-*-*-* Lose 10-15 pounds by Jan.14 -*-*-*

Nov 18 2007 19:36 Hi everyone,

In the past, challenges have helped me a lot on my weight loss journey.  I am about to be married very soon, and lately, my weight have staggered in the high 130's (138-139).  Since May of 2007, I've lost 40 pounds, give or take.  Don't get me wrong, I am extremely happy to be in the 130's -- this is my lowest as long as I can remember.  But I am very behind my weight-loss schedule.

I'm only 5'2'', and my ultimate goal is to be around 110-115 pounds.  I would like to be under 130 by Jan. 14th.  And I am desperate for your help and support.

So I would like to propose a challenge to lose anywhere between 10-15 pounds by mid-Jan.  I think this is doable -- since we have almost 2 months to do this. 

How about weigh-in's on Mondays?  Anyone care to join me?  We can do this!!!

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Updated List (12/10)

(I apologize if your nick has been edited, but it was just so that everything fitted nicely.  I hope you guys won't mind.  Good luck to all! ) 

       &nb sp;          Nov 19    26    Dec 3   10     17      24       31  Jan 7    14



Babyfat    ###        ###      175     171 &nb sp; 168     ###    ###

Bfondario  140.5    141.0   ;   140.0   140.0  139.5  ###   ###

Casslee    118.5    119.2     117.2    116.6 116.6  114.8  116.2  114.8 (-3.7)

Crazyrac    ###        ###      ###     164.6  163.6  ###   160.2 159 (-5.6)

Fauker1    ###       ###      258     254.8  252.0  ###  251.4 251.4 (-6.6)

Halfempty  138.2      136.6    134.4  132.2 131.8 132.0  130.2  ###  127.0 (-11.2)

Hockeym    ###        ###    179     177.4  176.4  175.4  176.6 174.6 (-4.4)

Kiwi1986    159.8    158.2      156     153    151.5  151.2 151.4  150.4 (-9.4)

Mamamu    165.0    166.5      164.5  163.5 163.0  ###   163   161.0 160.5 (-4.5)

Mandylw    ###      ###       148     146.8  145.6 145.0  143.6  142.0 (-6.0)

Niashluv     ###     ###        239      238    238  &nb sp; 237     ###  234.6 (-4.4)


Therealbet    ###    227.5    226.5    225.0  225.5  225.5   220.5 219.0  217.5 (-9.5)

Tngarden    ###   ###      140.0    138     138     ###    ###

Tofufish      153.4     150 & nbsp;  148.4     150.1   147.9  148.2   147.0 (-6.4)

Vieve       &nb sp;  ###    ###     ###       128     127.5  127    ###

9/26 -- I just wanted to thank everyone for doing this with me.  I love your support and motivation for one another.  Overall, as a group, I think we fared pretty well, considering it was Thanksgiving week and all.  Please keep up the good work, and always remember that there's still next week waiting for us.  Cheers everyone -- to us!

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12/3 -- I'm so excited! Just wanted to say congrats to everyone!  So far, everyone is going in the right direction -- pounds are coming off here and there, everywhere!  Keep up the good work everyone.  I think this goal is becoming more and more realistic with each coming week.  Thanks again for the group support. 

So far, among 9 people, the total weight loss is....da-da-da...18.3 pounds, averaging 2.03 pounds/person/2weeks, which I think is pretty cool!

Most weight loss : Tofufish (5 pounds!)

Highest % weight loss: Tofufish (3.26% of total weight)

So I want to extend a special congrats to Tofufish!  WOoHoO!

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12/10 -- Wow! I can't believe we are done with our 4th weigh-in.  How time flies!  I think we've lost some folks, but hopefully they will join us again soon.  I also want to welcome crazyraccoon and vieve to the group! The biggest thank you for those who are still here. This challenge is all about us as a group and we are doing this not for anyone else, but ourselves -- so GO US!

I've done some calculations and so far, this week, among 14 of us -- we have lost a total of 32.0 pounds!

