Heavyweight Challenge 2007-2009 - 5 Days Until the Next Weigh-In (Mar 23, 2008)!

This is the post for the Heavyweight Challenge 2007-2009, for which sign-ups were held here.

All participants have been assigned to one of either Team Hare or Team Tortoise. The team with the most points at the end of the challenge wins. You may earn points in the following ways:

• Each percentage of weight lost is 100 points, and fractions count, so that 0.1%, for example, is 10 points.
• If you specify your height, each KG/M^2 BMI lost is 300 points.
• If you specify your body fat percentage, each percent loss is 50 points and each percent gain of lean body mass is 100 points.
• Each day, you can earn 0.015 points per calorie under your burn you have consumed. This is only if you post your calorie consumption and burn each day, or for all 7 days (Sunday-Saturday) if you post it on each weigh-in.
• You can earn 0.025 points for each calorie you burn with exercise daily, if you post it daily or for all 7 days (Sunday-Saturday) if you post it on each weigh-in.
• Every weigh-in, the winning participant and team from the last weigh-in will be calculated. The winning participant will be given 50 points, and the winning team will receive 25 points for each person on the team. Further, the person who earns the most points for a weigh-in on each team will receive 25 points.
• For each person who reaches a goal on or before the goal date, they earn 1,000 points.

Weigh-ins are on Sundays. You should try to weigh-in on this day if you can, but you will have until Saturday night at midnight each week to weigh in for the previous Sunday. I ask that you certainly don’t make a habbit of weighing in so late, but some people can't always make it on Sunday. Also, if you miss four consecutive weigh-ins, you’ll be removed from the challenge. This challenge depends on participation.

Keep an eye on your dynamically-generated stats, as it will let you know whether you are on track. It will let you know if you should be able to reach your goals, and on what dates, and also how far you have come so far.

When you weigh in, at least specify your current weight and not only the amount lost. In addition, if you do not post your calorie consumption and burn and calories burned with exercise every day, you can post them when you weigh-in for the previous seven days (Sunday-Saturday).

If you have suggestions for how to better this challenge, please let me know!

Weigh-in #17

The next weigh-in is in 5 days on Sunday, March 23, 2008.

We have lost a total of 6.15% body weight (154.7 LB (70.2 KG))! We are averaging a loss of 0.05% body weight (1.8 LB (0.8 KG)) per day.

There are 299 days left in this challenge.

Team Hare is currently in the lead with a score of 14,259 to 6,610, having a loss of 7.81% body weight (99.2 LB (45 KG)).

bonny08 is winning this challenge with 2,977 points, having a loss of 11.46% body weight (22 LB (10 KG)).

Team Hare is expected to win the challenge with a score of 82,025 to 44,892.

devbanana is expected to win the challenge with a score of 20,063 points.

Teams

• Team Hare
  Body weight percentage lost: 7.81% (99.2 LB (45 KG))
  Points: 14,259
  Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.07% (1.1 LB (0.5 KG))
  Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.5% (7.8 LB (3.5 KG))
  Estimated points at end of challenge: 82,025
  Members:

  • devbanana
    Points: 2,617
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 20,063
    Starting weight (Sunday, October 21, 2007): 253.2 LB (114.8 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 3): 216.2 LB (98.1 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 14.61% (37 LB (16.8 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 212.7 LB (96.5 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 235 LB (106.6 KG) on Wednesday, November 21, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 8% (18.8 LB (8.5 KG))
    Body weight percentage gained on the last weigh-in: 0.65% (1.4 LB (0.6 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 212.7 LB (96.5 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.11% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.76% (1.6 LB (0.7 KG))
    Starting BMI: 37.4 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 3): 31.9 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 5.5 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 34.7 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 2.8 KG/M^2
    Starting body fat percentage (December 30, 2007): 33.71% (76.5 LB (34.7 KG))
    Last body fat percentage (March 3): 30.8% (66.6 LB (30.2 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost: 12.97% (9.9 LB (4.5 KG))
    Estimated current body fat percentage: 30.23% (64.3 LB (29.2 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost per day: 0.2% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost per week: 1.42% (1.1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Starting lean body mass percentage (December 30, 2007): 66.29% (150.5 LB (68.3 KG))
    Last lean body mass percentage (March 3): 69.2% (149.6 LB (67.9 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage lost: 0.58% (0.9 LB (0.4 KG))
    Estimated current lean body mass percentage: 70.24% (149.4 LB (67.8 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage lost per day: 0.01% (0 LB (0 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage lost per week: 0.06% (0.1 LB (0 KG))
    Total average calorie deficit: 835 calories
    Total calories burned with exercise: 983 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 225 LB (102.1 KG)
      This goal was reached on time. It was reached on .
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 210 LB (95.3 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Sunday, March 30, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 208.3 LB (94.5 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 196 LB (88.9 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Monday, June 2, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 188.7 LB (85.6 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 182 LB (82.6 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Friday, August 8, 2008.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 170.8 LB (77.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 168 LB (76.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

