Labor Day Weight Loss Challenge

[Mom2Cole]

Who wants to get get in shape for Labor Day?!? :D Well, I just calculated and there are only 10 short weeks until Labor Day! So, with that said, I am hosting a Labor Day Weight Loss Challenge!!

Some Guidelines:

(Please read ALL of the guidelines before signing up!)

*This is an EIGHT week challenge - so keep that in mind when posting your goals!!

*This challenge will begin on July 5th with the first weigh in being the week of July 11th-July 17th and the last weigh in being the week of August 29th-September 4th. You may post to the thread whatever day you weigh in on. I will be setting up a weekly thread for each weigh in, so please look for it! :)

*When you sign up - you MUST post your goal for the challenge! Even if it's only 3 pounds for the entire 8 weeks. If you do not post a goal, your stats will not be included in the final total!

*If you do not post your weigh-ins for more than two weeks of the challenge (ANY two - not necessarily consecutive), I will assume you no longer want to participate in the challenge. ;) If you skip a WI, then please come post "No WI". Same thing if you maintain.

*If you chose to join us late, please post the same weekly chart as the rest of us, and put "No WI".


I am so excited to journey on this challenge with all of you!! I can't wait to tally up all the pounds we shed in the next 8 weeks!! :D

If you have any questions, please feel free to post a question in my LJ (link below) and I will get back to you! :)

~Moni~



Template for your signup post:

Name:
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose):

[Mom2Cole]

Name: Moni :D
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 10 pounds

[MLA]

You may not get too much action on this right now because there's another weight loss challenge thread now (also starting on July 5th):
http://constantchatter.com/showthread.php?t=110

Maybe you'd like to join that challenge and help it really get off the ground!

[Mom2Cole]

MLA~

This is that same challenge... ;) I told all of the girl's that I would post info and guidelines, so this is the new thread! :D

[Cohl]

I want in.

Name-Cohl
Goal- 10 lbs

[polkadot]

name: polkadot
goal:25 lbs

[TX Sweetheart]

Name: Renee
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 10 lbs

[Sposa06]

Can I lose inches instead? I'm fine with my weight and am just genetically thin. But I've taken that for granted the last two years or so and am still thin, but now also squishier than I'd like in the waist and thighs.

Here are my relevant measurements:

Thighs = 20 inches
Waist = 27 inches
Hips = 38 inches
Tummy = 32 inches

Depending on the sort of exercise I do, my measurements could actually increase because of increased muscle mass. But that would mean no more squishiness! That would be good. FH likes my tummy (in reality, I know it isn't much of one, but I used to have abs like Brandi Chastain, so...) but I'd be happy to see it go. I don't care what I weigh, but I do know that I'd like to slim down and tone up a little, and that I'd like to do it along with you ladies!

Sorry for the novel...

[numberlady]

Name: Kelby
Goal: 7 pounds

Thanks for starting this Moni!

[Mom2Cole]

Sposa06~

You are more then welcome to post!! :D Everyone else will be checking in weight and you can check in inches! :) At the end of the challenge, when I tally up weight lost, I will tally in your inches lost as well!

Kelby~

You are such a sweetie!! You are most welcome!! :D

[nolagirl]

I'm in! Thanks for putting this together! I'll be on a cruise from July 2-9, so this will be my inspiration not to go crazy with the eating and drinking!

Name: nolagirl
Goal: 10 lbs

[Cali*Girl]

I have to wait until I weight myself tomorrow before I determine my goal, but I'm in.
Also, I'll be in California from July 9 - 18th. Can I post my weigh-in for that 11th-17th week in here early?

[MLA]

Oh jeez. I feel so stupid for nor looking at who started the first challenge thread. :o Any-hoo . . . I'm in!

Name: MLA
Goal: 8 lbs

[sunshineab622]

Hey Girlie!

Count me in ...

Name: sunshineab622
Challenge goal : 7 lbs

I would like to lose alot more than that - but I picked a reasonable goal. :)

[BryantRN]

I'm in.

Name: Renee
Goal: 7 lbs

I would love to loose more, but am afraid if I set my goals too high that I will be disappointed and give up, LOL.

Maybe after this one we can do another????

[BryantRN]

***Subscribing to the new thread***

[udsweetpea]

I'm in...

