Columbus Day lose 10% of your body weight challenge.
 

The fourth of July challenge really motivated me, so I thought we'd give ourselves 3 months to try and do it again. (starting weight, current weight, amount lost, percent change, goal). Percent change = amount lost/starting weight *100.

mattymath (241.4, 241.4, 0, 0.0%, 217.2)

I'm In
 

Looking back through previous challenges, I think Mecampo usually starts the thread, so hopefully this won't split the site on the same challenge...I'm also assuming that you want to keep it in alphabetical order, so I'll assume that numbers would go at the top of the list. I weigh on Wednesday evenings, and will try to be on line with my results by Thursdays.

I'm aiming for a little more than 10% but this will help me with a smaller goal.

4.a.healthier.me (245,245,0.0%,221)
jjeand (159.2, 159.2, 0, 0.0%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 241.4, 0, 0.0%, 217.2)

If he starts it we'll just move all our data over to his thread. Surely not trying to step on his toes.

Yeah, jj, I'd actually like to lose more than this, but I'll take any weight loss I can get.

First Challenge
 

I'm in as well. I'm down 132 lbs so far since December 11th, 2011, and I'm shooting for a loss of 200 lbs by Christmas. I'm hoping this will help push me past my goal. This will be my first challenge, so please let me know if I'm doing anything wrong as far as posting.

4.a.healthier.me (245,245,0.0%,221)
jjeand (159.2, 159.2, 0, 0.0%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 241.4, 0, 0.0%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 425.8, 0, 0.0%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 243, -2.2, -0.897%, 221)
jjeand (159.2, 159.2, 0, 0.0%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 241.4, 0, 0.0%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 425.8, 0, 0.0%, 383.2)[/QUOTE]

4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
jjeand (159.2, 159.2, 0, 0.0%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 238.0, -3.4, -1.41%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 425.8, 0, 0.0%, 383.2)

Into the 230's. 3 months ago I thought I'd never see that again.

4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
jjeand (159.2, 159.2, 0, 0.0%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 238.0, -3.4, -1.41%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 422.4, -3.4, 7.9%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 238.0, -3.4, -1.41%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 422.4, -3.4, 7.9%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 238.0, -3.4, -1.41%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 422.4, -3.4, 7.9%, 383.2)

Slim pickin's this challenge! Come on all you slackers!

I'm not aiming for 10% because I think that's not something I'm going to be able to achieve, given my rate of loss and my current mindset. So I've decided to aim for less than 150 lbs, basically. I'd really hoped to hit goal by October, but I think I'll aim for just over 10 lbs, and be happy if I get farther!

4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 238.0, -3.4, -1.41%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 417.4, -8.4, 1.97%, 383.2)

Exciting that 80% of us have already reported almost a 1% loss or better!

4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 0%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 238.0, -3.4, -1.41%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 417.4, -8.4, 1.97%, 383.2)
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4.a.healthier.me (245, 243, 0.99%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 0%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 234.6, -6.8, -2.82%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 417.4, -8.4, 1.97%, 383.2)

;)Edited to correct % lost

Lost 4.4# last week, and another 4# this week :D.

Hope all is going well for everyone

4.a.healthier.me (245, 234.6, -10.6, ???%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 0%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 234.6, -6.8, -2.82%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 418.2, -7.6, 1.78%, 383.2)

I think I've hit a plateau, and worse yet, I have been experiencing a fluctuation of about 8 lbs. :confused: I changed up my workout last night & I am hoping that helps me kick back into gear.

4.a.healthier.me (245, 234.6, -10.6, ???%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 234.6, -6.8, -2.82%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 418.2, -7.6, 1.78%, 383.2)

This is my first time working on a challenge... Not sure what prompted me to join, but having a set goal is sure keeping me on track :D. I suspect I'll join other challenges in the future given my results so far ;). And thanks for starting the thread Mattymath

4.a.healthier.me (245, 234.6, -10.6, -4.33%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 233.6, -7.8, -3.23%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 418.2, -7.6, 1.78%, 383.2)

Yeah, I did the last one and it really kept me motivated. I was at a frustrating plateau last week even though I was not eating extra calories and had upped the workouts (running a 5K nearly every day). This morning I finally saw another pound gone on the scale. I've lost nearly 67 pounds so I need to tell myself it won't come quite as quickly for the next 67 pounds, but when I look at these results I can tell I'm still on track.

