May/June weight loss challenge

[Possegal]

The quest for fitness continues for me. Does it continue for you? Then sign on up for the next 2 months challenge and we'll be in this thing together.

I may be getting a temporary new job in June where I could possibly ride my bike to it, or at least get home earlier and ride more. Fingers crossed that his will be the 2-month challenge where I make a serious dent in the weight I need to lose. :)

So let me know here if you are game for this next challenge. We will weigh in for week 1 on or around Friday May 7th. You can give me a goal or not, whatever works for you! This is all to help you guys, so no worries - however it works for you, it works for me too!

[VeloVT]

I'm in this time. I need all the help I can get!

I'm up to (yikes) 149 lbs. Ultimate goal is 115-120, but for the 8 weeks, I'm going to set a goal of 12 lbs, which would put me at about 137.

[Catrin]

I am in this time, it is so helpful to do this. My current goal is 135 pounds so let's make that my goal for this time. If I can just break (and stay under) that 143 barrier that I've been on for the last month!

However during that time I was working a LOT, now back to usual insane schedule and am planning on riding 3-4 days a week on top of my two spinning classes and 2 personal training appointments. If all of this doesn't get my weight down, then it certainly should be tightening what is there and adding/strengthening muscle and lose body fat at the same time.

I haven't been 135 in more years than I would care to admit - once there will need to consider what is best at that point :)

[tharley]

I kinda blew it on the current challenge. However, I want to keep at it. I'm 185 right now, but want to keep a goal of 180. :o 5 lbs... I can loose 5 lbs in 2 months, right?!

[abejita]

Count me in. I have been stuck in a stall for a couple months now. I am getting smaller (I've lost pant sizes) but no weight. I am currently 146 with an ultimate goal of 120-125. My goal is to loose 8 lb in the next 8 weeks.

I also started the couch to 5K program last week, if anyone is interested in joining me. I am so not a runner, but I wanted something to do during the winter when I am not cycling.

[GLC1968]

Count me in again! Goal weight: 149

Thanks so much for keeping this going, Possegal. You rock!

[Trek420]

Count me in. 172 this morning. Goal weight is still what it says on my drivers license, 135. I don't want to get pulled over and not have valid id. :rolleyes: :p ;)

Thanks for doing this! Like many I've focussed only on how I feel. perform on the bike and how my clothes fit. That got me from a size 20 relaxed fit with elastic waistband to size 12 jeans ... at the same weight :D. So that was all muscle, right? Now I think it's time to actually look at the weight as well.

[abejita]

Your right about body composition...it is a bit weird. I also went from 20 also to a size 6 now. I weigh 145. The last time I weighed 145, I was in a size 12!

[Trek420]

Yep, it is funny. I'd rather be fat and fit any day than thin and out of shape. :D

The year I got down to size 12 the changes were dramatic. I was training for my 2nd AIDS Lifecycle ride. I'd struggled on my first. Coach Spazzdog suggested I add weight training and intervals to the mix (who knew you need that to ride for a week? Everyone). The inches melted off. I was buying new jeans as fast as I could donate the old ones. :rolleyes: My weight stayed the same.

Now it's all for the knees, and health in general but especially my gimpy grumpy arthritic joints. In any shape or form they need the weight off.

[jdubble]

I'm in. I need accountability. I want to lose 10 lbs, to get down to 150 and stay there. I know I'm fit, but if I cut out the snacking and eating the boys' leftovers (I hate to see stuff go to waste!!!) I think it'll help. Time to start tracking my food/calories again on LoseIt on my iPhone.

[jp4995]

I'm in! Current weight was (oof) 157 this morning. I'd like to get to 145.

[limewave]

I'm in! My goal this time is 163. I can't remember the last time I weighed that. In fact, if I get down to that, I'm sure I'll have to buy all new clothes (darn ;)).

[martinkap]

I am in also. I would like to get to 145lbs but it is going to be tough I think. Thanks for starting the new challenge, Possegal!

Martina

[ASammy1]

I'm in too... I broke my scale (accidentally kicked it and now it's cracked) so I have to get a new one by Friday. This is why I haven't weighed in the last week or so...

Goal for this series is 222.

Thanks Possegal, for all you do for us!

[ktbikes]

Please add me in, starting at 142.8, with a new goal of 136. : )

[bounce76]

Please count me in as well, starting at 134, with a goal of 125. Thanks for this, I need some motivation!

[uk elephant]

Didn't do too badly last time so I'm up for another go. Didn't quite reach my goal last time, but got closer. Weighed in at 209.6 this morning, and have lost 2cm around chest, arm and waist since the start of the year :D Goal for the challenge this time is to get below 200.

[jp4995]

156.6 this morning.

[Blueberry]

I'd like to be in for this one. Hopefully "life" will not get in the way this time:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I'm at 226 today (*after* 3 days of stomach flu) with a goal weight of 210.

