12 week challenge

cass89
cass89 Posts: 198 Member
edited December 19 in Motivation and Support
Hey everybody!

So yesterday I read this quote:
It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world. Give it 12 weeks - Don't Quit!!!

And I really want to test this theory. 12 weeks, three months, however you want to think of it, i think this is an amazing motivational quote that we can all take before and after shots...just to test this quote.

I've been thinking about it and everyone's goals are different so I dont think setting specific challenges would work, however I plan on doing 6 2 week challenges (this way to me it seems less daunting) and will be posting them on here every fortnight so if you'd like to join me on my challenges it will make it heaps easier and motivating.

You may wish to have an all over goal (maybe losing 6kg or maybe a measurment...maybe just to see more definition ect. depending on where you're at in your weight loss journey)


My challenges will be things like 'lose 3kg' or 'hit the gym every other day' or...i'm not sure yet lol. But don't feel obligated to follow me. I just thought this would be great group to collect before shots and then in twelve weeks share our 'after shots' and see what 12 weeks can really do!

Anyone is welcome to add me too.

who's it?

- Cass
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  • D446
    D446 Posts: 266 Member
    Hey, this sounds great. I am already one of your friends on here though. I have gone off track a little so this could be good!
  • cass89
    cass89 Posts: 198 Member
    ok great!! i'm going to weigh in tomorrow and think of my first goal tonight!

    i'm thinking something like being below my calorie intake everyday.
  • kjnicol
    kjnicol Posts: 192 Member
    Hi
    I'm in I have fallen off the wagon and am just starting to get back on.
    I'll be going on holiday in July but this will help me stay on track even while vacationing.
    I'll weigh in tomorrow. LETS DO THIS!!!
  • DavidTri
    DavidTri Posts: 11 Member
    I'm all up for a 12 week challenge. Sounds like a great idea!
  • sammi220
    sammi220 Posts: 30 Member
    I am Totally up for the challenge, i just added you as a friend and realised that your a fellow Melbournian.
  • hayley9914
    hayley9914 Posts: 80 Member
    I'm up for a challenge too! Count me in!!
  • McButtski
    McButtski Posts: 203 Member
    Was just going to start a 12 week challenge!! Fab, I'm in too!

    I'm going to break mine up into 3 x 4 weeks

    1st four weeks I want to achieve:

    - Lose at least 7lbs
    - Lose at least 2 inches
    - Start running and be able to run continuously for at least 15 minutes

    Start date: 16th May. Goal date: 13th June

    :bigsmile:
  • sandown12
    sandown12 Posts: 648 Member
    after 25 years yoyoing on 'DIETS' I found here :flowerforyou:

    Im 16 weeks in 25lbs down 19.5inches down and I love Zumba

    Ill join the 12 week challenge :)

    Good luck guys xx
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    I'm in!

    Here are my goals:
    1. Lose 1.5 kilo every four weeks
    2. Never skip more than one self-defense class every four weeks
    3. Eat at least one salad or sliced vegetable every other day
  • ebonijo2
    ebonijo2 Posts: 73
    Im in, challenges are very motivating. Im currently doing a 6 week challenge w/ the women in my family and we are in week 2 of the challenge. I wish to continue this.
  • momof377
    momof377 Posts: 198 Member
    Count me in!! Are you going to start a group?
  • sel254
    sel254 Posts: 273 Member
    Hey! I'm in! Could do with all the motivation I can get (and give!) as I've lately been falling off the wagon more times than I've been staying on it ;) Anyone feel free to add me :)

    My first month's goal is to complete Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred. I was supposed to start last night but got held up at work (I know, no excuses! :() but I'm definitely starting it tonight, regardless of what time I get home :)
  • EmmaGem76
    EmmaGem76 Posts: 38 Member
    Count me in - I like the sound of 6x2 week challenges!

