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A new year...A new you weigh in challenge

mamarundrc
mamarundrc Posts: 1,577 Member
edited November 9 in Social Groups
The Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday challenge is drawing to a close this week so it is time to get a new weigh in challenge going. I would love to see people join in. Also, if you can think of anything to make this challenge more interactive let me know. I would love for it to be more than just a record a weight and move on thing.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bi1JmpbSLci5UWxYYJH20UfPwuoIGGSp70QTFWLRg6k/edit?usp=sharing
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  • HatherM
    HatherM Posts: 404 Member
    I'm back on this now, so have added myself to the spread sheet :smiley:

    You asked about ideas to make it more interactive:
    Maybe we could have weekly challenges that we all complete together, which could be fitness or nutrition based & check in daily/weekly with our progress?

    There used to be a lot of active members on here, I hope that some of them come back now that the holidays are over
  • reginaknox76
    reginaknox76 Posts: 3 Member
    I'd like to join, but not sure how. Can someone tell me please? My name is Regina K. Weigh in at 182.
  • Steffie782000
    Steffie782000 Posts: 34 Member
    I am in:) Love the idea of a weekly challenge.
  • jenready
    jenready Posts: 2,658 Member
    I'm going to join back in this time. I don't have my weight from this morning but I will add it tomorrow.
  • jemsurf
    jemsurf Posts: 168 Member
    I completely failed at the last one. This time I'm more focused and ready to lose the rest of this weight :D I also think that having weekly challenges is a fun way to keep people engaged and active.
  • jemsurf
    jemsurf Posts: 168 Member
    reginaknox76 wrote: »
    I'd like to join, but not sure how. Can someone tell me please? My name is Regina K. Weigh in at 182.

    Regina you can click on the link above and it will take you to a Google spreadsheet. You can enter your name and info there. Hope this helps :-)
  • mamarundrc
    mamarundrc Posts: 1,577 Member
    I love the idea of a weekly challenge. I have some ideas but if anyone has ideas feel free to chime in.

    Regina, I added you to the spreadsheet. If you are on an IPAD or tablet the spreadsheet can be finicky. You can always post your weights on this thread and I can add it to the spreadsheet if you can't access it.

  • HatherM
    HatherM Posts: 404 Member
    Good to see a few people joining in, hope we get some more soon
  • GinNJuice75
    GinNJuice75 Posts: 186 Member
    I'm in. Love these challenges in groups. Great motivation!
  • petefromguelph
    petefromguelph Posts: 84 Member
    edited January 2015
    Would like to be in as well if I still can - added my name
  • HatherM
    HatherM Posts: 404 Member
    Ok so we need a challenge for this coming week...
    I think mine will be to make sure I'm drinking enough water - so drink 8 glasses of water a day!
    Any other ideas are welcome :smile:
  • sandyg2640
    sandyg2640 Posts: 10 Member
    Would like to participate too. I'll add my info.
  • ravenzwart
    ravenzwart Posts: 108 Member
    I want to participate too. I'll try to add my info. Hopefully it will help!
  • mamarundrc
    mamarundrc Posts: 1,577 Member
    I thought it would be good to start focusing on positive attitude and positive thinking. I started a week 1 challenge thread to start things off.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10042902/a-new-year-a-new-you-week-1-challenge-postive-thinking?new=1

  • snoweduponberries
    snoweduponberries Posts: 24 Member
    mamarundrc wrote: »
    If you are on an IPAD or tablet the spreadsheet can be finicky. You can always post your weights on this thread and I can add it to the spreadsheet if you can't access it.

    I'm interested in joining, I love the idea of weekly challenges - using an iPad, though, can't seem to add myself to the spreadsheet. May I?
  • neurex
    neurex Posts: 58 Member
    I'm joining too. snoweduponberries: if you post your info, I (or someone else, depending on who sees your response firt) can add it.
  • cocates
    cocates Posts: 360 Member
    I'm in! Just added my info to the spreadsheet!
  • snoweduponberries
    snoweduponberries Posts: 24 Member
    Ok, start weight is 189.2lbs, if someone can add me. Thanks. :)
  • Kerri81
    Kerri81 Posts: 152 Member
    I'm in. Ready to get back on the healthier me "wagon".
  • jemsurf
    jemsurf Posts: 168 Member
    snoweduponberries wrote: »
    Ok, start weight is 189.2lbs, if someone can add me. Thanks. :)

    You are on the spreadsheet :-)
  • HatherM
    HatherM Posts: 404 Member
    So I just realized/noticed that the weigh in day is still Friday (always was, but I forgot).
    I'm now weighing in on a Wednesday, so I will be posting my weight on a Wednesday. That ok?

    I'm testing out something I read about Wednesday's giving a more consistent weight loss to see how that works out for me :smile:
    http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/OP/Weigh-In
  • neurex
    neurex Posts: 58 Member
    snoweduponberries wrote: »
    Ok, start weight is 189.2lbs, if someone can add me. Thanks. :)
    Did you want to set your goal weight (for March 27, 11-12 weeks from now)?
  • ericaeweber
    ericaeweber Posts: 1 Member
    I started late but I'm in. Posted my start weight and goal.
  • mamarundrc
    mamarundrc Posts: 1,577 Member
    I am so glad to see so many people joining! What is your plan for the first week before the next weigh in?

    My goals for this week are:
    Stick with week 1 of my half marathon training plan
    Stay under 1400 calories daily (1500 on run days)
    Drink at least 10 cups (80 oz) of water daily
    No nighttime snacking (unless work out is after dinner)
  • neurex
    neurex Posts: 58 Member
    HatherM wrote: »
    So I just realized/noticed that the weigh in day is still Friday (always was, but I forgot).
    I'm now weighing in on a Wednesday, so I will be posting my weight on a Wednesday. That ok?

    I'm testing out something I read about Wednesday's giving a more consistent weight loss to see how that works out for me :smile:
    http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/OP/Weigh-In

    Nice link. I'm sure it is fine.
  • neurex
    neurex Posts: 58 Member
    edited January 2015
    mamarundrc wrote: »
    I am so glad to see so many people joining! What is your plan for the first week before the next weigh in?

    My primary goal is to keep on calorie counting. I figure as long as I am conscious about what I eat, then I will gradually lose weight. My secondary goals are to meet the daily net calories goal in MFP (1500 + calories spent exercising) and to run every other day.
  • jemsurf
    jemsurf Posts: 168 Member
    My goals for this week and every week:
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Strength training
    Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday- Run days
    Sunday-rest day or walk

    I will log everyday and stay under my calories as a whole for the week. (Saturday is an exception because it's always date night with the hubs.) Not going overboard of course, but I need at least one night to drink wine ;-)

    I've signed up for 2015 miles in 2015 challenge with 2 other people, so I've got my work cut out for me.



  • CMenendez
    CMenendez Posts: 62 Member
    i just added myself to the sheet. hope this will motivate me!
  • mamarundrc
    mamarundrc Posts: 1,577 Member
    jemsurf wrote: »
    My goals for this week and every week:
    Monday, Wednesday, Friday- Strength training
    Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday- Run days
    Sunday-rest day or walk

    I will log everyday and stay under my calories as a whole for the week. (Saturday is an exception because it's always date night with the hubs.) Not going overboard of course, but I need at least one night to drink wine ;-)

    I've signed up for 2015 miles in 2015 challenge with 2 other people, so I've got my work cut out for me.



    Good luck with the 2015 miles challenge!
  • mamarundrc
    mamarundrc Posts: 1,577 Member
    Spreadsheet was full so I added more spots for people. I am super excited to have so many joining in!
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