ONLY 15 WEEKS TO NEW YEARS!! Challange

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  • woyke_amy
    woyke_amy Posts: 3
    Im in!
    Current weight 167
    Goal Weight 120

    That's 47 pounds in 15 weeks averaging 3 pounds per week. Which would put me back to where i was before we leveled out my thyroid.

    My struggle would be to wake up early enough to exercise. I have started the insanity workout but defiantly struggling with that. I have a bar that goes across the door therefore i will strive to accomplish 10 pulls ups by the end of this week and keep adding 10 more along with 20 sit ups and add 20 more each week. along with going for an afternoon walk and start the couch to 5k...(i really dont see my finishing the insanity workout...but i may). My father was in the marine core so this routine is actually what i did in the Th grade. I use to be able to do 250 sit ups and 120 pull ups (my way to deal with the bullying at the time). this is my goal by December.
  • Juliann4k9
    Juliann4k9 Posts: 36 Member
    Count me in also. Love the idea.
    Current weight-183
    Goal weight-168=1pd per week
    I will continue to use MFP to log calories in and calories out. My favorite tool is my Fitbit.. I will do cardio 4-5 times per week and 2 days of weight training. Planning on ordering TurboJam next week to mix things up. Good luck to all.
  • luvsbks
    luvsbks Posts: 51
    Ok I am in

    Weight on 8/18 258
    Weight on 9/22 248

    Weight on January 1 at least 228.

    I will work out 3 times a week
    Continue to log on MFP
    Eat between 1600 and 1800 calories a day
  • Juliane_
    Juliane_ Posts: 373 Member
    I sort of a week late for this challenge but I'd like to join if possible. I had actually posted on my newsfeed that it would be awesome to lose 14 lbs in the 14 weeks left to Xmas. This challenge is right up my alley. I've chosen a modest goal of 1 lb a week.

    Current: 162.8 lbs
    Goal in 15 weeks 147.5 lbs
    Average 1 lb a week

    This past week I started doing exercise! It's been a LONG time. I began with slim in 6. The first 3 days were challenging. It hurt. After that it got a little bit easier. So far I've done 5 workout days this week.

    My challenge this week has been to attempt getting up early. It is just NOT happening if I go to bed late the night before. My weigh in day is Monday. I'm confident I've lost weight this week.

    I almost forgot. In regards to food I count "points" (50 calories per point) and my daily goal is 23 with an additional 35 to use or lose throughout the week. Yup, like the old weight watchers plan.
  • emilymaya16
    emilymaya16 Posts: 104 Member
    Weight on 23/09: 142
    Weight for Jan: 132 or less

    Plan:
    Gym and swim at least 3 times a week
    Log food on MFP
    Eat Max 1400 calories a day
  • juliann95
    juliann95 Posts: 26 Member
    I'd love to join!!! I would like to loose 40 by Xmas. I'm down 7 so far.

    My goal is 1500 calories a day.
    Not eating my workout points.
    Working out 2-3 times a week at gym, or Zumba.
    Trying to average burning 350 calories a day, either by working out, cleaning, walking or whatever I can do to help burn calories.
  • JeAdoreEtTu
    JeAdoreEtTu Posts: 1
    I'm all in! I have a dance show with a burlesque troup coming up in a month and ive realizd how much i have let myself go during my vacation!
    Current weight - 155
    Goal in 15 weeks- 138

    Thats 17 lbs in 15 weeks. Could be a pound per week but i want to try for 1.5- 2
    I have a difficult time getting work outs to stick, i eat very healthy (as in organic veggies, eggs, and rice or quinoa dishes being a big part of my diet)[
    Can anyonne give me advice on thhe jilllian micheals 30 day shred? Whats it like and does it help you stick to it and get results? Thanks everyone! :)
  • smiley001
    smiley001 Posts: 1 Member
    Im in. Ive gotten off track lately so hopefully this helps

    Current weight 195
    Goal in 15 weeks 25 pounds

    Thats 1.6 a week. Whenever im watching myshows i ride my bike so thats at least 30 min a day plus a 30 min intense workout 3-4 times week
  • piya121
    piya121 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm in! Im going on a vacation during new years and i need to look ALOT better in my new dress :)

    Current Weight: 164.5 lbs
    Goal in 15 weeks: 140 lbs

    1.6 lbs a week!
    I'm super pumped to see if i reach my goal :)
  • sundrine
    sundrine Posts: 36
    CW: 128
    GW: 113

    I think it's definitely doable! That's only a pound per week. And it would bring me into a size 4. yay ^^ I plan to eat 1200 net calories per day and do daily cardio exercises like jogging and 30ds. I'm doing this already, but having a concrete goal and plan might be give me the determination I need to succeed. And I *really* need to cut out the junk food completely, even if it fits into my calorie allowances.
  • LosingitinTX
    LosingitinTX Posts: 24 Member
    I am in!

