Starting a Challenge~~do you want to take this step with me,

svgarcia
svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
edited September 21 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everyone~
Starting Monday, August 30 I want to start a challenge, and ending Sept. 30 (let's take it a month at a time). Please let me know if anyone wants to join. I've messaged another member & she is wanting to take this step with me. I tried doing this on my own, all to myself & I cant. I seem to keep failing. And I think that's the difference with Weight Watchers meeting, I would have to go in every week & my leader/receptionist will weigh me & someone gets to see if i gained or lost! That was accountability....So if we share that here, I think we can have the added support!

Here's what is expected:
Posting stats will be weight, age & height, measurements on chest, waist, abs (belly button area), hips.....
Weights & measurements be done every Monday so we can track & see & share our results for accountability....
Journaling what we eat & our exercise....
and maybe, just maybe, posting a pic of ourself so we can see before/after!

I think this will give us great motivation....
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  • jessdawn1982
    jessdawn1982 Posts: 31 Member
    I am up for the challenge!!!
  • lina20
    lina20 Posts: 130 Member
    i am in.
  • SaraTN
    SaraTN Posts: 536 Member
    Count me in! If I may suggest, it may be helpful to post your goal for the month. For example, it might be to lose 5 pounds or it might be to exercise for an hour 4 times per week. Post if you met your goal from the previous week. I record everything I eat and drink along with exercise and have made that public - I welcome any comments or suggestions.
  • Lithuria
    Lithuria Posts: 132
    I'd love to join in with you! It's my first week on MFP so I haven't settled quite into a routine yet, this is the perfect way to keep me motivated through the first month (always my hardest!) and get me into the routine :)
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    I am for the challenge sounds great. It always helps if you are accountable , You dont want others knowing you pigged out this week LOL
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    my goal for the month is to loose 7 lbs. I am 47, 5"6' weight 241
    my measurements are waist 46 3/4 hips 51 thighs 28 1/2 bust 51 Yuck I want to see these numbers go down down down
  • chonnyj90
    chonnyj90 Posts: 17
    I'm in!
  • LauraAkaTigger
    LauraAkaTigger Posts: 145 Member
    Count me in!! Let me know what to do next!!
  • LadyPersia
    LadyPersia Posts: 1,445 Member
    Count me in.

    I weight between 150 and 144 pounds. I originally lost 6 lbs and I am now stuck. I've been working out for a month now almost five days a week and nothing.......I increased my water to 8 cups a day. The last three days have been hard because of stress with kids going back to school. Really could use a team. I'll cheer for you....Please cheer for me.

    As of today my current weight is 148
    my goal is 135 and to hold 170 secs in a pull up position on a pull up bar.
    Im 42 years old
  • bowofcupid
    bowofcupid Posts: 31
    I'm definitely in...will try to take my measurements tomorrow and will post them :)
  • power90girl
    power90girl Posts: 24
    i am definitely in. so what is the challenge really
  • jessdawn1982
    jessdawn1982 Posts: 31 Member
    Week 1:
    Original weight: 184lbs
    Current weight: 182lbs
    Pounds lost: 2lbs
    Goal weight: 136lbs
    Pounds left: 46lbs

    MEASUREMENTS
    Chest: 42in
    Waist: 36.5in
    Hips: 43.5in
    Arms: 13in
    Thighs: 27in
  • heavyhair
    heavyhair Posts: 1
    im in! not sure what to do, but i will post my stats tomarow! Thanks for the incentive!!
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  • wvmom30
    wvmom30 Posts: 47 Member
    I'm up for the challenge!!!
  • jessdawn1982
    jessdawn1982 Posts: 31 Member
    Week 1:

    WEIGHT
    Original weight: 184lbs
    Current weight: 182lbs
    Pounds lost: 2lbs
    Goal weight: 136lbs
    Pounds left: 46lbs

    MEASUREMENTS
    CHEST:
    Starting: 42in
    Current: 42in
    Loss: 0in

    WAIST:
    Starting: 37.5in
    Current: 36.5in
    Loss: 1in

    HIPS:
    Starting: 44in
    Current: 43.5in
    Loss: 0.5in

    ARMS:
    Starting: 13.5in
    Current: 13in
    Loss: 0.5in

    THIGHS:
    Starting: 27in
    Current: 27in
    Loss: 0in
  • Lithuria
    Lithuria Posts: 132
    Week 1:
    Original weight: 337lbs
    Current weight: 332lbs
    Pounds lost: 5lbs
    Goal weight: 154lbs
    Pounds left: 178lbs

    MEASUREMENTS
    Chest (underbust): 50in
    Waist: 51in
    Hips: 57in
    Arms: 16.5in
    Thighs: 29in
  • SaraTN
    SaraTN Posts: 536 Member
    Week 1:

    My overall goal is to loose 42 pounds. I would like to loose 10 pounds this month. My reward for accomplishing this goal is all new make-up for fall.

