Halloween challenge- 6lbs in 6 weeks. Who's with me?

Leanne3552000
Leanne3552000 Posts: 395 Member
edited December 3 in Challenges
Hi guys,
Halloween is only 6 weeks away now and I'm sure we all want to be looking our best in our sexy Halloween costumes (or in my case my black slimline Melbourne cup dress). So I thought I'd create a challenge for those of us with a similar goal. Let's do this together!

A bit about me: I'm 24 years old with a desk job and trying to get back into running while also trying start more regular strength training (I'll admit I'm struggling). I've decided it's time to lose the extra weight I gained 5 years ago at college/university.

Start weight: my weight in day is tomorrow so will post then.
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  • Azaelia96
    Azaelia96 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in! lol
  • Azaelia96
    Azaelia96 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm a 31 year old mom, with a desk job as well. Never been a runner, and I've developed asthma over the past few years so that should make this interesting. :smile: I've been able to lose 25-30 pounds since January, but I still have a struggle ahead to get down to where I want to be.
  • braintown
    braintown Posts: 80 Member
    Hey, I'm in too! I'm 28, in the USA, and I have a sit-down job during the week and wait tables on the weekend. I love Halloween (I already started wearing my Halloween socks), and this will be a great way to celebrate and have extra motivation. I weigh on Saturdays. Here's my schedule:

    Sept 17:
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  • irishasian05
    irishasian05 Posts: 26 Member
    Hi! I'm in, too! I'm a 32 year old professor. I gained a lot of weight when I was leaving a pretty sedentary life (ie sitting and writing and reading) in grad school. Now that I've gotten settled in this job, I've been taking more time to eat right and more active.

    I also just moved to a brand new state and don't know anyone here, so I definitely have more time on my hands but could use some motivation.

    Looking forward to working with you guys! A few years ago, I lost 30 lbs with MFP and the support system helped a ton. Feel free to add me!

    Sarah

    Start weight: I usually weigh in on Sundays!
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  • Leanne3552000
    Leanne3552000 Posts: 395 Member
    Yay! So great to have awesome sounding people on board!

    Sarah and Azalia - sounds like you've already made some amazing progress! Go great.

    I'm a bit nervous about seeing my start weight tomorrow. I have had a pretty bad week but I'm looking forward to a fresh start :)
  • abbysmom814
    abbysmom814 Posts: 103 Member
    I'm in!! I weigh in on Fridays, so this is perfect timing!

    Start weight: 192.6
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  • Leanne3552000
    Leanne3552000 Posts: 395 Member
    OK so my start weight is 132.6lbs.
    Can't wait to get in the 120s :)
  • braintown
    braintown Posts: 80 Member
    Sept 17: 158
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    Goal: 152
  • skinnyjeansandstretchmarks
    skinnyjeansandstretchmarks Posts: 43 Member
    I'm in! I'd like to lose 20 pounds by Halloween, putting me at 199 - big goal but I just had a baby 7 days ago so weightloss should be a bit quicker

    Start weight: my weight in day is tomorrow so will post then.
    Week 1: 219 (sept 17th)
    Week 2: (sep 24)
    Week 3: (oct 1)
    Week 4:(oct 8)
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    Week 7: (oct 29) goal of 199
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    edited September 2016
    I have 5 more lb to goal and sincerely hope I can do it by Halloween. My loss is pretty slow as I am 48 years old and short. I weigh 125.
  • Brittspady
    Brittspady Posts: 16 Member
    Sept 17: 176
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    Goal: 170

    My name is Brittany. Currently in the preworkout for paramedic training. I am 21 years old and work full time at a cafe.
  • lekeisha27
    lekeisha27 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in! Would love to lose 9 lbs as it would make a huge difference. I weight tomorrow so will post then. Thanks for coordinating this effort
  • CaroDav73
    CaroDav73 Posts: 37 Member
    Im on, would love to lose a little bit more but every pound counts.
  • DebbieNeedham1
    DebbieNeedham1 Posts: 234 Member
    Hi All, I am in.. So far I have loast 18 pounds, still got 18 to go but the loss is really slowing down.. I am wondering if now I am starting to put on muscle instead. Hope its that anyway lol!!! So let's do this guys!!

