before the challenge even starts. :)

You can come back now if you want we still have week 6 7 8 to go ...

[jeneca128]

Okay...posting late cause I've been out of town. :)

Week 5: -0/131

Not bad considering I was eating all kinds of junk while out of town. I'm lucky I didn't end up gaining. (I actually ate a chocolate chip cookie that was literally bigger than my head. ...and it was dipped in chocolate too.....)

[Tonysweetie]

Sure why not count me in...


Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -1/139

I'm starting over at my weight being 140

[Sweetie04]

Week 6: -1/171

[tgr68]

I should probably just skip this week since AF is in town AND I'm sick (sore throat, headache, body aches, general fatigue), but I'm going to post.

week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4: +0.4/169
week 5: -0.8/168.2
week 6: +1/169.2
week 7:
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

I'm really surprised that it is below my starting weight with as sluggish and horrible as I feel (I always eat more when I feel this way). I did however push through a workout yesterday and felt a little better afterwards. I guess all this means that I really have lost a little, and that my numbers will be back down next week! :)

[Happy1]

Week 6: 0/165

Nikki :D

[Oakley]

Hmmmm...I forgot to weigh in last week b/c I was out of town. So:

Week 5- SKIP

Week 6- +.5/151

I just CANNOT get back into the 140s...next week my diet is ON! :D

[maximus]

Week 6

-1.6/163.8

Sure wish I knew what I did to get that! next week might not be so good since it is my birthday and we already have reservations at two places!! Bring on the CAKE!

[Mystikal]

week 6: +1/149

Totally changing my habits and getting some exercise in this week! :D

[LynzeyAHL]

week 6: -1.5/231.5 -11 this challenge :o

[jenji]

I'd really love to join this challenge. I know there are only 2 weeks left, so I don't mind waiting until the next one starts, but I plan on starting losing weight now.

Me: Jenn/25
DH: Brad/26
Married since: 5/1/2004
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: N/A
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10/145
Final Weight Date Challenge:10/28/2006
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 2lbs this challenge
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: I hate exercising by myself and don't have $$ for a gym membership. I also have an incredible sweet tooth and would just eat cereal 3 meals a day if I could.
Current Weight:155

Week 1: Skip
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: Skip
Week 4: Skip
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: Skip
Week 7:
Week 8:

[pride&prejudice]

Week 6: 0/150

Considering what's been going on this week, I'm happy that I maintained. I'm usually an emotional eater, but I've actually caught myself a few times just not paying attention to what I was eating and stopped.

[Mystikal]

Lynzey WTG!!!
tgr hope you feel better soon, and can't wait to see what the scale says next week. I have a feeling you'll have a loss!

[jeneca128]

Week 6: -2/129

OMG! I broke 130 finally! :)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

We are less than 15 pounds from meeting our goal ladies!! :D WTG!!

Our biggest losers so far are sinderstorm, LynzeyAHL, and soxgirlie!!!! Huge congrats to you!!!! :cool:

Welcome to our newest member, jenji!! Best of luck to you in your weightloss journey! :)

[LynzeyAHL]

Lynzey WTG!!!

Thanks! I've been dieting HARD this challenge not much exercise b/c I hate getting sweaty when its hot ouside LOL :o

[silvergrey]

Week 6: 0/161 same old same old

[soxgirlie]

Week 6: -2/204

Congrats to all the losers!

[BumbleB]

Week 5: SKIP (out of town, forgot to weigh in)

Week 6: -0/189

Everyone is doing great - Keep it up. I'm determined to have another loss! :p

[Tonysweetie]

I will be dropping out of this challenege, I just found out that I'm pregnant today so bring on the gain! heheee :D

[tgr68]

Congrats on your pregnancy!!! :D :D H&H 9 months to you!!!

[Happy1]

Tonysweetie Congrats!! Happy and Healthy 9 months!!

Nikki :D

[Tonysweetie]

Thank you I'm soooo excited! Just terrified to tell the family. YIKES!

[ktina0803]

week 4:0
week 5:-1.8/171.4

[Happy1]

Week 7: -.5/164.5 Ladies and gentleman-my first official loss of this challenge (not including the pound I gained and lost). Hallelujiah the scale actually does know how to go below 165!

Nikki :D

[Sweetie04]

+1/172 (I didn't do much this week other than not eat well, so I'll take the just one pound).

[LIZNKEITH]

Ack! I've been doing horrible! This is the fourth week in a row that I've gained. I really need to get back on track. Oh well, at least I'm still lower than I was at the start of this challenge.
Week 6: +.4/169.4
Week 7: +.4/169.8

[LynzeyAHL]

week 7: -.5/231
-11.5 total:o

[maximus]

+.8/164.6

I will take since I don't think I have ever eatten as much in a week as I did last week. I just could not stop. It was bad (but SO good!!)

