Thanksgiving Challenge - Let's do it!

jrnygirl

Thanksgiving is roughly 14 weeks away. I'd like to lose weight before the holidays so that I've gotten some healthy eating habits under my belt and not feel the guilt come turkey day if I choose to indulge in a little extra.

Several groups are forming or have already closed, so I thought I'd start one of my own. So, if you'd like to join in, please let me know. I'd like to limit this to the first 20 who respond so that I am able to keep up with all the stat updates.

Weigh yourself tomorrow, and we'll weigh in every Wednesday thereafter. This will allow Monday and Tuesday to kick the cardio into high gear in case of a weekend overindulgence. I'll track the weight stats once a week and we can do measurements once a month (if you choose to include yours, not mandatory).

Name: Kimberly
Start Weight: 155.4
Goal Weight: 125.0
Diet Goals: Drink more water, cut back on carbs and junk food
Exercise Goals: Increase cardio and endurance so that I can jog again. Build muscle by weightlifting. Increase flexibility
Other Goals: Would like to get back down to a size 6.

Measurements (I'll measure tonight and add mine to the mix later)
Neck:
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist:
Hips:
Triceps:
Biceps:
Thighs:
Calves:

First weigh-in will be tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17, and last weigh-in will be Wednesday, November 23, the day before Thanksgiving. That gives us 14 weeks of working out, dieting, sharing successes, supporting each other when we fall.

Feel free to friend me.
:happy:

ceh2468

let's do it!

mdagenb

I'd like to join!

jrnygirl

@ceh2468 & @mdagenb: Great! Be sure to fill out your info within the next couple of days.

momof2inMD

I am interested in joining- never been involved in a challenge before!

MIrna0811

I'm in!

quietlywinning

I'd like to join. I have a big move in the next 2 weeks and lots of stress promised after the move - this accountability will help me keep on track!

One question - I've never done different measurements for biceps and triceps. Exactly what/where/how are you measuring?

Thanks, I will friend you, too, to make this easier!

AshDHart

For you I'm in. 99 days until Thanksgiving!


Name: Ashley
Start Weight: 325.8
Goal Weight: 293
Diet Goals: Keep up with the water and fiber, cut down on saturated fat, continue to decrease portion sizes.
Exercise Goals: Belly or Hula dancing 2x a week, daily yoga for flexibility, daily calisthenics. Once the weather cools off walk in the foothills once a week.
Other Goals: Toning! Lose lots of inches!

Measurements
Neck: 17
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist: 50
Hips: 63
Triceps:
Biceps:
Thighs:
Calves:

Can't recall the other measurements right now. Will update it later tonight.

Add me as a friend if you join the challenge!

mdagenb

i figured id fill it in tmw with my weigh in :-)

Charbaby48

Count me in!!!

jrnygirl

Oops!! Made a mistake on bicep/tricep measurements.
Measure your upper arm (bicep/tricep area) and then your lower forearms. Sorry about that!
When measuring your arms and legs, be sure that you measure the same side (right or left). I prefer to measure the rights-side because I'm right-handed and it's the stronger of the two sides.

Name:
Start Weight:
Goal Weight:
Diet Goals:
Exercise Goals:
Other Goals:

Measurements
Neck:
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist:
Hips:
Upper Arms:
Forearms:
Thighs:
Calves:

rosey808

I'll join you!

tambink

I want to toooo.

sweettoothfairy

I was looking for a team, if there is any slot, count me in...

Name: Vish
Start Weight: 194
Goal Weight: 150
Diet Goals: Drink more water, reduce sugar intake and instead of 3 big meals, take 6 smaller portions.
Exercise Goals: exercise 6 days in a week and focus on upper body conditioning.
Other Goals: Have to look stunning for my best frnd wedding in october.

jrnygirl

We have 11 people so far..... Just 9 more to go.....
Don't forget to pull out the measuring tape tonight and hop on that scale first thing tomorrow morning (or this evening if you prefer to weigh at night).

SIGNED UP SO FAR:
ceh2468
mdagenb
momof2inMD
sexymcc
quietlywinning
AshDHart
CHARBABY48
jrnygirl
rosey808
tambink
sweettoothfairy

momplum

okay, i started today!

vdlomas

I'm so in....

m36an

I'd like to join if there is space!! Thanks for starting this!

jrnygirl

We have 13 that have replied so far......
(incl me, that will make 21 total)
So, we have 7 more slots for people who want to join us in our 14-wk healthier-me quest!

SIGNED UP SO FAR:
1. ceh2468
2. mdagenb
3. momof2inMD
4. sexymcc
5. quietlywinning
6. AshDHart
7. CHARBABY48
8. rosey808
9. tambink
10. sweettoothfairy
11. momplum
12. vdlomas
13. m36an

jrnygirl

Anyone else interesting in joining our Thanksgiving Challenge?
Weigh-in and measurements start tomorrow and it goes for 14wks.
We still have room for 7 more people if you are interested.

Seagazer

I'd like to, I haven't been a part of any group yet..

jrnygirl

Welcome Seagazer. I've got you added.
Reply back tomorrow with your weight/measurements and I'll get you in the spreadsheet.

Name:
Start Weight:
Goal Weight:
Diet Goals:
Exercise Goals:
Other Goals:

Measurements
Neck:
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist:
Hips:
Triceps:
Biceps:
Thighs:
Calves:

Jennyisbusy

I would like to be in this

mabug01

Please add me if there is room

gossipgirl11

Hi there! I would love to be a part of this! My name is Meg.

Name: Margaret
Start Weight: About 169
Goal Weight: 135.0
Diet Goals: Cut the junk food/sugar, drink more water, eat more salad
Exercise Goals: Work out 5 times a week (consistently) and increase running endurance. Also start weight training after some initial weight loss!
Other Goals: Would love to be a size six and look great for the fall!

shauna121211

I want to take part! I live in Australia, but I'm an American and I still plan to have my Turkey Day!

Name: Shauna
Start Weight: 179.9 (It's my Wednesday today, so this will be my starting weight!)
Goal Weight: 158
Diet Goals: Cut back on wine during the week (I'm a wine-o and my boyfriend is a wine maker, can't cut it out too much!), eat more fruits and veggies, cook some more great tasting, healthy food!
Exercise Goals: Run 10k straight!
Other Goals: Would like to get to a 12 AUS, 8 US (currently 14/10) - I'd eventually like to be a size 10/6, but that's going to take a bit longer!

Measurements (I'll have to update this later!)
Neck:
Chest (men, & women-beneath breasts):
Bust (women across breasts):
Waist:
Hips:
Triceps:
Biceps:
Thighs:
Calves:

jrnygirl

@mabug01, @Jennyisbusy and @gossipgirl11.....
I've got you three down.

We have room for ONE MORE PERSON for this group!!!

jrnygirl

Oops!!! We are FULL......
THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED!!

@shauna121211 you are our last participant.

shauna121211

Oops!!! We are FULL......
THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED!!

@shauna121211 you are our last participant.

YAY! Made it just in time! Thanks for organizing this!

AmyMW7

ack, missed it by few minutes!!!

bummer.

jrnygirl

.......THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED.....

For those who signed up, please go to this new post where we can share our successes in this challenge:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/319386-thanksgiving-challenge-08-17-11-23-closed-group