Challenge

[without]

OK thanks! I know I can do 2 of the 3. LOL That fruit one is going to be tough! :)

[sourlemon]

Pam, that should be the easy part! SILLY~~~~~

[CatandDylan]

I weighed in today:

May starting weight: 196
Weigh in today: 192.2!
Weight lost in May: 3.8
Amount left to lose for May goal: 3.7 lbs

I have 2.5 weeks to lose 3.7 lbs. I think I can do it!!

[sourlemon]

Girl you are doing so well. You are now my new inspiration!

[Luna]

Here we go!

7 lbs by June 1.

Starting weight 234.6
Goal weight 227.6

[CatandDylan]

Hey Kate!! Good luck in the challenge!

[CatandDylan]

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I weighed in today:

May starting weight: 196
Weigh in today: 190!
Weight lost in May: 6 lbs
Amount left to lose for May goal: 1.5 lbs

[CatandDylan]

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I weighed in today:

May starting weight: 196
Weigh in today: 189!
Weight lost in May: 7 lbs
Amount left to lose for May goal: 0.5 lbs

I have 5 days to lose .5 lbs! Oh and I definitely feel much better in my bathing suit now!

[sourlemon]

Youa re a rock star Cathrine! I wish I could say the same thing. :lol:

[CatandDylan]

You are doing awesome, Amber!! When I feel down, I just look at my weight loss ticker! Look at yours! YOU are a rockstar!!!

[sourlemon]

Thanks Cathrine! I am acually handing the gain really well this time. Maybe it's cause I knew it was coming..

[Jenny]

I am feeling so much better in my bathing suit! I wore it all afternoon and dh could hardly keep his hands off my butt. :eyeroll: He just kept rubbing it and telling me how good it looked. :laugh: But I really needed to hear that b/c I'd been feeling sort of down after my 3 weeks off.....:eyebrow:

[sourlemon]

Starting May Weight = 216.6
Current WW weight as of 5/19/09 (I didn't go last week) = 212.4
total lost 4.2
Pounds to go 3.3
I will use this Tuesday's WI as my final May Weight So let's pray I can lose what I gaines on Vacation and then another 3.3 by tuesday! I dought I will. Swim Suit Pics to come... Cathrine where are those pics you promised.

[CatandDylan]

oh yea... ummm, I'll get some this weekend.

Good luck, Amber!

[photogrl]

I weighed in yesterday:

May starting weight: 234.4
Weigh in today: 229.0
Weight lost in May: 5.4 lbs

:dunno: At least I didn't gain anything this month! 5 pounds I don't plan on seeing again! :)

[CatandDylan]

Great job!!! Keep it up!

[sourlemon]

Good job Amy!!!!

[Jenny]

Do we have a June challenge??? I'd like to propose this. NO PROCESSED FOODS for the month of June!!

Alright, this is a tough one to define, but here’s my definition for me this month…
a) No added sugar
b) No refined flours

Who is with me???

[CatandDylan]

Ummmmm, not yet??

[Jenny]

Ummmmm, not yet??

I edited my post and proposed a challenge....

[CatandDylan]

Well I maintained today at my weigh in. So I was 0.5 lbs away from the May goal. :( but I guess that's close enough!

I dont know if I can do no process foods for an entire month?? It probably would help in my weight loss though. Give me your thoughts and ideas on how to stay process-less. :)

[without]

Jenny, I would love to do this with you!! But I would need loads of guidance on your part. I would like to do this not only for me but also for Morgan. :) Hmm... would that mean NO eating out for a month?

[sourlemon]

I can't do the June Challenge! That's too hard.

[CatandDylan]

Yea, i dont think I can do it either. But I will stick with losing 7.5 lbs in June again and trying to look better in my bathing suit. Which I guess is the May challenge, but oh well.

[CamaLamaMama]

I suppose my WW packaged meals are processed. What if we just tried to limit it? Like, instead of something processed, have a peice of fruit.

Maybe we could do a chose something non processed over a processed snack at least once a day, or something?

