As the 23 apporaches I become more worried and scared that I won't reach my goals. I gained a few pounds when I hurt my back and although I've lost what I gained Im still a little discouraged. Im going to work hard eat less (don't go over my calories) and just try to lose at least 3-5 lbs before the 23. Even if I don't it will be good to say bye bye to he 60's hello 50's (but im not here to stay). I worked hard and so far im down 7lbs. YES I CAN , YES I CAN,, YES I CAN! (in my Sherman Klump voice)

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!!!

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:

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!!!

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!!

Challenge Sw 235
Aug goal 228
Sep goal 220
Oct goal 213
Nov goal 206
Dec goal 199

I'm 27 y/o and 5'6" tall.

I'm in!!

Well I gained a pound. I'm at 236. I weigh daily so I know I went down to 233 and then back up to 236. I've been here for a couple days. It might be because I wasnt eating enough or because TOM is here. I decided I'm going to try calorie zigzagging. Eat the same number of calories per week but vary the amount per day in either direction. I will not let this hold me. ............ Now that that's out the way I can move forward.

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

Hi Ladies,

I'm checking in. I love this challenge. It's helping to keep me motivated and accountable. Last week I was struggling to lose anything. I have been watching what I eat and exercising and the scale wouldn't move. My daughter's birthday was last week and I was very proud of myself for only eating one small piece of cake. She didn't want a party which meant the cake was in the house for a few days. I was so glad when they ate it all. When I weighed in on Monday I had lost 3lbs which was exciting. Today was the first day I exercised this week. The kids went back to school yesterday and I had a crazy week at work.

I am starting to notice slight changes in the way my clothes fit:) I've got to quit focusing on the scale so much. I'm hoping to hit my target by the 23rd. If not I should be pretty close.

Have a great weekend ladies.