[limewave]

170.2 this AM :)

[abejita]

146 for me...the same as last week...and the week before :-/

My goal is 138.

[Trek420]

174.2 this am :(

[Psycler]

I'd like to try it.
141.4 with a goal of under 135. I was there a year ago, I'd like to get back there.

[BikingNurse]

I'm in. Accountability would be great. And I won't be as tempted to eat so much at the catering events. (my second job) still at 127 goal is 117 I'm only 4 ft 11in

[GLC1968]

Starting weight is up to 161.1 this week. I've had a difficult week and the scale is reflecting it.

My goal weight remains the same for the challenge since I don't think this bump up is real anyway. It will somewhat bloat my % for the next time around but there isn't much I can do about it.

[martinkap]

147lbs today.

Possegal, let me know if you want me to help you with the spread sheet. I think I know a way how to set all the fields so they would color themselves automatically if the goal weight is achieved :)

Thanks,

Martina

[TsPoet]

Ok, me, too. I'm starting at 207 and I'd like to go into a different century by the end of June - 196 is my goal.

[Catrin]

140.8!!!! Finally the scales move :)

Possegal - thank you so much for doing this and your work on keeping the sheets current. It is greatly appreciated and a nice incentive.

[Possegal]

I think I have us updated for today. I've not been able to get on at work most days lately, but I am on in the evenings to update, so no worries. Glad to do it and glad it is of help to folks!!

And yeah, Martina, I'm pretty sure you had it set to change colors automatically the first iteration, but that got lost in my many many copies. :) I don't mind manually doing them, but if you want to play with it I can give you access. No need to though, up to you! Thanks for the offer! I meant to try and figure out how you did that and what I messed up, but I never got around to it. :o

This should be the link for folks, let me know if it doesn't work.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[tharley]

184 this am.

[VeloVT]

147.5 -- down 1.5 lbs.

[bounce76]

Oops, I forgot to update yesterday! 132 yesterday morning. :)

[ASammy1]

231.8... Apparently my old scale was "off" a little bit.

[BikingNurse]

128 this AM. that means I'm up a pound!? Seriously? with all the extra physical activity Ive been doing the past 2 weeks? Hmm.

[Susan Otcenas]

Possegal, a bit late to the game, but would you add me in? 131 starting weight. 125 goal weight.

I dropped out of the last competition because I wanted to leave the scale behind. But I miss the accountability and really really miss the positive attitudes and support of this bunch!

Plus, I REALLY need to buckle down and drop some jiggle before my half ironman at the end of June.

Thanks!

[Possegal]

Never too late for folks to join in the fun! :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[kacie tri-ing]

Ok--well If susan is back in, then I am too :D

My weight this morning was 168. Now, I KNOW that my body fat has dropped, but that number does not feel right. I think that I have gained muscles and perhaps a little bit of fat too. I am going to do my best NOT to obsess (which I tend to do), but I am using Daily Plate to keep track of my calories and see where I can correct a little bit. I am tapering and racing a few times in the next few weeks, so now is the time to dial in the nutrition. Then in mid June I ramp up for my last build for Louisville Ironman. I need to be sure I don't add any bad weight.

I guess I will say 160, which feels strange considering I was below that a while ago, BUT my body fat is under 20, so I can't complain I guess. I think I mentally need the positive support of this group too.

[Susan Otcenas]

Kacie - How are you measuring your body fat composition?

I've never had mine measured.

Susan

[kacie tri-ing]

Kacie - How are you measuring your body fat composition?

I've never had mine measured.

Susan

My sports nutritionist is using calipers on me. I don't like her to do it too often though, because it feel so invasive to have someone squeezing on my squishy parts ;) She did say last time that the biggest drop was in my arms. I feel like my tummy has gained and my arms have lost. I wonder if that is even possible! I think that because ironman training is so strange, I can't really predict my body (hunger, weight, fat, fatigue) as well as when I am living a normal life (half marathons and such) :D

[jdubble]

nada. no change so far. *sigh* granted i sort of took the weekend off when i went to LA to visit my best friend who recently got some bad news, and we did lots of therapeutic eating and drinking and very little exercising, but still...

[kacie tri-ing]

Ok--posting today's weight because I am leaving for a race tomorrow!

165.6 --told you my weight was totally unpredictable these days ;) So strange....alas, hopefully that number doesn't mess up my race number tomorrow!

[uk elephant]

207.8 this week.

[Catrin]

139.8 this week - I finally broke that 140 boundary :D

[jp4995]

157.2. Apparently my body thinks that I'm in a weight gain challenge. It's funny because this week my pants are feeling looser. :confused:

[limewave]

Same as last week. 170.2.

[abejita]

142 for me, with a goal of 120.

[Possegal]

I have eaten out way too often this week. I need to get back to eating at home and bringing my lunch to work. Too expensive and too many calories when I eat out!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[Psycler]

139.8 this morning.

[Trek420]

173.6 this morning.

