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CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 It's almost time for the next challenge, everyone!

Here are the guidelines for the Fall Weight Loss Challenge (similar to those of the previous ones):
  1. The challenge will run from Monday, September 1st through Friday, October 31st.

  2. You may join the challenge at any time beginning September 1st, and late-comers are most welcome. You can even join the challenge in October.

  3. To join the challenge, post your starting weight and goal weight.

    You may choose any goal you like. But if your goal is to lose more than 18 pounds during the challenge period -- more than two pounds a week -- please explain why you think your goal is realistic.

    This website is dedicate to healthy, common sense, lasting weight loss, and does not support crash diets which do not have realistic expectations of producing long-term results.

    For more information, please see the Tutorial and the forum topic The Most Likely Reason Your Diet Will Fail.

  4. Pick a day for your weekly weigh-in, and stick to it a closely as you can. Then post your current weight each week -- or as often as you would like!

    You may wish to read:  How Often Should You Weigh Yourself

    Those who are not losing weight, and those who are gaining, will receive praise for continuing to participate. It's so easy to run and hide! We've all been there ourselves.

    We also know that by participating, they are very likely doing better than they otherwise would be.

  5. The results will be updated every Wednesday (or more often) and posted right here just below these instructions, so they will always be easy to find.

    We want the challenge stats to be realistic and reflect active challenge members, so anyone not posting for two consecutive weeks will be dropped from the list. But they will be put right back on the next week should they post again.

    If you need to withdraw from the challenge, please have the courtesy to post a farewell note or send me a Private Message (PM). Your name will be removed without comment.

  6. You are encouraged to share how you are doing during the challenge, and especially to give each other support. However, to make it easier for me to find your weekly weight, please make sure your weight stands out.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to post them or send me a PM.

Wishing you success and happiness!

Nick

Please post any corrections below.
rad
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Joined: 28 August 2008
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Posts: 10
 Hi - I am new member. I love this site and all the advices posted here. It is awesome!

I would love to take up the challenge. My SW is 207 and my GW is 195.
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Welcome to :cph: , rad! I'm glad you're enjoying your stay here.

I'll post the chart in here with our numbers once the challenge officially begins on Monday.

Good luck! :cool:
loose weight
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Joined: 9 May 2008
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 122
 Hi I would like to participate in this challange as well

However i will be going on a hloiday for 3 weeks in middle of October but will still try my hardest as these challenges really help me it is like competing myself which feels great.

My current weight 136lbs

My Target weight 126lbs

lets see if i could reach this target
ChunchieA
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Joined: 1 January 2008
Location: San Francisco, California USA
Posts: 61
 Hello

Count me in on the challenge - as well.  I'll be away for a couple of weeks in September but I like the accountability factor these challenges provide.  My current weight is 122 and my goal weight will be 120.  It seems kind of wimpy - just 2 pounds in 2 months but these 2 pounds are hard to get off!

I found that it's easier for me to concentrate on losing just 2 pounds at a time - when I initially started in January my goal was 117 - since I wasn't reaching it fast enough I decided to lower my sights a bit and it's made all the difference in the world.  Baby steps, as they say.  Anyway, glad to be on board.  My check in days will be Saturday.

Chunchie A

 
morbidlemon
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Joined: 2 April 2007
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 650
 I'll be joining this challenge too, I guess the more times I enter the more chance I have of succeeding :tongue: Not sure what my starting weight will be, but as I'm making Monday my weigh in day I'll be back then. My goal will probably be 120lb [again] though. Thanks for taking this on!
Pootchi
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Joined: 15 July 2008
Location: Chibougamau, Quebec Canada
Posts: 83
 Hi I'm joining this challenge too!

My starting weight is: 183 pounds

And my goal weight is: 173 pounds

This has helped me so much in the last 2 months, that I'm glad there's another one!

Have a great challenge everyone!!!!:cool:
dsalmon
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Joined: 25 June 2008
Location:  
Posts: 198
 Hey...I'd love to join this challenge as well, thanks for starting it!

*****SW:139 pounds*****

*****GW:130 pounds****

Last edited on 31 August 2008 07:41 pm by dsalmon
Forehunnerd
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Joined: 26 June 2008
Location:  
Posts: 101
 Word, I'm down for another challenge.

Starting weight: 380.00 pounds

Goal Weight: 360.00 pounds

I'll maintain my current weigh-in schedule for Saturdays.

20 pounds is sort of a lot to lose, but I somehow managed to lose about 30 pounds or so in the last challenge, partly because I do have so much excess weight to lose, so I think I can afford to set a slightly higher goal for myself. I expect great success for myself and everyone who chooses to participate! Best of luck all around!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
DeterminedGal
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Joined: 8 August 2007
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA
Posts: 623
 Thanks, Nick!  I love these challenges.

Starting weight:  168

Oct. 31 goal weight: 155

About to get slammed by Gustav (in Baton Rouge) shortly so I probably won't be able to report for a week or so.....lots of trees around here and power goes out easily.....but never fear, I'll be back!!!

;) DG

 
Forehunnerd
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 I'm sorry to hear that. Good luck to you and yours in Louisiana!
Nir
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Joined: 17 January 2006
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 5738
 SW 117lb GW 116lb

To be honest I am expecting weight gain and I might languish at the bottom of the table, but having ran the previous challenge I know that it is difficult to run a challenge when somebody has a zero or negative goal (or indeed weighs themselves in kilos :smile:). If I actually lose anything it'll just be a bonus, but I want to stay involved.

Nir
TC in Afghanistan
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Joined: 18 July 2008
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Posts: 272
 Count me in.  I'll weigh-in on Sundays as I have been.

Starting weight 204

Goal weight 188

Looking forward to the challenge...

Proudly Serving, TC
missfit
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Joined: 23 October 2007
Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania USA
Posts: 81
   Nir, please stay involved! I find you so motivating and something of an expert on the subject of permanent weightloss.:smile:                     

I will be entering this challenge with renewed interest and motivation.  My current weight is 165lbs. My goal is to lose  6 lbs. Good luck everyone.                    
Maggie
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Joined: 30 December 2007
Location: Farm Ranch On Canadian Prairies, Canada
Posts: 420
 Good Morning:

I would like to participate in this challenge.  Turning over a new leaf,  I like that idea.  Thanks for starting this challenge.

Starting weight  180.8

Goal weight 178.0
tjschur
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Joined: 29 August 2008
Location:  
Posts: 24
 This is my first challenge!

Starting Weight: 199.8 lbs

Goal Weight: 188.0 lbs
meteorites49
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Joined: 21 January 2008
Location:  
Posts: 97
 I'd like to join, it keeps me accountable and after the last challenge I need it! Starting weight: 131.6 Goal weight: 118.6
MidgeH
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Joined: 14 May 2008
Location: St. Louis, Missouri USA
Posts: 1251
 SW:  221.5

GW: 205

That would be a loss of 16.5
slimwish
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Joined: 20 March 2008
Location:  
Posts: 505
 I'm so excited for this challenge! :tongue:


Starting weight: 117lbs

Goal weight: 115lbs

Weigh in day: Sunday


 :rose:SW

Last edited on 1 September 2008 05:14 pm by slimwish
Beckster
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Joined: 27 April 2008
Location: Bellingham, Washington USA
Posts: 198
 I'm in.

SW: 241.5
GW: 230
Weigh in day: Monday
Lucy
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Joined: 8 May 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 205
 Me too....

 

Starting weight    212

 

 

Goal weight          200
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 The Fall Weight Loss Challenge officially commences! :smile:

For me:

Starting Weight: 239
Goal Weight: 225

I will be weighing in on Sundays.

Morbidlemon, I went ahead and put you in with your last weight recorded in the Summer Challenge. Just let me know if I need to change it.

Best of luck to us all! :cool:
katie in spain
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Joined: 26 December 2007
Location: Malaga, Spain
Posts: 78
 Thanks so much for starting this autumn challenge.  Please count me in.  These challenges have given me a reason to stick at it so that I can achieve my long term goal.  Thank you, thank you.

Starting weight: 140 lb

Goal weight: 130 lb

Wishing all of us success!
Scoobees
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Joined: 6 July 2006
Location: Smalltown, Ohio USA
Posts: 2519
 Count me in, too!

Starting weight:  149.5 pounds

Goal for challenge:  144 pounds

Goal loss:  5.5 pounds

Weigh ins:  too often :wink:

Thanks for doing this challenge for us Nick!
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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Joined: 7 April 2006
Location: Willits, California USA
Posts: 1300
 I'm ready to look good for halloween.  I did pretty decent in the last challenge, so I think I'll set the bar high (for me at least)

CW 201

GW 189
Hiker
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Joined: 30 January 2008
Location: Central , Massachusetts USA
Posts: 1591
  

I am so glad there is a new challenge.  My starting weight is where I was at the end of my last challenge. My weight in day will be Tuesday.

Starting Weight--154.6

Goal Weight--141.2
deliaann
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Joined: 10 June 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 32
 Well, I started Slim in 6 today so I figure I better go for less weight loss than usual. Not that I mind. I'd rather have heavier muscle than fat any day :)

Starting weight: 160

Goal weight: 155
lastten
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Joined: 12 March 2008
Location:  
Posts: 183
 I haven't tried a challenge yet...maybe it will be the thing I need to lose the last 10 and look sexy for my 9yr anniversary on the 31st!  Unfortunately I have a 12 day vacation in the middle of this one but there are plenty of other days!

Start weight: 149.6

Goal weight:  140  woot!

Weigh-in day:  Monday

 
NurseBetty
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Joined: 28 July 2008
Location: Smalltown, North Carolina USA
Posts: 126
 Alright I'm jumping on the band wagon!

SW: 165.8

GW: 155
slimwish
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Joined: 20 March 2008
Location:  
Posts: 505
 !!
I really hope I lose at least 1 pound during the next two months! :tongue:

Good luck everyone!

:rose: SW
pbf4326e
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Joined: 19 November 2007
Location: Smalltown, North Carolina USA
Posts: 1187
 Good morning all,

Starting 190 lbs

Goal 185 lbs.

Thanks,

Bert
Fish_2
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Joined: 13 July 2008
Location: Michigan USA
Posts: 28
 My First Challenge! :grin:

 

Starting weight
  135.4

 

Goal weight
  129.0

I really hope this goes well, I've been working on those last few pounds for about 4 months. I'm ready for them to be GONE!!!!

 

 
MattsJen
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Joined: 30 July 2008
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
Posts: 66
 I am behind as usual...

CW:184.5

Goal:168

 

OT:  I have a question...I need to adjust my calories and not sure how many I need to be eating. My activity is 1.5hrs per day 6 days a week= 500 calories burned each time. Now that I weigh less I need to adjust my 1200 and up it. My Dr is saying this is still ok but my weight loss has slowed down so I do not know if that is normal or if I need to eat more. Can someone help me?

 

Thx.

Jen:horse:

 

PS: I am 5'5 / 35yr

Last edited on 2 September 2008 04:01 pm by MattsJen
christyandmuddy
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Joined: 5 May 2008
Location: Florida USA
Posts: 248
 Hi, everyone!  I can't wait to start this new challenge.  Thanks for hosting it, Crimson! 

Starting weight:  121 lbs

Goal weight:  119 lbs

Even though that's only a two pound loss, I think it is reasonable.  I'm pretty close to my over all goal weight but I still need to lose some fat, so my thinking is that I will displace some of the fat with muscle, which will mean a more modest weight loss.  I hope that makes sense.

I'll weigh in on Mondays.  Good luck to everyone!
kakki
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Joined: 26 December 2007
Location: Essex , Vermont USA
Posts: 193
 Ok here goes... haven't been as good as I know can be or should be so I've gone up a few lbs since the last challenge I started. Hoping I can so better this time!!

SW- 309.6  and my weigh in day will monday's.

GW- 295

thanks Nick for doing another one...

   -kakki

Hisgal
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Joined: 27 March 2006
Location: Smalltown, Minnesota USA
Posts: 3106
 Thanks, Nick, for the new challenge.............I am in again!

SW:  178.2 lbs.

Weight loss goal...........10 lbs

Weight at end of challenge................168.2 lbs.

Weigh in day.......... Friday or Saturday
Wheo
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Joined: 18 August 2008
Location:  
Posts: 17
 Hello all, and thank you for making this challenge; I like the idea of being held accountable. ^_^; Here's my statistics:

Starting Weight: 200

Goal Weight:185

Total Weight Loss: 15 lbs.

Weigh-in Day: Wednesday
blackdiamond8
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Joined: 7 October 2007
Location: Morgan County, Colorado USA
Posts: 198
 I'm gonna join and make it to my goal.

Starting Weight. 201.8

Goal Weight. 195.0
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Wow, we have quite a challenge going on here! I'm trying to get some of my family to join in, too. We'll see. :cool:

Everybody is added to the list as of this point. If you don't see your name on the list, try pressing F5.

Jen, your unadjusted RMR is 1533. This is generally the minimum number of calories you should eat per day. If 1200 isn't working for you, I recommend you gradually increase it and see if that helps.

Good luck to us all! We can do it! :cool:
MattsJen
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Joined: 30 July 2008
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
Posts: 66
 well i think it is... i posted in general disscussion but i am confused i think? LOL see

 

thx,

jen:horse:
mchen01
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Joined: 10 June 2008
Location: Capistrano Beach, California USA
Posts: 395
 These challenges are so helpful - thanks Nick!

SW: 176

GW: 165

I will weigh in on Sundays.

Good luck everyone!!
larrabeeskot
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Joined: 2 January 2008
Location: Buffalo, New York USA
Posts: 65
 I would like to join

Current weight - 170 (yikes!)

Goal weight - 160
Melbelle5
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Joined: 26 May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 60
 Hi I'd like to join!

Cw: 123

Gw:118

I think I'll weigh in on Fridays.:smile:  Good luck to everyone!
NurseNicole
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Joined: 9 July 2008
Location: Henderson, USA
Posts: 5
 I think having a challenge will help me stay on track with dieting.

Starting weight: 167

Goal weight: 160

I know its not that much but it seems like I have a really difficult time staying at/under 160 without starving myself and there is no way I'm doing that! I'll weigh in every wed!
MareBear8898
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Joined: 4 September 2008
Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Posts: 39
 Hi everyone... first time for me... I had a baby a year ago and although I got down to 197 five months after I had her, I've crept back up to 207.  My goal by the end of the challenge is to get back to 197.  My weigh in day will be Mondays.  Thanks!
morbidlemon
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Joined: 2 April 2007
Location: London, United Kingdom
Posts: 650
 Hey all. On second thoughts I think I am going to withdraw from this challenge for now, I'm not entirely sure what is going on with my body right now and mentally I don't think it's going to me any good trying to participate right now. I'll rejoin when things settle down though :)
Thanks!
DaniMae1
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Joined: 18 December 2007
Location: Deep South!, Mississippi USA
Posts: 564
 Okay, my weight crept back to 149...so I want to join in on the challenge.  My goal weight is 139. Good luck to everyone!  
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Stats are updated to this point.

I wanted to extend a welcome to all the newcomers here. I'm sure you all will enjoy this great community as much as I do. :smile:

Keep pluggin' along, everyone! :cool:
StuckSara
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Joined: 7 February 2007
Location: SmallTown, Washington USA
Posts: 755
 I've decided to get serious about dieting again... I was on about a 10 month binge :).

