-*-*-* Lose 10-15 pounds by Jan.14 -*-*-*

Nov 18 2007 19:36 Hi everyone,

In the past, challenges have helped me a lot on my weight loss journey.  I am about to be married very soon, and lately, my weight have staggered in the high 130's (138-139).  Since May of 2007, I've lost 40 pounds, give or take.  Don't get me wrong, I am extremely happy to be in the 130's -- this is my lowest as long as I can remember.  But I am very behind my weight-loss schedule.

I'm only 5'2'', and my ultimate goal is to be around 110-115 pounds.  I would like to be under 130 by Jan. 14th.  And I am desperate for your help and support.

So I would like to propose a challenge to lose anywhere between 10-15 pounds by mid-Jan.  I think this is doable -- since we have almost 2 months to do this. 

How about weigh-in's on Mondays?  Anyone care to join me?  We can do this!!!

********************************************* ******

Updated List (12/10)

(I apologize if your nick has been edited, but it was just so that everything fitted nicely.  I hope you guys won't mind.  Good luck to all! ) 

       &nb sp;          Nov 19    26    Dec 3   10     17      24       31  Jan 7    14



Babyfat    ###        ###      175     171 &nb sp; 168     ###    ###

Bfondario  140.5    141.0   ;   140.0   140.0  139.5  ###   ###

Casslee    118.5    119.2     117.2    116.6 116.6  114.8  116.2  114.8 (-3.7)

Crazyrac    ###        ###      ###     164.6  163.6  ###   160.2 159 (-5.6)

Fauker1    ###       ###      258     254.8  252.0  ###  251.4 251.4 (-6.6)

Halfempty  138.2      136.6    134.4  132.2 131.8 132.0  130.2  ###  127.0 (-11.2)

Hockeym    ###        ###    179     177.4  176.4  175.4  176.6 174.6 (-4.4)

Kiwi1986    159.8    158.2      156     153    151.5  151.2 151.4  150.4 (-9.4)

Mamamu    165.0    166.5      164.5  163.5 163.0  ###   163   161.0 160.5 (-4.5)

Mandylw    ###      ###       148     146.8  145.6 145.0  143.6  142.0 (-6.0)

Niashluv     ###     ###        239      238    238  &nb sp; 237     ###  234.6 (-4.4)


Therealbet    ###    227.5    226.5    225.0  225.5  225.5   220.5 219.0  217.5 (-9.5)

Tngarden    ###   ###      140.0    138     138     ###    ###

Tofufish      153.4     150 & nbsp;  148.4     150.1   147.9  148.2   147.0 (-6.4)

Vieve       &nb sp;  ###    ###     ###       128     127.5  127    ###

9/26 -- I just wanted to thank everyone for doing this with me.  I love your support and motivation for one another.  Overall, as a group, I think we fared pretty well, considering it was Thanksgiving week and all.  Please keep up the good work, and always remember that there's still next week waiting for us.  Cheers everyone -- to us!

--------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------

12/3 -- I'm so excited! Just wanted to say congrats to everyone!  So far, everyone is going in the right direction -- pounds are coming off here and there, everywhere!  Keep up the good work everyone.  I think this goal is becoming more and more realistic with each coming week.  Thanks again for the group support. 

So far, among 9 people, the total weight loss is....da-da-da...18.3 pounds, averaging 2.03 pounds/person/2weeks, which I think is pretty cool!

Most weight loss : Tofufish (5 pounds!)

Highest % weight loss: Tofufish (3.26% of total weight)

So I want to extend a special congrats to Tofufish!  WOoHoO!

--------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------

12/10 -- Wow! I can't believe we are done with our 4th weigh-in.  How time flies!  I think we've lost some folks, but hopefully they will join us again soon.  I also want to welcome crazyraccoon and vieve to the group! The biggest thank you for those who are still here. This challenge is all about us as a group and we are doing this not for anyone else, but ourselves -- so GO US!

I've done some calculations and so far, this week, among 14 of us -- we have lost a total of 32.0 pounds!

The biggest loser for this week goes to Kiwi1986!  Congrats!  You're the record breaker for this weigh-in -- having lost 6.8 pounds in 3 weeks -- that's 2.26 pounds/week!!  Girl -- if you go any faster, we'll have to hold you down, hehe.

The person with the greatest % weight loss is me (halfempty)!  Woohoo!  I've lost 4.5% my body weight so far.  This is great.

Also, congrats to everyone else who have made great progress this week.  For those who didn't do as well as they hoped because of TOM/bloating, I just wanted to say that your weight can fluctuate a lot.  I've gained like 4 pounds at the end of the day -- sad, but true. 

How about this -- do you guys want to set goals for next week weigh-in?  My goal for next week is to lose another 2 pounds.  Please feel free to share your goals/frustrations/motivations with the group.  Cheers everyone! (ps: if I've missed anyone, please let me know).

--------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------

12/17 - Hi everyone! Just wanted to say congrats for making it through another week.  Looking at the stats above, it seems like this week has been a pretty tough week for most of us, but it looks like we're moving in the right direction.

