NO MORE EXCUSES JANUARY, LOSE 10+ LBS!

I too am struggling to get back on track. I have lost over 50 lbs with MFP so far, but since end of October I have found myself getting lazy. The start of the new year makes for a good excuse to get back on track...and a good challenge helps with the honesty too. I know I will struggle with remembering to post my weigh-ins so if some of you want to friend me and give me reminders that might help.

Screen Name: Corrie62
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 183.8
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs): 172 or less
What is your exercise plan?: 500 cal of cardio/7 days a week (I have a HRM) and strength training 3x per week (not sure on that one yet)
Are you going to do a specific diet?: What worked for me before was being dilligent about tracking on MFP and really being concientious about what I eat...going to do that again
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: my success so far motivates me...my biggest short term motivation is an upcoming Jamaican vacation, or Dominican vacation (not sure where yet) in February.

Screen Name: Mystic333
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 189
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs): 179
What is your exercise plan?: 7 days of 60 min cardio; 3 days of 30 min strength
Are you going to do a specific diet?: Nope I just stay within my calories, lots of protein, and lots of fiber.
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: My health. I started mfp at 200 lbs and while that may not be much to some ppl I'm only 5'3" and I barely show my weight bcuz my organs will store fat before my body will show the extent of it according to my doctor. She even had me step on the scale 3 times bcuz she couldn't believe I weighed that from how my weight proportions. :ohwell:
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Screen Name: frostiegurl
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 232
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs):220
What is your exercise plan?: Walk 2-3 miles a day, 30 day shred every day, and at least 20-30 minutes of random cardio every day.
Are you going to do a specific diet?: Just sticking within calorie guidelines while eating healthy and nutritious foods
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: My health and well being.


Just a reminder, I can't weigh in on the 8th. However, I can do it a day early and weigh in on the 7th before we leave for our cruise.

Screen Name: asltiffm
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 150.2
Goal weight by January 31, 2011: 141
What is your exercise plan?: walk the dogs at least 5 times a week, ride my bike at least once a week and workout 2 times a week
Are you going to do a specific diet?: still eating reduced sugar/carbs and moderating how much I eat
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: I want to not have to feel my stomach jiggle when I run with the dogs...and I want to be able to button my work pants again.

Screen Name: Amyrc12
January 1 weight: 178.2
Goal weight Jan 31: 168
excercise plan: 30 day shred
Diet plan: stay under my calorie goal
Motivation: my beautiful 2 yr old boy and loving supportive husband...(and an old wardrobe)

Screen Name: kaa014
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 280
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs): 265
What is your exercise plan?: exercise 4 times a week for at least an hr
Are you going to do a specific diet?: no specific diet just counting calories
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: to look and feel pretty again

**UPDATED**

Screen Name: Jesses_Wifey
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 198.8lbs.
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs): 185
What is your exercise plan?: 30 minutes of exercising 2x/day, 6 days/week
Are you going to do a specific diet?: 1200 to 1300 calories
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: my husband and i are moving back home soon to texas after being away from everyone for a year and a half and i don't want everyone to see me again and think "wow, she got fat!" I recently had a baby but I don't want to use that as an excuse.

Stephanie, can I still get in on this? I had family Christmas yesterday so didnt have time to log on.

Screenname: blasack
Starting Weight Jan 1, 2011: 192
Goal Weight by Jan 31st: 182 or less
Exercise plan: 20+ min of elliptical 5 days a week and free weights
Specific Diet: Count calories and watch portions
Biggest Motivation: Be healthier to keep up with my 20 month old Daughter. I already get tired keeping up and she's only going to be more active I am sure. To be able to shop for clothes and feel like I look great in them, and to be able to "feel good"

Thanks,
Beth

Screen Name: asj0901
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 154
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 144 lbs
What is your exercise plan?: just do it everyday!
Are you going to do a specific diet?:
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: LOOKS!!!

Screen Name: SuperNonna (Davonna)
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 178
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs): 168
What is your exercise plan?: Just trying to fit in some. Going to get really busy when I start back to school next week!!
Are you going to do a specific diet?: MFP, eat healthier
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: Going to be a friends maid of honor in May, I want to look and feel better, plus now I'm in a brand new relationship myself

NAME: KIZZY
AGE: 30
HEIGHT: 4'8"
WEIGHT: 177

Exercise goals this week:

JAN 1 -Sat-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX AND WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

JAN 2 -Sun-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEP, GEORGE WALK N BOX

JAN 3 -Mon-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ JMS VIDEO (FORGOT THE NAME)

JAN 4 -Tues-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ GEORGE WALK N BOX

JAN 5 -Wed-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

JAN 6 -Thurs-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, JACKIE WARNER WORKOUT

JAN 7 -Fri-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX



Nutritional goals this week:

-NO FRENCH FRIES

-NO MUSHROOM N SWISS BURGER/SNACK WRAP

-Log all food every day.

-Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

-Stay between 1200 - 1500 calories everyday

-BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: ONLY WATER AND GREEN TEA

I haven't done any of these since i been out of town visiting my aunt since dec 31st...so i will be marathoning it til i get caught up to today's workouts. I also need to plug in my bodybugg when i get home and upload the info there to see how many more steps i need to walk to catch up to 15,000 steps. Like I said I want to do @ least 5000 steps a day and I'm pretty sure I haven't done all 5000 steps a day...but i do know that i've walked @ least some

This January challenge already has me SO motivated!!! Thanks for setting it up!

Is it to late to join? I hope not. Here are my stats in case I still have time. Thanks for the motivation!

Screen Name: ladiaz1106
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 176
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs): 166
What is your exercise plan?: cardio 30 minutes / 3-4 times a week
Are you going to do a specific diet?: No, just counting calories using MFP.
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: To be more active for my kids, and to look great for my husband.

Thanks again...I know we all really appreciate it!

Sorry had computer issues - ughhh.

Screen Name: susuzz
Starting Weight on January 1, 2011: 152
Goal weight by January 31, 2011 (can be whatever you want, with a min of 10 lbs):142
What is your exercise plan?: Bally's Fitness Club - minimum 4 times/week, including power flex and aerobics, classes along with eliptical.
Are you going to do a specific diet?: Sticking within calorie guidelines while eating healthy and nutritious foods. NO out to eat for lunch with girls from work ALL month! I told them all about it too, so they know I will not be joining them!!
What is your biggest motivation to lose the weight?: Going to Cancun with a group of 5 women at the end of the month! I have been maintaining this weight since August and am ready to drop this extra 10 pounds this month!!

I didn't want to exercise tonight but I really want to meet my goal so I forced myself. Groups are wonderful for that!

I ALWAYS feel better than when I started when I force myself to workout. :drinker: