Halloween 2013 Weight Loss CHALLENGE!

Good morning MFP'ers,

I have never posted on the forums before but I read religiously from the sidelines (creep!...) I have set a personal goal to be 145 lbs (40 lb loss) by my birthday at the end of the first week of November. Since you all don't care about MY bday, I thought Halloween would be a better goal! Imagine finally being able to wear cute, slightly scandalous Halloween costumes and being able to indulge in a bit of candy that night since you look damn good! :) A good way to finish the challenge would be to post pictures of us before, then after in our Halloween costume of choice!

Please join in the challenge by Sunday, July 21! After this date I will be sure to post a list of all those participating, as well as track everyone's weekly progress via Google Docs.

To join, please post your starting weight, starting photo (optional) and the following measurements (if you wish to track measurements, you don't have to!)
- Waist size
- Hip size
- Upper arm (right and left)
- Thighs (right and left)

Halloween is about 15ish weeks away... so this is a LONG CHALLENGE! I am hoping that running this competition will further motivate me to reach my goals, and in turn, will motivate everyone to reach theirs! :)

xo Jenni
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  • siehatsdrauf
    siehatsdrauf Posts: 320 Member
    I am in, will post my starting measurements at the end of this week :)
  • chrisloveslife
    chrisloveslife Posts: 180 Member
    I don't have my measurements right now, but I would love to be in a long challenge!
  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    I would love to partake in this challenge! I have appox 12lbs left to lose so that is a more than reasonable time frame to complete it :) and a reasonable amount of time to lower my body fat to 13% as well.

    I can take my weight and measurements around the start date :)

    You've got a great goal and it will be an awesome birthday present for yourself!
  • spectralmoon
    spectralmoon Posts: 1,179 Member
    I'm in!!

    Start Weight for Challenge: 128.6
    Waist size: 26.8
    Hip size: 36
  • andiebaco
    andiebaco Posts: 211 Member
    I'm in!

    By the end of October, I hope I will be able to be 25 pounds lighter!


    I will post my measurements later..!
  • megan1869
    megan1869 Posts: 166 Member
    I want to dress scandalous! LOL.... =)
  • Nouuran
    Nouuran Posts: 3
    Sounds funn!
    Weight: 146
    Height: 5'5.5
    Goal: 130 :-).
  • Tooslim4you
    Tooslim4you Posts: 2 Member
    This is an awesome challenge, I've never posted in a forum or joined a challenge; so, this shoud be fun... I also don't have my measurements, but I'm in...I'll post them by July 21...

    Thanks for initiating this challenge....

    Amelia
  • Kai81109
    Kai81109 Posts: 52 Member
    im in

    height- 5'9
    start weight- 178
    waist-33.5
    hips-42.5
    left thigh- 25 right thigh- 24.5
    left bicep-11.5 right bicep-11
  • creech6317
    creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
    I would love to be in this challenge. I want to be a sexy pirate for Halloween, so this will help to get me to my goal.
  • fitfor26
    fitfor26 Posts: 28 Member
    Guys! The interest is really exciting! I always do so much better when I have other people depending on me so I'm getting really excited for this. I'm in the process of creating a google document to track everyone's progress during this challenge. I will share the link once I have everyone's information by Sunday!

    - Jenni
  • luziferl
    luziferl Posts: 82
    i'm in too! My wi is on thursday, so Ill post my weight and measurements on thursday :)
  • moxiecowgirl
    moxiecowgirl Posts: 291 Member
    Sure, this might be just the kick in the butt I need to get my momentum going again. Starting pic and measurements to follow. :)
  • Haha, nice post. In my country, we don't have Halloween, but I still like the challenge.

    Though I'll be keeping it on staying the way I am right now, which is about 124 lbs, I will be following this. Good luck!!

    P.S. For the people who do not like the sport school:
    Swimming in the morning is the best way to start the day, if you ask me, gives you lots of energy AND if you do it early, you won't be hungry at all afterwards. On the contrary, in my experience I don't want to eat for hours when I go for a dive around 8:30. And if you swim about 45 to 60 minutes, you will build muscles really quickly, feel good and NOTHING FEELS BETTER then to swim that long and step under the warm shower. Amazing. Seriously.
  • boomboom33
    boomboom33 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in! I have to buy measuring tape in order to get my measurements but, I'm in.
  • Tooslim4you
    Tooslim4you Posts: 2 Member
    what's the start date for this challenge?
  • erillyn
    erillyn Posts: 65 Member
    I'm totally in on this too! Maybe I'll get to to actually do something fun this Halloween!

    Challenge start weight: 148.5
    Height: 5'3"
    Measurements: to come!
  • Creative_Sam
    Creative_Sam Posts: 51 Member
    Can I join in.
    I'll only be posting a before pic if that's okay. I get too demotivated with weight and measurements.
    I'm trying to focus on my body :)

    Will there be a group?

    ETA: Oh, you need starting weight - okay mine is 99.8kg.. EEEK!
  • Cylinda30
    Cylinda30 Posts: 174 Member
    I am in
  • suzer312
    suzer312 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in! I like the long term goal too.
    Starting weight: 122
    Waist: 29
    Hips: 35
    R & L Thigh: 21
    R & L Upper arm: 11
    Goal: 118 lbs, an inch or two off the waist and thighs, and to MAINTAIN that weight! That's my biggest problem. I'll stick to exercising and eating healthy for a few weeks, but I want long term changes.
  • sapphire318
    sapphire318 Posts: 169 Member
    I would like to join..will post starting weight on Friday 7/19/13
  • 2fabulous2Bunfit
    2fabulous2Bunfit Posts: 47 Member
    Add me in!!!!
  • majica8
    majica8 Posts: 210 Member
    I'm in, I'll post the details later :)
  • moosiau
    moosiau Posts: 53 Member
    I'm in!! Will post my measurements when I get home tonight :D
  • I'm in...!!!!!!!!!
    Starting weight : 170
    goal : 130
  • smithed812
    smithed812 Posts: 289
    I'm in! I've always wanted to wear a slightly scandalous costume ;)

    Current weight: 145
    Waist: 28 inches
    Hips: 39.5 inches
    Left bicep: 12 inches
    Right bicep: 12 inches
    Left thigh: 23.5 inches
    Right thigh: 24 inches
    BF%: 26.4
  • teerae326
    teerae326 Posts: 150 Member
    Please add me in, I want to look like a total skank by Halloween! :) Just kidding... Showing a little something this year would be nice though! I'll post my starting info on Saturday! Just remind everyone, maybe? Thanks for the challenge!
  • Wen37
    Wen37 Posts: 218 Member
    I'm in. I need something to get me motivated again and Halloween is my favorite holiday so this is perfect! I would like to lose 15 lbs.

    CW=125
    GW=110

    Abs- 32
    RA- 11.5, LA-11
    Thighs- 20
  • Ravenous4Captain
    Ravenous4Captain Posts: 144 Member
    I'm in. I will post my starting measurements tonight. I have been looking for something to get me motivated again. Thanks for sharing this challenge. :-)

    CW-322.6
    GW-280
  • suzclark66
    suzclark66 Posts: 13 Member
    This is an awesome idea!! I will get all my information to you later today...I had my measurements taken June 28th so I'll start with those...I typically measure once a month. I won't be in a scandalous costume this year...but hopefully in 2014! :wink: