[Primobabe]

Hey, Featherweights! The first day of spring is exactly 8 weeks away. Does anybody want to set a goal of losing 20 lbs. by then?

[100percentME]

absolutely
8 looong weeks to get these stubborn 20 pounds moved, though personally im only looking at about 16 pounds. but 16 is pretty close to 20.

[NightAngel26]

I'd like to yeah... of course.... but whew!! maybe starting Alli will help me move along... what's the plan for you all?

[NightAngel26]

what day is spring exactly?

[crcossel]

wow, 20 would be nice, to tell the truth the idea of spring is even nicer! I am soooo done with winter.

[ennay]

I'll set a goal and join a spring challenge after the valentines challenge is done. I dont do more than one at a time. But my goal will be something closer to 5 lbs. 20 lbs in 8 weeks is simply not doable for me.

[NightAngel26]

I'm willing to try it, but 20 lbs is more than I've done in a looong while.... anybody here just starting out?

[guinea pig]

20lbs would be wonderful.

[reesespieces14]

Im just starting out.. i would love to lose 20 pounds by then!

[Primobabe]

I'm pleased about all the enthusiasm and delighted to have the support of my fellow Featherweights. I know that 20 lbs. is ambitious; if I can lose at least 16 lbs. in 8 weeks, I'll feel very successful. Here's my plan:

1. Consume 1,000 or fewer calories each day.
2. Hit the health club 5X per week.
3. Eat healthfully -- no empty calories (e.g. alcohol), and go for the greatest nutritional "bang" per caloric "buck."

[Primobabe]

what day is spring exactly?

Saturday, March 20th.

[Aschekatze]

Count me in. These last twenty pounds are going to be tough, but I'm up for the challenge. My plan: fairly low carb (very much like Phase One of South Beach) and calorie counting (1,200 during the week; 1,400-1,500 on the weekend). Plus I aim to walk/run an hour at least five days a week and do weights/pilates three times a week as well.

[3fcuser1058250]

Yep, me too I'm in but I'll join after the Valentine's challenge... 20 lbs in 8 weeks ... NOT doable for me either... 5-8lbs is what I'll aim for...

[maenad]

i'm in as well once my valentine's day challenge finishes. I think i am looking to loose 8-10 during that time, 20 would leave me underweight!

I want to try again for No drinking for a month in February. That should help speed up the weight loss! I will have 30 Day Shred by then, so i plan to do the work out 4-5x a week. My calorie plan will be 1100-1300 daily.

[natamars]

I'm with Ilene and ennay. I'm hoping to lose another 4-5 for the Valentine's challenge. My goal would probably be to get under 135(big plateau weight for me) by 1st day of spring.