Summer Weight Loss Challenge

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  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    OMG I luv me some Leslie !!!!! I hope to work out in her stufio one day only 45 mins from me, we reside in Pittdburgh Pa
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    Good morning! Yay! We've got new challengers! Welcome to MissJasminee, Losinit4life (hey friend! :)), and E2Camile! Thanks for joining ladies, I know that you will reach your goals! :)

    For those ladies doing Leslie DVDs - WATP - I love those, too. I have a few of her DVDs and even gave some away and I still have quite a few. I really enjoy her walks after work. She also has MP3s of her walks so that you can use them on the treadmill or the elliptical.

    And Kyoung - good for you! 3 lbs down is impressive! :)

    Keep it going ladies!
  • Yummy208
    Yummy208 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm in I think this was a great idea...:love:

    SW: 204
    CW: 201
    GW: 170

    Non Scale Goals:
    1. Work out for a Hour in the morning and a Hour in the evening.
    2. Keep up with working out 6 days a week.
    3. Fit into a size 10/12 comfortably and put on my new 2-piece swim suit.:bigsmile:
  • em_c_r
    em_c_r Posts: 23
    Everyone is so motivated! I had a bad day yesterday- super snacky sweet tooth going on and I indulged it. And I didn't do a workout. I was feeling very down and then remembered I just need to leave yesterday alone and focus on doing well today! So goal today is to snack on carrot sticks or just drink water instead. And to get a good workout in!
  • vdeanel
    vdeanel Posts: 8 Member
    Hello Ladies I know I a couple of days late but I would also like to join the challenge.

    SW: 283(post partum) 4/29/12.
    CW: 238.5
    GW: 170

    Non scale related goals:
    1. Shop in the misses department
    2. Join a fitness group and exercise with the group 2-3 times a week
    3. Join an adult sporting league
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    Welcome new challenger, Vdeanel! How cool that you want to join an adult sporting league! Which sport do you want to play?

    Em, you have the right idea. We can't change yesterday, but stay the course for today. The phrase that usually gets me through those hard times is, "Just for today". I think that I can manage as long as I'm thinking just for today.
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    Hi ladies! I was thinking about it today, and I think that we should have some Official Weigh-in Days. I'm thinking that the Official Weigh-ins will be: February 21, April 21, and the final day of the challenge, June 21.

    Everyone can submit their weight on the their regular weigh in days, and update the challenge as much as they want, but I think that this will help provide better markers. After re-reading Serene's post, I think that this is what she meant by weigh in days, and I missed what she meant. Sorry about that!

    I'll post this in the lead post for anyone new. Also, feel free to update your original post with your goal weights for each official weigh in. I'll update mine here, and again, in the lead post.

    Sorry for any confusion ladies! Let's get it! :)

    SW: 287.0
    CW: 287.0
    GW: 225.0

    Official weigh-in Weight Goals:

    February 21 - 259
    April 21 - 233
    June 21 - 225

    Non-scale victories I would like to experience before June 21, 2013
    1. Get up daily at 5:00 AM
    2. Workout 5 days a week
    3. Try a new workout once a week
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Hi ladies! I was thinking about it today, and I think that we should have some Official Weigh-in Days. I'm thinking that the Official Weigh-ins will be: February 21, April 21, and the final day of the challenge, June 21.

    Everyone can submit their weight on the their regular weigh in days, and update the challenge as much as they want, but I think that this will help provide better markers. After re-reading Serene's post, I think that this is what she meant by weigh in days, and I missed what she meant. Sorry about that!

    I'll post this in the lead post for anyone new. Also, feel free to update your original post with your goal weights for each official weigh in. I'll update mine here, and again, in the lead post.

    Sorry for any confusion ladies! Let's get it! :)

    SW: 287.0
    CW: 287.0
    GW: 225.0

    Official weigh-in Weight Goals:

    February 21 - 259
    April 21 - 233
    June 21 - 225

    Non-scale victories I would like to experience before June 21, 2013
    1. Get up daily at 5:00 AM
    2. Workout 5 days a week
    3. Try a new workout once a week


    How are you calculating how much weight you want to lose by the dates ? I have MFP set for 1 lb a week, just so I won't add any pressure on myself, should I just use that? Although I would love to aim for 2 lbs a week. Just not sure how to go about setting a goals without beating myself up... I can be my worst enemy, I plan on weighing myself tomorrow, I thought TOM would be done today, but I should be good on tomorrow and I will do my WI on Sundays and on the groups required dates as well.
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    Hey there Nette!

