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Sept 1st - Christmas Challenge

SimpleSimonEU
SimpleSimonEU Posts: 151 Member
in Challenges
Hi,

After the Summer Holiday I will be going for a new (my first!) challenge: getting to a healthy weight (<bmi 24) before Christmas: 84.8 kg. I will start measuring when I return from Holiday (August 23rd) and expect to weigh around 95 kg, so have roughly 10 kg to lose in roughly 4 months. And I will use weekly weighing averages Monday-Sunday (measuring at least 6 times a week). I aim to find the right balance between restricting Caloric intake (2000 Cals/day), and more PA (800 Cals/day) B)

Starting weight Sept 1st: to be determined on August 29th
Progress week 1 (to be determined on Sept 6: weight / difference

Who wants to join (and support!) me? I'm looking forward! :)

Simon
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  • kroderick
    kroderick Posts: 46 Member
    I am definitely in! I have a vacation planned for Christmas at Universal Studios Orlando. Its a staycation for us, but I would like to lose some weight so that I can fit comfortably on the rides.
  • SimpleSimonEU
    SimpleSimonEU Posts: 151 Member
    Joind the group here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/141299-getting-ready-for-christmas-challenge

    Group still shaping up, new members welcome!
  • KatLadyLove2
    KatLadyLove2 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm in, need to lose about 40lbs by Christmas. Will still have more lbs to lose, but, would be much healthier and on my way to a new healthier me.
  • SimpleSimonEU
    SimpleSimonEU Posts: 151 Member
    Great to see that already 9 people joined the group for this challenge. Still open to join for at least one more week!
  • mtngrl
    mtngrl Posts: 721 Member
    I am back on MFP from a long absence. I sent a message to join the group to get ready for the challenge. Waiting to hear if I am accepted.
  • kales71
    kales71 Posts: 1 Member
    I would really like to be part of this challenge. I’m new to my fitness pal so hope I am doing this right .
  • SavannahS2016
    SavannahS2016 Posts: 350 Member
    I'm in been stopping and starting all summer 😭 ready to get started would love to lose 47.8lbs even though it's a high number anything close will be amazing 🎄🦌⛄
  • ellie3285
    ellie3285 Posts: 33 Member
    Looks like a great challenge although I can’t believe Christmas is only 4 months away
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,281 Member
    I'm in! Restarted MFP a month ago dedicated to losing Covid weight. If I can stay on track, I should be able to make goal right around Christmas. This challenge is perfect for me.
  • ca33yw3h
    ca33yw3h Posts: 2 Member
    I'm all for it! Just what I've been looking for.
  • overcomer0309
    overcomer0309 Posts: 10 Member
    I’m back on mfp after a long absence and want to get started again.
  • buterfree
    buterfree Posts: 1 Member
    I want to join
  • chublet25
    chublet25 Posts: 833 Member
    I'm hoping to reach my target weight by Christmas, so I'd love to join this challenge to keep me motivated. Perfect timing!
  • azinn01
    azinn01 Posts: 3 Member
    I would love to join this challenge 💜
  • donnasteel1
    donnasteel1 Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in, need some help to keep me on track
  • rockyla
    rockyla Posts: 72 Member
    I’m in! Super excited to join this group/challenge.
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,281 Member
    edited August 2021
    I started this challenge with my weigh-in day (Wed) this past week. My first real challenge happened yesterday ... birthday party/dinner with a group of friends. Planned ahead, took a small portion of everything (including the cake!), and logged everything very conservatively. Ended day within calorie allowance🙂. Very pleased with myself! (Did not feel deprived at all). Having a day like this and not having it derail me for a day or two is major for me! Good practice for the next two weeks ... a day trip scheduled for next Sat and a weekend trip the week after. Will get a chance to see if yesterday was an accident or if I can do it again (and again)!
  • kimlp20
    kimlp20 Posts: 7 Member
    First time doing a challenge like this, do we post stuff like weekly weigh ins and achievements/struggles on here?
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,281 Member
    kimlp20 wrote: »
    First time doing a challenge like this, do we post stuff like weekly weigh ins and achievements/struggles on here?


