Summer Challenge-10 weeks

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4/29/11 9:42 A

I am down 1.5 lbs. Ya Hoo!!! I will keep plugging away.

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4/29/11 12:15 A

Beth, That's awesome! You've come a long way. I'm so so ready for onderland ;)

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4/29/11 12:08 A

WTG grl! Keep up the good work! My weigh-in day is Sunday, so that's when I will be reporting.

I started in the 200s a little over a year ago - I was ecstatic when I got to onderland :)

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4/29/11 12:04 A

Just checking in...
I'm eating low carb and losing very quickly my first few days. It's amazing how that works. I have a feeling I will come to a hiatus very soon.

Weiging in every Monday. Well I really weigh everyday, but I'm going to post it on Mondays.

I'm feeling pretty good. I really want to hit my goal weight by summer. Then I only have 20 more lbs until the 100's. Woot!

It looks like everyone is doing a good job! Keep up the good work.

Edited by: GRLINABOX at: 4/29/2011 (00:05)

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4/27/11 4:31 P

SW:229
CW:202
GW:185

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4/27/11 4:16 P

I'm late, but I'm in!! I'm going to aim for an ambitious 15 pound loss. Good luck everyone.

SW: 190
CW: 185.2
GW: 170

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4/27/11 12:45 P

@HEATHERRSMITH: WTG!!! I am proud of you for staying on track this week! It's a great mini streak so far!!! Stick with it - I will try to do the same.

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4/27/11 12:39 P

hey all checking in! I havent weighed myself yet I want to go a month before I do that and my measurements... but I am proud because (I know it is only Wednesday) but so far this week I have been on track with my eating & working out. it is the little things right?
looks like everyone is doing great I have my goals posted at work & home which really seems to help. Lets get this weight off everyone!

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4/27/11 8:55 A

I am ready. I so need motivation to keep me on track. Last month I started over, and gained in the beginning. I increased strength training and my exercise. So this month I am hoping it will all even out. I would like to lose 15lbs.

SW 4/27 212.6
5/04 209.8



Edited by: HELPME50LBS at: 5/4/2011 (11:54)

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4/27/11 8:29 A

I am ready to get started.

starting wt 229.8

weigh in
4/28 week one--

My goals to get there
start exercing
no snacking after supper
write down what I eat
Drink More water

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4/27/11 12:24 A

That -2.2 is an awesome loss there Babymar. Keep it up and you'll exceed your goal

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4/27/11 12:20 A

i'm in. i'd like to get to 280 by june 21. i will keep tracking my food, exercising at least 20 mins a day and drinking my water. i weigh in on tuesdays, so i'll update then.

4/19 293.6 sw
4/26 291.4 (-2.2)
5/3 292.0 (+.6)
5/10 289.4 (-2.6)
5/17 288.6 (-.8)
5/24 288.4 (-.2)
5/31 287.4 (-1.0)
6/7 290.2 (+2.8 yikes)
6/14 289.4 (-.8)
6/21
gw: 280



Edited by: BABYMAR at: 6/15/2011 (01:05)

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4/26/11 11:42 P

Well it looks like I'm starting about a week late but I'm in!

SW 243.6

4/25 243.6
5/2
5/9
5/16
5/23
5/30
6/6
6/13

GW 219

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4/26/11 12:25 P

Beth! I am determined this time to get this extra weight off of me!

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4/25/11 1:25 P

@KATHYBFIT: Awesome loss for the first week of the challenge!

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4/25/11 1:20 P

SW 250

4/18 250
4/25 247
5/2 250
5/9 248.2
5/16 250.6
5/23 247.4
5/30 249.4
6/6
6/13
6/21 GW 230



Edited by: KATHYBFIT at: 5/30/2011 (12:11)

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4/24/11 8:06 P

Start: 180.6#
Target 6/21: 170#

Today: 180.8#

So far: -0#
Left to lose: 10.8#

Edited by: JOHN313 at: 4/24/2011 (20:07)

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4/22/11 8:48 P

i'm in. i'd like to get to 280 by june 21. i will keep tracking my food, exercising at least 20 mins a day and drinking my water. i weigh in on tuesdays, so i'll update then.

sw: 293.6
cw: 293.6
gw: 280

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4/22/11 8:12 P

Hi!

I am brand new here at Sparkpeople, this is my first post.

A little bit about me:
I live in Los Angeles and teach middle school. I have been eating healthy and exercising for a year now, lost 65 lbs.

