Challenge: Lose 10% body weight by thanksgiving
09-17-2010, 09:10 AM
#61
FitDay Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 38
It might be a bit too much to lose considering how late I'm starting but I'll give it a try. I've already been losing weight the past 2 months, and have actually already lost about 10%. I guess I'll "cheat" a little bit and start it this past monday 
Sept 13
Monday weigh in.
Age=25
Height=6'5''
Start Weight=289 pounds (Sept 13/2010)
10% Challenge goal=260.1 pounds (28.9) (Nov 25/2010)
Sept 13
Monday weigh in.
Age=25
Height=6'5''
Start Weight=289 pounds (Sept 13/2010)
10% Challenge goal=260.1 pounds (28.9) (Nov 25/2010)
Last edited by travbrad; 09-17-2010 at 12:27 PM.
09-17-2010, 11:29 PM
#62
FitDay Premium Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,621
This week was pretty good, even the back hasn't been TOO bad and I've been able to stay off the hard drugs--a couple Alleves seem to do the job and I'm trying to ween off them.
Went out to eat Saturday and got the chicken breast sandwhich, didn't touch the chips, and refused to share the hand-cut fries (that I LOVE). Drank water instead of the pint of ice cold Guinness that I would have preferred.
Anyweigh, 347.0 this morning, so,
350.5 -3.5 = 9.5 lbs. to go for the challenge!
Went out to eat Saturday and got the chicken breast sandwhich, didn't touch the chips, and refused to share the hand-cut fries (that I LOVE). Drank water instead of the pint of ice cold Guinness that I would have preferred.
Anyweigh, 347.0 this morning, so,
350.5 -3.5 = 9.5 lbs. to go for the challenge!
Ol' reliable (my packaging scale, bought years ago before reasonably priced high capacity digital scales were commonly available) nicely read 343.0 lbs. this morning.
So, 347.0 - 4.0 = 5.5 lbs left to go for the challenge. Looks like I'll have to up my goal to 15% as I'm ahead of schedule.
Have a great week, everyone!
09-19-2010, 10:49 PM
#63
FitDay Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 113
Sept 20,
Monday weigh in.
Age=55
Height=5'7''
Start Weight=257 pounds (Aug 9/2010)
Weight=242.3 pounds (Sept 20/2010)
10% Challenge goal=231.3 pounds (25.7) (Nov 25/2010)
Up 1.5 lbs from last week.Hard time getting below 240 for some reason.
Monday weigh in.
Age=55
Height=5'7''
Start Weight=257 pounds (Aug 9/2010)
Weight=242.3 pounds (Sept 20/2010)
10% Challenge goal=231.3 pounds (25.7) (Nov 25/2010)
Up 1.5 lbs from last week.Hard time getting below 240 for some reason.
09-20-2010, 02:17 AM
#64
FitDay Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 11
Slow but sure
Monday weigh in
Age=57
Height=5'10''
Start Weight=245 pounds (July 6,2010)
Weight=228.5 pounds (Sept 20/2010)
10% Challenge goal=220.5 pounds (24.5) (Dec 25, 2010)
Spoke too soon last week on how fast the weight was coming off, losing only half a pound this week. That said, I'm only targeting a pound a week to be sure it stays off, and I'm still on track, and actually looking to hit target weight by Thanksgiving. Fell off this week a wee bit on saturated fats, and a couple protein-filled higher caloric days, but not too bad. Real goal is to reduce tricglycerides and low HDL, and the weight loss and extra walking is helping, I'm sure. Will get those tests in December. Looking to surprise my doc with the results! __________________
Starting date: July 6, 2010
Starting weight: 245 lbs
Current weight: 228.5 (As of Sept 20,2010)
Total lbs lost: 16.5
Total Weeks: 11
Goal Weight #1: 235 lbs by 8/31. MET!
Total lbs left: 8.5
Goal Weight #2: 230 lbs by 9/30 MET 9/11!
Goal Weight #3 225 lbs by 10/4
Age=57
Height=5'10''
Start Weight=245 pounds (July 6,2010)
Weight=228.5 pounds (Sept 20/2010)
10% Challenge goal=220.5 pounds (24.5) (Dec 25, 2010)
Spoke too soon last week on how fast the weight was coming off, losing only half a pound this week. That said, I'm only targeting a pound a week to be sure it stays off, and I'm still on track, and actually looking to hit target weight by Thanksgiving. Fell off this week a wee bit on saturated fats, and a couple protein-filled higher caloric days, but not too bad. Real goal is to reduce tricglycerides and low HDL, and the weight loss and extra walking is helping, I'm sure. Will get those tests in December. Looking to surprise my doc with the results! __________________
Starting date: July 6, 2010
Starting weight: 245 lbs
Current weight: 228.5 (As of Sept 20,2010)
Total lbs lost: 16.5
Total Weeks: 11
Goal Weight #1: 235 lbs by 8/31. MET!
Total lbs left: 8.5
Goal Weight #2: 230 lbs by 9/30 MET 9/11!
Goal Weight #3 225 lbs by 10/4
09-20-2010, 03:59 AM
#65
FitDay Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 21
I hit a wall---my weight has not moved in the last two weeks---
working out as usual and trying to limit calories to less than 2000.
I have been eating out often----no control .
I have to refocus on the type of food I eat.
Bob
Started Fitday---4/1/10 278lbs
started this challenge 238lbs
today 233lbs
19 pounds to go before Thanksgiving
working out as usual and trying to limit calories to less than 2000.
I have been eating out often----no control .
I have to refocus on the type of food I eat.
