November/December weight loss challenge [Archive] - Women's Cycling Discussion Forums

Possegal

11-03-2009, 07:09 AM

I'll set up the next 8-week challenge for November/December. First weigh in will be this Friday - November 6th.

So let me know in this thread if you are interested in the next challenge. You can give me a goal weight if you want. Then on Friday, the first weight for this challenge.

I'll post the link at the end of the week.

kacie tri-ing

11-03-2009, 07:42 AM

I'm in. Goal weight is 160

Thanks so much!

ridenread

11-03-2009, 08:03 AM

I would love to join in. I will post starting and goal weights on Friday. Thanks

GLC1968

11-03-2009, 08:23 AM

Sign me up! Goal weight is 160. :)

kiwibug

11-03-2009, 08:47 AM

Sign me up too! Goal weight is 130.

five one

11-03-2009, 08:55 AM

I'm in, too. Same goal as always - 129.

This is going to be a tough one with the holidays in there. Good luck to all. And thanks once again, Possegal.

copperlegend

11-03-2009, 09:51 AM

I'm in! Goal weight is 145

azfiddle

11-03-2009, 10:34 AM

I'm back too. My goal is 121.

Julie13.1

11-03-2009, 11:30 AM

I am mostly a lurker, but would like to join in. Goal weight is 145.

limewave

11-03-2009, 11:40 AM

I'm back in too. Goal is 189. Thanks!

ASammy1

11-03-2009, 02:14 PM

I'm in, goal is 225. Thanks Posse for keeping this up every challenge!

solobiker

11-03-2009, 02:40 PM

I am in once again. My goal is 145 with a starting weight at 152.

Delta7

11-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Count me in, goal 155 . Thanks !

Shara

11-03-2009, 10:19 PM

I want to be accountable!! :D

Goal weight: 210

ETA: That's 750 calories a day that I have to cut out/burn. Seems doable.

channlluv

11-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Me, too, me, too!

Goal: 225

Roxy

7rider

11-04-2009, 04:27 AM

Here's my motivation.
My unemployed DH has been biking tons all year.
All summer, I had to listen to our biking buds say "Man, you are getting skinny. And fast. When are you going to race? How come you're so skinny?"
Blah, blah, blah....
Yesterday, he went to the Dr's for something. They put him on the scale. Since his physical in March, he went from 164 to 158 (he's just shy of 6'). He's now officially skinnier than me. And even at my skinniest, I was barely skinnier than that. (I'm big boned. Yeah, that's it.)
So, in my depression, I did a major attack on the office jar of animal crackers yesterday. Not good.
So, I think I need to jump onto this bandwagon to keep me honest.
My goal is 155.

bikegirl1234

11-05-2009, 04:07 PM

Hello Ladies!
I recently joined to be a member of this site. I am so excited! I would love to join the weight loss challenge i am hoping to lose about 10 pounds in 8 weeks. I would love it if someone could help to let me know how i jointhis weight loss challenge. and if there are any tips of diet and exercise that has been helping others.

Possegal

11-05-2009, 05:24 PM

Consider yourself joined. :) Tomorrow you can weigh in and post your weight and your goal for the end of the 8-week period. Most weigh in on Fridays but some do so Sat, Sun or Mon because it works with their weigh ins for Weight Watchers or other challenges. No matter to me, just post it when you know it.

As the challenge goes on, folks will post a lot about things that are working for, and against, them. You can glean a lot from the folks in this thread.

After tomorrow I'll post a link to the spreadsheet for all to be able to view.

uk elephant

11-06-2009, 02:52 AM

Possegal, sign me up again too. Weighed in at 214.8 today, goal is still to get below 210 in the first instance. The run-up to the holidays will not make it easy...

Julie13.1

11-06-2009, 03:52 AM

Today's weight is a frightening 158. Highest ever:(

kacie tri-ing

11-06-2009, 04:04 AM

Goal is 160, currently at 167.6. Thanks so much for doing this!

ridenread

11-06-2009, 04:36 AM

OK starting weight 184. Goal for the next 8 weeks 178. Hopefully that is achievable over the holidays

five one

11-06-2009, 05:25 AM

Starting weight - 133. Goal - 129. Four measly pounds in eight weeks. It shouldn't be this difficult :(.

