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Weigh in: 147
Goal: 140
I didn't lose any weight doing my half marathon training (well, I went up and down 2-3 lbs). I hope to consistently lose weight this time around. Really need to focus on what I am eating. I suck at keeping food journals...I always do so well the first day, and then the second day I forget to write down everything...and I just give up.
We can do this ladies!!
I finally remembered to do a weigh-in on a Friday morning! Yay me!
My starting weight is 165.1. My goal is 159. Gotta get out of the 160's for good!
For all who are wondering/new - just weigh in on Friday mornings and post here. I'll update the chart after everyone has posted. There is no longer a 'reward' because a couple of challenges ago, everyone felt that just keeping track and working together was motivation enough. Hopefully that's still true! Oh, and as long as your weight is posted by noon on Monday (PST), then you'll make the chart update for the week (I do it on my lunch break on Monday). Lastly, if you miss two weigh-ins in a row, I'll 'hide' you on the chart just to keep it easy to read. If you come back, I can always 'unhide' you and updated it, so don't think I'm deleting anyone!
I think that's it. Definitely ask if you have other questions! And welcome!
I was surprised to find myself at the low end of my 3lb. range this morning - 133.4. I'm probably a bit dehydrated, hence the lower number, but what the heck. I'll take it. My goal, once again, is to see something in the 120's. I'll settle for a consistent 129, but would really like to take 125 out for a spin.
Good luck everyone :)
In my weight that is, so my goal is 179.
Weighing in at 189. Should be doable with 8 wks.
Finally am able to get back to the gym, I see a routine after one year of living on the east coast, emerging... :)
TGIF and hang on to those hats to you all in Hannah's way!
Yep, count me in for another 8 weeks.
I just returned from a short 2.5 day business trip where I ate and drank way tooooo much! So even though I saw the 117's at the end of last challenge...I am up to 121.8 this AM. WOW! Hopefully after a few "good eating days" I'll lose some of the "bloat".
So it may seem like I really lose since I am starting off a bit higher than norm.
Goal last time was 115...didn't make it. Think I make it a "bit tougher" and put my goal at 114 (LOL)
Thanks for keeping this going and do the chart!
Count me in! I've been dealing with several injuries since Jan. 08 but now am FINALLY able to get on the bike, doing short runs/walks and swimming. For now I'd like to get back to my pre-injury(ies) weight of 111.
I weighed in at 119.5 this morning 9/5.
Along with the weight loss I want to feel strong again! (stronger core, stronger skills)
Thanks for doing this! trinena
Weigh-in today: 144.2 (ugh!)
Goal: 136
Thanks again for doing this - it is very much appreciated!
Lynette
132-1/4 this morning.
I really wanted to be under 130 during the last challenge, and I almost made it, but I'm back up again, so this is where I'm starting.
Goal: 128.
Thanks for doing this again, GLC!
I'm in.
Start weight: 232.5
End goal: 226
I'm at 181.
My goal is 176 :)
I'm in. I've already lost about 5 pounds from commuting :D
This morning I was 169.5
My goal after 2 months is 156
Jenelle AKA sb-gal
I'd like to join the challenge. I stopped racing a few years ago and my weight stabilized to what I think normal should be for me but in the last couple years I gained a bit and haven't been able to keep that extra 5-10 pounds I don't need off of me. But, that 5-10 is tough to lose! So, since I've been half heartedly trying for the last year to no avail, I'm in for trying the group support method, and getting serious.
Starting weight: 137 (9/5/08)
Goal for this challenge: 131
OK, my name is on the chart, but I wasn't sure if we typed our # in there somehow :confused:, or just like "this" in the thread... but I see some gals that have done it before typing here. So here ya go...
Gheez, what number to use... the post spin class gym scale weight wearing work out clothes and shoes/cleats, or the home scale first thing after waking in the buff (lesser # of course).
Guess I'll go with the gym scale since I would like to see it about where it was before I got deconditioned and the extra pounds crept on:(.
Today's #: 124 pounds
Goal #: 118 pounds
btw, humble confession:o... one of the first things I thought when I saw our ending challenge date of 10/31 was... oh goodie, Halloween candy as a post weight loss treat :rolleyes:... back to reality, spun 2 classes with the thought of TE today, was 902 calories on my HRM, yeah:)
Total hijack, but this thread is for helping us lose weight right? So, how do you like training with your heart rate monitor?? I'm thinking of taking the plunge and getting one. Do you think the calorie count is pretty correct on them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Miranda
Weigh in: 154
Goal: 149
I don't think I have ever been in 140ties since I moved to USA. Without your chart I don't think I would ever get there!
Martina
I'll join!
Today's weight: 220.2
Goal weight for challenge: 205
Thanks!
I didn't hit goal last time but I did lose so it was a success! Sadly my new scale and my old scale don't agree on the same number but I guess I'll have to go with the new scale. It looks like I've gained this past week but I really haven't.
9/5 weight 168.6
Goal weight 155
Exercise plan: Bike 3x per week ~100 miles
Hike Badger Mtn. weekly
Push-Up Challenge (push-ups 3x per week)
Lora
Quote:
Originally Posted by cbee
Cbee... answer to your HRM question...
