AMAW & CAMAW Winners!
on 1/23/17 7:59 am, edited 1/23/17 8:19 am - GTA, Ontario, Canada
Hi everyone,
3rd AMAW/CAMAW was a great success! I am so thrilled how well you all did and how much everyone seemed to have "learned" from this challenge and each other! We had a lot of newbies join us this time and I am so pleased to see how you all realized that eating dense protein even after you have put on a few pounds or let the carbs creep back in can really help. A lot of you became aware how our "tool" still works if you just follow the "protein forward" rule. Dense Protein is where its at!!
Jan 16th - 20th, 2017 Winners are:
AMAW
AMAW King: Grim Traveller
AMAW Queen: Kat W.
Honourable mention goes to Daffodilgirl
CAMAW
CAMAW King - cc583
Honorable mention goes to AlanG
CAMAW Queen - Emiepie
Honourable mentions goes to Cathy V. & Pokemom
Here is how you all did (after my final tally we had 50 participants signed up!):
For the Queens - Congrats a bouquet of "Chocolate dipped bacon roses"
For the Kings - Congrats a bouquet of "Meat Roses"
Until the next AMAW/CAMAW which we are planing for after Easter stay meaty my friends!
MC (Meat Coordinator) Daisy
Below is a link to who won the last AMAW we did in September 2016!
AMAW | |
Daisydoo02 |
I Love AMAW, I lost a total of 4.7 pounds for the week and loved that it cuts the carb cravings and how much dense protein keeps me full for hours! |
Maddymoe | Really enjoyed the AMAW challenge, wants to eat this way all the time, so satisfying and kept her full. Great Job! |
Nik_H | Loved AMAW, stuck to the challenge all week. YAY! |
Grim Traveller |
LOVES AMAW, has now participated in 3 AMAWs. Stated "No one got obese from eating protein." Its amazing to see someone eat the same thing in one day! Great job! |
Daddodilgirl |
Loved AMAW and got her whole family involved and they all lost weight too as "Normies," her son loving 12.3 lbs! YAHOO. Realised like many of us carbs has slipped back into her diet and having AMAW was a great reset to get them out. Lost 6.1 pounds herself and is very close to her goal weight! Awesome! |
Nanny13 | Did well on AMAW, was able to stay off the shakes & yogurt and lost 3 lbs! YAY |
FozzieBear |
Did really well with eating CAMAW. Is only 2 months post op so pretty much eats this way already. Did struggle getting high protein numbers without a protein shake but loved the challenge and sees how this can refocus your eating plan if needed. Lost 2.9 lbs. YAY! |
Kat W. |
Really glad she did AMAW, b/c she was getting "snacky" in the evenings but now its GONE with doing AMAW. Lost a total of 7.3 lbs and plans on doing it a little bit longer!! Yahoo! |
CAMAW | |
Chassibi |
Felt CAMAW has been difficult to stick to, carbs have come back in since the holidays but now has an increased awareness and lost 2 lbs! Great Job! |
pammieanne |
Loved CAMAW. Loved seeing how by eating this way it really highlights how much "a bite here or a handful of almonds there" really add up. Lost 1.2 pounds & is very happy! YAY! |
rachelp |
Loved CAMAW and loved how easy it was, not wondering what to eat or have for snacks. Did really well and only added cream for coffee so was pretty close to being AMAW. Awesome! |
Cjonorcas |
Was really excited to join in on CAMAW, lost 1 lb and this meat week really highlighted to her how much she was snacking. That's a win, YAY |
mschwab |
Did great on CAMAW, loves the reset. Is thinking of maybe extending it a week or two more. As of Day 3 she was down 5 lbs. YAY! |
NYMom222 |
Was not able to stick to CAMAW totally, called it "CAMAW Lite" for her this week & does enjoy the reset it gives the body and feels it s a great way to get off carbs. YAY! |
lykapal |
Handled CAMAW easy, is a full time caregiver to the grand kids & the little things like a few cheerios here and there are what adds weight on so it was great to have this accountability and by having to check in with CAMAW. And that she always has cupcakes in her house made my her awesome daughter who the head baker at a place called "Cupcake Downsouth, in Charleston SC and I am totally jealous cuz I love cupcakes! Awesome Job! |
ladygodiva1228 |
Did great this week, learned to get the last 30 lbs off needs to track & measure everything & up the water i ntake and is down 3.25 lbs and was meeting 100oz goal of liquids intake and feels great! Great Job! |
pr31 |
Thought CAMAW was great. Lost 3 lbs this week. Realized biggest downfall was snacking on almonds and realized needs to stick to dense protein and lots & lots of water! Yay! |
conazza |
Loved CAMAW, down 3.5 lbs in total and is going to continue to eat this way, is a very "happy camper" & had lots of energy and is so much closer to goal! Is planning on doing AMAW next time! Yay! |
wannabesupermommy | Did not check in with us |
Jo_Jo | Did not check in with us |
Pokemom |
Loved CAMAW, did really well. Has the best line "good reminder--as C/AMAW is--about mindless little sabotaging habits." Was not craving carbs this week and lost 7.1 lbs! YAY |
killinmesmalls77 | Did not check in with us |
sparklekitty Julie |
Had a bad cold this week but did well with CAMAW! Feel better Julie and hope you can join us on the next AMAW/CAMAW week! |
Emiepie |
Loved CAMAW, feels less bloated & more in control of food and loves the group challenge. Enjoyed feeling full on less food. Lost 8 lbs this week! Awesome! |
OneBlueSock |
Really liked CAMAW, is wearing her wedding ring again!! Is scheduled for revision from lapband to RNY on Feb 10th & is excited & nervous for surgery. Lost a few lbs too! YAY! |
