4th of July Weight Loss Challenge Anyone?
pal00ga
Posts: 138 Member
Hey guys, so I miss having weight loss challenges. I was thinking of just doing a summer one to June 1 or something, but then that just seemed too short. I like having 2 to 3 month long challenges myself, and I figured the 4th of July is when a lot of us will probably be hanging out with family and friends who maybe haven't seen us in a bit or at least not with shorts/bathing suits on!
The 4th of July is actually on a Thursday, so I'll probably post updates every Thursday, but I see no harm in starting early to let some people jump in as well
I know my family usually gets together for a big cookout at the lake with fireworks, tubing, riding around on my brother's boat, volleyball, etc. I would really like to be at my goal weight (below 160) by then and feel good walking around in a bathing suit.
We have 11.5 weeks, so let's get this started!!
Starting Weight: 171.2
Goal Weight: 159 (anything less than 160)
The 4th of July is actually on a Thursday, so I'll probably post updates every Thursday, but I see no harm in starting early to let some people jump in as well
I know my family usually gets together for a big cookout at the lake with fireworks, tubing, riding around on my brother's boat, volleyball, etc. I would really like to be at my goal weight (below 160) by then and feel good walking around in a bathing suit.
We have 11.5 weeks, so let's get this started!!
Starting Weight: 171.2
Goal Weight: 159 (anything less than 160)
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I'm in! I hope to see better results by that time than I did in the months of February and March!
Starting weight: 158
Goal weight: 1450 -
I'm in, too! I don't have much to lose (wow - this is the first time I've ever said that!!) but, I do need to get back to the gym. Hmmm... maybe I can tighten up some of this saggy skin!
Starting weight: 156.5
Goal weight: 150
Overall Goal: daily exercise0 -
I am in. I signed up for the other personal challenge on here but not many posted to it.
I don't have much to loose at this point but I would like to get to 130 and then maintain (the tough part).
Current weight: 131.2
Goal: 130 and maintain and continue to walk 2 miles at 5:30am to walking dvd, 100 or more squats a day, go to the gym to workout for cardio and weight machines 3-4 times a day.
Good luck to all!0 -
Hello all! What an awesome challenge. I am currently stalled (no weight loss in the past 3 weeks). This may be what I need to get over that hurdle.
I am 48 years old and in Aug 2011 I had gastric banding at 380 pounds. I have lost just under 130 pounds when I get to a loss of 150 pounds I am going to have my first tattoo done.
Starting Weight: 251.7
Goal Weight: 231 (or lower)
Lofty goal but it can be done. Good luck everyone!0 -
OK I AM IN...I WILL INPUT MY WEIGHT ON THURSDAY..AND GET STARTED TODAY....I NEED TO BE COMMITED TO SOMETHING SO COUNT ME IN...0
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I'm so glad to see all of you joining me! I do so much better when I have a goal in mind and people sharing in with me. I believe we can all do it! With it being the end of a semester, I've been super busy and unable to find time for the gym, but now things are calming down a bit with finals coming up, so I'm finding time to hit the gym. My workout goal is to keep a routine of going to the gym 2 or 3 times a week for an hour to hour and a half each time. It's hard with school, but I'm going to try!
I kept thinking of getting a tattoo when I reach my next goal as well, but I'm not so sure what I would get, so I'm going to hold out on that. Plus I'm going to be in Europe next year for a few months, so I'm saving up for that. 0 -
4/11/13-Current weight: 131.2
Goal: 130 and maintain and continue to walk 2 miles at 5:30am to walking dvd, 100 or more squats a day, go to the gym to workout for cardio and weight machines 3-4 times a day.
4/18/13 130.20 loss of 1 pound. .20 pounds from my personal goal weight!
Walked 2 miles at 5:30 M-F the last week, 100 squats done daily and went to the gym Thursday, Sat, Monday, Tuesday and today Thursday doing cardio and weight machines. Met with the trainer at the gym Tues after my workout to change it up some since I have been doing the same cardio and weight machines for three months now. Will start the new workout program today after work!0 -
wooooo hice!
