20 Pounds in 5 Months: May - Sept

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  • primevalthoughts
    primevalthoughts Posts: 1 Member
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    This will be my first challenge here so I look forward to it! I hope to lose more than 20 lb, but this goal is realistic and great for starting out.

    Name: Jenny
    Starting Weight: 207 lb (May 7, 2014)
    Current Weight: 207 lb
    Goal Weight: 187 lb (September 15, 2014)
  • natalieyeo39
    natalieyeo39 Posts: 90 Member
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    Twenty pounds sound good to me, though I'll be happy if it's just 15!

    Name: Nat
    Starting weight: 146.6 lbs
    Current weight: 138.2 lbs
    Goal weight: 120 lbs
  • Abernathie
    Abernathie Posts: 4 Member
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    I'm in! Been totally slacking for a while and just maintaining so need a kick start and some support:)

    Name: Sarah
    SW: 173
    CW: 173
    GW: 153

    Please add me as a friend aswell if you want to :)
  • Veggie_Ankers
    Veggie_Ankers Posts: 35
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    I'm in too. My goal weight is way off yet but 20lbs is a good starting point for me :happy:

    Name: Kassey
    Heaviest Weight: 272lbs
    Starting Weight: 245lbs (may 7, 2014)
    Current Weight: 245lbs
    Mini Goal Weight: 225lbs (sept 15, 2014)
    Final Goal Weight: 160lbs

    Feel free to add me as I'm always open to new MFP friends to keep each other motivated :flowerforyou:
  • ladyargentum
    ladyargentum Posts: 82 Member
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    Sounds good to me (In Australia so converting to lbs for this)
    Starting weight: 98kg (216lbs)
    Current weight: 93kg (205lbs) 7th May 2014
    Goal weight (for this challenge): 84kg (185lbs) for 7th September 2014 (122 days= 17.4 weeks to achieve)
    Ultimate goal weight: 68kg (150lbs)

    Lets keep us all motivated as we progress :)
    Good luck everyone
  • Dagnova
    Dagnova Posts: 68
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    I'm in! 20 pounds is a nice goal (though I am unsure whether it's my ideal weight, so I'll have to wait and see) and it should be doable to lose it in this amount of time. I will check this thread regularly and offer you my support!

    First, some general info:
    (nick)name: Dagnova
    Gender: Male
    Height: 6'2
    Built: Athletic
    Age: 27

    Starting Weight/Date: 234 - Early 2013
    Current Weight/Date: 200 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 180 - September 15, 2014

    Some extra rules:
    - If I am more than 195 lbs before June 15, I will donate 100 euros to charity (but I won't give up)
    - If I am more than 190 lbs before July 15, I will donate 100 euros as well (btw I am a student so this is a lot of money for me - which also makes it a good incentive)
    - I will set more of such goals when time passes. As I mentioned, I'm not sure about what the best end goal is. Losing 20 may be perfect, but it may also be a bit too much. I just don't know.

    What I do to reach this goal:
    - No fast food challenges (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1268638-no-fast-food-challenge-may)
    - Eat the rainbow every day (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1280299-eating-the-rainbow)
    - Add as much movement to my day as possible: walking the stairs whenever I can, taking little strolls through the workday, biking everywhere I can, parking bike on other end of parking lot so I maximise my walk, etc).
    - I will avoid sitting down for too long at my computer (this is the hardest challenge)
    - I will keep exercising a lot, I really enjoy this.
  • j3rmwarfare
    j3rmwarfare Posts: 243
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    I need to lose 30 lbs. According to what the USAF tell me I need to weigh. I havent weighed that little since high school, but would love the support.
  • _101010_
    _101010_ Posts: 121
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    Actual goal is 132 but I'd like to have 6 pounds of yoyo weight to play with during holidays and Winters.

    Name: _101010_
    Starting Weight/Date: 144 - May 7, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 144 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 126 - September 15, 2014
  • lcorriga
    lcorriga Posts: 1 Member
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    I'm in.

    Current weight: 173 - May 7,2014
    Goal weigth: 153 - Sept. 7, 2014

    Thanks for starting this post. I need the motivation!
  • mushu0517
    mushu0517 Posts: 21 Member
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    “Good things come to those who wait… greater things come to those who get off their *kitten* and do anything to make it happen.”~unknown

    I'm soooo in!!!!