[Susan Otcenas]

139.8 this week - I finally broke that 140 boundary :D

Congrats!! It's always an extra bonus to pass one of those big milestone numbers!


Holding steady at 131.

[Grits]

I haven't been part of this group for some time now, but thought I would share a success story of losing that last under- ten -pounds that tends to stay on.

I have tried at different times to get my weight back into the 130's where I feel best, but have hovered in the low 140's for a couple of years. I think I wasn't really THAT motivated because I don't look that bad (in cothes ;)) at that weight so wasn't willing to do anything that was too much work. Plus, I always feel like I should be able to lose weight just because I know so well what I have to do; however, it wasn't happening. I was also avoiding the scales because I knew I wouldn't like what I saw.

When I finally got on the scale in Jan., I was horrified but not really surprised to see that I was at my all time highest non-pregnancy weight, so action was required. This is what worked:

1. Wrote down everything I ate and counted calories for the first 4 weeks . It is a pain, but every time I have lost significant weight, this is what I had to do. On line programs are great, but it is easier for me just to do it manually. I quit writing everything down after that, but kept on eating the same way. My calorie goal was 1200-1300 plus extra for exercise. I used the Cyclist's Guide to Nutrition to figure out what I needed for days I biked. Some days it was well over 2000 calories.

2. Did dramatically cut out junk food and refined carbs, but did not do a low carb, low fat or any other kind of "diet", just counted calories. I tended to eat 5 mini-meals throughout the day so I wouldn't get hungry.

3. Did an on-line weekly weigh in with my sister who was participating in a biggest loser contest at her company. We just happened to be at the same starting and goal weight.

And that is it. Didn't change my normal exercise, except I did start doing gentle yoga twice a week in January. I read recently that women who do yoga are more mindful about what they eat and tend to not gain weight, so maybe it helped. I did it to improve flexibility and ward off joint problems. In the winter I do one or two 45 minute cycling classes a week and work out on the elliptical for one or two sessions for a total of 4 cardio workouts. I also do strength training and/or yoga 2 - 3 times a week. As the weather improves, I substitute outdoor rides for the indoor cardio.

It came off SLOWLY. It has taken since late Jan. to lose 8 pounds. I know that doesn't sound like much to some of you, but believe, me, when you get down to those last 7 to 10 pounds, they absolutely do not want to budge! When the scale didn't move some weeks, I told myself that I was still healthier because I was eating better food and taking good care of my body and just continued on doing what I was doing.

Anyway, I weighed in at 136 this morning and am thrilled because all my clothes are loose now :) I hope my cycling improves some now that I have a little less weight to pedal up the hills!

[martinkap]

148 lbs this morning - wrong direction again.

Possegal, my goal is 143lbs at the end of the challenge.

Thank you,

Martina

[bounce76]

132 again for me.

[BikingNurse]

129 for me. Yes, up another lb. but I talked to one of our providers here (who specializes in weight mgt) and she really thinks its muscle. She also measured my body fat % which was 27% BMI of 25. She said I can check it every 2-4 weeks If I'd like. ... UM... I'd like!

[Jones]

175.2 I've been on a kinda binge lately, alot of emotional eating that I have to get under control.

[Susan Otcenas]

I haven't been part of this group for some time now, but thought I would share a success story of losing that last under- ten -pounds that tends to stay on.



Lots of great, practical advice here, Grits! Thanks for posting it.

[tharley]

Same as last week. :(

[VeloVT]

I'm going to say no change this week.

It's tough to say. I've had one of those weird weeks where my weight has been all over the place from day to day -- fluctuations of several pounds -- so there's some kind of water thing going on. It's frustrating.

[GLC1968]

I'm going to go with 'no change' for me this week since I weighed 161.something both Friday and Saturday (even though both days, my routine was messed up). Today I'm down a little, so I'm hopeful for next week.

Here's the interesting part. About three weeks ago (when I first hit 161 on the scale) I tried on all the clothes in my 161 bin (I'll explain in a minute) and only about 1/2 of them fit. Yesterday, I tried on all the rest and everything fit fine even though my weight is the same. I am definitely smaller. I'm wearing my belts on different holes and I've moved some of my 'fat pants' into the 'donate' bin. I also had to buy a new pair of work pants yesterday because my fat pants were too big and looking very unprofessional and I'm not quite small enough for the next set of work pants. Yay!

So, the bin thing. My weight has varied by about 40 lbs over the past 3-4 years. Because of this, I have LOTS of differently sized clothing. When we moved here, I put everything into my main closet (which is huge, yay!) but it got very depressing looking at all these clothes that I was too fat to wear. About 3-4 months ago, I went crazy trying on and organizing my whole closet. Everything that didn't fit went into bins and the bins were labeled based on what weight I needed to be to fit into them. Easy enough to do since most of those scale weights were quite recent and I could remember what I weighed when based on where I was living at the time. ;) So now, I just cleared out the 161 bin. The next one is a 155 bin which contains most of my shorts - so I need to get there soon before it gets too much warmer here! I have bins going all the way down to 130 lbs where the clothing size dips into the 4's and 2's (now I'm in 10's & 12's). It's cool because this way, I don't see the clothes every day and when I do get to open the bins, it's like Christmas for free! Plus, many of these clothes have good memories tied to them, so it'll be fun to be able to wear them again. :) AND, my closet feels WAY bigger now that it's not stuffed with useless items anymore.