    Ultimate goal: 168 LB (76.2 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

  • ellinj0206
    Points: 2,753
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 15,508
    Starting weight (Friday, December 28, 2007): 301 LB (136.5 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (February 25): 281.2 LB (127.6 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 6.58% (19.8 LB (9 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 274.4 LB (124.5 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 301 LB (136.5 KG) on Friday, December 28, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 6.58% (19.8 LB (9 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost on the last weigh-in: 0.67% (1.9 LB (0.9 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 274.4 LB (124.5 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.11% (0.3 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.78% (2.1 LB (1 KG))
    Starting BMI: 53.3 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (February 25): 49.8 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 3.5 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 53.3 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 3.5 KG/M^2
    

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 301 LB (136.5 KG)
      This goal was reached on time. It was reached on .
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 280 LB (127 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 265 LB (120.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 242.7 LB (110.1 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 250 LB (113.4 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 219.3 LB (99.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 225 LB (102.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Saturday, September 13, 2008.
      The ultimate goal (200 LB (90.7 KG)) is expected to be reached by January 4, 2009.

    Ultimate goal: 200 LB (90.7 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Saturday, December 27, 2008.

  • greyskies
    Points: 1,510
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 6,773
    Starting weight (Thursday, November 22, 2007): 155 LB (70.3 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 10): 142.6 LB (64.7 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 8% (12.4 LB (5.6 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 141.8 LB (64.3 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 155 LB (70.3 KG) on Thursday, November 22, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 8% (12.4 LB (5.6 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost on the last weigh-in: 0.7% (1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 141.8 LB (64.3 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.07% (0.1 LB (0 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.51% (0.7 LB (0.3 KG))
    Starting BMI: 30.3 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 10): 27.8 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 2.4 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 30.3 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 2.4 KG/M^2
    Starting body fat percentage (January 13, 2008): 32% (46.7 LB (21.2 KG))
    Last body fat percentage (January 20): 31.7% (45.6 LB (20.7 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost: 2.29% (1.1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Estimated current body fat percentage: 26.51% (37.6 LB (17 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost per day: 0.33% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost per week: 2.29% (1.1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Starting lean body mass percentage (January 13, 2008): 68% (99.3 LB (45 KG))
    Last lean body mass percentage (January 20): 68.3% (98.4 LB (44.6 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage lost: 0.93% (0.9 LB (0.4 KG))
    Estimated current lean body mass percentage: 64.16% (91 LB (41.3 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage lost per day: 0.13% (0.1 LB (0.1 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage lost per week: 0.93% (0.9 LB (0.4 KG))
    Total average calorie deficit: 520 calories
    Total calories burned with exercise: 3,014 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 147 LB (66.7 KG)
      This goal was not reached on time.
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 135 LB (61.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 139.8 LB (63.4 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 122 LB (55.3 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, October 9, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 130.8 LB (59.3 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 110 LB (49.9 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Friday, February 27, 2009.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 122.3 LB (55.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 106 LB (48.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Saturday, April 18, 2009.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 114.4 LB (51.9 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 106 LB (48.1 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

  • onwi
    Points: 2,842
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 16,535
    Starting weight (Saturday, November 10, 2007): 199 LB (90.3 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 10): 169 LB (76.7 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 15.08% (30 LB (13.6 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 167.3 LB (75.9 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 191 LB (86.6 KG) on Thursday, November 22, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 11.52% (22 LB (10 KG))
    Body weight percentage gained on the last weigh-in: 1.81% (3 LB (1.4 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 167.3 LB (75.9 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.12% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.87% (1.5 LB (0.7 KG))
    Starting BMI: 34.2 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 10): 29 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 5.1 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 32.8 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 3.8 KG/M^2
    Total average calorie deficit: 1,104 calories
    Total calories burned with exercise: 6,736 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 179 LB (81.2 KG)
      This goal was reached on time. It was reached on .
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 159 LB (72.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Monday, April 28, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 163.4 LB (74.1 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 144 LB (65.3 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, July 17, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 145.9 LB (66.2 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 140 LB (63.5 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Saturday, August 9, 2008.
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 140 LB (63.5 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

    Ultimate goal: 140 LB (63.5 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Saturday, August 9, 2008.

