Weight Loss Challenge #17 - Independence Day 2007

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Independence Day 2007 Weight Loss Challenge
Sunday May 27, 2007 - Saturday July 7, 2007
6 weeks

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/flag.jpg (http://www.american.edu/heintze/postcards.htm)

Your moderators for this thread are ellidew and Reenie!

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:
Height:
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 May 27 - Saturday June 2
Week 2: Sunday June 3 - Saturday June 9
Week 3: Sunday June 10 - Saturday June 16
Week 4: Sunday June 17 - Saturday June 23
Week 5: Sunday June 24 - Saturday June 30
Week 6: Sunday July 1 - Saturday July 7

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 #14 - Valentines Day 2007 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28319)
Weight Loss Challenge #15 - April Fools' Day 2007 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29777)
Weight Loss Challenge #16 - Memorial Day 2007 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31342)
Weight Loss Challenge #17 - Independence Day 2007 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33064)

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Challenge Weight Loss Goal 249.8 lbs.

Current Weight Loss Total: 127.5 lbs :D

We have 34 Current Members: ABirney, bamboo, beckie62, BerBer, BumbleB, catch, ellidew, Happy1, IrishEyes, jenjen0713, Jennylou, jesseybell, LeslieandPaul, lins_n_derek, Linz, LucyandRyan, mmeblue, MrsBrooke, Mrs.Chappy, Mystikal, Natasha, Noniitis, Peppy, pewee9196, PG-Rated, QueenDillyDally, Reenie, shellslake, smile28, SpanishRose, Tgr68, Tonysweetie, TX_Sweetheart, udsweetpea

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ABirney
Me: Angie/32
DH: Scott/30
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Dieting since: Off and on since high school, been seeing dietician since 1/07
Dieting Program: dietician has me counting carbs (diabetic diet)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -128.75/180#
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens (we are TTC so if I get pg that may delay things a bit! )
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first (Challenge #17)
Known issues: Insulin resistance, portion control, sweet tooth, eating out, lack of exercise
Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 308.75#
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.25#/307.5
Week 3: -0.5/307.0
Week 4: +2.0/309
Week 5: 0/309.0
Week 6: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +0.25

bamboo
Me: Bre/28
DH: DH/32
Married since: 7/04
Dieting since: on and off for the last year
Dieting Program: Did weight watchers last year, have done SBD in the past, tracking on SparkPeople now
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -28.5 lbs/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #15
Known issues: large portion size, big sweet tooth, convenience snacking on sugar due to chasing busy toddler around
Current Height: 6' 0"
Current Weight: 170.4
Week 1: +1.2/171.6
Week 2:0/171.6
Week 3: -1.2/170.4
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -.2/170.2
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.2

beckie62
Me: Rebecca, 27
DH: David, 28
Married since: Sept. 2002
Dieting since: March 17
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18 pounds total to lose/120 goal weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: Sept. 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #17
Known issues:
Height: 5'3"
Highest Weight: 153
Current Weight: 138
Week 1: -0.5/137.5
Week 2: -1/136.5
Week 3: -0.5/136
Week 4: +0.4/136.4
Week 5:+0.4/136.4
Week 6: -1/135.4
Total Weight Loss: -2.6

BerBer
Me: Berber/26
DH: Mr.Berber/30
Married since:03-25-2006
Dieting since:not dieting
Dieting Program: eating healthy and organically as much as possible
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:20-25 pounts
Final Weight Date Challenge:don't have a final date
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Run a 5K in November
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first challenge
Known issues:eat too much & excersise too little
Height:5'1"
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: -2
Week 4: -2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4

BumbleB
Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: October, 2006
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: October, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #9!!!
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 184
Week 1: +1/185
Week 2: -4/181
Week 3: -0/181
Week 4: -.5/180.5
Week 5: +1.5/182
Week 6: -1/181
Total Weight Loss: -3

catch
Me: Nancy/26
DH: R/28
Married since: 7/2/06
Dieting since: 3/07
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 21/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I did #2 a few years ago
Known issues: emotional eater
Height: 5'6
Current Weight: 176.6
Week 1: -2/174.6
Week 2: -1.4/173.2
Week 3: -.8/172.4
Week 4: -.8/171.6
Week 5: +3/174.6
Week 6: -2/172.6
Total Weight Loss: -4

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ellidew
Me: ellidew, 26
DH: 28
Married since: June 1, 2002
Dieting since: Post Baby - Jan 2006
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -81/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: October 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1
Known issues: Staying on plan!
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 201.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +1.4/202.6
Week 3:-1/201.6
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +0.4

Happy1
Me: Nikki/28
DH: Tim/37
Married since: June 8, 2002
Dieting since: March 2006
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat and exercising more (Use a combo of Walk Away the Pounds, The Biggest Loser Season 1 and VH1 Celebrity Fitness Club. Also will go on speedwalks or jogs on my lunch hour)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs./150
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 150
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: Thyroid
Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -0.2/151.6
Week 2: -.8/150.8
Week 3: +0.2/151.0
Week 4: -0.4/150.6
Week 5: +1.8/152.4
Week 6: -1.4/151.0
Total Weight Loss: -0.8

IrishEyes
Me: Kellie, 33
Married since: April 2002
Dieting since: January 2007
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 16
Known issues: none
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight: 157.8
Week 1: -1.8/156.0
Week 2: 0/156.0
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +0.8/156.8
Week 5: -3.2/153.6
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4.2

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jenjen0713
Me: 34
DH: 38
Married since: 11/27/04
Dieting since: 2/17/07
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 19.5/135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Fall 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8.5 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #16)
Known issues: love sweets/hate exercise
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 143.5
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +.5/144
Week 3: -.5/143.5
WEEK 4: -1.0/142.5
Week 5: -1.5/141.0
Week 6: +.5/141.5
Total Weight Loss: -2

Jennylou
Me: Jenny/27
Married since: 9.20.03
Dieting since:12.27.06 (278)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: one-derland
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2007 (when we'll think about ttc again)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I did several of the beginning ones, but then got pregnant. This go around I've been in the challenges since 2007#1.
Known issues: PCOS, nursing, new mom (when do I have time to cook?)
Current Weight: 216
Week 1: -2/214
Week 2: -2/212
Week 3: -2/210
Week 4: -2/208
Week 5: -1/207
Week 6: -2/205
Total Weight Loss: -11

jesseybell MET CHALLENGE GOAL!
Me: Jessie, 36
DH: Dan, 34
Married since: May 21, 2005
Dieting since: April 2007
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -51/150
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: April 2007
Known issues: poor eating decisions when stressed and overtired, portion control
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 204.6
Week 1: -1.6/203.0
Week 2: -4.6/198.4
Week 3: -1.8/196.6
Week 4: +.4/197.0
Week 5: -1.4/195.6
Week 6: +1/196.6
Total Weight Loss: -8

LeslieandPaul
Me: Leslie, 23
DH: Paul, 29
Married since:August 2005
Dieting since: don't really diet, just try
Dieting Program: eating healthy, cutting calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs approx/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: September-going on cruise
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: i've started a couple but never finished
Known issues: pepsi and chocolate addict, snack when bored
Height: 5'3"
Current Weight:128
Week1: Skip
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: Skip
Week 4: +1/129
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -1/127
Total Weight Loss: -1

lins_n_derek
Me: Lindsey/23
DH: DH/23
Married since: 6/06
Dieting since: 2002 (off and on)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers Core Program
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: July, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my second
Known issues: fast food!
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 126.8
Week 1: -2.6/124.2
Week 2: -2/122.2
Week 3: -2/120.2
Week 4: +1.6/121.8
Week 5: skip
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5

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Linz
Me: Lindsay/23
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 57 / 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #15
Known issues: Lazy, family history of diabetes and PCOS, fast food junkie, going through a divorce (emotional eater)
Height: 5'5"
Current Weight: 193
Week 1:-2.2 / 190.8
Week 2: -2.2 / 188.6
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: +.4 / 189.0
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4

