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8 Week Summer Weight Loss Challenge
8 Week Summer Weight Loss Challenge
This Challenge ended
a year ago
About this Challenge:
Choose a weight loss goal and go for it!
Final Challenge Progress Results
RubyRedSox
Total Progress:
9.37 %
(
12.0 lb)
Lisette831
Total Progress:
8.03 %
(
15.5 lb)
lynncw
Total Progress:
7.86 %
(
15.8 lb)
babyweight31
Total Progress:
7.61 %
(
13.4 lb)
Fatita
Total Progress:
7.59 %
(
11.7 lb)
julie99s
Total Progress:
7.23 %
(
17.0 lb)
hollyjo17
Total Progress:
7.06 %
(
12.0 lb)
sophique
Total Progress:
6.58 %
(
15.0 lb)
young_bessie
Total Progress:
6.44 %
(
13.2 lb)
socharmed2002
Total Progress:
6.27 %
(
13.6 lb)
starlamystic
Total Progress:
6.16 %
(
14.2 lb)
sheath71
Total Progress:
5.86 %
(
13.6 lb)
88elizabethcady88
Total Progress:
5.86 %
(
9.4 lb)
winbox
Total Progress:
5.78 %
(
10.0 lb)
Rosebud88
Total Progress:
5.49 %
(
10.0 lb)
killerokapi
Total Progress:
5.27 %
(
11.4 lb)
maryldaniels
Total Progress:
5.17 %
(
10.6 lb)
Breezib
Total Progress:
5.15 %
(
8.8 lb)
Jdrinjak
Total Progress:
5.13 %
(
9.4 lb)
sl001
Total Progress:
4.81 %
(
8.8 lb)
Uneeknitter
Total Progress:
4.59 %
(
9.0 lb)
erinannez
Total Progress:
4.49 %
(
11.0 lb)
robertson09
Total Progress:
4.42 %
(
8.4 lb)
MrNiceGuy
Total Progress:
4.18 %
(
10.0 lb)
j2koerber
Total Progress:
4.14 %
(
6.0 lb)
monroefaye
Total Progress:
4.01 %
(
8.8 lb)
Banana Bandit
Total Progress:
4.00 %
(
5.0 lb)
Pinky73
Total Progress:
3.55 %
(
7.6 lb)
FLGURL
Total Progress:
3.55 %
(
6.0 lb)
bgf1989
Total Progress:
3.47 %
(
5.0 lb)
chrissysharp2775
Total Progress:
3.40 %
(
9.0 lb)
adamrjimenez
Total Progress:
3.19 %
(
8.0 lb)
Almagest
Total Progress:
3.08 %
(
8.0 lb)
CuteTPie
Total Progress:
3.02 %
(
5.8 lb)
Wharffrat
Total Progress:
2.98 %
(
9.0 lb)
tauruschick510
Total Progress:
2.80 %
(
4.0 lb)
SB36
Total Progress:
2.72 %
(
4.9 lb)
Craimer
Total Progress:
2.72 %
(
5.1 lb)
Yeuker
Total Progress:
2.70 %
(
5.0 lb)
martinge
Total Progress:
2.62 %
(
6.0 lb)
flutternutt
Total Progress:
2.60 %
(
6.4 lb)
pumpkins
Total Progress:
2.55 %
(
5.0 lb)
smlisley
Total Progress:
2.49 %
(
5.0 lb)
Melodie82
Total Progress:
2.48 %
(
4.0 lb)
hoffmanamm
Total Progress:
2.48 %
(
5.0 lb)
Ginna Bee
Total Progress:
2.45 %
(
4.0 lb)
Pixi
Total Progress:
2.41 %
(
6.5 lb)
nsinger
Total Progress:
2.36 %
(
4.0 lb)
skadarl
Total Progress:
2.35 %
(
3.1 lb)
loseittoday
Total Progress:
2.25 %
(
4.5 lb)
eclcarter
Total Progress:
2.22 %
(
3.8 lb)
cooktench
Total Progress:
2.21 %
(
3.0 lb)
Beanpole14345
Total Progress:
2.16 %
(
3.0 lb)
AlethargicAlisa
Total Progress:
2.02 %
(
4.0 lb)
wlandon
Total Progress:
2.02 %
(
3.0 lb)
sloanranger57
Total Progress:
2.02 %
(
4.0 lb)
Cali76
Total Progress:
1.95 %
(
3.8 lb)
Starshouting
Total Progress:
1.84 %
(
3.2 lb)
jakesmommie
Total Progress:
1.83 %
(
2.8 lb)
jaynet25
Total Progress:
1.81 %
(
4.8 lb)
Roxysanchez
Total Progress:
1.64 %
(
3.5 lb)
2227Gwen
Total Progress:
1.64 %
(
3.5 lb)
catheriner39
Total Progress:
1.58 %
(
2.5 lb)
Spiderbabyx
Total Progress:
1.54 %
(
3.0 lb)
BernadetteHarris
Total Progress:
1.46 %
(
2.0 lb)
sgll
Total Progress:
1.45 %
(
2.0 lb)
Claire_bare
Total Progress:
