Weightloss Challenge #1-2007 edt.

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New Years to Valentine's Day - Let's get looking good ;)
Sunday, December 31 - Saturday, February 17
7 weeks

Your moderators for this thread are Tgr68 and ellidew!

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!

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, Dec 31 - Saturday, Jan 6
Week 2: Sunday, Jan 7 - Saturday, Jan 13
Week 3: Sunday, Jan 14 - Saturday, Jan 20
Week 4: Sunday, Jan 21 - Saturday, Jan 27
Week 5: Sunday, Jan 28 - Saturday, Feb 3
Week 6: Sunday, Feb 4 - Saturday, Feb 10
Week 7: Sunday, Feb 11 - Saturday, Feb 17

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!

2005
Weight Loss Challenge #2 - Halloween (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6236)
Weight Loss Challenge #3 - Thanksgiving (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8878)
Weight Loss Challenge #4 - New Years (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11108)

2006
Weight Loss Challenge #5 - Valentines Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13074)
Weight Loss Challenge #6 - St Patricks Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14850)
Weight Loss Challenge #7 - Easter (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17414)
Weight Loss Challenge #8 - Memorial Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18549)
Weight Loss Challenge #9 - July 4th (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20316)
Weight Loss Challenge #10 - Labor Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22048)
Weight Loss Challenge #11 - Halloween (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24465)
Weight Loss Challenge #12 - Thanksgiving (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26353)
Weight Loss Challenge #13 - New Years (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27304)

2007
Weight Loss Challenge #1 - Valentines Day (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28319)

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Current Weight Loss Total: -124.5 :D

Current Members: BumbleB, chefker, ellidew, girlygirl_7, Happy1, jenji, Jennylou, KRM&TPS, LINZnWILL, LIZNKEITH, Maximus, MLA, mmeblue, Peppy, PG Rated, QueenDillyDally, Reenie, stella24, Tgr68, TX Sweetheart, udsweetpea, young lioness

Group Goal: 150 lbs

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BumbleB
Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: Now
Dieting Program: smaller portions, cutting out sweets
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: 12 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: 187 darn the holidays!
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -0/187
Week 3: -0/187
Week 4: +1/188
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: -0/188
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +1

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: 4 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: 149
Week 1: -0.4/148.6
Week 2: -3.4/145.2
Week 3: -0.4/144.8
Week 4: -0.6/144.2
Week 5: -1/143.2
Week 6: -1.1/142.1
Week 7: -.5/141.6
Total Weight Loss: -7.4

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ellidew
Me: ellidew, 26
DH: 28
Married since: June 1, 2002
Dieting since: Sept 2005 but went on hiatus to have a baby!
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -81/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: October 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -12
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1 (Sept 2005)
Known issues: none, yet!
Current Weight: 226
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -2.6/223.4
Week 3: -3.6/219.8
Week 4: Skip
Week 5: -2.8/217.0
Week 6: -3/214
Week 7: -.4/213.6
Total Weight Loss: -12.4

girlygirl_7
Me: Danielle / 29
Married since:July 2003
Dieting since:Off and on since I had my baby 10 months ago
Dieting Program: overall healthy diet, calorie counting & walking with my kids
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Want to lose 10 lbs. to weigh 115
Final Weight Date Challenge: Feb. 2007 (end of this challenge)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: First time!
Known issues:Eat when I am bored & serious sweet tooth
Current Weight: 125
Week 1:-3
Week 2:-2
Week 3:-1.5
Week 4:-2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -8.5

Happy1
Me: Nikki/27
DH: Tim/37
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 Height: 5' 8.5" (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Weight: 163.4
Week 1: +1.6/165
Week 2: -1/164
Week 3: 0/164
Week 4: -1/163
Week 5:-2/161.0
Week 6: -0.2/160.8
Week 7: -1.4/159.4
Total Weight Loss: -3.8

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MET GOAL WEIGHT!!!
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: 5/145
Final Weight Date Challenge:4/26/07
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3.0
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: My sweet tooth and my aversion to all things cardio.
Current Weight: 150
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.8/148.2
Week 3: -0.2/148
Week 4: -2/146
Week 5: -0.2/145.8
Week 6: -0.8/145.0
Week 7: -.8/144.2
Total Weight Loss: -5.8

Jennylou
Me: Jenny/27
Married since: 9.20.03
Dieting since:12.27.06
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: a lot less than I am now.
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 23 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I did several of the beginning ones, but then got pregnant.
Known issues: PCOS, nursing, new mom (when do I have time to cook?)
Current Weight: too much!
Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -2
Week 4: -5
Week 5: -4
Week 6: -3
Week 7: - 6
Total Weight Loss: -33

KRM&TPS
Me: Kim/27
DH: Patrick/25
Married since:January 22, 2005
Dieting since: Forever.... We are starting a "lifestyle change" because we don't feel good about ourselves. I heard you really should make it a lifestyle change so we are. I am tired of being this way!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 165
Final Weight Date Challenge:Fall 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Hmmm i think I was in 1 & 2 and then quit. Lost about 15 lbs and gained it back. But at least not more than that.
Known issues: I like to eat all the time- When I am happy, sad, bored
Current Weight: Sitting out this challenge.

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LINZnWILL
Me: Lindsay / 22
DH: Will / 24
Married since: October 7, 2006
Dieting since: On and off since I was 12
Dieting Program: No fast food, no junk food, start making more meals at home. Just joined sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 65 / 145
Final Weight Date Challenge:12/2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1 - 2007
Known issues: family history of high blood pressure, diabetes and PCOS. emotional eater, lazy, picky eater, work full time and go to school full time
Current Weight: 210
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -13/197
Week 5: -0/197
Week 6: -0.5/196.8
Week 7: -2.8/194
Total Weight Loss: -16

LIZNKEITH
Me: Liz/28
DH: Keith/37
Married since: July 28, 2001
Dieting since: Since we were married
Dieting Program: I'm Giving SparkPeople.Com a chance, usually do WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) On/Off since #2 11/2005
Known issues: Emotional Eater, Hate Excercising, Convenience Foods
Current Weight: 175.8
Week 1: -1.8/174
Week 2: -2/172
Week 3: -0.4/171.6
Week 4: -2.2/169.4
Week 5:-1.0/168.4
Week 6: -0.8/167.6
Week 7: +1.6/169.2
Total Weight Loss: -6.6

maximus
Me: Jeanne/33
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: 162
Week 1: -3.1/158.9
Week 2: -0.1/163.8
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -2/161.8
Week 5:-1/160.8
Week 6: 0/160
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss:-1.2

MLA
Me: MLA/31
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: Challenge #11
Dieting Program: counting calories and exercising -- using FitDay.com to track
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 114 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: February 28.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1 - left & returned in #11
Known issues: Southern food -- sweet tea, especially! Oh, and stress eating
Current Weight: 119.8
Week 1: -0.6/119.2
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +0.2/119.4
Week 4:0.0/119.4
Week 5:-0.6/118.8
Week 6: -0.6/118.2
Week 7: +.6/118.8
Total Weight Loss:-1.0

mmeblue
Me: Amanda / 26
DH: Derek / 27
Married since: 12/21/02
Dieting since: Mid-January 2007
Dieting Program: SparkPeople.com
Final Goal Weight: 140 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs. (for the remaining 3 weeks of this challenge)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 2007 Challenge #1
Known issues: Heavy schedule at work this year; picky eater
Current Weight: 193
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -1.5/191.5
Week 6: -2.5/189
Week 7: -1/188
Total Weight Loss: -5

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Peppy
Me: Peppy/29
Dieting since: January 2, 2007
Dieting Program: Modified Jenny Craig
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 13 pounds/118 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: However long it takes
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge 1/2007 Edition
Known issues: Making good choices when going out as a vegetarian can be difficult, I LOVE food, I hate exercise, I tend to eat most of my foods late at night.
Current Weight: 131 pounds
Week 1: -0.4/130.6
Week 2: -2.2/128.4
Week 3: -1.6/126.8
Week 4: +2.2/129
Week 5: 0/129
Week 6: -1.4/127.6
Week 7: -.6/127
Total Weight Loss: -4

PG-rated
Me: Angela, 30
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: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: Emotional eater, no motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 212
Week 1: 0/212
Week 2: -1/211
Week 3: +1/212
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:-1/211
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

QueenDillyDally
Me: Steph, 34
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: 16 lbs, 135 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: 138
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 7.2
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: 145.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +2/147.2
Week 3: -2.2/145
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 143.8/-1.2
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss:-1.4

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Reenie
Me: Reenie, 25
DH: Eric, 26
Married since: 11/13/04
Dieting since: jumping back on the wagon 10/29/06
Dieting Program: 1200-1550 kcal/day, 30% fats, 15% proteins, 55% carbs
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 1st
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 11 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 12
Known issues: always on the go/overscheduled, lack of self-control on weekends
Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -2.6/149.2
Week 2: -1.2/148
Week 3: -1.8/146.2
Week 4: -1.2/145
Week 5: -0.2/144.8
Week 6: 0/144.8
Week 7: -.2/144.6
Total Weight Loss: -7.2

stella24
Me: stella24
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: off and on since college
Dieting Program: trying out SparkPeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: get back to 100-103 (I'm short & small-framed), toning up
Final Weight Date Challenge: June
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: did some of the earlier ones
Known issues: sweet tooth, bored/stress eating, lacking motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 109
Week 1: -1/108
Week 2: -0.5/107.5
Week 3: -0.5/107
Week 4: -0.5/106.5
Week 5: +0.5/107
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2.0

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tgr68
Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/26
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: Fit Day, at least 50% calories from carbs
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -50 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation to exercise, portion control, too much meat in diet
Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: +1/171.8
Week 2: -0.2/171.6
Week 3: 0/171.6
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: +1.2/172.8
Week 6: -0.8/172.0
Week 7: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +1.2

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 24
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: 195.0
Week 1: -1.6/193.4
Week 2: -1.2/192.2
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: +1/193.2
Week 7: +2.2/195.4
Total Weight Loss: +.4

udsweetpea
Me: Andrea/25
BF: jeff/29
Dating since: 2/22/04
Dieting since: I was 10
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Lose 50 more pounds, goal of 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Hoping to be at goal by next August
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on and off for a few of them
Known issues: Love of food
Current Weight: 183.5
Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3: -1.5/182.5
Week 4: +0.5/183
Week 5: +1.5/184.5
Week 6: 0/184.5
Week 7: -1/183.5
Total Weight Loss: 0

young lioness
Me: Amy - 29
DH: Brian - 34
Married since: 10.11.2003
Dieting since: 12.28.2006
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers - Core Program
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 155 (nearly 50 lbs)
Final Weight Date Challenge: Trying for July 4th
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 13.4 (to get me to 190)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: '07 #1
Known issues: lack of discipline
Current Weight: 203.4
Week 1: -0.6/202.8
Week 2: -0.6/202.2
Week 3: -3.4/198.8
Week 4: -1.4/197.4
Week 5: -1.8/195.6
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -7.8

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Saving one more, just in case there are a lot of resolutions this new year! :o

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THIS THREAD IS NOW OPEN FOR POSTING :o

[jennylou]

Can you update my challenge to be 14 pounds? This challenge works out well, I set my first goal for the same week. :D

[catch]

I'd like to join this challenge. I did challenge #2 (2005) and lost a few pounds - and gained them all back. I'd like to get back to a healthier weight. During the summer I was 12 pounds lighter and that felt great. I really hate how I feel right now.

Me: Nancy, 25
DH: R, 28
Married since: 7/2/06
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 25 lbs/162
Final Weight Date Challenge: my 26th bday - 5/31
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: did challenge #2 -2005
Known issues: emotional eater, don't cook
Current Weight: 187

[TX Sweetheart]

TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 24
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: 195.0
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: 0

My birthday is Tuesday so I thought I'd just go ahead and update my age now :p

[Katy]

I'm joining in on this one...

Me: Katy - 37
DH: Richard - 44 (I think) :o
Married since: May 2004
Dieting since: officially since some time in October (I can't find my sign in card)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Final Weight Date Challenge: 6 weeks?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: '07 #1
Known issues: love to eat
Current Weight: too large! :o

[QueenDillyDally]

CHANGES IN RED. Thanks! :) Can't wait to get started!


QueenDillyDally
Me: Steph, 34
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: 16#, 135#
Final Weight Date Challenge: 138#
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 7.2#
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: 145.2
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss:0

[LynzeyAHL]

Awesome ladies welcome new and returing memebers I'll update tonight along with the final specs on the last challenge. Keep those updates coming :o

[daener]

Count me in, too!!


Me: Daener/40
DH: Chris/38
Married since: 2002
Dieting since: June 2006
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 47/135
Final Weight Date Challenge: April 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Today :)
Known issues: Sloth ;).
Current Weight: 157

[LIZNKEITH]

I'm baaaack!

Me: Liz/28
DH: Keith/37
Married since: July 28, 2001
Dieting since: Since we were married
Dieting Program: I'm Giving SparkPeople.Com a chance, usually do WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) On/Off since #2 11/2005
Known issues: Emotional Eater, Hate Excercising, Convenience Foods
Current Weight: 173.8

[girlygirl_7]

I want to join! I can't say that I absolutely hate the way that I look. But, getting married, then having 2 babies that are 12 months apart (which means I was pg for almost 2 years straight) made me gain some weight and get a little squishy. I was doing good a few months ago, but then I gave up, I stopped walking, and I eat whatever I want (which = crap) and I just feel blah. With my 30th b-day approaching fast (6 weeks) I just want to feel better about myself inside and out. ;)

Me: Danielle / 29
Married since:July 2003
Dieting since:Off and on since I had my baby 10 months ago
Dieting Program: overall healthy diet, calorie counting & walking with my kids
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Want to lose 10 lbs. to weigh 115
Final Weight Date Challenge: Feb. 2007 (end of this challenge)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: First time!
Known issues:Eat when I am bored & serious sweet tooth
Current Weight: 125

Good luck ladies!

[stella24]

Me: stella24
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: off and on since college
Dieting Program: trying out SparkPeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: get back to 100-103 (I'm short & small-framed), also toning up
Final Weight Date Challenge: June
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: did some of the earlier ones
Known issues: sweet tooth, bored/stress eating, lacking motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 109

[Reenie]

Christmas helped me pack on a few pounds. :rolleyes: Here are the updated stats:

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: By June 1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 11 lbs
Current Weight: 151.8

Thanks for the new thread and welcome to the newbies! :)

[tgr68]

Lyndzey~Thanks for getting this set up. It looks great!! :D I'll be around more to help you out. You did a great job with the last challenge!
I'm baaaack! Yay!! Glad to see you here!!

[KRM&TPS]

Me: Kim/27
DH: Patrick/25
Married since:January 22, 2005
Dieting since: Forever.... We are starting a "lifestyle change" because we don't feel good about ourselves. I heard you really should make it a lifestyle change so we are. I am tired of being this way!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 165
Final Weight Date Challenge:Fall 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Hmmm i think I was in 1 & 2 and then quit. Lost about 15 lbs and gained it back. But at least not more than that.
Known issues: I like to eat all the time- When I am happy, sad, bored
Current Weight:223 :eek: :(

[LynzeyAHL]

Lyndzey~Thanks for getting this set up. It looks great!! :D I'll be around more to help you out. You did a great job with the last challenge!

Thanks and with new years the first two of the year seem to be the busiest!

[mrstim]

Me: Amy, 22
Married since: 2/4/05
Dieting since: overweight all my life
Dieting Program: WW for nursing moms
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Around 150, into size 12/14 bottoms.
Final Weight Date Challenge: December
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: i think i did one a long time
Known issues: bored/stress eating, new baby so not a whole lot of time...
Current Weight: 186

[MLA]

Updated stats for me:

Me: MLA/31
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: Challenge #11
Dieting Program: counting calories and exercising -- using FitDay.com to track
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 114 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: February 28.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1 - left & returned in #11
Known issues: Southern food -- sweet tea, especially! Oh, and stress eating
Current Weight: 119.8

[ellidew]

Me: ellidew, 26
DH: 28
Married since: June 1, 2002
Dieting since: Sept 2005 but went on hiatus to have a baby!
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -81/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: October 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -12
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1 (Sept 2005)
Known issues: none, yet!
Current Weight: 226


Well, i can't believe it's been 11 months since i was last here. It seems like yesterday i originally started LAWL and began the first weight loss challenges. It was so much fun the first time around and i lost nearly 30 # before i got pg. It was so much fun before and i was successful the first go round so i have no doubt i'll get to my goal weight this time.

