Up for a Summer Challange??? 20 lbs by August 31st

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  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    I hope its not too late to join in (just joined the site today)!

    Starting Weight (Pre-MFP): 219
    Current Weight: 214
    Challenge Goal Weight: 194
    Goal Weight: 135
    Age: 24
    Work Out Goal: 5 days a week for 30mins - 1 hour
  • indianagranny
    indianagranny Posts: 863
    Sorry late with the check in

    age - 50
    sw - 216.2
    5/29 weight - 188.2
    cw - 188
    8/31 wt - 178.2
    gw - 160

    Exercise I failed miserably here due to work stress and bad news to a guys I have been seeing for almost theee years. This is the area I will concentrate on this week I am going to shoot for my 5 days and 60 minutes a day.

    Congratulations to the ones who lost and did good in the exercising. I will also try to post more on this thread.
  • indianagranny
    indianagranny Posts: 863
    Sorry double post
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    Hi and thanks to everyone (new and on week 2) who logged in and recorded your stats.
    I have to say I did think the response today would be much greater and am let down by the lack of drive out there.
    Seems we get out of the gate with such strong convictions and promises and then what takes over- Life -which we can choose to translate into excuses. There are none any more for those of us who are really serious about our weight loss.
    We are already into the sixth month of the year. How many of us have made those resolutions to really take control and conquer the demons. I did and guess what...in 6 months I have lost more weight (all be it 4lbs) on this challenge than I possibly hoped for.
    So does this work? Yeah, it does, but only if we are in it together FOR THE DURATION.

    :flowerforyou:
    Too many times I have joined challenges and fallen short. NOT this one. Thanks for posting this, I think we all need a reminder of how positive we need to be, and follow through with our promices!
  • ntminter
    ntminter Posts: 10
    I have seen alot of posts about the "30 day shred" what is that?
  • Learning2LoveMe
    Learning2LoveMe Posts: 1,430 Member
    I have seen alot of posts about the "30 day shred" what is that?

    Assuming its the same one I know of, 30 day shred is a program designed by Jillian Michaels to blast away the last 10-20 pounds and get you ripped in 30 days. Theres a 30 day shred DVD and a book both by Jillian.

    I haven't seen the DVD but the book is full of recipes (tells you what to eat every day for 30 days) and excerizes to do for the month.
  • stjohnspark
    stjohnspark Posts: 51
    Hi and thanks to everyone (new and on week 2) who logged in and recorded your stats.
    I have to say I did think the response today would be much greater and am let down by the lack of drive out there.
    Seems we get out of the gate with such strong convictions and promises and then what takes over- Life -which we can choose to translate into excuses. There are none any more for those of us who are really serious about our weight loss.
    We are already into the sixth month of the year. How many of us have made those resolutions to really take control and conquer the demons. I did and guess what...in 6 months I have lost more weight (all be it 4lbs) on this challenge than I possibly hoped for.
    So does this work? Yeah, it does, but only if we are in it together FOR THE DURATION.

    :flowerforyou:
    Too many times I have joined challenges and fallen short. NOT this one. Thanks for posting this, I think we all need a reminder of how positive we need to be, and follow through with our promices!
    You got that right:wink
  • Kidvicious28
    Kidvicious28 Posts: 1,613 Member
    Yep, Lizagna is correct. I just started the 30 day shred yesterday. It's intense!!! but sooo fun. Jillian Michaels is very demanding but extremely motivational. I highly recommend it.
  • TNYorker
    TNYorker Posts: 164
    I just joined today but I've been on my weight-loss plan for about a month. Hope it's alright for me to join this challenge! :)

    Age: 24
    SW: 186
    CW: 170
    GW: 150
    Days/minutes of exercise : 1-1.5 hrs, 5/6 days a week

    Anita
  • jaimelee93
    jaimelee93 Posts: 13 Member
    Sorry checking in late.

    SW =178
    CW=174
    GW=145

    31/5 = 177.

    I was sick all week so I only got a 30 min run in.

    Yay 3lb loss this week.
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    :smile: Good Morning all! :smile:

    I started the day off right with the 30 day Shred.... Also brought my walking shoes to work and am going to walk during my breaks. :glasses:

    I had a relatively good weekend. Had a couple graduation parties to go to, but I really surprised myself and resisted the temptation to over indulge!

    Hope everyone else is doing great, and starting the week off right! Good Luck, we CAN DO THIS!!!! :happy:

    :heart: :flowerforyou: :heart: Cyprianna
  • Kityngirl
    Kityngirl Posts: 14,304 Member
    I am so motivated after joining this challenge!