Name: Andrea (udsweetpea)
Goal for Challenge: 10 pounds

[nic]

I'm in too, I need lots of encouragement so you girls better keep on me to get my butt in gear.

cc name-nic
goal of challenge- 12 pounds

[villanelle75]

I'm in.

Villanelle75, 6 pounds.

[Maggie8202]

I'm in!
Name: Maggie
Goal: 8 pounds

[RobynScott]

Ok - I'll try - I am ten pounds over my comfortable weight now - UGH! - but I will go for five and hope for more.

Name: Robyn
Goal: 5 pounds - & also - exercising more!

[ktina0803]

I'm in!


Name: Kristina
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 8

[Juliana]

Count me in!! Thanks so much for starting this- I need some serious motivation.

Juliana
Goal: 8lbs!!

[boilermaker]

I'm in!

Boilermaker (Carrie)
Goal: 5 lbs...but replace fat w/muscle to go from a size 8/10 to an easy 6!

Thanks for starting this!

[Mom2Cole]

Dens~

"Can I post my weigh-in for that 11th-17th week in here early?"

I am not sure if the weigh in thread will be up for that week, but I will keep a mental note and you can just add "No weigh in" for that week and then post you # lost the following week. KWIM?! ;) :D

BryantRN~

You betcha we can do another challenge after this one! We will do a Halloween Challenge! :D

I am so stoked so many of you have joined this!! Every week won't be awesome, so when we have bad weeks, we will be here to make sure you pick yourselves back up and jump back on! :D

Enjoy your holiday girlies and remember...feed your face goooood this weekend cause we start getting fit on Tuesday!!!! :D

[Sposa06]

I'm going to enjoy the dessert I've eaten each Fourth of July for the last few years (vanilla ice cream with strawberries and raspberries, topped with blue curacao) and then start losing the inches Tuesday! I'm pretty stoked for this challenge!

[princess1224]

I'd like to join too. I'm like sposa, I'd rather do it by inches lost, but I think I'll lose a few pounds so I'd like to post both if you don't mind.


Name: Julianne
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 5

measurements, I'd like to lose 2 inch off each measurement (except the thighs, 1" would be good)
waist:30
tummy:35
hips:39
thighs:21 3/4

[UTChick]

I'm in, too! But...we are TTC, so if I end up pg, I will bow out gracefully. ;)

Name: Kathy
Goal: 10 lbs.

[Clattercote]

I'm in too! What a good motivator!

Name: Jana
Pounds to lose: 10

[Cali*Girl]

Since I'll be on vacation and the reason for me posting early was because I don't know if I'll have computer access, I'll just try and get on at my Aunt's.

Name: Dens_Cinderella
Goal: 16 pounds

[EmilyBronte]

Count Me in....

Name: EmilyBronte
Challenge Goal - 12 pounds

[giry76]

I would like to join too.

Name: giry76 (Colleen)
Challenge Goal - 10 pounds

[jennylou]

I'd like to join! I've lost all baby weight (thought I do fluctuate by about five pounds in either direction), but I have this flabby belly to work on. I should be given the green light this week to begin exercising again (I had a c/s). This should help keep me motivated. :)

Jenny
Goal: 10 pounds

[nekopie76]

Count me in too! :)

Name: Kelly (nekopie76)
Challenge Goal - 15 pounds

[isign]

Add me!
Name : Julie
Goal: 10 (secretly hoping for more but this is realistic :))

[PrincessTommi]

I'm in!

Name: Tommi
Goal: 10 lbs

[kadee_29]

Name: Kristen
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 10 (Im hoping for more though)

[Reenie]

Me, too, please!

Name: Maureen
Goal: 10 pounds

[jeepgirl]

Just saw this thread... GREAT IDEA!!! Count me in too.

Name: Jessica (Jess)
Goal for the challenge: 12 lbs

[APCullip22]

I'm in...I'm nearing my goal weight, but hopefully this will help give me the extra push that I need to get there!

Name: Amber
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 8.5 lbs.

[pride&prejudice]

Count me in too! I'm hoping more to lose inches, but maybe if I loose a few pounds, it will help in that department! :) I cannot find my tape measure now to do that, but here's my goal (to tone up):

Name: Rosie
Goal: 10 lbs.

[Photobug]

Count me in, too! I'm really looking to tone up and get rid of this *gasp* cellulite, but my doctor and I would be happy if I lose a few pounds, too.

Name: Rebecca
Goal: 10 lbs

[jeanine]

Count me in as well. I don't know when these 10 lbs snuck up on me. I'd really like to lose a couple inches off my waist, hips and thighs.

Name: Jeanine
Goal: 10 lbs

[irishgirl3]

Name: Erin
Goal: 8 lbs

Or mainly, I'd like to comfortable fit in my size 10 pants down from my current size 12

[Kimberland30]

Okay, count me in too!

Name: Kim
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 12 lbs

[mrspugglesworth]

I'm in...

Laura
Goal: 16 lbs.

[lindybug]

Hmmm, maybe this will motivate me!

Name: lindybug
Goal for Challenge: 10 pounds

(This is my first CC post!)

[Comet]

Me too!

Name: Laura
Goal:10 lbs.

[Fluffy Bunny]

I'm in. I just bought new running shoes for motivation to get back into shape - the challenge should should encourage me to use the shoes.

Name: Linda
Goal: 10 lbs

[Camdynlyn]

Name: Summer
Weight to loose: 10lbs to start.

I do not currently have a scale but I will go to the gym tomorrow and weigh me. I will use that scale weekly for consistency.

[MMHinCA]

Count me in too. We are TTC also so if happens before Labor Day I will have to stop.

Name: Michelle
Goal: 5-7 lbs

[Goddess Tiff]

I'm here now, Moni!!!!

[ce_Kathleen]

Is it too late to join?

If not...name - Kathleen goal - 10 pounds

Although we are TTC too so if I get PG I will let you know!

[BryantRN]

I just have to say that I am so glad for this thread! It gave me the inspiration to start working out again (I had fallen off of the wagon :o ) and I feel great. It is amazing how in just one week that I can already tell the difference.

~Renee~

[Jenn (and Bill)]

Hope I'm not too late. Just joined WW anyway and my last weigh-in was July 5th so I can do this!

Name: Jennifer
Goal: 18 pounds

[mrsliby2004]

I hope it's not too late . . .

Name: mrsliby2004
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 10 to start

[strwbrygirl]

Is it too late to join up? I could definitely use the motivation! :)

In case it's not, here's my info:

Name: Heather
Challenge goal (# lbs to lose): 10 lbs

[BryantRN]

Is today the weigh in?? Well, I did not loose but just maintained. I wasn't expecting miracles, but I was a little disappointed.

~Renee~

[ktsb]

Name: Katie
Goal: 18 pounds

Starting a week late because I was on vacation.
I did my baseline weigh in today. UGH :(

Thanks Mom2Cole for taking this on!!!

[Camdynlyn]

I did baseline WI today as well. I was on vacation last week!

[mrsliby2004]

Ditto that . . . it scared me so, I about fell off the scale!!! ACK!!!

[polkadot]

i only maintained...that sucks but i am taking into consideration that we evacuated for the hurricane and had to eat fast food 3 x's this weekend...but i went to the gym today so...gold star for me! :D

[giry76]

I am down 1.5 pounds this week.

[Mom2Cole]

Hey girl's!! Can you please post your losses/maintains on the new thread please!! :D Thanks so much!!!

[ce_Kathleen]

Hey Ladies,
well I said we were TTC and that I would have to drop out if I got PG....well I got my BFP today!! I honestly wasn't expecting it but I have been feeling really crappy so I tested!

So needless to say I am out!

I am rooting for all of you to loose the weight!!

[polkadot]

Congrats!!! Hope you have a great pregnancy!!

[ce_Kathleen]

thanks!

[Mom2Cole]

YAY Kathleen!!! Congrats sweetie!!! Happy and healthy 9 months to you!!

[BryantRN]

CONGRATS Kathleen :)


Hey, I lost a pound after all. I know it's just one stinking pound, but I am excited! Makes it feel like all of that work paid off.

~Renee~

[jlo2be]

Congrats Kathleen :)

I'd like to join! I need all the motivation and inspiration I can get. :)

goal - 10lbs. Off to the weigh in thread to post my stats for this week.