[channlluv]

Still at 232 here.

I attended a luau/memorial service for my father-in-law yesterday. He died of cancer on April 26th. That's father number three since November for folks keeping track (my father, grandfather, and now Bob). My daughter is fresh out of grandpas.

The losses have been really hard on me, and compounded by the car accident in February that took me out of my regular training schedule for two months while I've been recovering. My wrist is still a bit sore, especially on long rides. I tried 16 miles a few days ago and my hand was numb the whole time. I kept shifting position, but I had to ice it as soon as I finished.

I'm on the mend, though.

Roxy

[shootingstar]

Another family member died from cancer, channlluv? I'm sorry for your losses. {{{{hugs}}}

[bambu101]

Is it too late to sign up again? I am really struggling lately, and buying candy and having it in the house its NOT a good idea. All the exercise in the world won't do anything if I eat junk!

Starting weight 187.5 - an all-time high- bummer :(

[limewave]

I will be so lucky if I break-even again this week. We just had DS 1st birthday party and I made a chocolate fudge cake with peanut butter frosting covered in peanut butter cups! It was amazing. And I had too much. Plus, we ordered a BLT Pizza which I ate too much of as well. I enjoyed every morsel.

But, it's time to get back to reality and eating healthy again. ;)

[Susan Otcenas]

I will be so lucky if I break-even again this week. We just had DS 1st birthday party and I made a chocolate fudge cake with peanut butter frosting covered in peanut butter cups! It was amazing. And I had too much. Plus, we ordered a BLT Pizza which I ate too much of as well. I enjoyed every morsel.

But, it's time to get back to reality and eating healthy again. ;)

Lime - you're doing fantastic. You've dropped so much in the past year - it must feel so good!

I'm glad you enjoyed every morsel. Seriously. I think an indulgence now and again is really important. If we never allow ourselves any treat, we not only get resentful of the whole process, but we also don't learn how to survive "in the real world" of eating day to day once we accomplish our goals.

Afterall, there isn't just "gain weight" or "lose weight" mode. There's also "maintain weight" mode. So, if you have a treat and maintain for a week, that's tells you something about what kind of eating habits you'll need to maintain later to sustain your new healthy weight.

Susan

[abejita]

Possegal,

I made a mistake with my goal. My goal for this challenge is 136 (my overall goal is 120)

Thanks!

[klesko]

The quest for fitness continues for me. Does it continue for you? Then sign on up for the next 2 months challenge and we'll be in this thing together.

I may be getting a temporary new job in June where I could possibly ride my bike to it, or at least get home earlier and ride more. Fingers crossed that his will be the 2-month challenge where I make a serious dent in the weight I need to lose. :)

So let me know here if you are game for this next challenge. We will weigh in for week 1 on or around Friday May 7th. You can give me a goal or not, whatever works for you! This is all to help you guys, so no worries - however it works for you, it works for me too!
I'm in 169 and want ultimately to get to less than 140.

[Possegal]

I was away from the computer for a couple of days - sorry! Catching up now.

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

And it is never too late to join in! :)

[uk elephant]

Weighed in this morning and have just reached my goal for the last challenge! 205.2 today.

[jp4995]

155.4 today! Hope this keeps going!

[bambu101]

185.6 :)

[limewave]

Exactly the same as last week, I'll take it. It was worth all the peanut buttery frosting goodness :D

Time to crank it back into gear. I have a mountain bike race in August and I'd like to lose 10 lbs if I can before the race.

[martinkap]

149 lbs... I don't understand that...

M.

[Trek420]

174.2 wrong way, wrong way :( I must say that when I started this I think I was 179.? so thanks for keeping me focussed. I've briefly seen 160 on the scale. Wanna see it again and continue spiraling downward. :cool:

[TsPoet]

205 :o

Read an article that suggested losing 10%, holding that for a few months to get your body re-aligned, then losing 10%...
I've never seen that suggestion before, but my body seems to agree, ever since I made that 10% mark, the weight loss has been painfully slow.

[limewave]

Read an article that suggested losing 10%, holding that for a few months to get your body re-aligned, then losing 10%...
I've never seen that suggestion before, but my body seems to agree, ever since I made that 10% mark, the weight loss has been painfully slow.

That seems so true. When I look at mydailyplate weight chart, I'll have 3-4 weeks where I drop weight. Then I'll have 2-3 weeks where I hold steady again. As I get closer to my goal weight, that "plateau" gets a little longer and a little longer ;) But that's weeks, not months.

