3 Month Spring Slimdown Challenge

Palak1020
Palak1020 Posts: 94 Member
in Motivation and Support
Anyone up for a 3 month long challenge? Challenges give me the opportunity to be held accountable to others, which is why I want to get one going beginning in March.

The idea is pretty simple - we'll weigh in each week and see how we compared to our fellow participants.

We can even have the winner for each week chose a "mini-challenge" for the week where they ask everyone to add in certain exercises, drink a certain amount of water, or do something healthy. As a group we can decide whether to make the mini-challenges cumulative. We can have different categories based on how much people want to lose (0-10 pounds, 10-15 pounds, 15-20 pounds, etc.), so that we don't have the same winner every week.

Depending on the number of people who are interested in doing this with me, we can form an MFP group, track this on a Google doc, or if there aren't many people, I can put the info together and post the winners each week.

I'm hoping to have this challenge start March 1 and end on May 31.

If you want to join me in this challenge, please add me as a friend and post the following information:

Name/Username
Current Weight
Total pounds you want to lose
Goal weight for March 31
Goal Weight for April 30
Goal Weight for May 31
Something positive about yourself
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Replies

  • sechadyl
    sechadyl Posts: 28 Member
    I am totally up for it, count me in.
  • stephaniemilady
    stephaniemilady Posts: 1 Member
    I think it would be fun. I just have to think about how much weight I still have to lose because I think I might reach my goal before the end of May (yeah!).
  • Tash128
    Tash128 Posts: 66 Member
    Name/Username - Tasha
    Current Weight - 268.4
    Total pounds you want to lose 40
    Goal weight for March 31 254
    Goal Weight for April 30 240
    Goal Weight for May 31 228

    Something positive about yourself: I'm a very talented Photographer, baker, crafter, wife, and mother.
  • ceciliacook09
    ceciliacook09 Posts: 2
    I'd like to join!
  • ceciliacook09
    ceciliacook09 Posts: 2
    Name/Username: Cecilia
    Current Weight: 178 pds
    Total pounds you want to lose: 18 pounds
    Goal weight for March 31: 170 pds
    Goal Weight for April 30: 165 pds
    Goal Weight for May 31: 160 pds
    Something positive about yourself: I'm really creative and I love making things! Especially food! :p
  • SangD
    SangD Posts: 7
    I am in!

    Name/Username - SangD
    Current Weight 189
    Total pounds you want to lose 35
    Goal weight for March 31 178
    Goal Weight for April 30 170
    Goal Weight for May 31 165
    Something positive about yourself -- I love heels and I have a positive attitude! I am ready for this!

    Feel free to add me everyone! I am ready for some accountability partners!
  • jojohnson090
    jojohnson090 Posts: 80
    message sent! very excited about this :)
  • jmadamczyk
    jmadamczyk Posts: 25 Member
    Name/Username Jessie/jmadamczyk
    Current Weight 149
    Total pounds you want to lose 20
    Goal weight for March 31 145
    Goal Weight for April 30 140
    Goal Weight for May 31 135
    Something positive about yourself I am a great momma
  • ThinkThin85
    ThinkThin85 Posts: 140 Member
    Name/Username - Reen/Thinkthin
    Current Weight - 259
    Total pounds you want to lose 21
    Goal weight for March 31 252
    Goal Weight for April 30 245
    Goal Weight for May 31 238

    Something positive about yourself: I have a good sense of humour and I enjoy exercise
  • lisanzama
    lisanzama Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in!

    I just got married in November and celebrated by eating my way to being 11lbs heavier. I need the support of a group and a short-term goal to work towards. Perfect!

    I am in!

    Name/Username:- lisanzama
    Current Weight: 205
    Total pounds you want to lose 65
    Goal weight for March 31: 190
    Goal Weight for April 30: 180
    Goal Weight for May 31: 170
    Something positive about yourself -- I am stronger than I know.
  • MrsC160
    MrsC160 Posts: 85 Member
    What the heck... I have never joined a challenge before. I'm in. I will be back with goal details tomorrow. I love the idea of starting a group for this challange.
  • m0_0m
    m0_0m Posts: 265 Member
    Name/Username: Lauren/m0_0m
    Current Weight: 140lbs
    Total pounds you want to lose: 10-15ish lbs (not entirely sure, I'm really more focused on toning up)
    Goal weight for March 31: 134
    Goal Weight for April 30: 132
    Goal Weight for May 31: 130 or under
    Something positive about yourself: I'm creative and fun loving.
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    I'm in too!!

