15lbs by December 13th! (thin for Christmas!)

Hi Guys!

This is a fun, totally 100% supportive challenge group!

Weigh in days are Saturday and here's your sign up form! Re-post this under, and get started!

• Age:
• Height:
• Start Weight:
• Current Weight:
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th):

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

A *fun twist* for this group, that you don't have to do but I find it makes it more interesting to come back and write about each week!

Weekly goals! They can be about weight loss or just life, but they're things that help keep you doing the things you want to be doing! You can have a max. of 4, and minimum of 2!

Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• excersize 3 times a week...
• get a massage
• walk my dog

If you're going to join, post your 2 or, if you choose to do weekly goals, then, 3 topics as I have below:

Welcome to the challenge!!!

STATS:

Age: 21

Height: 5'4"

Start Weight: 236.5 (April '08)

Current Weight: 224.5 (today)

Goal Weight (by Dec.13th): 210

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

 Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• cook a meal from scratch
• go to church
• pamper myself
• write in my blog about progress & my week!

STATS:

Age: 24

Height: 5'9"

Start Weight: 194 (May '08)

Current Weight: 188.75 (today)

Goal Weight (by Dec.13th): 170

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

 Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• have a 7,000 cal def at end of week 
• plan meals daily 
• have only one slice of ccake at my son's bday party on saturday. 
• have one bowl of gumbo on saturday!

• Age: 31
• Height: 5'6"
• Start Weight: 235.5 (1/14/08)
• Current Weight: 194.5 (9/16/08)
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 175 (or 170 if it goes well)

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: Sept 16-20

• sodium reduction
• be "ok" with rest days from exercise
• positive thinking

Sounds fun!! Hang in there everyone!! We can do this!!

Yay, this sounds fun! I've never done a challenge before but always wanted to. +I am really really hoping to reach my final goal by December, so this will be an awesome motivator.

• Age: 18
• Height: 5'4"
• Start Weight: 150 (June 08)
• Current Weight: 141 (9/15/08)
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 125-127

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals:

• To not freak out at myself for taking two rest days in a row. (I know in my head that this is a perfectly normal recovery time after intense workouts, but I still have lingering guilt.)
• To not try and restrict my calories too much. 1500-1700 is healthy. 1000-1200 is not. 
• To maintain a positive attitude and stop being so self critical. :)

 

I have never done a challenge before but there is a first time for everything right.  I have been at a platue for a while at 130 and hopefully this challenge will help me break it.

STATS:

Age: 29

Height: 5'3"

Start Weight: 142 (Jan '08)

Current Weight: 130 (today)

Goal Weight (by Dec.13th):115

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

 Weekly Goals:

• Work out at least 5 to 6 days per week.
  
• Add weight lifting at least once a week
• Pray regularly
• Start coming to work on time
  

This is especially of interest to me since December 13, 2008 is my wedding day :)

STATS:

Age: 25

Height: 5'1"

Start Weight: 154

Current Weight: 150

Goal Weight (by Dec.13th): 135

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

 Weekly Goals:

• Work out 2-3 times per week (I am being treated for depression and have been advised not to add too much too quickly)
• Remain thoughtful of what I put into my body
• Laugh

count me in!

• Age: 18
  
• Height: 5'8"
  
• Start Weight: 170
  
• Current Weight: i THINK around 149...150...i'll have to see tomorrow morning. i just binged for 4 days straight, so we'll see...
  
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 130
  
  Weight Logs:
  

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: (for ex.)
longterm:
-lose at least 2 lbs a week! (easy enough, right?)
-burn at least 300 calories a day

Ok - I also have not ever done this (I don't even know if I am doing it right!!) But, hopefully it will be what I need to stick with it. I actually used CC 2 years ago and lost 15 pounds, but it has slowly crept its way back on. I think of myself as pretty healthy - I am participating in a fourth annual half marathon (walking) on Sunday and walk at least 5 miles each day - but have been doing some 7-11 mile trips to prepare for Sunday.

• Age: 37
• Height: 5'71/2"
• Start Weight: 167
• Current Weight: 167
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 155

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20:
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• finish the half marathon in under 3 hours
• no alcohol during the week.

Welcome, guys!

Great goals!

We'll get started on Saturday so keep on signing up whenever you want and we'll close the sign-up on Friday night at midnight!

good luck on your weigh in tomorrow ladies!!!!!!!!!

I count that there are 8 of us - maybe we will add another one or two before the end of the day (welcome, if you still want to join!!!!)...so it will be nice - we should be able to follow each other and get to know each other a bit through the upcoming weeks.

I am frustrated because I think my scale is off - but I don't know by how much (yeah, right, you're thinking) But, I have weighed myself each day this week - I was actually surprised to see 167 on the first day - thought I was more like 160) So I have been weighing myself each day and have gotten anywhere from 149 (which I KNOW isn't right either!!!) to 170 (which I HOPE isn't right!). I contacted the scale company to see if I could calibrate it (It is digital) and they said no but to send it in if I felt something was wrong with it as it has a lifetime warranty...so off ot goes. If I get out shopping tomorrow, I will jump on a scale at Target or something, otherwise, I may have to wait til I DO get to a store OR get my scale back. I am nervous to see what it says!!!

This experience has been interesting though...it has made me think about how much that stupid number on the scale affects what kind of day I have. If I start out frustrated and disappointed, I kind of hold on to that all day... and I think it becomes a vicious cycle where I feel hopeless and "why bother eating right and exercising." Yet, if I like the number, I am extra motivated and feel like I can conquer the world. Not REALLY knowing the number has just made me mindful that a number shouldn't have such power over my self-esteem. A little introspection...anyone else feel that way???