LucyandRyan
Me: Lucy/30
DH: Ryan/29
Married since:5/18/02
Dieting since:2/07 (Joined the GYM)
Dieting Program: Just going to the gym and going to attempt to start SBD
Total weight loss: -8 so far
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: to loose 20 pds or more
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: # 17
Known issues:none; however I need to loose 100 pds. Lost 50 after having a baby, but it slowly got back on
Height:5'5
Current Weight:
Week 1: -5
Week 2: -3 still on SBD
Week 3: 0 -started phase 2 of SBD
Week 4: +1
Week 5: -1
Week 6: 0
Total Weight Loss: -8

mmeblue
Me: Amanda / 26
DH: Derek / 28
Married since: 12/21/02
Dieting since: Mid-January 2007
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople.com
Final Goal Weight: 130 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #14
Known issues: Picky eater
Height: 5' 5.75"
Current Weight: 158
Week 1: -0.5/157.5
Week 2: -1.5/156
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -1.5/154.5
Week 5: -0.5/154
Week 6: -0.5/153.5
Total Weight Loss: -4.5

MrsBrooke
Me: Brooke/28
DH: Ron/33
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: early May (3.5 lbs so far!)
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat more closely and keeping a food journal of what I've taken in.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18 lbs/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: End of August, for an upcoming vacation to France...
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -9 lbs/125
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first!
Known issues: I hate exercise!! Also I'm a medical resident, so long/tiring hours at the hospital make it hard for me to get off my hiney and work out...
Height: 5'4
Current Weight: 134
Week 1:-2.5/131.5
Week 2: -0/131.5
Week 3:-1/130.5
Week 4:-1/129.5
Week 5:-0.5/129
Week 6:-0
Total Weight Loss: -5

Mrs.Chappy
Me: Mrs.Chappy/30
DH: 30
Married since: june 2002
Dieting since: 2001 (in shape for wedding but slowly slipping away!)
Dieting Program: watch what i eat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs/143
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: feelcomfortable in my spring/summer clothes
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one
Known issues: none
Height: 5'6"
Current Weight: 148.6
Week 1: +0.2/148.8
Week 2: -0.8/148.0
Week 3: -0.6/147.4
Week 4: +0.8/148.2
Week 5: -.2/148.0
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

Mystikal
Me: Rachel, 27
DH: Joe, 33
Married since: June 2002
Dieting since: Lost a lot of weight in 2004/2005 then got pg. Started in full-force again Jan. 2007
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32 pounds total to lose/120 goal weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: October, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I joined in on one last year, but didn't follow through
Known issues: no control, mindless and emotional eating, poor choices
Height: 4'11" (I'm not short, I'm fun-sized.)
Highest Weight: 165
Current Weight: 147
Week 1: -2.6/144.4
Week 2: -2.2/142.2
Week 3: -.4/141.8
WEEK 4: -1.2/140.4
Week 5: +2.4/142.8
Week 6: -1.4/141.4
Total Weight Loss: -5.6

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Natasha
Me: Natasha/24
Married since: Not until September
Dieting since: on and off for all of my adult life
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -37/150
Final Weight Date Challenge: September
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10 lbs/173
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge 16
Known issues: poor self control, lack of exercise
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 183
Week 1: -0/183
Week 2: -0/183
Week 3:+1/184
Week 4:-3/181
Week 5:-1/180
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-3

noniitis
Me: name/age Noni or Winona 35 on thursday 5/31
DH: name/age Clark 39
Married since: march 20 2004
Dieting since: 2/26/07
Dieting Program: I just completed a 12 week TEAM fitness program through lifetime fitness gym.. but now I am going to do the program on my own.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 pounds /164
Final Weight Date Challenge: 9/1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:12 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)this will be my first
Known issues: unconscious eating, not planning my meals
Height:5'7
Current Weight: 186.6 I am not exactly sure I will check at the gym tomorrow
Week 1:185.2
Week 2:184.6
Week 3:184.6
Week 4:183.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3.4

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: 7 pounds/124 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.
Starting Weight: 131
Week 1: -3/128
Week 2: -.6/127.4
Week 3: -2.6/124.8
Week 4: +.6/125.4
Week 5: -.4/125.0
Week 6: -.8/124.2
Total Weight Loss: -6.8

pewee9196 MET CHALLENGE GOAL!
Me: pewee/33
DH: DH/32
Married since: March 02
Dieting since: Don't believe in it just being healthy
Dieting Program: if any
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: Oct
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues: New mommy, reoccuring joint issues, late night snacking and a red wine junky!
Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 175
Week 1: -3.2/171.8
Week 2: -3.2/168.8
Week 3: -.2 /168.6
Week 4:-1.6/167
Week 5:-2.2/164.8
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -10.2

PG-rated
Me: Angela, 31
Married since: April 2, 2005
Dieting since: September 2006
Dieting Program: Sparkspeople.com
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: 208
Week 1: -1/207
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
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: -11.6 lbs, 135 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:by Labor Day???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 4.6/142#
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: 146.6
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -0.6/146.0
Week 3: +0.2/146.2
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -0.4/145.8
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-.4

Reenie
Me: Reenie, 26
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: 117
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4.5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #12 in 2006
Known issues: always on the go/overscheduled, lack of self-control on weekends
Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 133 (5/27/07)
Week 1: -1.6/131.4 (6/2/07)
Week 2: +3.4/134.8 (6/9/07)
Week 3: -5.0/129.8 (6/17/07)
Week 4: -0.8/129 (6/24/07)
week 5: +1.6/130.6 (7/1/07)
Week 6: +0.8/131.4 (7/8/07)
Total Weight Loss:-1.6

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shellslake
Me: Shelley/26
DH: Mark/28
Married since: December 2003
Dieting since: late February
Dieting Program: just exercising and watching what we eat (ha! or at least trying too)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: When I am happy looking in the mirror
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs (trying to be realistic here!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #16
Known issues: My life is extremely busy; to the point of literally not having time to work out. Then I make matters worse with comfort food and I over eat. I had lost about 6lbs over a month and then gained them back in a couple of weeks because I got busy.
Height: 5'7
Current Weight: 150 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1: -.5/149.5
Week 2: -1/148.5
Week 3: -3/145.5
Week 4: +2/147.5
Week 5: +1.5/149
Week 6: -3/146
Total Weight Loss: -4

smile78
Me: Carrie/ Smile78 (28)
DH: 29
Married since: May 2007
Dieting since: not really dieting, just living healthy
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs/151.5
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: feel comfortable in my spring/summer clothes
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Tried #14 but lost track!
Known issues: none
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 156.5
Week 1: N/A
Week 2: N/A
Week 3: N/A
Week 4: 158 +1.5
Week 5: 158.5 +.5
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +2

SpanishRose
Me: Lena 26
DH: Steve 29
Married since: 11/04/06
Dieting since: Semi always
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers and Exercise
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs ...being realistic
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 1st time joiner
Known issues: PCOS, Portion Control, and Lack of excerise
Height: 5'4"
Current Goal: 10 lbs
Week 1: -1
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -1
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:-1
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6

tgr68
Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/27
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: SparkPeople
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -50 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: None at this time
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Finally break past that 170 mark!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation, late night snacking
Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 176.4
Week 1: -1.2/175.2
Week 2: 0/175.2
Week 3: -1/174.2
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -0.4/173.8
Week 6: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: -2.6

Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/22
DH: Tony/23
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: May 2007
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: October
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I was in a few way back when
Known issues: carrying tons of baby weight
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 170
Week 1: -1/166
week 2: 0/166
Week 3: 0/165
Week 4: 0/165
Week 5: SKIP
Week6: -1/164
Total Weight Loss:-2

[weightloss.challenge]

TX_Sweetheart MET CHALLENGE GOAL!
Me: Renee/24
DH: Travis/29
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: Couch-to-5k Running Plan; minimal soda
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1-15; starting again with #17
Known issues: asthma
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 201.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.6/199.6
Week 3: -2.6/197.0
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -3.0/194.0
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-7.2

udsweetpea
Me: Andrea/25
BF: Jeff/29
Dating since: 02.22.04
Dieting since: i can remember
Dieting Program: my own customized "life change" & Couch to 5K
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: goal weight is 140
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 31, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I can't even remember now
Known issues: PCOS, overindulging
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 188
Week 1: 0/188
Week 2: -0.5/ 187.5
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +4/ 191.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +3.5

[Mrs.Chappy]

i'd like to join!!

