4th of July Challenge!! Please join me!

amasot
amasot Posts: 86
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Hello everyone! This is my first challenge.
The second week of July we are going on vacation. That means bathing suits!!! I'm nowhere near bathing suit size, but I do love to swim and I usually don't let my size stop me. Still... I'm soo tired of being an eyesore, so I decided to challenge myself to lose another 10 kilos (22 lbs) by the 4th of July!!

If you are interested, please join me in this 10 week challenge. Your goals don't need to be weight related. Think about what you want to accomplsh by the 4th of July and come and share it here. Let's help each other along with our progress towards our goals.

For myself these are my goals:

1. Post weight and progress every Sunday here.
2. Lose 10 kilos (22 lbs) by the 4th of July and go from 108.5 kilos (my current weight) to 98 kilos. In lbs: From 238 to 216.
3. Eat healthy foods ONLY!
4. Log my foods every day.
5. Stay under my calorie allotment every day.
6. Maintain a high protein, low carb diet. (That has helped me lose 50 lbs already!)
7, Eat fish at least 3 times a week. (Includes shellfish and mollusks).
8. Drink 10 glasses of water every day.

I'd LOVE to have some company in this trip to FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE from excess weight!!

Amalia
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  • msh0530
    msh0530 Posts: 1,675 Member
    Don't have time to chat right now, but I'm in. More tomorrow!
  • lt_mrcook
    lt_mrcook Posts: 389 Member
    I'm in!
  • hdelamore
    hdelamore Posts: 206 Member
    Hey i'm going to have to join you!
    i go away on the 4th July with my best friend for a week to spain i want to be comfortable with my body by then
    i wont be on for 5 days towards the end of july as i go away with my mum then, but will keep up the hardwork during that time period
    im hannah by the way :) currently in last year at college xx

    my goals are;
    if possible to lose a pound a week,
    go to the gym or do a long workout (over an hour) 3 or 4 times a week
    eat healthily
    stop eating rubbish
    only drink at tops once a week
    enjoy myself
    & drink lots of water :)
  • christianmomw3
    christianmomw3 Posts: 3
    Count me in!

    I have recently started this and am so motivated! This is the first time I have lost weight significantly in 20 yrs.

    My goal for the 4th of July is to lose an additional 18 lbs which will put me just at 220. That's a number I haven't seen in about 10 yrs.

    I hope I remember to come back and post my progress!
  • Newfunlander
    Newfunlander Posts: 65 Member
    You can count me in ! I am in a wedding in Aug and I am the oldest bridesmaid....so I can't be the fluffiest too !....lol.
    I want to be 175 or lower by then. That means a weight loss of at least 23 pounds.
  • behannon
    behannon Posts: 2
    I am in! I am a college student who needs to work off all the cafeteria food and would like to do so before summer completely ends! Let's Do it!!!!


    Bridget

    CW: 191
    GW: 165
  • Marie45
    Marie45 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm in!

    I'd like to be on or near my target weight by then, and I'd like to be running 5k regularly.

    I also intend to:
    - Drink no more than twice a week
    - Go over my daily calories no more than once a week
    - Stop snacking after 8pm
    - Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day
    - Eat at least five pieces of fruit or veg per day
  • amasot
    amasot Posts: 86
    Thank you all very much for joining me! If we work together, we can kick butt by the 4th of July!!

    To get started right, please post your goals for the next 10 weeks, and if weight loss is one of them, please post your starting weight so you can keep track of your weekly weight loss and be accountable to your peers.

    Accountability is a big part of these challenges. Knowing that you will have to post for everyone to see your progress may stop you from eating that piece of cake, drinking that extra drink or lazying around instead of doing your exercise!

    Remember, this should not be only an once a week post. I hope you will share the trials and tribulations of your journey every day. I know I will try to, at least!

    Best of luck evryone!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    bump :smile:

    will post goals later! I'm in.
  • christianmomw3
    christianmomw3 Posts: 3
    My goals for the next 6 weeks are to work out 5 days a week, stay under my calorie goal, and lose 6-8 lbs. I will be working the census during that time so I hope to do a lot of walking.
    Ann
  • wyckedoll
    wyckedoll Posts: 10
    Count me in also!!!
  • bfara
    bfara Posts: 5
    I am in. but may need help on how to keep up with finding the challenges any advice is welcome I joinned MFP 04/15. I tried to join a challenge but did not know jow to view and post for them. I have vacation for Auhust to paris. I would love to be 130-135 pd current weight is 150 pd
  • Breathe_Glamour
    Breathe_Glamour Posts: 136
    I'm so in for this one LOL. With school ending this week, I'll have nothing but time to focus on my weight loss goals. My goals are:

    1.) To lose 20 pounds
    2.) Eat no greasy/fried foods
    3.) Drink nothing but water
    4.) Eat more veggies
    5.) Learn more about the foods that will "fill me up," so I don't go hungry often
  • TammyGra
    TammyGra Posts: 8
    Count me in -

    I need to promise to myself I will log in my food every day!
  • amasot
    amasot Posts: 86
    I am in. but may need help on how to keep up with finding the challenges any advice is welcome I joinned MFP 04/15. I tried to join a challenge but did not know jow to view and post for them. I have vacation for Auhust to paris. I would love to be 130-135 pd current weight is 150 pd

    Since you have posted here, you will always be able to find this thread under Message Boards > my Topics.

