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Labour Day to Halloween 2015 Challenge

‎09-04-2015 11:27

‎09-04-2015 11:27

Hi everybody! This is a group with awesome people and we all have the same goals! We may have different ways to get there, so please keep the thread friendly so we can all enjoy the journey!

 

We are starting on Labour Day - September 4 and will be ending this challenge on Halloween October 31. 

 

I know you will all give your best - just remember: keep your goals achievable and HAVE FUN!!!

 

Looking forward to seeing you all succeed!

Birgit

I love yoga, pilates, knitting, my fitbit and walking my dog! +++ Started with 100 lbs to lose - 60% there - reclaiming my life and health!
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‎09-29-2015 20:03

‎09-29-2015 20:03

Hi - Time for an update. I feel like I am back on track. Getting my steps in every day. Weight loss is slow, but its going. I am hoping to keep up my momentum when the time changes. Six pounds before Halloween will be tuff, but I'm still motivated. Good luck everyone. Laura

 

SW: 226
CW: 212.1
GW: 206.
UGW: 185

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‎09-30-2015 05:42

In response to Bobbinyc

‎09-30-2015 05:42

@Bobbinyc

Thank you so much for the support and advice. You just reminded me that to be a happy & healthy mom, I gotta take care of myself too. I have been focusing on the stress and the problems and what is best for the kids.....not even realizing that being in a home without fighting and hate with parents who stay together, is a million times worse than being in two separate homes with happy parents.

 

 

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‎09-30-2015 06:42 - edited ‎09-30-2015 06:44

‎09-30-2015 06:42 - edited ‎09-30-2015 06:44

I am new to fitbit and have start from this Monday 9/28, I did 10,000 steps so far per day. I was reading this Halloween 2015 Challenge, very inspiring.


Starting weight 150 (Sept 28 2015)
Goal weight for Halloween 142 [loose 2 pounds per week]
My Final goal is 130 (by new year 2016)

 

I have 2 boys 5 and 2 years. I am only 5'2. My main concern is my weight around by waist. Very hard to loose, I am doing my 10,000 steps per day but I should do some yoga or abs exercises. Any suggestions.

 

Very excited to join the Group - Haritha

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‎09-30-2015 07:08

In response to Haritha

‎09-30-2015 07:08

Time to check in,

 

After a week vacation and some Chicago deep dish:

 

USW = 70kg

CW = 66.6kg (-0.3kg)

GW = 61.8kg

UGW = ~53kg

 

Woot! Happy to have lost a tiny bit even with a bad week!

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‎09-30-2015 08:23

In response to Rhythm

‎09-30-2015 08:23

Checking in, I did great on my diet the during the week and then I went to a wedding on Friday and this weekend just went downhill from there. I'm back on track now and I'm happy to say that even with the detour I still lost a pound. I've continued my running and I'm on week 6 in couch 2 5k now! 🙂 It's really helped me to get out there and run/walk after sitting at my desk at home all day. Because once I'm done with the run I can just walk around the track a few more times and get more steps in. I'm not sure that I can make it to 165 in a month, but I'll try and get as close as I can.

 

SW: 185lbs - April 2015

CSW (challenge starting weight): 179.6lbs - 9/9

PW: 178.4lbs - 9/23

CW: 177.4lbs - 9/30

GW: 165lbs - 10/31

UGW: 120lbs

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‎09-30-2015 08:51

In response to lusry

‎09-30-2015 08:51

Check in 259.8 today. I feel as though I have been all over the place this month. I over ate, over thought and allowed myself to become bogged down. Back on track and feeling good. Hoping to be in 240's at least by Halloween. Hope everyone else is doing welll.

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‎09-30-2015 11:58

In response to Haritha

‎09-30-2015 11:58

I'm 5'3 & 200 pounds.


I also have a 6 year old and 2 year old (boy & girl). I carry alot of weight around my waist as well. I do flutter kicks, abdominal twists with a medicine ball, and crunches. But I also do step classes (such as Les Mills Bodystep). All the movements, jogging, lunging, and high kicks will work your abs. Plus it's a really fun class and keeps you motivated. I started out at 235 back in June and i'm already down 35 pounds, the majority of my workouts are running/cardio.

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‎09-30-2015 12:00

In response to Rhythm

‎09-30-2015 12:00

@Rhythm

 

Wooo hoo!!! So glad you lost even though it was vacation & pizza time! I bet you are estatic!

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‎09-30-2015 16:56

‎09-30-2015 16:56

Count me in!

Cw: 194
Gw: 157
Challenge weight: 5lbs
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‎09-30-2015 18:21

In response to kmme

‎09-30-2015 18:21

Hi, 

 

I love to join the challenges too. I would like to have friends for motivation. 

 

Please add me ..... junior_homeboy@hotmail.com 

 

Thank all ...

