It's Gotta Come Off 5-week Challenge!
 

Ok, its Monday morning (well, not yet, but this is for the morning:D ) and Im ready to start. Here are my thoughts...

1. Post your progress here every day, thats why we are a wonderful support group!

2. Weekly weigh in, I'll start this morning and post my "beginning of the challenge weight"

3. State your weight loss goal for the end of the 5 week challenge.

4. Every week, pick a challenge. Something you have trouble with and need to focus on. Keep up that same habit the second and remaining weeks, but pick another challenge to start the second week etc etc. By the end of the 5 weeks, we will have hopefully tackled 5 struggles, overcame them, and consider them, little blips in the past.

Good Luck everyone!!
Robin :wave:

Week One
 

So far it looks like Im alone in this..........so even if your not participating, pop in to offer some encouragment :D

Starting weight....205 (very bloated, but will be gone in a day or two)

Goal weight at the end of the 5 weeks 187lbs

1st challenge, get back to walking or some form of exercise every day.

Anyone else?

Robin :wave:

Hi Robin,

You're not in this alone. I started low carbing again and this is just what I need, a challenge.

For my first week-stay under 20 carbs and drink at least 64 ozs of water a day.

Weight lost goal for first week: 5+lbs

I know I can do this, I've been back and forth between low fat and low carb diets for the last couple of weeks and on the low fat diet I'm not lossing a thing. I've been maintaining for weeks and I'm tired of that. So I'll check in every morning and once late afternoon.

Thanks for this board!

Kimbo

Hi Kimbo and Welcome!!! :wave:

Ok, I'm in! This will be up....end of August?

Starting weight - 234. Ooooooh, that hurts to say outloud. I completely lost it in May and June and crept up to 242. Hey Linda, that was my turning point!

Goal weight at the end of 5 weeks: 219. That is 219 OR BUST. I have all the determination in the world right now, and I NEED to make this goal. I WANT IT!! 3 pounds a week is attainable!

Challenge this week: to do good on water every day, and cut my diet drinks and decaf back drastically.


I'm ready for this! I better stop now before I start sounding like a pre-show wrestler!!

Robin? Would you and the other gals mind if I join in on this?

I need to cut out the carbs (which make me psycho!!!) and get a little stronger for the big shabang in two weeks.

let me know!
peach

Count Me In !!!
 

Starting Weight ~ Hmmm, I honestly don't own a scale, so, I'll see if DIL has one and will find out today.

Goal Weight ~ I'm going to aim for the conservative loss of 2 lbs. a week. I'm down to the last 10-20 lbs to come off so this should be realistic for me.

Weekly Challenge ~ Is definately the "E" word. My challenge is to find the time to get to the gym. Actually a thought just hit me. I've been getting up at 5:00 a.m. to set up the money bag for early pick up, so, I could go ahead and shower, etc., and be ready for the gym by the time I get everyone else fed and out the door. Ok, that's my weekly challenge beginning tomorrow!

Also, I will watch my portions during RM. I've been a bit sloppy with this lately.

Okay, next?

Peachie ~ you snuck in on me! Alot of good can be done these next two weeks hon. And you'll feel sooooo much better!

Welcome Kimbo!

Of course Peach!!! We'll all help cheer you on!

Yayyyy! Ok, the more the merrier. We need the cheerleaders that we sent to Pooky last year! I'll see if I can round some up!

I am game! Weight at 196, hope to be 180 at the end of august. My challenge to drink more water and get out and move more!!!! Have to get cortisone shot in my ankle, so that has made it hard to walk, dang arthritis (don't have an appt with the specialist till Jan, hopefully by then my weight will be down enough that I won't need one). I will not give in! Power to the low carbers!

May I join in??? I started low Carb June 1st and have lost 10 lbs .. I am very slow looser but am hoping to lost at least 5 more lbs (or more???) by the end of August. So that will bring me to 165 ... I CAN DO THIS - WE CAN ALL DO THIS!!!