Wish me luck in the half marathon on Sunday. This is the fourth one I have done with some of the ladies in the neighborhood. Funny story - we always "power walk" the route and have finished each year in just under 3 hours. Last year we decided to challenge ourselves and run some of it (I am NOT a runner!!!)...so we ran 5 of the 13 miles...and finished within 30 seconds of our other times!!!!!! So, we run as fast as we walk! We are walking this year.

Have a great weekend!

great story, eliza, about the power walking. That's soo funny. You can always call your dr. office and ask if you can use their scale. My dr. will let me pop in and check my weight if I want to. If I was doing it every day, they might look at me funny I suppose, but it works. Also, most gyms have a scale you could use, too. Just some ideas.

Good luck tomorrow ladies!! (oops... are there any guys on our list?)

good luck everyone!! (there that sounds better)

• Age: 31
• Height: 5'6"
• Start Weight: 235.5 (1/14/08)
• Current Weight: 194.5 (9/16/08)
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 175 (or 170 if it goes well)

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 195 (yuck)
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: Sept 20-26

• drinking water
• spending 'funtime' with my family
• stress reduction

I had really hoped to have a lower starting number so I'm a little disappointed about my 195 for today. But I should be starting my period within the next day or so, so maybe that's all it is. I guess at least a high starting number means I might have an easier time with the first couple pounds. I hope so. Have a good and healthy weekend everyone.

I hope I'm still able to join.... This group is great. :]

• Age: 17
• Height: 5"4'
• Start Weight: 130
• Current Weight: 130
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 115

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 130
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: Sept 20-26

• One cup of green tea every morning
• Take vitamins
• Avoid sweets
• Smile, Laugh and feel good. :]

 

• Age: 32
• Height: 5'7"
• Start Weight: 232.0
• Current Weight: 230.0
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 218.0

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 230.0
2. Sept 27: 230.0
3. Oct 4: 230.5
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:  

Weekly Goals:

• walk everynight
• watch my calorie intake
• think positive

• Age: 37
• Height: 5'71/2"
• Start Weight: 167
• Current Weight: 167
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 155

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 161
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• finish the half marathon in under 3 hours (tomorrow!)
• no alcohol during the week. I did this all week last week!)
• 8 cups of water each day

I had to go to Target today and take a scale out of its package and weigh myself in the aisle to see where I was at!!! Not sure if my start weight above was right - probably not...but this is about where I thought I was at - so that is good!

• Age: 18
• Height: 5'4"
• Start Weight: 150 (June 08)
• Current Weight: 141 (9/15/08)
• Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 125-127

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 141
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

Weekly Goals: (20th-26th)

• To get in a moderate amount of exercise despite the craziness of my school schedule. SO many exams.
  
• To take advantage of the beautiful weather outside.

Hey guys!

great job! it's okay if you don't lose one week, because it's most important to feel good about yourself and be happy with your life! that's why these extra goals are so nice! so today or tomorrow you can reset your goals, or just keep the ones you have and make them into weekly routines!

here are my stats for the week!

Age: 21

Height: 5'4"

Start Weight: 236.5 (April '08)

Current Weight: 224.5 (today)

Goal Weight (by Dec.13th): 210

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 224 (lost 0.5! good enough for week one!)
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

 Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• cook a meal from scratch
• go to church
• pamper myself  -(going to try to do every saturday! to make saturday my "self days"!)
• write in my blog about progress & my week!  -(you can see it here, if you want: www.valerinalove.blogspot.com ! help keep me accountable!

Age: 18 Height: 5'5" Start Weight: 138 Current Weight: 138 Goal Weight (by Dec.15th): 125 Weight Logs:

Sept 20: 138 Sept 27: Oct 4: Oct 11: Oct 18: Oct 25: Nov 1: Nov 8: Nov 15: Nov 22: Nov 29: Dec 6: Dec 13: Weekly Goals:

-->Go for a walk around the island during overnight shutdowns -->Only drink beer on weekends -->daily situps

Sorry so late with my post, had a busy busy weekend......

STATS:

Age: 24

Height: 5'9"

Start Weight: 194 (May '08)

Current Weight: 188.75 (today)

Goal Weight (by Dec.13th): 170

Weight Logs:

1. Sept 20: 186.25
2. Sept 27:
3. Oct 4:
4. Oct 11:
5. Oct 18:
6. Oct 25:
7. Nov 1:
8. Nov 8:
9. Nov 15:
10. Nov 22:
11. Nov 29:
12. Dec 6:
13. Dec 13:

 Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• have a 7,000 cal def at end of week 
• plan meals daily 
• only have one piece of cake at Mel bday party saturday 
• have one bowl of gumbo on saturday!

I did pretty good on my goals this week...... i'm not sure what my total cal def was this week, but it must have been awsome since i am down 2 1/2lbs..... i had more than one slice of cake this weekend, but they were small pieces....... i had more than one bowl of gumbo, but it was a seafood gumbo and once i calculated the cals on it a 6oz bowl really isnt that bad...... on to new goals....

Weekly Goals: (for ex.)

• have a 7,000 cal def at end of week 
• plan meals daily 
• DO NOT GET ANY MORE SPEEDING TICKETS..... 
• find more strenght training excercises to add to my workout..... need to shake things up a bit!!!