20 Pounds in 5 Months: May - Sept

fatninja111

I'm in!
Starting Weight/Date: 242 - October 2013
Current Weight/Date: 197 - May 11, 2014
Goal Weight/Date: 177 - September 15, 2014

Asterie

I'm SO in! New semester starts in September and it'd be amazing to wow some people (and wear cute clothes) in the new term

Name: Rebecca
Age: 24
Height: 5'3"
Current Weight: ~136 lbs May 11, 2014
Goal Weight: 116 lbs September 11, 2014
Ultimate Goal Weight: Between 110 lbs and 119 lbs would be amazing. I've never been that low so I won't really know until I get there.

If anyone wants to add me, that'd be cool! Can never have too many friends. (:

It'd be extra cool to find a "partner" who'll yell at me if I haven't updated within the week (I can "yell" at you, too). I've joined so many of these since starting MFP but always fall off the wagon. I feel like if there's some accountability and maybe more of a personal competition between partners it might be more effective (for me, and maybe for you, too!)

stephe1987

Name: Stephanie
Age: 26
Height: 5' 4"
Starting Weight/Date: 143 - May 4, 2014
Current Weight/Date: 141.5 - May 11, 2014
Goal Weight/Date: 123 - September 15, 2014

fatninja111

Monday Weigh In:

Starting Weight/Date: 197 - May 11, 2014 (weigh in on May 7th at Dr's office)
Current Weight/Date: 201 - May 12, 2014

Not supposed to be going up! I know...just water retention but still.....

dmsl977

Weigh in day:

SW: 170
Last weigh in - 157
Current weight: 154.8 (woohoo)
GW - 140

DAM5412

I'm in!

Name is Darlene, mom of 3 and just (like 2 days ago) turned 40!

SW: 191
GW: 170

I'm doing one of those mud runs in September and a color run in October. And I hate running...I figure if I can lose a few pounds that will help me run better and be stronger!

Kittysaurusrex13

I need some accountability because I always sabotage myself.

Name: Kitty
Starting Weight/Date: 161 - May 12, 2014
Current Weight/Date: 161 - May 12, 2014
Goal Weight/Date: 140/141 - September 15, 2014

laurie858

Well, if you look at my numbers, it only looks like I lost a half pound. BUT, I feel great and I really think I'm going to see bigger results this week. I don't have a lot of after work activities planned, so that means more gym time. Today I'm doing cardio, abs, and back.

I usually run outside, but today am going to use the equipment at the gym. My goal is 45 minutes. To keep myself from getting bored, I'm going to switch it up and do 2 or 3 things: treadmill, elliptical, bike. Just not sure exactly what.


Name: Laurie
Starting Weight/Date: 143 - May 6, 2014
Current Weight/Date: 142.5 - May 12, 2014
Goal Weight/Date: 120/123 - September 15, 2014


Stay Focused! And when you're tempted to be lazy or eat something bad for you, remember your personal goal and your personal reason. Stay Strong!

sarabeth40

I'm in too! I started May 5!

BW, May 5: 182
CW, May 12: 177
GW: 150

bluebull123

Long busy week last week... I weigh in on Thursday (only weigh every 2 weeks) hopefully I can see at least a 1lbs loss

jturchi

Name: Jenny
Starting Weight/Date: 168.3 - May 5, 2014
Current Weight/Date: 166.2 - May 7, 2014
Goal Weight/Date: - 149 by. August 2, 2014

I'm going on a family vacation so I would like to be at 149 by the time we leave. I've been on WW but feel like the "free foods" have not helped me after seeing the calories for fruits and vegetables! Plus I lost my motivation. Now it's back!

Name: Jenny
Starting Weight/Date: 168.3 - May 5, 2014
Current Weight/Date: 164.9 - May 12, 2014 (Loss of 3.4 for Week 1. Yippee!)
Goal Weight/Date: - 149 by. August 2, 2014

KLJ13

I have been looking for a challenge like this. I might be the old lady of the group though. I will be 46 in a couple weeks, but I realized my kids have never seen me skinny.
Name: Kris
Current weight 172.2
Goal weight 150

nicruns

PERFECT timing!
(I'm training for an endurance race in Sept!)

Cloudborn

I'm in! I need something like this to keep me motivated!

Name: Sofia
Age: 23
Height: 157cm (5"2)
Time Frame: 12th May - 12th September
Starting Weight: 79.7kg
Goal: 10kg! (69.7kg)

squishycatmew

I'll do it!
Name: Kerry
Age: 27 (28 before this is over, though)
Starting Weight (May 12): 197.8 lbs
Goal Weight (July 6): 187 lbs
Goal Weight (September 12): 177 lbs

(Have to go to my boyfriend's cousin's wedding in Paris in July - would love to be able to fit into something cute from Modcloth for it!)

danicaliforn1a

Start date May 12.

