I'm in! Hopefully I can lose more weight!!
Although i'm not very strict about what I eat, this at least forces me to weigh in once a week and to keep everything in check.
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I'm in! Hopefully I can lose more weight!!
Although i'm not very strict about what I eat, this at least forces me to weigh in once a week and to keep everything in check.
Count me in, too. Third time's a charm, right?? Maybe I'll actually lose something this time!
I know weigh ins are on Friday. But since it is a holiday and I'll be off work and most likely NOT log on to a computer at all...I am reporting my weight today.
120.8
Now if I can just not blow it this weekend w/ the holiday cookouts and all!:eek:
Count me in too! I've been trying to lose weight for the past month and have been doing okay, but now I'm on Lyrica for shingles, and one of the side effects is weight gain, so I hope I don't blow what I've lost so far.
Count me in! I have to go get a new scale first. My old one decided to die at the end of the last challenge. It kept flashing multiple numbers. I think the last one was 182, 134 and 68. It's one of those where you stand on it, it locks in the weight and then you step off and look at it. Those were the three numbers it flashed at me, so I went with the first number for my final weigh in. As soon as I get back in town on Sunday, I'll go buy a new scale on turn in this weeks' weigh in on Monday morning. Maybe I'll splurge on one of the ones that does body fat too. Anyone have a brand that they recommend getting...or avoiding?
I like the idea of logging miles too. If it's too much work to add them to the spreadsheet, I think just posting them for all of you guys to see each week would more than motivate me. I've got to get into serious training mode for the century I'm doing in September.
Ok, so far we have 41 people signed up! I'll post the first chart after everyone weighs-in this week. Don't forget to post your weight and your personal goal (if you have one).
The chart is getting a bit unweildy as it is...so adding new columns might make it a bit hard to fit on a page! We can certainly post our miles (or exercise minutes) each week, but I'm not sure keeping them on the chart is the best idea. But if you guys really want it, I'll do it. Up to you!
Count me in.
so weight this morning........... 159 pounds :o Goal weight 146 ;)
Will post mileage/exercise minutes next Friday
Should I quietly post that it's not raining and the sun is out ?!?! Time to get outside !
My current weight is 149 with a goal of 148.
I'll be too busy tomorrow morning, so here's where I am today.
Starting: 166.2lb BF 36% (:eek: can that be correct?!!!)
My goal: overall 15 more pounds. During this challenge, 1 lb / week, so 8 lb ... that means 158lb at end. That would be FABULOUS!!!
Good Luck to everyone! And HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
How 'bout I create a chart with the exercise minutes-hours/miles to post here. That way we will have all 41 of us charted in one place to congratulate and encourage each other. It will also be a good way to see the exercise and how it correlates with the weight loss. Suggestions?Quote:
Originally Posted by GLC1968
PJ
Tabby - I think that would be a good idea! Then we'll have a two charts in the same thread that we can compare weekly to keep ourselves on track. :)
:cool: Cool! I'll follow your lead, use the same name order you list for easy viewing association. As the group begins their posts, I'll add exercises/miles (road or mtb), etc.
I'm sure there will be some suggestions flow in, I'll incorporate them as they come and fit.
Lookin' forward to a good challenge.
PJ
I might not get a chance to post tomorrow so here are my numbers.
Current: 169
8-week Goal: 160
Boy, it's fun seeing that in print. :eek:
Well... NOW things are getting SERIOUS here! OK! Excellent!Quote:
How 'bout I create a chart with the exercise minutes-hours/miles to post here.
I'm in!:D
Starting off the challenge on the right foot this time, with a lower weight than I ended the last one. A nice way to start the morning for a change.
Current weight: 205.6
Goal for the challenge: 195
Happy 4th to all you ladies over the pond! Enoy the parties and parades!
Happy July 4th to my lovely american lady friends!
Weigh in - 106.5 lbs
Weight Goal - maintain 106-108 lbs
Exercise goal - ride ride and ride :)
Food goal - drink 8 glasses of water a day. continue on current eating plan.
"Personal goals" - think more positively; sign up for a drawing course; write in blog
This is a full july!
WOOT!
Starting off at 140 lbs
Goal for this challenge is still 135 lbs
Food goal is to cut out the bad snacking at work.
Good Luck everyone!!!
Kerry
Thanks, I guess the week off hurt me a little, but the challenge is a great motivator.
Current Weight = 190.0 lbs
8 week Goal - 185.0 lbs
Thanks again!
Starting weight- 171.4
Goal for this challenge- 165
Time to get off the 170ish plateau, and get things moving in the right direction!
The other thing that helps me is to take my measurements once a month. It's always a great thing to lose an inch or two, even if the scale has not moved that much.