1.45 %
(
2.6 lb)
Chuck3491
Total Progress:
1.39 %
(
3.0 lb)
Tastypup
Total Progress:
1.38 %
(
2.0 lb)
wolfsrat
Total Progress:
1.36 %
(
1.8 lb)
cluz
Total Progress:
1.33 %
(
2.2 lb)
hrmediajunkie
Total Progress:
1.32 %
(
2.0 lb)
Beckyv_inark
Total Progress:
1.29 %
(
3.0 lb)
sue55
Total Progress:
1.20 %
(
2.0 lb)
AmyF-1973
Total Progress:
1.20 %
(
2.0 lb)
trekgirl
Total Progress:
1.20 %
(
2.2 lb)
Keith Karnes
Total Progress:
1.14 %
(
2.4 lb)
salinawyldcat
Total Progress:
1.10 %
(
2.0 lb)
nikki0331
Total Progress:
1.04 %
(
2.0 lb)
susandawn91
Total Progress:
1.01 %
(
1.8 lb)
maxieyvette
Total Progress:
0.98 %
(
2.0 lb)
eaglesoars
Total Progress:
0.94 %
(
2.0 lb)
JENNIFER331
Total Progress:
0.94 %
(
1.5 lb)
AliannaRenae
Total Progress:
0.93 %
(
2.2 lb)
Sybsci
Total Progress:
0.93 %
(
2.0 lb)
MEHand
Total Progress:
0.91 %
(
1.8 lb)
sukiki
Total Progress:
0.91 %
(
2.0 lb)
RiceW
Total Progress:
0.86 %
(
1.6 lb)
aliawinden
Total Progress:
0.81 %
(
1.0 lb)
andie_m
Total Progress:
0.75 %
(
1.6 lb)
Shelly25
Total Progress:
0.75 %
(
2.0 lb)
Sissy55
Total Progress:
0.72 %
(
1.0 lb)
ctcomics
Total Progress:
0.71 %
(
2.8 lb)
fstnfncyndn
Total Progress:
0.71 %
(
1.6 lb)
SpikesGirl2
Total Progress:
0.67 %
(
1.2 lb)
jennleeh
Total Progress:
0.64 %
(
1.0 lb)
lisaba
Total Progress:
0.62 %
(
1.0 lb)
Jennybear618
Total Progress:
0.61 %
(
0.8 lb)
bazingaa
Total Progress:
0.45 %
(
0.7 lb)
Largebronco12
Total Progress:
0.41 %
(
1.2 lb)
4bladams
Total Progress:
0.34 %
(
1.0 lb)
ShellySuarez
Total Progress:
0.34 %
(
0.5 lb)
Nanabear7
Total Progress:
0.34 %
(
1.0 lb)
Jeffbee
Total Progress:
0.27 %
(
0.6 lb)
loligoss
Total Progress:
0.17 %
(
0.2 lb)
CandyCoatedSymphony
Total Progress:
0.08 %
(
0.2 lb)
RedRose72
Total Progress:
0.00 %
(
0 lb)
Mandfmom
Total Progress:
0.00 %
(
0 lb)
gmc74
Total Progress:
0.00 %
(
0 lb)
bikerT
Total Progress:
0.00 %
(
0 lb)
Kaylapr
Total Progress:
0.00 %
(
0 lb)
Wtfudge
Total Progress:
0.00 %
(
0 lb)
emerritt
Total Progress:
0.19 %
(
0.4 lb)
ElondaB
Total Progress:
0.20 %
(
0.6 lb)
aphrodite14141
Total Progress:
0.22 %
(
0.4 lb)
tpriar
Total Progress:
0.25 %
(
0.4 lb)
lillypot
Total Progress:
0.30 %
(
0.4 lb)
AB89
Total Progress:
0.41 %
(
0.5 lb)
HealthyTN
Total Progress:
0.55 %
(
0.8 lb)
idahogal83
Total Progress:
0.56 %
(
1.0 lb)
rockc1402
Total Progress:
0.57 %
(
0.8 lb)
read2bhapy
Total Progress:
0.62 %
(
1.0 lb)
egarcia_6324
Total Progress:
0.64 %
(
1.0 lb)
Iveyjoy
Total Progress:
0.67 %
(
1.4 lb)
Jennifer2010
Total Progress:
0.91 %
(
2.6 lb)
Cassiefats
Total Progress:
1.02 %
(
1.4 lb)
robinlea
Total Progress:
1.04 %
(
3.0 lb)
goodcarla
Total Progress:
1.27 %
(
2.0 lb)
dvldegg
Total Progress:
1.35 %
(
2.0 lb)
Rochellena
Total Progress:
1.86 %
(
3.4 lb)
LizzyBugg
Total Progress:
1.87 %
(
3.5 lb)
jbeachk42
Total Progress:
2.41 %
(
5.9 lb)
susanrie
Total Progress:
2.50 %
(
5.4 lb)
MrsFish2011
Total Progress:
2.75 %
(
5.4 lb)
mermaid33
Total Progress:
3.09 %
(
6.0 lb)
riaconqueso
Total Progress:
3.17 %
(
4.0 lb)
Joshuasmommy143
Total Progress:
4.19 %
(
7.8 lb)
isa28-02
Total Progress:
10.62 %
(
21.2 lb)
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Completed Mini-Challenges
Week 1
Introduce yourself!
