The Ultimate Accountability Thread

newmeat30
newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
Anyone who knows me on MFP knows that I LOVE hosting 12 week challenges full of progress tracking and colorful charts. If that is what you are looking for, you will NOT find it here. I am starting this thread for all of you (and myself) that are looking for a place to help keep you held accountable. Maybe you have a lot to lose, maybe a little, maybe you are just maintaining. This thread is for anyone who wants to be honest with themselves and is looking for a public forum to post weights and/or measurements to stay accountable. You can set a goal and/or mini-goals for yourself or just post your weight.

Join me for (x amount of time) of accountability, motivation, support, and encouragement.

What do you need to do to join? Simply choose any day of the week that you want to weigh in and post weight and/or measurements, introduce yourself by stating your current weight/measurement and goal. Then just post your stats weekly for as long or as little as you want. You won't receive any reminders to post weight and you won't be "kicked out" of the group for not participating. EVERYONE is always welcome at ANY TIME.

Cheers! :drinker:
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  • flea2449
    flea2449 Posts: 499 Member
    You know me already! I follow you wherever you go!!!! I'm there!!!
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    I'd love to! I had started 2 different groups and they have both just fizzled out..

    I weigh in every Wednesday and this past Weds I weighed 162.2 (my starting weight was 175.6). My measurements are:

    Arms: 11"
    Ribs: 30"
    Waist: 28"
    Lovehandles: 35"
    Hips: 40.5"
    Thigh: 24"

    I hope we can get a good group rolling! :)
  • I started at 225. I'm currently at 185.6! My goal is 115!
  • I started at 178 and am down to 174. I am only 6 days in to my new accountablility. I feel really good because I am eating better and feeling better. I don't know what my goal is because I have always been over weight. I think maybe 130 or better, we will see.
  • princilam99
    princilam99 Posts: 56 Member
    Awesome, I'd like to do this. I will be honest, I have not been good with keeping track of other challenges. But this seems nice and flexible.

    I've been doing this since April 2011. I have lost about 34 lbs so far. I just watch my calories (of course) and I workout at home with the Leslie Sansone videos. I am currently at 239 lbs. I don't really have a goal weight in mind yet, although I have seen that around 130-150 is a healthy weight for me.

    My mini goal this week is to NOT overdo it this weekend for the huge BBQ I am hosting for the labor day weekend. Beer is my enemy at these functions!

    I would like to be at 235 by September 9th.
  • Count me in.. I will send my measurements and weight tomorrow morning...

    Thanks :)
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    My name is Vic. Since January I have lost 33 lbs and I am in my goal weight range. I'm having a tummy tuck in December to get rid of the skin that didn't shrink along with the rest of my body. My goal is to lose 5 lbs by December or maintain my current weight. I've completed 60 days of Insanity, 12 weeks of TurboFire, 12 weeks of P90X, and I'm about to start 12 weeks of P90X/TurboFire Hybrid.

    9/1: 125.8 lbs (5'2)
    9/8:
    9/15:
    9/22:
    9/29:
    10/6: <<mini-goal of 123.8>>
    10/13:
    10/20:
    10/27:
    11/3: <<mini-goal of 121.8>>
    11/10:
    11/17:
    11/24:
    12/1: <<mini goal of 120.8>>
    12/8:
    12/12: <<<Goal 120 or less....Day of tummy tuck>>>
  • Okay... I still consider myself a newbie but I'm definitely in. May have some dumb questions, so please bear with me. I had just posted I needed help being accountable and here it is...like an answer to a thought abouto prayer.

    My weight is (grrrr) 217

    I need to do measurements again.

    Measurements from 7/29

    Neck: 14
    Bust: 44
    Waist: 36
    Hips: 42
    Arms: ?? 16?
    Thighs: 27

    Will remeasure & post (hopefully tonight)

    Yippee!
  • kcthatsme
    kcthatsme Posts: 5,136 Member
    bump
  • Bella1hud
    Bella1hud Posts: 530 Member
    I will " officially" join after I weigh in on Sunday to finish up our Meat Me at the Beach in 12 Weeks Challenge :wink:
  • mrogers52
    mrogers52 Posts: 378 Member
    bump
  • AScarbrough19
    AScarbrough19 Posts: 124 Member
    Bump...so badly need this! It has been a very difficult summer. Back on track. Thanks Vic for the motivation!
  • Eliza1980
    Eliza1980 Posts: 303 Member
    bump
  • jmacaroni
    jmacaroni Posts: 243 Member
    I'm def joiing this! I love being able to see my progress. I'll be weighing in on Thursdays. I copied your weigh-in times Vic, I love being able to see my progress on a weekly progress. I usually measure myself once a month, so I'll measure on my mini-goal weeks to remember to measure.