The biggest loser for this week goes to Kiwi1986!  Congrats!  You're the record breaker for this weigh-in -- having lost 6.8 pounds in 3 weeks -- that's 2.26 pounds/week!!  Girl -- if you go any faster, we'll have to hold you down, hehe.

The person with the greatest % weight loss is me (halfempty)!  Woohoo!  I've lost 4.5% my body weight so far.  This is great.

Also, congrats to everyone else who have made great progress this week.  For those who didn't do as well as they hoped because of TOM/bloating, I just wanted to say that your weight can fluctuate a lot.  I've gained like 4 pounds at the end of the day -- sad, but true. 

How about this -- do you guys want to set goals for next week weigh-in?  My goal for next week is to lose another 2 pounds.  Please feel free to share your goals/frustrations/motivations with the group.  Cheers everyone! (ps: if I've missed anyone, please let me know).

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12/17 - Hi everyone! Just wanted to say congrats for making it through another week.  Looking at the stats above, it seems like this week has been a pretty tough week for most of us, but it looks like we're moving in the right direction.

A BIG CONGRAT GOES TO --- Kiwi1986 --- who've lost the most weight (8.3 pounds) and the greatest percentage body weight (5.19%).   Wow, amazing! Kiwi has made consistent progress throghout this challenge -- so tell us, how do you do it?  I think we would all love to hear a tip or two about what has worked for you.  You've done very well.

Also, among 15 of us who have posted our weigh-in's for this week, we've lost a total of 39.7 pounds so far -- a deficit of 138,950 calories ( a little more than 248 BIG MAC's)!!!  Cool!

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12/24 - Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you guys had a wonderful, safe and healthy Christmas.  I know it's probably been a busy week for everyone.  Only several of us were able to check-in this week and that's okay.  It's totally understandable.  For everyone who checked-in, thank you again.

So stats for this week:

Among 9 of us, we've lost 28.3 pounds so far.  (hehe, not really sure what this means because everyone started the challenge at different times, but it's just nice to see some numbers).

And once again, even though she had a rough week (the holidays AND TOM), Kiwi1986 still manages to hold her title as the biggest loser this week, with a total loss of 8.6 pounds since she started the challenge.  Without any surprise, Kiwi1986 had also lost the highest % weight of 5.38%.  Woohoo -- congratulations!  We're all very proud of you!!!

Well, hopefully many of you will rejoin us next week for our next weigh-in.  For now, tu-ta-lu!  Happy holidays everyone! :)

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January 1st -- HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!! WOOHOOO!  First, happy new year to everyone and hope that you guys had a great time -- may your life be filled with happiness and lots of fortune :)

Biggest loser:  Kiwi1986 -- congrats Kiwi!  Woohoo! -- Kiwi had lost a total of 8.6 pounds!!

Highest % lost:  Half_empty - with 5.8%. 

Hehe, sorry for the short post this week.  It's new year's so I'm exhausted and so .... a little lazy to write.  Please forgive me. Oh, and by the way, those who have not been able to give me their weigh-in this week because you guys were busy, please feel free to post them when you have time if you wish.  I will update your stats.  And if I've missed anyone, please let me know as well.  Cheers!

I am at 226.5........

I'm so excited! Just wanted to say congrats to everyone!  So far, everyone is going in the right direction -- pounds are coming off here and there, everywhere!  Keep up the good work everyone.  I think this goal is becoming more and more realistic with each coming week.  Thanks again for the group support.

• DEC 3 - 125

Is it too late to join?  I'd love to if I can?!?  It looks like a great idea!

tngardengal -- sure, you're welcome to the group.  It would be great if you can post your stat for Dec. 3rd. thanks

Thank you sooooo much!!!

December 3 is 140 pounds for me ....

Oh I want to join! This is just what I need to get back on track!

My Dec. 3 is 258

Thanks!

Fauker1, you've been added.  welcome!

Since there have been increasing interest in joining the group (which I think is wonderful), I'm going to make this group open -- meaning, anyone can join at anytime.  All you have to do is post your stat for a particular weigh-in day.  Thanks guys!

thanks for having me!

 did i read right, you are getting married soon?  that is awesome! congratulations and im sure you are going to look AMAZING too =)

I just wanted to say that being a part of this group has really helped me.  The past two days I have made a point to get the workout in because I know we will be giving our results and being held accountable in a week.  This is great!  Just what I needed to give me the push to hang in there.  I actually went 45 minutes on my stationary bike instead of the normal 30.  Actually, I had been slacking on the exercise all together for the past few weeks.  I was getting burned out.  Thanks again for all those participating and half_empty for coordinating this.  

Not happy was 140 as of yesterday - today was even worse so I will go with yesterday.

Not giving up!!!

If it is ok, I think I will start weighing in on Friday - is that ok? That is my normal weigh in day. With all these challenges (3) I am involved in it feel as though I have to weigh myself everyday and it is really starting to wear on me - the fluctuations- ya know!

Again - not giving up!

 

Fauker1: Yes, you did read correctly!  I know, I can't believe it's happening too --- and approaching rather quickly!  Thanks for your motivation and together with everyone, I think we can definitely nail this one down.

Hockeymom:  Wow, this is such an inspiration.  I must confess -- I've been slacking off too and haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks.  After hearing your story, I think I might start going again tomorrow.  This is great and I'm so excited! And thank you for doing this with me and everyone else. Go us!

Bfondario:  I definitely know how you feel.  Fluctuations can really make or break your day.  You can weigh in on Friday if that makes it easier for you. We're all here to make things less complicated, so whatever works for you, please go for it. I will log 140 as your weigh-in for this week. And when you're with us, giving up is not an option ;) .  I'm glad you're with us. :) 

Question for the ladies:  It's TTOM again for me.  But I'm a bit concern since my cycle is been very light -- I mean, extremely light.  I think this is like the second or third time that this has happened.  I'm not sure if it's just because of all this weight loss.  I'm sure I'm eating enough calories.  I'm just a bit worried, and so if anyone can give me some pointers that would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks again guys, and gals.  Cheers!

I'm definitely not an expert, but just from my own personal experience my cycle varies big time based on my change in diet AND exercise.  I notice when I am dieting and exercising on a more regular basis, my cycle is sensitive to that change and I have very light cycles.  Also my cycle is EXTREMELY sensitive to my stress levels....

Like I said though, personal experience :-)

Don't know if that helps....

Can I join? Currently 128 pounds, or about 58 kg, but I'm pretty short. I want to lose about 13 'vanity pounds' before I begin uni in March, hopefully I can take a chunk out of those 13 punds before Jan. 14!

fauker1: Thanks for your resposne. I'm definitely gonna keep that in mind.

vieve: Of course you can join.  Just remember to post your stat again for Dec. 10 (next Monday), which will be our next weigh-in

As promised, I'm gonna hit the gym today (leaving in 10 min).  Haven't been there for a while.  It's really really really really COLD (brrrr) today, but you know what? I'm gonna get my butt to my car anyway.  Yah! That's exactly what I'm gonna do!  Go me!!!

Still 128lb

Hi Vieve -- I've added you to the list.  Thanks!

This week has been frustrating for me.  On most days, I've eaten more than I'm should  -- not sure if this is stress from school or whatnot!  Although it's technically Dec. 10th, I'm gonna weigh-in first thing in the morning.  *sigh* *keeping my fingers crossed*

So, that said -- our 4th weigh-in will be tomorrow.

Good luck everyone!  We're almost at the half-way mark.  Just 5 more weigh-in's until Jan 14. 

Keep up the good work everyone. :)

187 - TOM - just lovely!

254.8 for me!

Which is a miracle since it has been cold and rainy here...its been hard to resist the hot chocolate and comfort foods! =)

225 today.....Just 12.5 pounds to go before January 14th!!!! :O)