    Current Weight: 283 lbs
    Goal in 15 weeks: 250 lbs
    Average 2.2 lbs a weeks

    My Plan: to following the calories allowed in MFP. Right now I am at 1430. I currently do water aerobics 2x a week. Going to increase my activity to include a third day of swimming. and the in between days do some walking with the pup. He'll like that because it has been a while. :smile:
  • deniseblossoms
    deniseblossoms Posts: 373 Member
    I want to join too, I've been trying to figure out which day to weigh, so Monday sounds fantastic to me.

    I currently weigh 200 lbs
    by 12/31 ...........175

    I do cardio 6 days week either Gym (ARC cross between an elliptical and stepper), Mountain Biking on nice days or an hour of Zumba mixed in with 4 days of strength training and BOSU ball workouts. Also at least 20 minutes with my weighted hula hoop.

    For the diet I'm aiming for 1400 but I may need to adjust, see how the scale moves.
  • marcenepea
    marcenepea Posts: 364 Member
    I would love to join as well. Feel free to add me I would love all the support.

    Starting Weight 191
    Goal by 12/31 175

    I am going to try to eat right around 1600 cal/day. I really need to work on my excersize and start getting some. I have been slacking at this so far.
  • Misstr2
    Misstr2 Posts: 1
    I need to join this!
    CW 230
    GW 199
    My goals are to drink more water, log food, exercise more!
  • tratracee123
    tratracee123 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm in.
    SW 90kgs or 198 pounds
    GW 75kgs or 165 pounds

    already close to 2 kgs lost :)

    drink more water, exercise at least 2 days a week, keep on logging food and share the journey with others.
    today's weigh in 87.9kg, 194pounds
  • dchienku
    dchienku Posts: 625 Member
    I am so excited for this to start.

    My starting weight is 201
    My goal weight at the end of this 190

    1. Drink at least 64 ozs. daily
    2. run up the stairs for 10 mins daily.
    3. walk 2 miles daily
    4. 40 squats daily
    5. eat 6 to 9 serves of veggies daily
    6. stay under my daily sugar intake
  • albearcamoo
    albearcamoo Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in too.

    SW: 126lbs
    GW: 115lbs

    It's my final haul :smokin:

    Goals: drink more water, incorporate more strength training into my workouts, cut down on sugar and caffeine even more :grumble: Limiting a cheat meal to once a fortnight
  • ktags1988
    ktags1988 Posts: 7
    I'm keen. Also new to MFP - about a week now.

    starting weight: 59kgs or 1130lbs
    goal weight: 52kgs or 114lbs

    1. drink at least 5 glasses of water a day.
    2. exercise 30 minutes daily
    3. work harder on my meals (especially lunch at work)
  • livelifenow91
    livelifenow91 Posts: 300 Member
    I'm in
    Starting weight - 172
    Goal weigh - 150

    eat only 1200 calories a day, but start making them more healthy calories and only have one cheat day a week instead of eating tons of unhealthy foods just to reach my 1200 calorie goal. also drink 8 cups of water a day and continue exercising daily, even if only for a half an hour. strength training at the gym at least twice a week, and running (couch to 5k program) 3 times a week. that's the plan. let's see if we can do this!
  • clicker_70
    clicker_70 Posts: 45
    Would love to do this, but I'm having surgery on Thursday.........so I'm nos so sure about the exercise part.

    SW 230lbs.
    CW 230lbs.
    GW 200lbs.

    That's just over 2 lbs a week. I'm under the care of a dietician for the eating part.
  • stellyc
    stellyc Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in!

    My starting weight is 137
    My goal weight is 115

    To lose the weight I will:
    1. Drink more water every day
    2. Work out 5x a week
    3. Make healthier eating choices
    4. Get more sleep
  • mystikfairy61
    mystikfairy61 Posts: 80 Member
    I definately want to join, My current weight is 210 would like to see 187, a 23 pound loss. i have been having trouble with MFP allowing me to log foods but if I cant log in here for that reason, I will be logging on my alternate site, Spark people. So far it has allowed me to log my weight so that shouldn't be a problem. I am a diabetic so my food goals will be weird.

