THE CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE ~Sep 15th-Dec 15th~

NYCDutchess

Count me in too!! My big 40 is December 8th, I'd love to be down to 125 by then.

SW: 140
GW: 123

I gained sooo much this summer, right in my stomach and thighs...I NEEED to do this for me!

weightloss12345678

count me in I need the motivation

I should lose a good 10-15 by christmas

thinhearted25

Im in... Im completely new to my pal and I'm looking forward to the wonderful support of new friends on here. Im
currently 257 and I want to lose at least 20 to 30 lbs and also tone. Feel free to add me as a friend or anyone else that needs support
we can help each other!

Heather1604

Sounds good! Need some motivation to lose the last 10 pounds! Get back into working out 5-6 days a week at least 30 min. Cut down on portions, alcohol consumption, increase veggies, and improve my waistline!

SW:145
GW:135

Jessiedando

I'm in!!

Height 5'7"
CW: 165
GW: 150
UGW: 140

I'm hoping 15 lbs is doable. I will do my best and we'll see!!

LesaDave

I think I will join. Right now I have been at a plateau for several months. Maybe adding a second challenge can help.

SW: 185.6
GW: 169.0
UGW: 160.0

I will be doing cardio--mostly Zumba. Can't really run since I am still recovering from a broken toe; hence, there is a lot of stuff in Zumba that I can't do.

HELP ME GET PAST THIS 180 PLATEAU!!

StormyGal8

Oh I'd like to join! I want to be held accountable as all the "fattening holidays" (thanksgiving, halloween, daughter's birthday, my birthday, and christmas) come around.

SW: 253
GW: 225
UGW: 160 (strong and fit)

dedmond2012

I'm in!!!
SW: 163.6
GW: 138
UGW: 125-130

Weight training and cardio! I am up to runnig 20 minutes straight at a pace of 3.5 on treadmill. I am ready to rev up and plan to add 5 minutes a week until I reach 60 minutes. After that I plan to add .5 mph @ 20 minutes until I reach 6 mph.

1ConcreteGirl

I'm in! This works perfectly for me, since I have a formal event to attend with my SO on December 15 and I want to look amazing there and make everyone envy him haha!

I'm 5'5" and 161 right now.

My challenge is named: Lithe and Lean by December 15
My goals are:
1. To complete two rounds of Insanity by December 15
2. To wear a size 4 easily again
3. To see abs
4. To lose 30 lbs.

Wthompson1215

Hello My name is Whittney
December 15 is my B day I
Cw 222.6
GW 180 by the end of Jan 2013
Getting ready to start 30 day shred. I also Love Zumba. I want to build enough endurance to be able to run. I always said that the only reason that Iwould run is if something was chasing me. Well the Scale is chasing me now along with the gestational diabetes that I had with my son. I'm determined!!! : ) Im In!!!

new2locs

Count me in! Starting weight 197, I'd like to lose 12 lbs goal 185.
This should get my butt back in gear I've been slackin.

darcusmanion

Count me in. My current weight is 222 lbs. My goal is to be under 200 at the end of the Christmas Challenge.

StephanieStC

I'm in!


SW: 173.0
GW: 150.0

My goals are to: Complete weeks 4-15 of my bike training. (Currently in week 4).
Nutritionally: To follow my Medifast 5-n-1 plan religiously.

Thanks for the Challenge!!!

laarae

I'm in
CW-225
GW-210
UGW-140
Not a runner but I can shake it at Zumba - goal of becoming a certified Zumba instructor

britfout

I really need this:


CW: 120

GW: 110-115, I want to lose some fat and gain some muscle so somewhere in that weight range I hope I want to finish 30ds (I'm halfway through), ripped in 30, and no more trouble zones by dec 15. Thanks for this!

Kimlp85

Hi, I'm in.
I'm am 5'10
My current weight is 195.
My goal weight is to lose at least 15 or more by december 15.
started the c25k and currently on week 4 and planning on starting the 30 day shred on sunday!!!

JennyLeigh87

Count me in too! I'm also new to the site (this is day 16) and am so happy I joined! I've used calorie counters before, but this is great because of all the added support. The group I've become friends with are amazing, and I welcome more so feel free to add me! My starting weight was 210.8 lbs. as of August 22nd of this year, and today I weighed in at 191.2! I'm hoping to break into the 20 pound weight loss goal by this Sunday. :-)

My Christmas Challenge...
Starting Weight: 191.2
Goal Weight: 160.0
I need to be able to fit into the clothes I could wear two years ago!!! I also want to be able to run a few miles again without feeling like I'm going to pass out. :-)

Best of luck to all of you!!! I can't wait until we all reach our goals.

JennyLeigh87

Just an update; I reached my goal of losing 20 lbs. by tomorrow! :-) Wonderful feeling! 60 lbs. more to reach my ultimate goal, and 30 lbs. to reach my Christmas Challenge goal!

FunFitFast

I am so PUMPED for this!

Please add me if you'd like- The movitation through friends is one of the best ways to keep at it


H: 5'7"
SW: 231.5 (I almost died when I saw that on the scale)
GW by 12/15: 200!


Let's do it!

jesyka

Definitely in!!

SW: 212lbs
GW: 185lbs

Not using Visalus but I am using a dietary supplement called A.C.E and lots of good eating and working out!

mindphluxxx

I'm in!

5'8"

CW: 159lbs
GW: 147lbs

UGW: 140lbs

I'd love to be able to get a bit closer to my goal weight before Christmas!! I've recently started using this site again as the weight I lost this-time-last-year seems to have crept its way back on. I also want to be able to get into a proper fitness routine when I start my new job (27th September)!!!

whitcla

I'm In!!
Height: 5'9
CW: 193
GW: 147

I would love to be able to go out on New years wearing a fab little black dress and look fab :bigsmile: fingers crossed!

1977dreamer

I'm Tania

I would love to join!

CW 152
GW 135

Goals... Improve my 5K time and stay focused!

LesaDave

I think I will join. Right now I have been at a plateau for several months. Maybe adding a second challenge can help.

SW: 185.6
GW: 169.0
UGW: 160.0

And...wouldn't you know it. Not even the 15th yet, and I have already increased to 189.6 already. :grumble: :sad:

Rabbitfeet

I am in!
CW:173
GW:155

UGW:145

I walk a lot but i really want to start running, I can run for about 5 minutes straight and then i die. I may start C25K on the 15th and I would be well finished it by december I think its only 9 weeks. I also want to get toned as well. If my legs are toned I may treat myself to a new tattoo when this challenge is finished

auntiemsgr8

I'm in too.

CW 315
GW 285 (30 pounds)
UGW 165 (estimated to reach by March 2014

Combination of cardio, strength training, Zumba and Yoga.

good2bthaking

I am in this. My name is Norman and I just ran a 5k this past Monday in 28:50 ! I want to run 2 more of them before Christmas and break 25 minutes, reaching I know, but strong mind, strong body. I am currently at 191 lbs, want to be at 186 by Christmas. Just finishing Insanity in 2 weeks, getting ready to join a Tough Mudder team !!! This is a great motivating challenge to me. Thanks for the calling out!!! Best of luck to us all.

mstissa02

I am in!! Ready to outrun Santa this year...:)

SW: 203
GW: 190

cjleranth

I'm in, too!
CW: 208
GW: 188

MAZMcCormick

I'm in!

My name is Megan.

CW: 207
GW: 190

I'm going to concentrate on eating more fruits and veggies and would really like to get into a size 14.