July/August - Weight Loss Challenge

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yayyy!

starting weight: 140

This morning, (quick - Lock it in!) 138

Miles ridden: 0
Miles Blading: 0
Gym Workouts: 2

My contractor is temporarily unavailable on the remodel I'm managing, so i've been doing the actual labor myself! It's killing me, but it is a great workout, and I'm watching my body start toning up again - feels great!

[kjay]

Good morning, everyone! I'm happy because I've finally lost!

Down 1.5 pounds to 179.5.

[jobob]

Happy Friday, western hemisphere!

On account of my scary-rapid weight loss, I'm transitioning to phase II of South Beach over a week early. So I'll be gradually increasing my intake of whole-wheat breads and whole friuts (no juices).

Yesterday I had a half a whole-wheat pita with breakfast and an apple mid-day, along with all the other food I've been eating on SB phase I (lots of veggies, lean meat, beans, eggs; but no potatoes, corn, beets, pasta, rice, cereal, baked goods, or sugar).

Happily, the addition of the pita & the apple didn't suddenly bring back all the weight I lost this week.

Start weight (Monday): 159
Today: 154

I assume that my weight loss will slow down considerably now that I'm adding back the good carbs.

[kelownagirl]

Morning all! I'm having a skinny morning so I'm down to 119.0 (-1.4 lbs). I'm probably actually 1/2 lb more than that but I stick with it anyway.

I've been sticking my my healthy eating plan 3/4 of the time but I seem to have a bad moment at least once a day. I will try harder this week.

Is anyone keeping track of riding /exercise minutes? If so - I made my 7+ hours a week goal. 7 hour 23 minutes (118 km bike, 17 km run, 50min swim)

[katluvr]

I am not the only one w/ a GOOD start--way to go gals!
I am not sure I trust the scale this AM--down to 118.4 (I think I was 120.8 last week).
It was a FULL week of workouts...in fact today is my first "rest day". Yippee!
I have been watching what I eat (better) and less wine (that one is hard!).
I'll won't be surprised if my weight goes up a bit next week...I am not sure how real this weight loss is. I'll take it...I feel pretty good today!

Good luck to all this weekend!

[Tabby]

Is anyone keeping track of riding /exercise minutes? If so - I made my 7+ hours a week goal. 7 hour 23 minutes (118 km bike, 17 km run, 50min swim)

Kelownagirl, I've started a chart to track minutes/miles/etc. After everyone checks in, I'll compile and post Week One physical and food goals. Some ladies are tracking time, some miles, but we'll get something posted.

PJ

[five one]

Good news, bad news...

Bad news first. 135 this morning. Down a measly .6 of a pound. Drank a LOT of water this week because it was so hot, and I do tend to retain it (but am also up at least twice a night to rid myself of some of it ), so I'd love to attribute the lack of scale movement to water weight. Time will tell.

Good news - logged 102 outdoor and 27 indoor miles this week. Plus two 1/2 hour weight workouts.

My frustration is that I exercise almost daily. These are good calorie-burning rides that I do. I know the weight sessions are building muscle. I can feel it. But that middle-aged layer of insulation on top of the muscle will NOT budge. Adding to the frustration, I rarely eat traditionally "bad" foods. I know what food portions look like and adhere to them for the most part. I track breakfast and lunch calories using calorieking.com, so I know what I'm left with at the end of the day and can gauge dinner accordingly. I had an appointment with a nutritionist last fall and we figured out my BMR based on my lifestyle, and the range of calories I need to stay within to lose weight.

So I guess it's time to tweak the calories and/or what I am eating because as much as I enjoy riding, I don't want to spend all my weekend time on the bike. I guess I can add another 1/2 hour of weights.

So I'll make a few little changes and see what happens in the weeks to come.

Big ups to all who have had positive results this week. Keep up the good work. I hope I have something to brag about next time.

[hermitclub]

Hello everyone. Just knowing that you're all out there gave me lots of motivation this week. Thank you all.

Starting weight: 140
This morning: 138
Bike Miles: 93 miles
Fitness Walking Miles: 8 miles

Have a great week!