July 4th to Labor Day Challenge 2016

[dancefoxtrot]

Welcome one and all to our next challenge for better health and weight loss or maintenence.

We gather here to support each other, cheering and empathizing with the process of life style

change to improve our health and quality of life.

Set reasonable goals so you can feel success.

USW= heaviest weight when you began to lose

SW=starting weight

CW=current weight

GW=goal weight for Labor Day

UGW = Ultimate goal weight - long term healthy weight goal

Some people include their BMI = Body Mass Index, and some add their height as well. 

You can stop by once a week and post your progress or every day to get and give ideas and support. 

Most people track their food intake as well as steps to make sure you burn at least 500 to 750 more calories than you consume. Remember eat healthy food and portions in a way that you can maintain.

We can do this together. We have seen great progress over the last 7 challenges. 

Welcome.

Barbara G

[dancefoxtrot]

@klan7044

Many boyfriends and spouses do actually sabotage weight loss without being conscious of their motivations. As women lose weight and perhaps are more attractive to other men it is possible the boyfriend feel some fear of loss. Most women have to be very clear and specific about what they need and want for support in meeting their goals.

Best,

Barb G

[Chlz1997]

Since being MIA - here are my current stats...

Ultimate Starting Weight - 220 (Jan 2016)

Week 1 - July 4 - 209.2

Week 1 - July 28 - 210.8

Week 2 - Aug 4

Week 3 - Aug 11

Week 4 - Aug 18

Week 5 - Aug 25 - bday!

Week 6 - Sept 1

FINAL - Sept 5 - LABOR DAY

Challenge Goal - 199.8

My birthday is coming up soon and I plan to say good-bye to the 200's forever!! It's MY time - time to make ME a priority - my hubby is on board with my plan & I am going for it!!!

[nmroadrunner]

@Chlz1997 Go for it! You are worth it.

[SunsetRunner]

Hi everyone,

@Chlz1997 I hope you don't mind, I stole your chart for myself. 

We are on vacay and sometimes the scale is not available. However I did weigh myself at my sister-in-law's place and my weight went way up in just one day. I thought it to be the scale but it was a scale given to her by the hospital. I got home and weighed the same. I know she was pretty worried about my ankles. I do have a doc's appointment in a few weeks from now so we'll see what she has to say. And my cardiologist appointment is first week in Sept. I did however manage to bring the weight back down. Yahooie!! Now to continue. My DIL does have a scale that I can use to weigh in. Hopefully. Then everything will be back to normal end of Aug. Hard to exercise when  you spend most of the time in the truck. 

Goal Weight - 254

Week 1 - July 5 – 264.2

Week 2 - July 12 – 262.2

Week 3 – July 19 – 267

Week 4 – July 26 – 263.4

Week 5 – Aug. 02 -

Week 6 – Aug. 09 -

Week 7 – Aug. 16 –

Week 8 – Aug. 23 -

Week 9 – Aug. 30

[SunsetRunner]

I'm just off long vacation so need this kick:

USW - 275

SW  -  270

CW  - 266.1

GW  - 257

UGW - 199 (so i can say" I weigh 100something"...LOL)

[RubyH]

Greetings all

USW June 2013, 84kg, 185.2 lb

Csw  July 9 2016, 56.7kg, 125 lbs, BMI 23.6

PW    July 16 2016, 56.9kg, 125.5lbs, BMI 23.7

PW    July 23 2016, 57.3kg, 126.3lbs, BMI 23.9

CW    July 30 2016, 57.3kg, 126.3lbs, BMI 23.9 still maintaining in the ball park kg tho my walking has increased from 5 klms to 8 klms and my resistance trainging from two hours weekly to three hours weekly and I have gained some muscle, tone, and strength. Still tracking my macros and calories to stay in range.

Best wishes one and all.

[CynC]

Not a real check-in (that won't happen until Monday morning), but yay! I got on the scale this morning and it reads 126.4, so I am getting to my ultimate goal of 125.  If not by Labor Day, because I do tend to fluctuate a lot day to day, at least I see it in my near future. I am finding that between Fitbit and my eating plan, it is easier than it has ever been to maintain and even lose, so I am a happy grandmother. And my doctor finally finding the right dosage of thyroid meds has been helpful, too, of course, but it really is primarily the food and exercise. I have decided that my goal reward is going to be going out for a fun evening in my red shoes.I love my red shoes!  