Me: Mrs.Chappy/30
DH: 30
Married since: june 2002
Dieting since: 2001 (in shape for wedding but slowly slipping away!)
Dieting Program: watch what i eat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs/143
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: feelcomfortable in my spring/summer clothes
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) this one
Known issues: none
Height: 5'6"
Current Weight: 148.6

[TX Sweetheart]

Me: Renee/24
DH: Travis/29
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: Couch-to-5k Running Plan; minimal soda
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1-15; starting again with #17
Known issues: asthma
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight:

I'll come back with current weight and challenge weight loss goal when the challenge starts.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED!

Welcome Mrs.Chappy and TX_Sweetheart!

Good Luck to everyone!! :D

[udsweetpea]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds

Current Weight: 188
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0

Thank you for putting this all together!

[Tonysweetie]

Ready to join!! I want to lose this baby weight now that I'm allowed to work out again. I want to get my 140 lbs. self back!!

Me: Leslie/22
DH: Tony/23
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: May 2007
Dieting Program: Watching what I eat
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: October
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I was in a few way back when
Known issues: carrying tons of baby weight
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 170

[tgr68]

Hi, MrsChappy!!! :D *waving*

Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/27
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: SparkPeople
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -50 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: None at this time
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Finally break past that 170 mark!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation, late night snacking
Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0

Good luck to everyone this challenge!! :D

[EJH]

Me: Erin/29
DP: D/30
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: 2001, on and off
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com, making better food choices and exercising.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 82/165
Final Weight Date Challenge: May 2008
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: this is my first
Known issues: emotional/stress eating, portion control issues...
Height: 5ft 9 inches
Current Weight:

[jesseybell]

jesseybell
Me: Jessie, 36
DH: Dan, 34
Married since: May 21, 2005
Dieting since: April 2007
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -51/150
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: April 2007
Known issues: poor eating decisions when stressed and overtired, portion control
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 201


I am 12 lbs away from no longer being considered Obese by the BMI scale. I'd love to hit that by the end of this challenge, but i know that is pretty unrealistic in 6 weeks.

[Tonysweetie]

I am 12 lbs away from no longer being considered Obese by the BMI scale. I'd love to hit that by the end of this challenge, but i know that is pretty unrealistic in 6 weeks.

You can do it!!

[ellidew]

ellidew
Me: ellidew, 26
DH: 28
Married since: June 1, 2002
Dieting since: Sept 2005 except while pg
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -81/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: October 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1 (Sept 2005) Except while pg
Known issues: resisting temptation and staying on plan!
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 201.2

I am 12 lbs away from no longer being considered Obese by the BMI scale. I'd love to hit that by the end of this challenge, but i know that is pretty unrealistic in 6 weeks.

ME TOO!!! Well, 12.2 away. :) Close enough.

GOALS: I have 2 goals this challenge. Be in the 190's by my 5th wedding anniversary next Friday. I don't care if it is 199.9 so long as there is a 1 on the scale as the first digit! Also, i set my goal weight at -10 but it would sure be great to not be obese like jesseybell said! I think that will be my secret goal. We'll have to see how things go i guess.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

[Happy1]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
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Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0


Good luck to everyone. I have no doubt we'll be so successful in reaching our goals!

I just have to add that June 8th is our 5th wedding anniversary and I weigh less now than I did the day we got married. I'm pretty much in the same size clothing but it feels great to know that not only do I weigh less but I know I'm more fit too (I had stopped exercising and caring what I ate about 6 months before our wedding). That's a huge thing for me!

Nikki :D

[jennylou]

Jennylou
Me: Jenny/27
Married since: 9.20.03
Dieting since:12.27.06 (278)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: one-derland
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2007 (when we'll think about ttc again)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 12 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I did several of the beginning ones, but then got pregnant. This go around I've been in the challenges since 2007#1.
Known issues: PCOS, nursing, new mom (when do I have time to cook?)
Current Weight: 216

This is the first time I'm acknowledging my actual weight here. I think I've come a far way and decided that I should probably just accept it and hopefully it will be an inspiration to others.

Good luck to everyone this challenge - hopefully, I'll meet my challenge goal this go around, since I was 2 pounds shy the last go around.

[LucyandRyan]

Me: Lucy/30
DH: Ryan/29
Married since:5/18/02
Dieting since:2/07 (Joined the GYM)
Dieting Program: Just going to the gym and going to attempt to start SBD
Total weight loss: -8 so far
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: to loose 20 pds or more ;)
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: # 17
Known issues:none; however I need to loose 100 pds. Lost 50 after having a baby, but it slowly got back on :(
Height:5'5

Jennylou-YOU are a GREAT inspiration, congrats on your awesome weight loss.

Good Luck to everyone!

[ellidew]

I just have to add that June 8th is our 5th wedding anniversary and I weigh less now than I did the day we got married.

That's Fantastic! Congratulations! Congrats on the wedding anniversary too. I wish i could say the same thing about my weigh on my 5th anniversary next Friday. Instead I'm 50 lbs HEAVIER! ACK! :eek:

This is the first time I'm acknowledging my actual weight here. I think I've come a far way and decided that I should probably just accept it and hopefully it will be an inspiration to others.

You have come a long way and you ARE an inspiration. I hope you are incredibly proud of yourself for the weight you've lost. I'm incredibly proud of you! Good for you for owning your actual weight too. I actually feel better not being embarassed by my weight. Dh knows, my sisters know, my mom, etc... No point in hiding it. I know i'm overweight so what difference does it make if i add a number to it? Gives me something to 'own'.

[Tara07]

Tara
Me:Tara, 24 (but in a week will be 25)
FH: Jose, 25 (in a week will be 26)
Married since: (Not married yet will be in April of 2008)
Dieting since: 2/07 when I started the gym
Dieting Program: Will be starting the SBD
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs. lost so far
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 60 lbs before my wedding, but to lose 20 lbs during this weight loss challenge
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: right now!!
Known issues: PCOS, Insulin Resistance
Current Weight: 215
Height: 5'2

I am just really excited to start getting on track. My wedding is in 10 months and I need to get the ball rolling. I am also wanting to have a baby soon after I get married so I want my body healthy and in shape for that too!!

Good luck to everyone!!!

[Chris~n~Jen]

chris~n~jen
Me: Jen/29
DH: Chris/31
Married since: 10/29/05
Dieting since: I've always had weight issues
Dieting Program: Following Weight Watchers on my own
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -87/150
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #16
Known issues: procrastination!
Current Weight: 235
Week 1:
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Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[MLA]

I'm sitting this one out. I didn't reach my final goal weight, but I got within a pound of it, and I'm happy with where I am.

Good luck to everyone!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED

CONGRATULATIONS MLA! Stay Skinny! :D

WELCOME EJH, Tonysweetie, LucyandRyan and Tara! Good luck on your weight loss journey.

[ellidew]

Oh yeah, I'm addicted to foods that are very bad for me

LOL. You and me both!

[villanelle75]

I'll join as well!


Married since: 2001
Dieting since: April 07
Dieting Program: Working out (walking, running, hiking) strength training, counting calories, trying to eat healthier, and using Fitday.com to track it all.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:144, I think.
Final Weight Date Challenge: 8/1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 pounds (152.5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Just starting
Known issues: I don't know if this is an issue, per say, but I really need to eat more fiber and that is one of my eating goals. Even with a supplement, it is so difficult to get to my target of 25-30g per day! Also, I have always put on muscle very quickly, which isn't a bad thing, but it makes the scale's progress frustratingly slow, which sometimes causes me to lose motivation. I know my scale will always have numbers that seem large for me height, as even when I was a serious dancer and a size 2 or 4, I weighed in the upper 120's. But when the numbers don't move at all, it's hard to be satisfied with just thinking I see changes in my legs and arms, or feeling like maybe my jeans are a bit looser.

