Week 6, "H20" Lose 20 Pounds by Halloween Challenge.

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  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    I have an idea for a mini challenge amongst the Halloween challenge..

    Anyone interested in cutting ONE thing out of our diet thru the month of october???

    Since we will be ending this challenge on October 31st, i figured it was a good choice.. Any input??
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
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    "Our lives are defined not by the challenges we encounter,but by how we respond to those challenges." ~ Jonathan Lockwood Huie

    My Best friend Chandra posted this in her Motivation group on Facebook.. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=268180696780 feel free to join her group.. I chose to use it for this group, and for the facebook H20 group.. If you have not joined its.. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144117988960394&ref=ts

    Dont forget to join the web page if you havent yet.. www.teamh20.webs.com
  • fitterpam
    fitterpam Posts: 3,064 Member
    I have an idea for a mini challenge amongst the Halloween challenge..

    Anyone interested in cutting ONE thing out of our diet thru the month of october???

    Since we will be ending this challenge on October 31st, i figured it was a good choice.. Any input??

    I like it. I'd like to give up ....uh......French Fries - they are so not good for me, but I eat them everytime......that's it's no french fries until Oct 31. BTW, the last time I did this (at Easter this year) it was pop and I've had a few since then, but not daily....not even weekly so great idea!!!
  • Sweetie_Pie92
    Sweetie_Pie92 Posts: 314 Member
    I have an idea for a mini challenge amongst the Halloween challenge..

    Anyone interested in cutting ONE thing out of our diet thru the month of october???

    Since we will be ending this challenge on October 31st, i figured it was a good choice.. Any input??

    This sounds like a good idea...I think I would like to cut out fast food burgers. I really love them, and never have them more than once a week...but I know they're not good in any amount. I pledge to have salads instead of burgers when my family eats out.
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    I have an idea for a mini challenge amongst the Halloween challenge..

    Anyone interested in cutting ONE thing out of our diet thru the month of october???

    Since we will be ending this challenge on October 31st, i figured it was a good choice.. Any input??

    This sounds like a good idea...I think I would like to cut out fast food burgers. I really love them, and never have them more than once a week...but I know they're not good in any amount. I pledge to have salads instead of burgers when my family eats out.

    [homer simpson voice] mmmm, fast food burgers, *drool*[/homer simpson voice] I have burgers more often than I should. What I tend to do though is dissect the thing and eat just the top half - top bun, cheese, burger patty - and that's it. Or at In-n-Out, get my Double Double protein style (wrapped in lettuce). Stupid yummy burgers.

    I would like to try this challenge. I don't know what to give up...not gonna give up chocolate or alcohol since TOM is around the corner (:laugh:). Don't drink much soda anymore but when I do it's Diet Coke and is a treat thing. I seriously used to drink SO much Diet Coke. I can honestly say I was addicted. Started keeping water bottles in the house, putting two in the freezer at a time. Can't let them sit in there for too long or they'll freeze so I am forced to take 'em out and who can say no to a perfectly chilled bottle of H20?

    I'll try to decide something by this evening. May end up giving up french fries, chips, or having more than 2 beers in any one evening (gets muy difficult when we're across the street hanging out in our neighbor's garage - he keeps an icebox devoted to just Corona which is up for grabs and if you're not drinking, peer pressure is on the way).
  • pink_and_shiny
    pink_and_shiny Posts: 1,036 Member
    I started my Etsy store today! :bigsmile:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissChristine116

    Etsy said it may take about 24 hours for the shop to be fully functional and available to the public, so if it isn't up immediately my apologies. But, yay! I took the leap! And it looks like I got the wine bottle jewelry company I work for into a local holiday craft fair, so I'm thinking I'm going to have to make some cards and gift tags to take to that. Why not?!
  • SugarDiva
    SugarDiva Posts: 403 Member
    I'm totally down for cutting something out.. I just don't know what yet. I've already joined another group that's cut out eating out for the month. Give me the rest of the day, I'm sure I can find something to give up.
  • fitterpam
    fitterpam Posts: 3,064 Member
    Okay so I totally blew my giving up fries this week idea.....LOL Not my fault, well not my fault in so much as it was mindless eating. I did pick it up, put it in my mouth, chew it and swallow it....more than once. I'm still going to work on this, but more as a mindless eating reminder task (my husband ordered it at the restaurant and I had about 3 before I realized it).

    So I'm going to give up something else in addition that I usually do every day to make up for that.....coffee. I can so do without the morning coffee - i don't desperately NEED it. I'd be happy with a hot tea (that I take without milk) or to be quite honest, right now I could do with a bottle of water, once it gets cold though....it'll be tea.

    I need to drop the caffeine eventually anyways. So my give up is really mindless eating. I'm going to stop consuming things without really wanting to eat them - I made a conscious decision not to order fries and then ate some anyway. I don't need coffee in the morning but I drink it anyway.
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    Im still debating on what I want to give up.. I FORGOT to get on the wii fit before eatin gand getting my shower today.. What was i thinkiing? Blah.. I will get on it in the morning to see where Im at.. I gotta have selfcontrol when eating today.. Seriously.. I can do this.. It doesnt help that I have SOOOO many bad food choices..