SW: 150.6 (as of today, Thursday)

GW: 135... to fit into my mermaid costume... my boyfriend is a fisherman :)

Loss: 15.6 (in 57 days= 1.95 lbs. per week)

 
Butterfly_Hourglass
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Joined: 5 April 2008
Location:  
Posts: 283
 Hiya!

So, I'm going to join this a bit late! Sorry! :chewing:

Current:144

Goal: 129

Good luck everyone, and take it one day at a time!

Oh, and I will weigh-in on Sundays.

Lots of love!
Nir
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Joined: 17 January 2006
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Posts: 5738
 This challenge ends on a Friday so it makes sense for me to post on Fridays. Let's say I'm 116.5lb (I'll be doing graphs from next week)
larrabeeskot
Senior Member


Joined: 2 January 2008
Location: Buffalo, New York USA
Posts: 65
 So, I am at exactly 170.0

That means no change:sad:
Pootchi
Senior Member


Joined: 15 July 2008
Location: Chibougamau, Quebec Canada
Posts: 83
 Well that's what I thought, since it's ending on a Friday I'll weigh in on Fridays....

 

But it wasn't good,  I'm still the same, no change!  But I haven'T time to exercise.  Just started a new job and I need to find a new routine, so I can exercise.

So next week I'll be better, I promise!!!!

:apple:
Lucy
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Joined: 8 May 2008
Location: Canada
Posts: 205
 210........ down 2:bottle_water:
blackdiamond8
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Joined: 7 October 2007
Location: Morgan County, Colorado USA
Posts: 198
 201.4 down .4
Hiker
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Joined: 30 January 2008
Location: Central , Massachusetts USA
Posts: 1591
 153....Down 1.6

 

Last edited on 6 September 2008 06:23 am by Hiker
ChunchieA
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Joined: 1 January 2008
Location: San Francisco, California USA
Posts: 61
 Hello

My first check in for the new challenge - start weignt is 122 and still at the same weight today!

I will not be checking in for 2 weeks - I am going out of the country and won't have access to email.

I will check back in on 9/27 - good luck to everyone. 

Chunchie A

heidiv
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Joined: 10 July 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 162
 I want to be in this challenge...I need to weigh myself at work tonight to really see what my start weight is! But I'm pretty sure i'm around 138 now.   I will get back to you.  Goal weight is going to be 134lbs.  Thanks.

Heidi
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Stats updated to this point. Just let me know of any corrections.

Keep truckin', everyone! (As a certain person here told me. :wink:)
Forehunnerd
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Joined: 26 June 2008
Location:  
Posts: 101
 Time for my usual update today. Ringing in at a super-glorious 378 today!
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Good job, Bryan! Glad to see you're still plugging along. :ribbon:
Forehunnerd
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Joined: 26 June 2008
Location:  
Posts: 101
 You bet! After seeing your amazing changes, I'm all the more enthused to see some of my own!
MattsJen
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Joined: 30 July 2008
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
Posts: 66
 CW:183
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Today's weigh-in: 229.

It was foolish of me not to account for water weight. I probably should readjust my goal. I'll think about it here in a day or two - if anyone objects, just send me a PM.

Downward ho! :cool:
heidiv
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Joined: 10 July 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 162
 Today's weigh in and starting weight: 139.7

Goal weight: 134.5

Thanks!!

 

:pizza:Heidi

 
Butterfly_Hourglass
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Joined: 5 April 2008
Location:  
Posts: 283
 0.o I didn't think I pigged out that much! :crying:

146

Oh well. 4 out of 7 days that I did well this week!

Next week WILL be better.

Love to everyone! Great job!

 
slimwish
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Joined: 20 March 2008
Location:  
Posts: 505
 Weigh in: 117lbs. No change.



:rose:SW
unique
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Joined: 9 August 2008
Location:  
Posts: 3
 hey guys count me in ..

my current weight : 178.2

my goal weight : 160

i'll weight myself by 14-9

Last edited on 8 September 2008 02:28 am by unique
mchen01
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Joined: 10 June 2008
Location: Capistrano Beach, California USA
Posts: 395
 CW: 174  :smile:
NurseBetty
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Joined: 28 July 2008
Location: Smalltown, North Carolina USA
Posts: 126
 Weight this morning: 165.0
katie in spain
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Joined: 26 December 2007
Location: Malaga, Spain
Posts: 78
 No change for me still at 140 lb
kakki
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Joined: 26 December 2007
Location: Essex , Vermont USA
Posts: 193
 Today's wt is 305.6  so I think a loss of 4 from last week.

 

 
christyandmuddy
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Joined: 5 May 2008
Location: Florida USA
Posts: 248
 Weigh-in:  120 lbs
tjschur
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Joined: 29 August 2008
Location:  
Posts: 24
 Current Weight: 197.2 lbs
MareBear8898
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Joined: 4 September 2008
Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Posts: 39
 Okay, here's my first weigh in and I'm down to 204 - loss of 3 lbs in one week.  So... let me think about what I did right...

First off I've always recorded what I've been eating, and for the longest time I've been telling myself that it's just so tough to record it all in the "Food Calories and Nutrition Calculator"... but guess what?  When you aren't eating a boat load every day:chewing:, it actually isn't too tough!!!:tongue:

I lowered my calories from about 1700 to an average of 1463 this week.  I'm not a big "aerobic o holic" so my vow was to find something I could do everyday without saying "I'm really not in the mood" - it turns out walking my daughter about 3k to 5k every evening seems to be something I can look forward to.  I got myself a little pulse monitor to make sure I keep my heart rate up above 75% at all times too.  Kinda like walking away from Freddy Krueger.

I also needed a little help with portion control, so I bought a bunch of Lean Cuisines... they are a savior for me in the evenings when I'm making dinner for my otherwise thin family.  They keep the temptation away from snacking on more than I can handle.  In the mornings I have cereal or a poached egg with toast, in the afternoon I have a 6" sandwich modeled after the "Subway" ones, and then my little meal in the evening.  I get a little yogurt or a piece of fruit sometime around 3 when my little mental clock starts telling me "EATING WOULD BE REALLY GOOD RIGHT NOW".

So, what did I do wrong... well, onion rings on Thursday (yikes) and a sausage McMuffin yesterday (balloon races - convenience food).  Oh, and two margaritas on Saturday night... when will I learn that those things just set you back?  Still, overall, not a bad week...
MareBear8898
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Joined: 4 September 2008
Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Posts: 39
 Oh, and I just read that our post in day is Friday... I'll be sure to adjust this week.
MidgeH
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Joined: 14 May 2008
Location: St. Louis, Missouri USA
Posts: 1251
 Marebear - you post day can be whenever you want.   Mine is Monday, too.  (since the last day is Friday some poeple want to end it right on time - it started on a Monday, that's what I go by.   Either/Any works)

CW: 220

 
Beckster
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Joined: 27 April 2008
Location: Bellingham, Washington USA
Posts: 198
 242.  I'm ok with it, I think I had an extended bounce from my vacation.  At any rate, I'm back on track since Saturday so I think next week will be better.
Midge-you're doing great. :grin:
blackdiamond8
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Joined: 7 October 2007
Location: Morgan County, Colorado USA
Posts: 198
 cw- 199.2 :grin:

I have officially gotten down into the 1hundreds again!!!!!!

I'm so dang proud of myself!!!! you dont even know.!!!!!

Last edited on 8 September 2008 07:42 pm by blackdiamond8
MidgeH
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Joined: 14 May 2008
Location: St. Louis, Missouri USA
Posts: 1251
 Congrats Blackdiamond - what a fabulous milestone!
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Congrats x2, blackdiamond! That is a wonderful milestone. I can't wait until I reach it. Kudos! :wink:

Stats updated to this point. Good job, everyone! :cool:
lastten
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Joined: 12 March 2008
Location:  
Posts: 183
 I feel like I am cheating the system for reporting this weeks weight since I have had a stomach bug since Friday and haven't been really able to eat ... but it will be a challenge to see if I can maintain it this week when I can eat again:chewing:

CW: 148.6 (-1)
CrimsonAnimus
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Joined: 4 May 2008
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA
Posts: 1913
 Get well soon, lastten! :smile:
2bhealthy
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Location: Wisconsin USA
Posts: 49
 Hey everyone, after a very long summer I am back and needing to loose.  I am currently at 147.4 up a couple pounds over the summer.  My goal for this challenge is 142.  Its not that much but I am looking to loose and keep it off.  thanks for letting me come a bit late.  I'm just back at school and getting in my old routine. 


Current: 147.4
Goal: 142
TC in Afghanistan
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 Crimson, sorry for posting late...things got a little crazy over there in the land of the baby powder dust (yes, it's just like that...hard to believe until you see if for yourself-imagine filling your room with a 6 inch layer of baby powder, hiding a bunch of baseballs in the powder, then walking across the room...)

Sunday's weight - 202

One more week and hopefully I'll be under 200 for the first time in many, many years!

Proudly serving, TC

PS-how do we see the posted stats?
CrimsonAnimus
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 Hey, TC!

The stats are posted at the top of each page of this thread.

The date at the top will tell you when the stats were last updated (unless I forget to change it). You can press F5 to see the latest stats, if they've been updated since you entered the thread.

Congrats on your progress! Making it under 200 will be a great milestone. :star:

Thanks for serving. :smile:
MareBear8898
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 Thanks Midge for the info (still new around here).  Congrats blackdiamond - that is a HUGE milestone!  Everyone is doing so well and is so welcoming and warm.  Keep it up ya'll, we can do this together.
Fish_2
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 CW 135.0

Not much of a loss but still a loss!
Maggie
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 Good Morning

Weighing in this morning at 180

Down a little.

This is an awesome bunch of loosers..lol

Lets all keep on loosing. we must remember though that sometimes the body will not let it go until it is ready.  So if one is holding or even gaining it doesn't necessarily mean we are not loosing in the long run.

Cheerio

Maggie
MareBear8898
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 Absolutely Maggie - I remember someone telling me when I first started working out and dieting that it is even common to gain because you are gaining lean muscle which always weighs more than fat.  This can be discouraging if this is the initial reaction to a new lifestyle. 
Hisgal
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 Weigh in on Saturday, Sept. 6..............180.0 lbs.

That's up from where I started........or sort of.   I used my ending weight from the last challenge.    I know I was up after Labor Day weekend, so I knew I'd have a bit to lose, over and above my goal.   Also, had salty tasting meatloaf on Friday night, and TTOM started.   Next week will be down :cool:
pbf4326e
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 Hi all,

Still at 190 lbs.  I'm cool with that. 

Bert

 
cportwine
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 Ok, I wasn't going to join this challenge, but changed my mind. Just maybe I can kick those last few pounds after all.

Starting weight 124lbs. (that's my average right now)

ending weight 120lbs (again)

Going to make weds. my weigh in days and I will be posting my average every time. I don't know if that is necessary now since my weight hasn't been having large swings as it was before. Anyway, its tuesday now. So, I will not be weighing in until next wed.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE......

OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 no change 201
loose weight
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 My current weight 134lbs

it is a slow lost but never mind hope the scales are better on monday/tuesday
Hiker
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 I am currently at 151.1... down 1.9. from last week.

What a great bunch of loosers. Looks like a lot of you are doing very well.

Onward and downward!
cportwine
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 I know I said I wasn't going to weigh in until next wed. But, I decided to post it anyway-maybe get my butt in gear a little. 124lbs
Melbelle5
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 cw: 123

so no change this week...:dizzy:  but no gain either!!!:tongue:  

Scoobees
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 148.5  this morning. :thumbsup:
Wheo
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 Sadly, I'm still stuck at 200 pounds this week (I knew I shouldn't have had that Dairy Queen...and McDonalds....and...^_^;). I meant to weigh myself in the morning (before the water weight could really set in, and all), but I didn't have time. Hopefully, this coming week shall be better! I have to go to the gym three days a week to jog and lift weights (twenty minutes each!) for my P.E. class (to think, it's only worth .5 credits, too...), so, yeah... I signed up for it so that I wouldn't have an excuse to not work out, so hopefully I'll have lost a few next week. ^_^

Congratulations to those who have lost, and keep up the good work, everybody! ^_^

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De
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 Hi everyone,

I'm new to the forum (it's my first ever). I'd like to join the challenge. My report day will be on Wednesdays.

current weight = 169

Goal weight = 157

Good luck yall.,

De

:cool::apple:

Last edited on 12 September 2008 01:36 am by De
DeterminedGal
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 Hi.  I'm in.  If you read my diary, you'll see I've had a little setback...Hurricane Gustav.  Yep, he blew thru causing me much stress, thereby resulting in days of overeating.  Anyway, excuses aside, I'll weigh Friday morning and report my weight and my goal for this challenge if that's okay.  Just can't force myself to weigh without a couple days of getting back into the groove.  Hope that's ok.  Thanks.
CrimsonAnimus
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 Stats are updated to this point. Welcome to the site, De!

Great job to everyone who has lost and to those who haven't, but are still plugging along. :cool:
missfit
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 Down 1 lb. this week:smile:
deliaann
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 Well, I'm up 2 pounds but I'm not worried about it cause my pants are getting looser.

Current weight: 162
StuckSara
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 It's finally my weigh in day! I've been excited to post all week! 147.8
down from 150.6! Good luck to everyone else!
CouchPotatoe
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 Hello,

     I would like to join. I figure I'll keep on traack if I know I have to tell someone how much I weigh.

    C.W: 212
    G.W: 200
cmharris6002
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 Hi, I would like to join the challenge!

CW 170

GW 155

 :smile:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome, CouchPotatoe! Glad you decided to join! :wink:

Welcome to the site, cm! I hope you enjoy your stay here. :smile:

Good luck to you both, and good job, everyone! :cool:
Nir
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 This week, based on my highest scale weight, I'm calling my weight at 116lb. Although it looks like I've reached my goal, I think there is a good chance my weight will do a few more loop-the-loops during the challange period and I could easily end up heavier than my starting weight: so we shall not count our chickens before they've hatched.
Pootchi
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 Ok this morning I just can't believe my eyes when I look at my scale!!!

I'm down to 179.5 pounds    WOOHOO!!!!

It's been such a long time since I've seen 17? on that scale!!!!

thanks for doing this challenge, it helps me stay focus, and now I see results!!!

good luck to everyone!  Have a great weekend!

:apple:
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 Hey Pootchi, way to go. It is so exciting when you see that second number change.  I agree with you, I think this challenge really helps us keep focused.

Crimson, thanks so much for running this.
larrabeeskot
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 My weight this week is 171.6, so it appears that I am going the wrong way! :nono:

I guess it time for me to turn around, but now I have 11.6 pounds to go.
DaniMae1
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 149 still!  No change!  Grrrr!!!!  Guess I have to work extra hard next week.  :nono:
MareBear8898
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 CURRENT WEIGHT - 203.33 (averaged)

So that's 3.67 down from my starting weight and 0.67 down from last week.

Thanks Crimson for doing this challenge... it IS helping me stay focused.  Yesterday I actually weighed in at 202, but I know it's best to take the average because that was just one of those phantom good days. 

Things I did right: I restricted myself out of about 100 more calories each day.  I'm holding at 40 to 60 minutes of moderate exersize, and increased fluids (water!)... and getting enough sleep helps too.

Things I did wrong: Actually yesterday was the only day I slacked off.  Missed my 5k job in the morning and ate about 200 more calories than I planned... I had a sales meeting and eating out always does me in.  Back on track today... I know I'm down to the "stubborn" weight - so I'll have to work extra hard this week. 

