August Weight Loss Challenge

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  • We're going gusto for our weight loss goals in August!

    Join the August 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 http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...challenge.html.
  • My goal for August is 1 kg. I'll be back tomorrow to post the starting weight.
  • My conservative goal is to be below 205. My stretch goal is to be in Wonderland.

    7/31 210.8
    8/31 204.8
  • Hi all! I've never set a goal for the month! Your goals look great! Should I conservatively set a goal of 6lbs lost for the month of August? I'm so excited! I can't wait to check in with you all about your goals.
  • SW 208.0
    GW 204.0 (4 lbs)
  • Final weight for July was 222.0lbs. Up a bit from my lowest. I've been sick and not sticking to my diet. Anyway, going for 8lbs again.

    Starting Weight: 222.0lbs
    Goal Weight: 214.0lbs

    8/1 - 222.0 lbs
    8/4 - 221.6 lbs (0.4lbs down, 7.6lbs to go)
    8/5 - 220.6 lbs (1.4lbs down, 6.6lbs to go)
    8/6 - 220.2 lbs (1.8lbs down, 6.2lbs to go)
    8/7 - 218.6lbs (3.4lbs down, 4.6lbs to go)
    8/9 - 217.2lbs (4.8lbs down, 3.2lbs to go) Halfway!!
    8/14 - 218.0lbs (4.0lbs down, 4.0lbs to go) Don't know why I'm up, was at a deficit all week.
    8/21 - 222.4lbs (0.4lbs up, 8.4lbs to go) Did have a couple of cheats, but not to this level. I'm thinking TOM. But still ugh!
    8/22 - 220.4 (1.6lbs down, 6.4lbs to go) that's a little better
    8/24 - 219.0 (3.0lbs down, 5.0lbs to go) phew! Things are back to normal
    8/26 - 216.6 (5.4lbs down, 2.6lbs to go) New Low!!
    8/31 - 216.6 Ah well, didn't quite meet goal, but 5.4lbs is still a nice loss for the month!
  • I will aim for 6lbs. in August, which will put me solidly in the 160's.

    SW: 172.00
    CW: 172.00
    GW: 166.00
  • A strong start to the month!

    SW 172.00
    CW 171.25 (-0.75)
    GW 166.00

    Jul 31: 172.00
    Aug 1: 171.25 (-0.75)
  • Welcome, everyone! I'll make our goal list in a day or two -- there's still time to join and be on the initial list!

    August goal: lose 1.0kg to reach 89.1kgs

    1: 90.1kg
  • Thank you GardenerJoy for setting this thread up.
    I hope your garden is growing abundantly and you have a big harvest this fall!

    I am sooo ready for a new month.
    Time to get back on the band wagon and get serious again!
    August goal will be ... 8.2 pounds 229!

    SW: 237.2 (7/31)
    CW: 235.8 (-1.4)
    GW: 229.0 (-8.2)

    01: 238.0 (not bad consider the high calorie day yesterday)
    02: 235.8 (wow)
    03: 235.8
    04: 236.6
    05: 236.8 OK!! Get on TRACK!! In order to lose 8.2 pounds I need to lose .264 pounds a day. GET ON IT!
    06: 236.8
    07: 236.4
    08: 236.8 WOW - this WI should be MUCH higher ...
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  • Thanks for starting this challenge GardnerJoy! Good Luck, Everyone!


    SW: 214.6
    CW: 219 (+ 4.4) I updated this on September 6th.
    GW: 204.6


  • I'm ready for a new month as well. Didn't make my July goal so will try again this month.
    SW: 125.4
    GW: 122.0 (lose 3.4 lbs)

    Aug-01: 125.4
  • Hi all,

    Seeing all your goals I think I will go with this for a monthly goal:

    SW: 252
    GW: 246

    Good luck with your goals everyone!!

  • Hello!

    I'm at 226.4lbs today.
    My goal is 220lbs.

    Let's do this!
  • Sw: 237.4
    cw: 231 (-6.4)
    gw: 229

    8/1: 237.4 TOM
    8/2: 236.2 TOM
    8/3: 235 TOM water weight is going...
    8/4: Did not weigh
    8/5: 233.4
    8/6 DNW
    8/7 DNW
    8/8 235.6
    8/9 234.4
    8/18 235.6
    8/19 233.6
    8/22 234.4
    8/23 233
    8/25 232.4
    8/26 231