Weightloss Challenge #11 - Halloween

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Labor Day Weight loss Challenge

Sunday September 3 - Saturday October 28
8 weeks

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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.
*The weeks you were not here will be SKIPped.
*Week 1 weigh in will begin the date listed below:
*You may weigh in any day of the week you choose.

Week 1: Sunday, September 3rd - Saturday, September 9
Week 2: Sunday, September 10th - Saturday, September 16
Week 3: Sunday, September 17th - Saturday, September 23
Week 4: Sunday, September 24th - Saturday, September 30th

Week 5: Sunday, October 1st - Saturday, October 7th
Week 6: Sunday, October 8th - Saturday, October 14th
Week 7: Sunday, October 15th - Saturday, October 21st
Week 8: Sunday, October 22nd - Saturday, October 28th

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: -112.2 :D

Current Members: BumbleB, Camdynlyn, chefker, cyd 96, diam 124, flygirl, Guinness, gumball, HeatherFL, jajacobsen, jenji, julesp313, LIZNKEITH, LynzeyAHL, Maximus, MLA, Mom2Cole, Mystikal, Oakley, Pride&Predjudice, Rosebud03, Sabine_11, smile78, soxgirlie, Sweetie04, Tgr68, TX Sweetheart

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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: April, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 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: 188
Week 1: +1/189
Week 2: 0/189
Week 3: -1/188
Week 4: 0/188
Week 5: 0/188
Week 6: -1/187
Week 7: -1/186
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

Camdynlyn
Me: Summer/23
DH: Steffie/26
Married since: 7.17.2004
Dieting since: n/a
Dieting Program: n/a, will start WW when okayed by doc
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 176 (10% goal)/ 150 (long term)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 11
Known issues: portion control, bordom eating, carbs, Hubby that snacks constantly, post-baby weight, fast food
Current Weight: 196.6
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -0.8/195.8
Week 6: -0.8/195
Week 7: -0.4/194.6
Week 8: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -2

chefker
Me: chefker/35
Married since: 10/2/04
Dieting since: 8/12/06
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (I'm a Lifetime member, have just rejoined to get rid of the pregnancy pounds)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 46/124 lbs (will see how I feel at 135)
Final Weight Date Challenge: I *think* I can do this in 6 months...that's how long it took me to lose 48 pounds pre-pregnancy!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8-10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 11
Known issues: nighttime snacking/boredom eating, addiction to cheese, lack of portion control, no time to exercise
Current Weight: 170
Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: -1.7/167.5
Week 3: -1.5/166
Week 4: -0.8/165.2
Week 5: -3.2/162
Week 6: -1.2/160.8
Week 7: -2/158.8
Week 8: -1.2/157.6
Total Weight Loss: -11.2

cyd 96
Me: Cyd/32
DB: B/36
Married since: TBD - Hopefully Jan 2007!
Dieting since: Sept 2006
Dieting Program: WW online and the gym
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 28.5/135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Jan 1, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #11
Known issues: No self control, don't like to work out, portion control (sometimes food tastes so good, I don't want to stop!)
Current Weight: 163.5
Week 1: -2.5/161
Week 2: -1/160
Week 3:
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Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.5

diam124
Me: Amy, 29
DH: J, 29
Married since: June 14, 2003
Dieting since: not really dieting, just trying to not snack, eating less pasta/pizza and more healthy meals and trying to work out
Dieting Program: No snacking, at least 20 minutes on elliptical machine at least 3 times a week (plus my regular yoga class on Tues.)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 lbs/135
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: DH has been travelling so I am not really cooking like I used to. (eating a lot of pasta, pizza, etc.)
Current Weight: 150
Week 1: 0/150
Week 2: 0/150
Week 3: -4/146
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4

flygirl
Me: Jen/31
Dieting since: starting again now
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: ASAP
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9 (Skipped #10)
Known issues: wine, sweets, former eating disorder (mostly clear since 1999)
Current Weight: 140
Week 1: 0/140
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: -3/137
Week 4: +4/141
Week 5: -0.5/140.5
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +0.5

Guinness
Me: Caroline/31
DH: T/32
Married since: 4/25/03
Dieting since: 9/21/06
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40/174
Final Weight Date Challenge: 2/8
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: emotional eater, portion control
Current Weight:as of last Friday 214
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -7.4/206.6
Week 5: -1/205.6
Week 6: -2/203.6
Week 7: -0.4/203.2
Week 8: -1.8/201.4
Total Weight Loss: -12.6

gumball
Me: Gumball/28
Dieting since: 09/11/06
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat, exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 22 lbs / 105lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: Not sure yet
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) First one!
Known issues: Excessive snacking, plenty of excuses for not getting to the gym
Current Weight: 127
Week 1 +0.5/127.5
Week 2: -1/126.5
Week 3: 0/126.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

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: #10
Known issues: Thyroid
Current Weight: 166 lbs. (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Height: 5' 8.5"
Week 1: 0/166
Week 2: -0.5/165.5
Week 3: -0.5/165
Week 4: -0.8/164.2
Week 5: +0.4/164.6
Week 6: -0.4/164.2
Week 7:
Week 8: Out due to pregnancy!!
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

HeatherFL
Me: name/age Heather/30
Partner: name/age Todd/41
Together since: known each for years, together since December 2004
Dieting since: n/a
Dieting Program: n/a
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 lbs -107 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: November
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 11
Known issues: I tend to gain in my thighs and lower abdomen area. I've always had a lot of issues with eating and unhealthy eating habits-skipping meals. I also have guilt when I eat. It's really, really hard for me to write that. But I get mad at myself for not being able to control my hunger. We eat out every night with the rare exception I cook at home. We also travel a lot and I indulge on a little here and there and don't make working out a priority during travels. That written, I don't eat a lot at a time, and I am not considered overweight for my age/height. Still, I have put on about 10 pounds and they are not of muscle. I can hide them and most people couldn't tell the difference outwardly, but I know they are there! I'd like to lose them or turn them into muscle!
Current Weight: 117 as of the other day when I was weighed at the doctor's office. My "normal" weight is 105. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal and honestly, numbers are not important to me. I just want to be toned up again and look like I did in June!
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

jajacobsen
Me: name/age - JJ, 40
Married since: May 7, 2005
Dieting since: seems like my whole life!
Dieting Program: if any Weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one - 11
Known issues: stress eating! DH is a big eater and high cal food always around (ggrrr!)
Current Weight 150 (aaaggghh)
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -8.2/141.8
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -3/138.8
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:-11.2

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: 12lbs/145
Final Weight Date Challenge:11/27/06
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs 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:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4
Week 3: -3.4/153
Week 4: -0.4/152.6
Week 5: -0.2
Week 6: -0.2/152.4
Week 7: -1.6/150.8
Week 8: -2.2/148.6
Total Weight Loss: -8.8

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julesp313
Me: Julie/34
DH: 40
Married since: March 2003
Dieting since: On and off since adulthood
Dieting Program: WW (no meetings, I've done it so many times!)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 60lbs to lose
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: I love food!
Current Weight: Obscene
Week 1: -2.8
Week 2: 0
Week 3: -0.5
Week 4: 0
Week 5: -0.5
Week 6: 0
Week 7: -4.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8.7

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: 170.6
Week 1: -0.4/170.2
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +3.4/173.6
Week 4: -3.6/170
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -0.2/169.8
Week 8:-2.4/167.4
Total Weight Loss: -3.2

LynzeyAHL
Me: Lindsey 28
DH: Dan 24
Married since:October 30, 2003
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: Portion control, balanced diet, walking
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 pounds total/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: 45.5lbs down - 89.5 to go
Current Weight: 234.5
week 1: -2/232.5
week 2: -1/ 231.5
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +1
Week 5: +2
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -.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: 167
Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3: -0.6/164.4
Week 4: +1.6/166
Week 5: 0
Week 6: -0.8/165.2
Week 7: -0.4/164.8
Week 8: 0/164.8
Total Weight Loss: -2.2

