Can you LOSE 50+ pounds by July 1st? CHALLENGE!!!

knapowell

Screen Name: knapowell

Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 257

Goal by July 1st, 2011: 200

Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I don't just want to lose this weight, I HAVE to lose this weight.

What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds? I plan on working out at least 5 days per week. I will be faithful in keeping my food diary (1200-1300 calories per day).

dmmarie21

I would love to join in! I have a hard time remembering to log in, but, I am going to TRY. I set MFP as my homepage and am ready to get serious!

Screen Name: dmmarie21
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 226
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): I want to be around 165
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: We have been TTC for a few years with no luck. I've gone to doctor's and the only thing they can come up with is that I need to lose weight in order to get pregnant. So, I HAVE to get motivated to lose this weight, because it isn't going to come off by just sitting around!
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: Currently, I am eating well. I don't feel like I am overeating. I eat whole grains, hardly any fried food, plenty of veggies..etc. But, I just cant manage to lose the weight! I am going to get back into my Zumba dvd routine 3-4 times a week and try to cut down on calories a bit more.

kyleefreeman

Count me in!

Screen Name:kyleefreeman

Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 217lbs (

Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 167

Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I am tired of being tired. I want to be happy again! losing 50lbs is just a fraction of what I NEED to lose but I WILL DO IT. My husband and I would like to start ttc our 2nd child

What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: my eating plan consists of lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole wheats/grains, and lean meats. My exercise routine will be started off by Jillian Michael's 30 day shred Mon, Wed, Fri and brisk walking/jogging Tues, Thurs, Sun. I will start p90x when I feel I am ready.

lilfarm

Screen Name: lilfarm
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 204
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 149
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: to have a baby
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: stay under my calorie limit. slowly cut out my bad habits (this months habit is coffee). Stretch and exercise daily for 30 min on bike. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday do wii program with weights.

jmolaw

Screen Name: JMOLAW
Starting Weight 255
Goal by July 1st, 2011: 200
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I want to look and feel good, for me AND my family.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: I plan to track my food intake and try to be active at least 3-4 times a week.

KLJ456

I am very excited for this!!!! I started my weight loss journey 2 weeks ago and found MFP a few days ago...it has already helped a ton and I have lost 4.1 lbs - a good start! Thanks for doing this challenge!

Screen Name: KLJ456
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 197.5 lbs
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 149
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I want to be a good role model for my kids (especially my daughter) by showing them healthy living. I want to feel good about myself and not hide in pictures. I want to wear the dress I wore on my first date with my husband on our 8th anniversary in July!
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds: I will stay within my 1200 daily calories and complete the C25K. After completing C25K I will work on improving my time (I've done the C25K before but ran VERY slow).

eulila

May I join too? I need to lose just over 50 lbs, I think. I'll see when I get there. Thanks for the added motivation.

Screen Name: eulila

Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 192.4

Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 140

Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: health and vanity

What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: I am removing processed sugar from my diet. I will row 3000m 4-6 times per week, do a barre workout or other strength workout 3X per week, and do 2 or more classical stretch and /or ballet body workouts per week.

DawniesLife

I for sure want in on this challenge! Will post my updated weight tomorrow (Saturday) which is my normal weigh in day anyway!

Screen Name: mysticdawnie
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 203 as of 12/31 - Will update on 1/1/11
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 50lbs minimum!
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: Because after years of carrying around all of this extra weight I am finally ready to shed it for good. I want to be more healthy and feel confident and feel good about myself for a change . A new year for a new me!
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: Lots of walks and runs with my two dogs, utilizing my wii fit, ea active 2 , BIggest Loser and Just Dance for the Wii and also counting calories.

Okay it is now 1/1/2011 and I did my weigh in and my starting weight is 201

gethealthyincali

Please count me in. I need to lose alot more than 50 but this will surely get me in the right habits.
Starting 260
Goal 210
Eating plan and exercise may sound lame but it's a start. Beginning 5 min a day 3 times a week working toward 30 min a day 6 days per week. Eating plan is to keep sodium under 1700 and eat 5 veg fruit per day. By end of challenge I hope im on more structured plan.

Main reason is to improve health and reduce bp medicine if possible.

buggybug

Hi,
I am new to this website so I will have questions. Sorry, for my lack of experience.

Here are my stats for the 50lb challenge

SW 359 on Jan. 1, 2011
goal: 50 lbs (or more) gone by July 1
Why; I want to feel better about myself. I will begin to exercise on a regular basis. I spoke to a personal trainer and will begin training with her Monday Jan. 3.

How do I check the progress of the group? Also, is there a special way I can save this thread so I do not have to do a search to update my weight loss information?

heatherlynn9008

This group sounds just like me. I want to lose 50 lbs so bad and maybe this group will help; it doesnt hurt to try. Thanks

Screen Name: heatherlynn9008
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 186 lbs
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): i really want to lose 50 lbs and be at the healthy weight for my height
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: This is the heaviest ive ever been, gained weight after high school and have been gaining ever since. I want to feel better about my appearance and have better self esteem
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: work out 4 times a week and using the mobile diary to eat healthier

cchesvick

Screen Name: cchesvick
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 209.1 lbs
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 50 lbs
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I had lost 150 lbs with gastric bypass and have gained back 30 lbs, I can't go back to 333 lbs again.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: 1200 calories, Kung Fu and Tai Chi

Thank you for this challenge. Good Luck to all of us!!!

Neoneko

Fantastic Group count me in

Screen Name: Neoneko

Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 189Lbs

Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for):50Lbs (139Lbs)

Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: Get back in shape and lead a healthy lifestyle again (Ive been putting it off for far too long)

What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: Regular balanced meals and following a structured training regime.


