Bikini Babes

sjmay
sjmay Posts: 386 Member
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Ok, so I have been on this weight loss journey for a while, and I always like to set goals for myself, with a time limit. I have joined a group where we are aiming for Christmas, but I just got to thinking. What am I going to do in the new year? I need another goal...

So, welcome to "Bikini Babes". The goal date for this group is the first day of summer - June 21, 2010. Now, because it is called Bikini Babes, it does not mean that you will have to wear a bikini! I just know that I am usually the most paranoid about my weight, due to hot weather and less clothing. (Plus,. I would LOVE to look good in a bikini this year - just my goal :laugh: )

Ideas for the group:
Every week we have a weigh in
Every week we have a new challenge
Great way to meet new people and make friends
Wonderful way of support!

So, since I am starting this group on Saturday, the main weigh in day will be Saturday. (you can weigh in any other day if you'd like though). Then we will take the % lost, and the winner will create the challenge for the next week.

Sound good? Please join me!

I'll start....
SW-175
CW-156
GW-135 ish
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Replies

  • This is an excellent goal! I am 21 years old and have always wanted to be able to wear a bikini! Also, I am planning a trip to Hawaii next summer so this is just perfect for me. I am in!

    CW--- 162.8
    GW--- 135 for now
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I could always use another group to motivate me. Especially one aiming for bikinis! I haven't worn a bikini since I was 10/11! :laugh:

    SW - 193
    CW - 179
    GW - 130
    Summer Goal: 150
  • sarahricks
    sarahricks Posts: 90 Member
    Hey I'd love to join you guys. I'm a bit higher than the rest of you but I think I can do it.
    SW 225
    CW 212
    GW 150
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    Great idea!! I have my goals mapped out so that I can be about 150 by the end of June.. so that's perfect for joining this group!! I've NEVER been able to wear a bikini, not even when I was younger because I've always been overweight. But I've came a long way and I'm planning to get married in September... have to look good for the wedding and I need all the inspiration I can get!

    SW: 245
    CW: 203
    GW: 155
  • nakrya
    nakrya Posts: 191
    This is a great idea. I'm planning a trip next summer as well. While I have no desire to wear a bikini (never have and don't think I'd be comfortable in one!) I think the support and yes, some inspiration will really help.

    SW:172
    CW:169
    GW:150
  • Luke93
    Luke93 Posts: 35
    I know I should want to lose weight to be healthy, but to be perfectly honest my main goal is a BIKINI. I have been overweight my entire life and have never worn one. So seeing this thread got me very excited! I would love to join you guys in this. I have never been a part of a group before, but I am so ready for this.

    SW: 174.4
    CW: 137.4
    GW: 115
  • Still got room for one more? A day late and a dollar short, right?
    I need new motivation after the joke of a month I had for october. My goal has always been "to look good in a bikini one day".....I haven't worn one since I was a little kid. I'd love to go to the water park or the pool without a gaudy coverup. So i'm in!

    SW:184
    CW: 179
    GW: 115
  • sjmay
    sjmay Posts: 386 Member
    I'm so glad that you have all joined :smile:

    I was thinking that it would be neat if everyone wanted to take a picture of themselves now to save for summer. Then on June 21, we can post our before and after shots in the group. If you would like to do this? I just think that it would be fun to see the results.

    So, for week 1 I think we will start off with a semi-easy challenge

    Week 1 Challenge:Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday

    Good luck everyone! And don't forget to come back from time to time through the week and let us all know how you are doing with the challenge, food, exercise, life, anything!:smile:

    PS: There is still room if anyone would like to join us!
  • Can I join? :smile: I am not new to MFP, stopped logging a few months ago.....I need to get back on track, because I keep eating crap and feeling like it. I just got married last month, and do not want to let myself go!

    SW:145 (last year)
    CW:135
    GW:130...all depends on how I feel!
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I'm so glad that you have all joined :smile:

    I was thinking that it would be neat if everyone wanted to take a picture of themselves now to save for summer. Then on June 21, we can post our before and after shots in the group. If you would like to do this? I just think that it would be fun to see the results.