    Hope everyone has a great weekend.. Im on my way to drop the clothes off to moms then off to work I go.. :) I <3 my life... .
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    I've been thinking about what to 'give up', my thing is I don't want to give up anything because I do everything in moderationa nd not all the time. If I honestly tell myself 'NO MORE BONELESS CHICKEN WINGS' I'd get them at least once a week just because. The only thing I've honestly been able to tell myself to stop was soda, and it was a horrible addiction. I stopped this April and the only time I had ANY since was on my hubbys bday, I had a crown and dr pepper and I couldn't even taste the dr pepper. I'm still limiting myself on eating fast food, which I haven't really had. I refuse to eat McD's unless it's literally the ONLY thing available like on a road trip to where ever. I have had Quiznos a couple of weeks ago, and then Buffalo Wild Wings, but that's about it. And sugary candy, the only thing I eat is special dark chocolate with almonds from hersheys. So I'm pretty good on that. I know my eating is far from perfect, but there isn't much I'd really want to cut out for the month, I've never been much of a cake or donut eater.I don't know. This could take me forever to figure out!! LOL!
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    HEYA! Soooo between dental work and this cold flu thing and crappy internets I've been out for like 2 weeks. Here's my check in

    SW: 245.4
    W1: 241.4
    W2: 238.8
    W3: 237
    W4: 233.6
    W5: 232
    W6: 228

    Although I think this last weeks drop is probably due do not being able to eat solid foods. But I'm still super excited! Only 3lbs to go!!

    Congrats to all those who lost while I was 'away' WTG!!! Everyone here is awesome!

    As to giving up something...I'm torn, I'm with Bru in that when I restrict myself, I usually end up eating it for some reason. I think I'll stick with what I've cut out so far. Meat and all the other things being a vegetarian has cut out of my diet and soda (and juice really unless it's natural). I like the idea of maybe doing a week/month without eating out. That seems like a cool plan.
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    Hey, everyone. Can I join in? :flowerforyou: I want to be down to 200 by the 30th (my birthday), I've got about 12 more pounds to go. :bigsmile:
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Hey, everyone. Can I join in? :flowerforyou: I want to be down to 200 by the 30th (my birthday), I've got about 12 more pounds to go. :bigsmile:
    well of course you can join! We're pretty laidback and always here to help. Feel free to let us know your ups and downs and all-arounds!! Welcome!
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    Here I am day 2 of October and I still dont know what I want to try to cut out of my diet thru the month.. Im sure I will figure something out.. Blah..

    Tomorrow will be the start of week SEVEN!! Woo hoo! Were coming right along. Happy to see how well everyone is doing..

    I hope everyone is doing well, and feeling well..

    I have noticed alot of us are starting to drag *kitten*.. I know this challenge is sooo long.. Maybe we need to switch it up a bit??? Give us somethign we HAVE to do?? Just an idea.. Give me input..

    TOM is sailing on out.. yay!! So glad its over.. Wasnt too bad but a little worse than normal. Been eating chocolate like crazy this time.. Blah... ooh well..

    Hope everyone has had a great weekend thus far..

    Anything exciting going on?

    Welcome to Delphic.. You are ALWAYS welcomed to join.. :) We are a friendly group.. Do your weigh in tomorrow and just stick with us.. We will be starting a new challenge on November 1st..
  • mollybeslimmer
    mollybeslimmer Posts: 215 Member
    hello everyone!!!
    weigh in tonight is 310.6 !!!
    since joining the challenge that is 13 pounds gone!!
    I had a slight bout of food poisoning or just plain can't tolerate rich food any more~:
    so for week 6:310.6

    I am still wondering what one thing I want to give up.I do not drink soda or all liquor.
    I do know one of my weaknesses(sp) ....butter!!!..I try to be good with it..BUT..
    good luck everyone!!
    peace out~
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    I'm at 329.6 lbs - It's going SLOW this past week or two. I'm going to try and pick things up a bit so I can meet the Halloween date. :) I started my own challenge to help me get there, it's the: 1 Week Wii Fit Challenge. heheh I'm hoping it will help motivate me to start using my Wii Fit more. :D Now that I've dropped 55 lbs I need to step up my fitness a bit. :)
  • ChristineMcGrae
    ChristineMcGrae Posts: 100
    Weigh in completed and was down another 2.2 pounds!! Yay!! :happy:

    Starting Halloween Challenge: 216.8

    1st Weigh In [31/08/10]: 215.0 = 1.8 Loss
    2nd Weigh In [05/09/10]: 213.4 = 1.6 Loss
    3rd Weigh In [12/09/10]: 211.8 = 1.6 Loss
    4th Weigh In [19/09/10]: 209.4 = 2.4 Loss
    5th Weigh In [26/09/10]: 207.6 = 1.8 Loss

    6th Weigh In [03/10/10]: 205.4 = 2.2 Loss

    Total Lost Since H20 Started: 11.4

    Goal: 196.8 = 8.6 lbs To Go!!!

