Losing weight through 2012

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MJ7910
MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
edited October 5 in Social Groups
The format I thought up was something like this but please don't let this limit you. Feel free to do different goals, doesn't have to be lbs, can be inches, amount of exercise, water, nutrition or anything else.

SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs
Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal =
Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal=
Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal =
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  • MJ7910
    MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
    I don't know yet what my start weight will be but hopefully a few pounds less than I am now! I am going to be sticking with lbs and i'm close to maintainance myself...

    SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal =129, nutrition goal - adjust calories to lose 1/2 lb a week
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal=127, nutrition goal - to up calories to be at maintenance calories, continue 6x week exercise
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal = 127 (maintenance) - calories being at the right level for maintenance
  • 4alison4
    4alison4 Posts: 54
    What is the time frame on this? When are we starting??
  • holthch
    holthch Posts: 3
    My SW right now is 171. Hopefully by 11/26 I'll still be there or slighly below. My goal would be to lose 1-2 lbs per week (which is pretty agressive) through the holidays. After the first of the year, my goal would be to lose 2 lbs per week. By June 1, 2012 I would hope to be at my goal weight of 140 lbs.






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  • MJ7910
    MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
    What is the time frame on this? When are we starting??

    time frame is right after thanksgiving but feel free to set your goals ahead of time if you have a good idea of what your start weight might be.

    I am purposely leaving this open b/c i know we all have different goals. The format above was just what i had in mind for myself. change it up however you like and for whatever days you weigh or measure on.
  • annalobdell
    annalobdell Posts: 201 Member
    In13 days I would like my start weight to be 293 pounds. I have been consistent with losing 2-2 1/2 pounds a week. I would like to keep that momentum up through the holidays. I thought halloween was gonna be hard for me, but it really wasn't. I have 4 kids so I had 8 pounds of candy in the house and I actually had very little of it. I am proud of myself. My goal is to be at or very close to 220 by june 3rd. I am glad that you started this.
    Anna
  • cloren1317
    cloren1317 Posts: 19 Member
    Right now i'm trying to be very aggressive on my weight loss...so i'm hoping to lose my 20lb weightloss goal by march. I'm attempting to make it to the gym for about 6 times a week for about an hour each time....so heres a rough sketch of what i'm looking at trying....going to update of course as needed..

    SW (11/26/11) 191 lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal = 184
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal= 175
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal = 170
  • kml122573
    kml122573 Posts: 11
    Hi there,

    I hope to fit in with you guys although I find my goals being a little different.

    I would like to work with my dietician and meet the goals we agree upon and let you know what those are so you can hold me accountable.

    I am not sure how much weight loss to expect as I am on a clinical trial for weight loss. I am really trying to learn how to change my eating habits and make smarter choices. I know this may sound stupid but I don't ever remeber being taught the basics about food. We were told to eat what was on our plates and we always had to eat foods that would make a lot for minimal money because we didnt have a lot of money.

    If I am not a good fit for the group just let me know.

    Kristi
  • Faeriegirl74
    Faeriegirl74 Posts: 187 Member
    Thanks for creating this group! In August I started this quest at an all time high and am now down 24 pounds as of today (My starting weight was 228 on 8/23/2011). I am a runner and pace lead (a very slow group - we are run/walkers) - so the bulk of my exercise comes from my running/walking.
    As of today I weigh 204 - I'm hoping by Thanksgiving when this kicks off to be at 199.

    Mini Goal #1 - 195 (12/6/2011) - my birthday
    Mini Goal #2 - 190 (1/7/2012) - Frigid 5k time trials race
    Mini Goal #3 - 185 (3/25/2012) - Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon
    End Weight - 175 (June 1, 2012)

    I will reevaluate my end weight goal once I hit it and decide how much more, if any I want to lose...I'm 5'3 and I know that 175 is a far cry from those "standards" - but I am doing this for me, not "standards" from MetLife, etc.
  • KBoddu
    KBoddu Posts: 237 Member
    Hey guys!! Not sure what my starting weight will be, but I can go ahead and set my goal weights. I weigh in on Sundays. Good luck everyone! =)

    SW (11/27/11) xxx lbs
    Week 2 (12/04/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/11/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/18/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/25/11) xxx lbs goal = 299
    Week 6 (1/1/12) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/8/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/15/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/22/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/29/12) xxx lbs goal= 289
    Week 11 (2/5/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/12/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/19/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/26/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/5/12) xxx lbs goal = 279
  • jen2607
    jen2607 Posts: 148 Member
    I want to lose 20 pounds by 2012
  • MJ7910
    MJ7910 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Hi there,

    I hope to fit in with you guys although I find my goals being a little different.