Looking forward to joining all you LOSERS!! Good luck in '07!

PS: mods, if you need any help just let me know... it can't have changed that much in 11 months!! lol. :) Thanks for keeping this going.

[mrsdrummer]

Me: Stacey 29
DH: Doug 34
Married since:sept 2001
Dieting since:yesterday
Dieting Program: lifestyle modifications
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:65lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:dec '07
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:15lbs by 2/23- my 30th b-day
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: this one
Known issues:portion control,late night eating, lack of exercise
Current Weight:256 i think. I'll check tomorrow @work

In the first part of december i had my cholesterol checked. it was 230. I'd like to have it down to under 200 w/o meds by my 30th birthday. I also vow to have to not wear shorts over my bathing suit this summer. We spend lots of time at the river and I hate the way i feel in a suit. I'm also thinking I might like to have a baby this year (it's just a consideration and please if you know my family DO NOT say a word :)) and I want people to know I'm pregnant not just fat. Plus my husband's ex-fiancee has started springing up at some of his gigs (he's a drummer in a rock band) and I really just want to be hot hot hot when I dance on the speaker :p. But mostly I just really want to feel great about myself when I get up in the morning. My friend who is a fitness nut is supporting me by walking with me everyday (well we started yesterday) and she kicks my butt, no pain no gain is her motto. And I'm doing an MS walk (04/07)and a Relay for life (05/07) and I don't want to pass out while I'm doing them :D

[CindyLouWho]

Me: Louise
MArried: just celebrate the big 0-5
Dieting: my whole life
Weightloss program: weight watchers
Total weight loss goal: 50+
Final weight challenge Thanksgiving 07
Challenge goal: 20 lb by Easter ( April 7)
Challenge member since: today!
Known issues: eating for any reason. Inconsistency. Not enough exercise
Current weight: 140

[LynzeyAHL]

Just a quick reminder to post new and/or updates in RED please! Thanks! :o

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE :o

[filmgirl7]

Ok, let's get back into it! I'm healthy again, holidays are OVER, here we go!

Current Weight: 137.4

Thank you to our threadmistresses for all of the work you do to keep this up and running!

[BumbleB]

Glad to see all you ladies here for the New Year!

Here are my updates, thanks!

BumbleB
Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: Now
Dieting Program: smaller portions, cutting out sweets
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: 12 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: 187 darn the holidays!
Week 1: Skip - I have a bad cold right now.
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Really bummed that I'm sick, hopefully I'll get to start next week. :rolleyes:

[ruledbymercury]

Ok, I'm back on the wagon. :p

Me: Heather/25
DH: Tadd/25
Married since: July 24,2004
Dieting since: March 2003
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 119
Final Weight Date Challenge: 12/2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: On and off for a year now.
Known issues: Snacking/sweet tooth. All-or-nothing attitude.
Current Weight: 153

[Goddess Tiff]

I'd like to join!

Goddess Tiff
Me: Tiffany, 27
DH: Ted, 29
Married since: September 21, 2002
Dieting since: about forever, yo-yo style
Dieting Program: WW and general lifestyle modifications
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: a whole lot less than now!
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Known issues: WILLPOWER DEFICIENCY!!!!
Current Weight: Way too much! :o

[Peppy]

I don't post on CC all that often, but I am hoping this group can help me as I try to shed a few pounds!

Me: Peppy/29
Dieting since: January 2, 2007
Dieting Program: Modified Jenny Craig
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 13 pounds/118 pounds
Final Weight Date Challenge: However long it takes
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge 1/2007 Edition
Known issues: Making good choices when going out as a vegetarian can be difficult, I LOVE food, I hate exercise, I tend to eat most of my foods late at night.
Current Weight: 131 pounds

[losthoosier]

Count me in, too!!

I am a newbie to this thread, but am looking for the motivation. My husband bought be a personal trainer for christmas to help me get on track. So here is to a great year!


Me: Candace/ 26
DH: Mario
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: NOW
Dieting Program: Through a dietician
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 80/ 160
Final Weight Date Challenge: Until the weight is gone
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Today
Known issues: I like to eat. I need modivation
Current Weight: 240 (ouch!)

[daener]

Daener
Me: Daener/40
DH: Chris/38
Married since: 2002
Dieting since: June 2006
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 47/135
Final Weight Date Challenge: April 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Today
Known issues: Sloth .
Current Weight: 157
Week 1: 156.4
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: .6

[ruledbymercury]

It has only been 2 days, but I want my weight-tracking day to be Thursday, so...

Week 1: -3/150

Not too shabby for only 48 hours on the program, huh? I always love the first week or two of dieting. I know it's mostly water weight, but it's still nice to see the number go down so quickly!

[udsweetpea]

Week 1: +0.5/184

[jennylou]

Week 1: -10 (I started a few days before the challenge, but my WI's are Wednesdays)

[MLA]

Week 1: -10

:eek: :eek: :eek:

That's AWESOME!

[udsweetpea]

Great job, jennylou!!!!!!!!

[Happy1]

Week 1: -10


OMG That's awesome!!!! Way to go!!

Nikki :D

[Happy1]

Week 1: +1.6/164.8
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +1.6

Grrrrr. I'm hoping this is muscle weight because I've been working hard and eating pretty well!

Nikki :D

[tgr68]

jennylou~Holy cow!!!! :eek: That is amazing!!

Well, DH and I joined a gym and as part of our membership, we get a free session with the personal trainer!! This afternoon is my session. I've already filled out the questionairre regarding my eating habits and lifestyle, so that is all done. He is supposed to be very thorough and helps you get on a proper diet and sets up a personalized exercise regimine (sp?). I really excited about this!

[TX Sweetheart]

Current Weight: 195.0
Week 1: -1.6/193.4

Total Weight Loss: -1.6

[jenji]

Final Weight Date Challenge:4/26/07

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3.0

Current Weight: 150.0
Week 1: skip
Total Weight Loss: 0

[MLA]

Weighing in earlier than normal because I'll be away . . .

Week 1: -0.6/119.2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: +1/171.8
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +1

Not a good start for me. I'm hoping it's just all the extra water I've been drinking. I met with a personal trainer yesterday, and he told me to quadruple my intake. :eek: He said that by merely intaking more water, he's had clients lose up to 10 pounds in the first month. Of course that figure could be a marketing scheme. ;) He also set a 10 week goal for me to reach 163lbs.

[Reenie]

Wow, jennylou, that is awesome! :D

[ellidew]

Week 1: SKIP

I'm not officially starting until next week because that is when i go back to work from maternity leave :( and i'll be on a normal routine so i wont just be grabbing whatever i have time to. I have high expectations for the first week! Jennylou, you're my inspriation! Great job!!

[KRM&TPS]

Week 1: -2

Not what I wanted but I'll take it. My food choices were crappy on Monday before I started back on WW. Hope to do better next week.

Way to go Jennylou!! Thats awesome.

[Sweetie04]

Current Weight: 167
Week 1: -1/167
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[PG-rated]

Week 1: 0/212

I've lost the same two pounds about 5 times now, but I've been really good the past couple of days, so I'm hoping to see real results next week.

[maximus]

Current Weight: 162
Week 1: -3.1/158.9
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -3.1

Guess having a cold while on vacation helped me! Let's hope I can keep it off this week!!

[stella24]

Week 1: -1/108

[tgr68]

Gotta run a couple of errands. Then I'll be in here to update! ;)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

To date, we've lost 22.9 pounds!! :D

We have a lot of people who haven't checked in during week one, though. Let's add to that number!!!

[Katy]

Sorry...I've decided to have a planned skip for this week's WI. But I'm ready for next week :cool:

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -2.6 / 149.2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2.6

[young lioness]

Joining up! I do my "official" weigh-in on Tuesdays, and I just added where I'm at as of this past week. I check my weight every morning though, and it looks like I'm on track for a really good loss for this week.

young lioness
Me: Amy - 29
DH: Brian - 34
Married since: 10.11.2003
Dieting since: 12.28.2006
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers - Core Program
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 155 (nearly 50 lbs)
Final Weight Date Challenge: Trying for July 4th
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 13.4 (to get me to 190)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: '07 #1
Known issues: lack of discipline
Current Weight: 203.4
Week 1: -0.6 (202.8)

[girlygirl_7]

I do my weigh ins on Mondays, so I will be back in the AM.

Congrats so far ladies!

[Peppy]

I weigh in on Sundays.

Week 1: -.4 pounds. Weight: 130.6

I was not very responsible this week.

[girlygirl_7]

Week 1: -3 lbs.

[QueenDillyDally]

WEEK 1: SKIP

[LIZNKEITH]

Can you update my starting weight to 175.8? I weighed myself NY Day and apparently did some overnight damage.

Week 1: -1.8/174.0

[ellidew]

Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -2.6 / 223.4

[udsweetpea]

Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +0.5

I'm just happy I'm maintaining. I suck at WW right now!

[jennylou]

Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -13

Congrats to all the losses this last week! Awesome job ladies. :)

To those that are struggling - hang in there - you can't lose weight if you go back to your old ways, right?

[chefker]

I forgot to update from last Saturday! My bad.

Current Weight: 149
Week 1: 148.6Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -.4

[LIZNKEITH]

Wow, Jenny! You are doing GREAT! Keep up the good work!!

[MLA]

I'll be out of town, so . . .

Week 1: -0.6/119.2
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[ruledbymercury]

Week 2: 0/150

I'm bummed I maintained. But this is the beginning of another week and I will do better! I could be wrong, but I think I'm having a sodium/water retention issue. You-know-who should make her monthly arrival sometime soon, so that could be what is going on. Not sure, but I do know I've felt bloated and huge all week. :(

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 1: -1.6/193.4
Week 2: -1.2/192.2
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2.8

[Happy1]

Week 1: +1.6/164.8
Week 2: -1/163.8
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +0.6

That's more like it. Phew!

Nikki :D

[Peppy]

Good job Nikki! I know this is a weight loss thread, but since you mentioned how much you are working out--have you been measuring inches? It might be a better indication of your progress than pounds if you are putting on muscle. Just a thought!

[Katy]

Week 1: post-NYE planned skip
Week 2: - 4.0
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -4.0

[LIZNKEITH]

Current Weight: 175.8
Week 1: -1.8/174.0
Week 2: -2.0/172.0
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -3.8

[Sweetie04]

Current Weight: 167
Week 1: -1/167
Week 2: 0/167
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[maximus]

Current Weight: 162
Week 1: -3.1/158.9
Week 2: -.1/158.8
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss:-3.2

[tgr68]

Week 1: +1/171.8
Week 2: -0.2/171.6
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

A little disappointed that it wasn't more but not too surprised. My fat intake the last couple of days has been higher than I'd like, and I've starting lifting weights. The latter in itself should slow the negative numbers down some.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

Fantastic job, ladies!!! We have lost 41.6 pounds thus far! :D :D

[chefker]

Current Weight: 149
Week 1: -0.4/148.6
Week 2: -3.4 /145.2
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -3.4

I am :eek: over a 3.4 pound loss! Especially since I cheated a bit on WW and ate at Red Robin this week. :o I have been exercising like a fiend though, maybe it's jump starting my metabolism again.

[LIZNKEITH]

Especially since I cheated a bit on WW and ate at Red Robin this week.

Mmmmm...Red Robin.

Don't you know it's a crime to come in here and mention greasey burgers and salty fries? ;)


Wow, I can't believe we've lost over 40 pounds already and we're only in the 2nd week. WTG, ladies!!

[LIZNKEITH]

Can you please update my Current weight to 175.8 instead of 1758? LOL!

[chefker]

Mmmmm...Red Robin.

Don't you know it's a crime to come in here and mention greasey burgers and salty fries? ;)




Oooh, sorry. But I did not specifically MENTION the burgers & fries (although that IS what I had!) ;)

[stella24]

Week 1: -1/108
Week 2: -.5/107.5
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

[tgr68]

LIZ~LOL!! Sorry about that! :o

[QueenDillyDally]

Current Weight: 145.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 147.2/+2.0 :(
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +2.0

Well, needless to say, I am back up 2 lbs this week despite starting my exercise program back up. I'm a bit worried now because I am on limited activity because I suffered a back spasm on Thursday evening and am doped up on Flexeril now. Hopefully, I can keep my eating in check so that I don't gain more!

[PG-rated]

Week 1: 0/212
Week 2: -1/211
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[LIZNKEITH]

Oooh, sorry. But I did not specifically MENTION the burgers & fries (although that IS what I had!) ;)

LOL...no need to. I saw Red Robin and began fantacizing about what I'd order. Besides, who goes to Red Robin and gets a salad?

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -2.6/149.2
Week 2: -1.2/148
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -3.8

I also lost another 0.9% body fat! I am so excited: all week, I thought I might gain (I weigh myself every day, sometimes twice :o ), and I was sad because I have been behaving PERFECTLY (eating right, exercising every time I'm scheduled to, etc.), but I also had a culprit with AF, but I was pleasantly surprised when I got on the scale this morning! Why can I be teetering at my same weight all week and then weigh-in day happens and BAM! I'm down? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy, I just don't get it. It's like my body says, "Aha, it's Sunday! Today's the day I'm supposed to weigh less!"

[Peppy]

Starting weight: 131
Week 1: -.4/130.6
Week 2: -2.2/128.4
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total weight loss: -2.6

Reenie: It's funny, the opposite thing happens to me. I weighed in at around 126.5 this week, and then my body decided to gain weight for weigh-in day! I hope next week I end up with "double" loss as a result.

[girlygirl_7]

Week 1: -3 lbs.
Week 2: -2 lbs.
Total: -5 lbs.

[jenji]

Starting Weight: 150
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.8/148.2
Total Weight Loss: -1.8/148.2

[young lioness]

Current Weight: 203.4
Week 1: -0.6/202.8
Week 2: -0.6/202.2
Week 3: -3.4/198.8
Total Weight Loss: -4.6

I weigh every day, and my weight has been bouncing around a lot over the past two weeks...I'm glad my body chose one of the lower numbers for WI day.

[ellidew]

Current Weight: 226
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -2.6/223.4
Week 3: -3.6/219.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -6.2

[KRM&TPS]

I am having major problems with my reflux. I started a new med and it worked then it started making we feel really bad so I had to quit. So I think until I have it all in check I am going to have to not participate. Good luck everyone.

[jennylou]

Congrats on all the losses! Big congrats to Amy on onederland!

[LynzeyAHL]

Ladies I'm so happy for all of you for your continued hard work, but I need to take some time off from the boards I have too much going on to be a good thread mistress let alone participate this time around. Its taking every ouce of will power not to regress to the dark side and their cookies.

I'll be lurking and hopefully back for the next challenge (and around the same weight I am now!)

[Reenie]

Thanks, lynzey, for your hard work on this thread! :)

[tgr68]

Lyndzey~Thank you for all your hard work on the thread!! Hopefully, we'll see you around for the next challenge! :)

KRM~I'll leave your info up and just mark you down out for medical reasons. That way, if you decide to jump back in at the end of this challenge, your info will still be there.

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 183.5
Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3: -1.5/182.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[jennylou]

Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -15

I met my goal, so I may ammend my goal for the challenge. I'll be back later when I decide how to ammend. :)

ETA: Two more pounds each week would put me at 23 pounds down, so we'll go with that for the challenge.

[ruledbymercury]

Week 3: SKIP

[Happy1]

Current Weight: 163.4 (that was my actual ending weight at the end of the last challenge. Not that it matters that much but .2 is .2)
Week 1: +1.4/164.8
Week 2: -1/163.8
Week 3: -0/163.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +0.4

Nikki :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Current Weight: 175.8
Week 1: -1.8/174
Week 2: -2/172
Week 3: -.4/171.6
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -4.2

Not quite what I was going for, but a loss is a loss. :)

[tgr68]

I'm really temped to skip because I'm sick and AF is in town! Not a good combination! :( But I'll weigh myself and see how I'm doing anyway.

Week 1: +1/171.8
Week 2: -0.2/171.6
Week 3: 0/171.6
Week 4:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

Well, at least I didn't gain. *shrug*

[chefker]

Current Weight: 149
Week 1: -0.4/148.6
Week 2: -3.4 /145.2
Week 3: -.4/144.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -3.8

(I don't think I posted my week 2 weight in time for the last update, so I've posted that in red here.)

Only a .4 loss this week. Still, a loss is a loss. I've really stepped up the exercise, with running almost every day, so I think I'm gaining some muscle weight.

[MLA]

Well, I sorta saw this coming. I've not been exercising or really watching my caloric intake. I've been sick and travelling, but I'm feeling better now and will be staying put, so I should be able to get back on track:

Week 1: -0.6/119.2
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +0.2/119.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.4

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

So far we've lost 65.9 pounds!! Keep up the great work ladies! :D

[stella24]

Week 1: -1/108
Week 2: -0.5/107.5
Week 3: -0.5/107
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -2.6/149.2
Week 2: -1.2/148
Week 3: -1.8/146.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -5.6

[Peppy]

Starting weight: 131
Week 1: -.4/130.6
Week 2: -2.2/128.4
Week 3: -1.6/126.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total weight loss: -4.2

[Linz]

Hi, I know I am joining right in the middle, but better late than never, right?

Me: Lindsay / 22
DH: Will / 24
Married since: October 7, 2006
Dieting since: On and off since I was 12
Dieting Program: No fast food, no junk food, start making more meals at home. Just joined sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 65 / 145
Final Weight Date Challenge:12/2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #1 - 2007
Known issues: family history of high blood pressure, diabetes and PCOS. emotional eater, lazy, picky eater, work full time and go to school full time
Current Weight: 210

I played sports basically my entire life. I played volleyball my freshman year of college and lost a ton of weight. Then I stopped playing sports entirely and have gained about 60 pounds since...ouch. My pants recently started to get a little to tight for my liking, I barely recognized myself in the mirror and I weighed myself and have never been at this weight before. I knew it was time to take control. Also, I would love for my breasts to get smaller...I know that sounds weird but I am a DDD going on E. It is painful and annoying and I am ready to be done with them. Good luck to everyone.

ETA: I think it is so funny that I thought I was SOOO fat in high school and now my goal weight is what I weighed back then :rolleyes:

[jenji]

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5.0/145
Starting weight: 150.0
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.8/148.2
Week 3: -0.2/148.0
Total Weight Loss: -2.0

[PG-rated]

Oops - weighed in, then forgot to post:

Week 1: 0/212
Week 2: -1/211
Week 3: +1/212
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I'm very frustrated - it seems all it takes is a little slip or one skipped workout, and I'm back where I started.

[QueenDillyDally]

Forgot to post yesterday. Sorry.
Guess it helps to have the GI bug... sure does empty out the system. :o

Current Weight: 145.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 147.0/+2.0
Week 3: 145.0/-2.0
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.2

[Reenie]

Okay, whenever I weigh in (Sundays), I always weigh the lowest of the week (woo-hoo!). But then on Monday and Tuesday (and often Wednesday), I weigh more than I did on Sunday, only for it to plummet down more for the following Sunday. It's like my weight is tricking me into keeping on track!

QueenDillyDally Not to be an arse, but your math is wrong, and if you fix it, the change will be in your favor. :D

[QueenDillyDally]

QueenDillyDally Not to be an arse, but your math is wrong, and if you fix it, the change will be in your favor. :D

Thanks! :) It's fixed now!

[young lioness]

Current Weight: 203.4
Week 1: -0.6/202.8
Week 2: -0.6/202.2
Week 3: -3.4/198.8
Week 4: -1.4/197.4
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -6.0

Earlier this week, I wasn't expecting such a good loss, but I've been sick for the past two days and haven't eaten much at all...so I guess that helped.

[girlygirl_7]

Week 1:-3
Week 2:-2
Week 3:-1.5

Total loss so far: -6.5

[filmgirl7]

Hi Ladies,
I've been a little absent for a while here, and I think it's time for me to drop out of this challenge. Since I've got a bun in the oven, it's no really a good time for me to try to lose weight. I'll hopefully be back here in nine months!
Thank you to everyone for your support, and good luck with your weight loss efforts!


filmy

[tgr68]

Congrats, filmgirl!!! H&H 9 months to you! :D

[Reenie]

Congrats, filmgirl7. :) Here's to a wonderfully happy reason for weight gain! :)

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 183.5
Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3: -1.5/182.5
Week 4: +0.5/183
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

[jennylou]

Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -2
Week 4: -5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -20

[LIZNKEITH]

Congratulations, Filmgirl!! I'd certainly say that's a good reason for dropping out of the challenge. Wishing you a H & H 9 months!

Jenny,
Dayum girl, you continue to impress me. WTG on yet another fabulous loss! I think you may set a Weight Loss Challenge Record.

[jennylou]

Liz - I've got way more to lose than most in this thread, so I think it's natural for me to lose more. If we did % of weight lost, I'm sure my number would be about average.

[LIZNKEITH]

Aw, you're so humble...seriously, you are an inspiration!

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP

Last week I totally forgot to weigh-in... and this week, AF paid me a visit, plus we're in the middle of moving so I don't even know where the scale is at the moment!

[Happy1]

Week 1: +1.6/165
Week 2: -1/164
Week 3: 0/164
Week 4:-1/163
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.4

Nikki :D

[maximus]

Current Weight: 162
Week 1: -3.1/158.9
Week 2: -0.1/163.8
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4:161.8
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss-.2

I think somewhere my math got off. Oops. Been a busy last couple of weeks and while I am still exercising, I am also still eating. Really really need to work on that. I did complete my first 15K last weekend and not sure I will be doing that anytime again soon. That was tough!

[LIZNKEITH]

Week 4: -2.2/169.4

That's a little more like it. I actually peeked on Wednesday morning and I was down to 169.0 but last night DH, DD, & I went out to dinner for the first time in weeks. I did pretty good, but imbibed and had two beers. Shame on me!

[jenji]

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5.0/145
Starting weight: 150.0
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.8/148.2
Week 3: -0.2/148.0
Week 4: -2.0/146.0
Total Weight Loss: -4.0

I think this week was kind of a fluke, here's hoping I don't gain in week 5

[chefker]

Current Weight: 149
Week 1: -0.4/148.6
Week 2: -3.4/145.2
Week 3: -0.4/144.8
Week 4: -0.6/144.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -4.8

[tgr68]

Skipping this week! I forgot to weigh in yesterday until after I ate breakfast. :rolleyes: I thought I'd just wait until today, but then DH had breakfast on the table when I got downstairs. So, I ate. ;)

[mmeblue]

May I join? Another group of people to hold me accountable would be great. :)

Me: Amanda / 26
DH: Derek / 27
Married since: 12/21/02
Dieting since: Mid-January 2007
Dieting Program: SparkPeople.com
Final Goal Weight: 140 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3 lbs. (for the remaining 3 weeks of this challenge)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 2007 Challenge #1
Known issues: Heavy schedule at work this year; picky eater
Current Weight: 193

[stella24]

Week 1: -1/108
Week 2: -0.5/107.5
Week 3: -0.5/107
Week 4: -0.5/106.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -2.6/149.2
Week 2: -1.2/148
Week 3: -1.8/146.2
Week 4: -1.2/145
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -6.8

I'm glad about that, and I'm also thrilled because I did my complete measurements today and since January 1, I am also -2.7% body fat and -5.75 inches. :D

Additionally, 145 was my short-term goal for a while because, according to the BMI, it's the heaviest weight for my height that is considered in the "normal" range. Woot! I have a small frame, so it's probably actually slightly less for me, but I'll take it.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to weigh-in next week. I will be OOT for Saturday/Sunday, and I don't want to take my glass scale in my suitcase. Maybe I'll go for Saturday or Monday weigh-in?

[Linz]

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: n/a - wasn't a member of challenge
Week 2: n/a - wasn't a member of challenge
Week 3: n/a - wasn't a member of challenge
Week 4: -13 / 197
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -13

I think I originally weight myself right before aunt flo came in town so the starting number might have been a bit off, but it's still a loss.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

I'm very impressed with us thus far ladies!! We've lost 114.5 pounds!! :D If we keep up the pace, I think we'll break 200 pounds!!

[Peppy]

I was unsure whether to take a skip this week, because I am out of town and had to use a scale that's not my own. But I decided to stay accountable, and figure if the scale was off, my weight next week should reflect that. :)

Starting weight: 131
Week 1: -.4/130.6
Week 2: -2.2/128.4
Week 3: -1.6/126.8
Week 4: +2.2/129 (??)
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total weight loss: -2.0

[QueenDillyDally]

Current Weight: 145.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 147.0/+2.0
Week 3: 145.0/-2.0
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -0.2

I need to figure out a good day to weigh, because I keep forgetting on the weekend. Will try for Fridays from now on.

