Progress Details - Week 1

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Period ending: 09 Jul 12

JakeAnthony Week 1: 3.67 %  (Down 9.3 lb) Total: 3.67 %  (Down 9.3 lb)
ljibucher Week 1: 3.59 %  (Down 6.2 lb) Total: 3.59 %  (Down 6.2 lb)
ProjectDropHoodie Week 1: 2.95 %  (Down 5.6 lb) Total: 2.95 %  (Down 5.6 lb)
Hibernia Week 1: 2.87 %  (Down 5.6 lb) Total: 2.87 %  (Down 5.6 lb)
rickof17 Week 1: 2.72 %  (Down 6.0 lb) Total: 2.72 %  (Down 6.0 lb)
birdpray Week 1: 1.19 %  (Down 3.0 lb) Total: 1.19 %  (Down 3.0 lb)
madmanzero Week 1: 1.00 %  (Down 2.2 lb) Total: 1.00 %  (Down 2.2 lb)
San Francisco Week 1: 0.92 %  (Down 2.0 lb) Total: 0.92 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Brookah34 Week 1: 0.92 %  (Down 2.3 lb) Total: 0.92 %  (Down 2.3 lb)
louanagirl Week 1: 0.83 %  (Down 1.6 lb) Total: 0.83 %  (Down 1.6 lb)
a1994 Week 1: 0.69 %  (Down 1.2 lb) Total: 0.69 %  (Down 1.2 lb)
Slim4me4 Week 1: 0.66 %  (Down 1.4 lb) Total: 0.66 %  (Down 1.4 lb)
ceciofal Week 1: 0.50 %  (Down 1.0 lb) Total: 0.50 %  (Down 1.0 lb)
trackstar515 Week 1: 0.42 %  (Down 1.0 lb) Total: 0.42 %  (Down 1.0 lb)
IFR301 Week 1: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb) Total: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb)
silver2319 Week 1: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb) Total: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb)
Imdoc Week 1: 0.56 %  (Up 1.0 lb) Total: 0.56 %  (Up 1.0 lb)
Brianna Marie Week 1: 0.64 %  (Up 1.2 lb) Total: 0.64 %  (Up 1.2 lb)
SkinnyDelia Week 1: 1.20 %  (Up 3.0 lb) Total: 1.20 %  (Up 3.0 lb)
msdoddie Week 1: no result. -
alicelr27 Week 1: no result. -
shellsjoy Week 1: no result. -
Jairia Week 1: no result. -
jillcookie3 Week 1: no result. -
Vickiefay1 Week 1: no result. -
JayneMac92 Week 1: no result. -
Ute21 Week 1: no result. -

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 journal (if it's public), give words of encouragement and tips that have worked for you.

Results for everyone:
Successful:
Imdoc: Hi woox! more...
SkinnyDelia: Got my work out buddy. Challenging to go to the gym on the holiday week. We are ... more...
Also: Brianna Marie; IFR301; JakeAnthony; madmanzero; San Francisco; silver2319

Failed:

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:

Failed:
Brianna Marie: I didn't track all of what I ate, and as far as exercising goes I did track most ... more...
SkinnyDelia: Haven't begun the food diary yet. Am tracking workouts on FatSecret more...

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:
Brookah34: I always have a waterbottle on me and feel lost without it more...
SkinnyDelia: I work at Starbucks and drink water all the time. For those who can't normally s ... more...
Also: a1994; ceciofal; IFR301; JakeAnthony; madmanzero; rickof17; San Francisco; silver2319; trackstar515

Failed:
Brianna Marie: My water intake has increased quite a bit, but it was not 64 oz./day more...
Imdoc: more liquid, yes. water? eehhh... not so much. more...
Also: ljibucher

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:

Failed:
Brookah34: Right now in my weightloss journey Iam not ready to go that low on my calories. When ... more...
Imdoc: I am NOT eating a mere 800 calories a day. No way. No how. I'll stick around 1200 ... more...
SkinnyDelia: Does not apply. I watch carbs like a hawk. Calories are secondary. more...
Also: ceciofal; trackstar515

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:
SkinnyDelia: So tired from working all day that I don't have time to stay up late and eat. more...
Also: a1994; Brianna Marie; ceciofal; IFR301; Imdoc; JakeAnthony; ljibucher; madmanzero; rickof17; San Francisco; silver2319

Failed:
Brookah34: I struggle with this because I dont have a job where I have to be up early everyday. ... more...
Also: trackstar515

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:
SkinnyDelia: Keeping high sodium foods out of my diet. You wouldn't believe what sodium is hiding ... more...
Also: a1994; Brianna Marie; ceciofal; IFR301; JakeAnthony; madmanzero; rickof17; San Francisco; trackstar515

Failed:
Brookah34: I dont track my sodium but I do drink lots of water so Im not worried about retention more...
Imdoc: Sorry. Kettle corn got the best of me yesterday. more...
Also: silver2319

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:
Brianna Marie: I've been walking quite a bit lately, even though I didn't track it. more...
Brookah34: I walk almost everyday (I am a dog walker) I try to do heavier cardio everyday also ... more...
Imdoc: New jogging app called Zombies Run! SO MUCH FUN and running isn't boring now. more...
SkinnyDelia: Flying colors. I love working out. Getting that time for myself is critical. When ... more...
Also: a1994; ceciofal; IFR301; JakeAnthony; ljibucher; rickof17; silver2319; trackstar515

Failed:

Mini Challenge Results

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 everyone:
Successful:
SkinnyDelia: I am really glad to be on this path. I haven't seen much results as of yet, but this ... more...
Also: Brianna Marie; Brookah34; ceciofal; Imdoc; JakeAnthony; madmanzero; rickof17; San Francisco; silver2319

Failed:

Progress Summary - Week 1

All Participants 1.07 %  (Down 43.2 lb)
based on 19 weigh ins for week 1