*Slow and Steady* Challenge

Well, I am not sure if this group will even appeal to anyone, and I am not looking for too many people who will be up for this. If no one signs up, no biggie -- but I am wondering if there is anyone out there who, like me, is more interested in losing just a little bit each week, but being able to stay on track longer!

My "goal" is to lose 0.5 lbs per week. I could lose more, who knows, but if I lose just 0.5 per week I will be more than happy. This challenge is going to go for eight (8) weeks!

Starting weight (for the challenge):

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in:

Age:

Height:

03/07/09 - 

03/14/09 -

03/21/09 -

03/28/09 -

04/04/09 -

04/11/09 -

04/18/09 -

04/25/09 -

Weigh ins will take place on Saturdays -- If you forget, it's cool, just update your weight when you remember or wait until the next week. This group is about support and encouragement about sticking with it -- not about pulling huge numbers.

Ah, first weigh in...Already?! That was fast. Ha Ha.

Once again:

Age: 22

Height: 5'3

Starting Weight (In Jan. '08) : 163

Weight for 3/7/09:

121.5

My goal is to get to 110, but I'm sure it will take longer then for how the challenge is going to last for. I apparently hadn't weighed since Feb 16th! Ha Ha.  I've been eating to maintenance, A LOT.

Doesn't anyone else hate how the burn meter goes down as you lose weight? Less to eat and less burned during a workout! *pouts. Ha Ha.

Keep up the great work everyone! We can do this. Slow and Steady.

Starting weight (for the challenge):150.5

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in:145

Age: 43

Height:5 '4.5"

03/07/09 - 150.5

Starting weight (for the challenge):  264.0

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in: 260.0

Age:46

Height: 5'3"

03/07/09 - 264.0

03/14/09 -

03/21/09 -

03/28/09 -

04/04/09 -

04/11/09 -

04/18/09 -

04/25/09 -

Since January 1st I have loss 8.5 pounds, but I yo-yo between 272 and 264.

Hey guys!

I am so excited that people are coming by to write in their numbers. Today I randomly weighed in at 149.6. Very strange! I wonder if it'll hold out for Saturday lol Talk about a wonky bod.

What do you guys think of that exercise challenge thing? I was thinking I might start doing a weekly "exercise-challenge" to see if I can't meet a goal or something like that.

How is everyone else doing? Are you guys finding that you're sticking to your baby steps and lifestyle changes?

journeyfit:  The excercise challenge has helped me to increase my exercise from nothing to over 1000 minutes a month. This month I'm working on 1250. 

You aren't competeing with the other participants directly but with yourself. Although I find that seeing the numbers of others in the same group and those above tend to spur me on to do more.

i weighed in at 196 this morning!!!! yeah! thats my half pound for last week and this. i do hope it holds, and would actually like to see one more pound go bye bye. I decided to play with my goal a bit, as i tend to lose then maintain, I'm still pointed towards a half pound a week, but am trying to get a little head start going for myself so that a week without loss keeps me in line. . .  we'll see. . .  

Hey Bubbles, congratulations!!!! That's fantastic. Isn't it awesome to see the scale moving in the right direction?! =D haha Yeah, I'm in the same frame-of-mind as you. If more comes of, and sometimes it does, it's certainly not a bad thing. Sometimes it's good to get a little momentum going in the beginning if you can, but I have to say, it's not mandatory. Sometimes a little bit at a time is a good way to keep positive.

I hope the numbers keep being good to ya until Saturday =D

I know I am a late joiner- but I have my weight from March 9th? Can I still join in?

Of course =D Welcome aboard!

Good morning, everyone!  I'm leaving on a retreat and will be gone the rest of the weekend.  I had an unintentional, yet, astounding 3 lb. weight loss this week.  I attribute much of it to the fact that the previous week, I was on my period.  Nothing new or different was done and with 1500-1800 calories/day, I wasn't starving myself.  I also had a VERY busy work week and haven't been to the gym since Sunday.  I'm in for 2 days of having no say of what food is served to me and no computer access.  Wish me luck in having healthy weekend.

Age: 29

Height: 5'3"

3/7/09:  215

3/14/09: 212

Adjusted goal for 4/25/09: 208

Ultimate goal: 150

Lost half of a pound!

