August Weight Loss Challenge **signups always welcome**

Link to September Challenge:
http://www.calorie-count.com/forums/post/1128 07.html


Participants (Updated 5:53 p.m. 2/9/08):

Alegna98 - SW: 123. GW: 119. Total Weight Loss: 2
Aliceinonederland - SW: 207. GW: 199. Total Weight Loss: 2.6
Alle0229 - SW: 185.25. GW: 178. Total Weight Loss: 7.5
Amn2008 - SW: 185.6. GW: 175. Total Weight Loss: 6.6
Anayesenia - SW: 139.2. GW: 134. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Avpino9265 - SW: 167. GW: 158. Total Weight Loss: 2
Bevroche - SW: 204. GW: 196. Total Weight Loss: 9
Brandasa - SW: 151. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: +1
Bobev - SW: 165.6. GW: 160. Total Weight Loss: +1.8
Bri_doggie - SW: 195.5. GW: 185. Total Weight Loss: 1.5
Carlosmom
Carrie317 - SW: 149.8. GW: 144. Total Weight Loss: 3.4
Ceclark77 - SW: 192. GW: 187. Total Weight Loss: 3
Cindermist - SW: 126. GW: 120. Total Weight Loss: 0
Cinfuldiva - SW: 197. GW: 190. Total Weight Loss: 7.2
Colorado_sunshine - SW: 126. GW: 122. Total Weight Loss: 3
Danielam503 - SW: 175. GW: 170. Total Weight Loss: 1
Dollmeupxox - SW: 115. GW: 100. Total Weight Loss: 3
Earth_mom - SW: 249.8. GW: 245. Total Weight Loss: 1.4
Eerominn - SW: 170. GW: 161. Total Weight Loss: 3.4
Efish_Sparkles - SW: 132. GW: 128. Total Weight Loss: 1
Frehug - SW: 191. GW: 185. Total Weight Loss: 0
Future_tadddei - SW: 191.6. GW: 186. Total Weight Loss: 3.2
Gbsfan - SW: 221.4. GW: 214. Total Weight Loss: 5.8
Girlfighting27 - SW: 152.4. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: +2
Goddess9 - SW: 201.6. GW: 195. Total Weight Loss: 7.4
Go_Girl_1994 - SW: 283. GW: 279. Total Weight Loss: 0.8
Grannyatv4fun - SW: 254. GW: 244. Total Weight Loss: 6
Halizabeth - SW: 176.2. GW: 170. Total Weight Loss: 5.6
Happiegal1 - SW: 150. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss: 0
In_Her_Shoes - SW: 160. GW: 154. Total Weight Loss: 2
Janers11
Jensen1106 - SW: 226. GW: 210. Total Weight Loss: 0
Jessieca - SW: 142.8. GW: 137.8. Total Weight Loss: 2.6
Jett69 - SW: 190.4. GW: 179. Total Weight Loss: 10
Jlynnj - SW: 164. GW: 155. Total Weight Loss: 5
Jodiferjuniper - SW: 207.2. GW: 201.2. Total Weight Loss: 5.2
Kaffwynn - SW: 127.8. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: 1.7
Katybritto13 - SW: 132. GW: 128. Total Weight Loss: 2
Kelbel1234 - SW: 151. GW: 143. Total Weight Loss: 2
Kittycatninja - SW: 119. GW: 114. Total Weight Loss: 3.4
Kt_2010 -SW: 148.4. GW: 144. Total Weight Loss: 0.8
Ladykiwi - SW: 171. GW: 163. Total Weight Loss: 6
Leanne21071 - SW: 133. GW: 129. Total Weight Loss: 2.4
Ledgehanger - SW: 263. GW: 253. Total Weight Loss: 9.9
Lisaplaysflute - SW: 190.5. GW: 183. Total Weight Loss: 1.7
Likin81 - SW: 169. GW: 161. Total Weight Loss: 2.4
Lindahp - SW: 150. GW: 139. Total Weight Loss: +1.2
Lindaywiens - SW: 210. GW: 205. Total Weight Loss: 0
Lozzle - SW: 141.4. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: 2.8
Lulubabe
Luvly125
Mathster2005 - SW: 210. GW: 199. Total Weight Loss: +4
Mbeazley - SW: 133.4. GW: 128.4. Total Weight Loss: 3.1
Miim619 - SW: 199. GW: 189. Total Weight Loss: 0
MilieJolie - SW: 152. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: 0
Mischiefdm - SW: 138.4. GW: 134. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Missykris1 - SW: 173.5. GW: 169. Total Weight Loss: 2.5
Momof2funykds -SW: 174.4. GW:166. Total Weight Loss: +0.6
Momofaussoldier - SW: 143. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 0
Mousickle - SW: 175. GW: 169. Total Weight Loss: 3
Northbeach3
Oakmommy24 - SW: 181. GW: 168. Total Weight Loss: 13.2 **WINNER**
Orangeloft - SW: 185. GW: 175. Total Weight Loss: 4
Olivia77 - SW: 167.8. GW: 160. Total Weight Loss: 5.8
Pgeorgian - SW: 145.4. GW: <140. Total Weight Loss: 0
Pipanchew - SW: 150.2. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: 5.2
Polo888 - SW: 152. GW: 146. Total Weight Loss: +.5
Psychgirldr - SW: 162.4. GW: 156. Total Weight Loss: 0
Rmartino - SW: 120.5. GW: 112. Total Weight Loss: 7.7
Restless_Girl - SW: 149. GW: 144. Total Weight Loss: 2
Rntkcrawford - SW: 136.5. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss: 0
Rockingrandma - SW: 251. GW: 239. Total Weight Loss: 0
Safina1 - SW: 173. GW: 160-163. Total Weight Loss: 0
Sammeh31
Shanfood - SW: 160. GW: 152. Total Weight Loss: 5
Sharem - SW: 168.8. GW: 159. Total Weight Loss: 0
Southern_Midwife - SW: 181.2. GW: 174. Total Weight Loss: 7
Tamarita
Tammy1003 - SW: 131. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: 0
Tazzie23 - SW: 234.6. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss: 11.4
Therealbetsy - SW: 222.6. GW: 216. Total Weight Loss: 1
Thighs - SW: 150.6. GW: 147. Total Weight Loss: 0
Tiegurl SW: 203.8. GW: 199. Total Weight Loss: 7.2
Trijem - SW: 199. GW: 190. Total Weight Loss: 7
Unsaid78 - SW: 155. GW: 149. Total Weight Loss: 0.5
Xxmushxx - SW: 186.7. GW: 175. Total Weight Loss: 0
Yerushalem - SW: 180. GW: 170. Total Weight Loss: 0

