Lose a PUMPKIN by Halloween Challenge *OPEN Group*

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  • Ready2BEthin
    Ready2BEthin Posts: 133 Member
    WELCOME NEW PEOPLE!! No, its not too late to join. So many groups are closed I wanted to create one where anyone could join. And one that was fun to make us want to lose weight not dread it. The week 1 mini challenge of squats can be done with or without weights. I do mine without. You just go to sit down in a chair and before you do you just stand back up, thats the best way I can describe it.

    WEIGH IN IS MONDAY 9-26-11!!! Watch your calories this weekend. I will create a chart next week so we can track our weight loss.


    Ive been listening to Jillian Michaels, "Unlimited" book on CD, it is AMAZING! I highly recommend it. I just rented it from the library and finished it this week. One thing that stuck in my mind was Jillian ask people why do they want to lose weight. She refuse to accept the answer cuz they want to be healthy, she says whats the specific reason you want to lose weight. And then when you find the exact reason, and then you think of eating the pizza or the bad foods, she says to ask yourself, "is this pizza going to help me get closer to the exact reason I want to lose weight or is it going to keep me overweight?" The other day I wanted doritos but when I asked myself that question, I put the bag down. Keep going strong everyone, you can do it. ....If millions of people in the world lost all their weight and reached their goal, then that means we can too!!!

    :smile:
  • theMunchies
    theMunchies Posts: 14
    Thank you! a Halloween challenge is JUST what I was looking for. I'm new here, hopefully I can still join. I don't know what I weighed on Monday but I did weigh myself this morning, so here it goes:

    9/23 SW: 61.3 kg (135.1 lbs)
    GW by Halloween: 56 kg (123.4 lbs)

    *What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Log daily, keep track of my weight, exercise EVERY day, even if it's just for 20 min.
    *What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween? Sexy little Halloween costume!
  • imjustlisa
    imjustlisa Posts: 79 Member
    i am in for sure...Im so glad you kept this an open group. This is my first group so if you have any special rules let me know....
    my weight on monday was 132
    what am i willing to do to lose this weight? I already eat pretty good...so I say give up that one soda per day and implement a real exercise plan daily with sunday as a rest day. (you will see I have been on here one year with one pound loss!!)
    what will my reward be? Skinny jeans and knee high boots.
    so starting weight is 132 and my goal for halloween is 125!
  • imjustlisa
    imjustlisa Posts: 79 Member
    WELCOME NEW PEOPLE!! No, its not too late to join. So many groups are closed I wanted to create one where anyone could join. And one that was fun to make us want to lose weight not dread it. The week 1 mini challenge of squats can be done with or without weights. I do mine without. You just go to sit down in a chair and before you do you just stand back up, thats the best way I can describe it.

    WEIGH IN IS MONDAY 9-26-11!!! Watch your calories this weekend. I will create a chart next week so we can track our weight loss.


    Ive been listening to Jillian Michaels, "Unlimited" book on CD, it is AMAZING! I highly recommend it. I just rented it from the library and finished it this week. One thing that stuck in my mind was Jillian ask people why do they want to lose weight. She refuse to accept the answer cuz they want to be healthy, she says whats the specific reason you want to lose weight. And then when you find the exact reason, and then you think of eating the pizza or the bad foods, she says to ask yourself, "is this pizza going to help me get closer to the exact reason I want to lose weight or is it going to keep me overweight?" The other day I wanted doritos but when I asked myself that question, I put the bag down. Keep going strong everyone, you can do it. ....If millions of people in the world lost all their weight and reached their goal, then that means we can too!!!

    :smile:
    Just a quick Thank you for putting in your time and effort to do this! I do appreciate it and will accept every challenge!
  • galaxyshark
    galaxyshark Posts: 21
    I saw this group mid last week, and it looks pretty awesome. I have yet to do a group since joining last month, so my shy curiosity wants to ask if I can get started with tomorrow's weigh in, a week behind??? May be a dull question, but, hey, still trying to work out all of the goodies on this site. :). Thanks!
  • caitlinbsw
    caitlinbsw Posts: 7
    I would love to join this group! I am finding that in reading the boards have motivated me so I hope to keep up with my goals! I'm also in a wedding the beginning or November, and would love to be down 20 pounds before then! Don't know that I will get done with the 200 squat challenge by tomorrow, but I may try to do at least 50 today!

