Lose a PUMPKIN by Halloween Challenge *OPEN Group*

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  • littlelinnie
    littlelinnie Posts: 8 Member
    Goals:
    SW 162
    Goal 152
  • littlelinnie
    littlelinnie Posts: 8 Member
    I've just joined MFP - I'd LOVE to join this lose a pumpkin by halloween challenge - how do I do that?:smile:
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  • tundebo
    tundebo Posts: 61 Member
    Monday Check in: 61 kg
    loss 2 lb
  • earthymom
    earthymom Posts: 52 Member
    To join, just read the first post of this topic and follow the instructions by answering the questions. That's it. Oh, and check in often. :)
  • littlelinnie
    littlelinnie Posts: 8 Member
    9/19 SW- 162 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 152 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - start counting calories an watching what I eat and exercise
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- A new pair of jeans
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- I've never done a challenge before but this one is really fun. I'm listening to a cd in the car (during a long drive to work) on how our thoughts become things. I am trying hard to stay positive and I'm enjoying recording my food.
  • Wendy33510
    Wendy33510 Posts: 5
    I need some friends for support if anyone would like to add me :)
  • hera933
    hera933 Posts: 5
    I'm a little late for Monday check-in, but my weight that day was 271, so a 4lb loss. Yay! :)
    I only did about 30 squats, but I have been using my Wii Fit and boxing a lot more.
    This sounds like a great challenge to kick me into gear...

    9/22 SW - 275
    GW by Halloween- 250 (25 lb pumpkin)
    What I'm willing to do to lose the weight? - walk more, use my Wii Fit, cut back on chocolate! and DRINK MORE WATER
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- losing 25lbs will be very rewarding -just to fit into my pants!- but maybe I'll get a new shirt too.
    What will I do differently in this challenge than other challenges tried before?- This is my first challenge. =)
  • Lindsey_81
    Lindsey_81 Posts: 118 Member
    Do we have a mini challenge this week?
  • megarooni
    megarooni Posts: 50 Member
    9/27 SW- 218 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 205 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Exercise in the mornings and in the evenings. Incorporate more weight training too.
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- I have a cute Halloween costume that I got for free but it has always been a touch small. If I get drop the 13 pounds in the next 5 weeks it will fit perfectly so I dress up when I go out with the kids this year! And get a new pair of running shoes.
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- Not make excuses to not workout. This is the first real goal I have set for myself with numbers. I know I can do it! It is just a matter of actually doing it!
  • rwalgamotte
    rwalgamotte Posts: 1
    Sounds like fun! I think I will give it a shot. I would like to lose a 20 pd pumpkin! I am going to start exercising and drinking alot of water.:bigsmile:
  • LynnieSkinny
    LynnieSkinny Posts: 58
    This sounds like fun! I could use the extra motivation... The past few weeks I have gained everytime I step on the scale!!! I need it to start moving in the OTHER direction :) Come on 10 pound pumpkin!!!


    9/28 SW- 154

    GW by Halloween- 144

    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Wake up early to workout, start tracking ALL of my food again, and follow through on my commitments this time.

    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- A pair of black wedge boots!!! (I LOVE shoes!)

    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- Actually follow through with my commitment and not make excuses.
  • caitlinbsw
    caitlinbsw Posts: 7
    Late post, sorry. WIll do goals later and catch up.

    SW: 255
    9/26: 252.6
  • mom2allgirls
    mom2allgirls Posts: 48
    9/28 SW- 220 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 210 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - start counting calories an watching what I eat and exercise
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- a NEW OUTFIT
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- I will not sit on my butt all day at work or when i get home. i have started to sweep and mop and vacuum after dinner. I will keep a record of my food and stay away from the junk food.
  • juniper82
    juniper82 Posts: 1 Member
    I need some good motivation!!!

    9/27 SW- 130 lbs.
    GW by Halloween- 120 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Cook meals at home, and exercise: cardio 30 minutes a day and weight train three times a week.
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- New pair of boots for winter
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- I've never joined a challenge online, so I will be a part of one and see if that makes any difference.
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    Do we have a challenge this week?
  • imjustlisa
    imjustlisa Posts: 79 Member
    Do we have a challenge this week?
    bump that i had same question
  • littlelinnie
    littlelinnie Posts: 8 Member
    What a great idea! thanks for sharing :smile:
  • theMunchies
    theMunchies Posts: 14
    Hey, how is everyone doing?
    I have been having a good week so far, logging in daily and trying to stay within my calories plus exercising at least 20 min everyday (30DS) Monday was my day off work so I did the shred and then went for a run, Tuesday and Wednesday I did the shred in the morning before work and as of today, I'm done with the shred and about to go running for a bit :-) hope to see some good results next week!