    I choose those numbers based on the amount of weight that I chose that I wanted to lose per month. It is my goal to lose 5% of my body weight each month. That seems pretty lofty, but factors to about 3lbs per week.

    If you are aiming for 1lb lost per week, that's perfect. Please, don't put too much pressure on yourself. I want you to feel the challenge, not defeat. :)
  • tricelive
    tricelive Posts: 93 Member
    Im so in......

    SW: - August 20, 2012 -285lbs
    CW: 228lbs
    GW: 180lbs
  • chocobis09
    chocobis09 Posts: 57 Member
    I'm game!


    SW: 253
    CW: 240
    GW: 210


    Non-scale victories I would like to experience before June 21, 2013

    1. workout 5 days a week
    2. Find healthy recipes and cook at home atleast 4 times a week
    3. Find a new workout to do at home if I can't make it to the gym
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    Welcome to our newest challengers Tricelive and Chocobis09!!! You ladies please come in and make yourselves at home! I look forward to getting slim for summer with you! :)

    I want to clarify something that I commented to Nette about. (Can you tell this is my first time running a challenge? :)) If you don't have specific goals for the official weigh-in dates, that is just fine. I don't want anyone to feel pressured by this, I want it to be as light hearted and fun as possible. We will just use those dates as markers, not necessarily for goal setting.

    I put in numbers for myself, but YOU DO NOT have to do the same. I really hate to change it up again, and I hate to confuse folks so I'm sorry if I have. Just know that this challenge is not supposed to be one that easily derails anyone.

    Now, with all that said, I'm down 2 lbs. today! :):bigsmile: YES!

    Happy weigh-ins to our Sunday ladies, and I hope yesterday went well for those who weigh in on Saturday!
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Hey there Nette!

    I choose those numbers based on the amount of weight that I chose that I wanted to lose per month. It is my goal to lose 5% of my body weight each month. That seems pretty lofty, but factors to about 3lbs per week.

    If you are aiming for 1lb lost per week, that's perfect. Please, don't put too much pressure on yourself. I want you to feel the challenge, not defeat. :)

    Ok, thank you, I'm trying to get mind together, because I gained almost 10 lbs over the holidays ! But I'm starting over now, so that's that.
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Okay ladies, I have officially WI for this challenge, putting all the lost/ gains behind me, this is a new start with MFP. So here goes...

    SW (MFP): 285.8
    CW : 285.8
    GW: 235.8

    My goal is to release 50 lbs by the end of this challenge.

    Feb 21: 275.8

    April 21: 255.8

    June 21: 235.8
  • SereneRose
    SereneRose Posts: 500 Member
    Hey sista's!

    I hope you've all had a great weekend and on a side note if anyone wants to add me for extra support that's cool.

    Normally I weigh in Sunday but i've been away all weekend so I did it yesterday and I came in at a 3.4lb loss. :happy:
    CW: 223.4
    GW: 170

    I'm very pleased but still have a 5.6lb goal until I meet my pre Christmas weight then after that i'll be dancing in the street for each lb gone there after lol.

    Here's to a successful week for all and great job with your loss Yana.
  • Yana150
    Yana150 Posts: 226
    Thanks, Serene! You had a great loss, too!

    Way to go, Nette! You can do it! Those goals look very doable! :)
  • queendeej
    queendeej Posts: 214 Member
    Hi everyone! I'm late I'm in!
    Cw (as of this past Thursday) 189 pounds
    Goal 145 pounds

    NSVs

    1. Finish 20 weeks of Turbofire -currently in week 9
    2. Start and finish one round of Insanity
    3. Develop a plan for fitness to last a lifetime
  • QDB1
    QDB1 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi ladies I am in late but I'd love to join this challenge!

