July Weight Loss Challenge
 

Seems I can't go a day without a thread to post in, so since I don't see one yet for July, here it is. Sorry for stepping on your toes gardenerjoy.

Happy Summer everyone. Welcome to the second half of 2019.

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.

I had a very slow month for June. Looking back at this year, I'm in a cycle of good month - not so good month - terrible month - good month. That being the case, I'm going to hope for that to continue and have a good July. I have a wedding reception to go to August 3rd, and I would really like to be close to 90 pounds down then, which will require a 6 pound loss this month. That's about what I lost in January and in April, so I know I can do it again.

SW: 183.4
July GW: 177.4

Upcoming minigoals:
182.0 - 13 stone *Met 7/14/19
179.2 - 40 kg down
178.8 - BMI 28
178.2 - 33.3% lost

Week One
01: 183.6
02: 183.8
03: 183.6
04: 183.4
05: 183.2
06: 182.4
07: 182.8
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Total Loss for Week One: -0.6

Week Two
08: 184.4
09: 184.4
10: 185.0
11: 183.0
12: 182.2
13: 183.0
14: 181.6
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Total Loss for Week Two: -1.2

Week Three
15: 181.2
16: 181.2
17: 182.2
18: 181.6
19: 180.6
20: 179.8
21: 179.6
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Total Loss for Week Three: -2.0

Week Four
22: 180.0
23: 180.0
24: NWI
25: 181.4
26: 181.6
27: 181.0
28: 180.2
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Total Loss for Week Four: +0.6

onus Days
29: 180.4
30: 180.6
31: 180.4
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Total Loss for Bonus Days: +0.2
Total loss for Entire Month: -3.0

My current measurements (to the nearest .25 inch) are:
Neck: 13.25 -> 13.25
Bicep: 13 -> 12.5
Forearm: 10.5 -> 10.5
Chest: 41 -> 41
Waist: 35.5 -> 34.5
Belly/Hips: 43 -> 42.5
Thigh: 24.5 -> 24
Calf: 16.5 -> 16.5

Good luck this month, everyone

Thanks, Lacerta! I just realized that I forgot to do this -- I'm so glad that you did!

Thanks for the new thread! Well, June is best forgotten as I've regained a ridiculous amount in a short time. TOM is looming so that might have made a difference but at the moment it's dire. Onwards and downwards! I don't want to set a high target so I'll say 4 pounds.

SW: 268.5
GW: 264.5

Week One
1: 268.5
2: 268

Newlyn: I think you're doing awesome. Ok, so June wasn't good, but you didn't give up and you're still here, which still puts you ahead of almost everyone else. My June was terrible, too, so let's both agree to have a better July.

Ophelia: You're doing amazing so far. Way to get back on the horse. You have so much going on, so I'm impressed.

gardenerjoy: No problem, you are awesome to keep these going.

Week One
01: 183.6
02: 183.8
03:
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05:
06:
07:
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Total Loss for Week One:

Today's weigh in is a bit of a surprise. Honestly, I expected higher. I was good on my eating yesterday, but I was SOOOO thirsty. I just kept chugging water all evening (and I usually drink plenty of water anyway). I think I drank over a liter in the hour before bed (which weighs over 2 pounds). So I figured I'd either be up all night in the bathroom, or be way up on the scale this morning. Somehow, neither happened. So I don't know where that 2 pounds of water all went. I know you lose some by breathing, but not 2 pounds worth overnight. Weird

In other news, I decided to try on all my goal jeans again yesterday, as the 12s are getting sort of big on me (never thought I'd be able to say that). My 10 full length jeans fit great, and if it was cold outside, I'd be wearing them. The problem is that my 10 capris seem to be mislabeled. They fit exactly the same as my 8 regular jeans. Both can be fastened, but are too tight to wear yet. So that's annoying and I'll just stick with the 12s for a bit longer. But yesterday, for the first time, I was able to fasten my size 6s. And I did it without laying down on the bed or anything. They were FAR too tight to wear, obviously, but I got them on. So that was exciting. Still can't fit into my goal dress (which is a 12, but from 20 years ago's sizing), the buttons on my chest are still about an inch apart. I think I was 5-10 pounds lighter when I wore it before, so that makes sense.

Week One
01: 183.6
02: 183.8
03: 183.6
04:
05:
06:
07:
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Total Loss for Week One:

SW: 268.5
GW: 264.5

Week One
1: 268.5
2: 268
3: No WI
4: 268

You're an inspiration, Lacerta!

Newlyn: Thanks, I certainly don't feel very inspiring right now.

Week One
01: 183.6
02: 183.8
03: 183.6
04: 183.4
05:
06:
07:
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Total Loss for Week One:

Back to my low again. I don't seem to be able to break through this number.

Hope all those in the states enjoy their celebrations today.

Week One
01: 183.6
02: 183.8
03: 183.6
04: 183.4
05: 183.2
06:
07:
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Total Loss for Week One:

Just realized yesterday's weight had a typo. So I fixed that.
Today is my first new low in about a month. So yay for that. I'm hoping to see a 182 number by Monday.
Hope everyone survived the fireworks. I was up WAY later than usual (about 3 hours longer), but didn't eat anything I didn't intend to, so that was a win.

SW: 268.5
GW: 264.5

Week One
1: 268.5
2: 268
3: No WI
4: 268
5: 268

Not going anywhere atm.

Congrats on the new low Lacerta!

SW: 268.5
GW: 264.5

Week One
1: 268.5
2: 268
3: No WI
4: 268
5: 268
6: 267.5

Finally a little movement! I've cut out chocolate and have had a lot more eercise in the past few days so that all helps!

Week One
01: 183.6
02: 183.8
03: 183.6
04: 183.4
05: 183.2
06: 182.4
07:
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Total Loss for Week One:

Woohoo, my first substantial loss in a month. To be fair, I weighed in a little late today, as I slept in to make up for lost sleep Thursday night. But it was only a little late, so I think I would have at least been in the 182s regardless. My average weight for this week is down a pound as well, for the first time in a month. So today's weight feels good. It also lets me change my avatar, since I am FINALLY officially 85 pounds down now. We'll see how much of that drop I can hang onto tomorrow. Monday-Wednesday this week is my stressful work time, so I'll likely go up for that time, but then I'd love to end next week in the 181s. Keep the ball rolling.