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Summer Weight Loss Challenge

Yana150

Anyone interested in joining a Summer Weight Loss Challenge? It seems like this would be a great time to start a challenge to get our bodies bikini, swim suit, sun dress and shorty-shorts ready by June 21, the first day of summer. A nice challenge will also help us to keep our momentum going as we trudge along in these dark and dreary winter days with the warmth of the sofa and hot chocolate beckoning...okay, maybe I'm reflecting there.

The challenge would be pretty casual, and non-competitive. There won't be any prizes except for the way you will feel once you complete it, which is honestly the best prize anyone could receive. Check-ins should be at least weekly. If you have no weight loss to report, then we'd love to hear about a new workout you've tried, or even if you're having some trouble and you'd just like some support. We (assuming others will join) are all in this together, and ready to help each other.

If you are interested, please post your starting, current, and goal weight by the end of the challenge, along with three non-scale victories you would like to experience before the end of the challenge.

I'll go first:

SW: 287.0
CW: 287.0
GW: 225.0

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

That's it! See, it's easy. C'mon, you know you want to join.

Replies

KAR1959

Welcome Chanti1620, Nessap08 and Exqitblkprl to the challenge. Jump right in...you've joined a great group of supportive ladies. Yana is our leader who keeps us all on track

babigirl87

Can I join in.

Start Weight 181
Current weight 181
Goal Weight 150

Nette0309

Welcome Chanti1620, Nessap08 and Exqitblkprl to the challenge. Jump right in...you've joined a great group of supportive ladies. Yana is our leader who keeps us all on track

Welcome Chica's !!! Here's to a wonderful journey together :flowerforyou:

zoeylove11

WHOO! WHOOO! IM IN.... I NEED TO GET FIT FOR THE SUMMER.

SW-170
CW-170
GW- 125

MY GOALS-
1. DRINK A GALLON OF WATER A DAY (IM AT 1/2)
2. BUILD A STRONGER CORE.... I CAN'T DO A SIT UP!!
3. RUN A MILE

ADD ME FOR MOTIVATION

Kgtweight1

Hello,

This sounds like a great challenge, and I would like to participate.

SW 217
CW 208
GW 175

Also, does anyone know how to add people to your group/ friends so we can encourage each other?

Nette0309

Hey ladies I am down a total of 5 lbs !!

So, I know this is the start of a new week and I need to work out my goals, and evaluate last weeks, so here goes, I still need to work on taking the vitamins and I only got on my Bowflex twice last week. I have to space out my run/walk intervals and not do the run/walk the same day I do my strength training, I was beat for the rest of the week, and I have to get enough sleep !

Week of Feb 10th NSV:

1. GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
2. Continue to work on taking my daily vitamin.
3. 3 days strength training on Bowflex
4. Aim for 2 days of 5K training Week 1

So my focus for this week is to KISS it out ! Strengthen Training and 5K Training, I'm not gonna mix and match videos, gonna see if I get different results.

Yana150

Happy Sunday and a big welcome to our newest ladies!!!!!
Thank you so much to Netta and Kathy for welcoming: Exquitblkprl, Nessap08, Chanti1620!

Looks like we have some newer members, too: babigirl87, zoeylove11, and kgtweight11!!! Thank you all so much for joining! I look forward to seeing your progress and having you here to encourage, be encouraged, support and be supported!

Let's have a kick butt week!

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Looks like we have a loss to celebrate!

Losinit4life -.60! You're so close to onderland - we're all rooting for you for your next weigh-in!!!

You can do it!

Yana150

This week my goals are to:

1) Walk 4 more days this week
2) Cook all of my meals
3) Stretch after each strength training session
4) Watch less TV at night and go to bed earlier

Nette - I'm not training for a 5k yet because I have to strengthen my knee before I can run on it. I am going t check out that C25k program, though. Thank you!!

HelloBeautiful365

I was sick over the past couple of weeks but I'm coming back strong! It's the start of a new week and I need to come back on a high note! I've restocked the fridge and ready to go!