Guidelines:
The goal of this challenge is not just to lose weight, but to support each other while doing it. So let's get to know each other! Please post an introduction in the forum, and include your 8 week weight loss goal.
90% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful:
04 Jul 11 by
lynncw
"I feel good nanananananana! Hope everyone has a great day. Would love to ..."
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Successful:
02 Jul 11 by
babyweight31
"i'm still going but down .. yeah"
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Successful:
30 Jun 11 by
Beanpole14345
"Hi everyone - I know I'm a little behind on this but I am making an effort ..."
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Successful:
30 Jun 11 by
riaconqueso
"nothing happens for me no matter how hard i exercise and how much i limit ..."
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Weeks 1 to 8
We can do this!
Guidelines:
Try to stay positive even when obstacles get in the way. If you have a bad day or make a mistake, there's always tomorrow. We can do this!
95% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful:
21 Aug 11 by
socharmed2002
"Way too much food this week (still struggling with that one) so I actually ..."
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Successful:
20 Aug 11 by
Ginna Bee
"This is the first and Last week that I have felt good about this diet in ..."
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Failed:
11 Jul 11 by
dvldegg
"I am struggling and sometimes just don't care as much as other times. "
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Successful:
11 Jul 11 by
sukiki
"I was pretty positive most of the week, few slips but I recovered from ..."
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Weeks 1 to 8
Support each other!
Guidelines:
Not all of us have a great support system at home, and for those of us that do, extra support never hurts! Encourage at least one challenge member a week.
62% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful:
21 Aug 11 by
socharmed2002
"Thank you everyone for doing this challenge with me! "
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Failed:
20 Aug 11 by
Ginna Bee
"I just can't talk to any one on the e-mail....sorry"
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Failed:
07 Aug 11 by
nikki0331
"Lost my phone so had to get a new one n forgot my password so I could not ..."
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Failed:
28 Jul 11 by
FLGURL
"This is my biggest shortfall. I'll have to motivate someone now!"
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Weeks 1 to 8
Get moving!
Guidelines:
Exercise 30 minutes a day at least 5 days of the week.
69% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful:
20 Aug 11 by
Ginna Bee
"I really piled on the work outs this week Thus the reason for weight ..."
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Failed:
19 Aug 11 by
RubyRedSox
"Got bursitis in my hip. Still seeing my chiro"
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Failed:
11 Aug 11 by
Mandfmom
"But I do 45 min three days a week"
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Successful:
22 Jul 11 by
babyweight31
"so far!!!"
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Week 8
Do something special for yourself!
Guidelines:
Whether you reached your goal or not, giving it your best effort is what really counts. You made it all the way to the end, now do something nice just for you!
93% Successful
Latest Results Feedback
Successful:
21 Aug 11 by
socharmed2002
"New shirt, woohoo!"
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Successful:
21 Aug 11 by
88elizabethcady88
"I bought a scrumptious dress, that *just about* fits me--only a medium ..."
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Successful:
20 Aug 11 by
loligoss
"I cooked and baked the foods for me, my family and made some low-carb ..."
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Successful:
20 Aug 11 by
Ginna Bee
"My husband took me out of town and I had a very nice and "low-cal" fish ..."