Congratulations Oakmommy24 for losing the most weight!
As a reward for your efforts, so you can forever be proud of your great work in the month of August, you have won a pixel badge for your CC gallery!
(When i get home to my pc, i'll send you a private message on how you can get it to put on your gallery)

:) Well done everyone! you've done excellent this month!
I hope to see you all again for september!
If you're up for it! ;)

And a special congratulations to Ceclark77!
For her exciting news! :D

Name: Sarah
Age: 26
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 191.6
Goal Weight (by August 29): 186

1/8/08: 191.6
8/8/08: 191.0
15/8/08: 189.4
22/8/08: 188.6
29/8/08: 188.4

Total weight loss: 3.2

Well, I didn't quite make it to 186 but considering there was a nine-day vacation this month I think I will be satisfied with the 3+ pound loss.

Thank you SO MUCH to restless_girl for keeping track of everyone's weight as well as the motivational comments.  See you all in September!

Name: Liz
Age: 37
Height: 5'5
Start Weight: 168.8
Goal Weight (by August 29): 159. 

8/1/08: 168.8
8/8/08: 166.8
8/15/08: 165.6
8/22/08:168.4
8/29/08: 168.8

Total weight loss: 0 lbs.

i could talk about the WHY of the last almost 2 weeks of not sticking to anything, but it's not the why that matters, it's that i didn't stick to it.  i will take 2 successes away from this month's challenge... i was able to stick to my exercise, food and water goals for over 2 weeks, longer than ever so far, and i am STILL under 170, so i did not go over it.  i got under 170 right before this challenge and so am happy to still be under it at least.  and i credit this challenge with helping me stick to things longer, so i am REALLY hoping that you do another one, restless girl, you rock!  on to september, hopefully this month i can stick to my goals for 3 weeks, instead of a little more than 2 weeks! 

thank you claire!!

Name: Courtney
Age: 31
Height: 5'8
Start Weight: 192
Goal Weight (by August 29): 189 

8/1/08: 192

8/8/08: 192
8/15/08: 191
8/22/08:191
8/29/08: 189

Total weight loss: 3 lbs.

