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Nir
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Posted: 31 August 2009 06:09 pm |
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It's almost time for the next challenge, everyone!
Here are the guidelines for the Halloween weight loss challenge (similar to those of the previous ones):
- The challenge will run from Tuesday September 1st through Saturday 31st October
- You may join the challenge at any time beginning September 1st, and late-comers are most welcome. You can even join the challenge in October.
- To join the challenge, post your height, starting weight and goal weight.
You may choose any goal you like. But if your goal is to lose more than 18 pounds during the challenge period -- more than two pounds a week -- please explain why you think your goal is realistic.
This website is dedicate to healthy, common sense, lasting weight loss, and does not support crash diets which do not have realistic expectations of producing long-term results.
For more information, please see the Tutorial and the forum topic The Most Likely Reason Your Diet Will Fail.
Your height will be used to display your BMI. Disclosing your height is optional but as incentive to share your height with us, unless told your height I'll just assume you are 5' (1.52m).
- Pick a day for your weekly weigh-in, and stick to it a closely as you can. Then post your current weight each week -- or as often as you would like!
You may wish to read: How Often Should You Weigh Yourself
Those who are not losing weight, and those who are gaining, will receive praise for continuing to participate. It's so easy to run and hide! We've all been there ourselves.
We also know that by participating, they are very likely doing better than they otherwise would be.
- The results will be updated every Saturday (or more often) and posted right here just below these instructions, so they will always be easy to find.
We want the challenge stats to be realistic and reflect active challenge members, so anyone not posting for two consecutive weeks will be dropped from the list. But they will be put right back on the next week should they post again.
If you need to withdraw from the challenge, please have the courtesy to post a farewell note or send me a Private Message (PM). Your name will be removed.
- You are encouraged to share how you are doing during the challenge, and especially to give each other support. However, to make it easier for me to find your weekly weight, please make sure your weight stands out.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to post them or send me a PM.
Wishing you success and happiness!
Nir
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Tontus
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Posted: 31 August 2009 06:38 pm |
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Starting weight - 264.6 lbs
Height - 6 feet
Goal - 15 lbs
Thanks for running this challenge, they really seem to help.
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Hiker
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Posted: 31 August 2009 06:45 pm |
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Oh, I am so in and this time I am going to make it to the red  . The last two challenges I didn't make it out of the purple but this time I am not going to let that happen....well at least I hope not.
My weigh in day will be Tuesday
My height --5"3"
Current weight--136.3
My goal weigh--126
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mchen01
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 31 August 2009 07:14 pm |
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Thanks Nir! 
Height: 5'7"
CW: 163.6
GW: 158
Weigh-in Day: Monday
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BJD74
Senior Member
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Posted: 31 August 2009 07:16 pm |
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HELLO! YES, ANOTHER CHALLENGE, THANKS NIR! :)
MY STATS ARE:
5'5 INCHES TALL
STARTING WT: 160
GOAL WT: 155
WEIGH IN DAY: SATURDAY
A MODEST LOSS I HOPE TO ACHIEVE.... 
Last edited on 31 August 2009 07:17 pm by BJD74
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MichelleP
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Posted: 31 August 2009 07:20 pm |
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Count me in.
Height = 5'8" (68 inches)
Current weight = 166
Goal weight = 154
Weigh in day will be Friday.
I'm shooting for a 12 pound loss in this next challenge. The challenge will run approximately 8.5 weeks which means I will have to work 1.5 pounds off each week. I'm totally up for it! Thanks for the challenge.
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Nir
Senior Administrator
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Posted: 31 August 2009 09:54 pm |
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I lost my chance to be the first to join the challenge... At the beginning of July I was still eating 1800 calories, after 6 successive increases my intake currently stands at 2100 calories. Surprisingly (well it surprised me) I lost 5.5lb during this period. My unadjusted RMR (Male, 36.5, 1.65m, 51.5kg) is 1369 and if I assume my typical exercise (average about 90 minutes a day) puts me as 'Moderately Active' then my current intake is at maintenance level. I might yet increase calories if I feel I need more energy for my workouts or (and this is increasingly unlikely) I lose more weight. I do have a longer-term goal of putting on some muscle and re-gaining strength as am not at peak strength.
