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Challenges > Get on a healthy track. Lose 1-2 lbs. a week

This Challenge ended a year ago

About this Challenge:

Make healthy choices and get what you put in to it!

Final Challenge Progress Results

ihatepickle Total Progress: 13.94 %  (Down 35.0 lb)
andreas1967 Total Progress: 12.94 %  (Down 19.0 lb)
hasifantasi Total Progress: 7.99 %  (Down 11.7 lb)
jen_mariem Total Progress: 7.93 %  (Down 13.0 lb)
losetobemeagain Total Progress: 7.38 %  (Down 11.4 lb)
BoofersBabyGurl Total Progress: 5.71 %  (Down 10.0 lb)
KIMDorey Total Progress: 5.54 %  (Down 8.5 lb)
pikkupanda Total Progress: 4.56 %  (Down 9.7 lb)
Ridin_drag Total Progress: 4.27 %  (Down 8.2 lb)
bluecloud22 Total Progress: 3.08 %  (Down 4.0 lb)
TC77 Total Progress: 2.90 %  (Down 4.4 lb)
ice232007 Total Progress: 2.56 %  (Down 5.0 lb)
ronelle80 Total Progress: 2.56 %  (Down 4.0 lb)
singh Total Progress: 2.07 %  (Down 5.0 lb)
jillcaraway Total Progress: 2.06 %  (Down 3.4 lb)
debyweby Total Progress: 1.96 %  (Down 3.7 lb)
JB0406 Total Progress: 1.48 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
eva63 Total Progress: 1.42 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Carolyn Ray Total Progress: 1.40 %  (Down 2.6 lb)
11mitchelll Total Progress: 1.32 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
ladybeans5 Total Progress: 1.31 %  (Down 1.8 lb)
mandmracn Total Progress: 1.19 %  (Down 2.2 lb)
shannon923 Total Progress: 1.15 %  (Down 2.4 lb)
ramsmar13 Total Progress: 1.06 %  (Down 1.9 lb)
rebekahl Total Progress: 1.03 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
beachtroy Total Progress: 0.98 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Mrs Kirby Total Progress: 0.90 %  (Down 1.5 lb)
d_guarenas Total Progress: 0.64 %  (Down 1.5 lb)
lineruds Total Progress: 0.49 %  (Down 0.8 lb)
ddoerflinger Total Progress: 0.26 %  (Down 0.6 lb)
pseudojen Total Progress: 0.24 %  (Down 0.6 lb)
Goodlookin2012 Total Progress: 0.22 %  (Down 0.3 lb)
dara thomas Total Progress: 0.21 %  (Down 0.3 lb)
Scottie31 Total Progress: 0.07 %  (Down 0.2 lb)
bridgielee Total Progress: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb)
bladerunner19 Total Progress: 0.84 %  (Up 1.4 lb)
MissIbk Total Progress: 2.49 %  (Up 4.8 lb)
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Completed Mini-Challenges

Weeks 1 to 12

Eat at least 4-5 small meals a day within your calorie intake.

Guidelines:
Eat breakfast every day.
62% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 09 Apr 12 by Carolyn Ray
"except for three days in vegas..."
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Failed: 27 Feb 12 by ice232007
"working on it"
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Failed: 23 Feb 12 by bridgielee
"stayed in calories didn't eat enough meals"
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Weeks 1 to 12

Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily, no sodas.

Guidelines:
Water keeps you hydrated and makes you feel full longer.
72% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 27 Feb 12 by ice232007
"love water"
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Weeks 1 to 12

Take a good multivitamin

Guidelines:
Multivitamins give you what you need each day.
68% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 15 Feb 12 by Mrs Kirby
"I don't take multivitamins because I'm committed to the idea that I can ..."
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Weeks 1 to 12

Read labels and portion control your meals.

Guidelines:
Measuring out your portions makes it easier to calculate your calorie intake.
79% Successful

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Weeks 1 to 12

Limit yourself on bread

Guidelines:
Eat no more than 2 slices of whole wheat bread a day. Try to eat these earlier in the day so your body can burn the carbohydrates more effectively
88% Successful

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Successful: 30 Apr 12 by BoofersBabyGurl
"Harldy eat bread anymore"
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Failed: 22 Mar 12 by lineruds
"whole wheat pitas must count"
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Failed: 27 Feb 12 by ice232007
"working on it"
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Weeks 1 to 12

Protein

Guidelines:
Get a good protein bar or powder to snack on between meals or when you get stuck without a meal. Protein shakes and bars give you energy and fill you up.
67% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 27 Feb 12 by ice232007
"got the shake"
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Weeks 1 to 12

Limit carbohydrates at night.

Guidelines:
Eat more greens and veggies. No rice, pasta, potato or breads at night.
67% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 27 Feb 12 by ice232007
"yup goo advise "
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Weeks 1 to 12

EAT

Guidelines:
Don't starve yourself. Eating is important in weight loss or gaining muscle.
93% Successful

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Weeks 1 to 12

Have Patience and believ in yourself.

Guidelines:
It didn't happen overnight and it can't be fixed overnight. YOU CAN DO THIS!
89% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 27 Feb 12 by ice232007
"working on it"
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Weeks 1 to 12

Stay active

Guidelines:
Do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. Does not have to be a hard workout just a walk will do.
66% Successful

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Weeks 1 to 12

Make time for yourself

Guidelines:
Treat yourself to small pleasures. Enjoy your time. When you relax you make the time you NEED
87% Successful

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Weeks 1 to 12

Weigh in and Measure only once a week at the most.

Guidelines:
The scale can be scary but measuring and weighing is the only way to truly track your progress.
51% Successful

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Weeks 1 to 12

Don't sweat the small stuff

Guidelines:
If you have a weak day or moment. Remember to just get back on track. Everyone slips up from time to time.
91% Successful

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Weeks 1 to 12

Journal

Guidelines:
Documenting your moods and thoughts each day at the beginning or end of the day helps you see what and where your weakness and strength is!
47% Successful

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Latest Challenge Posts

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Bowmie, I certainly don't want to be "that guy", but I recently had a blood test done and I discovered that my Vitamin D was low. I have started taking D and some regular supplements and ...
by ddoerflinger on 17 Feb 12 12:25 AM
At least we are past Valentines
I did indulge in some tasty treats and I am okay with my indulgences no gain week works better than a gain!
by bridgielee on 16 Feb 12 11:54 AM
yay!
This is exactly what I need to be doing -2lbs a week would be fab for me :)
by bluecloud22 on 13 Feb 12 03:53 PM
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Recent Challenge Participant Activity
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weigh in ddoerflinger recorded a weigh in at 213.0 lb.
weigh in bladerunner19 recorded a weigh in at 165.8 lb.
Buddies lineruds and Steviefan1 are now buddies.
New Journal Entry
lineruds recorded a journal and a weigh in at 161.0 lb.
"Did my trainer mention that he put me on a low carb diet? I'm sticking to mostly vegetables and 2-3 servings of low sugar fruit, no starches, and it's ..."
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weigh in JB0406 recorded a weigh in at 125.9 lb.
weigh in ice232007 recorded a weigh in at 188.0 lb.
Food Diary Carolyn Ray updated their Food Diary.
Journal entry comment
lineruds commented on their journal.
"I've also realized some time ago that I have no will power when it comes to certain foods, so I took action by joining Overeaters Anonymous. I felt co ..."
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lineruds submitted a new topic - Working Out.
"Is anyone exercising while following this diet? I found out I wasn't doing nearly as much cardio as I should have. Now I'm doing at least 6 hours of c ..."
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weigh in lineruds recorded a weigh in at 162.5 lb.
weigh in bridgielee recorded a weigh in at 141.2 lb.

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 Challenge Ended

This challenge ended on Tuesday 08 May 2012.

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Challenge Info

status: Completed
ended: 07 May 12
duration: 12 Weeks
reporting: Once a Week
participants: 64
privacy: Public
administrators: bridgielee
created: 09 February 2012

All Mini-challenges:

1. Eat at least 4-5 small meals a day within your calorie intake. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
2. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily, no sodas. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
3. Take a good multivitamin ( weeks 1 to 12 )
4. Read labels and portion control your meals. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
5. Limit yourself on bread ( weeks 1 to 12 )
6. Protein ( weeks 1 to 12 )
7. Limit carbohydrates at night. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
8. EAT ( weeks 1 to 12 )
9. Have Patience and believ in yourself. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
10. Stay active ( weeks 1 to 12 )
11. Make time for yourself ( weeks 1 to 12 )
12. Weigh in and Measure only once a week at the most. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
13. Don't sweat the small stuff ( weeks 1 to 12 )
14. Journal ( weeks 1 to 12 )

Rolling Challenge Performance:

The week to week running total weight lost

Week 12:

All Participants 1.49 %  (Down 176.5 lb)

Week 11:

All Participants 1.42 %  (Down 167.4 lb)

Week 10:

All Participants 1.31 %  (Down 155.5 lb)

Week 9:

All Participants 1.22 %  (Down 143.7 lb)

Week 8:

All Participants 1.09 %  (Down 129.2 lb)

Week 7:

All Participants 0.98 %  (Down 116.2 lb)

Week 6:

All Participants 0.88 %  (Down 103.7 lb)

Week 5:

All Participants 0.89 %  (Down 105.3 lb)

Week 4:

All Participants 0.81 %  (Down 95.9 lb)

Week 3:

All Participants 0.59 %  (Down 69.7 lb)

Week 2:

All Participants 0.50 %  (Down 59.6 lb)

Week 1:

All Participants 0.42 %  (Down 49.9 lb)


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