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!

No change.. things aren't getting any better. Still trying to exercise (limited to swimming due to foot tendonitis) and am eating really healthy and creating a deficit.. we'll see how this week goes and if nothing changes, I will have to rethink my game plan... =)

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
15. 11/07
16. 11/14
17. 11/21
18. 11/28
19. 12/05
20. 12/12
21. 12/19
22. 12/26

Challenge weight loss - 11.2 lbs
Lbs to achieve challenge goal - 20.6

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
15. November 7
16. November 14
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Challenge weight loss - 15.8  lbs, 6.2 pounds to Challenge Goal

Good to see you back again Melinda, sorry to hear about the foot v_, r4e I'm hoping for an earthquake of shaking up to come your way and get you off that plateau!

Hi ladies!

 So my TOM is STILL going on (I have an IUD and it makes for miserably long TOMs...), but the weight is dropping bit by bit, so I'm getting a little more optimistic.  I still don't think I'll meet my Christmas goal, but I'm not going to change it... I'll just keep plugging away!  

GW (Christmas): 150

1. August 1: 175
2. August 8: 174
3. August 15: 172
4. August 22: 172
5. August 29: 173
6. September 5: vacation
7. September 2: Hurricane Ike
8. September 19: 178
9. September 26: 174
10. October 3: 169
11. October 10: 172
12. October 17: 171
13. October 24: 170

Melinda, I'm so sorry about your MIL!  You're amazingly strong for helping everyone through like you did... I lost my grandma around this time of the year, and I've never experienced anything so hard and emotionally draining in my life.  I hope you and your family are doing okay...

Happy Friday, everyone!  Keep rocking the weight loss! :-)

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
15. Nov 7
16. Nov 14
17. Nov 21
18. Nov 28
19. Dec 5
20. Dec 12
21. Dec 19
22. Dec 26

Glad to see you back Melinda:)  You are in our prayers. v_avila hope your foot is better soon! allydan - I think you are doing well, great attitude:)
Have a great week everyone!    

SW 212

Challenge SW 180

Current W       170

Christmas GW  155

Ultimate GW 135

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
    
13. OCTOBER 24->   170
    
14. OCTOBER 31
15. November 7
16. November 14
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19

Nothing like being stuck for two months. I did have my evaluation appointment with my new gym yesterday. They measured me and had me fill out a questionnaire. The girl that was working with me said that once I get on my personal program I would break my plateau. I just can't wait. They gym won't be opening until mid December so I need to do something on my own until then. Not sure what though.

The thread is becoming more and more idle. How is everyone doing?

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
16. November 14
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19

I'm posting early this week so I won't forget! I'm down 4 lbs this time, which is a total of 14 for the entire challenge so far! I'm happy with the results so will be tickled pink by Christmas no matter how much more weight I lose!

Heigh: 5 5
SW: 260
SW This Challenge: 244
CGW: 210

1. AUGUST 1 --->    242
2. AUGUST 8 ---> 240
3. AUGUST 15  Vacation
4. AUGUST 22  Vacation
5. AUGUST 29  Vacation
6. September 5 Vacation
7. September 12 Vacation
8. September 19 -->245
9. September 26 --->240
10. OCTOBER 3 --->236
11. OCTOBER 10
12. OCTOBER 17 --->234
13. OCTOBER 24
14. OCTOBER 31 --->230 !!!
15. November 7
16. November 14
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19

jaf, your doing an awesome job. 4 lbs is great. I wish I could get a large loss like that. Keep up the good work. I'm going to walk tonight and get some more water into my system. Maybe that will help.

boxer

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
16. Nov 14
17. Nov 21
18. Nov 28
19. Dec 5
20. Dec 12
21. Dec 19
22. Dec 26

Thanks! Good Luck, Boxer! I've had alot of weeks where I went up, or stayed the same for what felt like forever so I feel your pain. Hang in there! :o)

Happy haunt day ladies!

Here are my numbers... I think I have figured out that my weight stalls or increases the week of and after TOM but then drops considerably the third week of my cycle which would explain the 4 lbs loss! either way, I will definitely take it!

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
16. 11/14
17. 11/21
18. 11/28
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

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
16. November 14
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Challenge weight loss - 16.0  lbs, 6.0 pounds to Challenge Goal

I had SO hoped to make it into the 120's before my loss stalled.  We're going to a birthday party tomorrow, so I'm going to have a good cheat day, then back to my regular schedule.  Maybe that will give me a good loss again.  The 6 pounds is still within reach by Christmas though, so I"m not feeling TOO down about it.

Here are my numbers... I think I have figured out that my weight stalls or increases the week of and after TOM but then drops considerably the third week of my cycle which would explain the 4 lbs loss! either way, I will definitely take it!

hey v, my body acts that same way. I've had a plateau the past month, but previously I noticed the same trend myself. Congrats on the 4lb loss.

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
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

Welcome back Z!!

r4eboxer - it took me a while to figure it out but I'm happy to know what's going on so that I can stop worrying about it! Congrats on your loss this week! I know you've been struggling as well so I am sure a drop was a welcome change!

hmm didnt weigh in for the longest now weighed a few times today..the latest...156..down from 158.4 this AM ???????

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
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19

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
17. November 21
18. November 28
19. DECEMBER 5
20. DECEMBER 12
21. DECEMBER 19
22. DECEMBER 26

I'm still trying to get it together.  I know I am not eating enough, but I am working on it.  Congratulations on the continued losses, and have a beautiful weekend.

I'm exactly where I was last week... I guess it's better than gaining. Hope everyone else is doing better than I am.

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
17. 11/21
18. 11/28
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

Hey zena, welcome back!!! I'm not going to make my Christmas goal. I really need to get into the gym. Good to *see* ya again.