Possegal

11-06-2009, 05:46 AM

Keep 'em coming folks. :)

I am so nervous about my weight today. I've been sick for the last two weeks - most tenacious cold ever! But it led to me losing a bit of weight since I wasn't eating much, no appetite. I keep joking that one weekend of eating normally and it will all come back on. I ate pretty normal yesterday (though I did well at avoiding the vending machine). So far, it stayed the same. But as it was, it left me needing to lose 1.4 lbs for this challenge. I changed my goal, now I need to work very hard to not gain 5-6 lbs back in the next couple of days. So - my goal may change if that happens. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

ASammy1

11-06-2009, 05:48 AM

Weight this morning was 238... Goal is 225. Not sure how doable it is considering we are heading into the holidays, but I did just start a run/walk program, so that should help!

channlluv

11-06-2009, 05:54 AM

236.8

Darn.

Roxy

azfiddle

11-06-2009, 06:10 AM

125.8
Sharon

kiwibug

11-06-2009, 07:10 AM

135, I'm going to change my goal to 127. I ate really well this week - This week I started to swim regularly, which is something I can do while my stress fracture is healing. It's amazing how good it feels to finally be able to exercise. I sleep better. Everything feels.. better. And it's not as much of a struggle to eat well. Every little bit!

bikegirl1234

11-06-2009, 07:17 AM

Hey girls wow you are all such an inspiration. I am struggling with overeating so exercise it not an issue right now its controlling my intake that is going to be really tough for me. I hope to lose ten pounds which if i lose 1-2 pounds a week i should be able to lose it. If i bike for 26 mies what should i typically eat in one day. I weigh 128 lbs.

GLC1968

11-06-2009, 08:13 AM

Starting weight for me: 168.0

The scale did fluctuate into the 167's a bit before settling on 168, so if I keep up my current efforts, next week should be good. :)

Shara

11-06-2009, 09:18 AM

Starting weight: 225. 4. Bah.

I'm going to aim to cut back/burn 1000 calories a day but if I only do 700 I'll be happy with myself. :) If I ride for an hour and don't make any bad food choices I should be good. Although, most days I only ride for 30-40 minutes (my commute) I guess I'll just see how this week plays out :)

Ambikes

11-06-2009, 10:31 AM

OK, enough lurking ;) I've lost 20lbs since March (major diet and exercise changes), but I just can't seem to lose those last 5lbs. Maybe this will help me out a little.

Weight today: 138lbs
Goal: 133lbs

Delta7

11-06-2009, 10:56 AM

Start weight: 162.5

copperlegend

11-06-2009, 11:25 AM

Starting weight: 160. Ugh.

Possegal

11-06-2009, 11:29 AM

Adding more updates.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

martinkap

11-06-2009, 11:45 AM

Today: 153lbs ... goal: 149lbs

Thank you!

solobiker

11-06-2009, 03:08 PM

151 for me...come on 145..I can do it.

Over50Newbie

11-06-2009, 03:15 PM

OK - one more time!!

Maybe this will be the one that works.

Starting weight: 141
Goal weight: 135

Lynette

Jones

11-06-2009, 05:25 PM

starting weight 169.6 goal 159.9.

Reesha

11-07-2009, 04:30 AM

Count me in!

Start weight 149

Goal weight 146

jesvetmed

11-07-2009, 11:48 AM

I'm in again -- hopefully to a better result this time! :rolleyes:
I'm starting up at 168.0. (How does this happen in a few days?! Ugh).

My goal --- 159.0 by 8 weeks.
Here we go all -- good luck!

7rider

11-09-2009, 04:05 AM

Sorry, didn't ride in on Friday, so I couldn't get on a scale.
As of this a.m., 161. Better than I thought, but still a ways to go...

limewave

11-09-2009, 09:14 AM

Ack! I completely forgot about this!!! DD had ear infection over the weekend and the flu. I'll weigh in tomorrow AM for an unofficial weight and again on Friday. I need the accountability!

After a few weeks of feeling really sluggish and unmotivated, I'm starting to feel like myself again.

jusdooit

11-12-2009, 09:45 PM

Sorry to chime in kinda late, but add me to the list. Starting weight 149; goal for 8 weeks 140. Just can't seem to get the ball rolling, maybe this will help. My ultimate goal is 130.

uk elephant

11-13-2009, 12:19 AM

Weighed in at 212.6 this morning. Happy with the result, but not so happy with how I got there. No training this week, I've come down with a nasty cold. But the sore throat has kept me from eating too much. Hopefully next week will be just as good, but down to training not illness.

