Harry Potter book weight-loss challenge!

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  • gdneff
    gdneff Posts: 279 Member
    edited December 2016
    Oh my gosh. This sounds like so much. And just reading what other folks have been posting, this def sounds like a great group. I'm In! I usually weigh in on Sundays, but since I weighed in this morning for another challenge, I will start this one today.

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your 29 Dec 2016.
    • 29 Dec 2016 - SW: 272. Goal - 265.





    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • EternalTruth
    EternalTruth Posts: 491 Member
    I am on week three of this darned chest cold. I spent a few days in bed having a Harry Potter marathon which we usually do during the holidays anyway. I am looking forward to starting on this challenge!
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I'm starting the Philosopher's Stone challenge from today - 7lbs loss to go.(22/11/16)
    SW: 152.2lbs(22/11/16)
    • PS Challenge goal weight: 145.2lbs
    • CS Challenge goal weight: 137.2lbs
    • POA Challenge goal weight: 126.2lbs
    • GOF Challenge goal weight: 111.2lbs (only because this is the nearest one to my goal weight)

    Philosopher's stone challenge
    Week 1(24/11/16)-152.2lbs(0lbs)(7lbs left to go)
    Week 2(01/12/16)-150.2lbs(-2lbs)(5lbs left to go)
    Week 3(08/12/16)-151lbs(+0.8lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 4(15/12/16)-151lbs(0lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 5(22/12/16)-150.6lbs(-0.4lbs)(5.4lbs left to go)
    Week 6(29/12/16)-151lbs(+0.4lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,892 Member
    edited January 2017
    GrandmaJackie wrote: »
    Philosopher's Stone: Need to get to 135 goal.

    SW - 149.4
    CW - 161.1 (12/31)
    PS goal - 141.4

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.

    Here we goooooo, :)

  • Branawesomer
    Branawesomer Posts: 1,025 Member
    edited January 2017
    Most excellent! I'm in! I don't have quite that many lbs to lose, but I'll go til I'm done lol. I only have 50ish to go I think. Need to reassess again.

    My starting weight is 178.6lbs.
    My goal weight is 129.6lbs
    So my goal weight loss is 49lbs!

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from 1 Jan 17

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • silde16
    silde16 Posts: 8 Member
    Oh this sounds fun! I'll start with PS tomorrow :)
  • jessicado22
    jessicado22 Posts: 159 Member
    Okay, I admit it. Christmas, my birthday and New Years were not pleasant for me weight loss wise. But New Year eh? I started the Hogwarts weight loss challenge too, so hoping these are helpful to keep me on track ;) Started out 2017 with crappy morning shake, ate well, no blended coffee (sob!) and got some exercise and lots of water in. So here's for day 2! And I'm starting Sorcerer's Stone on audiobook today, Stephen Fry edition (I've only listened to the amazing Jim Dale). So I will officially be starting this challenge ;)
  • asrai50
    asrai50 Posts: 937 Member
    @Tizwiz7 I have heard murmurings about a Harry Potter Go game...not only would I get more exercise I would probably go broke...
  • asrai50
    asrai50 Posts: 937 Member
    My progress posting marker.

    Philosopher's Stone: Need to get to 229 for goal.
    12/4: 236.5
    12/11: 235
    12/19: 234---ugh ....I need to get in gear! Too much laziness and holiday food!
    12/26: 238---I am going the wrong way! Darn long weekend of holiday celebration with too many salty carbs and sweets!

    1/2: 238---OK ....at least I finished the holidays without another gain! now...9 more to go!


    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • ktloo
    ktloo Posts: 90 Member
    Love this!!! Thanks fo the inspiration!
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    edited January 2017
    I'm starting the Philosopher's Stone challenge from today - 7lbs loss to go.(22/11/16)

    SW: 152.2lbs(22/11/16)
    • PS Challenge goal weight: 145.2lbs
    • CS Challenge goal weight: 137.2lbs
    • POA Challenge goal weight: 126.2lbs
    • GOF Challenge goal weight: 111.2lbs (only because this is the nearest one to my goal weight)

    Philosopher's stone challenge
    Week 1(24/11/16)-152.2lbs(0lbs)(7lbs left to go)
    Week 2(01/12/16)-150.2lbs(-2lbs)(5lbs left to go)
    Week 3(08/12/16)-151lbs(+0.8lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 4(15/12/16)-151lbs(0lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 5(22/12/16)-150.6lbs(-0.4lbs)(5.4lbs left to go)
    Week 6(29/12/16)-151lbs(+0.4lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 7(05/01/17)-150.8lbs(-0.2lbs)(5.6lbs left to go)

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  • kailey_watson
    kailey_watson Posts: 65 Member
    I got back this week from Christmas traveling.... I spent about 3 weeks all together in four countries eating amazing food and drinking mulled wine, so I was a bit scared of the the scale. It looks like all the walking helped balance all the delicious food though.
    Sw: 168
    Last weigh in 30/11 : 164.5
    Today: 161
    Ps goal weight: 161

    So I've reached PS goal weight and I'm starting on CoS!

    CoS goal: 153
    Lbs away: 8
  • asrai50
    asrai50 Posts: 937 Member
    kailey_watson wrote: »

    So I've reached PS goal weight and I'm starting on CoS!

    CoS goal: 153
    Lbs away: 8

    Whoop! Congrats!

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  • riverpond25
    riverpond25 Posts: 309 Member
    Well this looks awesome, don't mind if I join (:


    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.