I'm worried - I'm going camping... I'll have to make sure it's not "lounging" that I'm doing but "hiking and swimming".

 
Lucy
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 205        Down 5lbs from last weigh in.
Hisgal
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 We have a crazy busy weekend..........so, being my weight has been the same for the

last 2 mornings, I will report it today..........in case I take off early tomorrow morning

and totally forget to weigh in.

Friday, Sept. 12..................176 lbs
cportwine
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 MareBear8898 wrote: CURRENT WEIGHT - 203.33 (averaged)

So that's 3.67 down from my starting weight and 0.67 down from last week.

Thanks Crimson for doing this challenge... it IS helping me stay focused.  Yesterday I actually weighed in at 202, but I know it's best to take the average because that was just one of those phantom good days. 

Things I did right: I restricted myself out of about 100 more calories each day.  I'm holding at 40 to 60 minutes of moderate exersize, and increased fluids (water!)... and getting enough sleep helps too.

Things I did wrong: Actually yesterday was the only day I slacked off.  Missed my 5k job in the morning and ate about 200 more calories than I planned... I had a sales meeting and eating out always does me in.  Back on track today... I know I'm down to the "stubborn" weight - so I'll have to work extra hard this week. 

I'm worried - I'm going camping... I'll have to make sure it's not "lounging" that I'm doing but "hiking and swimming".

 

 

Camping is a great way to get exercise. I usually walk the campground in the morning and then again at night. I am jealous of you getting to go. I wanted to go so bad this weekend, but it is raining here for friday and sat. So, no point in camping in the rain. Have fun!

cportwine
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 Lucy wrote: 205        Down 5lbs from last weigh in.
That's great Lucy, Keep up the great work.... :grin:
foco84
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 Lil late on this one-but i'd love to join in...

I gotta weigh myself later tonight when im finally  home from work, but last i checked:

 

starting weight: 148

goal weight: 120

 i'll try posting sunday nights :)

and here we go....
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to :cph:, foco84! Good luck with your efforts. :smile:

Great job, everyone! We've lost over 50 pounds together already! :grin: :ribbon:
Lucy
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 cportwine wrote: Lucy wrote: 205        Down 5lbs from last weigh in.
That's great Lucy, Keep up the great work.... :grin:
thank you Ms Cportwine:rose:
NurseNicole
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 Weight in

SW: 167

CW: 170 :sad:... Aghhhhhhhh

GW:160

Hopefully it will be down next week
slimwish
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 Weigh in (did it a day early):  115lbs!!

Reached my goal! But now I have to make sure I don't go back up!


:rose:SW
cportwine
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 slimwish wrote: Weigh in (did it a day early):  115lbs!!

Reached my goal! But now I have to make sure I don't go back up!


:rose:SW

Yep, that is always the tricky part.
dsalmon
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 Alright...my official weigh in today was 138.5 pounds. Sigh. Not great, but I'll take it. Hopefully I'll see more results next week.:smile:

 

 
Scoobees
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 Down another pound :cool:

Current weight:  147.5 :thumbsup:
Forehunnerd
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 This week I checking in at 375, so that's a few more down for me. Keep up the great work everybody!
cportwine
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 Forehunnerd wrote: This week I checking in at 375, so that's a few more down for me. Keep up the great work everybody!


Great job! Keep it going....a few every week, and you will be thin in no time...

I have to go walk now...bye :sad:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Congrats to Nir and slimwish for meeting their goals! :ribbon::ribbon:

Also, just a friendly reminder - because the challenge reflects active participants, anyone who doesn't post for two weeks will be removed from the list. However, should they post again, they will be re-added during the next update.

We're doing great - keep up the FANTABULOUS work, everyone. Don't give up! :cool:
cportwine
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 CrimsonAnimus wrote: Congrats to Nir and slimwish for meeting their goals! :ribbon::ribbon:

Also, just a friendly reminder - because the challenge reflects active participants, anyone who doesn't post for two weeks will be removed from the list. However, should they post again, they will be re-added during the next update.

We're doing great - keep up the FANTABULOUS work, everyone. Don't give up! :cool:

I must of missed Nir's. CONGRATS NIR!!!! YOOOOHHHOOOOO!
unique
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slimwish
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 Thanks!! :grin:

I might start weight training with 5lb dumb bells so I don't lose muscle.. That might affect my weight maybe.


:rose:SW
cportwine
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 slimwish wrote: Thanks!! :grin:

I might start weight training with 5lb dumb bells so I don't lose muscle.. That might affect my weight maybe.


:rose:SW

Yes, it will. But, that is a good thing. Cause muscle burns fat.....so go for it...
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 ;LAKSDFLAJFLAJFLAJFLAJFLAJ;LAJM.MERJNVASOIJPWERNVA'RUIAPJASKD

Imagine in your mind that the above is me doing the "happy dance"...

199.5 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:grin::grin::grin:

Finally, off the 200 peg for the first time since I blew my knew out 6 years ago......Woo Who!!!!!!!!!!

Well done to everyone...Keep up the good work.

Proudly serving, TC
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 FANTABULOUS, TC!!! :ribbon::ribbon::ribbon::ribbon::ribbon:
foco84
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 all i love the weekends... hope you all had a good one!

cw. 143.5
gw. 120
MattsJen
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 CW 179

This week was a good week for me but it took me by surprise too. For the first time really, I allowed myself to cheat by eating a fried snickers (at the fair) it was yummy.

 

Now back to business...:smile:

 

Jen  :horse:

Last edited on 14 September 2008 03:06 pm by MattsJen
cportwine
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 MattsJen wrote: CW 179

This week was a good week for me but it took me by surprise too. For the first time really, I allowed myself to cheat by eating a fried snickers (at the fair) it was yummy.

 

Now back to business...:smile:

 

Jen  :horse:

ok, what is a fried snickers?
slimwish
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 Weighed in again today... 114lbs! :tongue:


Apparently I lost another lb since yesterday?! Does that mean I lost about 3lbs in a week?? :shock:


:rose:SW
cportwine
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 I know it's not my weigh in day..... But am down to 122lbs....yeah! two pounds away from my goal weight.

I just got to keep it from going back up. That will be the hardest part....

slimwish
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 Great job cport!! :tongue::shooting_star:



:rose:SW
MattsJen
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 cportwine wrote: MattsJen wrote: CW 179

This week was a good week for me but it took me by surprise too. For the first time really, I allowed myself to cheat by eating a fried snickers (at the fair) it was yummy.

 

Now back to business...:smile:

 

Jen  :horse:

ok, what is a fried snickers?
Well...LOL. 

I had no idea until there it was looking right at me saying, yes cheat and try one (maybe a once in a life time exp), you must have me (lol). I asked the woman who was completely and utterly enjoying her's where could I find one? After she told me my mother and I were on a mission.  To our surprise...it's a snickers on a stick (like a corndog), then batter dipped (sweet), then fried. OH yeah....IT WAS WORTH  IT AND EVERYTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE :grin:.  I have no idea how many calories I ate but I added 1hr of pilates, 40 minutes of strength, and an extra 1hr of cardio to help offset it this past week.

 
MattsJen
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 cportwine wrote:
I know it's not my weigh in day..... But am down to 122lbs....yeah! two pounds away from my goal weight.

I just got to keep it from going back up. That will be the hardest part....
THIS IS SO AWESOME!! I can't wait until I am that close, you inspire me :grin:. 

(sorry I forgot to quote).
TC in Afghanistan
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 Well done, Cport!  I broke the half-way mark today, so I know how good it feels to make that progress...two more lbs, you can do it!!  Take care.

Proudly serving, TC
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 ditto! good work over there... definitley motivates us :)
cportwine
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 MattsJen wrote: cportwine wrote: MattsJen wrote: CW 179

This week was a good week for me but it took me by surprise too. For the first time really, I allowed myself to cheat by eating a fried snickers (at the fair) it was yummy.

 

Now back to business...:smile:

 

Jen  :horse:

ok, what is a fried snickers?
Well...LOL. 

I had no idea until there it was looking right at me saying, yes cheat and try one (maybe a once in a life time exp), you must have me (lol). I asked the woman who was completely and utterly enjoying her's where could I find one? After she told me my mother and I were on a mission.  To our surprise...it's a snickers on a stick (like a corndog), then batter dipped (sweet), then fried. OH yeah....IT WAS WORTH  IT AND EVERYTHING I HOPED IT WOULD BE :grin:.  I have no idea how many calories I ate but I added 1hr of pilates, 40 minutes of strength, and an extra 1hr of cardio to help offset it this past week.

 

I love snicker bars and I have to freeze them to keep from scarfing on them. I will definitly have to try one of those. Sounds really yummy.......:yum:
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Almost had to post a weight gain today, but somehow I dropped 2 lbs since yesterday.  Whew! :smile:
cportwine
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 MattsJen wrote: cportwine wrote:
I know it's not my weigh in day..... But am down to 122lbs....yeah! two pounds away from my goal weight.

I just got to keep it from going back up. That will be the hardest part....
THIS IS SO AWESOME!! I can't wait until I am that close, you inspire me :grin:. 

(sorry I forgot to quote).
Thanks for the nice words. But, I really think the last pound was do to turmoil in my life yesterday, resulting in not much to eat. So, I think I will see bigger numbers in the week to come. But, I really hope that I can hold my own and keep it down.
CrimsonAnimus
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 Today's official weigh-in: 223

Great job, everyone!!! We are working hard, and it is definitely showing. Keep plugging along! :cool:
mollymoo24
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 Hello Nick!  Great to see you running this challenge - thanks!

My SW will be 139.5 and my GW is 133.

Mol.
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meteorites49
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 Up to 132.0 :sad:

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cportwine
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 It's still not my weigh in day....but 121lbs this morning. God, I hope this holds out until weigh in on wed......

Wouldn't it be great to be at my goal on wed. :cool:
christyandmuddy
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 cportwine wrote: It's still not my weigh in day....but 121lbs this morning. God, I hope this holds out until weigh in on wed......

Wouldn't it be great to be at my goal on wed. :cool:

You can do it, cportwine!!
christyandmuddy
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 Weigh-in:  118 lbs

Don't ask me how this is possible.  I have no idea.  Just suddenly I was down two pounds, despite eating a piece of pizza the night before.  I thought it was water weight but I've stayed at 118 the past few days.  I'm still waiting for it to go back up...
cportwine
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 christyandmuddy wrote: Weigh-in:  118 lbs

Don't ask me how this is possible.  I have no idea.  Just suddenly I was down two pounds, despite eating a piece of pizza the night before.  I thought it was water weight but I've stayed at 118 the past few days.  I'm still waiting for it to go back up...


Isn't that horrible how we think it's going to go back up all the time. It's like we tell ourselves that just so we won't be disappointed if it does go back up.

I have faith in us.....WE CAN DO IT......:cool:
foco84
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 awesome work!

ive had that happen before too...sometimes it could just be water weight sticking to you a  bit and then it's gone. and sometimes if you eat something, it'll help  boost your metabolism a bit. so it's always a plus to not restrict yourself from eating completely-just look what happened for you!! :)

 

i cant wait til i start hitting my goals :)

 

ps. happy monday all
Patchers
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 OK guys I may be slow in joining but I'm going to catch up quick.

Starting weight 255

Goal weight 250

Current weight 255

Onward~~Patchers

 
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 Same still.
DeterminedGal
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 Hi.  I'm here with head hung low.  I finally got on scale after two weeks of Hurricane Gustav stress eating.  I need to revise my numbers, please.  Starting weight 179 (yep, up 11#) so new goal weight will be 165.  Suffice it to say my Gustav gut, that's what I'm calling it, is being worked off.

Thanks, DG
cmharris6002
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 Weigh in, 170 no loss, no gain.

I started weight trining this month and even though my weight has stayed the same I have lost 2 inches off my waist and an inch off each thigh. So, 4 inches lost so far this month, that's gotta count for somthing :grin: 

Christy
CrimsonAnimus
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 Stats are updated to this point.

Congrats to christyandmuddy for meeting your goal! :ribbon:

We're doing great, everyone! Congrats to everyone who has lost, as well as to those who have not, but are not giving up! Congrats to those, too, who have not lost weight, but have lost inches. :wink:

Welcome to the challenge, Mol and Patchers!

Cindy, I just know that you'll hit 120. You've worked so hard, and I can't wait to turn you red. :grin:

DeterminedGal, you can do it! We all go through things in our lives that can cause us to fall off the wagon, for a time. The key to making our weight loss journeys successful long-term is to get back on and keep going. Kudos to you! :smile:

I'm adjusting my goal, too, to 215.

Good luck and great job, everyone! :cool:
StuckSara
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 I'm confused... I don't see where the stats are updated. Is it supposed to be updated at the top of the page in that table?
cportwine
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 StuckSara wrote: I'm confused... I don't see where the stats are updated. Is it supposed to be updated at the top of the page in that table?

Maybe try the refresh button at the top of your computer. :wink:

 
StuckSara
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 haha, i never would have figured that out... thanks!
cportwine
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 You can thank Nir, he's the one that clued me in on it.....
cportwine
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 CrimsonAnimus wrote: Stats are updated to this point.

Congrats to christyandmuddy for meeting your goal! :ribbon:

We're doing great, everyone! Congrats to everyone who has lost, as well as to those who have not, but are not giving up! Congrats to those, too, who have not lost weight, but have lost inches. :wink:

Welcome to the challenge, Mol and Patchers!

Cindy, I just know that you'll hit 120. You've worked so hard, and I can't wait to turn you red. :grin:

DeterminedGal, you can do it! We all go through things in our lives that can cause us to fall off the wagon, for a time. The key to making our weight loss journeys successful long-term is to get back on and keep going. Kudos to you! :smile:

I'm adjusting my goal, too, to 215.

Good luck and great job, everyone! :cool:


Thanks for the nice words.....

And personally, I think you should go for that 200lbs mark......You can do it... :wink:
CrimsonAnimus
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 cportwine wrote: Thanks for the nice words.....

And personally, I think you should go for that 200lbs mark......You can do it... :wink:
:shock:

Wow. A challenge.

199 is actually my end of the year goal. Getting down to 200 by the end of next month would require unbelievable commitment, along with a required constant sense of happiness and go-gettedness.

You know, I met my weight loss goal early in each of the two prior challenges. I've noticed that I tend to work less hard after I've done this. Perhaps this is subconscious, and I don't realize it.

All right, Cindy. I accept the challenge! I'll adjust my goal to 199. This means I will need to make two changes:

1.) On Sundays, I will need to limit the junk. I still need to eat more calories on this day, and I can still have a small treat, but I need to practice true moderation.

2.) You might see me upping my official cardio session to 2 hours daily rather than 1.5. I might even give this crazy elliptical another go, and use it for my extra 30 minutes. Or...I might just go back to walking on the treadmill for 90 minutes. :grin:

Some of you might have noticed that I try to set goals that are reasonable, but allow me to be a little bit of a bad boy some of the time. I'm going to try to be an angel until October 31st. :tongue:

Great job, all! :cool:
Hiker
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 Good morning. Looks like a lot of you are doing fantastic some even upping thier goals! This is so great to watch and to be part of.

Not a great week for me but still a loss. I am at 150.7 which is down .4. I'll have to kick it up this week to get back on track.

cportwine
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 CrimsonAnimus wrote: cportwine wrote: Thanks for the nice words.....

And personally, I think you should go for that 200lbs mark......You can do it... :wink:
:shock:

Wow. A challenge.

