ONLY 15 WEEKS TO NEW YEARS!! Challange

kmcintyre57

Hi I am in!
I lost 16 in 8 weeks so figure I can double that for 15 weeks, but not quite so will go with 30 lbs down by New Years! Double incentive as I am going home at that same time to visit, would love to go with that much gone!
SW - 198
Goal by December 31 - 168

I usually do not have a problem with the food, so plan is to continue eating the healthier foods that i have been. I dont have cheat days. So my plan needs to focus on getting more exercise in on my busy schedule.

Nana_Booboo

I'm in!

Current weight 232.8
Goal in 15 weeks-200

I shoot for 1650 calories a day,

`1. Wake up at 6am Mon-Fri to get some type of cardio in before work

2. I take an Aqua Zumba class 3 times a week

3. Allow 1 cheat "thing" a week instead of a meal or day.

4. Get rid of any excuses.

5. Break the diet/binge cycle

6. DRINK MY WATER!!

My weigh in day is Saturdays which we've done with my family for years.

Feel free to add me.

NewJulie001

Start Date: Sunday October 14,2012

I'm in. My current weight is 162.4 lbs. I've actually gained a few pounds since I joined this site. Time to pay attention to everything I eat and drink. I'd like to lose 15 lbs. by December 31st. No more vending machine at work and nightly vino. I'm going to start doing some stretching and strength training exercises 3-4 times per week. We can do it!

gonnaweardaisydukes

I am 136 at the moment. On New Years I would like to get out of the 30s and into the 20s.

kathrine90

I'm in.
Cw : 223 lbs
GW: 195 lbs
Lose 28lbs by christmas (not my ultimate goal but for next year it is)

I have reset my goals as in calorie-wise and have been given 1200 a day which i think is too low so going to try for 1400 a day with alot of walking so i can eat a little more. Dont normally eat exercise calories though.

1. Jog with my boyfriend every weekday.

2. Get rid of any excuses. (im on my period, i wasnt feeling well.)

3. Never eat over 1500 calories.

4. Continue to Zumba 4 times a week. (monday,wednesday,thursday and friday) even if it means leaving my bf at home alone. haha.

5. Make sure i go to the gym at least 2 times a week. Even if it means after zumba.

6. Last of all drink a glass of water everytime i open the fridge. Sometimes i open it just to look haha.

These are my goals and i hope i make them everyday or i will be very upset. Going to jog when i get back home.
I will weigh in on mondays. Speak soon people. Sorry for the long post.
Feel free to add me. Especially if your looking to loose around 80lbs altogether.

Parker4124

Just came across this post, but I am in.. I have lost motivation over the last couple of months, and in turn have gained 6lbs back!
SW: 190
CW: 180
GW (for Dec 31): 169
I want to be 11lbs down by new years, or at least in the 160s!
Sending support and encouragement to everyone else out there, we can do this!

miawyatt

I am in! I have struggled terribly this year to the point I have given up and just eating whenever and whatever. I have been tired and have lost belief in myself.

SW: 214
GW: 184

1. Work out 5 days a week for at least 40 minutes.
2. Be my own cheerleader. Rely on myself more instead of wanting others to motivate me...believe in myself.
3.Eat 1400 calories a day, not a cheat DAY but a treat each week
4. Drink at least 8 - 8 oz. glasses of water every day.
5. Be gentle and kind to self instead of berating self.

I'm excited to be a part of this group and help each other and watch everyone's successes! We CAN do this!

cedarghost

CW-224
Goal-200

That's @1.5 pounds per week, buy we will see. I am new to this and just raised my calories a few days ago because I wasn't eating enough.
Anyway, I will be doing high intensity strength training 3 days a week and HIIT once a week. I am doing the 15 minute workouts from Men's Fitness.

Probably not going to make it. lol I have lost 2 pounds since this post, BUT I am losing inches and bodyfat %. I am definitely ok with that.

AnnaMolly17

Count me in!

Current Weight : 136 lb
Weight on Dec.31 (before eating all the holiday food!) : 120 lb

How will I get there?
Eat 1200 calories per day, work out at least 4 times a week (cardio and weight training)

Wish me luck!!:
:drinker:

karmahunger

*185-190ish. I want to lose 20ish pounds by near year. (165ish)

Eating 1350 calories a day, and calorie zig-zagging some weeks. Lot's of protein to boost my slow metabolism! I am going to walk more and do at-home exercises.
I am going to drink lots of water and set goals other than weight loss related; such as laughing everyday and getting up early!

trappedreams

I'd love to be part of this!

Currently 123lbs
Goal 106lbs (though i'd be happy with 110lbs, think that may be a little more do able for new years)

Will eat 1200 calories per day,
Exercise 6 times per week (cardio and strength training) including long nature walks
Eat clean foods (raw salads and juices)
Drink lots of filtered water and ...
Dance

mizmelanie

I'm In!!

SW 201
CW 172
12/31 Goal 155

Cardio 7 days/wk
Strenth 3-4 days/wk

No Off Days!!!

Weigh in-Mondays

onamission7486

I'm In!

CW: 150
GW: 135


I just started doing the shake thing today with Herbalife, hope that helps Cut out soda's too.
Ideally I'd like to start P90X but with my time and kids, realistically. I'm going to start running everyday!

amymichelle1226

I want to be 17 pounds down by the end of the year....since that's 12 weeks away, I don't know if I'll get there but I'm going to give it a try! I'll be happy if I'm at least the 12 pounds down (1lb per week). I've got to up my exercise and water intake!

