Lose 8~10lbs Nov. 2012!

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  • supertracylynn
    supertracylynn Posts: 1,338 Member
    This is something to consider to hold myself accountable. Last year I gained 4-6# during November due to candy, alcohol, and an entire week of Thanksgiving celebration.
    While I do not intend to kick the week of Thanksgiving (I celebrate my January birthday during the entire week of Thanksgiving, with my mother's blessing, lol), and I am much better about the alcohol... candy has got me in it's grips. Dang you Halloween!!!

    So!

    11.02.2012:
    SW: 136.2#
    GW: 134.6... or burn at least 600cal/day 5d/wk for the entire month - no roll overs!
  • whitelaurel
    whitelaurel Posts: 162 Member
    Welcome! The more the merrier! :D

    I'm working on something special that I'll post in time for the first weigh-in (Nov. 8), so how about if you get in by early Nov. 7, you're safe!! :D At least as far as "graphic representation" goes. ;)

    It sounds like a few of us are working on sodium intake... Or maybe that just sticks out to me because I have been TERRIBLE about my sodium recently. :(
  • stephaniern21
    stephaniern21 Posts: 51
    I'm so glad so many people want to join in!! :D

    What does everybody think: Should I start a group? If so, I'll invite everybody who responds to this thread! And maybe I'd start it in a few days, just in case we get any stragglers. :) I've never created a group before, but it seems pretty straightforward. It would be cool if on Group message boards, you can scroll down to see more than the past five posts. ;) I like to respond to everybody...


    @Stephaniern21: I can't wait to hear about your progress! I hope you shake off those 5 lbs this month :D

    I took out some stuff so this didn't become an extremely long quote lol but I do hope all of the other girls in here meet their goals too... lets go us November stars!! I hope I can shake those pounds too.. i was at 140.5 last week, and went to 140.2 just yesterday.. so looks like im still 10 pounds away as a whole, so sticking with my 5... lets hope I can do it! I saw you were worried about sodium intake? Is it for health reasons, or just a personal goal? I never usually watch it much because I drink lots of water! Oh, and I think making this a group would be a great idea :)
  • whitelaurel
    whitelaurel Posts: 162 Member
    I took out some stuff so this didn't become an extremely long quote lol but I do hope all of the other girls in here meet their goals too... lets go us November stars!! I hope I can shake those pounds too.. i was at 140.5 last week, and went to 140.2 just yesterday.. so looks like im still 10 pounds away as a whole, so sticking with my 5... lets hope I can do it! I saw you were worried about sodium intake? Is it for health reasons, or just a personal goal? I never usually watch it much because I drink lots of water! Oh, and I think making this a group would be a great idea :)

    If we work hard we can make some progress anyway! :) And that's always an accomplishment in itself these winter months, haha. As for the sodium, the only reason I'm watching it is because I tend to NOT drink enough water!! So my sodium intake always shows up on the scale--And I imagine it's not very good for you in general if you're taking in too much salt and not enough water. So I'm trying to either limit my sodium while struggling to get enough water........ Or upping my water so I don't have to worry about it! I figure either way will get me there. :) Mmk! I'll go ahead and make a group for us then!!
  • tlnurse
    tlnurse Posts: 229 Member
    I'm in:)

    SW Feb. 2012 = 179.6
    CW Nov 1 = 144
    GW = (currently...subject to change!) 135
  • tlnurse
    tlnurse Posts: 229 Member
    I'm in:)

    SW Feb. 2012 = 179.6
    CW Nov 1 = 144
    GW = (currently...subject to change!) 135

    BTW....am starting Turbo Fire on Monday.....anybody want to join me?
  • whitelaurel
    whitelaurel Posts: 162 Member
    Welcome! :) What's Turbo Fire?? Is that a DVD program?? It sounds intense, anyway! I wish you the best of luck with it!! :D
  • xoRein13
    xoRein13 Posts: 21
    So glad I decided to try the message boards today! I find myself with the same goals as you for the month so Imma go ahead and jump on in here. n_n My name is Alyssa and I'm adding you as a friend, whitelaurel.

