November Weight Loss Challenge
 

Hi chicks : ). Here is to a healthy and happy November to us all!

Hope to see everyone from our previous months and also any newcomers who may be joining us, all are welcome : ).

You know the drill girls! Just state your goal, whether it be a loss in pounds, inches, size, or even an intangible feeling! THe sky is the limit! You need not state your weight if you feel uncomfortable......just your goal, even if that goal is to maintain or whatever the case may be. THough the thread is titled "weight loss" please bear in mind that the underlying overall goal is toward a healthier us and so your goal may not be revolved around weight loss, it may be maintenance or eating healthier...and/or kicking a soda habit or whatever the case may be.

My goal last month was to get back on schedule which I have partially but not in every respect and with that being said, I am going with a weight loss goal this month which I feel works best for me. 8-10 lb. loss this month! .


Note: We keep a members list with our goals and if/when those goals are met, we put red print and goal met next to our goals. You can take a peek at the end of last months thread to see what it looks like. Please don't feel bad if/when you may not reach a specific number, goal, etc. Always remember that making positive changes along the way (the journey) are wonderful accomplishments in and of themselves .




Monthly weight loss challenge FAQ's


Do we weigh in on a certain day and how frequently? We don't have a specific WI day and WI on the day we choose. Many of the girls WI on the first day of the month and that ends up being the WI day for the month while others get WI at WW (weight watchers) on specific days, etc. How frequently we weigh in is a personal matter and specific to each of our own indivual needs. Daily WI's for some of the girls work great for them, while others prefer to WI weekly, bi-weekly, etc.

Do we need to post personals? etc... Absolutely not ladies. Sometimes we do and sometimes we don't . We are a large group and it is difficult to post personals sometimes. THe time just does not exist sometimes. If you don't have time for personals it's okay.....post away

What does OP mean, DH, etc. ? We often use abbreviations here. OP means on plan. DH means dear husband, DD means dear daughter, DS = dear son, WI means weigh In, TOM means that time of month, lol means laughter out loud, and kwim means know what I mean.

Is everyone on a specific plan? We all have various plans. SOme of us are on WW, south beach, are own plans, etc. Though we do believe in and follow the guideline of not going below 1,200 cals a day and along these lines also strive to follow the site guidelines .

What day do we count our loss, the last day of the month or the first of the following month? Either way. Most girls report their loss the last day of the month and if they have another loss that following morning (on the first) they either add it to the current months total loss or roll it over to the new month. Think of it as a bonus day :).


See you all soon chickies hugsssssss

Oh lucky me first to decide my destiny this month...

Put me down for 8lbs, to hit 144 :)

I am technically going to start my November month tomorrow because I will be away from a scale over the weekend. Because I will have a couple more days I'm gonna go for 7 lbs to get to 275. Oh that number sounds so nice!

Hmmmm. last time i did a non weight one, but i think ill do a weight one this month:

Lose 8 Lbs! thatll get me to my first mini goal: 30 pounds down at 256 lbs :D. (According to mine and my mom's at home support system, thatll mean i get to buy a new outfit! and once my mom loses her first mini goal, we both get to go get a facial!!)

I'm going for 8 again - from 193 to 185.

This will be my first challenge, as I'm definitely a newbie! But I'm going to try to lose 8-10 lb. this month. My current/starting weight is 250 - so I would be between 242 and 240. Also, I'm going to challenge myself to keep up training for the C25K! So far, so good! :)

Welcome and good luck Bluedande!

I am sooo happy that I met my October goal of 240. Now for this month, I'm aiming for 234. I would aim for 10lbs this month, but with all the eating that I tend to do around holidays, I don't think thats possible.

I didn't meet my goal last month *sob* so my goal for November is to make it to Onederland!

Hello all! It's been probably a year sense I've stuck my head in here, but here I am.

I would like to join this challenge. I was doing so well there for awhile...mid/low 150s. I've somehow crept up to 165! Eak! Part of it is I'm a newly-wed....and I've heard it is easy to gain weight when you start cooking yummier stuff for someone else. I never had to worry about feeding another person before. My husband has put on a few pounds and also wants to lose weigh, so we'll be cooking healthier now.

So...my goal is 7 pounds! So...158lbs by December 1st.

