4 Week Mini-Challenge

Hey Everyone,

Come join in on a 4 week mini-challenge!! Lose 1.5 lbs a week for 4 weeks. Final check in date is August 20th. We can totally rock 4 weeks...before you know it, it'll be over and we'll all be 6 lbs lighter.

Starting weight --- 80.6 kg or 177.69 lbs

July 30th --
August 6th --
August 13th --
August 20th --
«13456

Replies

  • Athena42006
    Athena42006 Posts: 26 Member
    I just signed up for MFP and want in on this challenge.

    CW 177
    GW 150 (For Starters)

    I exercise around 5 times a week. It is the food that is killing me!

    I hope this is a great start in using this tool!
  • LeandieE
    LeandieE Posts: 19 Member
    Welcome to MFP! :D This site is fantastic for keeping track of how much you consume. I quickly learned vegetables are the way to go to be allowed to eat more with less calories. Hope it helps you out! When I'm committed to tracking everything, it definitely helps me out.
  • Athena42006
    Athena42006 Posts: 26 Member
    Thanks! I keep wondering if I can stay under my calorie allotment and stay motivated and exercising.
  • jmuller06
    jmuller06 Posts: 109 Member
    I joined MFP a month ago and this is my first post. In the first couple weeks I quickly lost 5 lbs.......then I slacked on the eating a little bit. So far I'm at a total loss of 6 lbs with another 40 or so to go.

    I'll give this challenge a shot.

    CW 187

    Good luck to us! :o)
  • I definitely want in on this challenge

    July 23- 183 lbs

    Goal weight 147

    I exercise on average 3times a week, but I recently hired a personal trainer so I'm hoping to reach my goal soon. My biggest problem is laying down after eating and not eating right. I hope to gain some discipline.
  • LeandieE
    LeandieE Posts: 19 Member
    Good luck to all of us!! :D
  • This is great - count me in!

    Last Friday's weigh-in was 295.3 pounds
    4 week challenge goal: 289.3 pounds
    Long term goal: 165 pounds

    I work out on an elliptical for 30 minutes x 6 days a week, and monitor what I eat using MFP.

    Good luck everyone!
  • georgie_lou
    georgie_lou Posts: 225 Member
    I want in!

    July 23 = 91.7 kg (202 lbs)

    I have lots to lose.
  • helengloyne
    helengloyne Posts: 3 Member
    I wouldn't mind joining your challenge. Have been on MFP for 2 weeks and so far my weight just yoyo's up and down each day. I exercise 5 days a week and am really trying to watch what I eat. Now I have to type in everything, it makes a big difference. Thanks.
  • LeandieE
    LeandieE Posts: 19 Member
    I don't know if you guys eat yoghurt, but I just wanted to share that you can have a lot of Danone Silhouette yoghurt 0% for like next to no calories, and as an added plus, the different flavours all taste amazing!
  • ahelgers10
    ahelgers10 Posts: 376 Member
    I am in!

    Starting weight --- 195.0 pounds

    July 30th --
    August 6th --
    August 13th --
    August 20th --
  • Erthwalkur
    Erthwalkur Posts: 7 Member
    How does this challenge work exactly? I am still learning about the message boards....is the check in done via message board?
  • meb1118
    meb1118 Posts: 12 Member
    I want in:)

    Starting Weight: 186.6
  • leholcomb
    leholcomb Posts: 146 Member
    I'm in!

    Starting weight --- 131.0 pounds

    July 30th --
    August 6th --
    August 13th --
    August 20th --
  • BlestLiz
    BlestLiz Posts: 41
    I want in! I need something to kick-start my motivation. I'm trying to familiarize myself with MFP, do you guys eat back all calories you exercise?

    Startng Weight: 159

    1st post....right here :)
  • leholcomb
    leholcomb Posts: 146 Member
    I usually do not "eat back calories". The only time I do is if it is a special occasion and we are going out to dinner or something. Otherwise I just snack on veggies if I get hungry at night. Cucumbers with lemon pepper... mmm :)
  • Sheila4046
    Sheila4046 Posts: 28
    Sounds fun and motivating, count me in please.:smile:
  • I'm in too!
    My little brother is getting married in October and I want to like the pictures I am in!!
    I am struggling right now with food, I am soooo hungry all the time, and I have been kinda lazy ... need to get out there and make this happen :)

    Starting weight --- 228.0 pounds

    July 30th --
    August 6th --
    August 13th --
    August 20th --
  • torriesummers
    torriesummers Posts: 14 Member
    I would love in on this challenge! I need something to keep me motivated. I just got married a month ago and now I am struggling to find inspiration to keep losing towards my goal!