    SW: 228
    CW: 228
    GW: 180

    Non-scale victories I would like to experience before June 21, 2013
    1. Continue to Workout 5 days a week
    2. Plan my meals and take lunch to work.
    3. Start teaching spin class at local gyms.
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Hey sista's!

    I hope you've all had a great weekend and on a side note if anyone wants to add me for extra support that's cool.

    Normally I weigh in Sunday but i've been away all weekend so I did it yesterday and I came in at a 3.4lb loss. :happy:
    CW: 223.4
    GW: 170

    I'm very pleased but still have a 5.6lb goal until I meet my pre Christmas weight then after that i'll be dancing in the street for each lb gone there after lol.

    Here's to a successful week for all and great job with your loss Yana.

    Congrats on your loss !!!!! That's a good job
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Thanks, Serene! You had a great loss, too!

    Way to go, Nette! You can do it! Those goals look very doable! :)


    Thanks for your support ! and Congrats on your loss !
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Okay Sista's Here's to having a great week ! I got a big pot of cabbage cooking and baking some chicken breast, so I can prepare for the week.

    Weekly goal: Try a new work out and minimize bread products.
  • TheBlackestBeauty
    TheBlackestBeauty Posts: 13 Member
    Hello Everyone!

    I want to start the challenge with you guys! I started MFP last week and I haven't weighed myself and don't plan to until later this week. So, here goes.


    SW: 298
    CW: 298
    GW: 248

    Three non-scale victories I would like to see by June 21, 2013:

    1. Work-out at least 5 days a week.
    2. Work-out more than 30 minutes at a time.
    3. Need a decrease in bp and diabetes meds.
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Hello Everyone!

    I want to start the challenge with you guys! I started MFP last week and I haven't weighed myself and don't plan to until later this week. So, here goes.


    SW: 298
    CW: 298
    GW: 248

    Three non-scale victories I would like to see by June 21, 2013:

    1. Work-out at least 5 days a week.
    2. Work-out more than 30 minutes at a time.
    3. Need a decrease in bp and diabetes meds.


    Welcome to the Group Sis !! Let's Get it !
  • Moca4eva
    Moca4eva Posts: 1 Member
    Glad I found this group and I would like to join the challenge as well.

    SW:251
    CW:251
    GW: 200 (eventually 160)

    Non Scale Victories:
    1. Adapt a healthier way of eating
    2. Have more energy
    3. Look great on my cruise later this year
    4 Work out 5 times per week
  • priesterse
    priesterse Posts: 207 Member
    I'm a little late to the group but I would like to join in. Here are my stats

    SW: 184.8
    CW: 184.8
    GW: 160

    Non-scale victories:

    1. Complete the Insanity series
    2. Add in morning workouts
    3. Eat cleaner and lift heavier
  • Yummy208
    Yummy208 Posts: 21 Member
    Down to 199lbs yay ... Ladies we can and we will conquer this thing called weight!
  • HelloBeautiful365
    HelloBeautiful365 Posts: 44 Member
    I'm new to the group and need buddies! So please add me.

    SW: 224.6
    CW: 222.6
    GW: 180.0

    Non-scale victories I would like to experience before June 21, 2013
    1. Get through the Turbo Fire program
    2. Workout at least 5 days a week
    3. Try a new dish/prepare a healty dish once a week.
  • KAR1959
    KAR1959 Posts: 4,336 Member
    Checking in with my latest stats...
    SW 1/7: 218
    CW 1/14: 216.4

    Down: 1.6

    GW: 185

    Very happy with this number. I worked out 6 days and I was very good with drinking water. I actually got in over 10 cups a couple of days. This has always been one of my challenges so I'm really focusing on getting the H20 in....it makes such a difference.

    Let's keep up the good work ladies!!!
  • kyoung1908
    kyoung1908 Posts: 413 Member
    Good job everyone!! I decided to have Mondays as my weigh day.

    My stats since we started the challenge:

    SW: 213.4
    CW: 210.6
    GW: 189 (summer goal)

    I found that if I only have water in my house I'm more likely to drink that because I have nothing else!! Have a great week ladies!!
  • Nette0309
    Nette0309 Posts: 106
    Congrats on your loss ladies !!!!


    I actually managed a work out despite my lack of sleep, I count that as a NSV !! Starting the week off right !