Losing to Gain - 40lbs Down by End of September

Progress Details - Week 1	week: 1\|2\|3\|4\|5\|all time
View: all teams \| weight and see \| mission slimpossible \| withering a-weigh \| target weigh-less

LIZA8	Week 1: 3.45 % ( 6.0 lb)	Total: 3.45 % ( 6.0 lb)
Somerkind	Week 1: 3.38 % ( 5.3 lb)	Total: 3.38 % ( 5.3 lb)
hiddendreamer90	Week 1: 3.13 % ( 5.0 lb)	Total: 3.13 % ( 5.0 lb)
missmello	Week 1: 2.76 % ( 7.0 lb)	Total: 2.76 % ( 7.0 lb)
Kanoa	Week 1: 2.68 % ( 6.3 lb)	Total: 2.68 % ( 6.3 lb)
Tammarissa	Week 1: 2.63 % ( 5.0 lb)	Total: 2.63 % ( 5.0 lb)
Tenacity123	Week 1: 2.60 % ( 4.4 lb)	Total: 2.60 % ( 4.4 lb)
LoganMommy	Week 1: 2.31 % ( 4.0 lb)	Total: 2.31 % ( 4.0 lb)
borked	Week 1: 2.30 % ( 6.0 lb)	Total: 2.30 % ( 6.0 lb)
Apathetic	Week 1: 2.17 % ( 5.4 lb)	Total: 2.17 % ( 5.4 lb)
Upsidedown72	Week 1: 2.08 % ( 5.6 lb)	Total: 2.08 % ( 5.6 lb)
whyausername	Week 1: 1.91 % ( 5.2 lb)	Total: 1.91 % ( 5.2 lb)
lisiatc	Week 1: 1.66 % ( 2.9 lb)	Total: 1.66 % ( 2.9 lb)
osugspaleo	Week 1: 1.60 % ( 3.0 lb)	Total: 1.60 % ( 3.0 lb)
amyc9001	Week 1: 1.46 % ( 3.0 lb)	Total: 1.46 % ( 3.0 lb)
Raina Kalia	Week 1: 1.44 % ( 2.6 lb)	Total: 1.44 % ( 2.6 lb)
JamieP930	Week 1: 1.36 % ( 3.0 lb)	Total: 1.36 % ( 3.0 lb)
cld	Week 1: 1.31 % ( 2.6 lb)	Total: 1.31 % ( 2.6 lb)
gayleb88	Week 1: 1.31 % ( 2.8 lb)	Total: 1.31 % ( 2.8 lb)
NCsnickers	Week 1: 1.30 % ( 3.0 lb)	Total: 1.30 % ( 3.0 lb)
FeeGettinFit	Week 1: 1.13 % ( 3.0 lb)	Total: 1.13 % ( 3.0 lb)
ShayAM	Week 1: 1.01 % ( 1.8 lb)	Total: 1.01 % ( 1.8 lb)
havenesque	Week 1: 1.01 % ( 2.0 lb)	Total: 1.01 % ( 2.0 lb)
sherriberry138	Week 1: 0.90 % ( 2.0 lb)	Total: 0.90 % ( 2.0 lb)
dgn1	Week 1: 0.89 % ( 2.0 lb)	Total: 0.89 % ( 2.0 lb)
searly	Week 1: 0.86 % ( 1.7 lb)	Total: 0.86 % ( 1.7 lb)
zafcon	Week 1: 0.80 % ( 2.2 lb)	Total: 0.80 % ( 2.2 lb)
kimberlyann11	Week 1: 0.67 % ( 1.4 lb)	Total: 0.67 % ( 1.4 lb)
pyteb	Week 1: 0.66 % ( 1.2 lb)	Total: 0.66 % ( 1.2 lb)
MFD1979	Week 1: 0.59 % ( 1.2 lb)	Total: 0.59 % ( 1.2 lb)
char2712	Week 1: 0.52 % ( 0.9 lb)	Total: 0.52 % ( 0.9 lb)
cmp9969	Week 1: 0.51 % ( 1.4 lb)	Total: 0.51 % ( 1.4 lb)
99nascar99	Week 1: 0.50 % ( 1.0 lb)	Total: 0.50 % ( 1.0 lb)
Meganita	Week 1: 0.31 % ( 0.5 lb)	Total: 0.31 % ( 0.5 lb)
tennet	Week 1: 0.26 % ( 0.6 lb)	Total: 0.26 % ( 0.6 lb)
kat45135	Week 1: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)	Total: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
lului13	Week 1: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)	Total: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
maxijan	Week 1: 0.32 % ( 0.6 lb)	Total: 0.32 % ( 0.6 lb)
maverkay	Week 1: 0.32 % ( 0.6 lb)	Total: 0.32 % ( 0.6 lb)
jojomoku	Week 1: 0.38 % ( 1.2 lb)	Total: 0.38 % ( 1.2 lb)
silver2319	Week 1: 0.88 % ( 2.0 lb)	Total: 0.88 % ( 2.0 lb)
DReno	Week 1: 3.91 % ( 7.2 lb)	Total: 3.91 % ( 7.2 lb)
Jadedream77	Week 1: no result.	-
Mistercoty	Week 1: no result.	-
clthomas94	Week 1: no result.	-
dani1345	Week 1: no result.	-
ms. chris	Week 1: no result.	-
Strategic David	Week 1: no result.	-
xiel	Week 1: no result.	-
Pounds to lose	Week 1: no result.	-
Mojo23	Week 1: no result.	-
carebear5101	Week 1: no result.	-

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Mini Challenge Results

Find a buddy!

Guidelines

First and foremost find someone to buddy with. The idea is to watch for your buddy (just like the buddy system). Send them a message, check their journel (if it's public), give words of encouragement and tips that have worked for you.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

ShayAM: I've found a couple. more...
Also: 99nascar99; cmp9969; FeeGettinFit; gayleb88; havenesque; JamieP930; LIZA8; LoganMommy; maxijan; Meganita; MFD1979; osugspaleo; Raina Kalia; searly; silver2319; whyausername

Failed:

maverkay: I need a buddy if anyone is still buddy-less - otherwise I will continue alone :) more...
Also: amyc9001; borked; dgn1; Kanoa; lisiatc; pyteb; Somerkind; Tammarissa

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Track Everything You Can!

Guidelines

Tracking your food and exercise can be more helpful than you think. Most people can't remember what they had for breakfast. Track as much as possible so you can see the foods that are assisting in your weight loss and vice versa.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

lului13: I tracked almost everything that went into my mouth. : D Old habits die hard. more...
ShayAM: I'm actually doing better than I thought I would. The only thing I don't really ... more...
silver2319: I ate really bad yesterday...or so I thought...actually tracking what I was eating ... more...
Also: 99nascar99; cmp9969; dgn1; FeeGettinFit; gayleb88; JamieP930; lisiatc; LIZA8; LoganMommy; maverkay; maxijan; Meganita; MFD1979; NCsnickers; pyteb; Raina Kalia; searly; Tammarissa; Upsidedown72; whyausername

Failed:

Kanoa; osugspaleo; Somerkind

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Drink Your Water!

Guidelines

Yes.. I know.. drinking water isn't for everyone. Truth is it helps! Drink at least 64oz a day.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

JamieP930: All I drink now is pretty much water. If I'm getting a flavor craving, I put a s ... more...
lului13: I kept a 20 oz water bottle at my desk this week, I filled it every chance I had. more...
Meganita: I've pretty much only been drinking water and tea. more...
ShayAM: I've done it every day! It's amazing how full you can feel from drinking water. more...
Tammarissa: Actually a nutritionish friend of mine says that you need to drink 1/2 your weight ... more...
Also: 99nascar99; borked; dgn1; FeeGettinFit; havenesque; Kanoa; lisiatc; LIZA8; LoganMommy; maverkay; maxijan; MFD1979; NCsnickers; osugspaleo; pyteb; Raina Kalia; searly; Upsidedown72; whyausername

Failed:

cmp9969; gayleb88; silver2319; Somerkind

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Calorie Intake

Guidelines

Most RDIs are designed to lose 1 pound per week which would take forever to hit goal for many of us. Eat between 50-70% of your RDI.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

JamieP930: In the past I've gone over 70% of my RDI, but now I am really trying to stay between ... more...
whyausername: I count this as a success even though I'm under the recommended intake. It is a ... more...
Also: 99nascar99; borked; FeeGettinFit; gayleb88; lisiatc; LIZA8; LoganMommy; maxijan; MFD1979; NCsnickers; osugspaleo; pyteb; Raina Kalia; searly; silver2319; Somerkind; Upsidedown72