Rosey1006

I'm new to fitness pal and even though there is only 12weeks till Christmas now, I would still like to join if not too late.

My weight: 146 lbs
1lb per week = 134
GW = 130

I will achieve this by eating my 1200 calores a day and exercising 5 x per week 30min a day.
Good luck everyone.

carlayyy2308

CHECKING IN -

starting weight - 182 pounds
weight on 20/9/12 174 pounds
weight on 27/9/12 - 172 pounds
weight on 4/10/12 - 170 pounds
weight on 11/10/12 - 169 pounds


CW - 168 pounds - THATS A STONE !

sapphireswi

This is gr8 and exactly what I needed since I have been on a slump for while:drinker: :drinker:
CW 124
GW 110
So I can lose 1lb a week and get there. I am doing 1200 calories every day - plus lose 400-500 calories with Insanity+dance
I did half my work out and slumped but after reading this I completed it!!
10/21/2012 - 122 llbs
10/28/2012 - 121 llbs . . .

I think I am going to go slow on the bread (Oh I love my carbs :frown: )
And I am going to have a lighter dinner (More veggies and fruits with a slice of bread instead of 3 buttered slices :sick: )
No more drinking bournvita all the time only one glass per day (I am addicted to my chocolate drink)
Savour every bite I take and not eat hurriedly :flowerforyou:
And push through my work out :devil: :devil: :devil:

rkeller59

I'm in. I attend TOPS and so... close to meeting my goal. When I started at TOPS, we had to have a doctor sign a paper approving our goal . My personal goal would have been 150. My doctor said he would sign for a 160 lb. goal. His reasoning was that if I choose to lose more than 10% of my weight, I was making it too hard to reach my goal. I got him to agree to a 20% loss which would make a goal of 160. I expect to meet that goal in the next two weeks. I have a different doctor now, and he has agreed to sign a paper for a 150 lb. goal. I want to be at 150 lbs. on the TOPS scale by the end of the year.:flowerforyou:

manakayyy

I am in!
Current weight: 143
Goal weight: 125

I have started by drinkning more water, no more soda. I am also trying to cut down carbs. I plan on exercising once a day as well.

ClarkeEJ

I would really like to lose 14 lbs by Xmas and the New Year. I reached ONEderland yesterday and have now put my scales away until Xmas so I don't obsess over my weight. I would love to join this challenge.

SW: 255lb
CW: 199lb
GW: 185lb

Good Luck Everyone xxx

ElinaCarroll

I am in too
Current weight: 65.7 kg or 144 lb (10.3 st)
Goal weight 55 kg or 121 lb (8.6 st) or until I reach UK size 8-10.
Which means a loss of a little over 23 pounds.

Target at the moment is about a kg or 2 lb a week which I believe is manageable.
Currently doing a lot of cardio (power walking and running on the treadmill) as part of a 100K challenge (5-10k a day) In a week I will begin alternating with strength training. Ordered P90X and will alternate with running as advised by one of my pals here.:)

To avoid my metabolism slowing down and weight loss plateauing, I will use the new Spike Life programme (have ordered this, and waiting for it to be shipped from the states) - i have already found this way of eating works for me so look forward to finding out more on the science behind it.

As far as other resolutions go, I will make sure I drink at least 2 litres of liquid a day.. I keep dehydrating myself and need to be more disciplined and avoid this

Add me pls, let's cheer each other on
Good luck to all!

kmcintyre57

Hi I am in!
I lost 16 in 8 weeks so figure I can double that for 15 weeks, but not quite so will go with 30 lbs down by New Years! Double incentive as I am going home at that same time to visit, would love to go with that much gone!
SW - 198
Goal by December 31 - 168
10/20/2012 - 196

I usually do not have a problem with the food, so plan is to continue eating the healthier foods that i have been. I dont have cheat days. So my plan needs to focus on getting more exercise in on my busy schedule.

crocal

Can I join in? Now only 10 weeks to NY Eve so I'm aiming for another 10lb.

Have lost 1stone since I started in August, 202lb today

Goal for challenge is 192lb

luvsbks

Checking In

Starting Weight 8/18/12 - 258
Current Weight - 242
Weight by New Years -228


Mary

emyishardcore

, I will come back and add in everything later on.

Disney2012

I just saw this challenge and wondered if I still can participate?

elizak87

Checking in:

SW: 72.2kg
24/9: 70.8Kg
1/10: 70.2kg
7/10: 70
13/10: 69.2
21/10: 68.4
GW: 65kg

I think the last one is just water weight because I was sick but next weeks weigh in will tell

needamulligan

Ok. I'm in. This should be incentive to make it through the holidays with a loss instead of a gain!

CW: 263
GW; 233

Continue to increase time spent exercising and max walking rate
Current exercise: 2 hours of yoga/week and 8 miles/week walking at a max rate of 2.7/mph

I have to be honest, I'm really worried about gaining through the holidays! Halloween is the usual start date of my downward spiral .

Update since 9/18/12:

CW: 250 10/21/12
GW: 233
Heel spur prohibits much walking but doing kettlebell dvds and rowing. Trying to hit 3000 min of exercise/week. Currently exercising 2000-2500 minute/wk.

manakayyy

Checking in. I am down 3 pounds. Perfect way to start the week!
Current weight 140. Good luck on the rest of the week all!

Nelinka85

Checking in:

SW: 65 kg (143.3lbs)
weigh in Week 1: 63.8 kg (140.6lbs)

Lost 1,2 kg (2,7lbs)