With this preamble out of the way:
Height: 1.65m = 5'5"
Current Weight: 51.5kg = 113.4lb (BMI 18.9)
Goal Weight: 51kg = 112.3lb (BMI 18.7) (yes, just 1lb in 2 months)
The challenge ends on Saturday so I will weigh in on Saturdays. Well it makes sense to me, anyhow.
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clagger
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Posted: 31 August 2009 10:23 pm |
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Hey guys! And thanks for running another Challenge! I would ask for some help on my goal. I believe i was able to maintain a 4.5lb a week loss during the last one. I know that my weight loss should slow down as i get closer to my goal weight, so im wonder what a fair goal is that will keep me working hard, but will also be obtainable.
Facts:
Height - 6'3" (75 inches)
Weight - 328 lbs
Weighing in on Thursday
I think a goal of 3.25lbs might be good for me. If anyone has a good reason thats too low/high let me know! Taking Michelle's numbers of 8.5 weeks for this challenge puts me at a goal of 26lbs. But I'm feeling  frisky, lets see if i can't break into the 200s and out of the 300s by the end of this challenge...So I'm making my goal 28.1lbs!
On a side note, post often guys! I love hearing about your day to day struggles and accomplishments. It keeps me motivated to do well myself. This website has helped me stay focused more than I ever thought it could. About 1/2 way through this challenge I should dip into the obese BMI and not Morbidly obese!!!! LETS DO THIS! Is anyone as charged up as i am? lol
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missfit
Senior Member
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Posted: 31 August 2009 10:51 pm |
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I'm in! My stats are as follows:
current weight-166
goal weight- 158
height- 60 inches 5'0"
weigh in day-Saturday
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Maggie
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 1 September 2009 01:03 am |
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I would like to join the challenge again. Thanks so much for starting it Nir.
Goal weight 164
Present weight 166
Height 61 inches
Cheerio
Maggie
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KJK_0119
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Posted: 1 September 2009 04:32 am |
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Height: 5"5
Current Weight: 140
Goal Weight: 125
Weigh in day: Sunday
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oythatsintense
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Posted: 1 September 2009 05:30 am |
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I'm in!
Height: 5'5"
Current weight: 162
Goal weight: I'm going to shoot high and try to break out of the 150s so... 148
weigh in day will be Monday (I already hate mondays, this is the best day for it haha)
It's a 14 pound loss but I've recently begun settling into a very workable exercise routine which will really facilitate my loss, and besides the higher the goal the harder I work. I haven't been out of the 150s for some time-- I stopped weighing myself last fall so I don't know, but I was in the low 140s in the summer, just starting to break into the 130s, and then in the winter i was 166 (which is such an embarassing gain-- I'll just say that we had more money and ate out a LOT with no regard to portions). If I could achieve this, I could fit into my old clothes just in time for cold weather (now we have less money, and I can't afford anything new and bigger-- oh no!).
Last edited on 1 September 2009 05:31 am by oythatsintense
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Lami
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Posted: 1 September 2009 09:42 am |
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Hi Nir
Thanks for putting on this challenge. I am going to take this seriously and start today. I will weigh in each Tuesday.
