NEW GROUP: 20 Down by Halloween! Join NOW!

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  • SadieLuvzWolvez
    SadieLuvzWolvez Posts: 44
    Note: This Group will close August 31, 2011 at midnight (central time).

    I had initially planned on closing this group on the 31st, but now I don't think this is a good idea. I think this Group should OFFICIALLY BEGIN on Monday August 22nd (which will be WEEK ONE). This will mean that week TEN will END (and a "hypothetical week 11" would begin) ON Halloween.

    Therefore, because I will need time to divide everyone into teams (see below), I will be closing this Group at midnight (CENTRAL TIME) tonight. We've had a really good response so far, so I feel like the size is manageable. I'm sorry in advance for any confusion this might cause, as I'm unable to edit my original post.

    THE PLAN:

    I'm planning on breaking everyone into teams of 4-6, depending on the final number we get in the group before it closes. This will help with accountability. Each team can then chose a "head coach" if you'd like. I'd like for EVERYONE that is on a team together to friend one another!! Within each team you'll establish your team goal for the week AND your individual goals and then all team "head coaches" will report back on behalf of the team!

    Each week I will start a new thread: "20D by Halloween Week ONE" for example. This will be the place where EVERYONE chats together, motivates one another, and also a place where the head coaches for each team report their team's goals and accomplishments. This way we can ALL stay connected throughout the challenge even though we'll be having our smaller teams to insure accountability stays high.

    Does this sound like a good idea to everyone? Any other thoughts?


    yes this sounds good to me! :3
  • laureneva15
    laureneva15 Posts: 280
    Sounds good to me! I'll be waiting for your instructions, oh fearless leader =P
    this :laugh:
  • saeverman
    saeverman Posts: 88
    I'm in! My name is Stephanie and I had weight loss surgery almost 9 years ago. I lost 140 pounds and kept it off until I had to take steroids. I put on 90 pounds in 6 months. I have been able to lost about 60 of that 90. I have 30 to get to my goal, so 20 by halloween sounds great to me!
  • BeeRod527
    BeeRod527 Posts: 104
    I'm down with the rules! Good thing tomorrow is kinda a cheat day for me since it's my brother's birthday.
  • jnrgreene
    jnrgreene Posts: 11 Member
    Sounds great!
  • omgzstef
    omgzstef Posts: 157
    sounds great!
  • Betheroo
    Betheroo Posts: 26 Member
    I'd like to jump in before the teams get divided up. I'm a SAHM with four young kids and I'm totally sick of feeling yucky about myself. My first few months on MFP went great, but then came summer and travels and lots of tasty food and being out of the exercise routine. I want to get back on track and I think more structure and accountability is key. I especially want to be reminded to take it one day at a time, making healthy choices I'm willing to sustain over the long run because my personal tendency is to look for quick fixes and that sure hasn't gotten me anywhere fast. Looking forward to working together toward health!
  • kiku76
    kiku76 Posts: 352 Member
    sounds great!
  • kimyettar
    kimyettar Posts: 14
    I'm in. This will be my first challenge. I'm glad I looked on the second page as I thought I had more time to think about it. Everything sounds good. My name is Kim. I'm married, no children yet. I work full time (stressful job) and am in school looking for a career change. I have tried several things in the past to lose weight but did not keep the weight off. I think now I'm finally serious about a lifestyle change. I plan to watch my intake and exercise at least 5 days a week engaging in cardio and strength training. Here we go. Good luck to everyone.
  • gullettgirl
    gullettgirl Posts: 52 Member
    Yay!!! Can't wait!! Looking forward to my first challenge! :)
  • JackeeW
    JackeeW Posts: 72
    Sounds good to me! I'll be waiting for your instructions, oh fearless leader =P

    If I'm the leader, you should be afraid. ;) *looks at the big fat ZERO on the ticker below*
  • saeverman
    saeverman Posts: 88
    You always have to start some where!
  • kristlynngirl
    kristlynngirl Posts: 121 Member
    I'd like to jump in too, and this will also be my first challenge!

    I'm 27 years old, working as a 9-1-1 dispatcher, and getting married in September of 2013 to the best future hubby ever. I've pretty much struggled with my weight my entire life, and my doctor gave me a real shock when we started talking about gastric bypass and blood pressure medicine. My ultimate goal is to not buy a plus sized wedding dress!
  • tabbycat2223
    tabbycat2223 Posts: 23
    Oh Yes, I need this!!

    I'm a mommy of 3 and step of 1 :) Just recently married the Love of my Life, we were prego, but I lost the baby and now the wedding is over I need something else to focus on.

    I have started calorie counting and excercising. My goal is to maintain the 1200 calories a day and excercise 4-5 times a week even if it's a 15 minute walk.

    We are planning on trying to get prego again, but until then I need to shed some weight. I weigh now what I weighed when I gave birth to my oldest and weigh more than I have my whole life. Don't want to have to loose this 50 lbs on top of another 30!!


