Your moderators for this thread are tgr68 and LyndzeyAHL!
Who we are:
We are a group of women who for 1 reason or another want to shed a few (or more) lbs. We need the encouragement of others no matter their size or goal and we thrive in an atmosphere where we can all support one another.
Want to join the fun?!?
We welcome one and all. It doesn’t matter what diet you are on (if any) or how many miles a week you run (if any) we will all find lots of help and support here.
Feel free to join at any time during the challenge.
It’s better to join NOW than to wait until we start a new challenge!
You don’t have to read the whole thread to join. Feel free to just jump in on the last page and post a reply with the following information. None of this info is a must but it helps to learn a little bit about each other.
Me: name/age
DH: name/age
Married since:
Dieting since:
Dieting Program: if any
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #)
Known issues:
Current Weight:
Note to Members:
Please check in at least once a week with an update on weight change and/or current weight.
*Our week will run Sunday-Saturday.
*Your current weight is the weight you started the challenge no matter the week.
*The weeks you were not here will be SKIPped.
*Week 1 weigh in will begin the date listed below:
*You may weigh in any day of the week you choose.
Week 1: Sunday, October 29 - Saturday, November 4
Week 2: Sunday, November 5 - Saturday, November 11
Week 3: Sunday, November 12 - Saturday, November 18
Week 4: Sunday, November 19 - Saturday, November 25
A new challenge will be created at the end of the active challenge! A link to the new thread will be placed at the end of each challenge once it is completed.
PLEASE post all updates in RED and include the week you are checking in for so your updates are easier to see and to assure we don't miss any of them! Thanks!
If you are a member of the existing challenge your information will automatically be moved forward to the new challenge. If you would like to change any of your information please post an update in RED. Please also post your final weight from the previous challenge once you have made your final weigh in.
If you do not weigh in within the first 2 weeks your profile information will be removed. If you wish to rejoin simply repost your profile.
Hope to see everyone throughout the challenges! Can't wait to have someone reach their goal weight!
Useful Information
Please share a website, book, quote, or other piece of information that you have found helpful in weight loss/control/management or exercise, recipes, etc... Anything you can think of!
BumbleB
Me: BumbleB/25
DH: C/26
Married since: July, 2004
Dieting since: Now
Dieting Program: modified South Beach, can't give up fruit!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 45 lbs/ 150...then I'll see from there
Final Weight Date Challenge: April, 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #9!!!
Known issues: Emotional eater, portion control, need to stick with an exercise routine longer than 1 month.
Current Weight: 192
Week 1: +2/194
Week 2: -5/189
Week 3: -1/188
Week 4: -2
Total Weight Loss: -6
chefker
Me: chefker/35
Married since: 10/2/04
Dieting since: 8/12/06
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers (I'm a Lifetime member, have just rejoined to get rid of the pregnancy pounds)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 46/124 lbs (will see how I feel at 135)
Final Weight Date Challenge: I *think* I can do this in 6 months...that's how long it took me to lose 48 pounds pre-pregnancy!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge # 11
Known issues: nighttime snacking/boredom eating, addiction to cheese, lack of portion control, no time to exercise
Current Weight: 157.6
Week 1: -0.6/157
Week 2: -1.2/155.8
Week 3: -1.8/154
Week 4: -.9/153.1
Total Weight Loss: -4.5
EuropeBride
Me: Donata/29
Married since: May 2003
Dieting since: now. Actually, since I'm having cheese fondue tonight, tomorrow!
Dieting Program: trying not to stuff myself! I hate exercizing, but I could walk to work, go for walks on the weekend and ski season is starting soon.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 10#/125
Final Weight Date Challenge: 1/31
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: we'll see how it goes!
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #12
Known issues: comfort eating, boredom eating, wine, restaurants, anything cheese and laziness.
Current Weight: 135
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -1.7/133.3
Week 3: -1/132.3
Week 4: +1.1/133.4
Total Weight Loss: -1.6
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 11-27-2006 at 08:53 PM.
filmgirl
Me: Carrie, 29
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Me: name/age HDH: J, 33
Married since: 1/7/06
Dieting since: 4th grade
Dieting Program: You on a Diet (by Dr. Mehmet Oz)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 118
Final Weight Date Challenge: 3/12/07, or whenever I get pregnant
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 133
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) I can't remember.
Known issues: too many social events!
Current Weight: 137.2
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: -1.6/135.6
Week 4: +1.2/136.8
Total Weight Loss: -.4
Guinness
Me: Caroline/31
DH: T/32
Married since: 4/25/03
Dieting since: 9/21/06
Dieting Program: LA Weightloss
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 40/174
Final Weight Date Challenge: 2/8
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 6
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: emotional eater, portion control
Current Weight:201.4
Week 1: -1/200.4
Week 2: +1.4/201.8
Week 3: -1.2/200.6
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -0.8
gumball
Me: Gumball/28
Dieting since: 09/11/06
Dieting Program: Started WW on 10/16/06
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 22 lbs / 105lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: Not sure yet
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) First one!
Known issues: Excessive snacking, plenty of excuses for not getting to the gym
Current Weight: 124.5
Week 1: -0.5/124
Week 2: -1/123
Week 3: +0.5/123.5
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1
Happy1
Me: Nikki/27
DH: Tim/37
Married since: June 8, 2002
Dieting since: March 2006
Dieting Program: Just watching what I eat and exercising more (Use Walk Away the Pounds 4 mornings/week at least. Sometimes the 2 mile and sometimes the 3 mile walk and then I speedwalk on my lunch hour with 3 lb. weights.)
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20 lbs./160
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 165
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: Thyroid
Current Weight: 164.2 lbs. (Back in March I weighed in at 178)
Current Height: 5' 8.5"
Week 1: -0.6/163.6
Week 2: +1/164.6
Week 3: -0.8/163.8
Week 4: -0.4/163.4
Total Weight Loss: -0.8
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 11-27-2006 at 08:52 PM.
jenji
Me: Jenn/25
DH: Brad/26
Married since: 5/1/2004
Dieting since: Never
Dieting Program: N/A
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 3.6/145
Final Weight Date Challenge:11/27/06
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 3.6
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #10
Known issues: My sweet tooth and my aversion to all things cardio.
Current Weight:148.6
Week 1: +1.4/151
Week 2: 0/151
Week 3: -1.2/148.8
Week 4: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +.2
LovinLife
Me: Sarah / 25
DH: Alan / 24
Married since: 9.17.05
Dieting since: 6.13.06
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 100+
Final Weight Date Challenge: ????
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #12
Known issues: emotional eater, low willpower, health conditions require certain restrictions to diet i.e. green leafy veggies in moderation
Current Weight: not comfortable saying
Week 1: -3.8
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3:
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -3.8
LynzeyAHL
Me: Lindsey 28
DH: Dan 24
Married since:October 30, 2003
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: Portion control, balanced diet, walking
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 pounds total/final weight 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: When I get there
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 15 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: unofficially Challenge #1
Known issues: Diabetic
Lost so far: 45.5lbs down - 89.5 to go
Current Weight: 240
Week 1: +2/242
Week 2: -2/240
Week 3: -2/238
Week 4: -1/237
Total Weight Loss: -3
maximus
Me: Jeanne/32 (33 in August)
BF: James/35
Dating since:1997
Dieting since:a very long time
Dieting Program: I have been doing a boot camp for the past eight weeks and haven't lost anything. I really need to concentrate on my eating.
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:155
Final Weight Date Challenge:whenever i make it!
Challenge Weight Loss Goal:8 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #10
Known issues:
Current Weight: 164.8
Week 1: -2.2/162.6
Week 2: -1/161.2
Week 3: -1/160.2
Week 4: +1/161.2
Total Weight Loss: -3.2
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 11-27-2006 at 08:53 PM.
MLA
Me: MLA/31
Married since: 2004
Dieting since: a week before the last challenge
Dieting Program: counting calories and exercising -- using FitDay.com to track
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 114 lbs
Final Weight Date Challenge: Thanksgiving.
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #1 - left & returned in #11
Known issues: Southern food -- sweet tea, especially! Oh, and stress eating
Current Weight: 119.4
Week 1: -0.4/119
Week 2: -1.2/117.8
Week 3: -1.2/116.6 lbs
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -2.8
Mystikal
Mystikal
Me: Rachel/26
DH: Joe/32
Married since: June 22, 2002
Dieting since: Nov. 2003 (stopped when I got pg)
Dieting Program: just watching what I eat and exercising. It worked before!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 115-120
Final Weight Date Challenge: ??
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: challenge 10
Known issues: emotional eater, portion control, lack of money to eat healthy, lack of motivation to go to the gym
Starting Weight: 149
Week 1: -1/148
Week 2: -0.5/147.5
Week 3:
Week 4:
Total Weight Loss: -1.5
Myra
Me: Amy/29
DH: B/32
Married since: 11/04
Dieting since: 6/05
Dieting Program: no program, just calorie counting
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 110
Final Weight Date Challenge: 1/31
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: Is 4 lbs reasonable in 4 weeks?
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #12
Known issues: snacking, wine, not counting on weekends, restaurants
Current Weight: 118
Week 1: 0/118
Week 2: 0/118
Week 3: -1/117
Week 4: -1/116
Total Weight Loss: -2
PG-rated
Me: Angela, 30
DH: Matt, 29
Married since: April 2, 2005
Dieting since: last week, if I'm being honest
Dieting Program: Portion control, more exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 83 lbs/130
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 4 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: Emotional eater, no motivation to exercise
Current Weight: 210
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: +2/212
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +2
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 11-27-2006 at 08:50 PM.
pride&prejudice
Me: Rosie/27
DH: Gary/27
Married since: 05/28/05
Dieting since: Not really. Off and on trying different things.
Dieting Program: Trying to eat healthier more than anything else! And the gym!
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 15 lb/140 lb
Final Weight Date Challenge:
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7 lbs/140 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Starting over, tried #1 but lost track!
Known issues: Sweets and alcohol, plus snacking when DH does which is usually late at night!
Starting Weight: 160
Current Weight: 147
Week 1: 0/147
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: 0/147
Week 4: +2/149
Total Weight Loss: +2
QueenDillyDally
Me: Steph, 33
DH: Joe
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Dieting since: FOREVER - on & off throughout teens/adulthood
Dieting Program: calorie counting & exercise = negative energy balance
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 16#, 135#
Final Weight Date Challenge: 146#
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5#
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #11
Known issues: CHOCOLATE, stress & emotional eating, exercise struggles due to back pain issues, history of diet cycling
Current Weight: 151
Week 1: 151
Week 2: -2.7/148.3
Week 3: SKIP
Week 4: -0.1/148.2
Total Weight Loss: -2.8
Reenie
Me: Reenie, 25
DH: Eric, 26
Married since: 11/13/04
Dieting since: jumping back on the wagon 10/29/06
Dieting Program: 1200-1550 kcal/day, 30% fats, 15% proteins, 55% carbs
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: ummm...
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: 12
Known issues: always on the go/overscheduled, lack of self-control on weekends
Current Weight: 154
Week 1: -2.8/151.2
Week 2: -2/149.2
Week 3: -.8/148.4
Week 4: -.4/148
Total Weight Loss: -6
silvergrey
Me: 31
DH: 30
Married since: June 6, 2003
Dieting Program: exercise and watching calories
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 20lbs/145lbs, then see how I feel
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #9
Known issues: I’m a carb addict in the worst way, and I truly detest exercise in any form
Current Weight: 162
Week 1: 0/162
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4: 0/162
Total Weight Loss: 0
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 11-27-2006 at 08:54 PM.
Sweetie04
Me: 33
DH: 34
Married since: November 2004
Dieting since: forever
Dieting Program: none
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 35/145
Final Weight Date Challenge: n/a
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #9)
Known issues: PCOS
Current Weight: 169
Week 1: +1/170
Week 2: 0/170
Week 3: 0/170
Week 4: SKIP
Total Weight Loss: +1
tgr68
Me: Naamah/26
DH: Cordell/26
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: walking/eating healthy
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -50 lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: January 2007
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 1.7 - get below 170
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: motivation to exercise, portion control, too much meat in diet
Current Weight: 171.6
Week 1: +1.8/173.4
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +0.8/174.2
Week 4: -2/172.2
Total Weight Loss: +.6
TX Sweetheart
Me: Renee 23
DH: Travis 29
Married since: July 29, 2004
Dieting since: September 9, 2005
Dieting Program: counting calories; cutting fast food & caffeine
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 135 lbs (Final Weight)
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs
Known issues: asthma occasionally makes it hard to exercise for long periods of time; no portion control; no willpower to exercise
Current Weight: 196.6
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: SKIP
Week 3: +1.8/198.4
Week 4: -1/197.4
Total Weight Loss: +.8
udsweetpea
Me: Andrea/25
BF: jeff/29
Dating since: 2/22/04
Dieting since: I was 10
Dieting Program: Weight Watchers
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Lose 50 more pounds, goal of 135
Final Weight Date Challenge: Hoping to be at goal by next August
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 8 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: on and off for a few of them
Known issues: Love of food
Current Weight: 185
Week 1: +0.6/185.6
Week 2: -0.8/184.8
Week 3: -0.4/184.4
Week 4: -4/180.4
Total Weight Loss: -4.6
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 11-28-2006 at 07:28 PM.
Me: Sarah / 25
DH: Alan / 24
Married since: 9.17.05
Dieting since: 6.13.06
Dieting Program: WW
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 100+
Final Weight Date Challenge: ????
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 7
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Challenge #12
Known issues: emotional eater, low willpower, health conditions require certain restrictions to diet i.e. green leafy veggies in moderation
Current Weight: not comfortable saying
Weightloss Challenge #12 - Thanksgiving!