    I had a good weekend, ate within my calories, went to the gym for a nice looong workout on Saturday, and actually got all of my water in! I have the hardest time on weekends drinking all of my water without the work water cooler... :ohwell:

    Here's to another good week! :drinker:
  • Arienna
    Arienna Posts: 913
    Good morning everyone!!! I know I haven't been posting much, last week was so blah for me, I'm back in to it now and ready to lose more, I lost 2 more lbs last week for a grand total of 15...:laugh:
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    Here's to another good week! :drinker:

    here, here! :drinker:
  • kvcarden
    kvcarden Posts: 175
    Lets do this! Count me in :bigsmile:

    Age:30
    Starting weight 200
    Current weight 192
    Goal weight 135
  • mfriedensohn
    mfriedensohn Posts: 3
    Hi Everyone! I too need to lose 15lbs by mid August. I am eating healthy and exercising. But has anyone tried or thought about slim fast for a short term weight loss? I've done it before in the past and it worked great to kick the 15 lbs I needed. Probably not as helpful for 40 lbs, but does anyone have thoughts?
  • Beppy8
    Beppy8 Posts: 9 Member
    Sorry for not posting my stats on Friday. I got busy at work and planning the wedding.

    Starting Weight (Pre-MFP): 185
    Current Weight: 182
    Challenge Goal Weight: 165
    Goal Weight: 140
    Age: 37
    Work Out Goal: 4 days a week for 50 mins - 1 hour
  • johnsjackie
    johnsjackie Posts: 1 Member
    This is my first post, but count me in! I graduate from college (BBA) on August 31 and I would love to be 20 lbs thinner by then!

    Age: 23
    Starting Weight: 186
    Current Weight: 179
    Goal Weight: 145
    Work Out Goal: 6 days a week, 30-60 mins per workout
  • Doitforbaby120808
    Doitforbaby120808 Posts: 51
    Hi I want in! I have been trying to lose weight for a long time but I really kicked it up a notch two weeks ago. So I found this and hope it will be the motivation I need to keep it up

    Age:25
    Starting weight:173
    Current weight: 165.5
    Goal weight:118
    WOG: 6 days a week, 60-90 mins a day plus the hundredpushups.com and 200situps challenges!
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
    Hi Everyone! I too need to lose 15lbs by mid August. I am eating healthy and exercising. But has anyone tried or thought about slim fast for a short term weight loss? I've done it before in the past and it worked great to kick the 15 lbs I needed. Probably not as helpful for 40 lbs, but does anyone have thoughts?

    Hi mfriedensohn,
    IDK, I have never really liked those replacement meals. They're loaded w/ sugar! Plus, it doesn't really teach you to eat correctly.... real food, six times a day is the way to go if you ask me, but that's just my opinion..... I have tried them before, don't get me wrong, but the poundage always comes back twice as fast and twice as much!

    For me, I need to teach myself to eat in moderation. I know I'd go back to my 'old' way of eating in no time.

    Hope that helps a little.... Good Luck! :flowerforyou:
  • JenUB
    JenUB Posts: 84
    Hi,

    I just found you folks. I'm in if it's not too late.

    Age: 39
    Starting weight: 146
    Current weight: 146
    Goal weight: 125
    Days/minutes of exercise: 1 hour treadmill on incline
  • arashton
    arashton Posts: 15
    ok! That's 12 solid weeks from now, and to attain that goal 1.7 pounds must be lost each week without ANY BACKSLIDING!!!! I'm in :bigsmile:

    oh lord

    Age 27
    Starting weight 195
    Currant weight 195
    Goal weight 140
    Days/minutes of exercise: 3 days/60 min
  • stjohnspark
    stjohnspark Posts: 51
    Hi everyone- how's your week going so far? Happy to see all the new arrivals- and NO- it's never too late to join us. Welcome!!!
    Already in week 3 of our Summer Challenge and feeling the pressure. Why is it that weight and fat will stick to you like glue and betray any slip ups you may have had in a day/week, but taking it off is such a slow process. That's the key word for me this week. This is a lifestyle change and although it may hurt in the beginning, imagining myself in skinny jeans at the end of this journey is soooo worth the pain and sacrifice.
    Hit the gym hard today and felt like a winner afterwards. Am now at the point where it's definately becoming addictive and find myself pushing to 15mins more on the treadmill or 100cals more on the elliptical. Love it!! Ok- so I sound like a bit of a freak, but hey- got to get into this big time as the clock is ticking and I gotta lot of fat to shed :tongue:
    Have decided that June will be my "ALL CARDIO" month and will incorporate weights in July. I love strength training, however I do need to concentrate on burning the most calories I can each day to see a shift on the scales. I will not leave the gym until after one hour minimum. All of June- all cardio!!
    So... any great tips about your strategy for this month???