 

XOXO 

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‎10-01-2015 06:38

In response to Phyo

‎10-01-2015 06:38

@awood08

 

Absolutely! I think it's something I will remind myself when I have a week without any progress. Sometimes our bodies just don't respond the way we expect - sometimes better and sometimes worse - so there is no need to get discouraged. 

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‎10-01-2015 14:56

In response to Rhythm

‎10-01-2015 14:56

I have also had days and weeks where I did everything right and the scale didn't budge . . . until the following day/week, etc.  But for me this past week has been a holding pattern that I expected and just didn't fight.  I put off entering numbers thinking things (read my efforts) would change.  

 

I've been a slug since I did my BIG HIKE, and I think that's healthy.  Recovery from a major effort is normal, so I've been doing easy walks and for shorter periods of time.  Should be back to normal exercise next week ( I hope).  In the meantime, I've held firm on the dial -- no change in weight.  Oh well.  Some days chicken, some days feathers (as an old farmer friend of mine says).

 

USW: 221

CSW: 203  (challenge starting weight)

FCW: 202 (first challenge weigh-in)

CCW: 202 (second challenge weigh-in)

Halloween GW: 195

UGW: 150-160

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‎10-02-2015 04:53

In response to JacquelineP

‎10-02-2015 04:53

I have enjoyed reading this conversation about the frustration that sometimes happens when we work hard and the scale does not move.  That is soooooo hard.  In the past I have given up when that has happened to me.  It is hard to remember that if we eat right and exercise we will eventually get where we want to be.  Just not always on our timeline.  I need to learn how to be more patient with myself sometimes.  

 

I have had a good week this week.  I am so glad for the weekend to be here!!!  Today I don't have any workouts to do and I feel like I need the bit of rest.  Tomorrow I am going to go run on the beach and maybe play some tennis.  Have a great weekend everyone.

Sarah

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‎10-02-2015 05:23

‎10-02-2015 05:23

I know I checked in Monday but I had a very productive week at the gym and have been working so hard with staying on track. Finally my husband and I sat down, had a long talk and we are going to dig our heels in and fight for our marriage. We both love each other and realize our faults.

 

On another exciting note, I'm at 199!!!! I cannot believe I am here, I haven't been under 200 pounds since before my kids were born. Talking at least 6 years!! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

 

Thank you all for being a ear to listen & a arm to push & motivate!

 

USW  235 lbs 06/16/15
CSW  205 09/04/15

PW   200 09/28/15
CW  199 10/02/15

GW  195 10/31/15

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‎10-02-2015 05:32

In response to awood08

‎10-02-2015 05:32

@awood08 Hoorah!  So good to read your excellent news!  I can almost feel the hundred pounds of worry lifted off your shoulders.  Not that you don't have a difficult road ahead, but this step is HUGE!

 

And I am inspired by your weight loss.  I've been looking at that 199 number for months--to just break the 200 barrier--and seeing you cross that line is an incentive to dig MY heels in and work just a little harder and eat just a little less to make it happen.  Buy or make yourself a Congratulations! card.  You've earned a big pat on the back!

 

So big kudos to you (and your husband) for doing everything you can for the health of your marriage.  And to you for doing everything you can for your OWN health!

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‎10-02-2015 06:26

In response to Jenna_smiles

‎10-02-2015 06:26

Last Saturday was sad scale day... back up to 139 (up 1 lb from previous week). Hope to do better during tomorrow's weigh in; I was a more responsible eater this past week. It's so hard to make good choices sometimes!

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‎10-02-2015 15:05

‎10-02-2015 15:05

i cheated on my rule and peaked yesterday, I lost 3 of the regained pounds from vacation! Not quite back to prevacation, 3 more to go..hopefully they will go as quickly as the first 3 knowck on woor..then on to more (or less that is) for the challenge! Fight on!

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‎10-02-2015 15:27

In response to awood08

‎10-02-2015 15:27

awood 

double hooray for breaking thru to 199 and having a heart to heart talk with your husband. 

Barb

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‎10-03-2015 13:25

In response to JacquelineP

‎10-03-2015 13:25

Thank you so much @JacquelineP 🙂

 

I hope you keep reaching your goal! I've been lucky so far so I can imagine my weight loss progress will slow eventually. I cut out extra carbs and added in more all natural veggies (fresh organic spinach & tomatoes are just some) and I think that helped alot!

 

@dancefoxtrot Barb thank you! By far seeing your success and your determination has been a huge motivation for me each week. You are the best 🙂

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‎10-03-2015 13:27

In response to Jenna_smiles

‎10-03-2015 13:27

@Jenna_smiles

 

Don't be discouraged! My first cheat meal after loosing my first 15 pounds I gained 2 lbs and it took me a week to get it off. Almost every week i'm down 2-3 pounds and gain one back. You will keep loosing, you will meet your goals, You got this!! 🙂

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