Weekly Challenges Until Christmas- Week 1

alaina_anderson
alaina_anderson Posts: 14
edited October 2 in Motivation and Support
Hi,
I'm new to MFP, and wanted to join a long term challenge and am noticing that most are closed. Therefore, I'm creating my own that will be open for anyone to join whenever.

Challenge Information:

Start Date: Friday, September 23rd
End Date: Friday, December 23rd
There will be weekly food and exercise challenges posted every Thursday, that will start the following day on Friday.
Weigh-in day will be every Friday.

To join, just reply to this post with your start weight, goal weight for the end of this challenge, fitness goals or any other goals and anything else you want to share.

SW: 130
GW: 115
Fitness Goals: Lose bodyfat while maintaining muscle, exercise regularly, and not obsess over the number on the scale.

WEEK 1 CHALLENGE: This week I thought it would be good to focus on water intake to flush out any bloating or water retention due to excess sodium etc.. I know I've been eating badly for the past 2 days and feel really bloated as a result. I also think this week can be a good time to try to make exercise a regular thing. So,

Food challenge: Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day.
Exercise challenge: Exercise 3-5 times a week, it doesn't matter what kind, just try to make it a habit that will last throughout the challenge and hopefully longer.

Looking forward to meeting you, feel free to add me as a friend and/or message me with weekly challenge ideas.
:wink:

EDIT: It would be great if everyone could make their food diaries public. It could help us be more accountable, also we could get ideas on what to eat from one another, or if anyone has a question about food or what to change or why he/she hasn't been losing weight, we could look through the diary and help find a solution to the problem by suggesting alternatives.. What do you think?
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  • stickycaramel
    stickycaramel Posts: 2
    Start Weight: 135
    Goal Weight: 120 (I think)
    Fitness Goals: be able to run 30 minutes
  • light_shimmer
    light_shimmer Posts: 118 Member
    Hi :) I've been on MFP a while, but never joined a challenge. I think it's time.

    SW 206 lbs
    CW 175 lbs
    GW 150 (ish)

    I just want to be back where I remember feeling GOOD!

    Oh...

    And welcome to MFP :)
  • kkauz42
    kkauz42 Posts: 537 Member
    What if I'm still a little uncomfortable putting my weight?? Can I still join in?
  • rwetzel319
    rwetzel319 Posts: 19
    SW: 144
    GW: 125 by christmas
  • alaina_anderson
    alaina_anderson Posts: 14
    What if I'm still a little uncomfortable putting my weight?? Can I still join in?

    Of course you can, but I don't think you have to be uncomfortable, there are people of many shapes and sizes on here and I can't imagine anyone judging you. I believe everyone here is to help and have the same goal: to look and feel better.

    That being said, if you are still uncomfortable, perhaps you can report every week with how much you have lost, rather than an actual weight.
  • MJLPAA
    MJLPAA Posts: 32 Member
    I just started and want to participate but am not yet ready to put my weight out there for all to see.
  • alaina_anderson
    alaina_anderson Posts: 14
    I just started and want to participate but am not yet ready to put my weight out there for all to see.

    That's ok.. Maybe you can tell us how much you would like to lose just until christmas and report weekly with how much weight you have lost the previous week. As long as you're headed in the right direction.. that's what it's about.
  • paulagj
    paulagj Posts: 72 Member
    Hey! would love to join, although I probably won't be able to check in as often during Nov because I'm getting married...yaaayyy!! But once I get back from the honeymoon, this will help me to whip my butt back into shape.

    SW: 135.5
    GW: 130 by Nov 1
  • alaina_anderson
    alaina_anderson Posts: 14
    Hey! would love to join, although I probably won't be able to check in as often during Nov because I'm getting married...yaaayyy!! But once I get back from the honeymoon, this will help me to whip my butt back into shape.

    SW: 135.5
    GW: 130 by Nov 1

    Congratulations!! and hope you have a great honeymoon :)
  • mountiewife
    mountiewife Posts: 113
    Hi Everyone!! I'd LOVE to join in. I've been on here for almost 2 weeks....this may be the perfect group to whip me into shape by xmas!!:)
    SW-180
    CW-177
    GW-145(but I'll say 157 for xmas..just being realistic!!)

    I would like to be able to run a 10min mile!!!!
    Can't wait to meet you all!!!!

    Sandy
  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    I'm in!
  • kkauz42
    kkauz42 Posts: 537 Member
    What if I'm still a little uncomfortable putting my weight?? Can I still join in?

    Of course you can, but I don't think you have to be uncomfortable, there are people of many shapes and sizes on here and I can't imagine anyone judging you. I believe everyone here is to help and have the same goal: to look and feel better.

    That being said, if you are still uncomfortable, perhaps you can report every week with how much you have lost, rather than an actual weight.

    AWESOME! I am in! :o] I will probably get more comfortable and put my weight but until then I will put my weight loss!

    My weight goal is to lose 10-12lbs by Dec. 23rd
    Fitness goal- start to like running again! I will run at least 3x/week
  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    SW: 141
    GW: 130
    Fitness Goals: Exercise six days a week, tone muscle and lose the gut!