[nmroadrunner]

@CynC Yay for you! Put on those red shoes and celebrate! 

[dancefoxtrot]

@klan7044

Many boyfriends and spouses do actually sabotage weight loss without being conscious of their motivations. As women lose weight and perhaps are more attractive to other men it is possible the boyfriend or spouse may feel some fear of loss. Some men get more insecure as their lady's look better.  Most women have to be very clear and specific about what they need and want for support in meeting their goals.

Best,

Barb G

[dancefoxtrot]

Wow lots of folks doing well losing and maintaining

. Less chest pain for me from the car accident and so I happily went to my private waltz lesson this week. Been working in the garden weeding with help in digging holes and lifting heavy things. 

My body has decided to maintain between 145.5 and 148.5 with the scale showing 146.1 this morning. Not going to focus on it much really just plan to get some more steps in and eat less during late night TV watching. I'd be happy to see 145 within a week. I checked on my calorie burning daily record and it is around 1700-1900 calories recently so need to move some more. 

Had 2 good salads recently and this am just one whole rye cracker with almond butter and coffee with almond milk. Off to a dance exercise class in 10 minutes.

Wishing you all the very best in health and stick to itiveness. 

Best,

Barbara G

[dancefoxtrot]

@Bobbinyc

Hey there my friend,

Hope that you are doing well and enjoying each day. Remember the skull and crossbones on that pastry shop near the gym.

Have you been able to see your MD yet about the thyroid levels? 

I checked in the dashboard area and found that I wasn't buring enough calories to lose since I was below 1900 most days.

Watched many inspirational speeches at the DN Convention and that is very sedentary. I'm thinking of getting a small stationary bike that I can wheel into the corner to use while TV watching my wonderful PBS programs at night. . 

Just thinking of you and wishing you health and enjoyment in your life,

Barbara G

[mommo77]

Soooo cloooose to 40lbs. down, one away!!!!

SW: 212

CW. 173

GW: 150

Ultimate goal 135 eventually

Have a great weekend everyone!

[debb21]

nice job, mommo77.  Be proud of yourself!!! 

[nmroadrunner]

@mommo77 Super job! Don't worry you'll hit 40 pounds any day now and it will be so sweet. 

[almost_where]

USW-363 - March 9

Independence Day Weight - 314

Week 1 - 311 

Week 2 - 309 

Week 3 - 305

Week 4 - 303 - CW

Week 5 - *** half time goal = 300 lbs

-2 lbs

Earned the 60# badge and really found food logging esp helpful this week in dealing with some tuff food choices. Good luck everyone and keep chugging away to the Labor Day finish line.

[Bobbinyc]

Scale still not moving - one day it's 189 and next day it's 190- and I'm working hard on not letting it get to me.  I know I have gained muscle, but not that much.  Today I'm going to try to do my settings again, especially how many calories I want to be eating and how fast I want to lose, and see if I've been off track since I originally set it a year ago.

Will get a complete physical and blood work in a week.  

I do feel good about eating well and being more active and that counts for a lot.

[Bobbinyc]

@dancefoxtrot  Thank you for your steady supply of support and great advice.  It means a lot to me.

How are you feeling?  Did dancing work out all right?  

I was in Phila for part of the convention.  It was very moving to feel all the positive energy in the crowds.  The police were noticeably kind and professional despite the heat, long hours, and sometimes being provoked.  Mostly, people were on their best behavior.  So many very moving and intelligent speeches.

I have a drs. appt in 2 weeks.  Thanks for asking.

And fortunately, the pastry shop, being French, is closed for August.  I've gotten stronger, it's so much easier when there is no temptation in front of me.

[Bobbinyc]

@scottie0714  Sounds like you are totally in charge of this.  How is the meal planning going?

[Bobbinyc]

@DJC_63 I hope your mom manages the chemo relatively ok.  It's a lot to handle for both  of you.  I'm glad you are going to shift the balance a bit and take care of you too.  You certainly deserve it.  

[Bobbinyc]

@khreed  I hope you have a wonderful time "on the road".  Although it is harder when you don't have total control over your food, I think you know what you are doing.  You'll manage as well as possible, and be back on track when you return.  Meanwhile, I hope it is relaxing and fun, a great break.