Weight Loss Challenge #50 - Halloween Challenge 2011

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Halloween Challenge


Sunday, September 11 - Saturday, November 5
8 weeks


Your threadmistress for this thread is looch

Who we are:

We are a group of women who for one 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, September 11 - Saturday, September 17
Week 2: Sunday, September 18 - Saturday, September 24
Week 3: Sunday, September 25 - Saturday, October 1
Week 4: Sunday, October 2 - Saturday, October 8
Week 5: Sunday, October 9 - Saturday, October 15
Week 6: Sunday, October 16 - Saturday, October 22
Week 7: Sunday, October 23 - Saturday, October 29
Week 8: Sunday, October 30 - Saturday, November 5

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!

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ABirney
Me: name/age: Angie, 36
DH: name/age: Scott, 35
Married since: 9/25/04
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 175#
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 310#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: a long time, don't remember
Known issues: Boredom eater, binge eater, sweet tooth, busy schedule. Exercise challenges: Plantar faciitis, heel spurs, back issues, knee issues
Height: 5'11"
Current Weight: 325
Week 1: -4.4/320.6
Week 2: 0/320.6
Week 3: +4.0/324.6
Week 4: +1.2/325.8
Week 5: 0/325.8
Week 6: 0/325.8
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +0.8



Bensgirl1222
Me: Jessica/28
DH: Ben/31
Married since: 2.24.2007
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: Just exercising daily (for now)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 pounds/110lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: ????
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Never
Known issues: waiting too long to eat then binge-eating, sweets, new baby and BFing
Height: 5'1"
Highest Pregnancy Weight: 157 pounds
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 107-110 pounds
Highest Non-Pregnancy Weight: 116 pounds
Current weight: 127.2 pounds (but it also fluctuates as low as 126)
Challenge goal: 117 pounds
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -2.2 /125.0
Week 3: -1.4 pounds/123.6 pounds
Week 4: -1.2 pounds/122.4 pounds
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

Boskie
Me: name/age: Cathy, 42
DH: name/age Brett, 38
Married since: 5/13/06
Dieting since: The dawning of time
Dieting Program: My Fitness Pal
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 65 / 155
Final Weight Date Challenge: Not sure what this means...
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first!
Known issues: Hypothyroidism, boredom eating, lack of sleep
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1: +.4 / 207.4
Week 2: -1.4 / 206
Week 3: -.6 / 205.4
Week 4: - 2.4 / 203
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -5.6 / 197.4
Week 7: -1.6 / 195.8
Week 8: 0.0 / 195.8
Total Weight Loss: -11.6





Chimichanga
Me: Jen/32
DH: Steve/35
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: High school
Dieting Program: working with trainer, trying to eat whole/real foods
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 180
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: New Years 2011
Known issues: Late night snacking, portion control
Height: 5' 10"
Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3: -5 / 235.4
Week 4: -3.1 / 232.5
Week 5: +10.4 / 242.9
Week 6: -7.8 / 235.1
Week 7: -2.5 / 232.6
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -11.5





dana b
Me: dana / 37
Married since: 2002
Dieting since: on and off since early 20's
Dieting Program: counting calories / using exerspy
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs / 110
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) never
Known issues: love food / not very active
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 130
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3: 0 / 125.5
Week 4: -2.5 / 123
Week 5: +1 / 124
Week 6: -1.5 / 122.5
Week 7: -1.5 / 121
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: - 9





jesseybell
Me: Jessie/41
DH: Dan/39
Married since: 5/21/2005
Dieting since: Forever!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 72 lb/149
Final Weight Date Challenge: ????
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) On and off
Known issues: too large portions, emotional eating, lack of exercise.
Height: 5'6"
Highest Pregnancy Weight: 230
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 204
Highest Non-Pregnancy Weight: 221.8 (1/1/2010)
Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3: -2/204.2
Week 4: +2.8/207.0
Week 5: -1.8/205.2
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: +1.4/ 206.6
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +2.4

looch
Me: C/36
Dieting since: this spring
Dieting Program: modified South Beach
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130/comfortable size 6
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2011
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds/145
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: challenge 49
Known issues: emotional eating, sweet tooth
Height:5'4"
Current Weight: 150
Week 1: +1/150
Week 2: SKIP
Week 2: -1/149
Week 3: 0/149
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: 0
Week 6: 0
Week 7: SKIP
Week 8: 0
Total Weight Loss:0

tgr68
Me: Naamah/30
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: Jillian's 30 Day Shred and striving for a better balance of protiens and carbs with lots of veggies
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 25+ lbs, 150lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 1, 2012
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: new baby, nursing
Height: 5' 4"
Current weight: 173.4
Challenge goal: 169.0
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +3.6/177.0
Week 3: +0.8/177.8
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: +0.4/178.2
Week 8: 0/178.2
Total Weight Loss: +4.8

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OPEN FOR POSTING!!

