Join me in a 25 pound challenge

HisMomma21
HisMomma21 Posts: 11
edited September 23 in Health and Weight Loss
Who wants to join me in a 25 pound challenge? I want to lose 25 pounds by July 1st (that's half way to my goal).

I'm back at it, after falling off the wagon in July 2010. I lost 70 pounds and got to my goal of being under 200 pounds. since then, I've gained about 4 pounds..So I'm back up to 203.8 YIKES !!

Here's my plan -

Week 1 - Drink 100 oz of water each day. (Today is day one)
Week 2 - Continue drinking 100 oz of water each day and do 30 minutes of exercise each day alternating cardio/strength with Saturday being a rest day
Week 3 - Continue weeks 1&2 - add 30 minutes of power walking on Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Week 4 - Continue weeks 1-3 - add 30 minutes of power walking on Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday (so we're walking 6 days a week, on top of cardio/strength)

After that I'm at a loss. I'm open to suggestions..
I also want to try a new recipe every week, and I'm open to suggestions there as well.

So who wants to join me.. we'll keep this thread updated!
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  • Michelle_J
    Michelle_J Posts: 362 Member
    Count me in.
  • bigmanfaldo
    bigmanfaldo Posts: 17
    Drinking water for me would be a boost in itself. Will have a go.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    I do. This is a doable and realistic amount, and I need a kick in the pants to get going again. I have gotten complacent and This will help make me accountable to a group. Friend requests on the way!
  • carolinemacdonald22
    carolinemacdonald22 Posts: 40
    Im in!
  • CHANGES4ME
    CHANGES4ME Posts: 132 Member
    i would love 2 join this challenge. but, i am exstremely determined that i am goin 2 lose 21 lbs by may 1st. ( that would take me down 2 199..... but gl 2 u & e 1 else!!!!
  • togden
    togden Posts: 324 Member
    By July 1st Im hoping to lose 47.6 pounds .... I have lost 11 of them so 36.6 to go ... COUNT ME IN!!!!
  • jamiesgotagun
    jamiesgotagun Posts: 670 Member
    I would like to join as well!!!
  • evanslawn
    evanslawn Posts: 27 Member
    I'm in!
  • jrkdsmith
    jrkdsmith Posts: 1 Member
    I am in! Needed a support group. I have never counted calories in my life---this is a new concept for me. I have been entering in food for 5 days now--fascinating! Made some different choices when I saw that my "little bit of nibbling" was really contributing to the 30 pounds I have gained in the last 4-5 years. Hit the age where I know I gotta change it now!

    My water consumption has reallydropped over the years --- 3 kids = awful bladder control. Not drinking as much water seemed to happen without realizing it. I am very aware since this program that I was barely getting in 2 glasses a day.

    Then there is the whole excercise thing. I get 3 paid hours a week to do it! I have not been utilizing that great health benefit I have with my employer. I am the worst with excuses. Too tired. Too busy. Too aggravated. Not in the mood. Yep, I use 'em all.

    So...COUNT ME IN! My goal is 25 pounds. 30 would be cool too! Let's do it!
  • carissagrayson
    carissagrayson Posts: 16
    I'm in. I am all for a challenge :)
  • haydan7707
    haydan7707 Posts: 22 Member
    I'm in.
  • crutherford1205
    crutherford1205 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm in! :)
  • HisMomma21
    HisMomma21 Posts: 11
    Wow thanks everyone! I'm excited to see this is really going to take off. It's going to be awesome to have someone to be accountable to.
    I'm on my second 20 oz bottle of water for the day! I'm excited to finish what I started over a year ago! My ultimate goal is 130-150. If I lose 50 pounds a month, I should be at 150 by end of year.. We'll see how I feel about my body then. Taking a photo when my son takes a nap.. still in my pj's right now lol.
  • misty1208
    misty1208 Posts: 90
    Im definetly in. I hope i lose it before then tho. =P

    I just woke up and there is so much to catch up on. Everyone has already worked out and well into the day. I must be the furthest West. haha Anyone else in Alaska?
  • misskimlilac
    misskimlilac Posts: 306 Member
    I will give it a shot. Water and I have been having a love hate thing going on for awhile.
  • HisMomma21
    HisMomma21 Posts: 11
    Im definetly in. I hope i lose it before then tho. =P

    I just woke up and there is so much to catch up on. Everyone has already worked out and well into the day. I must be the furthest West. haha Anyone else in Alaska?

