14 Weeks to Christmas Challenge!!

xXmimiXx

Good evening all,

Earlier at work, I went to the cupboard in our office and saw some chocolates in there. I put my hand in and pulled out a miniature snickers. I love snickers. I closed the cupboard and sat down at my desk and went to open the wrapper. Then I remembered about this thread and guess what......I put the chocolate back!!!!!!!

Yay that is AMAZING! Well done xxxxxx

xXmimiXx

Thanks Mimi

Strangely enough I don't normally have a problem in avoiding chocolate (none for about 4 weeks now) but now that I CAN'T have it I want it! lol I will prevail!

Begone nasty chocolate!

You can do it Wendy! :flowerforyou:

Wendybirduk

Thanks Mimi

Strangely enough I don't normally have a problem in avoiding chocolate (none for about 4 weeks now) but now that I CAN'T have it I want it! lol I will prevail!

Begone nasty chocolate!

You can do it Wendy! :flowerforyou:

Thanks Mimi! I avoided it yesterday but there is a whole huge bar of Aero in the fridge (been there for 4 weeks) that is screaming at me! I am determined to stay away from it but I need to ask a question on the chocolate thing.

Does a sachet of Options Chocolate drink count? Coz if it does then I have failed already! I drank it to curb the craving then my other half said "that IS chocolate you know!" So annoyed if I have failed without realising already!

Simplicity

bump will read later.
birmingham here. i have about a stone to go before im happy with weight again
write more later
Ben x

lesley1981

There's a HUGE bar of Marabou Daim in my boyfriends car that I bought on Saturday... After the gym last night I was really hungry, and it killed me that I couldn't have a square :sad:

Instead of having some, I took his car keys, put the chocolate in the glove box, and locked it away Now I'm really looking forward to next Wednesday!

xXmimiXx

There's a HUGE bar of Marabou Daim in my boyfriends car that I bought on Saturday... After the gym last night I was really hungry, and it killed me that I couldn't have a square :sad:

Instead of having some, I took his car keys, put the chocolate in the glove box, and locked it away Now I'm really looking forward to next Wednesday!

Now THAT is will power! Well done!

bikinimission

LOVE these tales of willpower everyone! Great work!

I'm working on the group chart here but it's taking forever due to the incredible amount of challengers we have!

Talk to you all soon!

loza1985

Hi

Can I join this???

Location: London
I like: Crisps and pizza
I don't like: cardboardy shakes that 'help' you lose weight grrrr
Current typical or usual exercise: Lots of walking (to and from work) and gym 1-2 times a week min
Current Starting Weight: 12 stones 5.25
Aim for next week: - 1-2 pounds
Personal 14 week Goal: 1 stone reduction.....anymore would be FAB

reba24784

nice job everyone lets keep up the good work

bikinimission

… and WE’RE OFF!!

First of all I am absolutely amazed by the interest we’ve gathered! There are 86 yes, EIGHTY SIX of us who have committed to The 14 Week Christmas Challenge and on behalf of myself and xXmimiXx I’d like to welcome each and every one of you!

Initially I’d envisaged having space on the chart for a short paragraph about each of you using the answers to the questions I’d asked but I’m afraid there just isn’t room for that so I’ve chosen to list your typical exercise instead – maybe this will be a way to make new MFP friends – can you find anyone who enjoys the same workout as you? Add them as a friend and give them your support! Or would you like to know more about Iron Man workouts?? Then talk to scubatahiti! Want to unleash your inner skateboarder and need some advice?? Jellie is your port of call!! For anyone who’d like to know about Kettlebell training then I’m sure that Clew would be happy to help you. Anyone know what a grouse grind is?? Ask Sonia2003 for more details!

As you will see from the below chart, I’ve listed everyone’s names, 14 week goal in brackets, their start weight in black and aim for next week in red.

I hope that all the info is correct – there’s ended up being a lot more data to work with than I’d imagined so if I’ve made any mistakes I’m really sorry and please let me know and I’ll correct them on next weeks chart! Also where I was confused or unsure about a figure I’ve put in some question marks so if this affects you then please PM me so I can make sure you are up to date next time.

I hope you’re all doing well with the challenge – for those of you who are struggling already (I admit I am a little!) then remember it’s only for a week. Come back here and post your struggles and successes and get some support from the other challengers! I’m sure over the 14 weeks you’ll all find some challenges easier to ace than others!

Well that’s all for now. I’ll chat to you during the week and don’t forget to check back next Tuesday for details of next weeks challenge and to post your updated weights next wednesday!

Good luck everyone!



P.S Loza1985 I'm really sorry but I only saw your post after I'd compiled the chart this week - please join us though and post your results next Wednesday and I'll make sure you're on the chart!

bikinimission

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Clew

WOW thanks for your hard work putting that chart together Bikinimission! Looks awesome. I am so excited about this group - we're going to have a blast - and kick *kitten*!

I added this later so it's not on the chart, but I am starting Power 90 on October 1st. If anyone else is doing it, holla at me!

psmith64

A great effort by you Bikinimission, I am already feeling very motivated being part of this challenge.

