15 Weeks Until Christmas Weight Loss Challenge
KellyBgetsfit
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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.
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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I'm in. Wow 15 weeks till Christmas0
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I'm in too. Back at it and this will be a great way to stay accountable into the new year.0
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me too1
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In but need to pick up a scale, I guess2
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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.3
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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.2 -
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: 145.04 -
Here we go!!!
SW: 140
CW: 134.8
GW: 122 (by Christmas)2 -
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.3 -
In. It's been a rough year. I'd like to end on a high note.
SW: 139
GW: 130 by Christmas3 -
Woo-hoo! I am so excited that so many want to do this!
Starting Weight:152 (seriously????)
Current Weight:152
Goal Weight:137
15 pounds in 15 weeks...yes, ambitous! On Monday's I attend a Booty Barre class at my girls' dance studio. I want to also do 4 workout DVDs and get on the elliptical 3 times. I also plan on starting logging TODAY and everyday.
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I'll join
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!
I've been dieting and exercising quite a bit, so here's hoping! 1 -
I'll join too.
All accountability helps.
Starting weight - 145
Current weight - WI on Sunday
Goal weight - 135
Thanks for the challenge.
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Okay here is mine.
Sw: 131.6
Cw: 128.4
Gw: 123
I need to be more consistent with exercise...2 -
SW: 165lbs
CW: 158lbs
GW: 130lbs
keto and intermittent fasting. Hoping to keep it up during next 6 months of traveling.3 -
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!3 -
girl_inflames wrote: »I'll join
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! I've been dieting and exercising quite a bit, so here's hoping!
Same fluctuation here and same goal. I feel you!!1 -
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 Keto1 -
I will join doing intermittent fasting
Start weight- 120 pounds
Goal weight-1052 -
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.1 -
Starting Weight (09/12/2017): 135
Current Weight: 135
Goal Weight: 1151 -
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.1 -
jo_escolano 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 feel1 -
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!2 -
If I actually lose 2lbs a week by Christmas, I'd be down to my pre-baby and wedding weight! Sad to say, my youngest "baby" is almost 12! Miracle for Christmas?5
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Anyone doing keto and IF, I'd love some friends.2
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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.2 -
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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.1 -
Few days late:
5'2"
SW: 149
CW:149
GW: 1152
