20 lbs before Christmas

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  • gladitsraining
    gladitsraining Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in!
  • irishcailin2012
    irishcailin2012 Posts: 47 Member
    Oh yes, count me in. Hope I can do it this time!!!
  • rugbysgirl
    rugbysgirl Posts: 5
    tabby_123 wrote: »
    Hi all! Who wants to lose 20 lbs before Christmas? I'm trying to start a support group! Comment below if you'd like to join!

    I'm Tabitha
    5'4''
    SW: 179 lbs
    GW: (by Christmas): 159 lbs
    How I'm aiming to reach my goal: a combination of a low(er) carb diet and jogging 30 minutes 6 times a week

    Who's in? :)

    I'm in for sure!!!!

  • Marie047
    Marie047 Posts: 240 Member
    count me in. 20lbs by xmas
  • arieplane
    arieplane Posts: 1
    Count me in as well!!
  • Banana91787
    Banana91787 Posts: 5 Member
    Count me in!
  • JustMeShelly
    JustMeShelly Posts: 4 Member
    I'm in too! Woo hoo!
  • clemsonhrd
    clemsonhrd Posts: 78 Member
    I'm a bit behind but I want in too
  • Chatecathe
    Chatecathe Posts: 1 Member
    I would love to join!
  • Beploveshomer
    Beploveshomer Posts: 283 Member
    I'm in too! I bought a dress around this time last year that I planned to wear at Christmas after losing 20 pounds, but that never happened! But I still have it! Never worn!
    I'm 5'8" and currently 185, and I would LOVE to be 165 by Christmas.
  • missyme10
    missyme10 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in, I re started my diet yesterday with the aim of loosing 14lb by xmas, but hell if I get off my butt and exercise, I can do this!
  • stormageddonalfie
    stormageddonalfie Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in. I've already started though :)
  • shell2is
    shell2is Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in. Starting 10-14-14. 10 weeks plus 2 days till Christmas. :D
  • sindhura1220
    sindhura1220 Posts: 1 Member
    Count me in..:)
  • c2hrist3a
    c2hrist3a Posts: 67 Member
    Count me in. I'll do it!
  • tchell99
    tchell99 Posts: 434 Member
    20 lbs is likely beyond my reach, even if I weren't late to the party (I have a lot of travel the next few weeks). But sign me up for 10!

    CW (10/13/14): 168
    GW (12/25/14): 158
  • GloriaJeanCoffeeBean
    GloriaJeanCoffeeBean Posts: 7 Member
    I'm so in! :)
  • awkwardbae
    awkwardbae Posts: 35 Member
    I'm in too!
    5'2"
    CW(10/13/14): 147
    GW(12/25/14): 127
  • juliebtmn
    juliebtmn Posts: 4
    I'm in! It will definitely help get through the pitfalls of the holiday season!
  • marie3221
    marie3221 Posts: 77 Member
    I am in.
    CW: 173
    GW: 153 by xmas.
    I am 5'7.5
  • Justin_34
    Justin_34 Posts: 15 Member
    Why do you want to lose 20lbs before xmas? Why not reach your fitness goals all year around. Why do people diet and exercise for a few months then want to gain weight until the following year rolls round?
  • redhotsmacker
    redhotsmacker Posts: 227 Member
    I would love to be down 23lbs by Christmas!!! So count me in as well!! :-) Restarted my diet today after the Canadian Thanksgiving...good thing too, I think I probably gained 3 lbs since this weekend started. I too have been gaining weight due to stress... 30lbs within the year.... time to turn it around!
  • ketb22
    ketb22 Posts: 4
    I need and want to do this. I've been trying to lose the last 20 pounds for forever (been stuck for forever after losing about 45-50) for the last year and a half after starting my weight loss journey in late 2010.

    Then again I also started running on road, trails, and trained and ran a few half marathons and my first full marathon in that past year and a half. So there's that. I know I have more muscle and all that but I really really want to get to about 130 or so because I still have the excess fat that needs to go away!

    I've started a somewhat low-carb diet, more of just trying to go no-fruit, no added sugar for as long as possible.

    If people want to know why the no fruit and all that, look up "Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution."

    When I tried it the first time, I lost about 9 pounds in a couple weeks. My petite 5'2" Mom lost 16 in a month and my Dad lost 32 in a couple months when we all did it together. The hard part is it is so difficult mentally to keep up.

    So now I'm restarting it, along with strength training several times a week and running several times on other days.

    And by the way...
    I'm Karen
    5'4"
    SW: 148 lbs
    GW by Christmas: 128 lbs
  • ketb22
    ketb22 Posts: 4
    joannd825 wrote: »
    Count me in.. what is everyone doing? It is hard for me to get to the gym with the hours I work, however I do walk about 2/2.5 miles a day back and forth to work. I am new to MFP and I am really trying to lose weight I have gained way to much and need to get a start at a better life.

    Look at what you are eating. If there's any added sugar, like in coffee drinks, teas, sugary drinks, etc. Cut those out right now. Even better cut out all fruit. If that's too hard, ease out with berries and apples, limit one serving a day. And freaking stuff green leafy vegetables anywhere you can into your day, salads, at dinner, etc. That's kinda stuff I'm doing. If you want more specifics this is my favorite book and what I'm following and it doesn't require exercise at all (but the walking is great keep that up!): "Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution." :smile: Good luck!
  • Foamroller
    Foamroller Posts: 1,041 Member
    edited October 2014
    Justin_34 wrote: »
    Why do you want to lose 20lbs before xmas? Why not reach your fitness goals all year around. Why do people diet and exercise for a few months then want to gain weight until the following year rolls round?

    Cause otherwise the gyms would be really full. In my country the ebbs and flows of the seasons are called "endorsement memberships" :o

    Good luck everyone :D
  • GrammyPeachy
    GrammyPeachy Posts: 1,723 Member
    Why isn't this posted in the group section for everyone to join? I'm game.
  • missjazminenicole
    missjazminenicole Posts: 379 Member
    Sw:220
    cw:214
    gw:165

    stg:199
    or 195 by christmas
  • Lollipopslady
    Lollipopslady Posts: 6 Member
    I am in!! With all the people who have agreed to do this.....think about how many pounds we could loose as a group. WOW, we could set a record!
  • TaiRaiLyn
    TaiRaiLyn Posts: 1
    Me too! Count me in! C:
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    Yes please!! It's been a while since I was part of a group like this:

    Steph - 5'5''
    SW: 172.6 lbs
    GW: (by Christmas): 152.6 lbs
    How I'm aiming to reach my goal: dance and zumba classes, lifting, running, and going back to Paleo eating. :)

    Thanks!

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