Ok I'm new to MFP and this group but would like to join the challenge. I hope I'm doing this right...well here goes...

My name is Tonysha and I'm from Detroit, Michigan.

SW: 295
GW: 265
Goal #1 Aug 23: 293lbs
Goal #2 Sept 23: 285lbs
Goal #3 Oct 23: 277lbs
Goal #4 Nov 23: 270lbs
Goal #5 Dec 23 265lbs

Please feel free to add me as I need all the encouragement and support I can get!!!

Hey Tonysha and welcome Diva!!!!

Im afarid I won't reach my goal by the 23. but any loss is better then none at all!

I don't think I am either (Teeaaarrssss) But, Its good i'm losing and not gaining!

We got this! :happy:

Hello, I am not new to MFP but I just saw this challenge and I am super excited to join so here goes. Before I joined MFP I went form 378 to 278. I have gained some of the weight back so I am fighting to keep this journey going.

My name is Charmaine and I am from Augusta, GA.

I am 5'5" and
SW (Aug. 15,) 287.2
GW: 237.2

Goal 1(Aug): 277.2
Goal 2 (Sept): 267.2
Goal 3 (Oct): 257.2
Goal 4 (Nov): 247.2
Goal 5 (Dec): 237.2

Please feel free to add me and send all the encouragement my way. I am stuck and I hope this challenge will help to keep me motivatd and on track. Good luck ladies.

After weighing myself today and yesterday I'm 2-3 lbs away from my goal for the month and have a week to go until my weigh in! I am so happy to see some results! I've been reading everyone else's posts and it looks like everyone is doing great! (even if we do slip up once in a while!) Stay motivated and on track everyone!!!

Thanks. I am looking forwards to gifting some fat cells to the trash for Christmas! Let's get it!!!!

Congrats to everyone who has been losing! Isn't it exciting to see your body change? For me the change is increasingly mental. The past few days I've been working out twice a day, and I'm really challenging myself in the evenings to do more, go faster, and push harder. I even turned down a free lunch because I don't want to wreck my progress so far. That would not have happened two months ago.

This past month has been amazing for me. Not only am I getting this weight off, I'm enjoying the journey. Last night I got a little upset because I was in a lot of pain, but once I managed to peel myself off of that yoga mat and stumble into the shower, I realized that while I will not see the results of my hard work tomorrow, or even the next day, if I maintain this level of dedication and fortitude, I can and will SOON see results. I already sleep better, my mood is better, I feel lighter, and I am generally in better spirits.

For those who don't think that they will reach their goals, we are a looooong way form the finish line. Don't count yourself out! If you finish on Christmas day even 10 pounds less than you are now, that's still an awesome accomplishment - but there really is time to make your goals. I know that you can do it because I know that I am going to do it.

Let this challenge be the catalyst to accomplish your weight loss goals, not just for Christmas, but forever.

YOU can do this...We CAN do this!!

Hey Chicas! I thought that I posted when I started this challenge but I guess I did not :-(

On August 8th, I starated at 180lbs.

----Goals----

Goal Weight: 155 lbs with a BMI of under 25

Aug 2012- 175 lbs

Sept 2012- 170 lbs

Oct 2012- 165 lbs

Nov 2012- 160 lbs

Dec 2012- 155 lbs


I am working out at home and jogging at least three times a week. I began the Tapout XT on the 8th as well. I had my first weigh in with that program today and I am already at the my August goal weight of 175lbs!!! I am so Happy and Excited! I

Hi, I'm GG and I am new to the group. Here are my achievable goals.

SW 168
GW 150

Aug goal - 166
Sept goal - 162
Oct goal - - 158
Nov goal -- 153
Dec goal ---150

I am 55 years old; 5'6' tall.
We can do this!!!!

Bah Humbug!!
Greetings ladies!
It's 8/16/12, my weigh in day. I am still at 238 pounds :grumble:
After only losing one pound at the last weigh in I decided to step up my routine a little. I've been adding an additional workout for the past several days. And this week = no weight loss.
But again, trying to look at the bright side, at least it's not a weight gain. I guess it's still possible to reach 236 by next week. I'll be back on 8/23/12--my goal is still 236 by then.
Take care ladies.
Good luck on your journeys :flowerforyou:

Greetings ladies!
Hope everyone is still on track. Today was my weigh in day (8/9/12) and I came in at 238 pounds. :indifferent: Slower progress than previously but still on track to meet my first goal of 236 by 8/23/12. I think my problem may be eating too few calories. I'll try and see what adjustments I need to make. At least it's not a weight gain. My next weigh in is 8/16/12.
Keep pushing! :flowerforyou:

Greetings--it's 8/2/12 and I just wanted to check in. I am on track so far and currently at 239 lbs. Thursday is my weigh-in day so I should be back on 8/9/12. So far, so good! Good luck everyone.

I'm in! I started my journey about a month ago with 110 pounds to lose. I am 5'4".
For this challenge:
SW 246
8/23--236
9/23--227
10/23--218
11/23--209

GW--200

I wonder what's making you stall? Do you think it's something in your diet? Maybe you need to go off your diet for a week, stop exercising for a week, and start back up the following week. Shake things up a bit?

Bah Humbug!!
Greetings ladies!
It's 8/16/12, my weigh in day. I am still at 238 pounds :grumble:
After only losing one pound at the last weigh in I decided to step up my routine a little. I've been adding an additional workout for the past several days. And this week = no weight loss.
But again, trying to look at the bright side, at least it's not a weight gain. I guess it's still possible to reach 236 by next week. I'll be back on 8/23/12--my goal is still 236 by then.
Take care ladies.
Good luck on your journeys :flowerforyou:

Greetings ladies!
Hope everyone is still on track. Today was my weigh in day (8/9/12) and I came in at 238 pounds. :indifferent: Slower progress than previously but still on track to meet my first goal of 236 by 8/23/12. I think my problem may be eating too few calories. I'll try and see what adjustments I need to make. At least it's not a weight gain. My next weigh in is 8/16/12.
Keep pushing! :flowerforyou:

Greetings--it's 8/2/12 and I just wanted to check in. I am on track so far and currently at 239 lbs. Thursday is my weigh-in day so I should be back on 8/9/12. So far, so good! Good luck everyone.

I'm in! I started my journey about a month ago with 110 pounds to lose. I am 5'4".
For this challenge:
SW 246
8/23--236
9/23--227
10/23--218
11/23--209

GW--200