Weight Loss Challenge #18 - Labor Day 2007

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Independence Day 2007 Weight Loss Challenge
Sunday July 8 - Saturday September 1
8 weeks

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e144/ellidew/labor_day.jpg

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 (*optional)
Married since: (*optional)
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 July 8 - Saturday July 14
Week 2: Sunday July 15 - Saturday July 21
Week 3: Sunday July 22 - Saturday July 28
Week 4: Sunday July 29 - Saturday August 4
Week 5: Sunday August 5 - Saturday August 11
Week 6: Sunday August 12 - Saturday August 18
Week 7: Sunday August 19 - Saturday August 25
Week 8: Sunday August 26 - Saturday September 1


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)
Weight Loss Challenge #18 - Labor Day 2007 (http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1405779#post1405779post1405779)

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Challenge Weight Loss Goal 238.5 lbs.

Current Weight Loss Total: 136.8 lbs :D

We have 31 Current Members: ABirney, andy's_di, Baby Lust, beckie62, BumbleB, catch, chi, Darlene&Scott, ellidew, EricsWife, Happy1, jenjen0713, Jennylou, jesseybell, katiems118, Kimberland30, LeslieandPaul, longislandlolita, Linz, micd, mmeblue, Mrs.Chappy, Mystikal, Peppy, pewee9196, PG-Rated, Reenie, Sue, Tgr68, Tonysweetie, 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: 10#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #17
Known issues: Insulin resistance, portion control, sweet tooth, eating out, lack of exercise
Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 309.0#
Week 1: -0.2#/308.8
Week 2: +3.2#/312.0#
Week 3: +2/314.0
Week 4: -4.6#/309.4#
Week 5: -0.8#/308.6#
Week 6: +2.6#/311.2#
Week 7:-7.2#/304.0#
Week 8: -0.6#/303.4#
Total Weight Loss: -5.6#

andy's_di
Me: Di / 28
DH: Andrew / 30
Married since: August 2006
Dieting since: I wouldn't call it diet - let's say lifestyle change - January 2007
Dieting Program: nope - just eating right with proper portions
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 34lbs / 150lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #18
Known issues: not eating enough, motivation
Height: 5'6"
Highest Weight: 202
Current Weight: 183.6
Week 1: 181.6 / -2.0
Week 2: 183.6/+2.0
Week 3: 182.6/-1
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 181.0 / -1.6
Week 6: 180.8 / -0.2
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.8

Baby Lust
Me: Amanda/24
DH: Shane/29
Married since: 10/19/02
Dieting since: Always
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople
Dieting Program: None specific
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10#
Known issues: Comfort eating, eating out
Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight:
Week 1: not recorded - no SW
Week 2: -9
Week 3: -3
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: -3
Week 6: -3
Week 7: -4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -22

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:Breast-feeding,working at night
Height: 5'3"
Highest Weight: 153
Current Weight: 135.4
Week 1:-0.4/135
Week 2: +0.2/135.2
Week 3: -0.2/135
Week 4: +1.5/136.5
Week 5: 0/136.5
Week 6: 0/136.5
Week 7:-1.6/135
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.4

BumbleB
Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: October, 2006
Dieting Program: smaller portions, cutting out sweets, hiking & running
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 lbs/ 150...then I'll see from there
Final Weight Date Challenge: November, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #9!!!
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 181
Week 1: +1.0/182
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: -1/181
Week 4: -0/181
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: +3/184
Week 7: -1/183
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

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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: 17/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #2, #17
Known issues: emotional eater
Height: 5'6
Current Weight: 172.6
Week 1: -.6/172
Week 2: -1.6/170.4
Week 3: +1.0/171.4
Week 4: -1.2/170.2
Week 5: -1.2/169
Week 6: -1.2/167.8
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.8

chi
Me: Chi/32
DH: B/35
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: my entire life. About ten years ago I lost 85lbs and have slowly regained it all.
Dieting Program: WW and getting my rear to the gym!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: total of 40 lbs to get into Onderland before we TTC in January (and then eventually another 40) I've already lost 10 lbs, so hoping for 30 more.
Final Weight Date Challenge: none at this time.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 17lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) Its my first time!!
Known issues:total lack of motivation, over-indulging, portion control, very poor food choices and very busy work schedule making it more difficult to fit in daily exercise.
Height: 5'0"
Current Weight: 231.6 (eek!)
Week 1: .8/228.4
Week 2: 1.4/227
Week 3: -.6/226.4
Week 4: -1.8/224.6
Week 5: -1.6/223
Week 6: +2.6/225.6-eek!!
Week 7:-3.2/222.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 6.8 (on the challenge, 16.8 total WL)

Darlene&Scott
Me: name/age Darlene 28
DH: name/age Scott 26
Married since: Feb of 2006
Dieting since: July 16
Dieting Program: LA Weight Loss gold (not eating those nasty bars though)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:129
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: none
Known issues: pizza pig lol
Height: 5'1"
Current Weight: 133.0
Week 1: skip - started on week two at 145 pounds
Week 2: skip OOT
Week 3: -10/135
Week 4: -1.4/134.6
Week 5: -1.6/133.0
Week 7: -1.4/131.4
Week 7: -1.4/131.4
Week 8: -1.0/130.1
Total Weight Loss: -15.6

ellidew
Me: ellidew, 27
DH: 29
Married since: June 1, 2002
Dieting since: Post Baby - Jan 2006
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -81/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 2008
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: At this point a simple loss would be nice!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1
Known issues: Making healthy choices
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 210
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: SKIP
Week 8: -5.5/204.5
Total Weight Loss: -5.5

Eric's Wife
Me: Jen, 32
DH: Eric, 29
Married since: 3/12/05
Dieting since: on and off for several years
Dieting Program: none officially, mostly eating lean cuisine, etc.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16 pounds/110
Final Weight Date Challenge: asap
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first one.
Known issues: portion control, lack of motivation to work out, husband who can eat anything and not gain weight
Height: 5'0"
Current Weight:126
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -2/124
Week 3: -2/122
Week 4: 0 lbs
Week 5: + 2 lbs.
week 6: -2 lbs. weight 122
Week 7: 0
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4

Happy1
Me: Nikki/29
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: 151.0
Week 1: -0.4/150.6
Week 2: -1.0/149.6
Week 3: +0.8/150.4
Week 4: -0.8/149.6
Week 5: -0.6/149.0
Week 6: -0/149.0
Week 7: -0/149.0
Week 8: -0/149.0
Total Weight Loss: -2

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: 6.5 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #16)
Known issues: love sweets/hate exercise
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 141.5
Week 1: -1.5/140
Week 2: 0/140
Week 3: -0.5/139.5
Week 4: +1.5/141
Week 5: -2.0/139
Week 6: -3.0/136
Week 7:-0.5/135.5
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -6

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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: 10 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: 205
Week 1:-1
Week 2:-1
Week 3:-1
Week 4:-0
Week 5:-1
Week 6: SKIP (OOT)
Week 7: SKIP (OOT - boy will it be scary WI on week 8!)
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4

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: 184 before ttc again, eventually 140
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -11
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: April 2007
Known issues: poor eating decisions when stressed and overtired, portion control
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 196.6
Week 1: -2.2/194.4
Week 2: +1.6/195.6
Week 3: -0.4/195.2
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 195.8
Week 6: -2.2/193.6
Week 7: +3/196.6
Week 8: 196.0
-.6

katiems118
Me: Katie 27
DH: Eric 31
Married since:5/06
Dieting since: on/off not trying hard and paying for it.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40 pounds, 140
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10-15 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #18)
Known issues: lack of exercise
Height: 5'5
Current Weight 180.2
Week 1: -0.2/180
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5: -1.4/175.0
Week 6:
Week 7: 0/175
Week 8: -1.8/173.2
Total Weight Loss: -7

