20 Pounds by Easter 2016!

hollynurse803 · January 2016

WOO HOO!!!!first weigh-in of 2016. down 7.2 lbs in 2 weeks! I've decided to only weigh in every 2 weeks and focus my goals daily wi

Janetwoods · January 2016

First update of the challenge for me

Height 5'1

SW: 162
CW: 160.9
GW - Easter - 142
GW - Ultimate - 122

Down .8lbs over last week. Part of me wishes for more, but it's going the right way, and I know it will take time. I am also happy that I tracked every day last week except for one, and where improvements can be made. So all is good!

margieshoe · January 2016

Joining group now. Better late than never
SW 205 (Jan 2015)
SW 185 (Jan 2016)
CW 180
GW 165 (Easter)
GW 145 Ultimate

5 lbs down since Jan 1. The first 5 always come off quickly. Now the journey really begins.

jole721 · January 2016

I am in for this challenge, I have been struggling lately and my weight has gone up instead of down.
CW 267
GW 247
Looking forward to getting back on track!!

adrndks · January 2016

Just joined MFP and want to join the group; I too want to lose 20 lb.'s by Easter and need support!!!!
Height: 5'5
CW:159
GW: 140 by Easter
Second GW: 130 by June
How do I join you all?

MlleKelly · January 2016

Congratulations to everyone on your first weigh-ins!

I'm trying to lose 30lbs by June, so 20 by the end of March might be do-able.

Height: 5'7"
Age: 30
Original Start Weight (2007-ish): 226
Optimal Goal Weight: 145-150
Starting Weight Janaury 2016: 180.5
Goal for June 2016: 155 or less

I started the Fat Smash Diet (Ian K. Smith, printed 2006) on January 4 and I've already lost 5lbs. The first nine days is "detox" (basically vegetarian, clean-eating, lots of fruits and veggies, etc). Phase II is a 3-week "Foundation" stage...building lean proteins and whole grains in limited quantities, heart-healthy fats, etc. After than is Phase III, a four week "Construction" phase that is based on maintaining the portion control from the previous 4 weeks, based in fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, but allowed in a few of those indulgences (alcohol, desserts, pastas, etc).

My goal is to be at or near 160 by the end of Phase III (March 3rd!), then start adding in more intense weight training to shape and tone. I don't want to be "skinny" or "thin"...I want to be strong, confident, and feel beautiful. I don't need to be a size 2 or 4 or even 6...I'd be happy being comfortable in an 8!

(My personal super secret goal is that I won't be recognized as American on my France trip this summer

...Oops! Secret no more!)

Good luck, everyone!

kz_dc · January 2016

I'm late to this challenge but I am in! Would love to look cute in a nice Easter dress and bonnet!

SW: 182
CW: 150
GW: 135

I'm going to aim to drop 10 pounds (so reach 140) by Easter. That's a little under a pound a week, which seems right for me. Let's do this!

Indygirl_81 · January 2016

I'm in!
Height 5'2
SW 259.5 (1/3)
SW for challenge 250.5 (1/10)
GW for challenge 220
GW for 2016: <180

wtryba · January 2016

lisota6 wrote: »

I'm in too. I'm hoping accountability will help keep me on track. I'm sick of feeling like crud and ready to get healthy. Losing weight these last couple of years feels like it has been an impossible task. I'm 48 going through perimenopause and my body seems to have a mind of its own.

Count me in

christinaross713 · January 2016

I'm in!
SW: 160
GW for challenge: 140

mrskeown220 · January 2016

I'm in too!
Height : 5'0
SW: 250 (April 2015)
CW: 178
GW: 158

jtophinke · January 2016

I'm in too
Cw 184.4
Gw 150 (June 2016)
Iw 135
5'7"
37yo

efeaker · January 2016

CW 193
GW 170
5'4"
52

Joanncummings · January 2016

Lost two lbs. I am trying!

casiparmer · January 2016

My husband is military and he can run circles around me. I have quit tobacco (smoking and vaping). My goal is to give him a run for his money when he gets back to the states. Add me please if you'd like.
SW:207.8
CW:204.0
GW:175.0

jtophinke · January 2016

MlleKelly wrote: »

Congratulations to everyone on your first weigh-ins!

I'm trying to lose 30lbs by June, so 20 by the end of March might be do-able.

Height: 5'7"
Age: 30
Original Start Weight (2007-ish): 226
Optimal Goal Weight: 145-150
Starting Weight Janaury 2016: 180.5
Goal for June 2016: 155 or less

I started the Fat Smash Diet (Ian K. Smith, printed 2006) on January 4 and I've already lost 5lbs. The first nine days is "detox" (basically vegetarian, clean-eating, lots of fruits and veggies, etc). Phase II is a 3-week "Foundation" stage...building lean proteins and whole grains in limited quantities, heart-healthy fats, etc. After than is Phase III, a four week "Construction" phase that is based on maintaining the portion control from the previous 4 weeks, based in fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, but allowed in a few of those indulgences (alcohol, desserts, pastas, etc).

My goal is to be at or near 160 by the end of Phase III (March 3rd!), then start adding in more intense weight training to shape and tone. I don't want to be "skinny" or "thin"...I want to be strong, confident, and feel beautiful. I don't need to be a size 2 or 4 or even 6...I'd be happy being comfortable in an 8!

(My personal super secret goal is that I won't be recognized as American on my France trip this summer ...Oops! Secret no more!)

Good luck, everyone!

Love the super secret goal! The key is to not wear white tennis shoes lol. It's kinda like Hawaii wear everyone wears slippers and the tourists wear everything else.