ASammy1

11-13-2009, 04:02 AM

237.5 for me today... Down half a pound. It would have been better had I not drank my weight in red wine last weekend at a wedding...:eek: Need to learn self control...

limewave

11-13-2009, 04:09 AM

194.8 :d

azfiddle

11-13-2009, 04:26 AM

124.6- a happy Friday for me today.
I will have work hard to stay on track this weekend in the face of many tempting treats at a music and dance camp.

Good luck to everyone with staying focused on the challenge!

Sharon

kiwibug

11-13-2009, 05:17 AM

134! yay! I'm going home this weekend though so it will be hard to stay on track.

Possegal

11-13-2009, 05:26 AM

updating!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

kacie tri-ing

11-13-2009, 06:14 AM

167.2 Slow and steady is my motto:D

Ambikes

11-13-2009, 10:05 AM

136.5 this morning :) Headed in the right direction, even though I'm pretty sure my initial weigh in was a little high due to water retention.

Hopefully I can stay on track next week...I'm going to New Orleans for a meeting, and I've heard the food there is amazing.

Shara

11-13-2009, 10:10 AM

223 - down two pounds :)

Jones

11-13-2009, 10:27 AM

168.4

five one

11-13-2009, 11:36 AM

Still 134, but I'm thinking (hoping) there's some water retention going on here. Everything feels tight today.

Shara

11-13-2009, 01:14 PM

237.5 for me today... Down half a pound. It would have been better had I not drank my weight in red wine last weekend at a wedding...:eek: Need to learn self control...

lol Sounds like fun. And you still had a loss. Nice :)

jesvetmed

11-13-2009, 02:01 PM

167.4. Down slightly! Good enough for now. :) Having been sick with a cold for 10 days, I usually eat warm comfort bread-like food when I don't feel good, so it could have been quite a gain! Lucky this time! :p

7rider

11-13-2009, 03:24 PM

I'm afraid I won't be able to get on a scale until Monday at the earliest.
But after today's food disaster, that may not be such a bad thing! :eek:

solobiker

11-13-2009, 03:29 PM

152 for me.

Over50Newbie

11-13-2009, 04:03 PM

140 - one pound down, five to go!

Lynette

Delta7

11-13-2009, 06:44 PM

160.1 ... I'll take it :)

Reesha

11-14-2009, 03:12 AM

148 again... but that's all right! I'm very pleased with this year's progress :D

ridenread

11-14-2009, 08:42 AM

184 no change but I've been living on chicken soup due to a head cold :(

Julie13.1

11-16-2009, 08:34 AM

I totally forgot about this until today. 156.5. Ugh:(

Possegal

11-16-2009, 09:01 AM

No worries, folks check in when they can. Sometimes I forget, sometimes I wish I would forget. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

martinkap

11-16-2009, 10:37 AM

153.5 lbs on Saturday morning. My weight fluctuates lately a lot. Weird.

M.

7rider

11-17-2009, 04:09 AM

153.5 lbs on Saturday morning. My weight fluctuates lately a lot. Weird.

Same here. But mine lately seems to be fluctuating in the wrong direction.
:mad:
164
(I'm retaining water. Yeah. That's it.)

kacie tri-ing

11-20-2009, 03:04 AM

164.6

Enjoy next week everyone! Anyone have any good "weight loss friendly" thanksgiving recipes you are going to cook?

azfiddle

11-20-2009, 04:58 AM

123.4 Seems like a bigger jump down the last 2 weeks than I expected, so I hope next week I don't bump back up....

will post some recipe ideas later today
Sharon

ASammy1

11-20-2009, 07:09 AM

All right! Down 1.5 this week :D Official weigh in was 236! Woo Hoo!

jusdooit

11-20-2009, 03:03 PM

This seems to be an exercise in futility. No change still 149.

Possegal

11-20-2009, 04:05 PM

Updating as I type! :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

Delta7

11-20-2009, 06:28 PM

163.4 :mad:

Over50Newbie

11-20-2009, 07:23 PM

140 this week - not good.

Food is good, but I need to exercise more.

This is the time of year that it is starting to get too cold to bike, but not cold enough to ski.

