Harry Potter book weight-loss challenge!

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  • IHeartSpace
    IHeartSpace Posts: 7 Member
    This is such an amazing idea! I love Harry Potter and breaking it down this way gives me nice mini goals to work towards. Coincidentally it's almost the exact amount of weight that I'd like to lose too.

    Since I clocked in at my highest weight last month, I'll start from there.

    Start Date: 10/04/2017
    Start Weight: 198lbs

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. Need to reach 191lbs.
    Week 1 - 10/04/2017 - 198lbs - 0lbs down - 7lbs to go
    Week 2 - 17/04/2017 - 196lbs - 2lbs down - 5lbs to go
    Week 3 - 24/04/2017 - 195.8lbs - 2.3lbs down - 4.8lbs to go
    Week 4 - 01/05/2017 - 195.3lbs - 2.8lbs down - 4.3lbs to go
    Week 5 - 08/05/2017 - 195.1lbs - 3lbs down - 4lbs to go
    Week 6 - 15/05/2017 - 192.4lbs - 5.6lbs down - 1.4lbs to go

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Need to reach 183lbs.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Need to reach 172lbs.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Need to reach 157 lbs.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. Need to reach 138lbs.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. Need to reach 125lbs.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. Need to reach 112lbs.
  • stephhcharlenee
    stephhcharlenee Posts: 26 Member
    edited May 2017
    Love this!! I'm starting this week! How do I add gifs??



    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. Target: 198lbs
    Week 1 - 15/5/17 - 205lb (-0lbs) - 7lbs to go

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Target: 190lbs

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Target: 179lbs

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Target: 164lbs

    This is just past my long term goal if 169lb so will see how it goes! I'm aiming for 1lb a week to begin with. :)
  • kristikitter
    kristikitter Posts: 602 Member
    Hi @stephhcharlenee & welcome!!

    To add a gif you just click the Picture icon (next to the black sheet of paper) above the comment box - paste the URL of your chosen gif in and MFP will insert it :)

    Think it only works on the desktop version though, I haven't tried it in Mobile!
  • stephhcharlenee
    stephhcharlenee Posts: 26 Member
    Hi @stephhcharlenee & welcome!!

    To add a gif you just click the Picture icon (next to the black sheet of paper) above the comment box - paste the URL of your chosen gif in and MFP will insert it :)

    Think it only works on the desktop version though, I haven't tried it in Mobile!

    Ahh that makes sense, I'm on tablet so I can't add them! Sucks! Oh well, when ever I use desktop I'll be sure to share :) Thanks!
  • _Mayralee_
    _Mayralee_ Posts: 1 Member
    Is it too late to join? If not, this sounds like fun!
    SW: 246 lbs
    CW: 229 lbs

    I wanna do Order of the Phoenix so I would have to get to 210 lbs ⭐️
  • Etherlily1
    Etherlily1 Posts: 974 Member
    Restarting this Challenge

    Start Date: 5/14/17
    Start Weight: 303.4

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7 lbs from your start date. Need to reach lbs 296 lbs.

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8 lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Need to reach 288 lbs.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11 lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Need to reach 277 lbs.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15 lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Need to reach 262 lbs.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19 lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. Need to reach 243 lbs.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13 lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. Need to reach 230 lbs.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13 lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. Need to reach 217 lbs

  • stephhcharlenee
    stephhcharlenee Posts: 26 Member
    edited May 2017
    I suffer as I crave chocolate cake that is in the kitchen; I'm happy as if I resist it's a mini win!

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  • gdneff
    gdneff Posts: 279 Member
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [X ] Lose 7lbs from 29 Dec 2016. (Goal – 265)
    • 29 Dec 2016 - SW: 272. Goal - 265.
    • 1 Jan 2017 – 273.8 (Oops. Wrong Direction!)
    • 8 Jan 2017 – 268.8 (3.2 lbs. lost)
    • 15 Jan 2017 – 269.4 (+.6 Total Lost 2.6)
    • 22 Jan 2017 – 267.4 (-2 Total Lost 4.6)
    • 29 Jan 2017 – 266.6 (-.8 Total Lost 5.4)
    • 5 Feb 2017 – 266.0 (-.6 Total Lost 6)
    • 12 Feb 2017 – 264.4 (-1.6 Total 7.6)

