Confidence for Christmas Challenge!
MrsBrosco
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All I want is Confidence for Christmas! 
Here's what we've all been waiting for!
The Challenge that will change your life forever, you will be closer to (or have met) your weight loss and health goals for Christmas 2011! By Christmas time you will be diving in front of every camera you see, you'll feel confident and sexy underneath the Christmas tree and if you meet someone special underneath the mistletoe you will knock their socks off. Santa's little helpers don't have *kitten* on us :happy:
It's time ladies and gentleman... It's time to take your life and happiness into your own hands. For some of us this could meen (finaly) hitting our weight loss goals, for others it could meen getting that much closer. With the support that is going to be pouring out of this challenge you won't think twice about reaching for that glass of eggnog or grabbing for those pesky gingerbread men... Nope, not this Christmas!
This Chritmas is about taking back what is ours, our health and our happiness. Together we can do this!
I have had some WONDERFUL suggestions from some of my new MFP's already about how to make this the most supportive, get-to-know-you, challenge ever. I'm still open to suggestions! If anyone has anything they like or don't like about challenges please send me a private message.
Some suggestions that have come to light so far:
~ A spotlighted contestant each week, this person will fill us in on as little or as much about their life as they would like. Their struggles, a favorite recipee, their Christmas wish list, anything at all.
~An updated blog post each week with our successes and things we (as a team) could have done better
~WEIGH IN-- I stated that the weigh ins would happened on Friday's, I have had some MFP's that love this and others that prefer Mondays. Please let me know what you prefer and the one with the most votes will win!
Let me know ASAP what your vote for weigh-in day is. I will tally the votes on Thursday and we will either weigh in on Friday of this week or Monday of next.
Let's take a minute to make short introductions...
My name is Melissa and i've been on my weight loss "journey" for a little over 2 years now. I am 25 years old and have been uncomfortable with my weight for as long as I can remember. I have a husband of 3 years and a 2 year old daughter. My goal for Christmas 2011 is to reach my "goal weight" of 149lbs.
I am so excited for this and I hope that I can be an inspiration to each of you in some way or another.
JUST OVER 17 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS... What do you want for Christmas, another crock-pot or to be the most healthy version of yourself possible?? It's up to you and only you to do this, but there are plenty of us here to help you along the way!
READY, SET, GO!!!! :drinker:
Here's what we've all been waiting for!
The Challenge that will change your life forever, you will be closer to (or have met) your weight loss and health goals for Christmas 2011! By Christmas time you will be diving in front of every camera you see, you'll feel confident and sexy underneath the Christmas tree and if you meet someone special underneath the mistletoe you will knock their socks off. Santa's little helpers don't have *kitten* on us :happy:
It's time ladies and gentleman... It's time to take your life and happiness into your own hands. For some of us this could meen (finaly) hitting our weight loss goals, for others it could meen getting that much closer. With the support that is going to be pouring out of this challenge you won't think twice about reaching for that glass of eggnog or grabbing for those pesky gingerbread men... Nope, not this Christmas!
This Chritmas is about taking back what is ours, our health and our happiness. Together we can do this!
I have had some WONDERFUL suggestions from some of my new MFP's already about how to make this the most supportive, get-to-know-you, challenge ever. I'm still open to suggestions! If anyone has anything they like or don't like about challenges please send me a private message.
Some suggestions that have come to light so far:
~ A spotlighted contestant each week, this person will fill us in on as little or as much about their life as they would like. Their struggles, a favorite recipee, their Christmas wish list, anything at all.
~An updated blog post each week with our successes and things we (as a team) could have done better
~WEIGH IN-- I stated that the weigh ins would happened on Friday's, I have had some MFP's that love this and others that prefer Mondays. Please let me know what you prefer and the one with the most votes will win!
Let me know ASAP what your vote for weigh-in day is. I will tally the votes on Thursday and we will either weigh in on Friday of this week or Monday of next.
Let's take a minute to make short introductions...
My name is Melissa and i've been on my weight loss "journey" for a little over 2 years now. I am 25 years old and have been uncomfortable with my weight for as long as I can remember. I have a husband of 3 years and a 2 year old daughter. My goal for Christmas 2011 is to reach my "goal weight" of 149lbs.
