Labor Day Challenge
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I'm in!
CW: 198
GW: 180
I am going to add an exercise goal - strength training 3 times a week, whether I do it when I do my cardio before work (if I can get up any earlier!!), or if I have to make time after work to do it!0 -
I'm in too!
CW: 280
GW: 265
It's been six weeks since my surgery and I'm doing great at 42 lbs. lost. Now I need to keep with the exercise and drinking plenty of water!
Good luck everyone!
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I'm in!
cw: 141
gw: 135
I need to increase my protein intake! As, I've gotten further out from my sleeve, I've gotten more relzxed about my protein. Back to basics - 60-80 grams per day!0 -
I'm in. Thanks for the good reminder about non-scale goals. As I've come closer to my goal its been easier to be discouraged by no changes in the weight.
The two areas I will be aiming for are:
1. Completely track intake at least 5 days/wk
2. Get to the gym at least 2 days/wk
This is what has worked and what will continue to work. : )0 -
I'm in! RNY 11/02/10; Working off regain of 38 lbs. over past 18 months; 7 down, 43 to goal
Wt. goals:
CW 213
GW 204 by Labor Day
GW 170 by 11/02/15 or sooner!
Exercise: Continue 60 Minutes walking 6x a week; Increase from 3 mi. To 3.5; maybe add a little jogging in
Keeping Track: continue tracking exercise, diet, measurements at MFP every day; 1100-1200 cal./day0 -
I am going to make a weight goal as well as an exercise goal. I need the challenge
CW: 266
GW: 245
I commit to the gym at least 3x / wk at least 30 min per session.
Also commit to walking w/ my husband in the evening at least 3x / wk0 -
Great goals and group of challengers! Come on if you're reading this thread throw your hat in the ring!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0
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Hope it's not too late for me to join.
My goals for Labor Day:
To be at 190 or less
CW 205
I'm currently walking 3,000 to 4,000 steps per day
by Labor Day I'd like to consistently be up to 10,000 steps per day
Also be doing a strength training routine 3 x week0 -
Hey all!!
Excited for another challenge
I actually started this on Monday, July 7th on another forum.
July 7 - 220.2
July 14 - 214.6 (-5.6)
That's a good jump towards onederland!!!
Labor Day GW - 195 It would be nuts to hit onederland!!!! Can't wait!
A fitness goal - I started the C25K last week so I'd like to have that completed between now and my first 5K ever on August 23rd. Also, I would like to have another 5K signed up for before labor day.
Another fitness goal - incorporating more strength training in my workouts - need to workout my arms, abs and inner thighs like whoa!
Incidentally, tomorrow is my birthday and I'm nearly 90 pounds less than I was at my last birthday WOOO HOOO0 -
What a great birthday present you have given yourself (as well as giving yourself many more birthdays in the future)!
Congrats!0 -
OK I think its time I get in on this. I am 1 week VSG Post op.
CW: 361
GW: 341
(Think 20 Lbs is doable!)
Exercise Goals: 30 mins of walking every day. This is a big jump for me as I am horrible at keeping it up!0 -
I'm in and I am new to this group. I had lapband in March of this year.
CW: 201
GW: 190 or less
I also want to continue working out 5x a week and remember to keep my protein between 60-80 grams.
Good luck everyone!0 -
Just want to reiterate to new members there is no "deadline" to join this challenge! Get in where you fit in is what we say at my house!
This is a place of declaration of what your personal goals are and of support.:flowerforyou:
Best of luck to all of you in reaching your goals!:drinker:0 -
CW: 324
GW: 299
Hi Folks.....I recently joined your support group at the start of my weight loss journey.:bigsmile: I have one more hurdle to overcome prior to surgery, as I'm sure most of you know I'm referring to the meeting with the surgeon to set up the surgery date.
My weight loss goal is to lose 25 lbs. prior to surgery, not including the two week prep period. My starting weight is 324 and I have lost 3 lbs. in the first day. Great way to get pumped!!!!!0 -
Let's see if we can get more people to participate in this challenge!
You are free to join any time you'd like, even if it's just the day before it ends.
All goals alike, big and small, are important to have to stay on track.
Let's hear some more!0 -
Hi everyone! I want to join the challenge!
I still have just over 5 weeks until Labor Day, so I'll work to lose 5 pounds, exercise 3 times a week, and work on visualizing a positive body image. I focus too much on negatives. I'll also take at least one Salsa or Tango class between now and then, to focus on fun and healthy exercise ...sans my usual Vodka Soda... =(0 -
My goal is to be exercising 5 days a week on my half marathon for beginners program. The fitness director at the fitness center at work said she would monitor my progress (I am very slow) and is designing a strength training program for me! For free! My only problem is I work at 6:30 in the morning so unless I get up at 4:30 in the morning and run in the dark, I have to go to the YMCA for 45 minutes after dinner each night. That is hard because I work all day and am tired. But that is my goal. I doubt I will be able to run the Hartford Half Marathon in October, but I think I will be able to run the 5K that goes on at the same time.0
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A little worried that I might not hit my goal this time, but will try. I finally saw a loss after a three week long stall (something I haven't had since the dreaded "three week post-op stall" which for me also lasted three weeks.
Ten pounds in a month is a tad bit steep for me this far out, but I'm sure not impossible.
How is everyone else doing?0 -
Not doing nearly as well as the July 4 challenge. Exercise has slipped and my eating/logging is less rigorous. Will have to step it up!0
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Not doing nearly as well as the July 4 challenge. Exercise has slipped and my eating/logging is less rigorous. Will have to step it up!
I'm not doing well either... I'm definitely going to have to start stepping it up!0
