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Weight Loss Challenge for August! (OPEN)

mandimoore617
mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
So I've been looking for a weight loss group for August but all the ones I find are closed. So I'm starting one. :-) If this goes well, I'll host a group "challenge" each month. I'll leave sign ups open until Friday (08/05).

To sign up, reply to this post with:

Your starting weight for August
Your personal goal for August
Your personal self-challenge for August

Then, come back here every week when you weigh in and update us! Feel free to chat on the board too. This is just to help us be accountable to someone. :-)

For example, here is my "sign up" post:

SW as of 08/01: 224.4
Goal for Aug: 220
Self-Challenge: Workout at least once every day.

Good luck!
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  • GreenSkinnyJeans
    GreenSkinnyJeans Posts: 204 Member
    Starting weight for August: 144 Lb.
    Personal goal for august: 134
    Personal self challenge for august: Finish the butt bible strong!!!
    : D
  • AggieCass09
    AggieCass09 Posts: 1,867 Member
    I was just about to start one too! Thanks

    Your starting weight for August: 161.0
    Your personal goal for August: 152.0
    Your personal self-challenge for August: get weekend eating under control, work out 5x a week
  • Monica_has_a_goal
    Monica_has_a_goal Posts: 694 Member
    So I've been looking for a weight loss group for August but all the ones I find are closed. So I'm starting one. :-) If this goes well, I'll host a group "challenge" each month. I'll leave sign ups open until Friday (08/05).

    Starting weight for August 221.6
    Personal goal for August 215
    Personal self-challenge for August Work out for at least 60 minutes everyday!
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    Yay! I was looking for one!
    Not 100% on how much I weigh right now lol.

    Your starting weight for August : 185
    Your personal goal for August : 179
    Your personal self-challenge for August: 30ds 5 times a week, light walk, swim, or bike the other 2 days.
  • fitb4forty
    fitb4forty Posts: 13
    SW 8/1/11: 162.2
    GW for Aug: 154.2
    PG for Aug: Drink 84 oz water every day, hit the gym 5 days/wk
  • RiawnaIsFatFailure
    RiawnaIsFatFailure Posts: 32
    current weight:- 51.7kg
    goal weight:- 50 kg
    goal weight by end of agust 45kg
    for going bk to college
  • abigailhutch
    abigailhutch Posts: 101
    I would love to join!
    SW: 189
    Goal for Aug: 180
    Self Challenge: To workout more consistently! At least 5 times a week & ride my bike to work 3 days a week!
  • deewildwoman
    deewildwoman Posts: 120 Member
    Thanks for starting this. :-)

    Starting Weight as of 08/01: 188
    Personal Goal for Aug: 183
    Personal Self-Challenge: Work out 6 Days a week doing the 30DS, and cut down sodas to 1/wk.
  • LeonaWFU98
    LeonaWFU98 Posts: 27 Member
    Excellent! I just started today, so I was hoping to find something open! Yay!

    Starting weight - 272.5
    August goal - down to 260
    Personal goals for August (sorry, I have more than one!)
    Week 1 - track every day and be sure to drink enough water
    Week 2 - head back to the gym - go M-F
    Week 3 - start c25k
    Week 4 - maintain all this awesomeness and meet goal!
  • JackieRaeD83
    JackieRaeD83 Posts: 1 Member
    Thanks for starting the group!

    Your starting weight for August: 176
    Your personal goal for August : 168
    Your personal self-challenge for August: Do a minumum 60min workout everyday
  • BBQ712
    BBQ712 Posts: 4
    I would like to join, I just signed up yesterday, so I am still figuring things out.

    SW as of 08/01: 189
    Goal for Aug: 183
    Self-Challenge: Workout at least 4 x per week.
  • Jazzyjules71
    Jazzyjules71 Posts: 150 Member
    I'd love an August Challenge!

    Starting weight today-224.2
    Goal weight for end of August: 216.2
    Personal Challenge: walk 4 days a week, do circuit workout (Jillian or otherwise) 3 days a week.
  • dietfree2012
    dietfree2012 Posts: 801 Member
    I'm already a part of an awesome support group for mommies, but this is an important month for me so i will try a 2nd!

    My name is LaToya Booker. I am the mommy of 2, a toddler and an 11 month old. I am done having babies so i want to transform my body into a hot one! I have around 23 more pounds to lose and I have been struggling to shake the 150's. My goal for August is just that: Shake the 150's!! My plan of action is an Insanity and Ripped in 30 Hybrid for 6 weeks. I am going to Vegas on September 16, 2011 and i wanting to be in a swimsuit by then.