    Today's measurements are:

    waist: 32.5
    hips: 43.5
    thigh: 27

    9/1: 199 (5'11)
    9/8:
    9/15:
    9/22:
    9/29:
    10/6: <<mini-goal of 196>>
    10/13:
    10/20:
    10/27:
    11/3: <<mini-goal of 193>>
    11/10:
    11/17:
    11/24:
    12/1: <<mini goal of 190>>
    12/8:
    12/15:
    12/22:
    12/31: <<final goal weight: 185>>--that's my 27th birthday, so it would be a great present to myself if I can reach my goal weight and go into the new year the right way!
  • I'm in! I will post my stats on Sunday, that will be my weigh in date :)
  • Bella1hud
    Bella1hud Posts: 530 Member
    I am in another short term challenge and weigh in day is Friday, so I've moved my accountability day to Friday as well. So now I am officiially starting! :smile:

    Current weight (as of today): 199.5
    Ultimate Accountability Group Starting Weight : 199.5
    Challenge Goal Weight (for Dec 9): 185

    9/2: 199.5
    9/9: 198
    9/16: 197
    9/23 196
    9/30: <<<mini goal weight 195 >>>
    10/7: 194
    10/14: 193
    10/21:192
    10/28: <<<mini goal weight 191 >>>
    11/4: 190
    11/11: 189
    11/18: 188
    11/25 <<< mini goal weight 187 >>>
    12/2: 186
    12/9: Accountability Goal: <<< 185 >>>

    And onward / downward on Jan 1, 2012!!
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    You know me already! I follow you wherever you go!!!! I'm there!!!

    You are so sweet. Thanks to all of my MEAT friends that hopped over here. I look forward to doing the Christmas challenge that Falisha organizes with you too. :wink:
  • I'm jumping on! I love having something/someone to be accountable to. It helps to keep me going and, to be perfectly honest, I haven't been doing so well with my tracking lately. I'm hoping when summer's over (and therefore the BBQs, parties and travelling) it will be easier and I'll be able to jump right back in.

    This chart is from a challenge I'm participating in (Merry Christmas Challenge) with, I'm sure, many of you.

    Current weight: 217.2 lbs.
    Goal weight (12/22/2011): 189.2 lbs.
    No. of pounds to lose (12/22/2011): 28.0 lbs.
    Weight Category: Reduce

    9/1: 251.4
    9/8:
    9/15:
    9/29:
    10/6: <<<mini goal weight: 244 lbs>>>
    10/13:
    10/20:
    10/27:
    11/:3 <<<mini goal weight: 237 lbs.>>>
    11/10:
    11/17:
    11/24:
    12/1: <<<mini goal weight: 230 lbs.>>>
    12/8:
    12/15:
    12/22: <<<challenge goal weight 225 lbs.>>>

    I'm going to set my weigh-in days to Friday, that way I have one day leeway in case something comes up and I can't get on the scale in the morning.
  • NYGoddess77
    NYGoddess77 Posts: 146 Member
    I need a workout and accountability partner via SKYPE. Would love someone to join me so we can keep eachother accountable. I'm currently doing the INSANITY program you can do whatever program u want. I just need a live buddy...Any Takers
    Anytime between 11:30am - 9pm
  • penny_eclipse
    penny_eclipse Posts: 524 Member
    bumping for later!
    thanks vic x
  • penny_eclipse
    penny_eclipse Posts: 524 Member
    Hi, I'm 23 and a post-grad student. Since starting on the 4th January 2011 at 232lbs, I've lose 56.5lbs and am now 175.5lbs.

    My goal is to be at 164lbs (just inside the “healthy” range for my BMI) or 163lbs (30% starting body weight lost) by Christmas...but preferably before. Though to be honest right now I'm fitting into my goal size of clothes (UK12) so I'm going to keep this number flexible and if I think I'm getting “too small” for my frame then I'll reassess. I really don't want to lose my curves – my actual curves like my hips and boobs...not my belly and love handles...though to be fair I think my love handles have gone and despite my waist definitely being back, I only have a bit of belly left.

    I go back to finish my masters at the end of September, so the last little bit of weightloss is going to be harder to concentrate on when the workload piles on, so this is a great thread to help keep me motivated.

    Current Weight (As of today): 175.5 lbs.
    Challenge Goal Weight (for Dec. 22nd): 164 lbs.
    Weight Category: Reduce (-11.5lbs)
    9/1: 175.5 lbs.
    9/8:
    9/15:
    9/29:
    10/6: <<<mini goal weight: 172 lbs.>>>
    10/13:
    10/20:
    10/27:
    11/:3 <<<mini goal weight: 169 lbs.>>>
    11/10:
    11/17:
    11/24:
    12/1: <<<mini goal weight: 166 lbs.>>>
    12/8:
    12/15:
    12/22: <<<challenge goal weight 164 lbs.>>>

    I'm not really bothered how I lose my last 11.5lbs but I really would like to be at goal by Christmas...if I get there before then that will be lovely and I will be aiming to maintain.
  • Hi my name is Heather! When I started on here at 140lbs I was doing really good and lost 10 lbs. Then I got a little bad, but still maintained my weight but didn't lose any. Got back on track and lost a couple more pounds, then my boyfriends birthday happened, it started with cheesecake and went violently down hill after that. Five days later way my birthday, after that week I gained back a couple more pounds... :(
    I have been doing pretty good this week, not too much exercise but I have been very good with eating! I want to get back on track and be good again and this would be perfect!

