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Lose 5 Pounds in August challenge!

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  • Deltafliers
    Deltafliers Posts: 201 Member
    YES, Yes, Yes!! I am so in!!! My husband just came back from afghanistan, and I need something to get me back on track before I go crazy! I need something to maintain/learn a routine with him home--it is completely different when it is just me and the kids. :o) I know I have gained weight with him home!!

    SW: 180.8
    CW: 148.3 (weighed 7/29)
    GW: 143.3 (even is 8/1 is higher than CW, I have reasons for keeping this GW)

    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? ***Let me think on this one! :o)
  • GroverBlue78
    GroverBlue78 Posts: 97 Member
    I'm in, I need a little motivation to get back on track. After a summer cold and a weekend long family bbq I am feeling sluggish.

    SW: 210
    CW: 205.2
    GW:199
    UGW: 165

    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? To wear that hot dress I used to fit into.
  • haley6251993
    haley6251993 Posts: 41
    Im in!

    SW:148
    CW: 125.4
    GW: 120.4
    UGW: 120.0

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

    Total weight lost:

    Just for fun: I'd like to run a 5k :)
  • krim12
    krim12 Posts: 102
    Im in!!!!


    SW: 242
    CW:238
    GW:200
    UGW:150

    weigh ins:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/22
    8/31


    I would love to be able to shop in regular stores and i just had a baby on 6/18 so i would love to put away my maternity jeans
  • om3guz
    om3guz Posts: 48
    I'm in!

    SW: 159.5
    CW: 143.5
    GW: 138.5
    UGW: 130

    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 go shopping for cute clothes! I want to look and feel great!
  • slenderloris
    slenderloris Posts: 1 Member
    Me too! This will be just the boost I need to get back on track (I hope!).

    SW: 149
    CW: 155 (I know, I know, I'm doing it wrong!)
    GW: 150

    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? Buy (and wear) a pencil skirt instead of my usual A line.
  • lauraisneat
    lauraisneat Posts: 6
    This looks motivating!!


    SW: 204
    CW: 190
    GW: 184

    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? Go float the river rocking a swimsuit with not shorts or cover up! :)
  • 1ViciousCutee
    1ViciousCutee Posts: 7
    SW: 232
    CW: 209.4
    GW: 204.0

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


    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?
    Get my belly button pierced lol
  • betancourta229
    betancourta229 Posts: 171 Member
    Let's do this!!!

    SW: 233.9 lbs
    CW: 217.4 lbs
    GW: 212.0 lbs

    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 get retro dresses that will fit my new skinny body and get retro pin up photos done professionally!
  • imoquenn
    imoquenn Posts: 22 Member
    I don't have much to lose, but I gained 10 pounds last year and now I'm ready to lose it!

    SW: 128
    CW: 128
    GW: 124
    UGW: 120

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

    Total weight lost:

    And the one thing I want to do... I don't really know!
  • sabinavaughan
    sabinavaughan Posts: 109 Member
    Count me in!

    SW: 204
    CW: 204
    GW: 196

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

    Total weight lost:

    Just for fun: i have wanted a tattoo for a while....its starting to get drawn up
  • Arinabeau
    Arinabeau Posts: 2 Member
    I want to do it for a very first time. Just joined this website and want to stay motivated. :)

    SW: 252.4
    CW: 250
    GW: 239

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31
  • kerenvaknin
    kerenvaknin Posts: 169 Member
    I'm in!

    SW: 128.8
    CW: 128.8
    GW: 123

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 128.8
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31


    Just for fun: get myself a new bikini :)
  • Usbornegal
    Usbornegal Posts: 601 Member
    SW: 242
    CW: 193
    GW: 188

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 193
    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? Ride a Roller Coaster again!


    Ugh! My body is SO not happy right now. Fighting off this summer chest cold and my body is retaining, not losing. Must. Stay. Focused......
  • scandiebirdie
    scandiebirdie Posts: 58 Member
    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?
  • scandiebirdie
    scandiebirdie Posts: 58 Member
    SW: 91 kilos
    CW: 88 kilos (1 August)
    GW: 85.5 kilos (or "as if by magic", 82 kilos, but that's pure dreaming :))
    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost: 3 kilos so far...

