Harry Potter book weight-loss challenge!

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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)
    • 26 May 2017 – 255.0 (-.8 Total -17)
    • 2 Jun 2017 – 255.8 (+.8 Total – 16.2)
    • 9 Jun 2017 – 256 (+.2 Total – 16)
  • Forest91
    Forest91 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Starting date: 01/06/2017
    Starting weight: 155.8lbs

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date.(01/06/2017). Need to get to 148.8lbs for goal
    09/06/2017-155.8lbs(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 140.8lbs 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 129.8lbs 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 114.8lbs for goal
  • stephhcharlenee
    stephhcharlenee Posts: 26 Member
    Had a hectic two weeks so haven't been actively tracking any intake or exercise. Feared a gain, but to my surprise still lost 1lb over the two weeks!

    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 - 203lbs (-2lb) - 5lb to go
    Week 2.5 - 24/5/17 - 198.8lbs (-4lb) - 1lb to go
    Week 4 - 10/6/17 - 198lbs (-1lb) - TARGET COMPLETE

    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
     
  • epixa28
    epixa28 Posts: 115 Member
    This is cool. I'm in.

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    Lose 7lbs from your start date.
    6/12 SW: 202.2
    GW: 195lbs

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.
    GW: 187

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.
    GW: 176

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.
    GW: 161

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.
    GW: 142

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.
    GW: 129

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
    GW: 116 but I don't think I want to go this low. I think I looked my best in the 120-30lbs range.
  • 1982Josie
    1982Josie Posts: 95 Member
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. Goal 226lb.
    11/06/17: 232lb. -1lb. 6lb to go
    18/06/17: ?
    25/06/17: ?

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. Goal 218lb.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. Goal 207lb.

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. Goal 192lb.

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. Goal 173lb.

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. Goal 160lb.

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. Goal 147lb. Leaving me with 7lb to lose to target!
  • 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
    Week 8 - 29/05/2017 - 188.5 - 2.5lbs down - 5.5lbs to go
    Week 9 - 05/06/2017 - 188.1lbs - 2.9lbs down - 5.1lbs to go
    Week 10 - 12/06/2017 - 187lbs - 4lbs down - 3lbs 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.
  • PinUpGirlAtHeart
    PinUpGirlAtHeart Posts: 134 Member
    edited June 2017
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    I have to start over. Is that okay? It's been rather chaotic here. If so, I'll post my stats tomorrow after weighing myself.
  • kristikitter
    kristikitter Posts: 602 Member
    Of course! Welcome back :)
  • bdbchick
    bdbchick Posts: 2,434 Member
    edited June 2017
    I LOVE this idea!! I was just at Universal/Islands of Adventure this past weekend.. Would love to join the challenge and finally read the books.
  • minnieminx85
    minnieminx85 Posts: 3 Member
    This is an amazing idea, going to re read the books and hopefully hit the challenges as I read them,

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    Lose 7lbs from your start date.
    13th June SW: 193

    GW: 186


    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.
    GW: 178

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.
    GW: 167

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.
    GW: 152

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.
    GW: 133

    That is my actual goal weight. So I changed the last two to help me maintain. Hope that is okay?

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 page. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Swim 13miles (not in 1 go)


    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Swim 13 miles

  • ck2d
    ck2d Posts: 372 Member
    Start date: 5/2/17 | SW: 256 | CGW: 170

    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [x] Lose 7lbs from your start date. GW: 249

    * 5/9/17 - 251.2
    * 5/16/17 - 249.2
    * 5/23/17 - 249.2
    * 5/30/17 - 246.6

    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. GW: 241

    * 6/6/17 - 244.2
    * 6/13/17 - 243.2

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. GW: 230

    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. GW: 215

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. GW: 196

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. GW: 183

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. GW: 170
  • PinUpGirlAtHeart
    PinUpGirlAtHeart Posts: 134 Member
    Start Date: 6/13/17
    Start Weight: 191.4 lbs
    Current Weight: 191.4 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 120 lbs

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

    This means I need to get down to 184.4 lbs to finish Philosopher's Stone. Wish me luck. Can't wait!

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    Watch out, Ultimate Goal! I'm coming for you!
  • iamunicoon
    iamunicoon Posts: 839 Member
    SW 294 lbs

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

    06/01 - 292 lbs
    06/06 - 290 lbs
    06/14 - 289 lbs
    2 lbs to go

    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.
  • iamunicoon
    iamunicoon Posts: 839 Member
    Sorry for the double post. I don't usually weigh in two days in a row but I had a good feeling this morning and just hopped on and...
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    SW 294 lbs

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

    06/01 - 292 lbs
    06/06 - 290 lbs
    06/14 - 289 lbs
    06/15 - 288 lbs
    1 lbs to go

    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.
  • bdbchick
    bdbchick Posts: 2,434 Member
    edited June 2017
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    It begins today! I got my numbers from the books-a-million website. Will update if needed

    Starting weight: 6-15-17 :204.7lbs
    Final goal weight: 115lbs (I'm 4'10)
    Sorcerer's Stone has 312 pages. Together, these numbers equal 6.
    [ ] Lose 6lbs from my start date (6-15-17).


