This really is a motivator!!! Down 2lbs this week woo hoo!!!:D

SW 298
CW 268
GW 238

10/24 268
10/31 266
11/07
11/14
11/21
11/28

SW: 189
CW: 159.8
EW: Goal - 159lb or less

10/31/09~ 189lb
11/03/09~ 187lb
11/10/09~ 186.5lb
11/17/09~ 184lb
11/22/09~ 183lb
11/29/09~ 181.5lb
12/06/09~ 180lb
12/13/09~ 178lb
12/20/09~ 175lb
12/27/09~ 171.8lb
01/03/10~ 169.6lb
01/10/10~ 163.8lb
01/17/10~ 161.6lb
01/24/10~ 161lb
01/31/10~ 164lb
02/07/10~ 159.8lb
02/14/10~

I beat my goal by New Year's! My new goal is 159 or lower by Valentine's!

0.8lbs to go!

Happy November!
I didn't make goal :( this week and to boot, I went up a few pounds. Will work extra hard to get back on track. Have a great week :hug:

:hug: Grats everyone on successful weigh-ins!
Krista - Hang in there! Happy november to you too!


I just updated my thread on page 5

the scale read 177.5 lbs today meaning down from 5lbs since last monday weigh-in~

must be the bloat leaving my body after end of TOM =)
we shall see next week!

I need help!!!!!

My weight has not changed because I've been making up for my healthy meals with...beer! I love October beers! I'm not an everyday drinker, but on the weekends I've been overindulging in savory meals and beer.

Anyway, I'm going to the gym tonight to give myself a confidence boost. I've also noticed I didn't lose because I haven't been checking in on this site for support.

:nono:

Time to get back on track.

And great job to everyone so far, you are inspiring!!

i'm right there with ya twinklebug. :o

thank you October beer and candy. :mad:

back on track today though right? it's a new month. i'm not really into thanksgiving or christmas foods so i'm hoping this challenge will really help me coast through the holidays without too much trouble.

good luck twinkle, and everyone else. good job to our losers!!! :D

Start Weight: 230
Current Weight: 222.8 (-7.2 lbs)
Challenge Weight: 195

Oct 20.09 - 229 : 226.8 ( -3.2 lbs / -.51 BMI )
Oct 27.09 - 226 : 224.4 ( -2.4 lbs / -6.5 in )

Nov 03.09 - 224 : 222.8 ( -1.6 lbs / -1.16 BMI )
Nov 10.09 - 222
Nov 17.09 - 220
Nov 24.09 - 218

Dec 01.09 - 216
Dec 08.09 - 214
Dec 15.09 - 212
Dec 22.09 - 210
Dec 29.09 - 208

Jan 05.09 - 206
Jan 12.09 - 204
Jan 19.09 - 202
Jan 26.09 - 200

Feb 02.09 - 198
Feb 09.09 - 196
Feb 14.09 - 195

I don't know what's going on with my body, on any given day I can be 3+ pounds off of the previous day - I've been a 'daily' weigher for a long time now and have never had this happen. I'm also kicking the Diet Pepsi habit(and anything with artificial sweeteners), so my crutch is gone, 5 days without! Hopefully everything works itself out, got rid of all the halloween candy yesterday, no more pass by and take a piece.

Starting Weight: 163
Goal: 140 (-23)

Date Goal Actual
10/13/09~ - 163
10/20/09~ 162 (163.4 | +0.4)
10/27/09~ 160.5 (162.2 | -1.2)
11/03/09~ 159.0 (163.0 | +0.8)

Hey ya'll! I would like to join this challenge. My boyfriend would be so pleased! Well, V Day is now a little less than 15 weeks away. And healthy weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds a week. So I will aim for 1.5 a week which comes to...22.5 pounds lost. Sounds good. That will put me at around 160. That's just about my halfway mark!

Victoria's Secret, here I come!

