College students - drop the freshman 15 in time for summer!

Madison_LH
Madison_LH Posts: 28 Member
in Challenges
I thought it might be fun to have a challenge for college students wanting to drop the freshman 15 in time for summer. A goal of June 1st will give us roughly 11 weeks, which equates to dropping a little over 1 lb/week - challenging, yet completely doable!

I wanted to make a thread where people can check in weekly as I find those immensely helpful. I also thought it would be good to outline a plan for how to achieve our goals, because, as the saying goes, "a dream without a plan is just a wish".

Here's a template for weekly check-ins.

Starting weight & height:

Goal weight:

Weigh-ins
-March 16:
-March 23:
-March 30:
-April 6:
-April 13:
-April 20:
-April 27:
-May 4:
-May 11:
-May 18:
-May 25:
-June 1:

My overall plan for reaching my overall goal is:

My specific goals for this week are:

Something I did well this past week is:

Something I can improve from this past week is:

Hopefully this will help us to stay on track by allowing us to see both our overall progress and our master plan repeatedly all in one place.

If you'd like to take this challenge with me, just fill out the template in the comments and use it to check in every week! I'll be filling it out in the comments as well. I can't wait to get started!

Replies

  • Madison_LH
    Madison_LH Posts: 28 Member
    Starting weight & height: 128 lbs, 5'2"

    Goal weight: 110 lbs

    Weigh-ins
    -March 16:
    -March 23:
    -March 30:
    -April 6:
    -April 13:
    -April 20:
    -April 27:
    -May 4:
    -May 11:
    -May 18:
    -May 25:
    -June 1:

    My overall plan for reaching my overall goal is: I'm going to start with a Whole30 to kick my sugar addiction and stress eating habit. Then I'll add back in dairy but otherwise continue to eat paleo/primal. I'd like to work out 5x/week and do a 20-24hr intermittent fast one day a week. I'm also going to be conscious about not eating after 8 PM.

    My specific goals for this week are: to start my Whole30.

    Something I did well this past week is: ...not much, lol. I did work out once.

    Something I can improve from this past week is: definitely my eating habits. I'd also like to start exercising again, but I'm going to see my orthopedic doctor on Wednesday about pain I'm having in my previously fractured foot so it really all depends on what instructions he gives me.
  • kanemd01
    kanemd01 Posts: 5 Member
    I'm in! I'm not a freshman, but I'm a college student and I'm in!!


    Starting weight & height: 410 lbs 6'1"

    Goal weight: 250lbs

    Weigh-ins
    -March 16:
    -March 23:
    -March 30:
    -April 6:
    -April 13:
    -April 20:
    -April 27:
    -May 4:
    -May 11:
    -May 18:
    -May 25:
    -June 1:

    My overall plan for reaching my overall goal is: Drinking lots of water, walking to school verses taking bus, (unless it's raining), deliberately walking extra each day, watching what I eat and how much I eat. Cut out fast food and any food, other than water, after 6:00p.

    My specific goals for this week are:
    - drink at least recommended amount of water each day.
    - walk to school at least 3 of five days.
    - eat some sort of vegetable each day. (Carrots, pb and celery, etc.)

    Something I did well this past week is: ummmmm? N/A?

    Something I can improve from this past week is:
    - cut out unhealthy, sugary snacks
    -
  • Madison_LH
    Madison_LH Posts: 28 Member
    edited March 2016
    Starting weight & height: 128 lbs, 5'2"

    Goal weight: 110 lbs

    Weigh-ins
    -March 16: 128
    -March 23: 122.5
    -March 30:
    -April 6:
    -April 13:
    -April 20:
    -April 27:
    -May 4:
    -May 11:
    -May 18:
    -May 25:
    -June 1


    Something I did well this past week: I started Whole30 and am now on day 9! That's why there's such a big weight drop - I'm sure most of it is water weight as I've been eating plenty.

    Something I can improve on from the past week: trying to exercise in some way. I just found out I have a stress fracture in my foot and was told it needs no impact, but I might try weights. Also, eating after 8 PM.

    My specific goals for this week: continue with whole30 and maybe try lifting weights and see how my foot feels.

Categories