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November 1st to December 31st 2019

‎11-01-2019 05:44

‎11-01-2019 05:44

Welcome to the newest challenge, the seventh and final one of 2019 and this decade! 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 this challenge

CW - current weight 

PW - previous week's weight/weigh-in

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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‎11-06-2019 19:09

In response to Jpgrl84

‎11-06-2019 19:09

I think it's only accessible through the website. I hope to be proven wrong, but I can't seem to find it.

Atlantic coast of Canada, 52 F, Fitbit Inspire HR.
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‎11-07-2019 11:06

‎11-07-2019 11:06

I hope it's not too late to join! I just found my FitBit after over a year of non-use, and I want a good challenge for the rest of the year!

 

USW - 179+

SW (Nov. 1) - 169.6

CW - 167.2

GW - 154

UGW - 127-130 range

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‎11-07-2019 11:56

In response to dimpulz88

‎11-07-2019 11:56

I had some panicked hours yesterday when my brand new fitbit suddenly went crazy in IKEA and kept vibrating for five minutes straight, showing some kind of weird screens, not letting me turn it off, not getting me to the main menu. I got home, looked it up, and found that the exact issue has happened with other peoples' fitbits. I tried the recommended fix and it worked for me. Who knew you had to have it on the charger to turn it off?? My others didn't. I guess we learn something new every day. It appears to be doing fine now. 

IKEA trip gave me over 8k steps and I burned 4500 calories. Phew. I'm taking today as a 'rest' day, though I have to work at the computer. I'm surprised my feet aren't killing me, though. I guess going to the pool is helping my stamina and recovery a bit better than I expected. Yay water aerobics.

Atlantic coast of Canada, 52 F, Fitbit Inspire HR.
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‎11-07-2019 18:10

‎11-07-2019 18:10

Hello! Long time intermittent fitbit user, but new to the forums!  I just upgraded to a Charge 3.  My goal this year, 2019, was to lose 50 lbs.  I've lost 35 so far!  I'm hoping to at least reach 40 by year's end.  This challenge post seems like a great place to jump in and finish the year strong! 

USW - 326

SW - 258.4

CW - 258.0 

PW - 259.6

LW - 258.0

GW - 252

MGW - 252

UGW- 180  The closest I've been is 180.8 before they removed by thyroid.  It's been a constant struggle since then to get my T3&4 levels adequate.  I also have adrenal fatigue.  Also have disc herniations at every single level + spinal cord impingement.  FMS & CFS.  Anyone out there with health challenges, I'd be happy to cheer you on!!  😃  We can do this!  

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‎11-08-2019 05:43 - edited ‎11-08-2019 05:44

‎11-08-2019 05:43 - edited ‎11-08-2019 05:44

USW - 180

SW - 171.4  (Nov. 1)

CW - 168.0  (Nov 8 )

LW - 171.4  (Nov1)

GW - 165

MGW - 160 by next April

UGW- 135

In October I walked two miles or 10,000 steps a day, 10 minute specific muscle group workout, counted calories and no weight loss.  Added limiting breads and 5 more minutes to workout, arm and butt challenge for the first week of November and had a loss of 3.4 lbs. So yay, keeping all that and adding eating breakfast, increasing, recording water intake, and one set of 5 repetitions of stairs from basement, first floor, second floor, attic to see if I can get and stay off the plateau. 

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‎11-09-2019 06:43

In response to Aluxes

‎11-09-2019 06:43

I'm getting a slight late start, but I'm in.

 

Highest (not USW): 260

SW: 251.6

CW: 251.6

GW: 245 (12/31/19)

MGW: 200

UGW: 175

 

Hopefully I can get back on track.  I'll check in on Wednesday, my WW weigh-in day.

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‎11-09-2019 17:56

In response to ElaineJ27

‎11-09-2019 17:56

Count me in!

 

USW - 89kg

SW - 68.7kg

CW - 68.2kg

LW - 68.7kg

GW - 60kg

MGW - 65kg

UGW- Not sure yet!

 

Having successfully dropped from the obese category, I can now have the surgery I've been waiting for. Date is 4th Feb so I need to be at normal BMI on that date so 64/65kg.

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‎11-11-2019 06:37

In response to Joy2019

‎11-11-2019 06:37

Welcome to all the new people! Feel free to share your ups, downs, questions and thoughts, not just about weight loss but life in general. We are a supportive, judgment free group that just might be able to help you past all the stuff that goes on in life. Lots of cheerleading happens here.

 

I did not weigh in this weekend but hope to do so tomorrow.

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‎11-12-2019 06:10

In response to Jpgrl84

‎11-12-2019 06:10

USW-200

SW-192

CW-191

PW-192

GW-182

MGW-175

UGW-150

 

I'm off to a good start!!

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‎11-12-2019 07:53

In response to Jpgrl84

‎11-12-2019 07:53

Hi everyone:

I hope your long weekend (if you were so fortunate as to have yesterday off) went well. I went for my usual hour long walk (Monday, Wednesday, Friday tradition, if you can have a tradition that is only five months old) with my husband yesterday morning, and yesterday afternoon biked 11 miles. THEN, because apparently that was not enough, last night I tried out a bootcamp offered by a guy that started following me on instagram. (Because after spending all these years telling my kids not to meet strangers off the internet, I went ahead and... you know, went to this bootcamp.) AND IT WAS FANTASTIC. Super excited to have connected with this personal trainer/gym! I will be going every Wednesday night starting next week. 