199 is actually my end of the year goal. Getting down to 200 by the end of next month would require unbelievable commitment, along with a required constant sense of happiness and go-gettedness.

You know, I met my weight loss goal early in each of the two prior challenges. I've noticed that I tend to work less hard after I've done this. Perhaps this is subconscious, and I don't realize it.

All right, Cindy. I accept the challenge! I'll adjust my goal to 199. This means I will need to make two changes:

1.) On Sundays, I will need to limit the junk. I still need to eat more calories on this day, and I can still have a small treat, but I need to practice true moderation.

2.) You might see me upping my official cardio session to 2 hours daily rather than 1.5. I might even give this crazy elliptical another go, and use it for my extra 30 minutes. Or...I might just go back to walking on the treadmill for 90 minutes. :grin:

Some of you might have noticed that I try to set goals that are reasonable, but allow me to be a little bit of a bad boy some of the time. I'm going to try to be an angel until October 31st. :tongue:

Great job, all! :cool:

LOL!!! Can't wait to see you posting that 199lbs mark... I will be the first to do the happy dance for you... :wink:
rad
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 Reporting a loss of 2.5 pounds!! Thank you Crimson for all your tips! I have been working on it!! Feel empowered just reading about all your losses.

We will do it!!! It will happen!! Great work guys!!!:grin:
Maggie
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 Good Morning:

Still the same as last week 180

Cheerio

Maggie
katie in spain
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 Still at 140 lb despite restarting my walking/swimming/work out video programme and eating more sensibly.  Maybe my thyroid level has gone on the blink.  Tomorrow the doctor again - groan!!
cportwine
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 katie in spain wrote: Still at 140 lb despite restarting my walking/swimming/work out video programme and eating more sensibly.  Maybe my thyroid level has gone on the blink.  Tomorrow the doctor again - groan!!

Don't feel bad, I know how you feel. Just had my cholesterol done this morning, and now am waiting patiently to find out the results. Thank goodness my thyroid has been the same for over 6 months now.

I feel your pain, it's very hard to lose any weight when dealing with a thyroid condition. So, hang in there....it will get better.

Hey, the up side is at least you don't have to fast before a thyroid test... :wink:
cportwine
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 Ok, I have thought about this and thought about it. Should I put down my weight for today. Cause, I had a little bit of a pig out today and my weight might be up tomorrow for weigh in. So, what do you all think.....

The reason I want to put todays weigh in down is that I will have to keep it down to that next week. If I put a high mark down tomorrow, then I have more to work with, and not in a good way.

Does that make sense? Anyway, what do you guys think I should do?

StuckSara
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 I say put it down today... cause by next week any damage you've done today will all be evened out.

Even though it's not my official weigh-in day I'm putting mine down just because I'm excited... 146.8!!! My weight is rarely down after a long weekend so I try to make it up during the week... but that's 1 lb!

Last edited on 16 September 2008 07:53 pm by StuckSara
cportwine
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 Alright, todays weigh in was 121lbs and holding... Put it down, so now I have to be good....
CrimsonAnimus
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 Rad - glad my advice helped you. :wink:

Great job, everyone! :cool:
Calleigh
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 I'd like to join!

 

Start weight: 125

Goal weight: 119
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, Calleigh! Good luck! :cool:
katie in spain
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 Hey cportwine,

Thanks for your encouraging words.  I really appreciate your support.  I will use a new mantra: patience, persistance and push-ups!

 
christyandmuddy
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 Great job, everyone!  Keep up the good work.

Cportwine, you are doing great.  I'm sure you will hit your goal soon.  You are so close!
cportwine
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 christyandmuddy wrote: Great job, everyone!  Keep up the good work.

Cportwine, you are doing great.  I'm sure you will hit your goal soon.  You are so close!

Yea, If I can keep from having a major pig out today..... Pray for me...
pbf4326e
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 Hey ya'll,

Made it to 189 lbs!  That's 101 lbs gone since July 2007.  Life is good!!

Have a great one.

Bert
Wheo
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 Woah...I weighed myself this morning, and I was definitely 196 pounds, meaning that I've lost four for this week. After the disaster that was last week (all right, it wasn't that horrible, but still pretty bad), I didn't think I had it in me, but there ya' go...

 





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cportwine
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 Great Job!!!! Bert and Wheo!!!!!!!!
De
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 It's my weigh in day.

Initial weight = 169

Current Weight = 166.5

Goal weight = 157

 

De

 
BEC950
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 Is it to late for me to join the challenge?

Current weight 158 lbs

Goal weight (by the end of October) 146 lbs

Total loss of 12 lbs

I'll try and weigh in on Friday's

Last edited on 17 September 2008 10:25 pm by BEC950
lastten
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 Sorry forgot to post my Monday update. Work flipped my nights schedule to a days schedule over the weekend and I am not sure what day it is anymore.

CW: 150 (+1.4lbs) :crying:

Not sure what brought this on. I was very careful to adjust my eating with the new schedule and worked out 4 days last week.
CrimsonAnimus
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 Stats are updated to this point.

Welcome to the challenge, BEC! It's never too late to join (as long as you join by October 31st). :grin:

Bert, 101?!? Why, you've lost a few Dalmatians. :wink:

Great job, everyone! We've lost over 100 pounds together so far! :ribbon:

Congrats to everyone who has lost, and kudos to those who haven't but are still plugging along! :cool:
Fish_2
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 Weigh in: 134.6
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 I'm going to post my weight at 143 today. Yesterday it was 148, then today it was 142 mid-day, and now it's 145.

:dizzy: So, I guess 143 is my best estimate.

Keep it up!
StuckSara
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 Ah man! So close to the green! I just need to stick out my tongue and I'll be there! Tomorrow morning is my official weigh in day, so I'll get it down then. Great job everyone!

And butterfly, if I were you I would take the least I weighed in a day, and use that as my base.. not only should it be more accurate, but it looks better too!
Hiker
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 Butterfly_Hourglass wrote: I'm going to post my weight at 143 today. Yesterday it was 148, then today it was 142 mid-day, and now it's 145.

:dizzy: So, I guess 143 is my best estimate.

Keep it up!

Hey butterfly, I know what you mean about the daily changes. I have found a way (actaully found it on someones post in on antoher thread) anyway... I weight myself every day and record it then once a week(Tuesday for me)  I average those numbers and that number is what I consider is my gain/loss for the week. It really helps me deal with the daily flucutations without over reacting. I find for me 2 pounds in a day one way or the other is not unusual but the weekly average really helps me and I think it is a true relection of where my weight is. Anyway just a thought.
missfit
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 I'm down .5 lb. :smile:
pbf4326e
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 cportwine wrote: Great Job!!!! Bert and Wheo!!!!!!!!

Gracias!

B
pbf4326e
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 CrimsonAnimus wrote:
Bert, 101?!? Why, you've lost a few Dalmatians. :wink:



ARf, arf!!:dog:

B
Melbelle5
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 Sorry I'm a day late weighing in but I am very happy to report my current weight is:

CW:121!!!

haha I'm hoping it's not a fluke!  Keep up the good wrk everyone!

kakki
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 Sorry I didn't get to weigh in monday, we had just gotten back from going to boston for the weekend.  Didn't want to mess myself up by weighin in midweek and then on monday again. will post this upcoming monday.
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 cportwine wrote: Great Job!!!! Bert and Wheo!!!!!!!!
Thanks! Same to you! ^_^
tamahat73
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 Doing the Spring Fling Challenge helped me loose weight last time so I'm going for it again with this new challenge.   Wish Me Luck!

Starting weight 214.5,current weight 214.5 ,  Goal weight 204.5

 Do you think 10 pounds in 6 weeks is unreasonable? Well, I'm gonna try it and see.

Last edited on 19 September 2008 12:48 am by tamahat73
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, tamahat73! :smile:

Great job, everyone! :cool:
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 Hey, thanks Hiker! >.< Maybe I should start doing that. The weird thing is, when I feel huge; then I'm down a few pounds, and when I feel like I'm doing really well; I shoot WAY up. :confused:

So, today I weighed myself then had a bit of a :pig:, well, pig out. >.<;; -sigh- I usualy eat more when I'm stressed or sad, I realized. :crying:

Any-who, I'm difinatly 143.

 
foco84
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 ugh.... i am strugglin....

this sux :(
cportwine
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 Wow! it is nice not being in the pink... :grin:

Hope that holds out for next week...

Nir
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 Thanks for the (premature) congratulations. This week I'm checking in at 116.7lb. Does anyone think it might have something with eating twice as much food (by weight)? :tongue:
Hiker
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 foco84 wrote: ugh.... i am strugglin....

this sux :(

Hey foco, it does stink at times. Any specific challenge we can help you with? I find that this site has a lot of people willing to help, all of us are going through this together. sometimes we need a pat on the back, sometimes a kick in the butt and sometimes just others to listen so let us know where your struggling (you don't have to be specific, just in general) and I am willing to bet you will get some great ideas.
cportwine
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 foco84 wrote: ugh.... i am strugglin....

this sux :(


Don't feel bad, I am struggling as well. I really wanted to have this journey to be done with. But, I am not having any luck at keeping my last few pounds lost, off. Not to mention the other pound, I still have to get rid of.

It does sux..... But, today is a new day and we can do it.....SO HANG IN THERE.....It will get better..

larrabeeskot
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 My weight this morning was 170.2. Down from last week, but up from my start weight, still.

I was in denial at the start of this challenge, I blamed my gain on water. But I think the truth is that I was on an upward trend.

If I did not join the challenge, I might have been in trouble!

Laura

 

 
DaniMae1
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 Woo Hoo!  -1 pound! 

C.W. 148  Hey, it's better than nothing!  I just hope it's not one of those weird fluctuations! :grin:
cmharris6002
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 I'm down 2lbs!!

SW 170

CW 168
kendra
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 117 lbs

Goal: 112Lbs
larrabeeskot
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 cportwine wrote: foco84 wrote: ugh.... i am strugglin....

this sux :(


Don't feel bad, I am struggling as well. I really wanted to have this journey to be done with. But, I am not having any luck at keeping my last few pounds lost, off. Not to mention the other pound, I still have to get rid of.

It does sux..... But, today is a new day and we can do it.....SO HANG IN THERE.....It will get better..


I am having the same problems. In the first two challenges this year, I lost a total of about 15 pounds, plus put on some nice muscle. It was just too much for me to try and keep it up over the summer, so it is as if I am backtracking a bit.

So I went back to the five times a week workouts and calorie counting. Next week I am adding weight training.

What really sux is that this was all so easy 10 years ago!

 
loose weight
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 no weigh loss to report this week will try again next week orghh:sad::monkey:

 
DeterminedGal
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 175 this morning.  Headed back down.  Hope everyone has a great weekend.
pbf4326e
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 DeterminedGal wrote: 175 this morning.  Headed back down.  Hope everyone has a great weekend.

That's my gal!!!:grin:

Bert
MareBear8898
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Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Posts: 39
 SW: 207

CW: 202.33

Total Loss: 4.67 - Almost halfway....

:wink::wink::wink::wink::wink::smile::grin::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink:
MareBear8898
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 cportwine wrote: Camping is a great way to get exercise. I usually walk the campground in the morning and then again at night. I am jealous of you getting to go. I wanted to go so bad this weekend, but it is raining here for friday and sat. So, no point in camping in the rain. Have fun!



Thankx Cportwine!  I had a great time with my family - did lots of walking, but not a lot of strength training - unless you count walking in sand LOL.  End of year camping here means lots of dried up lakes I'm afraid... but that gives my calves a workout.:palms:

P.S. - I love how you interact with everyone here.  Your support is exactly what most of us need!  I appreciate seeing your comments everyday!
pbf4326e
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 MareBear8898 wrote: SW: 207

CW: 202.33

Total Loss: 4.67 - Almost halfway....

:wink::wink::wink::wink::wink::smile::grin::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink::grin::smile::wink:


You go girl!!!

Bert
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 pbf4326e wrote:
You go girl!!!

Bert


Thanks Bert!!!  You're rad!!! 

I keep pinching myself - could this challenge actually be the trick for me????
pbf4326e
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 You're gonna find that this site and the forums are just the ticket.  We're all going through the same challenges, frustrations and temptations.  We all know what it's like to be overweight and all the difficulty that comes with it. 

We're all friends here and that is great encouragement for each of us.

Stay strong!!

Bert
BEC950
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 My weight for my first weight-in is ... 160.2 :sad: (up 2.2lbs)

I had a big bag of salty snacks last night before bed so I probably have a ton of water weight. Next Friday my aim is for 156 lbs. Wish me luck.

NurseNicole
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 Weigh in

CW: 166 lbs

I started measuring my food portions & basically structuring all my meals & snacks for the day. Its helping!
maw32
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 Hi there,

I'm a late joiner to this Challenge but better late than never, huh?

I've let my weight creep up to a pregnancy high... its time to get rid of it. Thanks for starting this challenge.

Current weight: 165lbs

Ultimate goal weight: 135lbs

Challenge goal weight: 150lbs

Next weigh in Friday September 26th.

l'm looking forward to your support.
pbf4326e
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 Hey Maw,

Welcome.  It's a great group with support a plenty.

Be strong!

Bert
Lucy
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 200lbs    down   5!
CrimsonAnimus
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 Congratulations to Lucy for meeting your goal! Great job! :ribbon:

Welcome to the challenge, kendra and maw32! Good luck! :smile:

Great job, everyone! We are doing very well. Kudos to everyone! :cool:

I, too, love the encouragement here. I know it helps us to stay strong. Keep it up! :smile:

P.S. - When I entered this thread today, the picture wasn't there! I don't know what happened...maybe I forgot to re-upload it. Sorry!!! :dizzy:
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 Nick, I see you're in the lead in the challenge (again - congratulations) with a loss of 6.7% of your initial body weight, and you're hiding this by having the table sorted by '% to Goal' as opposed to '% Body Loss' :smile:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Thanks, Nir!

I did have it sorted by % Body Loss for a while, but now 3 people have met their goals (along with a 4th one who will meet it again, I'm certain :wink:). They set goals, they reached those goals, and they deserve their day in the sun! :cool:

I'll probably switch it back and forth between % to Goal and % Body Loss occasionally, so that all of us can be recognized for the fabulous individuals we are. :wink:
dsalmon
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 Hey...today was my weigh in and the grand total was...137.0 pounds. Not too bad!
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 My weigh in this week comes in at 373.
Lucy
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 Thank you Crimson:rose:
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 Good job FourHunerd...2 lbs a week is 100 a year!!  Well done.

 

For TC today...197.5...down 2 more lbs...me and FourHunerd...two a week!

Proudly serving, TC
Illinigal87
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 I'm a late comer, and I have been working on my weight loss before today but I think having these challenges that everyone can do together is awesome, so  I will join the challenge at my current weight.

Current weight: 194
Goal for Challenge: 184

Will weigh in on Sundays.
slimwish
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 Weigh in: 112lbs!

I was expecting it to go back up to 116-117lbs!!!


:tongue:


:rose:SW
mchen01
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 171 - yay and whew!  some weeks seem tougher than others and this was one of them.

hang in there everyone!  keep up the good fight! :cool:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Today's official weigh-in: 219

That finally puts me out of the obesity category!!!

Welcome to :cph:, Illinigal87! Best of luck to you in the challenge. :smile:

Fabulous job, everyone! Keep up the great work!