  • susanfinkel
    Points: 2,866
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 14,701
    Starting weight (Sunday, October 14, 2007): 212 LB (96.2 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 9): 179.6 LB (81.5 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 15.28% (32.4 LB (14.7 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 177.9 LB (80.7 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 200 LB (90.7 KG) on Friday, November 23, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 10.2% (20.4 LB (9.3 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost on the last weigh-in: 1.64% (3 LB (1.4 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 177.9 LB (80.7 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.1% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.73% (1.3 LB (0.6 KG))
    Starting BMI: 34.2 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 9): 29 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 5.2 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 32.3 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 3.3 KG/M^2
    Total average calorie deficit: 486 calories
    Total calories burned with exercise: 289 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 190 LB (86.2 KG)
      This goal was reached on time. It was reached on .
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 170 LB (77.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, May 1, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 174.5 LB (79.1 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 155 LB (70.3 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Tuesday, July 29, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 158.7 LB (72 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 145 LB (65.8 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Wednesday, October 1, 2008.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 144.4 LB (65.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 139 LB (63 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

    Ultimate goal: 139 LB (63 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

  • ziggy81365
    Points: 1,672
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 8,445
    Starting weight (Wednesday, December 26, 2007): 188 LB (85.3 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 7): 182.2 LB (82.6 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 3.09% (5.8 LB (2.6 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 181.3 LB (82.3 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 188 LB (85.3 KG) on Wednesday, December 26, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 3.09% (5.8 LB (2.6 KG))
    Body weight percentage gained on the last weigh-in: 1.56% (2.8 LB (1.3 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 181.3 LB (82.3 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.04% (0.1 LB (0 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.3% (0.5 LB (0.2 KG))
    Starting BMI: 29.4 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 7): 28.5 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 0.9 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 29.4 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 0.9 KG/M^2
    Total average calorie deficit: 170 calories
    Total calories burned with exercise: 3,229 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 186 LB (84.4 KG)
      This goal was reached on time. It was reached on .
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 170 LB (77.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Saturday, August 16, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 179.9 LB (81.6 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 160 LB (72.6 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Monday, January 5, 2009.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 173 LB (78.5 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 150 LB (68 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, June 4, 2009.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 166.4 LB (75.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 143 LB (64.9 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, September 24, 2009.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 160 LB (72.6 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 143 LB (64.9 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Thursday, September 24, 2009.

• Team Tortoise
  Body weight percentage lost: 4.46% (55.5 LB (25.2 KG))
  Points: 6,610
  Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.04% (0.7 LB (0.3 KG))
  Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.28% (4.9 LB (2.2 KG))
  Estimated points at end of challenge: 44,892
  Members:

  • bonny08
    Points: 2,977
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 10,931
    Starting weight (Wednesday, November 28, 2007): 193 LB (87.5 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 10): 170 LB (77.1 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 11.92% (23 LB (10.4 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 168.4 LB (76.4 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 192 LB (87.1 KG) on Tuesday, December 4, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 11.46% (22 LB (10 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost on the last weigh-in: 0.58% (1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 168.4 LB (76.4 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.12% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.81% (1.4 LB (0.6 KG))
    

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 187 LB (84.8 KG)
      This goal was reached on time. It was reached on .
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 170 LB (77.1 KG)
      This goal has been reached on Monday, March 10, 2008!
      
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 153 LB (69.4 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Tuesday, June 10, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 148.3 LB (67.3 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 137 LB (62.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Saturday, September 13, 2008.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 133.5 LB (60.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 127 LB (57.6 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is expected to be reached on time, and should be reached on Monday, November 17, 2008.

    Ultimate goal: 127 LB (57.6 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Monday, November 17, 2008.

