I thought the best I could hope for this week was to stay the same and not gain, given my bloating problem. I was so happy when I actually showed a loss!

3/26 - 279.2 (first weigh in)
4/02 - 273.0 (-6.2)
4/09 - 270.8 (-2.2)
4/16 - 270.0 (-0.8)
4/23 - 267.4 (-2.6)
4/30 - 265.8 (-1.6)
5/07 -
5/14 -
5/21 -
5/28 -
6/04 -
6/11 -
6/18 -
6/25 -
7/02 -

Running Total: 13.4 / 35

I've lost 13.4 pounds in five weeks, which averages out to 2.68 pounds per week. I have 21.6 pounds to lose to meet my goal for this challenge, and there are 9 weeks left. That means I have to average 2.4 pounds per week for the next 9 weeks. That might be pushing it a little, but I'm going to keep my goal at 35. No matter what, I'm a winner because I'll be that much closer to losing 35# by the 4th!

Good evening everyone;


Just stopping by quickly as I am tired and on my way to bed!!! I think I finally have the scale moving in the right direction . . . :crossed: We'll know for sure next week!!

Everyone have a GREAT WEEK!!!!

3/18 - 164.0
3/27 - 162.0
4/3 - 159.8
4/11 -159
4/17 - 160.8
4/24 - 160.8
5/1 - 160.2

Started dieting on 4/6, but starting this challenge today.


4/6 - 273.2
5/2 -
5/9 -
5/16 -
5/32 -
5/30 -
6/6 -
6/13 -
6/20 -
6/27 -
7/4 - 245.6

If I can make my goal it will be my lowest weight in over 35 years.

3/7- 268
3/14- 267
3/21- 262
3/28- 262
4/4- 255
4/11- 255
4/18- 251
4/25- 251
5/2- 247
5/9-
5/16-
5/23-
5/30-
6/6-
6/13-
6/20-
6/27-
7/4- Goal: 217

Larry

4/6 - 273.2
4/25 - 268.4
5/2 - 267.6
5/9 -
5/16 -
5/32 -
5/30 -
6/6 -
6/13 -
6/20 -
6/27 -
7/4 - 245.6

Checking in...

4/16 - 155.5
4/23- 155.5
4/30-154.5
5/7-
5/14-
5/21-
5/28-
6/4-
6/11-
6/18-
6/25-
7/4 Goal:145

Sooooooo sloooooow! LOL

3/7~ Start: 202.6
3/14~x
3/21~x
3/28~ 202.4
4/4~ 201.6
4/11~ 199.2
4/18~ 195.8
4/25~ 194.8
5/2~ 193.8
5/9~
5/16~
5/23~
5/30~
6/6~
6/13~
6/20~
6/27~
7/4~ Goal: 175

An ambitious goal is the key of a successful diet

Originally Posted by carmencane:
An ambitious goal is the key of a successful diet

I would say a REALISTIC goal is the key to successful weight loss. I don't want to diet; I wNt to change my lifestyle. And I want to stay motivated by setting goals that are attainable.

Too often people set ambitious goals ("I'm going to lose 20 pounds this month!") and become discouraged when they cannot achieve it, so they quit.

Okay, so realistically, I am not going to lose 10 pounds this month. I'm a compulsive eater and 'weigher' and since reaching 142.5, the scale isn't budging. I think now that I'm a little bit closer to goal, losing weight is becoming harder for me. I'm also exclusively breastfeeding, so maybe my body is reserving some as I become less fat? I don't know. I do know that it is getting harder and harder. So although 20 pounds is ambitious, I think that 15 pounds is realistic.

Would like to lose 15 pounds by July 4.

4/15 - 145
4/22 - 142.5
4/29 - 142.5
5/6 - 142.5
5/13 -
5/20 -
5/27 -
6/3 -
6/10 -
6/17 -
6/24 -
7/1 - 130

So new goal, 5 pounds by Memorial Day. Hopefully 15 pounds by Independence Day.

4/15-125.2
4/22-125.9
4/29-125.2
5/6-125.4
5/13-
5/20-
5/27-
6/3-
6/10-
6/17-
6/24-
7/1-

My body really likes 125 I guess. :?:

i edited my goal down to 260lbs, from 265, because i think i can do it! :D

3/25 - 291.4
4/1 - 287.9 (-3.5)
4/8 - 284.8 (-3.1) (total 6.6lbs)
4/15 - 282.4 (-2.4) (total 9lbs)
4/22 - 278.2 (-4.2) (total 13.2lbs)
4/29 - 276.9 (-1.3) (total 14.5lbs)
5/6 - 274.5 (-2.4) (total 16.9lbs)
5/13 -
5/20 -
5/27 -
6/3 -
6/10 -
6/17 -
6/24 -
7/1 -

7/4 - 260lbs (14.5lbs to go!)

I am so happy! I am down another 1.4# and I made my 5% goal AND my 15# goal. Whoo hoo!!!


3/26 - 279.2 (first weigh in)
4/02 - 273.0 (-6.2)
4/09 - 270.8 (-2.2)
4/16 - 270.0 (-0.8)
4/23 - 267.4 (-2.6)
4/30 - 265.8 (-1.6)
5/07 - 264.2 (-1.4)
5/14 -
5/21 -
5/28 -
6/04 -
6/11 -
6/18 -
6/25 -
7/02 -

Running Total: 15.0 / 35

That means there are 8 weigh ins to go in the Independence Day Challenge. I'm still thinking that 20 pounds in eight weeks is a stretch, and I'm thinking I'm more likely to lose another 15 pounds in that time frame. Either way, I'm wicked happy with the direction I'm heading in! I just FEEL so much better - lighter physically and emotionally. I'm not hungry, I'm not deprived, I'm just living my life.

WHOO HOO!!!

it looks like everyone is doing great! I am doing pretty good with my goal to stay on plan and under 1400 for a month, i mis counted one day and went over by almost 200 cals :s but the next day i ate 1200 so i figure it balanced out in the long run.

not weighing is driving me nutso, i swear im on the countdown, 12 more days lol

keep on keepin on folks :)

My mom is barbecuing today, ribs, chicken, potato salad, baked beans, etc. I want to eat it, but I'm not. I want to lose weight too bad. I'm in the zone. lol