***11***21***31*** 11 weeks, 21 pounds, Oct 31! Starts Aug 15th.

************SEPTEMBER BONUS CHALLENGE IS HERE*********

11 weeks to lose "up to" 21 pounds, ending Oct 31! 

Late arrivals are always welcome!   If you join in late, just prorate..lol 

I like the way the numbers work out for this.  Remember it is "up to" 21 pounds so every loser is a winner in this challenge.  Lose 1 pound and you did it, lose 21 pounds and you can brag that you did it!  ;)  

I also have a "mini" challenge to add on Sept 1 for those of us that just need to meet a stated goal in order to feel satisfied.  It will be much easier to reach for than a 2 pound a week loss and it has such a cute title I just have to use it.

So join in with you starting weight and good luck!

Start weight:

Goal weight:

• Aug 15
• Aug 22
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

I'm in! Thanks buggyhair for bringing me over, can't wait to get started.

Start weight 171

Goal weight: 150

Aug 15: 171

Aug 22:

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Oct 31:

Good morning, vada24. I'm happy to see you here. This looks like it could be a lot of fun.

I'm a few days late, but I would love to participate!!

Start weight:183

Goal weight:170(Not quite what I should be able to lose in that amount of time, but if I meet and beat it, it will be an accomplishment!!)

• Aug 15: 183
• Aug 22
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

Count me in!

Start weight: 178

Goal weight: 140

• Aug 15  178
• Aug 22
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

Start weight 164.8

Goal weight: 152?

Aug 15: unknown (was out of town. 164.8 on 8/14 and 166.8 on 8/18)

Aug 22: 163.6

Aug 29:

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Oct 31:

Original Post by buggyhair:

YAH! YAH! YAH! I love the "buddy system." Good to see you here. Do you wanna toast some marshmallows to celebrate? Let's see if we can get vada24 in here, too.

hmm, I'm just now starting to head the right direction again (weights all over the place lately)... how bout oct 21st if we meet our goal?

Start weight: 183

Goal weight: 159

• Aug 15:  183 lbs
  
• Aug 22:  181 lbs
  
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

Congrats on the loss bohdan!

Great job orangeloft!  2 pounds is a fantastic loss!  Keep it up.

Start weight: 173.8

Goal weight: 155

• Aug 15~173.8
• Aug 22~172.2
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

 1 week down, 10 more to go!  

Does thinking about eating pizza without actually eating the pizza cause an extra calorie burn? The rest of the family had pizza for dinner and I passed since it was the night before weigh in, but it is on my mind something fierce.  I started to wonder if all this thinking of eating pizza may be getting my metabolism fired up.  lol  Great job Orangeloft, I hope the exercise committment is going well! Meekalo?  Did you post you stats for today or are you just a cheerleader for now?  :)  (Or more likely did I overlook it)

EDIT; yes, as I figured I missed it..lol :)

Original Post by bohdan:

Original Post by buggyhair:

YAH! YAH! YAH! I love the "buddy system." Good to see you here. Do you wanna toast some marshmallows to celebrate? Let's see if we can get vada24 in here, too.

hmm, I'm just now starting to head the right direction again (weights all over the place lately)... how bout oct 21st if we meet our goal?

"You're On." I had a pretty good week myself. I definatly need challenges to keep myself focused. 

Aug 15: 160.0

Aug 22: 157.0

Aug 29:

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Sept 26:

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Oct 17:

Oct 24:

Oct 31:

Start weight: 178

Goal weight: 140

• Aug 15  178
• Aug 22  175
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

Yay!  3 pounds down!

Start weight:183

Goal weight:170

• Aug 15: 183
• Aug 22 : 182
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

1 Pound Down!!

I'm in!

Start weight: 209

Goal weight: 153 (this challenge 188)

• Aug 15 209
• Aug 22  208
• Aug 29  208  grrrrrr
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

I edited my post on page 1 this morning. I am back to right around my starting weight after 4 days of fried comfort foods.  I fought to get back and made it.  I should be at my goal on next weigh in.

Start weight: 153

Goal weight: 135

• Aug 15:  153 lbs
• Aug 22:  153 lbs
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

I worked REALLY HARD and didn't go off my diet once (1500 cal/day max, staying away from simple sugars and high fat foods).  I am working out and lifting almost everyday, can tell my clothes fit a bit different even after a week so at this point I guess I'm not too worried about what the scale says.  I think I need a new scale, anyway :-P

Ahhh...I'm so happy you started a new challenge halizabeth!!! I joined another Oct 31 challenge, but I'm in on this one too...I need all the support I can get

Start weight for this challenge: 180.6 (up 2lb from last week...but I was out of town and vacationing with lots of wine and yummy food!!!...it was 8lb up at 184...but I've fought it down this week!!!)

Goal weight for this group: 165
GW: 160ish...so this will bring me close...yay!

• Aug 22:  180.6lbs
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

Start weight: 135

Goal weight: 120

• Aug 15  - 135
• Aug 22  - 132.7!
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

Starting weight: 167

Goal weight: 146ish (I'd be happy with 150)

• Aug 15  - 167.2
• Aug 22  - 165.8
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31

I know what you mean, buggy, challenges are a great way to stay motivated.

I'm so glad everyone is excited and enjoying this challenge!  Remember starting on September 1, I am going to add an additional challenge.  Good luck next weigh in!

I just got back from vacation and would love to join, although a week late. I've got a pesky 10 pounds that left to lose to get back to my pre-babies & grad school weight and puts me in the right BMI.  Having a hard time staying motivated so hoping this will keep me accountable. I have 3 boys (ages 5 1/2, 4, and 18 mo) and work about 3/4 time so it's not always easy to have time to exercise and log and plan meals -- it seems like there will always be something getting in the way, so no time like the present to start!

Height: 5'4"

CW: 151.0

GW: 141.0

• Aug 22  - 151.0
• Aug 29
• Sept 5
• Sept 12
• Sept 19
• Sept 26
• Oct 3
• Oct 10
• Oct 17
• Oct 24
• Oct 31