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Lose 60+lbs by October 31st Challenge!

turntechBiologist
turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I know Halloween is months away, but do you or have you ever wanted to fit into a smaller costume so you can look good at a Halloween party? Please join me as this will be my first time starting a challenge! :smile:

I just felt very motivated and wanted to take on some responsibility of being in charge of a challenge. So does anybody want to join me? :happy:

Here is the format to post with your starting weight, copy & paste if you please :flowerforyou:

SW:
GW:
Exercise program(s) you're doing:
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween:

That's about all I can think of for the format. Weigh-in's will be on Monday's (or if you're like me and you weigh in sometime on the weekend, you can post it for Monday 8D). I will set up a spreadsheet/form on Google Docs since I've seen another group do that and I thought it was pretty interesting.

Also, I may need a helper to help me out just in case I am unable to work on everybody's information due to no internet or anything like that. It has happened before :(

Here are some rules I go by while I'm trying to lose weight, you can too if you want :tongue:
* Drink at least 100oz of water a day
* Drink green tea after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
* Do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, with one day of rest.
* No fast-food of any kind.
* No soda pop.

Okay, I think I've said everything I had to. Now to post my information :)


SW: 327.6
GW: 252 (75.6lbs!)
Exercise program(s) you're doing: Walk away the pounds 1 mile & 2 mile walk and Wii Sports Boxing.
Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Deidara (from Naruto), North Italy (Hetalia), and Matt (Death Note) (These are cosplays that I am trying to be fit for an anime convention :D)
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  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    Ok, this will be my first challenge :smile:


    SW: 186.2
    GW: 130 (56.2 lbs down)
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Jillian, Turbojam, Kettlebells
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Something I can't wear in public :love: :bigsmile:
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Thanks for joining the challenge! :bigsmile:

    I kinda hope more people join this, or I'll feel a little silly :blushing:
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    You could try posting in Introductions as well? :smile:
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Yes! Go ahead! :flowerforyou:
  • spunky_spit_fire
    spunky_spit_fire Posts: 103 Member
    Please count me in maybe I can make this :-)

    SW 190
    GW 120
  • kizzy_muss
    kizzy_muss Posts: 585 Member
    SW: 177
    GW: 117 (60 ib weight loss)
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: jillian michaels 30 day slim down for the month of february
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: 5404806289_519de125a0.jpg
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  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Thanks for joining, Spunky and Kizzy!

    @Kizzy I love how that costume looks! :heart:
  • talvarez2011
    talvarez2011 Posts: 2
    I'll join your challenge, Jess :)

    SW: 272
    GW: 212
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Walk away the pounds 2mile and walking at work
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: I don't know yet
  • mbrown82314
    mbrown82314 Posts: 16
    I'm in! Can't wait! ( I wanna lose a little bit more than 60, but at least 60)

    SW: 254
    GW: 194
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Carido 5X a week (walking, swimming, elliptical)
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Not sure yet, something extremely scandolus since I've never been able to! :)
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Thanks for joining, mom, and mindee! :D

    If no other people join then I guess we'll have a small group ^^;;
  • Sezmo83
    Sezmo83 Posts: 331 Member
    I've never done a challenge before but would like to join this one.

    SW: 220lbs (ish, I need new scales I think)
    GW: 160lbs
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Not following any particular exercise program. Wii Fit, walking the dog, possibly the Biggest Loser on the Wii too.
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Not a costume as such but I have some lovely gothic clothing I've not been able to get into for the past 4 years and I'd like to be able to wear it again.
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Okay, so far it looks like it's only 7 of us, how lucky! :bigsmile:

    But others are welcome to join in whenever. Just remember we weigh-in on Monday's! So be ready for next Monday! Other than that I wish everyone luck on their weight loss goals! ^_^
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Okay, since we're not a really huge group, I'm just keeping track of our weight and everything on a spreadsheet I made in Open Office :)

    I hope everybody is doing a wonderful job working hard towards next weigh-in! :drinker:

    weightchart1.png

    ...actually seeing how the image for the spreadsheet turned out, I think I will make one in google docs so everyone can see and keep track ^_^;
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    I made the document, so you will be able to view your progress! :)
    https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AsvHsrtjZ-R3dF82Y2JYOHpHcWNMR3Ywd0RBZXdBRWc&hl=en&authkey=CLPvjPwI

    And make sure you either post your weigh-ins in here or message them to me :D
  • kitta3
    kitta3 Posts: 84
    ohhh My first challenge! I love it!!
    okay
    Sw: 194.4
    Gw: 140
    and I would love to be able to wear a cute little skimpy outfit!