Okay so last week I said I was very sick, so DH took me to the emergency room late Friday night.  Found out it was a kidney stone causing me a lot of pain and sickness.  However, while I was there we also found out that I am 4 weeks pregnant.  Wow what a shock.  So it looks like I will not be losing much, mostly trying to eat healthy and maintain, but who knows I did lose weight this month and the baby had already started cooking.  It's been fun everyone.  Are we doing this next month I may hang around.

Name: earth_mom
Age: 59
Height: 5-6"
Start Weight: 249.8
Goal Weight (by August 29): 245
Weigh-In dates:
1/8/08: 249.8
8/8/08: 252
15/8/08:248
22/8/08: 250.2
29/8/08:248.4

Total Loss: 1.4

I'll take it! Going in the right direction (at least some of the time)

Name: Carrie
Age: 19
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 149.8
Goal Weight (by August 29): 144

1/7/08: 149.8
8/7/08: 149.2
15/7/08: 149.2
22/7/08: 148.0
29/7/08: 146.4

Total weight loss: 3.4

So not quite what I had hoped for, but considering the struggling I've been doing this month, I'm glad that I lost at all.

Edited to add:  Will there be another challenge next month? :)

Ceclark77 Congrats on the baby news.  No dieting, but healthy eating is always a good thing.  Hang around so we can keep in touch with you and after baby comes you can join back in with the weight loss.

Name: Beth
Age:  42
Height:  5' 3"
Start Weight:  176.2
Goal Weight (by August 29):   170

1/7/08:  176.2
8/7/08:  174.6
15/7/08:  173.8
22/7/08:  172.2
29/7/08: 170.8

Total weight loss:  5.6 pounds

If I see the number I am the number.lol I count this as a success.  Thanks restless and I am already signed up for next month.  See you there and everyone else that signs up.

Name: Goddess9
Age: 19
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 201.6
Goal Weight (by August 29): 195

1/8/08: 201.6
8/8/08: 201
15/8/08: 200
22/8/08: 196.0 (FINALLY!!!!)
29/8/08: 194.2

Total weight loss 7.4 lbs.

For some time, I thought I wasn't going to make it. I'm just grateful I met my goal. :)

Good job everyone! ETA: THANK YOU, restless_girl!

Name: rmartino
Age:27
Height: 5'1
Start Weight:120.5
Goal Weight (by August 29):112lbs

1/8/08: 120.5 lbs
8/8/08: 117.2 lbs
15/8/08: 114.5 lbs
22/8/08: 113.8 lbs
29/8/08: 112.8 lbs

Total weight loss: 7.7 lbs

Name:  Kaffwynn
Age:  28
Height:  5'6
Start Weight:  127.8
Goal Weight (by August 29):  125

1/8/08:  127.8
8/8/08:   130.2
15/8/08:  126.3
22/8/08:  125.5
29/8/08:  126.1

Total weight loss:  1.7

I swear, at the end, every little fluctuation is SO annoying.  I think I need to join another challenge.  I think I should go like 2 lbs below my goal weight, so that I can stop focusing on these stupid fluctuations.  Thing is, I don't want to lower my calories back down.... cause that will lead to bingeing.  So I guess that means exercise time!  That's ok, it is a goal of mine to exercise anyway.

Hey goddess, congratulations on breaking 200!!  That's so cool - you look amazing!!

Congratulations to everyone else too!  You all rock!! :)

Name: oakmommy24
Age: 22
Height: 5' 6"
Start Weight: 181
Goal Weight (by August 29): 168
1/7/08: 181
8/7/08: 176.8

15/7/08: 174
22/7/08:172.8
29/7/08: 167.8

Total weight loss: 13.2 wtf!

i honestly dont know how i lost that much! yesterday my scale said 169.4!but hey! thats what it said this morning so yahoooo! 167.8!

Name: Bob
Age: 61
Height: 5' 6"
Start Weight: 165.6
Goal Weight (by August 29): 160 (a stretch given how little I loose these days)

1/7/08: 165.0
8/7/08: 164.6
15/7/08: 163.4
22/7/08: 163.0
29/7/08: 166.8

Total weight loss: +1.8

Rough finish to a good month. Change in meds caused fluid retention changes as body seeks new equilibrium point. That and traveling this week left me a little bloated. I'm not going to let this get me down. Will just enjoy taking it off again once bod allows!

