4th Quarter 2011 Challenge - October 1st - December 31st JOIN ANYTIME
NEW CHALLENGE FOR 2012 POSTED IN THE GAMES FORUM
Information to put in the challenge: Copy and paste the bold printed information, please.
NAME:
STATE OR COUNTRY:
LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF:
HEIGHT:
CURRENT WEIGHT:
GOAL WEIGHT:
AGE:
DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN
Name: (Jamie)
State: (Ohio) - like to do this so I don't miss anyone for weekly stats. Several times, people have missed out because of the time zone difference. So, if you want to see your name in LIGHTS, when you have accomplished so much, please provide it.
If you'd like to give a little brief information about yourself that would be great! Possibly meet new people to be friends with. (ie., attempts on losing weight, special dietary constraints, motivation for this journey things like that).
SW for Challenge:
GW for Challenge: 275 10% OF YOUR CURRENT WEIGHT IS SUGGESTED) I AM DOING LESS BECAUSE I LOSE AT A SLOWER RATE
Novembers Challengers 7% of SW unless it is midway then 5.5
December Challengers 5% or 4% of SW. This is to keep you motivated to stay with the challenge.
Experts say 10% of your body weight is reasonable to lose in a 3 month period. You must take into consideration if you had already lost a reasonable amount of weight that your may hit a plateau during this challenge. Don't get discouraged.
Height: 5'3
AGE: 48
Day you like to weigh: Saturday
One challenger was wondering what is reasonable for weight loss. The answer is 10% of your current body weight.
Welcome one and all! This challenge is a 4th quarter challenge for the year 2011. Anyone can join and there are no rules, except pick a day that is good for you to Weigh in Consistently. Don't worry, if you miss a few. The key here is to log at least once a week. So go ahead and tag this and come back! If you are new and need help let me know and I will give you information on how to tag the topic.
Look at the below comments for information durng the challenge
I will post the tips in the THIS journal post and MARK EDIT: SEE COMMENT and I will reference the comment number so you can just scroll to it, if you'd like.
- PLEASE DO NOT EDIT
- EDIT COMMENT 18: WELCOME AND SOME ADDITIONAL CHALLENGE INFORMATION
- Edit Comment 61: Website for emotional eating. Summary of daily topics, I try to write about with permission from Linda Spangle
- Edit Comment 70: Diet word that makes you feel deprived. Linda Spangle
- Edit Comment 152: STATS FOR OCTOBER 2011
- Edit Comment 281: STATS TO DATE: DECEMBER 13- 2011
YOUR POST IF YOU WISH TO BE INCLUDED ON THE SPREADSHEET WHERE I POST THE WEEK"day's. THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE YOUR WEIGH-IN DAY. My goal is to post total lost two days after the month has ended. This will enable those in different time zones to not be left out. At the end of the challenge I will post a range and people's name.
One thing I decided to do to the challenge is to adjust your formula to your actual highest weight. Afterall, you have lost more than your initial weigh in. I think this is fair and encouraging. I will ask you before I adjust the formula, so its up to you.
So hurry up and get your name added! Whats stopping you?
Take care and Best of luck. . . . God Bless.
9.1, 44.3, 75.4, 95.5, 136.7, 176.9, 196.10
Last post logged: 312
Name: Laury
Height: 5’ 6”
Age: 51
Weight Jan 2011 - 190
SW for Challenge: 170
GW for Challenge: 157
Weigh in: Thursday
Oct 1: 170
Oct 6: 168.4
Oct 13: 166.6
Oct 20: 163.4
Oct 27: 161.0
Nov 3: 162.0
Nov 10: 160.4
Nov 17: 158.4
Nov 24: 157.4
Dec 1: 157.8
Dec 8: 158.0
Dec 15: 156.6
Dec 22: 155.8
Down 14.2
Wow! feels so good!
This will be my last weigh in for the quarter.
I accomplished my goal - yea!
I will join the 1st Quarter 2012 challenge and tackle the rest.
Thanks to everyone for keeping the challenge going and being so supportive - it has
really helped me!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! - Laury
Awesome, Laury! I'm not weighing in until next week. I've done OK (read: so-so) during this holiday month...continuing to log my food, still spending time on the treadmill but with less intensity since an old knee problem resurfaced), and still keeping my eye on my goal. I also look forward to the new year. No resolutions for me, but I will be setting new goals for myself.
