How about a challenge?!

jaimie1980 · 11-11-2009, 10:37 PM

I saw on another forum where they are doing a Christmas weight loss challenge. Would any of you be interested...I think it would be a good motivator! I was thinking if we could get 4-5 of us, and post a weekly loss, we could lose 50 pounds for Christmas! It would be 10-12.5 pounds each, in roughly 43 days! Is anyone interested? Depneding on the interest, we can raise or lower the goal! Let me know and we can kick it off, say Friday am, since Xmas is a Friday...

jaimie1980 · 11-11-2009, 11:27 PM

I am in ND! Glad you are in cause I need 'little boosters' to keep me accountable! Lets get this show on the road! YEEHAW!

autumnlily · 11-12-2009, 11:58 PM

I'm IN! and, perhaps, I can't put my DH's stats in if we need a few more challengers.

jaimie1980 · 11-14-2009, 05:50 PM

I could not get on either....wonder what was up???

I was 198.5 on Friday! 198 today! So -5 so far. (I actually had to get new batteries for my scale, cause I wore it out!)

So we have four participants:
Natalie
Jaimie
Misty
Misty's husband!

I say we set a goal of losing 50 pounds between the four of us. Any objections or suggestions? That is 12.5 each in 6 weeks time. If you want to make it more/less aggressive let me know! I am game for anything! We can post an update with each week's loss along with total losses. I am PUMPED!

jaimie1980 · 11-14-2009, 05:52 PM

I meant to say -.5 so far for the challenge...oops

DebbieC · 11-14-2009, 06:07 PM

I'd like to join also, I weighed in Friday at 193.

jaimie1980 · 11-14-2009, 06:14 PM

Welcome aboard Debbie! How long have you been on MF? Way to go on your twelve pound loss! We have similiar starting weights and goals...I am loving this program! I will add you in!

Our total goal is now 62.5 pounds by Christmas!

DebbieC · 11-14-2009, 09:03 PM

I've been on MF for 6 weeks. Challenges are always good!! Thanks

autumnlily · 11-15-2009, 02:24 PM

Okay - I'm up for the challenge but I need to pull my DH out... It is too hard for him to admit to numbers and I don't need to fight his weight loss battle too

eek, kids are crying... I'll update with my loss so far

jaimie1980 · 11-15-2009, 03:53 PM

Ok! So, we have 4 competitors; me, Misty, Debbie, and Natalie. 50 pounds by Christmas ladies! WE WILL DO THIS!

autumnlily · 11-17-2009, 12:01 PM

Great idea with the christmas ticker! I will make one too. My official start weight for the challenge is 155.

Today, I'm at 153.9 - one pound down for the challenge

autumnlily · 11-19-2009, 12:16 PM

How are we doing ladies?!

I haven't weighed officially for 2 days... BUT, I'm in my size 8 jeans

for the first time in forever! Yes, a bit tight... but, heck they zipped & buttoned up!

autumnlily · 11-20-2009, 10:39 AM

I haven't updated my ticker - BUT, I'm down to 152.4 fully dressed!

I have to say, the TOM cravings are a bit hard to ward off and I'm a little more hungry than I have been. Added an extra mf meal yesterday. And, have been eating 5oz red meat the last few days for my l&g.

I'm meeting with two girls from HS... really have only seen each other a few times in over 10 years. Basically, they are still their HS Cheerleader body-types... and, good old captain here - well, still needing to lose some. BUT, I am nearly 10lbs lighter than when we last saw each other

- so I'm hoping to make a good impression. Honestly, I know they don't care - it's just me being self conscious.

Josiegrl · 11-20-2009, 11:05 AM

Would like to join the challenge with you ladies, even though I am a little late. I just joined and need the challenge myself. I weighed in at 219 this morning and that is down from 222 on the 18th. I want to lose atleast 10lbs by the end of December so that falls in your category. Good luck to everyone and their weigh in!

Josiegrl · 11-20-2009, 11:06 AM

how do you girls get your tickers on there? I need to know where to put the link so it will show! Thanks!