Starting weight for Lose 20 Pounds by Halloween..

LastFighter

Hello everyone,
My name is Ryan and I am from Niagara Falls, Canada. Figured this group has too much estrogen. I thrive on competition its what motivates me to lose weight. I will be the first of the H20 to lose it all and I want to lose the most. I hope you guys are ready for some friendly competition.

My struggle is, I love food. More specifically I love sugar. I can eat more calories in a day than most ladies should have in a week.
My motivator that got me on this site, rugby is also one of my struggles. Rugby is a social drinkers sport. At the beginning of the season I was really out of shape and was hurting my team. 2 of the last 3 games I recieved Man of the Match for my team(Down 39lbs since beginning of the season).

SW: 291
GW: Higher and faster loss than everyone else

dj_stevie_c

I'll bite.

Starting Weight: 292
GW: 272

If I make it, it will also be the 'lightest' I've been since 2002.

My struggles are keeping myself motivated, avoiding the alcohol and not falling into bad habits. That weekend takeaway is just too damn tempting, so I've got to shut that down.

I think I can do this though. I really do I've never been more positive to do this right than I am now.

Plus I have to keep up with Last Fighter

AprilVal

Id like to welcome all the new members.. This is AWESOME.. IT was a GREAT idea.. Keep in mind towards the end well have to figure out what our next Challenge is. Possibly vote for it close to Halloween.. IF you wanna follow along feel free to.. I like the thought of it just for the support. Its been amazing..

susan7047

My name is Susan and I want to join this group.

Current Weight 237.2
Halloween Weight 227.2

Struggles- I know this is the case for everyone but weight comes off very slowly for me. I have to be 100% on my game to even lose 1lb per week. This has been my biggest struggle in the past. I would join groups (WW or Biggest Loser Groups) and get frustrated b/c everyone else was losing so much faster. This time is different. No more comparing to anyone else and I am just doing what I have to do to get the job done. The end result is the goal not how fast I get there.

I am working out 3x per day for about 30 minutes per time. I am hoping this will help give the weightloss a little kick. I have two obstacles with that- I work full time and I am a mom to a very busy little 10 month old. I have found ways to sneak in workouts so I don't lose time with my baby girl. I feel like this is a huge win just in itself. The next couple of months are going to be really hard. My husband is a high school football coach so I don't have his help during this time. Right now, Ava (my baby) and I workout together in the evening. She hangs out in her exercauser while I do the elliptical. We both enjoy watching the Wiggles and singing along If you don't have "Hot Potato" on your ipod...you should really check it out.

Another struggle for me is staying on track on the weekend. At first, I had kind of told myself the weekends were kind of a break for me. I thought thismight help feel less deprived and not so isolated. However, that has to stop. I am hoping this challenge will help keep me motivated.

Ok- I want to be like the cool kids....how do I get that cute pumpkin on my posts? I am still really new to this site so I don't understand how everything works.

cclarocque

I am in....I lost 20 pounds doing a challenge at work but am now a little stuck and would love something to motivate me again. My starting weight is 230 so I hope to be at 210. Let's do it

TheKitsune6

Oh wow! Look at all the newbies! Welcome one and all to the H20 challenge! Feel free to add me if you'd like the extra support!!

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deanna324

Trying the pumpkin H20.

MericoX

Count me in!
My name is Meredith, right now my start weight is 262.3, with end weight at Halloween around 240, a number I haven't seen in at least a couple of years. I was around 180 in high school, but after breaking up with a boyfriend and being on/off meds for depression and other issues, it shot up and I just didn't care anymore.

It's really hard for my to get, and stay motivated with my depression and other issues, mostly as I'm not of meds (though I know I severely need them!) and it gets tough being alone, though I live in a house full of people.

pink_and_shiny

YAY new members! And we've got a couple guys in here too now. This is great.

For those of you having problems with the pumpkin icon, use the picture I posted yesterday as your guide. Like, save the picture, go to your signature editor, and then type in there what you see in the picture.

ChristineMcGrae

cmcgrae - I LOVE your name! :P

Love your name also!! :happy:

Christine xx

laurenraybould

Hiya, Im Lauren, nickname Lolly. I want to loose 2 stone in total but 20 pounds by halloween would be amazing.
Current weight 156.3lbs
Goal weight 126.1lbs

If I loose 20 pounds ill be 136lbs, then only 10 more pounds until I am at my goal weight so this group will be a big help!!

dj_stevie_c

Trying the pumpkin H20.

No spaces in the (again without the space) at the end.

RushinBruisette

Hell Hello all :O) I'm Amy but often go by Bru, so feel free to call me Bru I'm not sure I want to lose 20lbs by Halloween, so I'm aiming for 10-15lbs and if I lose more then rock on!! My starting weight is 207.8 and I hope to be close to 190ish by then. I'm married and unemployeed, no kids currently. I can't afford a gym membership right now, so I do everything on my own. I walk (a lot), I graduated couch to 5k and plan on running a 5k next month, I swam much of this summer and dance (using Just Dance for the Wii). I have recently bought 30day shred and can't wait to start it. I weigh in every Friday so I'll be back then Let's rock it out all!!

jsecret

Well it's a start! Walked a good 35 minutes today... at a nice brisk pace... pushing my son in his stroller... on a gravel road! I wasn't sure how to set it in the exercise calculator so I set it as a very, very brisk pace since I had the stroller/gravel to fight with and was walking a very brisk pace. I'm very proud of myself though!

pink_and_shiny

Hi Lolly! Hi Bru! Welcome to the club!

Bru, in regards to shooting for 10 to 15 pounds, think about this Les Brown quote: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” I think you should mentally shoot for 20, just to get your engine running, but be happy with whatever success you obtain by 10/31.

