I challenge you to lose 5 Pounds This Month January 2011

tpeterson1205

I'm in! My wedding is 04/16/2011 and I want to look my best. 5lbs down is a good start!

01/03 - 144.6
GW 139.6

karenharrup

I am loving the challenge - have only just joined the site but it looks like there is going to be lots of support so I am up for it. Challenge accepted

katf42

I would like to join. I lost 26 pounds last year and then in the last 2 months of the year packed 12 back on. I really need to refocus. Maybe this will help.

Jan 3 185.2

beenyweeny

YAY I think its time for a challenge!

Jan 3 SW: 115

Jan 30 EW: ???

slansdown

Weighed in today. 221.4. Yay me.

JABehler

Okay ready to start the New Year. I began on the 10th of January last year and have been doing pretty good. But I need to focus again. I must be a slow learner, I keep thinking I can do this alone...wrong!.
So I've been reading past posts....I'm confused. Is my 'puter acting up? What does " an class="strong">5an> lbs." mean? I've tried copying it, linking it and nothing. I don't understand what I'm reading.
Thanks for the help.
Jacque

ifychudy

I am getting closer to onderland!! Just hope I didn't mess it up. Am so close
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203lbs
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201.5
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Jennplus2

wow, 6 pages already!

Hi everyone,

I was not able to sign in while at my sister's place for the holidays, and oh man did I blow it! Scale says I am up 10 lbs :sad: can I gain that much in one week? Well in any case, now I am back in town and I hope to get back into the groove quickly. I went to the store today and stocked up on loads of veggies! I have set the bar high with my New Years goals and for once they are not weight goals, but other things that I can start working on. I think I have come to terms with the fact that I will be a bit heavier during the winter months. But as long as I can shrink back down during the summer all should be well in my world. I would love to see 140 by my birthday. If I really lose 5 lbs a month I will be on track to see that happen.

Hope everyone had a nice holiday, here is to all the work we have ahead of us! :drinker: Happy New Year

55tolose

Okay ready to start the New Year. I began on the 10th of January last year and have been doing pretty good. But I need to focus again. I must be a slow learner, I keep thinking I can do this alone...wrong!.
So I've been reading past posts....I'm confused. Is my 'puter acting up? What does " an class="strong">5an> lbs." mean? I've tried copying it, linking it and nothing. I don't understand what I'm reading.
Thanks for the help.
Jacque

Mine did this for about a day one time I Don't know what i did to fix it but try refreshing the page or restarting your computer..

55tolose

Hey everyone so far so good today : ) I am just about to exercise on my wii so i will be getting my workout intoday : ) I will see about those lunges I will try and Im feeling motivated.

The 150's have been knocking on my door and It would be amazing if they could stick around this week! This morning I weighed in at 158.4 which is over a pound down from my SW so I will work extra hard all week to keep that number or maybe a better one lol : )

mommared53

I'm in. I want to reach my goal weight of 140 by Mother's Day,

My starting weight is:

1-1-11 -- 162.

Good luck everyone. :flowerforyou:

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Sugar_Apple

I like these chaallenges:

Jan 3rd - 181
Jan 10th
Jan 17th
Jan 24th
Jan 31st

maytanewfie

I'm in, It's only 3 days into the month, so that isn't too bad. Weight this morning...217 (ugh) I expect some of that is water from too much sodium over the weekend. We will know in a few days. One of my things I have to do this year is log my food AND participate in at least one discussion a day and one challenge a month. I'm hoping that will help keep my head in the game.

kao708

Yes ma'am! Let's do this!
Just weighed in Saturday 1/1/11 = 286 lbs
Holy Crap, can't believe I posted that in public...my highest weight ever! :explode:

katebjones

Im in! I am a bridesmaid in a wedding coming up in march.. i want to look good for that.. and need to get back to the gym! I will have my official start weight tonight after i buy a new scale.

Jennplus2

Jan 1: 161

This is a two pound gain since Dec 1st. Blame it on lack of exercise and the holiday. I bought new sneakers (Shape Ups) and plan on walking or working on eliptical daily. My initial mini goal was to be 155 by Jan 22, I am working to get to a healthy BMI, seeing that I fall in Overweight is motivation enough. Good luck everyone!
Not sure how this will work, do we post updates weekly? Looking for support and motivation to keep this going, please friend me..

CW: 161 BMI: 27
1st GW: 155 BMI 26 (by Jan 22)

WARNING:
I loved my Shape Ups sneakers (at first) saw results in a few weeks and loved the way my legs looked! Even got the sandal kind also. BUT now I have knee issues which my Dr blamed on the shoes. Don't run in them and make sure you walk straight so your knees don't get tweaked. :flowerforyou: Just trying to help!

izzy214

Hi Terri.....Happy New Year! and Congrats on your 20 pound loss.
I will take the 5 pound challenge with you, I need something to get me motivated.
My New Years Resolution is to lose 2 pounds per week. I am on my first day of
cutting back and trying to get things in order to succeed. I have done pretty good for the first day.
I am taking small steps to make life style changes and I need all the help I can get. If you need
a buddy to give you a push or a pep talk; let me know. Here is to a New Exciting
year and good Luck.

