Anyone up for a new challenge?

Now that spring break is finally over, I can get around to sticking to my plan, and hopefully getting to my initial goal weight of 150 pounds by summer! (I'm at about 162 right now....)

Does anyone want to do some sort of challenge, or just be a food-buddy with me? I'd appreciate some company in my weight-loss plan please.

Challenge:

Ultimately, set a goal amount of weight to lose by... May 15th (we can extend this if anyone wants to, as the date approaches).  Depending on how needy/active you want to be, decide how often you want to check in (once a week, once a day, etc. I'll probably check in more closely to once a day).  We will reach this weight goal by May 15th by setting smaller, non-weight related (but certainly health related) goals as often as we check in. Weigh in no more than once a week.

I'll join you!  I'm around 140 lbs with an ultimate goal of around 120.
I've been having some trouble with binge eating lately, but I'm really working on it.

How about we post a personal challenge each week and then check back to see if we kept it?

For the next week (until Wed 4/1): I challenge myself to not binge. 
I'll let you know if I do, as well as I'll let you know if I made it next week!  as well as post a new goal.

I'll also post my weekly weigh-ins on Sundays.

If you dont like this or have other ideas, let me know.
I've been struggling with losing weight for a while now, and am SO determined this time around.

ME! I'd want to join you too! I'm around 145lbs. I need company to lose weight as well, it'll be more fun & enjoyable!

Let me know your planss!
I'm determined to shed off all the excessive pounds as well! :)

Me too, I'm in! I have been gaining and losing the same 3 pounds for the last couple months and pretty sick of it. I could definetly use some motivation.

I am 30 and currently weigh 147.2 lbs, my short term goal is to be below 140 in the next month or so. My ultimate goal would be 130. Oh yeah, and by the way I am 5`5.

My first resolution is to not eat so much unhealthy snacks. As soon as I get home from work I snack out of control all the way until I prepare dinner. Its really bad!

Count me in!  I started out at 160, and my goal weight (for now) is 140.  I'm at 152.6 today (yay!), but I'm looking for motivation.  Need buddies!

My #1 goal is to burn more calories than I eat every day, and to try to exercise more often.  Candy, sweets, sodas, and fast foods are off limits for me, because once I've had a little, I binge, and I'm out of control.  Plus, they're all empty calories anyway; I want to make this a lifestyle change, not just a diet.

Let me know what the challenge will be, and I'll do it!

I'd love to join in this challenge! I'm currently at 161 lbs but my weight loss seems to have stalled a bit and I need some motivation to push myself a little harder. I'd love to see 150 by summer!

I know I need to exercise more and find some way to reduce the stress in my life. My food intake isn't too bad but could probably use some improvement, too. Let's support each other and work toward these goals!

k, so here's the challenge (and I'll copy/edit this onto my main post)

Ultimately, set a goal amount of weight to lose by... May 15th (we can extend this if anyone wants to, as the date approaches).  Depending on how needy/active you want to be, decide how often you want to check in (once a week, once a day, etc. I'll probably check in more closely to once a day).  We will reach this weight goal by May 15th by setting smaller, non-weight related (but certainly health related) goals as often as we check in. Weigh in no more than once a week.

Here's my starting info.

CW: 161.5 (want to be 150)

Goal: To not go overboard this weekend (not go over 2000 calories on saturday or sunday)

Me too, LOL, I would love to do a challenge I am actually trying to loose 25lbs and I need to by May 25, I'm already dieting but I'm only loosing about 1lb a week and I've gotta get that up or try something different. I've already stopped drinking soda and cakes and snacks but I still eat an oreo every now and then. 

So I guess my goal would be to work out 4 days a week for 30 min's and I'll post my progress on Sunday afternoon.

Thanks for asking.

Sounds good! I am excited to have some motivation.

CW- 147.2

1st GW-140 by May 15th.

2nd GW- 130 by sometime in the summer!

Goal: Keep a 500 calorie deficit each day. That means that I really have to cut out my munchies between the end of the work day and dinner.

O.k. cool, we will start, now do you want to start this weekend or on Monday. Just let me know.

Talk to you soon.

I'd like to join this challenge as well. Obviously doing it on my own has not been so successful. I need accountability!! My school is term is winding down so I actually have time to restructure my days to focus on this goal.

