(NEW) OPEN CHALLENGE: FIT BY OCTOBER!!!
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Hi Leah, love your thread, I'll bump this, so I can easily pick it up later, as I am leaving in 2hours to drive 3200miles.... So I'm going to be a little distracted over the next few days... I would like to join as it is perfect timing... My daughters wedding is on the 9th Oct and once I get to my destination I shoud be able to knuckle down and get some good loses in before the big day.
It's 5 am in 13hours if I've stopped I may have time to catch up then...
Bonnie, thanks for posting here, it led me from our home page... Wow excel, hope Leah is ok with it, it's a great idea and I cannot wait to see it.. I love spreadsheets it's almost an obsession ... Hahaha0 -
NAME: laura
AGE: 28
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 159
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 150
START PANTS SIZE: 8-10 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 6-8 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: pescatarian
DIET GOALS: more fruits and veggies, less bread and desserts. oh, and portion size!
EXERCISE GOALS: to finish 30DS and start running again!!!!
OTHER GOALS: flatter tummy--muscle!
FUN FACT: i play guitar and sing in a barbershop chorus!0 -
Welcome to all the new challengers! :flowerforyou:
Bonnie, the spreadsheet is great, but we'll make it optional, because this is a loosey-goosey challenge for people who only want support. I don't want anyone to feel any pressure at all! There are zero requirements for this challenge, and I think that some people aren't looking to lose weight, but are looking to lose inches, so as long as it's understood that spreadsheet participation is optional, I love the idea!
I will be happy to be on the spreadsheet! Thanks for doing it. My start weight was 149 and I'm currently at 145.8
Update on me: I was in a car accident last night and will probably not be checking in on here as often as I was for a few days, because I'm in some pain with major whiplash (nothing broken, just swollen neck muscles).0 -
I haven't posted in a while since I have been picking up more hours at work. I have been doing pretty good with sticking to my workout plan and I haven't lost much weight, but I am slimmer. My pants are fitting me more loosely and I am looking forward to how much more loose my clothes will be come October. I am hoping to lose a few more inches by october 15th so that I can surprise my fiance with a very nice treat:-). I have increased my water intake and have been diligently making sure that I take my vitamins everyday. Although I have been allowing myself to indulge every now and then, I have been consistenly getting more in shape. My endurance has increased, my asthma has not been bothering me when I run, and I can actually run for 5 minutes straight without feelling like I am having the life choked out of me. I am glad to have joined this challenge.0
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Weigh in today- lost 1 1/2# so far. Not going like I wanted it to but any is better than none!0
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weigh in today - lost 1.2 pounds....met my original goal for Oct 7th (118). Hoping to lose a few more by then, which is my next goal.0
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So sorry to hear about your car accident Leah; never a good thing. Thankful that it wasn't any worse and hope you recover quickly. Hang in there.
Thanks Bonnie for doing the spreadsheet. I was at 130 when I started the challenge on 8/11/11 and I was 126 last Monday, 9/5/11. I'll weigh again in a couple of days. Hopefully I will have lost at least a little. It sure seems like it's slow going. But I don't exercise as much as I should or always eat as I should. So, I'm the one to blame.0 -
So sorry about your car accident Leah and I hope you are good as new real soon! Weighed in yesterday for the week and lost .6 lbs. 2.9 lbs away from my challenge goal of 145
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I have to be realistic and change my end goal. There was no physical way I could lose 22 pounds by the end of this challenge. I want to, but not going to happen. I have switched my goal to a realistic 199 pounds by the end. Anyone else double thinking what their end goal is?? This week I am down to 208 pounds. 4 pounds for the week. 9 pounds until I can wave buh bye to the 200s.
FYI, I would love some supportive, new friends!!!!!! Add me, please.
I would also love to be on the spreadsheet.0 -
I have to be realistic and change my end goal. There was no physical way I could lose 22 pounds by the end of this challenge. I want to, but not going to happen. I have switched my goal to a realistic 199 pounds by the end. Anyone else double thinking what their end goal is?? This week I am down to 208 pounds. 4 pounds for the week. 9 pounds until I can wave buh bye to the 200s.
FYI, I would love some supportive, new friends!!!!!! Add me, please.
I would also love to be on the spreadsheet.
YES, I am thinking that I will probably be able to get down to 142, but probably not to 140. Which is fine! It's okay to change your goals up.0 -
Weigh in today up 2.8 pounds since last week. Still should be able to make my goal by Oct.70
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Hi,
Just been on board 1 week. Thought I would join in to help kick (butt) start my program.
AGE: 53
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 203
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 199
START PANTS SIZE: 18W
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 18
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: no, just healthy foods
DIET GOALS: 8 glasses water every day
EXERCISE GOALS: fitcamp
OTHER GOALS: Be happy.
FUN FACT: I've climbed a glacier0 -
Just checking in and hoping that everyone is staying on track! Here are my stats:
height: 5'6"
weight: 163.6
waist: 39"
still pushing forward. How is everyone else doing on the challenge?0 -
Totally fell off the wagon the past month and am so angry at myself. Guess I'll have to kill it the next 4 weeks. Thanks to this group for giving me motivation to get back on the wagon. And special thanks to my neighbor back on my bike yesterday.0
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NAME: Yvette
AGE: 41
HEIGHT: 5'0"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 250
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 245
START PANTS SIZE: 16/18 (US)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 14 (US)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Anything in moderation
DIET GOALS: To become more aware of and take control of my emotional eating habits
EXERCISE GOALS: to weight training and walk 4 to 5 miles 6 times a week
OTHER GOALS: Set a good example for my daughters by being more active and lose weight...
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I just saw this challenge because I saw my friend Yvette respond to it, so I am starting a little late,but better late than never....right? Here is a little info about me:
NAME: Kay
AGE: 54
HEIGHT: 5'7"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 222
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 215
START PANTS SIZE: 18
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 16 for October 7th, but my ultimate goal pants size is a 12
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: No special diet. I just need to watch my carbs and sugars.
WEIGHT GOALS: I am taking it 5 pounds at a time. I am just so ready for the scales to tell me that I weigh 220 and maybe by Oct.7, which is a day after my anniversary, it will be close to 215 :-) One day I hope to be between 150-160.
EXERCISE GOALS: I am going to try to exercise every day this week for at least 75 minutes because I am in another challenge and to complete this challenge, this is the amount of time for my exercise. I usually just exercise for an hour, but we have to do an extra 15 minutes which I really need to do anyway!!!
OTHER GOALS: I just want to feel good about myself again and not hide every time somebody brings out a camera!!!0 -
Hi, everyone! I hope that you are all having fantastic days, and that the challenge is going well for you.
Time for another QOTD!
QOTD #5: What do you do to keep yourself on track while traveling or on vacation?
QOTD #6: What is your main motivation to get in shape right now?
QOTD #7: Other than working out and losing weight, what have you done to improve your self esteem?
QOTD #8: What's your workout plan this week? List it!
QOTD #9: How do you stay on track with diet and exercise in times of severe stress?
QOTD #10: How are you tracking your food right now? Do you pre-track or track as you go? Do you track everything you eat, or only certain foods? Do you eat your exercise calories or not? I wanna know everything, hahaha.
QOTD #11: Do you drink diet soda and/or other drinks with artificial sweeteners? Why or why not?
QOTD #12: What are your goals (weight, food, exercise, other) for September?
QOTD #13: (repeat, but important) What's your workout plan for this week? List it!
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?0 -
QOTD #13: (repeat, but important) What's your workout plan for this week? List it!
Monday- Exercise
Tuesday- Exercise
Wednesday-exercise
Thursday-exercise
Friday-Exercise
Saturday- exercise
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
My goal for this week is to get some exercise in each day.0 -
Hey there! I weighed in yesterday and lost a pound. I am stoked to be half way to my goal weight! Woo hoo!
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
My goal for this week is to stop the late night snacking and to simply go to bed when I am tired! That is my worst time for eating and I tend to eat everything in sight. Blah.0 -
Hello all,
I just saw this open challenge and I am so happy... Kinda felt like the new girl at school, and no one wanted me to be part of their click..
Its a little late, but worth a try! Here are my stats:
NAME: Valia
AGE: 36
HEIGHT: 5'8"
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 154
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 149
START PANTS SIZE: 10/12
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 10 ? (I actually dont know how many pounds = pant size, any info would be great!)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: No special diet. I just need to watch my carbs!
WEIGHT GOALS: I am trying to get to 140, which is what I was for my wedding 3 years ago...
EXERCISE GOALS: IIhave started the Slim in 6 program... I am on day 2. Goal would be to keep it up 6 times a week..
OTHER GOALS: Want to be a hot mommy....
Oh and please add me!!! I need the support... Thanks guys! xox0 -
Hey! I kinda keep forgetting about this thread! OOPS! I weighed in this morning and I'm down a total of 4.2 pounds! Very exciting for me! That's not for the whole week, but since beginning the challenge. I'm actually pretty excited because I ate pretty crappy and didn't work out daily last week, but I was down 0.2 today. Not a ton, but not up!0
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HURRAY to all the losers!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
I'm back on Weight Watchers, and my goal for the week is to simply follow the plan. Another goal: not to rush getting back into exercise, no matter how hard it is. My neck is hurting, and I don't want to cause any more damage, even if I miss my workouts like crazy.0 -
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
My goal for this week is to drink more water and eat back more of my exercise calories. Trying to see if there's a change in weight loss.0 -
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
To stick with doing the 30 Day Shred every morning whether I feel like it or not! I just started Level 2 today and fell asleep right afterwards! :laugh: So I have more endurance to build up!0 -
NAME: Angela or Ang
AGE: 21
HEIGHT: 5'6''
START WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 61kg
GOAL WEIGHT FOR CHALLENGE: 55kg
START PANTS SIZE: 10(NZ)
GOAL PANTS SIZE: 8 (NZ)
FOLLOW ANY SPECIAL DIET: Nup
DIET GOALS: To shrink my eyes to the size of my stomach
EXERCISE GOALS: To not die 5 minutes into a work out
OTHER GOALS: to tone! and get fit!
FUN FACT: I have big, big-toes haha does that mean good balance??0 -
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
I am just trying to keep my tracking in line and my main goal is to be within my calorie goal. Also to give my best in all my workouts this week.
BTW-down another pound! IDK if I will make it to 165# but feeling good about 174# right now!:bigsmile: That's only 3# since starting with this thread but hey, I will take it!0 -
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
My goal is to eat less sugar. It seems like I always go over my sugar limit even though most of the sugary things that I eat are fruit.0 -
QOTD #14: What is your goal (doesn't have to be weight) for this week?
I would like to lose 2 pounds by this time next week. I need a whole lotta support and motivation. everytime I get close to my first goal of 200 pounds, I quit. Well I'm close and concerned.....0 -
Didn't gain wt through the last week of wedding celebration for my daughter. Hectic but wonderful. My goal this week is to get back to yoga and pilates.0
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Leah, read on your blog that you are struggling. Good work confronting your "crazy " thoughts--they are so seductive, aren't they? But you are smart and determined--plus you've already seen so much success and know how good it feels.0
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