    WEEK 1 CHALLENGE: This week I thought it would be good to focus on water intake to flush out any bloating or water retention due to excess sodium etc.. I know I've been eating badly for the past 2 days and feel really bloated as a result. I also think this week can be a good time to try to make exercise a regular thing. So,

    Food challenge: Drink at least 10-12 glasses of water a day.
    Exercise challenge: Exercise 3-5 times a week, it doesn't matter what kind, just try to make it a habit that will last throughout the challenge and hopefully longer.
  • jazzybean1
    jazzybean1 Posts: 113
    I'm in...
    SW 168 lbs
    CW 163.4
    GW 140
  • Trillian73
    Trillian73 Posts: 73 Member
    I'm in!

    SW: 284.5
    CW: 274.5
    12/23 GW: 252
    Final GW: 155
  • alaina_anderson
    alaina_anderson Posts: 14
    Just checking in:
    I didn't drink enough water and didn't exercise but ate well and kept moving all day babysitting my niece..

    How is everyone else doing?
    And was wondering.. are any of you vegetarians, pesca-vegetarians or vegans on here?
  • mountiewife
    mountiewife Posts: 113
    I'm doing good so far:) Been getting in my water no prob, several dates with my treadmill:bigsmile: My problem is the meal part, finding it difficult to figure out what to eat!! It's sooooo hard when you have 3 kids who are picky eaters, so I'm trying to keep them happy as well. I will be weighing on Monday cause that's supposed to be my day, but then I'll do it again on Friday and continue with Friday weigh ins! Good luck to everybody this week!!!!
  • stickycaramel
    stickycaramel Posts: 2
    I have such a hard time getting in my water. But, today I just bought a water bottle that has a filter so I can get water from a fountain and drink it without a problem.
    I'm pretty good on working out.

    And yes. I am vegan.
  • tamiwinters1
    tamiwinters1 Posts: 67
    I just joined myself and would love the encouragement. I find that if I have to be accountable to others I do better. Good luck everyone!

    My start weight is 155
    My goal weight is 130
    My goal weight by Christmas is 135
  • chi88
    chi88 Posts: 30 Member
    Count me in....

    SW:197
    CW:188
    GW by 12/15: 168

    Fitness Goals: To make a habit of working out, changing up my workouts, and increase my strength level.
  • sme1985
    sme1985 Posts: 16
    I would love to join! I'm new to MFP and think this is going to be a great group challenge :) I'm looking forward to meeting some people, feel free to add me; I'd love some friends and support. Good Luck Everyone!

    Starting Weight: 133
    Current Weight: 133
    Goal Weight (by 12/24): 120

    Fitness/Food Goals: Cardio workout 4-5 times a week for 35 minutes (get that heart rate up!), increase strength and muscle, drink more water, eat veggies 2-3 times a day.
  • sanifr
    sanifr Posts: 41 Member
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  • agriffin87
    agriffin87 Posts: 7
    SW: 261 lbs
    CW: 260 lbs
    GW: 235 lbs ISH!

    To start drinking 8 glasses of water a day and to walk 10 miles a week!
  • light_shimmer
    light_shimmer Posts: 118 Member
    Good Monday Morning :)

    Haven't been meeting the water goals ( pretty darn close though ) but I did manage the excercise part. Been working in my yard, doing the fall cleanup before we get whacked with snow. I had five yards of cedar mulch delivered I'm working on spreading, but have to cut the gardens down first- that's a workout!

    On top of the gardens, I've been beating the crap out of my punching bag every night for at least a half hour. It works for me :)

    Hows everybody doing?
  • tamiwinters1
    tamiwinters1 Posts: 67
    I've been good about my water intake and trying to eat right, but would definitely like to apply myself more at the gym. Right now I am just walk/running on the treadmill (mostly walking). I want to become a runner, but am taking it slow. My husband keeps telling me to get into a strength training routine as well. I know he's right, but have been avoiding it... Working on changing that this next week. Good luck everyone! :smile:
  • Trillian73
    Trillian73 Posts: 73 Member
    I went to a fair yesterday so I ate a little junk, but not as bad as it could have been, and I walked around for over 4 hours. Back on track today. Nearly meeting my water goals, but not quite doing it.
  • bach134
    bach134 Posts: 2
    Count me in :) Just started today and really need motivation! Usually work in kilos though so might take me a while to get used to pounds!

    SW: 160lb
    GW: 145lb
  • kkauz42
    kkauz42 Posts: 537 Member
    Ran 2 miles yesterday, did Turbo Fire today and working on the H2O!
  • paulagj
    paulagj Posts: 72 Member
    I started the Insanity workout last night (officially) --- very tough, but I'm going to do my best to stick to it! I can literally feel the fat melting away during this workout : ) I hope I can keep up.
  • mountiewife
    mountiewife Posts: 113
    I started the Insanity workout last night (officially) --- very tough, but I'm going to do my best to stick to it! I can literally feel the fat melting away during this workout : ) I hope I can keep up.
    I've been wanting to do this as well....but I don't know if I'm ready for it yet..let us know how it goes...maybe I'll get brave and try it too:)
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