Diaper Swappers

Ali · 06-21-2010, 09:57 AM

I'm bigger than you guys! My starting weight this morning was *cry* 207. I have NEVER been this large. I had gotten down to 205, but somehow gained 2 lbs in the past couple of weeks. I am 9 weeks post-partum and my starting pregnancy weight was 197, but that was up almost 30 lbs from my usual weight i the 160's because of some hormone imbalance issues related to my thyroid. I never thought we'd get pregnant so fast w/ those issues, but we did and I didn't have a chance to take it off before than. So now the hard work ensues.

Should we make the challange 8 weeks long starting today? I can throw up the spreadsheet later today after everyone checks in.

My goal in 8 weeks is to get to 191. I'd like it to be more but that is 2lbs per week.

Ali · 06-21-2010, 09:58 AM

By the way, I'll add the %'s of weightloss to the spreadsheet, easy peasy.

Do we want to add subgoals, like workout goals or drinking water goals? Obviously this is an on our honor system and I was thinking of mini-weekly goals that will help everyone acheive their starting goal.

Also what do you think of posting beginning/ending pictures? So we can see results?

mama2jack · 06-21-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali

I'm bigger than you guys! My starting weight this morning was *cry* 207. I have NEVER been this large. I had gotten down to 205, but somehow gained 2 lbs in the past couple of weeks. I am 9 weeks post-partum and my starting pregnancy weight was 197, but that was up almost 30 lbs from my usual weight i the 160's because of some hormone imbalance issues related to my thyroid. I never thought we'd get pregnant so fast w/ those issues, but we did and I didn't have a chance to take it off before than. So now the hard work ensues.

Should we make the challange 8 weeks long starting today? I can throw up the spreadsheet later today after everyone checks in.

My goal in 8 weeks is to get to 191. I'd like it to be more but that is 2lbs per week.

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Originally Posted by Ali

By the way, I'll add the %'s of weightloss to the spreadsheet, easy peasy.

mama, it does not matter what size/weight you are. We are all here for the same reason, to work on being comfortable in our own skin. :BIG HUG:

I am working on getting the rules and details typed up right now, if you want you can send me a pm and we can get the spreadsheet figured out

Oh and I was thinking 8 wks starting today, so it would run till aug 16th.

FrenchTeacher · 06-21-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali

I'm bigger than you guys! My starting weight this morning was *cry* 207. I have NEVER been this large. I had gotten down to 205, but somehow gained 2 lbs in the past couple of weeks. I am 9 weeks post-partum and my starting pregnancy weight was 197, but that was up almost 30 lbs from my usual weight i the 160's because of some hormone imbalance issues related to my thyroid. I never thought we'd get pregnant so fast w/ those issues, but we did and I didn't have a chance to take it off before than. So now the hard work ensues.

Should we make the challange 8 weeks long starting today? I can throw up the spreadsheet later today after everyone checks in.

My goal in 8 weeks is to get to 191. I'd like it to be more but that is 2lbs per week.

Mama, it doesn't matter who is the "biggest" or who weighs the most! And it also doesn't matter who is the "smallest" or weighs the least! We're all here to support each other as we each try to do what we can to lose some weight

Don't start out the challenge feeling sad, start it out feeling motivated!

8 weeks works for me, though I will probably also be setting an intermediate goal of where I hope to be when I get married.

Is weigh in every day? Every week?

And still waiting for DS to wake up so I can get an official starting weight. Yay for a good morning nap!

FrenchTeacher · 06-21-2010, 10:16 AM

I am okay with doing sub goals -- in particular related to working out. Pictures.... hmmm, I am a bit camera shy and am feeling so icky in my skin right now that this might be tough for me, but I will do it if other are doing it.

ETA: August 16th is my oldest brother's birthday, easy for me to remember!

mama2jack · 06-21-2010, 10:31 AM

Ok ladies, I posted more details on the OP.
I am ok with posting progress pics but I don't want anyone to feel pressured to do the same.
I was thinking of making a hard copy of my weigh-in sheet as a reminder and hang it on my fridge

FrenchTeacher · 06-21-2010, 10:52 AM

Okay, my starting weight is a bit higher than I thought. Strange because I was at 157.? over the weekend. Grrrrr.

Right now, I am weighing in at 162 lbs. My goal for August 16th is 145 lbs. I think I can do it.

I don't have Excel on my computer -- it's a dinosaur! Where might I be able to download Excel so that I can view the spreadsheet?

My Lil Pitter Patter · 06-21-2010, 10:52 AM

hmm I think I'd love to join! I've been meaning to get out of the house lately and working on my body since I had DS 13 month's ago.