My goal for this challenge would be reach my final goal of 145 and maintain in a 4 lb range (143-147). All that while traveling, visiting my family in Eastern Europe.

I plan to reach my goal by tracking calories here on Sparkpeople daily, eating within my calorie range at least 5 days a week, and working out at least 4 days a week, 2 days of weights (following the New Rules of Lifting for Women plan), 2 days of cardio, at least 30 minutes.

Whew! That sounds like a lot. In a nutshell:

SW: 149.2
CW: 149.2
GW: 145, then 143-147 range

Means to get there:
track daily
within calories 5/7 days
exercise 4 days a week

Beth

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4/22/11 11:11 A

Okay - i am in.

SW 173
cw 159.1
gw 138

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4/22/11 10:54 A

SW 192.2
4/22 187.8

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4/22/11 9:28 A

Weighed in yesterday! Lost .6 pounds, which means I'm right on track to lose 5 pounds in 10 weeks! Hopefully my plans won't be derailed when I go to Colorado this weekend...

SW: 144.2 (4/14)
CW: 143.6 (4/21)
GW: 139.2

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4/21/11 9:04 P

I will like to join this challenge!
SW: 170
CW: 155.6
GW: 140

I'll try to lose 16 pounds before 6/17

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4/21/11 6:23 P

@Knicely-I don't think 2 pounds a week is unhealthy-just following the SPARK fast break I dropped about 8 pounds in 3 weeks-I think it depends more on your own body and how much effort and time you have to give the program.

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4/21/11 5:44 P

Start: 180.6#
Target 6/21: 170#

Today: 182#

So far: -0#
Left to lose: 12#

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4/21/11 2:00 P

I would love to loose 20 lbs by the end of June also, but i worry that i would not lose it in a healthy way. I keep hearing a pound a week is the best way to go.

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4/21/11 1:56 P

My goal is to drop 20 pounds by June21st. I plan to amp up my work outs to 5 times a week, I currently average 4. I also plan on eating more small meals and insuring that all my water is consumed.

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4/20/11 8:43 A

starting wt 228
goal wt 218-199
Plan-Exercise Track Nutrition Drink More Water
Post often

Moving day on Friday but that is the day I am restarting my plan. I will weigh in the am for a new starting weight.

Memorial is over. I will reach my goal so my ten week summer program starts April 22.


4/22 starting wt
Goal wt -199-185
Plan- walk, bike, wii, dvd--1600-1800 (tops exchange)
Drink More water
Post and write or call someone

Snow today hoping for a melting today.

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4/18/11 7:16 P

I'm in too. My weigh-in days are Wednesdays--so I'll update my post then.

Good Luck everyone! Summer is really just around the corner!

4-20 SW:
4-27
5-4
5-11
5-18
5-25
6-1
6-8
6-15
6-22 GW:195

Chris

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4/18/11 4:04 P

I'm in too!

SW 250

4/18 250
4/25 247
5/2
5/9
5/16
5/23
5/30
6/6
6/13
6/21 GW 220

Edited by: KATHYBFIT at: 4/25/2011 (13:18)

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4/18/11 3:28 P

Well I blew it this weekend, but I am back on track today... it happens right? but I really want to lose this weight so I am starting fresh today! we need to take it one day at a time

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4/17/11 10:30 P

I'm in! My goal is to lose 10-15 pounds by the summer!
I am going to workout 5 times per week; keep track of my food 5 out of 7 days; drink more water!

SW: 234
GW by June 21: 219-224

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4/16/11 10:21 P

I'm in! I'd like to be able to fit into my goal jeans once and for all, and I have about 5 pounds to lose before that happens. I think I can manage that in 10 weeks!

SW: 144.2
GW: 139.2

Good luck, everyone!

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4/16/11 8:04 P

Not too bad of a day...

Despite feeling lazy - I made it to the gym for some strength training.

Tracking my food and so far within my calories.

I also went to the library today and got some magazines - maybe I'll pick up some great tips for weight loss and exercise and some extra motivation.

I hope everyone else is doing well!

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4/15/11 2:57 P

Yes, I am in!

SW - 211.8 as of 3/10 (232 was original start about a year ago)
CW - 195.6
GW - 180.6 by June 24th (10 Fridays away!)

I plan on doing this by:
1. Staying within my calorie range
2. Doing aerobic exercises 5 times per week
3. Strength training 2-3 times per week

Here we go!

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4/15/11 2:57 P

I am in! I could use all the support!
My goal is to lose another 10-15 lbs before summer, tone my legs, stomach and butt... (all that jiggles) lol
Thanks for creating this challenge! Im down!!!!!