    Goal weight for SS challenge: 198.7lbs

    Chamber of Secrets has 341 pages, Together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 435 pages. Together, these numbers equal 12.
    [ ] Lose 12lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.

    Goblet of Fire has 752 pages. Together, these numbers equal 14.
    [ ] Lose 14lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.

    Order of the Phoenix has 870 pages. Together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.

    Half-Blood Prince has 652 pages. Together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.

    Deathly Hallows has 759 pages. Together, these numbers equal 21.
    [ ] Lose 21lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.

    Total weight loss for this challenge is 89lbs, which, will almost take me to my final goal weight.
  • KirbyFortin1
    KirbyFortin1 Posts: 49 Member
    Philosopher's Stone has 223 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 7.
    [ACHIEVED 2/10/17] Lose 7lbs from your start date. (Goal Weight 225.8)
    Weight 225.1!


    Chamber of Secrets has 251 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ACHIEVED 3/18/17] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge. (Goal Weight 217.8)
    Weight 217.5!


    Prisoner of Azkaban has 317 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 11.
    [ACHIEVED 6/15/17 ] Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. (Goal Weight 206.8)
    Weight 206.6!


    Goblet of Fire has 636 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. (Goal Weight 191.8)

    Order of the Phoenix has 766 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 19.
    [ ] Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. (Goal Weight 172.8)

    Half-Blood Prince has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. (Goal Weight 159.8)

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. (Ultimate Goal Weight 145)
  • BexDun
    BexDun Posts: 133 Member
    edited June 2017
    Philosopher's Stone SW: 190lb (23-May-2017)
    [ ] Lose 7lbs from your start date. (target: 183lb)

    26-May-17: 188.2lb (1.8lb lost)
    02-Jun-17: 188.2lb (1.8lb lost)
    09-Jun-17 187.0lb (3lb lost)
    16-Jun-17: 185.6lb (4.4lb lost)
  • bdbchick
    bdbchick Posts: 2,434 Member
    edited June 2017
    Correcting my numbers. SW 6-15-17 204.6lbs
    SS goal weight 192lbs

    Sorcerer's Stone has 309 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 12.
    [ ] Lose 3lbs from your start date. (192 lbs)


    Chamber of Secrets has 341 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 8.
    [ ] Lose 8lbs from the completion of the SS challenge. (184lbs)

    Prisoner of Azkaban has 435 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 12.
    [ ] Lose 3lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge. (172lbs)

    Goblet of Fire has 743 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 14.
    [ ] Lose 5lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge. (158lbs)

    Order of the Phoenix has 870 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 15.
    [ ] Lose 6lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge. (143lbs)

    Half-Blood Prince has 652 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 4lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge. (130lbs)

    Deathly Hallows also has 759 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 21.
    [ ] Lose 3lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge. (109lbs, a couple pounds past my original goal but it could always change)
  • 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)
    • 2 Jun 2017 – 255.8 (+.8 Total – 16.2)
    • 9 Jun 2017 – 256 (+.2 Total – 16)
    • 16 Jun 2017 – 256 (+0 Total – 16)
  • epixa28
    epixa28 Posts: 115 Member
    Philosopher's Stone 223 pages these numbers equal 7.
    Lose 7lbs from your start date.
    6/12 SW: 202.2
    GW: 195lbs

    6/16: 200lbs. Sweet progress! Previously doing Zumba, but this week I started Beachbody's Insanity. Only on day 4 and it is kicking my butt, but I feel like I'm getting stronger. Not dieting so much as trying to control my portions better, drink more water, and eat better quality foods.

    CoS 251 pages equal 8.
    Lose 8lbs from the completion of the PS challenge.
    GW: 187

    PoA 317 pages equal 11.
    Lose 11lbs from the completion of the CoS challenge.
    GW: 176

    GoF 636 pages equals 15
    Lose 15lbs from the completion of the PoA challenge.
    GW: 161

    OotP 766 pages equal 19
    Lose 19lbs from the completion of the GoF challenge.
    GW: 142

    HBP 607 pages equal 13.
    [ ] Lose 13lbs from the completion of the OotP challenge.
    GW: 129

    Deathly Hallows also has 607 pages. Added together, these numbers equal 13.
    Lose 13lbs from the completion of the HBP challenge.
    GW: 116 but I don't think I want to go this low. I think I looked my best in the 120-30lbs range.