I weigh...125 lbs. I am 5'3'' and 21 year's old. I KNOW 125 lbs isn't bad but I FEEL horrible because I weighed around this much when my family use to make fun of me so this is HORRIBLE to me. I did weigh 110 before having DS. My Goal weight is 115 lbs. I hope I can do it. DH and I were going to start TTC but I'm willing to hold off for a bit to get back in shape. I heard about a book called THE BELLY FAT CURE I dont have and can't buy it right now but a mama I know seen wonderful result's if any of you would like to try it.

Any tips on working out would be great. I'll take some shot's of my body later for before and after shots. I'm going to cut off the soda and snacks, DH and I are going to start working out and I'm going to try other thing's also. IDK how to track any of this other then I can write down my workout routine and weigh myself every Monday, if theres anything else I need to know please lmk! Thanks ladies!

Ali · 06-21-2010, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the support Jessica/Karen. I'm going to draft up the spreadsheet now and will pm you soon

Would you guys being ok with my mom joining? She is living w/ me right now until her apartment is set up (she just moved here from CT). She isn't a DS member but I can post her weights. If she wins, the prize will be raffled off to the rest of the participants (excluding me) as she isn't in this to win material items, just to get healthier and do it with me!

VinhThiMom · 06-21-2010, 10:54 AM

I'll play. I weighed 226 this morning. My ultimate goal is 150, but obviously not aiming for that in 8 weeks. I'll take whatever I can get, though.

06-21-2010, 09:57 AM	#21
Ali Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,322 Ratings: 67 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: If you want to join, sponsor or run the Summer weightloss challenge check in here I'm bigger than you guys! My starting weight this morning was cry 207. I have NEVER been this large. I had gotten down to 205, but somehow gained 2 lbs in the past couple of weeks. I am 9 weeks post-partum and my starting pregnancy weight was 197, but that was up almost 30 lbs from my usual weight i the 160's because of some hormone imbalance issues related to my thyroid. I never thought we'd get pregnant so fast w/ those issues, but we did and I didn't have a chance to take it off before than. So now the hard work ensues. Should we make the challange 8 weeks long starting today? I can throw up the spreadsheet later today after everyone checks in. My goal in 8 weeks is to get to 191. I'd like it to be more but that is 2lbs per week. __________________ Ali, Loving Wife to Bill and Mom to Keegan (7) and Brodin (3 1/2) and baby Finn!!!

06-21-2010, 09:58 AM	#22
Ali Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,322 Ratings: 67 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: If you want to join, sponsor or run the Summer weightloss challenge check in here By the way, I'll add the %'s of weightloss to the spreadsheet, easy peasy. Do we want to add subgoals, like workout goals or drinking water goals? Obviously this is an on our honor system and I was thinking of mini-weekly goals that will help everyone acheive their starting goal. Also what do you think of posting beginning/ending pictures? So we can see results? __________________ Ali, Loving Wife to Bill and Mom to Keegan (7) and Brodin (3 1/2) and baby Finn!!! Last edited by Ali; 06-21-2010 at 10:08 AM.

06-21-2010, 10:16 AM	#25
FrenchTeacher Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 2,218 Ratings: 209 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: If you want to join, sponsor or run the Summer weightloss challenge check in here I am okay with doing sub goals -- in particular related to working out. Pictures.... hmmm, I am a bit camera shy and am feeling so icky in my skin right now that this might be tough for me, but I will do it if other are doing it. ETA: August 16th is my oldest brother's birthday, easy for me to remember! __________________ I'm Karen (42), mama to Noah (11.23.04) and Elijah (2.11.09). Done having kids. I had my tubes tied when DS2 came by emergency c-section. Oh, how I wish I hadn't done that. Last edited by FrenchTeacher; 06-21-2010 at 10:17 AM.

06-21-2010, 10:31 AM	#26
mama2jack Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,704 Ratings: 158 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: If you want to join, sponsor or run the Summer weightloss challenge check in here Ok ladies, I posted more details on the OP. I am ok with posting progress pics but I don't want anyone to feel pressured to do the same. I was thinking of making a hard copy of my weigh-in sheet as a reminder and hang it on my fridge __________________ ~Jessica~Adoring wife to Chris best mommy I can be to Jackson and my chunky monkey Weston. I CD, ERF, EBF, BW, and kept my second boy intact!

06-21-2010, 10:52 AM	#27
FrenchTeacher Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 2,218 Ratings: 209 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Summer weightloss challenge starts today! check in here!!! Okay, my starting weight is a bit higher than I thought. Strange because I was at 157.? over the weekend. Grrrrr. Right now, I am weighing in at 162 lbs. My goal for August 16th is 145 lbs. I think I can do it. I don't have Excel on my computer -- it's a dinosaur! Where might I be able to download Excel so that I can view the spreadsheet? __________________ I'm Karen (42), mama to Noah (11.23.04) and Elijah (2.11.09). Done having kids. I had my tubes tied when DS2 came by emergency c-section. Oh, how I wish I hadn't done that.