Height:5'4"
Current Weight:159.5

[mmeblue]

Some little changes to my profile...

mmeblue
Me: Amanda / 26
DH: Derek / 28
Married since: 12/21/02
Dieting since: Mid-January 2007
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople.com
Final Goal Weight: 130 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #14
Known issues: Heavy schedule at work this year; picky eater
Height: 5' 5.75"
Current Weight: 158
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

[raven077]

Well, I haven't been around for a bit, but I'm still trying to lose some weight. Mainly belly fat. We are TTC so I might have to drop out or maybe switch to inches lost instead of weight? I'll post my info but will know in a couple of days if this cycle is another bust or not.

Me: Karen 29
DH: Kyle 30
Married since: 10/2005
Dieting since: well, portion control for several years
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 165 and/or a slimmer stomach
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 170
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: can't remember
Known issues: Degenerative disc
Height: 5'10"
Current Weight: 175

[Noniitis]

I would love to join to help keep me on track!

Me: name/age Noni or Winona 35 on thursday 5/31
DH: name/age Clark 39
Married since: march 20 2004
Dieting since: 2/26/07
Dieting Program: I just completed a 12 week TEAM fitness program through lifetime fitness gym.. but now I am going to do the program on my own.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 pounds /164
Final Weight Date Challenge: 9/1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:12 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)this will be my first
Known issues: unconscious eating, not planning my meals
Height:5'7
Current Weight: 180-184 I am not exactly sure I will check at the gym tomorrow
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
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Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0

[Reenie]

Me: Reenie, 26
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: 117
Final Weight Date Challenge: September 1
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4.5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #12 in 2006
Known issues: always on the go/overscheduled, lack of self-control on weekends
Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 133 (5/27/07)
Week 1:
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

Setting my goal sorta low this time because I have lots of stress and busy-ness headed my way up until July 6.

Thanks, ellidew, for this new thread. :)

Welcome to the newbies and good luck to everyone!

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

Welcome noniitis, raven077, and villanelle75!

[Mystikal]

Mystikal
Me: Rachel, 26
DH: Joe, 33
Married since: June 2002
Dieting since: Lost a lot of weight in 2004/2005 then got pg. Started in full-force again Jan. 2007
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32 pounds total to lose/120 goal weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: October, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I joined in on one last year, but didn't follow through
Known issues: no control, mindless and emotional eating, poor choices
Height: 4'11" (I'm not short, I'm fun-sized.)
Highest Weight: 165
Current Weight: 142.8
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

[ellidew]

Copied from Challenge #16 Reenie

I always seem to hit little plateaus in the middle of every ten pounds, if that makes sense.

Me too! I'll go like 209 to 204 in no time then i'll just stay there teetering between the same 2 lbs. It's so weird!

[bamboo]

bamboo
Me: Bre/28
DH: DH/32
Married since: 7/04
Dieting since: on and off for the last year
Dieting Program: Did weight watchers last year, have done SBD in the past, tracking on SparkPeople now
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -28.5 lbs/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #15
Known issues: large portion size, big sweet tooth, convenience snacking on sugar due to chasing busy toddler around
Current Height: 6' 0"
Current Weight: 170.4
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss:

Just a few updates :D Good luck everyone!

[Linz]

Rejoining:

Me: Lindsay/23
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 57 / 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #15
Known issues: Lazy, family history of diabetes and PCOS, fast food junkie, going through a divorce (emotional eater)
Height: 5'5"
Current Weight: 193

Good luck everyone!

[pewee9196]

Me: pewee/33
DH: DH/32
Married since: March 02
Dieting since: Don't believe in it just being healthy
Dieting Program: if any
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: Oct
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues: New mommy, reoccuring joint issues, late night snacking and a red wine junky!
Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 175

[IrishEyes]

Me: Kellie, 33
Married since: April 2002
Dieting since: January 2007
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 150
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 16
Known issues: none
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight: 157.8

[jenjen0713]

My updates...(thanks TM!)

jenjen0713
Me: 34
DH: 38
Married since: 11/27/04
Dieting since: 2/17/07
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 19.5/135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Fall 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8.5 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #16)
Known issues: love sweets/hate exercise
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 143.5
Week 1:
Week 2:
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Week 5:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: 0/188
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

[catch]

Me: Nancy/26
DH: R/28
Married since: 7/2/06
Dieting since: 3/07
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 21/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I did #2 a few years ago
Known issues: emotional eater
Height: 5'6
Current Weight: 176.6

I'm joining this challenge to help me lose weight for my anniversary vacation. I've lost 11 lbs since March (12 weeks) and I want to kick my program up in order to lose a few more quickly. I haven't been exercising as much as I should and I've been going over flexpoints almost every week since I started. I want to stick to pts and exercise at least 4x a week and hopefully see results.

I will only be doing this challenge for 5 weeks since I'll be on vacation as of 7/1/07 :)

[Natasha]

Natasha
Me: Natasha/24
Married since: Not until September
Dieting since: on and off for all of my adult life
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -37/150
Final Weight Date Challenge: September
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10 lbs/173
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge 16
Known issues: poor self control, lack of exercise
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 183
Week 1:
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

[ellidew]

Hey ladies! I just wanted to let you know that i wont be back to work from the holiday weekend until tomorrow so if Reenie doesn't get to the updates before I, I'll do them tomorrow!

Good luck and I hope everyones back on track after a lazy weekend!

[MrsBrooke]

MrsBrooke
Me: Brooke/28
DH: Ron/33
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: early May (3.5 lbs so far!)
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat more closely and keeping a food journal of what I've taken in.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18 lbs/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: End of August, for an upcoming vacation to France...
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -9 lbs/125
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first!
Known issues: I hate exercise!! Also I'm a medical resident, so long/tiring hours at the hospital make it hard for me to get off my hiney and work out...
Height: 5'4
Current Weight: 134
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

[espresso]

Married since: December 2003
Dieting since: late February
Dieting Program: just exercising and watching what we eat (ha! or at least trying too)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: When I am happy looking in the mirror
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs (trying to be realistic here!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #16
Known issues: My life is extremely busy; to the point of literally not having time to work out. Then I make matters worse with comfort food and I over eat. I had lost about 6lbs over a month and then gained them back in a couple of weeks because I got busy.
Height: 5'7
Current Weight: 150 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss:-0

[BumbleB]

Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: October, 2006
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: October, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 9 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #9!!!
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 184
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: 0

TIA for changes in red.

[SpanishRose]

Me: Lena 27
DH: Steve 29
Married since: 11/04/06
Dieting since: Semi always :)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers and Exercise
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10lbs ...being realistic
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 1st time joiner
Known issues: PCOS, Portion Control, and Lack of excerise
Height: 5'4"

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated. :)

Welcome, Linz, MrsBrooke, pewee9196, and SpanishRose!

[BumbleB]

villanelle75 -
Also, I have always put on muscle very quickly, which isn't a bad thing, but it makes the scale's progress frustratingly slow, which sometimes causes me to lose motivation. I know my scale will always have numbers that seem large for me height, as even when I was a serious dancer and a size 2 or 4, I weighed in the upper 120's. But when the numbers don't move at all, it's hard to be satisfied with just thinking I see changes in my legs and arms, or feeling like maybe my jeans are a bit looser.


THIS IS ME TOO - GLAD I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. It is very frustrating at times. My other problem is that the muscle is not yet developing in the places where I most need it to like my waistline area ;) so that is annoying - sure it is great I have lost 17.5 inches elsewhere, but come on.

I was a runner and in the upper 120's to low 130's - wish I had realized then that I really was thin. I was younger and just didn't get it. :o

[Linz]

I was a runner and in the upper 120's to low 130's - wish I had realized then that I really was thin. I was younger and just didn't get it. :o

I am the same way. I played softball and volleyball all 4 years of high school and volleyball my freshman year of college. I was so thin and I thought I was soooo fat! My goal weight now is what I weighed in high school :rolleyes: Why do we do that to ourselves???

BTW: I love your avatar! Can't wait for the show to come back on! :)

[ellidew]

Thanks for doing the updates Reenie. It was a big undertaking!

Why do we do that to ourselves???

You can go ahead and put me in the stupidly thought i was fat when i was incredibly skinny category. Of course, that was 80 pounds ago!

