New Year...New Challenge! 40lbs by June 1st. Who's In?

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  • whittrusty
    whittrusty Posts: 533 Member
    I'm in!!
  • daisyjane61
    daisyjane61 Posts: 1
    Add me! I had enough and ready to start a new plan I've been thinking about doing. I have about 100lbs but maybe 40lbs by june would be great.
  • Krys_T
    Krys_T Posts: 1,406 Member
    Ok so here are a few of the details of the challenge that I have been thinking about:

    Name: Snowflakes to Sunshine 40lb Challenge

    Start Date: January 1st, 2011

    Group join deadline: December 28th, 2010 (This will give me time to get everyone's name and create a sort of chart for weekly progress)

    Weigh-In Day: Friday mornings (Please let me know if this is ok) I picked this day because its right before the weekend, and for some reason Mondays can be hard because over the weekend is when people tend to slip a little.

    The goal of the group is to motivate each other, keep each other accountable and share ideas and successes. With that being said, if there is someone that does not check-in to the group for two straight weeks...their name will be deleted from the chart. I hate to do this, but like I said before...in order for this to work, EVERYONE has to be on board and accountable.

    I also thought it would be great to check in to the board each day to share something like a new workout that you did, a tasty recipe, if you are struggling with something. This is just to ensure that you get the support you need; because as we know, weight loss is a DAILY struggle.

    Please let me know if you guys have anything to add to this! Can't wait!
  • leandread
    leandread Posts: 166 Member
    I can live with Friday weigh-ins....
  • Val_Gets_Fit
    Val_Gets_Fit Posts: 210 Member
    I'm in! I'm new to MFP and a challenge would totally help me focus. Motivation and suport would be nice, too. :smile: Forty down would get me to my goal!!! -- V
  • bvgould
    bvgould Posts: 1
    I'm in. Started in APR.2010 @238lbs.
    12/10 Present weight @ 196lbs.
    GW 155lbs by June 2011.

    I'M Definitely IN.

    Good Luck and Good Eating!
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    I am 100% extremely in.
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    Sorry I forgot my stats. Highest weight= 242
    Originally started MFP =234 but got down to= 208
    Took a break and have been back for almost two weeks. Started back at =226.6 and as of this morning =221.6

    CW=221.6
    GW for June=181.6

    (Final GW=130)
  • maeflower1234
    maeflower1234 Posts: 87 Member
    This is a fantastic goal. It will be hard but I am ready to try. Count me in.
  • SkierElle
    SkierElle Posts: 335
    Sounds great! I don't really have a consistent weigh in day but maybe I should start. I usually do mondays because it makes me be good over the weekend! but friday is good too :)
  • rula39
    rula39 Posts: 26
    Ok Guys I am in!!!!!
  • rula39
    rula39 Posts: 26
    Yes Friday is a good day to weigh in. I am very excited about this :-)
  • tissyazd
    tissyazd Posts: 221 Member
    Me too!!! Need something to get me back on track and motivated. Haven't made a whole lot of progress lately!
  • WhitneyW78
    WhitneyW78 Posts: 186 Member
    I love the name! Too cute... and Fridays should be a good day to weigh in. I like the before the weekend thing!
  • andreasoulcastle
    andreasoulcastle Posts: 478 Member
    Ok so here are a few of the details of the challenge that I have been thinking about:

    Name: Snowflakes to Sunshine 40lb Challenge

    Start Date: January 1st, 2011

    Group join deadline: December 28th, 2010 (This will give me time to get everyone's name and create a sort of chart for weekly progress)

    Weigh-In Day: Friday mornings (Please let me know if this is ok) I picked this day because its right before the weekend, and for some reason Mondays can be hard because over the weekend is when people tend to slip a little.

    The goal of the group is to motivate each other, keep each other accountable and share ideas and successes. With that being said, if there is someone that does not check-in to the group for two straight weeks...their name will be deleted from the chart. I hate to do this, but like I said before...in order for this to work, EVERYONE has to be on board and accountable.

    I also thought it would be great to check in to the board each day to share something like a new workout that you did, a tasty recipe, if you are struggling with something. This is just to ensure that you get the support you need; because as we know, weight loss is a DAILY struggle.

    Please let me know if you guys have anything to add to this! Can't wait!

    Fridays work for me, that is the day I check in anyways.
  • andreasoulcastle
    andreasoulcastle Posts: 478 Member
    so I just moved from California to Massachusetts, so I got rid of a few things along the way like my old SCALE, so first thing to do is go out and get a scale....maybe a digital one this time. Last time I weighed in I was 245 ..soooo I hope I am not over that because I have not been so good..it would be amazing if I can get back down to 200 pounds I am so excited!!!!!