[young lioness]

Current Weight: 203.4
Week 1: -0.6/202.8
Week 2: -0.6/202.2
Week 3: -3.4/198.8
Week 4: -1.4/197.4
Week 5: -1.8/195.6
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -7.8

I was sick all week and didn't exercise or eat very healthy, but I'll take the loss I guess.

[BumbleB]

Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -0/187
Week 3: -0/187
Week 4: +1/188 :rolleyes:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +1


I'm in a major rut here. :mad: Just started Sparkpeople.com though and it is awesome.

LINZnWILL - congrats! that is a great loss!

[girlygirl_7]

Week 1:-3
Week 2:-2
Week 3:-1.5
Week 4:-2

Total loss so far: 8.5 lbs.

Just 1.5 lbs. away from my goal!

I also have been taking my measurements every 2 weeks and I am very pleased with the inches being lost. :)

[jennylou]

Congrats to all the great losses out there!

girlygirl - how exciting to be soooo close to your goal!

bumble - sorry about your gain.

Amy - congrats on your loss. :)

Peppy - hope your own scale shows that the gain is really a loss!

reenie - great inches lost!

linz - awesome loss, keep going!

mmeblue - welcome!

kerrie - you're going to be at goal soon! You're losing at a nice, steady pace. :)

jenji - great job!

Liz - way to go. :)

Nikki - you're going to be a skinny minnie soon. ;)

maximus - awesome job.

Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -2
Week 4: -5
Week 5: -4
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -24

[LIZNKEITH]

Linz,
Wow...that is fantastic!! Keep up the good work!

I'm very impressed with us thus far ladies!! We've lost 114.5 pounds!! If we keep up the pace, I think we'll break 200 pounds!!

Wow...we rock!

I'm hoping to maintain at least this week. I haven't worked out since Wednesday. My DD spent Saturday in the ER, so DH and I have been taking turns staying home with her. I have such a difficult time working out when I SAH.

I did find a little weight loss trick yesterday. I donated blood, and I'm down two pounds this morning. LOL! It's all fluid though and I fully suspect it will find its way back before Friday's WI.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE! :D

Congratulations to all the losers. Keep up the good work.

Current Weight Loss Total: -122.3 :D

[ellidew]

CONGRATULATIONS LOSERS!! :D

I was sick all last week so i took a skip for week 4.

Just weighed in for this week.

Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -2.6/223.4
Week 3: -3.6/219.8
Week 4: Skip
Week 5: -2.8/217.0
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -9

I'm not as on track as i'd like to be and i have found that trying to find the time to prepare food/make good decisions is more difficult now that i have a baby. I joined LA Weightloss online today when i went to the center to weigh in so now i'll be able to keep my food journal online as well as my weight loss progress. I keep leaving my food journal at home. I think this is going to make things easier. I hate paper and did away with a traditional paper planner years ago. I just like being able to get to my business anywhere in the world. I'm weird, i know.

[jennylou]

ellidew - congrats!

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 183.5
Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3: -1.5/182.5
Week 4: +0.5/183
Week 5: +1.5/184.5
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

I'm so sorry I'm bringing the team down. I just haven't been trying. It's been a rough start for the new year.

[tgr68]

udsweetpea~Don't feel bad. We all hit a slump at one time or another. I'm in a bit of one myself to tell you the truth.

[Happy1]

Week 1: +1.6/165
Week 2: -1/164
Week 3: 0/164
Week 4: -1/163
Week 5:-2/161.0
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

*doin' a little party dance* This is the most weight I've lost in a week before. Finally! The exercise and eating habits are kicking in. Woohoo!

udsweetpea Don't feel bad at all. I've had my fair share of the slump as well.

ellidew Congrats!!!

Nikki :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Current Weight: 175.8
Week 1: -1.8/174
Week 2: -2/172
Week 3: -0.4/171.6
Week 4: -2.2/169.4
Week 5:-1.0/168.4
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -7.4


Ah well, looks like some of my fluid loss from the other day worked its way back, as I'm a pound heavier than when I checked the scale Wednesday. Oh well, a loss is a loss. I'm going to have to walk the straight and narrow if I want to make my 10 pound goal.

[QueenDillyDally]

Current Weight: 145.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 147.0/+2.0
Week 3: 145.0/-2.0
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 143.8/-1.2
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

[maximus]

Current Weight: 162
Week 1: -3.1/158.9
Week 2: -0.1/163.8
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -2/161.8
Week 5:-1/160.8
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss:-1.2

I am going to be much better on my nutrition plan. I have the exercising down but I don't think eating fast food and lots of mexican food is the way to lose weight. I just really need to start planning my meals more. I have signed up to run a half marathon on 2/18 so that should help motivate. Maybe if I can lose a couple pounds between now and then, I will move a little faster :)

[jennylou]

andrea - sorry about the gain. We all have bad weeks, just make this a better week. :)

Nikki - awesome job! I see the 150's in your near future!

Liz - congrats on the loss! I hope you hit your goal. :)

QueenDillyDally - congrats on the loss.

maximus - congrats on the loss. I love Mexican food, so I can understand the temptation.

[tgr68]

Week 1: +1/171.8
Week 2: -0.2/171.6
Week 3: 0/171.6
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: +1.2/172.8
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +2

Truth be told, it's not near as bad of a gain as I suspected. I've been doing horribly about sticking to both my exercise routine and healthier eating!

[LIZNKEITH]

Andrea,
Don't beat yourself up. We all get in ruts from time to time. I hope you find the motivation to get you back on track.

Maximus,
Wow...good luck on the half marathon. That's quite the accomplishment.

Jenny,
Thanks! It's still achieveable, but I need to keep my focus.

Naamah,
If I had the two weeks you've had stress-wise, my number would be much higher. Way to keep it in check!

[mmeblue]

Week 1: n/a
Week 2: n/a
Week 3: n/a
Week 4: Starting Weight: 193
Week 5: -1.5/191.5
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

[chefker]

Current Weight: 149
Week 1: -0.4/148.6
Week 2: -3.4/145.2
Week 3: -0.4/144.8
Week 4: -0.6/144.2
Week 5: -1/143.2
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -5.8

Thank God my WW Flex points re-set today....I am pretty sure I went over last night. :rolleyes: Bad week at work, and I did some stress eating. But I ALSO abused my treadmill, so I think I struck a good balance maybe?

[MLA]

Ugh. I think I've reached a plateau. Last week I didn't budge at all. This week only a tiny bit. But I'm trying to kick myself in the pants and up my exercise some, as well as be better about food. Hopefully this will work. It's so frustrating. I'm so darned close!

Week 1: -0.6/119.2
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +0.2/119.4
Week 4:0.0/119.4
Week 5:-0.6/118.8
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.0

[stella24]

Week 1: -1/108
Week 2: -0.5/107.5
Week 3: -0.5/107
Week 4: -0.5/106.5
Week 5: +0.5/107
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2

doh!

[Linz]

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -13/197
Week 5: -0/197
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -13

My DH brought home McDonalds last night...oops. :p Sorry ladies, no loss this week.

[jenji]

Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.8/148.2
Week 3: -0.2/148
Week 4: -2/146
Week 5: -0.2/145.8
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -4.2

0.8 from my goal!!!!
I think I can! I think I can! I think I can!!

[Reenie]

Week 1: -2.6/149.2
Week 2: -1.2/148
Week 3: -1.8/146.2
Week 4: -1.2/145
Week 5: -0.2/144.8
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -7.0

Well, I'm not thrilled, but I did weigh in early, plus I'm expecting AF this week and am SUPER bloated, so I guess I should be happy that it was down at all (though it's been up every day since :confused: )...

[ellidew]

Well ladies, i did it. I finally committed myself to my weight loss. I realize you're all probably scratching your heads since i've been on the challenge since it started this round but i wasn't actually dieting. I wasn't eating like crap but if i wanted something i ate it. Interesting diet, huh? lol. I can lose so much more and now i'm finally committed to it. Dh and i are going to plan a tropical vacation this summer leaving sometime between sept-dec and i want to be comfortable in my own body (and a bathing suit. ;)) My weightloss goal date is in October and i'd LOVE to actually reach this goal and maybe even reach it early! So you all need to keep me honest! I know it's a heavy burden... no pun intended :D

Okay, off to get all of your updates posted!