This week my goals are to:

1 - Get to bed early! I'm learning to take advantage of the DVR.
2 - Cook all of my meals

Yummy208

Hi ladies, i'm down to 191.8. I am down a total of 12.2lbs, my goal is to be down to 170.
Goal for this week
1. Run a mile without stopping in 15min
2. Walk a hour every morning at 3.0 pace
3. Lose 2lbs or more this week

SereneRose

Hey ladies!

Back from weekend celebrations and as of this afternoon 7lbs heavier. :sad:
I know what the heck right... it's my own fault, I went carb crazy past 2 days but I stupidly thought get it out my system now and continue to success on my return not realising so much damage could be done in such a short time. I'm still ok about it and think by morning I will be about 2lbs lighter as I am still seriously bloated. I know part of it is water weight and a carb shock to my system so I will be doing a fat fast again for 3 days with as much exercise as I can muster to burn off the extra glycogen stores and fingers crossed i'll be back to a fat burning machine by the weekend latest.

So my goals for the rest of the month are:

1) Exercise at least 5x a week strength & cardio.
2) Drink 8 cups of water min per day
3) Take all daily vitamins and blood pressure tablets
4) 210lbs by 28th February - reach this and I get a non food related treat.

Here is to another week of getting it done ladies.
We got this!!:bigsmile:

ysmht

just joined today and think this is a fabulous way to keep myself motivated as its currently snowing in Hertfordshire UK making me feel like staying at home and eating warm bad food. I just brought an exercise bike so its perfect timing i joined and i want to continue to build on my weight loss and offer encouragement where i can and also receive encouragement when i feel wobbly.

SW 192.1
CW 187.1
GW 159.1

My goals are
1) to do at least 30 min bike after work every day
2) increase my water intake to at least 8 cups a day
3) To keep tracking my calories

angelh1908

Good morning ladies! I'm happy to report I'm down 2 lbs this week! I'm SO excited and motivated to keep it up! I just want to thank Yana for this challenge. Just being able to see everyone's progress makes it that much more inviting to continue on this journey.

SW - 181
CW - 179
GW - 140

Oh yeah, another NSV for me would be to be able to wear my suit from 2 years ago by Easter Sunday morning. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted on that.

kiannarb

Good Morning. I'm glad you created this forum! This will truly keep me on track with achieving my goal for this year. And, of course, this will help motivate me too. Thx again.

SW: 207
CW: 207
GW: 170

My non weighin goals to achieve before this challange is over:
1) go to the gym when I say I'm going
2) consume more natural protiens
3) stay motivated

soosweet1920

Ugh...I sadly have 0 motivations! I am going to find it though and will not eat unhealthy this week

Pennhotmom

Oh I am in
SW 235
CW 235
GW 195

My NSV:
1. be able to get into the clothes that I wore last year ( i lost a ton of weight and then gained it back)
2. incorporate a larger variety of veggies
3. try some healthier recipes

ktdancey

Yes I am in, this will help me stay focused,
SW: 270
CW: 260
GW: 190

Non-scale victories I would like to experience before June 21, 2013
1. Walk in a pair of jeans and not hear my tighs rub together
2. Increase my current daily workout from 45 to 60 minutes
3. I would love to get to a point where eating healthly because more natural to me.

priesterse

SW: 184.8
GW: 160

01/21 weight: 184
01/28 weight: 181.6
02/04 weight: 179.8
02/11 weight: 179.8

No loss today, but I was down to 177 on Friday. The body is a very tricky machine (too much sodium over the weekend I guess).

NSV:
Week 3 of Insanity completed! Having some issues with shin but will attempt moving on to week 4. I've been doing pretty well getting up in the morning to face Shaun T. Eating clean can be a challenge but not impossible.

Weight loss for the week = 0
Total loss = - 5

Ritaspal

I love the challenge, I want to go to the beach this summer...have not been in a long time because I do not like my size. I want to feel good and take some pictures this time. Starting today, this challenge will give me approximately 4 1/2 months til summer and I will go in July. To achieve the GW, I will need to lose about 11+ lbs per month.

SW: 251.7
CW: 251.7
GW: 199

My goals are to:
1) Do the right thing as far as food choices go. Stop myself when I am headed in the wrong direction.
2) Do not mess up and then hide from the scale so that I do not have to face the music.
3) Workout for 60 minutes a day no matter what.
4) Track my food!!

