Over 40 - Christmas Challenge

Hi! I'll participate in the challenge.

I will weigh in on Sunday, and report my weight Monday am. I also take pics and measurements on the first Sunday of each month.

My name is Gwen, I'm 49 and I have lost 24 pounds since June. Thinking back, that is really quite remarkable. I found a note to myself on my calendar to lose 20 pounds. It felt good to think I accomplished that goal. Here's to another 20 pound loss.

I'm single and work full time as a writer. My goal weight for December 25 is 172, about a pound a week.

Week 1 nutrition goal, same as dfeledichuk, drink at least 8 cups of water each day and no more than 1 glass within an hour before I go to bed. :happy:

SW - 192.5
GW - 172 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

Hi this is definitely the Challenge for me. I originally wanted to get under 200 lbs by Jan. 1st but I have just spent a couple of months trying to get out of a plateau.

My name is Keri and I am 58. I have a teenager and a YA at home. My daughter will be a Senior so we are thinking about colleges. My son is in law school (2L). He just got engaged this last weekend. Yay! I am unemployed so my focus is finding a job and getting fit. I will be celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary in December hence another reason for this challenge being perfect for me. I think I am out of my plateau so I should be able to lose the 10% of my weight now before the next one. I just need to figure out how to do it a little faster. My nutritional goal this week is to drink more than 8 glasses of water each day. I think that will help.

SW - 231
GW - 210 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

Hello:flowerforyou: I would love to take part in this challenge. Now a little about me. I have been married for 19 years, I work a full time job with a major grocery chain, as an Assistant Customer Service Manager. I haven't been blessed with any children of my own...but I am the proud mommy of a silly little dog ...who by the way doesn't know she is a dog, lol. I have been blessed with two wonderful step-children, who have given me three amazing grandchildren. I am well
over 40... To be exact, I will be 49 before Christmas, ...What a great birthday gift , to be able to lose 24 more pounds by Christmas. I have a few health issues at this point in my life, that limit me on certain exercises, but I am trying to tweek them a bit to help me along this journey. I really want this !!!! Feel free to add me for support. I need all the support I can get.. SW 209
GW - 185 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25) My first goal will be to drink more water. Thank goodness for Hawiian punch singles to go, or I would never make it to where I am today with the water.

Count me in.

I'm 45 years old, happily married for 22 years, but never blessed with any children. I'm hoping to return to graduate school next fall to prepare for a career change. In the meantime, I'm taking good care of my hubby and doing some volunteer work with our church. I've been on a weight plateau for awhile, and I'm hoping that I will be able to break out of it soon.

SW - 154
GW for Dec. 25 - 135

Nutrition goal for this week - keep drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

Oh, I'd like to play, too. I'm new to this whole forum thing (but I've been using the app on my phone for a few months) so let me know if I'm not doing it right.

I'm 43 and I've been married for 22 years. I have three sons; the oldest just finished college and is working from home, the middle one is soon to start his second year at university, and the youngest will be starting grade 12. I work full time in accounting and dabble in photography on the side (my profile pic is from a photo shoot of hubby and I on our 22nd anniversary last February.)

I, too, will add getting 8 glasses of water/day to my goals - I still have trouble with that one sometimes. I will have to weigh on Sunday also as Monday mornings are tough enough without having to find time for that.

SW - 287
GW - 265 (Dec 25)

Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

9 glasses of water today - see if I can keep it up!

Same here. It was some work to get there, but I did it.

BTW, I added the link to this thread as well as a progress ticker to the bottom of my signature. No excuses losing the group! :flowerforyou:

Nice to see some new members. Great job withthe water Gwen and dfeledichuk I was a glass behind. I was doing really well and then my daughter and I decided to go to a movie. I needed a break from the norm. It was fun.

So today I am going to go to the gym and try some strength training. A while ago I researched and found a routine but only tried it once with mixed success. I feel a bit intimidated with the weight machines although I have used them before. I need to figure out a few more machines to add into it since I know some were not at my gym.

Wish me luck. Also anyone in this group is welcome to add me as a friend as well.

Keri

I would really be interested in your blog. I have bought 2 books but I don't use them that much. This is what I did although I think there might have been a machine I used that I didn't remember to list.
Leg press
Leg extension
Calf raise
Seated hip abductor adductor
Core crunch
Machine Row
Cable Pulldown
Lateral front bar pulldown
Chest Press Machine
Overhead Press, Machine, Seated
Standing Biceps Curl, Dumbell
Triceps Extension
I also did th elliptical to warm up and the bicycle afterwards but not for long since the focus wasn't on cardio.
I really hardly have an idea what I am doing. My son suggested the free weight exercises.

Hi I'm in
I am 42, been married for 21 years, although we have been together for 24 years.
i have two kids toni (girl) who is 23 and gareth who is 18.
Christmas goal to be any weight under 150lbs
and i would like to be running 6 miles + at least twice a week every week
SW - 164
GW - 149 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

I'd like to join too please to keep me motivated as would love to be a certain weight in December:) I am 41, have a busy job and no kids - but have a partner instead - who is a slim man who can eat anything he wants! (this doesn't help my cause) My goal weight for Dec 25 is 167lbs. My week 1 nutrition goal - eat more fruit, I am so rubbish at eating fruit!

SW - 185
GW - 167 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

Hey everyone! I'd like to join this challenge. Im 46, married, but my husband and I live in separate places right now, due to some personal issues. Anyway...we talk everyday, but it can be stressful. I eat, to fill in the lonlieness. I eat for many reasons though...not just that! I have many excuses! Im a mom too...both my kids are adults 25, and 20, and the 25 year old just moved back in with me. I love it, but its stressful at the same time. I love to eat, I hate to exercise, and Im bigger than Ive ever been in my life, pretty much. My goal for this week is just to get back into recording my calories every day, and of course the 8 glasses of water too.

SW - 224
GW - 200 (Dec 25)
Week 1 - xxx (Aug 22)
Week 2 - xxx (Aug 29)
Week 3 - xxx (Sep 5)
Week 4 - xxx (Sep 12)
Week 5 - xxx (Sep 19)
Week 6 - xxx (Sep 26)
Week 7 - xxx (Oct 3)
Week 9 - xxx (Oct 10)
Week 10 - xxx (Oct 17)
Week 11 - xxx (Oct 24)
Week 12 - xxx (Oct 31)
Week 13 - xxx (Nov 7)
Week 14 - xxx (Nov 14)
Week 15 - xxx (Nov 21)
Week 16 - xxx (Nov 28)
Week 17 - xxx (Dec 5)
Week 18 - xxx (Dec 12)
Week 19 - xxx (Dec 19)
Final - xxx (Dec 25)

hi guys
i have been trying to run for about a month now, and tonight i managed the 6 mile route in one go, without stopping. I am so chuffed with myself, and i managed to knock 4 minutes off my best time yet.
I go running with my dog, she is a 4 year old white german shepherd who really needs the exercise. She is my best friend at the moment!