[Peppy]

Starting weight: 131
Week 1: -.4/130.6
Week 2: -2.2/128.4
Week 3: -1.6/126.8
Week 4: +2.2/129 (??)
Week 5: 0/129
Week 6:
Week 7:
Total weight loss: -2.0

So I guess last week wasn't a scale problem. :) I have not been very responsible the past couple of weeks, eating out a lot, eating way more than I know I should, etc. But all I can do now is vow to do better this week.

Ellidew: It's great that you have committed to being stricter about your weight loss. But don't knock losing 9 pounds in 4 weeks. Most weight loss guides I see say that 1-2 pounds a week is typical and healthy, so it looks like you are already ahead of the curve.

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated to here!

Current Weight Loss Total: -106.6 :D

The following profiles WILL BE DELETED if no update is posted within the next week:

Daener (last updated week 1)
ruledbymercury (last updated week 3)
Sweetie04 (last updated week 2)

The following profiles have been deleted due to no activity during this challenge:

catch
cindylouwho
GoddessTiff
Guiness
losthoosier
LynzeyAHL
mrsdrummer
mrstim

I apologize if your profile was deleted and you'd still like to remain on the challenge. Please repost your profile for the front page along with any updates you may have. If you would like to remain a challenge member but don't have any current updates or are sitting this challenge out please repost your profile and indicate as such. Thanks!

:D Keep up the GREAT WORK!!:D

[ellidew]

Peppy- I know. I went back and edited my post because it's not pathetic AT ALL. Since i just did this a little over a year ago before i got pg i know that i can lose more if i commit myself. I've just been gettin' by up 'til now. Thanks for the vote of confidence! Lets vow together to do better and not just get by :)

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated to here instead!

To get Peppy added! :D

[Peppy]

Ellidew: That's the spirit! We'll both do better! :)

[jennylou]

Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -2
Week 4: -5
Week 5: -4
Week 6: -3
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -27

[LIZNKEITH]

Congratulations, Jenny!!

Ellidew,
Good for you for recommitting! If you did that well without putting in too much effort, you'll do GREAT!


I'm so bummed this morning. As most of you know, I'm a habitual weigher. I've ben up a whopping 3 pounds over last week's weight since Monday morning. I've been doing really well and sticking to my plan really well. So when I go on this morning, I thought for sure it would reflect my hard work & dedication.

Nope. I'm still that pesky 3 pounds over. At first i was thinking possibly AF is on the way, but I'm only on CD 24 (my cycles have been about 32 days PP). I'm so frustrated. I've been so good this week and have passed up cupcakes, bagels, and all kinds of goodies. I hate when I get in these ruts. It makes the sacrifices seem pointless. Now I really don't think I'll make my 10 pound challenge goal. It sucks, because I've done so well up until this point.

Sorry, just had to vent. :(

[ellidew]

Liznkeith- It's not pointless! Don't lose hope!! Are you drinking all of your water? If you are just retaining water then make sure you get your 8-8oz glasses in so it can flush out your system. Also, are you watching your salt intake? If not, have you considered Morton lite salt? Maybe just a small change will give your system the push it needs to get over the hump. You could also consider a liquid diet and only protein for a day and see if that does it. When i dieted the first time if i wasn't getting anywhere weight wise i'd drink a glass of wine. i have no idea why but it always seemed to work. Maybe it just relaxed me and i wasn't stressed out? I did see something about red wine helping with weight loss but i always had white wine. Try something you haven't done to get over the plateau. Maybe you need to eat 1 cupcake just because your system will wonder what the heck is going on and start pumping again.

Sometimes we just get into a rut and our body needs us to do something different to keep moving forward. Your doing great so don't let this plateau do you in. Keep up the hard work.

For me, i've been telling myself... 'In 6 months i don't want to look back and say... if only i had tried that or done that i'd be x amount lighter.' I also find it inspirational to hang up fat pictures. Seriously i have them on my tack board in my office because it's a constant reminder that i DON'T want to look like that anymore.

jennylou- Your weight loss is AWESOME! I can't believe you've lost so much this challenge. Like i just posted, if only i had tried that or done that i'd be x amount lighter.' Oh the guilt! lol. Keep up the good work and i'm going to give you a run for your money in the next challenge! lol.

[tgr68]

LIZ~I agree with ellidew. Don't beat yourself up! Try switching things up for a couple of days, then go back to WW. That should "reset" your metabolism. Eat something that's "not allowed" on your Weight Watchers plan, but that is still relatively healthy. For example if you don't eat a lot of carbs, have spaghetti one night for dinner and chicken/rice then next. Keep it up!!! :D

[LIZNKEITH]

Thanks, girls...I'm trying to go easy on myself, but it's just frustrating. My water consumption has been decent (68-85 oz a day) and soldium has been in check (less than 2000 mg a day). Maybe I will splurge and have a glass of red wine tonight. I just feel so guilty doing it when I'm already up 3 pounds this week, ya know? I'm hoping for an early AF and the scale to make up the difference next week.

[ellidew]

**Doin' the happy dance!!!**

Current Weight: 226
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -2.6/223.4
Week 3: -3.6/219.8
Week 4: Skip
Week 5: -2.8/217.0
Week 6: -3/214.0
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -12

So that means i met my challenge weight loss goal but i have to admit that i was being chintzy when i set it at 12 pounds. On average i typically figure 2 pounds a week. Hopefully i lose 2 more between now and next wednesday! Looks like i'll be in the 210's the first or second week of the April Fools challenge and if i lose 2 pounds a week during that challenge i'll be able to start the next one out in the 190's!! yay! Skinnier clothes here i come!! :D

ETA: IS ANYONE ELSE DOING LA WEIGHT LOSS? I don't want to start a group if there isn't anyone else out there following their plan. I could use some other people to share meal ideas with!

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 183.5
Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3: -1.5/182.5
Week 4: +0.5/183
Week 5: +1.5/184.5
Week 6: 0/184.5
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +1

Another hard week last week with another funeral, but I'm hoping this week is better!

[ellidew]

So, because i'm a complete wacko. I just created a calendar in my google calendar account for my weight loss goals and put in all of the challenges we will have between now and my goal weight, my weekly goal, the holidays each challenge pertains to, and i also put in my actual weight up to today.

**If i average 2 pounds a week i will reach 150 (my current BIG goal) on September 19th.
**If i finish out the Halloween Weight Loss Challenge I will be 138 on Halloween!

Very exciting and so cool to see it in black and white (well teal and white on my google calendar ;))

[jennylou]

elli - I took a regular calender and did the same thing. :D Then I write in my actual weight. Then, if I have to readjust my goals, I get to see another version. ;)

[ellidew]

Andrea- I hope you have a better week this week. Funerals are stressful. Hang in there. :)

[ellidew]

I get to see another version.

Ooh, i like the sound of that!

[PG-rated]

I've taken a step back from the challenge - I was starting to get really angry with myself at my lack of progress, and that never helps anything. So here's my update:

Week 1: 0/212
Week 2: -1/211
Week 3: +1/212
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -1/211
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[Happy1]

Week 1: +1.6/165
Week 2: -1/164
Week 3: 0/164
Week 4: -1/163
Week 5:-2/161.0
Week 6:-.2/160.8
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -2.6

[LIZNKEITH]

Whoa...I don't know how this happened, I guess working out really saved my arse:

Current Weight: 175.8
Week 1: -1.8/174
Week 2: -2/172
Week 3: -0.4/171.6
Week 4: -2.2/169.4
Week 5:-1.0/168.4
Week 6:-0.8/167.6
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -8.2

[QueenDillyDally]

Current Weight: 145.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: 147.0/+2.0
Week 3: 145.0/-2.0
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 143.8/-1.2
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

I'm just incredibly frustrated this week. I am skipping weighin because I haven't been able to exercise this week due to miserable back pain. What a horrible time I am having trying to lose weight. It's been an uphill battle ever since this past fall. My body is just not cooperating with me at all. :(

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 170.8
Week 1: +1/171.8
Week 2: -0.2/171.6
Week 3: 0/171.6
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: +1.2/172.8
Week 6: -0.8/172.0
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: +1.2

[maximus]

Current Weight: 162
Week 1: -3.1/158.9
Week 2: -0.1/163.8
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -2/161.8
Week 5:-1/160.8
Week 6:0/160.8
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss:-1.2

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 1: -1.6/193.4
Week 2: -1.2/192.2
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: +1/193.2
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.8

With all the crap I've been eating the past two weeks, with moving, etc. I'm very happy with this... I honestly thought I'd gained at least 3 lbs...