My plan...I am doing slimfast again (I had excellent success with that before...was at 220lbs) and for exercise...and I'm so excited! I'm just got Turbo Jam. I plan on doing that M-F. Well...starting Monday :)

I look forward to getting to know all of you!


Tessa


Good luck everyone this month!

Congrats Shasha on making your goal (and anyone else who did!)

My goal this month is to lose 10 lbs.hopefully more! November is a month of no distractions for me.

Hello

This is the first time I've joined a challenge and I'm going to try for 10lbs this month.

I'd like to lose 10 lbs in November. Putting me down to about 196 & more importantly, ONDERLAND! :)

Originally Posted by Tummy Girl:
Oh lucky me first to decide my destiny this month...

Put me down for 8lbs, to hit 144 :)

Wow I can't believe u have lost soooo much weight in 5 months!!! how do u stay motivated to work out everyday??!!

After much thought I'm putting myself down for 6 lbs in November. That's 2 lbs less than normal due to having 4 separate Thanksgiving Dinners. Let the eating begin I guess!! That puts my goal weight at.... 191.

If, by some miracle I pull off 8 lbs that would totally put me at 189... holy cow!

Originally Posted by colaz:
Hello all! It's been probably a year sense I've stuck my head in here, but here I am.

I would like to join this challenge. I was doing so well there for awhile...mid/low 150s. I've somehow crept up to 165! Eak! Part of it is I'm a newly-wed....and I've heard it is easy to gain weight when you start cooking yummier stuff for someone else. I never had to worry about feeding another person before. My husband has put on a few pounds and also wants to lose weigh, so we'll be cooking healthier now.

So...my goal is 7 pounds! So...158lbs by December 1st.

My plan...I am doing slimfast again (I had excellent success with that before...was at 220lbs) and for exercise...and I'm so excited! I'm just got Turbo Jam. I plan on doing that M-F. Well...starting Monday :)

I look forward to getting to know all of you!


Tessa


Good luck everyone this month!

Congrats Shasha on making your goal (and anyone else who did!)

Wow!! Congratulations, how did u lose so much weight?! I got down to 145 and felt great but somehow i ended up back to 165 and I'm having a hard time starting a workout regimen any tips or ideas ?

Originally Posted by FitGirlyGirl:
I'm going for 8 again - from 193 to 185.

congratulations on your weight loss and your quitting smoking!!

Put me down for 4 lbs.

CW: 123
GW: 119

I'm new to this site but I will join in this challenge so that i can be motivated. My goal for november will be to lose 10lbs. I am tired of lookiong the way I look and I am ready to look fabulous again!! Plus I love the holidays and I want to look hot for Christmas and Thanksgiving!!

I didn't do well in October. This is a new month and a new start. My weight loss goal is to lose 16 LBS.
SW 226.2 GW 210. Good Luck Everyone!

Hey everyone, this is my first monthly challenge. Just weighed myself at 192.5. I am going lose 10 lbs this month to 182.5. This may seem like a lot, but I'm starting a new program and my trainer said he's kicking it up a notch (as he did today, I practically died) so I'm up for the challenge!

ok ladies!!! I am throwing October away and just gonna get started on November!

Shasha!!! You rocked October!!

Tummygirl.....you are my new idol..... HOT!!!

To all the rest of you. I am back this month and back with a vengence.

I wanted to be at 239 by the 31st of October. Not happening. So, I am shooting for a big giant goal in November.

SW 247.0
GW 235.0

It sounds like a lot, butI am going back to my atkins roots. I splurged yesterday on carbs to try and trick my body. My goal is also to get up to 2 12 minute miles back to back on the treadmill........I know I can do it.

And.....to get A's on my next 4 exams. There is one every Tuesday.

Best wishes to you all.

Love and light to my peeps!!!

Jen

I haven't completely bailed on my October goal just yet. I at least made the water drinking one. I drank water like a fish in October!

I'm going to follow the trend and go for 8 pounds this month. I'll edit my post later to put my starting weight in on Sunday. I'm giving myself until the very last second of October to meet my goal, lol.

