Already into week 17. Where is this year going?

Hope everyone is doing well!

Week 13 October 7 184 No loss but we sat around watching the Twins game last night drinking wine!
GO TWINS!!!
Week 14 October 14 180 I am so happy. I have been struggling this whole challenge and Sunday morning I woke up and made up my mind to really push myself from now until Christmas and then reset my goals after the holidays.
Week 15 October 21 184 back up..but I ate a lot of tasty but salty food yesterday for my birthday.
Week 16 October 28 182 back down 2...can you say rollercoaster?
Week 17 November 4 181 I'll Take a pound a week.

Loss ½ this week ... Hey ... a loss is a loss. I'm really struggling lately ... not sure what's with that but I'll have to change something ... probably my attitude. Good luck everyone.

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 189 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 187.5 lbs (-1.5)
Week 2 July 29 - 186 lbs (-1.5 this week) (-3 total)

Week 3 August 5 - 184.5 lbs (-1.5 this week ) (-4.5 total)
Week 4 August 12 - 185 lbs (+.5 this week) (-4 total)
Week 5 August 19 - 183 lbs (-2 this week) (-6 total)
Week 6 August 26 - 180.5 lbs (-2.5 this week) (-8.5 total)

Week 7 September 2 - 181.5 lbs (+1 this week) (-7.5 total) Labor Day is Monday
Week 8 September 9 - 179.5 lbs (-2 this week) (-9.5 total)
Week 9 September 16 - 176.5 lbs (-3 this week) (-12.5 total)
Week 10 September 23 - 174 lbs (-2.5 this week) (-15 total)
Week 11 September 30 - 176 lbs (+2 this week) (-13 total)

Week 12 October 7 - 177 lbs (+1 this week) (-12 total) Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday
Week 13 October 14 - 176 lbs (-1 this week) (-13 total)
Week 14 October 21 - 176 lbs (no change this week) (-13 total)
Week 15 October 28 - 174 lbs (-2 this week) (-15 total)

Week 16 November 4 - 173.5 lbs (-½ this week) (-15½ total)
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 American Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow!
My goal is to lose 30 lbs. by Christmas to bring me down to 159 lbs. Yay ... good luck all!!

Good Morning!

Start Date July 15 - 172
Week 1 July 22 - 172
Week 2 July 29 - 170.5
Week 3 August 5 - 170
Week 4 August 12 - 164 (new scale)
Week 5 August 19 - 162.2
Week 6 August 26 - 163.2
Week 7 September 2 - 160.0
Week 8 September 9 - 158.8
Week 8 September 16 - 158.2
Week 9 September 23 - 157
Weeks 10 -14 - MIA
Week 15 October 28 - 158.4
Week 16 November 4 - 155.4

Lost 3 lbs this week Made me very happy!!!! And I worked my butt off for it.

Hope everyone had a great week, have a happy one!

Start Date July 15 - 203
Week 1 July 22 - 201
Week 2 July 29 - 200

Week 3 August 5 - 199
Week 4 August 12 - 198
Week 5 August 19 - 197
Week 6 August 26 - 196
Week 7 September 2 - 197
Week 8 September 9 - 195
Week 9 September 16 - 194
Week 10 September 23 - 193
Week 11 September 30 - 194

Week 12 October 7 - 193
Week 13 October 14 - 191
Week 14 October 21 - 193
Week 15 October 28 - 193

Week 16 November 4 - 191 (I did see 189 on Monday morning but today 191... I'll take it )

SW: 242.4
Old GW by Christmas: 210
New GW by Christmas: 198

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 242.4 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 240 (-2.4)
Week 2 July 29 - 239.4 (-0.6)
Week 3 August 5 - 235.8 (-3.6)
Week 4 August 12 - 233.8 (-2.0)
Week 5 August 19 - 232.0 (-1.8)
Week 6 August 26 - 228.6 (-3.4)
Week 7 September 2 - 225.6 (-3.0)
Week 8 September 9 - 222.4 (-3.2)
Week 9 September 16 - 221.4 (-1.0)
Week 10 September 23 - 221.4 (-0.0)
Week 11 September 30 - 219.2 (-2.2)
Week 12 October 7 – 218.4 (-0.8)
Week 13 October 14 – 214.4 (-4.0)
Week 14 October 21 – 211.6 (-2.8)
Week 15 October 28 – 208.6 (-3.0)
Week 16 November 4 – 206.4 (-2.2)

Total: -36.0

Tonight is Week 7, Day 2 of C25K. It is a bit of a struggle (<=understatement) but I am managing to complete the runs and I feel proud of myself after for not giving in and walking part way through.

