WILL DO,MUST DO,CAN DO...Weight Loss Challenge! 12/2008-8/2009-Starting now! 10 ppl ONLY "CLOSED!"

HELLO GIRLS, WE ARE SHAKING THINGS UP A LITTLE. I HAVE TO DO IT.

UPDATE 5-13-09 PLEASE READ....

STARTING MONDAY, WE ARE GOING TO START REALLY PUSHING OURSELVES TO DO BETTER. NO MORE EXCUSES. I KNOW A FEW OF US HAS BEEN DOING A FULL 100% AND SOME OF US ARE WAGON DITCHERS. I'M A WAGON JUMPPER, AND I HAVE TO STOP THIS WAGON DITCHING FOR ONCE AND FOR ALL. IF I DON'T. I WILL YO-YO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE IF I DON'T GAIN CONTROL. SO HERE ARE THE RULES THAT ARE GOING TO HELP US REACH DEEP. I THINK A FEW OF US NEED TO PUSH OURSELVES OUT OF OUR CONFORT ZONES.

I'M SURE I HAVE 10 SERIOUS PEOPLE WITH ME, AND THANK YOU GIRLS FOR STAYING A PART OF THIS GROUP, AND KEEPING THINGS GOING WHILE I WAS OUT GAINING WEIGHT.

WE ARE NOW IN * TONE EXPRESS* WE WILL BE HERE UNTIL 5-31-9

THEN WE WILL BE MOVING INTO 10,000 STEPS  3 TIMES A WEEK UNTIL 6-30-9

PERFECT COUNT.. EVERY DAY. WE ARE STAYING GROUNDED 1200-1600. NOTHING MORE THAN THAT UNLESS YOU ARE SUPER ACTIVE. WEIGHT TRAINING OR SOMETHING FOR A MATCH.

PLEASE FOCUS ON A PERFECT BURN TOO.. SHOOT FOR A PERFECT BURN NUMBER AND REACH IT 3 TIMES A WEEK IF NOT MORE.

THEN WE WILL MAKE THIS AN OPTION *NOW* 5K RUN EVERY SUNDAY TO GET THINGS JUMPPING. OR 60 MINS OF HIGH CARDIO. EVERY SUNDAY.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IS OUR BREAK. IF YOU MUST WORKOUT ON THESE DAYS.. CUT IT DOWN TO JUST 45 MINS. JUST DON'T WEAR YOURSELF OUT.

PLEASE GO A HEAD WITH THE LAST PROGRAMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. I WANT US TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT.. WE CAN DO..

We are going to start challenges month after month until we get her done.

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CHALLENGES! Some of these challenges can be passed up if you have the following injuries-Back, shoulder, ankel, knee, hip, or Risk. You can just do what you normally do during these challenges, and still log in inches if you lost any during an inch at a time. We lose inches as well as weight.

1.) Inch at a time.  Pick 2 areas you'll like to work on, and report your areas and measurements when the program begins. We will do measurements every 2 weeks. Dec. 22-Jan. 26

2.) Perfect Burn, and eating weekly. This is a hard challenge, and I would like for each and everyone of you to post your daily target calorie burn and daily calorie amount for the up and coming weeks. Jan.26- Feb. 23

3.) 5k run/jog/walk/ or "stepper/Stair Machine". I would like for all of us to really focus on running more this month 2 to 3 times a week if you can do it that often, if not just try to run/jog/walk/or even a stepper/Stair Machine. Anyway you choose to do it is welcome.
Feb. 23- Mar 23

4.) Abs R us. 3 days a week Work on those abs.
Please report measurements every week. Or feel free to tell us how it's going. Mar 23- April 27

5.) Tone Express. 3 days a week. Tone the whole body.. Any program you choose. pliates, yoga, Thi Chi- What ever you choose it don't have to be any of these.. Report weekly if you feel any progress. Let us know how if it's working for you, and at the end of the month. Please do your measurements, and report them. How ever you like. Starting measurements and ending results.April 27-May 25

 
6.) Weight lifting. 2 days out of the week pick your day to weight train. Report at the end of the month. Inches lossed or gained, and how you feel after doing the program. ( If you don't have a gym membership.) I can post a few helpful link on how to weight train at home. This one is a option to do, you don't have to do this programs if you don't want to. May 25-June 29

July 6- August 31. Choose a program from 1-5 and redo it.

Every MONDAY from 12/15/08-8/31/09 Final Results.
Final Results is an over all report of weight loss and inches. Also, we will "maybe" start a maintain and support group for the ones who still have a little ways to go.
BUT! I would like each of you to pick a amount of weight you'll like to lose during this period.