Kimberland30
Me: Kim, 36
DH: Jeff, 37
Dieting since: Off and on since engagement in 2003
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers Online
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32 pounds/130
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 16 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) This is my first one
Known issues: Lung issues make cardio difficult, but not impossible
Height: 5'5"
Current Weight: 162
Week 1 (7-14): 162 (-0 pounds)
Week 2 (7-21): 158 (-4 pounds)
Week 3 (7-28): 158 (-0 pounds)
Week 4 (8-4): 154 (-4 pounds)
Week 5 (8-11): 154 (-0 pounds)
Week 6 (8-18): 155 (+1 pound) Expected since family was in town
Week 7 (8-25):
Week 8 (9-1):
Total Weight Loss: -7 lbs

LeslieandPaul
Me: Leslie, 23
DH: Paul, 29
Married since:August 2005
Dieting since: never really dieted before last weight loss challenge, just try to eat right
Dieting Program: eating healthy, cutting calories, weight loss shakes for breakfast and lunch
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs approx/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: September-going on cruise
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10
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:127
Week 1: 0/127
Week 2:-2/125
Week 3: 0/125
Week 4: -1/124
Week 5: 0/124
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: +1/125
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

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: 5
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: 189 (First challenge starting in the 180's. I can't remember the last time I was in the 180's )
Week 1:0 / 189.0
Week 2: +1/190.0
Week 3:SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -3 / 187
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2

longislandlolita
Me: Alex/31
Married since: 6/06
Dieting since: never -- I hate the "D" word
Dieting Program: Tracking calories on Sparkpeople
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10
Final Weight Date Challenge: hopefully Labor Day!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first timer!
Known issues: boredom eating, stress eating, LONG hours at work
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: ugh
Week 1: -.5
Week Two: -1
Week 3: -0.5
Week 4: -0.5
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -0.5
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

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micd
Me: micd/25
DH: D/28
Married since: 5/03
Dieting since: last week
Dieting Program: healthy lifestyle, avoiding sweets/dessert
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 29 lbs/118
Final Weight Date Challenge: Christmas 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: August 2007
Known issues: major sweet tooth, new mommie, nursing, lose the baby weight and then some!
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 147
Week 1: n/a
Week 2: n/a
Week 3: n/a
Week 4: n/a
Week 5: -1.7
Week 6: skip
Week 7: -.2
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.9

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: 153.5
Week 1: -2/151.5
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: -0.5/151
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: +1.5/152.5
Week 6: -0.5/152
Week 7: -2/150
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.5

Mrs.Chappy
Me: Mrs.Chappy/30
DH: 31
Married since: August 2002
Dieting since: 2001 (in shape for wedding but slowly slipping away!)
Dieting Program: watch what i eat..trying to make good choices
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs/143
Final Weight Date Challenge: This is my last challenge for now b/c i want to TTC in Aug and will try and maintain at that point.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: feelcomfortable in my spring/summer clothes
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #17)
Known issues: sweets
Height: 5'6"
Current(starting) Weight: 147.8
Week 1: -0.4/147.4
Week 2: 0.0/147.4
Week 3: +0.6/148
Week 4: -1.2/146.8
Weekk 5 +1.2/148.2
Week 6: -1/147.2
Week 7: +2.2 /149.4
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1.6

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: 141.4
Week 1: -0/141.4
Week 2: -1.2/140.2
Week 3: -0.6/139.6
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: -0.4/139.2
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.2

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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: 6 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
Current Weight: 124.2
Week 1: -.6/123.6
Week 2: -2.4/121.2
Week 3: +1.0/122.2
Week 4: -.4/121.6
Week 5: -.4/121.2
Week 6: -1.4/119.8
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4

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:15lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge # 17)
Known issues: New mommy, reoccuring joint issues, late night snacking and a red wine junky!
Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 165
Week 1: -2/163
Week 2: -0/163
Week 3: -3/160
Week 4:-0/160
Week 5:-2/158
Week 6: -1/157
Week 7: -0/157
Week 8:
I am really hoping I start watching what I eat like the beginning of last challenge. I am only 12 lbs away from my pre pregnancy weight (gained 57!). I did however gain almost 10 lbs to get preggo. Boo
Total Weight Loss: -8

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: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: Emotional eater, no motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 210
Week 1: +1/211
Week 2: -1/210
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +1/211
Week 5: 0/211
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: 0/211
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1

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Reenie
Me: Reenie, 26
DH: Eric, 26
Married since: 11/13/04
Dieting since: jumping back on the wagon 10/29/06
Dieting Program: Spark People (1200-1550 kcal/day, 30% fats, 15% proteins, 55% carbs) and working out with the FIRM five days per week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 117
Final Weight Date Challenge: um... I guess by Halloween, at this point
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8 lbs./123.4
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: 131.4 (7/8/07)
Week 1: -1.6/129.8 (7/15/07)
Week 2: -4.6/125.2 (7/22/07)
Week 3: -0.2/125.0 (7/29/07)
Week 4: SKIP- OOT (8/5/07)
Week 5: +3.4/128.4 (8/12/07)
Week 6: +2.4/130.8 (8/19/07)
Week 7: -4.4/126.4 (8/26/07)
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -5

Sue
Me: Sue 34
DH: J 37
Married since: 8/10/2002
Dieting since: when haven't I?
Dieting Program: combo of Sparkpeople/WW - The Firm and cardio
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18.8/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: as long as it takes, we will probably be TTC in September, I'd like to be close by then.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: ideally 15 lbs. more likely 10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #18 - a newbie
Known issues: Frustration with small or no loss, then pigging out. Lack of self-control, can't stop at one.
Height: 5'3"
Current Weight: 133.8
Week 1:-2.6/131.2
Week 2:-0.2/131
Week 3:-0.8/130.2
Week 4:-1.6/128.6
Week 5:+0.2/128.8
Week 6:-0.6/128.2
Week 7: SKIP (will be on vacation)
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -5.6

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tgr68
Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/27
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: SparkPeople, regular cardio
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -50 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: None at this time
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Maintain current weight
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation, late night snacking
Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 178.2
Week 1: 0/178.2
Week 2: 0/178.2
Week 3: -0.8/177.4
Week 4: +0.8/178.2
Week 5: +0.8/179.0
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: 0/179.0
Week 8: +1.4/180.4
Total Weight Loss: +2.2

Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/22
DH: Tony/23
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: May 2007
Dieting Program: Watch Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: December
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs.
Member Since: #17
Known issues: carrying tons of baby weight
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 166
Week 1: -2/164
Week 2: -1/163
Week 3: -0/163
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 0/163
Week 6: -1/162
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4

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= 192
Week 1: +2.4/194.4 (vacation to Chicago)
Week 2: -3/191.4
Week 3: SKIP (Missed my WW meeting)
Week 4: -0.2/191.2
Week 5: +0.2/191.4
Week 6: -1.2/190.2
Week 7: -0.8/189.4 (yay 180s again!)
Week 8: +1.4/190.8 Boo hiss!
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

[tgr68]

Thanks for the new thread!! :D

Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/27
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: SparkPeople, regular cardio
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"

[Tonysweetie]

Tonysweetie
Me: Leslie/22
DH: Tony/23
Married since: 3/26/05
Dieting since: May 2007
Dieting Program: Watch Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs.
Final Weight Date Challenge: December
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs.
Member Since: #17
Known issues: carrying tons of baby weight
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 166

[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: 184 before ttc again, eventually 140
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -11
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: April 2007
Known issues: poor eating decisions when stressed and overtired, portion control
Height: 5' 6"

[andy's di]

Me: Di / 28
DH: Andrew / 30
Married since: August 2006
Dieting since: I wouldn't call it diet - let's say lifestyle change - January 2007
Dieting Program: nope - just eating right with proper portions
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 34lbs / 150lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #18
Known issues: not eating enough, motivation
Height: 5'6"
Current Weight: 183.6

I had tried this last year, and I'm back on the wagon! I've dropped 15lbs since January and hoping being a part of this will help me through my plateau :D

[Mrs.Chappy]

Mrs.Chappy
Me: Mrs.Chappy/30
DH: 31
Married since: August 2002
Dieting since: 2001 (in shape for wedding but slowly slipping away!)
Dieting Program: watch what i eat..trying to make good choices
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 5 lbs/143
Final Weight Date Challenge: This is my last challenge for now b/c i want to TTC in Aug and will try and maintain at that point.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: feelcomfortable in my spring/summer clothes
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #17)
Known issues: sweets
Height: 5'6"
Current Weight: 148.0

[tgr68]

Just a quick shout out for the newest workout videos I've discovered!