MLA
Me: MLA/31
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: a week ago!
Dieting Program: counting calories and exercising -- using FitDay.com to track
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 13 lbs/ 112 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure yet!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I was in the 1st one, then left, then gained back the weight -- moving to the South has not been good for my figure!
Known issues: Southern food -- sweet tea, especially!
Current Weight: 125.4
Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.5lbs
Week 3: +0.4/123.8
Week 4: -1.4/122.4
Week 5: -0.2
Week 6: -1/121.2lbs
Week 7: -1.8/119.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -6

Mom 2 Cole
Me: Moni
FH: Randy
Married since: 9/21/02
Dieting since: 5/05
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16 pounds/ 138
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Challenge Member Since: I am the founder of the first challenge.
Current Weight:154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5/149
Week 3: +0.5/149.5
Week 4: 0/149.5
Week 5: -2.5/147
Week 6: -0.5/146.5
Week 7: -1/145.5
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8.5

Mystikal
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
Starting Weight: 152
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -3/149
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

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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:151
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 0/151
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

PG-rated
Me: Angela, 30
DH: Matt, 29
Married since: April 2, 2005
Dieting since: last week, if I'm being honest
Dieting Program: Portion control, more exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 83 lbs/130
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: Emotional eater, no motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 213 (so sad....)
Week 1: -1/212
Week 2: +1/213
Week 3: -1/212
Week 4: 0/212
Week 5: -1/211
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -1/210
Week 8: 0/210
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: 5 lbs/145
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: 150
Week 1: -1/149
Week 2: 0/149
Week 3: -1/148
Week 4: 0/148
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: +1/149
Week 7: -2/147
Week 8: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -3

Rosebud03
Me: Erin/31
DH: Kevin/33
Married since: 10/8/05
Dieting since: 9/11/06
Dieting Program: Zone Diet/ lots of exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 133
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first time
Known issues: none
Current Weight: 148
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -2/146
Week 3: 0/146
Week 4:
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: 8
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: Portion Contol and poor choices!
Current Weight: 145.2
Week 1: -.4/144.8
week 2: -.6/144.2
Week 3: 0/144.2
Week 4: -2/142.2
Week 5: +.6/142.8
Week 6: - 1.2
Week 7: -0.8/140.8
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4

shicks72
Me: Steph, 33
DH: Joe
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Dieting since: FOREVER - on & off throughout teens/adulthood
Dieting Program: calorie counting & exercise = negative energy balance
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: - 15 #, 130#
Final Weight Date Challenge: 137#
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 8#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: CHOCOLATE, stress & emotional eating, exercise struggles due to back pain issues, history of diet cycling
Current Weight: 144.8
Week 1: +0.2/145
Week 2: -2.0/143
Week 3: +0.8/143.8
Week 4: -0.8/143.0
Week 5: SKIP
*On injured reserve* See you on the next one shicks72
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

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: 159
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: 0/159
*BENCHED HERSELF DUE TO BUSY SCHEDULE* see you on the next one silvergrey

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smile78
Me: Carrie age 27
FH: Hugh age 28
Married since:we will be married on May 5th
Dieting since:never... just try to stay healthy
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:25 pounds (135)
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #11)
Known issues: portion control and sweets
Current Weight:159.5
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 0/159.5
Week 3: +1.5/161
Week 4:-2.0/159
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -.5

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: 15 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: Boredom/emotional eating, portion control, lack of exercise
Current Weight: 202
Week 1: -.5/201.5
Week 2: +.5/202
Week 3: -1/201
Week 4: -2/199
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

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: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9)
Known issues: PCOS
Current Weight: 170
Week 1: 0/170
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: 0/170
Week 4: -1/169
Week 5: 0/169
Week 6: 0/169
Week 7: Skip
Week 8: 0/169
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: -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: 170.8
Week 1: -.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175
Week 3: -0.8/174.2
Week 4: -1.4/172.8
Week 5: +1.8/174.6
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -3.2/171.4
Week 8: +0.2/171.6
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

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: 5 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time; no portion control; no willpower to exercise
Current Weight: 200.4
Week 1: -0.6/199.8
Week 2: 0/199.8
Week 3: +0.6/200.4
Week 4: -0.8/199.6
Week 5: -1.4/198.2
Week 6: -0.8/197.4
Week 7: -0.8/196.6
Week 8: Skip
Total Weight Loss:-3.8

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This thread is now open for posting!!!

[LynzeyAHL]

thanks for opening the new one - I'm back from vaca and I'll catch the last of the updates when I post my final weight tomorrow or tuesday!:o

[jenji]

I'm excited about a new month and a new Weightloss Challenge thread to get going!
Sabine - thanks for your post in the last thread with what you're doing. that's awesome that watching your intake is doing such great things. I do fairly well on that, I need to get my butt in gear and get moving more!

[TX Sweetheart]

I'm back on, I hope. I'll weigh-in tomorrow morning and put that as my current weight.

[MLA]

Can I join?

Me: MLA/31
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: a week ago!
Dieting Program: counting calories and exercising -- using FitDay.com to track
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 13 lbs/ 112 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure yet!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I was in the 1st one, then left, then gained back the weight -- moving to the South has not been good for my figure! ;)
Known issues: Southern food -- sweet tea, especially!
Current Weight: 125.4

[pride&prejudice]

Can you please change my challenge wieght loss to 5 lb/145lb?

Thanks!

[flygirl]

I just completely forgot about signing up for the last one. Which might explain why I'm on my way back up :(.

Me: Jen/31
Dieting since: starting again now
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: ASAP
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9 (Skipped #10)
Known issues: wine, sweets, former eating disorder (mostly clear since 1999)
Current Weight: 140

I've had serious problems with (stupid) injuries this summer. I've fallen twice on my skates scraped myself up badly. The 2nd time was 2 weeks ago & I'm still dealing with a mess above my left hip (3" diameter, tenuous scab that broke open again on Sat) & a gigantic swollen bruise below my left hip. Not condusive to staying on a workout schedule but I'm trying. I've also been on a gummy-fruit kick for the past several weeks. I know they're disgusting but they've been a quick fix for a sweet tooth. Sheesh, it's like quiting cigs.

[TX Sweetheart]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs

Current Weight: 200.4

[QueenDillyDally]

New here! Count me in! :)

Me: Steph, 33
DH: Joe
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Dieting since: FOREVER - on & off throughout teens/adulthood
Dieting Program: calorie counting & exercise = negative energy balance
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: - 15 #, 130#
Final Weight Date Challenge: 137#
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 8#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: none - new here
Known issues: CHOCOLATE, stress & emotional eating, exercise struggles due to back pain issues, history of diet cycling
Current Weight: 144.8#

[cyd_96]

Perfect timing! I just vowed this weekend to start losing weight - enough procrastinating!

Me: Cyd/32
DB: B/36
Married since: TBD - Hopefully Jan 2007!
Dieting since: Sept 2006
Dieting Program: WW online and the gym
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 28.5/135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Jan 1, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #11): First Challenge!
Known issues: No self control, don't like to work out, portion control (sometimes food tastes so good, I don't want to stop!)
Current Weight: 163.5

[sabine_11]

Can you change my information - my beginning weight for this challenge to 145.2 and my loss goal for this challenge is 8 lbs.

Thanks!

[chefker]

I would like to join. :) I joined Weight Watchers on my b-day, and have been at it for nearly a month...down 9 pounds so far.


My stats:

Me: chefker/35
Married since: 10/2/04
Dieting since: 8/12/06
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (I'm a Lifetime member, have just rejoined to get rid of the pregnancy pounds)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 46/124 lbs (will see how I feel at 135)
Final Weight Date Challenge: I *think* I can do this in 6 months...that's how long it took me to lose 48 pounds pre-pregnancy!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8-10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 11
Known issues: nighttime snacking/boredom eating, addiction to cheese, lack of portion control, no time to exercise
Current Weight: 170

[LIZNKEITH]

I'm here...can you please change my Current Weight: 170.6. :( I didn't do so well over the long weekend.

[tgr68]

LIZ~I'm right there with you. :( Ugh!

[LIZNKEITH]

Whaddya say we break this funk we've been in, Naamah? Our weight has pretty much been the same the last few weeks...how about we start making the scale go in the opposite direction? We can do it!!:D

[tgr68]

I'm all for that!! :D

[julesp313]

I'd like to join - heaven knows, I need the help!