Failed:

maverkay: There were a day or two where this was not met. more...
Meganita: Went over my RDI on Saturday! Weekends are hard! more...
ShayAM: I'm following weight watchers, so I'm sure it ties into this mini-challenge. But ... more...
Tammarissa: Did better more days than not, but still eating the sweets too much. more...
Also: lului13

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No More Late Night Eating

Guidelines

Work hours are rough and sometimes it's hard to determine what would be the best time for you to stop eating for the evening. Stop eating two (2) hours prior to going to sleep.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

JamieP930: One night I almost slipped, but I just got some water instead. It was semi-diffi ... more...
Meganita: Even though I eat "late" sometimes on nights that I have my dance classes, I make ... more...
ShayAM: I've been doing well. And if I do eat anything at night, I do some exercise afte ... more...
silver2319: Thankfully with waking up early to wake up Ive been passing out by 8:30 which stops ... more...
Also: 99nascar99; borked; cmp9969; dgn1; FeeGettinFit; gayleb88; Kanoa; lisiatc; LIZA8; LoganMommy; maverkay; maxijan; MFD1979; NCsnickers; osugspaleo; Somerkind; Upsidedown72

Failed:

pyteb: i cheated with some late night ice cream :-( more...
Tammarissa: Usually still eating a small meal about an hour before hitting the pillow. Just ... more...
Also: havenesque; lului13; Raina Kalia; searly; whyausername

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Watch the Sodium

Guidelines

Sodium does not directly make you gain weight but it will make you retain water. Try to keep your daily sodium intake under 1500mg. Have more than 1500mg? Drink more water..

Results for Red team:

Successful:

Meganita: I didn't track this so closely, but I have cut back on sodium. more...
Also: 99nascar99; FeeGettinFit; JamieP930; lisiatc; LIZA8; LoganMommy; lului13; MFD1979; pyteb; searly; ShayAM; Somerkind; Upsidedown72; whyausername

Failed:

maverkay: I need to focus on this a bit more... more...
Also: borked; gayleb88; havenesque; NCsnickers; osugspaleo; Raina Kalia; silver2319; Tammarissa

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Exercise

Guidelines

If you haven't started putting exercise in your weight loss routine, start walking 2-3 times a week for about 30 minutes. Remember to keep your body guessing and progressively increase number of days and time length throughout this challenge. Even if you walk slowly.. some movement is better than none.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

JamieP930: Like you said, try to keep your body guessing- so I've been switching up my exercise ... more...
maverkay: First post-op 5k is this weekend!! more...
ShayAM: I've been playing "Just Dance" every night for at least 30 minutes (sometimes lo ... more...
silver2319: even started walking at work during lunch more...
whyausername: 2 days swimming, 2 days walking in doors. Next week continue swimming and take the ... more...
Also: borked; cmp9969; FeeGettinFit; havenesque; lisiatc; LIZA8; LoganMommy; lului13; maxijan; Meganita; NCsnickers; Raina Kalia; searly; Tammarissa; Upsidedown72

Failed:

99nascar99; dgn1; gayleb88; Kanoa; MFD1979; osugspaleo; pyteb; Somerkind

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Journal/Forum

Guidelines

Record a journal entry or post to the challenge forum at least once a week. Talk about your challenges throughout the week, new things you've tried, new information that you've learned or maybe even just ask a question.

Results for Red team:

Successful:

Meganita: I will be recording my journal entries on Tuesdays. more...
Also: 99nascar99; FeeGettinFit; JamieP930; lisiatc; LIZA8; lului13; maverkay; MFD1979; osugspaleo; pyteb; ShayAM; silver2319; Somerkind; Tammarissa; Upsidedown72; whyausername

Failed:

borked; dgn1; gayleb88; Kanoa; LoganMommy; NCsnickers; Raina Kalia; searly

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Progress Summary - Week 1

All Teams	1.01 % ( 295.0 lb)
Withering A-Weigh	1.32 % ( 84.3 lb)
Mission Slimpossible	1.11 % ( 99.5 lb)
Target Weigh-less	1.10 % ( 86.6 lb)
Weight and See	0.42 % ( 24.6 lb)

based on 138 weigh ins for week 1

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