My goal for this year was to get down to 160lbs. I'm hoping to reach that in August. After that, I want to maintain for 5-6 months. Then relook at my weight again in 2011 and possibly pursue further weight loss.

Losing weight, although a good thing, can be stressful on a body!

[Psycler]

139.0 this morning. :)

[abejita]

141 for me...oh so close to breaking into the 130's!

[BikingNurse]

127! Same as where I started but down from last week!:)

[Possegal]

Adding in updates.

And abejita - you confused me with your name change. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[GLC1968]

159.1 for me this week.

[Catrin]

Back to 141 - I can't complain - considering how I ate on my little vacation and that the rain kept me off my bike - I am lucky that I only gained 1.2 pounds!

[abejita]

Adding in updates.

And abejita - you confused me with your name change. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

Sorry! I forgot that I had even requested it. I PMed admin awhile back and hadn't heard back and then I forgot about it. Just logged in today and saw that they changed it.

[Jones]

174.2

[ktbikes]

141.8 this morning

[ASammy1]

231 on the dot...

[bounce76]

131 this week.

[klesko]

167 this morning! That is the least I have weighed for 2 years.

[BikingNurse]

167 this morning! That is the least I have weighed for 2 years.

Good for you! I love happy news:D

[jp4995]

154.6 this morning.

[Catrin]

138 - last night but I will take it :p

I have not seen this weight in close to 20 years!

[bambu101]

185.6 this week- again

[limewave]

168.6 for me today.
:)

[Possegal]

Friday's updates! Another week gone by and I've yet to get my act together. :) UGH

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[Trek420]

173.4

[abejita]

140 for me!

[Susan Otcenas]

130.5

I did a "little bike ride" this weekend. http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=37908 I calculated that I burned in excess of 12,000 calories on that ride. I didn't weigh myself on Monday, but I did on Tuesday and was up SIX POUNDS. Today, I'm down SEVEN from last Friday, so it was obviously all water. Neither of these things surprised me.

Why do I mention it? Because I often read threads on these forums from people who fret about "gaining weight" after bike rides. Repairing muscles need lots of water to recover and rebuild. Just like me, your body will release that water when the job is done.

So - I'd recommend hiding your scale and weighing yourself just once a week. We are all going to fluctuate day to day. It's the long term trend in your weight that really matters, not the day to day bouncing around. Weighing yourself every day can easily discourage you. (I know from whence I speak - been there, done that. :o )

Nice work this week ladies!! Keep it up!!

BTW - Limewave, you're doing amazing!! How much are you down total since your daughter was born? Seems to me I recall you being over 200 then.

[Psycler]

138.8 today. Not much of a change, but still in the right direction.

[limewave]

130.5
Why do I mention it? Because I often read threads on these forums from people who fret about "gaining weight" after bike rides. Repairing muscles need lots of water to recover and rebuild. Just like me, your body will release that water when the job is done.

BTW - Limewave, you're doing amazing!! How much are you down total since your daughter was born? Seems to me I recall you being over 200 then.

Susan, that's so true. After my 25k, I was up 2-3 pounds. And after an Adventure Race, forget it! I'm always up 5-8 pounds. I don't worry about it anymore because, as you mentioned, a day or two after that I'm back down. I figured it was water and maybe lactic acid and inflammation.

Anyways, I'm down quite a bit! I think about 35-40 pounds since May of last year when I had my son. I have a DD too, but she's 4.

I think around December of 2009 I had given up hope of getting my weight back down and I took most of my clothes to GoodWill. I am really regretting that now. I did hang on to my most favorite clothing items and its great to be wearing them again.

One of my goals is to fit into my wedding dress for our anniversary in mid-July. FYI, I did not have a traditional wedding. I wore a silk summer dress from Ann Taylor. I have one more size to go down and it will fit! I can already put it on and zip it up, it just pulls on the hips.

[Susan Otcenas]

35-40 pounds since May of last year when I had my son.

Duh, I knew that. Bear! :)

You've made great progress!! That dress'll fit in no time.

[Jones]

174.8

[bounce76]

131 again.

[uk elephant]

holding steady at 205.4 this week.

[GLC1968]

Holding steady for me. No change.

[klesko]

165.8 today

[channlluv]

Another family member died from cancer, channlluv? I'm sorry for your losses. {{{{hugs}}}

Yes. My father-in-law, three days after his 74th birthday, in April. My grandfather died in January, and my father died in November. All three were in hospice care and all three had family with them at the time of their passing. I was there for my father and grandfather. My husband was by his father's side when he took his last breath.

Three days later my mother was hospitalized with what they thought was a stroke, but turned out to be a really severe migraine -- she's on heavy narcotics now to control the pain -- and my grandmother took a fall, broke a vertebrae and is now in ICU because her blood pressure shot up so high it aggravated an aneurysm near her belly button.