  • chrissyw23
    Points: 171
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 906
    Starting weight (Tuesday, December 4, 2007): 175 LB (79.4 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (February 17): 172 LB (78 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 1.71% (3 LB (1.4 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 170.8 LB (77.5 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 175 LB (79.4 KG) on Tuesday, December 4, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 1.71% (3 LB (1.4 KG))
    No weight was lost on the last weigh-in.
    Next estimated weigh-in: 170.8 LB (77.5 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.02% (0 LB (0 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.16% (0.3 LB (0.1 KG))
    

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 165 LB (74.8 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 150 LB (68 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, October 8, 2009.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 170.1 LB (77.1 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 135 LB (61.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 166.6 LB (75.6 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 120 LB (54.4 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Monday, June 11, 2012.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 163.2 LB (74 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 105 LB (47.6 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, January 16, 2014.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 159.8 LB (72.5 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 105 LB (47.6 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Thursday, January 16, 2014.

  • denise07
    Points: 1,379
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 12,840
    Starting weight (Sunday, April 15, 2007): 343 LB (155.6 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 7): 270.6 LB (122.7 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 21.11% (72.4 LB (32.8 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 268.7 LB (121.9 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 280.2 LB (127.1 KG) on Thursday, November 22, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 3.43% (9.6 LB (4.4 KG))
    Body weight percentage gained on the last weigh-in: 0.45% (1.2 LB (0.5 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 268.7 LB (121.9 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.06% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.45% (1.2 LB (0.6 KG))
    Starting BMI: 62.7 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 7): 49.5 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 13.2 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 51.2 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 1.8 KG/M^2
    Total average calorie deficit: 764 calories
    Total calories burned with exercise: 7,151 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 272 LB (123.4 KG)
      This goal was not reached on time.
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 252 LB (114.3 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, June 26, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 265.4 LB (120.4 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 232 LB (105.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Saturday, November 1, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 250.3 LB (113.5 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 215 LB (97.5 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Friday, February 27, 2009.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 236 LB (107 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 200 LB (90.7 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Friday, June 19, 2009.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 222.5 LB (100.9 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 135 LB (61.2 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Friday, February 18, 2011.

  • irlmonet
    Points: 1,504
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 15,973
    Starting weight (Friday, October 12, 2007): 187 LB (84.8 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (March 9): 176 LB (79.8 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 5.88% (11 LB (5 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 175.4 LB (79.6 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 187 LB (84.8 KG) on Sunday, December 9, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 5.88% (11 LB (5 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost on the last weigh-in: 0.56% (1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 175.4 LB (79.6 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.04% (0.1 LB (0 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.28% (0.5 LB (0.2 KG))
    Starting BMI: 32.1 KG/M^2
    BMI on last weigh-in (March 9): 30.2 KG/M^2
    Total decrease in BMI: 1.9 KG/M^2
    BMI at the start of the challenge: 32.1 KG/M^2
    Decrease in BMI since the start of the challenge: 1.9 KG/M^2
    Starting body fat percentage (January 10, 2008): 39.9% (74.2 LB (33.7 KG))
    Last body fat percentage (February 4): 34.6% (61.2 LB (27.8 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost: 17.48% (13 LB (5.9 KG))
    Estimated current body fat percentage: 24.27% (42.6 LB (19.3 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost per day: 0.7% (0.5 LB (0.2 KG))
    Body fat percentage lost per week: 4.89% (3.6 LB (1.6 KG))
    Starting lean body mass percentage (January 10, 2008): 60.1% (111.8 LB (50.7 KG))
    Last lean body mass percentage (February 4): 65.4% (115.8 LB (52.5 KG))
    Lean body mass percentage gained: 3.55% (4 LB (1.8 KG))
    Estimated current lean body mass percentage: 70.01% (122.8 LB (55.7 KG))
    Lean Body mass percentage gained per day: 0.14% (0.2 LB (0.1 KG))
    Lean Body mass percentage gained per week: 0.99% (1.1 LB (0.5 KG))
    Total calories burned with exercise: 5,085 calories

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 180 LB (81.6 KG)
      This goal was not reached on time.
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 165 LB (74.8 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 174.1 LB (79 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 140 LB (63.5 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 167.9 LB (76.2 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 130 LB (59 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Friday, April 16, 2010.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 162 LB (73.5 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 115 LB (52.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Monday, February 21, 2011.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 156.3 LB (70.9 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 115 LB (52.2 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Monday, February 21, 2011.