    My goals:

    1. lose 1.5 pounds a week

    2. stay between 1400-1500 calories a day

    3. drink at least six 8 oz glasses of water a day ( this has been a issue for me)

    4. Stay around 160-170 grams of carbs a day or below

    5. Continue doing Zumba 30-45 mins a day at least 5x a week

    6. reach 187 by 1/1/2013

    Add me if you like for challenge support. Even if I have to continue to use Sparkpeople I will check in daily to give motivation and support.
  • windycitycupcake
    windycitycupcake Posts: 516 Member
    Start Sept 18/12 ... End December 31/12

    *List your current weight and what you want to lose in 15 weeks, and how you'd expect to get there.

    185.4 i'd like to lose 40lbs
    1200 calories a day, intense exercise 4 times a week, with one hour of cardio, moderate 60 min walk at least 3 times per week.

    *Thoughts for the week on diet/exercise. Struggles and success.
    struggle with having patience to lose the weight slowly, trying not too drop too low in calories, trying not to beat myself up over how big i've gotten

    *What to change or improve for the next week to help you get throught the next 15 weeks. Set mini goals for the upcoming week.
    mini goal for the upcoming week: stay above at least 1100 calories, exercise 5 times per week

    *Most importantly, support but complete honesty with yourself and others.
    always
  • GirlWithTheFlowerTattoo
    GirlWithTheFlowerTattoo Posts: 71
    I started a group. Search 15 weeks until new years and a ground with a new years themed picture should show up!
  • mncodergal
    mncodergal Posts: 58 Member
    I lost 3.2 lbs this week. Yay. It's been a frustrating week but am taking it as one foot in front of the other, hour by hour, etc.
    On to the next one... :)
    Best of luck to all.
  • BABetter1
    BABetter1 Posts: 618 Member
    I'm in.

    Current: 175 ish
    Goal in 15 weeks: 160 lbs
    Average 1 lb a week then reevaluate after that
    Net 1200 calories everyday, eating back at least half my exercise calories daily. Currently doing Month 1 of Insanity, and thinking of adding in Butt Bible a few days per week.

    I am currently trying to get my macros right. And honestly, I also need to dig a little deeper during my workouts (take less and shorter breaks when I get fatigued). I'll be weighing in on Tuesdays. :ohwell:

    Edited to add: I've been fluctuating up and down between 175 and 178 for the past month, so I'm feeling pretty frustrated this morning as I weigh in only to find I've gone back up a pound. I really need this extra motivation/accountability.
  • Crystaleyed
    Crystaleyed Posts: 229 Member
    This sounds like an amazing idea, am I still okay to join ?
    best of luck to everyone :D.

    CW : 72.3kg
    GW : As close to my goal weight as possible, am I allowed to put that ?
    How I Will Get There : I intend to stick to the calorie goal I have set on MFP and get the funds together to start going to the gym and burning more calories, as well as being faithful to my fencing and dancing classes. I will also talk to my concilor about binge eating and try to pick out, with her, what my triggers are and how I can find a solution to the problem.
  • drummergirl2012
    drummergirl2012 Posts: 3
    Better late than never but I need this challenge!

    SW: 266 lbs
    CW: 266 lbs
    GW by Dec 31/12: 218 lbs (2 lbs/week loss)

    My goals are:

    - daily exercise (workout videos or walking)
    - increase exercise from 30 mins to 60 mins/day
    - stick to Jenny Craig plan (started Aug 31/12 and lost a total of 12 lbs in 3 weeks)

    Good luck to everyone.
  • ldr310
    ldr310 Posts: 3 Member
    I was to join!
    My current weight is 152lbs. (Up from when I joined MFP)
    My goal weight by Dec 31, 2012 is 20 lbs.

    i could not tell you the last time I was under 130lbs.

    My goals are to make it to the gym to strength train at least 1-2 times a week.
    I want to up my cardio by from 35 minutes to 60 minutes.
    I want to stay close to my calorie limit as possible and stop binging at night!!!!
    My biggest struggle is finding time to fit exercise into my everyday routine. Everytime I get on a roll, I get interrupted and lose momentum!
  • watcheronthewall
    watcheronthewall Posts: 104
    Current: 243lbs
    Goal in 15 weeks: 220 lbs
    Average 1.5 lbs a week
    Plan: Following Slimming World so not counting calories. I intend to up my exercise to 2 x bike rides per week, plus 1-2 x exercise classes per week. Plus at least 2 long walks per week.

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