    SW: 220 (1.7.2017)

    Hoping I can reach it by the end of the month... But I won't lie, winter is not my season when it comes to weightloss :s

    PS Challenge goal weight: 213
    CS Challenge goal weight: 205
    POA Challenge goal weight: 194
    GOF Challenge goal weight: 179
  • gdneff
    gdneff Posts: 279 Member
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your 29 Dec 2016.
    • 29 Dec 2016 - SW: 272. Goal - 265.
    • 1 Jan 2017 – 273.8 (Oops. Wrong Direction!)
    • 8 Jan 2917 – 268.8 (3.2 lbs. lost)
  • asrai50
    asrai50 Posts: 937 Member
    My progress posting marker.

    Philosopher's Stone: Need to get to 229 for goal.
    12/4: 236.5
    blah blah... finished december up at 238...too much celebrating!

    1/2: 238---OK ....at least I finished the holidays without another gain! now...9 more to go!
    1/9: 237---at least I am finally going in the right direction! 8 more to go!


    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • Pinknjl
    Pinknjl Posts: 1 Member
    edited January 2017
    Great idea for all us Harry Potter lovies! I'm in.

    Starting on PS
    3/1/17 194
    10/1/17 191.25 2.75lb loss
  • EternalTruth
    EternalTruth Posts: 491 Member
    EternalTruth wrote: »
    This is a very interesting challenge and different from any other I have seen.

    CW: 216
    PS Goal: 209
    CoS Goal: 201
    PoA Goal: 190
    GoF Goal: 175
    OotP Goal: 156
    HBP Goal: 143
    Reevaluate here as this is close to my goal weight

    DH Goal: 130


    Good luck to everybody!

    ~ Truth ~

    I was at a plateau which finally broke and I lost 2.8 lbs this week. I am currently 213.2, so another 4.2 lbs to reach my PS goal.

    I wish you all strength, perseverance, and success with your goals!

    ~ Truth ~
  • teagirlmedium
    teagirlmedium Posts: 679 Member
    Start date 1/11/2017
    Start weight 170lbs
    This would make me 84lbs if I finished all, so I will stop at the 5th book.

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I'm starting the Philosopher's Stone challenge from today - 7lbs loss to go.(22/11/16)
    SW: 152.2lbs(22/11/16)
    • PS Challenge goal weight: 145.2lbs
    • CS Challenge goal weight: 137.2lbs
    • POA Challenge goal weight: 126.2lbs
    • GOF Challenge goal weight: 111.2lbs (only because this is the nearest one to my goal weight)

    Philosopher's stone challenge
    Week 1(24/11/16)-152.2lbs(0lbs)(7lbs left to go)
    Week 2(01/12/16)-150.2lbs(-2lbs)(5lbs left to go)
    Week 3(08/12/16)-151lbs(+0.8lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 4(15/12/16)-151lbs(0lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 5(22/12/16)-150.6lbs(-0.4lbs)(5.4lbs left to go)
    Week 6(29/12/16)-151lbs(+0.4lbs)(5.8lbs left to go)
    Week 7(05/01/17)-150.8lbs(-0.2lbs)(5.6lbs left to go)
    Week 8(12/01/17)-149.4lbs(-1.4lbs)(4.2lbs left to go)
  • gdneff
    gdneff Posts: 279 Member
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your 29 Dec 2016.
    • 29 Dec 2016 - SW: 272. Goal - 265.
    • 1 Jan 2017 – 273.8 (Oops. Wrong Direction!)
    • 8 Jan 2017 – 268.8 (3.2 lbs. lost)
    • 15 Jan 2017 – 269.4 (+.6 Total Lost 2.6)
  • Rach1959to165
    Rach1959to165 Posts: 1 Member
    What a great idea for a challenge and exactly to my goal number, SW: 250

    PS Challenge GW: 243 -made it this week
    COS Challenge GW: 235
    POA Challenge GW: 224
    GOF Challenge GW: 209
    OOTP Challenge GW: 190
    HBP Challenge GW: 177
    DH Challenge GW: 165
    Anything after 165 is bonus round for me!
  • asrai50
    asrai50 Posts: 937 Member
    My progress posting marker.

    Philosopher's Stone: Need to get to 229 for goal.
    12/4: 236.5
    blah blah...
    1/9: 237---at least I am finally going in the right direction! 8 more to go!
    1/16: 235.6.....6.6 to go!

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • Vex3521
    Vex3521 Posts: 385 Member
    This is awesome! Thank you for such a fun challenge!! So, I'm starting Philosopher's Stone with this week and looking at the overall loss I'll be at my goal range between OOTP and HBP. At that point it's more about how I feel, what my body composition looks like and how clothing fits.

    Start - 188
    PS Goal - 181
    CoS Goal - 173
    PoA Goal - 162
    GoF Goal - 147
    OOTP Goal - 128 -- goal range hit, will adjust as needed
    HBP Goal - 115 -- lower end of goal range if not a little below,
  • carrie091475
    carrie091475 Posts: 6 Member
    What a great idea! I'm in maintenance mode now but you guys rock!!!! ❤️ Harry Potter
  • kristikitter
    kristikitter Posts: 602 Member
    tolkienite wrote: »
    Can I adapt this idea? I have 10lbs to go to reach my goal weight. Since that would only take me midway through CoS, could I do this as a time-oriented challenge rather than a weight-oriented one, to get the most out of the structure?

    Hi @tolkienite and welcome!

    Of course - please feel free to play with the structure, to ensure your own success :) the structure is just a jumping-off point!!

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