Starting Weight:171.2
Goal Weight: 159
4/18/13: 171.20 -
i am in !!!
Start Weight 281
Gaol 259
loss 22 lbs.
In 11 weeks, i think i can do that!!!0 -
I would love to do this with yall! I have had my band for almost a year (5/8/12) and am not even near my goal but no worries I will get there!
Today - 214.2
Ultimate goal - 160-150
I hope to reach onederland between now and the 4th
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Checking in!
SW: 156.5
CW: 154.5
GW: 150
Have a great day!!0 -
What an excellent idea to reward yourself for meeting your goal... I may have to follow suit!Hello all! What an awesome challenge. I am currently stalled (no weight loss in the past 3 weeks). This may be what I need to get over that hurdle.
I am 48 years old and in Aug 2011 I had gastric banding at 380 pounds. I have lost just under 130 pounds when I get to a loss of 150 pounds I am going to have my first tattoo done.
Starting Weight: 251.7
Goal Weight: 231 (or lower)
Lofty goal but it can be done. Good luck everyone!0 -
I have a standing goal already for July 4th as it is my son's birthday, so I may as well join you ladies so I can have some encouragement!
Starting Weight (Today): 240
Goal Weight (July 4th): 200
Ultimate Goal (Baby Time): 160
I know this is a bit of a stretch for a little over 2 month's time, but I am training for my first 5k & the weather is getting nice so I am hopeful. I would love to hit that 200 mark to celebrate my son's 1st birthday, as I weighed 360 pounds the day he was born.
Good luck everyone! Please feel free to add me here or on Facebook (where I am most active) so that we can do this together!0 -
Hold me accountable: I have made a personal goal to lose 40 lbs by my son's birthday on July 4th. I understand this is an extremely optimistic goal, but this wouldn't be any fun if all of you believed I could & none of you doubted it. I am willing to bet burpees, reps, miles, you name it... if I don't weigh 200 lbs when I wake up on July 4th, I will do them all... but if I win, you have to complete the challenge you bet me... who's ready to get down and sweaty? (Posted this on my Facebook and my MFP to get bets in... a good way to stay motivated!) Who's in?0
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Oh wow! I never thought of betting each other or having consequences if we don't reach out goal.
Well instead of really betting anyone, I am going to say that as a consequence, if I can't reach my goal by July 4th, I will...
Well, I'm a little lost on good ways to really punish myself that will really matter to me. I'm thinking:
Not allow myself to watch ANY TV/movies for the entire month. (I don't watch a lot now, but it is my weekend chill out activity)
Instead, make myself go to the gym on the weekends as well.
Not allow myself on Facebook for a week (this will actually be difficult).
I think these should really keep me motivated. Maybe they sound silly to you, but I'm hoping they will help me focus.0 -
Normally people focus their attention on rewards if they make the goal... but some of us just learn to live without the prize so I find punishment (especially in exercise form) to be very effective. It would be so hard for me to stay off Facebook, that's a good one! Whatever works for you!Oh wow! I never thought of betting each other or having consequences if we don't reach out goal.
Well instead of really betting anyone, I am going to say that as a consequence, if I can't reach my goal by July 4th, I will...
Well, I'm a little lost on good ways to really punish myself that will really matter to me. I'm thinking:
Not allow myself to watch ANY TV/movies for the entire month. (I don't watch a lot now, but it is my weekend chill out activity)
Instead, make myself go to the gym on the weekends as well.
Not allow myself on Facebook for a week (this will actually be difficult).
