100 lb Challenge! Start Feb 1 or join in any time!

Junie05

Here's a challenge for those of us looking to lose 100+ lbs. It does not have an end date, but weekly weigh-ins and/or measurements to keep us on track. You may choose however you want to keep track (for example, fitting into smaller pants, etc.). I found a few websites that have body fat estimators based on measurements, and I'm going to track mine monthly. For example: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/bfb uses the formula developed by the U.S. Navy.

I chose the first day of the month for a fresh start, but I'm going to use Saturdays for my weekly weigh-ins. You can choose whatever day you like! I'm going to put my start weight and current weight every week and hip measurement and body fat estimate every first of the month.

I have met some really cool people on this website and I know we can have a great challenge! Set your weekly/monthly/total goal weight and if you reach it, we'll all celebrate!! If you don't we'll give you a virtual hug and tell you it's gonna be OK, next week will be better! Also, let's include every week something good we did for ourselves or someone else. It's a good way to take the focus off "weight" and onto "living each day to the fullest." Rock on, let's get to it! :glasses:

Junie05

Here's a challenge for those of us looking to lose 100+ lbs. It does not have an end date, but weekly weigh-ins and/or measurements to keep us on track. You may choose however you want to keep track (for example, fitting into smaller pants, etc.). I found a few websites that have body fat estimators based on measurements, and I'm going to track mine monthly. For example: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/bfb uses the formula developed by the U.S. Navy.

I chose the first day of the month for a fresh start, but I'm going to use Saturdays for my weekly weigh-ins. You can choose whatever day you like! I'm going to put my start weight and current weight every week and hip measurement and body fat estimate every first of the month.

I have met some really cool people on this website and I know we can have a great challenge! Set your weekly/monthly/total goal weight and if you reach it, we'll all celebrate!! If you don't we'll give you a virtual hug and tell you it's gonna be OK, next week will be better! Also, let's include every week something good we did for ourselves or someone else. It's a good way to take the focus off "weight" and onto "living each day to the fullest." Rock on, let's get to it! :glasses:

bkrbabe57

I'm Game.
I could use a little motivation/Goal and a lot of support.

JennaH

I really like this idea. I need to lose 115lbs to be within my healthy BMI, and I could definately use the motivation. Saturdays sound good to me as weigh in/measurement days, and I like the body fat estimator since one of my goals to to build muscle. I will post my goals on Feb 1. Good luck to everyone who want's to play!

PattyH

Hi everyone! :flowerforyou:

I think this is a great idea Junie, count me in! I need the motivation of a goal to keep me going! :ohwell: :laugh:

I started with a total of 144lbs to lose, I've lost 9.5lbs and 4.75 inches so far. I weigh in once a week and take measurements every 2 weeks. I was weighing in on Mondays but my sister and I are going to start encouraging each other as well (from 2000 miles apart :sad: ) and she weighs in on Fridays, so now I'm going to weigh in on Fridays. So it works out good with this challenge starting on a Friday!

LETS DO THIS 100 pound losers!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

Patty

Junie05

Yay! I'm glad to see that we have a group starting!

Yeesh, what a problem figuring out body fat percentage!! I started checking mine on different websites and they are not even close!!

The first website I listed above gave result of 52.4% for Navy method and 38% for YMCA method...
http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test-2774-143.html = 40%
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/ = 32.5%

My Taylor brand home scale shows 56%

I guess I'll just go by my measuring tape for progress and not worry about what the % is until I get close to my goal weight. :noway:

My first mini-goal is to get at least one pair of size 18 to zip up by Valentine's Day. I had 3 pair of pants I couldn't fit into, and the other day my sister gave me another pair she found on sale....how embarrasing that I couldn't put them on. Now all 4 pants are just hanging there in the closet.

maybeoneday

ok

GodzGirl

I'm in...Since my next weight in is on weds. I'll be starting with that new weight...K,

My weekly weight-ins will also be on Weds.

I hope to see more of us join ...

Junie05

Althought it isn't the first of the month yet, here are my beginning stats:

Wt: 243 (I'm 5'6")
Body Fat - depends on the source! I think it's around 50%
Hips 51" Thigh 31"
Women's jean size 20

:huh:

mygoal

Sounds good! I would like to join in too.

Gotmilk9579

Sweet, I've got about 130 lbs to go...I could be here for a very long time

Gina1960

Count me in!!!!:flowerforyou:

MissMouse85

This sounds exactly like the motivation and support I need...I have almost exactly 100 pounds to go until my healthy BMI range, so I'm in!

Right now I'm 5' 5" and I weigh 241. I'll be checking in on Tuesdays with my updated weight, and every 4 weeks or so with my new measurements. Let's do this!!!

bkrbabe57

Here we go February 1
I am at 226
The first step in 100 pound weight loss

skinnydreams

I'd like to be in, though I started losing already so I only have 76 lbs more to go, but hey I'll strive for 100!!!

Nich0le

I have 81.6 lbs of my original 107 to loose so I am totally game. I have not been doing all I can do so maybe with some like goal minded people I can get a boost!

I actually weighed in today by fluke so starting weight is 221.6
Overall goal is between 140-150 (going for what looks good on me when all is said and done)

Goal right now, break the 220's and the 210's by months end. I do not want to go to the water parks again this summer looking like a beached whale! :laugh:

abetterme

I would love to join.:flowerforyou:

Total weight loss wanted 99lbs
starting weight 254.6 (5'8)
weight today 242.0
Womens size 18
Goal weight 150-160 (Not sure if I would look right going lower than that so I will just have to wait and see)

I still need to do my measurements. I really need to do them cause the scale isn't moving much but my 18's are getting really lose.