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4/15/11 2:48 P

I would like to join!
SW- 179
CW- 147
GW by 6/21- 135

so I am going to try and lose 12 pounds in 10 weeks. I am going to do this by- staying with in my calories 5 out of 7 days
some sort of exercise 5 out of 7 days
at least 7 hours sleep a night

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4/15/11 12:49 P

I'm in!

My goal is 10-15 lbs.

My main goal is to track my food and nutrition. I lose best when I not only stay within my calorie range but am in all my ranges for carbs, sodium, calcium, etc.

I also want to get the most of my gym time. I go every morning before work but sometimes I'm so sleepy that I go easy on myself. So I need to really get my 8 hours of sleep in!

Yay summer!

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4/15/11 8:26 A

starting wt 228
goal wt 218-199
Plan-Exercise Track Nutrition Drink More Water
Post often.



Suppose to snow here in Minnesota.
Not sure what the topic of the day is. but I will get back on track today with journaling and work on getting some exercise in. I wont be weighing in on tops scale till the 28th. so have 2 weeks to work and get those numbers to go down. I plan on meausuring my self today so can watch those inches go down too. I may join tops and will check out the y too.

I will work on making a menu and following it. I will get some form of exercise in 1 min or more just to get started. I will increase my water intake. these are my goals for rest of April

Moving on next Friday. to parents house as I am needed there to help dad as he has als
This saturday is memorial for Helen my aunt. More packing for friday and sunday. Need to make phone calls extra but seems not enough time at least when places are opened.

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4/15/11 12:54 A

Glad to see more people joining. I'm sure we we can all reach our goals if we work hard!! How does everyone plan on working towards their goals?

Swim1234, a triathlon, good for you.

Hope everyone had a great today.

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4/14/11 9:13 P

I'm in! I would love to lose some before summer begins. I'm working on training for a triathlon and want to feel confidant running in a sports bra. Hopefully I'll get the motivation to start running (never been a fan of it...)
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Starting Weight: 125
Goal Weight #1 (July 1): 118
Goal Weight #2 (August 20): 114

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4/14/11 8:27 P

SW 192.2

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4/14/11 8:11 P

I would like to join the challenge I will aim for 2 pounds a week for a total of 20 pounds.

my current weight is 199.2
my goal weight will be 179.2

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4/14/11 7:59 P

Start: 180.6#
Target 6/21: 170#

Today: 180.6#

So far: -0#
Left to lose: 10.6#

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4/14/11 2:12 P

I would like to join in. I want to lose around a pound a week :)

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4/13/11 11:29 P

Welcome!!! You guys are setting some great goals!! How do you plan to work towards them? Lola, I wish I had nice weather to do more activities outside, but I try and walk 2-3 times a week.

Well today was my day off from exercising and I'm not as sore as I was. Tomorrow it's back to working out probably for about an hour.

Hope you all had a great day and make sure to rest up for another day tomorrow!!

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4/13/11 2:45 P

I would like to join this challenge. I'd like to lose 10 pounds by summer; more would be great, but at 10 weeks that's a pound per week, and more than I usually manage to accomplish. Now that the weather is getting nicer, it is easier and more pleasant to do things outdoors, so I'm hoping that will make it easier to increase my activity level.
Looking forward to summer!

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4/13/11 1:27 P

I'm definately in! If I could lose 20 lbs before the start of summer that would be amazing! :) That'll be my kickstart to the next 50 I plan to lose!

SW JAN: 221
CW 4/13:215.8
GW IN 10WEEKS: 195.8

Edited by: JORDANLEIGH5491 at: 4/14/2011 (17:06)

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4/13/11 1:19 P

i am in.

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4/12/11 7:46 P

Summer is 10 weeks away (June 21) and I’m ready to set some new goals. Who is with me?? We can use this thread to track our goals and support one another. Tell us a little about yourselves, what you goal/s are and how you plan to achieve them.

My name is Amanda and it has been about 6 months since I’ve exercised and I need to get back into it. My sister is getting married in October and I want to be in shape. My goal for June is to lose 5 lbs and tone up. Before I stopped exercising 6 months ago, because of school, I was doing Turbo Jam and Chalene Extreme, which I loved. This time around I am going to be doing Turbo Fire. I got it as a Christmas gift but haven’t used it, so I am excited to get started. This week I am doing turbo jam to get my body ready since I haven’t worked out in a while and I am sore, but love the feeling of soreness from a good workout.

Who is ready to challenge themselves to get fit for summer?