Thanks...
CJ

Hi Everybody!!
Great thread Robin--just what I need since I seem to have fallen off every wagon we own since we came back from Chicago. :mad:

I will weigh myself when I get off of here--that will be depressing!

My goal for this week is to make sure that I do my Body Flex at least once a day for the rest of week. We leave on vacation on Saturday so I NEED to stay focused.

Long term goals:
1. Keep up the Body Flexing to keep losing inches.
2. Lose at least 8 lbs. in the 5 weeks.
3. Cut back on the Merlot. :rolleyes:
4. Drink more water.

Hello everyone!!

It's been busy around here this morning and that's a good thing! So far the day is going very well. No food crazings about to drive me crazy yet!:dizzy: But there is tomorrow, days 3 & 4 are my hardest days so if I'm talking crazy by Wednesday, you'll know why!;).

Right now I'm working a F/T & P/T job. I'm a exercise fanatic but so far, I'm to tired to do anything. I guess, I'll start working out at lunch time. This will be the best time for me know. I use to get up at 4:30A and be at the gym by 5:15 but after 2 weeks of a P/T job, that has put a stop to that, I'm stumbling around the office like a drunk woman.

Anyway, it's good to see so many interested!

Does anyone do the Atkins or any low carb shakes/bars? How do they taste and can you recommend any?

OHHHHH GROAN....WEEP......WAIL....all my sins have come home to roost! :faint: Stepped on the scale this morning and CLUNK dead on 290. That's 20 lb I've gained in the past year. 20 lb back of the 30 I'd lost 2 years ago on WW. And 10 of those pounds have come on in the past two weeks. If I wasn't so fat I'd kick myself in the backside!
Soooooo.....my five week goal is to lose those last 10 pounds. I know I can do it especially as it's new (well sorta new) flab. Obviously burying my head in the sand about my overeating hasn't stopped the blub from sneaking back on. I guess I was hoping that if I pretended that I wasn't out of control that the pounds wouldn't find me. HAR HAR!

If those 10 lb come off faster than I think they will, I will try for another 5 before the end of August.

:wave: Hope no one minds if I join in.

I just started atkins two weeks ago. It's been working pretty well for me so far. I'm down 10.5 pounds so far. :cb:

My goal for the next 5 weeks is to lose another 15 pounds.

This weeks challenge is to get 30 minutes of exercise daily.

Today's weight: 189.5

200/189.5/135

Hi all! Hope you don't mind one more.

I started atkins 3 weeks ago and have lost 11 (from 176 to 165). My weight goal is 2 per week, so 10 total.

My First weekly goal...Well, I guess that more exercise, less smoking and less vodka drinks would all be equally pressing at this point. I will go with........

No more than 3 drinks per week. Starting now.


Thanks for starting this great thread!

176/165/155......../130

I'm joining in! I have no idea what I weigh, but the waistband of my tightest pants is starting to pinch. I've been goofing off in the exercise department, it's just too dang hot!

My goal for August is to get my butt moving! At least 15 minutes walking every day, and my stretching/weight-lifting at night. Ugh, it sounds like such a chore! We're all in this misery together, right? :lol:

Wow Robin you started a revolution! This is great, and I think we can get a lot accomplished. I am so PUMPED over this. I think part of me knows the summer will be over soon, and we'll be back to cold weather. I always feel better and happier in the summer and I think I can accomplish more in the summer when I can be more active and eat fresher veggies.

Ok everybody that didn't weigh, go find a scale or go to the pharmacy and see. You need some accountability and what better way to measure! We don't care what you weigh, we love you no matter what! You might find your turning point if you do!

Kimbova - I like the Atkin's Morning Start bars. I especially like the Apple. I like the chocolate premixed shakes, but I only drink in emergencies since they are pricey. Hey don't get discouraged on the next few days. I had a hard time for a while, and I just kept reaching for the low carb snacks, like macadamia nuts and cheese. I ate too much, but I ate the 'right' things, and eventually that sugar did get out of my system. I personally do not recommend many shakes/bars in these first few days so you can get it all out of your system! Forget what sweet is for a few days and you'll thank yourself later. :)

:love: Well this is my first posting...and how perfect! I had been on the Atkins right after my daughter was born lost 60lbs, was down to 170lbs....and gained it back 3 yrs later. When I did the first time I had alot of support because where I worked there were four other women doing the atkins so we made sure noone cheated, shared recipes etc...well when I left that job I had no support...and have found it almost near impossible to stick with...my weakness is ICECREAM and I have a 3 yr old so you can imagine...

