Thanksgiving to New Years Eve Challenge 2015

[saraj91]

Hi All! 

This is the Thanksgiving to New Years Eve Challenge... Welcome !!

We'll begin on Thanksgiving, November 26th and finish on New Years Eve, December 31st. This gives us 5 weeks for this challenge so set your goals accordingly & don't worry if you don't hit them, it's not all about the numbers, it's about how you feel about your own health & being part of a fun, supportive group. 

To join the challenge all you need to do is post your weight stats & check in as often as you like with an update or just to share a story from your week. This group has proven to be so supportive the last 2 challenges I've been a part of so I hope you find it just as great to be a part of as well.

So, enjoy being part of the group & have fun working towards your goals! 

 
A little rundown of terminology for anyone who is new (thanks @awood08 for this list from the last challenge).

USW- Ultimate Starting Weight

CSW- Current Starting Weight

GW- Goal Weight

UGW- Ultimate Goal Weight

PW- Previous Weight

CW- Current Weight

MFP- My Fitness Pal

[HelenaFitbit]

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@HelenaFitbit wrote:

Hey hey! I'll join you since today is my last day of university and I need to prepare for a physical test I have in january. 

USW- 298

CSW- 261.7

GW for this challenge- 250

UGW- 135

Let's go! 

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Hey hey! I'm pretty happy to report that I lost 3.2 pounds! I'm pretty sure I won't be able to drop 8 pounds this next two weeks but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna try!

So here are my updated stats:

USW- 298

CSW- 258.5

GW for this challenge- 250

UGW- 135

[SebringDon]

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@kynoel wrote:

I am in need of some motivation to keep me moving.  After working every day in a stressful environment sitting at a desk, I find it very difficult to "feel" like going to the gym or for a walk.  I really just want to go home and sit in front of that mind control box!!  LOL!  Does anyone else stuggle with this?  Any tips are appreciated!!

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@kynoel

I started out with a low goal of 6,000 steps a day, and decided I'd up it each time I lost 10 pounds. I'm now at 7,000 steps, and the real motivator for me is that I haven't missed a step goal in over two months so far. For me, that works better than setting an unattainable goal and working toward hitting it "one of these days," because it would be easy for me to say "well, since today's not the day, I'll only do 4,000" or whatever.

So my advice would be set goals that you know you can achieve every. single. day. Then make sure you do, and start counting the days in a row you do it. Soon you'll drag yourself out of the house in terrible weather just to avoid breaking that winning streak. I know, because I've gotten my steps under an umbrella more than once! 😄

[dianenyc]

Hi All,

I have been out of commission with a stomach virus that may have caused some initial weight loss but after more than a week of lying flat on my back eating ritz crackers, jello and toast (which turned into French toast as I got my appetite back) I am now up four pounds.  So I started this challenge at 174.2 and weighed in at the doctor's office on Wednesday at 178.2.

I'm going to cry now -- Boo Hoo.

Okay, that's done.  

Now I'm back on my feet -- literally.  Today I walked 6,500 steps, ate new england clam chowder, broiled salmon broccoli, zucchini and a salad without dressing for dinner.  My goals tomorrow are to: walk 10,000, drink 8 glasses of water and log my food.  I'm staying off the scale until Saturday 12/19 and commit to keeping my focus on rebooting the habits that got me down to 174.2 in the first place.

Good to read so many people staying on track!  And it's good to be back.

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@saraj91 wrote:

Hi All! 

This is the Thanksgiving to New Years Eve Challenge... Welcome !!

We'll begin on Thanksgiving, November 26th and finish on New Years Eve, December 31st. This gives us 5 weeks for this challenge so set your goals accordingly & don't worry if you don't hit them, it's not all about the numbers, it's about how you feel about your own health & being part of a fun, supportive group. 

To join the challenge all you need to do is post your weight stats & check in as often as you like with an update or just to share a story from your week. This group has proven to be so supportive the last 2 challenges I've been a part of so I hope you find it just as great to be a part of as well.

So, enjoy being part of the group & have fun working towards your goals! 

 
A little rundown of terminology for anyone who is new (thanks @awood08 for this list from the last challenge).

USW- Ultimate Starting Weight

CSW- Current Starting Weight

GW- Goal Weight

UGW- Ultimate Goal Weight

PW- Previous Weight

CW- Current Weight

MFP- My Fitness Pal

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[dancefoxtrot]

Mama Babakan,

Lot's of salads minus the croutons from restaurants dressing on the side so you can control it. You can get an omelet with veggies without potatoes. Most restaurants have a grilled fish, or chicken option. It is possible to manage and get out and walk at each stop even for 10 minutes. Most hotels have a gym and pool to exercise or just walk the halls. 

Tell Mama to stop force feeding you as your doctor wants you to eat less for your health. 

You can do this. Don't go along with the crowd.

Barbara G

[dancefoxtrot]

ouch Lisa

Can you swim or walk in warm water for exercise. Eat salads and smaller portions if you are burning less. 80% of weight loss is diet.

Best,

Barbara G

[dancefoxtrot]

Well bouncing up and down last few days for sure. On Thursday morning I hit 135.6 and smiled at that scale as I was dancing a Tango is a Wonder Woman costume that very night. It went well. This morning I was a lb. heavier and 2 days ago I was 138.8.  So I'm reminding myself to eat very lightly when I get home hungry after 9 PM from dancing. 

If I can stay in the 133-135 range and maintain this I will accept the little pooch that goes with it. I'm in the health BMI range in the middle of it actually. 