    I only have been ever able to wear a skimpy outfit for halloween (referree) and even then i wore leggings because i was ashamed of my legs!
    so this year, i would like to try it again, with no leggings!

    I really need help though!
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Yes! Another person to join! Thank you! :')

    I'll have to edit the spreadsheets again, but I don't mind because I really like working with them now XD

    I cannot wait until next Monday! :happy:
  • saeverman
    saeverman Posts: 88
    I'd love the challenge! It would put me below my original goal weight, but at the weight the surgeon wants me at.

    CW: 191 (2/2/11)
    GW: 131
    Costume I'd like to wear: Still thinking, but leaning towards sexy french maid.
    Exercise Program: Wii fit, training to walk in the Indy Mini Marathon in May, water aerobics, and walking on a treadmill
  • sezp
    sezp Posts: 69
    Hey, I'd really like to join too if you don't mind editing the spreadsheet again!!

    SW: 221
    GW: 160

    I'm doing my own kind of thing - using the Slimming World rules, but sticking to my calories for the day. Working pretty well so far, lost 7.5lbs the last 3 weeks.

    Exercise: I walk 30 minutes every day, cycle 30 minutes 3 times a week and do Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred whenever I can :-)

    Good luck everyone!
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Nope, I don't mind changing the spreadsheet! I'm just really happy more people are joining in on this challenge! :flowerforyou:

    I will edit and upload the new spreadsheet later in the evening! :happy:
  • turntechBiologist
    turntechBiologist Posts: 374 Member
    Alright, I made the new chart! Didn't have time to upload it last night, but I got it done now! :)

    weightchart1-1.jpg
  • sezp
    sezp Posts: 69
    I just weighed in and am 220lbs. A bit disappointed, but after a heavy weekend, I'm pretty sure I'm retaining water, so hopefully will see a bigger loss next week. And a loss is a loss, right?! Good luck everyone!
  • saeverman
    saeverman Posts: 88
    I just weighed myself and am still stuck at 191, at least I didn't gain! Hopefully I'll have a better week this week. I was stuck indoors with an ice storm and was out of my regular routine.
  • mbrown82314
    mbrown82314 Posts: 16
    Weighed in at 252, down two pounds since last Monday. I was hoping for more but because I absolutely binged at a Super Bowl Party yesterday I am fine with the two pounds!
  • pcmoore
    pcmoore Posts: 53 Member
    I'll join! That's on track with my overall goal so it should work fine into what I'm doing!

    SW:230
    GW:170
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Just Dance, random aerobics...waiting on a 4 pack of Jillian DVDs to arrive and I'll start them
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Not sure yet
  • ♥Violette♥4Ever♥
    ♥Violette♥4Ever♥ Posts: 457 Member
    I want in!!

    SW: 250
    GW: 140
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Walk away the pounds 2 mile walk and circuit training
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: French maid...ooh la la :wink:
  • funnythunder
    funnythunder Posts: 47
    I'd love to join the challenge too. I have lost 5lbs so far in 3 weeks so would like to step that up a knotch!!

    CW: 255
    GW: 195
    Exercise Programs: Jillian Michaels Shred, Wii Biggest Loser, Dog Walking (they are the main ones)
    Costume: Haven't decided yet but I don't normally wear a costume so being able to fit into anything will be good!!
  • danni_appel
    danni_appel Posts: 11 Member
    I wanna join too! It is a little more then I was planning for, but I'd still like to give it a shot...

    CW: 235.8 as of this morning
    GW: 175 - and that would put me right back at my lowest weight :)
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: thinking of starting Zumba, some running, walking the doggie, ab toning, and Women's Health: Workout for Your Body Type
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: not sure yet; but I'd like to be small enough to actually find one easily...
  • lizzys
    lizzys Posts: 841 Member
    i want to join
  • Nekol688
    Nekol688 Posts: 38
    Hi there :) This sounds like fun, and I'd definetly like to join, if thats ok :)

    SW: 188.6
    GW: 135 (53 lbs to go)
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Jillian Michaels the Shred, 30 minutes treadmill, fat burning pilates
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: something sexy :)
  • bfrice1
    bfrice1 Posts: 62
    Count me in. I've been waiting years for this:

    SW: 207
    GW: 140
    Exercise program(s) you're doing: Billy Blanks Tae Bo; Walking; Weight lifting; Yoga
    Costume you'd like to be able to wear by Halloween: Officer Aeryn Sun (Peacekeeper)
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