**Edit - Starting weight 170.6. Goal weight 162.

Hi Chickies! October was NOT my month. Too many activities, trip to Vegas, and house guests. I maintained, so I guess it could have been worse. I am going to amp up the exercise, and go for 7-10 lbs. I made it in July and August, so I can do it again! I am spending next week with Sandye, so I know that week will be totally OP! I'm not at all concerned about Thanksgiving. It's just one day, and I doubt there will be any leftover goodies. I'm doing all of the cooking, so I am going to make everything diet friendly. No brown sugar and butter on the sweet potatoes! Good luck chickies! Let's make wise choices this holiday season so we have a jump start on the New Year.:dance:

FSA ~ So good to see you. Hope to see a lot more of you this month :yes:

Okay, well...October has been a mixed bag for me and I'm ending the month by taking a break from exercise--period. Thought I would tough it out there at the end, but nope, I'll start up again on Monday.

My goals for November:

No more crazy weekend eating
I want to allow for one Off Plan day, that being Thanksgiving
I also want to get down to 130 (don't freak out mom--I promise I won't go to extremes!! :D) so I have a little wiggle room.

I look forward to hangin' with you chickies again this month and I look forward to getting to know all the newbies!!! :)

Bring On November!!!!!

OK. Let's see...my first goal is to start drinking 8 glasses of water/day. The second goal is to lose 6.6 lbs to reach my target weight. The third goal is to get my butt back in the gym.

^_^ count me in!

Hope to lose 10 lbs by Dec 1 ~ 169 lbs
we will see :P

Okay, I'm taking Tummy's advide and will set my November goal at 135 and maintaining. I want to reach goal and enjoy that time. I won't totally slack afterward if I should reach it early, but I also don't want to feel like I'm never reaching goal and always resetting it lower. I NEED to feel the accomplishment and let myself feel good about it. I've had a really, REALLY hard time celebrating any of my goals recently. I don't know why. I'm happy about it, but there's SO little emotion in it right now. It's just life. SO weird. Anyway, here's to November!

Hi Chickies

I am ready for the challenge of November. My Goal is 173 (6lbs). And getting all my school work done with out losing my mind.

Yay! :carrot:

Ash

Did terrible in October I was up and down all month. My goal this month is a 6lb weight loss. CW 234 GW 228 Good luck all!

My goal this month is 3-4lbs. I've been consistantly losing close to 4lbs a month (with the exception of Sept) but this month I barely made it by the skin of my teeth so if I only lose 3 in November I'll still feel like I accomplished something.

This challenge sounds like its just what I need....

No specific weigh in dates....to time requirements or post requirements....

Just set a goal and go for it! So I'm in if you'll have me!



I'm going for 10 pounds lost by Dec. 1st to put me at 253.


I'm calorie counting (1300 calories per day) and exercising (cardio and some strength) 6-7 days a week.

Good luck everyone!

Alright, I went completely MIA during the October challenge. I am in for November for a 5 lb weight loss.

ok ladies I know this is just going to be my month to get all my nasty habbits gone and meet my goal I just know I can do it this month so put me down for 8lbs this month I am determined to do this once and for all and prove that I am worth it. Thank you all for the awesome support and letting me vent I am ready to go making a new start "I am worth it and making it every decision count" that is my new motto for this month

Hey Ladies,

Well, what the heck happened to me this month? I think too much stress is why I didn't meet my goals. So, I'm only going to make two goals for myself.

Get to about 205 and stay caught up in school.

I know I'll do it! Happy Halloween!

:ebike:

<3 We Can Do It Ladies!

Hi there, I have just joined today, and am so excited that this kind of thing exists!! I never knew!! I joined a gym to-day too..so I'm going to hope for and 8lb weight loss in November. That would bring me down to under 230 which would be fab :)

Hi everyone,
I just put in my total for October and I exceeded my goal I said 7 and did 9. I only now this as I mark my weights on a calendar, I wasn't smart enough to post it last time. So I will put my goal at 7 again for November and my Nov starting weight is 216.4. Good luck to everyone meeting their goals.

Good morning, chickies :wave: Wow, I'm first, let's get this month started. I hope you all had a nice Halloween and did not get into the candy!:nono: I have a lot left, but I bought stuff I won't eat, so there's no temptation! Down .4 today! :carrot:Have a great day everyone!:dance: