Weight Loss Challenge Thread

[Joan Sky]

The first week, I really only thought about getting three points a day, and thinking about how to get more and getting a feel for and adjusting to everything. Now, I am doing twice the exercise lately and drinking twice the water. It's helping me almost double the points. I'm still being careful and listening to my body. Myself and my safety is most important of course. I make sure not to overdo it. And I know everyone is different.

Anyway, I feel fine. I just keep aware, and think of any adjustments I need or can make. And just do it. Sometimes, it's a little mental, and you just have to tell yourself that you can do it, or just push yourself to start and throughout, and oftentimes find it wasn't as bad as you thought it would be.

Oh, and by the way, I haven't drank coffee since last Tuesday, which is the day before we started. And I used to drink a lot of it. I just feel like it won't help me to drink all the water I need to. I might want to drink more, or it might not make me as thirsty. And since I'm doubling up on water, that's pretty much all I need to drink.

Wednesday ~ stationary bike 1 hour straight (30 min x 2), water 135.2 oz (8 bottles, +1 point for every 64 oz), 66 calories under calorie goal = 5

Thursday ~ stationary bike 1 hour straight (30 min x 2), water 135.2 oz (8 bottles; 64 oz is approx. 4 bottles, so that times two) 14 calories under calorie goal = 5

Friday ~ stationary bike 1 hour straight (30 min x 2), water 135.2 oz (8 bottles), 51 calories under calorie goal = 5

Previous points ~ 20 (7 days)
Points this set ~ 15 (3 days)

Total ~ 35 (ten days in) . That's better, this is more promising then last time.

Also, I think if anyone has come up with tips that they have learned since starting this exercise group, or anything that might be helpful, it might be beneficial/motivating/inspiring to others and give them that extra push for the day or momentum for the rest of the month.

One of the one's I'll share is that for now, I'm exercising on stationary bike because it's the easiest cardio, less impact, and I have one at home. So it's convenient. I just plug in the program and all the other info into it, and just exercise until it beeps and tells me the time I planned is up. Less tiring, less sweat than other things, get a bit stronger, and it gets easier just like exercises can after a while, then it's time for the next level.

Also, I'm going to make an album soon that will have a pictures of stationary bike readings for each day. I have them all but one, I drank a little too much water at the end of the exercise, and had to lie on my back and rest for about ten minutes to settle and feel better, so I didn't take the pic that time. But I've only felt a little weird with water twice, the first day and that one, and I am better at distinguishing things now. I will put anything else related to exercise in the album if I want to also.

Keep it up everyone! We're all trying together

[neophite]

Hello everyone,

this is my second report. 7 days later, where am i?

For this week, the point are :
- 7 days with less calories than expected = 7 points
- 7 days with water goal reached = 7 points
- 7 night with more than 7 hours = 7 points

I still follow my morning routine but still less than 30 minutes so no gain and no loss of points.
I walked less than 10 000 step each day, so no points also for this part.

The total is +29 for 10 days. I will have hard time to reach the 100 points goal...

[Joan Sky]

Originally Posted by IHeartFun

How To Earn Points

+ 1 point per every 10,000 steps walked per day.
+1 point for every 64oz of water you drink a day. (Must be just water no coffee or crystal light)
+ 1 point for every lb lost at the end of the 30 days.
+1 point for every 30 mins exercise you perform.
+1 point for 7+ hours of sleep.
+1 point every day you stay within your calorie goal.

How To Lose Points

- 1 for 2 days in a row without exercise.
-1 for each day you overeat
-1 for every week you don't post an update.

Originally Posted by neophite

Hello everyone,

this is my second report. 7 days later, where am i?

For this week, the point are :
- 7 days with less calories than expected = 7 points
- 7 days with water goal reached = 7 points
- 7 night with more than 7 hours = 7 points

I still follow my morning routine but still less than 30 minutes so no gain and no loss of points.
I walked less than 10 000 step each day, so no points also for this part.

The total is +29 for 10 days. I will have hard time to reach the 100 points goal...

You CAN do it!

If you get those usual points for the rest of the twenty days you have left, then 3 x 20 = 60 + 29 = 89.

89 + 11 = 100

Eleven points... All you have to do is extend your morning routine to reach thirty minutes if you can, or drink twice the water if you can, and build eleven points on top of your normal three everyday, and you've made it! I reposted the list in case it's helpful. Just make sure you don't do anything to lose points, and if you do, just gain two more points to get ahead... But you haven't subtracted points so far, so you should be fine!

Great job neophite, I believe in you! Let's all cross the finish line together!

[anonslut]

Originally Posted by anonslut

14/8: +1 diet, +1 water, +1 steps, +1 sleep = 2 (back to positive totals!)

15/8: -1 diet, +0 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps, -1 exercise.
16/8: +1 diet, +1 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps.
17/8: +1 diet, +0 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps, -1 exercise.
18/8: +1 diet, +1 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps.
19/8: +1 diet, +0 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps, -1 exercise.

New total = 9.