Name: Danielle, 5'7", Age 27

SW: 160
CW: 149.5
GW: 130

nerdymathgrrl

3 pounds down for this challenge and 44 total since October! :-)

catlov3r

I'm going to Europe in Sept. for a wedding. I'm in!

Name: Sarah
Start Date: May 12
Age: 32
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 156
Current Weight: 156
Goal Weight (Sept): 135

Is there a way to follow this board? Is there a group set up or do I just have to search for this post every time?
Is anybody else using TurboFire for this challenge?

KLJ13

Is there a way to follow this board? Is there a group set up or do I just have to search for this post every time?
Is anybody else using TurboFire for this challenge?
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When you click on the message board, there is an option for "My Topics". I found it that way.

BikiniDreamer7

I'm IN!

Current weight: 194.3
Goal weight for September 12: 174

Let's do this!!

shinogirl

I'm in! I'm 5'3" and have two kids. I want to go back to my pre-pregnancy weight.

SW: 132lbs (April 13)
CW: 125lbs (May 12)
GW: 110lbs (September 1)

Let's do this!

tlvh72

I'm in for the challenge!

Tammy
SW: 236.8 5/12/14
GW: 216 by September
Actual goal weight 165

kimacduff

I've lost 5.2 pounds so far. I have about 12 more to go.to get to 140. I'm at 152.6 down from 157.8. I actually weighed more than that but didn't start this until I had lost about another 1.5 pounds. I have a couple of challenges where I was at family gatherings & didn't have many choices for eating. I did have salads & good food that I brought, but couldn't refuse to eat the main course provided. I have managed to get back on track right away. It's a little frustrating to go backwards even though it's temporary.

kimacduff

I have been looking for a challenge like this. I might be the old lady of the group though. I will be 46 in a couple weeks, but I realized my kids have never seen me skinny.
Name: Kris
Current weight 172.2
Goal weight 150

I just turned 59. Never too old to get healthy

kimacduff

Well, if you look at my numbers, it only looks like I lost a half pound. BUT, I feel great and I really think I'm going to see bigger results this week. I don't have a lot of after work activities planned, so that means more gym time. Today I'm doing cardio, abs, and back.

I usually run outside, but today am going to use the equipment at the gym. My goal is 45 minutes. To keep myself from getting bored, I'm going to switch it up and do 2 or 3 things: treadmill, elliptical, bike. Just not sure exactly what.


Name: Laurie
Starting Weight/Date: 143 - May 6, 2014
Current Weight/Date: 142.5 - May 12, 2014
Goal Weight/Date: 120/123 - September 15, 2014


Stay Focused! And when you're tempted to be lazy or eat something bad for you, remember your personal goal and your personal reason. Stay Strong!

Since you are working out so much , you may be losing the fat, but gaining muscle which weighs more. Did you take measurements when you started? That will tell the whole story. If you didn't measure , I'm sure you'll be able to tell when your clothes fit better. Keep up the great job.

msfine2328

I'm in if it's still ok. I have a challenge with my best friend on who can lose the most weight by September. This will help me even more.
I'm Julie
Starting weight: 160 I believe
Current weight: 153
Goal weight: between 135-140
I am 5'5"
Feel free to add me as a friend also

ValGogo

I'm down. But, what are we supposed to do? Do I start today to be totally on point with my logging, and exercise? That last question I just posed sounded stupid becasue I'm supposed to be doing that anyway.

OK, challenge accepted. 240 to 220 in 5 months.

5'9"
SW: 250
CW: around 238-240
Challenge Weight: 220

Aaaaaand.......GO!

laurie858

We have 100 people who are IN on this thread!!

What do you say we close this, and I'll make a private group for us (instead of a discussion thread)?

laurie858

We have 100 people who are IN on this thread!!

What do you say we close this, and I'll make a private group for us (instead of a discussion thread)?

Private Group Created

You should have received an invite. Let me know if you didn't. I may have made a typo on your username.

JBella0125

I am having a difficult time right now. I am a respiratory therapist who worked 12 hour shifts on my feet and running like crazy in a 12 floor trauma center. Back in February 2014 I injured myself badly doing CPR on a patient. I have a severe back injury. After many attempts of ESI injections etc. to avoid surgery my doc recommended surgery. I consulted with a neurosurgeon and he was concerned about the weight I've gained since my injury. I have become so disabled from this injury I can't walk/stand/sit/lay without extreme pain. I take meds to help with pain but I still don't have much relief. The surgeon wants me to lose the 50+ lbs I've gained since my injury. I'm struggling so bad and I am now on phentermine to help aid with losing the weight. I'm starting a new physical therapy program tomorrow. I'm hoping I can be able to do more activity so I can lose the lbs. I'm also hoping to get a walker soon so I can try to walk more. I'm only 30 years old....I've been holding it together emotionally fairly we'll until this past week. I'm scared, I'm sad and I'm in pain. Has anyone been through something like this? I could definitely use some support and encouragement right now.