  • lmy2301
    Points: 269
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 1,674
    Starting weight (Wednesday, December 26, 2007): 205 LB (93 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (February 24): 199.5 LB (90.5 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 2.68% (5.5 LB (2.5 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 197.5 LB (89.6 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 205 LB (93 KG) on Wednesday, December 26, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 2.68% (5.5 LB (2.5 KG))
    Body weight percentage gained on the last weigh-in: 0.25% (0.5 LB (0.2 KG))
    Next estimated weigh-in: 197.5 LB (89.6 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.04% (0.1 LB (0 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.31% (0.6 LB (0.3 KG))
    

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 202 LB (91.6 KG)
      This goal was not reached on time.
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 190 LB (86.2 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Friday, June 13, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 195.8 LB (88.8 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 180 LB (81.6 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Sunday, October 12, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 188 LB (85.3 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 170 LB (77.1 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Monday, February 16, 2009.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 180.5 LB (81.9 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 160 LB (72.6 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, July 2, 2009.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 173.3 LB (78.6 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 160 LB (72.6 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Thursday, July 2, 2009.

  • tina1985
    Points: 310
    Estimated points at end of challenge: 2,568
    Starting weight (Monday, November 5, 2007): 214 LB (97.1 KG)
    Weight on last weigh-in (February 3): 201 LB (91.2 KG)
    Total body weight percentage lost: 6.07% (13 LB (5.9 KG))
    Estimated current weight: 195.1 LB (88.5 KG)
    Weight at the start of the challenge: 205.4 LB (93.2 KG) on Wednesday, November 21, 2007
    Body weight percentage lost since the start of the challenge: 2.14% (4.4 LB (2 KG))
    No weight was lost on the last weigh-in.
    Next estimated weigh-in: 195.1 LB (88.5 KG) on Tuesday, March 18, 2008
    Body weight percentage lost per day: 0.07% (0.1 LB (0.1 KG))
    Body weight percentage lost per week: 0.47% (0.9 LB (0.4 KG))
    

    Goals:

    • Sunday, January 6, 2008
      Weight: 195 LB (88.5 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
    • Sunday, April 6, 2008
      Weight: 185 LB (83.9 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Thursday, June 5, 2008.
      The expected weight on April 6, 2008 is 192.6 LB (87.4 KG).
    • Sunday, July 6, 2008
      Weight: 175 LB (79.4 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
      The expected weight on July 6, 2008 is 181.2 LB (82.2 KG).
    • Sunday, October 5, 2008
      Weight: 165 LB (74.8 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Saturday, November 22, 2008.
      The expected weight on October 5, 2008 is 170.4 LB (77.3 KG).
    • Sunday, January 4, 2009
      Weight: 155 LB (70.3 KG)
      This goal has not yet been reached.
      This goal is not expected to be reached on time. It is expected to be reached on Monday, February 23, 2009.
      The expected weight on January 4, 2009 is 160.2 LB (72.7 KG).

    Ultimate goal: 155 LB (70.3 KG). It is estimated that this goal will be reached on Monday, February 23, 2009.

Hi all: I"m here at the new thread.  Duh, I did a reply on the old thread and then read that it had moved so I've changed my tags and got rid of the old thread and tagged it to this one.  Hope everyone else finds us as well.

Glad you found it. :D

I just found out last week that I had to create a separate thread in Games and Challenges, so here we are.

Monday, December 31, 2007

Calories:

• Eaten: 1967 calories
• Burned: 2800 calories
• Deficit: 833 calories

Exercise:

• Calisthenics - (e.g Pushups, Situps, Pullups, Jumping Jacks), Heavy, Vigorous Effort
  Time: 7 minutes
  Calories burned: 98 calories
  

In total, I exercised for 7 minutes, burning 98 calories.

Monday, December 31, 2007

Calories:

• Eaten: 932 calories
• Burned: 2705 calories
• Deficit: 1773 calories

Exercise:

• Time:  227 minutes
• Calories burned: 1219 calories

Whoa onwi! I hope you realize it's not healthy to have such a massive deficit?

stretching: 15 minutes burned  42 cals  (it was back bends, splits and stuff like that, kinda yoga-ish but not really)

Stationary Bike, vigorous 20 minutes, 234 cals burned

total:  274 total burned in 35 minutes.

I did not count calories today.

