New Year's Challenge
LolaBug85
Posts: 201 Member
Guess what time it is! The Halloween challenge is over so I think it only makes sense to have a New Year's challenge to end on New Year's day. 2 months from today!
Who's in?
CW: 198
GW: 185
Can't wait to see how many of you join this challenge! The Halloween challenge had an awesome turn out
Who's in?
CW: 198
GW: 185
Can't wait to see how many of you join this challenge! The Halloween challenge had an awesome turn out
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Okay, I haven't done one of these is a while, so I will go for it with you! I'd really like to lose and get A) under 200 and
closer to my personal goal of 175.
So...
CW: 204
GW: 190
Now to get it done!0 -
I'm in.
CW: 282.2
GW: 250
I lost 30 pounds in the halloween challenge. Looking for a repeat. 0 -
hi all. i am new to this group. i am 10 months post op and would love to join in a New Years Challenge. putting the pressure on myself to get in MAJOR GEAR SO....LETS GO!!!!!!! 7AM GYM HERE I AM. :-)
cw: 237
gw: 1600 -
To excited about having an incentive to work with. Could not wait for the gym in the morning and hopped on the exercise bike tonight and rode for an hour. Then did my ab crunches. Still going to the gym in the AM. Have a positive attitude...it goes a long way.????0
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Okay, I'll shoot for this. I'm still going for that 135 goal. This year I do plan on a few indulgences--like a piece of cranberry orange bread or decorated sugar cookie once in a blue moon. Optimally, I'd like to see the 120's, but we'll stick with the 135 for now.
So, I'm in.
Current weight is 137.
Goal weight by 1/1/14 is 135.
Maybe this time I will see success!0 -
I'm in, too. Thanks for starting this challenge, LolaBug!
I MUST get back into an exercise routine. Since school started up again and with taking on an evening teaching job (just two nights a week, but still more lessons and papers!) I have not worked out, walked regularly, ...
So, my goal is to walk/ exercise at least three days a week and to get into the 130s.
Current Weight: 142.5 lbs
Goal Weight: 137.5
Exercise Goal: 3+ days a week
Food Goal: NO junk!!!0 -
I'm in!
cw: 203
gw: 183
exercise goal: anything... yikes I need to do this!0 -
I'm in again! Having surgery on the 26th so it'll be hard to guess what's possible, but I'll try nonetheless.
CW: 245
GW: 2150 -
Im in..didnt stick to the Halloween but Im back on track
CW: 186
GW: 166
taking small goals at a time0 -
Glad to see everyone participating 0
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I absolutely blew last week - :frown:
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Hi all, I'm Gerri. New to the sleeve life I am down 14.5 lbs since surgery and looking to keep dropping.
I'd love to join a challenge but I need a little direction. What is the challenge? What do I need to do to join?
Thanks Gerri0 -
A week late, but I've only just started getting back on track today.
Since it has taken me a good 2 months to gain back 7.2 lbs, I want to have lost that by New Years.
Current Weight: 163.2
Goal Weight: 1560 -
Hi all, I'm Gerri. New to the sleeve life I am down 14.5 lbs since surgery and looking to keep dropping.
I'd love to join a challenge but I need a little direction. What is the challenge? What do I need to do to join?
Thanks Gerri
Gerri,
This challenge doesn't have group activities as far as diet or activity. It is more about motivation and support. Each person sets their own goal of what they would like to achieve by New Year's Day, then tries to achieve it.
To join, simply post your current weight and your goal weight at New Year's. Then check in periodically to keep all updated on your progress and at the end with your result (even if you don't meet your goal).
Check out the Halloween Challenge thread if you want to get a better idea of how it works.0 -
Thanks for letting me know. Another question, what is a realistic goal for being so new? I lost 14.5 first wk post op in the second week now. I'm thinking 25 lbs??? Given what you all lost in the first few weeks does that seem good without being wimpy, lol.
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wow! You have already lost so much! I actually gained my first 2 weeks. I only ate ice the first couple days and then just protein shakes for the rest of my liquid phase as I hate broth. My surgeon said it was very normal to initially gain as the body is holding onto a lot of liquids and repairing itself. That said, I only lost a little over 17 lbs my first MONTH!
