Xmas 20lb Challenge!

funnygirl0940

I'd like to join!!!

10/17 164
10/24 163

From the start date I needed to lose 19 pounds but I could try and round it to 20 I'll be skinny, skinny!!! Yippee!

RodgerBuckley

I'm in - I think!

jessie819

I'm in!

kdsmith

thanks for doing the list hun, its a big job!

well done to everyone still with us and hello to everyone just joining

I went out for a bike ride yesterday with my ds2 (13 months) in the trailer behind me, i cycled for 45 mins (though it didnt feel that long) and got a massive bruise on my butt ha ha! going to have to get a comfy seat for it before next time i think!

no exercise today however been very active and done lots of housework so that should count towards.


and the very best thing, i made some mince and pasta for the kids and me for lunch instead of eating the whole rest of the mince (which i would normally do) i put it away for my husband to eat for lunch tomorrow

feeling VERY positive!!

if i loose 20lbs for xmas then I will be lighter than i was before i had ds1 nearly 3 years ago

Great job not eating the leftovers!!! It is so hard to pack up those yummy leftovers!!!

arader61771

i'm in on this one...nothing like inspiration and looking and feeling good at the family functions!

rayfromtx

I was down 2 but didn't make the list. Maybe next week.

ttaylortulsa

I haven't been keeping up with this thread, shame on me! Anywhoo, I've lost 2.1 lbs! On my way

taz12

Hi Cataclysm,

Am i too late to join, I've fallen off the wagoon the past 3 weeks and need some motiviation a focus to get my self back on track.

Its never to late to join! Welcome to the challenge! If you are looking for motivation check out the list of success I posted earlier today! Its only week one, and some members have lost over 5lbs!

Wellllll, I ate the poison that is Mcdonalds for the first time in ages at the weekend, so, I have been sweating it out by doing some tae bo today! How is everyone elses' week going? I wish friday was just that little bit further away so that I have a better chance at seeing a positive result!!

Wish it was further away as well. Decided to treat myself over the weekend a little too much! Jumped on the scales this morning for about 2 seconds as was dreading a gain. Sure enough, I am up a little bit but I am determined to be good for the rest of the week. Tennis for 2 hours tonight. That should do some damage! If only Friday was further away.

Thanks a million for all the work going into the lists and general postings Cataclysm. Really appreciate it. Its definitely keeping me motivated. Its good to know you're not the only one who is struggling. \

Keep it up guys. Think how good we will look for Christmas!!

:flowerforyou:

cataclysm

I was down 2 but didn't make the list. Maybe next week.

Oh very sorry old bean! Did I forget to add you too the list?!

Congratulations on the weightloss. I will be sure to add you next week!

Sorry to anyone else I may have forgot!


Well, I weigh in in two days. TWO! I am actually feeling I may be a little allergic to the scales. I have a feeling I may have only maintained...I just feel......blah!

Lol..ANYHOOO! Its great to see so many people join the challenge over the last 24 hours! WELCOME! In order to find the thread again with ease COMMUNITY> MESSAGE BOARDS> MY THREADS, here we are!

I will try to compile another list of successesseseses for week two. Please can everyone send me their weight lost IN LBS over the weekend and I will aim to post Monday
eg

" hi cataclysm/fellow challengers, this week I lost 91 LBS. I am a weightloss legend, please add me to the list!-"

Im really interested to know where everyone is from? Im assuming most of you are from the US, so 'Hello' from over the pond in England!

RodgerBuckley

I'm from this side of the pond too - Doncaster :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

hotpickles

I weighed myself on Monday (I think) so I'll be sure to do it again next Monday and let you know!

L.

kaye6713

Im up for the challenge! It is nice to see others with the same goals!

merguson

Well, it's Wednesday! So far so good! Back to walking everyday and doing well with food intake! How's everyone else doing this week?

cataclysm: Do you want us to send a message to you with our weekly weigh in numbers or just post here?

iavue

Lost 2!

ley1

well i'm from your end of the woods too Norfolk UK

i cant beleive friday is only 2 days away i think i'm stll in a sunday WI mindset!! must remember to start my exercise week on a friday afternoon lol.

i'll be lucky if i've maintained this week rather than gained!

UCONNCOED

Hey everyone!

Just checking in and keeping myself accountable. I have done good so far monday and tuesday with food. I went to the gym Monday and I feel good already! Hoping I can keep it up over the weekend because thats my downfall! Ive been stepping on the scale and Im seeing the weigh come off already! So I am trying to use that for motivation!

ley1

Ok so the scales scared me into working out tonight finally did a whole hour!

however i have a poorly calf muscle so i know i'm going to have to take it easy else really hurt myself anyone got any non-leg cardio work outs??

cataclysm

Well, it's Wednesday! So far so good! Back to walking everyday and doing well with food intake! How's everyone else doing this week?

cataclysm: Do you want us to send a message to you with our weekly weigh in numbers or just post here?

Post them on the board or send me a message! I will try to pick them up from both areas.:)

Thanks, Mel

cataclysm

Ok so the scales scared me into working out tonight finally did a whole hour!

however i have a poorly calf muscle so i know i'm going to have to take it easy else really hurt myself anyone got any non-leg cardio work outs??

Yes, that old favourite of mine, hand running. You know, you sort of run...on your hands!

In all seriousness now, have you tried just using a punch bag...maybe a bit of wii boxing...?

taz12

Ok so the scales scared me into working out tonight finally did a whole hour!

however i have a poorly calf muscle so i know i'm going to have to take it easy else really hurt myself anyone got any non-leg cardio work outs??

Ley1, Poor you. that happens to my husband all the time. make sure to rest it a bit or it will keep you out of action for longer.

Cataclysm, I am irish but living in singapore at the moment, hence the early weight loss post last friday! Can't believe its friday tomorrow. Don't think I have lost anything since last week. Please let there be no gain. fingers crossed. Good luck everyone! xxx

cataclysm

The temptation to get on the scales is KILLING me! ARGH!

Roll on tomorrow! How is everyone getting on?

funnygirl0940

Which day is our weigh in? Friday??? Thanks I've lost this week(during pms ladies!) will be happy to report!

jippygirl

I'm In! Let's make Xmas really worth celebrating!

kdsmith

Ok so the scales scared me into working out tonight finally did a whole hour!

however i have a poorly calf muscle so i know i'm going to have to take it easy else really hurt myself anyone got any non-leg cardio work outs??

Are you able to go to a gym? You can do great cross training with all the weights. Or you could set up a program at home - sit ups/push ups/various upper body arm exercises. If you do them as a circuit you would still burn calories and be able to give your leg a rest. Plus you'd be building some muscle!

ickybella

Doing well, nervous about weighing in tomorrow as this is my last big weigh-in before holiday and I really want to be a little (ok, a lot) smaller before I get on that beach! Working out like a mad woman so I can finish one of my other MFP challenges on time. Let's hope it's worth it. Everyone having a good day? And what's for dinner?

lornawalker

Count me in, Xmas eve is my wedding anniversary, would be lovely to lose 20lbs by then.

ley1

Ok so the scales scared me into working out tonight finally did a whole hour!

however i have a poorly calf muscle so i know i'm going to have to take it easy else really hurt myself anyone got any non-leg cardio work outs??

Are you able to go to a gym? You can do great cross training with all the weights. Or you could set up a program at home - sit ups/push ups/various upper body arm exercises. If you do them as a circuit you would still burn calories and be able to give your leg a rest. Plus you'd be building some muscle!

No i cant go to the gym (2 kiddos at home and no one to sit for me) but your post has just reminded me i've ea sports active for the wii so i'll get on and use that tonight instead thanks!

taz12

Arrggghhhh! I knew this week wasn't a good one. Too many treats altogether! Just weighed myself and up half a pound. Not too disappointed though. I thought it would be more and I lost way more than expected last week so I am still on track overall. Going to be more well behaved this week!
Hope everyone does better than I did!
GOOD LUCK!!!!

Gain this week: 0.5 pounds

ley1

scales were switching between 184/185 so i'll go with 185 which means i'm -1lb

considering i thought i would sport a gain (especially as pms is here) i'm a happy gal

Ley1 -1lb (-5lb total)

twilightteamedward

Hi everyone.

I'm having a better week this week. Just have to get through till Sunday morning weigh-in without blowing it.

It is my son's birthday today and I have just made an enormous chocolate cake - OH NO! I hear you cry!!! - but I don't like them so can look at it and leave it. The crisps will be calling my name, at the party later but hopefully a load of boys full of sugar and E numbers will drown them out!!!!!!

Have a great day everyone, XXX Carol