I am so excited for this and I hope that I can be an inspiration to each of you in some way or another.
JUST OVER 17 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS... What do you want for Christmas, another crock-pot or to be the most healthy version of yourself possible?? It's up to you and only you to do this, but there are plenty of us here to help you along the way!
READY, SET, GO!!!! :drinker:
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My name is Jenna and I would LOVE to join this challenge!
I started losing weight a little over a year ago when I finally had enough. 34 lbs down, and I am trying to lose that last 10 and tone up. My new goal is to be STRONG and toned! No more cardio queen here!0 -
My name is Chris and I definately want to join this challenge!!! I started losing weight a year ago and I have 135lbs to go, but I'm well on my way!!!0
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What a simple, easy challenge...just give support! Hi I am Lori, started MFP 3 weeks ago. I have been married 22 wonderful years to my best friend and we have 2 wonderful TEEN children. I am a speech pathologist in our school district and love working with the middle school age group.
My goal by Christmas is to be down to 190 pounds which would be a loss of 45 pounds by then. I would like another trip to the beach for Christmas this year.
I would prefer a Monday weigh-in.0 -
I've got a long way to go, but this seems like an awesome challenge. count me in.
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Count me in! Trying to get refocused maybe this will help keep me motivated and accountable. And I think Monday for weigh in days.0
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My name is Kayla, i am 24 and have been married for a little over 5 yrs. and i have 2 daughters one is 4 and the other just turned 2. I would like to lose at least 15lbs. by Christmas but i want to shoot for 20. I would prefer to weigh in on Fridays just because it is the same weigh in day i have on another challenge going on with some friends so it is just easier to remember
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Hi - my name's Alison and I'm keen to get a bit closer to goal and Christmas would be a great time to get there. I've done quite well so far, but have definitely slowed down and would love to take the rest of this journey with some others. I've lost just over 70 pounds, but have another 35 to go to be at my lowest adult weight, ever.....!! I'll be 40 in December, so really want to make this year count 0
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Hi, I'm Lisa and I would love to join this challenge! I have two children, my son is 6 and my daughter is 3 1/2. I have been overweight, well, forever. I am on a new journey now. In addition to teaching college, I have been hired to teach Zumba and AquaZumba. I am also a semi-pro belly dancer. My problem isn't exercise, my problem is eating too much! I would like to loose 20 lbs. by Christmas and it would be awesome to make some new connections on this journey! I look forward to getting to know everyone along the way.0
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Im in and looking forward to the challenge. I did so well last year. Went from 161 lbs on June 1st to 123 lbs by November 1st. I felt soooo good and was so proud of myself but started into my bad eating habits again and have gained back about 24 lbs. I really want to lose it and need the support especially to keep it off. I joined MFP a few weeks ago but only took it serious over the past week. I am determined to do this and keep it off.
Good Luck to All !!!0 -
I'm so in for this challenge, Melissa! :bigsmile: I really want to be at my goal weight BY Christmas. So that's 17 weeks away, that's what, 4 months? 4 months to lose roughly 30 pounds. I think I can do it.0
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Hi My name is Tracie and I would love to join your challenge also!! I have been slacking bad lately and need to get going again:) I have lost 70 lbs but now have gained 30 of it back. So it time to get back on track and loss this weight for good!!0
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This is a wonderful challenge. I started MFP on August 1st and I am very excited about the possibilities. The people on the site are so inspiring and supportive. I have always been a plus size model (ha haa) but this is the heaviest I have EVER been. I am married to my best friend and we have three beautiful kids. My husband is my biggest fan and he loves me no matter what, but I am tired of shopping in the plus section.
Christmas is my favorite time of year. Me and my oldest daughter were singing Christmas carols just last week!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!!
I look forward to losing weight while gaining many new and positive friends. I think Fridays would be better. This way, it allows us the opportunity to go out with a bang, we can see all the PROGRESS we've made during the week.
LET'S DO THIS GUYS!!!!!0 -
Sure Im in, Ive already lost around 45 pounds, gained from pregnancy, before my son I was 157, today I am 159 so thats cool, am a size 10, I dont have a weight goal so much as by Christmas I would like to fit into size 3 or 4's. I guess though if I were to set a goal Id say 10 pounds a month, 4 months, 40 pounds, 119 by Christmas, Id be ok if I dont hit that weight but itd be nice.0
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My name is Emma I have two little girls and I am married to my best friend. I reached my highest weight this time last year 200lb AFTER giving birth to my youngest daughter. For the past year I have been working hard to get my life back! This morning I weighed in at 149lb! I have also been getting in shape for triathlons. September 18 is my next Olympic distance triathlon.
Would love to make new friends!0 -
is there still time to join?! i want to knock my family's socks off when i go home!!0
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(Arielle, I LOVE the photo under your post!! - It's now the background on my desktop!!)
My name is Amanda. I'm 30 years old - Will be 31 by Christmas. I have 3 beautiful children and a husband of just over a year. I was down to 180# for my wedding day but I topped 219# just a few months back. -Currently, teetering on the fence of 200# and ready to topple over into ONEderland. I hate complaining about being big and I'm ready to get down to my goal of (bare minimum) 150#. I'm up for the challenge!! 0 -
Hi! I'm Stephanie and I would like to lose 35 more pounds by Christmas. That would put me at my 100 pounds lost goal. Then I would only have 40 more pounds to lose to hit my final goal!
I would like to cast my vote for Monday weigh in.
Christmas is my favorite holiday except for that awful photo fairie, who obviously thinks it's fun to make me look bad in every Christmas photo I've ever taken. NOT THIS YEAR! I am going to look 100 pounds lighter in every Christmas photo I take and there's not a thing that pesky fairie can do! LOL!0 -
I am definitely in! My name is ashley. I am 26 years old and live in southern maryland. Next month makes 2 years that ive been married to my BFF! We have 2 boys. One is 8 and the other is 19 months. I have struggled with wright for a long time. After I had my first son I tried losing weight but did so the bad way. I exersiced ALL day and ate close to nothing. I lost the weight I wanted fast and got to the lowest id ever been. But it didnt last. I started eating again and it came back REALLY fast! That was about 5 years ago. This time I want to lose weight again the healthy way so it stays off.
I am SUPER excited about this and cant wait for the holidays this year!
I do not have a prefference on weigh in day.0 -
I have been wanting to join a challenge and this one sounds perfect. I have about 40 pounds to lose and am hoping to reach my goal by Christmas. I prefer Mondays for weigh in 0
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i love you lissa i'm sandy, i lost 70 lbs in the last 2 1/2 years but the last year i gain almost 20 back. i'm down 8 again, so i still need to lose that 12 lbs to be wear i was. i know thats not a lot to lose, but its hard damn it! lol. anyway, i like fridays for weigh in. ho ho ho. 0
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i love you lissa i'm sandy, i lost 70 lbs in the last 2 1/2 years but the last year i gain almost 20 back. i'm down 8 again, so i still need to lose that 12 lbs to be wear i was. i know thats not a lot to lose, but its hard damn it! lol. anyway, i like fridays for weigh in. ho ho ho.
I agree any amount is hard to loss but I feel the last 15-20lb are the most difficult!
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I would love to join! I want to go swimming on Christmas Day and look great in a bathing suit!
I want to lose 35 lbs. I lost 25 about 3 years ago but put it all plus some back on, so time to get moving! I am also training to get back into running 5Ks, my first is on Sept. 10, and my goal is to jog the entire thing, I don't care about the time. I am 37 and I have two kids so finding time to cook right and work out is a challenge!