Congrats to everyone for doing so well. Remember this is a permanent lifestyle change and we can't let "small" (in the big picture view) things set us back!

Name: Jodi   
Age: 36
Height:5'4"
Start Weight:207.2
Goal Weight (by August 29):201.2

1/7/08: 207.2
8/7/08:
15/7/08:205.2
22/7/08: vacation
29/7/08: 202

Total weight loss: 5.2
I didn't meet my August goal, but I'm still trilled!  Only 3lbs until I'm in ONEDERLAND!

Name: Beth
Age: 53
Height: 6'0
Start Weight: 181.2 (initial 204)
Goal Weight (by August 29): 174 (Ultimate Goal weight 150)

1/7/08: 181.2
8/7/08: 181.0
15/7/08: 178.2
22/7/08: 177.2
29/7/08: ***174.2***

Total weight loss for the challenge: 7.0

Well, my goal was 174. Yesterday I weighed 173.6 and today 174.2. So, as far as I'm concerned that's close enough to say I made it.

Now, it's on to my ultimate goal of 150. It sure feels great to be more than half way there.

I enjoyed this challenge. Thanks!

~ Beth

Name: jett69
Age:  39
Height:  5'7"
Start Weight:  238 many years ago
Goal Weight (by August 29):  179

1/8/08:  190.4
8/8/08:  185.4  workout demon
15/8/08:  185.6 TTOM
22/8/08:  184.8
29/8/08:  180.4

Total weight loss:  10pds

Just missed my goal but I'm super happy with my result.  Thank you for the great challenge and for the encouraging words.  It really is quite a committment you took on and I really want to that you for your time and effort to keep us all focused.

Name: "Ledge"
Age: 38
Height: 5' 11"
Start Weight: 263 lbs (on August 1, started at 273.5 on July 21)
Goal Weight (by August 29):  253 lbs (probably a tough goal...)

1/8/08:  263 lbs.
8/8/08:  260 lbs.
15/8/08: 257.4
22/8/08: 256.5
29/8/08: 253.1

Total weight loss: 9.9 lbs.

Well... missed my goal, but only by a tenth of a pound.  I have to be happy with that, especially since I'm down more than 20 pounds since I started this little adventure.  Does make me wish I'd stayed on the elliptical another 10 minutes last night...

Good job, all.

Name: MischiefDM
Age: 70
Height: 5'6.25"
Start Weight: 138.4
Goal Weight (by August 29): 134

1/8/08: 138.4
8/8/08: 137.0... -1.4#
15/8/08: 137.4... + 0.4#
22/8/08: 135.0... - 2.4#
29/8/08: 136.8.. +1.8# Boo

Total weight loss: 1.6

Don't know where that weight is coming from but I gained 4# between last Friday and Saturday!  Had a medical procedure and new medication which might have something to do with it.  I'll lose it next month!!!

Thanks for a marvelous challenge!

Name Jlynn:
Age: 26
Height: 5'6
Start Weight: 164
Goal Weight (by August 29): 155

1/8/08:164
8/8/08: 162
15/8/08: 164
22/8/08:160.5
29/8/08:159

Total weight loss: 5

Earth_mom - It's ok, dieting is a huge learning experience.
You just need to learn to take it slow and that your body will get there, it just takes time.
So yes, keep on breathing and keep on working at it and you'll reach your goals eventually! :)

Cinfuldiva - Oh my goodness! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :D
You are into the 80's! I am so happy for you!
You have done so well this month!
Keep up the excellent work!
Will you be joining in for September?

Tiegurl - Excellent work! congrats on your weight loss this month you did great!

Olivia77 - Congrats on meeting your goal! AND EXCEEDING IT!!
You did so well! Excellent work!
Link to September is in the OP.

Aliceinonederland - Don't be sad, i only lost 2 pounds this month but what is important is that we have to keep looking forward.
You still lost weight, so focus on the positive!
We are both heading in the same direction (down) and hey, steady wins the race!

Lozzle - Well done, like the attitude, you're doing well!
Keep it up and you'll get there!
Just gotta keep on going and not give up!