11-03: Starting at 181.4
11-10: 179.9:181.8
11-17: 178.4:
11-24: 176.9

12-01: 175.4
12-08: 173.9
12-15: 172.4
12-22: 170.9
12-29: 169.4

1-05: 167.9
1-12: 166.4
1-19: 164.9
1-26: 163.4

2-02: 161.9
2-09: 160.4
V Day: 160

Hey Ladies,

October 15; 216: 216
October 20; 214: 216
October 27; 212; 213.5

November 3; 210: 212
November 10; 208
November 17; 206
November 24; 204

December 1; 202
December 8; 200
December 15; 198
December 22; 196
December 29; 194

Jaunary 5; 192
Jaunary 12; 190
Jaunary 19; 188
Jaunary 26; 186

February 2; 184
February 9; 182
February 14; 180-178

I'm catching up! Unfortunately, I have a stomach bug, but it seems to be getting better. Hopefully I can get those two extra pounds off by next Tuesday that way I'm on schedule.

<3 We Can Do It Ladies.

Its been a tough week but Im down 2 pounds. Its TOM and my food hasnt been 100% like it was at the beginning...probably more so because it was my bday and I had a few slips. Ive been working out really hard though so it payed off. Maybe next week I'll have a WHOOSH after TOM goes away! =)

10/20/09~268
10/27/09~265
11/03/09~263
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

I hope everyones had a great week!

oops a day late

10/13/09~ 215.2
10/20/09~216.4
10/27/09~ 213
11/04/09~ 212.4
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

Sorry i'm late, I've been out of town.

SW : 175
CW : 170.6 (-4.4lbs)

Only 25.6 pounds to go!!

10/20/09~175
10/27/09~172.8
11/03/09~170.6
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

I kinda forgot about this challenge....

10/13/09~ -----
Started 10/20/09~ 140.6
10/27/09~ -------
11/03/09~ 140.6
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

SW: 140.6
GW: 117

10/31/2009 (G) 176 -- 171
11/7/2009 (G) 174
11/14/2009 (G) 172
11/21/2009 (G) 170
11/28/2009 (G) 168
12/5/2009 (G) 166
12/12/2009 (G) 164
12/19/2009 (G) 162
12/26/2009 (G) 160
1/2/2010 (G) 158
1/9/2010 (G) 156
1/16/2010 (G) 154
1/23/2010 (G) 152
1/30/2010 (G) 150
2/6/2010 (G) 148
2/13/2010 (G) 146 *** OMG 140s would be a dream come true.

Oooh I just saw this thread.... I had worked out a few days ago that a reasonable goal date for 145 would be right around Valentine's Day (I have my last 14 pounds to lose and it's going slooow lol) so I guess this challenge would be perfect for me to keep me motivated all the way to goal!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

GOAL: is -27 lbs. Thats 1.5 lbs per week
Starting at 276 on 10/15/09


10/20/09~ 275.6 (-0.4) I'll take it! lol
10/27/09~ 270 (-5.6) I was soooo sick for 5 days with God knows what but I'm on the mend
11/03/09~269 (-1.0)
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

I'm Brand New - I Might Have Found My New Home
 

Hi ladies, my name is Beverly. This is my first day here. I found the site when I did a search for "is almond milk fattening." I feel I need some support. I've always been self-motivated, but it's been hard the past few years and I've gained weigh more (pun intended) then I ever thought I would. I just sent my son off to college. I'm a single mom and now it's me-time.

I somehow gained 50 lbs over the years, but the past 2-3 put me where I never thought I would be. I've joined an amazing gym in my area. I've been steadily working out since Oct 1. Did have to take a break when I went to visit my son but got right back into it.

I've done many diets that have worked--Atkins works but I always ended up gaining more weight. 6 week body makeover by Michael Thurmond is the best for me by far. My brother is here, and he loves to cook (just like I do) so it's been hard with the food because he's skinny and can eat anything. But maybe it's just time for a challenge. I like that. It motivates me.

Valentines Day, and that is just 3 days before my birthday! That would be the perfect birthday present to myself, a new me. I say yeah, I'm ready. I"m really ready to get this weight off of me and get back into my single digit dresses again.

Right now I'm wearing 12 on top 14 on the bottom. I'm 199 lbs (i don't usually weigh myself), I just go in my closet and try on clothes. My goal is 138 lbs. I'm not sure if that's going to be literal because I have muscle but whether or not it is, that's the weight I'd like to get back to or a size 8, whichever comes first.:) I don't know if I can do that by Valentine's, but I will set a goal for that after I think about that for a little bit.

Question! Where do you get the little goal bar from that shows the starting point.