Me: Julie/34
DH: 40
Married since: March 2003
Dieting since: On and off since adulthood
Dieting Program: WW (no meetings, I've done it so many times!)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 60lbs to lose
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: First one I'm really committing to
Known issues: I love food!
Current Weight: Obscene

[BumbleB]

Can you please change my Challenge weight loss goal to -8 lbs. Thanks! :)

[maximus]

Like some of the other ladies, I need for you to adjust my starting weight. Seems like any weight I lost last challenge has found me again! :mad:

Starting weight 167

This is so frustrating. I have been working out a lot more then I ever did. I even signed up for my first triathalon October 1st!!! I know my problem is all with food though. I make stupid choices - like buying full size candy bars from Costco. I vow to be better for this challenge and see what happens!

[MLA]

This is so frustrating. I have been working out a lot more then I ever did. I even signed up for my first triathalon October 1st!!! I know my problem is all with food though. I make stupid choices - like buying full size candy bars from Costco. I vow to be better for this challenge and see what happens!


I don't know how you're going about losing the weight, but I've found FitDay.com to be really, really helpful in maintaining a low-calorie diet. After all, it comes down to needing to expend more calories than you take in, and if I'm not tracking my calories, I'm very likely to gain weight (as I found out this past year :rolleyes: ). Anyway, it's a free website, and you can track your foods and your activities on there so you really know what's going on with your caloric intake. :)

[PG-rated]

Can I join, too?

Me: Angela, 30
DH: Matt, 29
Married since: April 2, 2005
Dieting since: last week, if I'm being honest
Dieting Program: Portion control, more exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 83 lbs/130
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: First one
Known issues: Emotional eater, no motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 213 (so sad....)

DH and I are having a contest to see who can lose 10 pounds first, and then we start over until we reach our goal weights. We're trying to help each other while motivating ourselves with friendly competition, but I can use all the support I can get!

[maximus]

Thanks MLA, I will have to check that out. I know when I did WW years ago, the food journal really helped. If I can have something online, even better.

[diam124]

I would like to join too please! I think I've gained about 10lbs since late June due to #1) DH travelling and me not cooking and #2) Discovering the Trader Joes nearby (seriously!)


Me: Amy, 29
DH: J, 29
Married since: June 14, 2003
Dieting since: not really dieting, just trying to not snack, eating less pasta/pizza and more healthy meals and trying to work out
Dieting Program: No snacking, at least 20 minutes on elliptical machine at least 3 times a week (plus my regular yoga class on Tues.)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 lbs/135
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Today!
Known issues: DH has been travelling so I am not really cooking like I used to. (eating a lot of pasta, pizza, etc.)
Current Weight: 150

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 1: -.4/170.2

Not bad, considering I only recommitted 2 days ago. I'll take what I can get. :)

[QueenDillyDally]

Question: What day of the week are we supposed to be weighing in?
Just confused whether it is Saturday or Sunday?
Thanks.

[julesp313]

Shicks - I have the same question. I *think* that you weigh-in any day, but at least once every week, between Sunday and Saturday. This challenge started on Sunday 9/3 so you should weigh-in and post by tomorrow. That's my understanding but I've been wrong many times before!

What suggestions do you guys have for avoiding the dreaded TV snacking fiasco? I do pretty well all day, then around 8pm, it strikes and even though I'm not hungry and I'm telling myself consciously to knock it off, I just snack and snack - so, so frustrating!

[QueenDillyDally]

Shicks - I have the same question. I *think* that you weigh-in any day, but at least once every week, between Sunday and Saturday. This challenge started on Sunday 9/3 so you should weigh-in and post by tomorrow. That's my understanding but I've been wrong many times before!

What suggestions do you guys have for avoiding the dreaded TV snacking fiasco? I do pretty well all day, then around 8pm, it strikes and even though I'm not hungry and I'm telling myself consciously to knock it off, I just snack and snack - so, so frustrating!

Thanks julesp313! Guess I will make tomorrow my weigh-in. I usually weigh-in on Mondays, but I can just change it for this challenge.

Hmmm....
Ideas to avoid snacking at night watching tv...
* Paint your fingernails.. can't eat while they are drying, right?
* Brush your teeth right after supper... food won't be as tempting
* Drink herbal tea (or light hot cocoa) instead... I like sleepytime tea w/a little sugar
* knit, crochet, sew, while watching tv
* or just don't watch tv! :p

[maximus]

Week 1 = 0/167

Here is to a weekend of healthy choices!

[tgr68]

Weigh-in Date~You are correct, jules! Pick anyday to weigh-in, just make sure you check in once a week! :cool:

Week 1: -0.6/170.2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Welcome to all of our new members! Best of luck to each of you on your weight loss journey!
chefker
cyd 96
diam124
julesp313
PG-rated
shicks72

Welcome back, MLA and flygirl!

Total goals add up to 237 lbs!! How about a group challenge of 125 lbs?

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 1: -.6/199.8

[PG-rated]

Re: snacking - one thing I do sometimes is measure out one serving of whatever snack I want, and put it on a plate or in a bowl. That helps me limit myself. I also make sure to drink a big glass of water or diet iced tea with any snack, so that I'm more full afterwards. I also give myself regular manicures in front of the TV.

P.S. I'm confused. I joined late, so do I wait until after this weekend to weigh in? Because my weight now is just my starting weight.

[jajacobsen]

I'd like to join:
Me: name/age - JJ, 40
Married since: May 7, 2005
Dieting since: seems like my whole life!
Dieting Program: if any Weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Final Weight Date Challenge: ???? don't understand what you want here
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one - 11
Known issues: stress eating! DH is a big eater and high cal food always around (ggrrr!)
Current Weight 150 (aaaggghh)

[Sweetie04]

Week 1: 0/170 (I've been slacking, so I'm just happy no gain)
Week 2:
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Week 5:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0
Please change my challenge goal to 5 pounds.

Welcome to all the new folks! The 125 group goal sounds great.

[QueenDillyDally]

Weighed in this morning... bummed... :(
I tried really hard this week by exercising more and eating healthier but it didn't show up yet. So, I'm in hopes that I will have a big loss next week.

Week 1: +0.2/145#
Week 2:
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Week 4:
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Total Weight Loss: +0.2

[julesp313]

Thank you for the "snack avoidance" suggestions... I tried a couple last night (brushed my teeth and did Sudoku puzzles) and it really helped. Must keep that up as 8pm to bedtime is my dire time!

However... first week on WW, as usual, produced a great result:

Week 1: -2.8

Now I just have to keep that up which will be tricky as I'm going out of town for work and that means hotel food - argh! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

[MLA]

No weight loss for me this week, despite diet and exercise. I wasn't great on Thursday, and Aunt Flo is here, so I'm chalking it up to that. Still bummed, though. :(

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs

[jenji]

Well, I finally invested in a digital scale so I can keep up in 10ths of a lb It's weighing heavier than my last one, but I'll go with it for consistancy sake
due to the scale change I want to change the following:

weight loss goal for this challenge to 7lbs
total weight loss goal to 12lbs/145
Starting weight: 157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
also final goal date: 11/27/06

[sabine_11]

Week 1: -.4/144.8

Even though this is still a loss, I am concerned. I have not been eating well this past week and junk food has been reintroduced into my diet. :eek: I need to get motivated and re-dedicate myself.

[chefker]

Week 1: -.8/169.2

Actually, I think I cheated myself here....my starting weight should really be 171.6. I looked at my WW membership card, and that was my weight on 9/2, and I had my most recent weigh in yesterday. So I guess I really am -2.4 . for this week. I am not sure where I got 170 from? :confused:
Either way, it's a loss, so that's good.

Yesterday was hard though---we went to a huge cookout at DH's former boss's house. New week of Flex points just started up for me yesterday, and I dipped into them big time for the cookout. And I don't even feel like I ate that much there! Too much picking & nibbling at chips, though. My weakness. :(

[Rosebud]

Can I join? I'm starting my diet today.