Time to roll:
I'm starting off at 135
Weight goal: 129 (love getting past those 10 pound points)
Exercise goal: 2-3 work outs, 2-3 mtb rides a week
Diet goal: increase vegies, push water from 4-6/day, maintain net calorie average each week at 1200
I see han-grrl and kerrybelle (me, too) posted additional goals plus exercise goals. If anyone wants to post additional goals, I'll incorporate them into the exercise log ... I know it helps me to be accountable! Bambu101 mentioned personal measurements ... if you post total inches lost weekly/monthly, I'll include them too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabby
This chart is only to compliment the weightloss challenge ... and only if you post additional items.
Starting weight: 140
8 week goal weight: 132
Exercise goal: 100 - 150 road miles/week; 12 -16 speed walking miles/week
Food goal: More whole foods, less processed foods
Overall goal: Balance out work and fun so I can enjoy my summer
It's great to do this with so much support from around the world!
UGH - popped back up to 230 today.
8 Week goal = 220.
CA
ok I am at 178 and in 8weeks would love to be at 168
I bike 60 to 80 miles aweek and I do Pilates 3 times aweek. I am going to add nightly push ups and sits to this mix as well.
Starting weight this morning: 141.9
8-week goal: 136
Long-term goal: reach and maintain at 131
Pushing off that "last 10 lbs"!
Time to jump on the bandwagon! I am starting at 130, and my goal is to be at 125 in 8 weeks. Looking forward to it :D
Current weight: 147.5
Goal: 142 lbs....ah heck ,why not make it a nice 140 lbs.
I plan on eating smaller portions, healthier foods and doing lots of running and cycling!
I'm checking in at 177 lbs. I'd like to lose 7 lbs to put me at an even 170 by the end of the challenge.
I've lost about 10 lbs over the past 6 weeks by logging my food and exercise on sparkpeople. I was also training for a century and decided to forego the weightloss and focus on eating right for training (eating about 2500 calories a day) but I still managed to lose weight. I'll probabaly be riding less over the next 8 weeks, but I hope to incorporate more weight training and core work into my workouts.
I'm onboard.
Starting weight: 179.5
8 week goal: 165
Ultimate goal: 120
Cathy
I sort of made a mistake on my last post. My weight is 149 and my goal is 140 not 148. Sorry. Long week at work.
Okay, I'm in:
141 this morning.
8-wk goal: 132
Exercise goals:
30 miles a week cycling
5 miles a week blading
3 days of weights/swimming (gym workout) a wk
Lay off the takeout! (need to pay for gas!)
The main goal is to lose the weight honestly - meaning no fasting to get the lbs down, but working out and building muscle and realizing the 'muscle weight gain' that will take place, in addition to the fat weight loss. The tricky part though, is that I have a $200 jeans bet (with my sister) riding on my weighing 135 by August 1st. I really hope to win this bet! :eek:
Happy 4th!
Today's weight: 171
Goal: 160 with an ultimate goal of 140
Mileage Goal: 125/week average so 1000 miles total
I'll also post inches lost, love tracking that!
My plan (other than to ride lots) is to incorporate some core work even if it's just crunches or my Yogilates DVD. I also want to start hiking more so I plan to go up Badger Mtn (not as bad as it sounds LOL) at least once a week.
I do well on a South Beach diet and really need to cut out sugar and bad carbs. I'm going to start with a 1 week detox diet and then transition into SB Phase 2 with a couple fruit and a grain per day.
Lora
Btw, my absolute goal weight is 128, but 130 would have me rather giddy already. I am 5'-7" and I have long lean limbs, but my waist is in the 'pushing on dangerous realm' - @34. Did anyone see that front page yahoo article a few weeks ago about Japan's new plans the measure the waist lines of all of their people and to fine anyone who is wider than the recommended waist lines?
I couldn't believe it. If I remember correctly, it was like 33 for men and 36 for women. They would actually be fined if their waistlines went any bigger! Could you imagine them doing that here in this country??:eek:
Anyway - good luck to everyone here on their July/August goals!::)
I would also like to participate. Unfortunately, I will be spending first 3 weeks with my parents (not much excercise) but I hope I will attain my goal at the end. Thanks for organizing the thread!
Starting weight: 167
Weight goal: 160
Excercise goal: starting on upper body and 6 pack
Diet goal: Less alcohol, less late night dinners
July 4th weigh-in - 139.2
Goal - 134.0
Let's do this!
Lynette
158 this am - goal 150!
Have a Happy and safe 4th, all!
I made a mistake. My starting weight is not 141, but 140. I just stepped on the scale.
Ok, Looks like I am the heavyweight of the bunch. :eek:
194.6, goal in 8 weeks 182. I'd love to log miles ridden also to keep me consistent, but I totally understand that adds to the workload.
Have a Happy 4th!
I'm excited for this challenge...I need all the help I can get.
Today: 148.0
Goal for Challenge: 140
Ultimate goal: ? Would love to get to 135, but I've never been lower than 140 in my life, so may not be realistic. I'm just focused on the 8#'s for now (I'm 5'7")