A BIG CONGRAT GOES TO --- Kiwi1986 --- who've lost the most weight (8.3 pounds) and the greatest percentage body weight (5.19%).   Wow, amazing! Kiwi has made consistent progress throghout this challenge -- so tell us, how do you do it?  I think we would all love to hear a tip or two about what has worked for you.  You've done very well.

Also, among 15 of us who have posted our weigh-in's for this week, we've lost a total of 39.7 pounds so far -- a deficit of 138,950 calories ( a little more than 248 BIG MAC's)!!!  Cool!

--------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------

12/24 - Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you guys had a wonderful, safe and healthy Christmas.  I know it's probably been a busy week for everyone.  Only several of us were able to check-in this week and that's okay.  It's totally understandable.  For everyone who checked-in, thank you again.

So stats for this week:

Among 9 of us, we've lost 28.3 pounds so far.  (hehe, not really sure what this means because everyone started the challenge at different times, but it's just nice to see some numbers).

And once again, even though she had a rough week (the holidays AND TOM), Kiwi1986 still manages to hold her title as the biggest loser this week, with a total loss of 8.6 pounds since she started the challenge.  Without any surprise, Kiwi1986 had also lost the highest % weight of 5.38%.  Woohoo -- congratulations!  We're all very proud of you!!!

Well, hopefully many of you will rejoin us next week for our next weigh-in.  For now, tu-ta-lu!  Happy holidays everyone! :)

--------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------

January 1st -- HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!! WOOHOOO!  First, happy new year to everyone and hope that you guys had a great time -- may your life be filled with happiness and lots of fortune :)

Biggest loser:  Kiwi1986 -- congrats Kiwi!  Woohoo! -- Kiwi had lost a total of 8.6 pounds!!

Highest % lost:  Half_empty - with 5.8%. 

Hehe, sorry for the short post this week.  It's new year's so I'm exhausted and so .... a little lazy to write.  Please forgive me. Oh, and by the way, those who have not been able to give me their weigh-in this week because you guys were busy, please feel free to post them when you have time if you wish.  I will update your stats.  And if I've missed anyone, please let me know as well.  Cheers!

Is it too late to join in?  That is the day I move to CA and I would love to lose 15 by then!  I am at 227.5 - a lot more than the rest of you!

I'm *bumping* this thread for the ones that may have missed it before. 

Thanks for adding me. I'm excited today because I think I finally got out of the plateau. Can't wait to weigh in Monday. I'll be very careful this weekend. :)

therealbetsy: You're definitely in! Welcome and thanks for joining!

undertherainbow: Thanks for everything. :)

mamamunoz: I'm so excited for you.  Can't wait to see how everyone is doing next Monday.

Also, I just wanted to let everyone know that if you miss 2 consecutive weigh-in's, then I'll assume that you longer want to be in the group  -- just so that we'll have a nice list of progress from those who are actively participating.

Thanks again everyone.

Is it too late to join in? I only saw this thread now.....let me know, my beginning weight is 186!

Thanks a million!

yes i would like to get into this too my starting weight is 239 :)

Hello Irlmonet and Niashluv,

You're welcome to join us.  Love seeing new participants.  Our next weigh-in will be on December 3rd, next Monday.  Hope to see your posts then.  Thanks guys. :)

Thanks half_empty - I am really excited about this particular challenge - why did you pick January 14?

Hey therealbetsy,

I'm really glad you're excited about this challenge cause it helps me get excited too...the reason why I chose that date is because....I'm getting married and this date is just approaching too quickly (I'm kinda scared that I won't reach my goal by this date....:( ....my goal is to be 125 pounds by then, which I pray will happen).

Thanks for the welcome, looking forward to getting rid of another 15lbs, will post stats again on Monday!

Hi!  I'm kinda new here.  This is my first post.  I'm 5'5" and 179.  I would like to join in.   

Hi hockeymom, I've added you to the list.  Welcome and we all wish you luck! ;)

Today's weigh in - 183

OK here it is -- 164.5. I lost 2 lbs! Doing the Dance of Joy!!!

ok here it is i am at 239lbs

yay.....Dec 3rd = 156!!!

Dec 10th= 153 baby!

Dec 17th= 151.5

Dec 24th= 151.2 - TOM:(

Dec 31st= 151.4

Jan 7th= 150.4

Jan 14th= 148!!

I hope I'm not too late if so that's ok! But I'm @ 148 today!

Nov 19: 153.4
Nov 26: 150
Dec 3 : 148.4
Dec 10: 150.1
Dec 17: 147.9
Dec 24: 148.2
Dec 31: 147.0
Jan 7: 144.8
Jan 14: 142.1

Edit: Wooo!

Mandy: Welcome! I will add you.  It's fun to see new participants!

Tofufish: One word -- wow! So I guess it wasn't the different scale that made the difference...it was you all along! Congrats (oh, and I'm glad you found this post -- I thought I had lost you for a minute there ;)

For Dec. 3rd..... 117.2...... and I can't believe it !!!! This is great and congrats to everyone else too!