Me: Erin/31
DH: Kevin/33
Married since: 10/8/05
Dieting since: 9/11/06
Dieting Program: Zone Diet/ lots of exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 133
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first time
Known issues: none
Current Weight: 148

[Happy1]

Doh! Sorry I forgot to post last week. Week 1: 0/166

I have recently started to try to build up my endurance to jog though. I already speedwalk but I found out that's a far cry from jogging. I jogged 7 minutes and speedwalked 33 minutes last Thursday and I sure was feeling it. Today I jogged 12 minutes and speedwalked 24 minutes. We'll see in a little bit how my muscles are feeling. Something's got to work.

Nikki :D

[gumball]

Joining! I really need to get serious and lose the 20 pounds I’ve gained in the last few years.

Here’s my info:

Me: Gumball/28
Dieting since: 09/11/06
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat, exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 22 lbs / 105lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: Not sure yet
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) First one!
Known issues: Excessive snacking, plenty of excuses for not getting to the gym
Current Weight: 127

[flygirl]

Week 1: 0/140

Welcome to all our new challengers!

[PG-rated]

Well, OK, since I actually have something to report:

Week 1: 1/212

[pride&prejudice]

Week 1: -1/149

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm slacking back right now SORRY - I just started a new job with 3 weeks of classroom training and a final exam which you have to pass with 85 percent to stay hired its major stressful. plus I'm still working at my part time job 3 days AND taking a class. I might have to go on the absentee list until the week after next on posting and updates but I promise I'll be back with a weight week 4 if not before then if I remember!!!!!

I'm proud to see all of you again this challenge I can't belive its been a year!!!

[cyd_96]

So far so good!

Week 1: -2.5/161

[soxgirlie]

Week 1: -.5/201.5

A couple other changes:

Starting weight: 202
Challenge Weight loss goal: 15 lbs

Thanks! :)

[Happy1]

Week 2: -.5/165.5 Yay!

Nikki :D

[smile78]

OK, I am joining!
Me: Carrie age 27
FH: Hugh age 28
Married since:we will be married on May 5th
Dieting since:never... just try to stay healthy
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:25 pounds (135)
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #11)
Known issues:portion control and sweets
Current Weight:159.5

[Mom2Cole]

Okay girls...I have this last 16 pounds to lose to hit my goal weight, so I am joining to keep myself accountable. ;) I have lost 56.5 pounds so far...so I can do this...I just need to stay focused!! :) I want to be as healthy as possible and at my ideal weight before we have another baby in the future. Here are my stats...

Me: Moni
FH: Randy
Married since: 9/21/02
Dieting since: 5/05
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat and exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16 pounds/ 138
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Challenge Member Since: I am the founder of the first challenge. :D
Current Weight:154

I weigh myself on Friday's. :) I am happy to be back and ready to hit the finish line by the end of the year!!! :D

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;43;74;0;1/c/154/t/138/s/210.5/k/c86b/weight.png

[sabine_11]

week 2: -.6/144.2

While I am still going in the right direction, things have definitely slowed down for me. The weight isn't coming off as easily as it was at first. I think it is time to me more restrictive. I have been snacking a lot more and going out on the town more. I really really want to break 140. I do not think I have been that low for over 10 years. These last 5 pounds have been in place since 1996 and are not in a hurry to get lost...so I am going to need to "encourage" them a little more!

Keep up the good work!!!

[diam124]

Week 1: 0/150

[gumball]

Week 1 +0.5/127.5

Not off to a good start. Hopefully next week I'll be able to hit the gym a few times and see some results next Friday.

Congrats to everyone who lost!

[tgr68]

Week 1: -0.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175 :( :( :(
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
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Total Weight Loss: +4.2

I haven't been feeling real well with my ear acting back up, so I haven't exercised like I should. I know my self esteeem has taken a beating the last few days (all self inflicted), which doesn't help matters at all.

Sunday is a new week, so I'm on a mission to take this weight off. It's not a impossible task!! I can do this! :D

[jajacobsen]

Week 1: -8.2
But I can't celebrate too wildly as it was my first week of weight watchers, and I was retaininn water the previous week, so I don't think that number means too much except I didn't gain. If I even lose half that much next week I will be happy.

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 2: 0/199.8

[BumbleB]

Week 1: +1/189

Work has been killing me lately - what a nightmare! :mad:

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME??? What are your exercise routines like??? I need a kick in the butt here.

I've been walking 4-5 times a week (30-40mins) but know I need to increase that. It is all on steep incline, I live in a mountainous area. I'm thinking I may need to start up my gym membership again though, hit the treadmill so I can run - can't handle running outside with these hills.

I'm open to any kind of exercise suggestions - in a rut here! TIA.

[Mom2Cole]

I was totally shocked at my weigh in today. :eek: I have been religious with my good eating and walked a lot this week and it all paid off!!! :D 11 pounds left to goal...I CAN do it!!! :D

Starting weight: 154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5 / 149 :D
Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: -5

Congrats to all of the 'losers' this week!! To those of you with a gain or a maintain...it is a brand new week!!! We can do this!!!! :D Stick with it and results WILL come!!!

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;43;74;0;1/c/149/t/138/s/210.5/k/bc78/weight.png

[PG-rated]

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME??? What are your exercise routines like??? I need a kick in the butt here.

Well, my general routine sucks, since I have no motivation to exercise regularly, but I can say that I've found yoga to be an excellent way to shake things up. I hate weight training, and yoga takes the place of that nicely, plus it works all of your core muscles, and it's relaxing while still being tiring. A lot of places have drop-in classes, where you can pay as you go or buy a pass for a certain number of classes at once.

[MLA]

My exercise routine currently is that I do cardio twice a week -- either running or biking or elliptical, and I do Ashtanga yoga three times a week. Ashtanga's a "strong" practice, which means it's very good for strength training and it's pretty aerobic as well. I love it. :)

I need to increase my cardio, but right now this is what I can handle w/my schedule.

Oh -- DH and I also go for a 30 minute walk most evenings.

[jenji]

Starting Weight:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
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Total Weight Loss: -1 lb

I'm so excited that I'm down a pound, especially since AF is due tomorrow

[jenji]

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME??? What are your exercise routines like??? I need a kick in the butt here.


Well, I haven't done that great either the last week and a half, but I try to do the elliptical at least 30 minutes a day (even if I have to break it into 2 15 minute sessions). I nanny a 6mo part time, so when I'm laying on the floor playing I'll do some crunches. My body responds the very best when I change things up a few times a week (ie. do an exercise video, walk, do some freeweights) but I haven't been doing that as much lately

[maximus]

Current Weight: 167
Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: 2

My BF is out of town and that must be why I am losing the weight. I don't really eat a big dinner when he is gone, more just snacking. I try to make breakfast and lunch my larger meals. Seems like it worked this week. Now if I can just keep this up, I will be much happier!!

Congrats to all the losers!! We can totally do this. Just remember, it didn't take us a week to gain the weight!

[QueenDillyDally]

Weighed in this morning. Yay for a loss! Didn't exercise as much as usual but ate a lot better. So, this week, I plan to exercise more and eat just as well.

Week 1: +0.2/145#
Week 2: -2.0/143#
Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: -1.8

[MLA]

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.5lbs
:)

[julesp313]

Week 2: 0

Considering I was out of town, worked overtime, didn't work out at all, and have AF... I'm quite happy with that. Onwards and downwards!

[LynzeyAHL]

Starting weight 234.5
week 1: -2/232.5
week 2: -1/ 231.5

when I got home from tennessee it was really 234.5 so I gained 4 pounds over the weekend but 2 weeks later I'm back down 3

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE :o

welcome new and returning memebers!

To Date there's 35 pounds less of us :D Congratulations to all of you on your hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work.

I'M PROUD OF US!!!!!!!

[weightloss.challenge]

also everyone check the first page for the stats make sure everything is correct. there are a LOT of us this time around starting out.

if you haven't posted week 1 yet please do so. If we hit week 3 and we don't see a week 1 weight you'll automatically be removed from the challege to make updating easier for the people that are participating.

THANKS L.
(/ steps off soap box...) :o

[tgr68]

Hehe!! Thanks for updating! :D

ETA: Wow!! Love the changes you've made to the first page!!

