25-35 Pounds By Christmas? ***GROUP CLOSED***

Christmas is approximately 22 weeks away, give or take a few days. I would like to lose a minimum of 28 pounds by then...but losing 35 pounds would be even more awesome!!! I think this is a healthy and realistic goal...25-35 pounds in about, let's call it 21 weeks, is the equivalent of losing 1.19-1.66 pounds a week.
Would anyone like to join me? I would like to find a group of committed people who can support one another and celebrate together all along the way. Is anyone with me? I find it easiest to weigh in on Fridays, but we can each weigh in whenever. Just check in and support one another at least twice a week!
I currently weigh 222.4...I am trying to get to 195 by Christmas and 188 would be downright awesome!

Hi everyone, just checking in!

Height: 5'7  SW 180  GW 150 

1. Aug 1     178.8 
2. Aug 8     177.2 
3. Aug 15   177
4. Aug 22   177
5. Aug 29   177
   
6. Sept 5    177
   
7. Sept 12  177 (I am guessing at this because I am on vacation and do not
8. Sept 19    ?      have access to scales!)
9. Sept 26  175
10. Oct 3      178.3 (OMG!)
11. Oct 10    177.8 (in the right direction at least!)
12. Oct 17    177
13. Oct 24    176    (No way am I going to make my goal)
14. Oct 31    176
15. Nov 7     176    (At least I'm consistent...!)
16. Nov 14
17. Nov 21
18. Nov 28
19. Dec 5
20. Dec 12
21. Dec 19
22. Dec 26

Age:  40  Height:  5'1"  SW:  151  CSW:  147  CGW:  125  GW:  119

1. AUGUST 1 --->   145.8 
2. AUGUST 8  --->  144.6
3. AUGUST 15 --->  143.2
4. AUGUST 22 ---> 142.2
5. AUGUST 29 ---> 141.6
6. September 5 --> 139.8
7. September 12 -> 138.0
8. September 23 -> 137.4 
9. September 26 -> 137.0
10. OCTOBER 3 -----> 135.2
11. OCTOBER 10 ---> 133.6
12. OCTOBER 17 ---> 132.4
13. OCTOBER 24 ---> 131.2
14. OCTOBER 31 ---> 131.0
15. November 7 ----> 129.6
16. November 14
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Challenge weight loss - 17.4  lbs, 4.6 pounds to Challenge Goal

I guess it was a premature freakout last week about my weight loss stalling.  I'm still running the c25k program, I really think that is keeping my metabolism up.

melinda, SO happy to "see" you again.  Congratulations to all of you who are still going in the right direction, even if you aren't going to make your Christmas goal, all of you will definitely weigh LESS than you did when you began the challenge, so I believe that constitutes a SUCCESS!

SW 212

Challenge SW 180

Current W       168.8

Christmas GW  155

Ultimate GW 135

Total  Cmas loss 10.2 lb

1. AUGUST 1 --->    179
2. AUGUST 8 --->    176
   
3. AUGUST 15--->   176
   
4. AUGUST 22--->   175
   
5. AUGUST 29--->   174 -af
   
6. September 5-->  172 - My first Goal Achieved
   
7. September 12-->171
8. September 19-> 169- AF
   
9. September 26-> 170 ---going in the wrong direction here!!
   
10. OCTOBER 3->     171
    
11. OCTOBER 10->   170
    
12. OCTOBER 17->   170 -af
    
13. OCTOBER 24->   170
    
14. OCTOBER 31- >  168.8
    
15. November 7->    168.8 -af
    
16. November 14->  169
    
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19

Age:  40  Height:  5'1"  SW:  151  CSW:  147  CGW:  125  GW:  119

1. AUGUST 1 --->   145.8 
2. AUGUST 8  --->  144.6
3. AUGUST 15 --->  143.2
4. AUGUST 22 ---> 142.2
5. AUGUST 29 ---> 141.6
6. September 5 --> 139.8
7. September 12 -> 138.0
8. September 23 -> 137.4 
9. September 26 -> 137.0
10. OCTOBER 3 -----> 135.2
11. OCTOBER 10 ---> 133.6
12. OCTOBER 17 ---> 132.4
13. OCTOBER 24 ---> 131.2
14. OCTOBER 31 ---> 131.0
15. November 7 ----> 129.6
16. November 14 ---> 129.0
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Challenge weight loss - 18.0  lbs, 4.0 pounds to Challenge Goal

r4e, hang in there, you're still below the weight you were at when you began, so you are moving in the right direction!  where did everyone else go?? 

Good morning ladies! Sorry for the late reply, I had a wedding yesterday and didn't get a chance to post...

SW 166.8
GW 135

1. 08/01: 166.8
2. 08/08: 166.2 
3. 08/15: 165 
4. 08/22: 163.4
5. 08/29: 163
6. 09/05: 161 - how cool!
7. 09/12: 161
8. 09/19: 161
9. 09/26: 157.8 
10. 10/03: 156.8 
11. 10/10: 154.8 
12. 10/17: 155.6
13. 10/24: 155.6
14. 10/31: 151.6 
15. 11/07: 151.6 
16. 11/14: 151 
17. 11/21
18. 11/28
19. 12/05
20. 12/12
21. 12/19
22. 12/26

Challenge weight loss - 15.8 lbs
Lbs to achieve challenge goal - 16

Good morning,

AGE: 46

HT:  5'7

SW 254

Challenge SW 246.6

Christmas GW  202

Ultimate GW 143

1. AUGUST 1 --->    246.0
2. AUGUST 8 --->    243.0
3. AUGUST 15 -->   242.0
4. AUGUST 22 -->   241.0
5. AUGUST 29 -->   239.0
6. September 5 -> 239.0
7. September 12 >238.0
8. September 19 >237.0
9. September 26 >236.0
10. OCTOBER 3 --->235.0
11. OCTOBER 10 -->231.4
12. OCTOBER 17 -->230.0
13. OCTOBER 24 -->229.0
14. OCTOBER 31 -->228.0
15. November 7 -->228.0
16. November 14 ->228.0
17. November 21 ->227.0
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

It's been a little challenging... All the bills for my MIL are rolling in and, of course she had no will so we are running aground like crazy settling her estate.  On top of that, we are expecting to close on our new home any day now, so I've just been eating one meal a day in the evenings and going straight to bed.  I know I will get it together, but it's going to take a little time I guess. 