Good luck everyone ^_^

buie03

I'm in...

Screen Name: buie03
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): **I'll have to weigh in on Jan. 2 as it's half-way through the day and I've already eaten twice**
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 60 lbs
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: more energy, feel better about myself, set a good example for my children
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: 1230 calories/day and exercise at least 45 minutes/day - five days a week

kdpamd

Okay. I am ready to do this. My official weigh in for the first day of 2011.

Screen Name: kdpamd
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 184.5
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 50lbs.
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: To be healthy and feel better about myself.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: 1200 cal/day, 45min cardio 3 times a week, and lots of chicken and veggies.

karittu

Count me in!!!! This was exactly my goal when I updated my profile this morning. I love the challenges and group support!

Screen Name: karittu
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 227.6
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 175
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: To be healthy and happy about the way I look before I turn 30 this year!!
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: Low carb, low sodium, lots of fruits and vegetables for my diet. Jazzercise and elliptical workouts for exercise!

stephyholl

Screen Name: stephyholl
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 102kgs 16 stone 3 lbs 226 lbs
Goal by July 1st, 2011 150lbs
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: i want to feel better about myself and enjoy sports and activities with my boys,
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: i plan to attend 2 classes a week and swim at least 4 times a week

mrsmacg2b

Better late than never......

Screen Name: Mrsmacg2b
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 208lbs
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 60lbs
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: Want to be fit and healthy for a change. To fit into my beautiful wedding dress (on May 14th) and look fab on my honeymoon on July 1st!!
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: Eat within my 1410 food cals per day, walking LOTS and exercising on bike and having fun on the Wii

carlamorris

i am so in !

Screen Name: carlamorris
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 222
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 60 or more
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: to be able to feel my age
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: i am eating about 1,200 cals a day. as for the work out i try and make it to the gym atleast 3 times a week . when im at the gym i spend no less then an hour and half there

aborders7423

Im in also,very excited about this.

Screen Name: aborders7423
Starting Weight(On January 1st 2011): 304.4
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for):60 or more
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?:Health reasons and so that I can look good for myself and my fiance when we get married.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: I am eating about 1,600 calories a day.I workout on the elliptical machine 5 days a week for 30 minutes a day. Lift weights for another 30-45 minutes and play basketball for an hour.Use my Kinect with the different exercise games I have.

Sigra

Haha, this would be perfect as I want to lose about 50lbs!

Screen Name: Sigra
Starting Weight(On January 1st 2011): 190
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for):140
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: To look good and be able to fit into old clothes I want to be able to run without getting out of breath!
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: I am eating 1300cal a day, working out on the elliptical and taking brisk 15min walks on my breaks (2x day) at work! I also recently bought an ab roller machine which will make good for doing sit ups while listening to my iPod

TattooedMommy427

Screen Name: TattooedMommy427
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 188 Saturday is my weigh-in day so this is perfect!
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): My original goal is 56lbs, I've already lost 13 but hey, I'll shoot for 50 more.
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: Currently I'm obese-3lbs to go to be overweight!- I want to be healthy and a trohpy wife.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: I eat 1200 calories a day give or take with my exercise, and I'm currently doing Turbo Jam. About to start week 2 yay!!

mzkitie

mzkitie, currently 191, goal is 140, want to feel healthier, was down to 170 and recently started to gain. Going to use Lindora program.

ixsaraxi

I'm in the January one and I'll join this one as well!

Screen Name: ixsaraxi
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 174
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 54 lbs goal weight of 120
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: to be healthier and active
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: 1200 healthy calories a day, elliptical 7 days a week, alternating zumba and 30 day shred every day.

jaskelley

I'm totally in!

Screen Name: jaskelley
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 250 lbs
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 200 lbs
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I'd like to look good at least once in my life. Plus, I'm getting older and my family has a history of health problems, so I'd like to avoid those if I can.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: Approx 1600 cals/day coupled with weight training 4x per week.

Good luck everyone.

jkc2222

Screen Name: jkc2222
Starting Weight (On January 1st 2011): 197
Goal by July 1st, 2011 (can be more than 50 lbs, whatever you wish for): 147
Why do you want to lose 50+ pounds?: I want to be healthy and look good in my sister's wedding.
What are your eating and exercise plans to lose 50+ pounds?: I plan to cut calories, quit eating out, & go to the gym 3-4 times a week.

I am excited to start this challenge and start losing weight.

loulouBell72

Heres mine
Screen name: louloubell72
Starting weight: 210lb
Goal by July 1st 2011: 160lb
Want to loose the weight so i can feel healthy, be around for my daughter in the future and to be able to feel good about myself.
Eating plans are the calories given on this site for loosing the weight needed and also exercising 3 times a week with dvd's and treadmill, cycling out doors when the weather is better.

Looking forward to the challenge as i will be doing a fun run for cancer in June so really want to run it this time and not walk.

Louise

xweerachceex

Can we still join this?
50lbs is my goal weight
I want to loose it for nod June for my holiday
Do we think it's still possible?

xweerachceex

Screen name - xweerachceex
Starting weight - 182 pounds (depressing)
Weight to loose - 50 pounds
Reason for loosing weight - I started in august lost 9+ pounds and now vie put it all back on again I'm going on holiday with my partner at the end of June and would love to wear a bikini and feel good wearing it

upnorthtim

I want in too!

screen name: tginnett
starting weight is 245 (yesterday!)
goal is 195 so 50 lbs exactly
I want to lose so I can keep up with my son and I'm sick of the fat jokes.
My strategy is to stick to my calorie goal, mainly by keeping the carbs reasonable and getting lots of exercise (swimming, cross-country skiing wile the snow is here, and weights).
Thanks for doing this!