So here goes--

This morning when I weighed myself I weighed 231lbs.:eek:

My goal at the end of five weeks is 211 (that's only 4lbs a week)

My challenge this week will be to drink more water (I am usually really good at this but here lately I am addicted to diet root beer, and coffee)

I am so glad to be a part of this group! Thanks everyone! Love, Julia

Thanks chickies!!

Welcome to all the newbies...this is a great bunch!!

Had a decent day food wise yesterday but most importantly, I feel back in control...in a kick butt sort of way! Today I should go explore protien shake possibilities!

peach

Hi & a big welcome to Kimbo, CJ, Julia, Bailey, Sterling, Meowna!! I recognize some of you and it's great to see you again along with the new LC chickies!

I did well yesterday. Day #1 of Challenge conquered and I feel good about it. :smug:

Food Intake - Not one morsel of forbidden carbs!

Water Intake - approx 92 oz. + (1) CF diet pepsi

Excercise - I parked at the far end of Wally World, walked around in WW for 2 hours pushing an overflowing grocery cart. I kept moving when I got home and didn't sit down ('cept to drive home) for 4.5 hours. It wasn't the gym but I kept moving-was better than plopping behind the puter! :^:

I'll find a scale somewhere today. Jennifer, there's no scale at our pharmacy! :( But I do think it would be a good idea if we took our measurements! The scale doesn't always show what our bodies are doing! :?:

How'd everyone else do on day #1?

Janice
C.A.D.

:wave: Morning Peachie, you snuck in on me again!

Good morning ladies,

....and thanks for the warm welcome! It's nice to know that you're not alone in this battle.

Jennifer-thanks for the advise, I'm so busy during the day at work and I work a P/T job in the evening that if I don't do a bar or atkins shake of some sort than I end up not eating at all. I perfer the bars, they make you feel full for a long time.

Yesterday was a great eating day! I didn't go off plan not even once. I'm so excited about that! I was feeling a little nervous, I guess that's because I pigged out on high carb food on Sunday and then under 10 carbs on Monday. Anyway, I will do my measurements today and post them tomorrow. My stats, which is very difficult for me to even type are 290 started / 245 current / 190 goal. It's been a rollercoster ride for me for about a month now. I've been stuck on 245 cause I couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to do, low fat or low carbs. I just wasn't moving on low fat so I decided low carbs is what it will be for me.

My DH & I are going on a cruise Thanksgiving week and I don't want to take at least 35 of these pounds with me.

My weight goal in these 5 weeks is at least 10lbs but of course I want more.

Until later, have a great morning!

Wow!! Its great to see so many of us!!! Welcome to everyone and good luck!!!

Yesterday went great. I ate too much, but like Jennifer, I ate the right things, and noticed I pee'd ALOT yesterday lol. So, the water is leaving!! YAH!! :twirly:

Got in a little walk, which is great since I turn into a slug in the summer!! I hate exercising in the heat :( But if I want to get the last of my weight off, then I need to do this....and I am :D

Tip for the day.........when your feeling cravings, or ghost hunger, drink some water, chug it and get as much in as possible at once. Then wait and see if your cravings go away. If not..............go clean the bathroom :D

Have a great op day everyone!!