Devbanana - don't worry.  Today was an unusual day.  We went on a long snowmobile ride which racked up quite a few calories burned - 862 calories for 3 hours of riding time.  I knew that it was quite a workout but didn't realize how many calories it would be.  I was also surprised that it was listed in the CC Plus database.  My daily calories usually range from 900-1300 per day and I've felt good with that.  My goal is 1200 and I try to make it up to that but it doesn't always happen.

Lol sounds fun. I've never been on a snowmobile.

I did not count today. Probably no deficit. I rode a stationary bike for 15 minutes, burning about 100 calories. Happy 2008!

Yes, happy new years to everyone!

How did everyone do with New Years Eve? I indulged in some crab dip (my mom makes the best :D), but skipped the chips and taco dip, and came out with an 833 calorie deficit. I have no regrets, especially as the scale finally moved downward again this morning.

The scale really did mess with me. Saturday it read a beautiful 223.6, Sunday 227, Monday 231.2!, and this morning back down to 226.4. Hopefully I continue downward.

I've been weighing in daily again because I like seeing where that trend line goes, and have been trying to pay attention to that instead.

Happy New Years!!!  My goal for today was 190 (our first goal) and I didn't make it but came pretty close.  This morning, according to my new scale I was at 191.2.  Compared to when I started, I will definitely take that.  How did everyone else do on their goals for Jan 1?

Didn't make it unfortunately, despite the fact I was there just on Saturday lol. We'll see where it is this Sunday, since the weigh-in after the goal date counts for making it. :)

I just remembered yesterday that piano is a legitimate activity listed in the database. I might start listing that, since I practice about 45-60 mins a day, more when I get back to school. Believe me with the vigor some of the pieces I play require, it works up a sweat after a while lol.

I did horrible yesterday. I'm too embarrassed to list what I ate. I had this "it's a holiday" thinking like I needed to celebrate with food. Let the guilt flow! I'm back on track today. Ready for a new year.

So, here's a question I'd like everyone's input on.

What exactly should be classified as exercise for the purposes of this challenge? Is it any activity listed in the database that burns calories? There are some pretty silly activities in there, such as shopping or carrying groceries. Of course, some, as myself, mark their activity level as sedentary and then just mark everything extra. But should this extra all count as activity for points? I'm undecided, but if not everything counts, then it should be rather concrete what counts and what does not.

Devbanana - I think we'll have to trust people to count things that feel like exercise.  Personally I don't think things like shopping or house cleaning should count most of the time but I think people will need to make their own decisions as they know how much of a workout something was for them.  For me yesterday, I went snowmobiling (and will again today) and burned a lot of calories.  It's a really good upper body workout for me.  Snowmobiling was in the database so I added it.  If I had driven slowly or if I had ridden but not driven the snowmobile I wouldn't have added it.  Only I know how much of a workout it was.  In addition, there are probably activities that people will do that aren't in the database.  If people want to cheat, they will.  They can say their calories in or out were whatever they want.  I believe the people in this challenge wouldn't cheat because they are in it to get healthy - not get points.

So, IMO, if someone logs an activity in their activity log, they should be able to get points for it in the challenge.

Good point. I don't think people would log common activities to cheat, but again if someone marks their level as sedentary, then they might do that to get a better idea of their burn. Right now I have a script just extracting my activities from my log for me so my posted activities will always match those I've added to my log.

I agree, exercise should be what the person considers exercise. I think it is easiest to say only structured exercise counts, but I think any activity out of the ordinary should be able to be included. The problem is that even sleeping is a legitimate activity and "burns calories," so anything you list if you log it as exercise will result in earning points for this challenge. That could get a little out of hand!

What is the purpose of giving points for exercise? I think if it is to encourage us to actually go exercise, then only structured exercise should count for the challenge. If it is just to give credit for extra burned calories, then shouldn't the deficit points cover that as long as the person counts the activities in their total calorie burn?

Oh, and I did terrible on New Years! Had lots of high calorie foods. I am okay with it because I am doing fine and will make up for it in the next couple of days. And yes, it will take a couple of days! :O

Yes, Denise, I think it is to have people go and exercise, you're right. :)

today's numbers

Eaten: 1344 calories

total Burned (excercise included) : 2270

Deficit: 926

Excercise: stationary bike 40- minutes  558 calories burned

(my bike itself says I burned like 850 calories but I really don't believe it, so I went by the site's calorie burned which I think is a lot more accurate)

January 1, 2008

Calories Eaten:  1084

Calories Burned:  2068

Calorie Deficit:   984

Activity Calories:  572