[QueenDillyDally]

My stats on the front page are not quite correct...

The "total" on the bottom should read "-1.8 lbs"

could you fix it for me? Thanx!

[Sweetie04]

Week 1: 0/170
Week 2: Skip
Week 3:
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Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[TX Sweetheart]

ETA: Wow!! Love the changes you've made to the first page!!

Agreed... makes it much easier to read with the different colors for the numbers...

[PG-rated]

Week 2: +1/213

Well, this is why I joined the challenge - I can't seem to keep losing consistently. Then again, I did have 3 work lunches this week, so I'm sure that's at least part of the problem. I hope next week will be better.

[LynzeyAHL]

Agreed... makes it much easier to read with the different colors for the numbers...

Thanks I figured if you're loosing you're red, if you're at 0 its green, and if you're up you're blue. At my old ww they would write on your book red if you lost and blue if you gained and I always worked so much harder the next week if I got a blue.

I thought we could give it a try since I was bored

Naamah for the other updates if it changes from blue to green or to red you just have to type the name of the " color " in quotes.

[smile78]

Current Weight:159.5
Week 1: skipped
Week 2: 0/ 159.5 (AF this week... glad I didn't see a gain)
Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss:

[chefker]

I weighed myself Saturday, but forgot to post results. :)

Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: 1.7/167.5
Week 3:
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Week 5:
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Total Weight Loss: -2.5

[tgr68]

Sounds good to me!! :D

Well, I went to weight DD today, and when I stepped on the scale I noticed that I had lost a couple of the pounds I gained from last week. Crossing my fingers that it continues to go down for my Friday weigh-in!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 2: 0/149

[silvergrey]

I want to stay in the challenge but have been swamped lately...can you put me down for Skip for weeks 1&2? thanks.

[cyd_96]

Well, not as good as last week!

-1/160

[BumbleB]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: +1/189
Week 2: 0/189
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
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Total Weight Loss: +1

Thanks for the responses on exercise routine - I'm trying to step it up and add some more cardio - but may have to look into yoga once a week to break it up.

[Rosebud]

Current Weight: 148
Week 1: Skipped
Week 2: -2/146
Week 3:
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Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

[Happy1]

Week 1: 0/166
Week 2: -.5/165.5
Week 3:-.5/165
Week 4:
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Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Nikki :D

[jenji]

So excited! I went to the doctor yesterday and I've lost 5lbs since 5 weeks ago! the nurse was asking me if I was trying and what I was doing. I'm so pumped!

Current Weight:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4
Week 3: -3.4/153.0
Week 4:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4

[gumball]

Week 2
-1/126.5
Total Loss 0.5 :)

I'm pleased I lost this week, even though I wasn't able to get to the gym.

[Oakley]

Where have I been? Ugh!

Week 1- skip
Week 2- 0/151

I just want to get out of the 150s...maybe next week. Good luck to everyone!!!

[maximus]

Current Weight: 167
Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3:-.6/164.4
Week 4:
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Week 6:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.6

[tgr68]

Week 1: -0.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175
Week 3: -0.8/174.2
Week 4:
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Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +3.4

[TX Sweetheart]

grrr...

week 3: +.6/200.4

Total Weight Loss: 0

[chefker]

Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: 1.7/167.5
Week 3: 1.5/166
Week 4:
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Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 3.0

Total loss since joining Weight Watchers--13.6

I just realized that I had put '2.5' for my total loss in my week 2 weigh in post, and it should have been only 1.5. Duh!

[Sweetie04]

Week 1: 0/170
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/170
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I'm just glad I haven't gained, but I must kick it in gear and get a loss!

[PG-rated]

Week 3: -1/212

Well, this is a step in the right direction again, but now I need to keep the momentum.

[julesp313]

Week 1: -2.8
Week 2: 0
Week 3: -0.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.3

I can't believe I lost anything - I was on a business trip and ate awfully good food and didn't even make it to the gym once! Just goes to show - that TV snacking is a really bad thing. Here's hoping the next week gets better!

[Mom2Cole]

Starting weight: 154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5 / 149
Week 3: +.5 / 149.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.5

AF is on her way, so I am hoping this half a pound will disappear next week, taking with it another pound! ;)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!!

If you have not checked in my next Saturday, you will be deleted from the roster!

[LynzeyAHL]

Week 3: Skip

[MLA]

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.4lbs
Week 3: +.4/123.8lbs
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.6

Man, I don't know what happened this week. I was doing so well -- I ate well and exercised, but still gained. Ugh. On a happier note, though, I'm a lot happier w/the way my body looks, all around. I think my weight is redistributing itself.

[silvergrey]

Week 3: 0/159

[PG-rated]

I have a question: How do you all deal with "mandatory" eating out? I generally have at least one meal per week that's more or less out of my control, and I find it'll screw up my weight for at least a day or two afterwards. Any suggestions?

Threadmistress: My stats are wrong - I should be at -1 for total weight loss. Sorry to bug you, but I really want that red number! :)

[sabine_11]

Week 3 - 0/144.2

Sad to say it was a flat week. :( I will try harder next week!

[Rosebud]

Week 1: Skipped
Week 2: -2/146
Week 3: 0/146
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

No progress last week. :( More exercise this week!!

[QueenDillyDally]

Week 1: +0.2/145
Week 2: -2.0/143
Week 3: +0.8/143.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.0


Boohoo! I tried really hard this week too.

[smile78]

Current Weight:159.5
Week 1: skipped
Week 2: 0/ 159.5 (AF this week... glad I didn't see a gain)
Week 3: 161.00 + 1.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:
__________________
I tried too... man... Well, I will try even harder this week.

[pride&prejudice]

Week 3: -1/148

[diam124]

Week 2= 0/150
Week 3= -4/146

Yay! Could be because I had a cold though.

[BumbleB]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: +1/189
Week 2: 0/189
Week 3: -1/188
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0


Almost heading in the right direction. :rolleyes:

[Guinness]

Me: Caroline/31
DH: T/32
Married since: 4/25/03
Dieting since: 9/21/06
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40/174
Final Weight Date Challenge: 2/8
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: emotional eater, portion control
Current Weight:as of last Friday 214

The more accountable I can be the better. I plan to make my goal and perhaps set a new one. I have lost my pregnancy pounds (+40), so now it is all me. I will be weighing on Fridays. Glad this is here for support!!

[flygirl]

Welcome, Guinness :).

PG: I'm terrible; I usually end up eating what I shouldn't. But I do make a concerted effort to eat small portions. Conversation usually forces me to eat slowly and feel full. I consider when looking at the menu exactly how much of the meal I will eat, and usually stop around half-way through. It's so sad how much food gets wasted.

I can't believe I forgot last week. Totally forgot to even get on the scale. I've since been fluctuating by at least 5lbs a day, so take this with a grain of salt.

Current Weight: 137
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: -3
Total Weight Loss: -3

[Happy1]

Week 1: 0/166
Week 2: -0.5/165.5
Week 3: -0.5/165
Week 4:-.8/164.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

I think this is coming from all the housework after supper the fall weather is getting me to do. Whatever it is, I hope it continues to go in the direction it is for a while. A clean house and a healthier body-who knew it would be so much fun?

Nikki :D

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 4: -.8/199.6

Total: -.8

[Guinness]

Current weight: 206.6
Week 1: skip
Week 2: skip
Week 3: -7.4/206.6
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -7.4

Thanks for the welcome. This is a good start - love the 1st week diet big weightloss, now to keep it up!! I am not sure if we are week 3 or 4 . . . so put this in which ever we are on. I will weigh in on Thurs or Fridays.

[LIZNKEITH]

Sorry I haven't been in here for a while. I kind of fell off the wagon, but I'm back in.

Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +3.4/173.6
Week 4: -3.6/170.0

[jenji]

Current Weight:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4
Week 3: -3.4/153
Week 4:-.4/152.6
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.8
I can't believe I'm actually closing in on my goal! I just hope I can keep it up!

