July Weight Loss Challenge
 

Let's have a rip-roaring month of July in pursuit of our weight loss goals.

Join the July Weight Loss Challenge to set your goal, track it, and meet it -- with the help of a supportive and encouraging group. All the goals will be compiled into a list. As each goal is met during the month, it gets turned RED in celebration.

For your exercise goals, don't miss the July Exercise Challenge.

SW: 207.4
GW: 198.6 (8.8)

This is more than I lost last month and I have a week of vacation in here, but going to give it a shot.

Starting Weight: 230.2
Goal: 222.2 - MET!!! :yay:


7/1 - 230.2
7/2 - 230.0 (0.2lb loss, 7.8lb to go)
7/4 - 229.2 (1.0lb loss, 7.0lb to go)
7/5 - 227.8 (2.4lb loss, 5.6lb to go)
7/10 - 227.4 (2.8lb loss, 5.2lb to go)
7/15 - 225.8 (4.4lb loss, 3.6lb to go)
7/17 - 224.4 (5.8lb loss, 2.2lb to go)
7/20 - 224.0 (6.2lb loss, 1.8lb to go)
7/25 - 223.2 (7.0lb loss, 1.0lb to go)
7/27 - 221.0 (9.2lb loss, 1.2lb past goal)
7/28 - 220.4 (9.8lb loss, 1.8lb past goal)
7/31 - 222.0 (8.2lb loss, 0.2lb past goal)

Start weight: 199
Goal weight:190.

I'm back! I skipped last month because I was gone the first two weeks on holiday. I'm finally back down to my pre-holiday weight......but Aunt F is now in town, so it'll be up tomorrow.

My goal is to lose four pounds....I'll fill in numbers tomorrow. Good luck everyone!

SW 155.8
GW 149.8

Goal: lose 6 pounds
I think that this is a realistic goal; achievable but not trivial.

SW 183.9
GW 173.9

I want to downsize by 10 pounds!

June was a useless month! I underwent surgery (minor) mid-month and, prior to the surgery, the doctor performed a procedure that meant I couldn't exercise for most of June. On top of that, I was swamped at work and had to travel for business. While away, my meal choices were limited. So, I spent most of June bouncing up and down on the scales. All in all, I managed to lose a few pounds in June, but not as much as I had hoped. In any event, I'm now on the mend from my surgery and I'm able to get back to my walks. So, things are looking up!

My goal for July is to break into the next decade, which will require me to lose 7 lbs.:

CW: 176.0
GW: 169.0

I'm in! Finished the month at 143.4. Hope this is the month I hit 142 something!

Good luck all :)

Jolly July!

I am going for

SW: 240.4 (6/30)
CW: 239.4 (-1.0)
GW: 229.9 (-10.5 ... want to be in the 220's :cool:)

Day one will most likely be an increase - heck of a way to begin the month, but it should be down hill from here on out :crossed:

7/01 - 239.8 SHOCK! I had 1800 + calories yesterday - not complaining
7/02 - 239.2 :D
7/03 - 240.0 Makes no sense... still not complaining ... just confused
7/04 - 240.0 thumbs up
7/05 - 239.0 (again ... a higher than norm calorie day and I'm down - still just confused and not complaining)
7/06 - 239.6 :D
7/07 - 239.4
7/08 - 240.0
7/09 - 239.6 :kickbutt: :rollpin: STOP IT, GAIL!!
7/10 - 239. 8
7/11 - 238.8 I think I've been playing in the deep end for this month ... need to quit playing around...
7/12 - 240.6
7/13 - 241.4 :yikes: I need to get serious here!!
7/14 -

SW 179.2
CW 179.2
GW 171.2

Really want to get into the 160s again, but I don't think that's realistic, so I'm going for 8lbs this month.

Good luck everyone!

SW: 140.0 lbs
GW: 136.0 lbs

7/01 - 140.0 lbs, AF

SW: 277.8
GW: 267.8

I really want to lose ten pounds this month! I think I can do it. I only lost 9 last month but that was still very close. I'm giving myself something to work for! I've suffered a leg injury unfortunately so my cardio is kind of taking a break right now. But I'm hoping my leg will get better soon enough and I'll be able to get back to my workout. Best of luck to everyone!

Sw 179.2
cw 178.8
gw 171.2

7/1: 178.8 (-0.4)

I'm in :) Going a bit more aggressive this month since we have an extra day!
SW: 245.6
CW: 243.6 (-2.0)
GW: 235.6

7/1: 245.6
7/2: 246.2
7/3: 245.4
7/4: 244.2
7/5: 244.0 TOM
7/6: 244.0 TOM - at least not a gain!
7/7: 243.8 TOM
7/8: 242.4
7/9: 244.2 Ugh...
7/10: 244
7/11: 242.2
7/12: 244.2...Up 2 pounds. Pizza last night
7/13: 243.6 - thankful for a slight loss, however almost 1/2 way thru the month and can't seem to kick it in gear!!!

I am in too! June was a really bad month but now I am back on plan and hoping to see a significant weight loss this month.

SW: 108.0 kg
CW: 108.0
GW: 104.0 kg

7/1: 108.0
7/2:108.0

Baby steps…

SW 176.00
CW 175.75 (-0.25)
GW 169.00

Jul 1: 176.00
Jul 2: 175.75 (-0.25)

Welcome back, Ronja. I hope you enjoyed your vacation!

Happy Saturday to all!

Hey everyone,

I am sorry I disappeared in July, a lot of stuff just happened. Anyhow, I wanted to lose 3 pounds this month, but I feel like I will need to make a bonus goal soon. I just decided to make it now because I know I will pass my first goal by next week. I guess water weight and the like. I will be back to the gym on or after July 6th too. Let's go!