Bummer!! :(:(

Lynette

Jones

11-20-2009, 09:17 PM

168.0. I weigh myself every day. I know I shouldn't but I do and I'm not going to stop but this week I have weighed everything from 172-165 what is up with that? Does anyone else bounce around that much? or should I just chalk it up to hormones and be ready with my "it was Thanksgiving" excuse for next week.

solobiker

11-21-2009, 05:07 AM

151for me. I will keep trying.

kiwibug

11-21-2009, 05:24 AM

134 again. I'll try harder this week.

copperlegend

11-21-2009, 08:41 AM

157 :) it's going in the right direction

Possegal

11-22-2009, 07:29 AM

Sunday updates! :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

azfiddle

11-22-2009, 10:44 AM

I was going to post a couple of ideas /recipes for a less diasastrous Thanksgiving- maybe this should go into the nutrition thread? Anyway- here they are:

1. Serve pumpkin pudding instead of pumpkin pie:

Make the pie filling following your favorite recipe, and bake it without a crust.
Even better, use nonfat evaporated milk. If you're really serious, swap out the sugar in the recipe for a sugar substitute.
Use cool whip or a light whipped cream

2 . Skip the candied sweet potatoes with marshmallows- this is a little lighter:

Microwave 3-4 med-large sweet potatoes, then mash them and stir in
3/4 cup plain yogurt

Peel and cut into chunks or slices: One tart green apple. Arrange pieces on the bottom of baking or casserole dish.

Mix 2 Tablespoons brown sugar with enough brandy or whiskey to "melt" the brown sugar. Mix in about 1/2 cup pecan pieces or halves. Soak for 15 minutes.

Spoon or pour the sweet potato & yogurt mixture over the apples, then spread the brown-sugar / pecan mixture over the top.

Cover and bake in an oven or heat in a microwave

3. Instead of the really high cal green bean casserole,

Steam or microwave green beans. Add a few lightly sauteed mushrooms or onions, and top with a sprinkling of almonds for crunch

4. Cranberry juice spritzers, dilute about with about half sparkling water.

Those are a few things we do. Anyone else?

uk elephant

11-22-2009, 11:20 PM

Sorry I'm a bit late reporting. Weighed in at 212.6 this week. No improvement but not surprising having been out of the gym for the week with a bad cold. On the mend now and itching to get back in shape.

Julie13.1

11-23-2009, 01:35 AM

158.8. Here is the thing, I haven't been an angel this week, but this is a crazy gain. I did get a new scale.....:rolleyes:

martinkap

11-23-2009, 09:31 AM

154.5 - what a gain ! I don't do anything different though - only expecting menstruation soon. I guess that might explain the gain.

channlluv

11-23-2009, 11:06 AM

Still hanging in there: 231.4 this morning.

Lots of traveling the last couple of weeks, sad stuff going on, but I'm hanging in there.

Roxy

jesvetmed

11-24-2009, 09:51 AM

I forgot to report in this weekend! Was at 167.0 even.
Sorry to be so late!

7rider

11-24-2009, 03:50 PM

Haven't been near a scale all week.
And I don't want to know! :eek:

Julie13.1

11-27-2009, 03:29 AM

156.6! Woot!

I am soooo happy that I wasn't a total train wreck yesterday! I ate a very small amount of everything and left the table satisfied and not ready to burst!!!

azfiddle

11-27-2009, 05:13 AM

My DH and I rode 24 miles in the morning, so we pre-burned a few of the calories before eating them last night at the Thanksgiving dinner.

122.7 (happily less than last week despite indulging last night)

kiwibug

11-27-2009, 06:08 AM

135... wrong direction! UGH.

uk elephant

11-27-2009, 07:54 AM

Not too good this week. Up to 213.2. I guess the lack of excercise due to this nasty cold has taken it's toll.

channlluv

11-27-2009, 08:02 AM

233 even this morning, but all things considered, I'm okay with it.

Roxy

kacie tri-ing

11-27-2009, 08:14 AM

164.2 I think the half marathon yesterday morning also "pre burned" some :p

Possegal

11-27-2009, 08:46 AM

solobiker

11-27-2009, 10:53 AM

Hey wait a minute...can it be??? 150....down from where I started. Hmmm, hope it keeps going in that direction.

ASammy1

11-27-2009, 10:54 AM

I didn't even over-indulge yesterday, but I think I'm still going to avoid the scale today. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

Me too Posse! I think I'm going to skip this week :p

Aunt Flo + Thanksgiving = a horrible weigh in. I'll be back next week!

