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

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  • bballgrrl34
    bballgrrl34 Posts: 174 Member
    I'm in. I currently weigh 192. I want to be down to 175 by the end of the year so Christmas will work. I run and weight train. I have a 5k at teh end of Sept. and may try and add another race in. I am also thinking about trying to eat somewhat paleo. Give it a go starting Oct.
  • lolee624
    lolee624 Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in!! I just joined MFP this past week.

    CW 170
    GW 135

    Biggest challenge is finding time/energy/desire to exercise regularly.
  • Zainia
    Zainia Posts: 59 Member
    Sounds good!

    Height: 5'8"
    Frame: Small (AKA on my wrist my thumb overlaps my whole middle finger nail)

    SW: 154lbs
    GW: <120lbs
  • sara3rose
    sara3rose Posts: 3 Member
    Sold.

    I'm Sara - 5'8, previously a runner and swimmer, and I have let my bad habits from college transfer into my "adult" life, and apparently I cannot eat fast food twice a day and drink a ton of craft beer whenever I please anymore.

    SW: 151 lbs
    GW: 133 lbs
    Complete my 5K beginners' training program; running 3 miles in one setting.
    Increase my upper body strength.
    Have attended at least ten yoga sessions.

    Game on!
  • brpainter
    brpainter Posts: 13 Member
    I had already thought about setting this goal for myself. Great to see that I can now have support and maybe some accountability by joining this challenge!

    I'm Raquel. I did Weight Watchers in 2006 and went from 183(HW) to 141(LW). I maintained that weight for 4 years, and then during my struggle to get pregnant the weight crept up to 160. After getting pregnant, and gaining 30lbs, I lost 20 of that. I have been struggling to lose weight. I was going to start WW again, but decided to try to save money, and see if I could find the motivation and accountability here.

    So for my stats:
    5'7''
    SW: 170
    Challenge GW: 155
    UGW: 135

    Goal is to lose 15lbs by Dec 15th, by eating cleaner, and stay under or at my calorie goal each day. Working out at least 3 times a week.
  • Tisch1985
    Tisch1985 Posts: 107 Member
    Well i´m in!

    Got to take new medecin next week that will make me gain weight! :sad: I was doing SO well !!! i realy hate it but have to take them! It´s realy opimistic but i hope i can do it!


    CW: 174
    GW: 155
    UGW: 149

    And feel free to add me!!

    I´m Dutch so sorry for terrible english
  • I am in!

    CW: 159
    GW: 139


    My ultimate goal is to --> Wear a kick-*kitten* and sexy dress to my hospital's Christmas party this year!!! :smile:

    There have been too many years when I will just not show up coz I will feel ugly to go :( I wish I can get some self-confidence :(
  • mcowan72
    mcowan72 Posts: 4 Member
    I would love to give the gift of interpretive dancing in leotards to my family as christmas gift. Count me in.

    ;-)
  • rachcake13
    rachcake13 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in too.

    *Rachel*

    CW: 190
    GW: 175
    UGW: 133

    I would seriously just like to actually get through all 30 days of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. Like, completing the video, every day, for 30 days, get through.
  • brybre0413
    brybre0413 Posts: 212 Member
    I am in
    current weight 170
    by Christmas 150
    Goal weight 140ish

    Looking for 5k now!
  • mom2faitj
    mom2faitj Posts: 51 Member
    I am in!
    Current weight 188
    Goal weight by Christmas 175
    This will be a total weight loss of 26.6 pounds gone for the year!
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539
    I'm in!

    Kristina
    Current weight: 125
    Goal weight: around 125

    My ultimate goal now is to tone up, but for this challenge, I'm going to commit to the C25K challenge!
  • gmukris
    gmukris Posts: 539

    Dumb question: how do I become a member of the group? :huh:

    NEVERMIND :flowerforyou:
  • LittleBallofFurr
    LittleBallofFurr Posts: 242 Member
    Im in!
    Hey Im Gabrielle, single mom of two adorable toddlers
    SW: (current) is 180.4
    GW: for challenge is 165
    UGW: 150!
    Feel free to add me, I love the support and motivation :)
  • clare5289
    clare5289 Posts: 6 Member
    Been on MFP for a year or so but never bothered with the forums. Maybe the push/support from others will help me stay motivated! I'm currently at my highest weight ever and my confidence has definitely taken a hit.