[mmeblue]

Week 1: n/a
Week 2: n/a
Week 3: n/a
Week 4: Starting Weight: 193
Week 5: -1.5/191.5
Week 6: -2.5/189
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -4

[chefker]

Current Weight: 149
Week 1: -0.4/148.6
Week 2: -3.4/145.2
Week 3: -0.4/144.8
Week 4: -0.6/144.2
Week 5: -1/143.2
Week 6: -1.1/142.1
Week 7:

Total Weight Loss: -6.9

I'm amazed I lost anything! I took a few days off from running because of a cold, I was expecting to gain a few pounds.

[MLA]

And the sluggish progress continues . . .

Week 1: -0.6/119.2
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +0.2/119.4
Week 4:0.0/119.4
Week 5:-0.6/118.8
Week 6: -0.6/118.2
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -1.6

I guess I'll be joining the next weightloss challenge, too. Ugh. I really thought I'd be done losing what I'd gained by now. Oh well. At least I'm heading in the right direction

[jenji]

Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.8/148.2
Week 3: -0.2/148
Week 4: -2/146
Week 5: -0.2/145.8
Week 6:-0.8/145.0
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -5.0

goal weight!!!
unfortunately that was after being sick for a week, so now I've got to find a way to keep it off!

[ellidew]

Congratulations jenji! That's awesome. Work hard to keep it off so you don't have to spend as much time with us ;) Good luck ttc too!

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -2.6/149.2
Week 2: -1.2/148
Week 3: -1.8/146.2
Week 4: -1.2/145
Week 5: -0.2/144.8
Week 6: -0.0/144.8
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -7.0

Honestly, I can't believe it! I was horrible about eating on plan all week. I feel a lot better knowing that I didn't backslide on the scale. Now I just have to get back to losing.... ;)

[Linz]

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -13/197
Week 5: -0/197
Week 6: -0.2/196.8
Week 7:
Total Weight Loss: -13.2

wow. I ate junk food all week. I am pleasantly surprised with this.

[jenji]

Congratulations jenji! That's awesome. Work hard to keep it off so you don't have to spend as much time with us ;) Good luck ttc too!

Thank you so much! I only worked out once last week, so hopefully getting back to it this week will help.
I'm so excited to finally see that goal weight pop up on the scale!!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!!

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Congrats ladies!!! So far we have lost a total of 114.3 pounds!!

[Peppy]

Starting weight: 131
Week 1: -.4/130.6
Week 2: -2.2/128.4
Week 3: -1.6/126.8
Week 4: +2.2/129 (??)
Week 5: 0/129
Week 6: -1.4/127.6
Week 7:
Total weight loss: -3.4

My goal this challenge was definitely too ambitious, which I was afraid of when I made it. Next challenge I am going to be more realistic so I'm not disappointed in myself (and traveling during week 4 certainly didn't help!).

[tgr68]

Reenie~I noticed as I was doing updates last night that we are on a very similar program. I'm so glad someone is doing something similar because people think I'm crazy when they hear that I'm trying to up my carbs. (If left to myself I lean towards a very high fat diet.) Hopefully I can get back on track now that I'm over my cold/flu *knock on wood* and have the same success you are having!! :D

[BumbleB]

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

I'm really trying to get these numbers back in the negatives, one of my goals is to be at 170 by the end of April. So I've got to push through the rest of Feb and March! :eek: Time flies.

Went skiing this weekend and I could tell all my working out is at least making my muscles stronger, despite not being skinnier. :p So that is a small victory - now I just need to get my ski pants to fit a bit better!

[Reenie]

Reenie~I noticed as I was doing updates last night that we are on a very similar program. I'm so glad someone is doing something similar because people think I'm crazy when they hear that I'm trying to up my carbs. (If left to myself I lean towards a very high fat diet.) Hopefully I can get back on track now that I'm over my cold/flu *knock on wood* and have the same success you are having!! :D

I just love carbs SO much... LOL. But I know that while Atkins may work for some people, it just isn't for me for a variety of reasons. That ratio is the best I've tried, so I am sticking with it. This last week, I was horrible about eating and the week before I was just starting AF, so I probably actually gained weight this last week (because the week before was probably water weight), but oh well. I am back on track now, and I am really glad to be losing. It's worth all of the work! :)

ETA: I think I set my goal for this challenge a little high, but a girl can hope, right? I am sure I won't be losing 4 lbs. this week so I won't make it to my goal, but I'm still glad that I worked toward it. Last year at this time, I weighed 168 (I'm currently 144). So the slow and steady progress is worth it!

[tgr68]

I've tried Atkins before, and it just didn't work for my body type. I ran cross country in HS and had a plate of spaghetti everyday between school and dinner (and still ate a full dinner) and was a size 2. :eek: I figured I'd give the high-carb route another try!

[ellidew]

Hey, what's this about carbs? Someone give me the skinny!

[Linz]

I love carbs, they however, do not love me.

[tgr68]

LOL! It really all depends on your body type and how your body digests certain types of food.

For example, DH's aunt has to be on a very strict Atkins diet to lose anything. Her body just doesn't digest carbs well.

OTOH, I blow up if I do Atkins because my body doesn't handle fats & protiens as well as carbs. Last challenge and at the beginning fo this challenge when I actually lost I was eating primarily pastas with meats only a few nights a week. I tried to get my protien through VERY lean chicken breast and a variety of fruits & veggies.

[jennylou]

Week 1: -10
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -2
Week 4: -5
Week 5: -4
Week 6: -3
Week 7: - 6
Total Weight Loss: -33

I do want to be in the next challenge, but I will be skipping the first WI as I'll be on a cruise. ;)

[ellidew]

Ugh, thanks for getting my hopes up about the carbs! ;) I definitely don't have a body that reacts well to them. Better stick to my current diet. lol.

jennylou- Great job this challenge! Have fun on your cruise. I wish i was going. I was on a cruise last week one year ago and it was heaven. Found out 2 weeks later we were expecting so be careful ;) lol.

[tgr68]

Jenny~Have a blast!!

I'll be weighing in late this week because we are headed OOT for my grandfather's funeral. I will check in when we get back!

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 183.5
Week 1: +0.5/184
Week 2: 0/184
Week 3: -1.5/182.5
Week 4: +0.5/183
Week 5: +1.5/184.5
Week 6: 0/184.5
Week 7: -1/183.5
Total Weight Loss: 0... hahaha.. i'm a great maintainer!

[jennylou]

Andrea - congrats on the loss!

[Peppy]

I have a question about the close of this week. I am a Sunday weigher, so I haven't weighed in yet this week, but is the challenge now over because it is Valentine's Day? Do I start on the new challenge this Sunday? Or close out this challenge on Sunday and start the next on next Sunday?

[ellidew]

Peppy- The last weigh in for this challenge is Saturday. If you don't weigh in until Sunday then you will want to post that in the new challenge. There is a weigh in schedule on the front page of this challenge as well as the next challenge. Weigh in weeks always go from Sunday-Saturday.

For those of you that don't already know, the new challenge is set up: April Fools' Day Weight Loss Challenge (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29777) Profiles haven't been inputted yet (hopefully today!) but feel free to post your starting weight and what not and we'll get to it before this weekend!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE :D

[Happy1]

Week 1: +1.6/165
Week 2: -1/164
Week 3: 0/164
Week 4: -1/163
Week 5:-2/161.0
Week 6: -0.2/160.8
Week 7:-1.4/159.4
Total Weight Loss: -3.8

Hopefully this will keep going. :)

Nikki :D

[jennylou]

Nikki - woohoo! You made it to the 150's! :D

[Happy1]

I know!! I'm extremely happy. Especially since that was also with AF looming right around the corner (due in a few days). Now the trick will be to maintain it. :) You are my inspiration!

[LIZNKEITH]

Damn, I blew it. I had half a mind to "SKIP" this week, but it's all about being accountable, right. I must have really over done it with V-Day. Ugh...my first gain of the New Year. :(

Week 1: -1.8/174
Week 2: -2/172
Week 3: -0.4/171.6
Week 4: -2.2/169.4
Week 5:-1.0/168.4
Week 6: -0.8/167.6
Week 7:+1.6/169.2
Total Weight Loss: -6.6

[Happy1]

Damn, I blew it. I had half a mind to "SK