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I would like to join challenge of losing 1 lb per week. My present weight is 136. Last summer I was 126 but with overeating just a little extra I slowly but surely gained those 10lbs which I have been trying unsuccessfully to lose. My highest weight was 147 and with low carbing I reached 126. I know this battle is hard but possible, so looking forward to a loss of at least 4 lbs by end of April.

#7 reporting in for Mon28 to Sat2nd
What is happening with me? I've lost 2.1 lbs in this short first week of the challenge ( includes two fast days )
Must keep a daily low-carb tally which I began a couple of weeks ago and hope to continue the trend for next Friday's weighing in.

The starting gun has just fired. The challengers are on the move. The crowd is cheering:

Go! Go! Go!

#1 @Cupcake - 14s 10 to 13s 3
She's up there leading a small group at that next corner. See?

#2 @barbarita - goal protein limit.
Meeting her goal this week. Steady as she goes.

#3 @cblasz - currently in for...
Cheering from the sidelines!

#4 @Pilchards - 13,200 steps for 6 of 7 days, 68.1kg to start (-2.1 kg goal)
5 of 7? Check. Down .1kg? Check.

#5 @carieoates - -6 pound target
Still tying her shoes near the start line. (Nice outfit!)

#6 @azureblue - defrosting -4kg (from 78kg)
???

#7 @Katharina -7 pounds towards 126
Woohoo!! Already down 2.1 this week!!

#8 @grannieannie - progress please! 1 pound a week, walk 5 days longer each time
Lost .8 pounds this week(!), but, Uh Oh! There she goes again, flirting with the guys at the medical tent...

#9 @warriorprincess -1 pound a week for the duration of the challenge
???

#10 @nursebean - also -1 pound a week
Beating her goal with a 1.5 pound loss this week!

#11 @MelbMandy -2kg (aiming for 65kg)
And...She's off the start line pushing a carriage and holding her own!

#12 @piper -1 pound a week
A late sign-up just off the start line with plenty of time to go.

#13 @CandiceMarie - honorary attendee
Cheering from the sidelines!

#14 @SammyIAm -1 pound (141 to start a week), 10K steps 4x each week
5 days of 10K this week? Check. Well ahead of the plan.
Good pace too, with a .4 pound loss.

Welcome to another new challenger!
#15 @Marni -1 pound a week (from 136)
Just got her shoes tied and is out on the course as another 'fast' starter.


Please report weekly progress by Friday each week (Saturday for the down unders). finish line at April 30th.

Thanks for that message. After evening meal I always want to eat and eat and eat, so this evening I will not indulge!!!!

ADFnFuel: thanks for humor.

#6 reporting in, 77.8kgs this morning :0) 200g down for now ...
About to build a tasty crockpot of chicken chunks and vegs for tonight's dinner, leaving me the day to play.
I'm aiming to break the 16:8 fast sometime after noon and hope to keep the nibbling to a minimum.
There's always a stick of celery dipped in hommous if a crunch is needed
Have a happy day folks \o/

[carieoates]

Ooops forgot to check in, just half a pound for me....well I am on me Olidays don'tcha know..

The starting gun has just fired. The challengers are on the move. The crowd is cheering:

Go! Go! Go!

#1 @Cupcake - 14s 10 to 13s 3
She's up there leading a small group at that next corner. See?

#2 @barbarita - goal protein limit.
Meeting her goal this week. Steady as she goes.

#3 @cblasz - currently in for...
Cheering from the sidelines!

#4 @Pilchards - 13,200 steps for 6 of 7 days, 68.1kg to start (-2.1 kg goal)
5 of 7? Check. Down .1kg? Check.

#5 @carieoates - -6 pound target
Still tying her shoes near the start line. (Nice outfit!)

#6 @azureblue - defrosting -4kg (from 78kg)
???

#7 @Katharina -7 pounds towards 126
Woohoo!! Already down 2.1 this week!!

#8 @grannieannie - progress please! 1 pound a week, walk 5 days longer each time
Lost .8 pounds this week(!), but, Uh Oh! There she goes again, flirting with the guys at the medical tent...