SW: 192.0 lbs
GW: 189.0 lbs
Bonus: 186.0 lbs

July 1st:192.0 lbs
July 2nd:189.8 lbs (-2.2)

SW: 140.0 lbs
GW: 136.0 lbs

7/01 - 140.0 lbs, AF
7/02 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF

Ahhhhh - gained 5 lbs last week. What? Not a happy camper.

I am really struggling with this and I'm not happy about my weight at all. I've been this weight a few times and it's the heaviest I have ever been and I don't feel good at all.

Good luck everyone. May the scale gods be nice.

CW: 165
GW: 140 but I'll be happy with any loss at this point

SW 155.8
GW 149.8

Goal: lose 6 pounds

July 2 156.2

No change this morning…

SW 176.00
CW 175.75 (-0.25)
GW 169.00

Jul 1: 176.00
Jul 2: 175.75 (-0.25)
Jul 3: 175.75 (0.00)

Happy Sunday!

SW: 140.0 lbs
GW: 136.0 lbs

7/01 - 140.0 lbs, AF
7/02 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/03 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF

I'm in again. I didn't exercise for about 2 or 3 weeks of June and have gained about a pound - just glad it's not more:)

SW: 126
GW: 122 (lose 4 lb)

Jul-03: 126

Back to where I started…

SW 176.00
CW 176.00 (0.0)
GW 169.00

Jul 1: 176.00
Jul 2: 175.75 (-0.25)
Jul 3: 175.75 (0.00)
Jul 4: 176.00 (+0.25)

Happy Independence Day to our friends in the U.S.!

Thank you Tuscany ... I sure hope it will be a very uneventful - safe Independence Day celebration for everyone ...

Good to see you again Ronja ... and Shymouse and PraireQueen.

Good luck and extra :dust: to you wantochange. I hope you can rest and find peace in the ups and downs of the journey. The extra stress cannot make it easier ... YOU CAN DO THIS ... :cheer2::cheer::cheer3:

:goodluck: and :grouphug: to everyone ... Let's hit it ---

7/3: 196

SW: 140.0 lbs
GW: 136.0 lbs

7/01 - 140.0 lbs, AF
7/02 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/03 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/04 - 139.2 lbs (-0.8), almost back to my personal best

Sparkler goal: 5lb
Roman candle goal: 8lb
Girandola goal: 10lb

Well, I maybe lost 0.5lb in June...let's just say...it was a scary month...for no good reason.

Gonna subscribe to this thread now in hopes of keeping up better in July...

I don't know how I will do this month because I am having surgery and will be laid up for a few weeks starting next week. That means no food prep, healthy shopping, or exercise. I really don't know what will happen and it scares me. Anyway this is my goal

SW: 150.0 lbs
GW: 145.0 lbs

Bouncing around ever so slightly…

SW 176.00
CW 175.75 (-0.25)
GW 169.00

Jul 1: 176.00
Jul 2: 175.75 (-0.25)
Jul 3: 175.75 (0.00)
Jul 4: 176.00 (+0.25)
Jul 5: 175.75 (-0.25)

good
 

Hi.

I am ready to focus on weightloss once more. I have to make it my no.1 priority cause if it isn't it doesn't happen. Reporting in here reminds me to keep trying.

SW 269
CW 269
GW 265

Bonus Goal: 260

July 6: 269
July 7: 270.5
July 8: 269.8
July 9: 270.3
July 10:270.9
July 11:270.9
July 12: 269.4

SW: 140.0 lbs
GW: 136.0 lbs

7/01 - 140.0 lbs, AF
7/02 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/03 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/04 - 139.2 lbs (-0.8), almost back to my personal best
7/05 - 140.6 lbs (+0.6), holiday processed food
7/06 - 140.4 lbs (+0.4), still retaining water

Sparkler goal: 5lb
Roman candle goal: 8lb
Girandola goal: 10lb

Thu30Jun: 231.2 WA: 233.20
Fri01Jul: 231.8 WA: 232.60
Sat02Jul: 231.2 WA: 232.06
Sun03Jul: 231.2 WA: 231.74
Mon04Jul: 231.2 WA: 231.43
Tue05Jul: 234.4 WA: 231.86
Wed06Jul: 232.4 WA: 231.91

There. Now I need to have a good, long stare at those numbers and WILL them to go in the right direction.

SW: 277.8
GW: 267.8

July 1: 277.8
July 6: 278.8 Whoops, wrong direction! :o

SW: 126
GW: 122 (lose 4 lb)

Jul-03: 126
Jul-06: 125.8

I am in too! June was a really bad month but now I am back on plan and hoping to see a significant weight loss this month.

SW: 108.0 kg
CW: 107.0
GW: 104.0 kg

7/1: 108.0
7/2: 108.0
7/4: 107.0

I burned over 3,000 calories working out in the garden for about 12 hours yesterday, and the scales rewarded all of my hard work this morning!

SW 176.00
CW 174.75 (-1.25)
GW 169.00

Jul 1: 176.00
Jul 2: 175.75 (-0.25)
Jul 3: 175.75 (0.00)
Jul 4: 176.00 (+0.25)
Jul 5: 175.75 (-0.25)
Jul 6: 175.75 (-0.25)
Jul 7: 174.75 (-1.00)

SW: 140.0 lbs
GW: 136.0 lbs

7/01 - 140.0 lbs, AF
7/02 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/03 - 139.6 lbs (-0.4), AF
7/04 - 139.2 lbs (-0.8), almost back to my personal best
7/05 - 140.6 lbs (+0.6), holiday processed food
7/06 - 140.4 lbs (+0.4), still retaining water
7/07 - 140.2 lbs (+0.2)