Of course you shouldn't compare your journey to anyone else's, but I know how nice it is just to see where you stand with everyone. Of course, your initial weight loss is definitely not what you can expect to see every week. The most I ever lost in 1 week was 5 lbs and that was at like 3 months out.
That being said, I think with you being so early out and having almost 2 months to work on your weight, 25 lbs seems very reasonable.0 -
Well thanks for the direction and help. Since I'm early in this program I'm hoping for a good weight loss and plan to work towards it.
CUrrent Weight: 279.5
Goal Weight: 2550 -
I hope everyone is doing well and hope to see more people join!0
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How's everyone doing on the challenge?! Just over a month left!0
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Hi All,
I've been going to the gym and doing some arm work at home. So working my way to my New Year's goal.
Current weight: 274
Goal weight: 255
Hope more people join, this is a nice way to stay accountable and get motivated by everyone's success
Thanks Lolabug for setting this up!0 -
I have been stuck in one of those not-so-fun plateaus! I am stuck in the 202-205 range and I just want to lose those last few pounds so I am under 200 for the first time in 18 years! Sigh! This week my goal is to drink more water and see if that helps. We shall see!0
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Finally hit below that 137 mark and am at 136.2. 1.2 pounds to reach my goal of 135. As I look at my body at this stage, I can see where I should still shoot for below the 130 mark. But, for New Year's Day, I am hoping to see that 135. I will continue with as much cardio and strength training as I can manage, but I DO intend on a few holiday goodies if they fit into my calorie/menu plan!0
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I'm on track so far with 13 of 32 pounds lost.0
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Okay, I'll shoot for this. I'm still going for that 135 goal. This year I do plan on a few indulgences--like a piece of cranberry orange bread or decorated sugar cookie once in a blue moon. Optimally, I'd like to see the 120's, but we'll stick with the 135 for now.
So, I'm in.
Current weight is 137.
Goal weight by 1/1/14 is 135.
Maybe this time I will see success!
Finally making progress, and why and how I don't know because I have eaten some wonderful holiday foods recently. I am at 135.8 now, 0.8 pounds from my final goal. That will put my BMI at just under 22 and I think I am happy with that. I THINK.0 -
Okay, I'll shoot for this. I'm still going for that 135 goal. This year I do plan on a few indulgences--like a piece of cranberry orange bread or decorated sugar cookie once in a blue moon. Optimally, I'd like to see the 120's, but we'll stick with the 135 for now.
So, I'm in.
Current weight is 137.
Goal weight by 1/1/14 is 135.
Maybe this time I will see success!
Finally making progress, and why and how I don't know because I have eaten some wonderful holiday foods recently. I am at 135.8 now, 0.8 pounds from my final goal. That will put my BMI at just under 22 and I think I am happy with that. I THINK.
Way to go! That's awesome!!! That must feel amazing to be so close!0 -
Goal weight by 1/1/14 is 135.
Maybe this time I will see success!
Finally making progress, and why and how I don't know because I have eaten some wonderful holiday foods recently. I am at 135.8 now, 0.8 pounds from my final goal. That will put my BMI at just under 22 and I think I am happy with that. I THINK.
Congrats! As to the why, perhaps you just needed a change? Sometimes our bodies get too used to all our normal foods and exercise and when you change it up, you get results.0 -
Thanks so much for all the kind responses! I just wish the weight that came off came off where I WANTED it to come off--the stomach area. I'm thinking that I would have to shoot for 10-20 more pounds to lose it, but am afraid of losing it in the wrong places. But on the other hand, much of it could be skin that I am mistaking for fat. Guess that is something to address with my surgeon in February when I see him next.0
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Made my goal this morning. Took me forever, but it feels so good--especially after trying to get there for several months! Goal was 135 and I made it to 134.8. The best part is that the inches in the waist are going down!0
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Congrats Ann!0
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Ann,
Great job! You have been working so hard, and are so positive on these boards. Good for you!
As for me, still stuck, stuck, stuck! But I am keeping to my water and exercise, and hope that I reach the first part of my goal by the 18th and the rest by the time this challenge ends.0
