12 weeks till Christmas challenge

bijarkhan

We will be at the first week's weigh in tomorrow. Feel free to come in, no matter when you see this post.

bijarkhan

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/128730-perseverance

orangequilt

ok so I am confused, the link to the perseverance group looks like it's a challenge to lose 4% of body weight by end october, not a christmas challenge?

SFJULES66

I appreciate the suggestion but I’m staying here with this Christmas Challenge group!!!

gwenboyd730

i'd like to join too!!

SFJULES66

It's too bad there isn't an official "Join" button. Any solutions or should we keep it as is?

orangequilt

I think we'd have to create a group for that, this is on a message board, but no idea how we would do that. I think I'll stay over here too.

So I'm starting today (monday morning here in australia)

Start weight 103.7kg (228.6lb)
Current weight 103.7kg (228.6lb)
christmas goal 99.9kg (220.2lb)

I know i'm only going for a small loss but I'll be thrilled if I make it. Good luck to anyone weighing in today.

swim777

I’m in!

jogonnalose

I’m in too!

MommaGem2017

I would really love to be 10 pounds lighter by the holidays. And I need extra ways to stay accountable around the upcoming meals and holiday treats

Oct 01 - 187.1
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Chooklet57

So after getting off to a flying start last week and feeling good, I undid it all on the weekend. I know what the issue was (it was one year since my mum died and I felt very sad). I think that first year of first birthday / Xmas etc etc without your mum is very hard(regardless of her age[97] or mine[60]!), so today I have drawn a line in the sand. Time to move on, and I certainly feel ready to move on. I will weigh in on Weds as that has been my usual pattern here on MFP. My PT has given me a program to follow when I'm at the gym by myself. Some structure helps!
I hope everyone has had a good week and if not, forgive yourself and have a better week ahead. I will post on Wed, regardless of ups or downs, be accountable. I'm in this for the long term!

jroth261

SW (Sept) 139.8
SW (Challenge) 133.2
Xmas goal: 120

Oct 01 - 133.2
Oct 08 - 130.3
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Already started a Halloween challenge but I’m happily surprised it seems I’m surpassing my goal for the end of the month (130) so thinking now about Xmas! I’d generally like to be down another 10 lbs at least but it’s kind of arbitrary because once I get a few lbs below 130 I want to start incorporating strength training again. Not interested in skinny fat as the end goal.

I know I’ve lost since Oct 1 so counting that as mon weight in already. Will only have few hrs sleep tonight so scale will prob be in accurate tom.

elsiesnow

I'm in! Looking for friends for support and accountability too! I just started training for a 5k, and want to create new healthy food habits.
10-7-18. 191.0

MaggieGirl135

I’m in. I walk most days and restarted diligently counting my calories on Oct 1st. I was able to maintain my weight by intuitively eating for a couple months, but was unable to lose during that time. I am here to finally lose those last few pounds to get me to my goal weight, 135 lbs.

Oct 01 - 152.3
Oct 08 - 149.5
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IM_in_training

Starting Weight: 226.0 lb (Oct 01)
Goal Weight: 200.0 lb (Dec 24)

Oct 01- 226.0 lb

Oct 08 -225.1 lb
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A bad day, yesterday, as reflected on my weigh-in. Time to double down for next week!

IM_in_training

SFJULES66 wrote: »

It's too bad there isn't an official "Join" button. Any solutions or should we keep it as is?

It would be nice if this were an actual GROUP, instead of merely a DISCUSSION. Whomever started this discussion seems to have abandoned it. One member, deepwoodslady, has done a good job at helping others, here. If she formed a group, I'd join.

thelegendofsakura89

Figured this is a good way to stay motivated through the holidays and shave off the last few pounds. Stuck to my diet through the weekend, which is something I struggle to do sometimes...but I think 2 days of heavy lifting made my weight higher this morning than it really is. But we'll see 😉

SW: 205.8 (Jan)
GW: 155

Oct 01 - 174.4
Oct 08 - 172.4
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SFJULES66

I lost 3lbs, which means some water, but I’ll take it. I’ve never eaten this much (1500 calories) before to lose. I’ve always set my daily allowance to 1200, which I’ve learned is too low and probably why I haven’t been successful. Yay!!!

Oct 02 - 163
Oct 08 - 160
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Goal = 148

susanpiper57

I'd like to join! I have 20 more pounds of baby weight to lose How do I join? I've never done a challenge group on MFP before.

4bugsmama

SW (10/1): 147.6
Oct 8: 145.6

2 pounds down the first week! It's been tough but I like seeing the results on the scale...Good luck to everyone