And I can't seem to get back under 230. It's minor compared to all the other stuff going on, but there it is.

Roxy

[TsPoet]

205.5, should have checked in on Friday, think I was down a smidge, instead of *up*.
Since I didn't ride this weekend ( http://www.ohpv.org/HPC/index.html ), I helped out with race organization and ate the red vines meant for the racers. Oops, but hopefully it'll come off again OK.

[kacie tri-ing]

I was 166 this week, but I am tapering for a half ironman sunday!

[bambu101]

184.6 this week

[Possegal]

Friday again!? :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[limewave]

Same for me as last week.

And, yay!, I've noticed a definite change from last week to this week in how my pants fit. My clothes are starting to look good!

[Trek420]

174, wrong way! :( Dang this is hard. Thanks, gals for the support.

[Jones]

174.4

[GLC1968]

Woohoo...movement! (and some new numbers, too!): 157.9 for me this week.

I'm also now tracking my body fat and my measurements and I lost just shy of 2 lbs of body fat and ZERO lean body mass since last Wednesday, so I'm very pleased. My goals are to lose the fat, keep the muscle...what the scale says is only secondary.

Today I am wearing a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in two years. It's actually a VERY good thing since I managed to drip white paint on my only other pair of 'nice' work-appropriate jeans! What timing I have, huh? :rolleyes:

[abejita]

139 for me!!! I broke into the 130's! I haven't seen that number since college.

[Susan Otcenas]

I was 166 this week, but I am tapering for a half ironman sunday!

Good luck Kacie!!

[Susan Otcenas]

No change for me. 130.5. Which is a relief, because I ate poorly this week. Gotta do better this coming week!

[Catrin]

137.4 ...which is a mystery to me how I lost anything since weather kept me off my bike for much of the week. I will take it though :D

[channlluv]

230.6

Headed back down, but that under-230 is still eluding me.

Roxy

[jp4995]

156.6. After being on vacation all this week, that's pretty good ;).

[uk elephant]

204.0 this week! :D

[Psycler]

Uh oh, wrong direction, 142 this Friday. Guess that's what happens when you have a week off of work and it is so easy to eat everything in the house.

[HermitGirl]

Hi everybody. I am on a mission to lose weight this summer. Perimenopausal hot flashes and extra weight are not what I consider a good time, and though I've let myself drift so far from where I was, cycling-wise, I'm taking control, and starting NOW to get back somewhere in the vicinity of where I use to be. I'm determined.

I have a goal to ride Mon, Wed, and Fridays, indefinitely. It is a goal I've put off for about 5 years now, but this is IT. (I also hike with dog a lot, and do a lot of physical work in the garden). I have been just doing some trails around my cabin, but plan on taking to the pavement and getting in some time soon, gradually. I am 178 now, and goal to be at least 149 next Autumnal Equinox (Sept 22).

[BikingNurse]

126!!!! It's 1 lb. lower than what I started but I'LL TAKE IT!!:D

[Possegal]

HermitGirl, if you want to get in on our chart, just let me know what your goal would be for the end of June. Never too late to join in the ?fun? :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[limewave]

yay! Movement!
166.2

[bambu101]

184.2

[Psycler]

141.0 this morning. Not where I was, but at least going in the right direction again.

[Trek420]

172.4. Headed in the right direction. Thanks, TE weight loss challenge thread. :)

[Catrin]

Up and down this week, but 137.8 this morning.

[TsPoet]

That seems so true. When I look at mydailyplate weight chart, I'll have 3-4 weeks where I drop weight. Then I'll have 2-3 weeks where I hold steady again. As I get closer to my goal weight, that "plateau" gets a little longer and a little longer ;) But that's weeks, not months.


Well, my plateau continues, and I'm not going to make my June goal. But, I'm not going to gain, either, darnit!
205.5

[BikingNurse]

I'm holding. This has been the most stressful week of my life. And that stress is not going to go away anytime soon with our family in crisis. I'll just be happy to hold for now. but I'm not giving up.

[GLC1968]

157.4 which is damn impressive considering it's TTOM and I feel like a fat, bloated cow right now.

[TsPoet]

yay! Movement!
166.2

Congrats! I'll enjoy your success with you, make me feel happy. ;)

[Susan Otcenas]

130.0

I'm with you TsPoet. Unlikely to make my goal, but not gaining either. Still a few weeks to go yet, though!

[jp4995]

155.0

[bounce76]

130 this week

[Jones]

I am an emotional eater and this has been one stressful week. So after three days of eating brownies for two meals a day I now weigh 176.4 but I am not giving up.

[Possegal]

Seems like a lot of us have had a rough week. My family had a major medical crisis that I had to rush out of state for. I chuckled that my one sister couldn't stop eating and I couldn't touch a bite. :) So I'm down a bit, but I'm sure I'll find that weight real soon. I hope to take advantage of things having settled down a bit and get out and run/walk/pedal.