CW - 165 (I think.)

GW1 - 155 by May 15

GW2 - 140/5 by August 2

My goal this week is to stop eating by 8:30 at the latest. Though I know for sure already that tomorrow, Thursday, and Saturday, I have dinner comittments with friends. For those times, my goal is not to overeat.

Looking forward to the support.

I will post progress on Monday.

Monday sounds like a grand day to start, although that doesn't mean you can binge this weekend!!! So maybe post your non-weight-related goal until monday, and then check in with us then!

I'm quite pleased with myself. Today was supposed to be my "bigger calorie" day, and I'm only at 1700.... and I swam for an hour and weight lifted as well.  I definitely didn't have much energy for those activities, but even though I ate a ton afterwards (tons of edamame, some caramel corn, etc) I'm only at 1700. yay.  I had been averaging around 1300-1500 the past few days, and although that's pretty low for me, I'm just trying to go low this week, then bring it up to something I can actually sustain for next week, which will be around 1600-1800 I think.

CW-- 153

GW/May 15-- 146

GW/July 1-- 140

My goal for this weekend is to manage to burn more calories than I eat, even on Friday night and Sunday afternoon, when I know I'll be eating out.  No bingeing!

Bring it on!

CW- 127 (i think, no scales at the moment!)

GW- 110-115 by May 18th (when I return to Australia!)

When are weigh ins going to be ? :)

Also my goal is to not do mindless snacking but stick to my planned meals and snacks! and to hit the gym 5 times this week ! (I've been sick so I only made it 4 times last week)

awesome to have so many people join in!
Mondays sound great.  I basically check in to CC at least twice a day anyway.

SW: 140
CW: 140
GW: 120
goal date - may 15 (or actually, ASAP!!! haha)

Update on my personal challenge - binged tonight. =(

TYRDROP ! thanks so much for putting this challenge together ! i needed it !

Ive been losing the same 3 pounds since the beginning of the month. And  im working out ALOT. i do 2 crazy kickboxing classes a week, plus cardio (30 - 40 mins) and weighs on the 2-3 other days. I watch what i eat and dont go over 1700 * Im 5''10, 169 pounds. AND I CANT SEEM TO LOSE !

So, by May 2nd ( florida trip)

I want to be at 158. No 155. Oooo !

Anyone have ideas to jumpstart my weight loss, time is running out !

i'll join too!

i'm around 140 right now.

i challenge myself to lose my litttle tummy chubs by doing at least 20 sit ups a day.

:]

I'm in! I leave on an 8 day cruise May 16th so the timing is perfect! I want to be 135lb or below by the time I leave. As of Sunday I was 144.6lbs that means I'm less than 10lbs away!  

Is there a day selected for weigh in's or is it whenever we want??

Sounds perfect!  May 15 is when I'll probably be starting my summer job - right next to the beach! Definitely want to drop a bit more before I don a swimsuit

I'm currently at 166 lbs (at 5'9"), and want to get down to 158 by May 15.  Spring break got me off track too - my scale jumped up a few pounds when I came back.  I had hoped it was just water retention/bloating, but it hasn't come off yet...

k, so I have to admit that I was bad over the weekend.  I ate too much, and didn't particularly care that it was all crap as well.  I don't think that I overdid it extremely dramatically, but I didn't really count so I don't know.

Anyway, I think this happened because I restricted my calorie intake too much, so my new eating goal is 1600-1800 depending on how much I workout, and how hungry I feel.

Also, my other goal is to cook myself something every night for dinner (even if cook = make leftovers) but no more going out to eat so much.  Its making me poor, and probably fat too.

tyrdrop, me too!  didn't do well over the weekend (or the week for that matter) bc it was spring break and i was just snacking and going out to eat ALL the time.  Good call adjusting your goal and recognizing your body signals =)

CW: 137
Goals for the week: (I'll post my results on 4/6)
no binges!
and I'm adding - workout at least 4 times this week. 

I didn't work out at all this past week (spring break), and felt so crummy that it actually caused me to overeat which only compounded my problem.  
I got some really good workouts in these past 2 days and have been eating a lot more mindfully as a result.