[gumball]

Week 4 0/126.5

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: -.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175
Week 3: -0.8/174.2
Week 4: -1.4/172.8
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +2

[jajacobsen]

jajacobsen
Me: name/age - JJ, 40
Married since: May 7, 2005
Dieting since: seems like my whole life!
Dieting Program: if any Weight watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one - 11
Known issues: stress eating! DH is a big eater and high cal food always around (ggrrr!)
Current Weight 150 (aaaggghh)
Week 1:start week
Week 2: -8.2
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4:-3Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:-11.2

[PG-rated]

Week 4: 0/212

*sigh*

[chefker]

Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: -1.7/167.5
Week 3: -1.5/166
Week 4: -.8/165.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.8

[sabine_11]

Week 3: -2.0/142.2

This brings total weight loss for this challenge to 3 pounds, but total since I started dieting to 12 1/2. I am so excited and so dangerously close to breaking 140. I am going to have to buy myself a present when that happens!!!!

[MLA]

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.4lbs
Week 3: +.4/123.8lbs
Week 4: -1.4/122.4lbs
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

[Mom2Cole]

Starting weight: 154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5 / 149
Week 3: +.5 / 149.5
Week 4: Maintain / 149.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.5

I am pretty darn excited about maintaining. We extended our Anniversary celebration and ate out every night from Thursday to Sunday last week. :p I kicked it into gear Monday morning and have done awesome this week...eating right and I have walked 15 miles this week! :D

Looking forward to a loss next week! :)

[Mystikal]

I kind of disappeared for a while, but I'm back. I started a new job this week and since there is no food laying around during the day and I'm actually working I'm too busy to think about eating if I'm not hungry. ;) Sooo...

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
Starting Weight: 152
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -3 / 149
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

:D

[pride&prejudice]

Could you please update the front page, my loss from last week did not get recorded. Thanks!

Reposting:
Week 3: -1/148


Week 4: 0/148

[Sweetie04]

Week 1: 0/170
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/170
Week 4: -1.169
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[maximus]

Current Weight: 167
Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3: -0.6/164.4
Week 4:+1.6/166
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Looks like I am slowly gaining back any weight I have lost! I will keep at it. I am still exercising a lot but that will die down know since I just completed what I was training for. Guess we will see what happens....

[QueenDillyDally]

Week 1: +0.2/145
Week 2: -2.0/143
Week 3: +0.8/143.8
Week 4: -0.8/143.0
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

Glad to see a loss this week. Hope to keep it up for next week! :)

[soxgirlie]

I've been horrible this challenge about updating...

Week 1: -.5/201.5
Week 2: +.5/202
Week 3: -1/201
Week 4: -2/199

I'm so happy to finally be under 200! Hopefully I can stay there!

[julesp313]

Week 4: 0

Argh. Things got crazy at work and I slacked off totally. Not good!

Two things I have discovered that I love:
Breakfast - egg substitute (Trader Joes is the cheapest I have found so far) with 1tbsp 2% shredded cheddar, spinach and onion, all mixed up and cooked in olive oil. Delicious and high protein, low fat!
Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Kettle Corn - I hate butter popcorn but I love this stuff! I got the snack size bags and one a day keeps me from munching too much junk in front of the TV (my danger zone).

[Happy1]

I noticed that my weight loss from last week didn't get recorded so I'll put it in red again along with this week's just to make sure it's covered. I know how busy life can get sometimes. ;)

Week 1: 0/166
Week 2: -0.5/165.5
Week 3: -0.5/165
Week 4:-.8/164.2
Week 5: +.4/164.6
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

Nikki :D

[Mom2Cole]

Starting weight: 154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5 / 149
Week 3: +.5 / 149.5
Week 4: Maintain / 149.5
Week 5: -2.5 / 147
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -7 pounds
Challenge goal: 5 pounds

I made this challenge goal!!!!! :D I am sooooo excited!!! 9 more pounds until my set goal weight!! WOO HOO!!! :D :D :D

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;43;74;0;1/c/147/t/138/s/210.5/k/c028/weight.png

[LynzeyAHL]

sorry I've been absent. I'll try and post tomorrow night and do some updates then sorry N!:(

[flygirl]

Current Weight: 140.5
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: -3
Week 4: +4
Week 5: +.5
Total Weight Loss: +.5

This is so depressing. :( I did such a great job during my last challenge. I've been very good about working out, too. I've realized over the past week or so that my stomach is looking pretty bad, & my muscles there are sorely lacking. After doing the core Pilates stomach excercises last night & having a difficult time of it, I think I'm finally motivated to get in gear.

[HeatherFL]

Am I allowed to join this late?

Me: name/age Heather/30
Partner: name/age Todd/41
Together since: known each for years, together since December 2004
Dieting since: n/a
Dieting Program: n/a
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10 lbs -107 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: November
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 11
Known issues: I tend to gain in my thighs and lower abdomen area. I've always had a lot of issues with eating and unhealthy eating habits-skipping meals. I also have guilt when I eat. It's really, really hard for me to write that. But I get mad at myself for not being able to control my hunger. We eat out every night with the rare exception I cook at home. We also travel a lot and I indulge on a little here and there and don't make working out a priority during travels. That written, I don't eat a lot at a time most of the time (I do pig out on occasion), and I am not considered overweight for my age/height. Still, I have put on about 10 pounds and they are not of muscle. I can hide them and most people couldn't tell the difference outwardly, but I know they are there! I'd like to lose them or turn them into muscle!
Current Weight: 117 as of the other day when I was weighed at the doctor's office. My "normal" weight is 105. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal and honestly, numbers are not important to me. I just want to be toned up again and look like I did in June!

~H.

[chefker]

Official weigh in tomorrow, at my Weight Watchers meeting. I'm not terribly optimistic, since we went away for our anniversary Monday & Tuesday this week, and I indulged in lots of tasty food. :(

On the positive side, my foot is feeling MUCH better--I even ran on the treadmill Wednesday! And, I finally bought a set of free weights so I can tone up the upper body.

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 5: -1.4/198.2

Total: -2.2

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!
Sorry it has taken us so long to get to the updates for the past couple of weeks. Please check the first page to make sure none were missed!

Members that did not check in during the first two weeks of the challenge have been deleted from the roster.

Welcome to our newest members - Guinness and HeatherFL! Best of luck to you both!

Total weight lost to date for the group is 74.5!! :D :D Congrats, ladies!!

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: -.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175
Week 3: -0.8/174.2
Week 4: -1.4/172.8
Week 5: +1.8/174.6
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +3.8

[PG-rated]

Week 5: -1/211

I know I'm not going to meet my goal for this challenge, but if I could just break 210, it would mean so much to me....

[chefker]

I could not be more surprised about today's weigh in results from my Weight Watchers meeting!

Starting weight: 170
Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: -1.7/167.5
Week 3: -1.5/166
Week 4: -0.8/165.2
Week 5: -3.2/162
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8

[HeatherFL]

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

I will update this when I can. I don't have a scale, so I guess I should go get one!

I run almost daily and have been skipping pilates. They only have the classes at 10am or 6:30pm during the week and it's hard to work that into my schedule. I love the Windsor Pilates tapes, so maybe I'll get the DVDs and do those again!

[Guinness]

Current Weight:205.6
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -7.4/206.6
Week 5: -1/205.6
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8.4

I think I should have posted on week 4 instead of 3 last week. . .

[Camdynlyn]

Me: name/age: Summer/23
DH: name/age: Steffie/26
Married since: 7.17.2004
Dieting since: n/a
Dieting Program: n/a, will start WW when okayed by doc
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 176 (10% goal)/ 150 (long term)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) 11
Known issues: portion control, bordom eating, carbs, Hubby that snacks constantly, post-baby weight, fast food
Current Weight: 196.6

Week 1-4: Skip (just joined)
Week 5: -.8/195.8

[sabine_11]

Week 5: +.6/142.8

This is my first gain since starting these challenges. :( I am pretty upset, but really have no reason to be. I haven't been as dedicated with my eating or my excercise. I am running a 1/2 marathon tomorrow and then will rededicate myself. I think I am going to have to start running in the morning (and I hate running in the morning) b/c it is too dark at night. UGH!!!