[BumbleB]

Yeah, sometimes I wish I could go back to my former self and beat some sense into myself. :D

If only it stayed as easy as it was back then. :mad:

Linz - I hope My Boys lasts, I love it too. Something light hearted with a cute cast - I don't expect much from TV these days, but I like that one becuase it's a break from all the medical dramas and CSI-type shows out there. And that kiss was seriously one of the hottest kisses I've seen done on TV. LOL. :D Interesting to see where that goes when the show is back at the end of July.

[lins_n_derek]

lins_n_derek
Me: Lindsey/23
DH: DH/23
Married since: 6/06
Dieting since: 2002 (off and on)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers Core Program
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: July, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my second
Known issues: fast food!
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 126.8
Week 1: -2.6/124.2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
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Total Weight Loss: -2.6

[Tonysweetie]

Add me to that group as well. Before I got pregnant I was about 135 lbs. and I thought I was HUGE! I look at pictures of myself and only wish I could look like that again. Even if I get back to that weight I will never have my tight tummy again. Now I have this lovely baby doughy belly sag going on. *sigh* I could almost just hit myself for ever thinking I looked horrible or wearing shorts over my bathing suit b/c I thought I was to fat to be in public in a swimsuit. :rolleyes:


So far things are not going well. I'm exercising well but my eating has got to stop. I do well all day and then something happens around 10 pm. I think I have to have some diet coke and something salty. That is a habit I had during pregnancy and it's a habit I need to stop!

[pewee9196]

Tonysweetie
I had my daughter the end of March. I feel your frustration!! I work out a ton and eat well but the scale just is not moving!! I lost 25 the first week then 10 since that. Since then it is so slow (I gained a ton!) We will get there!

[Happy1]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -0.2/151.6
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -0.2

I completely agree with you guys about thinking I used to be fat. I actually have to watch myself now though. I'm back down to where I was before I got married (which is actually 20 lbs. less than I weighed in high school) although my body isn't. Despite working out 5 days a week with combined cardio and strength/sculpting I have a flabby gut from my first pregnancy. So there are times I look in the mirror and think how heavy I am. I know how quickly that can turn into eating disorders so I'm keeping myself in check and asking my DH to help me. I want to be healthy-not slip into unhealthy, life-threatening habits. It truly is scary how easy it would be to develop an eating disorder.

Nikki :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

Current Weight: 148.8
Week 1: +0.2/148.8
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: +0.2

Totally attributing my slight gain to memorial day weekend eating and only doing two exercise days and missing my Pilates mat class...With wedding season coming up and all the 2 year old b-day parties its going to take a lot of willpower!! Have a good day everyone

[QueenDillyDally]

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: -11.6 lbs, 135 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge:by Labor Day???
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: - 4.6/142#
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: 146.6 (weighed myself on the first week of the challenge as I was on vacation the week prior)
Week 1: 146.6
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0

[villanelle75]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
My first update. (Is this all I need to do?)


Starting Weight: 159.5
Week 1:160 (+.5)
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +.5

[Tonysweetie]

Pewee: I gained a ton too, 40 something pounds and I've lost 29 so far but I need to lose at least another 30 to be back to where I was a few months before I got pregnant. I seriously don't think I can work any harder at this other than dropping my late night snacking.


Week 1: -1/166

I think I'm going to weigh in on Thursdays

It's better than nothing right? I've been walking and doing my excercise tape at home. I also added in some light weight lifting this week so see how that changes things. I think I'm going to rejoin my YMCA this week. I hope to see a -2 result next week! Keep up the good work ladies!!!

[IrishEyes]

Week 1 update:

Current Weight: 157.8
Week 1: -1.8/156.0

Total Weight Loss: -1.8

Ah, ladies, don't beat yourself up if you just had kids in March. I had mine 2 yrs ago and finally realized I needed to lose the baby weight this past January. I gained 40 while pregnant, lost 20 of it in the first month or two, and the rest wasn't budging without adding exercise and watching what I ate. Nursing didn't help me much either in the weight-loss area. I'm finally feeling better about myself (I'm almost 10 lbs less than my pre-pregnancy weight), but that tummy ain't going anywhere (or the stretch marks) so I won't wear a string bikini ever (not that I ever did) but I'm proud of that tummy!

[jesseybell]

Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 204.6
Week 1: 203.0
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.6

I thought I would be back to 201.0 by the beginning of the challenge after my cruise, but alas I was not (and still am not) so I had to adjust my starting weight. Hope to be back to 201.0 by next Thursday (or even sooner). 199.8 is so close I can feel it.

DD is almost 10 months old and since we went on vacation without her a bunch of people are thinking we used that time to start ttc#2. Not yet people!!! I am finally starting to feel good about myself, despite the recent gain. I actually started exercising. I want a couple of months to drop 10-15 lbs before I start gaining it all back again. I would love it if at 40 weeks I was the same weight I was when I got pg with #1.

[BumbleB]

Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 184
Week 1: +1/185 (I should just skip, because it is due to AF, oh well :( )
Week 2:
Week 3:
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Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[jennylou]

Current Weight: 216
Week 1: 214 (-2)
Week 2:
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Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2

[tgr68]

Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 176.4
Week 1: -1.2/175.2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

[mmeblue]

Current Weight: 158
Week 1: -0.5/157.5
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

Also, can my Known Issues be changed to drop the "heavy schedule at work this year" part? The school year is over for me now. :)

[pewee9196]

Current Weight: 175
Week 1: -3.2/171.8
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3.2
edited because I was able to weigh in today ...glad I did

[espresso]

Current Weight: 150 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1: -.5/149.5
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-.5

[ABirney]

Hi all! I just found this thread and would like to join if I'm not too late. A little background: been overwt all my life, tried dieting several times but never seem to be able to stick to it. Currently seeing a dietician since Jan. and have been going to TOPS for about 4 years now. I'll use my TOPS WI's for this challenge, our meetings are on Wednesdays. We have also been TTC for going on 2 years, dr said my wt and insulin resistance are what's giving us problems. So hoping to do this for myself and a baby!

Me: Angie/32
DH: Scott/30
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Dieting since: Off and on since high school, been seeing dietician since 1/07
Dieting Program: dietician has me counting carbs (diabetic diet)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -128.75/180#
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens (we are TTC so if I get pg that may delay things a bit! :) )
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first (Challenge #17)
Known issues: Insulin resistance, portion control, sweet tooth, eating out, lack of exercise
Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 308.75#

[MrsBrooke]

Height: 5'4
Current Weight: 134
Week 1:-2.5/131.5
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

[bamboo]

Week 1: +1.2/171.6
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +1.6

Ugh, not off to a great start. Weekends are definitely more challenging for me, and I'm so tired of bouncing around these couple of pounds. I just want to break through to the 160s alredy!

[Mystikal]

Me: Rachel, 26
DH: Joe, 33
Married since: June 2002
Dieting since: Lost a lot of weight in 2004/2005 then got pg. Started in full-force again Jan. 2007
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32 pounds total to lose/120 goal weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: October, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I joined in on one last year, but didn't follow through
Known issues: no control, mindless and emotional eating, poor choices
Height: 4'11" (I'm not short, I'm fun-sized.)
Highest Weight: 165
Current Weight: 147
Week 1: -2.6/144.4
Week 2:
Week 3:
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-2.6

[SpanishRose]

Current Goal: 10 lbs
Week 1:-1
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[LucyandRyan]

Week 1: -5 pounds on SBD
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:5 pounds!

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: 0/188
Week 2: -0.5/ 187.5
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0.5

[Tara07]

Current Weight: 215
Week 1: -6 on SBD
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6!!

[jennylou]

tara -great job!

[jenjen0713]

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +.5/144
Week 3:
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:+.5

Ugh, too much pop and homemade mac and cheese this weekend! Must do better!

Great job to those of you have lost! Way to go!

