I'm in.

CW: 282.2
GW: 250

I lost 30 pounds in the halloween challenge. Looking for a repeat.

To excited about having an incentive to work with. Could not wait for the gym in the morning and hopped on the exercise bike tonight and rode for an hour. Then did my ab crunches. Still going to the gym in the AM. Have a positive attitude...it goes a long way.????

I'm in, too. Thanks for starting this challenge, LolaBug!
I MUST get back into an exercise routine. Since school started up again and with taking on an evening teaching job (just two nights a week, but still more lessons and papers!) I have not worked out, walked regularly, ...

So, my goal is to walk/ exercise at least three days a week and to get into the 130s.
Current Weight: 142.5 lbs
Goal Weight: 137.5
Exercise Goal: 3+ days a week
Food Goal: NO junk!!!

I'm in again! Having surgery on the 26th so it'll be hard to guess what's possible, but I'll try nonetheless.

CW: 245
GW: 215

Hi all, I'm Gerri. New to the sleeve life I am down 14.5 lbs since surgery and looking to keep dropping.

I'd love to join a challenge but I need a little direction. What is the challenge? What do I need to do to join?

Thanks Gerri

Hi all, I'm Gerri. New to the sleeve life I am down 14.5 lbs since surgery and looking to keep dropping.

I'd love to join a challenge but I need a little direction. What is the challenge? What do I need to do to join?

Thanks Gerri

Gerri,

This challenge doesn't have group activities as far as diet or activity. It is more about motivation and support. Each person sets their own goal of what they would like to achieve by New Year's Day, then tries to achieve it.

To join, simply post your current weight and your goal weight at New Year's. Then check in periodically to keep all updated on your progress and at the end with your result (even if you don't meet your goal).

Check out the Halloween Challenge thread if you want to get a better idea of how it works.

wow! You have already lost so much! I actually gained my first 2 weeks. I only ate ice the first couple days and then just protein shakes for the rest of my liquid phase as I hate broth. My surgeon said it was very normal to initially gain as the body is holding onto a lot of liquids and repairing itself. That said, I only lost a little over 17 lbs my first MONTH!
Of course you shouldn't compare your journey to anyone else's, but I know how nice it is just to see where you stand with everyone. Of course, your initial weight loss is definitely not what you can expect to see every week. The most I ever lost in 1 week was 5 lbs and that was at like 3 months out.
That being said, I think with you being so early out and having almost 2 months to work on your weight, 25 lbs seems very reasonable.

Hi All,

I've been going to the gym and doing some arm work at home. So working my way to my New Year's goal.

Current weight: 274
Goal weight: 255

Hope more people join, this is a nice way to stay accountable and get motivated by everyone's success

Thanks Lolabug for setting this up!

Finally hit below that 137 mark and am at 136.2. 1.2 pounds to reach my goal of 135. As I look at my body at this stage, I can see where I should still shoot for below the 130 mark. But, for New Year's Day, I am hoping to see that 135. I will continue with as much cardio and strength training as I can manage, but I DO intend on a few holiday goodies if they fit into my calorie/menu plan!

Okay, I'll shoot for this. I'm still going for that 135 goal. This year I do plan on a few indulgences--like a piece of cranberry orange bread or decorated sugar cookie once in a blue moon. Optimally, I'd like to see the 120's, but we'll stick with the 135 for now.
So, I'm in.
Current weight is 137.
Goal weight by 1/1/14 is 135.
Maybe this time I will see success!

Finally making progress, and why and how I don't know because I have eaten some wonderful holiday foods recently. I am at 135.8 now, 0.8 pounds from my final goal. That will put my BMI at just under 22 and I think I am happy with that. I THINK.

Goal weight by 1/1/14 is 135.
Maybe this time I will see success!

Finally making progress, and why and how I don't know because I have eaten some wonderful holiday foods recently. I am at 135.8 now, 0.8 pounds from my final goal. That will put my BMI at just under 22 and I think I am happy with that. I THINK.

Congrats! As to the why, perhaps you just needed a change? Sometimes our bodies get too used to all our normal foods and exercise and when you change it up, you get results.

Made my goal this morning. Took me forever, but it feels so good--especially after trying to get there for several months! Goal was 135 and I made it to 134.8. The best part is that the inches in the waist are going down!

Ann,

Great job! You have been working so hard, and are so positive on these boards. Good for you!

As for me, still stuck, stuck, stuck! But I am keeping to my water and exercise, and hope that I reach the first part of my goal by the 18th and the rest by the time this challenge ends.