I hope you all have a great week full of healthy choices!!

Take care,
T

I just joined the site last week. Previously I had lost 20 pounds and then I've been the same for nearly 3 months. I've been going to a yoga class 3 days a week, but still no weight loss, but when I measured my waist it had gone down 2 inches. Everything that helps us stay motivated is good! Best to you!

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 192 (goal = 169) (23 pounds)
Week 1 July 22 CW = 189.8 / Loss - 2.2 / total loss = -2.2
Week 2 July 29 CW = 189.8 / Loss = BIG FAT ZERO (TOM) / total loss = -2.2

Week 3 August 5 - on vacation
Week 4 August 12 – on vacation
Week 5 August 19 - CW = 190.4 / Gain of 0.6 / Total loss = 1.6
Week 6 August 26 - CW=190.4 / no change, but no gain, either! / Total loss = -1.6

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - CW=189.6 / loss of -0.8 / Total loss = -2.4
Week 8 September 9 - CW=189.0 / loss of -0.6 / Total loss of only 3 frikkin’ pounds! SHEESH!
Week 9 September 16 – CW = 188.8 / loss of 0.2 (does that even count?) / total loss of -3.2
Week 10 September 23 – CW = 188.0 / no change / total loss -4
Week 11 September 30 - CW = 186.0 / loss of 2 lbs!!!! WOOTWOOT / total loss of -6

Week 12 October 7 - CW = 188.8 WHAT THE FRIG!!! / gain of 2.8!?!?!? / total loss of -3.2
Week 13 October 14 – CW = 185.2 YIPPEE! / loss of 3.6 / Total loss of -6.8
Week 14 October 21 – CW = 187.5 / gain of 2.3 (water weight this week) / total loss of -4.5
Week 15 October 28 – CW = 183.6 :D / loss of 2.1 / total loss of -8.4

Week 16 November 4 – CW = 184.2 / gain of 0.6 / total loss of -7.8
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Too much halloween candy and birthday cake!

Start Date July 15 Starting weight: 160
Week 1 July 22 - 160
Week 2 July 29 -162 (+ 2)

Week 3 August 5 - 160
Week 4 August 12 - 159 (-1)
Week 5 August 19 - 159 (-0)
Week 6 August 26 - 158(-1)
Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - 158 (-0)
Week 8 September 9 - 159 (+1)
Week 9 September 16 - on the road
Week 10 September 23 - on the road
Week 11 September 30 - 159

Week 12 October 7 - 159
Week 13 October 14 -159
Week 14 October 21 - TOM no weigh in
Week 15 October 28 - 158

Week 16 November 4 - 158
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow!
Week 23

STill the same... a couple times this week when i would weigh myself in the morning I was on the brink of 157, but not this morning. Keep on keepin on.

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 189
Week 1 July 22 188 (-1, -1.5in.)
Week 2 July 29 188 ( no loss , but no gain)

Week 3 Aug 5, 187 (-1, no change in inches this week)
Week 4 Aug 12, 187 (no change)
Week 5 Aug 19, 186
Week 6 Aug 26, 186

Week 7 Sep 2, 186
Week 8 Sep 9, 186
Week 9 Sep 18, 190 (darn business trip)
Week 10 Sep 23, 189
Week 11 Sep 30, 188

Week 12 Oct 7, 188
Week 13 Oct 14, 188
Week 14 Oct 21, 187
Week 15 Oct 28, 188

Week 16 Nov 4, 188
Still no weightloss, but I'm continuing to workout everyday and watch what I'm eatting. I haven't done a good job of logging my food lately, but I'm keeping track and not going over. I'm 3 weeks without diet coke now, cravings are still there occasionally, but I've only cracked open a can once, and found it didn't taste good anymore.
Zumba's going good. 2 classes so far. It's a great, fun workout. An hour of sweating, love it.

When I started this thread 17 weeks ago I was hoping for some great numbers on the scale in 17 weeks. For me the numbers on the scale have been a roller coaster ride. I have only lost 4 pounds in 17 weeks. That is about .2 pounds per week And I have been measuring myself but have not seen a lot of changes on any of those numbers. But the numbers on the scale or measuring tape are only 2 ways to measure success on this journey. There are things I can do now that I could not do 11 months ago when I decided to lose weight and get in shape. I can run now! I can do an hour on the eliptical. I am wearing smaller sizes I am not going to let those numbers on the scales and tapes get me down. I will keep working and the weight will keep coming off even if it is only .2 pounds per week. At least its going down and not up!