Fall is here! Keep up the good work!


PLEASE CHECK IN WITH YOUR CHALLENGE CURRENT WEIGHT (if you want to display it) AND CHALLENGE GOAL. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST ALL UPDATES IN RED SO THEY ARE EASY TO SEE. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!

[Chimichanga]

Me: Jen/32
DH: Steve/35
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: High school
Dieting Program: working with trainer, trying to eat whole/real foods
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 180
Final Weight Date Challenge: ?
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: New Years 2011
Known issues: Late night snacking, portion control
Height: 5' 10"
Current Weight: 244.4

I seem to be a week off, but even with eating like crap this weekend, I managed to go down 1.3. I'll take it. :) It's up from where I was before the weekend, but I'm in a good spot. I'd love to lose 10 pounds by the beginning of October for my conference, but not sure if I can get there safely. I'll do my darndest though!! :)

[jesseybell]

jesseybell
Me: Jessie/41
DH: Dan/39
Married since: 5/21/2005
Dieting since: Forever!
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 72 lb/149
Final Weight Date Challenge: ????
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) On and off
Known issues: too large portions, emotional eating, lack of exercise.
Height: 5'6"
Highest Pregnancy Weight: 230
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 204
Highest Non-Pregnancy Weight: 221.8 (1/1/2010)
Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:



I hope to lose more than 4.4 lbs, but after 6+ months of gain, any loss will be good!

[Boskie]

Boskie
Me: name/age: Cathy, 42
DH: name/age Brett, 38
Married since: 5/13/06
Dieting since: The dawning of time
Dieting Program: My Fitness Pal
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 65 / 155
Final Weight Date Challenge: Not sure what this means...
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: This is my first!
Known issues: Hypothyroidism, boredom eating, lack of sleep
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 207
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

[tgr68]

Me: Naamah/30
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: Jillian's 30 Day Shred and striving for a better balance of protiens and carbs with lots of veggies
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 25+ lbs, 150lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: June 1, 2012
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: new baby, nursing
Height: 5' 4"
Current weight: 173.4
Challenge goal: 169.0
Week 1: Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

Good luck everyone! :D

[looch]

Me: C/36
Dieting since: this spring
Dieting Program: modified South Beach
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 130/comfortable size 6
Final Weight Date Challenge: December 2011
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 pounds/145
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: challenge 49
Known issues: emotional eating, sweet tooth
Height:5'4"
Current Weight: 150
Week 1: +1/150
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:+1

[Chimichanga]

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.0

Had a good weekend. Met with the trainer after 3 months (too long if you ask me!!) and got a lot of motivation. The new workout is tough, but it will be great. Lots of good arm and core workouts.

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1:+.4
Week 2:
Week 3:
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Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:+.4

Not a great start to my first challenge, but considering AF will be here anyday, I guess it isn't horrible!

[bensgirl1222]

Bensgirl1222
Me: Jessica/28
DH: Ben/31
Married since: 2.24.2007
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: Just exercising daily (for now)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 pounds/110lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: ????
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Never
Known issues: waiting too long to eat then binge-eating, sweets, new baby and BFing
Height: 5'1"
Highest Pregnancy Weight: 157 pounds
Pre-Pregnancy Weight: 107-110 pounds
Highest Non-Pregnancy Weight: 116 pounds
Current weight: 127.2 pounds (but it also fluctuates as low as 126)
Challenge goal: 117 pounds
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:

[bensgirl1222]

So I got a gym membership on Aug 18th and I've gone religiously 6 days a week and work out for over an hour each time. I use the arc trainer for my cardio (35 min on level 8) and burn close to 500 calories. I'm sweating and my legs are like jello when I'm done. Lol. I also do alot of ab exercises and weights. However, I haven't lost a single freaking pound! My DH says I look smaller but I haven't seen the scale move at all. My weight fluctuates from day to day between 125 to 127 pounds. I desperately want to lose the rest of this baby weight before it starts to get cold bc otherwise I'll have to buy all new jeans! I do feel good about myself though for committing to work out and I actually love exercising (never thought I'd say that) and look forward to going to the gym but I was really hoping to lose something by now. I am BFing (but that never caused me to hold onto weight before) and I haven't really changed my diet (for fear of losing my supply) but I'm tempted to see a nutritionalist. I eat too many sweets :(. And finding time to eat in the morning is hard bc I'm just not hungry but by the time lunch rolls around I'm ravenous and over-eat/binge-eat. So there's my faults!