I have some catching up to do

[Joan Sky]

Originally Posted by IHeartFun

Risk: The amount of points under 100 will be very hard hits to your front thighs. You may choose the implement you choose.

Reward: I'll make pretty certificates for those who make it to 100 points in the 30 days!

I just spotted what happens if we don't make it to one hundred points. I wasn't planning to, but I'm definitely not losing now. I don't want to hit my front thighs very hard. I'm guessing the difference from the points earned to one hundred is how many times one hits?

Originally Posted by anonslut

15/8: -1 diet, +0 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps, -1 exercise.
16/8: +1 diet, +1 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps.
17/8: +1 diet, +0 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps, -1 exercise.
18/8: +1 diet, +1 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps.
19/8: +1 diet, +0 water, +1 sleep, +0 steps, -1 exercise.

New total = 9.

I have some catching up to do

Hi anonslut,
Okay, but do it safely please. Don't injure yourself by trying too hard, you are more important. Anyway, she said we might do it again next month. Just do the best you safely can now, and get stronger that way, and you can do better next time.

[poetrylover828]

Well here is my first report. So far it has been good. I live with my parents and they are supportive of me wanting to be healthier (even if I didn't tell them it was a weight loss challenge through a kink site). Friday and Saturday I was a little bad and didn't do any sort of exercise, but I made sure to do a quick ten minute workout today. And then today was a family get together so I had wayyyyyy too much food. But I think Im doing okay so far. Just got to try and get more 30 minute exercises in.

Week 1 Monday Aug 13th to Sunday Aug 19th Start weight 310
Monday points: +1 for sleep +1 water +1 calories
Tuesday points +1 exercise +1 Sleep +1 calories +1 water
Wednesday +1 sleep +1 water +1 calories
Thursday +1 water +1 calories +1 exercise
Friday +1 water +1calories
Saturday +1 sleep +1 calories +1 steps +2 water -1 exercise
Sunday +3 lbs lost +1 sleep +1 water -1 calories
End of week weight 307

And unless I forgot how to count I should be at 23 points. Not too bad, Im hoping to get more exercising in and try to hit the steps a little more.

[Joan Sky]

Originally Posted by poetrylover828

Well here is my first report. So far it has been good. I live with my parents and they are supportive of me wanting to be healthier (even if I didn't tell them it was a weight loss challenge through a kink site). Friday and Saturday I was a little bad and didn't do any sort of exercise, but I made sure to do a quick ten minute workout today. And then today was a family get together so I had wayyyyyy too much food. But I think Im doing okay so far. Just got to try and get more 30 minute exercises in.

Week 1 Monday Aug 13th to Sunday Aug 19th Start weight 310
Monday points: +1 for sleep +1 water +1 calories
Tuesday points +1 exercise +1 Sleep +1 calories +1 water
Wednesday +1 sleep +1 water +1 calories
Thursday +1 water +1 calories +1 exercise
Friday +1 water +1calories
Saturday +1 sleep +1 calories +1 steps +2 water -1 exercise
Sunday +3 lbs lost +1 sleep +1 water -1 calories
End of week weight 307

And unless I forgot how to count I should be at 23 points. Not too bad, Im hoping to get more exercising in and try to hit the steps a little more.

Thanks for sharing with us. It's not always easy to and you are brave. Most importantly, thank you for working out in this thread with us. I am glad you are trying to get healthy along with us. I am glad your parents are supportive and nice...

Thanks for your honesty. Even though you didn't do thirty minutes of exercise for two days, you still tried, and that is something important. Keep trying your best. Don't compare yourself to others, just try to do a little better than you did before (every day). Do your personal best. Step by step, don't overwhelm yourself, be safe.

Your week is respectable. I am proud of you friend. I have faith that you will keep trying to do better as you have said. I believe you will succeed.

Have a good night poetrylover828,

~Joanna

[neophite]

Originally Posted by Joan Sky

You CAN do it!

If you get those usual points for the rest of the twenty days you have left, then 3 x 20 = 60 + 29 = 89.

89 + 11 = 100

Eleven points... All you have to do is extend your morning routine to reach thirty minutes if you can, or drink twice the water if you can, and build eleven points on top of your normal three everyday, and you've made it! I reposted the list in case it's helpful. Just make sure you don't do anything to lose points, and if you do, just gain two more points to get ahead... But you haven't subtracted points so far, so you should be fine!

Great job neophite, I believe in you! Let's all cross the finish line together!

Thank you very much for your support. I will do my best to reach the goal

[poetrylover828]

Originally Posted by Joan Sky

Thanks for sharing with us. It's not always easy to and you are brave. Most importantly, thank you for working out in this thread with us. I am glad you are trying to get healthy along with us. I am glad your parents are supportive and nice...

Thanks for your honesty. Even though you didn't do thirty minutes of exercise for two days, you still tried, and that is something important. Keep trying your best. Don't compare yourself to others, just try to do a little better than you did before (every day). Do your personal best. Step by step, don't overwhelm yourself, be safe.

Your week is respectable. I am proud of you friend. I have faith that you will keep trying to do better as you have said. I believe you will succeed.

