4th of July challenge!!!

Sounds like a plan, can't wait for more details

So.. I'm weighing in at 196.6. That means to reach my July 4 goal, I need to lose 11.6 pounds. It sounds a little steep, but I did get down to 190.2 once last month.. embarrassing since I'm now 5.4 pounds more than that. But it is what it is! And I am SO determined to reach that goal!

I would LOVE to join this challenge!! My 1 year anniversary with my boyfriend is July 2, and it's my first 1 year anniversary EVER (I know, I've had problems) and I'd like to be back down to 154, because that's the weight I acheived last summer and managed to maintain until graduating college in December. And I want to look SUPER SEXY in some new lingerie for the occasion! :glasses:
6/1 Weight - 158.8
7/4 Goal - 154
Final Goal - 145
I've already drank half of my water for today, as well as a cup of green tea (NO honey! Go me!) and I'm hoping to do 30 Day Shred when I get home this evening, so I'll keep y'all posted!! DRINK DRINK DRINK!!! :drinker:

Water's done, about 9 glasses, and had salad for lunch, so I got my veggies in already too. I also did my 20min walk to work this morning, but I try not to count that as my "exercise" for the day, b/c I do it pretty much every day, and I really need to do more...I'm SO proud of myself! I didn't buy a brownie with lunch OR any sweets at the bakery my co-workers wanted to swing by on the way back to the office, NOR have I eaten any of the pizza leftover from a meeting that's sitting out in the break area. The pizza is actually the biggest temptation; much as I'd prefer a brownie, the pizza is free and more readily accessible. I'm a little disappointed at how many calories my lunch was: a whopping 650 calories at Mad Greens!!! :noway: BUT IT'S A SALAD!! IT'S HEALTHY!!! :sad:

About me: I'm Hope, 24, a recent grad from CU-Boulder, working at a software company, so no help there with exercise or eating junk and mainlining caffeine. As mentioned already, I've been dating a wonderful man for about 11 months, and I have a cat named Kilala (pron. "kee-la-la") that everyone agrees is pure evil. I also have a hedgehog named AmyRose, but sadly, I'm putting her up for adoption, as I haven't had time to play with her since getting my new job. I haven't really had time to play with Kilala either, but the cat will just jump up in my face and/or lap to demand attention. Lack of time is also why I don't have a dog, even though I would LOVE one! :ohwell:

Sounds like fun! I am currently 241 and WILL be 230 by July 4th!

I have def hit my water. I love veggies and have had a couple of serving of them today. I had physical therapy this morning witch is a pretty intense workout for over an hour. I am 33 and a mom to a 3 1/2 yr old little boy. I am currently a SAHM and had back surgury in March. I am on my way to getting back in to shape.

I am new to this site but sound like a good way to kick off my weight loss goals. My goals are simple, Lose weight so that I can be more active. Just started training for a 1/2 Marathon, so my workouts will be easy to get in, if I can only stop the eating and beer.

Current weight: 280
July 4 Goal: 261
Total Lose: 19 lbs

Where is everyone? :huh:


I was super proud yesterday! I drank about 130 oz. of water! Probably more along the lines of 150! But I worked out for 45 min and did a lot of yard work too. It was so hot here yesterday!

Today I've got my workout in and about half my water. I'm taking it easy since I've really been pushing it exercise wise these past few weeks.

Hope everybody is doing well!

Pixie - I'm not as good with drinking water on the weekends either. I usually get most of it in but not all. I'm going to have to work on it. I know today was a good workout, so I drank half my water for the day (32 oz) in 45 minutes. lol

Ugh.. yesterday eating was a definate failure! But I'm still going strong on my workouts!! I wish I didn't love food so much. Life would be much easier. lol My family makes it so hard because all they want to eat is junk food it seems like.

It's a challenge for sure. But I know I can make my goals.. just have to fight through it.

hey I'm kind of new to this message board, never really posted a lot. I'm looking for some motivation for July 4th deadline as well. can I join you folks?
I'm Kris 36 from MN, mom of a boy 18 and girl 12.
I'm 281 lbs and would like to be 270 by July 4th.
I think I can do this.
I know I need to drink 64 oz of water today, I had pasta salad for lunch (Veggies, whole grain pasta, fat free italian dressing and feta cheese)
So I totally got my veggies in for today! I want to get back on the 30 day shred too.
I hope it's ok to join this late.
Kris

It's not too late to join!

Ah today is a break from exercise! It's needed as I haven't had a break from it in a while. I'm sure I'll find something to get into anyway though.. but definately won't be getting into an intense workout today.

How is everyone doing?