Fireworks Challenge - Lose 10% by the 4th of July
 

I always hear that losing 10% of your body weight can significantly improve your health. Overall, I want to lose 20% of my body weight to get to goal. However, I will tackle it 10% at a time. I am not sure how realistic it is for me to lose my 10% by 4th of July, but it seems pretty far away right now, so maybe it's doable (cut to me July 3rd biting my nails as I step on the scale). In any event, once I lose 10% I will finally be back to a normal BMI! :cb:

Anyone care to join me in being 10% lighter by Independence Day? :carrot: As they say, the time will pass anyway, so might as well lose a few extra pounds in the process!

CW: 161.4
10%: -16.1
GW: 145.3

CW as of 4/21 - 161.4

ok, guac. I should be up for a weight loss spurt soon, so your post is timely....it might be a few weeks before I'm in the right frame of mind....assuming my brain has a right frame...

Seemyfeet - Yes! Give it a go! What do we have to lose but a few extra pounds? Even if we don't lose the entire 10%, anything lost is a gain!

I'm in on losing as much as I can by then. I'm at 203 now so 10% would put me at about 183. I'll try to remember to check in at least once a week. Good luck!!

Sorry I have not been checking in guys! Life has kept me ridiculously busy these last few weeks. I'm still in this race - how about you?

SW: 161.4
10%: -16.1
GW: 145.3

CW as of 5/6: 159.8 (-1.6)

I'm looking for a new challenge ... so, if it's okay -- I'll jump in on this one, even though we have just a few weeks left.

My weight on 4/21 is what I'll use as the starting weight ...

SW: 260.8
CW: 240.0
GW: 234.7 (-26.1)

6/20 - 241.6 (-19.2)

6/27 - 241.4 (-19.6) Wow - when seeing that I only lost .2 for the week -- makes me aware I've been playing in calorieland!
I need to buckle down!!

7/04 - 240.0 (-20.8)

:goodluck: to you all ... It doesn't seem like you have been logging in often. I HOPE everyone is okay! :hug:

Hi, I'm following Beloved :) Starting late in the process, but I will go back and record weight from 4/21 and update weekly. I love a challenge!
I'll use starting date from 4/21

starting = 266.5
current = 244.2 (-22.3)
goal = 239.9 (-26.6...steep goal for starting late!)

6/20: 248.2 (-18.3)
6/27: 249.4 (17.1) moving in the wrong direction... :(
7/4: 244.2 (-22.3)

Hi everyone!! I am so bad about updating - summer vacation for kids means not a lot of social media time for mom!

Here are my latest stats -

SW: 161.4
10%: -16.1
GW: 145.3

CW as of 6/21: 154 (-7.4)

Losing another 8.7 lbs by July 4th seems overly optimistic at the rate I am going, but I will be happy to lose a few more lbs, whatever the amount! I'm proud that I am making progress, and you should all be proud of yourselves too! There are some fantastic weight loss numbers being posted here! Thanks for the inspiration, ladies!

I hope you start a new challenge after the 4th!

4/21 - 229.2
GW - 206.2 (-23)
CW - 208.4

guacamole - MTA - thanks for bumping this up and posting it. I nearly didnt join because truthfully, my goal is more aggressive this month, but I really think seeing how close I am to 10% and recognizing the health stuff is good. I DO feel better than I did at the end of April. And it is something. I was questioning why Onederland by Hawaii is important because Onderland at <5'4" is still well well into the obese I can't believe I am wearing a swimsuit category, but it is also hiking and swimming with the kids instead of sitting on the beach watching dh play with them.

Hey Sassy (with the bright eyes) :D

We are really really very close in our weights -- What is your "final" goal? Mine is 175. ENJOY the challenge :carrot:

Oh - I just looked, you have 180 down. How tall are you??

I think it's important to focus on how we FEEL sometimes, instead of just how we weigh. Being an on and off again dieter for the past 6 years or so, it's easy for me to get caught up in the scale. However, that 10% can make a difference. Since January I've lost about 20 lbs, and my blood pressure has been so much better - on less medication! My blood lab results have been better overall and I have more energy, fewer headaches, and less back pain. Extra weight puts so much pressure on joints! Even losing 5-8% can have a big effect. It's not just about the final number, but moving toward that target...for the purpose of better health and a better quality of life.

Soo...that's my way of saying that we all have won this challenge already...both those that will achieve a 10% loss or more, and those who won't quite make 10% but got that much closer to it.

The next 10% challenge could be Labor Day in September, or if that's too soon, Halloween? Which would be better?

Well, for me Halloween. 10% between July 4th and Labor-day would be over 2.5 lbs/week.

Hi my dear Beloved :)
I put my goal at 180...I'm only 5'4", so 180 is still high for my height. The only reason I chose that number, is because that is where is was my senior year of high school. I've always been a big girl, but that is the lowest I've ever been since I was 18. Heck, right now I'd be happy just to hit onederland ;) I discussed this "goal" with my doctor, and she was very supportive. She said I will hit a plateau at somepoint, and don't get discouraged. Just keep plugging along and the scale will move again. She said 180 is such a drop from where I started, but maybe once I get there, I will keep going. Thankfully, other than having thyroid issues, I have no other medical issues. Blood pressure/cholesteral etc are all great. So overall, I'm healthy, just very fluffy :)

So maybe we should make the next 10% challenge for either Halloween or Thanksgiving?

Here are my latest stats -

SW: 161.4
10%: -16.1
GW: 145.3

CW as of 6/23: 152.4 (-9)