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20 pounds by July 31st Challenge!!!

I know this is a hefty challenge, so only people that are serious, want to work hard for it, and wont get their heart broken if they don't meet the deadline!

I'm doing this by eating very small meals throughout the day, getting up early to exercise hard at the gym each morning for at least an hour, and cutting out sugar and wheat.

Just like an athlete trains to get in shape, I'm training hard for these 9 weeks and then I'll slowly back off and add 100 calories per week until I'm at my maintenance level.

It always helps to have each others support!! Want to join me?

CW:153

GW:125

Height: 5' 8"

Frame: Med to Small

By July 31st I want to be: 130-135

Im in.

CW:207

GW:165

Height: 5'7"

 

Hey guys..! I'm all for it. The goal is a little aggressive but I believe it's doable. Heck if I can even get to the 1/2 mark , I'll feel like a hottie!

 

CW:149.5

GW:130

Height: 5' 4"

Frame: Med to Large

By July 31st I want to be: 130-135 

 

I've been working with a trainer, I workout 4 times a week  -30 min cardio (elliptical) and 30 min of a combination of weights/strengthening toning exercises.

My caloric intake is about 1500-1700 however I'm concerned that I'm not getting enough nutrients so I've got to work on getting down multi vitamins (yuk -they make me nauseous). I also need to make better choices in the food I eat -more fruits and veggies of course and increase my H20 for 62 oz.

 

I'm in for this!

I've joined the 10-20lbs to lose group, but another one isn't going to hurt!  It'll just make me more accountable.

CW: 186

GW: 165

Height: 5' 10"

Frame: Medium

By July 31st I would love to be 165, but I would also love to be 170 for July 11th.  I'm leaving for Las Vegas that day to see my parents get re-married after 26 years and well I want to look good in the photos!!

I joined Cardio Core Bootcamp and love it, so I'll have that 3 days a week for the next two months (we do 4 weeks on and then one week off).  Also, I plan on attening the step classes at my local YMCA and yoga on the weeks off to keep me going!

Tuesdays work great with me. Let's all stay motivated and its great to see so many people joining. You can do it!!!

This is my first time posting and Im so tired of trying alone...so Im jumping on the bandwagon .

CW: 204

GW: 150

Height: 5'2 (eek... I know)

Frame: med

By July 31st I'd like to be 189 (although I wouldnt be upset if I lost more)

IM in!!

I have my wedding August 16th and in June only a week away im in a wedding ( june 7) and a anniversary (june 21) and a cousins wedding July 16.I would love to lose 20 pounds.I have been trying which seems for months and cant even lose a pound.I dont know how this works so if possible also talk to me through mail. i know how ot work that,

GOOD LUCK ALLL!!!!

 

CW: 159

GW: 115

Height 5'1

Frame med/small ( was small)

Today is my first day on this site...and I think it's great.  I've been trying to do this alone and really REALLY need some support.  I am 5'2 138lbs with high body fat and i'd like to lose 20 lbs by July too....So, I'm in! Hopefully everyone on this site can help me out!!

Good luck everyone!

i'd like to lose 10lbs by july 31st! (i wouldnt mind losing more, but i dont know if i'm capable of losing weight that fast)

CW: 125.4

GW: 110

Height: 5'

Frame: medium/large

Goal weight for july 31st: 115

I NEED to lose 15 lbs by then.  I want my old body back.  I hate how I look.  I'll do my best for this challenge and I know that I'll get your support.  I'm in!!!!!!!!

CW:  128.8 (post Memorial day weekend...)

GW:  115

Height 5.3

Frame:  small/ medium

So do I weight myself next Tuesday again?  Is that the official weigh-day?

I am sure you can do it. I have lost 30 lbs in the last two months. The last time I posted how I did it, a monitor removed my post. I did as you are doing, eating small but very good meals. I eat alot of volume but low calories. Lots of vegs  and 0 junk food. I feel better than I have in years, lots of energy and sleeping better. If you get serious, you can do it. I have gone from over 240 on March 31 and I am 209 today.

good luck

 

perfect! this goes in sync w/ my goals. family trip in august where i have to wear a bikini. so i'm totally in.... or at least i'm trying it.

Height: 5'3"

Age: 22 (will be 23 by august)

CW:139 (stuck here for 1/2 a month)

GW:120 (19lb difference)

Frame: Small/Medium

hopefully committing to it will help w/ motivation **fingers crossed**

Let's go gals and guys I've been praying for something like this to come along.  What are we going to do which is different from what we are currently doing?

I'm in; sounds like fun, really, because it's a specific goal over a specific/doable time frame. And what a way to jump-start a new/stalled/boring routine, to throw in short-term challenge.

 

GREAT IDEA!

49; 5'8"; cw 207; gw 148.

Original Post by daniski:

Let's go gals and guys I've been praying for something like this to come along.  What are we going to do which is different from what we are currently doing?

 I'm just getting started so everything is different for me right now (well, not really, but the consistency of doing all the healthy things everyday, day after day, will be). I like the idea of adding/changing one special thing for these 9 weeks, however.