Robin :wave:

Hi Girls do you mind if I cut in?
My goal is to lose 15 by Labor Day
which would put me at 185/4
My Challenges are Staying OP during a crisis or at a party lol
and exercise
Yesterday was a bad day I ended up having chicken bake the costco version of Hotpockets b/c I was too pooped to be culinary genius
Today's a NEW DAY! and tho I dont know If i'll get to the gym I know I'm goign to be OP and drink Water!
I want to melt it off!
Ready to kick some ARSE
Kierie

OK - I am out of ONEderland, dammit! I changed my profile stats but fully intend to be at or close to 189 in 5 weeks. I've got 3 pounds of new fat from the Fair to lose and then 11 more. Two pounds a week is a lot for me but I'll try.
I will drink more water.
I will walk Hershey for a half hour twice a day.
I will NOT have even a single ju-jube or red licorice stick.
I will not give up if I slip up on any of the above.

Onward and downward!

Count me in!! I'm new, from Los Angeles and have lots to lose, but I know that I'll get there one day at a time.
I love this challenge! Started yesterday, did great, and will continue drinking my water, watching my meals and get in some excercise.....for the challenge I would like to lose 10 lbs....
not much, but I'm a slow loser!

The scale showed one pound gone this morning. I'm not going to get too jubilant about it but it's a small step in the right direction. The only thing I'm having trouble with is nuts. The other day I broke down and bought a bag of mixed salted nuts and I'm afraid I've been dipping into them rather greedily. Otherwise, I'm having no problem staying op.
Tomorrow morning I will put in my hour at the pool. It will be a real treat because of our current heat wave and the pool I go to keeps the water pretty cool. I still can't do much in the way of land exercises. Even doing an hour or two of gardening makes my knee swell up terribly.
Nice to see so many new faces (and some former posters....HI MEOWNA).

Tuesday's check in:

I had a great day today....didnt have to battle any sugar monsters :D think maybe they are giving up???? (I hope so)

Drank my water, and did my walk tonight. Ive been thinking about my next challenge, and already I dont like it :lol: We'll see how ambitious I feel and how hot it gets.

Linda, way to go on your 1lb loss already :dance: You can do it!!

Nighty night all

Robin :cloud9:

WTG Linda!!!!
 

I still haven't found anyone with a darned scale--but that's ok -- I'm glad to hear of your loss - no matter what!!! :bravo:

I'm having an ok day. Things went wrong - again! But I've managed to at least OP. Excercise did not go as planned - which is sorry since I've been up so early! Just goes to show you my family needs to give a bit!!! :(

I am doing this for me! Right?????????????

Hey there- first time posting here for me! I started Atkins for the first time July 8th. So far so good. I started at 267.5 YIKES! and am now down to 253.5!!! Yipee!!!
I sued to drink almost 4 cans a Coke a day, so this is a big deal for me! Generally I feel like I have way more energy now and my appetite has gone waaay down. I have to remind myself to eat.
( that is new to me!)
I think I can really stick to this, with seeing results so fast. My pants that were too tight now fit, and the pants that fit are now too big- AMAZING!!!
Anyhow, I have babbled on enough for now. I am so in on this challenge! Thanks!

Mama J, you are exactly right, the measuring tape will tell us more than a scale. I wrote down my measurements a couple of months ago. I put them in my file box, and while Rob was looking for something, he pulls it out and starts reading aloud. He didn't know what he was reading, he was reading it to me so I could tell him what it was. Well he figured out what he was reading about the same time I did. Ugh. I took it and hid it in my desk. Now to find it!

Welcome all the newbies! I hope to hear much more from you!

LOL, Jennifer, that's why I never write anything down. Too incriminating. :lol: I can just imagine me trying to explain. "Uh....those are the measurements of the new jetted tub I'd like to have, heheheh" or "Those are the measurements of the new 20 cu. ft fridge I've got my eye on." :o

Too funny, LindaBC and Jennifer! I hide my measurements in my PC as DH is very computer illiterate and would never look there.

Linda, darling, NO MORE NUTS - except the one coming for a visit August 9. Ju-Jubes are my downfall and nuts are yours! (Remind me not to bring nuts as a hostess gift.)

I'm rid of two of those pesky Fair pounds and am back in ONEderland. New fat is easier to lose than old fat. It pays to get at it before it sends out too many roots. Some of my fat has taproots after hanging on since the mid-80's!

