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November 1st to December 31st 2018

‎11-01-2018 09:47

‎11-01-2018 09:47

 

Welcome to the newest challenge and the final one of 2018! We are celebrating our scaled and non-scaled victories and progress. Following are some acronyms typically used by those who post. Some of us also track body fat or measurements, please add those as you wish.

 

USW - Ultimate start weight

SW - starting weight for the challenge

CW - current weight 

PW - previous week's weight

LW - last weight/weigh-in

GW - goal weight for the challenge

MGW - mini goal weight

UGW- ultimate goal weight

 

To join the challenge, please just hit 'reply' and post!

Good wishes and the best of luck to all. Work hard, keep your mind focused on your goals, and we will all succeed together!

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‎11-28-2018 19:05

In response to Mel9

‎11-28-2018 19:05

Thank you for sharing @Mel9 and @Cele21.  Sorry, as for myself I only share my weight and fitbit results here.  But I will share that I also have had a yo-yo weight life since childhood.

 

However, I am very pleased with the changes I have made as a result of using my Fitbit since mid September and as a result of focusing on my health - much more active and eating clean - rather than focusing on the scale.  My husband has also been extremely supportive these past few months - and that has been a huge bonus as well.

 

Here are my latest results as at this morning – November 28...

 

USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)

SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31

PW - Prior weigh-in:  207.1 lbs November 27

CW - Current weight:  206.8 lbs  November 28 - lost 5.7 lbs so far during this challenge   YES!!!

(Lost 23.2 lbs since September 19, 2018 - YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!)

GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs

UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs

 

I might need to make my December 31 goal more ambitious since I am almost there already – that is a good problem.  

 

Making healthy choicesMaking healthy choicesMore active, regardless of the weatherMore active, regardless of the weather 

Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎11-30-2018 05:28

In response to nalagala

‎11-30-2018 05:28

USW: 350 lbs

SW: 290.4 lbs (11/01/18)

CW: 275.2 lbs (11/30/18)

PW: 278 lbs (11/23/18)

GW: 265 lbs (12/31/18)

UGW: 180 lbs

 

@LisefromCanada Congratulations on almost reaching your goal! I love that your husband is really supportive. My family's been really supportive of me as well and it makes such a difference. Keep it up Smiley Very Happy

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‎12-01-2018 10:13

In response to nalagala

‎12-01-2018 10:13

@nalagala you are doing so well - I would love to hear what changes you made and the things you did in November to drop those pounds.  Fantastic!

 

My latest results as at this morning – December 1...

 

  • USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)
  • SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31
  • PW - Prior weigh-in:  206.8 lbs November 28
  • CW - Current weight:  206.1 lbs  December 01 lost 6.4 lbs so far during this November 1st to December 31st 2018 challenge 
  • GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs
  • UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs
Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎12-02-2018 08:22

In response to LisefromCanada

‎12-02-2018 08:22

@LisefromCanada My focus for the majority of my journey has been my relationship with food, getting a control on that. Having the kind of mentality that would get me through the bumps in the road. I've been pretty consistent throughout. Just focusing on eating vegetables, lean meats, fruit in moderation and choosing my spots when I have certain foods like rice, pasta, ice cream, etc. I weigh everything I eat and when I'm not able to, I have a better idea of how much certain foods weigh and hence it helps me maintain a portion control. I also have started listening to my body more. Stopping when I feel full instead of stuffing my face when alone because of a twisted sense of shame I felt at eating in front of other people. I think the biggest thing I've probably done is making sure I eat every meal and cutting out pop/caffeinated cold drinks. I work at a grocery store so, you know, I'd eat nothing for an 8 hour closing shift and at the end I'd be so hungry I'd eat an entire bag of chips @ 10pm. And a coffee shop is right there so it was easy to grab a drink and breakfast that was 1000 calories (which I literally just looked up now because I really had no clue and that's crazy).  

 

I exercise moderately, more so if I feel like I'm hitting a snag. But it's never been a major part of losing weight for me. 

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‎12-02-2018 09:15

In response to nalagala

‎12-02-2018 09:15

@nalagala - thanks for your post.  You got it absolutely right!  I now do more and more mindful eating.  I realize I had very little idea how much I was eating now how much calories food had.  Tracking my food on this site has been a huge eye opener for me. 

