Christmas Challenge 2011

Liliswen

For some reason I wasn't on there, but I went ahead and added myself to the bottom of the list.
I think this is a really great idea!

getskinnyk8

I'm in!

I actually made a list exactly like this but I started on 9/20.

My goal is to lose 2 lbs for each of the first two weeks, and then 1.5 pounds every week after.

Excited that other people have the same idea!

getskinnyk8

I've actually been weighing myself on tuesdays, and I hope it's okay I stick with that. I'll just have to update the spreadsheet 2 days after everybody else!

and my other goal is to fit into my jeans that are at the bottom of my pile because they don't fit!

shelleycolton

Fab, I'm on it, great sheet for tracking. I've popped a note in my diary for sunday!

artdhi_a

I am glad that it is not too late to join! I actually set up my own goal counter on the fridge so that anytime I am tempted to reach for any extra food, I will see it. I will add myself on the google doc when I get home.
Thanks for the challenge as I know it will be a great motivator!

SW (9/18)- 138

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Goal weight- 125 or lower
NWG (non weight goal)- to improve on my half marathon time on Nov 20th

UCONNCOED

Wow, you are all so skinny! Take it from me--you really, really seem so skinny to me. I just started and just weighed in the start of the week so this is a perfect time for time to start a challenge. I hope you don't mind me joining a little late and a LOT bigger than you all.


Goal weight after 14 weeks-- Keeping it simple for now, just 2 lbs a week, so 307 by Christmas!
NWG- To be consistent with my calorie tracking and make it a habit!

No matter what our weight issues... its tough for all of us! No one is looking at your weight just that your losing it lol:laugh:

JackiHU05

Yay! This sounds awesome! I want to join! This may help me to actually stay on track and stop falling off the wagon! Thanks! :glasses:

SW (9/22)- 211.3 :embarassed:

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Goal weight- 185 :happy:
NWG (non weight goal)- To make at least 30 minutes of exercise a part of my daily routine

Ultimate Goal Weight: 165 :flowerforyou:

1shep1

OMG I would love to join too!!

SW = 234.1

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brynnesmum

Thanks for the support and those that have indicated I can do it and am welcome even though I am coming in at a larger weight. I understand you are all working toward a goal regardless of your size and will be very supportive of you all. Here is to a great Holiday and reaching our goals!

tracy337

Thanks for the support and those that have indicated I can do it and am welcome even though I am coming in at a larger weight. I understand you are all working toward a goal regardless of your size and will be very supportive of you all. Here is to a great Holiday and reaching our goals!

Feel free to add me as a friend, anyone else too Can't wait to see us all at the end of the year! Wooot

evansproudmama

Im soo in! I was looking for christmas to be my goal so this will help a ton! Great Idea!! thanks for the post :-)

Im weighing in early because I dont have a computer at home and Im gonna be outta work till Monday so I dont want to miss the boat :-) so here it goes, good luck everyone!!!

SW (9/18)- 174.5

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Goal weight- 145 (Modified from start day because I want a more realistic goal for myself)
NWG (non weight goal)- To be able to wear the jeans I wore in HS and a top I bought hoping to "shrink" into and that still has the tags on it! Jeans- Old Navy size 8, Top- Charlotte Russe, Medium (will post pics on my page of the outfit)

irishrose22

I need a new challenge! I'd love to join you guys!

SW (9/18)- 199.2

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Goal weight- 178
NWG: Get up early everyday to get my workout in. With 4 kids, a husband in college and running a daycare, I have plenty of excuses.

hazelmae123

Just joined my fitness pal and this forum sounds great for a short term goal. Just the start I need!

SW (9/20)- 166

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Goal weight- 150
NWG: Wear a sexy red dress at Christmas!

salvarado08

This is great! If I can still join, I would love to. I actually just began using MFP on Sunday, but am already hooked!

SW (9/22)- 193

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Goal weight- 170
NWG: Workout AT LEAST 2 times a week.

lovecrystaljoy

SW (9/22)- 165.6

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bellawares

Just added my info to the spreadsheet. Great idea by the way. I was starting to get lost in this thread :embarassed: !

nomoreexcuses121

Count me in!
I was going to create something like this but love that someone else already did.

SW (9/18)- 166

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Goal weight- 150 pounds
NWG (non weight goal)- buy a new outfit for Christmas because all my others will be too big for me!

I'm looking for extra motivation so anyone looking for the same feel free to add me as a friend.

Good luck to everyone with their goals!!!

nettie1969

Added myself to spreadsheet. let's goooo!

splackk

I hope I'm not too late :embarassed:
My September challenge is ending and I could really use a longer term challenge to keep me going through the holidays! I'm getting close to my goal weight so even though my goal is very minimal compared to some, it may be a bit more than I can reach, but if I stick through it I may be able to hit the top of my goal weight range by Christmas! Going to do my best, I have an anniversary coming in a week and a vacation mid-November, I want to look good in those pics :smokin:

I've added myself to the google doc, thank you for making that!!

SW (9/18)- 116.6

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Goal weight- 105 pounds (and GOOOOOOOOAL!)
NWG (non weight goal)- Lose at least 1.5 inches from hips and waist and look smokin' in my vacation pics :blushing:

vold94

I'm checking in early due to this is my normal weigh in day!

SW (9/18)- 252

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Goal weight- 225
NWG (non weight goal)- Fit nicely into my size 14 pants.

anacsitham5

Popped on the scales this morning, curious as TOM is leaving. Not a good day, hope my weigh in day looks better than this! Good Luck everyone!

Vold94 - Awesome job! That's an amazing loss!

Quarantined

I popped my details into the spreadsheet. Looking forward to completing this challenge....but I know this weeks weigh in wont be particularly positive. I've had a bad week, very sedentary and carb laden. Still, tomorrow is a new day!

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Irishrose-

I am in the same boat, as Im sure so many are, I have SO much going on that if I dont get a workout in in the morning, I come up with too many excuses and half the time eat a bad meal or skip my workout! We can help keep each other on track!

bluerose9483

Alright! I'm so lucky to have all of you joined. And by the looks of our spreadsheet we have 51 participants! Also I was thinking, unless you guys want to, just post your results to the spreadsheet....no need to post on here with that chart I created at the beginning....I wasn't sure how to do the spreadsheet til I googled it, lol. :laugh: I love how everyone is communicating and giving all the support and motivation! WTG team!!!

Again, for those joining us late, here's the link to our spreadsheet.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AikR9MNTIhNGdE8zeUMybGRCTHdrcFdfT1pBUkpwMHc&hl=en_US

jbhamman

I've joined too. I hate exercising, so two to three times a week of moving around for thirty minutes to an hour is my nwg. I want to be under 200 for my Christmas weight goal.

VLGmom

I hope I'm not too late to jump onboard the Christmas train. :bigsmile: I'm going to have to give my goal weight some thought before I put it in the google cloud. My non-weight goal is easy - I want to fit into my favorite jeans dag namit!

HeatherR930

I had a good weigh in this morning (I weigh every single morning...can't help myself!), and officially surpassed my pre-pregnancy weight! So I'm hoping it sticks for Sunday! I set my goal REALLY ambitious & I would have to lose 2 lbs each week to meet it, while I've only been losing an avg of 1.5 a week...but I really want to set the bar high!

Lately, I've only been going to the gym when I have zumba (4x a week) & take off Sunday, Tuesday & Friday, but I went to the gym after work today knowing that I want to be DOWN as far as possible on Sunday! I want to see a # in the 170s so badly...I haven't seen that since early in college!!

How is everyone else doing today?

bluerose9483

hb-Today didn't go as well as I was planning. I was suppose to work today, but instead took my little guy to daycare and came back home and went back to bed. I was sick with an upset stomach all night and morning and when I did eat, it wasn't much. My tummy wasn't too happy with me when i ate lunch but it was sooooo good, ugh. Oh well, tomorrow's a new day.

Hope everyone else is having a better day! Who's all ready for the weekend? I am!!! We're going to go walk our puppy this weekend and enjoy the nice weather!

debclif

Put my stuff into the data sheet. I hope it worked! Very excited about this challenge!

queen263

Good morning all. I know that we weigh in on Sunday, but tomorrow is my wedding anniversary and I won't be around(I'm about to leave now). I just wanted to make sure I posted. Good luck to all tomorrow.

I'm all in.. I so need this for motivation!!
9/18/11 SW - 265 lbs.
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Goal weight- 235 lbs.
NWG (non weight goal)- follow my calorie intake while on vacation in Vegas.