[MLA]

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.4lbs
Week 3: +.4/123.8lbs
Week 4: -1.4/122.4lbs
Week 5: -0.2/122.2lbsWeek 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.2

Well, at least it's something, right?

[julesp313]

Week 5: -0.5
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.8

Still hanging in there but it's slow and ARGH frustrating! I think I may have to rejoin WW meetings for the umpteenth time - I know they work. I have to make a HUGE effort this week to get my portions and workouts under control.

[smile78]

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 0/159.5
Week 3: +1.5/161
Week 4:-2.0/159
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

Hanging in there, but it has been a lot of work. I have gone to the gym every day after work... well almost. And I have been working on portion control. Hopefully I can keep it up.

[Camdynlyn]

Week 6: -.8/194.8
Total loss: 1.6

I'm finding that I'm not snacking nearly as much as I used to. I can't wait to get the go-ahead from my doc after my 6 week visit to start dieting a little and exercising more. Can't wait!

[QueenDillyDally]

Week 1: +0.2/145
Week 2: -2.0/143
Week 3: +0.8/143.8
Week 4: -0.8/143.0
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

Skipping... its my birthday.

[silvergrey]

I'm gonna drop out of this challenge...things are crazy busy at school, and now I'm sick, so I'm basically just going to eat whatever I want for the next couple of weeks and not worry about it. :p But I'll definitely be back for the next one.

[Sweetie04]

Week 1: 0/170
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/170
Week 4: -1.169
Week 5: 0/169
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[BumbleB]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: +1/189
Week 2: 0/189
Week 3: -1/188
Week 4: 0/188
Week 5: 0/188
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

ARGG! This next one is my week. I've made some changes - cut out as much sugar as I can, cut back on salt intake, eating more fiber and I'm starting to feel myself Deflate but still no real weight loss. :rolleyes: Oh, and TEA has become my new best friend - it is the one thing that can keep off any cravings for me.

[maximus]

Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3: -0.6/164.4
Week 4: +1.6/166
Week 5: 0/166
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Not a loss but not a gain - I will take it. Next week could be really bad since I am leaving tomorrow to go to New York for the weekend. All I have done to plan for it is pick out where to eat. Must try to maintain some control. I am hoping to bring along some running clothes and maybe go for a little jog in Central Park?? We will see if the running shoes fit :)

[sabine_11]

Week 6: 1.2/141.6

Hopefully...I am back on track...hoping to break 140 next week.

[Happy1]

Week 1: 0/166
Week 2: -0.5/165.5
Week 3: -0.5/165
Week 4: -0.8/164.2
Week 5: +0.4/164.6
Week 6:-0.4/164.2
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

Okay...it appears as if I'm seesawing right now but at least I'm consistent. It's doubly surprising since I have 5 days left before AF is expected to show and usually by this time I'm bloated and gained a couple extra pounds. Not complaining one bit. :)

Nikki :D

[LynzeyAHL]

I've been a total slacker this challenge! I'm sorry ladies - I haven't gained or lost anything just stuck

GRRR!

I gotta stop eating so much fast food.

My mission for tomorrow after work is to:
UPDATE THE THREAD
PLAN A MENU
GO GROCERY SHOPPING!

I can do it

[jenji]

Crud. I remember posting my stats last week,b ut now I can't find them on here and I don't remember what my numbers were... I do remember it was a gain. I guess it's best forgotten.

Current Weight:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4
Week 3: -3.4/153
Week 4: -0.4/152.6
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: -0.2/152.4
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -5

2 weeks and 2lbs to go!!!

[Guinness]

Current Weight:203.6
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -7.4/206.6
Week 5: -1/205.6
Week 6: -2/203.6
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -10.4

Goal is to get below 200 by the end of the month. I can do it!!

[chefker]

Weigh in at my WW meeting today. I did pretty well!

Starting weight: 170
Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: -1.7/167.5
Week 3: -1.5/166
Week 4: -0.8/165.2
Week 5: -3.2/162
Week 6: -1.2/160.8
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -9.2

Holy wow....I think I'll make it to my goal of 10 pounds by Halloween! :D

[QueenDillyDally]

Week 1: +0.2/145
Week 2: -2.0/143
Week 3: +0.8/143.8
Week 4: -0.8/143.0
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: DROP OUT
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

:( Dropping out. Think I broke my big toe last night. :( It's swollen, black&blue. I'm such a klutz.

Doubtful I will be able to get back to running anytime soon. I never quit anything, so this is a tough one for me. I need to focus on eating healthy while I can't do my cardio exercises. I'm bummed.

[MLA]

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.4lbs
Week 3: +.4/123.8lbs
Week 4: -1.4/122.4lbs
Week 5: -0.2/122.2lbs
Week 6:-1.0/121.2lbs
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.2

[julesp313]

Week 6: 0


Argh! Frustrating. I joined WW today - really really need it. :(

[tgr68]

Week 6: SKIP

I have been soooooo busy lately that I forgot to weigh-in yesterday. :o :rolleyes: Hopefully next week I'll be more on the ball!

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 6: -.8/197.4
Total: -3

woohoo!!

[pride&prejudice]

Week 5: Skip

I'm going to post Week 6 after I get to the gym tomorrow and weigh in. I was on travel for work, so sorry for the delay. However, I was so busy and running around on this business trip that I'm hoping I lost a few.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE:o

cyd 96
diam 124
gumball
oakley

Haven't posted since week 3 and will be deleted on the next update.

Congratulations Ladies we have lost 89.1 pounds so far

[tgr68]

Thanks for updating!! I was just going to come in and ask if you could take it for this week.

[Mom2Cole]

Starting weight: 154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5 / 149
Week 3: +.5 / 149.5
Week 4: Maintain / 149.5
Week 5: -2.5 / 147
Week 6: -.5 / 146.5 :D
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -7.5 pounds
Challenge goal: 5 pounds

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;43;74;0;1/c/146.5/t/138/s/210.5/k/9058/weight.png

[LynzeyAHL]

Thanks for updating!! I was just going to come in and ask if you could take it for this week.

I've been working 2 jobs and going to school so I'm not at home about 60-65 hours a week right now. Sorry for being such a slacker - I cut back to 6 days a week and the only day I double up now is for school so I'll be around more especially for the next challenge which is a fast 4 weeks to Thanksgiving

[tgr68]

Don't feel bad! It sounds like things have been quite hectic for you!

[Camdynlyn]

Starting Weight: 196.6

Week 1-4: Skip (just joined)
Week 5: -.8/195.8
Week 6: -.8/194.8
Week 7: -.4/194.4
Total loss: 2.2

[PG-rated]

Week 6: SKIP
Out of town for a few days and had no chance to weigh in. Hopefully it won't affect me too badly next week.

[pride&prejudice]

Week 6: +1/149

[Sweetie04]

Week 1: 0/170
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: 0/170
Week 4: -1.169
Week 5: 0/169
Week 6: 0/169
Week 7: skip (I'll be out of town)
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

Not looking great for this challenge, but at least I've not gained.

[maximus]

Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3: -0.6/164.4
Week 4: +1.6/166
Week 5: 0/166
Week 6:-.8/165.2Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

Not bad considering I just ate my way through New York!! All that walking must have paid off.

[pride&prejudice]

Weighing in early since I'll be out of town next week.

Week 7: -2/147

[Mom2Cole]

Challenge starting weight:154
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -5/149
Week 3: +0.5/149.5
Week 4: 0/149.5
Week 5: -2.5/147
Week 6: -1.5 / 146.5
Week 7: -1 / 145.5
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8

Heading to Disney World tomorrow, so I am hoping that all the walking with balance out the good eating I plan on doing a few nights, while we are there! ;)

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[Happy1]

Until further notice, I'm out of this challenge. I just found out I'm pg. ;) If all goes well, I'll be back to lose the baby weight.

Nikki :D

[LynzeyAHL]

Until further notice, I'm out of this challenge. I just found out I'm pg. ;) If all goes well, I'll be back to lose the baby weight.

Nikki :D

DAMN YOU :p pass the baby dust ;)

J/k by the way.

CONGRATS!

[tgr68]

Happy1~Congrats!! :D

[Happy1]

Thanks guys!!