OMGosh!! I love the Carmen Electra Aerobic Striptease series!! I've just done the first one, but after learning the routines, I've set up my own half hour dance mix and use that music to do the routines to. My abs are killing me, and with my regular pilates workouts, that's saying something!

(Cross-posted in the old thread for the current participants.)

[udsweetpea]

Current weight= 192

[chi]

Me: Chi/32
DH: B/35
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: my entire life. About ten years ago I lost 85lbs and have slowly regained it all. :mad:
Dieting Program: WW and getting my rear to the gym!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: total of 40 lbs to get into Onderland before we TTC in January (and then eventually another 40) I've already lost 10 lbs, so hoping for 30 more.
Final Weight Date Challenge: none at this time.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 17lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) Its my first time!!
Known issues:total lack of motivation, over-indulging, portion control, very poor food choices and very busy work schedule making it more difficult to fit in daily exercise.
Height: 5'0"
Current Weight: 231.6 (eek!)

[katiems118]

Hi, I would like to join.

Me: Katie 27
DH: Eric 31
Married since:5/06
Dieting since: on/off not trying hard and paying for it.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40 pounds, 140
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10-15 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #18)
Known issues: lack of exercise
Height: 5'5
Current Weight 180.2

[jenjen0713]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6.5 pounds
Current Weight: 141.5

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated. :)

Welcome and good luck,
andy's_di, cocoa_femme, chi, and katiems118.

Please remember to post all updates in red.

[ABirney]

Hi, TM, thanks for starting the new thread! I have a couple changes to my info:

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: 10#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #17
Known issues: Insulin resistance, portion control, sweet tooth, eating out, lack of exercise
Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 309.0#

Good luck to everyone in the new challenge!

[beckie62]

Just a couple of changes :)

Known issues:Breast-feeding,working at night
Height: 5'3"
Highest Weight: 153
Current Weight: 135.4
Week 1:
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[LucyandRyan]

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 eating right foods
Total weight loss: -23 so far
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: to loose 10 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:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[Happy1]

Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.0

Here we go. Let's see if I can manage to get below 150 this time.

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: 10 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, mom of an almost 1 year old (when do I have time to cook?)
Current Weight: 205
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[Mrsbuw]

I'd like to join if I can :)

Mrsbuw
Me: Heather 31
Yo-yo dieting for years but since having my son 19 months ago I just can't get the weight off
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: August 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Known issues: just lazy and no will power
Current Weight:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated. :)

Welcome and good luck,
Mrsbuw!

[Mystikal]

141.4 this morning. Let's see if I can break under 140 for the first time in two years!!

[PG-rated]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Current Weight: 210

Great - I drop out of a challenge and gain back almost everything I've lost since I started. :mad: I swear I'll hit 200 with this one!

[Natasha]

Current weight loss goal: 6 lbs/175
Current weight: 181


I would be so thrilled to finally be in the 170's. It has been 2 years since I was there.

[ABirney]

Hey girls, we can do this! Looks like a lot of us are trying to get under a magic number we haven't seen in a while.... my goal this challenge is 299.. haven't been out of the 300's for almost 3 years now! 10# in 8 weeks... hope I can do it!

[mmeblue]

My current weight for this challenge is 153.5.

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED!
:D

[Peppy]

My current weight is 124.2.

My goal is 6 pounds.

I'm going on vacation for the last two weeks of the challenge, so I'm hoping I reach my goal before I leave.

[Sue]

I'd like to join :)

Me: Sue 34
DH: J 37
Married since: 8/10/2002
Dieting since: when haven't I?
Dieting Program: combo of Sparkpeople/WW - The Firm and cardio
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18.8/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: as long as it takes, we will probably be TTC in September, I'd like to be close by then.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: ideally 15 lbs. more likely 10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #18 - a newbie :)
Known issues: Frustration with small or no loss, then pigging out. Lack of self-control, can't stop at one.
Height: 5'3"
Current Weight: 133.8
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[Baby Lust]

Me: Amanda/24
DH: Shane/29
Married since: 10/19/02
Dieting since: Always :rolleyes:
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople
Dieting Program: None specific
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10#
Known issues: Comfort eating, eating out
Height: 5' 11"


Hi girls! :) I'm hoping this support group will help me! I've tried so many different things and just can't make myself stick to it!

I bought The Biggest Loser workout DVD and watched it once to see what it was like, but haven't found the time to actually do anything. Since it's nice out, I want to go walking, etc.

Good luck to everyone! :)

[andy's di]

eek - my first weigh in!

Week 1: 181.6 / -2.0
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Total Weight Loss: -2

I don't know if this is fluke since I didn't have a good week this week food wise, we'll see what it comes in at next week!

I have my 6 month assessment at my gym at the end of July and am hoping to lose another 2 pounds by then so my total weight loss from Jan will be 20 lbs :D

Just want to update my goals and current situation since I want to include body fat %ages.

Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30lbs / 154lbs & 19% body fat
Current Weight: 183.6 & 34.9% body fat (May BF measurement)

[Linz]

Current weight: 189 (First challenge starting in the 180's. :) I can't remember the last time I was in the 180's :D )

Goal is 5 pounds this challenge.

[Reenie]

Thanks for the new thread, ellidew! You always pick the cutest images for post #1. :D

Me: Reenie, 26
DH: Eric, 26
Married since: 11/13/04
Dieting since: jumping back on the wagon 10/29/06
Dieting Program: Spark People (1200-1550 kcal/day, 30% fats, 15% proteins, 55% carbs) and working out with the FIRM five days per week
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 117
Final Weight Date Challenge: um... I guess by Halloween, at this point
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8 lbs./123.4
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: 131.4
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[MrsBrooke]

MrsBrooke
Me: Brooke/28
DH: Ron/33
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: early May (8 lbs so far!)
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat more closely and keeping a food journal of what I've taken in. Also hiking and yoga, each twice a week.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 18 lbs/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: Looks like it won't be by the end of August, for an upcoming vacation to Italy...but I'll try!!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -8lbs/120
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Since the 4th of July one...
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:129
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

Looking forward to it ya'll! Good luck!

[catch]

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: 17/155
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #2, #17
Known issues: emotional eater
Height: 5'6
Current Weight: 172.6
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

Welcome and good luck,
Sue and Baby Lust!

[ABirney]

Great loss Andy's Di!
Welcome to the new members! (Hi Amanda, glad to see you found your way over here!)

I had been doing good all week until we went out to the Chinese Buffet for lunch today. Oops. How does everyone else handle buffets? I always tend to overeat when I go because I think subconsiously I feel I need to get my money's worth. :o I probably should just stay away from them but it's our after-Church tradition to go there. Back on track tonight though!

[Baby Lust]

Hi Angie! :) When I go to a buffet, I have a huge plate of salad and veggie (mainly because I love a good salad). Then I go for a protein/carb plate. By then, I'm usually full. But then I usually sneak in a little dessert too. :rolleyes: :p If you are going Chinese, try the stir fry with tons of veggies! Yum! That's what we are having for dinner tonight! ;)

[udsweetpea]

Current weight= 192
Week 1: +2.4/194.4 (vacation to Chicago)
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Total Weight Loss: +2.4

ETA: I started Weight Watchers last night, so I'm going with what their scale says :(

[longislandlolita]

Dipping my toes in here!

Me: Alex/31
Married since: 6/06
Dieting since: never -- I hate the "D" word
Dieting Program: Tracking calories on Sparkpeople
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10
Final Weight Date Challenge: hopefully Labor Day!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first timer!
Known issues: boredom eating, stress eating, LONG hours at work
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: ugh

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 178.2 :( :(

Ugh!! I blame DH. :p He's taken me out to eat waaaaaaaay to much lately!

[katiems118]

Current Weight 180.0
Week 1: -0.2
Total loss -0.2

I got down to 178.2. but apparently the weekend didnt work out so well.

[BumbleB]

Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: October, 2006
Dieting Program: smaller portions, cutting out sweets, hiking & running
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 lbs/ 150...then I'll see from there
Final Weight Date Challenge: November, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #9!!!
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control
Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 181
Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

Started running again last week - finally feel like I might be able to stick with it. :)

[andy's di]

Great loss Andy's Di!

Thanks ABirney! I hope it stays off, and is not one of those mirage blips!

Got a new training program today from my trainer, so hopefully this will help me push through the plateau I've been experiencing the last 6 weeks. Heading off for a weekend away this week...must.be.good...must resist ABC Country Restaurant & eggs bennie....:cool:

[LeslieandPaul]

LeslieandPaul
Me: Leslie, 23
DH: Paul, 29
Married since:August 2005
Dieting since: never really dieted before last weight loss challenge, just try to eat right
Dieting Program: eating healthy, cutting calories, weight loss shakes for breakfast and lunch
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15lbs approx/115
Final Weight Date Challenge: September-going on cruise
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:10
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:127

[jesseybell]

Current Weight: 196.6
Week 1: -2.2/194.4
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -2.2

Last week was a gain, so seeing a loss is nice. But post-AF usally shows even a bigger loss :( And this week I have traveling both for business and pleasure, so who knows what to expect for next week.

[espresso]

espresso
Me: 26
DH: 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: 6lbs
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. Plus I HATE exercising
Height: 5'7
Current Weight: 146 (Started at 160 in February!)

[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:15lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge # 17)
Known issues: New mommy, reoccuring joint issues, late night snacking and a red wine junky!
Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 165Week 1:
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Total Weight Loss: -0
I am really hoping I start watching what I eat like the beginning of last challenge. I am only 12 lbs away from my pre pregnancy weight (gained 57!). I did however gain almost 10 lbs to get preggo. Boo

[Tonysweetie]

Current Weight: 166
Week 1: -2/164
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -2

[ABirney]

Well I had WI today. Didn't lose much, but at least I didn't gain!
Current Weight: 309.0#
Week 1: -0.2#/308.8
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -0.2#

[Mrs.Chappy]

Current(starting) Weight: 147.8
Week 1: -0.4/147.4

[Happy1]

Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.0
Week 1: -0.4/150.6
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -0.4

Nikki :D

[jennylou]

Week 1:-1
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Total Weight Loss: -1

[beckie62]

Current Weight: 135.4
Week 1:-0.4/135
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss:-0.4

I am so happy to see a loss. I have been on a major plateau for about 5 weeks only flucuating between 3 pounds:)

[Mrsbuw]

Height: 5'9.5
Current Weight: 171
Week 1: -1
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Total Weight Loss: -1

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)
Welcome and good luck, longislandlolita!

[Baby Lust]

Just dropping by to post my success! :)

So I went out to buy a new scale tonite because mine went on the fritz. Instead of digital, I went with analog because my deceased digital scale would give different readings (sometimes completely different), even within seconds of each other! So anyway, I weighed myself tonite and I am 16 lbs lower than I thought! Yahoo!!!!!! I don't know if it was the scale or if I really did lose some since the last time I weighed myself, or both, but I am one happy chick!! :) Definitely motivation to keep me going!! :)

So anyway, since I didn't know my true previous weight, I am starting week 2 at my current weight.

Good luck everyone! We can do this!! :D

[Mystikal]

0/141.4

[jenjen0713]

Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 141.5
Week 1: -1.5/140
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -1.5

Hopefully, I'm past my plateau and can get the weight loss going again.

Way to go everyone on the losses! Great start!

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 178.2
Week 1: 0/178.2
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Total Weight Loss: 0

While I hate that I didn't lose, it's a far cry better than the 180 I saw earlier this week. :eek:

[IrishEyes]

Good luck to all of you!

I am going to withdraw from this challenge. I have re-evaluated my goal weight (which I am lucky enough to be 3 lbs from after participating in two Weight Loss Challenges and have lost a total of 24.8 lbs in 6 months) and will now work at maintaining my current weight. If I can, I would like to lose the next 3 lbs, but I'm not going to be aggressive about it.

Thanks for all your help!

[chi]

Week 1: .8/228.4
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Total Weight Loss: .8

I would have loved more...but I didn't exercise much this week due to strep throat and I'll always take a loss over a gain. Here's to more exercise, better food choices and a bigger loss next week.

Congrats to everyone! Way to go.

[mmeblue]

Current Weight: 153.5
Week 1: -2/151.5
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -2

I hope this loss sticks...the scale's been all over the place for the last week (yesterday it said 154, for example). Then again, AF is on her way out, so maybe that's why it's been fluctuating so much.

I am leaving town tomorrow and will be gone through Wednesday...not sure how well I'll be able to eat while I'm away, but I know I need to try. The 150s are getting really old - I want a new digit in the tens place! :p

[espresso]

Current Weight: 146 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1: -0/146
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Total Weight Loss: -0


I guess maintaining is better than gaining! I lost but then was bad a for a couple of days...back to working out!

[ABirney]

Great losses so far everyone!
Amanda Isn't that a great feeling to be less than you thought you were?
I don't WI until Wednesday but according to my home scale I'm having a good week... we'll see what the official numbers say on Wed!

[Peppy]

Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6 pounds
Current Weight: 124.2
Week 1: -.6/123.6
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -.6

[Linz]

I posted this earlier but I didn't put it in red. OOPS!

Current weight: 189 (First challenge starting in the 180's. I can't remember the last time I was in the 180's )

Goal is 5 pounds this challenge.

Current Weight: 189.0
Week 1:0 / 189.0
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -0

[pewee9196]

Current Weight: 165
Week 1: -2/163
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Total Weight Loss: -2

[PG-rated]

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: +1/211
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: +1

Hmmm...I'm really hoping this is residual bloating, but it's more likely due to eating out every night because we had no food in the house. We've gone shopping now, so I'll try to get back on track.

[Natasha]

Current Weight: 181
Week 1: -1/180
Week 2:
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Total Weight Loss: -1

[Sue]

Current Weight: 133.8
Week 1:-2.6/131.2
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Total Weight Loss: -2.6

OK, I think I am in love with Sparkpeople! I did WW for so long and saw little to no results after the first 10 lbs. were gone and with one full week using SP, down over 2 lbs!

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 131.4 (7/8/07)
Week 1: -1.6/129.8 (7/15/07)
Total Weight Loss: -1.6

Great losses everyone and a special shout-out to Sue! :D

[Mrs.B716]

Can i still join??

