Commit to losing 1 pound a week in 2013 challenge

GPSHEALTHCOACHING

On Christmas Day I calculated that if I lose 1 pound a week starting 12-25 than I would reach my EXACT GOAL of 145 on 12-31-13! Pretty cool!!!!!

1 pound a week is very doable and sustainable! This is not a race, right? I plan to make this a gradual lifestyle change. I started by reducing my processed foods, adding in more fruits and veggies and of course, logging on MFP. I have started walking and will add in weights and jogging and eliptical. And whatever other cardio catches my fancy.

So, WANT TO JOIN MY CHALLENGE? I'm looking to have a strong group of friends to support each other and reach our goals in 2013! FRIEND ME AND THE OTHERS IN THIS THREAD. :flowerforyou:

Post in this thread when you weigh in and lose your pound for that week. Doesn't matter what your weigh in day is. :-). Encourage others who are struggling!!! Post your plans to adopt a healthy lifestyle... We can all learn from each other!

Let's do this the RIGHT WAY THIS TIME!!! SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!!!!!!

Fat2Fit145

I'm in... that would be my miminum... 1 lb per week... I'm shooting for 2, but 1 would be FANTASTIC....all the best

athenaheim

I'm in

Kat5343

I weighed in yesterday and I lost a pound over the holiday weekend...

My weigh in weight is 236.

Kimjanebrooks

I'll join!! I weigh 177lbs and want to get to around 140lb.

276NoMore

Great post. Starting today I weigh in at 254.2 (lost 0.6 pounds this past week, only by the grace of God I know for sure). I look forward to seeing how everyone's doing throughout the weeks (tips, motivating catch phrases, set-backs and how one has managed to overcome it, etc. etc., emphasis on the POSITIVE and PERSEVERANCE). Wonderful, glad to be here

welcomenuts

I'm in!
I am looking to lose about 1/2 a pound each week, but I could really use some new friends and some support.

My weight this morning was 170 and my goal is to be 148 by December 2013.

I am running my first half marathon this year and want to add more weight training and yoga to reduce my body fat from 28% to at least 25%.

I really would love to have people not only cheering me on, but reminding me of my ultimate goal and I promise to do the same!

GPSHEALTHCOACHING

Thanks for joining me on this journey. Friend requests sent! :flowerforyou:

I too hope this continues the well into the NEW YEAR! Because if it doesn't that means 1 of 2 things.... I met my goal early or somehow I quit my journey! Let's hope it means I met my goal early but I plan to continue to help YOU ALL reach YOUR GOALS!

AshleyLo_44

That sounds like a great plan and I would love to join in your journey

GPSHEALTHCOACHING

Anyone else wanna commit to 1 pound a week?

nazashi

I'll join!
I'm 157 this morning and my target is 132. 1 pound a week sounds great!!:laugh:

GPSHEALTHCOACHING

Friend request sent. :-)

linder4866

I wanna try...........

AmyRose2010

This is a great idea! I just joined MFP yesterday and am ready to commit to chang I am eager for support.

Initial weigh in: 301
Goal weight: 165

rebeccahansen04

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deyannareyes

I'm down
250 wanting to be at least 200!

hreu213

I'm in

Current weight 181
Goal 132

My weigh in day is Friday! So watch out

gardendolly

I'll give it a shot!

I have about 30lbs to lose, and am hoping to hit my goal about mid-year. Some friends with a similar goal of 1lb a week would be great.

lkenn67

Sounds like a great plan. We should start a group in the group area. That way it will be easier to keep track of where we are at.

Jeneba

I gained ten pounds in 6 weeks of inactivity due to Sandy and an injury that kept me away from the gym. Have been so depressed about it I don't even want to attempt doing what it takes to get all this weight off (I am a small person). SO - this thread could not have arrived at a better time! Looking forward to keeping in touch with all you POSITIVE MOTIVATED people! We can do this!

smiler2209

I'd love to!