    Start weight - 17/9 - 166.8 lbs
  • Leanne3552000
    Leanne3552000 Posts: 395 Member
    So great to have so many people on board!
    It's Monday here. I'm about to use the work gym then hope to go for a short run after work. I'm running on very little sleep today so I don't plan on pushing myself too much.

    What is everyone's goals for today?
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Week 1: 238.6 (09/15)
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  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,322 Member
    edited September 2016
    Week 1: 215.7 (09/16)
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  • mynewlife32
    mynewlife32 Posts: 6 Member
    I'm in
    week1:260.2
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  • mynewlife32
    mynewlife32 Posts: 6 Member
    at work now going to gym after work. 12 hour shift then gym bring it on!!!!!! good luck everyone
  • deepthi87d
    deepthi87d Posts: 19 Member
    I am in
    Week 1: 131 lb (9/18)
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  • DebbieNeedham1
    DebbieNeedham1 Posts: 234 Member
    Leanne3552000 wrote: »
    So great to have so many people on board!
    It's Monday here. I'm about to use the work gym then hope to go for a short run after work. I'm running on very little sleep today so I don't plan on pushing myself too much.

    What is everyone's goals for today?

    I did a lot yesterday so am planning a fairly quiet day with maybe a couple of short walks - plus its a bit dull and rainy here - not a great motivation to get out and about lol!! ;o)
  • braintown
    braintown Posts: 80 Member
    My legs are so sore from squats, and it's hard to get any exercise in when moving hurts. I also badly need to go to the grocery store for fruit and veg. My goal today is to get 10,000 steps in. I'm going to walk my dog.
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    edited September 2016
    Hi my name is Sarah and I am 25 years old at the moment I am unemployed so I seat down quite my main workout days are Monday and Wednesday when I go to my local leisure centre with my mum where go swimming or the gym. Since I started on this weight loss journey I have lost 39.4lbs. I weigh in on Thursday.

    Week 1: 152.6lbs(15/09/16)
    Week 2: (22/09/16)
    Week 3: (29/09/16)
    Week 4: (06/10/16)
    Week 5: (13/10/16)
    Week 6: (20/10/16)
    Week 7: (27/10/16)
  • rcktgirl05
    rcktgirl05 Posts: 87 Member
    I'm in! My mom is getting married Oct 27th so I'm trying to continue my loss and use that as a mini goal. I bought two dresses in two different sizes, trying to get into the smaller one by then!

    Sept 19: 186

  • Intrinsicat
    Intrinsicat Posts: 473 Member
    I would like to join as well, as a couple other challenges I'm in will be ending mid-October, and I'm a huge Halloween buff (it's my Christmas!!) I've managed about 2 pounds a week loss since starting at 201.8 at the end of July... That will slow in October because we're vacationing in Orlando. Universal Halloween Horror Nights WOOT (I mentioned I love Halloween, right?) So I'm aiming for 1-2 pounds a week through October - that will put me right on the cusp of 170s!

    Sept 17: 187.6
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    Goal for October: 180ish
  • typeitdaily
    typeitdaily Posts: 3,322 Member
    Week 1: 215.7 (09/16)
    Week 2: 213.5 (09/23/16)
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  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Week 1: 152.6lbs(15/09/16)
    Week 2: 152.4lbs(22/09/16)
    Week 3: (29/09/16)
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  • Leanne3552000
    Leanne3552000 Posts: 395 Member
    I see some losses so far!
    I haven't had the best week. I haven't been feeling well so exercise has been limited and have been eating too much. I need more self control this week and some bravery to face my fear of needles and get a blood test
  • DebbieNeedham1
    DebbieNeedham1 Posts: 234 Member

    Sept 17: 166.8
    Sept 24: 164.4
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  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Week 1: 238.6 (09/15)
    Week 2: 237.6 (9/24)
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