    Name/Username:Angie/Mommy4812
    Current Weight:195
    Total pounds you want to lose:65lbs.
    Goal weight for March 31:188
    Goal Weight for April 30:180
    Goal Weight for May 31:175
    Something positive about yourself :I am a very caring person. Sometimes I care too much :smile:
  • cindyhoney2
    cindyhoney2 Posts: 603 Member
    I'm in too but I need to think about my goals a little futher
  • Kimlp85
    Kimlp85 Posts: 51 Member
    Name/Username :: kimlp85
    Current Weight :::193.4
    Total pounds you want to lose:::20-30
    Goal weight for March 31 ::::5-10 (188-185)
    Goal Weight for April 30 ::::6-10(185-180)
    Goal Weight for May 31 :::::7-10(180-170)
    Something positive about yourself::: i am.. Very positive and motivating.
  • jaynita2
    jaynita2 Posts: 53 Member
    Jaynita2
    Current Weight: 177.4
    Total pounds you want to lose: 20 lbs. for this challenge
    Goal weight for March 31: 170.4
    Goal Weight for April 30: 163.4
    Goal Weight for May 31: 157.4
    Something positive about yourself: I'm a good gal trying to do good things :)
  • jnmscott
    jnmscott Posts: 19
    Count me in
    Name/Username Misty/jnmscott
    Current Weight 209
    Total pounds you want to lose 59
    Goal weight for March 31 199
    Goal Weight for April 30 189
    Goal Weight for May 31 179
    Something positive about yourself : I am a very positive person and surround myself with positive people.
  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
    This sounds great! I just got over the flu, so I need some motivation. Will post after I weigh in so that I can do a complete profile.
  • Caramel_24
    Caramel_24 Posts: 81 Member
    Name/Username: Caramel4vanilla
    Current Weight: 221.1
    Total pounds you want to lose: 21-28lbs
    Goal weight for March 31: 213
    Goal Weight for April 30: 203
    Goal Weight for May 31: 195
    Something positive about yourself: i will look fine in that june bikini :D
  • Frigs
    Frigs Posts: 745 Member
    This sounds fantastic!!! Count me in


    Name/Username: FRIGS
    Current Weight : 183
    Total pounds you want to lose: 20
    Goal weight for March 31: 176
    Goal Weight for April 30: 169
    Goal Weight for May 31: 163
    Something positive about yourself: I have changed my lifestyle to healthy for good..now it is just a matter of time!!!
  • julies90
    julies90 Posts: 646 Member
    I'm in!
    I just got back from the grocery store, with loads of fruits, veggies, nuts, and all sorts of wonderful clean foods!

    Name/Username julies90
    Current Weight 169 (5 '9)
    Total pounds you want to lose 24
    Goal weight for March 31 160
    Goal Weight for April 30 152
    Goal Weight for May 31 145
    Something positive about yourself : I am a professional cellist and musician! :D
  • squirrelzzrule22
    squirrelzzrule22 Posts: 640 Member
    Yes I'd like to join!!

    Name/Username: cassidyml
    Current Weight: 162
    Total pounds you want to lose: In this challenge: 18. Ultimately: 40 since the very beginning of my journey.
    Goal weight for March 31: 157
    Goal Weight for April 30: 150
    Goal Weight for May 31: 144
    Something positive about yourself: I am running a half marathon March 16 and I WILL run the whole thing (slowly! hehe) and FINISH! Huge accomplishment for me.
  • Geminihuntress
    Geminihuntress Posts: 199 Member
    I'm willing to give it a try...

    Name/Username : Mary/URCanadianangel
    Current Weight 200lbs
    Total pounds you want to lose 60lbs total for this challenge 30lbs but no less than 20lbsl(If that is reasonable.)
    Goal weight for March 31 (-10)
    Goal Weight for April 30 (-10)
    Goal Weight for May 31 (-10)
    Something positive about yourself: I am a very patient person that loves to laugh and make people laugh with me
  • mackemom
    mackemom Posts: 277 Member
    Name Mackemom
    weight 166
    lose 12-30 lbs
    I will just do the best I can do, don't want to set myself up...even a pound a week would be great

    The positive thing about myself is that I'll NEVER give up on myself.

    This is a great idea:smile:
  • johnson7103
    johnson7103 Posts: 6
    Username: johnson7103
    Current weight: 222
    Total pounds you want to lose: 60 total, but for this challenge 22
    Goal weight for March 31: 214
    Goal weight for April 30: 206
    Goal weight for May 31: 200
    Something positive about myself: I have an awesome sense of humor!
  • Jamcnair
    Jamcnair Posts: 586 Member
    Name/Username: Jill/jamcnair
    Current Weight: 140
    Total pounds you want to lose: 15
    Goal weight for March 31: 137
    Goal Weight for April 30 : 134
    Goal Weight for May 31 :130

    Something positive about yourself: I am a faithful friend
  • charismanoodles
    charismanoodles Posts: 343 Member
    Totally keen!

    Name/Username Mal/charismanoodles
    Current Weight 80 kilos
    Total pounds you want to lose 5 kilos/10 pounds
    Goal weight for March 31 78
    Goal Weight for April 30 75
    Goal Weight for May 31 70 ???
    Something positive about yourself I have a nice smile
  • PamelaGatorMom
    PamelaGatorMom Posts: 348 Member
    Name/Username: Pamela/PamelaGatorMom
    Current Weight: 245
    Total pounds you want to lose: 86
    Goal weight for March 31: 225
    Goal Weight for April 30: 215
    Goal Weight for May 31: 205
    Something positive about yourself: I am a positive person who tries to see the good in all things.
  • daniellealys
    daniellealys Posts: 301 Member
    This is exactly what I need. My goal is to reach my weight loss goal by end of May! So this is perfect!

    Name/Username ; daniellealys
    Current Weight : 214
    Total pounds you want to lose 29
    Goal weight for March 31: 199
    Goal Weight for April 30: 191
    Goal Weight for May 31: 185
    Something positive about yourself: I have already lost 36lbs! yay! over halfway to my goal! :D
  • DeborahREvans
    DeborahREvans Posts: 11
    Okay- I am pretty new at this my fitness pal and this just might be useful. Weekly weigh in Wednesday am, so I will post goals tommorrow.:happy:

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