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

Gearjammer71

We can absolutely persevere and achieve similar results. The show makes it look like you have to work out 4-5 hours a day, have state of the art equipment, and have a top notch team of medical doctors, trainers, and dieticians at your beckon. Divide their weight loss by 52 weeks and you'll see they're just over 3 lbs a week. That's doable... They're leveraging that first phase against the inflated BMR of someone that's morbidly obese. This front loads the total weight lost, and glosses over the last phase with a helpful knife that shears off another 15-20 pounds. We don't need to fit our transformations into 2 hours of T.V so if we keep at it and don't lose track, we'll be there next year.

notgivingupyet

I went to the pool today for two hours. I didn't do vigorous swimming, just a leisurely pace. I feel amazing and I got a little bit of a tan!

Mgregory723

I'm in!

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 297-->272 -25 lbs

Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 272-->247 -25 lbs

Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 247--> 222 -25 lbs

Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 222-->197 -25 lbs

**After phase 4 I will reset and do it again. I will have about 50-70 lbs to go after that.

michellenichole83

Ooh, ooh! I love this idea! I told my boyfriend that Chris is my one "freebie", if the opportunity ever arose :-)

I'm about half way to goal, so my loss is slowing, but I'd love to join! I'm retro-ing my numbers for august 1 starting weight.

Hw: 258
Sw: 199
Cw: 192
Gw: 140


Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 199-->175 -24 lbs

Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 175-->160 -15 lbs

Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 160--> 150 -10 lbs

Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150-->140 -10 lbs

nglant

I started using MFP this past January. It is definitely doable!! I have about 25 more to go until my goal, and about 9 more until 100lbs gone! Every day is a decision. Every workout is a decision. I really think weight loss is 90% mental. You can do it, for sure!!

0Caligirl0

Love all the posts and encouragement!

Christie1Pearl

Fab Thread! So In!
I'm just getting started, still working my way around this site. I joined a while ago but never used. I too am looking to lose,
about 1.5lbs - 2.0lbs a week.

We can do this!!!! Oh yeah!!!

Positive Energy too all ~ ZING!

Mgregory723

Edit: Aaaannnnnnd it's gone!

Christie1Pearl

LOL~~~ HAD TO FIX THAT 2000 Weight loss! LOL~~~~Ha!

Suzmp85

I love this challenge. If anyone hasn't added me yet, please do. Also, fantastic episode last night!

cindyb1984

I will start 9/2 - and post all my info then! I am off to bed now...good luck everyone!

Rollins07

I love this idea! It's always so helpful to have such motivation whenever you are trying to go through this! I'm completely in!!!

HW: 262
CW: 260
GW: 150

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 35 lbs (260--->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: 110 lbs for the year

I will be a little behind in Phase 1 due to me beginning at the tail end of August. But I will catch up!

dedicationandcommitment

I'm so down!!!!


90 Day Phase:

Phase 1:(9/1/13-11/31/13) 250---->220

Phase 2:(12/1/13-2/28/14) 220---->190

Phase 3:(3/1/14-5/31/14) 190---->160

Phase 4:(6/1/14-8/31/14) 160---->130 (GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!)

120 lbs down in a year...hard YES....Impossible NO!!!!

aablacknell

OMG....I love this challenge. I don't have 100 to loss but I want to participate. I listed my information below.

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 196
Starting Weight: 196
Current Weight: 191
Goal Weight: 168.5

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 27.5 lbs (196--->168.5)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 19.5 lbs (168.5--->149)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 14 lbs (149--->135)

Total Goal: 61.0 pounds in a year!

fitbye45

I want to join!! I just started back on MFP this week. Started back in 2011 and lost about 20 something and gained it all back. I think I am ready this time and love EWM. I need the encouragement and accountability.

HW: 207
CW: 201
GW: 150

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 201-->176 -25 lbs

Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 176-->151 -25 lbs

Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 151--> 150 -1 lbs

Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 150--> maintenance

fitbye45

Is this a group? If so how do I find? if not how do I find? lol

roughneckswife

I want to join if it's not to late!

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 252
Starting Weight: 198
Current Weight: 198
Goal Weight: 130

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 17 lbs (198--->181)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 17 lbs (181--->164)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 17 lbs (164--->147)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 17 lbs (147--->130)

17 pounds each phase! (I'm secretly hoping it doesn't take that long)

0Caligirl0

This is not a group, it's on the message boards only. I feel like the groups aren't as active for some reason, maybe because you have to be looking for a specific title. Just hop on and start participating on the thread! Friend other members, and provide/receive support along the way. Welcome!

emily51501

I want to join in! I signed up for this site awhile ago but just started using it today.
I'm late joining in on the challenge late so my first goal will be a little smaller.

90-day Phase goals
HW:340
SW:340
CW:340
Goal weight in a year:240
Ultimate goal weight:180

Phase 1 (08/01/13-10/31/13): 20lbs (340--->320)
Phase 2 (11/01/13-01/31/14): 30lbs (320--->290)
Phase 3 (02/01/14-04/30/14): 30lbs (290--->260)
Phase 4 (05/01/14-08/01/14): 20lbs (260--->240)

Total weight loss in a year: 100lbs!

cassfill30

I would love to join. I'm starting on 9/1.