Have a good night poetrylover828,

~Joanna

Thank you for all the support! I have been excited to get working on this. I needed the encouragement that this is giving me.

[Joan Sky]

Saturday ~ stationary bike 1 hour straight (30 min x 2), water 135.2 oz (8 bottles, +1 point for every 64 oz), 22 calories under calorie goal, 7 hours sleep = 6

Sunday ~ stationary bike 1 hour straight (30 min x 2), water 135.2 oz (8 bottles; 64 oz is approx. 4 bottles, so that times two) 139 calories under calorie goal = 5

Monday ~ stationary bike 1 hour straight (30 min x 2), water 135.2 oz (8 bottles), 13 calories under calorie goal = 5

Previous points ~ 35 (10 days)
Points this set ~ 16 (3 days)

Total ~ 51 (13 days in)

17 days left.

Today I have managed to drink 7 bottles early in the day for the first time. I was going to save the one bottle for when I exercise later today, but I'm going to just aim for another four bottles on top of my eight just for today only.

Believe me, I don't want to go to the restroom more than I have been already, but I'm just trying to add an extra point for the one I am losing today since it is Tuesday which is my food cheat day.

So today's six points will turn to five, and tomorrow I plan to gain five because that surplus of two will offset the other two Tuesdays left before the end date. Then I just have to make three points every day (after tomorrow) to make exactly one hundred points on the last day. (<--30 min exercise, 64 oz water, within calorie goal)

Woo! Yeah

P.S. My Exercise Album is already up. It only has pics of my stationary bike readings at the moment. Not the earlier jogging exercises I did before. I'll post the three pics from this set soon.

[Pariahterror]

Just wanna say something

[SlutPuppy]

Thursday 8/16
8,138 steps
8hrs sleep
no exersice
105oz water
under calorie limit

3 points

Friday 8/17
Reached step limit
only 6hrs of sleep
81oz of water
30 mins of walking
Under calorie limit

4 points

Saturday 8/19
Way under step limit
no exercise
only 25oz of water (I did drink a lot more but had vodka mixed with it so didn't count)
Over 8hrs of sleep
Over calorie limit

0 point

Sunday 8/20
73oz water
over 10hrs sleep
went to the zoo and walked for about 3hrs
however I was just a few hundred shy of my step goal
under calorie limit

9 points

Monday 8/21
under step limit
almost 8hrs of sleep
105oz of water
no exercise
under calorie limi

3 points

Tuesday 8/22
over step limit
8hrs sleep
73 oz water
no exercise
over calorie limit

1 point

Wednesday 8/23
under step limit
105oz of water
no exercise
7.5hrs sleep
over calorie limit

0 points


20 points total for the week

Which brings me to 53 points total overall!

[nina@]

Originally Posted by nina@

An update

points till saturday = +9

For Sun-Thu
Sleep +5
Water +5
Exercise +3
Walk>10000 steps +2
Within the calorie goal +3

Points for Sun - Thu = +18

Total Points from thread commencement (9 days) = +27

Update from 19th to 22nd
Sleep +4
Water +4
Within calorie goal +3
Steps +2
Exercise +2
Missed 2 consecutive exercise days -1
Points +14

Total from the start +41 (13 days)

[neophite]

Hello everyone,

this is my third report. 7 days later, where am i?

I followed Joan Sky advises (thank you again) and tried to gain more points. For this, I drank the double of water on last Sunday and yesterday. It is hard to do it on week days with job, so that lead to only 9 points instead of 7 but hey, it is two more points :-)
Also on Saturday and Sunday, I went to fast walk so reached two objectives, more than 30 minutes workout (if that count of course. If not i will remove the points) and also more than 10 000 steps (I walked long time enough to reach this goal also). So depending on the fact fast walk is exercise, that mean 4 points or only 2 for this part.

I still follow my morning routine but still less than 30 minutes so no gain and no loss of points for week days.
I walked less than 10 000 step each week day, so no points also for this part.

For this week, the point are :
- 7 days with less calories than expected = 7 points
- 7 days with water goal reached with two days double = 9 points
- 7 night with more than 7 hours = 7 points
- 2 days with more than 10 000 steps = 2 points
- 2 days with exercise = 2 points

So +27 points for this week.

The total is +56 for 17 days. I keep hope...

[poetrylover828]

Week 2 Monday Aug 20th to Sunday Aug 26th 307
Monday points +1 sleep +1 exercise +1 steps +2 water +1 calories = 6
Tuesday points +1 sleep +1 water + 1 calories +1 exercise = 4
Wednesday +1 sleep +1 calories +1 water = 3
Thursday +1 sleep +2 exercise (my friend and I played some low-key basketball and walked) +1 water +1 calorie =5
Friday +1 sleep +1 calories +1 water = 3
Saturday +1 sleep + exercise +1 water +1 calories = 4
Sunday +1 sleep +1 calories +1 water = 3
28 points total

Here is where I am at this week. I forgot to weigh myself today and I don't feel like jumping on the scale so I will try to remember it tomorrow morning. With both weeks so far I am at 51 points. I need to get more water and more exercise in. I should be able to get some more points this week.