    Starting Weight (11/1): 165 (Unfortunately; I do not have a digital scale to use.)
    Goal Weight (11/30): 155

    11/1: 165
    11/8:
    11/15:
    11/22:
    11/29:
  • violetcharms
    violetcharms Posts: 158 Member
    I'm in too!

    I've got a Nov 15 goal to lose another 2kg (4.4lb), so 8-10lb by Nov 30 sounds like a great fit!

    CW: 67kg (147.4lb)
    GW(Nov 30): 63kg (138.6lb)

    Goal/plan is to stick with Insanity even though it's MURDERING every muscle in my body. Also, watch my macros (somehow the diet is always harder than the workout, even though the workout brings physical pain. I wonder why?)

    Good luck to all of us!
  • designerdiscounts
    designerdiscounts Posts: 517 Member
    I am definitely in! Somehow I managed to gain a lot of weight this year and am now entering the holidays (my typical time to gain weight) heavier than I've been since I was pregnant.

    CW: (which was 3 days ago): 135
    GW: 125

    I'm tracking my food intake and upping my fitness level to get it done. We are going to Las Vegas to visit family over thanksgiving weekend, I would love to have lost some weight before then and be able to keep it off instead of pig out.

    Good luck everyone!

    BTW, I am also tracking inches and recommend it as a much better way to track your progress. Sometimes my scale refuses to budge but my waist may shrink an inch anyway. :-).
  • whitelaurel
    whitelaurel Posts: 162 Member
    Welcome!! :D I'll send you guys an invite to the group, too! :) I'm not sure if the group will take off or if the majority would rather just report back here, but I'm sure that will work itself out. :)

    @designerdisco: :) I definitely agree that measuring inches is a great idea, too! The only reason I don't do it regularly is because it takes more time and effort than hopping on my scale, haha. :) But whenever the scale disappoints me, I'm tempted to measure, especially when I know I've been good!
  • christinefryman
    christinefryman Posts: 3 Member
    After being pretty inconsistent with MFP for a couple of months it's time to get serious. This will help!! My weekly goal is to track everything everyday (if I don't add it, it doesn't count right? Haha). My goal for the month is 6lbs.

    CW. (11/3/12) 175lbs
    GW (11/30/12) 169lbs
  • whitelaurel
    whitelaurel Posts: 162 Member
    Great! :D I'll invite you to the group, too, and add your starting info to our spreadsheet on Googledocs!
    We can definitely do this. :)
  • TabbathaAnne
    TabbathaAnne Posts: 162 Member
    Im down! :)
  • tedsmama
    tedsmama Posts: 178 Member
    Me too!!
  • girlwapp
    girlwapp Posts: 136 Member
    Loving having this group. I'm trying to remind myself of it when I want to snack... "Don't eat the leftover Halloween candy, girl, you got people to impress!"

    Makes it a lot easier to fill up my glass of water and turn AWAY from the snack food.
  • stephaniern21
    stephaniern21 Posts: 51
    @ Girlwapp: That is too funny.. I totally say that to myself every time I say I am too lazy to workout "No way- you have to do well this month, people are watching, you can't fail!" lol

    @WhiteLaurel: Yes I suppose it is important to watch the sodium intake if you do not drink a lot of water... maybe make that a goal one week this month? Good Luck, I know you got it! :) Also- Turbofire is part of beachbody (P90X, Insanity, etc.) but it is a female instructor. I got the DVD's last year to try it out and it definitely helped kick me into shape! She is intense, but a lot of fun.. the music is great, and sometimes I caught myself laughing because the moves were fun/funny to do... Don't get me wrong though- it is very tough!! Also, lots of plyometrics, so be careful (although she has a girl who is there to show you modifications!).
  • brideson85
    brideson85 Posts: 31
    Welcome :D How do you like Insanity?? :D Also, I think I'll have to step up my lifting routine to match you... :)

    I don't do the regular insanity I just call it my own personal hell. Lost 2 pounds and it TToM for me so maybe more...!!!
    Oh and I throw in a spin class here and there:noway:
  • TaraLockwood
    TaraLockwood Posts: 3
    I have only just seen this so i better get my skates on! good luck everyone :) xx
    cw:122
    gw:112

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