    SW- 156 (August 1st)
    GW- 150 (Sept 1st)
  • TEAMSLEEP3
    TEAMSLEEP3 Posts: 2
    Just the thing I need :)
    Your starting weight for August : 195
    Your personal goal for August : 185
    Your personal self-challenge for August: Drink more water and less juice!
  • slimmer189
    slimmer189 Posts: 135 Member
    165.2 starting
    157.2 august goal
    personal goal is to track everyday
  • pbajwally
    pbajwally Posts: 210 Member
    I'm IN!

    SW at of 8/1/11: 218.3
    By 9/1/11: 208
    Goal for August: 60 min of exercise every day.

    I'm relatively new to this site, so I was kind of bummed & feeling like I missed out with all the flurry of activity in people joining challenges. Hopefully this will work to keep me focused and challenged! Thanks for starting one! :)
  • ccckwalk
    ccckwalk Posts: 262
    Hi all! I am in...

    Starting Weight for August: 157
    Personal goal: 152
    Self Challenge: 25,000 calories burned during the month of August
  • NoemiPE
    NoemiPE Posts: 6 Member
    SW as of 08/01: 157.4 lbs.
    Goal for Aug: 150 lbs.
    Self-Challenge: eat smarter
  • heather62803
    heather62803 Posts: 266 Member
    I'm in - I haven't done a challenge in a while!

    SW (8/1): 215
    Aug Goal: 208
    Self challenge: Increase water intake to 80-84 oz daily, exercise at least 30 minutes daily
  • Bobble2610
    Bobble2610 Posts: 40
    I'll give it a try...

    Starting weight - 223
    Weight goal - 215
    Personal Goal - To complete a full 30 day workout in EA Active.

    But I will need reminded to pop onto this thread to check it out... Can I make it a favourite or something? If so, how?
  • SwanBuch
    SwanBuch Posts: 9 Member
    This is wonderful... thanks!!!!

    Starting weight - 274.5
    August goal - down to 265

    Personal goals for August (sorry, I have more than one!)
    Goal 1 - track every day
    Goal 2 - drink 64 oz of water daily
    Goal 3 - Do c25K training per schedule
  • lakenleona
    lakenleona Posts: 22 Member
    Yay! I need a challenge! :)

    Starting weight: 211
    Aug Goal weight: 200
    Personal challenge: exercise 4 days a week
  • ccckwalk
    ccckwalk Posts: 262
    I'll give it a try...

    Starting weight - 223
    Weight goal - 215
    Personal Goal - To complete a full 30 day workout in EA Active.

    But I will need reminded to pop onto this thread to check it out... Can I make it a favourite or something? If so, how?

    this would be great if there was a reminder or something! Let me know!
  • angimarie
    angimarie Posts: 31
    Starting Weight: 198
    August Goal Weight:192
    Personal Challenge: Stick with C25K (starting it tonight)
    (:
  • armacd
    armacd Posts: 95
    Thanks for starting this, and I can't wait to get to know you all over the coming month!
    Starting Weight - 131.6
    August Goal - 126
    Personal Goal - to limit eating out to once a week and skipping no workouts in phase 2 of P90X
  • mandimoore617
    mandimoore617 Posts: 325 Member
    I'm glad to see so much interest! To find this thread again next time you want to update, go to "My Topics". You will have to scroll down to find it. "My Topics" shows all the threads you have posted to. I'm not sure if there is a way to add it to your favorites. However, you could bookmark it in your browser.

    Also feel free to add me. Then when I post an update in this thread it will show up in your news feed and provide a link to the thread.
  • 123bean
    123bean Posts: 27 Member
    Im in!! I've been at MFP since Late June but haven't been too strict. This is just what I need

    SW- 187
    End of August Goal- 180
    Personal Goal- run at LEAST 3-4 times a week- No more Gelato!!!
  • Pam3
    Pam3 Posts: 1,687 Member
    I'm in thanks for the challenge:

    SW:180.5
    GW:176.5
    reduce carb intake...

    good luck to all:flowerforyou:
  • vjohnso3
    vjohnso3 Posts: 34 Member
    SW: 144.2
    GW: 136.2
    Personal Goals:
    -Eat 5+ servings of fruits/veggies every day
    -Drink at least 9 cups of water a day
    -Exercise 5 days/week
  • danie2010dw
    danie2010dw Posts: 31 Member
    I'd Love To Join!!!!!!


    SW: 218
    GW: 213
    Goal: Workout Everyday and Stick To My Meal Plans Even On My Bday(Aug 23)
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