Commit to losing 1 pound a week in 2013 challenge

GPSHEALTHCOACHING
GPSHEALTHCOACHING Posts: 497 Member
in Motivation and Support
On Christmas Day I calculated that if I lose 1 pound a week starting 12-25 than I would reach my EXACT GOAL of 145 on 12-31-13! Pretty cool!!!!!

1 pound a week is very doable and sustainable! This is not a race, right? I plan to make this a gradual lifestyle change. I started by reducing my processed foods, adding in more fruits and veggies and of course, logging on MFP. I have started walking and will add in weights and jogging and eliptical. And whatever other cardio catches my fancy. :tongue:

So, WANT TO JOIN MY CHALLENGE? I'm looking to have a strong group of friends to support each other and reach our goals in 2013! FRIEND ME AND THE OTHERS IN THIS THREAD. :flowerforyou:

Post in this thread when you weigh in and lose your pound for that week. Doesn't matter what your weigh in day is. :-). Encourage others who are struggling!!! Post your plans to adopt a healthy lifestyle... We can all learn from each other!

Let's do this the RIGHT WAY THIS TIME!!! SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!!!!!!
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  • Fat2Fit145
    Fat2Fit145 Posts: 385 Member
    I'm in... that would be my miminum... 1 lb per week... I'm shooting for 2, but 1 would be FANTASTIC....all the best :)
  • athenaheim
    athenaheim Posts: 496 Member
    I'm in
  • Kat5343
    Kat5343 Posts: 451 Member
    I weighed in yesterday and I lost a pound over the holiday weekend...

    My weigh in weight is 236.
  • Kimjanebrooks
    Kimjanebrooks Posts: 253 Member
    I'll join!! I weigh 177lbs and want to get to around 140lb.
  • 276NoMore
    276NoMore Posts: 115 Member
    Great post. Starting today I weigh in at 254.2 (lost 0.6 pounds this past week, only by the grace of God I know for sure). I look forward to seeing how everyone's doing throughout the weeks (tips, motivating catch phrases, set-backs and how one has managed to overcome it, etc. etc., emphasis on the POSITIVE and PERSEVERANCE). Wonderful, glad to be here :)
  • welcomenuts
    welcomenuts Posts: 104 Member
    I'm in!
    I am looking to lose about 1/2 a pound each week, but I could really use some new friends and some support.

    My weight this morning was 170 and my goal is to be 148 by December 2013.

    I am running my first half marathon this year and want to add more weight training and yoga to reduce my body fat from 28% to at least 25%.

    I really would love to have people not only cheering me on, but reminding me of my ultimate goal and I promise to do the same!
  • GPSHEALTHCOACHING
    GPSHEALTHCOACHING Posts: 497 Member
    Thanks for joining me on this journey. Friend requests sent! :flowerforyou:

    I too hope this continues the well into the NEW YEAR! Because if it doesn't that means 1 of 2 things.... I met my goal early or somehow I quit my journey! Let's hope it means I met my goal early but I plan to continue to help YOU ALL reach YOUR GOALS!
  • AshleyLo_44
    AshleyLo_44 Posts: 206 Member
    That sounds like a great plan and I would love to join in your journey
  • GPSHEALTHCOACHING
    GPSHEALTHCOACHING Posts: 497 Member
    Anyone else wanna commit to 1 pound a week?
  • nazashi
    nazashi Posts: 93 Member
    I'll join!
    I'm 157 this morning and my target is 132. 1 pound a week sounds great!!:laugh:
  • GPSHEALTHCOACHING
    GPSHEALTHCOACHING Posts: 497 Member
    Friend request sent. :-)
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,458 Member
    I wanna try...........
  • AmyRose2010
    AmyRose2010 Posts: 26
    This is a great idea! I just joined MFP yesterday and am ready to commit to chang I am eager for support.

    Initial weigh in: 301
    Goal weight: 165
  • rebeccahansen04
    rebeccahansen04 Posts: 1
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  • deyannareyes
    deyannareyes Posts: 19
    I'm down
    250 wanting to be at least 200!
  • hreu213
    hreu213 Posts: 76
    I'm in

    Current weight 181
    Goal 132

    My weigh in day is Friday! So watch out :D
  • gardendolly
    gardendolly Posts: 125 Member
    I'll give it a shot!

    I have about 30lbs to lose, and am hoping to hit my goal about mid-year. Some friends with a similar goal of 1lb a week would be great.
  • lkenn67
    lkenn67 Posts: 215 Member
    Sounds like a great plan. We should start a group in the group area. That way it will be easier to keep track of where we are at.
  • Jeneba
    Jeneba Posts: 699 Member
    I gained ten pounds in 6 weeks of inactivity due to Sandy and an injury that kept me away from the gym. Have been so depressed about it I don't even want to attempt doing what it takes to get all this weight off (I am a small person). SO - this thread could not have arrived at a better time! Looking forward to keeping in touch with all you POSITIVE MOTIVATED people! We can do this!
  • smiler2209
    smiler2209 Posts: 8
    I'd love to! :smile:
  • lkenn67
    lkenn67 Posts: 215 Member
    I went to groups and there is a group "2013 challenge to lose 52 lbs". I joined that group, because I'm not sure how to create a group and I'm not sure I want to be the moderator of a group. Come check it out.
  • ramsfan84
    ramsfan84 Posts: 68 Member
    I'm in
  • healthymebetterme
    healthymebetterme Posts: 99
    I'm in! My weigh in day is a Saturday, weighed in today and lost 0.2lbs, not bad considering it was Christmas! ;)
  • stellabella1980
    stellabella1980 Posts: 1
    I am in!
  • sgh10
    sgh10 Posts: 109 Member
    I'm in too just
  • cubbie_girl
    cubbie_girl Posts: 99 Member
    I just joined MFP this week and this challenge sounds like a great idea - count me in. I weigh myself on Tuesdays, so my weight this week was 168lbs. My goal is 128lb, so I have 40lbs to go. Friends and support would be awesome!
  • KatyE213
    KatyE213 Posts: 447 Member
    I'm in too, I am currently 140 and want to be around 125-130 (will know better when I get there). Hopefully 1lb a week should be doable!
  • 2manyhats
    2manyhats Posts: 1,190 Member
    I'm in!
  • CHRISTCENTERED
    CHRISTCENTERED Posts: 33 Member
    I like that "SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE" I like to join, commiting to losing a pound a week. That would put me at 12 lbs. of weight loss first quarter of the year. Last time I weighed I was 207.....may be more now. I've really been eating lately. Just now today coming to my senses.
  • mcw1976
    mcw1976 Posts: 47 Member
    Sound like a great plan to revitalize my weight loss goals. In 2012, I lost 66lbs from Jan 1 to thanksgiving day 2012 (344lbs to 278lbs.). Gained 6lbs from Thanksgiving to now, which I am recovering from a complicated hernia surgery. I won't be able to get back to the gym until February at the earliest, so I will have to work the diet to lose weight right now. Always looking for some more MFP friends to help motivate.

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