Tazzie23 - Woop woop for losing so much weight!Wow you're doing great!
And congrats on reaching you're goal this month!!
Can i look forward to seeing you in September? :)

Trijem - Great work! congratulations on your weight loss this month! You're doing really well.
Perhaps your body gained a bit of muscle this week?
Sometimes the scales aren't a great way to measure success.
If your clothes are fitting better, then thats great!
Somethings changing and its changing for the better!
Well done.

Gbsfan - Well, i hope you reach that 214 in the next few days!
But well done with this challenge so far!
You've done very well and 5.8 is a good amount to lose in a month.
Good job!

Lindaph - Don't stress it! It's just a small gain and you can lose it again!
Will i see you again for September?

Leanne21071 - Well done on losing 2.4 this month, i like you're attitude!
You're right, you just gotta keep chipping away at it until it's all gone!
You'll get there, i believe in you! ;)
Keep up the great work!

Alegna98 - Its ok, i only lost 2 also.
We'll just have to keep working at it!
See you in September!

Future_tadddie - Well done,  you're doing well!
Even if you didn't reach your goal, you're still heading in the right direction and you're not giving up so thats great!
Keep up the great work!

Sharem - I sure am doing one in September, i hope to see you there!
It is an accomplishment to have maintained, so focus on that.
Consider this a "maintaining month" rather then a failure.
There is still next month, and there is no one saying that you must fail.
September will be what you make of it, and i hope you make it a great month!
Keep working at it and you'll get there!

Ceclark77 - Oh my goodness!! that is so exciting! Pregnant and you still lost weight this week! lol well done.
I hope to see you for September, even if you're just working at maintaining or staying healthy for now.

Earth_mom - Well done, still a loss for this month! keep it up.
You'll get there eventually, just gotta keep on working at it!

Carrie317 - Yip, theres a link to the september challenge in the OP now.
Well done! you still did really well this month!
Keep it up, Carrie!

Halizabeth - Well done! you did great this month!
See you for september!

Goddess9 - Well done Goddess9! I am so proud of you for reaching your goal! Congratulations! I'm happy for you!
And yay for breaking the 200's!

Rmartino - Congrats on the weight loss, you did excellent!
Keep it up.

Kaffwynn - Good work this month.
It is a good idea notto drop your calories again, just keep on working at adding more exercise into your day! :]
You're doing well, keep it up.

Oakmommy24 - Lol wow! i am so happy for you for reaching your goal! and even losing a little bit more!
You're doing so well! keep up the excellent work!

Bobev - Sorry to hear your week hasn't been an easy one for weight loss!
It's a shame about the fluid retention and bloating!
It must be very frustrating.
But you're right, this is a lifestyle change and you're still doing well to keep up the motivation!
You're doing great!
Will you be joining our little clan again for September?

Jodiferjuniper - Well done! congrats on the weight loss this month! You're doing very well, keep it up!

Southern_midwife - Congratulations for this month! you have done so well! 7 pounds is an impressive loss! i'm happy for you.
Keep up the great work and you'll see that 150 goal before you know it!

Jett69 - Even without reaching your goal, you have done SO well!
10lbs is an amazing loss for just a month!
Congrats and keep up the great work!

Ledgehanger - Ah well, 1/10th is nothing.
Well done on losing so much weight this month!
You're doing fantastically! keep up the great work.

Mischiefdm - You still lost overall this month so you're still doing well in my books!
Congrats.
Did the medical procedure go well?

Jlynnj - Well done on the weight loss! You're doing very well!
Keep up the excellent work!

Well, i didn't lose anything in the final week so i'm gutted...
I'm not sure why i didn't.
Well, i suspect i know why but i'm still disappointed.
Gonna have to try and amp up the exercise for September!
So, total weight loss for august.... 2 pounds.
Oh dear.


I'd just love to give a huge congratulations to all the participants this month!
You've all done really well and i'm proud of you for, even over the minor hiccups, continuing to work at it and for NOT GIVING UP!
If we all keep working at it, we'll reach our goals.
And in the wise words of Bobev, this is a lifestyle changes.

We're making a change for life, not just for today, this week, or this month.
So well done everyone and i hope to see all your names back for September!
It's been a pleasure working with you all.

*round of applause for my wonderful participants*

1/7/08: 170.0
8/7/08: 169.8
15/7/08: 169.6
22/7/08: 168.8
29/7/08: 166.6

Total weight loss: 3.4

oops i'm a little late and didn't do so well this month :( oh well i'll try again in september!