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Labour Day to Halloween 2015 Challenge

‎09-04-2015 11:27

‎09-04-2015 11:27

Hi everybody! This is a group with awesome people and we all have the same goals! We may have different ways to get there, so please keep the thread friendly so we can all enjoy the journey!

 

We are starting on Labour Day - September 4 and will be ending this challenge on Halloween October 31. 

 

I know you will all give your best - just remember: keep your goals achievable and HAVE FUN!!!

 

Looking forward to seeing you all succeed!

Birgit

I love yoga, pilates, knitting, my fitbit and walking my dog! +++ Started with 100 lbs to lose - 60% there - reclaiming my life and health!
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‎09-06-2015 21:46

In response to kjhicks21

‎09-06-2015 21:46

starting weight 197.

looking to loose 10

Goal Halloween. 187

 

Ultimate Goal. 160....

 

Linda Mac

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‎09-06-2015 21:55

In response to lindamac

‎09-06-2015 21:55

This is going to be a tough one. I am determine to do it. 

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‎09-07-2015 02:05

‎09-07-2015 02:05

Hi All, 

 

Hope you don't mind me joining this challenge! Smiley Happy

 

Hit a bit of a roadblock when it comes to my weight loss goals recently so could do with the amazing motivation this group provides Smiley Happy

 

SW 23/3/15:  186

CW 4/9: 153

GW 31/10: 145

UGW 23/3/16: 130

 

Aiming to loose 8lbs by Halloween.

 

Will check in again soon! 

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‎09-07-2015 04:10

In response to saraj91

‎09-07-2015 04:10

 

Hi Everyone ,

 

 I am in for this challenge , had a few glitches for Labour day and missed my goal by a couple pounds , this challenge will get me to my ultimate goal weight.

 

SW ( July 1 ) 175 ( size 10/12)

CSW - 152.5 ( size 6/8)

CGW - 125 ( size 2 )

UGW?? ( undecided , would like to be a size 0 one day..lol )

 

Good luck everyone , i am ramping up the excercise and going for it:)

 

Kim

 

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‎09-07-2015 04:12

In response to saraj91

‎09-07-2015 04:12

 

Wow ,

 

Saraj ,

 

Our stats are almost identical i am 152.5 lol ...:)

 

Good luck on the challenge

 

Kim

 

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‎09-07-2015 04:25

In response to kmme

‎09-07-2015 04:25

@kmme good luck to you too! Smiley Happy

 

I've been planning out some new 5k routes & going to do some more of my bootcamp DVD to mix up my routine a bit, hopefully a change of scenery & different exercise will be a bit more of a motivator to reach my goal for this challenege! 

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‎09-07-2015 04:58

‎09-07-2015 04:58

Hello! What does USW and CSW mean?
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‎09-07-2015 06:14

In response to saraj91

‎09-07-2015 06:14

Welcome to all!  For those that are new to this, it is simple - we check in with our current weight, and talk about how far along we are, where we get stuck, where we succeed.  When I got off track, the support and suggestions got me right back on track.  For me, being involved here and the connections with others keeps me focused on eating well, drinking enough water, and moving a lot more.  Reading about other's activity plans and accomplishments becomes a model for me.  Hearing about others' struggles, makes mine feel normal and easier to cope with.  I have found this group to be thoughtful, kind, open, and very helpful.  And very direct, which I love.

We are doing this together and that means we can succeed!

The activity that seems impossible today, will soon be your warm-up
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‎09-07-2015 06:17

In response to Bobbinyc

‎09-07-2015 06:17

Goals - please keep in mind that Halloween is 7 weeks away and goals should be realistic.  My fantasy weight and what I can do in that time are very different.  We also need to do this in a healthy way, which means nothing drastic, but a lasting change in habits.  This is more about a healthy life and taking good care of ourselves than just a number on a scale.  At least, that's how I see it.

The activity that seems impossible today, will soon be your warm-up
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‎09-07-2015 06:22 - edited ‎09-07-2015 06:26

In response to Bobbinyc

‎09-07-2015 06:22 - edited ‎09-07-2015 06:26

Very well said @Bobbinyc

 

I'd LIKE to see a 25 lb drop by Halloween, but within 7 weeks, that's just not realistic. I think I'll be looking at 10 lbs, max 15lbs and that would be a lot and very consistent.

 

And YES! it's about being kind to your body, getting healthier, happier, fitter and then the weightloss is coming on its own! 

 

I just stepped on the scale and (after having a bit too much Ciabiatta and Cheese yesterday) these are my official stats below. I am aiming for 10-13 lbs by Halloween and a similar amount for Halloween to New Years. With a healthy drop of 1.5-2 lbs per week this is challenging enough for me.

 

Halloween Challenge
USW Jan 1 - 284 lbs (size 22/24)
CSW Sep 4 - 225.6 (size 16)
GW - 213 Smiley Happy
+++++++
New Years GW 200
Easter GW 190
Ultimate GW 180 by Victoria Day 2016 (May 23)

 

 

I love yoga, pilates, knitting, my fitbit and walking my dog! +++ Started with 100 lbs to lose - 60% there - reclaiming my life and health!
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‎09-07-2015 06:23

In response to WiggyWag

‎09-07-2015 06:23

@WiggyWag

 

Hi WiggyWag 🙂 

 

USW stands for Ultimate Start Weight which is the weight you originally started at (for me that would be my weight as of January 1, 2015)

 

CSW stands for current or challenge start weight and is the weight you are starting out with today.

I love yoga, pilates, knitting, my fitbit and walking my dog! +++ Started with 100 lbs to lose - 60% there - reclaiming my life and health!
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‎09-07-2015 06:47

‎09-07-2015 06:47

I'm in - 

 

Halloween Challenge
USW May 24, 2015 - 320lbs

          Jul   05, 2015 - 295.4lbs
          Sep 04, 2015 - 265.2 - (MY BIRTHDAY)

          Sep 07, 2015 - 267.6 - ( My Labor Day Goal Was 270.0)
GW - 245 

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‎09-07-2015 06:53

‎09-07-2015 06:53

So cool, my first group challenge ever...so excited...I hope I'm not too late...

 

Starting Weight: 215

Current Weight: 213

Halloween Goal Weight: 200 

Goal Weight: 150

 

I love reading, movies, my fitbit, and haning with my fiance...

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‎09-07-2015 07:35

‎09-07-2015 07:35

I'm in for the Labor Day to Halloween Challenge! I didn't quite make my Labor Day Challenge, however, I am not discouraged. I have a lot of good habits in place and I know it will take time. I am in it for the long haul. 

 

SW: 226

CW: 216.9

GW: 206.

UGW: 185

 

Keeping motivated! Laura

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‎09-07-2015 07:52

In response to awood08

‎09-07-2015 07:52

I just read about the halloween challenge. Sounds Great I'm in

current 210

goal 195

ultimate 150

got my fitbit HR in january just started really utilizing all the features and im loving every minute of it .

tracking my walks steps and calorie intake

looking forward to getting some great tips and motivation from everyone.

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‎09-07-2015 08:00

‎09-07-2015 08:00

I've lost 40 lbs since getting the FitBit in February and hit my Labor Day goal of 175 lbs.  Hoping to get down another 10 lbs by Halloween then look to build more mass and get toned over the winter as the weather makes it harder to get outside and run.

 

 

 

SW:  210

CW:  170

GW:  160

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‎09-07-2015 08:01

‎09-07-2015 08:01

Okay, here we go.  I have two weeks of vacation so I am going to keep this a small goal.

 

SW 140.6

CW 140.6

GW 135

 

 

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‎09-07-2015 08:05

‎09-07-2015 08:05

Thank to everyone who offered advice. I realized that I did my math incorrectly, LOL, my USW 247 CSW 247 Halloween Goal 230 GW 180 I have lost weight in the past and gained it all back, I know that I have to place me as a priority because my health is important. I also have my physical next week and that is OK too. I am excited that I bought myself the fitbit and logged on to the fitbit community. I look forward to the journey. There is a reason for everything happening. Gotta go for my walk now 🙂
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‎09-07-2015 08:27

‎09-07-2015 08:27

I need a good challenge to put me back on track.

Starting point: 158.0 (9/7/15)

Goal at least down to 147.0 by 10/31/15

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‎09-07-2015 08:28

‎09-07-2015 08:28

Starting Weight: 157

Halloween GW: 145

 

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