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [X ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. (Began 12 Feb 2017 – Goal – 256.4)

    • 12 Feb 2017 – SW: 264.4. Goal – 256.4
    • 19 Feb 2017 – 263.0 (-1.4 Total Lost 9)
    • 26 Feb 2017 – 260.0 (-3 Total Lost 12.)
    • 5 Mar 2017 – 258.8 (-1.2 Total 13.2)
    • 12 Mar 2017 – 256.8(-2 Total 15.2)
    • 19 Mar 2017 – 256.6 (-.2 Total 15.4)
    • 26 Mar 2017 – 254.6 (-2 Total 17.4)

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. (Began 26 Mar 2017 – Goal – 243.6)

    • 26 Mar 2017 – SW: 254.6. Goal – 243.6
    • 2 Apr 2017 – 252.2 (-2.4 Total – 19.8)
    • 9 Apr 2017 – 253.8 (+1.6 Total – 18.2)
    • 14 Apr 2017 – 255.6 (+1.8 Total -16.4)
    • 21 Apr 2017 – 254.6 (-1 Total -17.4)
    • 28 Apr 2017 – no weigh in
    • 5 May 2017 – 255.2 (+.6 Total – 16.8)
    • 12 May 2017 – 253.8 (-1.4 Total – 18.2)
    • 19 May 2017 – 255.8 (+2 Total -16.2)
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    I am restarting this challenge

    Starting date: 18/05/2017
    Starting weight: 152.8lbs

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.(18/05/2017). Need to get to 145.8lbs for goal
    Week 1(18/05/2017)152.8lbs(0lbs)(7lbs left to go)

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.Need to get to 137.2lbs for goal

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Need to get to 126.2lbs for goal

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Need to get to 111.2lbs for goal
  • stephhcharlenee
    stephhcharlenee Posts: 26 Member


    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. Target: 198lbs
    Week 1 - 15/5/17 - 205lb (-0lbs) - 7lbs to go
    Week 2 - 21/5/17 - 205lb (-2lb) - 5lb to go

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Target: 190lbs

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Target: 179lbs

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Target: 164lbs

  • IHeartSpace
    IHeartSpace Posts: 7 Member
    Start Date: 10/04/2017
    Start Weight: 198lbs

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [x] Lose 7lbs from your start date. Need to reach 191lbs.
    Week 1 - 10/04/2017 - 198lbs - 0lbs down - 7lbs to go
    Week 2 - 17/04/2017 - 196lbs - 2lbs down - 5lbs to go
    Week 3 - 24/04/2017 - 195.8lbs - 2.3lbs down - 4.8lbs to go
    Week 4 - 01/05/2017 - 195.3lbs - 2.8lbs down - 4.3lbs to go
    Week 5 - 08/05/2017 - 195.1lbs - 3lbs down - 4lbs to go
    Week 6 - 15/05/2017 - 192.4lbs - 5.6lbs down - 1.4lbs to go
    Week 7 - 22/05/2017 - 190lbs - 8lbs down - 0lbs to go!


    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Need to reach 183lbs.
    Week 7 - 22/05/2017 - 190lbs - 1lbs down - 7lbs to go

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Need to reach 172lbs.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Need to reach 157 lbs.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. Need to reach 138lbs.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. Need to reach 125lbs.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. Need to reach 112lbs.
  • BexDun
    BexDun Posts: 133 Member
    I love this idea! Hope you dont mind me joining in.

    I'm currently having a run through of the audio books and prepping for my studio tour so spotting this is perfect timing!

    Philosopher's Stone
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.
    SW 190lb
  • Etherlily1
    Etherlily1 Posts: 974 Member
    edited May 2017
    Start date: 4/16/17 | SW: 314.4 | CGW: 228

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [X] Lose 7lbs from your start date. GW: 307 - Completed 5/14/17 at 303.4
    • 4/23/17 - 310.6
    • 4/30/17 - 308.2
    • 5/07/17 - 308.2
    • 5/14/17 - 303.4

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. GW: 295.4
    • 5/21/17 - 297.8

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. GW: 284

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. GW: 269

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. GW: 250

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. GW: 237

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. GW: 224
  • ck2d
    ck2d Posts: 372 Member
    Can I join this challenge? I started on May 2.

    Start date: 5/2/17 | SW: 256 | CGW: 170

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.

    * 5/9/17 251.2
    * 5/16/17 249.2
    * 5/23/17 249.2

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
  • stephhcharlenee
    stephhcharlenee Posts: 26 Member
    edited May 2017
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. Target: 198lbs
    Week 1 - 15/5/17 - 205lb (-0lbs) - 7lbs to go
    Week 2 - 21/5/17 - 203 (-2lb) - 5lb to go
    Week 2.5 - 24/5/17 - 198.8 (-4lb) - 1lb to go

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Target: 190lbs

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Target: 179lbs

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Target: 164lbs
  • pinksunsea
    pinksunsea Posts: 5 Member
    edited May 2017
    I have to admit I have never read any of the Harry Potter books. However I was meaning to for a long time so maybe this is a good opportunity. I'll go to the library tomorrow and get a copy!

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. 139 lbs ➝ 132 lbs.
    ⋆ 25/05/17 - 139 lbs
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Restarting yet again.

    Starting date: 25/05/2017
    Starting weight: 155lbs

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.(25/05/2017). Need to get to 148lbs for goal

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.Need to get to 140lbs for goal

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Need to get to 129lbs for goal

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Need to get to 114lbs for goal
  • BexDun
    BexDun Posts: 133 Member
    Friday weigh in time -

    Philosopher's Stone SW: 190lb (23-May-2017)
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. (target: 183lb)

    26-May-17: 188.2lb (1.8lb lost)
  • Verity1111
    Verity1111 Posts: 3,309 Member
    I am in!

    Last weigh in was 180.8 but I am weighing in later today so I'll update this :blush: Goal is 127lbs. I've lost about 45.
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    ^ I have always been annoyed by this.
  • gdneff
    gdneff Posts: 279 Member
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [X ] Lose 7lbs from 29 Dec 2016. (Goal – 265)
    • 29 Dec 2016 - SW: 272. Goal - 265.
    • 1 Jan 2017 – 273.8 (Oops. Wrong Direction!)
    • 8 Jan 2017 – 268.8 (3.2 lbs. lost)
    • 15 Jan 2017 – 269.4 (+.6 Total Lost 2.6)
    • 22 Jan 2017 – 267.4 (-2 Total Lost 4.6)
    • 29 Jan 2017 – 266.6 (-.8 Total Lost 5.4)
    • 5 Feb 2017 – 266.0 (-.6 Total Lost 6)
    • 12 Feb 2017 – 264.4 (-1.6 Total 7.6)

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [X ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. (Began 12 Feb 2017 – Goal – 256.4)

    • 12 Feb 2017 – SW: 264.4. Goal – 256.4
    • 19 Feb 2017 – 263.0 (-1.4 Total Lost 9)
    • 26 Feb 2017 – 260.0 (-3 Total Lost 12.)
    • 5 Mar 2017 – 258.8 (-1.2 Total 13.2)
    • 12 Mar 2017 – 256.8(-2 Total 15.2)
    • 19 Mar 2017 – 256.6 (-.2 Total 15.4)
    • 26 Mar 2017 – 254.6 (-2 Total 17.4)

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. (Began 26 Mar 2017 – Goal – 243.6)

    • 26 Mar 2017 – SW: 254.6. Goal – 243.6
    • 2 Apr 2017 – 252.2 (-2.4 Total – 19.8)
    • 9 Apr 2017 – 253.8 (+1.6 Total – 18.2)
    • 14 Apr 2017 – 255.6 (+1.8 Total -16.4)
    • 21 Apr 2017 – 254.6 (-1 Total -17.4)
    • 28 Apr 2017 – no weigh in
    • 5 May 2017 – 255.2 (+.6 Total – 16.8)
    • 12 May 2017 – 253.8 (-1.4 Total – 18.2)
    • 19 May 2017 – 255.8 (+2 Total -16.2)
    • 26 May 2017 – 255.0 (-.8 Total -17)