week 9 of 12
 
week ending in a day
 
challenge ends in 22 days
Week 9 progress results due by end of Monday 23 November 2009

About this Challenge:

Loose between 2-4 pounds through a healthy diet and exercise.

Recent Challenge Progress

soulsearcher a day ago. Week 9: 2.05 %  (Down 3.6 lb) Total: 10.79 %  (Down 20.8 lb)
tendai a day ago. Week 9: 0.58 %  (Down 1.4 lb) Total: 2.78 %  (Down 6.8 lb)
cicil 2 days ago. Week 9: 0.91 %  (Down 1.0 lb) Total: 2.83 %  (Down 3.0 lb)
mindy22ga 3 days ago. Week 9: 0.40 %  (Down 0.6 lb) Total: 0.13 %  (Up 0.2 lb)
cicil 6 days ago. Week 8: 0.68 %  (Up 0.7 lb) Total: 1.93 %  (Down 2.1 lb)
soulsearcher a week ago. Week 8: 0.23 %  (Down 0.4 lb) Total: 8.92 %  (Down 17.2 lb)
tendai a week ago. Week 8: 0.67 %  (Up 1.6 lb) Total: 2.21 %  (Down 5.4 lb)
mindy22ga a week ago. Week 8: 0.13 %  (Up 0.2 lb)* Total: 0.53 %  (Up 0.8 lb)


Mini-Challenges

Current Mini-Challenges - Week 9 (report due 23 Nov 09)

Weeks 1 to 12

Eat Fruits and Veggies Each Day.

Guidelines:
Eat any combination of fruit and a vegetable to equal 2 portions. 1 1/2 cup fruit or juice, 1 cup vegetables or 3 cups fruit or juice or 2 cups vegetables.
89% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"I haven't been able to eat much fruit. I'm not really sure what fruit is ..."


Weeks 1 to 12

Drink Water as Part of Your Diet.

Guidelines:
Water may be flavored, but not with sugar sweetened products(there are natural sugar substitutes out there) and not carbonated. Drink 64 oz. of water a day. Drink 8 oz. before exercise and 8 oz. after exercise. (Count this in your 64 oz of water a day.) Drink the other 8 oz glasses during any 6 hours of the day.
87% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"I have replaced all of my liquids with water except my coffee in the m ..."
Successful: 24 Sep 09 by fitgirl77
"I've been guzzling!"


Weeks 1 to 12

Eat a Balanced Breakfast According to Your Diet.

Guidelines:
Following the diet plan you've chosen, eat breakfast everyday. It is the meal that gets you going and is very important! Many dieters believe that skipping breakfast will help with loosing weight. The truth is that when you miss breakfast, it causes you to be hungrier throughout the day. Which means more snacking and over-eating during other meals. Not much of a morning eater? Try a small bagel or toast or a piece of fruit. On the low carb diet? Try an egg and 2 strips of bacon or 2 sausage links.
88% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 16 Nov 09 by cicil
"Splurged during the past weekend..."
Successful: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"This is really hard, but so far so good."


Weeks 1 to 12

Follow chosen diet.

Guidelines:
Are you following your diet fairly well? If at least 80% mark yes.
75% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"I ate out 3 days this week at work."


Weeks 1 to 12

Record, record, record!

Guidelines:
Record what you eat and what you exercise.
62% Successful

Latest Results Feedback



Weeks 8 to 12

No Snacking Before Bed.

Guidelines:
No snacks 3 hours before bedtime.
66% Successful

Latest Results Feedback



Weeks 9 to 12

Increase Exercise.

Guidelines:
Increase exercise by 20 minutes.
100% Successful

Latest Results Feedback


Completed Mini-Challenges

Weeks 1 to 2

Pick a Diet!

Guidelines:
Go through the diet database. Do some research. What diet suits you best? Pick one.
85% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"I've been on the GI Diet since August 1st. It has worked well so far. I ..."
Successful: 26 Sep 09 by missywoo
"I chose weight watchers. I works for me."
Successful: 24 Sep 09 by fitgirl77
"I'm doing South Beach - it just naturally fits with my lifestyle and it's ..."


Weeks 1 to 2

Distinguish Exercise Level and Start Exercising.

Guidelines:
If you have high energy and body stamina but need to loose weight - you need a high exercise level. Try something like a spinning class(speed bikes) or total body work out or DVDs . If your in the middle with energy and stamina - you need a moderate exercise level. Try something like a moderate aerobics class or a moderate dance class like zumba or DVDs. If your energy level and stamina is low - try walking or easy step aerobics. Exercise 40-60 minutes during this first week.
85% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 04 Oct 09 by Gwendolyn0920
"Dr. stopped exercise for my stress-test."
Successful: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"I'm doing the walking. But I am starting a dance class this week. "
Successful: 26 Sep 09 by missywoo
"I purchased a bicycle so me and my son can exercise together. Its been ..."


Weeks 1 to 4

No Snacking Before Bed.

Guidelines:
No snacks 1 hour before bedtime.
60% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 12 Oct 09 by Gwendolyn0920
"Had good for you snacks more often & didn't overindulge except 1 night. ..."
Failed: 26 Sep 09 by innovativemomma
"I got up in the middle of night and snacked. I had 2 pieces of bread with ..."


Weeks 2 to 4

Increase Exercise.

Guidelines:
Increase exercise by 20 minutes.
57% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 18 Oct 09 by smgwennie
"Been sick as a dog.... laying around alot"
Failed: 12 Oct 09 by Gwendolyn0920
"Dr. Restricted"


Weeks 4 to 8

No Snacking Before Bed.

Guidelines:
No snacks 2 hours before bedtime.
65% Successful

Latest Results Feedback



Weeks 5 to 8

Increase Exercise.

Guidelines:
Increase exercise by 20 minutes.
70% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 16 Nov 09 by cicil
"Skip a few days..."


Latest Challenge Posts

Hey there!!!
YOU CAN DO IT...I HAVE HAD 3 KIDS IN THE PAST 4 YEARS SO i AM READY TO GET MY LIFE BACK ON TRACK. wILL POWER IS ALL IT TAKES, AND THIS TIME I AM GOING TO DO IT. i AM LOOKING TO LOSE AT LEAST 30 LBS. ...
by Clover51 on 24 Sep 09 10:07 PM
Choosing a diet
I L-O-V-E South Beach. It just fits well with me and doesn't make me feel like I'm on a diet. It's also easy for me to do --- just avoid the rice or bread or pasta when you're cooking or eating out. Works ...
by fitgirl77 on 23 Sep 09 11:24 AM

Recent Challenge Participant Activity

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New Journal Entry
tendai recorded a journal entry.
"down 1.4. yey!"
View journal entry | Add a comment   (a day ago)
Weigh In cicil recorded a weigh in.
Weigh In mindy22ga recorded a weigh in.
Journal Comment
tendai commented on their journal.
"Thanks Suzi161. I will keep trying my best."
View journal entry | View this comment   (4 days ago)
New Journal Entry
cicil recorded a journal entry.
"Recipe Calculator"
View journal entry | Add a comment   (5 days ago)
Joined Challenge mindy22ga joined challenge 5lbs gone by Turkey Day!.
New Journal Entry
mindy22ga recorded a journal entry.
"ok,. i feel like i am getting nowhere. Gain 2 lose 2. gain 1 lose one. Booohoooo. Ok, I HAVE TO BUST THROUGH THIS PLATEAU!!!"
View journal entry | Add a comment   (a week ago)
Cook Book Entry mindy22ga added morpheus101010's Greek Scampi recipe to their cook book.
Food Diary nicoleandmichael updated their food diary.
Buddies nicoleandmichael and dontwant2befat are now buddies.
New Journal Entry
smgwennie recorded a journal entry.
"Too many cupcakes..."
View journal entry | Add a comment   (2 weeks ago)
Exercise Diary chinaeure updated their exercise diary.
New Journal Entry
nicoleandmichael recorded a journal entry.
"Well I just weighed in for the first time in awhile as you can see I gained 5 pounds but i was off my diet for about 3 weeks but i am back on it now and ..."
View journal entry | Add a comment   (2 weeks ago)
Diet Tip Vote
cicil rated their tip.
"Oops! Recorded it in the wrong place. Sorry~"  
View this tip   (2 weeks ago)
Diet Tip
cicil submitted a diet tip.
"Reached 1 mile in 12min. 23sec. (slow jogging)"
View this tip   (2 weeks ago)
Weigh In missywoo recorded a weigh in.
Journal Comment
chinaeure commented on k8yk's journal.
"That's great!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work."
View journal entry | View this comment   (3 weeks ago)
Food Diary chinaeure updated their food diary.
Weigh In smgwennie recorded a weigh in.

 Challenge In Progress

This challenge started on Monday 21 September 2009 and is no longer open to new participants.

The posting of Topics and Photos, and Participation in this challenge is available to Challenge Participants Only.

Challenge Info

status: In Progress
current period: Week 9 of 12
reporting: Once a Week
end date: Monday 14 Dec 09 (last day)
participants: 31
privacy: Public
administrators: innovativemomma
created: 14 September 2009

All Mini-challenges:

1. Pick a Diet! ( weeks 1 to 2 )
2. Distinguish Exercise Level and Start Exercising. ( weeks 1 to 2 )
3. No Snacking Before Bed. ( weeks 1 to 4 )
4. Eat Fruits and Veggies Each Day. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
5. Drink Water as Part of Your Diet. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
6. Eat a Balanced Breakfast According to Your Diet. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
7. Follow chosen diet. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
8. Record, record, record! ( weeks 1 to 12 )
9. Increase Exercise. ( weeks 2 to 4 )
10. No Snacking Before Bed. ( weeks 4 to 8 )
11. Increase Exercise. ( weeks 5 to 8 )
12. No Snacking Before Bed. ( weeks 8 to 12 )
13. Increase Exercise. ( weeks 9 to 12 )
14. Reward Yourself! ( week 12 )
15. Challenge Complete! ( week 12 )

Rolling Challenge Performance:

The week to week running total weight lost

Week 9:

All Participants 1.16 %  (Down 71.9 lb)

Week 8:

All Participants 1.06 %  (Down 65.3 lb)

Week 7:

All Participants 1.09 %  (Down 67.6 lb)

Week 6:

All Participants 1.14 %  (Down 70.3 lb)

Week 5:

All Participants 0.94 %  (Down 58.4 lb)

Week 4:

All Participants 0.94 %  (Down 58.2 lb)

Week 3:

All Participants 1.01 %  (Down 62.7 lb)

Week 2:

All Participants 0.59 %  (Down 36.8 lb)

Week 1:

All Participants 0.21 %  (Down 12.7 lb)


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Hoping to get back down to this weight - 12 lbs by 12/31/09
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