Anyway, I was wondering if any of you know a better way to eat while nursing but also cutting back on calories? Maybe suggest foods that are healthy yet keep me full? I don't really know what to do. People always say to "just eat healthy" but what does that mean?! Surely I won't lose my supply for cutting out cookies but maybe suggestions on replacement foods?

Sorry for the novel! Any advice would be great :)

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[looch]

The only thing I can tell you is that I too would be starving by lunch, only to eat everything that I could find in the fridge, pantry, etc. This happened because I was out of my normal going to the office routine, which included a big bottle of water on the commute, coffee as soon as I got to the office, a yogurt after that, and then something else about an hour later. Once I was home full time, I would start doing a million things and then all of a sudden it was lunch time and I was so hungry. I had to make a point to eat breakfast, hungry or not. Some mornings it is more elaborate, like an egg white omelet with spinach, other days it is a Kind bar. But everyday, I eat something between 9 and 10. I suffer if I don't.

You also aren't limited to breakfast foods if you don't like them. You can have a sandwich on whole wheat bread...I personally love an open faced grilled cheese: on a baking sheet place a slice of whole wheat bread. Slice a tomato, then grate some cheddar cheese on top. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted.

Also, if you like the convenience of a cookie (eat with one hand, on the run, etc), why not bake some oatmeal lactation cookies?

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +2

Mainly water weight - had salty food for dinner last night.

[tgr68]

SKIP me for week 1 please. I completely forgot to weigh-in, and honestly with school starting here, I don't want to step on the scale for a late weigh-in because I know it's not going to be pretty. :(


Also, if you like the convenience of a cookie (eat with one hand, on the run, etc), why not bake some oatmeal lactation cookies? This was going to be my suggestion, bensgirl.

[ABirney]

Me: name/age: Angie, 36
DH: name/age: Scott, 35
Married since: 9/25/04
Dieting since: Forever
Dieting Program: Sparkpeople.com
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 175#
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 310#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: a long time, don't remember
Known issues: Boredom eater, binge eater, sweet tooth, busy schedule. Exercise challenges: Plantar faciitis, heel spurs, back issues, knee issues
Height: 5'11"
Current Weight: 325#
Week 1: -4.4/320.6#
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4#

[looch]

SKIP me for week 2.

[Chimichanga]

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -3.7

Not the greatest weekend, but I'll take it. Had a good workout last night. Not able to do one tonight (school) so tomorrow I'll hit things hard again.

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1:+.4 / 207.4
Week 2:-1.4 / 206
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -1.4

[dana b]

is it too late to join? i just started a weight loss challenge at a gym and the dates coincide with this. i need as much accountability as possible because i'm such a quitter!

Me: dana / 37
DH:
Married since: 2002
Dieting since: on and off since early 20's
Dieting Program: counting calories / using exerspy
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs / 110
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 20
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) never
Known issues: love food / not very active
Height: 5'3
Current Weight: 130

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updated to here.

Not at all too late to join dana b, I just put you down with a SKIP for week 1.

[tgr68]

Current weight: 173.4
Challenge goal: 169.0
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +3.6/177.0
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +3.6

I confess that I'm completely embarrassed by this weigh-in. I knew last week it would be bad, so I was avoiding the scale. This week I wanted to full on skip my weigh-in. I knew I needed to buck up and give myself a reality check. We started school here on 9/6, and I haven't worked out a second since. It seem as though I either get a few free minutes to myself or I get the kids' school done but rarely both. DH and I also decided to cancel our gym membership in favor of working out at home due to the cost of membership fees, gas, and time. (It took at least 2.5 hours out of my day to accomplish a 1 hour workout once you figured in driving time and drop-off at the onsite childcare.) I'm also not sleeping well again along with having random aches and pains that leave me not wanting to workout, but I know both of these are caused by me not working out.

Anyway, I'm rambling, but all this to say that I'm very frustrated with myself. :(

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3: -2/204.2
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 0

Even with the "loss", this past week hasn't been good. But I have done C25K 3 times so better than nothing.