    Not sure if I can lose 8.6 lbs in 4 weeks but I'll do my best! I'm only 5.5 lbs away from ONEderland which was the initial goal I had set myself to get down to before Halloween so if I can at least hit that I will be well proud!! :smile:
  • bjshooter
    bjshooter Posts: 1,174 Member
    I had to show someone my before and after 26lb pics. It really was the first time I noticed I had really lost weight :D
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  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    I'm at 329.6 lbs - It's going SLOW this past week or two. I'm going to try and pick things up a bit so I can meet the Halloween date. :) I started my own challenge to help me get there, it's the: 1 Week Wii Fit Challenge. heheh I'm hoping it will help motivate me to start using my Wii Fit more. :D Now that I've dropped 55 lbs I need to step up my fitness a bit. :)

    Way to go Stacy.. Keep up all the good work.. <3
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    Weigh in completed and was down another 2.2 pounds!! Yay!! :happy:

    Starting Halloween Challenge: 216.8

    1st Weigh In [31/08/10]: 215.0 = 1.8 Loss
    2nd Weigh In [05/09/10]: 213.4 = 1.6 Loss
    3rd Weigh In [12/09/10]: 211.8 = 1.6 Loss
    4th Weigh In [19/09/10]: 209.4 = 2.4 Loss
    5th Weigh In [26/09/10]: 207.6 = 1.8 Loss

    6th Weigh In [03/10/10]: 205.4 = 2.2 Loss

    Total Lost Since H20 Started: 11.4

    Goal: 196.8 = 8.6 lbs To Go!!!

    Not sure if I can lose 8.6 lbs in 4 weeks but I'll do my best! I'm only 5.5 lbs away from ONEderland which was the initial goal I had set myself to get down to before Halloween so if I can at least hit that I will be well proud!! :smile:

    Yay,, Keep up all the good work hun.. You are doing amazing!! :)
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    I had to show someone my before and after 26lb pics. It really was the first time I noticed I had really lost weight :D
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    You look amazing BJ, keep it up.. All the hard work is paying off!! :)
  • xLyric
    xLyric Posts: 840 Member
    Alrighty, weighed in at 212.6, 1.2 loss. Not as much as I'd wanted, but I'm blaming it on TOM. :glasses:

    Start: 225
    Now: 212.6
    Goal: 200

    Just 12.6 more to go... I wonder if I should change it to 199 just so I can say I'm under 200 again. 200 is just such a nice, round number though. :bigsmile:
  • fitterpam
    fitterpam Posts: 3,064 Member
    Alrighty, weighed in at 212.6, 1.2 loss. Not as much as I'd wanted, but I'm blaming it on TOM. :glasses:

    Start: 225
    Now: 212.6
    Goal: 200

    Just 12.6 more to go... I wonder if I should change it to 199 just so I can say I'm under 200 again. 200 is just such a nice, round number though. :bigsmile:

    LOL - my goals when I started were always xx9.9 just to say that I beat that number - so 249.9 is under 250.....LOL Typically that .1 of a pound is so close that it's the same thing really :)
  • achbarrow
    achbarrow Posts: 325 Member
    So I started this challenge at 220 and today I'm 210.8! Woohoo!

    AWESOME! WTG Sweetie!
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    Wk1 291
    Wk2 291
    Wk3 289
    Wk4 293
    Wk 5 295
    Wk6 292

    Im making progress again!! After I get my housework done Ill get week 7 up.. Unless someone would like to start i this week. Anyone wanna share who starts the new week thread? Maybe someone can help me spice it up a little bit?? Just let me know.. im willing to share!
  • AprilVal
    AprilVal Posts: 940 Member
    WEEK 7!!! Were almost there!!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/124507-week-7-h20-lose-20-pounds-by-halloween-challenge
  • AngelDog1
    AngelDog1 Posts: 89
    Hi all! I've lost 4 lbs so I'm down to 209! Yeah!! My 5 week plateau is gone!
  • StacySkinny
    StacySkinny Posts: 984 Member
    Hi all! I've lost 4 lbs so I'm down to 209! Yeah!! My 5 week plateau is gone!

    Congratulations, sweetie! Gah, plateaus suck don't they!? I'm so glad you concurred yours! A lot of people give up during a plateau, which is such a huge shame. To throw away all that progress. Anyway, you're doing awesome!
  • fitterpam
    fitterpam Posts: 3,064 Member
    Good job to everyone on the 300+ lbs lost as a group!!! Let's see if we can double that, or get as close to 600 as possible.
  • mom23kids
    mom23kids Posts: 91
    My weigh in day is Monday mornings. After a couple of less than inspiring weeks, I lost 3lbs this week! Nothing like seeing those numbers go down to inspire you to go out and exercise. As we head into our last few weeks of the challenge, I thought we could start another one right after this one ends. I think a challenge to lose 5-8lbs by Thanksgiving would be great. I based the amount on a sensible weekly weight loss of 1-2lbs. We could call it "Thanksgiving Thinner".
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