Izzy

Jennplus2

oops forgot the most important part! hehehe


Jan 3...............160.2
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jelezzierose

me too.... ME TOO!!!

debbiepringle

Start weight on January 1st was 192. Good luck everyone!

nomoremuffintopness

I challenge you to lose 5 pounds this month. That is a little over 1 pound a month. If you can do that every month this year by Christmas of 2011 you could be 60 pounds lighter. Doesn't that sound great! Or by the 4th of July you could be 30 pounds lighter. That sounds pretty darn good too!

Who wants to join me in this New Year to be healthier and in better shape in the upcoming year!

Let's do this together.

Terri

is it too late to join??

Jan 3...............154
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k4evans1

I'm in

MrsHazra

I am back and I am in for sure. What are the exercise and food challenges for this month?

timbotina

WOW, only 4 days in and we are already on page 6!!!! welcome to all the newcomers....enjoy......

Finally got back to the YMCA after the holiday hiatus....man did it feel GREAT but still miss running outside...Off to take an ACLS test for work so wish me luck,and hope my dummy doesn;'t die,HA!!!!

chri55i_E

Hello all,

May I join - and anyone wanting to add me as a friend please do so!

I prefer to weigh in on Fridays cos then I will have done exercise during the week.

Here's my weight from this morning

Jan 4...............62.8kg
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Good Luck all

ukredhead19

I am getting closer to onderland!! Just hope I didn't mess it up. Am so close
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203lbs
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201.5
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1/31--


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WAY TO GO!!! You won't mess it up, you are so close!!!

ukredhead19

I know I posted this last month but I think it gives you and idea on what you need to do to lose 5 pounds this month.

1 pound = 3500 calories! 5 pounds =17,500

To lose 5 pounds you need to create a calorie deficit through diet and exercise that equals 17,500 calories.

That sounds like an awful lot but lets break it down to a daily basis. There are 31 days in October so divide that out and you need a deficit of 564.5 calories per day. Now the challenge is figuring out how to do that. Exercise and eating less! Sounds easy but you need to a make a plan to make it work!

I've really been thinking about this tidbit....its helping me stay focused and not taking all those extra nibbles here and there!! Thanks for breaking it down for me!

Linda_10

Hey I'd like to join the challange! I'm new to posting. How do I add my ticker weight?

TCASMEY

Jenn...I find it interesting that your shape-ups gave you knee problems. Right after I started wearing mine my knees hurt and then I developed a cyst just below my knee. I had the cyst drained and the doctor said it was full of joint fluid. Somehow I had injured my knee and it leak joint fluid which caused the cyst. By then I had quit wearing the shoes and the knee had healed. Interesting...I wonder how many people get sore knees from these shoes but don't realize the shoe is causing the problem. My $80 shoes now sit in the closet collecting dust.

Well its a new year and I know I have shared these ideas at other times but it never hurts to review. The following is from Runner's World Magazine April 2010. The articles is entitled "Incredible Weight Loss Myths Exposed". It reveals the truth about 14 popular diet strategies that just don't work. I will try to share one everyday. I hop you find it helpful!

Myth #1 LIFT LESS WEIGHT WITH MORE REPS TO GET TONED

The truth....Runners who want to look lean and toned often skip heavy barbells in favor of lighter weights with lots of repititions. But that won't give us the physique we're after. To get toned, you need larger muscles and less fat. "And challenging you body through heavier lifting is a big part of this equation" says Monica Vazquez, a USATF running coach and master trainer with New York Sports Clubs. In fact a study at Georgia Southern University determined lifting 85% of your maximum ability for 8 reps burns twice as many calories in the 2 hours post workout compared with 15 reps at 45 % max. And don't worry : Lifting heftier iron won't transform you into a bodybuilder: achieving that look requires eating a high-calorie diet and long-term power lifting. "If you are creating a calorie deficit you won't bulk up.

You don't need to give up lighter weights-they do a better job improving muscular endurance. "A solid resistance program should include periods of both high and low reps. Vasquez suggests doing higher reps (12-15) and lower weights for about 4 weeks and then switch to lifting heavier weights for fewer reps (8-10). Alternate month to month after that to keep the stress on the body constantly changing. Muscle responds to resistance so if it's too light you won't see good results. You should struggle to eek out those last few reps.

May your lifting improve!

Terri

chesneysmommy

I'd like to join this challenge as well. SW: 222