4th of July Challenge

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  • ItzfitKat
    ItzfitKat Posts: 9
    I am game. By the 4th of July I will be at goal weight.

    Current weight: 163
    Goal weight: 150
    Exercise goal: work out at least 15 minutes per day for 5 of 7 days per week. Work out will rotate between walking, weight lifting or yoga.
  • Rief3
    Rief3 Posts: 420 Member
    Oaky update:
    down 1 out of 6; so 5 to go
    getting my miles in for my exercise goal
    my logging goal not so good, do good during day at work then when I get home BAM! nothing......I do snack to much!

    Everyone have a great Weekend!
  • bundycat
    bundycat Posts: 14
    Current weight: 186
    Goal weight: 173
    I currently exercise 6 days a week jogging, walking , skipping and weights
    so my exercise goal is to keep doing it
  • Kezonator
    Kezonator Posts: 17
    Hi I'm in (although do we state our goal for the month then just the occasional update on this thread?)

    Original weight (3 weeks ago): 308 140kg
    CW: 299 136kg
    GW: 288

    Sleeve is booked for August and wanting to loss as much as poss prior.
    Also starting to see a behavioural psychologist around my addiction to food and behaviours with food so hoping this will give me long term benefits too- keen to sort the physical and mental :))

    My goal for exercise is 3 30 minute walks each week.
  • sashahanrahan
    sashahanrahan Posts: 42 Member
    Jumping back in and trying to be positive! Have yet to successfully meet a goal on these challenges, but this time will be different!
    SW: 276
    CW: 207
    GW: 195

    Fitness goals: Reaching 10k steps a day at least 5 days a week, Try a zumba class, ride my bike at least 2 times a week, log all my exercise regularly

    Nutrition goals: Log my food daily! Eliminate soda (again!)
  • rpyle111
    rpyle111 Posts: 1,060 Member

    Exercise: 25 trips to the gym



    Rob

    12 down, 18 to go!

    OK, math iz harrd.

    10 down, 15 to go! i was really tired today after work, but dragged my sorry butt to the gym and had a pretty decent workout.
  • LolaBug85
    LolaBug85 Posts: 201 Member
    Wow! There's a lot of you doing this challenge! I love it!!! You guys are all amazing!
  • debhaley1
    debhaley1 Posts: 45 Member
    Hi, I am in!
    SW 311
    CW 280
    GW - less than today

    Water aerobics 3-5 times a week and get started on my weights as soon as I am allowed.
    Want to learn to plank - will be asking someone. If I can figure it out properly I will add the plank challenge that is posted above.
    I already post daily and make sure everything that goes in my mouth is on the list - no cheating myself out of knowledge of my behaviors.
  • patriciadrane5
    patriciadrane5 Posts: 7 Member
    :happy:


    Down 10 lbs, 7 to go for surgery goal, but My plan is to totally blow that away!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • patriciadrane5
    patriciadrane5 Posts: 7 Member
    Down 10 lbs, 7 to go for surgery goal, but My plan is to totally blow that away!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • cjaniexo
    cjaniexo Posts: 2
    Hi Everyone!

    I'm Claire and I was recently sleeved 4/30/14. I am 5'4, 24 yrs old and from Houston :glasses:

    Started going to seminars: 323 lb
    Started 4 week PreOp Diet: 311 lb
    Surgery Date: 291 lb
    Current weight: 273.8 lb

    I have coworkers that have had WLS from the LapBand, to sleevers, and bypass.. but no one that I feel comfortable confiding in, so if anyone has any advice or tips I would love to hear them!

    Thank you:flowerforyou:
  • hkabashi82
    hkabashi82 Posts: 42 Member
    I started on Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day) and the last weigh-in I will have will be Monday, June 30th. I'll be on vacation over-seas for the rest of that week, including 4th of July.

    (HW (recorded) - August 2013 - 301)
    (SW - 270 - April 21, 2014)
    CW 237.4
    GW 218

    I want to continue my cardio at least 5 days a week and start incorporating weight/strength training as soon as I'm cleared (I was sleeved on 4/21 and am now just 5 weeks post-op)

    Almost 20 pounds is a lot, I know. But this goal has a couple of facets. Being 218 would be mean I would be at my lowest recorded weight as an adult (also the lowest weight in 10 years) AND I'll actually be on vacation to enjoy it! I would love to go on vacation rocking my brand new body. :)

    If I don't make it, it'll be ok. I'll still be the lowest weight I've been in almost 10 years and happy, happy, happy! But I'm going to push myself and see how I do!

    Good luck everyone!!

    Hana
  • LolaBug85
    LolaBug85 Posts: 201 Member
    I'm checking in! How are all of you doing on your goals?

    Each and every one of us has different goals and different things to stride for, but no matter what the goal, we all just have to keep pushing together! I know the road is bumpy, and I know how much it sucks to hit a plateau, but you WILL get through it, and you WILL keep pushing! Whenever I find myself struggling I sit back and remind myself of why I started all this in the first place and why I spend every moment of every day working my butt off (literally) to accomplish my goals. That scale can be your best friend, it can be your worst enemy. Whichever it is for you, just keep your head up, stay positive and keep being a badass! You will get to your goals as long as you work for them.
  • rpyle111
    rpyle111 Posts: 1,060 Member
    I'm checking in! How are all of you doing on your goals?

