***July***Weight Loss Challenge--Sign Ups Always Welcome!

Welcome to the **July** Challenge!

If you’ve participated before, welcome back for another month!  To all those who have not done this challenge (or any other) welcome aboard newbies!

The challenge is pretty easy & does NOT require a long term commitment.  You pick a goal weight, and post your progress each week.  You are NOT in competition with the other challengers—in fact, you are encouraged to cheer each other on.  This is about having a reason to stay motivated throughout the month’s weight loss journey and having a place to post your progress to help you stay on track--some "extra" accountability for your actions because you know you aren't the only one who will "see" the results.

We'll have 4 weekly weigh-ins in July.  I will not put weight data on the spread sheet until you report your weight info for the first weigh in.  Our weekly weigh-in dates are July 3, 10, 17, and 24 with a final weigh in on July 31, 2009.

Weigh-in days are on a Friday...I did this because we started late for July and because some people do not prefer weighing-in on weekends. I personally could care less, I'll weigh on any day of the week; but, it's nice to switch it up every now and again.  

I will normally post results by Tuesday—I will NOT email you to remind you to post.

So! Sign up--fill out the form below and post it EVERY Friday with your new weights.

Name:
Age:
Height:
Start Weight in July:
Goal Weight  (by July 31):

July 3:
July 10:
July 17:
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss:

Fill in the form, and re-post it every Friday with your new weights.

 DO NOT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL POST because I won’t notice.
Thanks :]

Results of the July 10th weigh-in!

Name: MischiefDM
Age: 71
Height: 5' 6.25"
Start Weight in July: 131.8
Goal Weight (by July 31): 130

July 3: 131.8
July 10: 131.0
July 17: 130.8.. -0.2
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 1.0

I was down to 129.8 last Tuesday but ate a hugh amount of salt by accident on Thursday and think this is water retention still.. maybe  Hope everyone else is doing well and good luck with the challenge.

Thanks for the spreadsheet update Kelly!

Start Weight in July: 183 lbs

Goal Weight (by July 31): 179 lbs

July 3: 183.4

July 10: 187.4

July 17: 185.0

July 24:

Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: None!  I'm still at a +2 lbs.....I'll get there!  I have lost 2 lbs in a week though.  :)  I'm happy.....

SHARD ~  If you want a buddy to talk with every day, I'm here for ya!  PM me and we can start talking.  ttyl!

Name:  Kelly
Age:  31
Height:  5' 8"
Start Weight in July:  170
Goal Weight  (by July 31):  165

July 3: 170
July 10: 169.6
July 17: 169.6
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss:  -.4

This just isn't working for me; I guess I'm still eating too many calories or....? Maybe I'll drastically cut down on calories for a few days to see if I can freak my body out or get it to do *something*. 

Original Post by opusanna:

Hey all, RL has been keeping me from posting, but I wanted to thank Navane and everyone else who has been hosting these challenges.  I'm finally at 163 (goal 165).  This was a good tool for keeping me on track during the week, and I wanted you all to know it was much appreciated!

Congratulations opusanna!!!  (and welcome home?)

.....Kelly :)

Navane ~  Maybe you aren't eating enough calories.  It's very possible that's the issue.  Try adding 100 calories and see what happens.  Don't decrease your calories yet.  How many do you eat anyways?

Original Post by shard:

 

Name: Shard
Age:24
Height:5' 2 (just)
Start Weight in July:119
Goal Weight (by July 31):114

July 3:
July 10:119 (boo!!!)
July 17:118
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 1 measly pound

Does anybody want to be my diet buddy? I am finding this really hard on my own so if anybody would like to take pity on me I would be extremely grateful! In return I promise to motivate and support on a daily basis.

 

One pound is just a little less than 1% of your body weight which is mighty good!  Be proud that you lost it and keep up the good work that did it.

Original Post by tryin2lose25:

Navane ~  Maybe you aren't eating enough calories.  It's very possible that's the issue. 

Trust me, that's not the problem. LOL  

I'm supposed to be eating 1,600; but, I know I go over more often than I should. My plan for this next week was to spend some time tomorrow afternoon (Sunday) to plan and prepare meals for the whole week so that I can better account for my calories. 

