Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Challenge - Phase 1 (8/1-10/31)

0Caligirl0

I've decided to start a challenge thread in the vein of Chris Powell's Extreme Makeover - Weight Loss Edition style. Which means, breaking down my journey of losing 100 pounds in a year into 4 manageable phases of 90-days each. Usually he has contestants lose the most in the first phase, and a little less each following phase. I've kept my goals pretty simple, which is between 1.5-2.5 pounds per week (roughly 25 lbs each phase).

I really need some inspiration and support, and would LOVE it if you could join me on this thread and add me as a friend. I'm doing it on my own using MFP, and eating as clean as possible (80-90% whole foods).

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 271
Starting Weight: 255
Current Weight: 253
Goal Weight: 150

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 30 lbs (255--->225)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (225--->200)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (200--->175)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 25 lbs (175--->150)

Total Goal: 105 pounds in a year!

Who's with me?!!!

dawlschic007

Just wanted to wish you a successful journey! You can do this.

notgivingupyet

I want to do this!

0Caligirl0

Yay! Post your goals, and let's get started!!! I love that we only have to lose about 25 pounds per phase to get to 100 in a year. Of course, we'll likely lose more in the beginning, which will basically take care of any plateaus. And breaking it down is good for my fatalism with such a huge amount to lose. How much will you lose?

notgivingupyet

I'm probably going to go for 100lbs myself, though I need to lose more.
(I'm copying your stuff for the most part.)

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 323
Starting Weight: 320
Current Weight: 320
Goal Weight: 220

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 30 lbs (320--->290)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (290--->265)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (265--->240)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 20 lbs (240--->220)

Suzmp85

I'll give it a try, though I do weigh weekly to keep accountable but I can total it per phase. I have about 70lbs to lose. Feel free to add me if you want.

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 240
Starting Weight: 213
Current Weight: 213
Goal Weight: 140

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 30 lbs (213-193)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (193--->183)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (183--->163)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 20 lbs (163--->143)

So..about 20lbs per phase on average.

notgivingupyet

I'm motivated to do this, but I'm afraid to exercise in public.

0Caligirl0

This is great! I also weigh in weekly to keep accountable. Usually on Mondays. I'll post here my weight each Monday, and how many pounds I have to go this phase.

I also am embarrassed to exercise in public. But I will walk in my neighborhood or do some active things like ocean kayaking or walking on the beach. I love swimming laps, partly because I'm submerged, and I don't sweat, so I do that too!

notgivingupyet

Should we set a day where everyone in the thread weighs in? That'd be cool.

fitsmh

I am with you!! I love that show but at this point the only thing is has done for me is taken up a block of my time every week. lol. So this is a way to let it do something for me!

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 229
Starting Weight: 227
Current Weight: 227
Goal Weight: 150

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (227---> 202)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 20 lbs (202---> 182)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 20 lbs (182 --->162)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 12 lbs (162--->150)

Total Goal: 79 pounds in a year!

My0WNinspiration

Good luck everyone :drinker:

fitsmh

Does anyone know how I can put these goals on my personal page. I think it would be a good idea to see them often?!?

fitsmh

I sometimes walk in the parking garage below the building I work in....here in MO it's helpful in the winter months. Just thinking it could be an option for you to use to walk without having to worry about it being a public appearance.

NyxNine

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 227
Starting Weight: 221
Current Weight: 216
Goal Weight: 145

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (221---> 196)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 23 lbs (196---> 173)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 18 lbs (173 --->155)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 10 lbs (155--->145)


Total Goal: 76lbs

Gonna join in this.
Hello everyone and good luck.

0Caligirl0

This is great!!! We are totally going to hit this goal! And by this time next year, we'll be so happy we started this journey together.

So, I'm going to suggest that we all weigh in once a week on Mondays, and share what our experiences were that week. Just to keep the thread active, I'll check in at least 3-4 times a week. I'm hoping we can all support each other with ideas, recipes, etc. Also, feel free to post pics or inspirational quotes.

fitsmh

Does anyone know how I can put these goals on my personal page. I think it would be a good idea to see them often?!?

Nevermind, I got it.

HealthyEscape

Count me in!

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 257
Starting Weight: 250
Current Weight: 249
Goal Weight: 150

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 19 lbs (249--->230)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 30 lbs (230--->200)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (200--->175)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 25 lbs (175--->150)

Total Goal: 100 pounds in a year!

notgivingupyet

Woo-hoo! Mondays, it is. Looks like I get my first weigh-in on my birthday! Haha.
How's everybody doing?

allieandlanie

I Want to do this too

90 Day Phase goal
HW 294.8
SW 294.8
CW 281.1
GW 140


Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 25 lbs (281--->256)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 25 lbs (256--->231)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 25 lbs (231--->206)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 25 lbs (206--->181)

Total Goal: 100 pounds in a year!

NarneyK

Good luck everyone. I hope you all succeed

tmos512

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