December Weight Loss Challenge

When I saw that I actually said 20 pounds I wanted to change mines, but I am going to stick with it! I really do want to be under 350 by January 1st if it kills me!

Mollie, I had the same thought when I saw my goal was 16lbs, but like you, I want to be 300 or less by January 1st. I'd be exstatic if I was 299, that would make my New Year. :drinker:

We can do it Carleen!! Just have to stay focused. Today was a good day so far. Day time is always pretty structured for me. It is after work that the hard part starts!

So yesterday was going alright. I was eating very well and I worked hard at ultimate frisbee practice. But then I went to our weekly cake party where everyone grabs a fork and devours the cake right out of the cake pan. It's really fun, but not when you're sick or trying to lose weight! The cake was the best I've ever seen, so I kind of went overboard...And then when I got home I even ate some more snacks! I was just thinking, well this day is already ruined so why not eat some more? Ughhh. I tend to do this a lot. Does anyone have any tips for night snacking? I would really appreciate any suggestions!

The afternoons at work and later at night are the worst for me. I try to just not have snacks available to me at work. I have granola bars, and sometimes fiber bars for a snack and that seems to be ok.

At home I have the same problem as you. I find that if I'm busy I don't snack as much, but I'm lazy and just wanna chill half the time. So, I TRY to go for healthier snacks and/or just avoid it. It doesn't work so well half the time. I'd like to know more tips as well if anyone has any others. Maybe some drink options that will curb the 'wanting more' feeling??

I curb my snack cravings by just not having them available to eat. The few I do are yogurt and fruits. That way if I do crack I'm at least eating healthy.

I completely agree with this statement, I have found that the absolute best way for me to avoid terrible snacking is to just not have it around. I don't buy big bags of chips, if I want some, I go out and buy a individual snack sized bag, same thing with candy. This has helped me tremendously.

I am pretty happy with how things have been going. I have been exercising a lot and eating better (most days). I've had three times when cookies were set out for me to take one and I resisted the urge and haven't had one (huge for me). I don't know if I'll lose any weight this week but I feel good about what I have done (and haven't given in to this week at least.

I hope it's not too late to do this! I actually thought of this challenge on November 30 and I was going to weigh myself every Wednesday by myself, so it's great to see a group that's doing it as well!

Name: Char
Starting Weight: 256
Goal Weight by December 31, 2010: 246
What you will do to get to that goal weight: Work out 6 days a week, watch what I eat, and stay under my calorie goal.

I am pretty happy with how things have been going. I have been exercising a lot and eating better (most days). I've had three times when cookies were set out for me to take one and I resisted the urge and haven't had one (huge for me). I don't know if I'll lose any weight this week but I feel good about what I have done (and haven't given in to this week at least.

Good for you!!

I had a tough weekend and ate too much. I went to a friends Christmas/Birthday party and I gave it and ate the sweets available. :-\

I'm getting back on track today damnit! I'll be playing racquetball this afternoon and I'll be much more careful about my food. I need to get back to my plan.

I lost 1.6 lbs this week. I'm happy with that start. I stayed within all my goals (except I did have a few too many ginger snaps one day). I walked/ran 5 times this week and exercised at home 4 nights and ate healthier over all. This next two week's food will be a challenge since I'll be eating out of the freezer and pantry (hopefully I'll be able to afford some fresh veggies). Are we supposed to set new goals each week?

Hi there. You can set a new goal every week if you would like, but as far as our group goes we all just we supposed to set a goal of what we want to loose by December 31st. Great job on the weight loss!!!! I just keeping imagining a picture of the scales in front of me... and seeing a higher number makes my body do a 180 and walk away from the sweets. We can do this... good luck!!!

Had a tough few days last week - Thurs/Fri/Sat I didn't get any exercising in, and for some reason when I don't exercise I find it much harder not to control my snacking... I think it's a mental thing. The exercising keeps me "in tune" with my goals. Anyways, I did a major gym workout on Sunday and then went grocery shopping - my breakfasts/lunches/snacks are all planned for this week, so I should have no excuses! I even said no to a pizza dinner last night - someone in my house threw one in for a quick/easy dinner, but I decided to make some quinoa, salad and chicken instead. Delicious!

I know our weigh in day isn't until Wednesday (I'm assuming, since we started on a Wednesday), but I took a peek at the scale and I'm holding steady at the same weight I started at last week. Hoping if I do really well today and tomorrow I'll see a small loss for the 1st week of the challenge...

Had a tough few days last week - Thurs/Fri/Sat I didn't get any exercising in, and for some reason when I don't exercise I find it much harder not to control my snacking... I think it's a mental thing. The exercising keeps me "in tune" with my goals. Anyways, I did a major gym workout on Sunday and then went grocery shopping - my breakfasts/lunches/snacks are all planned for this week, so I should have no excuses! I even said no to a pizza dinner last night - someone in my house threw one in for a quick/easy dinner, but I decided to make some quinoa, salad and chicken instead. Delicious!

I know our weigh in day isn't until Wednesday (I'm assuming, since we started on a Wednesday), but I took a peek at the scale and I'm holding steady at the same weight I started at last week. Hoping if I do really well today and tomorrow I'll see a small loss for the 1st week of the challenge...

Trenton,

I find the same is true for me regarding exercising and staying focused. Exercising helps me stay focused mentally also and I weigh more than once a week anyways, but will be checking in on Wednesday's. I am down so far myself and hope to be down a little more this week. I could not get up this morning for my workout so I will walk at lunch time for at least 30 to 40 min. I am surprised I am down as much since I had a rocky start eating wise also.

Help! I am in desprate need of chocolate. I need support!!!