12 Weeks Till Summer Challenge (Starting 3/17/11)

newmeat30

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

blueviolet20

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I am going to try adding running/walking to my workout routine.

newmeat30

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I'mn starting Turbo Fire this week. I am going to try their 5 day Inferno plan first. That involves lots of protein. That will be a big change for the week...extra lean meats.

Anja99

I hope I can still join. I need some motivation

Starting Weight: 144.5
Current Weight: 141.0
Goal Weight: 132

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal: 138>>>
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal: 135>>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal: 132>>>

rachel129

I want to join too. I need some accountability. My plan is to continue incorporating running into my workouts and to stop eating sweets and stop snacking.

Starting Weight: 173.6 (as of 3/16)
Goal Weight:143.6

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal : 163.6>>>
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal : 158.6>>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal : 153.6>>>

irishrose22

I would love to still join if i can!!!!!

Starting Weight: 201
Goal Weight:

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal*195>>>
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal*188>>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal*181>>>

This week, I have started drinking 12 cups of water instead of 8!

Aeilm

I recently had baby #5 and I am so ready to get rid of this baby belly. SOO count me in!!

Starting Weight:173
Goal Weight:

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 168 (I'm hoping it's more because I got lots of water weight to get out!!)
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 163
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 158

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cocodp

I'm totally in!

Starting Weight: 139
Goal Weight: 130 <<--- my weight loss is about .7 lbs per week....slow and steady. Since I'm doing P90X and will start Insanity soon I know I'll be losing inches rather than weight.

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: 136
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: 133
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: 130

Bring on summer!!

butterflyintraining

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I am adopting a "just do it" attitude this week. I can't wait for motivation to fall out of the sky and land in my lap :laugh: . The longer I am inactive, the harder it will be to break out of it. So I am going to force myself through the motions this week (working out, food diary, drinking water) until it feels natural again!

butterflyintraining

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I'mn starting Turbo Fire this week. I am going to try their 5 day Inferno plan first. That involves lots of protein. That will be a big change for the week...extra lean meats.

Oh, can you please let me know what you think of Turbo Fire? I've been dying to try that workout set. I have it in my Watch list on eBay!

chloemarie22

I like that "just do it" approach! I think I am going to adopt it this week. I have been struggling a bit and over thinking everything and I think simply going through the motions until it becomes natural is a great way to make change. Thanks for sharing!

SKelley1218

I would like to join...
Starting Weight: 177
Goal Weight: 163 (hopefully 160)

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 172
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 167
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 163

kat2475

I would love to join and would love to have a buddy with similar goals to keep me accountable (and vice versa). I'm a 36 year old stay at home mom to 2 girls. I've done WW and MFP but have found I prefer the simplicity of MFP better.

Starting Weight: 205
Goal Weight: 180

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 198
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 188
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 180

newmeat30

I'm sorry to anyone who sent me a friend request and I accientally "declined" you.

I was using my phone to check my requests and my stubby fingers tried to hit "accept" but pused "decline" by mistake. I had no way to go back and fix it....so SORRY! :embarassed:

Just send me a request again and I'll be extra careful. :laugh:


To all our newest members....WELCOME!!!!! :flowerforyou:
I'll add you to my chart tonight.


Our first weigh-in is tomorrow. Obviously if you are just joining today (or tomorrow) your starting weight and 3/17 weight will be the same (probably).

sgk0411

Starting Weight: 176.4
Goal Weight: 140

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 170
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 164
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 158

MoM2LayLa09

Okay! I have my own goals and I am apart of the lose 5 in March and lose 10 in March so i'll join this one too!

Starting Weight: 153
Goal Weight: 120 ( by July 4th )

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<142>>>
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<< 135 >>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<< under 130 >>>

cnjohnson

Starting Weight: 230.5
Goal Weight: 200

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 212
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 205
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 200

Nita_Bita

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

Plan on starting to walk in the park at least 4x a week along with my TurboJam

weaziemand

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I started the 30 Day Shred this morning. Hopefully I'll be seeing some good results.

tracey986

Count me in as well!!!