    So, for week 1 I think we will start off with a semi-easy challenge

    Week 1 Challenge:Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday

    Good luck everyone! And don't forget to come back from time to time through the week and let us all know how you are doing with the challenge, food, exercise, life, anything!:smile:

    PS: There is still room if anyone would like to join us!

    Water challenge sounds good, as I need to get my butt back into gear on that. :laugh: I already have pictures of me at the current weight, so I'm all set for before/after pictures. :wink: Great idea.
  • Great idea about the before and after pics...........scary though lol.......but all worth it if i meet my goals! As for the water, i'm doing good...i'm already working on my second quart! LOL

    YAY! I'm revved and ready to go!!!!!!!!!!
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    I have been taking before pics IN the bikini I want to be able to wear by then end of this challenge, so that works out good. But, I wouldn't post them right now for anything:blushing: - I doubt I'll care so much when I actually fit into it correctly, though lol.

    I'm also very excited about this group and I'm 3/4 of the way done with my water for the day!
  • Pattyisgr8
    Pattyisgr8 Posts: 104 Member
    I'd love to join you guys!!! I'm also doing a Christmas challenge, but I want to keep my momentum going after the holidays.

    SW: 206
    CW: 177
    GW:140 (or less, I'll see when I get there!)

    My water has been way off recently so a water challenge rocks for me! Great idea w/ the before/ after picks too!
  • I'd also love to join you guys! June 2010 will be my 1 year anniversary of joining MFP, and I hope to be at my goal weight and be fit and healthy by then. And of course, ready to rock a bikini over the summer! :wink:

    SW 182.4
    CW 145.2 (I've actually lost 3 lbs in the last 2-3 days because of the flu.. so I'll probably be gaining that back once I'm back eating normal foods on a regular schedule)
    GW 130 (or less)

    I like the idea of the before/after pictures.. I'll get right on that!
  • Before and after pics are a great idea, and I just poured myself a huge glass of water! Good luck this week, everybody!
  • sjmay
    sjmay Posts: 386 Member
    Welcome to the newcomers! :smile: Always the more, the merrier!

    I'm so glad everyone likes the idea of the before and after pictures. I'm going to get DH to take one of me this afternoon. And I am like others, I wouldn't post it now for anything, but I know that once I reach my goal, it will be great to see that I took control and changed me!

    I'm doing pretty good with the water. I am about halfway through, and I should be able to get it all in this afternoon and evening.

    I hope everyone's having a great day:flowerforyou:
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    I don't know if we were going to post daily on the challenges, but I thought I would anyway.
    Now, I don't really know how I managed to do it, but I have drank 128 oz. of water today!!! :noway: Yay me! And I still have about 250 calories left but I'm not hungry at all. I burned about 530 off today doing Ultimate Tae-Bo. Hopefully this will help out for my weigh in later this week. Good luck to all of you for a very successful upcoming week!
  • Pattyisgr8
    Pattyisgr8 Posts: 104 Member
    I got all of my water in too! But only the 64 oz, great job Lisa 128oz is crazy awesome!!:drinker:
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I am pretty sure I got all my water in since I have to use the restroom every 30-60 minutes. :laugh: That's good for me since I have been pretty bad about water intake the last couple weeks. :smile:
  • det3386
    det3386 Posts: 21 Member
    My name is Diana and I would like to join also! I am new to MFP and would love to be a part of this group!

    SW: 170
    GW:145/150
  • sjmay
    sjmay Posts: 386 Member
    Welcome Diana, it's great you could join us :smile:

    It sounds like everyone did great with the water challenge yesterday! Way to go! I'm not sure how much water I drank yesterday, but I know that it was more than enough as I was drinking constantly yesterday (I think I may have been a little dehydrated form a Saturday night Halloween:laugh: )

    I haven't drank any water yet this morning, however I am having my green tea now, so the water will start very shortly.

    Hope everyone has a great day :flowerforyou:
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    Welcome Diana, it's great you could join us :smile:

    It sounds like everyone did great with the water challenge yesterday! Way to go! I'm not sure how much water I drank yesterday, but I know that it was more than enough as I was drinking constantly yesterday (I think I may have been a little dehydrated form a Saturday night Halloween:laugh: )

    I haven't drank any water yet this morning, however I am having my green tea now, so the water will start very shortly.

    Hope everyone has a great day :flowerforyou:

    Great job with the water! I hope you have a great day too! :flowerforyou:

    I am about to go out to start Week 5 of C25K. I am in love with that program. :smile:
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    I'd like to join too!
    SW 245
    CW 181
    GW 150 ish

    As a mini goal I would like to get to 175 by the end of the year :happy:
  • KatWood
    KatWood Posts: 1,135 Member
    Welcome Diana, it's great you could join us :smile:

    It sounds like everyone did great with the water challenge yesterday! Way to go! I'm not sure how much water I drank yesterday, but I know that it was more than enough as I was drinking constantly yesterday (I think I may have been a little dehydrated form a Saturday night Halloween:laugh: )

    I haven't drank any water yet this morning, however I am having my green tea now, so the water will start very shortly.

    Hope everyone has a great day :flowerforyou:

    Great job with the water! I hope you have a great day too! :flowerforyou:

    I am about to go out to start Week 5 of C25K. I am in love with that program. :smile:
    C25K is awesome! I don't consider myself a natural runner... short and stubby :laugh: but I just finished my first half marathon a few weeks ago and I blew away my own expectations and finished it in 2:24.
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    Welcome Diana, it's great you could join us :smile:

    It sounds like everyone did great with the water challenge yesterday! Way to go! I'm not sure how much water I drank yesterday, but I know that it was more than enough as I was drinking constantly yesterday (I think I may have been a little dehydrated form a Saturday night Halloween:laugh: )

    I haven't drank any water yet this morning, however I am having my green tea now, so the water will start very shortly.

    Hope everyone has a great day :flowerforyou:

    Great job with the water! I hope you have a great day too! :flowerforyou:

    I am about to go out to start Week 5 of C25K. I am in love with that program. :smile:
    C25K is awesome! I don't consider myself a natural runner... short and stubby :laugh: but I just finished my first half marathon a few weeks ago and I blew away my own expectations and finished it in 2:24.

    Awesome! Yeah, I am getting really into running now. I am going to be doing a 5K in April for Clean Air and maybe some others throughout the summer. I was looking to do one sooner, but either they haven't been posted yet, or everywhere is waiting for the warm weather. :tongue:

    I hope to do a marathon when I am 25.. s that's about three-four years away. :happy:
  • Does anyone know of a good protein shake that doesn't taste like crap??

    The one I have now is DISGUSTING, and I actually had to leave the gym early last night because it made me sick. Totally killed my workout buzz!
  • Pattyisgr8
    Pattyisgr8 Posts: 104 Member
    I love the GNC 100% Whey Pro Performance Vanilla Protein Shake, I drink it after every hard core workout!
  • MissKim
    MissKim Posts: 2,853 Member
    I would like to join too ;)

    Start: 202
    Current: 196
    Goal: 145


    I would love to feel comfortable in a bikini!! There would be no stopping me ;)


    p.s. hey steph!
  • savvystephy
    savvystephy Posts: 4,151 Member
    I would like to join too ;)

    Start: 202
    Current: 196
    Goal: 145


    I would love to feel comfortable in a bikini!! There would be no stopping me ;)


    p.s. hey steph!

    Hey Kim! :flowerforyou: :heart:
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    I'd like to join if it's not too late :blushing:

    I started MFP at 153 in March, and was down to 140 at the end of August but now I find myself at 152 again. I've had a lot of sudden medical stuff going on lately, but it's no excuse for my lack of overall progress:angry: . This might be just the kick in the pants that I need :wink:

    SW: 153
    CW: 152 :noway:
    GW: 135 (for now, I'll re-evaluate as I approach 135:wink: )
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