Jones

11-27-2009, 12:13 PM

169.8 I totally overindulged and sitting here typing this I still feel full. I'm going to have to work hard to get rid of all the Thanksgiving pie I ate but it was worth it.

ridenread

11-28-2009, 04:11 AM

Weighed in this morning at 182.6

Reesha

11-28-2009, 04:50 AM

Hahaha 150 :rolleyes:

Shara

11-28-2009, 02:12 PM

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been tied to the computer with essays. I haven't been good and am back at 225. I will try harder this week.

Delta7

11-29-2009, 02:26 PM

164.3 - I'm late, but just got back from 'dial-up' land (aka Texas country) :rolleyes:

jesvetmed

11-29-2009, 08:41 PM

Aunt Flo + Thanksgiving = a horrible weigh in. I'll be back next week!
__________________

I'm with you on this one. This will be a new week. No looking at a scale at this point! :( Maybe in a day or two!

martinkap

11-30-2009, 08:17 AM

152 lbs ... finally on the right track :)

Thanks for the chart !

GLC1968

11-30-2009, 09:22 AM

Time for me to come clean - 170.0. Ugh. I'm back on track though - and everything but the turkey is GONE...so there are no excuses!

five one

11-30-2009, 09:53 AM

Heavy sigh...

Last Monday was DH's birthday. He requested carrot cake. I complied - and had a couple small pieces over the course of the week. Then came Thanksgiving and all it entails - foods I normally don't prepare or eat plus pumpkin pie (which I LOVE), and my fall-themed gingerbread cookies. I did get in a couple power walks and a short bike ride, but the overindulgence won out and the scale showed it. 137 :(. It's my own fault. Back on track this week.

7rider

12-01-2009, 04:21 AM

162. At least it's in the right direction. :rolleyes:
Not bad, considering the holiday. But with just the 2 of us, the holiday dinner was small and reasonable. Although I did miss my pumpkin pie fix. I need to rectify that. :p

Julie13.1

12-04-2009, 02:15 AM

154.6! Headed back to where I need to be! Man, I love WW!!!:)

azfiddle

12-04-2009, 04:24 AM

122.0

+1 on the Weighwatchers.
28 lbs altogeher since last January, but WW alone was not enough- adding in the cycling has helped me shave off the last 15. I think I will reach my official WW goal by the end of the year, but hope to take off a few more after that.

A special thanks to Possegal for keeping this going, and to all of you for helping provide some extra motivation for getting good Friday weigh-ins.

Sharon

kacie tri-ing

12-04-2009, 07:11 AM

+3 on WW The online tools have seriously worked for me!

161.8

Some days it is hard to stick with it, but I know it is worth it!

Possegal

12-04-2009, 09:06 AM

Friday updates are rolling in! :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

Jones

12-04-2009, 10:44 AM

167.8 that would be 30 TE pounds and 37 total pounds. Thank you Possegal and TE, Friday weigh-ins have really helped keep me motivated. I know when I have lost my way eating the Friday weigh in looming over my head has helped me find my way again. My progress seems sooo slow to me but I feel great and look healthier and 37 pounds is a lot flab to be pushing up a hill on a bike.

five one

12-04-2009, 11:35 AM

135. Yay. Last week's weight scared me. So hard to stay away from the treats this time of year.

GLC1968

12-04-2009, 11:44 AM

Grrr, no movement for me this week. I thought for sure I'd see a drop - I *feel* slimmer. 170.0

ASammy1

12-04-2009, 03:14 PM

Ugh... back up to 238 for me... Bummer and I was doing so well...

Delta7

12-04-2009, 05:20 PM

162.7 - headed back in the right direction, at least ... :p

solobiker

12-05-2009, 05:07 AM

151 for me. no change.

channlluv

12-05-2009, 09:57 AM

235.6

sigh.

kiwibug

12-05-2009, 02:45 PM

135, again. Maybe this week will be better!

ridenread

12-06-2009, 01:20 PM

Back up to 184.2 this morning. I was expecting a decent loss this week but instead gained.

martinkap

12-07-2009, 07:51 AM

152 lbs.

Lots of pasta dinners late at night do that :(.

Thanks for the chart.

Martina

jesvetmed

12-07-2009, 04:58 PM

Ooopss... late again! 166.2 Monday am.