I am definately staying away from the chocolate, not just this week but all the way through, no alcohol either ( to me when a challenge is set its a waste of filling food calories ), and I am filling out my food log everyday, and already have been under my calories for each day this week so far.

I had decided prior to your challenge that I was going to make the effort before Christmas, but your challenge has now sparked me into action action even more.

Good luck to you all !!

Paul

Shawna_831

I am so excited! You guys are awesome for coming up with this and putting together the chart. I have to confess that I didn't realize it until this morning but I've had some form of chocolate. :noway: I put half a packet of hot chocolate in my coffee everymorning. This is the only way I can drink coffee and coffee is the fuel for my 5:30am workouts. I don't like cream & sugar and I haven't found a flavored cream that I do like. Any suggestions? I thought for sure I would have no problem with this 1st challenge because I don't eat chocolate or sweets very often at all. I think I can give up the coffee for a week but don't want to. It really makes a difference and I only drink 1 cup a day.

xXmimiXx

… and WE’RE OFF!!

First of all I am absolutely amazed by the interest we’ve gathered! There are 86 yes, EIGHTY SIX of us who have committed to The 14 Week Christmas Challenge and on behalf of myself and xXmimiXx I’d like to welcome each and every one of you!

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Wow amazing charts BikiniMission! Thank you sooo much! Good luck everyone xxxxxxx

elizw5

Wow, that is awesome. I love to see so much interest. That helps keep up the motivation! Good Luck to you all on your weekly goals!!!!

Beebee78

Fantastic charts!!! Thank you so much for organising it all.

When you say confirm my stats do you mean current weight or what I do to train? xxx

hdelamore

WOW, i love the charts
i'm buying some scales before the weigh in next wednesday as i don't have a set of my own!
move in day tomorrow ;D xx

bikinimission

Hi Beebee78 - I wasn't quite sure what your week 1 goat was? Apologies if I've just missed it!

Thanks,
Christine

louloubabydoll

Ok am I thick. why can't I see chart?

dmdaigle17

This was not the week to do the no chocolate thing haha. I am not one who likes chocolate much but TOM does! :sad:

Raina0512

Can't wait to see everyones progress next week! :happy:

rs1177

Wow! This is terrific!! I love the chart thing, thanks for all your effort!!

So I'm doing good so far on the no choclate ( which is really surprising because I am addicted to sweets! ) but I do have a question....how about protein bars that have choclate on them? I have one here with me today, I havent eaten it yet, just want to check about it first...I guess 'no choclate' means no choclate whatsoever! am i right?

Good luck all in your week!

fischro

Love the chart!! Thanks for taking the effort to identify each and every one of us! Looking forward to the weekly weigh ins and the weekly challenges! WE ALL WILL MAKE OUR GOALS!!!!!!

melgibson

Thanks Bikini xxxx Love your work!!!

What a fantastic HUGE group!! This is awesome!!!
So far so good, I'm doing ok with the chocolate challenge. But it's only Thursday so plenty of time for this to get tough for me!!
I'm glad you have set this as I've been way over doing it!!

Thanks for doing these great charts, It's brilliant to see a breakdown of what everyone does, I hope people won't mind me adding those of you who run, this will be my next challenge, I need all the help I can get after an unsuccessful attempt a year and a half ago :sad: Hope to get some advice and tips on how to build up and get running daily, without injury!!

My count down reminder says it's 100 days to XMAS today!!! WOW!!!
So soon!! My son will be happy.

Keep up the good work everyone xxxx :flowerforyou:

Beebee78

Hi Beebee78 - I wasn't quite sure what your week 1 goat was? Apologies if I've just missed it!

Thanks,
Christine

Ah ha!!! I'm hoping for a pound a week but I'm not allowed to weigh myself until 15th November ( my trainer won't let me haha!) so I won't be able to log a weight again till then xxx

godblessourhome

is it too late to add one more?

Location: arvada, colorado usa
I like: writing in lowercase, lists, funky socks, tivo, cashmere mist perfume, a clean kitchen, God, reading, chandeliers, my dog, pansies
I don't like: red wine, flavored water, mornings, being overweight, when the 'rockies' don't play seth smith, my dog's flatulence
Current typical or usual exercise: walking (mon/wed), running (tues, thurs, sun), yoga (weekdays), weights (random)
Current Starting Weight: 128.2
Aim for next week: - 127
Personal 14 week Goal: 113

EpiGaiaRepens

The Bikini-Killer is IN!!!

Location: Gorgeous Pacific Northwest, baby!
I like: Surfing, Hiking, beach bummery, Bikini's, back packing, bikes, rock climbing, dancing, punk rock, books, and cute puppies!
I don't like: The Oxford Comma and all those pesky grammar rules! Sitting at home doing "nothing"....dislocated ribs and torn ligaments are no fun, either. (But it might have been fun how I got them!)
Current typical or usual exercise: loving life mostly (surfing, hiking, riding my bike, playing and stuff). Also trying to train for a marathon- so running 3-4 x's a week. Frequent (not daily) yoga. Chin ups, push ups...when the mood hits me.
Current Starting Weight: 148
Aim for next week: 147
Personal 14 week Goal: 135 with functional knees, 1 marathon under my belt, and the perfect bikini for snowboarding season!