 

But, I have to say that I also had to increase my activity to consistently lose weight.  So exercise has become a big part of my new journey.  I usually swim or go to aquafit class every other day and I walk about an hour a day.  I envy you that you are managing so well without the added exercise - because my exercise does take up a lot of my time.

 

Well done!

Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎12-02-2018 09:28 - edited ‎12-02-2018 09:29

In response to LisefromCanada

‎12-02-2018 09:28 - edited ‎12-02-2018 09:29

@LisefromCanada It's honestly crazy how unaware you can be to what you're putting in your body. I use MFP and sync it to be fitbit and I honestly really love using it, it's been really helpful. 

 

Don't be envious lol, I walk around a lot at my job so I can get 12000-13000 steps on a shift. I was also severely obese at the start so losing weight was much easier. I could focus on food and not much on the exercise. But as I have lost weight, my activity has just gone up naturally. Like I want to go out and just walk around the mall or go out with family/friends. And I'll always try to go on the treadmill, I'm trying to do at least 15 days of 30 minutes for this month. We'll see how it goes. 

 

I'm curious, what kind of exercise do you do?

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‎12-02-2018 19:46

In response to nalagala

‎12-02-2018 19:46

@nalagala I usually go to the Y and either swim lengths or do a deep water aquafit class for 45 minutes or more - and sometimes I do both.  These last few months, I typically swim/aquafit about 15 to 20 times per month.  Also in the last few months, I have been going for long walks - typically for an hour or so, and get over 10,000 steps 20 to 25 times per month.  That's my exercise/activity.  Thankfully, I really enjoy the water and the long walks, which makes it much easier to do faithfully.

 

Results as at December 2:

  • USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)
  • SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31
  • PW - Prior weigh-in:  206.1 lbs December 01
  • CW - Current weight:  205.9 lbs  December 02 lost 6.6 lbs so far during this November 1st to December 31st 2018 challenge 
  • GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs
  • UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs

 

Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎12-03-2018 18:50

In response to LisefromCanada

‎12-03-2018 18:50

Thanks everyone for sharing your stories. And also for sharing your challenges. I am 49 and have never had a naturally slim figure. I've always been stocky even when I was young and played a lot of sport. My goal is to be healthy, active and comfortable so I can travel a lot! I am a big stress eater and my big weight gains always coincide with prolonged stress. I am managing that quite well at the moment and the new job I moved to paid off. Still stress....but I have the power to manage and minimise it. 

I've been a slacker this month with posting my weight on here. I've been travelling a lot and haven't made the time. I can tell you I have gained 600gm (1.3 pounds) and though I'm not happy about it.....I'm not overly stressed as I have been travelling for both work and pleasure. 

Will do a proper weigh in post on my next scheduled weigh in day.

Thanks again to everyone for inspiration and travelling the journey together. Support makes it easier and check ins make me accountable.

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‎12-06-2018 19:57

In response to Shellaree

‎12-06-2018 19:57

I weighed in today and I'm 100g (3.5 ounces) down on when I started this mini-challenge 4 weeks ago Smiley LOL At least I'm heading in the right direction!

 

USW 3/1/2018 92kg (202.8lb)

SW 02/11/18 - 87.7kg (193.4lb)

 TW 7/12/18 87.6kg (193.1lb)

GW 31/12/18 - 85kg (187.4lb)

UGW 31/08/19 - 70kg (155lb)

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‎12-07-2018 04:53

In response to nalagala

‎12-07-2018 04:53

USW: 350 lbs

SW: 290.4 lbs (11/01/18)

CW: 273.8 lbs (12/07/18)

PW: 275.2 lbs (11/30/18)

GW: 265 lbs (12/31/18)

UGW: 180 lbs

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‎12-07-2018 08:08

In response to nalagala

‎12-07-2018 08:08

Update from 12/6 Weigh In:

USW - 242 lbs

SW - 221.5 (11/5/18)

PW - 220.2 (11/27/18) which was up .3 over our 3 Thanksgiving celebrations

CW - 220.0 (12/6/18) 

GW - 210 (12/31/18)

UGW- 160 lbs

 

The scale is just barely moving.  I suppose I should be happy that I am maintaining.  I'm doing better at being active throughout the day but I'm only sticking to my food plan about 75% of the time.  