4.a.healthier.me (245, 234.6, -10.6, -4.33%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 228.8, -12.6, -5.22%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 418.2, -7.6, 1.78%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245, 234.6, -10.6, -4.33%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 228.8, -12.6, -5.22%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 413, -12.8, 3.00%, 383.2)

Great job, memiller! Keep it up!

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 232.2, -13, -5.30%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 228.8, -12.6, -5.22%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 413, -12.8, 3.00%, 383.2)

I'm down 13 pounds since 6/20...AND I've lost 7 inches since 7/13 :eek::D. I just found out that my uncle died today though, so hopefully none of it comes back. He had been in ICU since 7/1, but all the Dr.s and nurses said that he had improved drastically in the past week or so, so it was still a shock to my system! Unlucky for me, I'm an emotional eater, and the next few weeks will definitely fit in that category :(.

Sorry for the downer, hope everyone else is doing well.

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 232.2, -13, -5.30%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 226.6, -14.8, -6.13%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 413, -12.8, 3.00%, 383.2)

Recognizing when you're facing a challenge is half the battle. Emotional eating is a big trap for most of us. Times around funerals are very hard because we need something to make us feel good and food makes us feel good. Just make sure you go with a plan on the food and you'll make it.

I have a wedding this weekend and rehearsal dinner plus reception is something I really have to plan for. So much food coming at me. I checked out calories on line for the restaurant at rehearsal dinner and I knew exactly what I could have. Skipped lunch so I could have a little more.

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 232.2, -13, -5.30%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 157.0, -2.2, -1.38%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 226.6, -14.8, -6.13%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 410.2, -15.6, 3.66%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 232.2, -13, -5.30%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 226.6, -14.8, -6.13%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 410.2, -15.6, 3.66%, 383.2)


Slowly getting in the right direction. Birthdays, graduations, holidays, vacations. They seem out to get me! Though if I can make it through the next two weeks till school starts back up for kids I'll have made it over a major hurdle and the rest will be so much easier!
~jjeand

Hey, guys, thanks! It's been a very trying summer for me on a number of levels. Work is starting back up and I hope I'm getting a handle on everything, eating plan included. Congrats to everyone who did well on the 4th of July challenge and let's kick some butt for Columbus Day!

Regards,
Michael

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 232.2, -13, -5.30%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 224.8, -16.4, -6.79%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 410.2, -15.6, 3.66%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 232.2, -13, -5.30%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 224.8, -16.4, -6.79%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 407.6, -18.2, 4.27%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 229, -16.2, -6.60%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 224.8, -16.4, -6.79%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 407.6, -18.2, 4.27%, 383.2)
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4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 229, -16.2, -6.60%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 221.8, -19.6, -8.12%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 407.6, -18.2, -4.27%, 383.2)

Good job, healthier.me
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4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 226.4, -18.8, -7.667%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 221.8, -19.6, -8.12%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 407.6, -18.2, -4.27%, 383.2)

Thanks Mattymath. I'm not sure when I'll have access to another scale in the next month or so, but I'll try to stay on track ;). Hope everyone is doing well this week

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 226.4, -18.8, -7.667%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 221.8, -19.6, -8.12%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 405, -20.8, -4.88%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 226.4, -18.8, -7.667%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 154.0, -5.2, -3.26%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 218.6, -22.8, -9.44%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 405, -20.8, -4.88%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 226.4, -18.8, -7.667%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 152.6, -6.6, -4.15%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 218.6, -22.8, -9.44%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 405, -20.8, -4.88%, 383.2)

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 226.4, -18.8, -7.667%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 152.6, -6.6, -4.15%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 218.6, -22.8, -9.44%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 403.4, -22.4, -5.26%, 383.2)

Good work, guys. We're going to get it done.

4.a.healthier.me (245.2, 226.4, -18.8, -7.667%, 221)
bojibridge (160.0, 0%, 148)
frenchhen3(131.0, 129, 1.5%)
jjeand (159.2, 152.6, -6.6, -4.15%, 135.2)
mattymath (241.4, 218.6, -22.8, -9.44%, 217.2)
memiller1 (425.8, 401.2, -24.6, -5.78%, 383.2)