[Noniitis]

Current Weight: 186.6 I am not exactly sure I will check at the gym tomorrow
Week 1:185.2
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-1.4

Ok I charged my start weight to reflect what the 'gym locker room' scale says. The fancy one that I was using when I was in there program was 3 pounds lighter always but I no longer have access to it. I am excited for Friday morning I am going in to be under water weighed to get my actual goal weight. I am interest to see how different my lean body mass is from the last time I had it done.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED

Current Weight Loss Total: 35.1 lbs :D

Congrats on big losses last week to: LucyandRyan (-5) and Tara (-6)
Welcome ABirney, Good Luck! :D

[Linz]

Current Weight: 193
Week 1:-2.2 / 190.8
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2.2

[Natasha]

Week 1: -0/183
Week 2:
Week 3:
WeeK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:0

Well, it's better than a gain, I suppose...

[PG-rated]

Current Weight: 208
Week 1: -1/207
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1

This is going to be a tough challenge, since I'll be in and out of town all month. But I don't want to drop out, so I'll just keep plugging away and make the best of it!

[TX Sweetheart]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5 lbs
Current Weight: 201.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.6/199.6
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.6

[jesseybell]

tx sweetheart - Congrats on the scale starting with a 1. Saw that myself over the weekend for the first time in almost 2 years.

[beckie62]

I also would like to join:)

Me: Rebecca, 27
DH: David, 28
Married since: Sept. 2002
Dieting since: March 17
Dieting Program: sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18 pounds total to lose/120 goal weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: Sept. 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #17
Known issues:
Height: 5'3"
Highest Weight: 153
Current Weight: 138
Week 1: -0.5/137.5
Week 2:
Week 3:
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0.5

[catch]

Current Weight: 176.6
Week 1: -2/174.6
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2

[jesseybell]

Starting Weight: 204.6
Week 1: -1.6/203.0
Week 2: -4.6/198.4
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6.2

[ABirney]

Great job to the ladies with the nice losses this week! I have WI tomorrow... nervous about it, didn't do very good this week. Will post results tomorrow....

[Tonysweetie]

tx sweetheart - Congrats on the scale starting with a 1. Saw that myself over the weekend for the first time in almost 2 years.

*thumbs up* That's fantastic!


Things are NOT going well this week. I'm terrified of my Thursday weigh in. My excercise is going well but my eating is terriable. During the day I do great (no carbs all day, only at dinner) but once I get DS to bed and DH goes to bed I want to snack while I surf CC. I think what I need to do if I can't control myself is get my butt in bed too! Tomorrow is a new day, NO MORE NIGHT SNACKING!!!!

[Reenie]

I'll be weighing in early next week (did this week, too, as a matter of fact) because I won't be home on Sunday morning...

Current Weight: 133 (5/27/07)
Week 1: -1.6/131.4 (6/2/07)
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-1.6

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

We've lost 45.4 pounds so far!

Congrats to jesseybell for the biggest loss (-4.6) and to jesseybell and TX_Sweetheart for seeing a 1 as the first number! :D

Welcome, beckie62!

[Mrs.Chappy]

Current(starting) Weight: 148.6
Week 1: +0.2/148.8
Week 2: -0.8/148.0
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[villanelle75]

Starting Weight: 159.5
Week 1:160 (+.5)
Week 2: 169 (0)
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +.5
__________________

I'm dragging our averages down! In my defense, the scale shows I am down another 1% body fat, so I am doing something, it just isn't anything that's making me lighter.

[lins_n_derek]

Me: Lindsey/23
DH: DH/23
Married since: 6/06
Dieting since: 2002 (off and on)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers Core Program
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: July, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my second
Known issues: fast food!
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 126.8
Week 1: -2.6/124.2
Week 2: -2/122.2
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4.6

I have been doing pretty good the last two weeks. I haven't been eating very much and I have been exercising a lot! I am so ready to meet my WW goal....4.2 more pounds and I'm there!

[ABirney]

Hi ladies, had WI today and didn't do as bad as I thought!

Starting Weight: 308.75#
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.25#/307.5
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.25#

[Happy1]

Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -0.2/151.6
Week 2: -.8/150.8
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.0

And to think I thought to myself that I would be thrilled if I could just maintain what I weighed in at last week. Now the trick will be to maintain this!

Nikki :D

[Tonysweetie]

week 2: 0/166

Hey at least I maintained! :) I did drop some inches in my waist which is awesome!

[IrishEyes]

Current weight: 157.8
Week 1: -1.8/156.0
Week 2: 0/156.0

Total Weight Loss: -1.8

[jennylou]

Week 1: -2/214
Week 2: -2/212
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4

[Noniitis]

Week 1:185.2
Week 2:184.6
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-2
my Dr had to cancel the underwater weighing so I am reschedule for that for the 20th.

[tgr68]

Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 176.4
Week 1: -1.2/175.2
Week 2: 0/175.2
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

I'm not too surprised that I didn't lose since I haven't been doing too well with tracking the last few days. I've been taking measurements on Mondays, and the last two have showed an inch loss each in my neck and waist and a half inch loss in my hips!! :D

[BumbleB]

Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 184
Week 1: +1/185
Week 2: -4/181
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3


WOOOHOOO!!! Something finally clicked. :D
Now I've got to try for the same thing next week.

[QueenDillyDally]

Week 1: 146.6
Week 2: -0.6/146.0
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0.6

[mmeblue]

Current Weight: 158
Week 1: -0.5/157.5
Week 2: -1.5/156
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2

Skipping next week because I'll be out of town Thurs-Tues and not able to weigh in. I'll still be paying attention to what I eat, though! :)

[Mystikal]

Current Weight: 147
Week 1: -2.6/144.4
Week 2: -2.2/142.2
Week 3:
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4.8

I can't believe I'm almost at 5 pounds already! :D

[Linz]

Current Weight: 193
Week 1: -2.2 / 190.8
Week 2: -2.2 / 188.6
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4

I guess 2 is my lucky number.

[Natasha]

Wow, look at all those big losses so far! good job, y'all are inspiration for me!

[SpanishRose]

Current Goal: 10 lbs
Week 1:-1
Week 2:-3
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4

[bamboo]

Week 1: +1.2/171.6
Week 2:0/171.6
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +1.6

[pewee9196]

Current Weight: 175
Week 1: -3.2/171.8
Week 2: - 3.2/168.8
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6.4
I have eaten really bad this weekend so we will see

[tgr68]

Wow!! Congrats to all on their fantastic losses this week!

[LucyandRyan]

Week 1: -5 pounds on SBD
Week 2: -3 still on SBD
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-8 pounds!

[Reenie]

Sometimes, accountability really stinks. :(

Current Weight: 133 (5/27/07)
Week 1: -1.6/131.4 (6/2/07)
Week 2: +3.4/134.8 (6/9/07)
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:+1.8

As you can see, I have eaten crap, crap, crap. Time to get myself in check.

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

We've lost 69.15 pounds so far!

Congrats to BumbleB for being the biggest loser this week (-4). :D

Please remember to post all updates in RED.


The following profiles will be deleted due to inactivity during the next update unless we hear from you:
Ambula
chefker
chris~n~jen
EJH
jellybeany
Jessie
LIZNKEITH
Peppy
raven077
sarahncraig

[Tara07]

Week 1: -6 pounds on SBD
Week 2: 0 pounds lost on SBD, I am sad
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6

[jenjen0713]

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +.5/144
Week 3: -.5/143.5
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[TX Sweetheart]

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.6/199.6
Week 3: -2.6/197.0
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-4.2

[catch]

Current Weight: 176.6
Week 1: -2/174.6
Week 2: -1.4/173.2
Total Weight Loss: -3.4

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated

[MrsBrooke]

Current Weight: 134
Week 1:-2.5/131.5
Week 2: -0/131.5
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

[jesseybell]

Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 204.6
Week 1: -1.6/203.0
Week 2: -4.6/198.4
Week 3: -1.8/196.6
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -8

20 lbs below my pre (and post) pregnancy weight!!!

[BumbleB]

Great Job jesseybell! That's something to celebrate. :) :)

[beckie62]

Current Weight: 138
Week 1: -0.5/137.5
Week 2:-1/136.5
Week 3:
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-1.5

[Natasha]

Current weight- 183
Week 1: -0/183
Week 2: -0/183
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-0

It's been a while since I have plateaued like this. But, it's been hotter and I have seriously upped my water intake. Hopefully that will help?

