Amy R.

I want to get more active to improve my long term health. Also, carrying less weight will help my joints last longer (now that I’m old enough that my joints have started talking back to me).

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: Roasted vegetables

Favorite Sinful Food: my homemade cookies

My Preferred Method of Exercise: Walking and contra dancing

My Approach to Weight Loss: Eat two meals a day

DietBet Winnings: $162.70

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-1.1% Since last weigh-in-1.8 lbs
-5.1% 1-Month Change-8.4 lbs
-10% Lifetime Change-17.4 lbs

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Amy R.

about 1 hour ago in $300 in Bonus Cash! The August 4th Game!
Final chance to weigh in today, and I finally made my weight! Whew!
It took two days of water fasting, and an extra 11,000 step walk but I hit the target. I was pleasantly surprised at not getting very hungry while fasting. Maybe because I had a glass of Metamucil twice a day.
Now I think I’ll concentrate on maintenance until this weight is the new normal. I’ll keep going with the Stepbets because that is “normal” now for me.

Amy R.

08/23/2026 9:00PM in $300 in Bonus Cash! The August 4th Game!
We have just over a week left to go. I’ve been losing, but not quite as fast as our 4% target. I might still make it, but even if I don’t I’ll consider it a win because I just got down below 160 for the first time in well over 20 years. It feels GOOD. I hope this last week brings you good results, too!

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Hillary B.

I am in the same boat Amy. Not quite sure if I will make goal but very happy with my progress. We got this!!

OliverK

Well done, what an achievement!

As for myself, I tracked my food religiously, 90% accuracy with a kitchen scale, tracked water, exercise. I am on a good track, but not easy. Probably I will just hit the target. 4% is quite a lot, not because it is so much in absolute value, but the body doesn't always lose weight, although I am getting lean.

Coach Jenn

08/13/2026 8:43PM in $300 in Bonus Cash! The August 4th Game!
  • Hey team!

    We’re nearing the end of our Fitness Challenge! Be sure to comment under this post when you’ve completed the challenge to report your success. You have until Saturday at 10:00 PM Pacific Time to check in.

    Once all reports are in, we’ll hold the drawing for the $20 cash prize!

    Challenge reminder: Get at least 30 minutes of exercise per day for 5 days this week. Keep up the fantastic work—you’ve got this!

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Tictac

Done!

Debbie O.

Met and exceeded my daily step goals of 10,000+ 6 days this week :)

Amy R.

08/04/2026 10:04AM in Mega Kickstarter
It’s crunch time for this diet bet. Good motivation for giving up all beer or wine, and this week going with protein drinks as some meal replacements. What surprised me was that they really satisfied my hunger. But it was hard last night watching my housemate eat the Crispy Rice and Shrimp leftovers 😢
Fingers crossed we all get good results today!

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Ben P.

I did the protein shakes too and tea instead of beer at night !
Amy R. accepted the challenge.
07/08/2026 3:47PM in Mega Kickstarter
The pot is now $1,200