P.S. - Wow, Slimwish, you are going to waste away to nothing! :wink:
foco84
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 hey all...

142. blah!
oythatsintense
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 Im a little late, but I'm in.  Sorry for the delay, but my laptop has been sick and I've been broke, which meant no internet for six weeks.

Current weight is 141 and I'd love to be at 126 by the end of October (it's a stretch, but setting my goals higher than I can reach them motivates me).

I'll be weighing in on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, most likely. 

christyandmuddy
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 I'm still at 118 lbs.
christyandmuddy
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 Great job, Crimson!  Congratulations!
meteorites49
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 I'm at 131.4 not a lot, but finally the right direction!
MidgeH
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 cw 215.5  :sad:
kakki
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 Todays weight is   306
NurseBetty
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 no change. Still 163.
tjschur
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CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, Jennifer! Best of luck to you. :smile:

Good job, everyone! :cool:
alethomas
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 Sorry I'm a little late but I would like to join the challenge.

My starting weight (as of a week ago I haven't weighed myself this week yet). is 181

My Goal Weight is 170

My overall goal is to get down to 150 that is a good healthy weight for me. Though I am trying to focus less on the weight and more on how I feel and look.

So far since December I have lost 23lbs.

I will check back in with you guys on Friday.
katie in spain
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 No change yet again!:sad:  Still 140 lb
StuckSara
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 Sorry I didn't post last week... I weighed in Thursday morning at 146.5. Not much of a loss, but a little at a time isn't bad.

 

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maw32
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 Welcome Alethomas,

Great job keeping the weight off for almost one year. That has been the biggest challenge for me.

Good luck, maw32
mollymoo24
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 136.5
Hiker
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 I had a great week, I made up for the small loss last week!

Current weight 148.3 down 2.4
Fish_2
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 Weigh in: 133.8

almost a pound....
sweet kisses
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 I know I'm a little late, but I'd really love to join in on this.

My starting weight:   144

My Goal weight:  135

I'll be weighing in on Tuesdays. 
   
    Really excited bout this!
blackdiamond8
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 weigh in - 198.6
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, alethomas and sweet kisses! Best of luck to you both! :smile:

Great job, everybody! :cool:
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 199 yes yes yes.  It's been so long since I've been under 200 I'm ecstatic right now!!!
CrimsonAnimus
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 Way to go, ThinGirl! Great job! :ribbon:

Also, that has now put our Total Team Loss at over 150 pounds! Excellent job, everybody! :cool:
foco84
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 oh just sticking to willpower and such. and then you feel like youre doing the best ya can and theres no results after to keep it going for another week-or day even.

ah well.

Hiker wrote: foco84 wrote: ugh.... i am strugglin....

this sux :(

Hey foco, it does stink at times. Any specific challenge we can help you with? I find that this site has a lot of people willing to help, all of us are going through this together. sometimes we need a pat on the back, sometimes a kick in the butt and sometimes just others to listen so let us know where your struggling (you don't have to be specific, just in general) and I am willing to bet you will get some great ideas.
Beckster
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 OK, put me in that outstanding character award category.
243
Pffthfftt!!!
StuckSara
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 Foco- You've been doing great! Atleast your results say so! Your goal is major and you're already a quarter of the way there, that's wonderful! I wish I could have lost 6 pounds by now... just keep it up, you'll get where you want.
cportwine
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 Ok, today is my weigh in day. But, I am going to post it until tomorrow, in hopes that it will be a little better by then.

I had a major pig out and scale is showing it now. So, by tomorrow, some that should be gone. I hope, anyway....

MattsJen
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 ACK...sorry with a new puppy my www time has taken a back seat- I forgot to log in on Sunday.

My CW 176 not as much as I hoped but it's a loss still the same. I have also reached my 1/2 point in my total weight loss- a HUGE milestone for me. Four mths into this and I have dropped from a tight 20 to a nice 12. It is still hard for me to see a 51 pound weight loss when I look in the mirror. My friends and family can see but I can't seem to grasp the whole picture. I mean...duh, I can see it but I still have so much there that I need to loose so all I see is a slightly smaller me. I am just not sure when it will really hit me. Right now, I am at a point where I see skin not adjusting well to the loss and I am 35 so only time will tell if it will adjust. I might after all this still be looking into plastic surgery but at least I am much healthier.

and so the journey continues...

 

 

Last edited on 24 September 2008 03:09 pm by MattsJen
cportwine
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 MattsJen wrote: ACK...sorry with a new puppy my www time has taken a back seat- I forgot to log in on Sunday.

My CW 176 not as much as I hoped but it's a loss still the same. I have also reached my 1/2 point in my total weight loss- a HUGE milestone for me. Four mths into this and I have dropped from a tight 20 to a nice 12. It is still hard for me to see a 51 pound weight loss when I look in the mirror. My friends and family can see but I can't seem to grasp the whole picture. I mean...duh, I can see it but I still have so much there that I need to loose so all I see is a slightly smaller me. I am just not sure when it will really hit me. Right now, I am at a point where I see skin not adjusting well to the loss and I am 35 so only time will tell if it will adjust. I might after all this still be looking into plastic surgery but at least I am much healthier.

and so the journey continues...

 

 

Great Job! Keep it up! :wink:
kendra
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 still 117
De
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 Current weight = 166.5

 

no change from last week

Goal Weight = 157
Wheo
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 As sad as it is, for this week's weigh-in, I must remain at 196 pounds (I DID gain a pound earlier in the week, but all of my DDR-ing must have paid off, because it's gone, now ^_^;). I'm in my first year of college, though, and most people my age are currently going through the ridiculous "freshman fifteen". So, I'm not being TOO hard on myself for not losing...at least I'm not having a major gain! ^_^;

 

Congratulations to everyone who lost (and to those who didn't- like me- hang in there!)! ^_^
CrimsonAnimus
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 MattsJen, congrats on achieving that milestone! Kudos to you. :cool:

Wheo, I second the congrats to those who have not lost. As Peter has said before, it takes real character to stay in the challenge despite not seeing the results you want to see. Just remember, this is a lifetime journey. All of us are taking more positive steps toward our health, and that is what's important. The results will come - with time. Just keep pluggin' along!

Great job, all!
cportwine
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 Yea, I miss peter, and I wonder how his dog is doing.... :sad:
StuckSara
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 what? i missed something... where'd peter go?
cportwine
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 I don't think he went anywhere, just don't here from him much on here, these days... :sad:
cportwine
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 Ok, put me down for 124lbs. That's like a three pound gain for me.... :sad:

But, that's what happens when you go off the deep end and eat everything your not suppose to. So, back on track......and trying to get that back down...

DeterminedGal
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 174 this morning.  Going down, but not where I was before.  Frustrated, but behaving.  It's inspirational to see how well many of you are doing.  Keep up the great work!
Maggie
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 Good Morning

Weigh in at 180

No change.  I seem to be at a standstill.  But will keep plugging along.

Congrats to all of you who are doing so well.  It is a pleasure to see it, makes me think it is possible.

Cheerio

Maggie
pbf4326e
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 Back to 190 lbs.  I guess that's maintenance.  :grin:

Bert
StuckSara
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 weigh in this morning... 145.5 exact same as yesterday morning! I expect it to drop further in the next couple days cause I've been really good.

Good luck to everyone!
alethomas
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 179

Two pounds sweet! I started running/walking and I can tell already that it is really helping.
Pootchi
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 I didn't weigh in last week, and this week, well, no change yet.

I'll just weigh myself in the morning to make sure but I'm certain that the scale won't show any new numbers.  At least, I haven't gained!:shock:
tamahat73
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 Well, it's not much but it's something I guess. I've lost about half a pound and am down to 214.0 today. Dang my late night cravings! I wish I had more will power. Any suggestions, anyone? :question:Tam
StuckSara
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 Sorry I don't have any suggestions tamahat... but I'm right there with you! I always eat late at night (my last meal is usually around 10:00). I think for me it means I didn't eat enough during the day... could that be your case too?
alethomas
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 Tamahat73 Usually to keep myself from eating late at night I brush my teeth around 9pm and that usually deters me from eating. Also I will make my own popsicles usuing orange or apple juice and that helps sometimes.
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 I'm still at 116.7lb
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 STILL no weigh loss to report for this week will try again next week orghh:sad::monkey:
Hiker
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 tamahat73 wrote: Well, it's not much but it's something I guess. I've lost about half a pound and am down to 214.0 today. Dang my late night cravings! I wish I had more will power. Any suggestions, anyone? :question:Tam


Tam, it is the toughest.  In addition to Alethomas' suggestion I try to be sure to have sugar-free Popsicles, dill pickles and greek style yogurt in the house. No I don't eat them together:shock: that would be a horrible mix, but that way I have as sweet option w/ the Popsicles, a salt option with the pickles and a creamy option with the yogurt. I only allow myself one of those items after supper depending on my craving and it seems to help me get past it. Of course you may not be getting enough calories in the day time. I try to split my calories into 5 small meals and space them somewhat evenly over the day. Good luck, it isn't easy I know.

 
larrabeeskot
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 I weighed in this morning at 168.4.

Down 1.8 this week, yay!
cportwine
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 Back down to 122lbs this morning.

I am sure that won't last since I had a binge yesterday. But, maybe with some extra exercise I can get it to stay there...

BEC950
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 I am back down to 158 this morning so I am back where I started.

My gold for next Friday is again 156. Wish me luck :clover:
maw32
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tamahat73 wrote: Well, it's not much but it's something I guess. I've lost about half a pound and am down to 214.0 today. Dang my late night cravings! I wish I had more will power. Any suggestions, anyone? :question:Tam


Hi Tam,

I know what you mean about the late night cravings.  I've often found that if I stay up late, long after dinner I get what I call my "second dinner wind". 

Having something warm to drink at night, like a mug of decaf or herbal tea with a little milk and even splenda , if you have a sweet tooth can help.  Focusing on a project, homework or book also takes my mind off food.  I've started using meditation tapes to help me relax at night and drift off to sleep.

My suggestions are not the greatest but they sometimes help to distract me from thinking about food at night.

Good luck.

Last edited on 26 September 2008 02:28 pm by maw32
maw32
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 CW is 161!!

- 4 lbs this week.
Lucy
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 No change this week:nono: still @ 200....
DaniMae1
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 No change for me.  :nono:   Still 148.....Next week=more :apple: less :pizza: 
tamahat73
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 Thanks to everyone for all the great tips! I usually can stick to about 1500 calories all day long (and feel really proud of myself for it!) and then blow it impulsively, with an extra 400-600 calorie "binge", like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich,  around bed time.  I think I have been just trying to deprive myself of after-dinner snacks, and it feels like punishment, so to make myself feel better I eat, when I've done so well all day!!! Maybe the better way is to allow myself one of the healthy choices that you suggested as a reward for doing so well all day...And just cutting a few calories out at lunch or breakfast to make up for it? And I will start to brush my teeth earlier as well. That sounds like a great detterent, huh?  After all , who ever heard of a peanut butter, jelly and peppermint toothpaste combo? Eww,  Yuck!!!  Again, thanks to all and good luck!:smile: Tam

Last edited on 27 September 2008 12:19 am by tamahat73
ChunchieA
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 Hello

I am back from vacation - so I weighed in and I have a 1 pound gain - not too bad considering that I went way off my schedule - hardly any working out but lots of walking around and not much snacking but eating 3 small meals a day - all in all it's a success for me.  I am at 123 today - so now I have to get back into the groove and back to working out and making wise food choices. 

Chunchie A

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 no change
dsalmon
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 Weigh in day...and the grand total is...

******134.0 pounds*****

I'm a little nervous that it's a fluke, cause I've never lost 3 pounds in one week before, but I'll take it! Yay! Only 4 pounds to go to reach my goal for the challenge...I just might make it after all!
Scoobees
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 149.5 pounds today.
Forehunnerd
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 I'm down to 374.
TC in Afghanistan
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 Good job Forehunnerd!

TC's weight today:  195.5, down 2!

 

Proudly serving, TC
Illinigal87
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 Current weight:  189.6
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 Sorry I haven't posted in a while, me weight has rolled around from 142 to 146 this week! o.o I'm not too sure what it is anymore, so I'm just going to put down a number tomorrow! Again, sorry!
foco84
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 144 :( up two.

this week hopefully ill kick my butt into gear.
slimwish
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 I was supposed to weigh in today, but I forgot.

I'm scared to check!! I've been doing random check ups in between (not the proper way though), but I've even seen it at up around 118lbs! I'm just hoping that has to do with water or something... I'll try and weigh tomorrow or soon.


:rose:SW
CrimsonAnimus
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 Today's official weigh-in: 219. No change.

Great job, everyone! :cool:

P.S. - Photobucket is down at the moment - I'll post updated stats once it's back up.
mchen01
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Location: Capistrano Beach, California USA
Posts: 395
 170

1 lb down :smile:
Patchers
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 I'm still stuck on 255

Onward~~Patchers
MidgeH
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 cw 213.5
MareBear8898
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 Sorry for the late post - I was out of town.  Current Weight 204.5.... grrrrr.  Dunno what happened... Muscle gain from too many pushups maybe?
Hisgal
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 Weigh -in on Saturday, Sept. 27.................175 lbs.     :tongue:
tjschur
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kakki
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 ok the same as last week. I tell ya... but have talked to a dietician here at work that used to work gastic bypass pts with my questions and thoughts and hopefully have a plan that works for me since my old one needed some tweaking for it to work again.
meteorites49
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 I'm down to 131.2 That's only down .2 from an entire week of doing great on both diet and exercise. That was discouraging, so the last couple of days I definitely ate too much. Oh well, ready to keep working and do better next week. :nono:
katie in spain
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 OMG!:nono:  still no change at 140lb!!!!
Fish_2
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 weigh in: 132.0!!

mollymoo24
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 136.5
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 Sorry all! So, I weighed in a few hours ago and hit 141.5! Although, I just had so much cake, sweets and #%@&! it shot up through the roof! Hopefully I'll wake up tomorrow at 142 at least.

So, for now---141.5
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 198

I was really hoping for something better, but it will do I guess...
loose weight
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 Hi could i change my goal challange weight as i have 2 weeks before going on holiday

Goal weight 130lbs

Current weight 135lbs

not happy at all


 

 

Last edited on 30 September 2008 11:03 am by loose weight
Hiker
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 I was hoping for more but I'll take it, at least it's headed in the right direction :smile:. I'll just have to work harder at it this week.

Current weight 147.7, down .6

 
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 Still 163
jrays
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 I would like to join the challenge. My weight is
252
my goal is 240.  I am in a biggest loser contast at work. I started in March at 310.  I don't know who to ask.  You have done great.  So i thought i would ask you.  When do you stop losing water weight? And the second question is.  Can you walk to much.  I am walking about 50 miles a week.  I walk a mile in about 15 and half minutes per mile.  Alot of people say that I am walking too much.  I have not had a physical pain. My email is kepeaske @ comcast.net if you have any answers for me.  If you don't thats ok also.
cportwine
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 I really can't see how you can walk to much. Like exercise is a bad thing. :dizzy:
I would do what you are comfortable at, not what others say. If your not getting any injuries from walking- then go for it.