    Have a good Thursday everyone!
  • ninu13
    ninu13 Posts: 196 Member
    Yay!! am in! this is actually my first challenge! :D
    SW- I'll weight tomorrow
    GW by Halloween- 128 lbs
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - exercise every day and cut carbs
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- surfing class! yayy!
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- Listen and follow "Unlimited" by Jillian Michaels to stay motivated (I'll try this!) :)
  • Ready2BEthin
    Ready2BEthin Posts: 133 Member
    I am late on the challenge for the week, so i thought of a great mini challenge....

    Often on saturdays & sundays we sleep in if not working, for tomorrow and sunday wake up a lil early and do 60 min of cardio in addition to the workout you already have planned. Have a great weekend and Stay strong, monday weigh in will be here soon! :)
  • earthymom
    earthymom Posts: 52 Member
    I'm going to throw out a weekend challenge for everyone. (I hope I'm allowed to do that. :))

    Let's keep it general. This weekend, complete at least 1 FULL HOUR of exercise. You can do it all at once or break it up into shorter workout sessions. Do cardio, strength, whatever you prefer.

    Have a great, guiltless, healthy weekend!
  • earthymom
    earthymom Posts: 52 Member
    I am late on the challenge for the week, so i thought of a great mini challenge....

    Often on saturdays & sundays we sleep in if not working, for tomorrow and sunday wake up a lil early and do 60 min of cardio in addition to the workout you already have planned. Have a great weekend and Stay strong, monday weigh in will be here soon! :)

    Great minds think alike! ;)
  • cre8freedom
    cre8freedom Posts: 63 Member
    09/30 SW- 197 lbs
    GW by Halloween- 189 lbs.
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Alcohol
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- A fun outfit for Halloween in New York
    What will I do differently in this challenge then other challenges tried before?- Stick to the plan!! Exercise 5 times a week
  • alirae75
    alirae75 Posts: 87
    Great idea! My name is Alison and I just joined MFP this morning. I have been working on my weight loss over the past month and have lost 8 pounds! Hopefully this will help to keep me motivated!

    09/02 SW- 169
    09/30 CW- 162
    GW by Halloween - 155

    What I'm planning to do to lose the weight? Drink more water and exercise 5 days a week!
    What will my reward be? A new outfit as I haven't purchased any from the 8 pounds I've already lost.
    What will I do differently in this challenge? This is my first challenge, so I'm not sure.
  • Ready2BEthin
    Ready2BEthin Posts: 133 Member
    Welcome new people.... Can I add that if you start to have trouble with your eating or working out and your goal truely is to lose your goal weight by Halloween, I suggest visiting a Party City, Halloween Store, or even Walmart and Target. go though the isle and instead of our usual regret of how you can't fit into anything other then the plus size, INSTEAD pick out what you really want to be. You dont have to purchase it just think how you would look in that costume, think of the compliments you are going to recieve.... Then if you wake up and decide to eat that bad food and want to skip workout think of the day in the Halloween isle... Ask your self do you want to spend Halloween with joy or regret for not meeting the goal. Every year I spend it with regret, this year I'm determined at all cost, I will reach my goal! Keep up the good work everyone! :)
  • LynnieSkinny
    LynnieSkinny Posts: 58
    9/28- 154
    10/1- 153
    1 Lb Pumpkin... 9 to go :happy:

    I am going to restart the 30 Day Shred tonight. I WILL make it the full 30 days this time! (In the past I've made it to 18 and that was my farthest I've been.) I did the squat challenge and I am up early this morning for a walk. I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!
  • slender_sunshine
    slender_sunshine Posts: 42
    Due to an impending visit from my friend TOM, being sick, and a weekend full of the saltiest foods ever (at least I hope that's all it is :grumble: ) I am actually UP 2 pounds. Weighed in at 155. I'm back on track with keeping my salt down and drinking plenty of water, though, so we'll see how it goes.
  • GFreg
    GFreg Posts: 404
    Update:

    GFreg - Greg
    SW - 370
    9/26 - 363.3
    CW 10/3 - 360.2
    GW - 355
  • jellybean1971
    jellybean1971 Posts: 417 Member
    Monday weigh in

    205

    so far lost 3.5lbs
  • salvarado08
    salvarado08 Posts: 20 Member
    Second Monday Check In: 188.6

    Only down about a half pound, but even that is good considering the night I had. I took my nephew out to dinner as a treat and went WAY overboard. I see a LOT of sweating in my future :)

    I wasn't able to do the challenge because I didn't see it until Saturday afternoon, but I did work out both days anyway - just not in the morning.

    I want to lose a pumpkin! My lovely pumpkin shall be 10 lbs. Sorry I'm a little late at joining :)

    9/22 SW - 193
    9/26 - 189
    GW by Halloween- 183 (10 lb pumpkin)
    What Im willing to do to lose the weight? - Continue tracking and complete all the mini-challenges
    What will my reward be when I reach my goal on Halloween?- Take hubby to the movies
    What will I do differently in this challenge than other challenges tried before?- I too am just starting on MFP and my first round of challenges. I am just learning the ropes and doing my best!
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