Nice to meet all the ladies in the challenge.

Gah, I am back up to 231, so that's like +2. Oh well, next week will be better :)

Originally Posted by blossomthyme:
Hi ladies, my name is Beverly. This is my first day here. I found the site when I did a search for "is almond milk fattening." I feel I need some support. I've always been self-motivated, but it's been hard the past few years and I've gained weigh more (pun intended) then I ever thought I would. I just sent my son off to college. I'm a single mom and now it's me-time.

I somehow gained 50 lbs over the years, but the past 2-3 put me where I never thought I would be. I've joined an amazing gym in my area. I've been steadily working out since Oct 1. Did have to take a break when I went to visit my son but got right back into it.

I've done many diets that have worked--Atkins works but I always ended up gaining more weight. 6 week body makeover by Michael Thurmond is the best for me by far. My brother is here, and he loves to cook (just like I do) so it's been hard with the food because he's skinny and can eat anything. But maybe it's just time for a challenge. I like that. It motivates me.

Valentines Day, and that is just 3 days before my birthday! That would be the perfect birthday present to myself, a new me. I say yeah, I'm ready. I"m really ready to get this weight off of me and get back into my single digit dresses again.

Right now I'm wearing 12 on top 14 on the bottom. I'm 199 lbs (i don't usually weigh myself), I just go in my closet and try on clothes. My goal is 138 lbs. I'm not sure if that's going to be literal because I have muscle but whether or not it is, that's the weight I'd like to get back to or a size 8, whichever comes first.:) I don't know if I can do that by Valentine's, but I will set a goal for that after I think about that for a little bit.

Question! Where do you get the little goal bar from that shows the starting point.

Nice to meet all the ladies in the challenge.

Welcome and good luck! You can do it. One day at a time, one pound at a time, one step at a time.

You can get the little signature goal bars once you've been here 20 days and made 20 posts (boy was I anxious to get mine!)

Thanks Tibouchina. Those early words of support gave me just the juice I needed this morning to get myself motivated and off to the gym. It's the food now I've got to conquer.

For me, I think a reasonable amount for the challenge for me is 25lbs. That is major. The food thing is going to be my menace.

So here it is:

10/20/09~ 199 (the insurance company forced me to be weighed)
10/27/09~ 195 (didn't weigh myself, I look like I lost 5 lbs) but a few inches
11/03/09~ 195 (when I look like I lost 10 lbs I'll start getting on the scale again.
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~ I better be in the 170's by this date. Geez, 36 more to go!!! OMG how did this happen.

Off to the gym. I'd ask for food suggestions but, I know what works, I just have to work it and stick to it. Can somebody come here and kick my brother out.

10/18/09: 212: 212
10/25/09: 210: 208
11/01/09: 208: 207.5
11/08/09: 206: 203.5 (-4 YAY)
11/15/09: 204
11/22/09: 202
11/29/09: 200
12/06/09: 198
12/13/09: 196
12/20/09: 194
12/27/09: 192
01/03/10: 190
01/10/10: 188
01/17/10: 186
01/24/10: 184
01/31/10: 182
02/07/10: 181
02/14/10: 180

So close to ONDERLAND. Definitely hoping to achieve it within the next two weeks! :)

I'm in!
 

Hi out there!

I just joined this community today and was looking around on the message boards to get involved in something that sounds equal parts challenging and rewarding. Bingo! Here it is! What a great idea. :carrot:

So far I've set specific goals for exercise and eating well. I don't exactly have a goal weight in mind, but I will weigh in weekly and aim to lose an average of 1 lb per week. If I meet my weekly exercise and nutritional goals, I'll write "yes," or maybe, "YESSSSSS!!!" if it felt like a special victory. If I slip up and don't meet a weekly goal, I'll write "no," reflect a little on what got in the way and what I could do differently next time.

EXERCISE: At least 5 sessions per week of cardio that also challenges my muscles.
NUTRITION: At least 5 full days of enjoying 6 small, balanced meals throughout the day.
WEIGHT: From a starting point of 160, lose an average of 1 lb per week. BMI is in parentheses.
11/08/09: Yes - Yes - 160 (25.8)
11/15/09:
11/22/09:
11/29/09:
12/06/09:
12/13/09:
12/20/09:
12/27/09:
01/03/10:
01/10/10:
01/17/10:
01/24/10:
01/31/10:
02/07/10:
02/14/10:

Thanks, and best of luck to you!