    I have signed up for a 5k in September so my goals are to stick to my training plan and eat all my calories but also ditch the treats...
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Yes please! Fallen off the wagon badly lately, keen for this to start :)
    Aiming to go from 82.2kg to 75kg within this time and be able to run 5km's nonstop! (can only run 2.5 now) haha
  • coatsie79
    coatsie79 Posts: 187 Member
    I'm in!!! :0)
  • Kelly043
    Kelly043 Posts: 51 Member
    I'm in! I just started MFP on 5/7. I haven't had a chance to post my starting picture yet. My ultimate goal is to lose about 35-40 pounds. My fitness goal for the next three weeks is to be able to jog for 3 minutes straight at various points during my walks. My 12 week goal is to be able to do a 5K, jogging all of it (or almost all).
    Another goal is to be faithful to posting the food diary every day, throughout vacations, etc. So easy to get off track if you let that slack. Good luck, everyone.
  • CBW3
    CBW3 Posts: 2 Member
    I would love to join this type of challenge!!! I was doing so well, but then slid backward and have gained 20 pounds since Novmeber!!!

    For my first two weeks my goal is to stick to my calorie goal. Simple and to the point!
  • mminter22
    mminter22 Posts: 29
    Would love to do this! Im in!!
  • mrsfurby14
    mrsfurby14 Posts: 181 Member
    I am in!! I have fallen off the wagon so I think this will help me get motivated again.
  • smittypig
    smittypig Posts: 2 Member
    Count me in! I have hit a plateau in my weight loss the past 2 weeks and need to change it up a bit...a 12 week challenge would be great!!!
  • mebohan
    mebohan Posts: 46 Member
    bump

    1st two week challenge... workout 4-5 hours per week! (and hide the scale until at least week 4)
  • kmel2479
    kmel2479 Posts: 102 Member
    This is perfect! I need this challenge and the support. Keeping 12 weeks in mind is a huge motivator!
  • DGK12
    DGK12 Posts: 117
    Oooo!! This is a great idea! I'm in! I've been slacking in the 'eating right' department, so this is a great motivator!
  • historygirldd
    historygirldd Posts: 209 Member
    I've been lax the last few weeks, not really keeping up my food diary. So I am in and since this week ends some of my stress (I am a track coach and the state track meet is on Friday - so yay, no more afterschool practices for awhile. I am in. I will think about my goals. But, thanks, you have helped put me back on track:happy:
  • bathsheba_c
    bathsheba_c Posts: 1,873 Member
    Count me in!! Are you going to start a group?
    ^^^^^
    THIS
  • w1thh3art
    w1thh3art Posts: 17
    I'm so in! Can't wait to see what 12 weeks can do!
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
    This sounds great! I dunno if you all want me to join you though...it seems like every challenge I join ends up fizzling out and i'm left alone plugging away solo. :sad:

    :laugh:
  • cass89
    cass89 Posts: 198 Member
    Count me in!! Are you going to start a group?
    ^^^^^
    THIS

    How do I do that? Like another post? Lol sorry.
  • cass89
    cass89 Posts: 198 Member
    Wow wha a great response!! Thanks for the interest everyone!

    People r talking about a group...once I figure this out I will start a group where we can all post our first challenge and measurements if u wish :)
  • cass89
    cass89 Posts: 198 Member
    HEY GUYS!

    so today is the start of the 12 week challenge!

    I weighed in this morning and took some last 'before' shots.

    My challenge for the next fortnight is pretty basic, but i have fallen off the wagen myself lately and i'm inbetween moving gyms and the next fortnight my goal is to eat clean...reduce the amount of fats and artificial sugars and drink 1.5 L of water a day.

    after the two weeks, i am hoping to drop 3KG.

    the end date for this 2 week challenge is the 30th of May.

    My overall goal for the 12 weeks is to lost 12kg...effectivly making me below 90kg...the lightest i've ever been in my adult life.

    so here goes.

    starting weight this mornig was 101.8kg (or 224lbs) (eeeekkk)!!

    I may be starting a 'group' once i figure out what that means but i will post all the details here and on my page.

    i am looking fwd to reading all your goals and posts!

    Cass xx
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