Lose 60+lbs by October 31st Challenge!

turntechBiologist

I know Halloween is months away, but do you or have you ever wanted to fit into a smaller costume so you can look good at a Halloween party? Please join me as this will be my first time starting a challenge!

I just felt very motivated and wanted to take on some responsibility of being in charge of a challenge. So does anybody want to join me? :happy:

Here is the format to post with your starting weight, copy & paste if you please :flowerforyou:

SW:
GW:
Exercise program(s) you're doing:
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween:

That's about all I can think of for the format. Weigh-in's will be on Monday's (or if you're like me and you weigh in sometime on the weekend, you can post it for Monday 8D). I will set up a spreadsheet/form on Google Docs since I've seen another group do that and I thought it was pretty interesting.

Also, I may need a helper to help me out just in case I am unable to work on everybody's information due to no internet or anything like that. It has happened before

Here are some rules I go by while I'm trying to lose weight, you can too if you want
* Drink at least 100oz of water a day
* Drink green tea after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
* Do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, with one day of rest.
* No fast-food of any kind.
* No soda pop.

Okay, I think I've said everything I had to. Now to post my information


SW: 327.6
GW: 252 (75.6lbs!)
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Walk away the pounds 1 mile & 2 mile walk and Wii Sports Boxing.
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Deidara (from Naruto), North Italy (Hetalia), and Matt (Death Note) (These are cosplays that I am trying to be fit for an anime convention )

sweebum

Ok, this will be my first challenge


SW: 186.2
GW: 130 (56.2 lbs down)
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Jillian, Turbojam, Kettlebells
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Something I can't wear in public :bigsmile:

turntechBiologist

Thanks for joining the challenge! :bigsmile:

I kinda hope more people join this, or I'll feel a little silly :blushing:

sweebum

You could try posting in Introductions as well?

turntechBiologist

Yes! Go ahead! :flowerforyou:

spunky_spit_fire

Please count me in maybe I can make this :-)

SW 190
GW 120

kizzy_muss

SW: 177
GW: 117 (60 ib weight loss)
Exercise program(s) you're doing: jillian michaels 30 day slim down for the month of february
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween:
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turntechBiologist

Thanks for joining, Spunky and Kizzy!

@Kizzy I love how that costume looks!

talvarez2011

I'll join your challenge, Jess

SW: 272
GW: 212
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Walk away the pounds 2mile and walking at work
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: I don't know yet

mbrown82314

I'm in! Can't wait! ( I wanna lose a little bit more than 60, but at least 60)

SW: 254
GW: 194
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Carido 5X a week (walking, swimming, elliptical)
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Not sure yet, something extremely scandolus since I've never been able to!

turntechBiologist

Thanks for joining, mom, and mindee!

If no other people join then I guess we'll have a small group ^^;;

Sezmo83

I've never done a challenge before but would like to join this one.

SW: 220lbs (ish, I need new scales I think)
GW: 160lbs
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Not following any particular exercise program. Wii Fit, walking the dog, possibly the Biggest Loser on the Wii too.
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Not a costume as such but I have some lovely gothic clothing I've not been able to get into for the past 4 years and I'd like to be able to wear it again.

turntechBiologist

Okay, so far it looks like it's only 7 of us, how lucky! :bigsmile:

But others are welcome to join in whenever. Just remember we weigh-in on Monday's! So be ready for next Monday! Other than that I wish everyone luck on their weight loss goals! ^_^

turntechBiologist

Okay, since we're not a really huge group, I'm just keeping track of our weight and everything on a spreadsheet I made in Open Office

I hope everybody is doing a wonderful job working hard towards next weigh-in! :drinker:



...actually seeing how the image for the spreadsheet turned out, I think I will make one in google docs so everyone can see and keep track ^_^;

turntechBiologist

I made the document, so you will be able to view your progress!
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsvHsrtjZ-R3dF82Y2JYOHpHcWNMR3Ywd0RBZXdBRWc&hl=en&authkey=CLPvjPwI

And make sure you either post your weigh-ins in here or message them to me

kitta3

ohhh My first challenge! I love it!!
okay
Sw: 194.4
Gw: 140
and I would love to be able to wear a cute little skimpy outfit!