Hope everyone has a peaceful weekend and all our lives get back to normal!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[abejita]

139 again for me this week. That is good considering I sprained my ankle after my ride saturday and have spent most of the week with my foot wrapped and elevated.

[channlluv]

233.6

[Possegal]

Not too late at all! Never too late! :)

[klesko]

163.4 this morning - slower progress than I would like but going in the right direction.

[uk elephant]

Not a good week this week. Long hours at work and no training. Up to 206.6. But the late nights of fieldwork are almost over for now.

[abejita]

137 for me this week! Just a pound away from my challenge goal!

[uk elephant]

another bad week for weight loss. 206.4 this week. But the early morning to late night working is finally over for now...time to get back on track!

[bambu101]

185.6

[martinkap]

151 lbs - after 2 weeks in Spain eating white bread with Jamon and drinking red wine, I consider that success :)

[limewave]

Going backwards . . . up to 168.5 :(

However, I had body composition this AM, my last one was 2 months ago. And in that 2 months, I've lost around 10lbs of fat and my body fat % dropped by 6.5% :D

Keep on truckin'

[TsPoet]

204, finally. I didn't do anything different, my body just started changing. Although I only lost 1.5 lb, and my pants had been fitting nicely they are all of a sudden to darned big. So, wearing a 14 today, whereas a 16 fit nicely 1 week ago.
maybe I've hit puberty?

[BikingNurse]

LOST ANOTHER POUND!! That makes 2!!! Really happy I passed over that Blizzerd I was craving yesterday!!

[jp4995]

155.2 today. I was down to the mid 154's earlier in the week. Ho hum.

[GLC1968]

No change for me. I deserved it. I didn't do what I should have done and I did lots of things that I shouldn't have...I'm kind of glad that my body is giving me accurate feedback.

I got back on the right path a couple of days ago and I already feel better. Here's to next week! :)

[Jones]

174.4

[bunny_ninja]

I am definitely going to join the next round of challenge. i suppose I will weigh-in tomorrow morning and get moving? I don't have that much to lose, so hopefully I will be done before July :D (not likely with my chocolate addiction...)

[Catrin]

137.8 this week.

[channlluv]

231 even for me.

Roxy

[Possegal]

Late to the updates, but putting them in now!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[Psycler]

Due to coomputer problems I am a little late posting this week, but it was 140.2

[BikingNurse]

Apparently I forgot to put in my weight. 125.

[Possegal]

Apparently I forgot to put in my weight. 125.

Nope, you were already in there for the 18th. :)

[GLC1968]

I finally broke through the 157 barrier!!! 156.3 for me this week.

I won't make my goal (unless I'm willing to chop off half my arm), but I'm totally ok with it. If I can break into the 155's before the end of this challenge, I'll consider it a whopping success. :cool:

[abejita]

I am 137 again this week...I am oh so close to my goal...

[Catrin]

138.2 this week - that is the wrong direction and I am so close to my goal! However, I am cycling a LOT more than I was & my trainer has been really increasing my strength training in both weight and intensity. My diet hasn't changed so can only assume I am gaining muscle...

Still frustrating though.

[Jones]

174

[bambu101]

185.6

[Possegal]

Friday Updates!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[uk elephant]

Weighed in at 205.0 on Saturday monring, ready for my very first tri....

[Catrin]

Weighed in at 205.0 on Saturday monring, ready for my very first tri....

Good luck on your first Tri! Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

[jp4995]

A little late posting- I was 156.0 on Friday.

[Trek420]

Weighed in at 205.0 on Saturday monring, ready for my very first tri....

Yay, UK and congrats on completing your first tri!

As for me, 171.6

[martinkap]

149.5 lbs

[channlluv]

235.4...oy.

[Psycler]

141.8 I am late posting again, but there it is. Wrong direction.

[limewave]

I've completely lost focus! Ack! I haven't even gotten on the scale, nor do I desire to. I'm taking a break for the rest of the challenge. But I'm coming back strong for the July/August Edition.
:cool:

[klesko]

161 - I have hit a plateau but am trying not to be discouraged.

[kacie tri-ing]

I am a total slacker, and I completely dropped out this time. I just can't focus on my weight and ironman train. I am trying to keep my eating clean and focused on my upcoming race and training. After the ironman, I am going to refocus on bringing down my overall weight. Good luck everyone!

[NadiaMac]

Just noticed this thread and can't wait to join when the July-August challenge starts!

[uk elephant]

Weighing in a little early as I'm about to head off on holiday (long week-end in Prague). 205.2 this morning. And I've had a look at my stats logged on BeginnerTriathlete for the first 6 months of the year. I've lost over 12 pounds so far this year and I've lost 4cm off my waist! I haven't reached my goal yet, but I'm definitely getting closer little by little. Sign me up again for the next challenge. I'll try to keep this triathlon training up for another 6 months.