This is such a great idea!

Lisa

memaw66

Okay, I need more motivation. I am already doing the biggest loser challenge but this one sounds fun too. Can I join???

Hubby and I weigh in on Sunday so I will post today's weight and then again on Sunday and every Sunday after that. We measure once a month. We just took measurements today so what a good time to star. So here goes:

Todays Weight: 227lbs :sad:
Goal Weight: 150 (maybe smaller after I get there!)
Hips: 47.75
Waist: 39
Pants: Womens 20/22 depending on the cut/brand.

Thanks for the motivation

Memaw:flowerforyou:

meanmommy

Okay I think this is what I need.

Junie05

I won't be near a computer for the weekly "check-in" next week, but today I was 244lbs. Oh, I hate how you THINK you are a size 20 (or whatever size), but you are NOT! As Memaw has pointed out, it depends on the cut and brand. I thought I was going to get to wear a cute outfit on my trip to visit my son, but it's still too tight across the "back end" although I've lost 1/2" in my thighs since I started to work out. Well, all righty then. I have a bit of work ahead of me!!!!

I'm so glad we are in this together!

Junie05

I have an idea....I could grow 2 inches taller by Thursday and then my weight will be more evenly distributed....baggy pants for sure by the time I get on the plane!! HAHA!!!

skinnydreams

I have an idea....I could grow 2 inches taller by Thursday and then my weight will be more evenly distributed....baggy pants for sure by the time I get on the plane!! HAHA!!!

I like how you think!!!!!

NurseBarb

I started at the beginning of January weighing 296 with 146 pounds to lose (and never find again!).
This morning I weighed in at 281 pounds. That's 15 lost and 131 left to go. Not bad for a month.
I'll post measurements sometime this weekend because I did actually do them when I started.

So everyone have a fabulous February and let's get those pounds a mving on down the road!!!!

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Junie05

I've made a list of those who have said they want to join the challenge, along with the goals (if they were mentioned, and a couple I did a quick subtraction on - please let me know if I made a mistake on your goal!)

bkrbabe57 - 100 lbs
JennaH - 115 lbs
PattyH - 134 lbs
maybeoneday - not listed
magundis - not listed
mygoal - not listed
Gotmilk9579 - 130 lbs
Gina33884 - not listed
skinnygal - 85 lbs
skinnydreams - 76 lbs
mnbarnum - 81 lbs
abetterme - 100 lbs
memaw66 - 77 lbs
meanmommy - not listed
Casta34 - 131 lbs
Junie05 - 105 lbs

I hope we all have a good week ahead of us - I can't wait to come back and post that I have lost pounds and/or inches and that I've done well on my eating and exercising! I look forward to being in GOOD HEALTH!!! :flowerforyou:
P.S. Congrats to you all that have already lost some weight! Do you want to mention what you've done that's working? Casta, 15 lbs in a month is fantastic!

aahlight

Hey there all...I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO in....
Original wt:321
Lost to date: 18 (303)
Goal:180
Difference of: 123
First Goal.....reach Difference of: 100 (-23)

I really need a boost to get back on track here...I want to be refocused..like I have been for the last few weeks...I HATE HORMONES..if I fight them now I will be stronger for it when its over.. I know it...

aahlight

When I come to look for this post under what name should I look? Are you going to leave all the info on here...that can get long...as new posts go the bottom and not the top.....

tbirdl2008

count me in...
i started in jan with 286 and lost weight real
fast i am know at 269..i have a long way to go but i know i can do it...
i have been on other sides and got frustrated with how some ppl treated others and i am so hoping this side will be different.
i dont want to have strangers tell me what to do,
i want strangers to help me (us) to archieve our goal with set backs and all..
hope you guys understand what i mean...lol

love ya all and good luck

tina

my3kids

count me in too...i dont have an extra 100 to lose i have lost almost 80 since i started but have 70 more to lose if thats ok to still join? so count me in too please:bigsmile:

memaw66

Okay, it's Sunday, weigh in day for Hubby and I.

Start weight on MFP 235
Today's Weight 224.4
Down nearly 11lbs

Start weight for challenge 227
Todays weight 224.4
Weeks total nearly 3lbs lost
Yeah me!!!!

(ps hubby has lost 22lbs sinc Jan 1)

Memaw

hmmmm

I want in too started MFP on Dec 6th at 258 now weigh 244 lost 14 lbs my final goal will be 140lbs I hope to accomplish this within one year 2 lbs a week x 52 weeks = 104 lbs but I am setting my real goal date for june 26th 2009 (my birthday) to account for stalled weeks and so on....... I wish you all good luck and I plan on posting on every sunday. HAPPY SUPERBOWL day!!!!:drinker:

Junie05

Hi everyone!
hmmmm, you and I are the same weight! My birthday is about 6 weeks before yours, and that's when I think I'll be at my goal weight. I'd love to be 138, just for the sake of getting below 140!

aahlight, I think about once a month I can list the names and the weight lost if anyone is interested in that, otherwise I just made the list to see who all was on board....is that what you meant about leaving the info on here? I know the newest messages go to the bottom, but we can just scroll down I guess!

tbirdl2008, I know what you mean about people giving their advice about things when it wasn't asked for - it can be kind of condescending. I like when people say what worked for them, how much they are working out, etc. without saying that's what they think other people should do, too.

my3kids - that is amazing that you have lost almost 80 pounds already!! Whoo-hoo! You can certainly join in and you probably have lots of tips!

I haven't done any food logging this past week, so this week's goal is to chart everything I eat and add 10 min a day to my exercise, to bring it up to 30 min a day and also stretch for 10 minutes (40 min total).