Starting Over...
 

Ok...I had to start over...

GOAL: Lose 1-2lbs/week.
11/08/09 = 195
11/15/09 ~ 194-193
11/22/09 ~ 193-191
11/29/10 ~ 192-189
12/06/09 ~ 191-187
12/13/09 ~ 190-185
12/20/09 ~ 189-183
12/27/09 ~ 188-181
01/03/10 ~ 187-179
01/10/10 ~ 186-177
01/17/10 ~ 185-175
01/24/10 ~ 184-173
01/31/10 ~ 183-171
02/07/10 ~ 182-169
02/14/10 ~ 181-167

Good Luck to everyone! :hat:

Oo this sounds perfect!
I'm going to assess this month's goals first and estimate next month's, then reevaluate at the end for adjustments. Goal is to fit into this dress I have hanging in my closet that is a medium in juniors, last time I could fit into it, it was between 140-145.

So for the remainder of the month, my goals include:
- Fixing my horrendous sleep schedule
- Start going back to the gym, go at least 10 times.
- Do my Callanetics DVD once a week. (I did the entirety of it this weekend, yay)
- Biggest thing is.. controlling myself during Thanksgiving break. Enjoying it during thanksgiving, but not giving into binges or mindless eating the days following.

:carrot: So ready for this!

Originally Posted by blossomthyme:
Thanks Tibouchina. Those early words of support gave me just the juice I needed this morning to get myself motivated and off to the gym. It's the food now I've got to conquer.

For me, I think a reasonable amount for the challenge for me is 25lbs. That is major. The food thing is going to be my menace.

So here it is:

10/20/09~ 199 (the insurance company forced me to be weighed)
10/27/09~ 195 (didn't weigh myself, I look like I lost 5 lbs) but a few inches
11/03/09~ 195 (when I look like I lost 10 lbs I'll start getting on the scale again.
11/10/09~
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~ I better be in the 170's by this date. Geez, 36 more to go!!! OMG how did this happen.

Off to the gym. I'd ask for food suggestions but, I know what works, I just have to work it and stick to it. Can somebody come here and kick my brother out.

Do you write all your food down? I try to log mine in online daily. It sure affects my choices (most of the time - not perfect yet :P). I can put in calories I ate or potential ones I want to eat, and it makes me stop and think about what I am eating, and I usually adjust to fit within my goal.

CW: 182.5
GW: 152.5

Date - GW / CW
10/05 - 189.5
10/12 - 186
10/19 - 184.5
10/26 - 182.5

11/02 - 180.5 / 177.5 (5 lbs loss due to end of TOM)
11/09 - 178.5/173.5
11/16 - 176.5
11/23 - 174.5
11/30 - 172.5

12/07 - 170.5
12/14 - 168.5
12/21 - 166.5
12/28 - 164.5

01/04 - 162.5
01/11 - 160.5
01/11 - 162.5
01/18 - 160.5
01/25 - 158.5

02/01 - 156.5
02/08 - 154.5
02/14 - 152.5

I hope to lose ~ 37 lbs by February 14, 2010!

16 lbs lost!!! and 21 lbs to go!!

Hey Ladies,

October 15; 216: 216
October 20; 214: 216
October 27; 212;213.5

November 3; 210: 212
November 10; 208: 210
November 17; 206
November 24; 204

December 1; 202
December 8; 200
December 15; 198
December 22; 196
December 29; 194

Jaunary 5; 192
Jaunary 12; 190
Jaunary 19; 188
Jaunary 26; 186

February 2; 184
February 9; 182
February 14; 180-178

I will be in the green next time. -.-

<3 We Can Do It Ladies.