#9 @warriorprincess -1 pound a week for the duration of the challenge
???

#10 @nursebean - also -1 pound a week
Beating her goal with a 1.5 pound loss this week!

#11 @MelbMandy -2kg (aiming for 65kg)
And...She's off the start line pushing a carriage and holding her own!

#12 @piper -1 pound a week
A late sign-up just off the start line with plenty of time to go.

#13 @CandiceMarie - honorary attendee
Cheering from the sidelines!

#14 @SammyIAm -1 pound (141 to start a week), 10K steps 4x each week
5 days of 10K this week? Check. Well ahead of the plan.
Good pace too, with a .4 pound loss.

Welcome to another new challenger!
#15 @Marni -1 pound a week (from 136)
Just got her shoes tied and is out on the course as another 'fast' starter.


Please report weekly progress by Friday each week (Saturday for the down unders). finish line at April 30th.

My goal for end of April is 13st 13lbs, not 13st 3lbs (although that would be fab! Lol) will report my loss on Friday. Good luck everyone

Hi!

May I still join in? I fell off the wagon and I didn't fast for a long time, I am starting over again, last Thursday was my first fast and I weighed on Friday, I'll take that as my starting weight: 76.6kg.

Thanks for that message. After evening meal I always want to eat and eat and eat, so this evening I will not indulge!!!!

Me too! As soon as I get home from work, I head to that fridge and park myself on the couch and eat and eat. How do we stop this?! lol

What's the one thing that adults almost never do? Jump. When's the last time any of us even tried to jump rope? Sorry, but we're not going to do that. Way too much impact on the body, and like attempting HIIT for the first time after many years of sedentary life, an easy way to get hurt. But....

I'm changing the challenge this week to add a few "hills" to our otherwise flat bunny Eggs-to-Fools course. You may remember that I mentioned this at the start? It's a one week challenge beginning today as a change of pace requiring some mindfulness to make it work. The payoff? If you complete this weeks' hills, more than you might think.

First hill: For the next week I'd like everyone to cut their carbohydrate consumption to 100 grams or less every day. C'mon, now. It's very do-able and to be fair, I'm joining you in doing this except I'll go for only 50g. Fair enough? It's only for one week so give it a try.

Second and third hills are some no-impact slight-of-hand that can make that old nemesis, gravity, seem to disappear. The second hill is easy. From a standing position with arms at your side (or on hips) raise up onto your toes for a moment then drop back down until your heels just touch the floor. Bare feet or slippers are optional. Use a chair to balance if needed. Aim to do 30 in a row, working up to that number in groups of 10 with rest breaks, if you must. Is 30 too easy? Then aim for 60 each day instead. On this one, I'll be doing 300 non-stop. Just 7 days. For real.

The third hill is a bit steeper and requires a dining room chair, a butter knife and fork. Stand in front of the chair as if you were going to sit down. Hold the knife and fork horizontally with their bases 2 cm (1") apart, hands palms down, at arms length in front of you like you are sleep walking. Moaning incoherently is optional. Be very careful to keep the knife and fork exactly 2 cm apart (more mindfulness). Now sit down onto the chair and immediately get back up. Keep your eyes on that knife and fork, 2cm apart. Got it? That's one. Again work up to a 30 count (each day) in groups of ten as needed. I'll be doing 100 non-stop. Estimating two minutes each needed for hills two and three. Everyone has that much free time.

Helpful hint: Does anyone remember reading the earlier utility pole, grazing post? Hmm.

I will eventually explain all three challenges, OK? Are you ready? Go!

Please reply to this post if you plan to join me for these three hills.

I wouldn't make it up the first hill, difficult enough counting calories without worrying about carb consumption at the moment. But I will join you on the other two

Okay, I'm in. The 100g carb will be a piece of cake as I rarely reach 50 - 80. The other stuff ... hmmmm.

By chance my carb count 99 today, hurrah!
Will attempt better tomorrow and the feet rises and chair sitting too.
Thanks for the mindfulness ADnF :0)

Ok, I'm in for this too. Was thinking I needed to go back to My Fitness Pal and track for a couple of weeks so this is quite timely.