Well I for one will dig out my tape measure and be brave. It will only say those numbers for now right! It will give me a better idea of where I am losing it. I know my bra is much more comfortable now, not falling out of it. ewww nastyness! HA

Linda- Hello! Been hotter than Hades here tooo.

We can do this. I have noticed while op I am not hungry, I am not looking for snacks. The first 3 days was the WORST. Now on day 15 I am doing great, down 11 lbs now (194lbs) Yeee Hawww.

I am trying to be Creative with my cooking so I don't feel left out, deprived or cheated. ha ha

Well, the nuts are all gone. (I ate 'em :o ) Today I've been totally OP. I put in over an hour at the pool this morning because it felt so divine to be in the cool water with the big windows looking out over the mountains. I confess I didn't work very hard, just paddled end to end and did some water weight lifting but anything is better than nothing, right?
I went to the store and bought a good selection of meat. No way could I buy roasts though. It's too hot right now to have the oven on. Just the quick cooking stuff and, if I ever get my BBQ repaired, that will make life easier too.
The scale showed another pound gone this morning. I know it's water and there's a lot more where that came from. My eyelids are so puffy. I don't care how the weight goes as long as it does.

Good for you Meowna! I agree that once you've been OP for a few days, the cravings disappear. After that it's just the habit of munching on something all the time that can cause trouble. I guess we have to learn new, healthier habits but they all seem to involve the E word. :(
Ruth, I sure hope the weather cools off before you get here. This is insane. I'm sure it's in the high 30s today. (that's about 90 to you folks south of the border) Some people just love it but I'm not a hot weather kinda gal...unless I can be at a beach and that isn't gonna happen anytime soon.

Okay, so it's still too dang hot to walk outside, so I do the next best thing. I climbed the stairs around 800 times today, and I've been walking around while on the phone. Plus my little stretch and lift routine, so I'm pretty pleased. However, I've been drinking too much tea and not enough plain water lately! Must do better on that!

I was so tired last night I forgot to check in, sorry everyone ;(

OK But great news. I weighed myself this morning and I am at 227. I don't know how. Well actually I have been really strict on the diet, I have been drinking water like a camel and I have cut my portions back alot. Plus I excercise daily and I am in the process of a break up-so u know the stress does not make me want any food, lol. I think the combo of everything is helping! I am glad I have all of you to report to! LOL. Hopefully I will continue to loose! I have been drinking Edge shakes, if I feel a little hungry between meals! Which helps. They taste a little chalky at first, but then they start to grow on u, lol. Whatever works, right? I am really shocked at the rapidness. I forgot how quick it comes off when you actually take it seriously!

Wednesday's check in

very good day, the sugar cravings are finally totally gone, and the ghost hunger is gone too :D Im feel'n good about this!

Great going Julia on your missing lbs!! :bravo:

Wow Meowna 11lbs good for you!!! :encore:

Yah!! for everyone doing their best!! :cheers:

Nighty night
Robin :wave:

Down 1 more pound this morning. I know, I know, I shouldn't weigh every day but we each have to do what works best for us. I find if I don't get on the scale every day, I tend to just ignore it which means I figure I'm not accountable for what I eat. Best to know right away, even if the scale can fluctuate for no particular reason. If it's up, even if it's just fluid retention, I can do something about it right away. Much better than waiting a week to find out I've gained 5 lb.
It's a bit cooler today and I should have been out in the garden but I had my bookkeeping/computer guru here helping me with some long-delayed work so I'm very happy to have most of it taken care of at last. I just hate having unfinished projects hanging over my head. (Well, I do have a lot that don't seem to bother me a bit but they're the kind you can tuck away in a closet or drawer and forget about. :lol: )

I think I'm a couple of days late but count me in!! I just started Atkins, this is my 3rd day. It has been going very well. The last 5 or 6 times I joined WW I barely made it through 1 or 2 days before falling off the wagon. With all the meat and eggs I've been eating I feel more committed to following the plan or I'll really gain more weight!! This is a little easier for me to follow. I'd like to be down fifteen pounds at the end of week 5.