Start Weight: 230
Current Weight: 219 (-11 !! lbs)
Challenge Weight: 195

Oct 20.09 - 229 : 226.8 ( -3.2 lbs / -.51 BMI )
Oct 27.09 - 226 : 224.4 ( -2.4 lbs / -6.5 in )

Nov 03.09 - 224 : 222.8 ( -1.6 lbs / -1.16 BMI )
Nov 10.09 - 222 : 219.0 ( -3.8 lbs / -10.5 in ) -- !! First Mini Goal (-10 lbs) Reached !!
Nov 17.09 - 220
Nov 24.09 - 218

Dec 01.09 - 216
Dec 08.09 - 214
Dec 15.09 - 212
Dec 22.09 - 210
Dec 29.09 - 208

Jan 05.09 - 206
Jan 12.09 - 204
Jan 19.09 - 202
Jan 26.09 - 200

Feb 02.09 - 198
Feb 09.09 - 196
Feb 14.09 - 195

Start Weight: 163
Current Weight: 162.4
Challenge Goal: 140

10/13/09~ (163)
10/20/09~ (163.4 | +0.4)
10/27/09~ (162.2 | -1.2)
11/03/09~ (163.0 | +0.8)
11/09/09~ (162.4 | -0.6)

OK need to get my butt in gear!

GOAL: is -27 lbs. Thats 1.5 lbs per week
Starting at 276 on 10/15/09


10/20/09~ 275.6 (-0.4) I'll take it! lol
10/27/09~ 270 (-5.6) I was soooo sick for 5 days with God knows what but I'm on the mend
11/03/09~269 (-1.0)
11/10/09~267 (-2) :dance:
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

I'm in!
 

15 weeks until Valentine's Day... I'm aiming to lose 16.5 lbs!!!

Lose 1.5 lbs/week in November
Lose 1 lb/week in December - January - February

Date - Goal Weight / Actual Weight

11/09 - 158.5 / 158.5
11/16 - 157.0
11/23 - 155.5
11/30 - 154.0

12/07 - 153.0
12/14 - 152.0
12/21 - 151.0
12/28 - 150.0

01/04 - 149.0
01/11 - 148.0
01/11 - 147.0
01/18 - 146.0
01/25 - 145.0

02/01 - 144.0
02/08 - 143.0
02/14 - 142.0

10/13/09~ -----
Started 10/20/09~ 140.6
10/27/09~ -------
11/03/09~ 140.6
11/10/09~ 139.4
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

SW: 140.6
GW: 117

If I keep up the 3 pounds a week I'll make it to 215 by Vday! So far Im OP!

10/20/09~268
10/27/09~265
11/03/09~263
11/10/09~260 (-3)
11/17/09~
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

I wanna join!! Ideally I'd like to hit my 2nd Mini Goal by v-day! 185.

11/09 - 214/214
11/16 - 212/211.2(-2.8)
11/23 - 210/209.0(-2.2)
11/30 - 208

12/07 - 206
12/14 - 204
12/21 - 202
12/28 - 200

01/04 - 198
01/11 - 196
01/11 - 194
01/18 - 192
01/25 - 190

02/01 - 188
02/08 - 186
02/14 - 185

Hi guys! I just discovered this thread and I'm in! :-)

I've been losing weight slooooooooowly since I started in August and even when eating and exercising perfectly don't lose much, but I plan to stick with it and average at least 0.5 pound loss on the scale per week. I have no idea what I'm going to weigh once you factor muscle into it, so my goal is more to lose inches by Valentine's, and weigh somewhere around 149-153.

11/10/09~160.9
11/17/09~159.5 is what I'm shooting for
11/24/09~
12/01/09~
12/08/09~
12/15/09~
12/22/09~
12/29/09~
01/05/10~
01/12/10~
01/19/10~
01/26/10~
02/02/10~
02/09/10~
02/14/10~

10/18/09: 212: 212
10/25/09: 210: 208
11/01/09: 208: 207.5
11/08/09: 206: 203.5
11/15/09: 204: 199 (-4.5) :)
11/22/09: 202
11/29/09: 200
12/06/09: 198
12/13/09: 196
12/20/09: 194
12/27/09: 192
01/03/10: 190
01/10/10: 188
01/17/10: 186
01/24/10: 184
01/31/10: 182
02/07/10: 181
02/14/10: 180

13 lbs lost / 19 lbs to go

Can't tell you how happy I was when I saw that number on the scale this morning. I actually lifted my hands over my head in celebration. LOL A bit worried with the holidays coming up, but I'll keep pushing myself!

Hope everyone had a good week!

Congrats on reaching Onederland LB!