[Jenny]

Doing something "hard" is supposed to be part of the challenge, yes?? Stepping outside that comfort zone, pushing your mind and body to do something that you are not used to.

[sourlemon]

True, but I don't have to eat what I have do to my finances and if that means processed so be it. I just can't... But you girls feel free!

[Jenny]

Is natural food really more expensive than processed foods? I'm not talking about going all organic here.

[sourlemon]

Well I don't know really. It's just what is there is what I have to eat, I can't afford to go get new or different stuff even if it's cheaper of the same price. It's just shopping without the "need" so that won't be happening in my house.

[without]

Ok Jenny I need your help with this!!! When you say no proccesd food that means pretty much all fress foods right? So what about cheese? I was buying the Kraft natural cheese and it taste just fine but I don't like the bag its in (or at least thats what I think is causing the mushy textrure it gets a few days after its been opened). Also every other week or so I make Mac and cheese for Morgan is there a way to do this with out having processed food?

I know I can't go all month with NO processed foods but I think I can come pretty close and I can at least cut down on it and am also trying to cut out HFCS but boy howdy its amazing what all has HFCS!

[photogrl]

Pam...you must be reading my mind! :laugh: I was thinking about Jenny's idea and wondering about cheese, too!

What would the guidelines be?

[Jenny]

Here is me in my bathing suit today!

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii76/IrishTriplets/100_3208.jpg

[CamaLamaMama]

Not to disregard your weight loss, because, GO YOU!!!

BUT, OMG Ronins face is AWESOME!!!

[Jenny]

Not to disregard your weight loss, because, GO YOU!!!

BUT, OMG Ronins face is AWESOME!!!

Ya, that's his "Ronin the Samurai" look. :laugh:

[CamaLamaMama]

Ya, that's his "Ronin the Samurai" look. :laugh:

Now that I look, wow, DD has a sassy look! Which girl is that? I forget, :ohno:

[Jenny]

Now that I look, wow, DD has a sassy look! Which girl is that? I forget, :ohno:

That is Miss Ella. She's a little Imp. :laugh:

[sourlemon]

That picture is amazing! But those kids, crack me up :lol:

[Jenny]

That picture is amazing! But those kids, crack me up :lol:

:laugh: Ya, never a dull moment around here.

[without]

Look'n hot Jenny! And yes Ro in his b-day suit and samurai face is a killer! What a little turkey. :)

[ColtsFan1912]

I can't do the June Challenge! That's too hard.
Honestly I can't either. I'm living with my inlaws who do the cooking & grocery shopping.. & my DF is jobless come Friday lol so no money to buy our own groceries. .. & were flying out to Indiana in a few weeks for the *gasp* wedding lol. it's giong to be a nutty month

[photogrl]

Looking GREAT, Jenny! :hooray:

I love how all of you are posing! Too cute!

[LuTruPeMo]

I guess you could make the processed food thing as stringent or lax as you like, eh? What's processed to me may not be what's processed to you. Practically everything I eat is processed in some fashion, except for the CSA & the raw milk we pick up each week. Even the meat we buy at the co-op from a local, natural farm, has been processed in some way. But there's obviously a difference between meat that is shaped like a dinosaur and meat that still somewhat resembles a dead animal. There's a difference between a bowl of simple granola cereal and a bowl of Froot Loops. Maybe if you can't cut out all processed foods, list a few that you'll abstain from. Like no soda, hot dogs, or fast food?

[sourlemon]

Good point Heather (I think that's your name, I am learning) DH and I have started a new diet and I think this will help cut out alot of processed foods.

[LuTruPeMo]

My personal goal for this month is to not eat out at all. Not even a little. :) So far, so good. We did go to an amusement park on Mon and I had a slice of pizza, so maybe I blew it already on the first of the month? :) I'm going to say no, though. Really it starts right now. Also since I go in six month spurts with buying food storage, I have a lot of stored food we need to eat in the next month or two, so I'm working our menu from that. Should be interesting. ;)

[CatandDylan]

Good luck with not eating out! I couldnt' do that!

Starting weight in Jan: 227.4
Weight today June 5: 186.2!!

I can't believe I've lost 41 lbs!!! Yay me!

[sourlemon]

Cathrine! I am amazed at your progress you are a WW model! I am so proud of you!!!
I have swim suit pics want to see?

[CatandDylan]

Thanks! And YES!!

[sourlemon]

Ok here we go! I look mad in this one.
http://img29.picoodle.com/img/img29/2/6/8/sourlemon/f_0606091456m_062da66.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/2/6/8/sourlemon/f_0606091456m_062da66.jpg&srv=img29) it shows my stretch marks from the baby where it don't completly cover but still looks ok...
http://img36.picoodle.com/img/img36/2/6/8/sourlemon/f_0606091458m_f408681.jpg (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/2/6/8/sourlemon/f_0606091458m_f408681.jpg&srv=img36) The back. I took these with my cell. This is the swim suit I wore before I was a mommy. Swim lessons start Monday next week and I think I am going to just go ahead a wear it and save my money on buying a bigger one. You think?

[CatandDylan]

Amber, You look GREAT!!! You can definitely wear that swimsuit for swim lessons! I wish I was wearing my pre pregnancy swimsuit! (jealous!! :) 0

[sourlemon]

Don't be, it's still not quite where it should be. The split in the skirt is a little so spread apart and the tankini top could come down some more.

[photogrl]

Amber...you look AWESOME! :)

You can totally wear that suit for swim lessons.

[without]

Here here!! Save your money because that one looks great!

[megward]

You look great Amber....I just bought a similar suit this weekend, hehe!! Keep looking at this pic....it's a great motivator!!

[CatandDylan]

OK so I guess we took a break from the challenge for June. We should starting thinking about July!

[CamaLamaMama]

Any ideas?

Do we want to stick with the 7.5 pound mark? What should we do additionally?

[Mrs. C]

I don't know about you, but sweets are my weakness...

Maybe we could have a challenge where we cut out most sweets for the entire month, ie: cookies, candy, cake, BROWNIES! (sorry, I was yelling at myself-they are my weakness) and ICECREAM! (sorry, my other weakness).

:dunno:

[Jenny]

I'm doing my June challenge. :laugh: It's been harder than I thought it would be, but I'm sticking with it!!

[CatandDylan]

Good job, Jenny! I could never do that!

[CamaLamaMama]

How the challenge for next month looking? I have been doing the 30 day challenge with Bob Greene this month since we didnt do a challenge. Are we still doing 7.5 pounds?

[Mrs. C]

Maybe we could do two sets of challenges. One for those who have been doing this for a while and the other for those who have just started (or started over from a break). I think talking about cutting out processed foods and such is a little overwhelming for someone who just started. My pp with a suggestion to cut out most sweets is probably something a lot of you have already done, but for those who just started it might be a good challenge for us.

[Jenny]

Is June over yet?? I really want a diet coke. :laugh:

[CatandDylan]

I'm up for anything! I do like the 7.5 lbs a month though.

[sourlemon]

How about 7.5 pounds down in July and we each try to get into a smaller size? So since I am in an 18 pretty good now, I will try and get into my size 16 jeans by august! What do you think?

[CatandDylan]

That's a good one! I am going to try and get into size 14's!!

[MrsMan]

How about 7.5 pounds down in July and we each try to get into a smaller size? So since I am in an 18 pretty good now, I will try and get into my size 16 jeans by august! What do you think?

I like it! I also like Mrs C's suggestion of cutting out sweets.

[photogrl]

Sounds good to me!

[CatandDylan]

Well then the challenge will begin next Wednesday, July 1st!

[CamaLamaMama]

I will look at my jean size and let you ladies know whats happening there. I think I am a size 11.

[without]

Here is my months weigh ins

Last month Weight 192.4 This month 189.2
(sad about that only 3.2 pound for the month my goal was 7)
Arms Last month 11.5 inches this month 11 3/4
Don't know how in the world that happened and am super upset because I hate my wings

Thighs last month 22 inches This month 22 Sigh :(

Hips (around booty) last month 49 this month 47.5 (yeah!!!)