I think these should really keep me motivated. Maybe they sound silly to you, but I'm hoping they will help me focus.0 -
Sounds interesting. Can i still join in
Starting weight. 178
Goal by july 4. 1165
At 5'2". That will move me out of the obese and into just over weight. After being stable at 178 for 32 months, trying to move downward is why i started MFD an d food journaling. If summer or even spring ever happens here in Mn. I have challenged myself to add 1 hour ouside in the evenng to my regular 60 min gym routine.0 -
Kalah, I definitely focus on rewards.
I am allowing myself to get a new special piercing once I reach 160.
But I like the idea of having consequences as well just to keep me on my toes.
And Agate, of course you can still join! We have plenty of time until the 4th of July. I just like having people with common goals to keep me paying attention to my goals. 0 -
Okay I am so totally in. I am pregnant (35 weeks) baby due on May 30.
I will be 1 year post op on June 4, 2013. So for me it is going to be a challenge.
I have been able to maintain my weight at 179.6. I want to get to 160 by July 4, 2013.
With breastfeeding and working out I think it is a realistic goal.
Any thoughts????0 -
Super Excited0
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Okay I am so totally in. I am pregnant (35 weeks) baby due on May 30.
I will be 1 year post op on June 4, 2013. So for me it is going to be a challenge.
I have been able to maintain my weight at 179.6. I want to get to 160 by July 4, 2013.
With breastfeeding and working out I think it is a realistic goal.
Any thoughts????
Absolutely, you can do it!! Congrats on your new family member (soon to be here!!)0 -
Definitely! Simply popping the baby out will surely get you close!0
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Checking in: 154.6 this morning
Goal for 7/4: 145
Still hoping I can reach this by then.0 -
Current: 209
Goal: 1950 -
Thursday, so I'm checking in:
Starting Weight:171.2
Goal Weight: 159
4/18/13: 171.2
4/25/13: 168.8 - 2.4 lbs. WOOHOOO
And I've already worked out 3 times this week!0 -
4/11/13-Current weight: 131.2
Goal: 130 and maintain and continue to walk 2 miles at 5:30am to walking dvd, 100 or more squats a day, go to the gym to workout for cardio and weight machines 3-4 times a day.
4/18/13 130.20 loss of 1 pound. .20 pounds from my personal goal weight!
Walked 2 miles at 5:30 M-F the last week, 100 squats done daily and went to the gym Thursday, Sat, Monday, Tuesday and today Thursday doing cardio and weight machines. Met with the trainer at the gym Tues after my workout to change it up some since I have been doing the same cardio and weight machines for three months now. Will start the new workout program today after work!
4/25/13 129.80 pounds loss of .40 pounds. Made my personal goal weight of 130 and now just working on maintaining it. If I loose more that is ok but not really working on loosing anymore at this point.
I have been doing 125 squats a day and went to the gym Sat and Monday so far this week due to out of town work trips on Tues and Wed. Gonna try to get there today afterwork and then one day of this weekend. I like the new workout program I am doing with the weights and machines along with the mix of cardio. Takes a little longer since I am going all over the gym now versus just going down the line of weight machines. Been doing 40 minutes of my walk at home dvd now for 3 miles but only was able to do it Mon and Tues this week due to work trips.0 -
i am in !!!
Start Weight 281
Gaol 259
loss 22 lbs.
In 11 weeks, i think i can do that!!!
4-25 279.6- down half a pound!0 -
4/18/13 - 214.2
4/25/13 - 213.0 -1.2!0 -
I'm in! We will be at our cabin in NY on the 4th so I will have to have my last report in June before we head north. No internet service there (or scale)!
Current Weight 167.8
Goal Weight 155
Fitness goal: Run 3 miles at 10 min/mi (Currently running 2.5 miles at 11 min/mi)
Thinking a massage for a reward, and no Gold Peak Diet Tea (my new addiction) for a week as a consequence.0 -
Checking in this week!
4-14: 156.5
4-20: 154.5
4-28: 152.0
GW: 150
Still having trouble increasing exercise beyond 3 days a week.
Trying for 4 days this week!
Have a great day!!0
