Fresh Start with Reasonable Goals

This Challenge ended 2 years ago

About this Challenge:

Lost Focus for a moment, but I'm getting back on the wagon; come along with me. Let's start over, but with reasonable goals.

Final Challenge Progress Results

Liverbird		Total Progress: 5.41 % ( 10.0 lb)
tntmynatt		Total Progress: 5.30 % ( 11.9 lb)
kay2906		Total Progress: 4.37 % ( 8.0 lb)
Lydia Kleyn		Total Progress: 3.57 % ( 7.0 lb)
noodle0726		Total Progress: 3.54 % ( 5.4 lb)
Krimz		Total Progress: 3.20 % ( 5.0 lb)
mushyrice		Total Progress: 3.19 % ( 4.4 lb)
yoursweetsensation		Total Progress: 3.18 % ( 4.5 lb)
stasmithemt96		Total Progress: 3.07 % ( 5.0 lb)
Mannyj		Total Progress: 2.99 % ( 5.2 lb)
gregthegroove		Total Progress: 2.88 % ( 11.0 lb)
jjoe007		Total Progress: 2.87 % ( 7.0 lb)
Unsure		Total Progress: 2.51 % ( 5.1 lb)
Susans Mom		Total Progress: 2.44 % ( 3.0 lb)
kaymo		Total Progress: 2.42 % ( 3.8 lb)
Velvetine		Total Progress: 2.41 % ( 6.6 lb)
mysticalsugarcube		Total Progress: 2.38 % ( 5.0 lb)
CatThrax		Total Progress: 2.27 % ( 4.0 lb)
libryms		Total Progress: 2.06 % ( 4.0 lb)
sharonsorlie		Total Progress: 2.06 % ( 4.0 lb)
cookingranny		Total Progress: 1.99 % ( 4.0 lb)
chelseaj1		Total Progress: 1.97 % ( 3.0 lb)
From Brooklyn		Total Progress: 1.96 % ( 3.5 lb)
vuzendoski		Total Progress: 1.82 % ( 6.0 lb)
nisuoc		Total Progress: 1.76 % ( 3.0 lb)
thenameislisa		Total Progress: 1.76 % ( 4.2 lb)
fpeteani		Total Progress: 1.65 % ( 4.0 lb)
sherylyp		Total Progress: 1.63 % ( 3.0 lb)
ALee1968		Total Progress: 1.58 % ( 3.0 lb)
Reese Buttercup		Total Progress: 1.50 % ( 2.8 lb)
joanna514		Total Progress: 1.37 % ( 2.6 lb)
wilri		Total Progress: 1.37 % ( 2.2 lb)
Tummies		Total Progress: 1.35 % ( 2.0 lb)
dawnbaby		Total Progress: 1.34 % ( 2.8 lb)
HiKit9		Total Progress: 1.29 % ( 3.8 lb)
soontobehandsome		Total Progress: 1.28 % ( 3.0 lb)
Wynamt		Total Progress: 1.26 % ( 2.5 lb)
sweetsirenaty		Total Progress: 1.26 % ( 2.0 lb)
Shaley1999		Total Progress: 1.25 % ( 2.0 lb)
VickiF		Total Progress: 1.19 % ( 2.0 lb)
EmmaLee49		Total Progress: 1.18 % ( 1.6 lb)
Thrdgensurvivor		Total Progress: 0.95 % ( 1.4 lb)
lordluvr		Total Progress: 0.89 % ( 2.0 lb)
mztaylor		Total Progress: 0.76 % ( 1.4 lb)
mackie_purple		Total Progress: 0.63 % ( 1.8 lb)
Raven32554		Total Progress: 0.58 % ( 1.0 lb)
ShelleyB64		Total Progress: 0.58 % ( 1.0 lb)
jdfowler88		Total Progress: 0.54 % ( 1.0 lb)
beatlelovr		Total Progress: 0.51 % ( 1.2 lb)
Andilyne		Total Progress: 0.50 % ( 0.8 lb)
RJBurke		Total Progress: 0.38 % ( 1.0 lb)
Jennifer418		Total Progress: 0.35 % ( 1.0 lb)
snotmonkey		Total Progress: 0.32 % ( 0.8 lb)
jessabridge4444		Total Progress: 0.29 % ( 0.6 lb)
AlgaeGirl		Total Progress: 0.25 % ( 0.4 lb)
GrnGoddess		Total Progress: 0.21 % ( 0.4 lb)
55Barb		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
hotRN17		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
Lhyte		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
smellyrichelley		Total Progress: 0.16 % ( 0.2 lb)
bandmom14		Total Progress: 0.20 % ( 0.3 lb)
SAMOYA1972		Total Progress: 0.41 % ( 1.0 lb)
intergalacticzombie		Total Progress: 0.45 % ( 0.8 lb)
lggdrg		Total Progress: 0.45 % ( 0.8 lb)
KEwers		Total Progress: 0.67 % ( 1.0 lb)
DReno		Total Progress: 0.73 % ( 1.0 lb)
rhondaru		Total Progress: 0.77 % ( 2.2 lb)
wish_85		Total Progress: 0.79 % ( 1.0 lb)
workn2change		Total Progress: 0.82 % ( 1.2 lb)
fat-4-2-long		Total Progress: 1.11 % ( 2.7 lb)
Dolphie97		Total Progress: 1.12 % ( 2.5 lb)
2bhealthy2010		Total Progress: 1.16 % ( 2.0 lb)
kodalyteacher		Total Progress: 1.17 % ( 2.2 lb)
DJParshley		Total Progress: 1.19 % ( 2.5 lb)
Mette		Total Progress: 1.25 % ( 2.0 lb)
Ninjabear		Total Progress: 1.49 % ( 2.8 lb)
mamacarol		Total Progress: 2.07 % ( 6.0 lb)
preshismtl		Total Progress: 2.44 % ( 4.0 lb)
thoshea		Total Progress: 2.88 % ( 7.0 lb)
twranks		Total Progress: 15.38 % ( 26.5 lb)