    LOL I've we just finished lunch, he in Ohio. I also hope to lose it before then, but we'll see. I KNOW I can do 5 pounds a month, but I also know 10 is also doable.. so we'll see! Hope your day is off to a good start!
  • HisMomma21
    HisMomma21 Posts: 11
    I will give it a shot. Water and I have been having a love hate thing going on for awhile.

    I know how that is. I work retail, and usually, I am just doing my own thing, and I can go to the bathroom whenever I need to. However, lately, I've been working with this team or that team since I joined the "fast track to supervisor". I have to work so many hours with each team. I can't go to the bathroom every hour on the hour.. lol. So water at work is difficult for me.
  • misty1208
    misty1208 Posts: 90
    Im definetly in. I hope i lose it before then tho. =P

    I just woke up and there is so much to catch up on. Everyone has already worked out and well into the day. I must be the furthest West. haha Anyone else in Alaska?

    LOL I've we just finished lunch, he in Ohio. I also hope to lose it before then, but we'll see. I KNOW I can do 5 pounds a month, but I also know 10 is also doable.. so we'll see! Hope your day is off to a good start!

    Haha yeah i took a vaction to Boston this summer and the 4 hour time change really makes a big difference!!

    So the water thing?? I drank a gallon yesterday and i lost 2.2 pounds. I really think it helped flush out my system. Im going to drink it up today too!
  • spunky_spit_fire
    spunky_spit_fire Posts: 103 Member
    count me :-)
  • ladykathalina
    ladykathalina Posts: 26 Member
    Yes...count me in too! That will work with my goal too! :drinker:

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  • leomentlines
    leomentlines Posts: 440 Member
    I'm in! I have a tough time hitting all of my water requirements, so I like that this challenge pushes me to drink more! For me, by July 1st, I'm gonna up the ante for myself to lose 35 lbs or more :)
  • lilmisslanna
    lilmisslanna Posts: 104 Member
    Ooh.. me me!! I so want in on this! I have a goal to lose 50 pounds by August 31st.. So this would totally help along that journey!! Im soooo in!! I ♥ it!
  • HisMomma21
    HisMomma21 Posts: 11
    Im definetly in. I hope i lose it before then tho. =P

    I just woke up and there is so much to catch up on. Everyone has already worked out and well into the day. I must be the furthest West. haha Anyone else in Alaska?

    LOL I've we just finished lunch, he in Ohio. I also hope to lose it before then, but we'll see. I KNOW I can do 5 pounds a month, but I also know 10 is also doable.. so we'll see! Hope your day is off to a good start!

    Haha yeah i took a vaction to Boston this summer and the 4 hour time change really makes a big difference!!

    So the water thing?? I drank a gallon yesterday and i lost 2.2 pounds. I really think it helped flush out my system. Im going to drink it up today too!

    Sweet.. That's an awesome start! Keep it up!!
  • lisa4kids
    lisa4kids Posts: 54 Member
    My goal was actually to lose 40lbs by then, but anything over 25 would be great too!!! So, I'm in!
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    I'm trying to lose 50lbs by June 1st, but I love challenges so count me in! :D
  • jodieunited
    jodieunited Posts: 112 Member
    im in =)
  • sarah449
    sarah449 Posts: 9
    I am in.
  • kizzy_muss
    kizzy_muss Posts: 585 Member
    Exercise goals this week:

    MONDAY, JANUARY 31ST
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DO LAUNDRY
    -GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES

    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES
    -JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1

    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES
    -JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES
    -JILLIAN MICHAELS NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES

    FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES
    -JILLIAN MICHAELS 30 DAY SHRED LEVEL 1

    SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES
    -JILLIAN MICHAELS BANISH FAT, BOOST METABOLISM

    SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
    -WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS
    -DRINK @ LEAST 64 OZ H20
    -STAY WITHIN 1200 - 1500 CALORIES
    -JILLIAN MICHAELS TROUBLE ZONES

    -Log all food every day.

    -Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

    -Stay between 1200 - 1500 calories everyday


    sw: 177
    gw of 25 ibs: 152
    first goal weight (5%): 168.15
  • charityateet
    charityateet Posts: 574 Member
    Count me in too.

    That would put me down to 180 - I would feel GREAT at 180........

    Let's do this!!!

    M - kettlebell
    T - run
    W - kettlebell
    Th - run
    F - kettlebell
    sat - prob off I'll be out of town
    S - Run, Run, Run!!!
  • cross533
    cross533 Posts: 7 Member
    I am in!
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