November Challenge

lu123
lu123 Posts: 247 Member
edited September 22 in Motivation and Support
So who wants to lose/gain/maintain in November? All of us right!

Want a bit of motivational support and accountability? Cos I know it helps me!

So yeah, come join me in making November a successful month :happy:

I'm going to limit the size of the group to 15 people because I find it is more supportive and motivational in a smaller group. First come first served.

Do a weekly weigh in on a Monday if that's good with everyone.

Fill out the form below and lets get cracking!

Name:
Start weight:
Aim for November:
What you are going to do to get there:
Your current motivation:



Name: Lu
Start weight: 172
Aim for November: lose 8lb
What you are going to do to get there: Make sure I swim and run three times a week (haven't been doing it recently :frown: ) and try and stick to calorie intake.
Your current motivation: I have 1st 2lb (16lb) to go before I hit "Healthy" BMI its in sight and I really want to get there!!!
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  • MontanaB
    MontanaB Posts: 439 Member
    im totally up for this!

    ok so Im Hannah
    starting weight: 242lbs (argh!!!)
    my aim: to drop around 6-8lbs
    I will do this by: being really good and going on my new wii with the fit board thingy :) and just getting out more
    my current motivation is: watching my partner loose over 50lbs and feeling so much better for it - I want to be like that :) and I just want to get to that magic 14lbs :)
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
    Name: Stacey

    Start weight: 179

    Aim for November: 171

    What you are going to do to get there: boot camp classes 3 days a week until 11/12/10 then step aroebics and continue to eat healthy and drink drink drink water!!!!!!

    Your current motivation: Our 15th wedding anniversary Nov 4th - we are going away for the weekend Nov. 13th and I want to buy a lil' black nighty..... not a big black one!! =)
  • Ding724
    Ding724 Posts: 791 Member
    Name: Mandie
    Height: 5'9''
    Start weight: 189.4
    Aim for November: to be at or below 184 by Thanksgiving!
    What you are going to do to get there: Eat 1300 calories a day, use my wii fit at home and workout with my husband 4-5 times a week at the gym doing: 30 min elliptical/15 min biking/10 min strength training
    Your current motivation: Just reaching the 180s after not seeing that weight for over a year!!!
  • katoka97
    katoka97 Posts: 62 Member
    Hi, I'm in...
    Name: Karmela
    Height: 5'6"
    Start weight: 154 lbs
    Aim for November: 148 lbs by Thanksgiving
    What you are going to do to get there: I walk 6-7 miles a day / 6 days a week, I will also start doing some strength training 2-3 times a week, eat healthy...
    Your current motivation: looking for a job, need extra confidence!
  • sjyates
    sjyates Posts: 175 Member
    Loving this. . .it's nice for it join a support group that's not specifically focused on one thing, but the overall healthy living picture!

    So, you are going to make me go back to my Monday weigh-in?!?! I changed mine to Wednesday in the middle of October because my sodium intake on the weekends just kills me - but I will go back to Mondays for the group. :wink:

    Name: Sally

    Start weight: Oct 27 - 127

    Aim for November: To get to ~122 pounds (I'm shooting for 120 by New Year's)

    What you are going to do to get there: Currently I'm slacking big time! So, in November I plan to do the 30 Day Shred workouts 3 days a week and start the C25K program for another 3 days a week. I have a 6 1/2 month old daughter, so getting any exercise in will be an accomplishment! I also plan to stick to my calories, at least all of November except during the 24th through the 28th - I've decided not to deprive myself during Thanksgiving and my brother's wedding! In addition, I usually don't log my calories on the weekends, I just practice portion control. . .so, we'll see where that gets me!

    Your current motivation:
    1. Myself - I want to get rid of my baby belly fat.
    2. Tax season is getting too close to not be at a weight to maintain.
    3. My brother's wedding - PICTURES!
    2. Last, but not least, my husband and daughter. I want to be the best I can be for them!
  • sjyates
    sjyates Posts: 175 Member
    Hannah - I'm not sure that I can look at your snake pics for all of November. . .I hate snakes!!! :noway: :happy:
  • katoka97
    katoka97 Posts: 62 Member
    I hate snakes too :(....I'm terrified by them
  • lu123
    lu123 Posts: 247 Member
    I love them. Dunno if I'd have one as a pet though be worried it would get out lol
  • lu123
    lu123 Posts: 247 Member
    bump
  • PercyPig
    PercyPig Posts: 318
    Hello! I'm so in and I totally agree limiting to 15 will help with motivation. I sometimes get really lost in those big groups.