    Each and every one of us has different goals and different things to stride for, but no matter what the goal, we all just have to keep pushing together! I know the road is bumpy, and I know how much it sucks to hit a plateau, but you WILL get through it, and you WILL keep pushing! Whenever I find myself struggling I sit back and remind myself of why I started all this in the first place and why I spend every moment of every day working my butt off (literally) to accomplish my goals. That scale can be your best friend, it can be your worst enemy. Whichever it is for you, just keep your head up, stay positive and keep being a badass! You will get to your goals as long as you work for them.

    Here's my original post and status (happy guy posts first update! :wink: ):
    I'll give it a shot!

    CW: 404
    July 1 Weight: 385
    Exercise: 25 trips to the gym

    Hopefully by July I'll have a surgery date booked!

    Rob

    CW 380.8

    16 trips to the gym down, 9 to go!
  • bel738
    bel738 Posts: 29 Member
    I been out for awhile but i am ready for change and a challange will do me good and accountable...


    cw 305
    gw 250
  • Losing_Sarah
    Losing_Sarah Posts: 279 Member
    I'm doing good so far. I was worried that maybe I wouldn't hit my goal (still a little) because the weight loss was SO SLOW. I have been doing a ton of hard work outside in the super high heat lately, too, and know I wasn't drinking enough water. I finally had lost some when I woke up yesterday, and all day was a relaxation day, it was cool, and even though I was only drinking a normal amount of water I was peeing all day, so I knew I was finally releasing the retained water from the days out in the sun doing heavy gardening & yard work.

    Yep, another 1.1 pound drop this morning. Now I'm only 4 pounds from my goal and we have about a month. I've got this! :)
  • hkabashi82
    hkabashi82 Posts: 42 Member
    Original post:

    (HW (recorded) - August 2013 - 301)
    (SW - 270 - April 21, 2014)
    Monday, May 26: 237.4
    Monday, June 2: 234.4 (CW)
    GW 218

    I've started incorporating light weight training. I'm also continuing my cardio 4-5 days a week and i've added a workout video as well as the 30 days ab challenge. I'm feeling good and I'm hoping if I continue this way, watch what I eat, I just might hit my goal before I leave for vacation on July 1. :)
  • candi_girl24
    candi_girl24 Posts: 19 Member
    My 4th of July challenge is always give a little more in my workouts. For example, instead of doing running for 20 mins, I'll run for 30 minutes. I really want to push myself to do better : -)
  • Losing_Sarah
    Losing_Sarah Posts: 279 Member
    Only 1.1 lb to this challenge's goal and I'm on track with my exercise goal! Yay!
  • LolaBug85
    LolaBug85 Posts: 201 Member
    Wow! I love to see how many of you have joined this challenge! This is AWESOME! We still have about 3.5 weeks to go, so if you haven't joined the challenge, it's never too late!
  • april731
    april731 Posts: 122 Member
    Hi everyone! I was recently sleeved on 4/7; down about 15 pounds so far. :-)

    CW: 295
    GW: 270

    Only 6 pounds from my challenge goal with almost a month to go! Hoping to be below 270 sometime next week. I sure do love my sleeve. :love:
  • Stephaniev51697
    Stephaniev51697 Posts: 163 Member
    I'll try!

    CW: 196
    GW: 185


    CW: 186.2
    Only 1.2 lbs from goal and just under a month to go!
  • iloveal21
    iloveal21 Posts: 3
    Ok, I'm in and feeling very motivated!

    CW 299
    GW 289

    gym visits: at least 30 minutes 3 times a week.

    <3

    Good luck everyone!
  • madmags
    madmags Posts: 1,340 Member
    I am in.
    Currently Pre-op evaluation
    Current weight 355
    Goal Weight 345
  • lonirrt
    lonirrt Posts: 16 Member
    Exercise has always been an issue for me. Call me lazy or us disciplined I don't know. I have been now trying to swim or walk 3 days a week. I feel some movement is better than non I guess. Looking for friends and support. I am three years post sleeve and down 100#
  • rpyle111
    rpyle111 Posts: 1,060 Member
    lonirrt, for me, the hardest part is getting in the car to head to the gym. Once I get there, I jump on the machine (usually the elliptical) listen to some tunes and try to distract myself for the 45 minutes. I always feel good about getting done. Unfortunately, my downfall is giving in to excuses about why I don't need to go. The one day turns into a week, turns into a long time.

    That's why this July challenge, I also challenged myself to get to the gym three times a week, which worked out to 25 trips. As of today, I made my 20th trip and have five more to go this month! feeling good!

    Not sure if you belong to a gym, but try setting a number of trips challenge for yourself. Don't worry too much about what you do, just try to make going a habit. Who knows, you might actually start enjoying it!

    Good luck!

    Rob
  • garber6th
    garber6th Posts: 1,890 Member
    OK, count me in!

    CW: 222
    GW: 200

    I am now at 205. I am pretty confident I will get to my goal, and maybe even have the bonus of dropping into one-derland for the first time in FOREVER! Fingers crossed!
  • Stephaniev51697
    Stephaniev51697 Posts: 163 Member
    I'll try!

    CW: 196
    GW: 185


    CW: 186.2
    Only 1.2 lbs from goal and just under a month to go!


    CW: 183.2
    Met and past my goal of 185, and still 16 more days to go!!!
  • SimplySusan63
    SimplySusan63 Posts: 88 Member
    April731, You keep going girl. I had the sleeve done on May 5 and I'm down by 44 lbs. We can do this!
  • SimplySusan63
    SimplySusan63 Posts: 88 Member

    Exercise: 25 trips to the gym



    Rob

    12 down, 18 to go!

    Good job! You're inspiring me.