[dana b]

Current weight: 130
Challenge goal: 110
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 4.5

i'm loving the program i'm on and highly rec'd using the exerspy.

[bensgirl1222]

Week 2: -2.2 pounds/125.0 pounds

[bensgirl1222]

Dana- what program?

[looch]

Week 1: +1/150
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: -1/149
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss:0

[dana b]

Dana- what program?
it's through a local gym. it's small groups that work with a trainer / nutrition person for 8 weeks - it's 3 intense workouts per week + 3 workouts on your own. plus, you keep track of all calories eaten and all calories burned via the exerspy and the trainers track everything and coach / help / push you along. what i've learned so far, that i didn't already know, is that exercise, while important for muscle tone, energy and just feeling better, doesn't burn that many calories. they said that weight loss is 85 % diet. using the exerspy has shown me that i burn almost as many calories getting the kids ready for school as i do working out. my super intense (omg, this is so freakin' hard) type workouts are not even burning 300 calories, that's only 2 cookies! getting the kids ready for school is about 150, my home workouts are about 200 and just running 3 short blocks was like 175.

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1:+.4 / 207.4
Week 2:-1.4 / 206
Week 3:-.6 / 205.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.0

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Updated to here.

Please remember to post all updates in RED.

Bensgirl: You didn't post week one stats, so I put you down as a SKIP for that week. Let me know if you want it changed.

[Chimichanga]

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3: -5 / 235.4
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -8.7

No carbs after lunch and that's really helping (only doing it last week and this week). I had been .4 pounds away from my goal, but of course we had a weekend with more carbs.... and I put back on two pounds. But that's okay. I'll get there :)

I think this is the week before AF... and I usually never lose weight. So if I can get the 2.4 off I wanted, that would be fan-freaking-tastic. :D

[jesseybell]

Chimi I think it is time to see some progress pictures! You are doing such awesome job!

[Boskie]

Yes, progress pictures! You are such an inspiration!

[dana b]

I think this is the week before AF... and I usually never lose weight.
that's good to hear. i haven't lost anything since thurs and it's driving me crazy - just gotta make it to friday!

[Chimichanga]

Thanks ladies :) Actually, I just sent over some before/after-midway pictures to our trainer. I can post them later tonight (on home computer). DH looks amazing - well, he always did to me. I'm getting there. ;)

[Chimichanga]

By request... :) Sorry about the size! I resized in Photobucket... apparently didn't take.

DH and I in December 2010
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/jenmathe/055-1.jpg

At YDD's 1st birthday party. About 2 months after this I was asked if I was pregnant (wasn't). I never thought I was *this* big:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/jenmathe/073-1.jpg

DH and I at my parents' anniversary party in early August. I've lost an additional 15-ish pounds since this photo:
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m76/jenmathe/IMG_2211.jpg

[bensgirl1222]

Chimi- You look AMAZING!! Seriously awesome. What a huge dramatic difference. Good for you!!

[jesseybell]

Chimi - you both look so fantastic!!! I know you are really tall, so how much more do you even want to lose, but you look amazing in that picture!

[ABirney]

Wow, chimi! that is quite a difference in both you and your hubby. Amazing!!! You guys look great!!

Current Weight: 325#
Week 1: -4.4/320.6#
Week 2: 0/320.6#
Week 3:
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Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4#

[Boskie]

Chimi, CONGRATS! You and your DH look stunning. Such a transformation. You should be very proud of yourselves!

[tgr68]

Wow, chimi! You and your DH look fantastic!

[Chimichanga]

Thank you everyone. :D We've really turned a corner and feel this is our new way of doing things. And considering we've stuck with it for 9+ months, I think we've got a keeper :)

Jesseybell - I'd like to get down to about 175-180. It's at the high end of the healthy spectrum for a woman my height (5' 10") and with my athletic build, my trainer thinks that is healthy and realistic. I once got down to 150 pounds (still a size 10) in high school. I showed him a picture and he immediately said no - I looked "sick" and now with two kids, it wouldn't be realistic for me. So, I'd like to get down another 50 or so pounds. It will take me into next year, but that's okay. It took me quite a few years to get here, I can take a year+ to get it off :)

[dana b]

that's insane chimi. your family must be so proud of you guys. congrats!

[dana b]

does anyone here have experience with losing weight when you're hypothyroid? i was just diagnosed on monday and while i'm happy that i have a reason for the way i've been feeling, i'm really, really scared that it's going to screw up my program. i haven't lost anything since last friday, i actually gained a pound, but i've been doing everything the same (af is coming too though).