I've just sat here thinking for 15 minutes about what would be the "thing" to do differently, and I can't think of anything, so I'll wait to see what y'all say!

Yeah! I am so excited! I was just telling my friend the other day how I wanted to lose 20 lbs by the end of July. I am super excited. How are we going to do this?

CW: 253

GW: 168

Height: 5' 9"

Frame: Large

By July 31st I want to be: 229

Wow, there's so many people that are joining in on this. I think it's great! Let's really help each other to stay focused and committed. I suggest that if we're not in contact with someone, add a few people with similar goals and start talking. Let's really try to get a little community of support going for the next 9 weeks... I think we all could use it. 

 

In the meantime, yes -I think we've come to the conclusion that Tuesday will be the official weigh in day. It might be helpful to put a little summary of how we felt we did that week. No matter what guys, let's try to positive self talk our way through this... I know I need to quit thinking negatively about myself and that's easy to do when you're not happy with your body. Self talk is so powerful, and when my sister told me to start calling myself "sweetie" all the time I was completely repelled from the idea... but I realized she was right on. I need to do that so I love myself, so I want to take care of myself, and so that I have a healthy self to share with other people. Guys... you can come up with a different nickname than sweetie or dear. :)

 

Geoff, congrats on starting in on getting healthier!! Even losing 5 or 10 or 2 pounds is proof that you have the strength to do this. Bostonshelly... of course we'll have you! A little push is always helpful. Bride2be08- congrats! Sounds like you're right on track, I'm impressed with your workout schedule... and everyone else that's in classes or hitting the gym up regularly. Jacquimoni- you are NOT alone. Just look at us all, glad you've joined.

 

Oliverio- if you'd like some help with figuring out why you haven't been losing, feel free to message me or anyone else on here and we can try and help! We'd need to know what you usually eat daily, exercise, and anything like that. I'm sure there's a reason. I've been doing this for awhile so maybe I'll have some tips that will help you out!

 

Broadway519- you can do it! Let us know if you ever need any help, tips, or just support or a kick in the butt to get going :) God knows I need that sometimes.

 

G1rl79- You completely have support. My support anyway! I know that those last pounds can be stubborn so just don't give up and if you ever get stuck just start switching stuff around and change your exercise intensity. That's always helped me.

 

Wow michaelinitaly.... I'm impressed. I'm not eating as many veggies as you are, that's always a good reminder to do. I think all of our bodies are different and when we have more body fat we loose quicker... I don't know why a monitor would remove a post about your personal experience. Sounds healthy to me! If that's all your body needs, why give it more when it's trying to use it's extra storage up? Congrats! You must feel awesome with that behind you.

 

lune_ash... commit, commit, commit! You have the responsibility to take care of your body. I have family coming in August and I want to be back to my normal weight. The pressure is ONNNN. Not that they don't already love me. I just don't like being chubby.

 

Daniski, mkculs, and regretfullybliss... that's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm thinking if we get more involved and start talking everyday that will help. The only thing is that it can get messy on here, so I'm looking into using a blog site to organize things so we can use it along with this. I'll let you know how that goes. Any ideas are welcome, but I think we definitely need more than just a "weigh in date."

 

Good luck everyone!! It's great to see so many people who are ready to band together and get to our goals. We're not the only ones struggling, and it's nice to have a reminder of that.

 

If anyone has questions, please feel free to let me know!

 

Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday! If you have to get a jumprope out to exercise do it. Let's get our bodies moving and only give them what they need... no more! I work around kids all day and that means being around food all day... a lot of sugary simple foods. Yesterday I did awesome- I didn't eat anything extra! It CAN be done.

 

 

 

can i join???, I could really use the motivation, Although this week I think I will maintain, starting next week I plan to work hard and start exercising (its half term hols so my hubbies at home and so I don't get to exercise like I do when hes at work!)

CW - 182
GW - 147
Goal for 31 July - 168 at least

Good luck all!

If it's not too late, I'd love to join!  I actually set a goal for myself just yesterday to loose 20-30 lbs and 3-4 inches over the next 4 months.  I just took back my wedding dress and ordered a smaller size, so if I don't do it....I'm in trouble, more motivation for me, lol.  So scooting up that goal date for the 20lbs sounds great to me!  It's comforting to know of so many people with the same goals.  I'm trying to stick to 1450-1550 calories a day, although some days I do better than others.  Also walk/jog or do a sport 5-6 days a week. 

CW: 223

GW: 170

July 31st GW: 203!!!

Yes, join on up both of you! I have a dress I need to fit into for a wedding in a couple weeks... where I'll be seeing my boyfriend who is gone for the summer and also my sister who I only see a couple times a year. Love the motivation.

 

The result we're looking for anyway, is that we've just worked our hardest. If we reach 20 pounds, less, more, it doesn't matter. It's that we've worked hard and put our body and soul into something, and have results from it!

But 20 is a good number ;)

Im in

Height 5'8

CW 248

GW 200

Large framed

I think this will really help with my Memorial Day overindulgince in time for all my summer "have to look good"events