Bob
Started Fitday---4/1/10 278lbs
started this challenge 238lbs
today 233lbs
19 pounds to go before Thanksgiving
09-20-2010, 02:30 PM
#67
FitDay Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 14
Hi guys,
First post - not sure if this is going to look right. How do I get a sig line with all the stats like some of you?
I came across the challenge and thought I'd join a little late. On August 27, I was 198 lbs so 19.8 to lose. Today I was 194.4 which is a bummer because it is about 1.5 higher than mid week. I keep losing and gaining the same 5 pounds (but about a year ago I hit an all time high of around 213 so I'm keeping this all in perspective). I am going on a 4 day cruise at the week's end so won't be checking in next Monday but I'll maybe check in the day after the cruise. I'll try to be good but not promising anything. I also have some food allergies or sensitivities which give me some challenges.
Chris
First post - not sure if this is going to look right. How do I get a sig line with all the stats like some of you?
I came across the challenge and thought I'd join a little late. On August 27, I was 198 lbs so 19.8 to lose. Today I was 194.4 which is a bummer because it is about 1.5 higher than mid week. I keep losing and gaining the same 5 pounds (but about a year ago I hit an all time high of around 213 so I'm keeping this all in perspective). I am going on a 4 day cruise at the week's end so won't be checking in next Monday but I'll maybe check in the day after the cruise. I'll try to be good but not promising anything. I also have some food allergies or sensitivities which give me some challenges.
Chris
09-26-2010, 12:55 AM
#68
FitDay Premium Member
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,621
A good week--back feeling good--not quite back to normal, but getting there so I've been able to walk a bit more.
Ol' reliable (my packaging scale, bought years ago before reasonably priced high capacity digital scales were commonly available) nicely read 343.0 lbs. this morning.
So, 347.0 - 4.0 = 5.5 lbs left to go for the challenge. Looks like I'll have to up my goal to 15% as I'm ahead of schedule.
Have a great week, everyone!
Ol' reliable (my packaging scale, bought years ago before reasonably priced high capacity digital scales were commonly available) nicely read 343.0 lbs. this morning.
So, 347.0 - 4.0 = 5.5 lbs left to go for the challenge. Looks like I'll have to up my goal to 15% as I'm ahead of schedule.
Have a great week, everyone!
Michael
PS Am now walking during my lunch period--did 10 minutes at a brisk pace (and four flights of stairs--two up and two down) every day last week. Will see how it goes and plan on upping it to 20 min. as my body adapts.
09-27-2010, 12:57 AM
#69
FitDay Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Ontario,Canada
Posts: 113
Sept 27,
Monday weigh in.
Age=55
Height=5'7''
Start Weight=257 pounds (Aug 9/2010)
Weight=241.2 pounds (Sept 27/2010)
10% Challenge goal=231.3 pounds (25.7) (Nov 25/2010)
Hit a PLATEAU........ Can't seem to drop below 240.My calorie intake and activity level should warrant a weight loss.
Been at 240.2 to 243 for the last 2 weeks.
HELP !
Monday weigh in.
Age=55
Height=5'7''
Start Weight=257 pounds (Aug 9/2010)
Weight=241.2 pounds (Sept 27/2010)
10% Challenge goal=231.3 pounds (25.7) (Nov 25/2010)
Hit a PLATEAU........ Can't seem to drop below 240.My calorie intake and activity level should warrant a weight loss.
Been at 240.2 to 243 for the last 2 weeks.
HELP !
09-27-2010, 02:33 AM
#70
FitDay Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 11
Steady as she goes...
Monday weigh in
Age=57
Height=5'10''
Start Weight=245 pounds (July 6,2010)
Weight=227.5 pounds (Sept 27/2010)
10% Challenge goal=220.5 pounds (24.5) (Dec 25, 2010)
One more pound gone, which is consistent with my strategy, to lose a pound a week. Feeling good, eating a lot more fish, fruit and veggies, saturated fat below 20g on average and cholesterol below 300g daily, keeping the daily intake to about 2200-2300 cal, supplementing with a daily vitamin pill and fish oil tablets
Need to start watching sugar though...unfortunately free Fitday log doesn't track it...but should.
Aiming for 10k steps a day too.
Starting date: July 6, 2010
Starting weight: 245 lbs
Current weight: 227.5 (As of Sept 27,2010)
Total lbs lost: 17.5
Total Weeks: 12
Goal Weight #1: 235 lbs by 8/31. MET!
Total lbs left: 7.5
Goal Weight #2: 230 lbs by 9/30 MET 9/11!
Goal Weight #3 225 lbs by 10/4
Age=57
Height=5'10''
Start Weight=245 pounds (July 6,2010)
Weight=227.5 pounds (Sept 27/2010)
10% Challenge goal=220.5 pounds (24.5) (Dec 25, 2010)
One more pound gone, which is consistent with my strategy, to lose a pound a week. Feeling good, eating a lot more fish, fruit and veggies, saturated fat below 20g on average and cholesterol below 300g daily, keeping the daily intake to about 2200-2300 cal, supplementing with a daily vitamin pill and fish oil tablets
Need to start watching sugar though...unfortunately free Fitday log doesn't track it...but should.
Aiming for 10k steps a day too.
Starting date: July 6, 2010
Starting weight: 245 lbs
Current weight: 227.5 (As of Sept 27,2010)
Total lbs lost: 17.5
Total Weeks: 12
Goal Weight #1: 235 lbs by 8/31. MET!
Total lbs left: 7.5
Goal Weight #2: 230 lbs by 9/30 MET 9/11!
Goal Weight #3 225 lbs by 10/4
