November Weight Loss Challenge **sign ups always welcomed**

Link to December Challenge:

http://caloriecount.about.com/december-weight -loss-challenge-sign-ups-ft122076

Participants:

Alle0299 - SW: 167. GW: 161. Total Weight Loss: 5.75
Amber1l - SW: 282. GW: 268. Total Weight Loss: 5
Ann329 - SW: 186. GW: 182. Total Weight Loss:
Bahai99 - SW: 178. GW: 168. Total Weight Loss: 0
Bananapancake - SW: 139. GW: 130. Total Weight Loss: 2
Betzc - SW: 160.4. GW: 154. Total Weight Loss: 7
Bobev - SW: 164. GW: 162. Total Weight Loss: +0.4
Cellar-door - SW: 139. GW: 136. Total Weight Loss:
Cevin7 - SW: 147.4. GW: 143. Total Weight Loss: 2.2
Changling - SW: 184.5. GW: 178. Total Weight Loss: 1.5
Christinedavidson - SW: 245. GW: 235. Total Weight Loss: 8
Cinfuldiva - SW: 172.6. GW: 165. Total Weight Loss: 4.2
Courtnem - SW: 121. GW: 116. Total Weight Loss: 3.2
Cricketro5 - SW: 127.2. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: +1.8
Di_p - SW: 207. GW: 199. Total Weight Loss: 3
Earth_mom - SW: 246.2. GW: 241. Total Weight Loss: 1
Eerominn - SW: 159.2. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: 1.4
Fisher86 - SW: 140. GW: 130. Total Weight Loss:
Fourelements02 - SW: 145. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: 2
Future_tadddei - SW: 180.4. GW: 176.4. Total Weight Loss:
Girlfighting27 - SW: 155. GW: 149. Total Weight Loss: 3.8
Hayleabrianne - SW: 126.8. GW: 118. Total Weight Loss: 3
Hzhchz - SW: 123. GW: 115. Total Weight Loss: 2
Iamacommitmentto - SW: 215. GW: 2010. Total Weight Loss: 2.5
Ipsanche - SW: 163. GW: 158. Total Weight Loss:
Ishelto - SW: 187.2. GW: 177. Total Weight Loss:
Janay101 - SW: 158. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: 5.6
Katya185 - SW: 105. GW: 102. Total Weight Loss: 0
Keb1984 - SW: 174. GW: 168. Total Weight Loss: 8
Kekri84 - SW: 235. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss: 4
Kellybadlass - SW: 130. GW: 127. Total Weight Loss: +1
Kmg55 - SW: 165. GW: 161. Total Weight Loss: 0.4
Kwoodwardruga - SW: 141.2. GW: 132.6. Total Weight Loss: 0.2
Ledgehanger - SW: 245.7. GW: 235. Total Weight Loss: 7.4
Lindaph - SW: 155. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: +0.8
Lolturtle - SW: 195.6. GW: 189. Total Weight Loss: 2.4
Lozzle - SW: 134.8. GW: 133. Total Weight Loss: +1.4
Luzinwait - SW: 164. GW: 154. Total Weight Loss: 5
Mdillman3 - SW: 130. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: 3.8
Mf6026 - SW: 142.6. GW: 139.6. Total Weight Loss:
Morningsend - SW: 164.5. GW: 158. Total Weight Loss: +2.5
Nayrufyoradin - SW: 129. GW: 120. Total Weight Loss: 1.8
Northbeach3 - SW: 164. GW: 160. Total Weight Loss: 0.4
Nuggetkong - SW: 197. GW: 190. Total Weight Loss: 1
Nygirl22 - SW: 107.4. GW: 98. Total Weight Loss:
Oakmommy24 - SW: 152.4. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss: 4.8
Ohohcherri - SW: 108. GW: 105. Total Weight Loss: 1
Orangeloft - SW: 176. GW: 166. Total Weight Loss: +3
Pamwam38 - SW: 197. GW: --. Total Weight Loss:
Partycakes09 - SW: 142.6. GW: 138.6. Total Weight Loss: 1.2
Pgeorgian - SW: 142.7. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: 1.7
Queenlatisha - SW: 113.5. GW: 110. Total Weight Loss: 2
Rbaldwin - SW: 196. GW: 190. Total Weight Loss: 1
Rena24 - SW: 142. GW: 136. Total Weight Loss:
Restless_girl - SW: 142.3. GW: 132. Total Weight Loss: 1.8
Rhavenous - SW: 220. GW: 215. Total Weight Loss: 5
Safina1 - SW: 186. GW: 176. Total Weight Loss:
Sarah1090 - SW: 108. GW: 100. Total Weight Loss:
Sasquatch7 - SW: 189. GW: 185. Total Weight Loss: 3
Satyrswoman - SW: 175. GW: 170. Total Weight Loss: 2.6
Sez_babe00 - SW: 160.4. GW: 156. Total Weight Loss: 2.8
Shanfood - SW: 151. GW: 143. Total Weight Loss: 3
Tasha21217 - SW: 276. GW: 269. Total Weight Loss: 3
Thermal - SW: 176. GW: 165. Total Weight Loss: 4
Tink8 - SW: 147.8. GW: 143. Total Weight Loss: 1.4
Trijem - SW: 184. GW: 180. Total Weight Loss: +1
Ttidi - SW: 211. GW: 180. Total Weight Loss: 1
Yerushalem - SW: 183.4. GW: 173. Total Weight Loss: 5.4

Total Joint Weight Loss: 130.35 POUNDS!
Well done everyone!