Me: Emily 28
DH: name/age C 28
Married since: July16, 2005
Dieting since:?
Dieting Program: Binging
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 30 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: January
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues: snacking
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight: 173

Week 1: -1/172

[ellidew]

Okay ladies, i desperately need your help! I haven't been to a grocery store in over 3 weeks now because of my busy schedule. I work 9 hour days Monday-Thursday, I go to school for the remaining 4 hours on Tuesday and Thursday nights. I have Fridays off to spend with my 8 month old son and then Saturday and Sunday and any other 'free time' is spent cleaning the house, laundry, homework (of which i have about 6-8 hours worth per week), making bottles, playing and spending time with my son and husband, and getting other things that just have to get done. And darn it, i'm tired! The thought of cooking or preparing food or even making a menu and a shopping list much less getting to the grocery store and doing it just makes me want to curl up and take a good nap. On top of all of that my sister that lives abroad and only comes to the U.S. once a year is in town for 6 weeks (until the middle of August) so really any 'free time' goes to spending with them because I wont see her or my 2 nieces until next summer. I guess my big question is How do i diet with this much going on? There's a lot of prep time that goes into cleaning and preparing fresh ingredients. I'm exhausted and just can't find the motivation to keep on going. Any suggestions to get motivated about it? How about good diet recipes that can be made in large quanities and then frozen? (to add to the confusion, i don't eat meat or fish! UGH!) I need some help and i can't afford to hire someone to take care of this.


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: At this point a simple loss would be nice!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1
Known issues: Staying on plan!
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 204.8
Week 1: SKIP
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[udsweetpea]

Current weight= 192
Week 1: +2.4/194.4 (vacation to Chicago)
Week 2: -3/191.4
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Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[catch]

Current Weight: 172.6
Week 1: -.6/172
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[MrsBrooke]

Current Weight:129
Week 1:-0/129 :(
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[weightloss.challenge]

Updated. :)

Welcome and good luck,
Mrs.B.716!

Stay skinny,
IrishEyes! :D

Challenge Members: Please, please, please post all updates in RED. Thanks! :)

[longislandlolita]

Me: Alex/31
Married since: 6/06
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -10
Final Weight Date Challenge: hopefully Labor Day!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: first timer!
Known issues: boredom eating, stress eating, LONG hours at work
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight:
Week 1: -.5

[BerBer]

Week 1:+.5

[LeslieandPaul]

Week 1: 0/127

I lost a pound in the middle of last week, but then we went camping and I had way to much pepsi and put it back on.

[tgr68]

tgr68
Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/27
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: SparkPeople, regular cardio
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: None at this time
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Maintain current weight.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation, late night snacking
Height: 5' 4"
Current Weight: 178.2
Week 1: 0/178.2
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Total Weight Loss: -0

Threadmistresses, I PM'ed you.

[andy's di]

Week 1: 181.6 / -2.0
Week 2: 183.6 / +2
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Total Weight Loss: -0

Arrgh! I did go away this past weekend, so I think that has something to do with it, plus I missed two days at the gym last week (due to the trip). Back on the wagon this week!

[tgr68]

tgr68
Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/27
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: SparkPeople, BabyFit
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: None at this time
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Maintain current weight.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation, late night snacking

Hey all!! I just wanted to let everyone know that I'l be changing my focus around here because I'M PREGNANT!! I'm still going to hang around here because I'd really like to maintain my weight as long as possible since I'm starting this pgcy roughly 30 pounds heavier (and borderline obese). Last pgcy I only gained 15 pounds, and I'd be tickled pink to only gain that much this time around.

I understand that the health of my baby is the most important and comes first to my physical apearance. I just want to continue towards a healthier lifestyle and keep up what habits I've developed since becoming a part of this group. You've all been a great support!

I have not yet spoken with my dr about this matter yet since I just got my BFP this morning. I'm hoping he/she agrees with me on the weight issue, but we will see as soon as I land an appt. ;)

[jesseybell]

Current Weight: 196.6
Week 1: -2.2/194.4
Week 2: +1.6/195.6
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Total Weight Loss: -1

Gain was to be expected - I think I was home for about 3 meals the whole week and it was very hard to make good choices with the hectic week. I need to get back into it. I want to see the 180's soon!

[Happy1]

Current Weight: 151.0
Week 1: -0.4/150.6
Week 2: *Will update on Monday. I'll still be doing my Weigh In tomorrow as I normally do but we'll be leaving to go up north to the cottage right after so I won't have access to a computer (or TV or radio). I'll record the # before we leave though so I can pop back in here Monday and update my stats.*
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Total Weight Loss: -0.4

[Happy1]

Ack!!! How did I miss the news?!?!? CONGRATULATIONS tgr68!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Nikki :D

[BumbleB]

Congrats tgr68!!!


Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 181
Week 1: +1/182 :mad:
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ellidew - in stores look for things that are mostly prepared, where you just have to add an ingredient or two. Costco has an Asian Chicken Salad kit, for example - all you do is add the lettuce. Also at the regular grocery store I've found a couple freezer meals (like stir-fry type) lately that are pretty low in fat, and usually I just don't add the whole thing of sauce to cut way back on the sodium. Also smoothies may be an option, and buying a veggie tray is never a bad option if you don't have time to cut them yourself. :)

[Linz]

Congrats Tgr68!!!!!!

[ellidew]

buying a veggie tray is never a bad option if you don't have time to cut them yourself.

Genius! Why the heck didn't i think of that? Sometimes i wonder about myself. If i have a veggie tray just sitting around then i'll snack on the veggies and not the twizzlers i've been picking at for 4 days ;)

tgr- Congratulations!! I'm so excited for you!! H&H!

[udsweetpea]

Congratulations tgr68!!!

[Eric's Wife]

I'd like to join:
Me: Jen, 32
DH: Eric, 29
Married since: 3/12/05
Dieting since: on and off for several years
Dieting Program: none officially, mostly eating lean cuisine, etc.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16 pounds/110
Final Weight Date Challenge: asap :)
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs.
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first one.
Known issues: portion control, lack of motivation to work out, husband who can eat anything and not gain weight
Height: 5'0"
Current Weight:126

[ABirney]

Congrats tgr!
Welcome Eric'swife!
Hi to everyone else!

Well I had a horrible WI. I'm so disappointed. When I got up I WI on my scale at home like I do every morning (per dietician request), and looked back to my notes from last week and was down 1# since last Wednesday. Get to my meeting for my offical WI a couple hours later, and according to their scale I was up 3.2#. :( I didn't follow my plan picture-perfect this week, but I didn't think I did horrible either. Just have to work harder for it to come off next week.


Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 309.0#
Week 1: -0.2#/308.8
Week 2: +3.2#/312.0#
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Total Weight Loss: +3.0

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!
Welcome Eric's Wife and Congrats tgr!

[Tonysweetie]

Congratulations tgr68!!!

Week 2: -1/163

WHOO HOO! I'm going steady this challenge. I hope to lose 1 lb. a week! Good luck to everyone. :)

[Mrs.Chappy]

(starting) Weight: 147.8
Week 1: -0.4/147.4
Week 2: 0.0/147.4

(birthday tomorrow..not gong to have a good eating weekend so i figured i'd weigh in today)

[jennylou]

Week 1:-1
Week 2:-1
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Total Weight Loss: -2

[jennylou]

tgr - congrats!

[beckie62]

Current Weight: 135.4
Week 1:-0.4/135
Week 2: +0.2/135.2
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Total Weight Loss: +0.2

[Eric's Wife]

Congrats jennylou on another lb. lost! So far day 2 and I'm doing good. I've been making better choices with my food and have worked out both days! It's so motivating doing this with all of you.

[Tonysweetie]

Tip: If you have a playstation 2 I HIGHLY suggest DDR (Dance Dance Revolution). You know those games you see teens playing in the arcade where their dancing on a big pad. Well DH found one on sale the other day and we got the game and hooked it up. It has a workout mode and it's awesome!! It tells you how many cals your burning and the best part is it's a total blast! I'm addicted. I've been walking in the evenings and the coming inside and doing this for an extra 20 minutes or so. Today I did it for 25 minutes and burned almost 300 cals playing a video game! AWESOME!! It only cost 10 bucks and I burned more cals and sweated WAY more than when I do my workout videos. Highly recommend this. :)


ETA: My SIL did it everyday for 30 minutes before our wedding and lost TONS of weight. :)

[Mystikal]

Current Weight: 141.4
Week 1: -0/141.4
Week 2: -1.2/140.2
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[jenjen0713]

tgr - Congrats and happy and healthy 9 months to you! :)

Current Weight: 141.5
Week 1: -1.5/140
Week 2: 0/140
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Total Weight Loss: -1.5

I'm now going to have to have a smackdown with my scale and tell it that it is alright to go below 140. Really, it is. Nothing bad will happen to it if it goes below 140, I promise. :)

[Mrs.B716]

Week 2: -3.5/168.5
Total Loss: -4.5

[tgr68]

Thank you all for the congrats and well wishes! DH and I are very excited!

Current Weight: 178.2
Week 1: 0/178.2
Week 2: 0/178.2
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Yesterday I painted for 4 hours on DDs playhouse. I am so paying for it today!! My neck and back are so sore. DH, DD, and I are going to go for a walk here in a bit, so hopefully that will help with the soreness. I also need to do another coat on DDs playhouse.

[chi]

Week 1: .8/228.4
Week 2: 1.4/227
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Total Weight Loss: 2.2 (on the challenge, 15 total WL)

[Baby Lust]

Week 1: not recorded - no SW
Week 2: -9 - Probably a lot of water weight but I am still steadily losing so I'm not complaining!! :p :D

[ABirney]

Great losses everyone!! (wow Amanda!!)
tonysweetie I'm going to look for that game!

I haven't been doing that great, got to buckle down before WI next Wednesday.

[mmeblue]

Current Weight: 153.5
Week 1: -2/151.5
Week 2: SKIP
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Total Weight Loss: -2

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated. :)

Everyone's off to a great start!
Let's keep the ball rolling!

The following profiles will be deleted during the next update due to inactivity unless we hear from you:
bamboo
lins_n_derek
LucyandRyan
noniitis
QueenDillyDally
smile78
SpanishRose
TX_Sweetheart

[Peppy]

Current Weight: 124.2
Week 1: -.6/123.6
Week 2: -2.4/121.2
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This is so strange. I weighed in at 122.0 firs thing this morning, then weighed myself again just now before posting and I was down to 121.2! All I did in the interim was read the Harry Potter book. If I knew all I needed to do was READ to lose weight, I would have been shedding pounds! Anyway, I'll go with the lower one. :)

[MrsBrooke]

Week 2:-0.5/128.5

Total Weight Loss: -0.5

[Reenie]

Current Weight: 131.4 (7/8/07)
Week 1: -1.6/129.8 (7/15/07)
Week 2: -4.6/125.2 (7/22/07)
Total Weight Loss: -6.2

I was coming off of a binge last week, so I know some of this week's loss is post-binge bloat relief, but still, some of it's weight and WOO I'm glad! :)

[espresso]

Current Weight: 146 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1:-1/145.0
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I know it's a loss, and I'm not complaining (ok, yes I am :) ) but I have been hovering at 145-146 for weeks! Obviously it is my lovely plateau. How do you guys break out of the plateau? I work out 6 days a week and eat mostly ok. Maybe my scale is stuck ;)

[pewee9196]

Current Weight: 165
Week 1: -2/163
Week 2: -0/163Week 3:
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Total Weight Loss: -2

Ok so I am super frustrated right now. I see all these other postpartum women dropping weight just by bf and then there is me who runs 4 miles a day and works out and it is a struggle. I know I don't eat the best but I am just frustrated. I only have 10lbs til I am at my PP weight but i gained weight to get preggo so I have to lose that too. Just super frustrated and needing to vent. Thanks!

[Sue]

Week 1:-2.6/131.2
Week 2:-0.2/131

Total Weight Loss: -2.8

I had my whole post written and I don't know what happened to it!!! Anywho... bad week - ice cream, salty lunch yesterday and AF coming this week all adds up to me not losing a heck of a lot. Hopefully next week I'll have a great loss to make up for it like Reenie!

Congrats to all the losers and to tgr68!!

[Baby Lust]

shellslake, How varied is your workout routine? Maybe if you vary it a bit, you can break your plateau. If you usually do the same routine, your body gets used to it and thinks that is the norm, rather than exercise. KWIM? Good luck! You can do it! :)

[jennylou]

Ok so I am super frustrated right now. I see all these other postpartum women dropping weight just by bf and then there is me who runs 4 miles a day and works out and it is a struggle. I know I don't eat the best but I am just frustrated. I only have 10lbs til I am at my PP weight but i gained weight to get preggo so I have to lose that too. Just super frustrated and needing to vent. Thanks!

Are you BFing? If you had to gain weight to get pregnant, were you a bit underweight to start? If so, and you are BFing, it's likely that your body is hanging onto those last 10 pounds because it needs them. If that's the case, I'd concentrate on toning and exercise right now. You can lose inches without losing weight!

I'm not losing weight just by BFing, I'm also watching my diet and exercising. Sure, I lost at first, but by 12 weeks PP, I started gaining again - so are these brand new moms that you are seeing?

[Tonysweetie]

Ok so I am super frustrated right now. I see all these other postpartum women dropping weight just by bf and then there is me who runs 4 miles a day and works out and it is a struggle. I know I don't eat the best but I am just frustrated. I only have 10lbs til I am at my PP weight but i gained weight to get preggo so I have to lose that too. Just super frustrated and needing to vent. Thanks!

Trust me you are not the only one. I had my baby in April and I'm still a good 10 lbs. above my PP weight too. I BF for 7 weeks and didn't lost notta. I'm very very very slowly starting to lose now but it's taking a ton of hard work. Before pregnancy I could lose weight with just a little extra attention. I feel your pain!

[LeslieandPaul]

Week 2:-2/125

I tried hot yoga on Thursday and dropped 2 pounds (even though I drank tons of water). However i'm not going back because it was not enjoyable so I'm not going to keep losing weight that fast.

[pewee9196]

Thanks for the support ladies! I am BFing. I see women of all time periods postpartum. At work we had 6 women have babies. All were back in thier prepreggo clothes by 6 weeks. I am 4 months and not even close. Granted most of them hardly gained. None of them worked out while preggo and they did not work out pp until after they lost their weight. ARG. They keep telling me how BF took it all off. ARG.

I do do toning exercises etc but should watch my intake a bit more. I have a master's in exercise physiology and applied sports science but it is not always easy practicing what you preach! I have always worked out a ton but have never really had to watch what I eat. I am glad I am not alone! Thanks again for the support!

[Reenie]

pewee9196 Do you think maybe you're not even eating enough? SparkPeople (http://www.sparkpeople.com) has a good, free calorie calculator, and their sister site, BabyFit (http://www.babyfit.com) takes pg and BFing into consideration when recommending calorie ranges. Just a thought...

[longislandlolita]

Week Two: -1

Slow and steady . . . :D

[Happy1]

Current Weight: 151.0
Week 1: -0.4/150.6
Week 2: -1.0/149.6
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Total Weight Loss: -1.4

So that was from this past Thursday. I was thrilled to finally get below 150 but for this week I know it'll be short lived. This past weekend was really bad and I'm in PMS mode. So when I weigh in this Thursday for week 3, something tells me I'll be in the 150's again. At least I know I can make it down though!!

Nikki :D

[Kimberland30]

I hope it isn't too late to join. My friend and I have a friendly competition and we started July 14th, to end September 17th. This forum will help me a lot...I'm also on the WW forum as well. I figure the more accountable I am, the better off I'll be. :)

Here's my Info.


