Weight Loss Challenge #45 - Valentine's Day Challenge 2011
Valentine's Day Challenge
Sunday, January 2 - Saturday, February 12
6 weeks
Dates of the challenge are:
Week 1: Sunday, January 2 - Saturday, January 8
Week 2: Sunday, January 9 - Saturday, January 15
Week 3: Sunday, January 16 - Saturday, January 22
Week 4: Sunday, January 23 - Saturday, January 29
Week 5: Sunday, January 30 - Saturday, February 5
Week 6: Sunday, February 6 - Saturday, February 12
Your threadmistress for this thread is jesseybell
The last challenge was: New Years Challenge 2011
It is the last challenge that has all the links to the previous challenges in it
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.
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!
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 12-30-2010 at 10:26 AM.
ABirney
Me: Angie/35
DH: Scott/34
Married since: Sept 25, 2004
Dieting since: Off and on since high school
Dieting Program: Eating healthier, getting more activity, sparkpeople
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -159#/180#
Final Weight Date Challenge:Whenever it happens
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #17
Known issues: Insulin resistance/PCOS, portion control, sweet tooth, eating out, breastfeeding, on medication that can impede weight loss
Height: 5' 11"
Highest weight: 339#
Starting pregnancy weight: 318.8#
Ending pregnancy weight: 331.4#
Current weight: 337.8#
Challenge goal: -10#
Week 1: Skip
Week 2: -7.8#/330.0#
Week 3: Skip
Week 4: -3.6#/326.4#
Week 5: Skip
Week 6: -10#/316.4#
Total Weight Loss: -21.4#
Ali
Me: Ali 38
Dieting Program: follow the food pyramid, drink more water, exercize
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: to be within BMI weight guidelines (currently about 10 lbs over)
Known issues: stress, poor eating habits, laziness
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Current Weight:145
Challenge goal:
Week 1: 143 (-2)
Week 2: 141 (-2)
Week 3: 142 (+1)
Week 4: 140 (-2)
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:
Chimichanga
Me: Jen/31
DH: Steve/35
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: high school
Dieting Program:trying to watch portion control, working out 2-3x week. Will be adding a personal trainer hopefully soon
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Have a long way to go
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) first one
Known issues: late night snacking, no motivation to workout (but I love it when I do)
Height: 5' 10"
Challenge goal:-10
Week 1: -1.4
Week 2: -2.4
Week 3: -1.4
Week 4: - 5.0
Week 5: -.6
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -10.8
Grenouille
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: lose 15-20 OR wear my size 6 pants comfortably
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I've started and stopped so many of these.
Known issues: Motivation (lack thereof), self-sabotage
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight: 142
Challenge goal:
Week 1: -3/139
Week 2: +3.6 /142.6
Week 3: -1/141.6
Week 4: -1.6/140
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -2
jesseybell
Me: Jessie/40
DH: Dan/38
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: 5/2011
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: 190.6
Challenge goal: -6.6/184 (Wedding Weight)
Week 1: +.4/191.0
Week 2: -2.6/188.4
Week 3: -1.2/187.2
Week 4: -1.6/185.6
Week 5: +4.8/190.4
Week 6: -2.4/188.0
Total Weight Loss: -2.6
jodylovesscotty
Me: Jody/37
Dieting Since: just started for the first time ever
Dieting Program: none, never tried one
Known Issue: just a sweet tooth and bad food choices
Height: 5' 6"
Current Weight: 160
Highest Weight: right now, 160 lbs.
Starting Pregnancy Weight: 145(2nd preg)
Ending Pregnancy Weight: 170
Current Weight: 160
Weight Loss Challenge Goal: -10 lbs
Week 1: SKIP
Week 2: -1.5
Week 3:-1
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total weight loss: -2.5
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 02-12-2011 at 03:52 AM.
larslobster
Me: Karen, 42
DH: Mark, 42
Married since: 10/12/03
Dieting since: on and off since college
Dieting Program: trying to eat healthier and fewer calories, regular exercise
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 37.5lbs, 130
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Known issues: too much cheese, too large portion sizes
Height: 5'6"
Current weight: 154.5
Challenge goal: 153
Week 1: -1/153.5
Week 2: +1.5/155
Week 3: -1.5/153.5
Week 4: +2/155.5
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: +1.0
LRL
Me: L, 30
Dieting since: College
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: -35 / 145
Final Weight Date Challenge: Whenever
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10-12 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I've done challenges off and on
Known issues: Emotional eating, stress, and a general love of food.