Anyway, congrats to those who are bringing down the numbers and hang in there to those who are in a "holding pattern."  Have a beautiful weekend, and tell someone today how much you appreciate them.

Hi everyone, just checking in!

Height: 5'7  SW 180  GW 150 

1. Aug 1     178.8 
2. Aug 8     177.2 
3. Aug 15   177
4. Aug 22   177
5. Aug 29   177
   
6. Sept 5    177
   
7. Sept 12  177 (I am guessing at this because I am on vacation and do not
8. Sept 19    ?      have access to scales!)
9. Sept 26  175
10. Oct 3      178.3 (OMG!)
11. Oct 10    177.8 (in the right direction at least!)
12. Oct 17    177
13. Oct 24    176    (No way am I going to make my goal)
14. Oct 31    176
15. Nov 7     176    (At least I'm consistent...!)
16. Nov 14    Sorry missed weigh-in!  Away from scales.
17. Nov 21   176.2
18. Nov 28
19. Dec 5
20. Dec 12
21. Dec 19
22. Dec 26

 Oh, I must make more effort - or Christmas will be here and I won't have lost anything!  Too many distractions and celebrations!

1. AUGUST 1 : 158.8
2. AUGUST 8 :160 
3. AUGUST 15 : 158.8
4. AUGUST 22 : 155.4
5. AUGUST 29 : 156 (AUG 30)  OK just kick me out...still struggling
6. September 5 : 156.2  (Sept 6)
7. September 14 157.6
8. September 19 154
9. September 26
10. OCTOBER 2  157
11. OCTOBER 10
12. OCTOBER 17
13. OCTOBER 24
14. OCTOBER 31 : 158.4  (OK I am back-Will you still have me???)
15. November 7
16. November 14
17. November 21 157.8
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Good morning ladies!

SW 166.8
GW 135

1. 08/01: 166.8
2. 08/08: 166.2 
3. 08/15: 165 
4. 08/22: 163.4
5. 08/29: 163
6. 09/05: 161 - how cool!
7. 09/12: 161
8. 09/19: 161
9. 09/26: 157.8 
10. 10/03: 156.8 
11. 10/10: 154.8 
12. 10/17: 155.6
13. 10/24: 155.6
14. 10/31: 151.6 
15. 11/07: 151.6 
16. 11/14: 151 
17. 11/21: 151.6 
18. 11/28: 151.6 
19. 12/05
20. 12/12
21. 12/19
22. 12/26

Challenge weight loss - 15.2 lbs
Lbs to achieve challenge goal - 16.6

Things are not progressing as quickly as I had hoped for! but at least I'm not gaining... =)

1. AUGUST 1 : 158.8
2. AUGUST 8 :160 
3. AUGUST 15 : 158.8
4. AUGUST 22 : 155.4
5. AUGUST 29 : 156 (AUG 30)  OK just kick me out...still struggling
6. September 5 : 156.2  (Sept 6)
7. September 14 157.6
8. September 19 154
9. September 26
10. OCTOBER 2  157
11. OCTOBER 10
12. OCTOBER 17
13. OCTOBER 24
14. OCTOBER 31 : 158.4  (OK I am back-Will you still have me???)
15. November 7
16. November 14
17. November 21 157.8
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12 156.8
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Age:  40  Height:  5'1"  SW:  151  CSW:  147  CGW:  125  GW:  119

1. AUGUST 1 --->   145.8 
2. AUGUST 8  --->  144.6
3. AUGUST 15 --->  143.2
4. AUGUST 22 ---> 142.2
5. AUGUST 29 ---> 141.6
6. September 5 --> 139.8
7. September 12 -> 138.0
8. September 23 -> 137.4 
9. September 26 -> 137.0
10. OCTOBER 3 -----> 135.2
11. OCTOBER 10 ---> 133.6
12. OCTOBER 17 ---> 132.4
13. OCTOBER 24 ---> 131.2
14. OCTOBER 31 ---> 131.0
15. November 7 ----> 129.6
16. November 14 ---> 129.0
17. November 21 ---> 128.6
18. November 28 ---> 128.2
19. DECEMBER 5 ----> 127.8
20. DECEMBER 12 --> 126.6
21. DECEMBER 19 --> 125.8
22. DECEMBER 26

Challenge weight loss - 21.2  lbs, .8 pounds to Challenge Goal

I'm calling it a "win" my friends!  We are leaving for 12 days of vacation today, sitting by the pool and enjoying the sunshine in the company of family.  I'm not counting calories, not weighing my food and not logging ANYthing.  Back to work in January though - my original long term goal is 119, but I'll reevaluate after vacation.  I'm not sure 6 pounds is going to be enough to put me where I want to be.  Thank you for all your support this year, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or Joyous whatever holiday you may observe.  Peace to all.