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Lose 5 Pounds in August challenge!

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  • I'm in!! I will post my starting weight on Wednesday. I will be so happy if I can lose 5 lbs or more in August. I have been having lots of problems with motivation.

    JoJo
  • vicky1804
    vicky1804 Posts: 320 Member
    Count me in, last 2 months have been really good,

    SW: 174.2
    CW: 174.2
    GW: 169

    Weigh in Dates:
    5.8.12
    12.8.12
    19.8.12
    26.8.12

    Total weight lost:

    I cant wait to buy a whole new wardrobe and a new hair cut
  • FTW7
    FTW7 Posts: 21
    Im in! Totally motivated for August!
    SW: 224
    CW: 223
    GW: 115

    WI dates:
    8-1
    8-4
    8-8
    8-11
    8-15
    8-18
    8-22
    8-25
    8-29

    I weigh in Wednesdays and Saturdays. Keeps me going to weigh in
    twice a week. I want to workout harder and longer without having
    to use my inhaler! :) Feel free to add me! :)
  • FTW7
    FTW7 Posts: 21
    Total weight loss: 1 pound.
  • Esteffania
    Esteffania Posts: 6 Member
    I am in. That might my exactly what I need to get back on track. Struggling with Weight loss, after my loss of 15 lbs.

    SW: 205
    CW: 190
    GW: 185
    UGW: 170

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?
    Wearing a bikini and feel great in it!
  • i am ready to 5 pounds

    sw: 182
    cw: 180


    weigh in dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31
  • I'll bite! :)

    SW: 87(ish)kg (191lb)
    CW: 81.2kg (179lb)
    GW: 78.9kg (174lb)
    UGW: 65kg (143lb)

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • natural813
    natural813 Posts: 183 Member
    SW: 217
    CW: 171.8
    GW: 167

    Weigh in Dates:
    7/31 - 171.8
    8/7
    8/14
    8/21
    8/28


    Total weight lost:
  • maps1974
    maps1974 Posts: 18
    I'm in!!!

    SW: 300
    CW: 278
    GW: 273
    UGW: 199

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?

    Skydiving, always wanted to do it. Checked into it a couple weeks ago and I'm above their weight limit.
  • AllisonB145
    AllisonB145 Posts: 94 Member
    I'm in however I am going on vacation next week! I'll do my best though, maybe this will give me the motivation to stay on focused. I'll be honest it't going to be difficult.

    SW:190
    CW: 175
    GW: 170
    UGW: 145
    I weigh in on Mondays

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/3
    8/10
    8/17
    8/24
    8/31
  • oboeing
    oboeing Posts: 1,816 Member
    I'm so in!

    SW: 173
    CW: 166
    GW: 160
    Ultimate GW: 145

    I also weigh in on Mondays, so my weigh in dates:
    8/6
    8/13
    8/20
    8/27

    Total Weight Loss:

    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?

    Wear a bathing suit and go the beach. I haven't worn one in almost 5 years.
  • jlynn6810
    jlynn6810 Posts: 68 Member
    Fairly new and looking for the motivation so count me in.
    SW: (Starting weight) 219
    CW: (Current weight) 215.2
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 210.2
    UGW:160


    Total weight lost: 3.8

    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?--- Get all dressed up and go out somewhere nice with my boyfriend without having to feel self conscious about the way I look. To be able to JUST RELAX AND ENJOY :)
  • reallymyBEST
    reallymyBEST Posts: 242 Member
    SW: 237
    CW: 185.8
    GW: 180.8

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    Q: Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?
    A: Learn how to swim!!!
  • helen0616
    helen0616 Posts: 97
    Me! Me! Me!

    SW: 189
    CW: 181
    GW: 175
    UGW: 150

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?
    Have a fabulous vacation to HAWAII happening in December and I am going to wear a bathing suit on the beach there and not feel like I need to be hanging out with the beached whales!!!
  • amhalterman
    amhalterman Posts: 63 Member
    SW: 145
    CW: 132
    GW: 127
    UGW: 115

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?

    I want to be down to my wedding weight by my 10th anniversary at the end of September. I want to be more healthy and fit 10 years and 3 babies later!!
  • kramereh
    kramereh Posts: 612 Member
    I'm in!

    SW: 182 (Starting weight)
    CW: 168.6 (Current weight)
    GW: 162 (Goal weight for the month)

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • beckramah
    beckramah Posts: 1 Member
    Awesome! Good Luck Everyone!

    SW: 157.2
    CW: 152.6
    GW: 140
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • wyman175
    wyman175 Posts: 2
    Great! I'm in... Thanks!


    SW: 196 lbs
    CW: 192 lbs
    GW: 187 lbs
  • ACrookston
    ACrookston Posts: 15
    SW: 182
    CW: 176
    GW: 170

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • Bravyn
    Bravyn Posts: 57 Member
    SW: (Starting weight) - 227
    CW: (Current weight) 215
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 208

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • ncsjodi
    ncsjodi Posts: 102 Member
    I'm in too! My 40th birthday is August 31st and I'd LOVE to see the 150s by then! I'm also leaving for Vegas that day!

    SW: 262
    CW: 165
    GW: 159
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • staceface519
    staceface519 Posts: 167
    This is awesome!!!

    SW: 153
    CW: 151
    GW: 146

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • _HeartsOnFire_
    _HeartsOnFire_ Posts: 5,304 Member
    SW: 214
    CW: 188.5
    GW: 178

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • SW: 286
    CW: 253
    GW: 248

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31
  • GaidenJade
    GaidenJade Posts: 171
    Woohoo! Now I just need to remember to weigh in on time! :tongue:

    SW: 230
    CW: 209
    GW: 204 Or maybe less.

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • jamers3111
    jamers3111 Posts: 495 Member
    SW: 133
    CW: 128.4
    GW: 125

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    I just really want to be able to fit in my wedding dress without having to let it out! Right now it zips but it "puckers" around my tummy... I would love to not have to have it altered! Let's do this!!!
  • reds0110
    reds0110 Posts: 2 Member
    SW: 170
    CW: 162
    GW: 155
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?

    I am in a wedding September 1 and I would like to look fabulous in my dress!
  • MrDel
    MrDel Posts: 33
    In.

    SW: 233
    CW: 223.6
    GW: 117.6
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 200

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
  • 4schrocks
    4schrocks Posts: 42 Member
    I'm in!! Maybe this is what I need to get the fire going under my rear.

    SW: 133.8
    CW: 130.6
    GW-for the month: 125

    Weigh Ins:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/29

    Total weight loss for month:


    Thanks for the challenge! :flowerforyou:
  • Count me in!

    SW: 118
    CW: 118
    GW: 113

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 :118
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
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