    I would like to work with my dietician and meet the goals we agree upon and let you know what those are so you can hold me accountable.

    I am not sure how much weight loss to expect as I am on a clinical trial for weight loss. I am really trying to learn how to change my eating habits and make smarter choices. I know this may sound stupid but I don't ever remeber being taught the basics about food. We were told to eat what was on our plates and we always had to eat foods that would make a lot for minimal money because we didnt have a lot of money.

    If I am not a good fit for the group just let me know.

    Kristi

    everyone is a good fit! your goals may be different but that is ok. this is just a way to keep ourselves accountable, whatever your goals may be! welcome!
  • leslyta
    leslyta Posts: 70
    I dont know what my starting weight will be but I'm 189 as of today! I just had surgery so Idk if Ill be able to work out or do much until 11/26. I am definitely committed to losing weight. It's starting to get harder for me to lose weight as fast as I did before! I'm hoping to lose a lb or two a week and be at least 170(50lbs was my second major goal) or under by March 18th for my bday!!!
    SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal =
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal=
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal =
  • MariaAlexandra
    MariaAlexandra Posts: 126 Member
    Good afternoon! (it's 2:36pm where I am :D)

    My goals...Hmmm...I'm trying REALLY hard not to focus a lot on the scale because the scale doesn't measure how much muscles I've gained - well it shows it with a weight gain and that doesn't really put a smile on my face - and it doesn't show many other factors.

    So my goals:

    -Not to rely too much on weight
    -Try to focus on measurements
    -Workout at least 30 minutes a day.
    -Burn more than 1,000 everytime I workout
  • Gramgram122
    Gramgram122 Posts: 1 Member
    SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal =
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal=
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal = Minus 20 pounds and 3 pants sizes
  • danlyn
    danlyn Posts: 157 Member
    This is a great idea since the holidays are always tough. I don't want to fall back into old, bad habits with my eating, so being accountable here will definitely help. I'll weigh in the weekend following Thanksgiving and post my starting weight then. I'm not specifying any amount of weight I want to lose each week because weight loss is very slow for me. I really just want to continue going down in weight instead of UP!! I hit many plateaus, but I've gotten used to that and feel that in the long run it may help me keep the weight I do lose off longer.

    I wish you all a stress-free, Happy Thanksgiving and will be checking back in after the holiday! :flowerforyou:
  • fit4travels
    fit4travels Posts: 109
    SW (11/26/11) 146.75 lbs (that's my current weight, hopefully I'll be lower by 11/26)
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal = 143lbs
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal= 140lbs
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal =135lbs (this is my boyfriends birthday)
  • HeatherR930
    HeatherR930 Posts: 214 Member
    I'm in! I don't have any challenges after Christmas yet! Since we've got 2 weeks before we start, I'm hoping to be at least 3 more lbs down from today's weigh in, which would put me around my halfway mark to goal! :)

    SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal = 160 lbs
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal= 152 lbs
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal = 145 lbs (ultimate goal is 135 so I would be close!)
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,228 Member
    Joining in! Thanks for starting this group.

    SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal =
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal=
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal = 130 lbs.
  • RoadkingDavid
    RoadkingDavid Posts: 143 Member
    Alright!!! I need this challenge. Ive lost 104 lbs and am a little stagnant with my weight-loss. Here goes.

    SW (11/26/11) 230 lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal = 220
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal= 210
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal =199

    Yea!!! Let's do this thing.
  • blueviolet20
    blueviolet20 Posts: 317 Member
    SW (11/26/11) 170 lbs (my current weight is 173.8, but I would really like to jumpstart it and kick myself in the butt to get going)
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal = 160 lbs. (I want to lose 2 lbs a week. Very badly)
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal= 150 lbs.
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal = 140 lbs.

    My ultimate goal is to be at 130 lbs, so hopefully I will be there by the end of March. I have a post going called 'New Approach' that I'm using to keep myself accountable. So, check that out if you want. I'm so sick of this weight though....I'm done being heavy.
  • cynhow
    cynhow Posts: 23 Member
    I have to be aggressive and work toward 2 lbs a week at first. I'm carrying way too much weight and it's just physically exhausting - not to mention the mental/emotional impact. Given the switch from junk and pop I'm thinking two pounds a week will be easy at first if I stick to my plan but as time goes on it'll be more difficult. I can do it though - I know I can and it's actually kind of exciting to lay it out. Thanks!