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Latest Challenge Posts
the end of the road
Congratulations! 15+ pounds down is awesome!!
by
socharmed2002
on 24 Aug 11 12:37 AM
almost there
Alright!!! I know you can, I know you can!
by
julie99s
on 12 Aug 11 08:01 PM
Ugh!
I'm also stuck at home. I tripped at home and hurt my foot. By the time I went to my dr my foot was really swollen. I tore a tendon...will have it x-ray tomorrow. Off work till next week. Was on v ...
by
loligoss
on 01 Aug 11 07:21 AM
How is everyone doing??
I am really enjoying this challenge. I feel I am doing great. I am not anywhere near reaching my weight loss goal for the challenge(8kg) but I am still extremely happy with what I have achieved. That ...
by
sunshine_girl
on 25 Jul 11 09:36 AM
IMPORTANT: Realistic Weight Loss Goals
I like to set my short-term goals very modestly. I have a decently big long-term goal (65 lbs. in all), with no deadline. Meanwhile, I just try to stay within my RDI, with a bit of moderate activity. ...
by
88elizabethcady88
on 22 Jul 11 02:19 PM
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Breezib
commented on
jashlds
's
journal
.
"YAy! Good for you! We will be at goal before we know it!"
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(an hour ago)
michelle102571
recorded a
weigh in
at 173.5 lb.
hbkim
updated their
Exercise Diary
.
idahogal83
recorded a
weigh in
at 179.5 lb.
salinawyldcat
recorded a
weigh in
at 185.0 lb.
jakesmommie
updated their
Food Diary
.
jakesmommie
updated their
Exercise Diary
.
starlamystic
recorded a
weigh in
at 250.0 lb.
hbkim
recorded a
journal
and a
weigh in
at 153.5 lb.
"Usual Monday bump. Today is a fast day"
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(a day ago)
Jett
recorded a
weigh in
at 200.8 lb.
Breezib
recorded a
journal
and a
weigh in
at 146.6 lb.
"Too much good eating for my vacation weekend...back to the grind!"
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(a day ago)
sue55
recorded a
weigh in
at 166.0 lb.
RubyRedSox
recorded a
weigh in
at 135.0 lb.
RubyRedSox
commented on their
journal
.
"Thank you Bonnie. So far the the new eye med hasn't reacted badly. Will see the next few days how I do. I do know one thing. I'm getting awfully expensive ..."
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(3 days ago)
RubyRedSox
recorded a
journal
.
"What a week! The 1st 2 days that it was cool and rainy I managed ok but today was my worst and the week totally bit for steps. I'm just way too sore and ..."
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(4 days ago)
michelle102571
updated their
Exercise Diary
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michelle102571
recorded a
journal
and a
weigh in
at 174.5 lb.
"I lost almost 2" in my waist in the last month. That is pretty good. I am going to amp up my workouts during this next month. I know that will slow ..."
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(4 days ago)
michelle102571
updated their
Food Diary
.
hbkim
replied to
Supersized
's Group post -
Intermittent fasting weight loss pattern
.
"I also have a pretty steady weight loss pattern. I fast three days a week (MWF). I've found that Fridays and Saturdays are my lowest weight for the week, ..."
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(6 days ago)
sheath71
recorded a
weigh in
at 231.2 lb.
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Challenge Ended
This challenge ended on Tuesday 23 August 2011.
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Challenge Info
status:
Completed
ended:
22 Aug 11
duration:
8 Weeks
reporting:
Once a Week
participants:
303
privacy:
Public
administrators:
socharmed2002
created:
19 June 2011
All Mini-challenges:
1. Introduce yourself!
( week 1 )
2. We can do this!
( weeks 1 to 8 )
3. Support each other!
( weeks 1 to 8 )
4. Get moving!
( weeks 1 to 8 )
5. Do something special for yourself!
( week 8 )
Rolling Challenge Performance:
The week to week running total weight lost
Week 8:
All Participants
0.81 %
(
469.5 lb)
Week 7:
All Participants
0.77 %
(
446.2 lb)
Week 6:
All Participants
0.69 %
(
402.7 lb)
Week 5:
All Participants
0.64 %
(
373.5 lb)
Week 4:
All Participants
0.60 %
(
348.8 lb)
Week 3:
All Participants
0.49 %
(
282.8 lb)
Week 2:
All Participants
0.37 %
(
215.9 lb)
Week 1:
All Participants
0.26 %
(
153.6 lb)
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Hubby and I on the way to friends wedding. July 2011
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sukiki
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Jan 2009 vs June 2011 (approx 40lbs difference)
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Lisette831
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littleb_reno
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Me at 195 June of 2011
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Spiderbabyx
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