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Name: Bob

Age: 62

Height: 5' 6"

Start Weight: 164

Goal Weight (by November 29): 162 (heck breaking 163 and staying there has been a challenge since Aug!)

1/11/08: 164

8/11/08: 163.4

15/11/08: 162.8

22/11/08: 164.8

29/11/08:

Total weight loss: +.4 – didn’t stick! Frustrating but we ate late Fri night and I had a little to much pits, hummus, and challah bread. Will be out of town next Sat morning so I’ll weigh in on Sun. Should be good week at my Son’s house.

Hey guys just got back from visiting my boyfriend posting my weight now......not bad....not good

Name:Amber1L
Age:25
Height:5'3
Start Weight:282
Goal Weight (by November 29):268

1/11/08:282
8/11/08:282
15/11/08:278
22/11/08:282
29/11/08:

Total weight loss:0

Original Post by di_p:

Original Post by di_p:

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Name: Di
Age: 49
Height: 5'9"
Start Weight: 207
Goal Weight (by November 29): 199

1/11/08: 207
8/11/08: 205
15/11/08: 204
22/11/08: 204
29/11/08:

Total weight loss:

 

 

Name: Millie 
Age: 25
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight: 130.0
Goal Weight (by November 29): 125 (my actual goal weight!!)

1/11/08: 130
8/11/08: 128.6
15/11/08: 128.0
22/11/08: 125.8
29/11/08:

Weight Loss Since Last Weigh In: 2.2 lbs

Total weight loss: 4.4 lbs

Almost at my goal weight!!  I did much better this past week with my deficits...I'm feeling pretty great about my weight at the moment...only another week or so (hopefully) before I get to the weight I want to be, I hope to lose a couple more pounds before we go home for christmas, that way I can afford to gain a few back during the holiday (making room for cookies and egg nog).  Hopefully at our next weigh in I'll be at my goal weight of 125...yay!!!

Bobev - That's such a shame! you were doing so well.
Oh well, keep on working at it!
I hope you have a good week away with your son!

Amber1l - Not bad, it is hard to keep on top of it all when spending time away, especially with spouses.
Hope you have a good final week!

Di_p - Well done, keepin' it steady, good job!

Mdillman3 - Good job, you're doing great this month!
Keep up the fantastic work!

Name:bahai99
Age:58
Height:5'3"
Start Weight:184
Goal Weight (by November 29):127

1/11/08:178
8/11/08:175
15/11/08:176
22/11/08:177
29/11/08:

Total weight loss:HELP!! I'm going backwards. but I was on a trip this weekend.

Fill in the form, and re-post it every SATURDAY with your new weights.
DO NOT EDIT YOUR ORIGIONAL POST because i wont notice.
Thanks :]

Bahai99 - It's ok!
What are you having trouble with?
Is it the exercise side of things or the food?
Or was it simply because you were away?
It's really hard being away and sticking to routines.
If it's just because you were away, try not to stress!
Just go back to the plan you had before you left and you'll do just fine!

Name: Keri
Age: 24
Height: 5' 7
Start Weight: 237
Goal Weight (by November 29): 225

1/11/08: 235
8/11/08: 234
15/11/08: 233
22/11/08: 233

I think my TOM has caused me to pleatu or its all the chocolate I have been eating. Have to blame someone, it can't be all my fault. :) LOL

Name:  Sarah
Age:      23
Height:   5'6"
Start Weight:  153.6
Goal Weight (by November 29): 149

1/11/08: 155 I'm sure that's cuz of all the partying for halloween. oh well 
8/11/08: 154.6
15/11/08: 154.6 ugh  . better than a gain though....
22/11/08: 152 whoo hoo!!! on my way!!
29/11/08:

Total weight loss: 3lbs!!

Restless_girl

Thanks for cathing my addition mistake...I know i put 4.4 total weight loss and it was only 4.2...whoops, I'm not sure where I was getting that from.

Thanks!

Feel like braggin a bit:

-Sun: 25 min stepper

-Mon: 15 min stepper

I'm weighing every morcel of food that goes in my mouth so I should see a 'nicer' number by Sun, right?