 

Here's why that's good for me. For one thing, I get to change up my exercise routine a bit and that's exciting. BUT ALSO, HOLY SMOKES, I can actually DO the things in the boot camp, which is a huge change from where I have been in the past. Additionally, the trainer is excellent about providing modifications and opportunities to make the moves more or less difficult. I don't know about you folks but I have experienced LOTS of trainers who have no idea how to work with folks who aren't in such great shape and pretty much just treat them like they're lazy and need to work harder. Anyone who has been heavy can tell you that, in fact, one of the biggest barriers to us being able to exercise is that we try TOO HARD, exhaust ourselves, and can't keep up. It is the slowing down and going at a reasonable pace for our fitness level that makes increasing our fitness possible for us. So it is fantastic to me to have met a trainer - and a young guy at that! - who knows and honors that. 

 

I am pretty stoked. Although also sore...

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‎11-12-2019 09:44

In response to Zootenany

‎11-12-2019 09:44

USW - 218.0

Current starting weight - 205.8 (11/1/19)

LW - 205.8

CW - 207.6 

GW - 200.0 (12/31/19)

Stretch goal weight - 198.0

Mini goal - 195.00

UGW - 150.0

 

Starting off in the wrong direction but have been dealing with some life stuff recently so not beating myself up. Dear Son (DS) lost his job at the beginning of the month and in checking on potential interview clothes discovered that he has gotten larger and nothing fit. Had to buy new yesterday and we are now both on a mission to lose weight by the end of the year - having a partner should help me focus more.

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‎11-13-2019 09:56

In response to Cele21

‎11-13-2019 09:56

SW: 251.6

LW: 251.6

CW: 254.4

GW: 245

MGW: 200

UGW: 175

 

Definitely a move in the wrong direction! I have been getting my exercise more consistently but I really need to get my eating under control.

 

 

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‎11-15-2019 05:47

‎11-15-2019 05:47

USW - 180

SW - 171.4  (Nov. 1)

CW - 166.4  (Nov 15 )

LW - 168.0  (Nov8)

GW - 165

MGW - 160 by next April

UGW- 135

In October  walked two miles or 10,000 steps or more a day, 10 minute specific muscle group workout, counted calories = NO weight loss.

First week of November added 5 more minutes to workout, arm and butt challange, decreased breads in diet. = 3.4 lbs weight loss  YaY.

Second week of November added eating a small breakfast, increasing, recording water intake, and one set of stairs in my home, of 5 reps (Wow, stairs always amaze me on how you use such different muscles than a regular workout)  = 1.6 lbs of weight loss.  (I was really worried because I had a sick day and did not exercise but than did not eat well either and thought I might of thrown myself into a starvation mode thing but so far the weight has stayed off)

This third week I want to add 2 more sets of stairs for a total of 3 sets and 15 trips from basement, first, second, attic.  I will have to break that up through out the day. 

Total so far of weight loss 5 lbs.  Sure hope I can keep it off, kids are starting to come home and the baking starts.  

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‎11-15-2019 13:03

In response to Sweetiepie13

‎11-15-2019 13:03

I'm looking to buy an at home scale and I'm seeing some with a lot of different features and apps. Does anyone have any particular ones the like or maybe features they like? I'm not looking to break the bank on a scale either.

Thanks!!

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‎11-15-2019 14:16

In response to dimpulz88

‎11-15-2019 14:16

USW - 179+

SW (Nov. 1) - 169.6

CW - 167.2

GW - 159 (updated on 11/15 to reflect Fitbit goal of -1.5/week)

UGW - 127-130 range

 

11/1: 169.6

11/15: 166

 

I had some pretty big fluctuations between the first of the month and today (mainly due to indulging period cravings), but it looks like I am still on track to lose 6 lbs this month, which is my Fitbit goal. Here's to hoping I get there!

Anyone have any tips for beating period cravings? I would hate to lose 6 this month just to backtrack at the beginning of next month and have to re-lose!

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‎11-15-2019 15:58

In response to Joy2019

‎11-15-2019 15:58

Week 1 weigh in for me

 

USW - 89kg

SW - 68.7kg

CW - 68.7kg

LW - 68.2kg

GW - 60kg

MGW - 65kg

UGW- Not sure yet!

 

Oops! Not off to a good start! I've been feeling under the weather and struggling with my exercises and fasting and decided to eat at maintenance throughout last week.

I feel much better now so let's blow this joint!

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‎11-18-2019 05:50

In response to Jpgrl84

‎11-18-2019 05:50

I've actually been sticking with logging all my food 50+ days!! Hope everyone is doing well.

 

USW-200

SW-192

CW-189

PW-191

GW-182

MGW-175

UGW-150

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‎11-20-2019 18:27

In response to Jpgrl84

‎11-20-2019 18:27

I need to lose 10lbs, and I will be tracking my food until I reach my goal!!!

 

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‎11-21-2019 10:55

In response to debb21

‎11-21-2019 10:55

SW: 251.6

LW: 254.4

CW: 253.8

GW: 245.

MGW: 200

UGW: 175

 

Although I'm not back where I started November, I did lose 0.6 pounds last week and am in a much better mental state. I'm tracking everything I eat and planning my meals based around WW free foods. I have also exercised at least three times during each of the past two weeks.

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‎11-21-2019 16:02

In response to ElaineJ27

‎11-21-2019 16:02

Sorry I have been quiet. I've been really sick. Horrible head cold and it's moved into my chest, so it's hard to exercise and breathe at the same time! I'm going to take the weekend to recover and then it's back to the pool next week. 

Atlantic coast of Canada, 52 F, Fitbit Inspire HR.
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