    Thanks for making this group, it's going to be great!!
  • saeverman
    saeverman Posts: 88
    So what was the real shock when you talked about gastric bypass?
  • akmcdc0621
    akmcdc0621 Posts: 27
    I hope i still make the cut because ive been looking for something like this! I love friendly competition! My name is Amanda, Im from MS 21 years old with a sweet 18mo son. I also am married. Ive been fit before and the whole "college, child, marriage happily ever after" hit and so did the weight. im currently around 194ish and would love the possibility of losing 20lbs by halloween!! Let me know~
  • nakabi
    nakabi Posts: 589 Member
    Hi,

    Count me in! It all sounds good to me so just let me know what we need to do...
  • JackeeW
    JackeeW Posts: 72
    I hope i still make the cut because ive been looking for something like this! I love friendly competition! My name is Amanda, Im from MS 21 years old with a sweet 18mo son. I also am married. Ive been fit before and the whole "college, child, marriage happily ever after" hit and so did the weight. im currently around 194ish and would love the possibility of losing 20lbs by halloween!! Let me know~

    You do! I'll add to the list until midnight when I go to bed so that I can team everyone up tomorrow! Including myself, we've got 34 signed up so far!
  • akmcdc0621
    akmcdc0621 Posts: 27
    34is amazing! i cant wait!
  • Erica_theRedhead
    Erica_theRedhead Posts: 724 Member
    I'd love to join in this group. My name is Erica. I'm 25 and just moved out on my own to live in NYC. I exercise about 4-5 times a week and am just getting serious with running and am trying to improve my distance. My favorite workout though is my weekly boxing class! I'd like to be down about about 20 pounds by halloween with all of you fine people.
  • symota
    symota Posts: 12
    I'd love to join if I can sneak in near the deadline!

    I'm a 41 year old mom of 9 great children, married for 20 years, homeschooling, football fan with 4 boys in football, and gearing up for soccer season to begin, too!

    I've been doing The 30-Day Shred, and plan to give it another go when I finish next week.
  • mcmcmcshane
    mcmcmcshane Posts: 32 Member
    I'm in!! My goal is to lose 2lbs per week for a year - & after dropping 27lbs I hit a plateau & haven't lost anything in 3 weeks. This is the perfect way to get a boost! Short term goals are great for regaining motivation! Thanks!!
  • nicrob80
    nicrob80 Posts: 4
    I'm in!!!! My name is nick I'm married 4 beautiful kids.....and I'm trying to lose the weight for my family! Let me know what else I need to do. :)
  • JackeeW
    JackeeW Posts: 72
    YAY! Looks like we've got our group! There's 38 of us!

    What do y'all feel is a good size "team"? I'm thinking of having 5 teams total: 4 teams of 8 and 1 team of 6. Or would y'all rather see more teams with a smaller amount of members per team?

    Remember, the point of teams is so that you can have more personalized motivation and accountability throughout the challenge, even though we'll all be rooting one another on as well. Having a team will insure that someone is looking for you to checkin and is personally paying attention to your goals and your feed.

    Thoughts?


    PS: I'll reply back HERE on this thread tomorrow with the final team information! ;)
  • westcoastchic
    westcoastchic Posts: 22 Member
    If you want to round up your number to 40 and need another person or two - I'm in :) If not, no worries.
    I'm a 28 year old teacher who is about to go back to work after relaxing and renovating my new house all summer :) This would be great to get back on track.
  • blynnblair
    blynnblair Posts: 274 Member
    Is it too late to join?
    id love to be a part of this group! I want to lose another 30ish pounds and have been stuck at a plateau for the last month. I would love to hit my goal by my 25th birthday (november 6th, 1 week after halloween) so this would be great for me!
  • gullettgirl
    gullettgirl Posts: 52 Member
    Those teams sound great! Looking forward to meeting my team!
  • akmcdc0621
    akmcdc0621 Posts: 27
    I think any amount is fine as long as there arent too many people in one group (like 10) or as long as there arent too many groups (4 members per group for 40 people, ten teams might get confusing) but really its up to you i think we could all handle anything...as long as we are in it lol and thanks again for getting this started!
  • SadieLuvzWolvez
    SadieLuvzWolvez Posts: 44
    I think any amount is fine as long as there arent too many people in one group (like 10) or as long as there arent too many groups (4 members per group for 40 people, ten teams might get confusing) but really its up to you i think we could all handle anything...as long as we are in it lol and thanks again for getting this started!

    yea same here
  • juliemagoolie
    juliemagoolie Posts: 2
    I am in! :) I am a wife and a Mom of a 7 year old and a 4 year old. I am an elementary teacher and I run a dog rescue. I teach Spin at the local Y and exercsie everyday, but the weight is NOT coming off! It is definitely my bad food choices. I am heavier than I have ever been and this includes pregnancy! ugh! Looking forward to dropping 20! :)
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