Keep working...it is worth every ounce of energy you put into it!

Goal Weight by Christmas 145

Week 1 July 22 - 177
Week 2 July 29 - 177

Week 3 August 5 - 174 (down 3, but is actually a week and a half. I had used Mondays weight)
Week 4 August 12 - 172
Week 5 August 19 - Not weighing in
Week 6 August 26 -168.2 (if I lose 1.2 in the next 5 days I hit my first mini goal)
* mini goal 167 by the end of August*

Week 7 September 2 - 167.5 ( I am going to consider that a mini goal made)Labor Day is Monday
Week 8 September 9 -167.2
Week 9 September 16-168
Week 10 September 23 -166
Week 11 September 30 -164.2
*hoping to be 163

Week 12 October 7 164 (-o.2)
Week 13 October 14 162
Week 14 October 21 162.4 (+0.4)
Week 15 October 28 160.2

Week 16 November 4 159.2

Well I will take the pound. It has been a brutal week. I am mentally drained. Funny how all I want to do is stuff my feeling down. I really never thought I was an emotional eater. I was way wrong!

That is great. I think that is the key. Realize you are healthier even if you aren't seeing the numbers you had hoped for. Congratulations! All fantastic accomplishments.

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 136

Week 1 July 22 - 135
Week 2 July 29 -134
Week 3 August 5 - 133
Week 4 August 12 - 130
Week 5 August 19 - 129
Week 6 August 26 - 129
Week 7 September 2 -129
Week 8 September 9 - 129
Week 9 September 16 - 128.5
Week 10 September 23 - did not weight in.
Week 11 September 30 - 128
Week 12 October 7 - 128
Week 13 October 14 - 127.8
Week 14 October 21 - 127.5
Week 15 October 28 - 127
Week 16 November 4 - 127

Surprise...surprise...I'm the same. Still working out! Slow, slow going, but still going! Have a great week everyone

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 169
Week 1 July 22 167.5
Week 2 July 29 164.5

Week 3 August 5 164
Week 4 August 12 163.5
Week 5 August 19 163.5
Week 6 August 26 160.2

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday 160.2
Week 8 September 9 158.0
Week 9 September 16 158.5
Week 10 September 23 155.6
Week 11 September 30 155.0

Week 12 October 7 152.9
Week 13 October 14 150.8
Week 14 October 21 150.2
Week 15 October 28 150.2

Week 16 November 4 149.2 (-19.8 since start of group; -27.3 since starting MFP)
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow!

Updating for the week.

Start Date July 15 Starting weight 303
Week 1 July 22 - 300.4 down 2.6 I'll take it!
Week 2 July 29 – 300.4 No loss but after camping last weekend I’m surprised I didn’t gain. Hopefully next week will show a loss. ;)

Week 3 August 5 - 299.6 -.8 lost really been struggling. Still trying though.
Week 4 August 12 – 296 -3.6 woohoo!!!!!
Week 5 August 19 – 293.8 -2.2 Yeah! I didn’t blow it on my camping trip last weekend.
Week 6 August 26 – 292.3 -1.5 Woo hoo! Might make it to my goal next week! I sure hope so! Total of 10.7 lost since we started.

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - hope to be @ 290 by today. 291.4 lost .9 this week and didn’t make my goal Oh well, there’s always next week.
Week 8 September 9 – 287.2 4.2 lost Woo hoo! I’m only a few days late but I’m definitely below 290 now.
Week 9 September 16 – 285.8 1.4 lost total of 17.2 since we started
Week 10 September 23 – 284.6 1.2 lost total of 18.4 so far. Doubting that I’ll make my 280 goal by next week though.
Week 11 September 30 Eli’s birthday – 283 lost 1.6 total of 20 so far. I didn’t make it to my 280 goal by today but I’m close. Maybe next week.

Week 12 October 7 – 280.4 2.6 pounds lost. I will take this as my 280 goal met. 22.6 pounds lost total.
Week 13 October 14 – 280.0 .4 lost. Not all that impressive. Going to have to try harder. 23 pounds total
Week 14 October 21 – 274  6.0 LOST!!! I don’t know what happened but I’m absolutely THRILLED with it. Let’s just hope it sticks.
Week 15 October 28 – 274.6 ;-P .6 gained but that’s alright. After such a big loss last week I didn’t expect a loss this week. I’m still working at it though.