    I'm gonna lose a 20 pound pumpkin! I hope!

    9/25 SW- 255ish lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 235 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Move my butt! Keep my workout dates with my friend! And eat better!
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Get a new outfit or purse!
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- Drink Water, Honestly Track Food and Exercise, and Exercise! It is my first challenge though!
  • caitlinbsw
    caitlinbsw Posts: 7

    What will I do differently in this challenge than other challenges tried before?- Hang posters in my house with my pumpkin....color in sections as I lose :) Hopefully I have my full pumpkin colored in by Halloween


    LOVE THIS IDEA! Mind if I borrow it?
  • aphillips8180
    aphillips8180 Posts: 77 Member
    Finished my squats today!, and rode over ten miles on my bike. Needless to say, my legs are killing me! But, I really enjoyed this challenge and think it would be great if we could do a new challenge every week! :) thanks so much for putting this group together, it's really helping me stay accountable. I look forward to this weeks challenge! ;)
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    Glad to see this is open anytime! I signed up for a Christmas challenge but I want a Halloween one too because that's a little more in the near-foreseeable future! Would love to lose a small pumpkin :wink: Would like to stick with it at the very least! Good luck to everyone!

    9/19 SW- 180.8
    GW by Halloween- 171
    What I'm willing to do to lose the weight? - Limit my chocolate/sweets intake
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Fun Halloween costume for party I'm throwing
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- First challenge, but goal is to stick with it!
  • GFreg
    GFreg Posts: 404
    Checking in with an update

    GFreg - Greg
    SW - 370
    CW - 363.3
    GW - 355
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    I would love to join you for this challenge

    9/26 SW- 208.5 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 195 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Anything it takes
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?-A spa day
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- stay motivated and focussed
  • theMunchies
    theMunchies Posts: 14
    9/23 SW: 61.3 kg (135.1 lbs)

    09/26 CW: 60.8 kg (134 lbs)

    GW by Halloween: 56 kg (123.4 lbs)

    *What Im willing to do to lose the weight this week? Eat healthy, don't go over calories. Start JM's 30DS, stick to mini-challenge http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/352047-carolinamomma3-mini-weekly-challenge - Run on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
  • BlessedMoon
    BlessedMoon Posts: 65 Member
    Hope its not too late to join, I've been dragging myself for the past few months and really need a challenge to kick my butt into gear.

    9/26 SW - 211 lbs
    GW by Halloween- 21 lb pumpkin
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Get back to working out 4 times a week for at least an hour. Incorporate weight training into my workout instead of just doing cardio. Stick to eating healthy, regardless if there are unhealthy options at hand.
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Confidence in knowing I look great in my halloween costume.
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- This is my first group challenge, but one of my many personal challenges. THIS time, I'm going to stay motivated and not let life or laziness sabatoge me.
  • mangojelly
    mangojelly Posts: 6 Member
    Monday check-in
    My weight this morning is 181 lbs.
    I lost 1 pound this week
    I completed the mini challenge of 200 squats
    I exercised 4 times for 60 minutes during the week
    I tracked my food everyday
    This is my first challenge so I hope this is how we check in with each other on progress. Thanks:wink:
  • sanifr
    sanifr Posts: 41 Member
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  • Ready2BEthin
    Ready2BEthin Posts: 133 Member
    9/12-220
    9/19-216

    I finished my 200 squats. Good luck everyone this week.
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    This isn't a change from yesterday when I joined, but it's a loss from last week, so I'll take it. Keep it up everyone!

    9/19- 180.8
    9/26- 177.7
    GW by Halloween- 171
    What I'm willing to do to lose the weight? - Limit my chocolate/sweets intake
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Fun Halloween costume for party I'm throwing
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- First challenge, but goal is to stick with it!
  • faith_76
    faith_76 Posts: 199 Member
    Hi everyone,

    my pumpkin will be 10 lbs.
    sw as of 9/19 165lbs
    halloween goal 155lbs

    What am I willing to do to lose weight? actually do my dvds 6x week
    What will my reward be on halloween? i want to say take my kids almond joys they get but that probably isnt a good idea so I will say buy 2 new shirts.
    What will I do differently in this challange then other challenges? Actually check in on mondays!

    Feel free to add me.

    down 1lb. 164lbs.
  • Lindsey_81
    Lindsey_81 Posts: 118 Member
    I am joining today. Thank you for the open group, I always find the group challenges to late and they are closed.
    My pumpkin will be 8 lbs.
    9/26 SW- 172.4 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 164.4 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Exercise more and watch my food intake
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Hopefully some new jeans
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- This is my first, I plan to stick it out!
  • dustyhockeymom
    dustyhockeymom Posts: 537 Member
    Sounds fun. Count me in. Hoping for a 12 pound pumpkin!

    9/19 SW- 226 lbs
    GW by Halloween- 214 lbs
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Two a day workouts twice a week
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween? - I'll have to think on this one a little
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- I'm pretty successful with group challenges so not different, but I will commit to doing the mini challenges and checking in with the group!
  • 1nsands
    1nsands Posts: 27
    9/19 SW- 168.2
    GW by Halloween- 156-149lbs (12.2 - 19.2 pound pumpkin. I'm determined to get into a healthy weight range for my height)
    What I'm willing to do to lose the weight? - Walk or do yoga during lunch at work. And do the kettleball workouts!
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Start trying to get pregnant...
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- I need to refocus and be back on track the way I was when I lost the first 13 pounds after joining MFP.

    ^^ That was my original

    9/19 SW - 168.2
    9/26 CW - 166.6
    Total lost - 1.6

    GW - 156(-149)
    Still to go? 10.6 pounds with just over a month to lose it in.

    Also, I was sick over the weekend... so I didn't finish the squat challenge. Maybe today???
  • earthymom
    earthymom Posts: 52 Member
    I'm joining today. Thanks for the opportunity! This is my first challenge.

    My pumpkin will be 7 lbs.

    9/26 SW- 147 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 140 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Do at least 3 days of cardio and 1 day of weight training per week
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Looking great in my costume!
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- I'm a first-timer. :)
  • supa57
    supa57 Posts: 3
    I think i will join the group... Sounds like a neat challenge... :happy:
  • slender_sunshine
    slender_sunshine Posts: 42
    I would love to join. I only want to lose a tiny 5 lb pumpkin by halloween, though, since I'm relatively new on MFP and sort of struggling

    9/26 SW- 153 lbs
    GW by Halloween- 148 lbs
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Work out at least 30 minutes everyday. Give up sodas completely. Weight train at least 2x a week.
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- buy something I've been wanting for a while -- not sure which something yet, but perhaps something clothing related.
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- first challenge :)
  • slender_sunshine
    slender_sunshine Posts: 42
    What will I do differently in this challenge than other challenges tried before?- Hang posters in my house with my pumpkin....color in sections as I lose :) Hopefully I have my full pumpkin colored in by Halloween

    I love this idea :D
  • ktc33
    ktc33 Posts: 249 Member
    I'm going to join this challenge too! When I first started MFP a year ago I lost 20 pounds and sadly I've gained 12 back. I really need to get back on track and stay motivated.

    My weight today is 238.8
    My Halloween goal is to lose an 8 pound pumpkin.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? Drink more water, log my food, and start exercising regularly.
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween? new jewelry
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before? Keep with the challenge
  • salvarado08
    salvarado08 Posts: 20 Member
    First Monday Check-in:

    200 squats: Done! (eventhought 150 of them were last night at about 9pm!)
    SW:193
    9/26: 189 - though I think that is mostly water weight.
    GW: 183

    Hope everyone did fabulously!
    I want to lose a pumpkin! My lovely pumpkin shall be 10 lbs. Sorry I'm a little late at joining :)

    9/22 SW - 193
    GW by Halloween- 183 (10 lb pumpkin)
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Continue tracking and complete all the mini-challenges
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Take hubby to the movies
    What will I do differently in this challenge than other challenges tried before?- I too am just starting on MFP and my first round of challenges. I am just learning the ropes and doing my best!
  • theMunchies
    theMunchies Posts: 14
    SOOOO excited because I just finished my food and exercise diary for today and the little red message said that if all days were like today... I would reach my Halloween goal weight in 5 weeks! (that's just 1 week before Halloween) makes me happy that it could actually be a realistic goal.
  • Wendy33510
    Wendy33510 Posts: 5
    Monday check in: 166.8

    I didn't weight last monday but that is a 1.6 lb. loss since friday so it works for me :)

    Hope everyone is doing well!
  • heretic911
    heretic911 Posts: 66 Member
    Sounds like fun!!:happy:
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