 

Last edited on 30 September 2008 07:39 pm by cportwine
Hiker
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 jrays  wrote: When do you stop losing water weight? And the second question is.  Can you walk to much.  I am walking about 50 miles a week.  I walk a mile in about 15 and half minutes per mile.  Alot of people say that I am walking too much.  I have not had a physical pain.
I don't really know about water weight but I would say you are way past that stage. As for the walking...I don't believe you can walk too much as long as it is not causing you any pain I say keep going. I walk 30-40 miles a week and I have been for years just be sure you have good walking shoes and remember to stretch (I didn't and that caused me some issues) but go for it and tell those people who say it too much to MYOB,:wink: Nice going.
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 Even though I am eating better than what I have ever done and excersing almost 6 days a week - I managed to gain weight - all the way up to 208!!! :angry::dizzy: Dont know what is going on!!!!!!!!!!:crying:
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 242.  Alrighty then.
CrimsonAnimus
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 Good job, everyone! Hang in there!

EDIT: Oh, and jrays, welcome to :cph:! Best of luck to you. :smile:

Last edited on 1 October 2008 05:25 am by CrimsonAnimus
Melbelle5
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Location: USA
Posts: 60
 Hey! sorry I haven't posted I was out of town.:confused:  And I gained half a pound...which brings me to 121.5  :nono:

Oh well guess it could've been worse!  Hopefully I'll get right back on track!:tongue:  Keep it up everyone!:smile:

Last edited on 1 October 2008 05:15 am by Melbelle5
christyandmuddy
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Location: Florida USA
Posts: 248
 Still at 118 lbs.
cportwine
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 I am really bombing in this challenge..... this mornings weigh in.... 125lbs.... :crying:

I made myself put down my weight so I can try to be accountable and do better....So, post that weight for me.... and I will get busy to make it go down..

MattsJen
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Joined: 30 July 2008
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
Posts: 66
 CW: 174

 

 

Jen:horse:
kendra
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 went down one pound

116 this week....sorry so late
BEC950
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 I think I want to weigh in early this week as my scale said 156.8 this morning :grin:

I'll post again on Friday if it has gone down anymore but for now I am happy with this.

 
De
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Joined: 10 September 2008
Location: Maryland USA
Posts: 23
  

My current weight is 164.5

Goal weight is 157.

 

De

 

 
emilylove
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Joined: 29 September 2008
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 Hi, I am new, may I join the challenge?

Current weight: 127.8

Goal weight: 123.8

 
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 I'm so happy! I smashed 140! at least, I think I did! But I also lost a few inches, so I'm sticking to it!

StuckSara
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 Congratulations Butterfly! That's my favorite milestone! And welcome to the challenge Emily!
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 197 woohoo
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome x2 to the challenge, emilylove! Good luck. :cool:

Great job, everyone! Keep pluggin' along. :smile:
WannabeLoser
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 CrimsonAnimus wrote:
Welcome x2 to the challenge, emilylove! Good luck. :cool:

Great job, everyone! Keep pluggin' along. :smile:


Which challenge were you talking about nick? This one started in Sept
CrimsonAnimus
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 Hi, there!

If you're referring to the reference that I made in your diary, yes, I was talking about this one. It did start in September, but anyone is more than welcome to join anytime between now and October 31st. Of course, if you join on October 31st, I hope you have a phenomenal sporting event planned for that day. :grin:
WannabeLoser
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 ha ha...we have a comedian!

Okay I guess I'll join up.

Hi my name is Carly, and I am a food addict :nono:

Hmm...Um I have 3 scales that all have 3 different numbers. I'll go to HEB tomorrow morning and tell you my weight then.
Maggie
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 Good Morning:

Weighing in at  180 still the same so for the month of September only lost .8 of a lb. 

Been on the plateau for about 4 weeks.  My resolve is wavering.

Maggie

 
WannabeLoser
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 165.9...I've actaully gained .2 from the last time I weighed. UGH!
Wheo
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 Hello, all! ^_^ I forgot to weigh in yesterday (sorry about that, by the way), and I was worried that I'd gained back everything I'd lost. However, I just weighed myself about an hour ago, and I'm down to 194 pounds! I've lost two more! =D That was pretty exciting, so...*pats self on back*. However, I AM going home this weekend, and whenever that happens, people tend to want to feed me. ^_^; I'm going to need to really watch it this time around; I'm making such progress, I don't want to hold myself back!

 

Once again, congratulations to those of you who have lost weight, and to those who haven't- keep at it; you can do it! ^_^
StuckSara
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 146.6 this morning :sad: up 1.1 since last week.
sweet kisses
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 Sorry I didn't get to post on Tuesday.  My computers playing choosies on which topics I'm allowed to post on and when. 
Anyway, my weight on that day was 141

Thats 3 lbs lost!
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, Carly! Please post a goal weight for yourself, and I'll getcha added to ze list of splendiferousness. :wink:

Wheo, I hear you about people wanting to feed you. My grandma always tells me how a little of this and a little of that won't hurt me.

The only problem is that 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=10. :grin:

Great job, everyone! :cool:
DaniMae1
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 Ok C.W. 147 down 1 pound but skeptical if it is actually fat loss.  I've had a sinus infection and haven't been able to exercise for 3 days now and my appetite is really poor.  So probably water loss....we'll see!
larrabeeskot
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 Yuck, I am up to 168.8

I am a little angry, I did very well this week with both diet and exercise. Here is hoping that it is water weight.
loose weight
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 c.w 136lbs

don't know what is happening with my weight it is just going up and up:sad::sad::sad:
Pootchi
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 no change this week.....  but I haven't been feeling well.  I have a bad cold, and it's hard for me to go to work.  I only go because I have to....  but geez, I can't wait to feel better.  At least I'm not gaining.  Hey, gotta stay positive right?:cool:
BEC950
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 Woo hoo my official weigh in day and this morning the scale said 154.8

I am so pleased with myself :grin:
Nir
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 Today I'm reporting my weight as 116lb - down again!
Lucy
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 Maggie wrote: Good Morning:

Weighing in at  180 still the same so for the month of September only lost .8 of a lb. 

Been on the plateau for about 4 weeks.  My resolve is wavering.

Maggie

 


Hey Maggie, I have been at 200 for almost the same amount as you, and my resolve did waver.  I ate pizza yesterday, chocolate bar, half bag of potato chips and some hard candies...this morning I weighed myself and it is reading 198? I don't get it...hang in girl!!

CW 198 

CrimsonAnimus
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 Congrats, Nir, on meeting your goal! :ribbon:

Way to go, Lucy, for getting under 200! :cool:

Great job to everyone. Keep pluggin' along! :wink:
jrays
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 249
down 3
dsalmon
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 Hey...my weight in for this week is 132.5 lbs. Down 1.5 pounds! Maybe if 'm feeling more motivated next week I'll reach my challenge goal...
NurseBetty
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 161.8!!! Finally - CHANGE!
ChunchieA
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 Hello

Checking in today - still at 123.  I am finally getting my system back to normal - my sleeping and eating and working out.  Hopefully I can drop at least 1/2 a pound by next week.  :grin:

Chunchie A

MareBear8898
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Location: Reno, Nevada USA
Posts: 39
 CW 203... back in the game...
MareBear8898
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 Larrabeeskot,  No worries!  I had a weird gain last week too even though I was good… things worked back out after a week.  Sometimes things just act funny, ya know?

 

Maggie, hold onto your strength girl!  Plateau’s suck… last year I got down to 197 and couldn’t get past it so I gave up.  Little by little, that “give up moment” gained me ten pounds.  In fact, now that I think about it, all of my little give up moments added up over the last 10 years have put 50 lbs on my frame.  I have to keep remembering that I have to fight for this…
Forehunnerd
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 One more week past, down to 372 this time :smile:
emilylove
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 I know I only started the challenge on Wednesday, but Saturdays are my weigh in days, so...

Current Weight: 127.2
CrimsonAnimus
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 Forehunnerd wrote: One more week past, down to 372 this time :smile:
Way to go, Bryan!

Good job, everyone! :cool:
DeterminedGal
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 Back to my low from a few weeks ago....168.  Working hard to get out of the 160's. 
WannabeLoser
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 Weigh in goal by the end of this month: 160

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Hisgal
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 Saturday, Oct 4..............174.2 lbs
WannabeLoser
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 OH thats so exciting I've been added to the list! Do we have a designated weigh in day? Or can it be whatever day we choose? If so I would like to weigh in on Thursdays.
alethomas
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 178

down one more pound.
Straylight
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 I am in too! 

 

Starting weight: 50 pounds of fat on 10/04/08

Goal weight: 46 pounds of fat by Halloween


I am the proud owner of a scale that measures body fat, so I am able to track this.  Woo hoo!  I will make my weigh-in day be Fridays, but I won't be able to post until next Friday because I left my #%@&! scale at work at an off-site location.


 

 

Last edited on 5 October 2008 06:32 am by Straylight
TC in Afghanistan
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 Hey guys...not going to post a weight today as I didn't get a good weigh in this morning.

However, I did complete the Army 10-Miler Shadow Run this morning!!!!  2:02 for 10 miles...quiet pleased with myself.  :grin::grin:  Knees are sore, but not unbearably so and I know I'll sleep like a rock tonight.

Will post weight tomorrow...proudly serving, TC
TC in Afghanistan
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 Forehunnerd wrote: One more week past, down to 372 this time :smile:


Well done, amigo!  Keep up the good work.

Proudly serving, TC
CrimsonAnimus
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 Today's official weigh-in: 217 :down_arrow: 2 pounds.

Carly, we have participants choose a day of the week to weigh in for accountability. Feel free to weigh in more often if you wish!

Welcome to the challenge, Katie! I put in the pounds of fat you provided rather than total weight, even though it looks like we have a 5-year old in the challenge. :tongue: Best of luck to you!

TC, congrats on your accomplishment! That's fabulous, bud! :thumbsup:

Everyone, we have a lost a total of...

200 POUNDS!!!

Way to go, everyone! Keep it up! :cool:
foco84
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 140 today.

ha, i blame it on getting my wisdom teeth out tho.


good luck all and happy sunday!
larrabeeskot
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 Thank you MareBear for the encouragement. I did the same thing you did with the giving up and gained five pounds over a few months. So I am working that off and trying to get down to a non-overweight weight!:wink:
Illinigal87
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 Current weight: 186.7

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slimwish
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 Weighed yesterday, and went up to 113 lbs...


But I tried on this old tshirt that didn't fit me very well before (2 years ago), and now it fits me better than before! :tongue:


:rose:SW
mchen01
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 168 lbs :grin:
soontobeme
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 Hi, I would like to join the challenge.  I have been off the site for a while and a challenge is just what I need. 

My starting weight is 256 lbs, and my goal is to loose 8lbs.  My weigh in day is Monday mornings, I try really really hard to only weigh once a week, otherwise I get caught up in the changes and get discouraged.

Good luck to everyone.

Judy :grin: :rose:

Last edited on 6 October 2008 10:15 am by soontobeme
TC in Afghanistan
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 SW, that's what it's all about...looking and feeling better and being more healthy.

Crimson...thanks buddy!  I feel surprisingly good today...thought I was going to be hurin' pretty bad, but I'm not.

Weigh in this morning: 193.5...down 2 more!!

Just keep on truckin'!  Proudly serving, TC
meteorites49
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 After a bad week, up to 132.4
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, Judy! Good luck to you! :smile:

Great job, everybody! :cool:
MidgeH
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Location: St. Louis, Missouri USA
Posts: 1251
 CW  210.5

 
lastten
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 Back from 2wks of vacation and earned myself some pounds!

CW: 153.8 (and well worth it):smile:

Now for the major crunch.  I won't make my goal but I hope to be at least in the negatives by the end of this challenge.
tamahat73
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Location: Saint George, Utah USA
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 213.5 ..... Why can't I get past this road block?:crying:
larrabeeskot
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 tamahat73 wrote: 213.5 ..... Why can't I get past this road block?:crying:

Not that I am getting over my own plateau, but have you tried weights or eating more fruit and vegetables? I had a lot of success when I worked my way up to 5 cups a day (although it was hard).

And too, look at the bright side - not gaining back weight is as sure a sign of success as losing!
tjschur
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kakki
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 Ok weight for this am was  303.4
WannabeLoser
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 163.2 I'm sorry nick I can't get it to be a different color. For some reason it won't work on my computer
mollymoo24
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 135.5
Hiker
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 Things seemed to click better this week.

I am down 2.2, my current weight is 145.5. Honestly I didn't think I would ever see anything below 150 again! I am so glad we have this challenge. I am going to Cancun at the end of the week to all inclusive (aka dangerous) so I don't expect any loss next week, my goal is no gain...we'll see.
kendra
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 116 this week
CrimsonAnimus
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 WannabeLoser wrote: 163.2 I'm sorry nick I can't get it to be a different color. For some reason it won't work on my computer
Rulebreaker! I'll decide your punishment later...

LOL, I jest. :wink:

Great job, everyone! :cool:
katie in spain
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 Hello everybody.  Sorry I'm late with posting.  Just as well, too.  I've finally lost 1 lb!  Down to 139 lb!

:thumbsup: Time to celebrate.... with a walk! :smile:
MattsJen
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Joined: 30 July 2008
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
Posts: 66
 CW 170.5 Wow...I wasn't expecting that. 

I have notice my body has a 10 day grace period...LOL. I seem to drop weight every 10 days instead 5-7. My body doesn't seem to let it go and then takes about 10 days for anything to show up on teh scale- My Dr says that can be normal.

I about died when I fit into a size 10 and med tops :) This feels like a dream... I just never thought it would happen for me.  My goal is around 125ish give or take so i am still plugging along.

 

Jen:horse:

Last edited on 7 October 2008 06:34 pm by MattsJen
leahmartin
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 Hello all.  I am Leah and I am new here.  I would love to be part of this because I need a challenge someimtes to keep me on my toes!!!

 

My starting weight is : 192

My goal weight is 180.

 

I believe this is realistic because I normally drop about 3 pounds a week.  I know 2 pounds is healthy, but because I still have so much to lose, I tend to lose it faster. 

Thanks for having me guys and good luck!!!

Leah
sweet kisses
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 Yay!  Down one pound to 140.:star:

Also, I sprained my ankle pretty bad playing tennis last night, so I won't be able to do any exercise requiring both my feet for the next 2-3 weeks.  This means my weight-loss is going to be based pretty much entirely on diet and therefore pretty slow and difficult.  :snail: I still wanna stay in the challenge, though.:smile: Just don't expect any weight-loss miracles out of me this month. lol

Hiker
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 sweet kisses wrote: Yay!  Down one pound to 140.:star:

Also, I sprained my ankle pretty bad playing tennis last night, so I won't be able to do any exercise requiring both my feet for the next 2-3 weeks.  This means my weight-loss is going to be based pretty much entirely on diet and therefore pretty slow and difficult.  :snail: I still wanna stay in the challenge, though.:smile: Just don't expect any weight-loss miracles out of me this month. lol
Sweet Kisses, don't let it get you down, I know it really stinks when you are trying to do everything right and then you get laid up. I am an avid walker but then I had some serious foot issue so I lost almost 2 years so I know how easy it is to get into a funk which is what I allowed myself to do and now I am paying for it so try and stay strong while you're laid up. I don't know if you have a gym membership but if so there are lots of machines that just work the upper body or at home you could do some free weights. I wish I had done something, I admit I did nothing which at least for me was a mistake. I am sorry to hear about your mishap, hope you're back to 100% soon. :cool:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to :cph:, Leah! Best of luck to you in the challenge. :smile:

Great job, everyone! We are quite a group of losers...:wink: :cool:
cportwine
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 Still the same here 125lbs :sad:
larrabeeskot
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 Hey we lost a total of 212 lbs! That is a whole person! Yay us!
WannabeLoser
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 When do we update the board? I have lost weight but I don't see it on there.


My weight as of this morning (at HEB) was 163.1
MattsJen
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 WannabeLoser wrote: When do we update the board? I have lost weight but I don't see it on there.


My weight as of this morning (at HEB) was 163.1
oh....try hitting your f5 to refresh your page that might help unless it has not yet been updated.

Last edited on 8 October 2008 05:28 pm by MattsJen
sweet kisses
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 Thanks so much for the encouragment and advice, Hiker.  Its really a big help.  And I'll be sure to work on the upper body and ab exercises at home (there isn't a gym around here:sad:)
Also, I think that as long as I'm careful, I can do some floor exersizes like leg lifts for my legs.  Which is good.:smile:

Good luck everybody!!  We're doing a great job!
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 Still at 140...
blackdiamond8
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 sorry... 198.6
Wheo
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 Although this is my official weigh-in day, I'm going to do it tomorrow, because my weight seems to be fluctuating like crazy today. I mean, overall, I've definitely gained this week; at this point, it's really only a question of how much. -_- We'll see, I suppose. ^_^; Tara for now! ^_^
ohvalencia
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 Hi! I'm a verrryyyy late-comer but I'd still like to join for the rest of October!

My current weight is roughly 150 (5'3"ish) and I'd like to lose four lbs. by Halloween!

I think I will make Sundays my weigh-in days. =]
christyandmuddy
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 Checking in (a little late!) with 118 lbs, so no changes here.   But I'm expecting to go up next week, due to some birthday indulgences on Sunday... maybe I'll weigh in a little late next week too.
DaniMae1
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 I am holding off on my weigh in due to being "backed up" if ya know what I mean.  I will report in when the problem resolves itself.....:tongue:
cportwine
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 Hey, put me down for 121lbs. as of this morning. I knew the stupid scale was lying to me yesterday.

Now, the trick, to keep it there..... :wink:
Nir
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 This week I remain stable at 116lb.
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to :cph:, ohvalencia! Best of luck to you in the challenge. :smile:

Good job, everyone. Keep it going!!! :cool:
larrabeeskot
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 168.6, wow, down a whole 3 oz!
Maggie
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 Good Morning

Weighing in at 180 still no change.

At least I am consistent!!!

Cheerio

Maggie
BEC950
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 My weight this morning was 154.6 lbs. Down a little from last week

Last edited on 10 October 2008 04:30 pm by BEC950
Hisgal
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 This morning's weigh-in at 175 lbs.

That's up .8 lbs, but my stewed tomatoes last night were a bit salty and still in the middle of TTOM.   Next week should be better. :tongue:
Lucy
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 Still 198...

Thanksgiving is this weekend so I am prepared for a 2lb gain!!
StuckSara
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 145.8 uuuugggggghhhhhhh
jrays
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 Still 161.8
dsalmon
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 Hey...today's my weigh in day, but I think I'm going to put it off until next week because I seem to be retaining water for some reason, and my scale is doing wacky things, so I'm really not sure how accurate the weight will be anyway...I'll try to sort it out this week and will be back to report next Saturday!
Forehunnerd
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 I'm hovering at about 374 this week.
ChunchieA
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 Hello

Still at 123 for me. 

Chunchie A
CrimsonAnimus
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 Today's official weigh-in: 216 :down_arrow: 1 pound.

I'm adjusting my goal weight to 214, and this will be the last time that I adjust it. I have started strength training, and that will significantly have an effect on my weight for some time.

Great job, everyone! :cool:
Straylight
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 hallelujah!  I weighed in this morning at 47.98 pounds of fat!  WOO HOO!  That means I lost almost 1.75 pounds of fat this week alone!  HOORAY! 
slimwish
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 Yes! Back down to 112lbs! I've been eating a lot of pie, and some chips too, so thank goodness!! I thought I'd be at 115lbs.


But... THANKSGIVING DINNER TODAY!

Ahhh! But I'm saving myself till dinner. I'll probably have 500 for the day, then pig out... in moderation lol... It can't be TOO bad!
Some guesstimations:
Turkey - 400
Stuffing - 200
Potatoes - 400
Salad SMOTHERED in dressing - 400
Some gravy -100
Dessert - 300
Other stuff - 500

That's like 2300 calories - 2800 with the 500 earlier in the day! But just an estimate... I'll try to have small portions and a lot of water.

Not too bad...

And I'm not gonna eat the skin of the turkey like I would have before! :tongue: I wonder how many calories that will save...

:rose:SW

Last edited on 12 October 2008 05:05 pm by slimwish
Illinigal87
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 Current weight: 182.8  :smile:
khinelay
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 Hello ,

I want to participate in this challenge.

Current Weight: 165 lb

Goal Weight    : 155 lb

Lucy
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 slimwish wrote: Yes! Back down to 112lbs! I've been eating a lot of pie, and some chips too, so thank goodness!! I thought I'd be at 115lbs.


But... THANKSGIVING DINNER TODAY!

Ahhh! But I'm saving myself till dinner. I'll probably have 500 for the day, then pig out... in moderation lol... It can't be TOO bad!
Some guesstimations:
Turkey - 400
Stuffing - 200
Potatoes - 400
Salad SMOTHERED in dressing - 400
Some gravy -100
Dessert - 300
Other stuff - 500

That's like 2300 calories - 2800 with the 500 earlier in the day! But just an estimate... I'll try to have small portions and a lot of water.

Not too bad...

And I'm not gonna eat the skin of the turkey like I would have before! :tongue: I wonder how many calories that will save...

:rose:SW

wow you put thought into it...I am just going for it, and I have prepared my mind for a 2lb gain this week do to the holiday....I am going to eat all the above, and cranberry sauce too:chewing:...be interesting to see how we do...I know cupcakets, is indulding today as well :O)
slimwish
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 Hmm, looks like I'll be having maybe less and more?!

I was going to have 500 earlier, but it turned out to be only 100 earlier! I've only had 100 calories so far, and am just about to head out to my cousin's! Oh boy am I hungry! Yet, it was quite easy to just stick to 100. :yum:

Butttt, I just found out we're going to be staying over night!! That means DOUBLE the calories!! I'm going to be pigging out all today and tomorrow! :dizzy: :chewing:

Prepared for gain. :confused:

It'll be my treat. :tongue:


:rose:SW
Fish_2
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 I forgot to weigh in last week...my weight was 132ish.  I will weigh in tommarow morning for this week.
mchen01
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 no change - no problem.  will definitely post a loss next week. :smile:
soontobeme
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 Woo Hoo !!!  Lost weight this week. Current weight is 253.5 Not bad for the first week.  I was taking it slow and easy.  Hopefully the same next week.

Judy :grin::rose:
Fish_2
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 Weigh in: 131.4 thats like almost a pound!!!
lastten
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 CW: 153.4 (-.4)  Not what I expected when I thought I could trick my system after 2 wks of gluttony but scale says hydration/bloating has been off the charts for the past 2 days; I hit 152.8 a couple times this week.  Being in the negatives is going to be tough.

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MidgeH
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meteorites49
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 down a little, 131.4
tjschur
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 Current Weight: 187.4 lbs
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to :cph:, khinelay! Best of luck to you in the challenge. :smile:

Congratulations to Illinigal87 for meeting your goal! Fabulous job! :ribbon:

Congratulations, also, to tjschur for meeting yours! Excellent job! :ribbon:

Awesome job, everyone! Hang in there, and don't give up! :cool:
tjschur
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 Thanks, Nick!

This challenge has been so helpful to my weight loss efforts that -- to tell you the truth -- it has caught me off guard. I really appreciate all the work you're doing, not only your record keeping but especially your patient and lighthearted encouragement. Let me also say, congrats to you for your own amazing progress so far.

Also thanks to everyone participating. Special thanks to TC, who I have been neck and neck with on this challenge -- or so it has seemed to me when I look at the weekly results. Keep up the good work, TC -- and everyone!

Thomas

Last edited on 14 October 2008 02:02 am by tjschur
mollymoo24
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 136.0

 
Pootchi
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 Hi there every one!

I did weigh-in on Friday but didn't have time to post it in here.

I'm glad to report that I've finally left my plateau.  I'm down to 179 pounds  , that's only .5 pound lost, but that's a lost!!! 

I'm in a group in my home town called Choosing to lose weight?  And we talk about all kinds of stuff.  We calculated our caloric needs for one day, and with my work, work-out and every day stuff, I need  almost 3000 calories so I don't lose or gain weight.  That's a lot.  And my needs just to live, if I stayed on my back without moving are 1600 calories.  No wonder those 1400 calories diet always failed, I was always starving myself.  I just need to reduce to 2500 calories and I'd be able to lose 1 pound per week.

The reason of my plateau is that since I've started my new job, I didn't have time to exercise.  Now that I'm used to my new job, and getting used to that new routine, I'm able to add a little exercise.  So that's why I left my plateau.

that feels good to be able to come in here and share stuff with people that lives the same things...

:apple:
Hiker
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 Well I'm back from vacation and I am actaully down .5, current weight is 145.0. I am pretty sure it's just a lucky break and by next week I will see a gain for all of the bad I did....but it was worth it:grin:.
sweet kisses
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 Guess what!  I've lost 2 lbs this week:grin:  As of today, I weigh 138

Only 3 more pounds to go.....
katie in spain
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 Still at 139 lb. No change.
rad
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 FINALLY DOWN!!! But not that much - CW at 206.5
Melbelle5
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 Hey, once again sorry I haven't been checking in!  Sadly I'm back up to 123...:nono:  But it's to be expected I have not been very good at all.  But it's not over yet!  So I'm going to try really hard to get back on track!!!:grin:  fingers crossed haha

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OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 I don't think I'm gonna make my goal still 197

christyandmuddy
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 Mark me down for 118 lbs.  I went up a bit from this weekend's birthday treats but am back down to where I was last week. 
jrays
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 244 2 days early, going on vacation.
cportwine
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 Ok, put me down for 122lbs as of this morning. This is up a pound but sure is better then yesterdays reading, so I will take it with a smile. :grin:
Nir
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 3 times in the last week I weighed 117lb :up_arrow: so that's what I'm going with this week. I'm comforted knowing that at the top end of my flactuations my BMI touches 19.5 so this is a 'luxuary problem'. This week I'm posting on a Thursday as I'll be Missing In Action for a few days.
MareBear8898
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 Sorry I forgot to weigh in last week and I’ll be out and about tomorrow, so I’ll give it to you early:

 

CW: 201 lbs

 

… I even had a weak moment with Wendy’s French fries…

 

Nick - Many thanks for keeping the board up!  This is an enormous help to so many and the work put into the chart is very much appreciated.

 

Pootchi – congrats on your plateau breakthrough.  I am also trying to adjust to a new routine and finding that exersize time is tough!

 

OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl – Ah, my inspiration!  I soooo want to follow your lead under the 200 mark!

 

Larrabeeskot – so good to hear you are chipping away.  Anything lost is a good thing.
Wheo
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 Ah, I apologize for forgetting to "weigh in" last week. ^_^; *deep bow*  My new current weight is 197 pounds. So, while I haven't gained it ALL back (yet?), I have gained a wee bit of it back. -_- Well, I'll just have to work extra hard this upcoming week, I suppose. ^_^; DETERMINATION!
CrimsonAnimus
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 Stats are updated to this point.

Great job, everyone! Hang in there! :cool:

By the way, thanks to everyone for their kind words. We are quite a team. :wink:
StuckSara
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  It's starting to come down! Yay food!!! 144.6
sweet kisses
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 Good job StuckSara! You go girl!  And good job to everybody!
BEC950
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 I forgot to post last week. It's been a busy couple of weeks. I am at 154.2 as of this morning. I went up a wee bit after Thanks Giving weekend but managed to get it back down for my weigh in.
cportwine
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 BEC950 wrote: I forgot to post last week. It's been a busy couple of weeks. I am at 154.2 as of this morning. I went up a wee bit after Thanks Giving weekend but managed to get it back down for my weigh in.
Was wondering where you disappeared to .... glad to see you back on here.....:grin:
rad
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 I lost 1 more pound doing the same thing I was doing for the last 2 mths!!! So CW of 205.5! My body is slowly kicking into gear - It took my body solid 2 mths to MOVE DOWN!!!
Maggie
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 Weighing in at 179.6

Down a wee wee bit!!!  It's about time.

Cheerio

Maggie
DaniMae1
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 Sorry I forgot to post last week, but it doesn't matter!  Still 147.....:nono:  Been very irregular and bloated.  Might try a diuretic.  Do those work?
Dara
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 I know it's pretty late in the game, but I just found this site and would like to jump in on this challenge.  I've got 2 weeks to go.

CW: 176

GW: 172

I weigh in on Thursdays. 

I"m really excited about this!
MattsJen
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Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
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 CW 167 :grin: 

 

I have been sick the past 10 days and missed the gym 4 of those days so I was surprise to still see a loss.

 

Jen:horse:
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 Welcome to the challenge Dara, good luck!
Lucy
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 I thought I would gain due to thanksgiving as I pigged out....which went into the next day with leftovers of course:chewing:...I didnt gain and I didnt lose...happy with that!! so I am still having an affair with...198
tamahat73
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 I'm back up to 214! I wish I could just cut the fat off my body! Very frustrated.

:angry: Tam.
larrabeeskot
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 I am up to 169.6, but I can assure you that it is water.

A more accurate weight will be posted next week.

 
dsalmon
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 Hey...so my weigh in this week was 132.5 pounds. So technically no change, but seeing as I went up to 135 pounds in the last couple of weeks, I'm rather pleased...2.5 pounds left in 2 weeks!
ChunchieA
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 Hello

Checking in for this week - still at 123.  I seem to be in some sort of rut - I think I really have to bear down and focus or something.   I haven't been writing down a food journal so maybe I need to go back and see where I am tripping up - I'm pretty faithful to working out at least 6 days a week.  So it's gotta be the food intake. We'll see how next week fares.

Chunchie A

 
mollymoo24
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Not sure I am going to hang on to this for next week but I'll try!  Less than 2 weeks to go!
Illinigal87
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 current weight: 179.4
CrimsonAnimus
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 Welcome to the challenge, Dara! Best of luck to you. :smile:

Congrats to MattsJen for meeting your goal, and for moving to first place! Fabulous job on your progress!!! :ribbon:

Today's official weigh-in: 220 :up_arrow: 4 pounds. Some of this is water, some of it is fat, and hopefully, some of it is muscle.

Great job, everyone! :cool:
Forehunnerd
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 Whoops, I was out of town this week and was too tired to post yesterday. I gained about 4 vacation pounds up to 378 this week.
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 I honestly have no idea. My weight has fluctuated more than the stock market. :shock:
I'll just say 140
sweet kisses
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 heehee.  Butterfly your joke makes me giggle
blackdiamond8
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 198.4
MattsJen
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 CrimsonAnimus wrote: Welcome to the challenge, Dara! Best of luck to you. :smile:

Congrats to MattsJen for meeting your goal, and for moving to first place! Fabulous job on your progress!!! :ribbon:



Great job, everyone! :cool: 
I did meet my goal didn't I? :grin: LOL I was just looking at my monthly loss and forgot where I was at and my goal= I do a self monthly goal too. I am into a size 10 and feeling great! I am over 1/2 to my overall goal= I have lost 60 pounds since may 26th 2008 :D

good job to everyone too WAY TO GO DON"T GIVE UP!!!

