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.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Calories:

• Eaten: 1971 calories
• Burned: 2875 calories
• Deficit: 904 calories

Exercise:

65 min stationary bike, 27 minutes weights

total 92 minutes exercise and burned 647 calories

bonny08: 187lb today

I went up two pounds (at least from the last time I weigh myself) from over the holidays. Not too bad if I think about all the goodies and my moms home cook-in that I ate.

I plan to be back down to 185 by next Thursday. I'll say 186 by this coming Sunday's weigh-in. And from there I should keep going down.

Now that all the major holidays are over I should be able to keep up with this forum better.

Good luck bonny08. I know the holidays are tough, but hopefully we can all get back on track now.

The nice thing for me is that I'm back at school, and I have no unhealthy snacks in my room. There are desserts in the caffeteria but I can ignore those pretty easily. Plus, now I have to walk to class every day.

Once I settle down from starting all these classes, I'm going to work on the calculations for measurements so people can post their measurements and earn points when it decreases.

On a similar note, I'm having some trouble with measurements because all I have is a steal tape measure. It's flexible, but probably not as good as a fabric one, but unfortunately I can't find a braille one. I've been trying to find some fabric to use, then measure the bit of fabric used, but so far I'm unsuccessful with finding something long enough (about 40 inches at least).

Current weight: 185.5

0 pounds lost

Exercise last week:

12/31 Bowling 1 hour 251 cal.

1/3 Taekwondo 45 minutes 627 cal.

Total exercise = 1 hour 45 min.  878 cal.

I'm surprised that I didn't gain weight with all that I ate new year's eve.

Dev, I was reading about the problem with measuring and I wasn't sure about whether your metal measuring tape was in braille and you needed a cloth one that was too or if your metal tape was not in braille.  if the metal one is in braille, I would think you could get a piece of plastic or something that isn't going to stretch too much and transfer the measures to it and make notches or something to delineate the different measurements.  i know I'm sounding very simplistic here but I've never had to deal with the problem and just trying to come up with solutions.  I would stay away from most fabrics because depending on the humidity in the air, they can stretch or contract depending on how much humidity is in the air at any given time.  That was a problem when surveyors in the old days used cloth  tapes.  You might have one acre or if it was really dry, you might have 1/2 an acre...  I do title work for a living and in the old days the surveyors used cloth tapes and they were very unreliable.

Now, buddy, I have a question for you.  I used a batting cage today for 30 minutes and it's quite a workout but couldn't find anything in the activities calculator to even come close. How do I post that as exercise?  It's mostly upper body work and I did it right and left handed and have the blisters to prove it.  LOL.!!!  Had a great time and I can do it whenever I want because the owner is a client of mine and told me how to get in, how to turn the machines on and gave me all the tokens I need to keep it going.  I'm just going to have to wear batting gloves next time and bring band aids...  I figure the closest I can come in the listings is raquetball but I'm not doing a lot of running around.  So how do I figure calories burned on it.  This is something I've always wanted to try and I used to play softball a lot but since I've gotten "old" I haven't played on any teams.  But this beats the hell out of walking on a treadmill.  Any clue how I should rate it?  Thanks, Susan.

Hi all - I got my new scale today!!  I'll post my % body fat Sunday with my weight.  For today though...

1/8

Eaten:  1141

Burned:  2360

Deficit:   1219

Exercise:  60 min recumbent bike and 15 min weights for 619 calories 

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Calories:

• Eaten: 1506 calories
• Burned: 2256 calories
• Deficit: 750 calories

Exercise:

I didn't do any exercise today.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Calories:

• Eaten: 1893 calories
• Burned: 2778 calories
• Deficit: 885 calories

Exercise:

stationary bike, 62 minutes, burning 500 calories.

Thanks Susan, I'll try to find something.

As for the activity, well it's not listed even by a compendium of activities that I found. However, I did find "sports cricket (batting, bowling)," and according to your weight posted last weigh-in, 30 minutes of that would burn 230 calories. Does that sound about right to you?

Unfortunately I doubt you'll ever find a concrete number, because I'm pretty sure CC+ takes these numbers directly from the compendium found here: http://prevention.sph.sc.edu/tools/compendium .htm. I looked through and there's nothing there about a batting cage.

My weight for last weigh in was 196 lbs. 

The best way to estimate calories burned, in my opinion, is with a heart rate monitor. If I go by the cardio machines or by CC telling me how much I burned, those numbers are generally nearly TWICE what my heart rate monitor says. This is even if I enter my weight into the machine. If I let the machine think I am 150lbs (when I am nearly twice that!), it comes close to what my HRM says but it is still high. I think that those figures are calibrated for tall men, especially if the body weight is over 200 lbs. I keep my heart rate between 75-85% of maximum, which is a good intensity cardio workout, but I still do not burn the calories that CC thinks I should with low effort.

Those of you who are doing well with your programs and seeing losses like you expect to see do not need to worry about this, but I thought I would put this out there for anyone who is not seeing the losses that their deficits would suggest and is counting on exercise calories for making that deficit - you may be overestimating your calories burned.

Of course, the other advantage to getting a heart rate monitor is that it takes the guesswork out and you do not need to find the activity in a list - it will tell you what you burned no matter what you were doing. I love my HRM!

Hi Denise07; thanks for the tip.  Who makes the HRM, where'd you get it, approximate cost?  That would be the perfect thing for some of the things I engage in because I can't find them in any list of exercises.  That would be great to have for doing the batting cage or working in the yard and things.  Thanks. Susan.

Thanks Dev.  I'll use that figure for now anyway.  I've never played cricket although I understand that it is somewhat like baseball.   Denise suggested the HRM and I'm going to look into that.  It would work for the batting cage as well as working out in the yard and other unlisted activities.  Sounds great.

I was a bad girl the last couple of days, although still under the limit but my deficits weren't very high.  Those darned cookies I made are still haunting me.  But they are almost gone - mostly into my mouth ---  And I'm being Realllly good today.  It's 6:42 and I've only had 745 calories.   It's been in the 70s here for the last three days which, for the middle of January is amazing but I'm not complaining.  Of course, the next couple of days are going to be wash outs and it's bringing in a cold front but still in the 50s.

Susan, yeah I think I'm also going to get an HRM< though I will get a talking one (I found one by searching on Google).

It's also been very warm here, but it's starting to cool down again.

I'm having trouble with calories today, in that it's almost 7:30 and I've had 950 calories. It's hard to eat a lot here at college. I'll probably have some fruit or something but that's about all I can do.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Calories:

• Eaten: 1198 calories
• Burned: 2320 calories
• Deficit: 1122 calories

Exercise:

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Calories:

• Eaten: 950 calories
• Burned: 2256 calories
• Deficit: 1306 calories

Exercise:

I didn't do any exercise today.

Hey Brandon-

The weight for last week's weigh-in is 186.

My body fat percentage is at 39.9

Will start posting daily exercise today.

Original Post by susanfinkel:

Hi Denise07; thanks for the tip.  Who makes the HRM, where'd you get it, approximate cost?  That would be the perfect thing for some of the things I engage in because I can't find them in any list of exercises.  That would be great to have for doing the batting cage or working in the yard and things.  Thanks. Susan.

I have a Polar F6 that I got on Amazon.com for around $100. From what I understand from threads on here it is a good mid-range one. You can definitely get them cheaper. I saw one at Costco for less than $40!