This Challenge will end. August 31/09 Please report:
Weight Loss
Inches Loss
Goal Weights
Comments
And if you feel up for another group.

This is the challenge plan, if you have any suggestion on how to make it better. Please tell me. Your advice is welcome.

I would like for you to post your:
Name
Weight
Focus Goal Loss
Goal Weight
A little about yourself. So we can get to know you.

Weigh ins.
Starting weight
Current Weight
Loss

Once again, we are only looking for SERIOUS PEOPLE ONLY!
Please do not join if you are not planning on being here every week for the weigh in.

WILL DO, MUST DO, CAN DO!

~Lynn

Edit~ I had to correct a few things on here. I'm so sorry for the mix up.

 I'm still correcting the damn page.. Now I think I got my dates right.

Kaya

Weight -  58kg

Goal Weight - 53

I am 18 and a something years old, decided to change the way i look in March at 74kg. I am a very busy art student and love weight lifting and running, my only problem usually is psyching myself to get out that door, but once im out i give it my all. My goal is more of a body fat percentage one rather than weight, I don't care about the weight as much as i care about my health. Lately I have been slipping, I went from 55kg in October to the current 58kg however I am sure some of it was muscle gain since i have not gained so much inches.

My measurements are:

Height - 164cm

hips - 34
waist - 28
thigh - 22

Name: Cristina

Weight: 130 lbs / 59 kg, as of Dec 8 , 2008

Focus Goal Loss:

Goal Weight : 118 - 120 lbs / 54-55 kg

I'm Cristina and I've just turned 28. I'm married to the most wonderful guy in the world. We live in Romania. I'm a travel writer for a US company. I started to lose weight in Apr 2006 and I managed to changed my life completely and learn to be healthy and active and above all, HAPPY! I've been struggling to keep my weight under 125 lbs for a while and looks like for the past year I've been hovering between 128 and 130 lbs.

I'm barely 5'2" so my goal is 118-120 lbs. Hopefully eventually I'll be able to stay there not just have a brush wt the success...

Weigh ins.

Starting weight: 130 lbs, Dec 8, 2008

Current Weight

Loss

My measurements as of Dec 1 , 2008 are:

Waist (narrowest): 28 "

Hips: 32.5 "

Thigh: 20 "

My focus : waist and thigh

Name: Lindsay

Weight 145 lbs Dec 8, 2008

Focus Goal Loss (10-15 lbs)

Goal Weight : 135-130

Challenge #1 Inch at a time. Dec 22, 2008-Jan 26, 2009 
( Measurements)
Area: Combo- Hips and Thighs
Around Hips: 48 1/2"
Thigh: 29"

A little about myself. I work in the home health care field, and is a full time mother of 3 children. I live in Alabama, and I love it. I'm a out going person, and will be there for anyone. I mean AnyONE! I'm a joker- a big joker, and I love to shop and fashion. I try to get a grip on the shopping thing, but as of now. I need real help.. I can't leave things I like in the store. If I can fit them or not. What a waste of cash. I've been losing weight for almost 2 years now, and I've lost 81 pounds, and I still got a little more to go. I'm in this to win it. Nice to meet you all, and I hope I get some SERIOUS People.

Name: Kim

Weight: 157

Goal weight:135

Height" 5'7

 A little bit about myself.  I am 32, married with 3 children.  All boys 8, 6, and 2.  I have been trying to lose weight for 2 years since I had my last son.  Once before 6 years ago I lost 65 pounds and kept it off for 4 years until I had my son.  Then put back some weight.  I am determined to lose this weight this time.  Enough of the bull*@*!.  I have to get this done. 

Measurements are

Hips: 40

Waist:34

Thighs: 30

Measuring myself I feel that I am so out of proportioned. 

I'm in...  We can do this!  Iknow we can!

 Challenge #1 Thighs and Stomach

Not sure how to measure my stomach but it is flabby. 

Thighs- 30

WILL DO, MUST DO, CAN DO   Powerful statement...

Name:  Jenny

Weight:  290.5 (as of Dec 8,2008)

Focus Goal Loss: 90 lbs (for August 31, 2009) 140 total

Goal Weight: My FINAL goal weight is 150-160, but My goal for August 31, 2009 is 199 (12 lbs a month)

Height: 5'8.5ish"

Challenge #1:

Area:  Butt and Stomach - will report measurements Dec 22nd...

