Fit by Summer - January

I'm proud that I'm making a concerted effort to eat a certain amount of calories and consume healthier options. I also was able to make it out for a walk with my dogs today, being a little warmer than its been and not raining so I'm thrilled I was able to do that. Darren-you are right to be proud of the water-I went through a strong phase of drinking only water and it was very helpful weight-loss-wise. I have been drinking lots of decaf coffee ever since the weather got so cold, but I'm going to have to go back to just water as it warms up. Also, great job to those who avoided snack events at work. Its always tough when they have those and it feels so much better to just not participate in something that you regret later.

Is it to late to join? I REALLY need the motivation, I just can't get myself to stop eating the wrong foods. I am 46 years old a mom of two (14 yr old boy and an 11 yr old girl) and married. My highest weight was 204, I joined WW and was down to 179 and then quit because I just lost my motiviation and I was stuck at 179. I gained back 15 pounds after I quit and I swore I would not get back up to my highest weight. So now I have lost 7 lbs since I started but after Xmas I gained back 4 of that. ARGGGHHHH

I am exercising 4 to 6 days a week and feel great about that, but I just keep eating all the wrong foods. Last night I had 3 Chips Ahoy cookies! Now why did I DO that to myself?

So anyway, I would like to lose 20 lbs by June 1st. I think this is a very realistic goal (actually I would like to lose 40 by then, but not sure this is realistic, so I am going with 20). So any advice anyone has is greatly appreciated, and I REALLY need the motivation.

Start weight is 154lbs.
Goal by summer is to lose 21lbs which will put me at my goal weight.

It's definitely going to be hard. I think once I hit aboiut 140 it will be slooooooow going.

Start weight is 154lbs.
Goal by summer is to lose 21lbs which will put me at my goal weight.

It's definitely going to be hard. I think once I hit aboiut 140 it will be slooooooow going.

Thanks Emma! Look forward to seeing you reach your goal!

Starting weight: 201
By beginning of summer, I'd be happy with 160.
40lbs! Let's do this!!

SW 219
GW 199

Currently 209

Alright guys, I hope all of you are having a great day. As we begin this journey, we need to continuously stay motivated.

So what are you proud of today? Have you worked out? Did you stay under calorie goal?

I'm proud that I got up this morning and took a 15 min brisk walk around the block a few times. That's a step in the right direction.:happy:

Hello everyone, I would like to join this group..I was part of another group that aimed to lose weight by June but was kicked out because I currently do not have a scale and was not messaging my weight or measurements.

My name is Andrea and I am a 24 year old full time college student. I recently moved to Massachusetts from California around Christmas time and have really been adjusting to everything from the culture to the weather over here. It is not easy living next to so many dunkin donuts and sub shops (have never seen so many in my life!!!). I weighed 263 lbs last fall and aimed to lose weight...that was the heaviest I have ever been, I went down to 245 (last time I weighed which was around early December) but I am sure that I have gained more since then. I would love to get down to 200 lbs, that would be ideal for my goal. I joined a local gym and started going last night! I am so excited!!

I am proud of the fact that I have made healthy choices at my orientation today. I skipped on the free bread and butter placed at our table ( Oh I did stare at it) and instead of getting a plateful of pasta, I only got a small portion of pasta and filled the rest of the plate with veggies and a chicken breast. OH, and instead of soda, I grabbed a water.

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone is having a fantastic start to their day.

So now that we have a good bunch of people registered, I guess we need to weigh in. I will make a chart once everyone participating in this challenge has posted their current weigh in. Please post current weigh in by Friday 12 noon so we can get a chart going. Also let us know what your goal is by Summer. I guess we need to pick a month for final weigh out as well.

Weigh ins will be every Friday. So here goes. Good luck!

My starting weight is 215lbs.
My goal is to lose 35-40 lbs by summer.
I suggest weigh out on the 1st official day of summer which is 6/21/11.

Let me know your thoughts.

My starting weight ( this is a guess right now) 250
MY GOAL 220


I need to buy a scale so i might miss out on the first weigh in..anyone recommend a certain brand of digital scale?

Good morning everyone! I hope everyone is having a fantastic start to their day.

So now that we have a good bunch of people registered, I guess we need to weigh in. I will make a chart once everyone participating in this challenge has posted their current weigh in. Please post current weigh in by Friday 12 noon so we can get a chart going. Also let us know what your goal is by Summer. I guess we need to pick a month for final weigh out as well.

Weigh ins will be every Friday. So here goes. Good luck!

My starting weight is 215lbs.
My goal is to lose 35-40 lbs by summer.
I suggest weigh out on the 1st official day of summer which is 6/21/11.

Let me know your thoughts.

My current weight is 158 lbs.
I want to get down to 145 by summer (13 pound lost)

I agree with June 21st - we can do it!!

I am not sure I really ever posted my goals..

I am currently 151...up from 146 1.5 months ago ( amazing how it changes)

My goal is 125 by mid august, Id like to be 135, by mid may which is our disney trip!!!!!

My picture on the right I was about 138 in

I weight in on friday's so tomorrow..eeek.. ill update then!..

We have almost the exact same goals. Time to buddy up!
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Sounds great!

Hi! I'd love to join this!

I'm a 24 year old education students. This summer (mid-July) I will be moving back to Europe to finally be back with my boyfriend after almost a year physically apart while I'm back in Canada finishing my second degree (except for some fantastic trips that he has spoiled me with). This summer will be a very happy one, and I want to greet it feeling fantastic in my own skin, incredibly healthy and excited to begin the next phase of my life

Bikhram is definitley a workout! That being said, time to do some Ashtanga

My current weight is 149.2. I want to be 141 by summer's start. Last spring, I got down to 146.8. That was the lowest I had been in 12 years. I know I can get down to 141 this time if I just stick with it this time! I work full time and have 4 large dogs. I want to have smaller thighs in my lycra biking shorts. They always make me feel a little self-conscious.

I wish that exercise could get rid of twin skin! I am going to try to loose as much of my belly fast as possible so that at least I can look good in a one piece. I'm afraid my bikinis went away with my two bundles of joy

I am right there with you! I hate the post-baby skin that I have. Thank goodness that one-piece, vintage-inspired suits are totally in style now!

I'm very short so my numbers just look like they're low...Here are my stats for our post: I weighed in this morning at 118 and hoping to lose about 20 lbs. Good luck everyone!