I am back on track this week and let's hope I stay that way!

[tgr68]

Okay this may be totally cheating on my weigh-in, but I don't care. All week, I have weighed my posted weight, and then this morning the scale is up. I know it's just because of the horrid dinner I had last night.

Current Weight: 169.8
week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4: +0.4/169
week 5: -0.8/168.2
week 6: +1/169.2
week 7: -1.6/167.6
week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.2

I'll do an extra workout next week to make up for my little "cheat" though! :p ;)

[sinderstorm]

Kicking my butt back in here. Today I'm restarting my food journal- time to get back into the groove after a heck of a long ride the last week (BFP, then BFN blood test, then 5 days of unknown before AF finally came on Tues, followed by a bummed out food pity party). So yeah, the scale says 194.5, but I'm pretty sure the majority of that is water as you can't gain 2lbs of fat in 3 days.

so...
Week 6: Skip
Week 7:194.5 +1.5

[LynzeyAHL]

Kicking my butt back in here. Today I'm restarting my food journal- time to get back into the groove after a heck of a long ride the last week (BFP, then BFN blood test, then 5 days of unknown before AF finally came on Tues, followed by a bummed out food pity party). So yeah, the scale says 194.5, but I'm pretty sure the majority of that is water as you can't gain 2lbs of fat in 3 days.

so...
Week 6: Skip
Week 7:194.5 +1.5

I can relate this last week I thought for sure I was prego then I was ambushed by AF on 12DPO so I was pretty shocked! I required a banana split or 4 to feel better lol but in my defense I did make it with the sugar free frozen yogurt and lite chocolate syrup so they probably weren't as bad for me but I still felt guilty indulging!

[jenji]

Week 7: -0.5/154.5
total weight loss: -0.5

[silvergrey]

Woo hoo, finally!

Week 7: -2/159

Altho next week is AF, so I may not be able to maintain that.

[soxgirlie]

Week 7 -2.5/201.5

I'm hoping to do well this week so I can drop below the 200 mark at the next weigh in.

[sabine_11]

I have no idea what week of the challenge this is. I have been travelling for work for the last few weeks, so I have been away from my scale. Today is my normal weigh in so I took a shot. I was a little nervous given that it is so hard to control your eating when you are on the road. Anyway, I am not sure what week to put this in as I think it encompassed a couple of them...i guess just throw it in this week's tally.

-2.4/145.2

I know you guys don't know me as I am not a regular poster on these boards, but I have been a lurker for years (back to the days of the other board...). This challenge has been amazing for me. I have lost almost 10 pounds on in total. I love having someone other than myself to report back to. The accountability factor is an amazing motivator!! YAY!!!!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

I am happy to report that we are only 6.1 pounds away from a total loss of 90!!! :D :D Let's keep up the awesome work!

[jenji]

Sabine I just have to ask, what are you doing for your weight loss? Just diet or diet and exercise and what's our typical "regimine"?

[Sweetie04]

Week 8: -2/170 (total for the challenge, -6) Next challenge, here come the 160s!

[Happy1]

Week 8: +1.5/166 Grrrr Sorry guys. I really hate to do this when we're so close to our 90 pound goal. I have no idea what's going on. I haven't really been "bad" lately and I've been keeping up with the exercise. I need to get that scale moving in the other direction again!

Nikki :D

[Oakley]

Week 7
0/151

UGH. I cannot seem to get into the 140s! Aside from working out, I haven't really changed my eating habits, so I know this is the problem. I've had birthdays and dinners out, so this is not helping me! I would just really love to see a 14_ something on the scale! :D

Good luck to everyone!

[tgr68]

week 1: 0/169.8
week 2: SKIP
week 3: -1.2/168.6
week 4: +0.4/169
week 5: -0.8/168.2
week 6: +1/169.2
week 7: -1.6/167.6
week 8: +3.2/170.8
Total Weight Loss: +1

WTHeck happened?!?!?!? :mad: :( I noticed the weight gain last weekend after DH and I ate super supreme pizza. I thought it would go back down. I have been out to eat more than usual this week, but I've tried to be smart about my choice and how much I've eaten. On Sunday I took half my plate home and yesterday I had pancakes for breakfast and a chicken ceasar wrap for lunch. DD ended up eating a good chunk of both of yestereday's meals too. :( :( :( Ugh! This is so frustrating!!!

Here's hoping that next challenge goes better!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 6: Skip
Week 7: Skip

Sorry I was so bad in up dating! We just move in last weekend and trying to get everything situated while working too has made life crazy!