25lbs by January 1st Challenge

Heather0611
Heather0611 Posts: 58 Member
edited October 2 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi Everyone,

I saw a posting for a challenge to lose 25lbs by January 1st and wanted to joing but it was full already. Is there anyone else that wants to do this, I really need some motivation and I think a challenge would be great. I've never done one so is there anyone that wants to help with this or let me know how to run it?? Thanks!!

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  • Theselast50lbs
    Theselast50lbs Posts: 37
    Im down!
  • spicypepper
    spicypepper Posts: 1,016 Member
    I'm with ya! My goal is by New Years Eve, but that'll work too. ;)
  • Heather0611
    Heather0611 Posts: 58 Member
    Great!! Do any of you know how to run a challenge??! LoL!
  • marshalemar
    marshalemar Posts: 106
    I would love to join....
  • cmg4721
    cmg4721 Posts: 623 Member
    This sounds great!! From the challenges I’ve seen/been a part of, they just have the people who want to participate update their weight each week in a post…and then also continuously motivate each other. You can either have a cut off limit for people to join, or leave it open so people can continuously join if they find the thread later. And to start, everyone who wants to join can post their current weight and their goal weight (can be less than 25lbs if they have less to lose or something). I can post my current weight and my goals when I get home tonight :)
  • Genem30
    Genem30 Posts: 431 Member
    I'm in, I plan to lose AT LEAST 25lbs by the end of the year, and I'm hoping closer to 45lbs.
  • tkacomet
    tkacomet Posts: 73 Member
    I'm in. I need accountability!
  • satodd9281
    satodd9281 Posts: 3
    I'm in. I hope it's more than 25lbs by then! But 25 lbs is 25 lbs!!
  • wayouttenor03
    wayouttenor03 Posts: 6 Member
    Count me in..
  • michelby09
    michelby09 Posts: 38 Member
    I'm down too! This will be my first challenge on MFP, so I'm excited!!
  • Heather0611
    Heather0611 Posts: 58 Member
    Ok great!! I'm going to start a new post for the challenge, New Year, New Us....25lb Challenge! (a little corny I know :) If I did the math right there are 15 weeks left until 1/1/12 (from yesterday) so to lose 25lbs would be 1.67 pounds a week, totally doable!! Hoping to do more myself! So, anyone who wants to do the challenge just add your stats on Monday every week, it can be your weight, or just your weight loss for the week, whatever you are comfortable with. And we can post in the thread to motivate each other any time also. If any of you want to add me feel free as well, any motivation will help! Let me know I'm not doing this right! I'm looking forward to the challenge though.....posting it now, talk to you all soon!! :happy:
  • Kikilicious84
    Kikilicious84 Posts: 312
    I'm in! My birthday is 17 Jan...so that's close enough! :-)

    I will try my hardest but it seems like this will be too large of a goal by the date.

    Thats 6.25 lbs lost a month.

    IDK...Count me in though! :-)
  • Kikilicious84
    Kikilicious84 Posts: 312
    Maybe I did the math wrong lol... Whateves...I'm still in.
  • ambercanfly
    ambercanfly Posts: 150 Member
    This sounds great! I'm in. My birthday is January 2nd and I'm turning 25. I think it would be AWESOME to lose 25 by the time I turn 25 :-)
  • Heather0611
    Heather0611 Posts: 58 Member
    This sounds great! I'm in. My birthday is January 2nd and I'm turning 25. I think it would be AWESOME to lose 25 by the time I turn 25 :-)

    Very cool!! You can do it!
  • davisa122092
    davisa122092 Posts: 10 Member
    Im In!!!
  • msneke3241
    msneke3241 Posts: 4
    I'm in!! I have already lost 15 so this another goal that I know I can achieve!!
  • Jessicaallen48
    Jessicaallen48 Posts: 36
    I want in! :drinker: That sounds like fun!
  • DinaLKeil
    DinaLKeil Posts: 95 Member
    i'm down! count me in!
  • stephyy4632
    stephyy4632 Posts: 947 Member
    I`m in :) that will bring me almost to my goal weight as well :)
  • justmaxine2
    justmaxine2 Posts: 13
    Sounds do-able to me! I'm in!
  • justmaxine2
    justmaxine2 Posts: 13
    You (we) can do it!
  • JTThomas
    JTThomas Posts: 69 Member
    Count me in! Thanks for starting this thread!
  • EliRob
    EliRob Posts: 53 Member
    I'm in! I just signed up yesterday, and can't wait to get this started :)
    Thanks for starting this challenge!
  • ButtercupBaby
    ButtercupBaby Posts: 10
    I'm joining in! I need a challenge to help motivate me.
  • poloplayer76
    poloplayer76 Posts: 32
    count me in
  • dainj
    dainj Posts: 25 Member
    that sounds great. I joined last year buy havent done much. I want to shed 30 before my 30th in may, but 25 by jan? Ok why not!! I am going to visit my boyfriend for new years (I work overseas) so if I looked and felt better I would be sooo happy!!
  • ReinventingLisa
    ReinventingLisa Posts: 104 Member
    I want in! I'm hoping to actually lose a little bit more, about 10lbs a month, but I'd be happy with atleast 25lbs!
  • Heather0611
    Heather0611 Posts: 58 Member
    Hi All!!

    Glad to see everyone is joining the challenge, we can do it!! The challenge is posted in a new thread called "New Year, New Us....25lb Challenge" I've never run a challenge (or even been a part of one for that matter) but I wanted some extra motivation myself. Every Monday just check in on that thread with the date and either your new weight, or just your weight loss for the week (no one has to list their weight if not comfortable). We can all encourage each other and I'll keep it open to anyone that wants to keep track every week. Make it a great week and see you all at the "weigh in" on Monday!!
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