Kimberland30
Me: Kim, 36
DH: Jeff, 37
Married since: May 14, 2005
Dieting since: Off and on since engagement in 2003
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers Online
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 32 pounds/130
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 16 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) This is my first one
Known issues: Lung issues make cardio difficult, but not impossible
Height: 5'5"
Current Weight: 162
Week 1 (7-14): 162 (-0 pounds)
Week 2 (7-21): 158 (-4 pounds)
Week 3 (7-28):
Week 4 (8-4):
Week 5 (8-11):
Week 6 (8-18):
Week 7 (8-25):
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Total Weight Loss: -4 lbs

[Linz]

Current Weight: 189.0
Week 1:0 / 189.0
Week 2:+1/190.0
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Total Weight Loss: +1

I keep teatering between 189 and 190. It is so frustrating! I am starting a new exercise regime, so hopefully that helps!

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated! :)

Welcome and good luck,
Kimberland30!

Check out our updated totals in post #2;
we're doing GREAT! :D

The following profiles have been deleted due to inactivity:
bamboo
lins_n_derek
LucyandRyan
noniitis
QueenDillyDally
smile78
SpanishRose
TX_Sweetheart

As always, please remember to post updates in RED.

[PG-rated]

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: +1/211
Week 2: -1/210
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Total Weight Loss: 0

I'm late to the party, but congrats to tgr!

[tgr68]

Thanks, PG!! :D Cracking up at your siggy!! I love Capt. Jack!

[BerBer]

Week 2: stayed the same...boo...

[Eric's Wife]

Week 2: -2/124 :) Way to go to the others who lost weight!

[andy's di]

Week 3: -1 / 182.6
Week 4: SKIP

Yay - well at least this week was a loss. Heading on Vacation this Saturday so I'm going to SKIP week 4.

[jesseybell]

Week 1: -2.2/194.4
Week 2: +1.6/195.6
Week 3: -.4/195.2
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Total Weight Loss: -1.4

[ABirney]

Another bad WI for me. I will do better next week though. I just re-joined sparkpeople today and my coworker is going to lend me her pilates video to try out. I will start losing again!

Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 309.0#
Week 1: -0.2#/308.8
Week 2: +3.2#/312.0#
Week 3: +2.0
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Total Weight Loss: +5.0

[Mrs.Chappy]

(starting) Weight: 147.8
Week 1: -0.4/147.4
Week 2: 0.0/147.4
Week 3: +0.6/148.0

wahhh!! but i knew it b/c i have been celebrating my birthday for a week!!! Too hungover to do pilates this weekend too.. ok, i'm buckling down now. Aruba is 3 weeks awAY

[udsweetpea]

Week 1: +2.4/194.4 (vacation to Chicago)
Week 2: -3/191.4
Week 3: SKIP (Missed my WW meeting)
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Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[beckie62]

Current Weight: 135.4
Week 1:-0.4/135
Week 2: +0.2/135.2
Week 3: -0.2/135
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Total Weight Loss: -0.4

[BerBer]

Ok... I think I am sabotaging myself and I am so sick of it. I worked out pretty hard twice this week so far and I eat well for the most part. Then BAM! They serve bear claws at my work meeting... right next to the low fat yogurt. I mean come on! Of course I ate the entire bear claw in all of it's goodness and felt terrible immediately after thinking of my progress here. And nothing like a little guilt to get me going on few lays chips too...

Ok, I'm back on the wagon... off to warm up my low fat lunch.

[Eric's Wife]

BerBer: Don't let it get you down! We all have those days. I have a friend coming into town this weekend and I know it's going to be tough to "be good" but I figure I'll try my best and whatever happens, I'll just have to get back on my diet the next day.

[Tonysweetie]

Week 1: -2/164
Week 2: -1/163
Week 3: -0/163
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I fell off the band wagon this week but got back on today. DH and I went out to eat with some friends and instead of ordering something bad I ordered fresh Mahi Mahi over rice with veggies. Go me! But man oh man I wanted that juicey burger, lol.

[Mystikal]

Well, guys, I did it. I broke the 140 barrier!!! Woohoo! I haven't been below 140 since I got pg almost two years ago! :D I'm beyond thrilled! Next goal is 135.

Current Weight: 141.4
Week 1: -0/141.4
Week 2: -1.2/140.2
Week 3: -0.6/139.6
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Total Weight Loss: -1.8

[Mystikal]

BerBer it happens. Don't be too hard on yourself. We all need to cheat once in a while, and all you can do when that happens is dust yourself off, brush your teeth (to get the taste of all that yummy goodness out of your mouth lol), and get back on the wagon. I'm the queen of sabotage, so I know how you feel. :p

[Happy1]

Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.0
Week 1: -0.4/150.6
Week 2: -1.0/149.6
Week 3: +0.8/150.4
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Total Weight Loss: -0.6

I figured I'd gain a little since I weighed in during the worst PMS time and I'm still recovering from vacation last week (sitting around in a cottage, relaxing and pigging out). All things considered, that's not a bad weight for me. Hopefully next week I'll show a loss though.

Nikki :D

[jenjen0713]

Current Weight: 141.5
Week 1: -1.5/140
Week 2: 0/140
Week 3: -.5/139.5
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Total Weight Loss: -2.0

Hoorey! I finally dipped below 140! Haven't seen that number in over a year.

[Mrs.B716]

Week 3 : -1.5
Weight: 167

[catch]

Current Weight: 172.6
Week 1: -0.6/172
Week 2: -1.6/170.4
Week 3: +1.0/171.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.2

I changed my weigh-in day from Sunday to Friday. AF is here this week, so I'm hoping I can blame her for my gain. I really want to be in the 160s by next week!

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 178.2
Week 1: 0/178.2
Week 2: 0/178.2
Week 3: -0.8/177.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.8

[jennylou]

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

[weightloss.challenge]

UPDATED TO HERE!

[MrsBrooke]

Current Weight:129
Week 1:-0/129
Week 2:-0.5/128.5
Week 3:-1/127.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5

[mmeblue]

Current Weight: 153.5
Week 1: -2/151.5
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: -0.5/151
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.5

[Baby Lust]

Week 1: Not recorded
Week 2: -9
Week 3: -3
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -12


Way to go everyone!! You are all doing great!! Keep it up!

[tgr68]

Wow!! Great loss, Amanda! :D

[pewee9196]

Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 165
Week 1: -2/163
Week 2: -0/163
Week 3: -3/160
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:

Total Weight Loss: -5

[espresso]

Current Weight: 146 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1:-1/145.0
Week 2: -0/145.0
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

[longislandlolita]

Week 1: -0.5
Week 2: -1.0
Week 3: -0.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:

Total: -2.0

[ABirney]

Good work everyone!
I've been back on the wagon now and doing good. I don't WI until Wednesday though so I'll see what the scale says.
We are probably going out to eat after Church, as is our tradition. I'll see if I can talk DH into going somewhere other than the Chinese buffet... that's where we usually go and I do horrible! Hopefully I can control myself this time!

[Sue]

Week 1:-2.6/131.2
Week 2:-0.2/131
Week 3:-0.8/130.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.6

Congrats to all the losers! Not as much as I was hoping for this week - AF came a little later than expected, but I did lose about a 1/4 inch on my waist, hips and thighs, so that's something :)

ABirney The Chinese buffet gets me everytime too! I just can't control myself :o Good luck! I hope you can go to a less tempting place.

[LeslieandPaul]

Week 3: 0/125

Total Weight Loss: -2

[chi]

Week 1: -.8/228.4
Week 2: -1.4/227
Week 3: -.6/226.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 2.8 (on the challenge, 15.6 total WL)

Well, I guess a loss is always better than a gain, but I certainly would have liked more.

[Kimberland30]

Week 1 (7-14): 162 (-0 pounds)
Week 2 (7-21): 158 (-4 pounds)
Week 3 (7-28): 158 (-0 pounds)
Week 4 (8-4):
Week 5 (8-11):
Week 6 (8-18):
Week 7 (8-25):
Week 8 (9-1):
Total Weight Loss: -4 lbs

No weight loss this week, but at least I didn't gain (even after having Pizza Hut for dinner Friday and lunch Saturday).

