Good Morning Ladies, and I'd love to join the challenge! Lots going on in the spring so I'd like to lose 20 or more pounds by then and lower my blood pressure. I need to re-commit to a very low carb lifestyle, as that's the only thing that has worked for me in the past. Also, I need to exercise some every day and drink a lot more water. Good luck to us all!

Nutrition Plan: Protein, Protein, vegetables and healthy fat!

Andi

Webwoman :welcome2: I have a lot going on in the spring too and want to be stronger. Regarding the carbs, same with me! Nice to meet you Andi :) I love that pic! Is that a hamster? It resembles a chipmunk, an adorable pic!

I am logging to get my tail outdoors a bit ladies, I will check in before then but Happy New Year from now to all of you! Health , happiness, and success to us in the New Year!

Oh Hello Weekend :D

I'm in!!

My challenge will be to measure in size 26.5" thighs and 13.5" arms by the end of this Spring Challenge.

Just now My thighs are 27.5 and arms are 14.5.

So I need to lose 1 full inch off each leg and each arm by spring. I will do that by upping my squats and weights for the first 11 weeks of 2017 in order to tone and shape my body :D.

I do use Palmers coco butter firming lotion once a day to help add hydration to my skin on these areas specifically.

So fingers crossed :D

I'm glad I found this. I lost my support group when I moved, I also gained about 40 pounds and need to get back on track. My goals are to lose 20 pounds by spring, eat meals at the table instead of eating at the counter while I do dishes or go through the mail, I will give up sugar and all dairy (I am lastose intolerant), and exercise at least 30 minutes per day six day per week. Good luck to you all and I can't wait to see your success.

Kay, Scotsgal, and HazelH :welcome2:

Kay thanks for reminding me to be sure and start logging in my journal daily again! It really helps me, I already got my 2017 planner ready to go! : )

Scotsgal hi you! :) That palmers coco butter is good stuff! I remember using that at one point. I have been using the Vaseline intensive care, my skin gets dry this time of year. You know what I found to be really good? Hawaiin Tropic oil! I use it in summer, I actually thought about dousing myself now for the effects but I don't because I don't want to get it on my kitties..well and on other stuff! lol Wishing you a great night tonight.

Hazel Thank you! I can't wait to see your successes too, it is exciting. I stopped drinking milk, it really does not agree with me now.

Sundove Thinking of you! I hope you have a wonderful time at the party tonight! Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year! Are you getting decked out? smile....

A big hello to all of you and whatever you do this evening and tomorrow wishing you all a great night and Happy New Year!

From this Monday, we have exactly 11 weeks which brings us right to spring on Monday March 20th. Getting mentally prepared with my goals. Oh , I wanted to mention as well that if any of you see this challenge after Monday or anytime thereafter, please do not feel it is too late to join. It is never to late to join!

Hello count me in!!!
 

My goal is to be 168 lbs by March 20th, 2017. This would be a loss of 22 lbs total from my current 190lbs. Lets do it!!!!

BslopeO :welcome2: to our Spring Challenge! Yes, let's do it! :) Sounds great! :carrot: Happy New Year!

Hi Girls. I'm so happy to have found this group! I've been looking for a bunch of strong women in the same boat as me. This journey has been long and hard, so the support and camaraderie will be much appreciated.
My goals for 2017 are....
1. Lose weight. I don't like what I see in the mirror and want to change that. I don't have grand expectations, but I want to be comfortable in my own skin (not to mention my clothes) and I want to feel better about myself.
2. Eat healthy. I want to lower my cholesterol and triglycerides. I want to get sick less often, breathe more easily, and be alive a long, long time.
3. Have more energy. I have 4 children and want to be able to keep up with them. I want to be more active and not get tired so easily.
Here's to us and a lighter 2017!!

Hi everyone! I'd like to join. My baby is 6 weeks old, will be 7 weeks on the 2nd, so it's time to get started again.
My goals for the next 11 weeks are:
-Lose 15 lbs.
-Track my water intake. I do pretty well, but want to track it to encourage myself to drink more.
-Track calories.
-Exercise- 1-3 x/week to start off.

GrannyPutt and ClweverName :welcome2:

I am loving all of our goals here for our New Year and New us!

I hope you are all having a fabulous night! I went out last night with DH (dear husband) and it was really nice! He did offer to take me out again but I passed! It was really nice to just hang in tonight, we got a crank call from my brother and boy he got me started! LOL We called a few friends, and not sure what they thought, but it was fun! It's all my brothers fault! LOL :)

I am getting so geared up for our journey and look forward to it! I had started exercising but after attaining a sprain (and yes I feel a psychological block as well) I stopped! One of my major goals, in addition to eating OP (on plan) is to put formal exercise in place. I will join the January exercise challenge again and I highly recommend it, just be sure to make your goals attainable. It is a super incentive, so here we go ladies!

My goal is to start Jan. 2! Although I am Op now minus the new years libations, I am planning the exercise for jan 2! I could be slow tomorrow and it's just not a feasible day to start for me, I know myself well!

I am wishing you all a very healthy and happy New Years Eve!

Good morning everyone and Happy New Year! :)

Hope you are all well and have a great day. I made a batch of h.b eggs and need to make my snack packs today. I make eggs, celery sticks with w.w cream cheese, and sliced cucumber and put them serving sizes in ziplock baggies and have them in the fridge. I also bag grape tomatoes. My goal has been to never let those run out! I also slice some grilled chicken and put them in the bags. DH grabs the eggs for breakfast and some baggies for work and of course they are so helpful here at home.

I also need to plan my meal menu for the next 2-3 days in advance and have the ingredients on hand, it really helps me so much. Aside from this, I am itching for those delicious cappuccino's at this cool café in a nearby town, if they are open!

I will check back soon ladies, whatever you do have a fun and happy day

My goal will be to lose 12 pounds by spring.
That will put me at 125 on my scale (which is kinder to me than the one at the doctor's office).

Jan 1: 137

My goal is to lose 12 pounds by March 20. (25.6 BMI) That is 11 weeks from today. So, about a pound a week/ 500 calorie deficit per day. Totally doable! My plan is a combination of alcohol and calorie reduction. We now eat mostly proteins, yogurt, veggies, nuts, and fruits. Exercise plan is to average of 5 hours a week.

Good luck all !!!!
Start January 1, 2017 152.4
January 31 Goal - 148 Met ? NO!!! Wahhh. 149.4 arrrggggg
February 28 Goal - 144 Met ? ..2/15 146.6..might make it
March 20 Goal 140 Met ?

I weighed myself this morning. :no: We are going out to an Italian restaurant tonight for a family party.... a little scary. My goal is to lose 20-25 by Spring. Here we go!

I like these challenges. Great for accountability!

I'll be finishing week 5 of Medifast on Tuesday (01/03), and I already lost 20 lbs since 11/30.

Mini goals are in my ticker, but let's say goal for this particular challenge will be 197 by March 20 (week 16). I haven't been below 200 for at least 5 years, so that would be a BIG victory for me.

Here's to all of us losing weight and being healthier by SPRING!