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July 4, 2017 challenge

‎05-30-2017 09:54

‎05-30-2017 09:54

Welcome to the next Challenge!

 

This one will start today, May 30 and go to July 4th.  That gives us 5 weeks to work toward our next set of goals as we try to lose weight or maintain in a healthy way.  

 

Everyone is welcome to join this terrific group. You can post once weekly or every day - whatever you like - to share your journey, give and get support, offer advice, get some tips.  We have celebrated each other's successes, and empathized with the setbacks.  I personally found, the more I respond to others, the easier it is for me to focus on my own journey in a positive way.  We have seen great progress in previous challenges, in weight loss, health, learning, and non-scale success, because we are in it together and focusing on being healthier and living better lives.

 

Some of the terms used to report our weight:

USW - ultimate starting weight - the heaviest weight when you began to lose

SW - starting weight for this challenge

CW - current weight for the day you report in

GW - goal weight for this challenge, for Halloween

UGW - ultimate goal weight that you intend to reach eventually

Some people also include their height, their age, their BMI.  

 

All  you need to do to join, is start posting, usually with some of the weight information.

I do find this to be an amazing group of smart, wise, kind, and determined people.  I look forward to this next challenge, and sharing this journey and all we learn with each of you.

Bobbi

 

The activity that seems impossible today, will soon be your warm-up
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‎07-05-2017 06:40 - edited ‎07-05-2017 11:01

In response to DJC_63

‎07-05-2017 06:40 - edited ‎07-05-2017 11:01

USW- 215.0 (2/4/14)

1stCSW- 211.4 (2/14/17) First Challenge Starting Weight

LCSW - 210.8 (4/18/17) Last Challenge Starting Weight

CSW - 212.0 (5/31/17)

LW- 208.0

CW- 209.8

GW- 207.0 (July 4th)

UGW- 150

 

Shot up at the end but I knew that would happen due to my food choices in the last week and a half. Still a loss from my starting point overall. I have now officially lost in 2 of the last 3 challenges, yay me!

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‎07-05-2017 06:44

In response to _Lilac_

‎07-05-2017 06:44

USW  380 (2013ish)

Fitbit SW 355 (Aug 2016)

PW 321 (Dec 25 2016)

PW 297  (May 10 2017)

CSW 292.2  (May 29 2017)

GW  285

Actual challenge end weight-- 289

 

Bah, 4 pounds from goal but I broke 290!! I'm disappointed I've lost only 3 lb in 5 weeks though. How is this possible?? Ugh. To start the new challenge right, I went to the pool this morning. I'm going to track all my food and do more activity, being very careful not to hurt myself. I think that's what stalled things out...not being able to do as much physical activity after injuries. Feeling so much better now so back into the swing of things!  

Atlantic coast of Canada, 52 F, Fitbit Inspire HR.
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‎07-05-2017 07:11

‎07-05-2017 07:11

The results are in....

 

USW - 201

SW - 178.6

GW - 170

CW -169.8

UGW - 155

 

Really proud of myself for hitting my goal. I haven't seen the 160s since college which was oh so long ago. Great job everyone and on to the next challenge! 🙂

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‎07-05-2017 08:35

In response to mmt421

‎07-05-2017 08:35

USW 315 (1/1/2016)

CSW 217.2 (5/30)

PW 214.6 (6/6)

PW 215 (6/13) 

PW 212.2 (6/20)

PW 215.8 (6/27)
CW 212.8 -  -4.4 lbs total

 

CGW 210 (7/4)

UGW 160

 

I didn't make my goal weight but I am glad that I am on the losing track. It's been hard to find motivation over the last few months but I feel like I am finally finding it again. I took a long hard look at all that I would lose if I didn't continue as well as what I would lose if I gained weight back. Both were disappointing and made me want to continue. 

 

Congrats to everyone in this challenge - whether you hit your goal or not. We all are trying, looking for accountability, and taking steps in the right direction and that is something to be proud of. Can't wait to see how everyone does on the next one 🙂

 

 

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‎07-05-2017 13:11

In response to em.kz

‎07-05-2017 13:11

Weekly Weigh-In!

USW - 161.6 (12/25/16)

SW - 141.8 (5/30/17)

CW - 142.0 (6/6/17)

CW - 142.6 (6/13/17)

CW - 142.0 (6/20/17)

CW - 140.6 (6/27/17)

CW - 141.6 -- GW - 138.0 (7/5/17)

UGW #1 - 140

UGW #2 - 135

 

UGHHHHH. That's how I felt this morning. Just two days ago I was at 139.6 but after going away to see family for the Fourth of July, I gained two pounds! I'm guessing a lot of it is due to the fact that I was sitting and chatting with people (catching up) rather than walking as much as usual. Additionally, I'm sure my sodium intake was high. So overall, I'm hoping and praying that this is just a little blip and I'll be back on track shortly. Oh well, I'll see you all on the next challenge and we can see how it goes!

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