    SW (11/26/11) 295 lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) 293 lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) 291 lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) 289 lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) 287 lbs
    Week 6 (12/31/11) 285 lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) 283 lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) 281 lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) 279 lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) 277 lbs
    Week 11 (2/4/12) 275 lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) 273 lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) 271 lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) 269 lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) 267 lbs
  • fbnngrss
    fbnngrss Posts: 12 Member
    2012! Great idea!

    SW (11/26/11) xxx lbs =195
    Week 2 (12/03/11) xxx lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) xxx lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) xxx lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) xxx lbs goal = 185
    Week 6 (12/31/11) xxx lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) xxx lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) xxx lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) xxx lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) xxx lbs goal=180
    Week 11 (2/4/12) xxx lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) xxx lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) xxx lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) xxx lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) xxx lbs goal =175
  • amouser
    amouser Posts: 19 Member
    You're a great fit!! All are welcome :)
  • cressamarie
    cressamarie Posts: 12
    I would like to lose @ least 20 lbs. by week 14. and keep it off-then move on for more loss.:flowerforyou:
  • phllsfrs
    phllsfrs Posts: 1
    I am newbie and so excited to start. My goal is to lose 2lbs a week and stay on track during the holidays. I have always gained weight during the holidays and want it to be different this year!!
  • bluegirl10
    bluegirl10 Posts: 695 Member
    These are basically my goals:
    Goal 1: 140 - 1/1/12
    Goal 2: 130 - 3/1/12
    Goal 3: 120 - 5/1/12
    Goal 4: 115 - 120 - 6/1/12
  • vz11
    vz11 Posts: 58
    As of today im 198. I will probably be 192 by 11/27. So my goals are:

    SW 192
    Goal 1: 182 by 12/31
    Goal 2: 172 by 01/31
    Goal 3: 162 by 02/29
    Goal 4: 152 by 03/29

    My goal by the end of this was to be in the 160-150 range. :flowerforyou: I am really going to make this happen. This past week i was bad after having a very good week of 4lb loss. Its back to work now.
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Week 1 (11/26/11) 155 lbs
    Week 2 (12/03/11) 154.5 lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) 153 lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) 151.5 lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) 150 lbs
    Week 6 (12/31/11) 148.5 lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) 147 lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) 146 lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) 145.5 lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) 145 lbs

    This is conservative, but probably closer to reality than what I have in my head. I go for a fancy high tech body composition measurement in a few weeks, so I will update goals then to reflect the sad findings...

    I am 5' 9".
  • metco89
    metco89 Posts: 578 Member
    Right now my goal is to get back on track, i have been off MFP for quite sometime and just logged back in. I have had success with site before, losing 48lbs, i have gained 7lbs back since i got off track, it feels like much more but the Dr. scale says 7 so i am going with that.. I hope to reach my goal weight of 135 to 140 by the end of 2012. i want to lose 84lbs by end of year. Short term goal is 1 to 2 lbs per week.

    I am having trouble getting motivated to exercise this time around. I am going to begin with an in home walking video and go from them.

    I wish everyone success!!
  • 4alison4
    4alison4 Posts: 54
    My goal is to get back on track! I got to my happy weight last Spring using MFP. I gained about 10 lbs back since then so I want to get back down to where I was...and stay there!!!

    Here are mine, specifically:


    SW (11/26/11) 141 lbs (tentative)
    Week 2 (12/03/11) 140 lbs
    Week 3 (12/10/11) 139 lbs
    Week 4 (12/17/11) 138 lbs
    Week 5 (12/24/11) 137.5 lbs goal =
    Week 6 (12/31/11) 137.5 lbs
    Week 7 (1/7/12) 137 lbs
    Week 8 (1/14/12) 136.5 lbs
    Week 9 (1/21/12) 136 lbs
    Week 10 (1/28/12) 135.5 lbs goal=
    Week 11 (2/4/12) 135 lbs
    Week 12 (2/11/12) 135 lbs
    Week 13 (2/18/12) 135 lbs
    Week 14 (2/25/12) 135 lbs
    End Weight (3/4/12) 135 lbs goal = 135

    Good luck, everyone!!!
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