    Start weight: 79.4kg (175lbs)
    Aim for November: would love to loose 10 pounds and get to 75kg (165 lbs)

    What you are going to do to get there: Mainly eating healthier and controlling portion sizes, severely restricting alcohol consumption, exercising 4 times a week and I might finally find the courage to try out a spinning class

    Your current motivation: Looking good in a dress at my office christmas party on 2 December and meeting my family at Christmas.
  • Name: Bethany
    Start weight: 197 lbs.
    Aim for November: 190 or under
    What you are going to do to get there: Keep track of my calories, workout at least 4 times a week and NOT eat my "extra" calories
    Your current motivation: Health, happiness, self confidence, wearing my "skinny wardrobe"
    Hopefully this challenge will help me keep on track with a friend coming home on leave for 10 days :tongue:
  • lu123
    lu123 Posts: 247 Member
    So peeps, do you want to start asap or wait until the 1st?

    I for one would like to "officially" start on the 1st and just get the good habits going until then. :smile:
  • Name: Melissa

    Start weight: 239

    Aim for November: 8lbs (231)

    What you are going to do to get there: Workout 4x per week and stick to my daily calories.

    Your current motivation: More energy, fit into my smaller clothes, healthy mom for my kids, look good...
  • I WOULD LOVE TO JOIN :) I can switch my weigh in to Monday. I like the fact that we are keeping the group small. Its difficult in large groups. I think maybe we should keep eating good and post again on monday our weight. That will give us that boost to be good and not eat a truck load of candy this weekend for halloween.

    Name: Stephanie
    Start weight: 228
    Aim for November: 218 or less
    What you are going to do to get there: Go to the gym 3-4 mornings out of the week before work and tae bo at least twice a week, no matter what and Stick to the Slim Fast lo carb plan!
    Your current motivation: My birthday is in november (17th) and I want to feel healthier. I want to take christmas pictures this year and not be embarassed of my size.
  • nancebd
    nancebd Posts: 2 Member
    I would love a November Challenge!

    Name: Brittany
    SW: 246.4 (10/22) - I weigh in tomorrow (Friday)
    Goal for November: Lose 8 pounds
    What I am doing to get there: Adventure Boot Camp 5 days per week, Eating Clean, Drinking 1 gallon of water
    Current Motivation: Set a good example for my sister, having a postivie outlook
  • MontanaB
    MontanaB Posts: 439 Member
    Hannah - I'm not sure that I can look at your snake pics for all of November. . .I hate snakes!!! :noway: :happy:

    ill see what i can do to change it for you..duno what to replace it with though - all i have is snakes lol
  • queeny1
    queeny1 Posts: 7 Member
    Hope it's not too late because I want in!


    Name: Gina
    Start weight: 150
    Aim for November: 140
    What you are going to do to get there: "Bootcamp class Mon, Wed, Fri - 1 hour each, walking 15-20 min daily at lunch and another 45 minutes on treadmill Tues & Thur. Mall Walking Saturday or Sunday am - 1 hour
    Your current motivation: I usually pack on the "Winter 10" as I call them and I am still trying to get off the winter 10 from the last TWO years! I want to look great in my fall/winter clothes and ........FEEL great too!
  • anna441
    anna441 Posts: 253 Member
    Name: Anna
    Start weight: 163 (re-join MFP) in september 10
    Current Weight: 151
    Aim for November: loose 8-10 lbs
    What you are going to do to get there: walking/Running in my treadmill plus some aerobics
    Your current motivation: after rejoining MFP I have lost 11 lbs. I am going to give myself a congratulation prize at the end of Nov if I am lose another 8-10 lbs (skinny Jeans) so excited as I have never ever wear a skinny jeans..
  • Can i join PLEASE!! lol..

    So who wants to lose/gain/maintain in November? All of us right!

    Want a bit of motivational support and accountability? Cos I know it helps me!

    So yeah, come join me in making November a successful month

    I'm going to limit the size of the group to 15 people because I find it is more supportive and motivational in a smaller group. First come first served.

    Do a weekly weigh in on a Monday if that's good with everyone.

    Fill out the form below and lets get cracking!

    Name: Jessica
    Start weight: 171
    Aim for November: 10 lbs
    What you are going to do to get there: limit calories and do cardio 6 x a week
    your current motivation:My old "sexy" outfit
  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    Is it too late? Is there room?
    I hope so!

    name: Mel
    Start weight: 138
    Aim for November: lose 3-4 lbs
    What you are doing to get there: Commit to exercising five days a week and watching my intake. Since I just joined MFP last week I am new to the whole tracking calories in thing, but I'm hoping this will help me get over the plateau.
    your current motivation: I'm turning 31 on 11/15 and happy to say I weigh 15 lbs less than my 30th bday, I wanna keep the momentum going! I also quit smoking on my 30th bday so I want to continue to improve my health. Not to mention, I like hearing people who haven't seen me in a while say "wow, you look good!".

    Lol, the snake isn't bad..I have two tarantulas at home...(they're really the hubby's). That's Ick!
  • lu123
    lu123 Posts: 247 Member
    Welcome one and all.
    We are now full!

    November challenge members are:
    1. Lu
    2. Hannah
    3. Stacey
    4. Mandie
    5. Karmela
    6. Sally
    7. PercyPig
    8. Bethany
    9. Melissa
    10. Stephanie
    11. Brittany
    12. Gina
    13. Anna
    14. Jessica
    15. Mel

    Whoop whoop, I'm excited now!:flowerforyou:
  • Ding724
    Ding724 Posts: 791 Member
    Hello Ladies!

    I agree with Lu, that we can offically start on November 1st and go from there, but keep eating right and exercising of course!

    I can make a spreadsheet with names, sw, cw, goals and total loss if everyone would like...just let me know! I'm excited to start and get to know each of you a little bit better throughout the month! Feel free to "friend" me if you'd like :)

    *Percypig* what is your real first name?
  • lu123
    lu123 Posts: 247 Member
    Mandie, great idea about the spreadsheet....I already did one lol...great minds think alike! Feel free to do your own as well though :smile:
  • :happy: So excited about this journey we are all about to take together!! I definately need so motivation and encouragement!! I ruined my day with one meal today!:noway: I am going to try and have something light for supper.."fingers crossed" I have gotten much better about drinking my water tho! So i am proud of that!! I look foward to getting to know all of you!!:bigsmile: And good luck to everyone!!!:flowerforyou:
  • katoka97
    katoka97 Posts: 62 Member
    woohooo, can't wait to start :)
  • PercyPig
    PercyPig Posts: 318
    November is going to be a great month! I believe in us!

    Just noticed I only gave my screen name - my real name is Joni if you want to update your spreadsheets :-)
  • sjyates
    sjyates Posts: 175 Member
    I'm in for starting on November 1. My vote is to use the weigh-in Monday as our "official" start, as mine will probably be up from weekend sodium and Halloween candy intake. . .maybe weighing in Monday will help me watch it this weekend!

    Happy Halloween to all! I'm looking forward to a good November with you!
  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    If I can maintain my weight this weekend I will be happy, having a halloween party at my house tonight...food...drinks...agh!
  • sjyates
    sjyates Posts: 175 Member
    So I started sending friend requests to all 14 of my soon-to-be best November Challenge buddies, but I guess you can only make a limited amount of friend requests in a 10 minute span:grumble: . . .so, add me if I don't get the rest of you added soon!

    We were invited to a Halloween party on Saturday night, but haven't decided if we are going to go. . .However, I made treats for my daughter's daycare party and I can't seem to stay out of the leftovers! Nutter Butter ghosts, sugar cookies and cake pops - AHHHH! So, I'm going to have to work on my sweet tooth this weekend!
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    Name: Danielle Searancke
    Start weight: 138 lbs
    Aim for November: 132 lbs (with TWO inches lost in my waist)
    What you are going to do to get there: 5:20 AM works outs three times a week, one day of activity on weekends and smaller portions.
    Your current motivation: Beach wedding in February on the white sand of Taurranga New Zealand
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