Hello!  I'm a 25 year old College Student and a Soldier (overweight in the Army = not cool!)...  I'm studying Forensic Chemistry at Marshall University in Huntington, WV (which was just named the Fattest and most unhealthy place in the United States  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27697364/.) I have 1 year left till I get my degree if all goes well!  I'm a Human Resourse Specalist in the Army Reserves, and I have 8 months left in the Army (if no deployments pop up.)  I also work on at the Center for Bioengineering and Biomanufacturing for Commercialization where I'm a lab technician.  So, I stay pretty busy.  

My weight history...  I've been overweight my whole life.  In High School, I reached 260 and decided I had to lose weight, so I lost almost 100lbs, but in all the wrong ways.  I maintained under 200 when I was active duty Army for 4 years, but my weight has only gone up since being in the Reserves and in school.  But, I'm focused now and willing to do what it takes b/c I have to change my lifestyle. 

Name: Tanya

Weight: 180

Focus Goal Weight: 140-150 lbs; ideally 147lbs, but I'd be happy with anything in that range

Goal Weight: 147 lbs

Height: 5'7"

Area: Thighs and stomach

Hi. I'm a 23 year old soon to be grad student. In January, I'll be moving from North Carolina to Austin where I'll be going to UT and getting a Masters in Middle Eastern Studies. I have recently returned from the Mauritania where I was in the Peace Corps for about 5 month.  I had to come back early due to bad side effects of malaria medication, but during my time there I dropped about 40 lbs, despite eating rice and oil for 2 meals a day with a cliff bar for breakfast (this was where the bulk of my protein came from).  When I came back to America, I decided to finally take control of my weight and started going to the gym and eating right.  I'm really excited that I found this challenge and can't wait to start.

Hello all, I had to add a few things I missed. I'm sorry for the mix up on dates, and the changes will be underlined.

Thank you, and please Remember... We start on The 15 with weigh ins.
Challenge 1 starts on the 22 early X- Mas JUMP.

Once again, I am so sorry for my mistakes.

~Lynn

name: holly

weight: 136

focus goal loss: 11

goal weight: 125

my main target area is my thighs. then my stomach. 

i have to post my measurements tomorrow, i have to buy a tape measure, i've been meaning too, but....i just wanted to sign up before all the spots were gone.

i am really excited about this. 

About me: I am 30 turning 31 at the end of this month. Last january i quit smoking and picked up running. i have a bunch of 5k's under my belt, some 10k's, 2 half marathons and i just finished my first marathon in nov!!! with all this training you would think i would be melting away the pounds, but i'm not. so i need to get more focused and do more cross training and just get toned after these pounds go. i am currently training for another marathon in march. i have a 3 year old son who is as crazy as any 3 year old can be, but he is amazing, and honestly really funny.

anyway, i just need to be more disciplined with myself. when i read this it seemed to be what i needed! i need regimine. good luck to all, hopefully this summer on the beach i will have a rockin body that i want to show off!!

Name: Barbara

Starting Weight: 205

 Present Weight: 185

Goal Weight: 149

My targets:

Waist- 38.5
Tummy- 42
Hips- 43

Okay, I have 5 people already. I'm looking for 5 more. I'm also looking for 3 of the original people to join as well, but I am looking for 5 more only, and then.. This Challenge will be closed. I'm not going to squeeze anyone in once we are closed.

Hi Ladies! 

I have been looking for a serious challenge that is going to keep me motivated.  This looks great!  I really love the structure. 

Name: Cristin

Highest Weight: 217

Current Weight: 198.6

Ultimate Goal Weight: 120

I know I probably can't get to my ultimate goal weight by the end of August but I will be pleased to just see the scale go down. 

I actually lilke my legs so my target area is for sure my tummy.  My arms could use some work to get smaller and tone.  I love the way toned arms look on women. 

A little about me...I live in New Mexico.  Right now I work in a different city that I live so I have a commute of an hour and 15 minutes each way.  Not fun!  Something I need to work on, I know. 

I have had a lot  happen in the last few months that I am going to tap into for motivation.  I have had a lot of relationship drama with my "boyfriend" of over 2 years.  Not exactly sure what to call him these days.  As cheesy as it sounds I want to lose weight and get toned not only to be healthy but to show him what he will be missing out on if we do split up.  Working out has also been a great way for me to release my anger and stress about him.  Then if we do end up being ok, we have a boat and next spring/summer I want to be able to wear a bathing suit on the boat and not the shirt and shorts, you know? 

Also, my dad just passed away.  He was one of the healthiest people I knew.  He was  always eating healthy and exercising.  I really miss him a lot so I am sure I will be getting out some of my emotions at the gym thinking about him too. 

I am excited about getting to know you all better.  I think this will be a great challenge. 

Have a great day ladies, talk to you soon!

