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5-Week Weightloss or Maintain-it-Through-the-Holidays Challenge (Read 243 times)
Holly S.
posted: 12/2/2008 at 8:00 PM
Okay, here’s the deal. There are a few of us who have packed on a few extra pounds lately, and here we are in the midst of the overeating season. I propose that we set a goal, a challenge if you will, to either lose a few lbs or perhaps simply to maintain current weight over the next 5 weeks of holiday bounty.

We could set a day of the week – I propose Thursday – to weigh ourselves and set a starting point. Each week, on Thursday, we can check in and record our progress.

You don’t have to tell anyone your weight, just say whether you are meeting your goals, up a lb, down a lb, whatever.

My personal goal is to lose 5 lbs in 5 weeks. This is probably not going to happen, but hey, I can dream, can’t I? I would be happy with 3 lbs, although just making it through to New Year’s without GAINING any weight would be a victory in itself.

Anybody with me on this?
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

evanflein
posted: 12/2/2008 at 8:07 PM
I'm already in a weight loss challenge over on KR, sort of a team effort approach. So far, I'm afraid I've contributed to an increase in our team's starting weight. So what the heck, I'll track over here, too! I'm finding that even watching carefully what I'm eating, I'm up 4 lbs this week. And I didn't even have any pie on Thanksgiving! There is no justice, that's all there is to it.
I'm in.
Jlynne
posted: 12/2/2008 at 9:19 PM
It's my thyroid, I swear! Big grin Count me in, ladies. I'd like to lose 8 but I'll shoot for 4, and that will eliminate the 4 I've gained since the end of October. Holly - does this mean we can't have wine or chocolate chip cookies? Sad
evanflein
posted: 12/2/2008 at 9:24 PM
Quote from Jlynne on 12/2/2008 at 9:19 PM:
Holly - does this mean we can't have wine or chocolate chip cookies? Sad


Hey! I never said anything about Holly setting rules... she eats ice cream, after all! Tight lipped
All things in moderation, I say (as I shift around in my fat jeans)...
hopeful4ever
Winter Running is Here
 posted: 12/2/2008 at 9:29 PM
I'm in too!! Hey, I'm still making Christmas cookies and I will eat some .... in moderation of course!! DD#2 has requested them before she gets her tonsils out on the 16th. Poor kid - I have to indulge her (and me).

I would like to loose 4 pounds too. I weigh in on Monday's - but can wait until Thursday to post my results.

Thanks Holly!!
~Mary
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars" ~ Les Brown
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nonoruns
Renee the dog
 posted: 12/2/2008 at 9:42 PM
What the heck...I'm in. I guess I have to go get the scale now from the other house. Black eye

Let me think overnight on my goal.
GOALS:
Run 1000 miles in 2009.
Run an 18 mile race in 2009.
eliz4015
posted: 12/2/2008 at 10:13 PM
I'm in! I bought an awesome pair of slacks the second week of school that I'd love to wear on New Year's Eve - with a slinky top! Wink Five pounds won't having me looking all that great, but it'll be a great start.

Eliz
biketm
100 pounds lighter
 posted: 12/2/2008 at 10:17 PM
Hey, can the guys play too...I'm in too Cool

5 pounds over TimBo
New cross-training lexicon for injured runners:

Helliptical
Biking to nowhere
Pool dreading
Stairmasochist
Bore work (aka core work)

Enke
Holly S.
posted: 12/3/2008 at 1:00 AM
I like Thursday as a weigh-in day because I generally eat too much on the weekend (nibble, nibble or eating out), and it takes me a couple days back to work to sort of lose the weekend bloat. Plus, I swear that long runs make me hold water in my muscles for a day or two - anyone else have this feeling? That you somehow gain a little weight the day after the LR? Could be all in my head. But still, Thursday is usually a better day.
Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, "Bring it on, darlin', and don't be stingy with the jalapenos."

ultrachick
Ultrachick
 posted: 12/3/2008 at 2:46 AM
I'm in. I bought a new scale which added 3 lbs from the old one and I've gained about 5 so far. I hear you Holly on the extra water weight after a long run-sometimes after lifting too-maybe it's a combo effect. Anyhow, I'd be happy losing the 5 to start.

Kelly
If you never go fast, you'll never go fast.
Dutchie42
posted: 12/3/2008 at 2:18 PM
I'm in too. Weighed myself Monday and gained again! Need to loose 10 pounds or buy bigger sized clothes. But for the holiday season I'll settle for maintaining. I just know myself too well.
Dutchie
I go running in the early morning, before my brain figures out what I'm up to.

2009 races (if my R-foot permits):
04.01 5K Wintercup --> 30:14
01.02 10K Wintercup
01.03 10mile Twiske Molenloop
18.04 21.1K Geinloop
30.05 10mile Zeebodemloop (PR=1:43:41)
14.06 21,1K Stoomtreinloop (PR=2:25:21)
27.09 30K Almere30, Almere (PR=3:20:11)
18.10 42,2K Amsterdam Marathon (PR= 5:16:43)
01.11 5K Wintercup Lelystad (PR=35:35)
06.12 10K Wintercup (PR= 1:02:49)
nonoruns
Renee the dog
 posted: 12/3/2008 at 6:34 PM
I got up this morning and drove over and picked up my scale at the other house. Would have been better to walk the 7 blocks, but well, if I were doing that, I'd not be here on this thread, would i???

So, I'm in, and after much soul searching, and looking at how many parties we're hosting here over the holidays, I'm going to say my goal is whatever I weigh in at tomorrow. Yep, just to maintain.

My smoking crack goal is to lose 3 lbs.
GOALS:
Run 1000 miles in 2009.
Run an 18 mile race in 2009.
TammyinGP
posted: 12/3/2008 at 6:41 PM
modified: 12/3/2008 at 6:43 PM
I wanna play too, but I don't want to weigh myself Roll eyes to know my starting weight.

I won't be eating much today though, since I have conferences right after work and will be getting home sort of late, so I guess tomorrow would be a good day to brave the scale.
Tammy
biketm
100 pounds lighter
 posted: 12/3/2008 at 6:49 PM
Hey, I'm having a tet moment....just me (the only dude) with all the goddesses here in this thread Cool

Happy Timmi
New cross-training lexicon for injured runners:

Helliptical
Biking to nowhere
Pool dreading
Stairmasochist
Bore work (aka core work)

Enke
nonoruns
Renee the dog
 posted: 12/3/2008 at 7:45 PM
Quote from TammyinGP on 12/3/2008 at 6:41 PM:
I wanna play too, but I don't want to weigh myself Roll eyes to know my starting weight.

I won't be eating much today though, since I have conferences right after work and will be getting home sort of late, so I guess tomorrow would be a good day to brave the scale.


C'mon Tammy -- I went and fished my scale out that I left behind 6 months ago. You can do it! Obviously, I'm in the "not step on a scale" camp if mine wasn't even on the east side of town with me. Wink I do think folks can be a slave to the scale, but it is a useful tool sometimes.

Looking forward to tomorrow and hoping for a high number. (slacker that I am)
GOALS:
Run 1000 miles in 2009.
Run an 18 mile race in 2009.
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