*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.

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in: 138

Age:39

Height: 5ft 1

CW: 143

 

03/28/09 -

04/04/09 -

04/11/09 -

04/18/09 -

04/25/09 -

Hope i can join also...look like you ladies are having fun

Hey droppinlbs! Sure, come on board, it's great to have you! Good luck with your goals and we look forward to seeing you around the forum. =)

Hey Everybody!

Sorry it took me awhile to reply to you all -- last month of school is getting hairy! lol Still, though I am amazed at the progress that everyone is making. I think it's great that so many of you are getting right on at your half a lb a week and lots of you even more than that! It's fabulous, truly, and you all inspire me to get my nose to the grindstone. I'm sorry that my weight-loss has been so erratic. I wish I could be a better example of the group I created, and yet here I am losing and gaining a few lbs every week ahha Oh, that's irony for you. I'm lovin' it though, gals!! Keep it up! We're almost halfway there -- WE CAN DO THIS =D

 

You're doing great girl! Sorry have to rush this have a bus to catch! Thought I would get in early enough:

Age: 22

Height: 5'3

Last Week: 120

This Week: 118.5

Keep going! We can do this! :)

Starting weight (for the challenge) 252

Age: 40

Height: 5ft 8

3/7/09  250 

3/14/09 250.5

3/28/09 251.5

I forgot to weigh in last week but am up 1 lb from the week before.  At least I'm down from my starting weight by 1/2 lb!  Something is better than nothing.  Considering I've been home all week on vacation and not really exercising as much I'm not really surprised.  Next week things will get back on track so I should start seeing a loss again.

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in: 136

Age:39

Height: 5ft 1

CW: 143.6 (03/09/09)

 03/28/09 -140.2

04/04/09 -

04/11/09 -

04/18/09 -

04/25/09 -

We can do this!!! woohoooo

Down a pound and a half!!  I still can't believe how well I'm doing.

 

Age: 29

Height: 5'3"

3/7/09:  215

3/14/09: 212

3/21/09: 211.5

3/28/09: 210

Adjusted goal for 4/25/09: 208

Ultimate goal: 150

• Age: 44 Female
  
• Height: 5'5"
  
• 02/28/09 - 197 

• 03/07/09 - 197 
• 03/14/09 - 196 
  
• 03/21/09 - 194 
  
• 03/28/09 - 195  
  
• 04/04/09 -
  
• 04/11/09 -
  
• 04/18/09 -
  
• 04/25/09 -
  

3/28: well this week shows the wisdom of a .5 lb a week challenge, as i'm still on track even tho i'm up a pound. . . thats pretty sweet really. 

Age: 22

Height: 5'3

Last week: 118.5

This Week: 117.5 (well it's an estimate weighing in a new house that is a bit unlevel with a new scale. Ha Ha. So I'm between 117.4-118, but I'm sticking with the number I gave. Ha Ha.)

Good luck everyone and keep on going. We can do this! :)

Starting weight (for the challenge): 152.4

Goal: At this point, I unno what's going to happen any more!

Age: 21

Height: 5'4"

03/07/09 - 152.6

03/14/09 - 150.6

03/21/09 - 153.0

03/28/09 - 153.2

04/04/09 - 149.2

Sorry I wasn't around last week gals -- I had some personal stuff going on. It didn't help that my weight had gone up AGAIN. Anyway, THIS WEEK, I finally lost the TTOM weight, and then a bit. Hilariously, this puts me at JUST a little more than 0.5 per week. So.. yeah!! Rock on! Hope you're all doing very well!!

silentdeadlyrose - You're doing great! I can't believe you've lost 4 lbs already -- that's wicked progress =D Congratulations and I am sure your scale was bein' honest =D

• Age: 44 Female
  
• Height: 5'5"
  
• 02/28/09 - 197 

• 03/07/09 -  (196.5) 197 
• 03/14/09 -  (196)    196 
  
• 03/21/09 -  (195.5) 194 
  
• 03/28/09 -  (195)    195  
  
• 04/04/09 -  (194.5) 195
  
• 04/11/09 -  (194)
  
• 04/18/09 -  (193.5)
  
• 04/25/09 -  (193)    
  

4/2: well, at least i'm maintaining! was 194 yesterday, but apparently the scale isn't going to cooperate with my saturday weigh in day. we'll see how next week goes!

(Optional) Goal for final weigh-in: 136

Age:39

Height: 5ft 1

CW: 143.6 (03/09/09)

 03/28/09 -140.2

04/04/09 - 140.6

04/11/09 -

04/18/09 -

04/25/09 -

We can do this!!! woohoooo...went to FL didnt work out :(

Age: 29

Height: 5'3"

3/7/09:  215

3/14/09: 212

3/21/09: 211.5

3/28/09: 210

4/4/09: 209

Adjusted goal for 4/25/09: 208

Ultimate goal: 150

kthompson! look at you go girl! 

Starting weight (for the challenge) 252

Age: 40

Height: 5ft 8

3/7/09  250 

3/14/09 250.5

3/28/09 251.5

4/4/09 250.5

 

Augette -- you are doing fab! Moving in the right direction =D Congrats on the lb this week!

kthompson -- woaaahh haha you're tearing this challenge up! way to go. You'll have to give us your secret sometime.

droppinlbs -- Hope you had fun in florida!! Back on track this week!! WOO HOO lol It feels good once we get there!!

bubbles556 -- Arg! I hate when the scale does that -- dips up right on weigh-in day. You know, you're still right on schedule AND, the increase can be from any old thing.. water.. food weight.. ttom, etc. But the 194 doesn't lie! =D haha Great work!! Can't wait to see next week!

Everybody -- I am so happy to see everyone moving in the right direction! I feel so inspired every week when I come here and see how you're all making such great progress. Can't wait to see what April brings. See you next Saturday =D

My secret is simple: 30-35 g of fiber a day (yes, I use supplements like Benefiber if my daily diet doesn't allow me reach that) and 100+ oz. of water.  Work has kept me swamped so I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks.  I also ignore daily grades and stick with a balance that works for me: 50% carbs (mostly healthy ones), 25% fats (again, mostly healthy), and 25% protein.

I also just haven't hit my first plateau yet.  Just you wait, it'll happen.  Keep up the good work everyone.  I am so proud of ALL of you and am grateful for your support.

journeyfit, thanks for all your enthusiasm and positive perspective. the challenge actually ads a bit of fun to all this effort! 

You guys are rockin it! I'm so proud of you!

Age: 22

Height: 5'3

Last Week: 117.5

This Week: 116.8

We can keep doing this! I agree the enthusiasm really helps! :)

• Age: 44 Female
  
• Height: 5'5"
  
• 02/28/09 - 197 

• 03/07/09 -  (196.5) 197 
• 03/14/09 -  (196)    196 
  
• 03/21/09 -  (195.5) 194 
  
• 03/28/09 -  (195)    195  
  
• 04/04/09 -  (194.5) 195
  
• 04/11/09 -  (194)    194
  
• 04/18/09 -  (193.5)
  
• 04/25/09 -  (193)    
  

4/11: Hey, I'm right on schedule! This week it feels awesome! I agree with silentdeadlyrose! This checkin in really is helpful. It helps me keep the motivation, and most importantly, it helps with perspective! Have a good weekend everyone!