Starting weight: 191.8 (as of 3/17)
Goal Weight: 150

3/17
3/24
3/31
4/7
4/14 <<<mini goal>>> 183
4/21
4/28
5/5
5/12 <<<mini goal>>>>175
5/19
5/26
6/2
6/9 <<<mini goal>>>167

janiscurry

I'm in!!!

Starting weight: 137.5 (as of 3/14 - I will weigh in again on 3/17)
Goal Weight: 125

3/17
3/24
3/31
4/7
4/14 <<<mini goal>>> 133
4/21
4/28
5/5
5/12 <<<mini goal>>>>129
5/19
5/26
6/2
6/9 <<<mini goal>>>125

agibby76

Can I still join?

Starting Weight: 202.4
Goal Weight: 184

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 196
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>>190
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 184

KarenJean81

Count me in.
Basing my goals on losing 1.5 lbs a week

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal: 160.8>>>
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal: 154.8>>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal: 148.8>>>

tluttrell

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

No mindless snacking this week. Only what I've planned for. If I didn't plan for it...I will NOT eat it. This will be tough. But I would like to see what happens. I like to call these my "What if" goals. Hope everyone has a great week! Tami

MzStephanieO

Me too... I think I can, Ithink I can, I think I can.....


3/17: Starting weight **194LBS
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal: 183>>
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal: 171>>>
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: **** goal weight 160****

stellcorb

I'd like to join this but more for weight maintence support and reduced measurements. I've hit my weight goal but it would be nice if my body parts were back where they belong so it seems strength training (which I loathe) is in the future for me. Plus, I tend to slack off when I am at a decent weight, so I would love some support with that aaaannnnd, oh yeah, supposed to quit smoking too (that was my failed new year's resolution). I'll have to re-post w/ my current measurements and what I would like them to be.

newmeat30

Okey dokey everybody...as of now we have 102 members in our happy little group!! Tomorrow starts our first official day! :bigsmile:

I am happy to make a chart showing everyone's progress. Just a heads up though...in order to be on the chart you actually have to participate in posting your weight.

If you don't post your weight 2 weeks in a row you'll be in the grey section at the bottom of the chart.:indifferent: If I don't hear from you for 3+ weeks you'll just fall off the chart. :embarassed: Have no fear though....your data will not be lost. If for some reason you just couldn't find the thread (I highly suggest you bookmark it) but you kept up with your weight, you can always post a couple weeks all at once and I'll add you right back to the chart without any problem. :happy:

:flowerforyou: Please remember that we are all here to support one another and offer encouragement. We all have our tough times where things don't work out the way we planned. No one is going to be rejected because they made a few mistakes or because they didn't make their goals. You are ALWAYS welcome here!!! :smooched:



>>>>Just as a side note...please feel free to post pictures, stories, or thoughts of your progress along the way. If you haven't done so already....TAKE BEFORE PICTURES OF YOURSELF and take your MEASUREMENTS!. :devil:
:blushing: Sorry, don't mean to yell but pictures tell so much. The scale has a tendency to hide the truth and the mirror can be misleading (good or bad). You might be stuck at a weight or even gain weight but you could be losing inches. Break out the tape measure and measure those body parts. Don't worry so much if you are doing it at "just the right place"...as long as you are consistent at the spot your are measuring you are good. Pounds are not the only way to track your progress.

Don't be surprised if you see some of my before pictures pop up here soon. :noway:


<<<<<<<<<<< I realized after the fact that I went a little crazy with the emoticons. Forgive me. (tee hee!)

hooah_mj

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I usu have my protein replenishment after an intense workout, so this week I'm going to have some before as well. It gives me such a tremendous boost and wards off fatigue and headache.

Sanya77

Question of the day: What is something that you are going to do differently this week?

I have spring break , so I amheading to gym and also trying to add 20 minutes of kapalbhati Yoga Pranayam daily.

mom2claudia

I would love to be part of this challenge. This will be my first!

Starting Weight: 189.5

3/17:
3/24:
3/31:
4/7:
4/14: <<<mini goal>>> 180.5
4/21:
4/28:
5/5:
5/12: <<<mini goal>>> 172.5
5/19:
5/26:
6/2:
6/9: <<<challenge goal>>> 165