LynzeyAHL Consider the baby dust passed although I'm keeping a little for myself just in case this pg turns out the same way the last 2 did.

So, here are my results for the last week I was in this:

Week 1: 0/166
Week 2: -0.5/165.5
Week 3: -0.5/165
Week 4: -0.8/164.2
Week 5: +0.4/164.6
Week 6: -0.4/164.2
Week 7:-1.8/162.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.6

Not a bad note to end on. ;)

Nikki :D

[chefker]

Congrats Nikki! :)

My WW weigh in is tomorrow. Geez, each week it seems like these creep up on me, although of course I know darn well when my meeting is!

I was very BAD this week. :( My first mishap, fueled by AF. Between Tuesday and Wednesday, I ate a whole freaking bag of Blazing Buffalo Ranch Doritos. And they don't even taste that good, but I needed greasy, salty snacks. Ugh. my stomach rebelled against me so I learned my lesson. Tomorrow the scale may teach me yet another lesson, we will see.

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: -.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175
Week 3: -0.8/174.2
Week 4: -1.4/172.8
Week 5: +1.8/174.6
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -3.2/171.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +0.6

:eek: :eek: :eek:

You guys have no idea what a shocker this is for me! My week has been like chefker's - AF arrived & I cleared off half a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos! Must figure out how exactly this happened. :confused:

[LIZNKEITH]

That is awesome, Nikki!! I'm so happy for you!! Sending you truckloads of sticky vibes!

I've been on vacation for a bit, so I skipped a couple of weeks
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -0.2/169.8

[LynzeyAHL]

You guys have no idea what a shocker this is for me! My week has been like chefker's - AF arrived & I cleared off half a bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos! Must figure out how exactly this happened. :confused:

HELL YEA! way to go girl! I'm sure you're elated. Keep at it.

:o

[LynzeyAHL]

Thanks guys!!

LynzeyAHL Consider the baby dust passed although I'm keeping a little for myself just in case this pg turns out the same way the last 2 did.


Nikki :D

Fair enough in fact hang on to my share until Jan when we start trying again it should be extra potent by then ;) :p

[chefker]

Just got back from my WW meeting--

Starting weight: 170
Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: -1.7/167.5
Week 3: -1.5/166
Week 4: -0.8/165.2
Week 5: -3.2/162
Week 6: -1.2/160.8
Week 7: -2/158.8
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -11.2

Oh my gosh! I surpassed my goal of 10 pounds, I can't believe it. And I don't feel like I even deserve this week's two pound loss after The Dorito Incident.

But, I didn't go over my points for the week (used every last one though!), and I've been exercising like a fiend. So maybe it all balances out in the end. :)

[MLA]

Week 1: 0/125.4lbs
Week 2: -2/123.4lbs
Week 3: +.4/123.8lbs
Week 4: -1.4/122.4lbs
Week 5: -0.2/122.2lbs
Week 6:-1.0/121.2lbs
Week 7: -1.8/119.4lbs
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -6.0

[MLA]

Oh my gosh! I surpassed my goal of 10 pounds, I can't believe it. And I don't feel like I even deserve this week's two pound loss after The Dorito Incident.


That's awesome, Chefker! Congratulations. :D

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 200.4
Week 1: -.6/199.8
Week 2: 0/199.8
Week 3: +0.6/200.4
Week 4: -0.8/199.6
Week 5: -1.4/198.2
Week 6: -.8/197.4
Week 7: -0.8/196.6
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:-3.8


:D Yay! :D

[sabine_11]

Week 7 -.8/140.8

YAY! So close to breaking 140 nowQQ

[tgr68]

Chefker~And I don't feel like I even deserve this week's two pound loss after The Dorito Incident. Maybe Doritos are the secret to weight loss! :p You and I both lost this week in spite of AF!

[Guinness]

Starting Weight:214
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -7.4/206.6
Week 5: -1/205.6
Week 6: -2/203.6
Week 7: -.4/203.2
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -10.8

Better than nothing - I wish I had the dorito/af weightloss :p Hopefully my af will mean this week will show a loss!

[julesp313]

Week 1: -2.8
Week 2: 0
Week 3: -0.5
Week 4: 0
Week 5: -0.5
Week 6: 0
Week 7: -4.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8.2

I went back to WW meetings. Apparently, it was what I needed - though I know the first week is always by far the best, it was a shot in the ass that was very much needed. Hopefully I can at least keep losing, even if not at the same rate!

[jenji]

Current Weight:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4
Week 3: -3.4/153
Week 4: -0.4/152.6
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: -0.2/152.4
Week 7:-1.6/150.8
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -6.6

One week to go and less than a pound to lose!!!

[PG-rated]

Week 7: -1/210

[BumbleB]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: +1/189
Week 2: 0/189
Week 3: -1/188
Week 4: 0/188
Week 5: 0/188
Week 6: -1/187
Week 7: -1/186
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

Can you please update this as well (thanks):
Final Weight Date Challenge: April, 2006

[maximus]

Week 1: 0/167
Week 2: -2/165
Week 3: -0.6/164.4
Week 4: +1.6/166
Week 5: 0/166
Week 6:-.8/165.2
Week 7:-.4/164.8
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.2

Not too bad. Let's hope I can lose a full pound next week!

[Camdynlyn]

Starting Weight: 196.6

Week 4: Joined
Week 5: -.8/195.8
Week 6: -.8/194.8
Week 7: -.4/194.4
Week 8: SKIP (went to State Fair and had way too much to eat)
Total loss: 2.2

[jenji]

I did it! For the first time in my life I set a weightloss goal and met it by the date I set!!! I'm so excited for the next challenge to tackle the next 5lbs!

Current Weight:157.4
Week 1: 0/157.4
Week 2: -1/156.4
Week 3: -3.4/153
Week 4: -0.4/152.6
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: -0.2/152.4
Week 7:-1.6/150.8
Week 8:-2.2/148.6
Total Weight Loss: -8.8

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -0.2/169.8
Week 8: -2.4/167.4

Total Lost: -3.2

At least I ended on a good note. I hoping to do much better the next challenge.

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: -.6/170.2
Week 2: +4.8/175
Week 3: -0.8/174.2
Week 4: -1.4/172.8
Week 5: +1.8/174.6
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -3.2/171.4
Week 8: +0.2/171.6
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

Well, even though I ended with a gain, this has been really good challenge for me since the passed 2 or 3 I've ended a good 4-5 pounds heavier! :D

[Guinness]

Starting Weight:214
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -7.4/206.6
Week 5: -1/205.6
Week 6: -2/203.6
Week 7: -.4/203.2
Week 8: -1.8 / 201.4
Total Weight Loss: -12.6

Well I didn't quite make it to my 15 lb goal (below 200), but I said by the end of the month and I still have a few days (I am taking Halloween literally:p ). Regardless, it feels great to be down almost 13 points in a short 5 weeks. On to the next challenge!!

[chefker]

Starting weight: 170
Week 1: -.8/169.2
Week 2: -1.7/167.5
Week 3: -1.5/166
Week 4: -0.8/165.2
Week 5: -3.2/162
Week 6: -1.2/160.8
Week 7: -2/158.8
Week 8: -1.2/157.6

Total Weight Loss: -12.4

Yay! I met (and exceeded) my personal goal for this challenge. (Total lost since joining Weight Watchers in August is now 22 pounds--halwfay to goal!)

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 200.4
Week 1: -.6/199.8
Week 2: 0/199.8
Week 3: +0.6/200.4
Week 4: -0.8/199.6
Week 5: -1.4/198.2
Week 6: -.8/197.4
Week 7: -0.8/196.6
Week 8: SKIP
Total Weight Loss:-3.8

I had a horrid week this week food-wise, so I'm skipping this week's weigh-in...

[pride&prejudice]

Week 8: SKIP

I just got back from a week of travel, and of course cold weather arrived at the same time. Not a good combo. :o

I cannot wait to get back to the gym next week! I am actually at a point now where I have to go to the gym to feel like my day is complete.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Remember - today is the last day for weigh-ins on this challenge. I will check back this evening for any further updates before setting up the new thread!

Great job ladies!!! We lost 112.2 pounds this challenge!! :D :D :D