Happy healthy eating. Let's stay on track together.

Barb G

[dancefoxtrot]

kynoel

Go to the gym straight from work, feel like it or not.  You will feel better and be glad you did. Make a new habit. Don't listen to excuses from your mind as they are not your strong part. Our minds lie, whine, and lead us astray.  You just notice the excuses and go to the gym and you win!!!

Best,

Barb G

[dancefoxtrot]

Hi Don, 

Congrats on almost -15 lbs.. For a mantra you might try, I eat healthy food and portions. A possitive statement affirming what your goal is.

Barb G

[HelenKr]

@dianenyc  Good to have you back!  You got this!

[dianenyc]

I'm so glad for you, awood!  You're a real inspiration.

[dianenyc]

Hey Helen,

Thanks for the encouragement. Comes at a good moment.  Hope all is well with you.

[ninjamidget25]

Weigh in today

USW- 360

PW - 342 (as of 11-26)

CSW - 337 (as of 12-2)

CW - 334 (as of 12-6)

CW - 332 (as of 12-12)

GW - 320 (1-1-16)

UGW - 220

I seem to have stalled a bit in the last week or so, but I'm down a total of 28 since I started on medifast on 11-12, so I can't complain.

[Katrice]

Wk results:
Usw 272.4 lbs 5/04/15
Csw 211.8 lbs 12/04/15
Pw 205.6 lbs 12/11/15
Gw 195 lbs 12/22/15
Ugw 160 lbs 06/01/16
Had a great week! I hope to duplicate it next week before I take the bodypod measurements. I think calories reduction was a factor.
Hope everyone had and have a great week!

[Katrice]

I understand the craves. I will have a small portion or fun size candy bar. It does help. Leaving the stress you feel while at work at work. Take the e as you're leaving to feel as reward and go to y/or exercise at home/runnimg? Walking. Whatever will make u feel u r the priority to you.

[Katrice]

Mama r: being sure u increase your water intake and use the gyms or take walks once u arrive.I wish u a blessed holiday.

[JacquelineP]

Crazy week, packing up for a two month trip to my daughter's home in northern WY, driving two days to get there, and then finally getting settled in a bit.  Lots left to do.  

All my good habit strategies need to be revamped for this different setting.  I'm doing more daily movement in preparation for the holidays and getting myself moved in, and it seems to be countering my extra eating.  My wrenched knee is almost fully recovered so I'm walking my dog again, too, but still just about one mile.  I'm logging in MFP but I know I'm missing some stuff.  STILL, I'm down one pound, so I'll call it a win!

USW  (May) - 221 

CSW (Nov. 30) - 202

GW (Dec. 31) -198

UGW 150-160

CW (12/5) - 203.5

CW (12/12) - 202.5

Since I'm retired, I'm my own full-time job when I'm at home--(lol).  Here in Wyoming with my daughter's family, I have to think about all those around me.  I don't know how you folks with families at home and jobs outside the home (or in, for that matter) can do it so well!  Congratulations!  And PS, welcome back @dianenyc.  I missed reading your good advice and I'm glad to see you are recovered and back on the trail.

[BelindaW]

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@BelindaW wrote:

Will see how I go over the next month...
USW- Ultimate Starting Weight - 112.8 kg - 1 September 2015

CSW- Current Starting Weight - 103.1 kg -26 November 2015

GW- Goal Weight - 100 kg  (more likely to be 101.5 - but still hoping for the nice round number)

UGW- Ultimate Goal Weight - aiming for 80 kg at the moment

Not sure what happened in the last week of the last challenge. I was on my best behaviour, but managed to put a little bit back on.  Lost 1.3kg last challenge though.  Now to make it continue... 🙂

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One week in - 5 December 2015- down to 102.8, only 0.3,, but it's still down.

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Two weeks in - 13 December 2015 - went up to 103.9 - so +0.8 for the challenge..  Could have been a lot worse though. I was on holidays for a week, with croissants for breakfast & buffet (with no calorie information) for dinner. At least I avoided all the soft drink, and most of the snacking between meals. And I was getting lots of extra exercise walking around at theme parks. I wish my fitbit was waterproof - as I am sure I would have had one day with at least 50 flights of stairs from the waterslides. (This same waterpark also mucked up my exercise for the following few days - I managed to burn my feet on the hot concrete paths. Three days later & I can still feel them...)

Will have to really behave myself for the next week with Christmas coming up.

[proverbs31]

Weigh in this morning and I'm the same. That means that since starting this challenge I'm still at a two pound gain 😕 I've started physical therapy so my schedule is super busy- trying to figure out how to keep my usual 3-5 miles on my treadmill in my schedule. One more week of school( I'm a homeschooler) then Christmas break ao that will give me more time.

Congratulations to everyone who is doing well with their goals! It's so encouraging to read and see how you all stay motivated and happy even on the bad weeks 🙂 Hope someone will do a "New Year's to Valentine" challenge bc with all the Christmas candy that will be in the house I'll need it to keep me in check 😉

[proverbs31]

Forgot to post my stats

SW- 172
CW174
Gw- 170 (altered this
UGW-155

[awood08]

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Checking in for the week, hopefully I continue on my streak of loosing weight. While I like seeing that number move down, I also enjoy seeing the difference in my measurements. My hips have gone down from 48 inches to 34 inches....a whole 14??? whoa that blew me away 🙂

USW 6/16: 235

CSW 11/26: 188

PW 12/8: 184

CW 12/13: 182

GW 12/31: 180

UGW 1/6: 175