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Halloween Challenge 2015

This year, Halloween is on a Saturday! Which means adults get to celebrate it, too! Halloween is my favorite holiday, by far. But Halloween costumes are extra-challenging for those of us in the upper size ranges.

As of today (July 22), Halloween is EXACTLY 100 days away, and I intend to be under 200 lbs by that day. That's 28 pounds, which is 2 pounds per week (plus 2 days).

Who want to join me in a Halloween challenge? Post the # of lbs you want to lose by H-day, and at some point, tell us what you want to dress up as. I'm still deciding.

Owner: ChristieisReadyLeaders: ChristieisReadyCreated on July 24, 201533 membersPrivacy: Public

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Week 10 + 11 Successes
So, we've all fallen off the wagon a bit. (Except for a few awesome overachievers). I've combined Weeks 10 and 11 here. SO. We lost 7.6 lbs combining weeks 10 and 11. Not bad! Overall, we've lost 213 lbs! That's great! Think we can make it to 250 by H-day?
Week 9 Success
This week we had some good progress. As I've not been a great moderator, it's partially to do with me, but lots of us are not weighing in. Gain, loss, no change, we want to hear from you! So, of the reporting parties, we lost 7.6 lbs this week, which is apparently the weight of a single human bowel. Anyone missing a bowel?…
Week 8 Success
Guys! You lost 23.2 lbs this week! That's equivalent to the amount of pizza an average American eats in a year (we *may* have a slight pizza eating problem). Overall, we've lost 198 lbs! We have lost a large jaguar! (The animal, not the car). You guys are stellar and continue to impress me! Great work everyone!
Week 7 Success!
You guys continue to kick *kitten* and take names! This week, we've lost a total of 20.7 lbs- the weight of a kitchen aid stand mixer. Overall, we've lost a total of 175 lbs!! That's a whole Nubian Goat. Great work guys!!
Week 6 Success!
Hey there peeps! So this week, a lot of of us fell off the wagon, myself included. Even so, as a group, we lost 8.4 lbs, or about the weight of a human head! Overall, we've lost 154 lbs, or the weight of the average British woman (hopefully we haven't lost any of OUR Brits, tho we know they're way better than just…
Week 5 success!!
Hey Peeps!! This week, we lost 25.9 pounds, or the weight of a White Holland Turkey! Over the past 5 weeks, we've lost almost 146 pounds, or a whole Floyd Mayweather! You guys are killing it! Keep up the great work!!
Week 4 Success!
Happy Monday, Peeps! This week, as a group, we lost 21.1 lbs, or the weight of the average car tire! So long, spare tire! Special shoutout to 3 of our group who lost 3+ lbs EACH this week:* jmd543 * NMorse1907 * shangates92 Over the past month, we have lost 119.7 lbs. That's about the weight of miss Taylor Swift. We have…
Week 4 is up!
Sorry guys, crazy busy week, and I forgot it was Thursday. I LITERALLY thought it was Tuesday today for most of the day. But the thread is open to share you progress, successes and temporary setbacks.
Week 3 Success
Hey guys and dolls! This week, as a group, we lost 28.5 pounds, which is about the size of a small chihuahua atop a Flemish Giant Rabbit. Over the last 3 weeks, we've lost 98.6 pounds!! . Good job, guys!! Keep up the good work!
Week 2 Success!
Hey peeps!! This week, as a group, we lost 25.1 pounds, which is an average 2-year-old (if anyone is missing an ACTUAL 2-year-old, we're not responsible). Over the last 2 weeks, we've lost 65.1 pounds!! Which is the weight of a newborn Zebra. Good job, guys!! Keep up the good work!

Discussions

Week 14 Progress Report
Due to meetings with management, work has been supplying me with carb-enriched breakfasts for the last week and a half. :/ Up 0.8 lb since the last weigh-in.
Week 13 Progress Report
I think it's week 13 now, right? Here are my updates! Since Last Week: 0.4 lb Lost Challenge Total: 4.2 lb Lost MFP Total: 44.2 lb Lost I had a few bad weeks mid-challenge that I 100% do not regret. I'm behind on my 13 lb 100 day challenge goal, but I'll take it! NSV: I've been surprisingly not hungry at work - even with…
Week 12 Progress Report
Guys! We've been doing this for 3 whole months! Regardless of how successful you've been (and for some of you, the answer is VERY), it's an achievement that you've made it this far. 2 more weeks to go! So, where are you at?
Costumes from past Halloween's
Don't know about you guys, but I tend to save costumes in hopes that I can use them again. So I decided to put on the costumes I wore for the previous 2 Halloween's and have a neat little comparison to show: Anyone else have any before/after Halloween costume pics to share?
Week 11 Progress Report
Week 10 Progress Report
Week 10 Report Week 1: 250# Week 2: 251.4# Week 3: 251.4# Week 4: 246.3# Week 5: 242.9# Week 6: 242# Week 7: 239.7# Week 8: 236.4# Week 9: 234.6# Week 10: 235.5# Gain this week: +.9# Halloween goal progress: -14.5/-25#
New Challenges anyone?
Hi. How does everyone feel about a new challenge after this one of course? Christmas or a New Year Challenge? What do you think, Christie?
Costume ideas
Since a lot of us are undecided for our costumes, I thought it would be a good to have a thread for costumes ideas and inspiration. The boyfriend and I do something as a couple. We've done the superhero thing, disco, senior citizens and hillbillies so far. I'm thinking maybe Princess Leia and Han Solo this year or Jack and…
30 Day Challenge
Ok, peeps, I'm kicking into high gear over here. My goal is to lose 3 inches EACH off my waist and chest over the next 30 days. I plan to do that with twice-daily crunches, push-up, and plies. What will you do to push yourself just a little bit further over the next 30 days?
Week 9 Progress Report
I've been running around like a crazy woman, but fortunately, I woke up early today, so I'm starting this thread even though I'm only vaguely aware if I'm in the correct place :s Week 9 Report Week 1: 250# Week 2: 251.4# Week 3: 251.4# Week 4: 246.3# Week 5: 242.9# Week 6: 242# Week 7: 239.7# Week 8: 236.4# Week 9: 234.6#…

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