Week 16 November 4 – 273.8 down .8 since last week. At least I’m headed in the right direction now.
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 *shooting for 260*


It's been a very brutal two weeks for me. The stress is killing my weight loss. I did change my goals to 1 1/2 pounds a week so I could have extra calories and not feel guilty about going over all the time. I just couldn't eat 1360 and not get hungry and I never get time to really exercise and earn more. Hopefully this will help and I won't get discouraged for being a little over and completely blow it anymore.

Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 182.5 lbs.
Week 1 July 22 - 180lbs
Week 2 July 29 - 179lbs.

Week 3 August 5- 177 lbs.
Week 4 August 12 - 176 lbs.
Week 5 August 19 - 174.5 lbs.
Week 6 August 26- 176 lbs.

Week 7 September 2 Labor Day is Monday - 173.5 lbs.
Week 8 September 9 - 172
Week 9 September 16 - 170.5
Week 10 September 23 - 171
Week 11 September 30 168.5

Week 12 October 7 169
Week 13 October 14 168. 5
Week 14 October 21 166.5
Week 15 October 28 168.5

Week 16 November 4 166 - WHEW!!!!!!!! I'm relieved about the weight loss. Now I just HAVE to make sure to keep it that way. I have my TOM so I've DEFINITELY been munchy, but trying to stay strong and get to the gym. I still have 16 lbs. to go, and I'm going for it!!!! I have a wedding this weekend though, which I always tend to drink alot at those - any suggestions for low-cal drinks?? Good luck everyone and have a great week!
Week 17 November 11
Week 18 November 18
Week 19 November 25 American Thanksgiving is Tomorrow!

Week 20 December 2
Week 21 December 9
Week 22 December 16
Week 23 December 23 Christmas Eve is Tomorrow!
My goal is to be 150lbs. by Xmas!!

Week 0 July 16- 151
Week 1 July 22- 149.6 (1.4 Lost)
Week 2 July 29- 147 (2.6 Lost)
Week 3 Aug 05- 144.2 (2.8 Lost)
Week 4 Aug 12- 142.2 (2 Lost)
Week 5 Aug 19- 140.6 (1.6 Lost)
Week 6 Aug 26- 138 (2.6 Lost)
Week 7 Sep 2 - 137.4 (.6 Lost)
Week 8 Sep 9 - 133.6 (3.8 Lost)
Week 9 Sep 16- MIA
Week 10 Sep 23- MIA
Week 11 Sep 30- 131.8 (1.8 Lost)
Week 12 Oct 7 - 131 (.8 Lost)
Week 13 Oct 14- 128.6 (2.4 Lost)
Week 14 Oct 21 -127.6 (1 Lost)
Week 15 Oct 28- 126.6 (1 Lost)
Week 16 Nov 04- 126.2 (.4 Lost)

I've slowed down but it's ok :)

Love your motivation on this post!!! It put a smile on my face. I am also proud of you and myself. Tnx Again

Stay away from fruity drinks, have a glass of water between each drink. Wine, light beer or a cocktail made with diet soda or water, if your having Jack & coke then make it diet coke and maybe a half a shot....Have fun!

One pound til your goal weight....way to go! You will be at your goal by Christmas, that is so awesome.

Hey; where is everybody ... let's keep in touch. Well everyone ... I've really fallen off the wagon lately ... I'm just going to have to get over this negative crap in my head. It's really causing negative crap in my life ... you know ... kinda like a country song. Imagine the following with a bit of a twang to it ...

I'm working two jobs and being paid for one ... home renovations are never done
Attended a funeral for a good man who died ... car clunked out so I sat down and cried
Ate so much that I thought I'd explode ... so now I've decided to take a new road
It's time to get back now and really fight ... because everything is easier when your health is alright

I'm not big on country music, but I sure know a hit when I see one! It does sound like you have been dealing with some crappy stuff. Sorry to hear it. Your positive attitude is very motivating to get me off my butt. Cheers!

Hang in there Magglett ! Hoping things in your life improve.

Prayers for you!

Sounds like you belong here in Nashville!

But seriously, you can turn this around. Sometimes I feel like everything is spinning out of control and I don't actually have a handle on anything, BUT, that's when I realize I DO have control of myself and my body. I can make it move and make it strong and fuel it with energy, and every time I run or workout or even just break a sweat, I know that I'm improving. And if that's all I have control over in the chaos of everyday, then I'll use it as the axis that everything else can spin around.

You're in control of your body, we all are and we can shape it into who we are all meant to be! It's exciting! You can do this!

Channing

You are so right Channing. I could not have said it any better myself.

We have a choice, sit on the couch and feel sorry for ourselves or get off the couch and feel better about ourselves. We all have our days, but there is always a new day to make it better. Remember to just take it one day at a time and you will get where you want to go.