    I am 5'1.5"
    I started at 140lbs
    Got down to 128 lbs
    Today's weight is 130.8 lbs
    I would love to be able to lose 12 lbs by Dec 22 :) Let's do this

    Neck - 12.5"
    Bust - 33.5"
    Waist - 28"
    Love handles - 33.5"
    Hips/Butt - 38.5"
    Thigh - 23
    Arms - 11

    :embarassed:

    9/4: 130.8 lbs
    9/11:
    9/18:
    9/25:
    10/2:
    10/9: <<mini-goal of 126.8>>
    10/16:
    10/23:
    10/30:
    11/6: <<mini-goal of 123.6>>
    11/13:
    11/20:
    11/27:
    12/4: <<mini goal of 119.6>>
    12/11:
    12/18:
    12/22:<<<Goal 118.8 or less...>>
  • AScarbrough19
    AScarbrough19 Posts: 124 Member
    Hi. My name is Andrea and I am ready to get back on track. I had done really well during the spring but summer has been tough. My overall weight loss is 85 lbs and while I have been able to maintain this I have been unable to break through to the next level. I faithfully excersize but struggle with food issues! Accountability and support is key so thanks to all of you for that - I need it!!!

    9/4: 157.4
    9/11:
    9/18:
    9/25:
    10/2:
    10/9: <<mini-goal of 147.4
    10/16:
    10/23:
    10/30:
    11/6: <<mini-goal of 140.4
    11/13:
    11/20:
    11/27:
    12/4: <<mini goal of 137.4
    12/11:
    12/18:
    12/22:<<<Goal 135.0 or less>>
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    Last week: 125.8
    This week: 127.0

    September Measurements:
    Neck: 13.25
    Chest: 33.75
    Bust: 35.25
    Bra line: 31.25
    Natural waist: 29.75
    Around belly button: 32
    Hips: 35
    R thigh: 20.5
    L thigh: 20.5
    R. calf: 13.87
    L calf: 13.75
    R bicep: 10
    L bicep: 9.9
    R flexing: 11
    L flexing: 11
  • AScarbrough19
    AScarbrough19 Posts: 124 Member
    It had been kind of a quick crazy gain...so glad that once I got back on track with my food and excersize it was the same kind of quick crazy loss! Yoo Hoo!!!

    9/4: 157.4
    9/11: 151.4
    9/18:
    9/25:
    10/2:
    10/9: <<mini-goal of 147.4
    10/16:
    10/23:
    10/30:
    11/6: <<mini-goal of 140.4
    11/13:
    11/20:
    11/27:
    12/4: <<mini goal of 137.4
    12/11:
    12/18:
    12/22:<<<Goal 135.0 or less>>
  • I had a crazy summer I was so caught up in barbeque and party that i didn't do well at all I been doing this for almost for 3 year was able to keep 30pounds off hope to do some serious weight loss by December hope you add me to this tread thanks

    Starting Weight 176
    Goal Weight 135

    9/1: 164.20
    9/8: 176
    9/15:
    9/22:
    9/29:
    10/6: <<mini-goal of 163>>
    10/13:
    10/20:
    10/27:
    11/3: <<mini-goal of ___>>
    11/10:
    11/17:
    11/24:
    12/1: <<mini goal of ___>>
    12/8:
    12/12: <<<Goal ___or less....
  • AScarbrough19
    AScarbrough19 Posts: 124 Member
    HI Arleneevens

    I had a crazy summer too and am back on track now. I think we are at about the same place. My highest weight was 230...YIKES. I have kept a good amount off for a few years and am now at 150ish but would love to lose another 15. Lots of struggles to get there and could use the support of this thread!
  • 9/4: 130.8 lbs
    9/11: 129.6
    9/18:
    9/25:
    10/2:
    10/9: <<mini-goal of 126.8>>
    10/16:
    10/23:
    10/30:
    11/6: <<mini-goal of 123.6>>
    11/13:
    11/20:
    11/27:
    12/4: <<mini goal of 119.6>>
    12/11:
    12/18:
    12/22:<<<Goal 118.8 or less...>>
  • AScarbrough19
    AScarbrough19 Posts: 124 Member
    Slow but going in the right direction....

    9/4: 157.4
    9/11: 151.4
    9/18: 150.4
    9/25:
    10/2:
    10/9: <<mini-goal of 147.4
    10/16:
    10/23:
    10/30:
    11/6: <<mini-goal of 140.4
    11/13:
    11/20:
    11/27:
    12/4: <<mini goal of 137.4
    12/11:
    12/18:
    12/22:<<<Goal 135.0 or less>>
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    9/1: 125.8 lbs (5'2)
    9/8: 127.0
    9/15: 126.4
    9/22:
    9/29:
    10/6: <<mini-goal of 123.8>>
    10/13:
    10/20:
    10/27:
    11/3: <<mini-goal of 121.8>>
    11/10:
    11/17:
    11/24:
    12/1: <<mini goal of 120.8>>
    12/8:
    12/12: <<<Goal 120 or less....Day of tummy tuck>>>
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