Name: Lizzie
Age: 20
Height: 5'6
Start Weight in July: 158
Goal Weight  (by July 31): 150

July 3: 158
July 10:157
July 17: 156
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 2 lbs.

Name: byjuly09

Age:30

Height: 5ft 3in

Sw:133

Gw: 127

July 3:133

July 13:130.6

July 17:129.2

July 24:

July 31 (final):

Total Weight loss: 3.8 - 2.2 to go!!

Name: Seema
Age: 29 (today :))
Height: 5'3 1/2
Start Weight in July: 149
Goal Weight  (by July 31): 142

July 3: (didnt weigh during the holiday weekend..but July 1st week was 149.4 avg)

July 10: 148.6 (-0.8)

July 17: 151.4 

July 24:

Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss:

Am I the only one who gained this week. :( I hope I do better next week..was slacking on exercise and calorie counting last week.

Hi! New here to CC, but I will definitely be doing this challenge in August if we have it again! thanks everyone!

Name: Jessica
Age: 29
Height: 5 6’
Start Weight in July: 169
Goal Weight  (by July 31): 162

July 3: 169
July 10: 168
July 17: 167
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 2

Name: earth_mom
Age: 60
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight in July: 242.6
Goal Weight  (by July 31): 238.6

July 3: 242.6
July 10: 240.4
July 17: 242
July 24:
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 0.6

Been having a hard time at work, eating badly.

Original Post by betzc:

Go Tonya!!!

 Thanks Betsy! I see you posted an even bigger loss in BLC12 this week!!!

YoU gO gIrL!!!

Name:tazzie
Age:32
Height:5'8"
Start Weight in July:203.8
Goal Weight  (by July 31):195

July 3:203.8
July 10: 202.2
July 17:forgot!
July 24:201.8
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: -2

Name:   Dawna
Age:      42 ¾  (I'm fighting the 43 thing...)
Height:  5'8"
Start Weight in July:   224
Goal Weight  (by July 31):  218

July 3:    224
July 10:  222.5
July 17:  221.5
July 24:  220.5  (argh!!)
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss:  -3.5 lbs  (2.5 lbs to go to reach July's goal)

Happy Friday Everyone!

Name: Karen
Age: 43
Height: 5 ft even
Start Weight in July: 102
Goal Weight  (by July 31):99

July 3: 101.5 
July 10:100.00
July 17: 99.5
July 24: 98.5
Final Weigh In – July 31:

TOTAL : (3.5)

Just working on sustaining loss now.  The welcomed and dreaded lifetime maintenance.  Very happy w cc and these types of groups, really helped hold me accountable.  Here's hoping for the same type of number next week!

Name: Bea
Age: 48
Height: 5'2
Start Weight in July: 136
Goal Weight  (by July 31): 130

July 3: 136

July 9: 135.5 

July 16: 134

July 24: 135

Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 1 pound

I did behave for a little while, but obviously not long enough! It doesn't look like I'll reach my goal this month either.

Name:   Jeff
Age:      48
Height:  6' 0"
Start Weight in July:   249
Goal Weight  (by July 31):  235

July 3:      246
July 10:    244
July 17:    241
July 24:    239
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 10 so far

Name: Tonya
Age: 43
Height: 5'8"
Start Weight in July: 152
Goal Weight  (by July 31): 148

July 3:      152
July 10:    151
July 17:    150
July 24:   149
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Total weight loss: 3 lbs. down, 1 lbs. to go!

One more week and one more lb. to goal! I feel like I'm in a war!  Ok, so seriously, I need to maintain this weekend! I need to lose one more lb.....If I can't do that this week to see my goal weight...after losing over 60 lbs....can you say, LAME! Acutally I'm really having fun with this whole process at this point! I'm in a race against time, and I plan on doin' this!!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Name:betzc
Age:49
Height:5'7
Start Weight in July:137.4
Goal Weight  (by July 31):131 (final Goal :o)

July 3:137.9
July 10:139.4 (CRAP!)
July 17:139.0
July 24:137.7
Final Weigh In – July 31:

Not even back to my start weight

GO TONYA GO!!!!!!!!  YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!