    Sounds perfect to me!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,730 Member
    I would love to lose 20 more pounds by Christmas. I post both my actual scale weights along with my trend weights. Trendweight.com links right to my fitbit and helps me keep track of my trends. Thanks for offering this challenge.
  • Turtlemummy
    Turtlemummy Posts: 71 Member
    Hi, I'm on again/off again new, rarely post, but up for this. Will join group
  • Turtlemummy
    Turtlemummy Posts: 71 Member
    FWIW, start weight 152, current weight 145, goal 133 by 1st Dec (to give me time to fit into nice clothes!!)
  • kimlp20
    kimlp20 Posts: 7 Member
    Turtlemummy wrote: »
    FWIW, start weight 152, current weight 145, goal 133 by 1st Dec (to give me time to fit into nice clothes!!)

    Awesome! Think I'll have to have a 1st December goal too, 1st day of spring here, summer is on its way! Looking forward to some nice dresses
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,281 Member
    edited September 2021
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  • diddly
    diddly Posts: 12 Member
    Can I join. I only started yesterday and need to lose weight to be considered for knee surgery. I would love to lose about 24 lbs by Christmas. More would be good but I think that this is achievable
  • Turtlemummy
    Turtlemummy Posts: 71 Member
    I can't seem to access the group. I clicked Join, then a box came up asking me why I wanted to join. Filled that in, but still can't see group posts. When I go to it on the groups list, the Join button is gone, but there is still text saying click join to view messages. I'm confused!!
  • ValkyrVex
    ValkyrVex Posts: 13 Member
    Its september 1st now, hopefully not too late to join. I'm trying to hold myself accountable to lose some weight before Christmas when I see my family. This would be perfect for me.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,730 Member
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    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 170.2
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM May 31, 2021): xxxxx
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:


    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s


    I TRY TO WEIGH ON THE 1ST AND LAST DAY OF EACH MONTH ALSO. I HAVE MADE THE GOAL OF LOSING A LITTLE MORE IN SEPT AND OCT AND KEEPING IT A LITTLE LESS THROUGH THE NOV AND DEC HOLIDAYS (AND BAKING SEASON.) I THINK THAT 15 POUNDS OVERALL IS A MORE REALISTIC GOAL FOR ME ESPECIALLY SINCE I LIVE IN A VERY SNOWY AND ICY AREA AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND EXERCISE ARE DIFFICULT AFTER OCTOBER 1ST. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT I GET AND STAY AT A HEALTHY WEIGHT DUE TO HEALTH REASONS I WILL SHARE ALONG THE WAY. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! I AM ROOTING FOR YOU AND SUPPORTING YOU ALL 100% WE CAN DO THIS!



    Sept 02: 185.2 (Trend Weight: 187.5) Starting a day late due to travel yesterday. More travel today (which always hurts the scale) but I will work hard between the travels. I really want this for health reasons. I look forward to all of us sharing our journeys with eachother.
    Sept 09: xxxxx
    Sept 16: xxxxx
    Sept 23: xxxxx
    Sept 30: xxxxx


    Sept Goal: 181.2
    Sept Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



    Oct 01: xxxxx
    Oct 07: xxxxx
    Oct 14: xxxxx
    Oct 21: xxxxx
    Oct 28: xxxxx
    Oct 31: xxxxx


    Oct Goal: 177.2
    Oct Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



    Nov 01: xxxxx
    Nov 04: xxxxx
    Nov 11: xxxxx
    Nov 18: xxxxx
    Nov 25: xxxxx
    Nov 30: xxxxx


    Nov Goal: 173.2
    Nov Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



    [colo r=crimson]Dec 01: [/color= crimson] xxxxx
    Dec 04: xxxxx
    Dec 09: xxxxx
    Dec 16: xxxxx
    Dec 24: xxxxx


    Dec Goal: 170.2
    Dec Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



    Final December weight on Dec 31 (for my own monthly records): xxxxx









  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,730 Member
    TO ALL THOSE CELEBRATING...


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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,730 Member
    If anyone is trying to send me a friend request, please tell me how I may know you, which challenge etc. Otherwise, I do delete all friend requests to help keep the creeps away LOL. Thanks for understanding.


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