Well it's a start! Walked a good 35 minutes today... at a nice brisk pace... pushing my son in his stroller... on a gravel road! I wasn't sure how to set it in the exercise calculator so I set it as a very, very brisk pace since I had the stroller/gravel to fight with and was walking a very brisk pace. I'm very proud of myself though!

Well done! I totally read that in the "grandpa had to walk to school...uphill...both ways...in the snow" kind of way. Like, your story just kept getting better and better!

AnewMe0212

Hello,

I would like to join.. 20 pounds by Halloween!! Can I, Can I, Can I?

achbarrow

I'll give it a shot.

CW: 152.6 (I think the .6 is going to be engraved on my tombstone, at this rate....)
current GW: 135

I think I can get there by Halloween..... I hope I can get there by Halloween?

You can do it!!! We're here to help!!

bjshooter

For the first time in months I have put weight on
2lb in 5 days, I stopped smoking two days ago so I figure its not smoking related, so now I have smoked as well
Not doing so good.
sw 169
cw171
gw149

kikent

I started out 2 years ago at 325 pounds and I am 5'9". Today I weght 252 pounds but I want to get to 200 by Labor Day Next year when I get married.

I think I may be able to do the 20 pounds by Halloween (that would be awesome!) considering I have lost 13 pounds inthe last 3 weeks.

Here is hoping!

StacySkinny

Hello,

I would like to join.. 20 pounds by Halloween!! Can I, Can I, Can I?

Of course you can! Welcome!

ginamarie85

I'm Gina and my starting weight is 170lbs and would like to lose 20lbs or more by halloween which would make my weight around 150lbs. I'm currently in Berkeley, CA and do workout videos at home but looking for someone to do walks/jogs with in the afternoon if anyone would like to join me!

Good Luck everyone!!!

pink_and_shiny

For the first time in months I have put weight on
2lb in 5 days, I stopped smoking two days ago so I figure its not smoking related, so now I have smoked as well
Not doing so good.
sw 169
cw171
gw149

Don't get discouraged, lady. It sounds like you're trying to do a lot of things at once. Loose weight. Quit smoking. That's a lot of pressure on you. Try to keep your chin up, and make small changes that will eventually lead to success. Maybe make a goal to be smoking fewer cigarettes a day? You'll do this.

bjshooter

For the first time in months I have put weight on
2lb in 5 days, I stopped smoking two days ago so I figure its not smoking related, so now I have smoked as well
Not doing so good.
sw 169
cw171
gw149

Don't get discouraged, lady. It sounds like you're trying to do a lot of things at once. Loose weight. Quit smoking. That's a lot of pressure on you. Try to keep your chin up, and make small changes that will eventually lead to success. Maybe make a goal to be smoking fewer cigarettes a day? You'll do this.

You are right, defo made me feel down and like I am failing at everything. Just the other day I thought I could take on the world, that is why I was so convinced I could stop. Think I may leave the stopping until I am closer to goal weight, In the mean time I am going to cut right down, less of a shock to the metabolism. Starting tomorrow I will buy packets of ten rather than 20, that is at least 5 less a day and take it from there.

mom2mykiddos

I'd like to lose 20 pounds by Halloween....now to DO IT! My starting weight is 199, so goal weight is 179.
Hmmm, 179 looks good. I know it'll feel even better!

Sweetie_Pie92

Hello all! My name's Erin and I'm 18. Like a lot of people here I've struggled with my weight my whole life. When I started MFP I was 258 lbs and today I'm 218. I started as a size 20 and now I'm a 16! I have really been slacking off over the summer and I've only lost 5 lbs or so in the last 2 months. I hope joining this group will give me the kick I need to get back to losing! It would be amazing to lose 20 lbs by Halloween, that would put me in Onederland

SW: 218
GW by Halloween: 198

AprilVal

Hello all! My name's Erin and I'm 18. Like a lot of people here I've struggled with my weight my whole life. When I started MFP I was 258 lbs and today I'm 218. I started as a size 20 and now I'm a 16! I have really been slacking off over the summer and I've only lost 5 lbs or so in the last 2 months. I hope joining this group will give me the kick I need to get back to losing! It would be amazing to lose 20 lbs by Halloween, that would put me in Onederland

SW: 218
GW by Halloween: 198

Hi Erin.. Although youve only lost about 5 pounts over the past 2 months you should be proud. Its better to lose and maintain than to gain. Its hard to maintain weight. You can do it. WE are here to support you!! Congrats on the weight youve lost thus far.

AprilVal

For the first time in months I have put weight on
2lb in 5 days, I stopped smoking two days ago so I figure its not smoking related, so now I have smoked as well
Not doing so good.
sw 169
cw171
gw149

hey hun.. Sorry to hear the transition you are attempting isnt aggreeing with your body. Maybe try to slowly quit smoking? Kinda test the waters a little bit if you need to. People often gain weight when they quit smoking. Cut down and see where you can go from there.. We are here for you.. Keep your chin up hun.. ~hugs~

mom23kids

Hi everyone. Just wanted to give my update for H2O. I had a fews days jump start. I started MFP last Monday. So I weighed yesterday and am happy to say I lost 3.8lbs my first week with MFP! Only 17.2 lbs to go!

AprilVal

Hi everyone. Just wanted to give my update for H2O. I had a fews days jump start. I started MFP last Monday. So I weighed yesterday and am happy to say I lost 3.8lbs my first week with MFP! Only 17.2 lbs to go!

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way to go!! Good job!

AprilVal

Wrote a blog.. That some of you may or may not like to read.. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/AprilVal/view/words-of-encouragement-to-the-discouraged-37810