Operation: 4th of July Challenge... Anyone feeling up to it?

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  • sheilamo
    sheilamo Posts: 115 Member
    Me too! Me Too!

    Am I too late? I hope not. I seriously need a group to keep up with and hear all of the results (for motivation and cheering everyone on!)

    I too would like to lose 10 lbs by summer !
  • mamato4kids
    mamato4kids Posts: 217 Member
    I am in! In 5 weeks I could be at my goal weight! Need all the motivation and accountability I can get!
  • just_dance
    just_dance Posts: 15
    ME ME ME!!! I'm in!!! how do you add me/ get me to be part of the group?
  • Tiffany2004
    Tiffany2004 Posts: 16 Member
    A little about myself - I have a daughter that is 11 yrs old and we are taking a trip to Disney World in Sept. I need to lose weight by then so I can ride all the rides with her. When we go to amusement parks now, I don't tend to ride for fear of being embarassed that I won't fit. It will be such a big trip that I really want to enjoy it.

    Joining this challenge will keep me accountable and I think it should be fun!!!!!
  • I'm in I start a new job in July and need some motivation! :)
  • LimeyTart
    LimeyTart Posts: 303 Member
    I'm Ruth, 32, mother to four. Ages 8, 6, 4 and 2. I reached my goal weight of 152 today. I wanted to weigh what I weighed before I got pregnant for the first time. I'm having so much fun working out and being on MFP that I decided I needed a new goal. I set my new goal at 135 and I'd like to be in the mid-140 range by July 4th.
  • bajansen
    bajansen Posts: 3
    I'm in! Sounds like a great idea. I just joined today and need some inspiration. Thanks.
  • jase111
    jase111 Posts: 83
    I'd love to join if it isn't too late.
  • kare77
    kare77 Posts: 78 Member
    I'm in!!!
  • FLAWLLESS
    FLAWLLESS Posts: 5
    Sounds great! I'm pretty much on the same boat here, I'm new to this and need some support as well & the 4th of July challenge seems like a great motivation. Let's do this!
  • samickgirl
    samickgirl Posts: 13 Member
    Would love to be a part of this. Visiting relatives in the States for the 4th so this is ideal!!
  • I'm in!! Thanks for coming up with this challenge! This is great! :)
  • mama_corn
    mama_corn Posts: 24
    I would love to be apart of this challenge! I am lacking in the motivation department so I definitely need a swift kick in the butt!
  • Love_bug
    Love_bug Posts: 9
    I'm SOOOO in!

    I'm in the military, so is my boyfriend, and we're currently long distance (boo) but he'll be back in late June, so this is perfect. I want to WOW him when he comes into town!

    I can't wait. I have about 11 lbs before I hit my weight loss goal that I've been working towards for the last 3 years (on and off haha). I know I wont be able to get 11 lbs off, especially the last 11, in 5 weeks, but I'd like to get as close as possible!

    Height 5'8''

    SW: 230
    CW: 166
    Challenge GW: 160
    Ultimate GW: 155
  • Qattusa
    Qattusa Posts: 139 Member
    Hi all! My name is Liz, and I have about 35lbs to lose. I am planning on starting the P90x challenge tomorrow, so by the 4th of July I will be one month in!

    This is such a fantastic idea to group together! Looking forward to reading more of your stories! x
  • mrogers52
    mrogers52 Posts: 378 Member
    Hi,
    My name is Maureen and this sounds like a great challenge. Please count me in!
  • anume08
    anume08 Posts: 27 Member
    Hi! I'm new to the site and would love to join in the challenge if I can still get in! So add me and count me in!!
  • zombiesama
    zombiesama Posts: 755 Member
    ill join this challenge.
  • texastae1010
    texastae1010 Posts: 165
    Hey everyone my name well nic-name is Tae and I am from Texas (see how the screen name plays I am so creative not really but its early here lol)….I am married to a man in the Military and our one year Anniversary is July 2nd and I am lucky enough to have him home for it so I want to feel cuter so we can celebrate also on July 5th we are taking a trip back home so I would love to look great going home also.

    Goals to lose about 10-15lbs (more if I can take it lol but I am heavier so they do seem to fall off a bit faster lol)
    I had already lost 100lbs before marriage I have gained maybe 10-15lbs back of the past year and so I am back needing to lose about 80lbs….moving, getting married, and I quit smoking (I did this when I was 100lbs down because I knew I would gain weight back lol) helps to pack on the lbs even if you don’t realize it just seems to happen…but I am ready to get back to and get cute for me.
  • BeckyLH
    BeckyLH Posts: 117 Member
    I'm in! I'd like another 14lbs off by the 4th July!
  • djncb23
    djncb23 Posts: 8 Member
    I am in..My brother is getting married on july 3rd ..so this is a great motivator!!
  • I LOVE how excited everyone is about this challenge!!! To report your weigh in just reply to the Operation: 4th of July Challenge topic on the message board. Let's keep it simple. Put your Name, weekly weight lost, and percentage of weight loss. The person with the highest percentage of weight loss is the weekly winner. Weigh in on Monday morning and I will make sure to post the winner by Monday night. I will post the top 10 biggest losers of the week :) We have 5 weeks until the 4th of July!

    Example:

    Marianne
    Pounds Lost: 2
    Percentage: 1.48% weight loss
  • TrishCastle
    TrishCastle Posts: 9 Member
    22/5/11 76.7kgs
    30/5/11 75 kilos

    2.2% weight loss

    :)
  • DKev
    DKev Posts: 266 Member
    Donna
    5/22-130.6
    5/30- 132.2

    1.2% gain from last week =( These last few pounds are killing me lol
  • texastae1010
    texastae1010 Posts: 165
    Loss of 2.2 lbs which equals 1.01% loss I think .... I found a website and as I truly hate math and I am a smart person unless someone has a formula I am not entirely sure of how to calculate the % lost lol might just need more coffee
  • mywaytobeingfit
    mywaytobeingfit Posts: 17 Member
    mywaytobeingfit

    Pounds Lost: 3.7
    Percentage: 1.97% weight loss
  • this is a great idea and a good source of motivation
  • Marianne-135
    Pounds Lost-0
    Percentage-0

    Okay, next week my goal is to see 132 on the scale :) Also, to track every bite I take!!!
  • JennieLeeAustin
    JennieLeeAustin Posts: 19 Member
    Jennie-167
    Pounds Lost-0
    Percentage-0

    I've only been on here for 3 days, do I get any slack cut? My goal is to cut back on the after dinner drinks this week..
  • Pamela3
    Pamela3 Posts: 96 Member
    Pamela - 207

    Pounds Lost - 4.6

    Percentage - 2.17%

    This was my first week with MFP - Trying to lose the 40 I've gained over the last 2 years + some! thanks for the challenege!

    Goal for Next week - 205
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