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15 Weeks Until Christmas Weight Loss Challenge

KellyBgetsfit
KellyBgetsfit Posts: 1,713 Member
edited November 21 in Social Groups
I really need some accountability. I have been gaining and losing the same few pounds for the past year. When I noticed Christmas was 15 weeks from Monday, I decided it was a good time to start a weight loss challenge. Anyone can join. Your goal weight is for the challenge, not your ultimate, unless that is the same.

Every Monday you post
Starting Weight:
Current Weight:
Goal Weight:

Then, if you want. say what your plans for the week are to lose weight, what worked or didn't work the week before, and ask for any advice you need.
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  • astrdomitter
    astrdomitter Posts: 120 Member
    I'm in. Wow 15 weeks till Christmas
  • rh0322
    rh0322 Posts: 42 Member
    I'm in too. Back at it and this will be a great way to stay accountable into the new year.
  • Fivepts
    Fivepts Posts: 517 Member
    me too
  • LaceyLieb
    LaceyLieb Posts: 12 Member
    In but need to pick up a scale, I guess
  • hartlandmom
    hartlandmom Posts: 7 Member
    I'm new to MFP community and I'm in for the Christmas Challenge. I can't seem to stay on track and look forward to having to be accountable.
  • rh0322
    rh0322 Posts: 42 Member
    Starting Weight: 140
    Current Weight: 140
    Goal Weight September 138.5 (-1.5)

    Sept. 11 -140 lbs

    I was 142 yesterday so not trusting this fluctuation. Not going to let the scale determine how I feel though. Great getting back to monitoring and eating meals to fulfill rather than grazing and end up eating more.
  • nic_27_grassisgreener
    nic_27_grassisgreener Posts: 193 Member
    Hey everyone! I'm excited to participate! I originally wanted to lose a little weight for a friend's wedding on Dec 30, so this is perfect for me.

    Starting Weight (Sept 11): 151.0
    Current Weight: 151.0
    Goal Weight: 145.0
  • hartlandmom
    hartlandmom Posts: 7 Member
    Here we go!!!
    SW: 140
    CW: 134.8
    GW: 122 (by Christmas)
  • whiskeystitching
    whiskeystitching Posts: 9 Member
    This is perfect!


    Starting Weight, Sep 11: 161 (seeing that I'd gotten over 160 this morning prompted me to log back in here. I haven't tracked since 2015.)
    Current Weight: 161
    Goal Weight: 145 by Christmas.

    Candy and Thanksgiving between now and then.

    This week is really about counting and switching everything to water and no cal options. I always feel like the water switch is a "free" 5lbs.
  • chocolate_owl
    chocolate_owl Posts: 1,695 Member
    In. It's been a rough year. I'd like to end on a high note.

    SW: 139
    GW: 130 by Christmas
  • girl_inflames
    girl_inflames Posts: 374 Member
    I'll join :smile:

    Starting weight: 144
    Current weight: 144
    Goal WEight: 130

    14 pounds...I think I can do it! I keep fluctuating between 140-146. I don't know why! :cry: I've been dieting and exercising quite a bit, so here's hoping!
  • LDemi333
    LDemi333 Posts: 92 Member
    I'll join too.
    All accountability helps.

    Starting weight - 145
    Current weight - WI on Sunday
    Goal weight - 135

    Thanks for the challenge.
  • astrdomitter
    astrdomitter Posts: 120 Member
    Okay here is mine.

    Sw: 131.6
    Cw: 128.4
    Gw: 123
    I need to be more consistent with exercise...
  • Fivepts
    Fivepts Posts: 517 Member
    SW: 165lbs
    CW: 158lbs
    GW: 130lbs
    keto and intermittent fasting. Hoping to keep it up during next 6 months of traveling.
  • rachls77
    rachls77 Posts: 11 Member
    I'll join! Love the idea of a longer term goal.

    age: 40
    Height: 5ft 6
    SW: 140lb
    CW: 128 lb
    GW: 119lb

    I'd love to reach my goal by Christmas which would be less than 1lb a week and should be manageable. Would be just amazing to start 2018 at goal weight! Aim for Monday - 127lb.
    Good luck everyone!
  • rh0322
    rh0322 Posts: 42 Member
    girl_inflames wrote: »
    I'll join :smile:

    Starting weight: 144
    Current weight: 144
    Goal WEight: 130

    14 pounds...I think I can do it! I keep fluctuating between 140-146. I don't know why! :cry: I've been dieting and exercising quite a bit, so here's hoping!