Name: Bob

Age: 62

Starting Weight: 164 12/8/2008 (will adjust on 12/15)

Goal Weight: 154

Current Weight:

Total Weight Loss:

Will take measurements this weekend.

yo, yo, yo......

i'm jadda..... better known as yella girl jay..... or Yella for short!

my starting weight back in august was 194!

i am currently weighing in at 182.75, but most days 183!

my goal weight is between 155 and 160!

haven't measured in a while, but the last time i did, my bust was a 36, waist a 35 and hips/thighs are a whopping 48...... needless to say my thighs and hips tend to be my trouble spots!

recently my weight loss has been very slow.... i tend to loose best when i really restrict my cals.... but i am trying to find a way to do this and comfortably lower cals and excercise..... so far i havent been as successful as i would like being that it has taken me four months to loose 10lbs! but i keep pushing forward as i know giving up will certainly not get me to where i want to be!!!!

so bring on the challenge.... let's do this yall!  

4 more to go, and I really need those last 4 people to get in here before Monday. After Sunday- Night at mid night the 14. We will be closed... I'm waiting on my last member to join me from our other group. SO the welcome mat will be open just for her only once the doors are closed. She's on the list.

I hope the last 4 will join us soon. If not... We are going to work with what we got. I don't want to throw any one off with new people.

I know everyone needs help and support, but I must keep this group as small as possible with SEROIUS PEOPLE.

Thank you for joining us in this challenge.

WILL DO, MUST DO, CAN DO..... 

You know I am in.  I will need to do measurements and all tonight and get back to you tomorrow with all of my technical info.  The challenges look FABULOUS...and, well, challenging.  Good luck to all; it is going to be a wild ride.

Well, we are almost full.

Karabsbg, Glad to see YOU, and thanks for asking for challenges.
Yella! Glad to see YOU. I added what you love in here. Stair Machine- to the 5k.
Bobev, Hope you enjoy the program. 
Cricket! I hope you enjoy the add of the stepper- to the 5K 1500 steps = a mile  that looks painful. That many stepper steps.
Jenlynn, I hope you enjoy this group. I think you are going to be okay with us.

And for the rest of ya! Nice to meet everyone of you, and I will see you on MONDAY.

Hey Lynn

current weight: 138lbs      &nb sp;               &nb sp;   bust: 34
goal weight: 120-123lbs       ;       &n bsp;        ; waist: 30 (Yuk!!)
height:5'1       ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp;        ;       &n bsp; hips: ????(never had much of any)

target: tummy, arse, waist & thighs.

I am in if it's not to late!!!  I have read everyone's introduction entry, that is all the motivation I needed, I want in.  A little about myself

I was introduce to the gym 3yrs ago by way of a challenge.  I was able to lose 45lbs over 5mths and crush the competition.  I maintained the majority of the weight off for 2yrs. From a size 9/10 to size "0". I am an avid gym goer, I recently discovered my love for running.  My ultimate goal is to run a mini marathon in the city. ( I live in nyc). Holly I have alot of ques. for you. (smile) Thanks to Lynn, she has always been my CC buddy and helped me along the way whether it was about sticking to the diet or just relationship advise.  I can tell you it helped me along the way to reach my goals.  I am 36 yr old female, I work for Bank Of America on the trading floor, so everyday is a good day if I didn't lose my job.  I am single and very social.  My strength is that I love the gym, my weakness, I love the single's bar more.  I have gained 18lbs and in all the wrong places, I need to get it off.  I have a class reunion coming up, and I am dating a very sexy firefighter.  I want him to see me at my best and most important I want to eat and live healthy.  So let the games begin............

It doesn't matter whether your trying to lose 50lbs or 5lbs, trust the struggle is all the same.  So with you guys I hope to be back in my bikini by May. 

Original Post by lynnhaslost:

Cricket! I hope you enjoy the add of the stepper- to the 5K 1500 steps = a mile  that looks painful. That many stepper steps.

I usually take 1500 steps in abt 15 min...so that's not very fast but not that bad... lol

the stepper counts 1 step as two movements (up&down) so I think on a pedometer it would have been 3000 steps in 15 min lol

Cricket, I'm so glad you got that down pat, because I never would have thought about it. I hope I got everyone taken care of.

Okay group. I'm looking for 3 more.

Welcome Ctara I'm glad you are here. Get ready girl. We are going for the goal.

Everyone- This is 8 months here.. Lets make this count.

Never say I can't, and Never say.. Can't do, because you can do your best.

Original Post by lynnhaslost:

Cricket, I'm so glad you got that down pat, because I never would have thought about it. I hope I got everyone taken care of.

Even those who use pedometers can easily be part of the challenge :)

Thanks for adding the stepper, btw.