    WE CAN DO THIS-
    GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!:tongue::laugh: :flowerforyou:
  • TNYorker
    TNYorker Posts: 164
    Hi everyone- how's your week going so far? Happy to see all the new arrivals- and NO- it's never too late to join us. Welcome!!!
    Already in week 3 of our Summer Challenge and feeling the pressure. Why is it that weight and fat will stick to you like glue and betray any slip ups you may have had in a day/week, but taking it off is such a slow process. That's the key word for me this week. This is a lifestyle change and although it may hurt in the beginning, imagining myself in skinny jeans at the end of this journey is soooo worth the pain and sacrifice.
    Hit the gym hard today and felt like a winner afterwards. Am now at the point where it's definately becoming addictive and find myself pushing to 15mins more on the treadmill or 100cals more on the elliptical. Love it!! Ok- so I sound like a bit of a freak, but hey- got to get into this big time as the clock is ticking and I gotta lot of fat to shed :tongue:
    Have decided that June will be my "ALL CARDIO" month and will incorporate weights in July. I love strength training, however I do need to concentrate on burning the most calories I can each day to see a shift on the scales. I will not leave the gym until after one hour minimum. All of June- all cardio!!
    So... any great tips about your strategy for this month???

    WE CAN DO THIS-
    GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!:tongue::laugh: :flowerforyou:

    I'm concentrating on cardio as well this month and I have to tell you about something that I did for the first time yesterday! I pulled up some Tae Bo videos online and worked out for a whole hour! It may actually be the most INTENSE cardio that I've ever done. I had heard about them and really wanted to try it out before I went out and invested in the program. I must have burned anywhere from 600-700 calories (according to MFP)! It was amazing and I'll definitely be doing more of it. :bigsmile:
  • vanimami
    vanimami Posts: 433 Member
    Hi, is it too late to join?? I need some extra help with losing weight and I think this will be a nice extra push :flowerforyou:

    CW: 152
    GW125
    Age 24

    I would like to work out for at least 50 minutes 5 days a week and to stay as active in the day as possible :bigsmile:

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  • magglett
    magglett Posts: 2,000
    I'm in ... I'm in. Sounds like fun.
  • Susanhs6
    Susanhs6 Posts: 8
    Count me in!!

    start weight 182
    current weight 178
    goal weight 132
    exercise 6X 1 to 2 hours

    Happy losing Guys!!
  • musicisluvxo
    musicisluvxo Posts: 18 Member
    FOR SURE! i already started, and im HOPING dearly for some results.

    Age: 17
    Starting weight : 171... OH THE SHAMMMEEE
    Currant weight: 170.6 ... fail haha
    Goal weight: 150
    Days/minutes of exercise: i try to exercise more than just half an hr a day, but i didnt get to do that today. :(, i will!!!!

    WE CAN DO THISSS
  • yoga1
    yoga1 Posts: 5
    I'm in too!! Will post my stats tomorrow.........
  • carlafreeman
    carlafreeman Posts: 91
    Hi everyone- how's your week going so far? Happy to see all the new arrivals- and NO- it's never too late to join us. Welcome!!!
    Already in week 3 of our Summer Challenge and feeling the pressure. Why is it that weight and fat will stick to you like glue and betray any slip ups you may have had in a day/week, but taking it off is such a slow process. That's the key word for me this week. This is a lifestyle change and although it may hurt in the beginning, imagining myself in skinny jeans at the end of this journey is soooo worth the pain and sacrifice.
    Hit the gym hard today and felt like a winner afterwards. Am now at the point where it's definately becoming addictive and find myself pushing to 15mins more on the treadmill or 100cals more on the elliptical. Love it!! Ok- so I sound like a bit of a freak, but hey- got to get into this big time as the clock is ticking and I gotta lot of fat to shed :tongue:
    Have decided that June will be my "ALL CARDIO" month and will incorporate weights in July. I love strength training, however I do need to concentrate on burning the most calories I can each day to see a shift on the scales. I will not leave the gym until after one hour minimum. All of June- all cardio!!
    So... any great tips about your strategy for this month???

    WE CAN DO THIS-
    GO BIG OR GO HOME!!!!:tongue::laugh: :flowerforyou:

    I'm concentrating on cardio as well this month and I have to tell you about something that I did for the first time yesterday! I pulled up some Tae Bo videos online and worked out for a whole hour! It may actually be the most INTENSE cardio that I've ever done. I had heard about them and really wanted to try it out before I went out and invested in the program. I must have burned anywhere from 600-700 calories (according to MFP)! It was amazing and I'll definitely be doing more of it. :bigsmile:


    I love taebo!! That's how I've been getting my cardio in!! Of course I am so out of shape that my Favorite Taebo is still sitting on the shelf. I couldn't finish the workout. UGH!! But I did find a "Believers Workout Taebo" on netflix and I am loving it. He really pushes you to finish the workout!!!
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