Count me in!

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 204
Starting Weight: 204
Current Weight: 187
Goal Weight: 135

Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 16 lbs (187--->171)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 18 lbs (171--->153)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 18 lbs (153--->135)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): maintain/tone (135)

aiming for 1.5 per week.

lcarter7797

I want to join! I just began MFP earlier this month. (I also was trying out LoseIt, which is why there are some days missing.) I don't have any friends on here, and the majority of my friends are very fit and active, so I feel like I drag them down. I would love to join the challenge for the camaraderie and added support! I don't know if I'm too late, but here's my info:

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 305
Starting Weight: 288
Current Weight: 288
Goal Weight: 154

Phase 1 (8/1/13-10/31/13): 44 lbs (288--->244)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 30 lbs (244--->214)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 30 lbs (214--->184)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 30 lbs (184--->154)

Total Goal: 134 pounds in a year!

Who's with me?!!!

tavinsmom

I'm in too, I'll start 9/1 as well (Saturday is my weigh in day anyways)

*90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 252
Starting Weight: 223
Current Weight: 223
Goal Weight: 165

Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 20 lbs (223-203)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 15 lbs (203--->188)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 15 lbs (188--->173)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 8 lbs (173--->165)

melissaerrington3

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: 92kg
Starting Weight: 90.9kg
Current Weight: 90.9kg
Goal Weight: 60kg

Phase 1 01/09/13- 29/11/13 10kg 90.9- 80.9
Phase 2 30/11/13- 28/02/14 8kg 80.9- 72.9
Phase 3 01/03/14 -29/ 05/14 7kg 72.9 -65.9
Phase 4 30/05/14- 28/0 8/14 5.9kg 65.9- 60

chinacat55

I also would like to join. I'm starting on 9/1 and my weigh in day is Monday.

**90-day Phase Goals**
Highest Weight: 334
Starting Weight: 333
Current Weight: 333
Goal Weight in a year: 199
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150


Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 40 lbs (333--->293)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 34 lbs (293--->259)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 30 lbs (259--->229)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 30 lbs (229--->199)

aablacknell

Hey guys I'm excited about this challenge....Can't wait to hear how everyone is doing. I had a great week of eating and working out. I hope the scale shows some positive results tomorrow. A girl can dream....

KatOls49

So wish I would have seen this sooner!! I am in too!! So very excited!! I started 9/1/13 and my weigh-ins are on mondays so I will have an official weigh in tomorrow!! Any can add me too!!

**90-day Phase Goals**
Highest Weight: 258
Starting Weight: 237
Current Weight: 237
Goal Weight in a year: 149
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

Phase 1 (9/1/13-10/31/13): 16 lbs (237--221)
Phase 2 (11/1/13-1/31/14): 24 lbs (221--197)
Phase 3 (2/1/14-4/30/14): 24 lbs (197--173)
Phase 4 (5/1/14-8/1/14): 24 lbs (173-149)

KatOls49

:bigsmile:

AleciaG724

Hi - I'd like to join if it's not too late...

It might be easier to make this a "Group" instead of a thread. I'm not sure MFP will archive it for a year so you may lose some of the early posts... Just a thought.

I've been on MFP since 4/8/13 and I'm losing 2 - 2.5#/week. I log every day. I also belong to the group Skinny Christmas 2013 and it started with over 100 people I think, but it's fizzled down to something like 18... That's okay - it only serves to motivate me even more!

My goals using a simlar formula (great idea!) -this is very close to what's on my profile...

**90-day Phase Goals**
Highest Weight: 326
Starting Weight: 326
Current Weight: 280.8
Goal Weight in a year: 180
Ultimate Goal Weight: 150 by Christmas 2014 (actually 135 by my July 24.2014 - my 49th birthday, but I don't know if that's attainable!?)


Phase 1 (9/1/13-11/31/13): 30lbs (280--->250) 2.3#/week
Phase 2 (12/1/13-2/28/14): 25 lbs (250--->225) 1.9#/week
Phase 3 (3/1/14-5/31/14): 25 lbs (225--->200) 1.9#/week
Phase 4 (6/1/14-8/31/14): 20 lbs (200--->180) 1.5#/week

Best of luck everyone!

tootchute

90-day Phase Goals
Highest Weight: Not sure
Starting Weight: 355
Current Weight: 298
Goal Weight: 115

Phase 1 (9/2/13-10/28/13): 18 lbs (298--->280)
Phase 2 (11/4/13-12/30/13): 18 lbs (280--->262)
Phase 3 (1/6/14-2/24/14): 16 lbs (262--->246)
Phase 4 (3/3/14-4/28/14): 18 lbs (246--->228)

Total Goal: 70 pounds in a year!

Who's with me?!!!

NyxNine

Hello to everyone that's recently joined this~ I want to say good luck and anyone can add me. I'm active and I'd like friends. I has no frands. D;

Did pretty well the last week, with a loss of almost 3 lb, and right on track with my goal.

And an update with today's weigh in as it's the next month:


HW: 227
SW: 221
CW: 212
GW: 145

---Phase 1---
08/01/13-10/31/13
Goal: 25 lbs
Lost: 09 lbs
Completion: 36%