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7-week challenge... any takers?? :)

jitterbug89
jitterbug89 Posts: 64 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I'm going back to college on April 15th and I'm definitely stuck in a rut. I've been home for over 2 months now (my summer break happens in the winter and I go to school in the Spring/Summer) and I haven't accomplished anything but GAINING weight. I haven't found a job since I've been home so I've basically just loafed around my apartment doing nothing for 60+ days. I need a change! I can't find motivation to save my life but maybe if I had so accountability and some people to cheer me on (and vice versa) I could actually accomplish the goal I've been striving for. I'm looking to lose about 10-12 lbs within the next 7 weeks and I think I can do it if I work hard enough. Who's with me?! Let's shape up for Spring!!
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  • harpcason
    harpcason Posts: 40
    That sounds like a realistic goal. I am trying to work hard at exercising to lower my cholesterol. (I want to see if it really works, lol) I love a challenge. I go back to the Dr, March 14, to have some test done to see if its working. Doing this 7-week challenge sure would help with the motivation. I said all of that to say this, I am in. :-)
  • dreamwellali
    dreamwellali Posts: 42
    I'm in - I'm getting married on April 18 in Vegas. Don't want to lose TOO much so that my dress is too big, but would love to feel beautiful & sexy in it, which I know losing a couple of pounds will do for me! All I've been doing is maintaining, which was really my goal when I started here - to not GAIN. But now I'm ready to LOSE.

    Let's do it!
  • sweetnshy
    sweetnshy Posts: 97
    I'm so in!
  • Toaster88
    Toaster88 Posts: 146
    Guys need representation. I'm in.
  • vintagedream
    vintagedream Posts: 42
    im in as well.
  • pcliff
    pcliff Posts: 9 Member
    Count me in. Just finished 7 weeks and I've lost 16 pounds, so you know 10-12 is doable. Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
    I'm SO in! I've been fighting my last 20 and have recently re focused. I'd love to lose 10 lbs in the 7 weeks.
  • katwal
    katwal Posts: 1 Member
    I've got 16 lbs left to lose and it seems the last few pounds are always the hardest to lose! I'm in!
  • Nuts4play
    Nuts4play Posts: 92 Member
    Count me in :smile:
  • Eviesmum
    Eviesmum Posts: 270 Member
    I'd like to reach my target weight by end of April so yes I'm in as well.
  • eleanoreb
    eleanoreb Posts: 621 Member
    I'm in! I'd like to lose about 10 more pounds.. so hopefully this challenge could help get me there :)
  • Lisa1971
    Lisa1971 Posts: 3,069 Member
    I'm in as well!
  • bromk
    bromk Posts: 34
    I'm in...been stuck for a few weeks, so a challenge would do me good.
  • shannonaufman
    shannonaufman Posts: 383
    I'm totally in! This will be my first challenge, and it will nice to have some company in this weight loss journey!
  • j3nic3
    j3nic3 Posts: 220 Member
    My 30th bday is April 15th, so I'm in! And this will be my first challenge too! :)
  • morty1966
    morty1966 Posts: 250 Member
    I'm definitely in, I've only just started my journey and this challenge will really help me stay focused.
  • Mel_MisFit_Mae
    Mel_MisFit_Mae Posts: 43 Member
    Today is my first day on this site and with only like 45min in I'm In Love LOL....... I AM SOOOO IN :wink:
  • Slamaral
    Slamaral Posts: 20
    count me in :)
  • Katyk93
    Katyk93 Posts: 3
    I'm in. I just started last week (tracking here and also doing Weight Watchers) and so far I've gained a pound. I'm trying to up the veggies and back off on the tasty, tasty fruit in an effort to start the scale in the other direction, but I need some motivation to exercise.
  • dlsmith1965
    dlsmith1965 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm in. I just got this app today and I'm loving in already.
    I have been trying to lose 10lbs forever. :tongue:
    Vacation is planned for the end of May, very excited about this challenge!
  • bloodbank
    bloodbank Posts: 468 Member
    I've been super unmotivated lately plus I'm heading on a roadtrip on April 15th & want to buy some new jeans when I get where I'm going... so I'm in!
  • Bethmb
    Bethmb Posts: 1 Member
    Pretty new to the site, never done a challenge, but I want in! :) 10 pounds is exactly what I want to lose at the moment.
  • jitterbug89
    jitterbug89 Posts: 64 Member
    You are all AWESOME!! I'm so glad that we all have goals and are willing to do this! So I'm going to wait until sometime tonight to cut-off signing up for this challenge and then I will hopefully have groups assigned tonight or tomorrow in order to make a friendly little competition, kind of like the biggest loser :) This way it will be easier than trying to keep up with 20+ entries! Let me know if this is a good idea or if you'd rather just do it forum style where we all just post on here our updates?
  • Slamaral
    Slamaral Posts: 20
    honestly, I'm game either way :) though a little friendly competition may get some bodies moving :)
  • megan4465
    megan4465 Posts: 17
    I'm new to the site and I definitely need some motivation .. i am in!!!
  • Eviesmum
    Eviesmum Posts: 270 Member
    I don't mind either although I'd be interested in how everyone who wants in has done.

    I would be interested to know how other people are doing their weight loss. Is it just cutting out rubbish food, or a specific diet, exercise etc.
  • dsolgot
    dsolgot Posts: 86 Member
    Count me in! I wanted to get down 14lbs by my birthday April 28th, I'm already down 6 so 7 more to go. Trying my hardest to stay motivated.
  • hilsidney
    hilsidney Posts: 93 Member
    I would like to do it! I have a similar goal, so yeah, I'm in! :)
  • Toaster88
    Toaster88 Posts: 146
    Do the contest, that'll give it some teeth!!
  • sylvia1970
    sylvia1970 Posts: 134
    Can I join too? Started on Monday and wanna lose 16lbs. I think this is a great idea and a great motivator as you can easily slip into bad habits once the weight starts to come off.
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