    Amalia
  • wyckedoll
    wyckedoll Posts: 10
    Okay-- My goals

    1) log all my food everyday--everything!
    2) Drink all my water-- half my weight in ozs
    3) Exercise everyday
    4) Lose 20 lbs in 10 weeks (fingers and toes crossed)
    5) Enjoy the process and count every blessing.......
  • belldandy1
    belldandy1 Posts: 264 Member
    I'm in. I will post my weight later.
  • buttbegone
    buttbegone Posts: 15
    I need a challenge so I am in.

    Goals are:
    Reach goal weight
    Learn lots of new healthy recipes
    Challenge myself to new and harder workouts.
  • skbgogirl
    skbgogirl Posts: 2
    I'm in, too!

    My goals:

    1. Work out 3 days a week.
    2. Lose 15 more lbs.
    3. Drink at lest 8 glasses of water a day.
    4. Eat healthy foods.
    5. Eat mindfully and not compulsively.
  • wyckedoll
    wyckedoll Posts: 10
    Let's keep this post on top!!
  • tyandgil01
    tyandgil01 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm so in..maybe this will be what I need.

    My major goal is to lose 20 pounds by then
    Be able to run on the trail with my boys
    Run/walk some kind of benefit race, just for fun.
  • earlie
    earlie Posts: 22
    I am so in too :smile:
  • Funnydream
    Funnydream Posts: 87 Member
    I'd like to join this 4th July challenge.

    My goals are:
    1. To record food and exercise every day on MFP
    2. To exercise every day - either walking, cycling or swimming
    3. To lose at least another 14lbs
    4. To increase my energy and fitness levels significantly

    :smile:
  • blockeramanda
    blockeramanda Posts: 68 Member
    I'm in! This is my first challenge!! I am taking a group of kids to see the Atlanta Braves play so my goal is to be able to sit in the seats comfortably!!


    Goals:
    -Lose atleast 20lbs!!
    -Get back on track with eating right
    (my cousins kids are down for spring break so my routine is ALL messed up this week!)
    -Keep track of my water intake
    ( i know it's less than it should be, but idk by how much..all i drink is water but i forget how many glasses i drink in a day)
    -Stop eating by 10pm
    ( I stay up late and get up late so my cut off time if different than normal)

    My fiance should be home for leave(I HOPE!!!!) so I want to show him my progress!!! He said I look slimmer than the last time he saw me...but idk! It was over a month ago!


    BTW Idk my weight right now..i'll weigh in when i wake up tomorrow so i'll post it then :)

    Good luck to all of you!
    Manda B!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    I don't have anything special that concides with July 4th but I had already been thinking about something I wanted to accomplish so that will be my July 4th goal.

    1. By July 4th I want to be able to wear 2 pairs of capri jeans I've been saving. I haven't worn them in about 6 yrs I think. lol I think they are size 14's. I wanted to be able to wear them sometime well before summer is over. That would be 2 pants sizes so maybe I can do it.
    2. Continue logging my food and exercise every day on MFP.
    3. Stay within my 1200 calorie range and keep my carbs fairly low for my blood glucose readings.
    4. Walk / Exercise at least 15 miles or 4 1/2 hours per week.

    :smile:
  • SraArroz
    SraArroz Posts: 238
    I'm in!

    My goals:
    1. To lose 20 lbs by July 4th (that will put me under 200 ~ haven't been that light in over 20 years)
    2. Exercise 5 days a week
    3. Drink 8 glasses of water a day
    4. Log everything I eat everyday
    5. Stop the negative talk to myself and to enjoy the journey, not just look forward to the destination!
  • sandara
    sandara Posts: 830 Member
    I don't have anything special that concides with July 4th but I had already been thinking about something I wanted to accomplish so that will be my July 4th goal.

    1. By July 4th I want to be able to wear 2 pairs of capri jeans I've been saving. I haven't worn them in about 6 yrs I think. lol I think they are size 14's. I wanted to be able to wear them sometime well before summer is over. That would be 2 pants sizes so maybe I can do it.
    2. Continue logging my food and exercise every day on MFP.
    3. Stay within my 1200 calorie range and keep my carbs fairly low for my blood glucose readings.
    4. Walk / Exercise at least 15 miles or 4 1/2 hours per week.

    :smile:

    I forgot to put my info:

    Starting weight: 211
    Current weight: 191
    Goal weight: 150
  • Sebastiansmommy
    Sebastiansmommy Posts: 211
    Count me in is as well, I'd like to be down at least 10lbs. And a little side goal I have is to do a push up (a man push up) Lol!:bigsmile:

    Current weight~145
    Goal weight for July 4th~135
    Actual goal~123
  • wyckedoll
    wyckedoll Posts: 10
    ~~BUMP~~
  • smylez
    smylez Posts: 2
    I'm in. I would like to lose 25 pounds by then. My goal is to drink 64oz of water per day. Stay under my calorie intake and exercise 4-6 times per week.
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