[Catrin]

My weight loss has slowed to a pace that can only be described as that of a turtle with arthritis, but I am not giving up :) Perhaps I should pay more attention to the fit of my clothes than the scale, I don't know.

Regardless, I am in for the July/August challenge!

[Possegal]

Oh - Prague, one of my favorite places!! FUN.

No worries folks. This chart is there to help you all. If you need to take a break from it, then that's what you need to do. We'll be here waiting for the next 8 weeks. :)

[Possegal]

Should have included the link. I like to have that on at least one post per page, makes it easier on everyone. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

[Catrin]

Should have included the link. I like to have that on at least one post per page, makes it easier on everyone. :)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AkxMKcttLKvTdG9Va1pQU1pyeVN0dGpQYll4N3hRdVE&hl=en

We thank you for your work on this :)

I do think this is helpful, even if my loss has slowed to a glacial pace - it keeps me honest :D So I will continue next time.

[BikingNurse]

was 125 yesterday. Still not my goal but I'm getting there. Sign me up for the next go round! I love this and appreciate your time with the spread sheet

[Catrin]

137.6

[bambu101]

184.4

[klesko]

I was 160.2 this morning. I'm ready for July/August with a goal of 150 at the end of August. I wish I could lose weight faster but slow and steady is good enough.

[GLC1968]

154 on the nose for me. :) Not quite my original goal, but I'll take it!!

Definitely count me in for the next round!

[Triskeliongirl]

Catherine, that's terrific! I've watched you struggle for so long, and it seems that you are starting to make REAL PROGRESS!!! Be happy, something has clearly 'clicked' for you.

[abejita]

136.0 for me this morning!! I made my goal with no time to spare. This makes a grand total of 84lb for me since the spring of 2009!

I am up for the next challenge as well. I have a goal weight of 128 :-0

[bunny_ninja]

I am joining this *officially*. I'd like to lose 10 by the end of august - but it will be challenging due to having so much muscle. I may change my mind about my goal once I feel what riding while trying to lose weight feels like.

I was 131.6 today. that is the highest weight in 2 years for me!!

[Jones]

Today is my Birthday, as a gift to myself I'm not getting any where near a scale. Please count me in for the next challenge.

[HipGnosis6]

I'm definitely in for the next round. If we're starting today... my morning weigh-in was 277 pounds. No, that's not a typo.

My goal is 265 or 12 pounds lost, about 1.5 pounds a week in an 8 week challenge.

[NadiaMac]

hi- I'd like to join for this round. My morning weigh-in was 146. I'd like to lose 5 pounds. thanks!

[GLC1968]

Thanks, Trisk!

Honestly, I think a big part of my success lately (besides having my new interest in triathlons to keep me working out!) is the lack of artificial hormones in my body. I am 100% synthetic hormone free for the first time in over 20 years. Now, when I eat in a deficit, I actually lose weight. Go figure! ;)

I'm also tracking more than just my weight, so I'm getting lots of feedback to keep me motivated when the scale doesn't move.

Only 21 lbs to go to my goal!

[katluvr]

It's been a while and I have not been successful before...but I want to give it a try. Please add me. I will weigh in tomorrow AM (promise!)

K

[katluvr]

So add me to the July/August wt loss...starting wt 126 lbs

Thanks!

K

[Possegal]

the next round will start on the 9th of July actually, and I'll have a new thread for that one and will miss you if you post in this one (likely). So wait until I post that one. I'm a bit behind due to my Tour de France stalking in Europe right now. :)

[channlluv]

I'm up for the next round, too, obviously. I need the help. I'm back up to 234.

Roxy

[Catrin]

Now that we are, in effect, between challenges I FINALLY made it to my original target weight! I am now 135.6 pounds :D :) :D It has been decades since I have been this small!

Now I get to ponder what to put on the next challenge...

[abejita]

catrin,

you and I are at the exact same size...I hit 135 on Monday. I weighed less (for a little while) in college at 120, but I was a bigger size, I think I was an 8 then. Now, I am a 4-6 which is uncharted territory for me.

[Catrin]

catrin,

you and I are at the exact same size...I hit 135 on Monday. I weighed less (for a little while) in college at 120, but I was a bigger size, I think I was an 8 then. Now, I am a 4-6 which is uncharted territory for me.

If it wasn't for my stomach I would also be a 4-6 - but I carry all of my weight in my stomach. I think I can fit into a 6 but it is a little snug around the waist - but 8's are too large for my legs. NOW when I look down all I can see are my girls and then my feet. Nothing in-between :D :) :D There was a time when I honestly thought that I would never be able to do that :o

I would like to lose 5 more pounds I think, and then reconsider. I need to make sure I am fueling properly for endurance.... It will be fun to see what size/weight I am after the brevet I am training for...

[abejita]

Yeah, I made that same decision a couple of months ago. I decided to eat for better performance rather than weightloss. I very quickly notice if I am not eating enough because my riding suffers and it takes about a week of eating enough for my riding to get back up to par.