Going to the gym tonight to start a work out routine. Will go at least 3 times a week. Plus I just started Chantix to stop smoking so we'll see how it goes! My quit date is on Sunday - 09/06/07 - and I'll get healthy snacks to munch on until my hand-to-mouth habit is broken. Gonna be a tough road but SOOOO worth it!

[udsweetpea]

Week 1: +2.4/194.4 (vacation to Chicago)
Week 2: -3/191.4
Week 3: SKIP (Missed my WW meeting)
Week 4: -0.2/191.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.8

[Linz]

Current Weight: 189.0
Week 1:0 / 189.0
Week 2:+1/190.0
Week 3:SKIP - AF and an emotional week filled with emotional eating. :(
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1

[Eric's Wife]

[Week 3: -2/122
Total loss: -4 :)

[PG-rated]

I'm behind....

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: +1/211
Week 2: -1/210
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I'm really just not trying this time around. I'm feeling so unmotivated. I don't want to work out, I don't want to watch what I eat, I don't want to weigh in, I just want to give up and be fat. :(

[BumbleB]

Been out of town...

Height: 5'7"
Current Weight: 181
Week 1: +1/182
Week 2: Skip
Week 3: -1/181
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0

[Mrs.Chappy]

(starting) Weight: 147.8
Week 1: -0.4/147.4
Week 2: 0.0/147.4
Week 3: +0.6/148.0
Week 4: -1.2/146.8

-1 total
(haven't seen the 146's for a while)

[jesseybell]

Current Weight: 196.6
Week 1: -2.2/194.4
Week 2: +1.6/195.6
Week 3: -0.4/195.2
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

Been a stressful week and it's not going to get any better, so I am doing what I can to eat pseudo-healthy and I'll be back on the bandwagon next Monday.

[Natasha]

Week 1: -1/180
Week 2:-0
Week 3:-0
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1

I am so tired of weighing in. I am getting smaller, and I fit into pre preggo pants today and bought a size 13 a few weeks ago. But my weight isn't budging... I'll wait till Saturday to officially update this weeks weight...

[ABirney]

Height: 5' 11"
Current Weight: 309.0#
Week 1: -0.2#/308.8
Week 2: +3.2#/312.0#
Week 3: +2/314.0
Week 4: -4.6#
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +0.4#

Way behind on s/o's, but good luck this week to everyone! We can do this!

[Tonysweetie]

Week 1: -2/164
Week 2: -1/163
Week 3: -0/163
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3

[Happy1]

Age: 29
Height: 5' 8.5"
Current Weight: 151.0
Week 1: -0.4/150.6
Week 2: -1.0/149.6
Week 3: +0.8/150.4
Week 4: -0.8/149.6
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

Okay. Now I feel like I'm yo-yo'ing. I would love to stay in the 140's now though. At least I'm within a pound each week so I'm not gaining and losing too much. That wouldn't be good for my body at all.

Nikki :D

[BerBer]

Week 3= -.2

not the best but, I'll take it

[beckie62]

Current Weight: 135.4
Week 1:-0.4/135
Week 2: +0.2/135.2
Week 3: -0.2/135
Week 4: +1.5/136.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1.1

It has been so hot and humid here and I have been not drinking all my water. I am sure that it is water weight and I will go back down again next week:)

[Mystikal]

Week 4: SKIP

Retaining way too much water this weekend...I doubt it's possible I gained three pounds for real. :p

[jenjen0713]

Current Weight: 141.5
Week 1: -1.5/140
Week 2: 0/140
Week 3: -.5/139.5
Week 4: +1.5/141
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -.5

I almost came in here and was going to skip this week since I gained, but then I remembered the whole reason I did was to be accountable to all of you. (Doing my best Nicole Richie impersonation) I'm going to do the adult thing and take responsibility for my actions. I effed up. I ate way too many cookies and brownies this week and well, they ended up on my butt and the scale proved it. I'm going to suck it up and get back to drinking my water and trying to avoid the cookies and brownies calling out my name this week.

[tgr68]

Current Weight: 178.2
Week 1: 0/178.2
Week 2: 0/178.2
Week 3: -0.8/177.4
Week 4: +0.8/178.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

I'm up from last week but holding steady overall, so I'm pleased.

[catch]

Current Weight: 172.6
Week 1: -0.6/172
Week 2: -1.6/170.4
Week 3: +1.0/171.4
Week 4: -1.2/170.2
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

I'm dying to be in the 160s already!! I saw 169.8 on Wednesday, but wasn't able to make it stick :( Maybe next week *crossing fingers*

[chi]

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Week 1: -.8/228.4
Week 2: -1.4/227
Week 3: -.6/226.4
Week 4: -1.8/224.6
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 4.6 (on the challenge, 16.8 total WL)

Keep up the good work everyone!!

[espresso]

Are we supposed to be on week 3 or 4? Did I miss a week somewhere?

Current Weight: 146 (Started at 160 in February!)
Week 1:-1/145.0
Week 2: -0/145.0
Week 3:-1/144.0
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2


Maybe I am finally getting off this stupid plateau!!

[Peppy]

Current Weight: 124.2
Week 1: -.6/123.6
Week 2: -2.4/121.2
Week 3: +1.0/122.2
Week 4: -.4/121.6
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.6

Sorry, I didn't have a chance to post last week. It looks like I am plateauing/yo-yoing around the 122 mark. I have been exercising and eating well, so I'm not sure what's going on.

[Sue]

Current Weight: 133.8
Week 1:-2.6/131.2
Week 2:-0.2/131
Week 3:-0.8/130.2
Week 4:-1.6/128.6
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -5.2

Woo Hoo!!! Finally in the 120's!!! I am SO freakin' excited!

[longislandlolita]

Great loss, Sue!

Threadmistress, I think my Week 3 post (see #164 in this thread) was not picked up on the first page.

Week 1: -0.5
Week 2: -1.0
Week 3: -0.5
Week 4: -0.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:

Total: -2.5

[micd]

I realize there are only about 4 weeks left, so I hope it's okay I'm joining so late!

Me: micd/25
DH: D/28
Married since: 5/03
Dieting since: last week
Dieting Program: healthy lifestyle, avoiding sweets/dessert
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 29 lbs/118
Final Weight Date Challenge: Christmas 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: August 2007
Known issues: major sweet tooth, new mommie, nursing, lose the baby weight and then some!
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 147

[pewee9196]

Height:5 foot 9
Current Weight: 165
Week 1: -2/163
Week 2: -0/163
Week 3: -3/160
Week 4:-0/160
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:

Total Weight Loss: -5

[Kimberland30]

Week 1 (7-14): 162 (-0 pounds)
Week 2 (7-21): 158 (-4 pounds)
Week 3 (7-28): 158 (-0 pounds)
Week 4 (8-4): 154 (-4 pounds)

Total Weight Loss: -8

[PG-rated]

My computer ate itself a few days ago, so I only have internet access at work right now (hence the late weigh-in).

Current Weight: 210
Week 1: +1/211
Week 2: -1/210
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: +1/211
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1

Well, I'm obviously not going to hit my goal for this challenge. At this rate, I'll be happy ending on a loss.

[udsweetpea]

Week 1: +2.4/194.4 (vacation to Chicago)
Week 2: -3/191.4
Week 3: SKIP (Missed my WW meeting)
Week 4: -0.2/191.2
Week 5: +0.2/191.4
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -0.6

[katiems118]

Week 1: -0.2/180
Week 2: +2.8/183.0 Vacation
Week 3: -4.4/178.8
Week 4: -2.4/176.4
Week 5: -1.4/175.0
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -5.2

[Eric's Wife]

Sad and frustrated to report:
Week 4: 0 lbs; total loss -4/ weight 122

[BumbleB]

Height: 5'7"
Cu