Last Week: 121.5

March 14th '09: 121

Original Post by bubbles556:

Original Post by bubbles556:

I'm in: 

• 44 y.o. 
  
• female
• 5' 5"  
  
• 197 lbs. as of sat am 2/28/09 

sat 3/7/09:  

• 197  lbs
  
• ttom, zero change. actually a good sign, as i usually go up a pound. we'll see if i make up the difference next week!
  

 

3/14/09:

• 196 lbs!
  
• thats a half pound a week! yeah!!!!!
  

Starting weight (for the challenge): 152.4

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in: Adjusted* 147

Age: 21

Height: 5'4"

03/07/09 - 152.6

03/14/09 - 150.6

So.. That puts me at a lb a week, almost. My body made up for last week. Yay! Now I am feeling a little cushioned in case next week it stays the same.

kthompson92 -- Great work! Losing 3 lbs in a week is fabulous work, so good job! I bet your body recognized that it was getting the nutrients it needed and thus worked hard in return! =D Good luck with your weekend, I hope you have gads of fun and that you stay healthy and strong!!!

silentdeadlyrose -- GREAT WORK! That's right on schedule and you are doing fantastically. 121 is a great number -- hope you get to see 120.5 next week =D

Bubbles556 -- Congratulations!!! You're doing so well =D 196 seems to be a pivotal number around here. I keep seeing it! That must be a good sign lol That's so awesome that you're right on track =D Here's to 195.5 next week!!

journeyfit! Wow 2 lbs! you go girl! 

Starting weight (for the challenge) 252

Age: 40

Height: 5ft 8

3/7/09  250 

3/14/09 250.5

.5 gain from last Saturday but I know it has to do with increased sodium and less water  than normal yesterday plus increased workout intensity. 

Sorry I'm so late - been having a bit of a university project dilemma, and only just found some time to myself!

Starting weight (for the challenge): 137

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in: 133

Age: 22

Height: 5ft 6

03/07/09- 135.8 (I have been walking like crazy for more than two hours a day since Tuesday - walking is awesome)
03/19/90 - 135.6 (Rubbish loss :( Too much emotional eating)

Age: 22

Height: 5'3

Last week: 121

This week: 120

Won't be able to post next Saturday as I am going on a 5 hour bus trip (blah.) to my parents home and staying there for two weeks. I may be able to post in on Sun. or Mon., but if not I will def. try the next Saturday. (Let's hope the stress of it doesn't effect me on the scale!)

Ha Ha.

Keep on going everyone. We can do this! Yay!

Starting weight (for the challenge): 152.4

haha forget the stupid goal.

Age: 21

Height: 5'4"

03/07/09 - 152.6

03/14/09 - 150.6

03/21/09 - 153.0

Yeah. So now we're way above starting-weight.. I mean, I was feel insanely hungry this week and so I ate wayyyy more than last week. However, that's my pre-TTOM for you, and I can tell you that I didn't eat an extra 8400 calories. I think its water weight from said premenstrual TOM. Some of it, anyway. I didn't weigh all week because I could just tell it was going to be something ridiculous like this. Sigh. I can't wait until I'm premanantly under this 150 barrier that's driving me nuts. Bleh!

Original Post by bubbles556:

Original Post by bubbles556:

Original Post by bubbles556:

I'm in: 

• 44 y.o. 
  
• female
• 5' 5"  
  
• 197 lbs. as of sat am 2/28/09 

sat 3/7/09:  

• 197  lbs
  
• ttom, zero change. actually a good sign, as i usually go up a pound. we'll see if i make up the difference next week!

3/14/09:

• 196 lbs!
  
• thats a half pound a week! yeah!!!!!
  

 

3/21/09

• 194 lbs. 

Today was a TOUGH week but I did lose my 1/2 a pound!  I'd put a little on after the retreat since every meal was carbs, carbs, carbs but I got back on my game towards the end of the week: ate right, made it to the gym, and it paid off.  I'm thrilled and enjoying watching everyone's else success too.

My other fun weekly news is that I got my sister to join CC.  I'm happy she's here so she can read and comment on my journals and vice versa.  I am confident we can help encourage each other.  (Her name is snjfech so if you see her around the forums, give her some encouragement!)

Age: 29

Height: 5'3"

3/7/09:  215

3/14/09: 212

3/21/09: 211.5

Adjusted goal for 4/25/09: 208

Ultimate goal: 150