[looch]

Bravo Chimi!!!!

[Boskie]

Dana, I have been hypothyroid since I was 12. Once my meds were correct the weight gain stopped. However, the weight also didn't just melt away like I hoped it would. It did take some time to get the meds correct and I have had 2 or 3 adjustments since, the biggest of which was after I had my daughter. I feel that my metabolism is still slower than others and I have to work harder to lose the weight. But, slow and steady wins the race in the end! About 9 years ago, I lost about 50 pounds on WW and kept it off until I got married and had a baby. A baby, who at the age of 4 STILL does not consistently sleep through the night. I stopped working the program as I tried to figure out my new role of wife, mother and working full time. Thus, the weight came back on. Now I'm using My Fitness Pal and have lost 16.5 pounds since July 1. Maybe not as easily as some or as quickly as some, but I'm sticking with it and it IS working. Best of luck to you! Let me know if you have any hypothyroid questions. My mom, both my grandmothers and an aunt have all had hypothryoidism, so there isn't a lot we haven't seen!

[Chimichanga]

that's insane chimi. your family must be so proud of you guys. congrats!

Thanks Dana. Yes, our families are very proud of us. My family talks about it more (we're much more communicative than DH's) but I know everyone is happy that we are healthier. :)

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3: -2/204.2
Week 4: +2.8/207.0Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +2.8

This isn't a real number - salty dinner, no water, AF = bad number, but I need to just own it and hope next week is "normal".

[Chimichanga]

Going to check in early since I will be traveling tomorrow through Thursday

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3: -5 / 235.4
Week 4: -3.1 / 232.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -12.8

Yup - made it to my goal before I left for my trip!!!!! :D Woot woot!!

[tgr68]

Current weight: 173.4
Challenge goal: 169.0
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +3.6/177.0
Week 3: +0.8/177.8
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +4.4

Ugh! Not pretty! First PPAF showed up this week, so hopefully that's what caused this week's gain. I've got to get myself back together and start losing again. I was doing so well.

[dana b]

Current weight: 130
Challenge goal: 110
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3: 0 / 125.5
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: 4.5

i hope my no loss this week is due to af showing up in the next few days and not due my new thyroid issues.

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1: +.4 / 207.4
Week 2: -1.4 / 206
Week 3: -.6 / 205.4
Week 4: - 2.4 / 203
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -4.4

[weightloss.challenge]

updated to here.

[bensgirl1222]

Week 3: -1.4 pounds/123.6 pounds

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3: -2/204.2
Week 4: +2.8/207.0
Week 5: -1.8/205.2
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1

[dana b]

Current weight: 130
Challenge goal: 110
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3: 0 / 125.5
Week 4: -2.5 / 123
Week 5:
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -7

back to losing, yay! stupid af, i'm dreading the week she comes back.

[bensgirl1222]

Week4: -1.2 pounds/122.4 pounds

[looch]

SKIP for me this week, just not feeling it.

[Chimichanga]

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3: -5 / 235.4
Week 4: -3.1 / 232.5
Week 5: +10.4 / 242.9
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -2.4

OMG - this is so embarassing! But, to my defense, traveling is not fun for healthy eating! Especially when you're working. The food is definitely not healthy, you shovel in what you can, when you can, never have enough water.... Needless to say I'm back on the wagon this week!!!

[Boskie]

Please SKIP me for week 5. My DD was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on Sunday and we just got home from the hospital this afternoon. She is doing ok, a bit traumatized with the blood testing and the shots, she will get over that in time. I'll take week 6 as it comes and let you all know!

[dana b]

Current weight: 130
Challenge goal: 110
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3: 0 / 125.5
Week 4: -2.5 / 123
Week 5: +1 / 124
Week 6:
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: - 6

[looch]

No change for me this week.

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3: -2/204.2
Week 4: +2.8/207.0
Week 5: -1.8/205.2
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +1

[Chimichanga]

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3: -5 / 235.4
Week 4: -3.1 / 232.5
Week 5: +10.4 / 242.9
Week 6: -7.8 / 235.1
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -9

Back on track! :D Actually went up a bit thanks to DH's trip to Trader Joe's to get some DELISH dark chocolate almonds. But, I think this week will be great. I'm adding a bit of kick boxing into my cardio so I'm sure that will help things too. Can't wait to give it a go on Tuesday!

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1: +.4 / 207.4
Week 2: -1.4 / 206
Week 3: -.6 / 205.4
Week 4: - 2.4 / 203
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -5.6 / 197.4
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -10

Stress and a low carb diet seems to be a good combination for me.

[weightloss.challenge]

updated to here.

[jesseybell]

Current weight: 204.2
Challenge goal: 199.8
Week 1: -1.4/202.8
Week 2: +3.4/206.2
Week 3: -2/204.2
Week 4: +2.8/207.0
Week 5: -1.8/205.2
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: +1.4/ 206.6
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +2.4

[tgr68]

Current weight: 173.4
Challenge goal: 169.0
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +3.6/177.0
Week 3: +0.8/177.8
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: +0.4/178.2
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +4.8

I just haven't been with it lately. GFIL was quite ill, so he, GMIL, and MIL were out of town at a specialty hospital for 3 weeks. Then my family has been passing around a head cold for the last week. I continued to get my water intake where it needs to be, and it has helped because although I haven't been officially weighing in, I know I've hit as high as 179.5 pounds. To see 178.2 is actually a good thing at this point, and it motivates me to continue drinking my water!

[dana b]

Current weight: 130
Challenge goal: 110
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3: 0 / 125.5
Week 4: -2.5 / 123
Week 5: +1 / 124
Week 6: -1.5 / 122.5
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: - 7.5

i seem to have this pattern of a loss only every other week.

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1: +.4 / 207.4
Week 2: -1.4 / 206
Week 3: -.6 / 205.4
Week 4: - 2.4 / 203
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -5.6 / 197.4
Week 7: -1.6 / 195.8
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -11.6

[Chimichanga]

Current weight: 244.1
Challenge goal: 234.0
Week 1: - 3.0 / 241.1
Week 2: -.7 / 240.4
Week 3: -5 / 235.4
Week 4: -3.1 / 232.5
Week 5: +10.4 / 242.9
Week 6: -7.8 / 235.1
Week 7: -2.5 / 232.6
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: -11.5

Wow - totally didn't think I'd have a loss this week! And I spent the better part of yesterday snacking. Healthy stuff, but snacking none the less.

And today hasn't gotten off on a good start. DH picked up some overtime at work and worked much longer than anticipated. YDD and I were walking around the mall. I got a frappacino (full fat) and then we stopped for lunch at McDonald's (and got another salad). Ugh - need to be working out tonight I guess! :)

[ABirney]

Sorry I've been MIA lately. Been struggling to stay on track.

Current Weight: 325
Week 1: -4.4/320.6
Week 2: 0/320.6
Week 3: +4.0/324.6
Week 4: +1.2/325.8
Week 5: 0/325.8
Week 6: 0/325.8
Week 7:
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: +0.8

[dana b]

Current weight: 130
Challenge goal: 110
Week 1: skip
Week 2: -4.5 / 125.5
Week 3: 0 / 125.5
Week 4: -2.5 / 123
Week 5: +1 / 124
Week 6: -1.5 / 122.5
Week 7: -1.5 / 121
Week 8:
Total Weight Loss: - 9

[tgr68]

Current weight: 173.4
Challenge goal: 169.0
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +3.6/177.0
Week 3: +0.8/177.8
Week 4: SKIP
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: SKIP
Week 7: +0.4/178.2
Week 8: 0/178.2
Total Weight Loss: +4.8

[bensgirl1222]

Ugh! I haven't been around in a few weeks. In the last few weeks, we sold our house, bought a new construction house, moved in with my mother-in-law and I haven't been keeping up with the gym (or my weight loss). But I'm still holding steady since last time I checked in. I'm finally getting back into a routine with the gym and went the past 2 days so hopefully I can shed these last 10-11 pounds before we go to Florida in December.

[Boskie]

Current Weight: 207
Challenge Goal: -10
Week 1: +.4 / 207.4
Week 2: -1.4 / 206
Week 3: -.6 / 205.4
Week 4: - 2.4 / 203
Week 5: SKIP
Week 6: -5.6 / 197.4
Week 7: -1.6 / 195.8
Week 8: 0.0 / 195.8
Total Weight Loss: -11.6

Considering everything we've had going on in the past 3 weeks, overall I'm pretty happy with these results. Hopefully, after this weekend, things will settle back down, DD will be back at school full time and I can get back to my walking.

[weightloss.challenge]

Updated to here!

Congratulations to everyone that has met their goals! Next thread will be up shortly!

[tgr68]

Please join us in the new thread: http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?50246-Weight-Loss-Challenge-51-New-Years-Challenge-2011