14 Weeks to Christmas Challenge!!

Thanks Bikinimission!!

Location: Greenwood, IN
I Like: spending time with my granddaughter & family, scrapbooking, reading and helping others
I don't like: anyone always being late!
Current exercise: Walking, squats, some weights
Current starting weight: 200.5
Aim for next week: Lose at least 1 lb
Personal 14 week goal: To be at or around 185

I'm super excited about this challenge!! 1 pound a week is doable too!
I will post my stats later this evening when I get home from work ( not sure of my starting weight so I have to weigh myself first!!).

I am in too going to set mine as 0.5lb a week though as I "was" at goal weight til last week, when I gained 2.5lb on holiday, but a further 4.5lb loss will put me at a perfect BMI of 22

Location: Cumbria
I like: Reading, X factor, eating out especially latin american and tapas
I don't like: Sports on TV especially football, parsnips, liver, beer
Current typical or usual exercise: Zumba, aerobics, Circuit training and walking
Current Starting Weight: 135.5lb
Aim for next week: lose 1-2lb of holiday weight
Personal 14 week Goal: an average of 0.5lb a week for a goal of 128.5lb

Not really a big chocolate fan but got sent 2 free big bars through a facebook group so this week is gonna be tricky, haha x

Woohoo! This is an exciting challenge

I really need to get focused and start doing MFP properly so hoping this will keep me signing in regularly and more importantly sticking to my goals!

Location: Leeds
I like: cakes, spinning, new foods, coronation street and happy people
I don't like: feeling sluggish and ham
Current typical exercise: i used to be really dedicated with 2 spin classes and 2 gym sessions a week but last month I haven't attended either although i have been away and been running outside instead!
Current starting weight: 8 stone 12 pounds
Aim for next week: 8 stone 11 pounds
I do not want to lose much weight at all (possible goal 8 stone 9 pounds) over the 14 weeks but I want to maintain my weight and feel toned for Christmas

Looking forward to hearing all about everyone's progress!

NO CHOCOLATE woohoo! Here we go xxxxxxx

I'll Join

Location: West Yorkshire
I like: Criminal minds, CSI NY, Photography
I don't like: beans, work, football
Current typical or usual exercise: exercise bike (30 minns), swimming once a week, walking
Current Starting Weight: 155lbs
Aim for next week: 154lbs
Personal 14 week Goal: to lose 14lbs, would be happy with 10lbs

Count me in

Location: Medway, Kent, UK
I like: Horses, food, music
I don't like: Being overweight
Current typical or usual exercise: walking dog, exercise bike, Wii fit
Current Starting Weight: 85.5kg - approx 13.6
Aim for next week: ideally 2lb... but will be happy with 1lb
Personal 14 week Goal: 1 stone minimum

Count me in
Location: Phoenix Arizona
Program: Ironman Training (Swim Bike Run)
Doing a lot of exercise but the nutrition stinks, I want to get down to 190 ( 220 right now) hope to get 1/2 way there by Christmas

Ya, I'll go for a stone

Location: Evart, MIchigan, US
I like: Singing/Music, gardening, sewing, swimming, sushi, and sooooo much more
I don't like: Snakes
Current typical or usual exercise: Walking, Ab lounger, Calisthenics (joint and back friendly) , just started some lite weight lifting.
Current Staring weight: 240 lbs
Aim for next week: 238lbs
Personal 14 week Goal: lose at least 14lbs, weight 225lbs by Christmas

No Chocolate: I am going to have to be honest here, this is an easy challenge for me. Chocolate is not one of my weaknesses
But I am sure I make up for it some where down the line.
Here we GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck : )

I'm in - I need another weigh in to motivate me not to eat badly on the day that I weigh in because it's still another whole week to burn off the bad behaviour.

Location: Toronto, Ontario
I like: Christmas, Chocolate & Chips (the 3 c's)
I don't like: Legumes
Current typical or usual exercise: Walking, Aquafit
Current Starting Weight: 246.9
Aim for next week: 245.0
Personal 14 week Goal: to be down to 225 for Christmas

What a great idea! I've just joined and am up for this challenge. Although I know there is an open box of choc behind reception and that's soooo tempting.

Location: West midlands (UK)
I like: My two boys, sleeping
I don't like: WOrking long long hours
Current typical or usual exercise: karate twice a week with the kids, running when my other half is here
Current Starting Weight: 160lb
Aim for next week: 158
Personal 14 week Goal: 143

I'm so excited so many people are joining this Challenge! Bring on Week 1!

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I'm in but I can't give up the chocolate this week. It is that "time" and if I don't eat chocolate someone will die....trust me it ain't pretty when the cravings hit. I will try but I make no promises. Next week, I will give up the chocolate for a week....that is a promise!

Location: Newfoundland, Canada
I like: Food, family and friends, doing anything outdoors
I don't like: this week its students (I work around them), having people nag me all the time (once again work related)
Current typical or usual exercise: Walking, stationary bike (my new love)
Current Starting Weight: we will call it 150 (149.6)
Aim for next week: 149
Personal 14 week Goal: 136 (140 really , but if I can get a little wiggle room I will take it)

A great idea, and just what I need to keep me motivated before Christmas, here are my details:-

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
I like: Italian food
I don't like: Greens
Current typical or usual exercise: Power Walking, Cycling, Weights
Current Starting Weight: 218 lbs
Aim for next week: 216
Personal 14 week Goal: 195

A big challenge, but am determined as I need to get back to the 175 lbs I was 2 years ago.

Good luck everybody.

Paul

I am in. Look forward to the challenge.

Location: Dallas, Texas
I like : Eating out, chocolate and happy hour
I don't like: Being Fat
Current typical or usual exercise: Laying on the couch - guess that is my problem huh??
Current Starting Weight: 220 lbs
Aim for next week: 218
Personal 14 week Goal: 195