Valentines Day to Easter Challenge 2016

[saraj91]

Welcome to the next challenge! 

This one will run from Valentines day to Easter, so from February 14th to March 27th. Everyone and anyone can join this challenge in which we all set our own weight loss goals, this gives us 7 weeks in total to work towards them! 

This group of lovely people provides encouraging support and words of advice as we all share our experiences, good and bad. It has proved beyond helpful to myself and many others as we become healthier and achieve amazing things.

To be part of the challenge you start by posting your initial weight stats and what you would like to achieve by the end of the challenge. You can then check in as often as you'd like with a weight update, to share a story from your week or start a conversation about a topic you'd like some advice on.

 
So excited for us to keep working towards our goals with the fantastic friends from the last challenges and a big 'Hello!' to all the challenge newbies! 

Thank you @awood08 for kicking off the last challenge! 

 
A little rundown of terminology for anyone who is new: 

USW- Ultimate Starting Weight

CSW- Current Starting Weight

GW- Goal Weight

UGW- Ultimate Goal Weight

PW- Previous Weight

CW- Current Weight

MFP- My Fitness Pal

[maGums]

Hello Fitbit comunity. l bought my gadget November 2015, but was not sure how l could be motivated to use it. Meaning l was lost but now lm found. Is it too late to join the Challenge. this is my first time. some body Help please.

CW- 112kg

GW- 90kg

[KLDC]

This is my first Challenge and though I'm a little late to join, I kind of started one on my own this past weekend so it works out! Just looking for some extra motivation. 

USW- 199

CSW- 184

GW- 150

UGW- 140

[IamRBrown]

Jump right in.  It's never too late to join this group!
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[catreduce20]

Hi Run everyday but today it was hard. 

[barrelmomof2]

GW 160

UGW 155

PW 180

CW 168.2

HT 66 inches

I tend to bulk up really fast, gain lots of muscle, lose fat but not weight. I need help losing weight, ie fat. I do lots of cardio(elliptical, stationary bicycle, stairmaster and HIIT), 5 days a week to the tune of 400-500 calories daily. Calories do not exceed 1200 daily and have stayed at CW for the last two weeks. What to do? 

[OCDOC]

@barrelmomof2

Exercise won't help drop fat once you are fit (sounds like you are).

How about eating like a lioness for a few weeks?

Cut carbs dramatically, eat less often (occasional stretches of 16-24 hours fasting won't hurt), and chow down protein and healthy fat (or a zebra) when you DO eat. Don't sweat the calorie count; just wolf down zebra when you eat.

If 'normal' diets have failed, you might be surprised with this plan's results 🙂  Rob

[UTBROWN]

@magums I'm sure it is not too late to join.  Welcome!  This is my first online challenge.  I am excited.

[Delli01]

I would like to join please.

PW:  220

CW:  172.2

GW:  162.2

UGW:  140

[Marciedbeachem]

USW-155
CSW-151
GW-136
UGW-130
I'm in. I been playing with these 25 for wayyyyy to long. Time to say bye bye

[PoisonDartFrog]

Starting again...So this is good timing.

Ultimate Start Weight - 223

Current Weight - 215

Goal Weight - 200

Ultiamte Goal Weight - 140

[Swannywin]

CW 194

GW 184

UGW 140

Only had fitbit for a week - very excited about trying to lose weight. Hope this is the motivation I need and it finally works for me.

[SunShyne71]

USW- 244

CSW- 236

GW- 220

UGW- 180

MFP- Eshante

[Bogdel]

Hello, Everyone! I was on the previous Valentine Challenge and I am happy to report that I met my previous goal (I lost 12 pounds). Now it's time for a new goal. Here we go:

I am 5'5", and will be 62 at the end of March. 

• USW- Ultimate Starting Weight - 187 (Sept. 2015)
• PW- Previous Weight - 183 (Jan.05, 2016)
• CSW- Current Starting Weight - 170.5 (on Feb. 14)
• GW- Goal Weight - 160 by Easter, March 27 (11 lb)
• UGW- Ultimate Goal Weight - 135

Thanks, Saraj91, for setting up this new goal for us all. This is so helpful!

Best Wishes to you all.

Ellie

[Bogdel]

Hi, @dianenyc ! Good to see you enrolled on to the new goal. Congratulations on reaching your previous goal. I am happy to report that I have reached my previous goal on Valentine day (171lb). My goal for this season is to get to 160 lb. I pray you have a great time as you prepare for Easter, and continue to grow closer to the Lord. 

Blessings, health, and strength to you and yours.

Ellie

[ndervis]

Hello,
New to this type of challenge. Hopefully somebody will keep me accountable.
USW 202 pounds
CW 178 pounds
UGW 160 pounds end of June
GW 173 pounds at Easter

[jemadd04]

Hey everyone! Just got my Charge HR today so this is my first challenge...ready to work this weight off!

CW 390 pounds
GW 360 pounds at Easter
UGW 220 pounds by Valentines Day 2017

[maGums]

Thanks fo Te encouragements it wat l need fo now.

[SunsetRunner]

I'm in too!

GW by Easter: 136

CW: 146

***Good luck to everyone!  We WILL do it!

[Thyroid_issues]

Just bought my fitbit Valentine's Day so this is a good challenge for me.Fighting weight gain from thyroid problems.Never been this heavy in my life ...struggling.
CSW 92kg (202.8)
GW 90kg (198.4)

[Thyroid_issues]

Just bought my fitbit Valentine's Day - looking forward to this.Fighting weight gain from thyroid problems.Never been this heavy in my life ...struggling.
CSW 92kg
GW 90kg (198.4)