20 Pounds in 5 Months: May - Sept

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  • Run50nutter
    Run50nutter Posts: 16
    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
    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
    Pauline
    5'5
    SW: 151
    GW: 130

    we can do this!!! :D
  • laurie858
    laurie858 Posts: 91 Member
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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 :)

  • msthang444
    msthang444 Posts: 491 Member
    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 :)

    **** Rethinking.... Sept 4 I will be 38. I would LOOOVE to be thinner at 38 than I was at 31. I ROCKED 30. I was down to 125. I want to be there again (although don't know about the 125 part....)

    So let's adjust Goal/Weight/Date to 130 - Sept 4, 2014. What a happy birthday that would be ;)

  • Asherrs36
    Asherrs36 Posts: 2
    COUNT ME IN! Let's dooo this!

    Start weight (March 10th 2014): 171lbs
    Current Weight: 161.4lbs

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  • jturchi
    jturchi Posts: 7
    Name: Jenny
    Starting Weight/Date: 168.3 - May 5, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 166.2 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: - 149 by. August 2, 2014

    I'm going on a family vacation so I would like to be at 149 by the time we leave. I've been on WW but feel like the "free foods" have not helped me after seeing the calories for fruits and vegetables! Plus I lost my motivation. Now it's back!
  • hoyingka
    hoyingka Posts: 1
    I'm in!
    Height: 5'8.5"
    Starting Weight/Date: 170 - May 7, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 170 - May 6, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 150 - September 15, 2014
  • Needachange84
    Needachange84 Posts: 310 Member
    I'm in!!

    Name: Lindsey
    Starting Weight/Date: 232.6 May 7th
    Current Weight/Date: 232.6 May 7th
    Goal Weight/Date: 212.6 September 15th
  • nikkiworld2
    nikkiworld2 Posts: 75 Member
    Count me in too!

    Name: Nicole
    Starting Weight/Date: 140 - May 7, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 140 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 120 - September 15, 2014
  • cmoncmonshake
    cmoncmonshake Posts: 24 Member
    I'm in! (I have 4 lbs until my goal weight, but will be adjusting goal towards another 10 or so pounds once I'm there!)

    Height: 5'3
    Starting Weight/Date: 148 - early January, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 128 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 115 - August/September, 2014
  • littleanie
    littleanie Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in!

    Name: Ani
    Starting Weight/Date: 134 - May 6, 2014 
    Current Weight/Date: 134 - May 6, 2014 
    Goal Weight/Date: 114 - September 15, 2014 
  • Rainboots80
    Rainboots80 Posts: 218 Member
    Name: Kelly
    Height 5'6"
    Starting Weight/Date: 235-January 31, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 193-May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 155-October 10, 2014 (when I will see my doctor for my yearly check up)
  • firesweetheart
    firesweetheart Posts: 92 Member
    In for the win!!! ...And the support so feel free to add me.

    Starting Weight/Date: 178 - Jan 13, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 158 - May 7, 2014
    Challenge Goal Weight/Date: 138 - September 15, 2014
  • pippadeedippity
    pippadeedippity Posts: 16 Member
    I'm in!

    Name: Mindy
    Age: 41
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting weight: 184 (April 2014)
    Current weight: 175
    Goal for September: 155
    Ultimate weight goal: 135-140
  • NareenaTheGypsy
    NareenaTheGypsy Posts: 475 Member
    I'm going to give this a try...

    Name: Rhonda (I hate it though, go by Nareena)
    Starting Weight/Date: 240 - Aug 16, 2012
    Current Weight/Date: 185 - May 6, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 160/165 - September 15, 2014

    I need to lose more than 20 lbs, but if I can lose even 10 or 15, I know it will give Me a kick to get going and stay going again. This week is ToM so it's hard but I am trying. I will try to remember to post.. I am in a challenge group who posts every Fri already.

    Good luck to us all!
  • AWorth10
    AWorth10 Posts: 13 Member
    I'm in too! My first challenge and I NEED accountability as well as support. Until now, I used Weight Watchers and had great success ( lost 65lb then regained and relost approx 30lbs over the last 7 years). I want to get to a healthy weight and maintain it for the long haul.


    Name: Amy
    Age: 42
    Children: 3 (oldest 20 and 16 yr old twins)
    Starting Weight/Date: 180 - April, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 174 - May 6, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 154 - September 15, 2014
  • Zppy
    Zppy Posts: 1
    I'm in. I'm 4'10.5"; 51 years young, 3 kids :smile:
    Name: Jen
    Starting Weight/Date: 148.5 - May 5, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 144.8 - May 7, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 124.8 - Sept 15, 2014
    UGW: 115

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  • runsoborun
    runsoborun Posts: 43 Member
    Count me in! Great idea!

    Name: Lisa
    Starting Weight/Date: 195
    Current Weight/Date: 189 - May 6, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 149- September 6, 2014
    Final Goal 135-138
  • bluebull123
    bluebull123 Posts: 27 Member
    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!




    My why...my boyfriend comes home from deployment mid August...I'd like to WOW him :)
  • last_time
    last_time Posts: 12 Member
    Would love to give it a go!:smile:
  • juliec0619
    juliec0619 Posts: 20 Member
    I am in :) Thanks for starting this!

    Starting Weight/Date: 175- May 8th
    Current Weight/Date: 175 - May 8th
    Goal Weight/Date: 155- September 8th
    Final Goal 145-155
  • toofatandy
    toofatandy Posts: 74 Member
    I'm in at 5'9'; 50 years and still breathing
    Name: Arch
    Starting Weight/Date: 253 - May 9, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 253 - May 9, 2014
    Goal Weight/Date: 233 - Sept 15, 2014
    UGW: 192
  • mcgovernbe
    mcgovernbe Posts: 1
    Im in!
    Name: Brendan
    Starting Weight/Date: 193- May 4, 2014
    Current Weight/Date: 188.4 - May 8, 2014
    Goal Weight: 170

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