My height is 5ft 4in
Weight 156lb
My goal is to loose 10lb so my goal weight will be 146lb.Last edited on 1 September 2009 03:06 pm by Lami
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MichelleP
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Posted: 1 September 2009 12:09 pm |
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clagger wrote: Hi Clagger- You lost an incredible amount last challenge - fantastic job!! This website has kept me focused too, even during weeks that I haven't lost. Many years ago I was morbidly obese per my BMI, then just obese and now I'm only overweight and inching my way closer and closer to normal. It is a thrill getting to each new level. I have been on a stall for the past month and I am ready to pick up the pace and push myself harder than ever. I am totally charged up for this new challenge. I'm not sure if you know it but there is a forum on her where you can post your own diary/journal entries. I've read a lot of other people's diaries and there is a lot of inspiration to be found in them. I wish you all the best in this new challenge. Michelle Hey guys! And thanks for running another Challenge! I would ask for some help on my goal. I believe i was able to maintain a 4.5lb a week loss during the last one. I know that my weight loss should slow down as i get closer to my goal weight, so im wonder what a fair goal is that will keep me working hard, but will also be obtainable.
Facts:
Height - 6'3" (75 inches)
Weight - 328 lbs
Weighing in on Thursday
I think a goal of 3.25lbs might be good for me. If anyone has a good reason thats too low/high let me know! Taking Michelle's numbers of 8.5 weeks for this challenge puts me at a goal of 26lbs. But I'm feeling frisky, lets see if i can't break into the 200s and out of the 300s by the end of this challenge...So I'm making my goal 28.1lbs!
On a side note, post often guys! I love hearing about your day to day struggles and accomplishments. It keeps me motivated to do well myself. This website has helped me stay focused more than I ever thought it could. About 1/2 way through this challenge I should dip into the obese BMI and not Morbidly obese!!!! LETS DO THIS! Is anyone as charged up as i am? lol
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cportwine
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 1 September 2009 01:06 pm |
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Ok, sign me up!
height 5'4
starting weight 136lbs
goal weight 126lbs
I am hoping that this time will get me going back down again. Tired of carrying around this extra weight.
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slimwish
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Posted: 1 September 2009 01:19 pm |
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Height: 5"1
Starting weight: 112lbs
Goal weight: 110lbs
I have a feeling I'm going to end up heavier than I started, but I'll try anyway! (I usually start heading back up every time I reach 112lbs).
And Halloween is spelt with two l's. 
I wonder what I'll give out for Halloween.. It might be tempting to have boxes of chocolate lying around...
 SW
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Tontus
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Posted: 1 September 2009 03:16 pm |
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| Hey Clagger, when I started back in May 13, I was 315. Exactly two months later, I was 282. I don't think I was anywhere near as disciplined as you when it came to eating and working out. So I'm guessing you will lose much more than I did and I lost 33 pounds. So I'm pretty sure we'll be welcoming you into the under 300 club in about 6 weeks.
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BJD74
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Posted: 1 September 2009 03:47 pm |
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| hello all! i am happy to report a loss today, to 159! :) Back where I stopped losing in the last challenge....ok, down hill from here!!!! :)
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meteorites49
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Posted: 1 September 2009 05:20 pm |
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Thanks Nir!
Height: 5'2"
Current weight: 132.2
Goal weight: 121.2
That goal has me losing 1% of my body weight per week, in theory very do-able as long as I stay on track!
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Nir
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Posted: 1 September 2009 06:28 pm |
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slimwish wrote: And Halloween is spelt with two l's.
Thanks for catching that. Anyone want to guess what order the table is currently sorted in?
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Tontus
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Posted: 1 September 2009 06:43 pm |
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Nir wrote: slimwish wrote: And Halloween is spelt with two l's.
Thanks for catching that. Anyone want to guess what order the table is currently sorted in?
Numerical order 
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slimwish
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Posted: 1 September 2009 10:05 pm |
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Anyone want to guess what order the table is currently sorted in?
By the number of pounds they want to lose! Smallest to biggest. 
SW
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kakki
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 September 2009 12:02 am |
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Ok lets try this again and not let all the #%@&! going on in my life interfer with weight loss. At least I haven't gained it all back... So pls NIR count me in...
ht 5'2"
wt 321
goal weight is 316
which should be 15 lbsLast edited on 2 September 2009 12:05 am by kakki
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healthyme
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Posted: 2 September 2009 04:31 am |
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Height 5'5"
weight 244
Goal 228
weigh in day: Saturday
Last edited on 2 September 2009 04:35 am by healthyme
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Jess185
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Posted: 2 September 2009 01:07 pm |
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First of all just want to thank you for starting another challenge. I think I have lost over ten pounds since joining these challenges, after months of maintaining! They really do help me :)
  Good Luck everyone!