    Same fluctuation here and same goal. I feel you!!
  • jo_escolano
    jo_escolano Posts: 19 Member
    Fivepts wrote: »
    SW: 165lbs
    CW: 158lbs
    GW: 130lbs
    keto and intermittent fasting. Hoping to keep it up during next 6 months of traveling.

    SW: 168lbs in August 16th
    CW: 164lbs
    GW: 130lbs
    Also keto and IF. No travel here but we do have a vacation coming up in November. By then I was hoping to have lost 20+ lbs and by Christmas the remaining for 14lbs. I am not losing as much and as fast as I hope in IF and Keto
  • Hannahjane123456
    Hannahjane123456 Posts: 116 Member
    I will join doing intermittent fasting

    Start weight- 120 pounds
    Goal weight-105
  • txagrn
    txagrn Posts: 10 Member
    edited September 2017
    Starting Weight (9/11/17): 136.8
    Current Weight:135.8
    Goal Weight: 125

    Thanks for the challenge. I needed some motivation as I have been unmotivated for months now.
  • SRH671
    SRH671 Posts: 3 Member
    Starting Weight (09/12/2017): 135
    Current Weight: 135
    Goal Weight: 115
  • leondra_nicole
    leondra_nicole Posts: 15 Member
    Starting Weight (9/12/17): 186
    Current Weight:186
    Goal Weight: 161

    Trying to get back on the wagon after a couple of months of craziness. Planning on clean eating and working out 3-5x per week.
  • rh0322
    rh0322 Posts: 42 Member
    jo_escolano wrote: »
    Fivepts wrote: »
    SW: 165lbs
    CW: 158lbs
    GW: 130lbs
    keto and intermittent fasting. Hoping to keep it up during next 6 months of traveling.

    SW: 168lbs in August 16th
    CW: 164lbs
    GW: 130lbs
    Also keto and IF. No travel here but we do have a vacation coming up in November. By then I was hoping to have lost 20+ lbs and by Christmas the remaining for 14lbs. I am not losing as much and as fast as I hope in IF and Keto

    Sounds like a silly question but what do you folks do with extra exercise calories once hit macro goals? Follow paleo eating and find that my grams are met especially in carbs / protein and I have 700+ calories left. Do you stick to fats for remainder? try to keep % of total calories instead of grams? Don't use extra calories? Just trying to get a feel
  • natesonlygirl
    natesonlygirl Posts: 1 Member

    I have been looking for a group just like this to help with motivation and consistency!
    SW: 162 (2 weeks ago)
    CW: 160
    GW: 140 (145 by Christmas and last five by Valentines)
    Here we go!
  • Fivepts
    Fivepts Posts: 517 Member
    Anyone doing keto and IF, I'd love some friends.
  • timtam163
    timtam163 Posts: 500 Member
    Oops a few days late to the game:

    SW: 122
    CW: 122
    GW: 110

    Some of it will be fluid retention (hurrah period), so I'm looking at 9 or so pounds.

    My problem is I'm so mentally TIRED of eating at a deficit (I started at 127ish at the beginning of the summer). I can only seem to manage at most 100 calories under maintenance these days. I just am so scared of the hanger, its the WORST. My goal is to improve my mental stamina; maybe getting back into early mornings will help.
  • whiskeystitching
    whiskeystitching Posts: 9 Member
    Fivepts wrote: »
    Anyone doing keto and IF, I'd love some friends.

    What is IF?
  • rh0322
    rh0322 Posts: 42 Member
    timtam163 wrote: »
    Oops a few days late to the game:

    SW: 122
    CW: 122
    GW: 110

    Some of it will be fluid retention (hurrah period), so I'm looking at 9 or so pounds.

    My problem is I'm so mentally TIRED of eating at a deficit (I started at 127ish at the beginning of the summer). I can only seem to manage at most 100 calories under maintenance these days. I just am so scared of the hanger, its the WORST. My goal is to improve my mental stamina; maybe getting back into early mornings will help.

    What are your total calories? Do you add for exercise? Sounds counterintuitive but maybe add more healthy fats. They satisfy more and balance out hunger pains / cravings.
  • sqdeese
    sqdeese Posts: 1 Member
    Few days late:
    5'2"
    SW: 149
    CW:149
    GW: 115
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