Waist last mont 38.5 this month 35.5

[sourlemon]

Pam that is so great! I think you did wonderful! If you were lifting weights while kick boxing you could have went up on that measurment because of the muscle! So don't get sad that's a good thing!

[sourlemon]

Ok so not long till July Challenge! I am so ready! I have to get into my pre-baby pants!

[photogrl]

Here is my months weigh ins

Last month Weight 192.4 This month 189.2
(sad about that only 3.2 pound for the month my goal was 7)
Arms Last month 11.5 inches this month 11 3/4
Don't know how in the world that happened and am super upset because I hate my wings

Thighs last month 22 inches This month 22 Sigh :(

Hips (around booty) last month 49 this month 47.5 (yeah!!!)

Waist last mont 38.5 this month 35.5

THREE inches off your waist...:hooray: Woo-hoo! :hooray:

[CatandDylan]

Ok I weighed in today and I am going to use it as my starting weight:

Starting weight: 181.2 lbs
lbs to lose: 7.5 lbs
Goal weight: 173.7 lbs
Starting dress size: 16

[Mrs. C]

Here is my months weigh ins

Last month Weight 192.4 This month 189.2
(sad about that only 3.2 pound for the month my goal was 7)
Arms Last month 11.5 inches this month 11 3/4
Don't know how in the world that happened and am super upset because I hate my wings

Thighs last month 22 inches This month 22 Sigh :(

Hips (around booty) last month 49 this month 47.5 (yeah!!!)

Waist last mont 38.5 this month 35.5

That is AWESOME!!! WTG!

[Mrs. C]

I will weigh in tomorrow and update.

I really want to lose 7.5 lbs before the end of this month. Right now I think most of my skirts are at a 20. Some shirts are 14/16 others are 18/20. No more jumping around...I want my shirts to be a 14/16 and skirts to be a solid 18...darn hips!

So...

My starting weight - 213.4 (lost 1.3 lbs, total weight loss in 2 weeks 4.9 :hooray:)
End of July Goal - 205.9
Size goal - shirts: 14/16, skirts: 18

We can do this!!!

[AshNAllen]

Starting weight: 170 (will weight again tomorrow to double check its been a couple days)
Goal: 163
Size: 16, i'd love to see a 14 by the end of the month but if I can lose the pounds then I can settle for size 14 next month.

[CatandDylan]

Good luck, Ash! I'm hoping for size 14 as well!

[AshNAllen]

You too!! When I say 7 lbs its like "oh ok, just 7 lbs" but man to actually lose it is hard!

[CatandDylan]

You can do it! Just stay focused. Losing weight, I find, is so much a mind game than a physical game.

[CamaLamaMama]

Starting weight - 156
Goal weight - 148.5

I am in an 11, I would like to be in a 9 next month, but I guess that will all depend on WHERE I lose weight from.

I honestly REFUSE to cut out sweets more. Being on WW I make good decsions all day, and I save 2 points a night for my little WW ice cream, and I wont give it up. I know, I know, its a challege, well not eating all my points in ice cream is a daily challenge for me. I just wanted to make sure you all didnt think I was cheating when you see my diet plan in my thread.

[CatandDylan]

Starting weight - 156
Goal weight - 148.5

I am in an 11, I would like to be in a 9 next month, but I guess that will all depend on WHERE I lose weight from.

I honestly REFUSE to cut out sweets more. Being on WW I make good decsions all day, and I save 2 points a night for my little WW ice cream, and I wont give it up. I know, I know, its a challege, well not eating all my points in ice cream is a daily challenge for me. I just wanted to make sure you all didnt think I was cheating when you see my diet plan in my thread.

LOL! WW ice cream is the first thing I add to my point tracker!! HAHA!