    I'm a measly 4'11! And 23 years old
    CW 135
    GW 115

    Some other goals: eat within calorie limits 6 days of the week, log every day, exercise 4 days a week and might try to stick with C25K (though I've tried before and had such terrible shin splints I couldn't keep going).
  • towens00
    towens00 Posts: 1,033 Member
    I'm in!
    CW 164
    GW 150

    Have stalled in my weight loss & keep losing & gaining the same 4 lbs. Want to lose anything over 4 pounds at this point, & keep going from there. Doing great with my exercise, need to clean up my eating.
  • EVERYONE JOIN THE ACTUAL CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE GROUP:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/724929-welcome-to-the-christmas-challenge

    EVERYONE JOIN THE ACTUAL CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE GROUP:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/724929-welcome-to-the-christmas-challenge

    EVERYONE JOIN THE ACTUAL CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE GROUP:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/724929-welcome-to-the-christmas-challenge

    EVERYONE JOIN THE ACTUAL CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE GROUP:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/724929-welcome-to-the-christmas-challenge

    THIS IS NOT THE ACTUAL GROUP!!! PLEASE ADD YOURSELF THERE... THIS THREAD WILL HAVE NO UPDATES OF ANY SORT FOR THE CHALLENGE.. PLEASE ADD YOURSELF AT THE ACTUAL GROUP.. IT WILL BE CLOSING ON THE 15TH
  • Kendra0024
    Kendra0024 Posts: 56 Member
    I'm in!
  • Currently bouncing around 220..would love to be 199 by Christmas!! Let's do it!
  • Sounds good to me! I'm in : ) I walk 5 ks now, but would love to be able to run or run/walk one by Christmas! :happy:
  • zumbagada
    zumbagada Posts: 24 Member
    Ok. This is the first challenge I'm doing.

    CW: 193
    Goal for the challenge: 175.
    UGW: 145-150

    I'm pretty good about cardio. My goal is to make sure to get in some strength training, by doing body shaping class once a week and kickbox intervals 1-2 times a week.
  • ncorkett
    ncorkett Posts: 49 Member
    I'm in, too!

    SW: 159
    UGW: 145

    It's only 5lbs a month. Sounds so small, but it's going to be challenge. I also want to improve my 5k time and just tone tone tone.
  • Madux1818
    Madux1818 Posts: 307 Member
    I am in, I want to lose 35 lbs by Christmas. I am making life changing decisions and will be applying to return to college for September 2013. I need to get into shape for my own mental well being.
    CW 252
    GW by Christmas 217
    UGW 160


    You are my hero!!!!!!!
  • triciap7
    triciap7 Posts: 16 Member
    Count me in.

    CW: 224
    GW: 194
    UGW: 150
  • Arkani7
    Arkani7 Posts: 68 Member
    I'm in! :))



    Start: 85,2 kg (187,4 lbs)
    Goal for the challenge: 77 kg (169,4)

    + make my arms and belly less wobbly
    + straight jogging for 30 mins without minutes of walking
    + fit perfectly in my favorite jacket again
    + be awesome
  • Ribena145
    Ribena145 Posts: 201 Member
    I've been taken over by aliens - they're making me type this: I'm in! OMG!!

    Starting weight: ~170lbs
    Goal weight: ~155lbs
    Ultimate weight: ~145 lbs

    I'm scheduled for a Half Marathon in 3 weeks (not my first).
    My weight's been creeping back up and the clothes are fitting a bit tighter. Summer is not a good time for me - I prefer cooler weather.

    I need to start going back to the gym and fitness classes and get toned back up again - my arms have become wobbly too and the belly is what belly's do when neglected.
  • mariiyah
    mariiyah Posts: 136 Member
    im in...i need all the help & challenges i can to get me moving.
    im 5'8 and weigh 168lbs. Goal: lose up to 20lbs and to run 5K. (starting couch to 5K today. i want to be able to finish this & keep on running after that too)
  • Fat2Fit4Life
    Fat2Fit4Life Posts: 599 Member
    Is anyone trying to bulk up on the last day before the challenge to lose more during it?!? Am I crazy to even let that thought pop into my head?

    :tongue:
  • towens00
    towens00 Posts: 1,033 Member
    I would love to give the gift of interpretive dancing in leotards to my family as christmas gift. Count me in.

    ;-)

    Bahaha, that's awesome LOL
  • towens00
    towens00 Posts: 1,033 Member
    Is anyone trying to bulk up on the last day before the challenge to lose more during it?!? Am I crazy to even let that thought pop into my head?

    :tongue:

    Been eating like I'll never get another chance!! :(