[Tonysweetie]

Total Weight Loss: -8

20 lbs below my pre (and post) pregnancy weight!!!

You go girl! hehe. ;)

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED!

Congrats on the BIG loss so for! 79.25!! :D

CONGRATULATIONS to jesseybell, LucyandRyan, and pewee9196 for having a 5+ lb loss in the first 2 weeks!

The following profiles have been removed:
Ambula704
chefkar
chris~n~jen
EJH
jellybeany
Jessie
LIZNKEITH
Peppy
raven077
sarahncraig

If you'd like to participate please repost your profile. Thanks!!

[lins_n_derek]

lins_n_derek

Week 1: -2.6/124.2
Week 2: -2/122.2
Week 3: -2/120.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6.6

[smile78]

Ohh, I would like to join... I am a little late in the game but I would like to see what I can do!!

Me: Carrie/ Smile78 (28)
DH: 29
Married since: May 2007
Dieting since: not really dieting, just living healthy :)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs/151.5
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: feelcomfortable in my spring/summer clothes
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Tried #14 but lost track!
Known issues: none
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 156.5

smile78

Week 1: N/A
Week 2: N/A
Week 3: N/A
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:

[ABirney]

Hi gals.
Congrats to all the nice losses from our group!!
Welcome Smile!
Well I had WI today but I'm not sure how to record this... here's the situation... At my TOPS group we got a new scale, today was the first day using it. All the members WI on the old scale and the new scale, the new one consistantly weight everyone about 1.75# pounds heavier. So according to the old scale I was down 2.25#, but the new scale shows a loss of 0.5#. I guess at the meeting they are using the weights from the new scale today so I guess I'll do that as my loss, even though it's less.

Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 308.75#
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.25#/307.5
Week 3: -0.5/307.0
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.75

[jennylou]

Week 1: -2/214
Week 2: -2/212
Week 3: -2/210
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6

Shout outs since my last WI:

abirney - no matter, a loss is a loss, right? Though, I'd think I'd want to take the bigger loss! :p

smile78 - welcome.

lins - awesome job!

Natasha - hope you break the stall soon.

beckie - way to go!

Jessie - Awesome job! You seem to have found your groove now. :D

catch - Yay for a loss!

jenjen - awesome!

TX Sweetheat - WTG!

Lucy - You're doing so well.

Peewee - You're having a great challenge so far, WTG!

spanish rose - Three pounds? Awesome job!

mystikal - You're doing fantastic.

Linz - WTG!

QueenDilly - A loss is a loss!

Bumble - Four pounds, awesome!

noniitis - You're doing great.

[Happy1]

Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -0.2/151.6
Week 2: -.8/150.8
Week 3: +0.2/151.0
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.8

I'm actually considering this a huge accomplishment that I only gained 0.2. This past Friday was our 5th anniversary and we went on a car trip. I caved and ate soooo much junk and didn't get myself straightened back out until Tuesday! I was so afraid to step on the scale this morning but was pleased it wasn't as bad as I had thought. Phew!

Congratulations everyone on such a great week!!

Nikki :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

Current(starting) Weight: 148.6
Week 1: +0.2/148.8
Week 2: -0.8/148.0
Week 3: -0.6/147.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

i too had an off weekend..it was DS's second birthday and my house is full of junk!! i was going to SKIP this week but forced myself on the scale anyway..i'm glad i did. I'll take the loss!

[ellidew]

Does anyone know if anitbiotics can cause water retention or prevent weight loss? I had a yeast infection and then a bacterial infection so i used 3 round of yi meds and then had a weeks worth of antibiotics that i just finished this morning. Yesterday along i weighed 201 in the morning and 204 at night time! I know you can't compare morning to evening weight but if i am in that range then i likely didn't lose anything and i'm amazed that weight can fluctuate so much in 12 hours! lol. I guess i'm just hoping to see a dramatic drop now that i've finished the antibiotics. Wishful thinking?

Happy 5th Anniversary Happy1. Dh and I celebrated our 5th on the 1st of june. Good wedding month ;)

Mrs.Chappy- Good for forcing yourself on the scale... wasn't as bad as you thought!

jennylou- Those were some serious so's! Good job on your loss so far this challenge. You are always consistent... you must have more willpower than me!

Abirney- I'd do exactly what you do and just start using the new scale weights. It sucks but after a few wi's it will even out and you'll see a consistent loss.

smile- WELCOME! Good luck!

lins- WTG! Your loss is awesome.

[ABirney]

jennylou Wow, that's some s/o list! :) congrats on the nice loss!
Happy1 Happy anniversary!
MrsChappy Happy bday to your son!
ellidew Not sure if those meds would affect weight or not. Happy anniversary to you also!

[ellidew]

I just found a list of potential bloating triggers here (http://www.drdonnica.com/faqs/00002406.htm):

Hormonal changes of PMS
Eating certain foods (sugar, starches, salt)
Drinking too much alcohol (amount differs for different women; usually just two or more drinks can do it)
Being sedentary
Lengthy travel or prolonged sitting for any reason
Certain medicines (e.g. hormone replacement therapy, progesterone, antihistamines, aspirin, antidepressants, and antibiotics)

I can totally feel the bloat in my belly because I just feel well, fat. I know i'm WAY overweight but lately, for the most part, i've been comfortable. These past few days i've just felt like i'm pulling my weight along with me. Hopefully it's just the antibiotics and by the end of the weekend all of the water weight is gone and i don't feel as big as a house anymore.

ETA: It's kind of weird but apparently some antibiotics prevent bloating and others cause it.
ETAA: Here are some of the side effects of my medication: stomach upset, loss of appetite, constipation, headache, or metallic taste. Which explains the bad taste i've had in my mouth! lol. But also the gassiness which would mean an intestinal upset thus bloating and would explain why i really feel it around my belly like i said earlier. I guess that's mystery solved.

[Mystikal]

Current Weight: 147
Week 1: -2.6/144.4
Week 2: -2.2/142.2
Week 3: -.4/141.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5.2

[Mystikal]

jennylou thanks! I figured it was time to kick it into gear. lol. You're still doing fantastic!

[pewee9196]

I think this week is going to be a wash. I have been at work all week. I hardly drink any water all day and eat too much at night. I have not tracked my food at all. We also had company this week. I came here to get motivated. Everyone is doing so well. Next week it is back to tracking my diet!

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 176.4
Week 1: -1.2/175.2
Week 2: 0/175.2
Week 3: -1/174.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2.2

Ellidew~Forgot to wish you happy anniversary back on the first. DH and I also celebrated 5 years that day! :D

[bamboo]

Week 1: +1.2/171.6
Week 2:0/171.6
Week 3: -1.2/170.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: 0

[IrishEyes]

Starting weight = 157.8
Week 1: -1.8/156
Week 2: 0/156
Week 3: SKIP

[Peppy]

Uh-oh, I didn't post for awhile and was deleted. Can I be added again? I have really started to buckle down:

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: 7 pounds/124 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.
Starting Weight: 131
Week 1: -3/128
Week 2: -.6/127.4

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

Welcome, smile78! Welcome back, Peppy!
Good luck to both of you!

We've lost 11.1 pounds since last update! :D
Check out post #2 to see our updated totals!

[Tonysweetie]

Week 3: 0/165

I've really got to get this under control.

[ellidew]

Current Weight: 201.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +1.4/202.6
Week 3:-1/201.6
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +.4

[QueenDillyDally]

QueenDillyDally
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -0.6/146.0
Week 3: +0.2/146.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.4

Not too shabby considering I started a new job this past week and have not been paying attention to my eating/exercise at all. I need to get some of this weight off!!!

[Peppy]

Thanks for reposting me!

Starting Weight: 131
Week 1: -3/128
Week 2: -.6/127.4
Week 3: -2.6/124.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6.2

[Noniitis]

Week 1:185.2
Week 2:184.6
Week 3:184.6
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2

hmm I need to really get in gear and now the my families 'birthday season' is over I will be able to do more.