I have had mine for a while and I love it. I own a pink Polar F6 model with a coded strap, which I think is called a T31. The two come together in a set. I bought mine off PolarDiscount online I think. One of local sporting goods store sells it, but comes only standard with a size medium strap. Online you can specify your chest strap size (mine's small sz). Strap tip: it still helps though to tuck the strap under your sports bra band edge, or Polar sells a bra to fit it if it's your size range (a complaint for some is the strap can fall down your torso during impact).
I recently got it serviced for a battery change and mailed it in to an authorized service center (if you get the battery changed anywhere else it voids the guarantee for the waterproof properties).
It was more that I wanted to pay *ugh*, but EVERYTHING I find for biking is always that way it seems:rolleyes:. But, it's usually worth it. If you wanted to start simple, places like Walmart even sell some basic ones for $20-$30-ish.
To answer regarding accuracy... yes, I think it pretty much is. You can set it a couple ways on my model. Mine is to my age, height, weight. There is also an "own zone" test you can do that adjusts to your fitness level. Also, if you pay at a sports lab, you can enter VO2 max depending how serious you are. Lastly, there is a computer link for data if you like that.
OK... back off hi-jack, but I thought I would go ahead an answer here. I have never did a search on the HRM for TE, but sure there's more info in old threads too. Lots of ladies where them. Ours are linked with our spin bike computers too. Some outside bike computers do the same.
It's very motivating seeing your calories and fat burned post workout on the read out... I think you would like it. Plus, my pink one is not a bad looking casual watch too. Good Luck:).
I hate to say it but I've really gained this week.
Starting weight is back up to 139.0. Goal remains 135.
Kerry
Start/Current: 220
Goal: 212
I would like to join in if it isn't too late! I need some extra motivation!
Starting weight: 142
Goal weight: 135
Thanks!
Count me in, too. I've been on travel for the past 12 days, so will weigh and report tomorrow morning (Monday).
Starting weight (after a weekend eating crappy food at a white water rafting place): 229
Goal: 215
CA
Starting weight is 180. My goal is 170, a more realistic goal than my usual pie-in-the-sky goals. ;)
Thanks for the info!Quote:
Originally Posted by Miranda
I know I have been Missing in Action for over a week.. NO EXCUSE really.. last week of the old challenge, I totally fell of the wagon.. no biking, crap for food.. so I neglected to weigh in.. Im not back on the wagon, and just got back from my evening ride. I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE CHALLENGE!!!!
I am not weighing in until friday, so my weight loss goal for the next (well 7) is going to be 15 lbs. (which should bring me somewhere around the 165 mark.)
I will be posting more regularly and working out harder.
Thanks for doing the chart again!!
Bethany
Sorry I'm late - too much going on in my family with my sister just out of the hospital! Anywho - 174.6 for me and I swear to heck if I don't get out of the 170s I'm going to scream. I'm aiming for 168 by the end of this 2-month challenge. :)
I won't be able to weigh in on Fridays for a while. Too much traveling. Managed to get through the first 2 travel weeks without putting too much back on. As of this morning I'm back up at my old holding weight for a while now: 180.4 If I can get through the travel period without gaining more, then I ought to be able to get down by about 4lbs next month.
Sorry for the delay in posting this! I had to go get my passport taken care of at lunch yesterday, so I've been a bit behind schedule this week.
Here we go!
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Thanks GLC, I posted early last week because I was away Friday, I started at 145.
And my goal is 137.
Oops, sorry Firenze! I've updated you in the above chart. :)
Here's today's workout:
Miles - 40 moderate
Pups - 28 total (week One)
I am wore out tonight! I think allergies are wearing me out and school started last week so our schedule is still new and getting the kinks worked out. Probably should get to bed early tonight!
Lora
Hi - Melissalb checking in. I needed to give you my weight....
AAAGH!
148 was my last weigh in. This is my highest since losing 60 pounds and getting into the 120's. I'm dying here. I haven't been able to run since getting beat up in the Danskin! And now I'm eating all this crappy stuff. I'm ready to get back down to the 130's. I'll put my goal weight at 135.
I've just joined TE this week and saw this thread this morning. I think this will help keep me accountable. I've gained 8 pounds in the last three months (since getting married!) and would like to stop the cycle. (No more cooking desserts every night!) If I'm allowed to join:
my weigh in this morning: 126.6
My goal: 119
Thanks for doing this!! I'm new to where I live now and don't know anyone yet to work out with or help keep me accountable for weight loss goals.
Some of us have been part of many of these 8 week weight loss cycles. (Ok I speak for myself!) Some have done wonderful and lost weight. Then there are folks like me that yo-yo!
I made slow process last time, but had 1 week of out of town business food and drink and a party weekend and YIKES:eek: I am starting all over again!
172.6- not off to a good start!
151lbs
I really need to stay away from chocolate.
141.5
Now, if I can keep from eating too many cookies at the MS 150 rest stops this weekend, maybe I won't gain any on the ride!
I am happy to say 159. Last week after weight check I went to happy hour and then the rest of the weekend was not on the path I am trying to follow. By Monday's WW weigh in I had gained 4 lbs! So now they are gone and focus is back to 149 by 10/31.
142.6 - That is a good start for me! :)
I am happy to say that I am focused, and my eating has been "spot on." Exercise has been good too. I know that you need both of these components to be successful.
Good luck to everyone else.
Lynette