Lose 5kg (11 pounds) by the end of August 2016? You bet we can. Who is with me for this challenge?

2Young4This

Hi everyone!

It's been 5 years since I led a weight loss challenge on MFP and I am ready to do it again. This was always when I lost the most weight, felt most supported and had the most fun so let's all commit to getting ourselves fit and healthy for the summer (I am down under).
If you want to lose 10 pounds or 5kg in August then get involved!
One thing I do ask is that you weigh in every week - without fail. We need to commit to this and all support each other.
We'll weigh in tomorrow (22nd July) and then every Friday until the end of August with a bonus weigh in on 31st August.

Please copy this and and paste it into your post each week. I'll do mine in the morning!:
Screen name:
Goal for August 31st:
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Let's do this! Who is with me??????

Obviously add me as a friend too!

mickey2942

Mickey2942
Goal for August 31st, 225
Ten pounds.

I keep starting and stopping. Maybe I can keep this focus for a month. I really got off track with my vacation week, first week of July.

Watching Whitney Thore, is really interesting for me, I see that I do the SAME things, "Oh, I am just tasting this cake for a special event", "Oh, I am just going out for pizza tonight, for a special treat". Wow. I really had to confront myself last night, because I totally do that.

sijomial

In the interests of accuracy you may want to change the title to "5kg (11 pounds)" !

2Young4This

sijomial wrote: »

In the interests of accuracy you may want to change the title to "5kg (11 pounds)" !

Fair point. Title updated!

Will_Run_for_Food

I'm in! Mind if I start today though? I just weighed myself for the week this morning. I'll bump my weigh-ins to Friday starting next week.

Screen name: Will_Run_for_Food
Goal for August 31st: 140
July 21st (starting weight): 147.9
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ShieldMaidenBun

Me me me!! Can I start today as well?:)

2Young4This

Hey ladies of course you can start today!

2Young4This

Hi all just wanted to let you know I found a great app called "In The Moment" which runs you through a series of questions and gives you pointers about mindful eating. I only started using it a day ago but already I can feel I am making better choices. Think I paid $1.99 or so for the app but so far it is worth it! I'm a terrible binger and I'm hoping this will help.

nitch13

I'm in and I'll start today
Screen name: nitch13
Goal for August 31st: 172
July 22nd (starting weight): 182
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pestotortellini

Starting today!
Screen name: PestoTortellini
Goal for August 31st: 162
July 22nd (starting weight): 172
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billglitch

I'm in. Goal for August 31 is 260
July 22nd (starting weight): 275
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Soulinwater

Yes I am please add me! I need to loose 5 kg exactly!! I was not kind to myself this summer!!

lauragetsfit1

start today
Screen name: lauragetsfit1
Goal for August 31st: 7 stone 10
July 22nd (starting weight): 8 stone 3/4
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2Young4This

Ok here goes...

Screen name: 2ypung4this
Goal for August 31st: 69.9kg
July 22nd (starting weight): 75.2kg (and 38.8% BF)
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DEemilyFOR

I'm interested in becoming an accountability partner with some MFP peeps! Add me/send a msg if you'd be interested! We could workout some sort of guideline for staying accountable with each other!

Screen name: emilygaudette
Goal for August 31st: 60kg
July 22nd (starting weight): 65 kg
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Best of luck to everyone in acquiring those beach bods!

Soy_K

I only have 6lbs left to lose, but I really want to do it instead of letting it go by the wayside.
Goal for August 31: 106lbs

micaela1712

I'm just starting out and have been going to the gym too. I think my muscle gains are fooling with the scale as I am coming back from surgeries and I'm pretty soft all over! Hopefully I can start losing for this challenge!
Screen name: micaela1712
Goal for August 31st: 172
July 21st (starting weight): 182.6
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tinarayecole

I'm in!! Been stuck on 182 for 2 weeks , needed some extra motivation! Thanks!

Screen name: tinarayecole
Goal for August 31st: 170
July 21st (starting weight): 182.8
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dmmfox

I'm in too!

dbie91

I'm in!!


Screen name: dbie91
Goal for August 31st: 53kg
July 22nd (starting weight): 58kg
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Best of luck everyone!

ivylyon

I'm in. I have 2.5kg to my goal, so I want to lose 3 and then maintain, and I REALLY want to be there by the end of August
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Screen name: IVYLYON
Goal for August 31st: 57.5
July 22nd (starting weight): 60
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SlimDownBulkUp

I have to get to 180 before my dad gets to 190. #competition (We both started at 200+/- a few pounds)

screen name: SlimDownBulkUp
Goal for August 31: 185 lbs
July 22: 195
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CJR90

I'm in. Goal for August 31 is 220
July 22nd (starting weight): 232.8
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andreawhite25

Same! I'm just getting back into it and this seems like a good (maybe ambitious) goal.

Goal for Aug 31: 170 lbs
July 22nd (starting weight): 181 lbs
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ramyarakky

Count me in!
Goal for Aug 31: 130 lbs
July 22nd (starting weight): 136 lbs
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starlight682

I'm in!!
Screen name: starlight682
Goal for August 31st: 174
July 22nd (starting weight): 185
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Good luck all!!!

maddyalyce20

I'm in!
Screen Name: Maddyalyce20
Goal for August 31st: 202
July 22nd (starting weight): 214
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Comfysize10

I'm in!
Screen Name: comfysize10
Goal for August 31st: 160
July 22nd (starting weight): 171.5
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Add me if you are in this challenge. I have an open diary for friends and need support.

smulmfp

Goal for August 31st:151.4
July 22nd (starting weight):162.4
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2Young4This

Wow thanks everyone for joining. If I get time tomorrow I'll do a fancy google sheets document for us all to update. My target weight is a bit strange at 69.9kg but to me it is about getting into the 60s.

We all have some big targets to reach in 6 short weeks but we will only get there if we watch everything we put in our mouths and work our butts off exercising. I keep picturing myself in the mirror after losing this 5kg and that is what is keeping me motivated. Please share with the group what is motivating you.

I am off for a Friday night gym session. Who is with me?

spyro88

Great idea, I hope that I can do this and the motivation will really help. Thanks for starting the thread!

Goal for August 31st: 190
July 22nd (starting weight): 201
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