Remember, it's never a good time to start, its never to late to begin, and don't give up it is obtainable!!!

 

jen :horse:
Straylight
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 down to 47.4 pounds of fat!  That's down another .58 pounds of fat from last week!  Yay! 

 
Fish_2
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Location: Michigan USA
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 still 131.4 I am very happy about this because my weight was everywhere this week, at one point I was 139.5!!!  That was not a good day...lol, I'm just glad to get back down to 131.4.

lastten
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 Doomed...back up to 154.0.  Maybe I shouldn't have my weigh in day after my weekend :chewing: 

Next challenge I will do better; no vacations!
MidgeH
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meteorites49
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 at 130.4. now to keep going down...
mchen01
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 Still no change.

My bad.  I'll work harder this week. :tongue:

 
tjschur
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 Current Weight: 184.8 lbs
TC in Afghanistan
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 Hey guys...I'm back.  Posted a long journal about my trip to Iraq...you should get a laugh if you've got time to read.  That trip set me back a bit and may cause me to miss my goal...oh well.

Current weight last Sunday - 193...down .5 lbs  Hopefully getting back to a regular routine will allow me to get back on track.

Proudly serving, TC
soontobeme
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 Hi, down 2 more lbs this week, my scale and the dr's scale actually matched, and my weight in his office was taken in the afternoon with clothes on. 

I am at 251.5.

Judy

Hiker
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 Not a great week, I think last weekends trip is catching up with me. I figured I would have a payback week.

Down .2 my current weight is 144.8 it is very  unlikely I will hit my goal by next week:crying:. Oh well, I am still better off than I would have been without this challenge, it helps keep me on track.
NurseBetty
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 161.3
katie in spain
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 Hello

Well a little bit is better than nothing - down half a pound!!

138.5 lb

:smile:
sweet kisses
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 So I had a lot of salt last night, and that always does funky things to my weight the next day, so I'ma weigh-in tomarrow and post the results then.  If thats ok with everyone else of course....:wink:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Stats are updated to this point.

Quite a few people have been removed from this list for not posting for two weeks. Remember, all you have to do is post again, and you will be re-added, if you so wish.

Great job, everyone! Keep truckin'. :cool:
cportwine
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 Ok, I am not going to post my weight until tomorrow, with hopes that it will get better.

So, everyone pray for me, cause it's not going to be good, I have to make a whole bunch of bars today for the football players. If I stay out of them, it will be a miracle.

 
sweet kisses
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 So today I weighed-in at 140 lbs. :nono:  That's a two pound gain this week.   I guess I'm not really surprised, though.  I really let myself go the past 7 days or so.  This week I'll try much, much harder.
Wheo
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 All right, so for this week, I'm weighing in at 195 pounds. While I still haven't lost all that I gained, it's still going down, so I'm not complaining. ^_^; I need to just remember to keep exercising, and stay motivated, and I should be good.

Congratulations to all who lost this week, and to those who haven't- keep trying! You'll get i down! ^_^
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 Wheo me and you!!!!  195
cportwine
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 Ok, put me down for 124lbs. It's not the greatest, but not to bad, it could be worse.
Pootchi
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 So here's my weigh in for this week!

I'm gladly reporting that I'm now down to 177.4!!!!

WOOHOO!!!

I guess that I'm back on track now that I'm getting used to my new job!  Now if only I could have more time to get here more often....:crying:

:apple:
BEC950
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 Ok I am going to weigh in a day early (but I may post again tomorrow if it is better). My weight this morning was 153.3.
MattsJen
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Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho USA
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 CW 165-I guess I am a day early, sorry, I am so busy I just try to come in when I can seem to remember. I hope that is ok?

Last edited on 23 October 2008 07:57 pm by MattsJen
Wheo
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 OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl wrote: Wheo me and you!!!!  195

 

YAY! ^_^ Well, let's hope we can both lose for next week, too!
Nir
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 A colour change for me this week as I weigh in at 119lb :dizzy:
cportwine
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 Nir, wasn't you on vacation? If so, that is very understandable. Just have to get back to normal routine.. :grin:
larrabeeskot
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 So I am up to 170.6. This is not good! Not good at all.
christyandmuddy
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Location: Florida USA
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 Still 118 lbs
rad
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 I am DOWN to 204!!! Feeling great!!
MattsJen
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 rad wrote: I am DOWN to 204!!! Feeling great!!
way to go!!!
dsalmon
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 So my weigh in is...

130.5 pounds

Yay!! Only 0.5 pounds left to go!

slimwish
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 Up to 113.5 lbs..
   Ugh.
I haven't been eating well since Thanksgiving dinner. :nono:


:rose:SW
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 145

I don't know why. :crying:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Great job, everyone!!!

Don't give up - this is a long journey we are on. Whether we are losing or not, such journeys make us better. We'll get there, as long as we don't give up.

Keep it up! :cool:
ChunchieA
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 Hello

Weighing in today and it's 121 for me this week :grin: - finally the scale budged! I did several things this week that really helped - I tracked all my food intake using the daily plate - I added about 10 minutes more to my cardio workouts and I changed up some of my food too - I usually eat the same thing for breakfast every single day but this week I tried eating cottage cheese and a granola bar - 100 calorie plus changed some of my other stuff too -tracking the food I think made the biggest diferrence because I really paid attention to how many calories each thing was and was careful with going overboard.  So it worked.

ChunchieA
Hisgal
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 Nick................today's weigh in was.................173.0 lbs  :tongue::tongue::tongue:
TC in Afghanistan
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 Hey guys...hope everyone had a great week.

190 this morning...that's 3 pounds down this week!!:grin::grin:

Next week...the 180s!  Keep on truckin'.

Proudly serving, TC
Forehunnerd
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 375 this week, so at least it's going down again, heh.
jrays
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 243
Lucy
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  up up up:nono:...it was no surprise..201...

 
Straylight
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 YES!!! I have 46.5 pounds of fat now!  Just .5 more to lose by the end of the month to meet my goal! 
CrimsonAnimus
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 Today's weigh-in: 214.

Great job, everyone!!! We're entering the home stretch! Stay focused! :cool:
mchen01
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Location: Capistrano Beach, California USA
Posts: 395
 CW: 167
katie in spain
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 No change for me.  Happy Halloween everyone!
DaniMae1
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 Still 147 for me!  Can't complain though, hasn't been my best week!
lastten
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 Still at 154.0 even.  Seems like vacation pounds are stickier than regular pounds...*sigh* 

I will post again on Friday; maybe there will be a sudden drop.
Illinigal87
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 Current weight: 176.6
meteorites49
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 Still at 130.4. Hoping to see the 120's by the end of this month!
MareBear8898
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 Still holding at 201
MidgeH
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 CW 204.  Be back on Friday with a final weigh in.

 
Maggie
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 Good Morning:

Weiging in at 179.6

No change.

Cheerio

Maggie
tjschur
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 Final Weight: 181.4 lbs

Many thanks to everyone, especially Nick!

Is there a November/December challenge in the offing?
slimwish
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 I seem to be back down to 112lbs.
But, I haven't been exercising for the last week or two...


:rose:SW
blackdiamond8
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 same.

Fish_2
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 Still the same at 131.4.  I'm really going to work hard this week and come back on friday and weigh in again!!!
mollymoo24
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 132 (Screeching with delight) :cow:
OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
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 Go Molly!!!!

Really is there going to be a Christmas challenge, because I would deffinently want to be apart of it.
Hiker
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 Well I didn't make my goal but I am down 1.5 lbs from last week, my current weight is 143.3. 

Although I didn't loose quite as much as I would have liked I know I lost more than I would have without this challenge. Crimson thanks so much for running this challenge, it must be a lot of work but I know it is appreciated.

If there is a Holiday challenge I would definately be in.:grin:

Last edited on 29 October 2008 11:30 am by Hiker
sweet kisses
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 Well, I'm not at my goal, but I am back down to 138 :smile:.   I'll post a final weigh-in on Fiday. 
I really hope there's a holiday challenge, cuz I would definatley be up for it.
honeyhazelb
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 I was not apart of this challenge as I only joined the forum today, however would really be interested in a holiday challenge!!

rad
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 CW 203.5!!! I hope to lose 1 more pound by the end of this week! So even though I cannot go down to 195 as I initially wanted to - I am happy to go down maybe 5 pounds. Which is still GREAT FOR ME!!!
CrimsonAnimus
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 Fabulous job, everyone! We're almost to the 250-pound mark!!! :grin:

Congrats to Molly and Midge for meeting your goals! Fantastic, exceptional, colossal work ladies! :ribbon::ribbon:

For those who are interested, the Holiday Challenge will officially commence in 3 days:

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/forums/forum46/7367.html

Almost there, guys and gals! Keep up the wonderful work! :cool:
Wheo
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 Ah, yes, the final weigh-in... I'm at 191 pounds, and while that's not my goal, I did come quite a ways, and so I'm still happy about it. ^_^; I am totally going to join the Holiday Challenge, and I look foward to seeing everyone there! ^_^

 

Congratulations to everyone who participated!
StuckSara
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 :sad: I just keep moving down the list. Maybe my goal was too much for my frame? Oh well, a loss is a loss! I hope to be down atleast one more lb this Friday :grin:. Good luck everyone on your last weigh-in!!!
cportwine
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 Ok, I know I haven't posted my weigh in for this week, but it hasn't been good the last few days. So, I think I will wait and post on friday, the end of the challenge...
BEC950
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 Ok I am going to post my weight today and then again tomorrow. My weigh in this morning was 152.8
mchen01
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 Final Weigh In:

165 lbs

I made my goal - yay!! 

A huge thank you to Nick for not only moderating this challenge but being so encouraging! 

Congratulations everyone on all your hard work!  This is such a great group. :grin:
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 :sad: 146
Maggie
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 Good Morning:

Weighing in at 179 this morning.  Didn't make my challenge but have come down some.

Thanks so much Nick for running this challenge.  Congrats to all of you who made your goal.  The rest of us are still hanging in there and doing our best.

We will make it, see you all on the Holiday Challenge.

Happy Halloween

Cheerio

Maggie
cportwine
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 Ok, I was at 123lbs this morning. I didn't make the challenge goal, but it is a whole lot better than it has been the last couple of days. So, I am happy...
Nir
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 Hoorey, The :cph: forum is back online!

My final weigh-in for this challenge is 118lb (yes, 1lb up from my starting weight).
Lucy
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 Final weigh in....I made it back !!  200

on to the holiday challenge :O)

congrats everyone and thanks crimson for keeping this going and so up to date:grin:
MidgeH
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 Final Weigh in:  198

 
dsalmon
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 Okay...my final weigh in is

130.0 pounds

Made my goal! Though I would have loved to have lost more than .5 pounds this week, I was secretly hoping to see the 120's. Sigh. You can't have it all I guess!:wink:
Illinigal87
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 my final weigh-in is 174.5

Last edited on 31 October 2008 04:44 pm by Illinigal87
christyandmuddy
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 I weighed 116 lbs this morning but I don't want to report that weight for the challenge because I'm thinking it's just water weight and can't possibly stick.  I haven't been eating good enough lately to believe that's correct.  So, I'll say I'm still at 118 lbs.
christyandmuddy
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 :skull::skull::skull:   HAPPY   HALLOWEEN,   EVERYONE !!!  :skull::skull::skull:
sweet kisses
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 No change, still 138.  Thats ok though.  I was pretty close to my goal at least.

Yay Halloween!!!!

MareBear8898
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 CW 202...

 

Didn't make the challenge, but had a good run.  I might be a little more realistic next time...  Happy halloween.
StuckSara
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 Weigh in today 143.9 I was about 9 lbs away from my goal. Maybe my goal was just too much. Oh well! I still lost weight!
Pootchi
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 My final weigh-in is 177 pounds.  I think I did great with everything: my new job and all.  My work schedule will change in the next few weeks, and it'll be better for me, I'll more time for my workouts.

See you in the next challenge!!
MattsJen
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 CW for yesterday 164 only 1 pound loss but I tend to drop every 10 days so I should see something monday. off to the next challenge.

 

Jen:horse:
CrimsonAnimus
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 Yesterday's final weigh-in: 217.

I'll update the chart on Monday, to give the stragglers one last chance to post.

Great job on your progress, everyone! Onward ho! :cool:
ChunchieA
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 Hello

My last check in - I noticed that my new results from last week are not posted so maybe on Monday.

I am at 121 - so it's been a good challenge - did not reach my goal but good enough.

Chunchie A
TC in Afghanistan
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 Nick...made it!!!

188.5 this morning...1.5 pounds down this week and .5 pounds ahead of my goal!:grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:

Going to get signed up for the Holiday Challenge...thanks for hosting this effort!  Keep on truckin'!

Proudly serving, TC
Straylight
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 Oh YES!!!!

According to my scale this morning, I have 46.2 pounds of fat.  So I didn't EXACTLY meet my goal of only having 46 pounds of fat, but that is darn close!  I take it as a success!!!!  WOO HOO!!!!

I am onto the next challenge.

 
Forehunnerd
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 My final weigh in is 374, so no change from last week. didn't make my goal, but at least I didn't gain a lot of weight back, so it's a small victory. I hope to really hope to re-focus my efforts soon so can see an even lower number on the scale.

cportwine
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 Are you joining the Holiday challenge, Forehunnerd?

It might help you to stay focused... :smile:
Butterfly_Hourglass
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 Back to end this challenge at 144.
TC in Afghanistan
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 No gains are a good thing...hope to see you in the Holiday Challenge!  Keep on truckin', Amigo!

Proudly serving, TC
meteorites49
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 Discouraged to say back to the start weight of 131.6
larrabeeskot
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 I tried to post on Friday, but there was a glitch I guess.

So I am up to 171.2.

I guess I got to decide if I want to join the next challenge on a lose or maintain goal. It is so hard over the holidays!
Hisgal
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 Well, despite TTOM surprising me early............I did have a loss this week (will never know how much more it could have been :crying:)

.............so official final weigh-in for the challenge is at...........171.2 lbs.
CrimsonAnimus
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 Stats are updated. There are two tables - one sorted by percent of total body weight lost, and one by individual goals.

A huge congrats to all those who met their goals!!! :ribbon::ribbon::ribbon::ribbon::ribbon:

Together, we lost a grand total of 268.5 pounds!!!!!

To put things in perspective, here is a picture I found on the net of 250 POUNDS of Silly Putty:



Just imagine how much better our bodies are for the wear now! :smile:

I would also like to congratulate those who did not meet their goals, but stuck it through, anyway. We are certainly better people for it as well. Let us not dwell on the past, but rather learn from it, and focus on the future.

Fantabulous job, everyone! Onward ho!!! :cool:
soontobeme
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 HI All,

My computer is working again.......yea!!!  I had some trouble and had to get it fixed and my work has firewalls and won't let me in, that is what I get for working at a government job.  You will all be happy to know that I came with in 1 lb of my goal.  My weight on 10/31/2008 was 249 lbs...........yeah

Sorry it is late, but, I am proud of myself.

 

Judy :rose::cool:
khinelay
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 Hello,
I cannot connect to internet 'cos my ADSL is not working.I start walking with my sis 1 hour per day .

Start: 165

Current: 163

CrimsonAnimus
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 Soontobeme: I updated 'ya. Good job! :cool:

Khinelay: This challenge is over, but I'll put you in for the Holiday Challenge. Good luck! :smile:


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