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Completed Mini-Challenges

Weeks 1 to 4

Work out 3 Times a Week

Guidelines:

At least 30 minutes for moderate to high impact; at least 45 minutes for low impact

61% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 12 Jul 10 by Velvetine

"I'm really going to work on this!!!"

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Successful: 12 Jul 10 by kay2906

"I don't normally work out but I have been allotment judging so for 2.5 ..."

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Successful: 09 Jul 10 by 55Barb

"I am trying to walk 2 miles every day and I am feeling better and better. ..."

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Failed: 04 Jul 10 by GrnGoddess

"week before the fourth yeah right haven't been doing much at all"

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Weeks 1 to 4

Drink at least 8 0z of water daily & no non-diet soda & no sugary fruit juices

Guidelines:

Water intake can include consumption from other drinks like tea or low/non-caloric juices. No non-diet soda. No sugary fruit juices.

76% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 12 Jul 10 by Velvetine

"Still doing good but hve cheated a lil!!"

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Failed: 02 Jul 10 by noodle0726

"had a peach flavored iced tea...oops"

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Successful: 29 Jun 10 by sweetsirenaty

"water and via tea and sugarless drinks"

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Successful: 29 Jun 10 by mackie_purple

"I keep cold water at my desk."

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Weeks 1 to 4

Do not exceed caloric intake limit

Guidelines:

Do not exceed caloric intake limit.

43% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 12 Jul 10 by kay2906

"I am not going to put no- I had a couple of beers and this exceeded my ..."

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Failed: 09 Jul 10 by nisuoc

"almost "

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Failed: 04 Jul 10 by KEwers

"I don't know I didn't keep track."

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Failed: 01 Jul 10 by mysticalsugarcube

"Haven't kept as close of track the last few days. I had to deal with I ..."

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Weeks 1 to 4

Journal

Guidelines:

Record your success or struggle at least once a week

64% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 09 Jul 10 by 55Barb

"I found a journal that I wrote in from 2004-2006 and I am still making ..."

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Successful: 04 Jul 10 by hotRN17

"OMG! I can not get ANY motivation. I totally want to lose weight and hit ..."

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Failed: 01 Jul 10 by mysticalsugarcube

"Had Internet connection problems "

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Failed: 29 Jun 10 by sweetsirenaty

"A bit of struggle this week"

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Weeks 3 to 4

Get suitable rest...rest at least

Guidelines:

Settle down to rest or sleep no later than 10:30PM.

58% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 12 Jul 10 by Velvetine

"Its a lil differcult doing this one!!"

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Failed: 12 Jul 10 by kay2906

"I can't sleep if I go to bed before half 11 and I waken up sevearl time ..."

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Successful: 04 Jul 10 by joanna514

"Sleep back to normal :)"

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Failed: 29 Jun 10 by sweetsirenaty

":-("

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Weeks 3 to 4

3 healthy snacks and no unhealthy snacks

Guidelines:

2 healthy snack from the following: part-skim mozarella cheese sticks, nuts & granola(nature valley has great nut clusters), fruit, sunflower seeds, frozen fruit bars, Greek yogurt with fresh berries

36% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 12 Jul 10 by Velvetine

"Yes but need to work on it more!!!"