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 133 (5/27/07)
Week 1: -1.6/131.4 (6/2/07)
Week 2: +3.4/134.8 (6/9/07)
Week 3: -5.0/129.8 (6/17/07)
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3.2

:D

I thought I was bloated last week, but then I wasn't sure if it was that or that I had been eating a lot at social events. Anyway, as you can see, I got back on track this week and I was SO THRILLED to see a "2" in the tens place! I haven't seen that since high school or the first year of college, I think. Today was also my four-week measure, and since January 1, I am down a total of 22 lb. and 25.5 inches. It all really does add up!

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: 0/188
Week 2: -0.5/ 187.5
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0.5

[espresso]

Current Weight: 150 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1: -.5/149.5
Week 2: -1/148.5
Week 3: -3/145.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4.5


Whoah! Look at me! Almost at my weight goal! We have been working INSANELY on my house, plus I have been doing a movement seminar for work so I got a crazy amount of exercise.

Of course I weighed in yesterday morning and ate nothing but crap for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

[Linz]

Current Weight: 193
Week 1: -2.2 / 190.8
Week 2: -2.2 / 188.6
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

We've made it past the 100-pounds-lost mark! WOOT!

[LucyandRyan]

Week 1: -5 pounds on SBD
Week 2: -3 still on SBD
Week 3: 0 -started phase 2 of SBD
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:-8 pounds!

[udsweetpea]

Current Weight: 188
Week 1: 0/188
Week 2: -0.5/ 187.5
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +4/ 191.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +3.5

I seriously need to stop this overindulging. BF and I are challenging each other to lose weight for the next 2 weeks before we go on vacation. Hope it helps me!

[catch]

Current Weight: 176.6
Week 1: -2/174.6
Week 2: -1.4/173.2
Week 3: -.8/172.4
Total Weight Loss: -4.2

I was very bad this weekend (cheese fries, movie popcorn, m&ms) and am surprised to see any loss at all. I've been sick and that makes me want comfort food. My vacation is 2 weeks away, I need to get with it!!

But I'm down 15 pounds since March :)

[jenjen0713]

Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +.5/144
Week 3: -.5/143.5
WEEK 4: -1.0/142.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.0

[BumbleB]

Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 184
Week 1: +1/185
Week 2: -4/181
Week 3: -0/181
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3


BAD BAD weekend - parties with lots of cake I tried to decline, but was not very successful. Will have to push hard this week, I need another loss.

[pewee9196]

pewee9196
Me: pewee/33
DH: DH/32
Married since: March 02
Dieting since: Don't believe in it just being healthy
Dieting Program: if any
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: Oct
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues: New mommy, reoccuring joint issues, late night snacking and a red wine junky!
Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 175
Week 1: -3.2/171.8
Week 2: -3.2/168.8
Week 3: -.2 /168.6
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6.6
I was horrible this week. Great with running but horrible with eating!

[Natasha]

Current Weight: 183
Week 1: -0/183
Week 2: -0/183
Week 3:+1/184
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:+1

Yeah, going out to eat twice for Father's day did me in. But, I vow to lose 2 pounds this week. I need to see a loss on week 4.

[LeslieandPaul]

Me: Leslie, 23
DH: Paul, 29
Married since:August 2005
Dieting since: don't really diet, just try
Dieting Program: eating healthy, cutting calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs approx/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: September-going on cruise
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: i've started a couple but never finished
Known issues: pepsi and chocolate addict, snack when bored
Height: 5'3"
Current Weight:128
Week1: Skip
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: Skip

[MrsBrooke]

Height: 5'4
Current Weight: 134
Week 1:-2.5/131.5
Week 2: -0/131.5
Week 3:-1/130.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3.5

[ABirney]

Glad to see some good losses!! I've been doing horrible this week... need to get my butt in gear! I have WI on Wednesday.

[Tonysweetie]

UGGGH!!! I can't not get myself under control. I do great all day long then something happens to me around 10 pm. I think I have to eat. Starting tomorrow I'm cutting myself off to just water after dinner! I've got to get this baby weight off!

[SpanishRose]

Current Goal: 10 lbs
Week 1:-1
Week 2:-3
Week 3:-1
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5

This past week has definitely been a struggle for me!

[BumbleB]

Since so many of us have posted about "falling off the wagon" this week, I wanted to send a collective YOU CAN DO IT to everyone! :)

Congrats to those who have made it count this week! Good Luck to everyone over the next week!!!

[PG-rated]

I think I'm going to have to drop out for now. I haven't been able to keep up, and I'm about to leave the country for two weeks. Threadmistress, could you put me down as SKIP for the rest of the challenge, and I'll rejoin in July? Thanks!

Best of luck to everyone!

[Tonysweetie]

Since so many of us have posted about "falling off the wagon" this week, I wanted to send a collective YOU CAN DO IT to everyone! :)

Congrats to those who have made it count this week! Good Luck to everyone over the next week!!!

Thanks, I really needed that. :)

[lins_n_derek]

lins_n_derek
Me: Lindsey/23
DH: DH/23
Married since: 6/06
Dieting since: 2002 (off and on)
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers Core Program
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10/114
Final Weight Date Challenge: July, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my second
Known issues: fast food!
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 126.8
Week 1: -2.6/124.2
Week 2: -2/122.2
Week 3: -2/120.2
Week 4: +1.6/121.8
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -5

[jesseybell]

Current Weight: 204.6
Week 1: -1.6/203.0
Week 2: -4.6/198.4
Week 3: -1.8/196.6
Week 4: +.4/197.0
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -7.6

The gain was completely expected: 2 dinners out and Father's Day did me in.

[beckie62]

Current Weight: 138
Week 1: -0.5/137.5
Week 2:-1/136.5
Week 3:-0.5/136
WEEK 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2

[smile78]

Current Weight: 156.5
Week 1: N/A
Week 2: N/A
Week 3: N/A
Week 4: 158 :( +1.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -0

I am going to dig in this week!

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED!

WELCOME LeslieandPaul!

[ABirney]

Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 308.75#
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.25#/307.5
Week 3: -0.5/307.0
Week 4: +2.0/309
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +0.25 :(

Well I was expecting a gain and I got it. I just had no motivation this week for some reason. Well, onto the next week! I will have a loss next Wednesday!!

[Happy1]

Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.8
Week 1: -0.2/151.6
Week 2: -.8/150.8
Week 3: +0.2/151.0
Week 4: -0.4/150.6
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

You can do it, ladies!!! ;)

Nikki :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

i so didn't like what the scale said..i am bloated etc..i'll step again tomorrow and post!

[Mystikal]

Current Weight: 147
Week 1: -2.6/144.4
Week 2: -2.2/142.2
Week 3: -.4/141.8
WEEK 4: -1.2/140.4
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -6.6

[Mrs.Chappy]

Current(starting) Weight: 148.6
Week 1: +0.2/148.8
Week 2: -0.8/148.0
Week 3: -0.6/147.4
Week 4: +0.8/148.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -.6
:(

[IrishEyes]

Another :(
Starting Weight: 157.8
Week 1: -1.8/156
Week 2: 0/156
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +0.8/156.8
Total Weight Loss: -1.0

[jennylou]

Current Weight: 216
Week 1: -2/214
Week 2: -2/212
Week 3: -2/210
Week 4: -2/208
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -8

Two seems to be my number lately.

[Tonysweetie]

Week 4: 0/165

Sheesh!!! I'm going to keep plugging along....

[Mrs.Chappy]

jennylou: you impress me! you must be really building your self-esteem by seeing such great results! i think you are my inspiraton.

[tgr68]

I am SKIPping this week. AF is in town, and I am bloated beyond belief. Yuck!

[Tonysweetie]

I am SKIPping this week. AF is in town, and I am bloated beyond belief. Yuck!

Ugh, me too!

[mmeblue]

Height: 5' 5.75"
Current Weight: 158
Week 1: -0.5/157.5
Week 2: -1.5/156
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -1.5/154.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -3.5

I didn't do all that spectacularly eating-wise while out of town, so I'm pleased with the slight loss over two weeks. I really wanted to hit 149 (my magic number for a healthy BMI) by the end of this challenge, but it looks like that probably won't happen. Oh well...slow and steady, right?