Again, congratulations on a great job!
Awesome Laury, Congrats.
I have not been doing too well lately. We just had our early Christmas celebrations/husbands 75 Birthday bash combination, which stretched out over 3 days. The house was loaded with kids and food. Fun, temptations, thanksgiving, temptations,love and temptations galore. Ay-ay-ay.
Hopefully, I will be able to pick myself up, dust off and get back on the wagon again.
Have a blessed Christmas all.
I remember hearing a woman speak one time about successful weight loss. She said that a common theme she noticed among people who had been successful was that even though they slipped, they jumped back on the plan. That is something I've had to remember since coming here: I tend to think in absolutes, i. e. success or failure. And if I "fail" I tend to think I am out of the game. Not so! I have not been as true to my plan this month as in others, but that does not have to un-do all the progress I have made this year. Weight loss can be forgiving.
Original Post by murrill:
I remember hearing a woman speak one time about successful weight loss. She said that a common theme she noticed among people who had been successful was that even though they slipped, they jumped back on the plan. That is something I've had to remember since coming here: I tend to think in absolutes, i. e. success or failure. And if I "fail" I tend to think I am out of the game. Not so! I have not been as true to my plan this month as in others, but that does not have to un-do all the progress I have made this year. Weight loss can be forgiving.
Thanks Murrill!! You have given me hope.
The best exercise for strengthening the heart is reaching down and lifting people up ~ Ernest Blevins
Everyone.. treat yourself well and enjoying time and food with your family is not a failure!
I've had a good year of weight loss, but its been more about tyring to reduce stress and staying healthy. Murrill - the ups and downs that you talked about is what I've been doing for 30+ years never quite mastering the "down". This year's loss was preceeded by many years of trying - some times more successful than others. I'm planning to lose a little more and keep it off - I'm not sure what life is like without always trying to battle food weekly, but I'm very willing to try.
You are all wonderful and the fact that you're on this site means that you care about yourself!
Laury
Roger, your Christmas message was endearing and I greatly appreciate you sharing with our community of challengers. I hope you don't mind if I copy and paste your post to my journal page. Let me know if you do by sending me a personal message.
Laury, Congratulations on your goal attainment!!!! Watch for me to post the 2012 1st quarter challenge. probably around the 27 or 28th.
Murrill, great words of encouragment. And Grace, there is no other way to describe the ups and downs except, Don't give up. It will come off when you least expect it.
Satyrswoman, I like how you are staying with us during the challenge. Those last few pounds are hard for the body to give up, but you will. I hope you will join the new challenge when I post it. You have been my motivator, even though I haven't mentioned it before.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, look for stats in the upcoming days.
Take care and God Bless. . . . Remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
- Name: Grace
- Country: Ontario, Canada
- Little about myself: This is my second quarterly challenge. The reason I need and want to loose weight is simple. My health was taking a dive and if I don't smarten up, I will be sidelined. I have been a yo-yoer ever since our kids came along. I have 4 children and 13 grandchildren, so lots of family get-to-gethers. CC helps me plan with meals and portion control. This challenge is also very helpful in prodding me into accountability.
- Height: 5'4'
- Age: 65
- SW on CC: 243
- SW on Challenge: 229.8
- GW this challenge: 215
- My final goal weight: Ideally 150, but I will be delighted with 160.
- Goal date: Christmas, 1912
- Day I like to weigh in: Friday
My stats sofar:
- October 7, 2011 --------225.8
- October 14, 2011-------229.8
- October 21, 2011-------227.3
- October 28, 2011-------224.5
- November 4, 2011------224
- November 11, 2011---gone
- November 18, 2011---gone
- November 25, 2011----222.8
- December 2, 2011 ----224.3
- December 9, 2011
- December 16, 2011----224
- December 23, 2011----225
- December 30, 2011
Not doing so well. Have kind of lost my oomph. Tiredness and achy joints aren't helping. We will soldier on.
NAME: Chrish
ORIGINAL WEIGHT: 230.0 (October 2011)
Dec 2: 218
Dec 9: 213.4
Dec 16: 210.2
DECEMBER 22: 210.4 (+0.2) Could be worse. :/
CHALLENGE GOAL: 210
Holidays oh holidays, why do you torment me so?!