    Just for fun: Run! Wear a swimsuit or bikini so I can take my kid swimming every week without feeling like Mr Blooby
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I'm definitely in. Only thing is I only weigh in every two weeks as a rule but it is on mondays so I will be one week into September for my last weigh in

    SW: (Starting weight): 155lb
    CW: (Current weight): 150.5
    GW: (Goal weight for the month): 145.5

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 - 150.5
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost: 4.5lb so far

    What I want to do when I get to goal: Fit into my size 8 clothes that are sitting in the closet right now.
  • dontgiveupjustdoit
    dontgiveupjustdoit Posts: 13
    I'll give it a go :)

    SW: 61.3kg/134.9lb
    CW: 60kg/132lb
    GW: 57.7kg/127lb
  • tristanwolf1134
    tristanwolf1134 Posts: 16
    SW: 230
    CW: 203.2
    GW: 195

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/4
    8/11
    8/18
    8/25
    9/1

    Total weight lost: 0

    Just for fun: What is one thing you have been wanting to do when you have lost enough weight?
    Continue keeping it off and trying new things.
  • netsirk12
    netsirk12 Posts: 220 Member
    Last month I only lost 1 lb. I got a new HRM and increased my calories so I don't murder someone. (1500)

    SW: I started at 240
    CW: 195
    GW: 190

    Weigh in Dates:

    8/1 195
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31
  • SweetPickle007
    SweetPickle007 Posts: 76
    SW: 325
    CW:285
    GW: 280

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

    Total weight lost:
  • 2shoes123
    2shoes123 Posts: 204 Member
    SW: 173
    CW: 166
    GW: 155
    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?

    Shop for a great pair of jeans or a rockin dress.
  • lindajwebb2
    lindajwebb2 Posts: 7 Member
    Weigh in: 01/08/12: 134.5

    Just for fun: Get rid of that muffin top!
  • stephaniekhani
    stephaniekhani Posts: 77 Member
    First time ever joining a challenge!!!

    SW: 185 (or 84 kg) - this was my start weight in January 2012
    CW: 156 (or 71.1kg)
    GW: 150 (or 68 kg)

    Just for fun: I'm going on a belated honeymoon in September so I'll be gearing up for that! I already look pretty slammin' in my bikini but I wouldn't mind looking even better.
  • katiebrew
    katiebrew Posts: 103 Member
    SW: 148
    CW: 144
    GW: 139

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 143.6
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:
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  • Jucinator
    Jucinator Posts: 8
    SW: 160
    CW: 160
    GW: 150
    UGW: 130
    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 - 160
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    Just for fun: Maybe I'll get a small tattoo. Or I'll travel to the sea.
  • helenpaulette
    helenpaulette Posts: 1
    I'm in!!! I just logged in again after 6 months. I'm dead serious to lose weight this time.

    SW: 146
    CW: 146
    GW: 130

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

    I'd love to fit in my wedding gown after losing weight! :)
  • jbaum329
    jbaum329 Posts: 11 Member
    SW: 150
    CW: 133
    GW: 128

    8/1 133

    One thing I would like to do when I've lost all the weight I want (and built more lean muscle too) is to just feel healthy and maybe inspire others to do the same and help them reach their own goals if I can be of service in any way.
  • SSEVER1960
    SSEVER1960 Posts: 6
    SW: (Starting weight) 245
    CW: (Current weight) 203.2
    GW: (Goal weight for the month) 130

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 203.2
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Total weight lost:

    I want to go on a cruise once I reach my goal.
  • gonna_do_it_56
    gonna_do_it_56 Posts: 206 Member
    Love to join....

    SW:189
    CW: 176
    GW: 171

    Weigh in Dates:
    8/1 176
    8/8
    8/15
    8/22
    8/31

    Fun thing....Have n't really thought about this...given me food for thought LOL
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