Stats:
Height: 65.5in
Weight: 117.3lb bmi 19.2
End of challenge GW: 113.3lb bmi 18.6
I have entered the bmi myself because the half of inch to my height does make a difference to my bmi lol.
I will weigh in at least once a week, however sometimes twice a week. I cannot dedicate myself to a day as I am not always home, but I will definately weigh in every week.
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Nir
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Posted: 2 September 2009 04:15 pm |
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Nir wrote: Current Weight: 51.5kg = 113.4lb (BMI 18.9)
Goal Weight: 51kg = 112.3lb (BMI 18.7) (yes, just 1lb in 2 months)
Arghhh today I weigh 52.0kg (114.5lb) so I'm changing my starting weight to that and so my goal loss will be 2lb.
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cat
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Posted: 2 September 2009 05:00 pm |
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Height - 5'7
Weight - 11 stone2 (156.8lbs)
Goal weight-about 10stone would be great (140lbs) and anything less would be a bonus!
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sqzee
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Posted: 2 September 2009 06:00 pm |
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Thanks for the challenge! Always greatly appreciated
Height: (160cm) 5 feet 3.0 inches
Weight: (59,8kg) 131.8 pounds
Goal weight: (58kg) 127.9 pounds
I'm looking forward to this challenge! Hope I make my goal - of course. 2kg in 2 months. Yeah I really hope I can make this
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CouchPotatoe
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Posted: 2 September 2009 09:08 pm |
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Weigh In Day: Thursday
Current Weight: 210
Height: 5'7
Goal Weight: 199
I really want to be out the 200's, so if I loose 1.5 lb's a week I know I can get to the 100's. Wish me Luck!!!
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Hiker
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Posted: 3 September 2009 12:09 am |
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Nir wrote: Thanks for catching that. Anyone want to guess what order the table is currently sorted in?
I think it's sorted by BMI.
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clagger
Senior Member
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Posted: 3 September 2009 03:28 am |
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Adam 6'0'' 292lbs goal 272
Mark 6'0'' 291lbs goal 271
I'll update thier weights on thursday.
Last edited on 4 September 2009 12:31 am by clagger
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SunnyMeg
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Posted: 3 September 2009 03:45 am |
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Please help to motivate me as I live in Canada and I think I might be addicted to the worst foods we make here!!! Thanks for the challenge : )
Height = 5' 6
Start Weight = 160
Goal Weight = 153
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birdofparadise
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Posted: 3 September 2009 03:52 am |
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Height: 5'4"
Starting: 172lbs
Goal: 160lbs
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Nancy_in_GA
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Posted: 3 September 2009 04:17 am |
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I've been trying to figure out how to join this challenge with the goal of an actual 2 lb loss. I could probably just not drink any water all day and make the goal overnight. And I don't much like using the average for the week because one day overloading on salt would require several super low days to balance it out. So....
If it's OK with you, I'm going to report my lowest weight during the week, including the start weight. For the last 7 days the high was 122.0 and the low was 120.5 (new digital scales).
Height: 5'5" (65 in)
Start weight: 120.5
Goal weight: 118.5
Weigh in day: Wednesday
If I don't make it, hopefully, I'll at least maintain the 120.5. Thanks, Nir
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kekkiemonster
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Posted: 3 September 2009 09:06 am |
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Hi everyone, thanks for running another Challenge. I missed the last weigh in on the last challenge, though Im sure it wasn't anything worth shouting about anyway.