    SW:212
    CW:205
    GW:185

    It will get done!!!
  • Run50nutter
    Run50nutter Posts: 16
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    I'm in. My name is Margaret

    I am currently 203.5lbs
    I will say 20lbs for this challenge although I need to loose more.

    I gained 50 lbs last year getting back into old habits. Have managed to get from 219lbs at the start of the year.
  • Rowood101
    Rowood101 Posts: 98 Member
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    This sounds achieveable -- although it is beer and BBQ season! Thanks for starting this challenge.

    Claire
    SW 201
    CW 190.2 (May 7, 2014)
    20 pounds means 170 by Sept 7.

    Plus feel free to add me as a friend, the more the merrier.
  • alliwantishappy
    alliwantishappy Posts: 14
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    Pauline
    5'5
    SW: 151
    GW: 130

    we can do this!!! :D
  • laurie858
    laurie858 Posts: 91 Member
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    Great job everyone! It looks like we all have some great goals. You can do it!

    Make smart choices every meal of every day. Yesterday at my son's baseball game, my other little boy got some snacks from the snack bar. I had two Red Vines, and could have had more, but I just had my little treat and stopped there.

    I had a great day yesterday, even though I'm getting over this bad chest cold. I can't do any cardio right now until my lungs clear out, but I kept my calories down and made mostly good choices.

    Think about your goal weight when you exercise, whether it's cardio or weights, remembering your goal will help push you further. When you're tired, and you want to rest or stop for the day, think about that goal. Think about how your clothes will fit (that's a big motivator for me). Think of how you will feel, and how proud you'll be. Then run a little further, or do another set, or whatever you need to do to push yourself just a little harder.

    One thing that has helped me make smarter eating decisions this week is to remember WHY I'm doing this. For me, it's easy, I have a vacation in September which gives me an exact date. And I have my ideal/goal weight that I want to be when I go on that vacation.

    I tell myself: "Is this good for France?" or "Is this going to help me get ready for France?" And by remembering my vacation, I'm stronger and better at resisting temptations.

    After the vacation, it's going to be another challenge to keep the weight off... but that'll be another discussion 5 months from now. ;-)


    Remember to check in whenever you want. Every couple of days feel free to post a progress update!
  • kimacduff
    kimacduff Posts: 29
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    I'm hoping to lose about 15 more pounds, but 20 would be Ok too. I just started & lost 4.2 pounds since April 29th. I am just turned 59 (May 5th). 5'6" & currently 153.6pounds. Supposedly at my age & Height I should be between 135 & 145lbs.
    I've been bringing my lunch for a while & just started Jillian Michaels newer Kick boxing DVD last week. I am already working out better. More coordinated. some of the combinations aren't in my head yet. But I'm doing the workouts all the way through, uncoordinated or not.
  • dmsl977
    dmsl977 Posts: 232 Member
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    I'd like to join in. This is my first post, though I've lurked for quite a while. I'm not truly looking for a full 20 more pounds, but in the 15-20 ball park. Also, Sept. 15 is my birthday, so I feel like it's a great goal date. :)

    SW: Jan. 1. 14: 170
    CW: May 7, 14: 156
    GW: Sept. 15, 14: 140
  • Sarah0866
    Sarah0866 Posts: 291 Member
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    Please count me in too! I'm going on vacation in the beginning of October and also want to lose 15-20 lbs

    Name: Sarah J.
    Height: 5'3
    Current Weight: 135 lbs
    Goal Weight: 118 lbs

    We can do this! :)
  • Jlmervin03
    Jlmervin03 Posts: 152 Member
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    I'm in!!

    Starting weight/date-May 7, 2014: 149 lbs
    Goal weight/date- Sept 7, 2014: 129 lbs

    Add me! I could use the motivation. :)
  • adstott
    adstott Posts: 102 Member
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    Count me in I need all the help I can get

    SW: 275 (2/22/14)

    CW: 246 (5/7/14)

    GW: 220 (September 21, 14) my wedding anniversary
  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
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    20 pounds in 5 months

    My goal/ideal weight is 130ish. I'm currently at 145. I'm 37 yrs old, 6 kids (ages 2 - 20), and 5'2". Married to a coach, and am a full time teacher in Grad school.

    Starting Weight/Date: 145 - May 7, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 145 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 135 - July 4, 2014 - this is when my 12 week BFL plan ends. I will adjust from there when/if necessary :)

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