4th Quarter Challenge
NAME: Chrish
ORIGINAL WEIGHT: 230.0 (October 2011)
Dec 2: 218
Dec 9: 213.4
Dec 16: 210.2
DECEMBER 22: 210.4 (+0.2) Could be worse. :/
CHALLENGE GOAL: 210
Holidays oh holidays, why do you torment me so?!
NAME: Roger Vanderwalker
- STATE; Western New York
- LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: Married 53 years 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.
- HEIGHT: 5'-8"
- CURRENT WEIGHT: 175
- GOAL WEIGHT: 170
- AGE: 73
- DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN: Friday
- September 30, 2011 173 lbs.
- October 7, 2011 176.0 lbs.
- October 14, 2011 177 lbs.
- October 21, 2011 173 lbs.
- October 28, 2011 175.0 lbs.
- November 4, 2011 174 lbs.
- November 11, 2011 179.0 lbs.
- November 18, 2011 177.6 lbs.
- November 25, 2011 177.0 lbs.
- December 2, 2011 173.8 lbs.
- December 9, 2011 175.0 lbs.
- December 16, 2011 174.0 lbs.
- December 23, 2011 175.0 lbs.
- December 30, 2011
24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. 25 Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; 27 but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. — 1 Corinthians 9:24
Merry Christmas to all
Name: Diana
Height: 5’1”
SW: 180
GW: 165
October 14: 180
October 21: 178.6
October 28: 178
November 4: 176.2
November 11: 174
November 18: 172.8
November 25: 173
December 2: 172.6
December 9: 169.4
December 16: 168.4
December 23: 168.8
December 30:
Oh bother. If I'm up half a pound now, just think what it will be like after the weekend. I'm totally not going to worry about it. It will be a great holiday and wonderful time spent with family. Next week? We'll see. I'll pay the piper.
Here's hoping everyone has a terriffic weekend/holiday. Be safe and happy.
Diana
NAME: NJ (Norma Jean - two words)
STATE OR COUNTRY: California
HEIGHT: 5'10"
CURRENT WEIGHT: 510.2
GOAL WEIGHT DECEMBER 31, 2010: 490.0 480.0
AGE: 57
DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN: Friday
- November 4, 2011 - 498.6 (toss 11.6)
- November 11, 2011 - 496.1 (toss 2.5)
- November 18, 2011 - 493.3 (toss 2.8)
- November 25, 2011 - 493.8 (gain .5)
- December 2, 2011 - 488.1 (toss 5.7)
- December 9, 2011 - 486.8 (toss 1.3)
- December 16, 2011 - 485.2 (toss 1.6)
- December 23, 2011 - 483.7 (toss 1.5)
- December 30, 2011
Pounds Tossed this week: 1.5
Total Tossed since starting challenge: 26.5
@nj - you are doing great! keep up the good work.
- NAME: satyrswoman
- STATE; Texas
- LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: mother of 2, wife of 1, workin' on those last 10 pounds
- HEIGHT: 5'-10"
- CURRENT WEIGHT: 166.4
- GOAL WEIGHT: 155
- AGE: 41
- DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN: Friday
- October 7, 2011: 166.4
- October 14, 2011: 164.6
- October 21, 2011: 165.4
- October 28, 2011: 165.4
- November 4, 2011: 165.0
- November 11, 2011: 164.4
- November 18, 2011: 165.8
- November 25, 2011: 167.8
- December 2, 2011: 167.4
- December 9, 2011: 167.8
- December 16, 2011: 167.4
- December 23, 2011: 170.4
- December 30, 2011
i just spend two of the last three days traveling with no access to home cooked meals, so i'm sure most of this is water retention.
merry christmas all!
26 Dec: 173.4 +1.1 I think the last couple of weeks is catching up with me, and next week will probably be even worse.
http://caloriecount.about.com/forums/games-ch allenges/st-quarter-challenge-january-march-j oin-1
NEW CHALLENGE POST IN THE GAMES FORUM. DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US THERE!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
May 2012 bring you much happiness and joy as you continue on your healthy journey.
NAME: NJ (Norma Jean - two words)
STATE OR COUNTRY: California
HEIGHT: 5'10"
CURRENT WEIGHT: 510.2
GOAL WEIGHT DECEMBER 31, 2010: 490.0 480.0
AGE: 57
DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN: Friday
- November 4, 2011 - 498.6 (toss 11.6)
- November 11, 2011 - 496.1 (toss 2.5)
- November 18, 2011 - 493.3 (toss 2.8)
- November 25, 2011 - 493.8 (gain .5)
- December 2, 2011 - 488.1 (toss 5.7)
- December 9, 2011 - 486.8 (toss 1.3)
- December 16, 2011 - 485.2 (toss 1.6)
- December 23, 2011 - 483.7 (toss 1.5)
- December 30, 2011 -478.3 (toss 5.4)
Pounds Tossed this week: 5.4
Total Tossed since starting challenge: 31.9
@nj - excellent loss!
@nj - you are doing great! keep up the good work.
- NAME: satyrswoman
- STATE; Texas
- LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: mother of 2, wife of 1, workin' on those last 10 pounds
- HEIGHT: 5'-10"
- CURRENT WEIGHT: 166.4
- GOAL WEIGHT: 155
- AGE: 41
- DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN: Friday
- October 7, 2011: 166.4
- October 14, 2011: 164.6
- October 21, 2011: 165.4
- October 28, 2011: 165.4
- November 4, 2011: 165.0
- November 11, 2011: 164.4
- November 18, 2011: 165.8
- November 25, 2011: 167.8
- December 2, 2011: 167.4
- December 9, 2011: 167.8
- December 16, 2011: 167.4
- December 23, 2011: 170.4
- December 30, 2011: 170.0
between the holidays and vacation i've not been very good this past week. :op
NAME: Roger Vanderwalker
- STATE; Western New York
- LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF: Married 53 years 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren.
- HEIGHT: 5'-8"
- CURRENT WEIGHT: 175
- GOAL WEIGHT: 170
- AGE: 73
- DAY YOU'D LIKE TO WEIGH IN: Friday
- September 30, 2011 173 lbs.
- October 7, 2011 176.0 lbs.
- October 14, 2011 177 lbs.
- October 21, 2011 173 lbs.
- October 28, 2011 175.0 lbs.
- November 4, 2011 174 lbs.
- November 11, 2011 179.0 lbs.
- November 18, 2011 177.6 lbs.
- November 25, 2011 177.0 lbs.
- December 2, 2011 173.8 lbs.
- December 9, 2011 175.0 lbs.
- December 16, 2011 174.0 lbs.
- December 23, 2011 175.0 lbs.
- December 30, 2011 176.0 lbs.
Joh 15:1-8 I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.
2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.
Some important observations and applications can be made from this passage. First, Jesus isn't one of many good choices when it comes to whom to plug into! "I am" is either audacious or accurate. Either He is or He isn't. Second, He says "every," not "every other" or "some" or even "maybe every" branch, He says every branch that doesn't bear fruit He takes away. Then those that do bear fruit do get pruned. Yikes! (It doesn't seem like Jesus is trying to win friends and influence people with these statements J.) He continues by telling us it is He who makes us clean. (comment from Setting Captives Free)
Happy New Year everyone from Western NY
- Name: Grace
- Country: Ontario, Canada
- Little about myself: This is my second quarterly challenge. The reason I need and want to loose weight is simple. My health was taking a dive and if I don't smarten up, I will be sidelined. I have been a yo-yoer ever since our kids came along. I have 4 children and 13 grandchildren, so lots of family get-to-gethers. CC helps me plan with meals and portion control. This challenge is also very helpful in prodding me into accountability.
- Height: 5'4'
- Age: 65
- SW on CC: 243
- SW on Challenge: 229.8
- GW this challenge: 215 -
- My final goal weight: Ideally 150, but I will be delighted with 160.
- Goal date: Christmas, 1912
- Day I like to weigh in: Friday
My stats sofar:
- October 7, 2011 --------225.8
- October 14, 2011-------229.8
- October 21, 2011-------227.3
- October 28, 2011-------224.5
- November 4, 2011------224
- November 11, 2011---gone
- November 18, 2011---gone
- November 25, 2011----222.8
- December 2, 2011 ----224.3
- December 9, 2011
- December 16, 2011----224
- December 23, 2011----225
- December 30, 2011----223
Down 6.8Lbs for this challenge. I am back on track, 
Praying blessings on you all as start (and progress through) the coming year.
NJ - What an absolute wonderful result from your hard work. Way to go, girl!
Roger - Thank you for you inspiring words. I really appreciate them.
Satyrswoman and Starmole - Keep at it, ladies. The festive days have done a number on a lot of us.
A person should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of their, life in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul. ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