I only have been ever able to wear a skimpy outfit for halloween (referree) and even then i wore leggings because i was ashamed of my legs!
so this year, i would like to try it again, with no leggings!

I really need help though!

turntechBiologist

Yes! Another person to join! Thank you! :')

I'll have to edit the spreadsheets again, but I don't mind because I really like working with them now XD

I cannot wait until next Monday! :happy:

saeverman

I'd love the challenge! It would put me below my original goal weight, but at the weight the surgeon wants me at.

CW: 191 (2/2/11)
GW: 131
Costume I'd like to wear: Still thinking, but leaning towards sexy french maid.
Exercise Program: Wii fit, training to walk in the Indy Mini Marathon in May, water aerobics, and walking on a treadmill

sezp

Hey, I'd really like to join too if you don't mind editing the spreadsheet again!!

SW: 221
GW: 160

I'm doing my own kind of thing - using the Slimming World rules, but sticking to my calories for the day. Working pretty well so far, lost 7.5lbs the last 3 weeks.

Exercise: I walk 30 minutes every day, cycle 30 minutes 3 times a week and do Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred whenever I can :-)

Good luck everyone!

turntechBiologist

Nope, I don't mind changing the spreadsheet! I'm just really happy more people are joining in on this challenge! :flowerforyou:

I will edit and upload the new spreadsheet later in the evening! :happy:

turntechBiologist

Alright, I made the new chart! Didn't have time to upload it last night, but I got it done now!

sezp

I just weighed in and am 220lbs. A bit disappointed, but after a heavy weekend, I'm pretty sure I'm retaining water, so hopefully will see a bigger loss next week. And a loss is a loss, right?! Good luck everyone!

saeverman

I just weighed myself and am still stuck at 191, at least I didn't gain! Hopefully I'll have a better week this week. I was stuck indoors with an ice storm and was out of my regular routine.

mbrown82314

Weighed in at 252, down two pounds since last Monday. I was hoping for more but because I absolutely binged at a Super Bowl Party yesterday I am fine with the two pounds!

pcmoore

I'll join! That's on track with my overall goal so it should work fine into what I'm doing!

SW:230
GW:170
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Just Dance, random aerobics...waiting on a 4 pack of Jillian DVDs to arrive and I'll start them
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Not sure yet

♥Violette♥4Ever♥

I want in!!

SW: 250
GW: 140
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Walk away the pounds 2 mile walk and circuit training
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: French maid...ooh la la

funnythunder

I'd love to join the challenge too. I have lost 5lbs so far in 3 weeks so would like to step that up a knotch!!

CW: 255
GW: 195
Exercise Programs: Jillian Michaels Shred, Wii Biggest Loser, Dog Walking (they are the main ones)
Costume: Haven't decided yet but I don't normally wear a costume so being able to fit into anything will be good!!

danni_appel

I wanna join too! It is a little more then I was planning for, but I'd still like to give it a shot...

CW: 235.8 as of this morning
GW: 175 - and that would put me right back at my lowest weight
Exercise program(s) you're doing: thinking of starting Zumba, some running, walking the doggie, ab toning, and Women's Health: Workout for Your Body Type
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: not sure yet; but I'd like to be small enough to actually find one easily...

lizzys

i want to join

Nekol688

Hi there This sounds like fun, and I'd definetly like to join, if thats ok

SW: 188.6
GW: 135 (53 lbs to go)
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Jillian Michaels the Shred, 30 minutes treadmill, fat burning pilates
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: something sexy

bfrice1

Count me in. I've been waiting years for this:

SW: 207
GW: 140
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Billy Blanks Tae Bo; Walking; Weight lifting; Yoga
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Officer Aeryn Sun (Peacekeeper)