Sept 1st - Christmas Challenge

SimpleSimonEU

Hi,

After the Summer Holiday I will be going for a new (my first!) challenge: getting to a healthy weight (<bmi 24) before Christmas: 84.8 kg. I will start measuring when I return from Holiday (August 23rd) and expect to weigh around 95 kg, so have roughly 10 kg to lose in roughly 4 months. And I will use weekly weighing averages Monday-Sunday (measuring at least 6 times a week). I aim to find the right balance between restricting Caloric intake (2000 Cals/day), and more PA (800 Cals/day)

Starting weight Sept 1st: to be determined on August 29th
Progress week 1 (to be determined on Sept 6: weight / difference

Who wants to join (and support!) me? I'm looking forward!

Simon

kroderick

I am definitely in! I have a vacation planned for Christmas at Universal Studios Orlando. Its a staycation for us, but I would like to lose some weight so that I can fit comfortably on the rides.

SimpleSimonEU

Joind the group here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/141299-getting-ready-for-christmas-challenge

Group still shaping up, new members welcome!

KatLadyLove2

I'm in, need to lose about 40lbs by Christmas. Will still have more lbs to lose, but, would be much healthier and on my way to a new healthier me.

SimpleSimonEU

Great to see that already 9 people joined the group for this challenge. Still open to join for at least one more week!

mtngrl

I am back on MFP from a long absence. I sent a message to join the group to get ready for the challenge. Waiting to hear if I am accepted.

kales71

I would really like to be part of this challenge. I’m new to my fitness pal so hope I am doing this right .

SavannahS2016

I'm in been stopping and starting all summer 😭 ready to get started would love to lose 47.8lbs even though it's a high number anything close will be amazing 🎄🦌⛄

ellie3285

Looks like a great challenge although I can’t believe Christmas is only 4 months away

jan110144

I'm in! Restarted MFP a month ago dedicated to losing Covid weight. If I can stay on track, I should be able to make goal right around Christmas. This challenge is perfect for me.

ca33yw3h

I'm all for it! Just what I've been looking for.

overcomer0309

I’m back on mfp after a long absence and want to get started again.

buterfree

I want to join

chublet25

I'm hoping to reach my target weight by Christmas, so I'd love to join this challenge to keep me motivated. Perfect timing!

azinn01

I would love to join this challenge 💜

donnasteel1

I'm in, need some help to keep me on track

rockyla

I’m in! Super excited to join this group/challenge.

jan110144

I started this challenge with my weigh-in day (Wed) this past week. My first real challenge happened yesterday ... birthday party/dinner with a group of friends. Planned ahead, took a small portion of everything (including the cake!), and logged everything very conservatively. Ended day within calorie allowance🙂. Very pleased with myself! (Did not feel deprived at all). Having a day like this and not having it derail me for a day or two is major for me! Good practice for the next two weeks ... a day trip scheduled for next Sat and a weekend trip the week after. Will get a chance to see if yesterday was an accident or if I can do it again (and again)!

kimlp20

First time doing a challenge like this, do we post stuff like weekly weigh ins and achievements/struggles on here?

jan110144

kimlp20 wrote: »

First time doing a challenge like this, do we post stuff like weekly weigh ins and achievements/struggles on here?

Sounds perfect to me!

deepwoodslady

I would love to lose 20 more pounds by Christmas. I post both my actual scale weights along with my trend weights. Trendweight.com links right to my fitbit and helps me keep track of my trends. Thanks for offering this challenge.

Turtlemummy

Hi, I'm on again/off again new, rarely post, but up for this. Will join group

Turtlemummy

FWIW, start weight 152, current weight 145, goal 133 by 1st Dec (to give me time to fit into nice clothes!!)

kimlp20

Turtlemummy wrote: »

FWIW, start weight 152, current weight 145, goal 133 by 1st Dec (to give me time to fit into nice clothes!!)

Awesome! Think I'll have to have a 1st December goal too, 1st day of spring here, summer is on its way! Looking forward to some nice dresses

jan110144

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diddly

Can I join. I only started yesterday and need to lose weight to be considered for knee surgery. I would love to lose about 24 lbs by Christmas. More would be good but I think that this is achievable

Turtlemummy

I can't seem to access the group. I clicked Join, then a box came up asking me why I wanted to join. Filled that in, but still can't see group posts. When I go to it on the groups list, the Join button is gone, but there is still text saying click join to view messages. I'm confused!!

ValkyrVex

Its september 1st now, hopefully not too late to join. I'm trying to hold myself accountable to lose some weight before Christmas when I see my family. This would be perfect for me.

deepwoodslady

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 170.2
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM May 31, 2021): xxxxx
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:


Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s


I TRY TO WEIGH ON THE 1ST AND LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH ALSO. I HAVE MADE THE GOAL OF LOSING A LITTLE MORE IN SEPT AND OCT AND KEEPING IT A LITTLE LESS THROUGH THE NOV AND DEC HOLIDAYS (AND BAKING SEASON.) I THINK THAT 15 POUNDS OVERALL IS A MORE REALISTIC GOAL FOR ME ESPECIALLY SINCE I LIVE IN A VERY SNOWY AND ICY AREA AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISE ARE DIFFICULT AFTER OCTOBER 1ST. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT I GET AND STAY AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT DUE TO HEALTH REASONS I WILL SHARE ALONG THE WAY. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! I AM ROOTING FOR YOU AND SUPPORTING YOU ALL 100% WE CAN DO THIS!



Sept 02: 185.2 (Trend Weight: 187.5) Starting a day late due to travel yesterday. More travel today (which always hurts the scale) but I will work hard between the travels. I really want this for health reasons. I look forward to all of us sharing our journeys with eachother.
Sept 09: xxxxx
Sept 16: xxxxx
Sept 23: xxxxx
Sept 30: xxxxx


Sept Goal: 181.2
Sept Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



Oct 01: xxxxx
Oct 07: xxxxx
Oct 14: xxxxx
Oct 21: xxxxx
Oct 28: xxxxx
Oct 31: xxxxx


Oct Goal: 177.2
Oct Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



Nov 01: xxxxx
Nov 04: xxxxx
Nov 11: xxxxx
Nov 18: xxxxx
Nov 25: xxxxx
Nov 30: xxxxx


Nov Goal: 173.2
Nov Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



[colo r=crimson]Dec 01: [/color= crimson] xxxxx
Dec 04: xxxxx
Dec 09: xxxxx
Dec 16: xxxxx
Dec 24: xxxxx


Dec Goal: 170.2
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



Final December weight on Dec 31 (for my own monthly records): xxxxx

deepwoodslady

TO ALL THOSE CELEBRATING...

deepwoodslady

If anyone is trying to send me a friend request, please tell me how I may know you, which challenge etc. Otherwise, I do delete all friend requests to help keep the creeps away LOL. Thanks for understanding.