Ambikes

12-07-2009, 05:54 PM

Well, New Orleans was amazing, but with all the butter in the food (and, I won't lie, the Hurricanes) there, I'm glad I couldn't find a scale! I figured it was some kind of sign when the battery in my scale was broken when I got home too :)

Finally got the scale fixed today, and the damage is only 1/2 a pound :D

137.0

Over50Newbie

12-07-2009, 06:39 PM

On 11/27 - 143
On 12/4 - 141.5

Possegal

12-08-2009, 05:28 AM

More updates

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

Shara

12-09-2009, 09:37 PM

:eek: I forgot to weigh in again. I don't think there has been a change. I will this Friday!

azfiddle

12-11-2009, 04:33 AM

121.6

I set a pretty modest goal this challenge because of the holidays- to lose 4 lbs and get to 121.

It helps that I haven't been to many holiday parties, and that the weather has been reasonable for getting out on the bike.

channlluv

12-11-2009, 06:08 AM

241.2

Going in for another medication evaluation today. My blood pressure is back up over 140/90. damndamndamn

Roxy

kacie tri-ing

12-11-2009, 07:08 AM

162.4 I am sure it is hormonal. I have been sticking with WW, but clearly, my body is not intereste in letting anything go this week :rolleyes:

Jones

12-11-2009, 11:36 AM

170. Hormones and overeating. I am having a hard time sticking to my eating plan. It's starting to look like Nov/Dec are going to be a wash and I will have to re-focus when the new year starts.

Jones

12-11-2009, 11:38 AM

duplicate post, sorry

five one

12-11-2009, 11:55 AM

Holding @ 135.

Ambikes

12-11-2009, 02:36 PM

135.5 today! Plus, my semester just ended, so I should have more time to work out now :D

kiwibug

12-11-2009, 05:10 PM

134.5!

Delta7

12-11-2009, 05:17 PM

162.0

uk elephant

12-12-2009, 12:14 AM

215.6. I seem to have completely fallen off the wagon. But there are still 2 weeks left. I'll try to at least not end up higher than I started!

Reesha

12-12-2009, 05:36 AM

148 :)

azfiddle

12-12-2009, 06:48 AM

How cool- those recipes look great
I'll try to contribute something when I get a chance.
Sharon

Possegal

12-12-2009, 08:54 AM

Updating...

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

Shara

12-12-2009, 05:13 PM

225 again

ASammy1

12-13-2009, 01:03 PM

237.5... I guess this is going to happen half a pound at a time!

martinkap

12-14-2009, 04:01 AM

151lbs. I forgot posted on Friday! Thank you for the chart,

Martina

Julie13.1

12-14-2009, 06:59 AM

154.8. Ugh. Glad that week is over.

Julie13.1

12-14-2009, 07:00 AM

162.4 I am sure it is hormonal. I have been sticking with WW, but clearly, my body is not intereste in letting anything go this week :rolleyes:

Kacie - I hear you. I was spot on with my WW last week and still gained.:confused:

7rider

12-15-2009, 06:08 AM

I have a hard time lately actually getting to a scale. We don't own one, and I haven't been bike commuting much lately - the scale is in the locker room of my fitness center where I shower after riding in.
But I rode in this a.m.
162 for me, which I think is no change. I guess it's not bad, given how atrocious my diet (or lack thereof) has been lately with all the crazy holiday events.

GLC1968

12-15-2009, 09:01 AM

Possegal

12-15-2009, 09:35 AM

Will do! I totally understand where you are coming from. Sometimes you just have to step back and refocus. We'll be here if you want to come back and support you in your efforts no matter what!

channlluv

12-15-2009, 11:01 AM

235 even today.

Roxy

katluvr

12-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Possegal - Go ahead an take me off the list. I'm going to drop out of this challenge for awhile. I realized last night that I've been doing this for over a year now and I've basically lost no weight.

I'm going to focus on training and fueling and forget weight loss for awhile (at least, forget stepping on a scale every week). For now, that's the plan...I may change my mind come January. ;)

I did the same thing. Although I peek here to see how everyone is doing.
Of course I have not stepped on the scale, but the pants never lie. They fit, but snugger than I want. Been "over fueling".

bambu101

12-15-2009, 12:15 PM

I'm in the same boat- in and out of the challenge here, did a Weight Watchers session at work, but didn't sign up for the next round. I think it is good to take break once in a while.

jesvetmed

12-15-2009, 12:40 PM

Ooops! (again :rolleyes: ) I forgot to post this weekend. 166.8.
I think that is up? Ugh. Not bad considering a couple of parties last week and being sick again! Here's to a better week!

kiwibug

12-16-2009, 08:16 AM

For once I'm really excited for my Friday post!! I've tried hard this week and it paid off!!

azfiddle

12-18-2009, 08:06 AM

I passed my Nov-Dec goal - 120.8 this morning :-)

Although 120 was my original goal for the year, I have decided to to aim for something a little lower going in to the new year, since it's going so well, and will stick with the next challenge.