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‎12-07-2018 20:44

‎12-07-2018 20:44

USW - 97kg (213 lbs)

SW - 97kg (213 lbs)

CW - 97kg (213 lbs)

PW - previous week's weight

LW - last weight/weigh-in

GW - 94kg (207 lbs)

MGW - mini goal weight

UGW- 75kg (165 lbs)

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‎12-08-2018 05:40

In response to Nic78

‎12-08-2018 05:40

Results as at December 7:

  • USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)
  • SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31
  • PW - Prior weigh-in:  205.9 lbs December 02
  • CW - Current weight:  204.6 lbs  December 08 lost 7.9 lbs so far during this November 1st to December 31st 2018 challenge 
  • GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs  ACHIEVED!!!
  • Revised GW for Challenge:  202 lbs
  • UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs
Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎12-10-2018 23:34

In response to LisefromCanada

‎12-10-2018 23:34

Wow, congrats to those making some serious progress.  Overall I am happy so far.  I am behind my pace to achieve goal.  Eating has been going well.  The cold weather has hampered by activity level slightly.

 

 

USW - Ultimate start weight - 327.0 05/2015

SW - Starting weight for the challenge - 272.2 October 31

CW - Current weight - 266.9  December 6th   -5.3 lbs

GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31 - 259.9

SW 327 May 17, 2015
CW 272.2
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‎12-11-2018 06:15

In response to pcobb8

‎12-11-2018 06:15

Results as at December 11:

 

  • USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)
  • SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31
  • PW - Prior weigh-in:  204.6 lbs December 08
  • CW - Current weight:  203.9 lbs  December 11 lost 8.6 lbs so far during this November 1st to December 31st 2018 challenge 
  • GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs  ACHIEVED!!! Dec 8
  • Revised GW for Challenge:  202 lbs
  • UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs
Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎12-14-2018 05:25

In response to nalagala

‎12-14-2018 05:25

USW: 350 lbs

SW: 290.4 lbs (11/01/18)

CW: 272.2 lbs (12/14/18)

PW: 273.8 lbs (12/07/18)

GW: 265 lbs (12/31/18)

UGW: 180 lbs

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‎12-17-2018 05:37

In response to nalagala

‎12-17-2018 05:37

Results as at December 17:

 

  • USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)
  • SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31
  • PW - Prior weigh-in:  203.9 lbs December 11
  • CW - Current weight:  203.0 lbs  December 17 lost 9.5 lbs so far during this November 1st to December 31st 2018 challenge 
  • GW - Goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs  ACHIEVED!!! Dec 8
  • Revised GW for Challenge:  202 lbs (almost there!)
  • UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs

Walk more...it works!Walk more...it works!

Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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‎12-17-2018 09:06

In response to LisefromCanada

‎12-17-2018 09:06

Current starting weight - 203.2 (11/1/18)

LW - 207.2

CW - 204.0

GW - 195.0 (12/31/18)

Stretch goal weight - 190.0

UGW - 150.0

 

Was sick all weekend which accounts for the huge loss but I'll still take it if it helps on the journey.

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‎12-18-2018 17:30

In response to Cele21

‎12-18-2018 17:30

Update from 12/18 Weigh In:

USW - 242 lbs

SW - 221.5 (11/5/18)

PW - 220.0 (12/6/18) 

CW - 216.8 (12/18/18) down 3.2 pounds

GW - 210 (12/31/18)

UGW- 160 lbs

 

I am happy to be down 3 pounds!! I suspect it’ll be a struggle to lose 6.9 pounds by the end of the year. But I’m going to try! It feels so good to see the scales moving down during the holidays. Going into the New Year with momentum is a new experience. 

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‎12-20-2018 19:22

In response to Mel9

‎12-20-2018 19:22

Results as at December 20:

 

  • USW - Ultimate start weight:  230 lbs (September 19, 2018)
  • SW - Starting weight for the challenge:  212.5 lbs October 31
  • PW - Prior weigh-in:  203.0 lbs December 17
  • CW - Current weight:  202.6 lbs  December 20 lost 9.9 lbs so far during this November 1st to December 31st 2018 challenge 
  • GW - original goal weight for the challenge December 31:  205 lbs  ACHIEVED!!! Dec 8
  • Revised GW for Challenge:  202 lbs (getting very close)
  • UGW- Ultimate goal weight:  170 lbs
Health Goals: Age gracefully, Walk more, Eat well, Lose weight, Be happy
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