    Height: 5ft 7
    Start weight: 167lbs
    Goal weight: 125lbs
    Weight loss goal: 42lbs

    MEASUREMENTS

    CHEST (taken under bust line):
    Starting: 34in

    WAIST:
    2 inches above belly button Starting: 35.5in
    at belly button Starting: 38 on

    HIPS:
    Starting: 39.5in

    ARMS:
    Starting: 12.5in

    THIGHS:
    Starting: 21.75in

    CALVES:
    Starting: 14
  • CristinC
    CristinC Posts: 2
    I would like to join! It will be nice to have support in this crazy battle! :grumble:


    Week 1:
    Original weight: 198 lbs
    Current weight: 190.8 lbs
    Pounds lost: 7.2 lbs
    Goal weight: 118 bs
    Pounds left: 72.8 lbs

    MEASUREMENTS
    Chest: 48 in
    Waist: 46 in
    Hips: 50.5 in
    Thighs: 24.5 in
    Arms: 13 in
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Great, glad to see you all on board with me!! I feel very optimistic! I hope to lose as well. WE CAN DO THIS! We have a good amount of support group here. Thanks for jumping in on this challenge!
    Lithuria, Jessdawn, SaraTN, CristinC = great format!

    Now it's time for me to weigh in & measure...be back shortly to post my stats!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    so do you all think we should post a before pic and see how we look in 1 month on Sept 30??

    here's my stats...

    I am 5'4", 34 yrs old, mother of 3 boys

    weight: 164 lbs

    measurements:
    Chest: 35"
    Waist: 32"
    Abs: 40"
    Hips: 44"
    Rt Thigh: 23.5"

    Goal:
    to lose 1.5 - 2 lbs per week, with a total of 6-8 lbs for the month.
    taking it a month at a time
  • jessdawn1982
    jessdawn1982 Posts: 31 Member
    Week 1:

    WEIGHT
    Original weight: 184lbs
    Current weight: 182lbs
    Pounds lost: 2lbs
    Goal weight: 136lbs
    Pounds left: 46lbs

    MEASUREMENTS
    CHEST:
    Starting: 42in
    Current: 42in
    Loss: 0in

    WAIST:
    Starting: 37.5in
    Current: 36.5in
    Loss: 1in

    HIPS:
    Starting: 44in
    Current: 43.5in
    Loss: 0.5in

    ARMS:
    Starting: 13.5in
    Current: 13in
    Loss: 0.5in

    THIGHS:
    Starting: 27in
    Current: 27in
    Loss: 0in

    Forgot to add

    Age: 28 Height: 5' 2"
  • sey719
    sey719 Posts: 8 Member
    I'm up for it, but will have to post my stats later when I get home.
  • IowaJen1979
    IowaJen1979 Posts: 406 Member
    Is it too late to join? I can post my stats tonight.
  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
    Ok, I'm gonna try to remember to do this :) Keep me honest lol.

    Age: 25
    Height: 5'7"
    Weight: 142 Goal:125
    Chest: 34
    Waist: 31
    Hips: 36 (possible getting wider... my body is ready for a baby lol)


    I'll have to get arms and legs later.
  • kelbel76
    kelbel76 Posts: 148 Member
    I'm in! I'll measure myself tonight and post. My goal for the month is to keep up with my counting on MFP and get off my lazy butt and exercise consistently. I've been logging for about a week now and have exercised 4 days in a row so I'm off to a good start. Good luck everyone!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    my goal for the month is to loose 7 lbs. I am 47, 5"6' weight 241
    my measurements are waist 46 3/4 hips 51 thighs 28 1/2 bust 51 Yuck I want to see these numbers go down down down

    We will do it!! We'll make our measurement #'s go down!! We'll help & support each other =)
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Count me in!! Let me know what to do next!!

    canning-just post your stats on this thread =)
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Count me in.

    I weight between 150 and 144 pounds. I originally lost 6 lbs and I am now stuck. I've been working out for a month now almost five days a week and nothing.......I increased my water to 8 cups a day. The last three days have been hard because of stress with kids going back to school. Really could use a team. I'll cheer for you....Please cheer for me.

    As of today my current weight is 148
    my goal is 135 and to hold 170 secs in a pull up position on a pull up bar.
    Im 42 years old

    ladypersia--hmm maybe you might have to cut calories....i exercise almost 4 days a week but i know it's my eating habits that's why i wanted to start this challenge so i can jot down my eating & cutting calories....
    i cant even do 1 pull ups! lol

    but today AUGUST 30th is the start day to post stats, start fresh, etc..........every mondays will be weigh in & posting measurements, journaling thoughts, food consumption, exercising etc....
  • Lithuria
    Lithuria Posts: 132
    I know a few people have been talking about putting up pictures...well tonight I'm going to take the plunge, when my dearest darling hubby gets home from work I shall have him take a picture of me (all 332 lb's of me, oh yeah!) and I'll post it up, then in one months time, 30th September, I'll post another....not sure how much of a difference it will look seeing as I have so much to loose, but if I can do it so can you guys :D

    Can't wait to see all them pictures then ;)
  • Lithuria
    Lithuria Posts: 132
    Ok so hope this works, here is my starter picture, in all my glory lol but soon there will be less of me!

    Arrgghh....couldnt figure out how to post a piccy never mind, here is the link ^_^

    http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d92/mistress_bex/august302010.jpg
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