Mini Challenge: 10lbs down by Valentines Day? <3

PigHerder

Inspired by @HaleCry and her lovely 10lb-by-New-Year thread, here's a new challenge: Lose 10lbs by 14th February.

Who want's in? Check in with your progress whenever you like.

I'll start: I'm 170.5 today. So aiming for 160.5 in roughly 8 weeks. That seems doable for me given I still have 43lbs to lose!

SVZee

I'd like to lose around 10lbs of maintenance creep, was going to start after the holidays but there's no reason to put it off so I'll join you

I'm eating away from home all day today so I'll do a weigh-in tomorrow and start then!

PKM0515

I'm not sure this is doable for me, but I'll try. Really need a jump start. I've been stalled for a few years, but I haven't pressured myself due to grief, anxiety, etc. It's time for me to get back on track though.

Just weighed myself (although I also just finished breakfast): 137 lbs

My current goal is 115. WHEN (not if) I reach that, I'll reevaluate. My doctor wants me below 120. (My highest weight was 190.)

Thanks for starting this. For what it's worth, feel free to tag me, message me, etc. I could use the support/encouragement/reminders, and I sometimes forget I joined a challenge.

EliseTK1

I started in the New Year thread as well. Since we have eight weeks, I'm shooting for eight pounds. It's the sustainable choice for me.

Here are my stats:

SW 11/12/18 179.4 lbs
CW 171 lbs
GW for the New Year: 169 lbs
GW for Valentine's Day: 163 lbs

We can do it!!!

TeresaW1020

I'm in! I want to reach my goal weight in 2019 and I need to be as focused as possible to make it happen.

CW 11/16/18: 216.8 lbs
GW for Valentine's Day: 206.0 lbs

lizziequek

i would love to attain a10 pound weight loss by 14 feb but will be happy with an 8 pound loss too.
currently 136 lbs . would like to go down to 120s by valentine's day.

PigHerder

Love the sensible people on this post.

So here's a disclaimer: If 10lbs in 8.5 weeks (c.1.2lbs a week) seems unrealistic for you based on your current weight (i.e. you don't have much to lose) or your preferred rate of loss, then don't feel you can't join in. Just pick a target that makes sense for your situation!

Ddsb11

I’ll join, but am already in the New Years Challenge. So I’ll log my weigh in here on Mon the 31st, and might shoot for a 5lb loss until V-day. Why not keep it going, right?

BMcC9

PigHerder wrote: »

Love the sensible people on this post.

So here's a disclaimer: If 10lbs in 8.5 weeks (c.1.2lbs a week) seems unrealistic for you based on your current weight (i.e. you don't have much to lose) or your preferred rate of loss, then don't feel you can't join in. Just pick a target that makes sense for your situation!

I want to be fine-tuning a maintenance zone by Valentines Day. For me, that would a 4 lb range with a maximum top edge of 139. Once I am there, I may decide to make 135 the MIDDLE instead of the bottom .... or even the top edge. At 60 yrs old, shooting for the dead-centre (despite an average bone frame - neither robust nor fine-boned) of the BMI range for my height - 124.4 - is just not realistic any more.

As of today - 144.6

If anyone would like to also check in more frequently on a complimentary "Just Keep Moving" Exercise short-term challenge thread between now and New Years Eve, come on over and see me at https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10707982/holiday-motivation-pump-it-up#latest

Any suggestions on how to title a complimentary mini-challenge that would run parallel to yours all the way through Valentines Day?

Running2Fit

I’ll join!

Highest Weight: 190
Current Weight: 149.4
Challenge Goal: 139.4
Ultimate Goal: 120

jo_nz

Well, my 10lb in 10 weeks for new year seems to be falling short, so I am keen to join here and keep going.

Current weight 146
Goal weight 140
Ultimate goal 120

1976lulu

I’m in, though I don’t know how all this friends stuff works on MFP, I’ve only ever used it for logging (sporadically and not with exact amounts ) and looking at food ideas in the community bit!

I’m currently 164 lbs, my weight has really creeped up in the last year and I hate it! My goal weight ideally is 140lbs but will settle for 145

Shannongr29

Ill join but 6-8 is a healthier and more obtainable goal for me.

Catina81

I will join as well! I need a little extra motivation

hclay25

I’m interested!

Ohiogirlatheart

Hi Everyone, my goal this past year was to lose 50 pounds by 12/27/18, well, I'm down 49.8. With Christmas on the 25th I may need some luck for the 12/27/18 weigh in! I still have 15 pounds to go. So, I'm going to take the challenge of 8 pounds by Feb. 14! Good luck to everyone!!!

takemetosingapore2019

I’m in 😄

dani741

I would like to try this, to have a Goal. I’ve not been successful @ weight loss.. I’ll
Give this a try. Starting Wt. 174 ...

LeslieMedic

Ok. I’m in. Highest weight was 155 when I restarted this app this year. I’m down 3.5 with some overhaul of my activity and some changes in my diet including daily logs where I try to be super honest because I learn where my issues lie (beer, snacks, and coffee treats.). I’ll weigh in tomorrow, guessing I’m still in the lower 150’s so I’d be thrilled with 140 but I’ll be specific to 10 lbs when I weigh in. Thanks for being “in the same boat” because this struggle is real!!!

MarisaMSimon

I would love to do this! I weighed in on Friday at 208.4. I ultimately want to get down to 140 but for this challenge I would like to get to 199 by Valentine’s Day to be in the 100 club! 😊

Trifecta2697

Hi everyone,
Newbie here. But this just might help me with motivation. CW 220lbs & GW 180. Not sure if it can be done but, I'll give it a go.🙂👍

PetitePeach1

I’m in I don’t have too much to lose so will probably aim for 8lbs

dnagal

I'm in cw: 154.

SVZee

Alright, starting today to get rid of my maintenance creep My official weigh-in day will be Wednesdays, but I jumped on the scale this morning to get a baseline

cw: 143.2lbs (maintenance range is supposed to be 127-130lbs)

serelson630

Yes! New to this, and looking for any support I can get!

SW: 100kg
CW: 98.5kg
GW: 85kg

I'm in Australia so using kg. I'll aim to lose 3 kg by Valentine's Day!

shawnt85

I'd like to join. I'm just getting serious about getting started
SW: 210.6
CW: 210.6
GW: 175

prettyt8275

I’m in too! Yay! Tomorrow I will post my starting weight!

avb422

I’m in, but will have to update my stats in the morning. It’s been a while since I’ve weighed myself (and tried to lose weight), so this will be a good re-start for me.

SW: 260-ish
CW:
Challenge Goal:
Big Goal: 145

EliseTK1

WOOOOOT!!! Love seeing all the motivated folks on here. Friend me if you like to share info, advice, and motivation. 😊

Lisab7982

Me! Start Weight 158 Goal Weight 148. Gosh that sounds so wonderful.

asteriskthat

Hey guys!
I did start in the New Year's thred but stopped posting due to stalled weight.
My goal is 72kg (top of BMI for me) and current weight is 75.8kg.
By Valentine's day, my goal is just 'weigh less', since at this stage in my weight loss, things can take their time.
So, I'll post here every week and just be curious about how things go!
Feel free to add me as a friend, I'd like to be more interactive on MFP.