Name: Nugget
Age: 27
Height: 5'4
Start Weight: 197
Goal Weight (by November 29): 190

1/11/08: 197
8/11/08: 194.4
15/11/08: 194.4
22/11/08:196.0
29/11/08:

Total weight loss: 1 pound

I completely fell off the diet and exercise the last two weeks due to family stuff now so I'm not surprised to see myself up so much this week.  I know on Friday I was actually 194.2 so I'm not sure if I'm just retaining a bunch of water or if all the fat piled on in a day.  Oh well, back to the grindstone now.

Name: Shannon
Age: 34
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight:151
Goal Weight (by November 29):143

1/11/08:151
8/11/08:152
15/11/08:150
22/11/08:148
29/11/08:

Total weight loss: 3

Name: Brent
Age: 59
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight:  245
Goal Weight (by Nov 29):  241

1/11/08: 246.2
8/11/08: 246.6
15/11/08: 240.2
22/11/08: 242.1
29/11/08:

Total weight loss: 2.9

sorry I'm late! also so very sad my weight is going back up...I guess it was a fluke, but at least I'm lower than when I started. With Thanksgiving coming, I don't expect miracles, but maybe it won't go much higher...

Name: Yari
Age: 34
Height: 5' 7"
Start Weight:  183.4
Goal Weight (by November 29): 173

1/11/08: 183.4
8/11/08: 182
15/11/08:181
22/11/08: 179
29/11/08:

Total weight loss: 4.4

YIKES!!!  I am out of the 180s!  Couldn't wait for that day to come.  So hopefully I keep this going.  Thanks for this forum.

- Yari

Name: Sarah
Age: 21
Height: 5ft 7"
Start Weight: 160lbs
Goal Weight (by November 29):156lbs... i will die of happiness if i make this goal!

1/11/08: 160.4
8/11/08:160.0
15/11/08:159.5
22/11/08: 157.6 .............................yipeeee!!
29/11/08:

Total weight loss:

Kekri84 - Lol, you're still down 2 pounds this month and you didn't gain this week, so consider it a positive step.
Keep on working at it!

Girlfighting27 - Awesome! Fantastic job!
Keep up the good work.

Mdillman3 - No problem, hope you have a great week!

Cricketro05 - Great to hear you're feeling more motivated and really making an awesome effort!
Hope you get to see some good results next weigh in!

Nuggetkong - Don't stress it!
Stressing over the weight gain will of course only add to the dramas.
So try to let it go, you had a bad week, it's ok, just get back on the horse and keep going!
I hope the family dramas are all over now, or at least die down soon!
I totally understand how they can induce such horrible eating habits, I have 3 older sisters and 2 of them can't seem to go a month without making some kind of huge drama!
Hope you have a better week this week!

Shanfood - Well done! good job this week, keep it up!

Earth_mom - Well it's a shame you gained a little this week but you're still doing so well!
You're down 4.1 pounds in total this month so try to keep up the great work!

Yerushalem - Congratulations on breaking the 180's and getting into the 170's!
Well done!
You're doing so well this month, keep it up!

Sez_babe00 - You're so close to your goal! nice work.
Keep up the awesome effort!
You can totally do this.

Well, I was meant to be going swimming today but after only getting 2 hours sleep, I thought it would be a bad idea to strain my body more by doing hours of exercise.
So I dragged my boyfriend out for an hour long walk.
Not quite as good at burning calories as swimming, but it was really nice walking around suburbia and I made sure I stuck to a relatively fast pace instead of just dawdling.
Might go swimming tomorrow instead, I'll have money I saved from not swimming today so I might just bus to the pools, instead of having to walk and hour just to get there! lol.
Hope you have a good final week everyone!
Only 4 more days!

I'm not sure what the problem is?? but I can't go to the gym as much as I would like to!! I do have a question to ask you.  How can you figure out how many calories you are burning up when you use the gym machines??? I do circuit training for 1hr or so every other day at the gym useing the machines. and the other days I do bike for 30mins. and treadmill for 30 mins. but I don't know how to figure the machines in??? I think I'm doing ok with the food part. thanks, bahai99.

Either search the activity lists here on CC, for a rough estimate, or see if the machines count the calories you burn while working out.
If you find a listing for one of the activities here on CC and you're scared of over estimating, just put it in as a slightly lower level of intensity.
... That, or to be certain, you could buy a heart rate monitor!
That should be more accurate than anything else but they can be kind of expensive.

Hope that made some sense, my brain is not at full functioning power lol.
Sorry.

Original Post by restless_girl:

Cricketro05 - Great to hear you're feeling more motivated and really making an awesome effort!
Hope you get to see some good results next weigh in!

 

My weight is stubborn by I am more stubborn lol I didn't manage to workout today but I'm going to take a walk later (30 min RT brisk)...I did some shopping as well and managed to get a lot of veggies. My weight is going down slowly so by Sat I hope to be a happy gal weight wise