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Failed: 04 Jul 10 by GrnGoddess

"Food hasn't been a priority this week either"

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Failed: 01 Jul 10 by mysticalsugarcube

"I had some ice cream"

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Failed: 29 Jun 10 by sweetsirenaty

"one lil slip up"

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Weeks 3 to 4

Add at least 10 minutes to your workout

Guidelines:

10 more minutes to make your workouts last for 40 minutes at least three times a week

35% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 01 Jul 10 by mysticalsugarcube

"I have been really tired...hard to get out. "

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Successful: 29 Jun 10 by sweetsirenaty

"which was tough and risky adding ten minutes to bike ride in 97 degree ..."

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I am sooooo struggling with this. Grief. Sunday, Monday, and almost Tuesday are gone. Tomorrow I will certainly be getting home early to have a bike ride, walk, DVD, something! I need to resume to the ...

by sweetsirenaty on 22 Jun 10 10:38 PM

SO excited to start a new challenge!

I know where you are coming from exactly, I have been trying to loose weight for a while now and keep getting off track. I am determinism to stick with it this time. I have been good this week so far. ...

by nisuoc on 16 Jun 10 01:34 PM

New to fat secret and REASONABLE sounds great!!!!!

This challenge caught my eye and just getting started is tough. Thanks for starting this!!! 10 hours and counting....Good Luck everyone:d

by Troxie on 14 Jun 10 01:41 PM

NEW TO FATSECRET AND CHALLENGE

Lost 25 lbs but lately craving a lot of junk. This challenge is what I needed hopefully to continue my journey.

by DEVINPOO on 14 Jun 10 01:25 PM

Lovely Folks...Just Keep Trying

Thanks so much for starting this challenge! I think many of us are in the same boat. I've experienced the same duality as have you, over and over again. Yes, life does get in the way sometimes, ...

by carole-boston on 14 Jun 10 11:26 AM

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Recent Challenge Participant Activity
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	MusicMom123 recorded a weigh in at 262.4 lb.
	Cando44 recorded a weigh in at 201.0 lb.


	jessabridge4444 commented on glen's journal. "OMG! That is sooooo crazy!" View journal entry \| View comment (a day ago)


	Cando44 recorded a journal and a weigh in at 202.0 lb. "Starting again with a new goal to lose 10 pounds in a month " View journal entry \| Add comment (2 days ago)


	jessabridge4444 updated their Exercise Diary.
	Krimz recorded a weigh in at 150.0 lb.


	kay2906 recorded a journal and a weigh in at 163.0 lb. "I am now into week 4 of my new hip and trying to keep to eating sensibly as I can't move about that much. My foot on my 'bad' leg is still swelling up ..." View journal entry \| Add comment (6 days ago)


	MusicMom123 commented on thecoach's journal. "I love it !!! LOL " View journal entry \| View comment (a week ago)


	jessabridge4444 updated their Food Diary.
	jessabridge4444 recorded a weigh in at 209.6 lb.
	tntmynatt recorded a weigh in at 245.5 lb.


	jessabridge4444 recorded a journal and a weigh in at 213.0 lb. "I'm back and tracked already this morning and I did not hate it!" View journal entry \| 3 Comments (2 weeks ago)


	jessabridge4444 and Lizzygracemusic are now buddies.
	Tummies recorded a weigh in at 154.0 lb.


	ALee1968 recorded a journal. "Restarting with FS today. " View journal entry \| Add comment (3 weeks ago)


	ALee1968 joined Challenge Water...Water...Water...Everyw....
	ALee1968 recorded a weigh in at 204.8 lb.
	ALee1968 updated their Exercise Diary.
	ALee1968 updated their Food Diary.
	mamacarol recorded a weigh in at 286.8 lb.

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Challenge Ended

This challenge ended on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

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Challenge Info

status:	Completed
ended:	12 Jul 10
duration:	4 Weeks
reporting:	Once a Week
participants:	143
privacy:	Public
administrators:	sweetsirenaty
created:	02 June 2010

All Mini-challenges:

1. Work out 3 Times a Week ( weeks 1 to 4 )
2. Drink at least 8 0z of water daily & no non-diet soda & no sugary fruit juices ( weeks 1 to 4 )
3. Do not exceed caloric intake limit ( weeks 1 to 4 )
4. Journal ( weeks 1 to 4 )
5. Get suitable rest...rest at least ( weeks 3 to 4 )
6. 3 healthy snacks and no unhealthy snacks ( weeks 3 to 4 )
7. Add at least 10 minutes to your workout ( weeks 3 to 4 )

Rolling Challenge Performance:

The week to week running total weight lost

Week 4:

All Participants

0.47 % ( Down

129.0 lb)

Week 3:

All Participants

0.43 % ( Down

118.9 lb)

Week 2:

All Participants

0.46 % ( Down

125.7 lb)

Week 1:

All Participants

0.28 % ( Down

76.9 lb)

Latest Photos

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