[Mrs. C]

I know, I know, its a challege, well not eating all my points in ice cream is a daily challenge for me. I just wanted to make sure you all didnt think I was cheating when you see my diet plan in my thread.

LOL! :hi: Me too, that is why I said "most" sweets.

[sourlemon]

Challenge begins today girls! Let's do this!

[AshNAllen]

Eeek!!! Here we go girls!! :bounce:

[CatandDylan]

I'm so ready! I have a beach trip at the end of the month and want to look goooood in my suit! Hopefully Ash and I can meet up for a sec or two(we're going to the same beach, fyi).

[AshNAllen]

I bought 2 new swim suits hoping that will give me motivation! LOL One shows my tummy so i've got to get on the ball!

[sourlemon]

You girls can do it! I go to the beach in September so I am hoping to be below my goal, or pg. lol!

[CatandDylan]

Ok I weighed in today:

Starting weight: 181.2 lbs
Current weight: 179.4 lbs (YAY in the 170s!!!)
lbs left to lose: 5.7 lbs
July Goal weight: 173.7 lbs

[CatandDylan]

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I weighed in today:

Starting weight: 181.2 lbs
Current weight: 177 lbs
lbs left to lose: 3.3 lbs
July Goal weight: 173.7 lbs

I've lost 50 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[AshNAllen]

:cabbage: :cheer: Your awesome!!

[CatandDylan]

Thanks, Ashley! I think thats 3 places now that you've commented about it! You're so sweet!

[AshNAllen]

Weight loss is something that should be celebrated like a birthday! It's sooooo hard! Let's have some cake and icecream! LOL

[CatandDylan]

mmmmm cake!!

[sourlemon]

Catherine! I am so happy for you... When I hit 50 lbs lost it was such an amazing feeling. I am proud of you!

[photogrl]

I've lost 50 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

:dance: :hooray: Way to go! :hooray: :dance:

[Mrs. C]

:hooray: :cheer: :hooray: :cheer:

Congratulations!!!

[CatandDylan]

I think we need a challenge!! What do you guys think? Its been too long, I need a push!

[sourlemon]

Ditto! Sounds like a push to me! What shall we do oh master of challenges!

[CatandDylan]

7 lbs by Halloween? and exercise at least 3 times a week?

[sourlemon]

Ok that's it then! It's on like Donky Kong! I need to excercise so that will help me more than anything! Whoot I am excited.

[CatandDylan]

Alright, starting stats!

Starting weight = 169
Current weight = 169
lbs left to lose = 7

[sourlemon]

Ok,,, ECK!!!!
Starting weight = 221.4
Current weight = 221.4
lbs left to lose = 7
We can do this Catherine!

[CatandDylan]

Yesterday is my WW weigh in:

Starting weight = 169
Current weight = 168
lbs left to lose = 6!

[sourlemon]

Starting weight = 221.4
Current weight = 219
Lost = 2.4
To go = 4.6

[CatandDylan]

great job, Amber! You can do 4.6 in 3 weeks!!

[sourlemon]

You too hun! Thanks!

[CatandDylan]

weigh in otday:

Starting weight = 169 (Oct.1st)
Today's weight = 166.4
lbs lost = 2.6
lbs left to lose for October = 4.9!

[sourlemon]

Starting weight = 221.4
Today's weight = 219.4
lost = 2
To go = 5
I don't know if I am going to make it but I am sure going to try.

[CatandDylan]

You can do it! we have the same amount left to lose!

[sourlemon]

Good I am not alone then. LOL!

[CatandDylan]

who wants to do another challenge with me??

[shutterbird]

I do! I think a challenge is the only thing that'll really kick my butt.

[sourlemon]

me!

[photogrl]

I'm in! What are you thinking?

[CatandDylan]

How bout lose a certain amount of weight in a month (like we did before)? 7.5 lbs in one month?

[sourlemon]

sorry just getting back in here.. What's the plan? I am good with anything!

[LuTruPeMo]

It's so weird (and funny) there are so many trolls in this thread!

[josephrettig]

I am afraid to peripatetic this challenge.......:ohno: