Xmas 20lb Challenge!

ley1

oh yes i'm in! I fell off the wagon too and only just got back on - today is my new start!

SW 17/10/2010: 188lbs


Gosh if i can loose 20lbs by xmas i will be a happy happy lady!!

janetay01

I'm in! Been doing good until the last couple of weeks then lost the habit of logging everything and feel like I'm going backwards. My goal weight is 13 pounds away - should be able to do that by Christmas :happy:

dlmarkley66

Hey! I'm in! Do we start from today?

cataclysm

Hi Guys!

This is such a fantastic response! !!!! I Really was expecting only a handful of people, but this is amazing!

So- WELCOME TO DAY 1!

I am in England so I am a few hours ahead of most of you. Whilst you are all sleeping or doing whatever you do in the small hours, I have been out for a run in this stupidly cold weather! ( 3rd day of the couch 2 2k program)!

I have also changed my ticker specifically for this challenge although I have a lot more than 20lbs to lose, its a great start! Small goals work well for most people, including me!

So, I thought I would kick us off with a few thoughts and feelings about what lies ahead.

Firstly, I am excited to have so many people to share this journey with! I am a pretty competitve and team orientated person so this is exactly what I need!

I am feeling fresh and motivated and for the first time in a long time, I am feeling DETERMINED to loose weight and get healthy, instead of being OBSESSED with losing weight and becoming healthy.

I had a couple of major slip ups last week and if there is one thing I have I have learnt its that although discipline may hurt like HELL, the regret that comes afterwords hurts a whole lot worse! So, thats my mantra for the week

I hope we all reach the goal together! Good Luck to everyone!!

fitgramma

I'm in. That would give me a good start to my goal. I hope I will lose more than that but will be happy with 20 lbs. by Christmas!
SW 170
GW 120

chefdebrot

Sounds like a plan, thanks for the motivator. I just started this week, and the timeline works out perfectly.

rayfromtx

I'm in sort of. My goal has been 180 by Christmas since I started this. I'm 17 lbs away as of this morning so I'll stop there. It's not technically 20, but it'll have to do. Sorry for getting a head start.

C'mon y'all. We got some big time shrinking to do. See you at the finish line and watch out for turkey day. That turkey is looking for revenge this year and he's bringing his friends. Together, we can ignore him and his pecan pie buddy. :devil:

amandarusco

oooh sounds great I will join!

sugarbuzz74

I'm in. I have 15 lbs to lose but would like to do it by Xmas/New Years. Thanks for starting this thread!

hayleyross

count me in!!!:happy:

rubycarol

I'm in!!

merguson

I'll join too! I'm aiming for 10lbs or more by Christmas! Getting by Halloween and all the candy the kids bring home is going to be my first challenge!

EverHopeful

I'm in. This is what we all need - motivation!

merguson

I added a Christmas ticker to my signature! Cheers to a healthier us by Christmas!!

michie1979

Count me in

On another site, we listed everyone thats doing the challenge, with the amount they want to loose.
Then weekly we would repost the list, adding the weightloss for each person for that week. Its really easy to see everyones progress that way, if your up for doing that??

ickybella

Hi Guys!

This is such a fantastic response! !!!! I Really was expecting only a handful of people, but this is amazing!

So- WELCOME TO DAY 1!

I am in England so I am a few hours ahead of most of you. Whilst you are all sleeping or doing whatever you do in the small hours, I have been out for a run in this stupidly cold weather! ( 3rd day of the couch 2 2k program)!

I have also changed my ticker specifically for this challenge although I have a lot more than 20lbs to lose, its a great start! Small goals work well for most people, including me!

So, I thought I would kick us off with a few thoughts and feelings about what lies ahead.

Firstly, I am excited to have so many people to share this journey with! I am a pretty competitve and team orientated person so this is exactly what I need!

I am feeling fresh and motivated and for the first time in a long time, I am feeling DETERMINED to loose weight and get healthy, instead of being OBSESSED with losing weight and becoming healthy.

I had a couple of major slip ups last week and if there is one thing I have I have learnt its that although discipline may hurt like HELL, the regret that comes afterwords hurts a whole lot worse! So, thats my mantra for the week

I hope we all reach the goal together! Good Luck to everyone!!

I'm in England too. Really excited for this challenge. Just wondering, though, are we going to do a first weigh-in since today is the start and most of us want to lose 20 pounds from today? Good luck everyone.

clange

Count me in -- I really need that extra support during the holidays!

cjw404

I'm in. Need the motivation!

jedicoffeemaster9457

I would like to join, but I am new to this site, do I need to do anything?

mom2triplets

I am in too!!

ktc33

I'm joining too. I've been lacking motivation the last few weeks and this is just what I need!

helenhelen

I''d like to join to, need to lose at least 20lbs - so this is a good start and hopefully this will keep me in check!x

Heidi1987

I'm in too, 20lb woud be the best xmas gift!

AmyJopp

IM IN TOO..........WEIGH INS are Fridays and 20lbs gone by Christmas EVE!!!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!

cms85

Count me in!

Helinah26

I think im gonna up my goal to 20 lbs or more and good luck everyone!

ley1

i've also changed my ticker to reflect this challenge in the hopes it will motivate me more.


oh and i'm in uk too x

inskydiamonds

I weigh typically on Tuesdays, so on Tuesday I'll give my start weight.

ley1

oh yeah my WI was yesterday and so my start weight is 190

beckielou8

I'm in too, it'll be a great motivstor to do it together!!!