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Halloween Contest October 31 2012



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Highest wgt (2005) 243lbs

3/12 232lbs

7/12 229lbs

Day Before surgery. 213 (8/29 VS surgery)

10/3 199.4

10/11 196. -3.4

10/19 194.4

10/24 191. -4.4. So close to my first goal..

Goal 190....

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SW: 218

Contest gw: 170

CW: 175.9

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Start challenge weight 215

Current Weight 207.6

Goal 198

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Weighed in this morning at 195.5

GW- 190

5.5 to go- <fingerscrossed>

I can do this !

Okay so weighed in this morning at 191.5 just 1.5 to go to reach the goal! Yay! I can do this!

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Surgery date: 3/13/12

SW: 243.6

Challenge starting weight: 168

Week #1-163.4

Week #2-161.2

Week #3-161.2

Week #4-159.2

Week #5-156.2

Week #6-155

Week #7-154.6

Halloween Challenge: Goal: 153

Pounds to go: 1.6

Weeks left in challenge: 1

I don't know if I'm in a stall or if its because I'm getting close to goal because the scale is up and down and only giving me ounces at a time as losses. I want to hit 153 so bad!!! Good luck everyone in this last week of our challenge.

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Hi guys can someone give me advice? I'm at a stall seriously I moved to 268 for a second then back up to 270, 271, 273, & now 274. Shouldn't I go back to basics all liquids & strictly Protein. What do you all think?? Please advise

neek41

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Today: 10/22/12: 242.5 (2.5 to go!!)

Yaaaaa! Made my Halloween goal this morning 10/26/12 - 240.0. Whoooo-hooooo!!

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Hi guys can someone give me advice? I'm at a stall seriously I moved to 268 for a second then back up to 270' date=' 271, 273, & now 274. Shouldn't I go back to basics all liquids & strictly Protein. What do you all think?? Please advise

neek41[/quote']

Hi Neek! I'm a newbie, 2 weeks post-op yesterday. For me, calories matter/regardless of composition of those calories! I have to be below 1000 to lose steadily. Once I get close to 1200, I stall or even gain! That may be the 'over 50' curse-slower metabolism! Are you getting 60-80 gs. protein and drinking 64 oz. fluids? Maybe you are retaining Water from too much sodium. Try a glass if warm water and the juice of a fresh lemon. When I can have fruits again, this will be my wake up drink! It helps flush out excess water weight plus makes you feel lighter and energized! Good luck, Hun! Don't despair -you're doing great!

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Weight before surgery - 232

Date of surgery - 08/17/12 (227 day of surgery)

Beginnng Contest Weight (09/22/12) 205.4

Week 2 (09/30/12) - 203.4

Week 2 (10/05/12) - 201.2

Week 3 (10/12/12)- 199

Week 4 (10/19/12) - 196.2

Week 5 (10/26/12) - 193.6

Final Day (10/31/12)

Goal weight for competition 185

Probably not going to hit 185 by next Wednesday but sure hoping I get to 190lbs...

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Hi guys can someone give me advice? I'm at a stall seriously I moved to 268 for a second then back up to 270, 271, 273, & now 274. Shouldn't I go back to basics all liquids & strictly Protein. What do you all think?? Please advise

neek41

Are you getting in enough protein and Water? How is your carb intake? And lastly are you having regular bowels movements. I am about 2.5 months out and I still must take a weekly laxative in order to make it work...I also track my intake on My Fitness Pal as it gives me a realistic idea of what I am truly eating because just keeping in your head, well generally is not so accurate. I found before I started tracking, my carb intake was too high but since tracking I have consistently lost about 2-3lbs a week...some weeks more...

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Are you getting in enough Protein and Water? How is your carb intake? And lastly are you having regular bowels movements. I am about 2.5 months out and I still must take a weekly laxative in order to make it work...I also track my intake on My Fitness Pal as it gives me a realistic idea of what I am truly eating because just keeping in your head' date=' well generally is not so accurate. I found before I started tracking, my carb intake was too high but since tracking I have consistently lost about 2-3lbs a week...some weeks more...[/quote']

HI, what are your daily goals for calories, protein and carbs are you?

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Hi Guys I want to thank you guys for responding. I just started using fitness pal & been eating to many calories. I will do better starting tomorrow. In no way shape or form have I been tracking my food intake. Today I talked to my nut she did give me some tips on how to get back on track. I got lazy & cocky as I knew I would. I still have about 75 pounds to loose & by march, it will all be done. That's why I love this forum. You guys all are the bomb. Thank you again. All of you who took the time to help me. Much love sleevers. :-)

neek41

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Went on a mini stall for the past week and started to worry about goal. Woke up this morning and weighed in with 2 pound loss. I'll take it. :)

Weight before surgery 505

Surgery date 09/05/2012

Current weight 422

Goal weight 420

Just 2 more pounds to go, come on turtle!

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Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet)

Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6

9/11/12 238.2

9/15/12: 232.2

9/22/12: 230.6

9/29/12: 229.8

10/02/12: 228.2

10/6/12: 226.8

10/13/12: 221.4

10/20/12: 219.8

10/27/12: 216.4

Contest goal weight: 218

Yay!!! Made goal, I am so so so happy with my surgery!

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Before surgery: 285 (start of 2 week pre-op diet)

Contest start: 9/4/12 240.6

9/11/12 238.2

9/15/12: 232.2

9/22/12: 230.6

9/29/12: 229.8

10/02/12: 228.2

10/6/12: 226.8

10/13/12: 221.4

10/20/12: 219.8

10/27/12: 216.4

Contest goal weight: 218

Yay!!! Made goal' date=' I am so so so happy with my surgery!

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Congrats!!!!!

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