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

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  • ChassityGetsFit
    ChassityGetsFit Posts: 173 Member
    I'm in! My husband is in the Army and we're going on leave April 15th to go home and visit our family! I just had a baby so it would be nice to lose about 15lbs so that when I go home I atleast look visibly diffirent and can say I've lost a good amount! :)
  • nannabur4
    nannabur4 Posts: 24
    I'm definately in!!!! I just got engaged on the 9th and want to lose 10 before I get our engagement pictures. Can you believe that I still don't have the motivation? What is wrong with my thinkin? Call me there!
  • Boooie
    Boooie Posts: 110
    Count me in to please i would like to lose 16 lb :)
  • o0sunny0o
    o0sunny0o Posts: 12
    I'm in.
    Is there a specific way this challenge will be set up? Like, days to weigh-in and stuff? (:
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    I am in. I am trying to tone up and working the half-marathon training plan. So I plan to run 3 times a week, strength-train twice a week and one day of stretch-like yoga. I also have a plan of mini rewards for every week I stay on track. week 1-makeup, week 2-spa day, week 3-haircut, week 4-facial, week 5-massage, week 6-new bikini. that's all I have so far. The key for me is getting my gym bag packed so I have no excuses not to hit the gym before I can do anything else.
    Nutritionally, I try to stay in my cals for the day but probably should add something like cutting back on alcoholic beverages, no beer, or maybe just more veggies, get enough fiber everyday.
    What is everyone else doing?
  • Slamaral
    Slamaral Posts: 20
    I am in. I am trying to tone up and working the half-marathon training plan. So I plan to run 3 times a week, strength-train twice a week and one day of stretch-like yoga. I also have a plan of mini rewards for every week I stay on track. week 1-makeup, week 2-spa day, week 3-haircut, week 4-facial, week 5-massage, week 6-new bikini. that's all I have so far. The key for me is getting my gym bag packed so I have no excuses not to hit the gym before I can do anything else.
    Nutritionally, I try to stay in my cals for the day but probably should add something like cutting back on alcoholic beverages, no beer, or maybe just more veggies, get enough fiber everyday.
    What is everyone else doing?

    right now I'm changing my diet, not going out to eat so often, trying to eat healthier foods, and begin exercising more. I think after I bring my bike to my new place I'll start riding my bike a couple times a week
  • JMun
    JMun Posts: 409
    Totally in!

    April 15th goal.
    Lose 10 lbs. For a total weight loss of 62lbs.
    Would bring me well into the 170's and OUT of the OBESITY BMI.

    No longer obese, merely fat! That's my goal.

    My diary is set for friends only so if ya'll want to see what I'm eating just add me. (I'm super awesome BTW) :noway:
  • smalltowngirl504
    smalltowngirl504 Posts: 183
    I would totally be in for 10 lbs in 7 weeks, we leave for disney may 26th , i am hoping to be down to my half way point by then, 10 lbs may be ambitious but I am willing to try and lose 10 lbs ....
  • Woodman725
    Woodman725 Posts: 288 Member
    I'm in! Feel free to add me. I'm always looking for a little extra motivation.
  • NaENaE35
    NaENaE35 Posts: 10
    I'm In too. I want to get rid of my Big clothes and start using the clothes I had to put away.
  • charissawylie
    charissawylie Posts: 2
    I'm in! We're going on a cruise with friends in May and I want to look GOOD :)
  • little_lion
    little_lion Posts: 18
    i'm new to MFP and can't think of any better way to start off than with a 7 week challenge! gona set my goal at 7lbs by april 15th, anything more would be faaantastic! :) xx
  • smalltowngirl504
    smalltowngirl504 Posts: 183
    thats my biggest hang up, I can stay under calories and i work out, but its cutting out the BAD for you food and making better choices,, which is hte only way I am going to lose this weight, :)
  • ilvpsu
    ilvpsu Posts: 25 Member
    Hi all...I'm new here too..just started working out in earnest for 1 week...and not one pound lost despite the <1200 per day calorie goal. I like to think it's "all muscle".

    I'd like to do the challenge too, need to lose 10 to fit back into my clothes.

    Maybe instead of a true "weight" challenge, maybe it should be a percentage thing... just my 2 cents!

    Thanks, hopefully this will motivate us all, as new friends in the trenches to stick with it, and help each other up when we fall onto the chocolate (or chips) wagon...

    Lenore
  • spatticus
    spatticus Posts: 230 Member
    Yay I wanna do this too! Been up and down on the scale for a couple of weeks now...20-25 pounds to go till goal so this will help!
  • debraheeringa
    debraheeringa Posts: 1 Member
    You need an exercise goal. Try running a 5K race. Let people know so you are held responsible. And train for it! When you are focused it makes it interesting. Good Luck!
  • DoneWithTheFatGirl
    DoneWithTheFatGirl Posts: 173
    If there's still room, id like in too! I need to lose 19 more lbs by April 18th (my birthday) so I can get my tattoo!!
  • Slamaral
    Slamaral Posts: 20
    If there's still room, id like in too! I need to lose 19 more lbs by April 18th (my birthday) so I can get my tattoo!!

    what do you plan to get, and where? If you don't mind my asking (I love tats)
  • katcena
    katcena Posts: 326 Member
    Count me in too!
  • gnutrifitness
    gnutrifitness Posts: 169 Member
    Ok I'm in...I need to!!!...Good luck girls...

    What do you think about posting your current and goal weight and heigh...It will be nice to make a list of all the people in this challenge!:wink:
  • Slamaral
    Slamaral Posts: 20
    Ok I'm in...I need to!!!...Good luck girls...

    What do you think about posting your current and goal weight and heigh...It will be nice to make a list of all the people in this challenge!:wink:

    my height is 5'4, and weight posted below :)
  • italy1677
    italy1677 Posts: 26
    Sure, I only really need to lose like 5-10 pounds but I'm in anyways :happy:
  • meshellmybell76
    meshellmybell76 Posts: 139 Member
    I'm in!!! Sounds like a nice time frame...
  • 10more
    10more Posts: 87 Member
    I'm in :smile: I have 7 pounds to go....
  • beth65
    beth65 Posts: 5
    I'd like to lose 10 more lbs.....I'd love to take part in your challenge!:smile:
  • vanessav82
    vanessav82 Posts: 10
    I'm in
  • _mglo_
    _mglo_ Posts: 31 Member
    i'm in, first challenge!
  • spatticus
    spatticus Posts: 230 Member
    I'm 5'8" and I'll weigh myself in the morning but I'm somewheres around 165.
  • skywalker
    skywalker Posts: 1,533
    I've been stuck in the 170s for what seems like forever. I'd be thrilled with 7-10 lbs in the next 7 weeks. I'm in! :drinker:
    Currently 171 lbs, 5'8"
  • brit1329
    brit1329 Posts: 293 Member
    I'm in if there's still room.
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