I can do it, I have done great before with motivation and support. Let's do this sista's!

milleyea

I'm in! I lost motivation after New Year's and I need to get back to it!

SW on MFP: 331
CW: 275.4
GW: 230

My NSV goals are to:
1. Fit into the skinny jeans i bought without having to lay back on the bed and tug at the zipper for 10 minutes. Apparently size 24 skinny jeans from Torrid are actually regular size 22 jeans lol!

2. Complete one whole workout routine on my Biggest Loser DVD without stopping (too many times!).
3. Start jogging (Ugh!!! :frown: )

Yana150

Good day everyone!!!

Welcome new members: Ysmht, Kiannarb, Pennotmam, Ktdancey, Ritaspal, and Mileyea! We're all happy to have you with us getting fit and trim for summer! :flowerforyou: Our forum is your forum.

Pennhotmom - I recommend Vegetarian Times magazine and vegetarian and vegan cook books for great recipes for vegetables. I went vegetarian a few years ago (started eating meat again) and I kept all of my old cookbooks and magazines.

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Celebrations!
Angelh1908 - 2
Ymmy208 - 12.2 total for the month!

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Glad to see you back and feeling better Bravome6!

Yana150

Soosweet12, this trophy is for you!

Your willingness to go back inside and get that workout done shows great mental strength. Like you said, "Your mind took over your body". What an awesome NSV! Seriously, WTG! Yours is the kinds of NSV I want to experience everyday. You're definitely going to reach your goals with that attitude.

Bravo, Soosweet12!

@Soosweet12 - here's some motivation for you!

You can do it, lady! Make this week great!

Yana150

SW: 184.8
GW: 160

01/21 weight: 184
01/28 weight: 181.6
02/04 weight: 179.8
02/11 weight: 179.8

No loss today, but I was down to 177 on Friday. The body is a very tricky machine (too much sodium over the weekend I guess).

NSV:
Week 3 of Insanity completed! Having some issues with shin but will attempt moving on to week 4. I've been doing pretty well getting up in the morning to face Shaun T. Eating clean can be a challenge but not impossible.

Weight loss for the week = 0
Total loss = - 5

Three weeks of Insanity and you're going back for more? You are a champion!

priesterse

Thanks. Just trying to "Dig Deeper" :ohwell:

12774

Hi Yana, would like tobe part of this group.Joined MFP Aug.2012

SW 242.8lbs
CW 220 lbs
GW 200 lbs by June2013
My NSV last week was using the stationary bicycle for 65 mins(1st time ever)This week I am cutting down on my salty snacks and increasing my fruits and veges.

mamagirl49

Thanks for this Yana! I'd love to join in. I want to be in shape to tear it up hiking and backpacking this summer!

SW: 255
GW: 215 by June 15

My mini goals are:
-move it 5-6 days a week for 30, working up to 60 minutes
-find a buddy at work to walk 15 minute mile on breaks
-start C25K and do a 5K (hopefully a Zombie Run) in 2013
-strength train 4 days a week
-give away my big girl clothes

12774

I am going to start reading all the posts from 1/8/13. Got to catch up on all that I have missed. Have MD's appt. today and then will do my grocery shopping for my fruits and veges because my vegetarian diet (Lenten Season ) starts tomorrow, Ash Wednesday.

Yummy208

Hello ladies just a little encouragement can go along way! So we can and we will get through this thing called weight loss or as we should call it our new lifestyle. If we believe in a higher power other than what we can see than we will achieve what we set forth...believe have faith and govern yourself according to what you wish to receive which is something so extraordinary! Be blessed and stay focused!!!

Yana150

Welcome new challengers: 12774 and mamagirl49! We're so happy to have you join us on as we all make strides towards better health and wellness! Welcome!:flowerforyou:

Nette0309

Hello ladies just a little encouragement can go along way! So we can and we will get through this thing called weight loss or as we should call it our new lifestyle. If we believe in a higher power other than what we can see than we will achieve what we set forth...believe have faith and govern yourself according to what you wish to receive which is something so extraordinary! Be blessed and stay focused!!!

Amen !! I recieve that !