AlanG |
Really enjoyed CAMAW and cleaned the house of carbs. Would like to keep eating this way but will add in a salad. Had awesome protein numbers and lost 4.8 lbs! YAY |
yvonne1964 |
Was enjoying the challenge but had to remove herself from the challenge due to travelling and not eating CAMAW, missed her veggies but was full! She will join us next time!! |
JaxLiving |
Loved CAMAW, down 2.4 pounds for the week, was able to break a bad stall & is less than 20 lbs to goal and is thrilled about it! Is thinking of doing CAMAW for Lent. Awesome Job! |
cc583 |
Loved CAMAW, did really well! Plans on eating this way going forward with some veggies added in. Lost 6 lbs and broke into the 300s! Awesome! |
lizz122964 |
Did well and enjoyed CAMAW. Realized that when you let carb snacks back in you grave them more & more, lost 3 lbs, YAY! |
ttfan |
loved meat week, did well on CAMAW and lost a few pounds and said would like to continue to eat like this for a while longer. YAY ! |
Kandace F. |
Did well on CAMAW, is early out so pretty much eats this way anyway. Found a brand new pair of jeans in hubby's closet that fit perfectly! WIN! |
Deanna798 | Deanna checked in with us a few days of CAMAW and did really well. Hope you will join us next time too! |
ecm1109 | Did not check in with us |
siberiancat |
Did well on the challenge even with the unexpected call to be in the hospital with her Mom & had great menus, stayed on plan as much as she can and lost 2 lbs! YAY! |
darlingshell2005 | Did not check in with us |
breck_fish |
Loved CAMAW, really surprised at how full she felt. And loved that it got her back on track. Down 3 lbs and is going to do the next Meat Week with us. YAY! |
RNY_elizabeth | Was not able to join the CAMAW challenge this time due to travelling out of town, hope you join us next time! |
stacyrg | Was not able to finish the challenge due to some health issues. Hope you can join us next time! |
LessofLinda |
Really enjoyed CAMAW and enjoyed being back on track and part of the menu crew. Found energy and realized some bad patterns shew as keeping. Lost 4.5 lbs and is back on track! YAY! |
kakesie |
Thrilled she did CAMAW, and it has restarted her loss again and lost 5 lbs, realized carbs (& protein bars) have come back into her diet recently. Had a bit of carb withdrawal after day 1 but it got better and she felt full on dense protein. Great job! |
MaryGee | Did really well on CAMAW, ridding herself of carbs is a "blessing." Good job! |
Brandi Gril |
Really enjoyed this challenge and getting back on track and learning from the other menu posters. Realized that eating carbs makes you want to eat more carbs. Doing CAMAW has helped with getting a handle on portion sizes and that her "tool" still works after 6 years, Yay! |
newme14 |
Loved CAMAW. Didn't realize how much she needed it. Loves the support & accountability and is planning on sticking around with the men crew! Lost 3.2 lbs! YAY! |
Cathy V. |
CAMAW has been great but missed veggies. Great way to kick start weight loss and "what my pouch feels like and how much better I do with protein protein protein." Lost 7 lbs! |
Evoo |
Enjoyed CAMAW, stated she had moderate success as carbs crept back in as the week progressed. Did lose 2 lbs and see the benefits of tracking and posting on the daily menu! YAY! |
LynneAlex |
Did struggle eliminating carbs, prefers to have more notice to give herself a week or two to prepare. Did find she had more energy & felt more in control, this is a good change!! YAY! |
SPECIAL MENTION |
TheDuffman27, came back to the menu post, has been busy & put on a few pounds was able in 4 days of posting & getting back to the "rules" was down 4.4 lbs! Awesome job! |
Daisy 5'5" HW: 290 SW: 254 CW: 120
Nov 15, 2013: RNY - Toronto Western Hospital, Nov 2, 2017: Gallbladder removal & hernia repair
Sept 7, 2023: three +1 hernia's repaired in bowel
10+ years post op, living & loving life!
on 1/23/17 8:06 am
Thank you, DaisyDoo2 - -for all the work and effort you put into this challenge. You're an amazingly gracious "host" and I am incredibly grateful for having made better acquaintance during this challenge.
"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat
Thanks Daisy! You deserve a huge bouquet of meat roses for all your hard work. Really, this is above and beyond.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
on 1/23/17 11:41 am
I didn't even medal in this round of AMAW, but I still get to live with the guy who has a bouquet of meat flowers. I think I did this right...
- High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
- High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
- Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
- Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
- Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)
Congratulations everyone!!!!!
Kat... really... pass those roses around... that looks divine!
Grim... Get to grilling!
Everyone else, we're all winners for kicking the carbs to the curb (if only for a few days)!!
Looking forward to the next! I may have to consider AMAW next time!
Height 5'5" HW 260 SW 251 CW 141.6 (2/27/18)
RNY 5-16-16 Pre-Op 9lbs, M1-18.5lbs, M2-18.1lbs, M3-14.8lbs, M4-10.4lbs, M5-9.2lbs, M6-7lbs, M7-6.2lbs, M8-8.8lbs,M9-7.8lbs, M10-1 lb, M11-.6lbs, M12-4.4lbs
Daisy - Thank you for organizing and being such a great friend to all as well as motivator and moderator.
congrats to all participants and I am bowing to the King and queen. Great job to all !