I have weighed this morning and my stats are as follows:
Height: 5'4"
Current Weight: 245lbs
Target Weight: 231lbs
Weigh in day: Thursday
So my target is to lose a stone (14lbs). I have no idea what my average has been over the last couple of challenges, but I am sure it is negligable. However, I have a sticking weight that I seem to settle at and that has moved from 255lbs to 245lbs. So I have achieved something!
My goal is ambitious and I won't be too disheartened if I don't achieve it. However, I am going away with work to an international conference in November and there will be a lot of people there who haven't seen me for a couple of years and I would like to be somewhere near the size I was back then, rather than even bigger!!! Also, I am in the process of moving house, so I am painting, laying floors and spring cleaning every evening. Also, I am about to break in my horse, so that will involve lots of walking out and grit and determination! So there is no excuse for not doing well!
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Jess185
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Posted: 3 September 2009 01:04 pm |
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| Nice to see my actual height in the chart. Thanks Nir.
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BJD74
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Posted: 3 September 2009 04:51 pm |
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| hee hee, here i am again two times in one week! but i just have to enter this weight as i have been working really hard this week! I am now down to 157! :)
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BJD74
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Posted: 3 September 2009 04:54 pm |
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| clagger, tell them to sign on and get in here with us! they will be addicted just like the rest of us soon enough! It doesnt cost a penny, its simple and easy and fun!!!! :) I wish them, all of you the BEST OF LUCK! :)
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Nir
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Posted: 3 September 2009 09:47 pm |
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Hiker wrote: I think it's sorted by BMI.
That was the sort for the 2nd day. I've now sorted it a third way, any guesses?
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kakki
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Posted: 3 September 2009 10:40 pm |
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| Ok stupid thing here... how come I can't see the table????
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Nir
Senior Administrator
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Posted: 3 September 2009 11:00 pm |
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| have you pressed F5?
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clagger
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Posted: 4 September 2009 12:32 am |
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Clagger's Weight update: 9-3-09 8:00 AM
324.00 lbs
4 pound week last week! I hope i can keep this up.. I really want to reach my goal by the end of the challenge!
Adam's Update 288.00 lbs
Mark's update 287.00 lbs
Last edited on 4 September 2009 12:55 am by clagger
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CouchPotatoe
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Posted: 4 September 2009 09:42 am |
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Hello,
So I weighed in today and I lost 3lbs. Wooo!!! I am so excited. I am now at: 207
Next week I start school, so it's going to be an adjustment to go to the gym and eat as good as I have been doing. But I just have to plan everything out and try not to overwhelm myself
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kekkiemonster
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Posted: 4 September 2009 10:16 am |
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| Hi, I can't see the chart either?! Have tried all you suggested Nir, but still the same thing. Little white box witha red cross?! Any suggestions anyone?
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kakki
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Posted: 4 September 2009 03:22 pm |
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| yes Nir I have....... I wonder if its operator error??? lol
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slimwish
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Posted: 4 September 2009 04:12 pm |
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For the last few days, I've been eating kinda badly, but I somehow lost weight. 
(Check out my green tea topic? )
Today's weigh in: 110lbs!
SW
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slimwish
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Posted: 4 September 2009 07:05 pm |
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Nir wrote: Hiker wrote: I think it's sorted by BMI.
That was the sort for the 2nd day. I've now sorted it a third way, any guesses?
By "current weight"!
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kekkiemonster
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Posted: 4 September 2009 10:30 pm |
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| Yay, I can see the chart again! If Nir hasn't changed anything maybe it is to do with my server blocker at work? Cause I am now logged on at home with the same laptop?!
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missfit
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Posted: 5 September 2009 11:28 am |
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| My weight is 167.6. I had a lifestyle change this week (new job) and I did some late night eating which resulted in weight gain. I'm surprised by this gain because I cut out so many carbs. I have to go right to bed after work and no trips to the kitchen. Onward and forward!
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sapphire
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Posted: 5 September 2009 02:04 pm |
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Height: 5'3"
Current Weight: 122.6 lbs
Goal Weight: 119 lbs
Weigh-in day: Saturday
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