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight: 180
Challenge Weight goal: 168-170
Week 1: -2/178
Week 2: -2/176
Week 3: -2/174
Week 4: -2/172
Week 5: -2/170
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -10
MRs. Chappy
Age 34
Overall goal: clothes to fit better and to get back to Lifetime member on WW
Program using: Weight Watchers
Height: 5'6"
Current Weight: 154
Challenge goal: 6 lbs
Week 1 -3.4/150.6
Week 2: SKIP
WeeK 3: -4/146.6
Week 4 +1/147.6
Week 5: -2/145.6
Week 6:
Total for challenge -8.4
pewee9196
Me: pewee9196/37
DH: David/35
Married since: 02
Dieting sinceon't believe in the word
Dieting Program: none- just returning to pre preggo lifestyle
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:148
Final Weight Date Challenge:June 2011
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 179
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Did it back after first DD
Known issues:Thyroid issues post partum
Height:5 ft 9 in
Current weight:184
Challenge goal:-5
Week 1: -1
Week 2: -3
Week 3: -0
Week 4: -4
Week 5: -0
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss: -8
sea74
Age 36
Overall goal: Get back to my Pre-preg/pre-infertility treatment weight
Program using: eating less junk, breastfeeding, working out when I get the OB to okay it
Known issues: Not a lot of time for working out and cooking "right" w/22-month old twins and newborn
Height: 5'4"
Challenge goal: 20 lbs (I know that's a lot, but I just gave birth)
Week 1: -3.5
Week 2:-2
Week 3: stayed the same
Week 4: -3
Week 5: skip
Week 6: -3
Total Weight Loss: -11.5
tgr68
Me: Naamah/30
Married since: 6/1/02
Dieting since: November 2005
Dieting Program: Doing SOMETHING physical everyday, eat every 2 hours
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: 50+ lbs, 125lb final weight
Final Weight Date Challenge: whenever it happens
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: #5 January 2006
Known issues: pregnancy, morning sickness, heartburn
Height: 5' 4"
Current weight: 192.4
Challenge goal: Maintain
Week 1: -0.2/192.2
Week 2: -0.2/192.0
Week 3: +0.4/192.4
Week 4: -1.4/191.0
Week 5: 0/191.0
Week 6: 0.191.0
Total Weight Loss: -1.4
Last edited by weightloss.challenge; 02-12-2011 at 03:53 AM.
Okay everyone, the holidays are over! Time to get back to business. Whether it is losing the weight you gained over the holidays, getting back to losing after maintaining for the holidays, keeping on losing (god bless those who can do this!), or just realizing that bathing suit season really is not that far away! Let's hope the next 3 challenges up to Memorial Day are as successful as they were last year.
PLEASE CHECK IN WITH YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (current weight) AND CHALLENGE GOAL. PLEASE REMEMBER TO POST ALL UPDATES IN RED SO THEY ARE EASY TO SEE. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK!
This challenge will run through week 26 of this pgcy, so while I imagine I'll have a gain, I'm still focusing on my diet and exercise with the hope that I maintain.
Women are angels, and when someone breaks our wings
we continue to fly...on broomsticks.
We are flexible like that.
Me: Jen/31
DH: Steve/35
Married since: 2003
Dieting since: high school
Dieting Program:trying to watch portion control, working out 2-3x week. Will be adding a personal trainer hopefully soon
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: Have a long way to go
Final Weight Date Challenge: not sure
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 10 pounds
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: (Challenge #) first one
Known issues: late night snacking, no motivation to workout (but I love it when I do)
Height: 5' 10"
Current Weight:
Me: Grenouille
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight: lose 15-20 OR wear my size 6 pants comfortably
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: -5
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: I've started and stopped so many of these.
Known issues: Motivation (lack thereof), self-sabotage
Height: 5'2"
Current Weight:
Haven't been on a scale recently but I'm pretty sure I know what it says.
pewee9196
Me: pewee9196/37
DH: David/35
Married since: 02
Dieting sinceon't believe in the word
Dieting Program: none- just returning to pre preggo lifestyle
Total weight loss goal/Final Weight:148
Final Weight Date Challenge:June 2011
Challenge Weight Loss Goal: 179
Weight Loss Challenge Member Since: Did it back after first DD
Known issues:Thyroid issues post partum
Height:5 ft 9 in
Current weight:184
Challenge goal:-5
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Week 5:
Week 6:
Total Weight Loss:
i'm back!
Me: MRs. Chappy
Age 34
Height: 5'6"
Current Wt 151.8
Challenge goal: 6 lbs
Overall goal: clothes to fit better and to get back to Lifetime member on WW
Program using: Weight Watchers
question for those doing WW; i was lifetime and i'm going to rejoin..do i need my lifetime number when i go to weigh ins??
Last edited by Mrs.Chappy; 01-01-2011 at 06:40 PM.
Weight Loss Challenge #45 - Valentine's Day Challenge 2011