    SW: 198
    GW: 140
    GW for this challenge.... 190!
  • getinsmaller
    getinsmaller Posts: 1 Member
    I'd like to join also. I would be happy to be at 152 in four weeks, but 150 would be my reach goal. This would put me into the "healthy weight" category on the BMI charts! Somewhere I haven't been for a long time.

    SW: 158
    GW: 139

    July 30th -
    August 6th -
    August 13th -
    August 20th -
  • SRW31
    SRW31 Posts: 11
    I'm ready to start...First time starting a challenge, but I'm up to it!!!

    Starting Weight: 192.8

    July 30:

    August 6:

    August 13:

    August 20:
  • Fit_2013
    Fit_2013 Posts: 326 Member
    Ready to start today :smile:

    SW- 192.9 lbs

    July 30 -

    Aug 6 -

    Aug 13 -

    Aug 20 -
  • LeandieE
    LeandieE Posts: 19 Member
    Yes, the check-in's are done via the message boards. So there's a check in each week, but the ultimate goal is to lose 6 lbs by the end of the 4 week period. :) Good luck!! :D
  • MaryG418
    MaryG418 Posts: 3
    I want in too! I am starting 2 days late but I like the idea of being accountable to a group.

    My starting (this morning) is 141.

    My overall goal weight is 120.

    I also need movitation and support with getting up and working out in the morning, becuase that is the only time I will be able to do it. This morning I put my alarm out of my bedroom with my workout clothes right next to it, and it worked, and I got a 2 mile run in!
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    155 by August 20th? I'm in :)

    Current weight 161
    Final Goal weight: 130
    August Goal weight: 155

    July 30:
    Aug. 6:
    Aug 13:
    Aug 20:
  • Mysonmyreason
    Mysonmyreason Posts: 7 Member
    HELLO

    COUNT ME IN

    Current weight 219
    Final Goal weight: 159
    July 30 -

    Aug 6 -

    Aug 13 -

    Aug 20 -
  • bcw660816
    bcw660816 Posts: 326 Member
    I'm in! Leaving for Florida on 31 August and want to lose every extra pound I can before then.

    July 23rd - 216.2
    July 30th --
    August 6th --
    August 13th --
    August 20th --
  • LeandieE
    LeandieE Posts: 19 Member
    Hey Guys!!

    Excellent work for everyone joining in so far!!! It's hard work for sure, but try to just think of each day one a a time. Be good this ONE day and then think of tomorrow separately in the same way. I find this makes it a bit better, because I don't feel like I have weeks and months stretching out ahead of me.

    Also, I found this fabulous website talking about how to exercise and eat based on what really works for weight loss - proper nutrition in moderation and regular, varied exercise. I particularly like the way the information is presented because it's easy to read and outlines some simple steps. I read it and thought: "Yeah, I can totally follow these easy steps!"

    http://www.hussmanfitness.org/index.html

    Keep up the good work everyone!! :D
  • freya33
    freya33 Posts: 149 Member
    Hi Count me in. At the moment it is so hot, far to hot to exercise but that is just an excuse.... I need a challenge. I really need to lose the weight I have put on over the years. I lost some at a boot camp last year and then put it back on ( and more) plus lost all the fitness. I can remember how good I felt whern lighter and fitter and need to hold onto that.
    I usually weigh in kg ( I think it is part of my avoidance of reality 70.7 is over 11stone ( how did I get from 9 stone to well over 11 )
    4 weeks I can do it

    26th July 155 lbs
  • emiskins
    emiskins Posts: 92 Member
    I'm in too! Please friend me if you want! I having used MFP for about 6 months and I could use some friends.

    Starting weight --- 178.8
    July 30th --
    August 6th --
    August 13th --
    August 20th --