    Andrea

    P.S. If anyone goes on aim you can contact me andreasoulcastle, don't be shy now.
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,082 Member
    Count me in.
    40 lbs in 5 months. 8lbs/month. 2lbs/week.
  • DarcysLosingIt
    DarcysLosingIt Posts: 81 Member
    I am in. I would also like others in the challenge, to please friend me. I am new and need LOTS of support.
  • Scubasab
    Scubasab Posts: 344 Member
    I am definitely up for the challenge!! You can count me in!!! =):happy:
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    Count Me In!!! :drinker: Cheers For a NEW LIFE & A NEW YEAR!! Please Add ME !!! I'm Ready this Time :wink:
  • healthydoseofglitter
    healthydoseofglitter Posts: 532 Member
    Ok so here are a few of the details of the challenge that I have been thinking about:

    Name: Snowflakes to Sunshine 40lb Challenge

    Start Date: January 1st, 2011

    Group join deadline: December 28th, 2010 (This will give me time to get everyone's name and create a sort of chart for weekly progress)

    Weigh-In Day: Friday mornings (Please let me know if this is ok) I picked this day because its right before the weekend, and for some reason Mondays can be hard because over the weekend is when people tend to slip a little.

    The goal of the group is to motivate each other, keep each other accountable and share ideas and successes. With that being said, if there is someone that does not check-in to the group for two straight weeks...their name will be deleted from the chart. I hate to do this, but like I said before...in order for this to work, EVERYONE has to be on board and accountable.

    I also thought it would be great to check in to the board each day to share something like a new workout that you did, a tasty recipe, if you are struggling with something. This is just to ensure that you get the support you need; because as we know, weight loss is a DAILY struggle.

    Please let me know if you guys have anything to add to this! Can't wait!

    Fridays are wonderful for weigh-ins :)
    Here are my stats for now, higgest weight that I actually allowed myself to look at the scale 262 (it was probably a lil higher at one point)
    MFP Starting Weight - 258.8 ~Current Weight (as of this morning) 238 ~Goal Weight 140

    I am hoping to be at 198 at the end of our challenge ...
  • bridgett28
    bridgett28 Posts: 41 Member
    Friday weigh-ins are great.

    My stats are as follows:

    Starting weight: 343lbs
    Current weight: 229lbs
    Goal weight for challenge: 189
    Overall goal weight for 2011: 170

    Good luck and have fun with challenge. Remember if you don't make the 40lbs goal mark, but you have lost some weight along the way, it is still a loss and that is better than nothing (or gaining!)!
  • TeresaSavage
    TeresaSavage Posts: 1,506 Member
    HELLO EVERYONE!!!! WEIGH IN ON FRIDAYS, GREAT!!!!!!!!


    My Highest weight was 207.4 / One week before Thanksgiving
    My fitness program Start weight : 200.4
    WEIGHT NOW : 193.2
    GOAL WEIGHT: 125 POUNDS
    MY Height 5'31/2

    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! KEEP IN TOUCH :flowerforyou:
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Friday sounds good to be, I weigh everyday anyway. :tongue:
  • yellowfairy
    yellowfairy Posts: 207 Member
    Silly little question-should we send our stats to you on Dec 28th, or on Jan 1st to get started? I would prefer to not send them now-as I want as accurate as a read out as possible on my weight loss.
  • sweetcheeks27
    sweetcheeks27 Posts: 162 Member
    I would love to do this! :) I have a family reunion in June so that would be wonderful.
    Fridays work great for me as well.
  • CuteMommy88
    CuteMommy88 Posts: 538 Member
    Fridays would work for me as well!! I am so excited to get started!! and by the way I think it is a great idea to boot people out after two weeks!! this gives people the motivation to check in every week!! I think this will help keep other people on track!!!
  • glorimay
    glorimay Posts: 2
    Hello I am so glad my sister shared this website with me. I have recently moved to my home town after being away for 28 years and have done nothing buy eat since i got here. I am so ready to get back on the good foot so count me IN. Thanks
  • mirahonthawall
    mirahonthawall Posts: 236 Member
    friday weigh-ins are perfect, i think i might change my weigh-in day because you make a really good point!
    i'm so pumped!!!
  • khaleesinoodlebelly
    khaleesinoodlebelly Posts: 165 Member
    Im in!:flowerforyou:
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