I prefer to weigh in on Mondays.0 -
My name is Mayra and I am 24 years old, I am married and will be celebrating our 5th year anniversary in December, and my goal is to be thinner than when I got married. During the holidays we will be seeing my in-laws which unfortunatly are always expecting me to fail and this is why I want get in shape and show them I can do this!0
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My name is Jennifer, I'm from KY, I'm 38, married and mother of 2 little girls. I joined MFP in January 2011, I'm down almost 58 pounds. I would love to lose another 50 by Christmas. I am in this for me first, my girls and hubby next... I want to be in the best shape of my life and be smaller than I can remember. Don't know weight or sizes, but I remember feeling like I was big as a freshman in high school and needing a size 16 in the Misses section. I'm almost back to that size - I want to be smaller than that! That is my goal!!!!0
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My name is Arielle! I'm 22 and I live with my boyfriend, his brother, and our friend, another guy. It makes my life interesting to say the least. It comes with a lot of junk food. Taco Bell, pizza, boneless chicken wings are usually the norm. It's amazing I've lost any weight living here but I've had to grow a thick skin! My nose doesn't like it though. :happy: I looove to cook and work out and I'm really hoping to get to my goal weight by Christmas but I know it's going to be SERIOUS hard work which I'm working on now.
I would love for the weigh in to be on Friday. I do best with a Friday weigh in because it encourages me to be good over the weekend if I see a good number and even more so if I don't! Also means if I'm bad over the weekend, I know I have 5 days to turn it around. :happy:0 -
Hi! My name is Andrea, 25. I would love to join this challenge I think it will be the little kick in the butt that I need right now. I would like to lose about 30 pounds before the holidays which would put me only 10 pounds away from my ultimate goal. I am getting married next spring, so to be able to lose the weight before the wedding would be amazing.0
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Hi!!
My name is Brooke, and I'm 34. I'm married and we have 2 little girls, ages 18 months and almost 5. I work outside the home about 30 hours/week. I started MFP in March weighing 274 pounds. I'm now at 225 as of this morning. But a couple of weeks ago I was at 219...I'm not sure what happened to my motivation, but I haven't even LOOKED at the treadmill. I did manage to get on for 20 minutes last night, but I kinda just phoned it in--not a lot of effort. My goal is to get back to being obsessive about tracking my food, and EXERCISING even when I don't want to! I'd like to be down 30 pounds by Christmas! My ultimate goal is 150 for now. I'd really prefer to be 135...but we'll see.
Looking forward to the motivation that comes with these challenges--Thank you, Melissa!!!! 0 -
I lovvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Christmas!!! My name is LaToya and i have 20 pounds to lose by Christmas. This will put me to my goal of 135. I have been in a plateau for 2 months now and i am ready to break this funk!! I am a mommy of 2 and i have declared no more babies, lol, therefore, i am ready to get my permanant body into tiptop shape. Goal: to be the hottest soccer mom :smooched: i am so ready to rock this challenge. My vote is for Monday weigh ins to keep us accountable on the weekend.0
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Hey everyone! I'm Emily, I'm 26 and have been married a year and a half. No kids, but we do have an 8 month old german shepherd! I stepped on the scale June 27th and weighed 239lbs and joined MFP in July 2011. Since then I'm down 17lbs, and most importantly, have gotten back into exercise. I come from a heavy family who is most interested in what kind of doughnuts are fresh and hot at Krispy Kreme, but I was always in great shape from being an athlete. I swam on a team from age 5 to 22, competing in college with a full scholarship to a Division 1 school. Four years and 89lbs later, I'm realizing I am more like my family then I realize. I've gotten back into swimming, gotten my husband on MFP (he's lost 10lbs so far, but has much less to lose than I do!), and reconnected with an old swimming friend who is on MFP as well. The encouragement here is wonderful and I'm looking forward to this challenge!
As for my goals - my #1 goal is to swim at least 50,000 yards per month. When I'm swimming and doing other exercise regularly, the weight falls off. My weight goal is to be 199 by Christmas - I'm currently 222 so it's totally doable!
My motivation is to get healthy so I can get off pre-diabetes medication and be healthy enough to start a family. I don't want my children to inherit my eating habits like I inherited mine from my family (*disclaimer, it's MY fault I'm this heavy, NOT my family's fault. I learned the habits from them but chose to implement them on my own. I'm taking responsibility of my issue and working on fixing it!)
I'd prefer Mondays for weigh ins, but it doesn't really matter to me because I weigh most days of the week anyways (I know, I know...).
By the way - my profile picture is of me my senior year of college 4 years ago. I weighed 148 in this picture - my goal is 150, so this is my motivation.0 -
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