Thanks again Possegal for setting this up, and to everyone who is brave enough to keep posting publicly. It's been a life-long journey for me and almost always a challenge - I wish you all good success in getting through the holiday temptations and being successful in getting to your goals.

Sharon

Delta7

12-18-2009, 11:32 AM

161.6 - I could use a breakthrough... :p

kacie tri-ing

12-18-2009, 11:36 AM

160.6

Reesha

12-18-2009, 01:15 PM

148!!!

Jones

12-18-2009, 01:27 PM

167.7 for me.

7rider

12-18-2009, 02:30 PM

163 :(
And that's the last time I'll be near a scale for the rest of December. And that's likely a good thing.
This effort was a success and a failure.
A success: I managed weight during the brutal holiday-heavy months. Quite honestly, bouncing around within a 5 pound range is pretty normal. I'm not going to sweat or fret over a plus or minus 2-3 pound range. I've been doing this for about 6 years now.
A failure: Well - the goal is to have a net negative trend....and THAT certainly didn't happen. I suppose I could have tried harder. << shrug>>

Possegal

12-18-2009, 07:50 PM

More updates

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

ASammy1

12-19-2009, 05:23 PM

236.5 for me!

Julie13.1

12-19-2009, 05:35 PM

152! Woot!!!

kiwibug

12-19-2009, 07:28 PM

133!

ridenread

12-20-2009, 04:38 AM

182.4 this morning. I don't expect to be weighing in next weekend. but am looking forward to getting it in gear beginning January. I have got to get back to the gym on a regular basis. Between a new work schedule, family and holiday committments it is hard to make the time for me.

Over50Newbie

12-20-2009, 04:29 PM

140 for me

azfiddle

12-26-2009, 06:53 AM

120.4 this week.

martinkap

12-26-2009, 08:44 AM

151 lbs for me

kacie tri-ing

12-26-2009, 12:21 PM

159.8! I made it (barely!)

azfiddle

12-26-2009, 02:00 PM

way to go kacie!

Jones

12-26-2009, 04:09 PM

Good job Kacie! I went the other direction.:( I do love Christmas treats. I have to jump back on the weight loss wagon if I ever want to look like the person I am.

limewave

12-28-2009, 07:49 AM

I'm a real slacker.

Came in a 193 this AM.

Jones

12-28-2009, 12:06 PM

I am opting out of posting my final weight of 2009, let's just say Nov/Dec has been a real learning experience. Possegal are we going to do a Jan/Feb weight loss challenge? Please, please, please say yes. Thanks for all you do. Jones.

Possegal

12-28-2009, 03:15 PM

Possegal

12-28-2009, 03:16 PM

Adding in a new post with the links. :) I like to have one on each page, less work for all of us.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdHFTeHVRSFhGOUZkMlZPOHppNzdLMGc&hl=en
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tqSxuQHXF9Fd2VO8zi77K0g&output=html

Bike Chick

12-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Oh yes, there will be a January/February challenge. I've not been very diligent, therefore not very successful. But the madness must stop! I've been working on this video from pictures and vid clips taken when my family does the Livestrong Challenge in Philly. Seeing myself in that lycra, well let's just say it wasn't pretty. :) Next year has GOT to be different!

Oh, I understand too well. I saw pictures of myself in spandex tights crossing the finish line at the Memphis St. Jude 5K a few weeks ago and it was a giant dose of reality. Oh my! Like you said, the madness must stop.

Thank you for doing this and I would like to join in the next challenge if I may. Maybe you ladies will keep me motivated.

Possegal

12-28-2009, 05:46 PM

Of course you may join in! I'll post a thread tomorrow staring the next 2 months challenge.

Delta7

12-28-2009, 10:16 PM

163.1 (-;

Ambikes

01-06-2010, 12:30 PM

After a 2+ week hiatus to travel home to spend time with my family for the holidays, I'm officially back. Both physically and 'on the wagon' so to speak. Even though I feared much worse, my weight on January 1 was 137. After just a few days of self-control and lots of fruits and veggies, I weighed in yesterday at 135, which is just under my pre-Christmas weight!

Thanks everyone for participating! I think this challenge really helped me to minimize the damage over the holidays.