The 7 pound December Weight Loss Challenge, who wants to weigh in **

[67fastback]

Okay I admit it, I am doing the attempt at weight loss in a public way, to motivate myself.

December's have always been a month that I have never been able to lose weight, usually I gain 5 lbs, and lose it in spring.

So the goal is to lose 7 lbs in December.
I will have to plan as if I will be losing 10 lbs, because there will be a lot of food and drink to contend with. This means extreme discipline (for me.)

So who wants to "weigh in" so to speak and join in on this challenge.

I think it will be fun to compare notes, and the way I figure, even if I don't gain the traditional 5 lbs, I will be much better off than last year.

Starting December 1st ending December 31st

[Getsum]

Put me down, I just weighed 203lbs this morning and I would like to see 195ish by the end of the month. Any additional ways I can stay motivated and committed are more than welcome.

[Hound53]

count me in I am at about 193 and been stuck there for over a week even though my calories and exercise have not changed from where I was dropping 3-4 or more lbs a week. Hopefully I can break through this plateau into the 180's by New Years.

edit and offtopic- on the good side though my belly is almost gone. I can see my seatbelt without using my hands, I think I can even see the remains of a six pack that was hiding under that pony keg

[Jordo1]

Ok, I'm in. But, to keep myself honest, I'm adding the caveat to mine that I have to lose 7 or more pounds without losing muscle. I have to do this, because unfortunately, it's easy for me to lose 7 pounds. It's losing 7lbs of fat that's hard for me.

[abcreations]

Count me in. I don't know what my deal is but I have packed on 5 lbs the past few weeks. Me being sick hasn't helped any either. I weighed in at 157 this morning.

[67fastback]

Thanks for tagging along guys (and gal)

I started tonight by being good grocery shopping. I didn't buy anything junky.
We usually eat out Fridays after groceries and I skipped the Tim Horton's doughnut, and stuck to the sandwich by itself. Skipped the mocha, and didn't give in (so far) to my post swim craving for calories late Friday nights.

I am starting to visially notice some minor changes in the mirror now. I am hopeful losing the 7 lbs will make me look a little more cut.

Anyway I'll weigh in tomorrow morning, and post

[Jordo1]

I weight 194 yesterday and 196 today, so I'm gonna split the difference and call it a 195 start weight.

[BoiseLifer]

I'll jump in on this! Although it's going to have to be 7 lbs of body fat for me...not just total weight. I don't want to lose muscle weight. =)

[67fastback]

Good stuff Jordo

I was 175 yesterday and am 173 lbs this morning. It's not unusal to drop like that after a swim night. The weekends have been my nemesis in the past. I often have a 2 - 3 lb gain over the two days

But, to keep myself honest, I'm adding the caveat to mine that I have to lose 7 or more pounds without losing muscle. I have to do this, because unfortunately, it's easy for me to lose 7 pounds. It's losing 7lbs of fat that's hard for me.

That's the biggest challenge. I am going to really try and make sure I get a respectable amount of protien, and maintain my stength training level.

I "hope" by just cutting our all of my bad habit items (candy, chips, pizza, desserts, crackers) that it will help contribute to the reduction of muscle loss as opposed to losing fat.

I'll jump in on this! Although it's going to have to be 7 lbs of body fat for me...not just total weight. I don't want to lose muscle weight. =)

Welcome, good luck!

[abcreations]

So should we do a weigh in once a week?

I wanted to go to the gym this morning but it is raining and freezing outside. I don't like driving on an ice rink. To top it all off I still have this horrible headcold. So i am thining about hitting the weights downstairs if I am up to it later.

[Getsum]

I weighed 202lbs and 21.9% body fat this morning so I'll be using this.

[utahodonnells]

Count me in on your 7 lbs. in December program. I weighed in today 12/01/2007 at 230 lbs. My long term goal is 30lbs.

[surlycurmudgeon]

210. See you at 203.

[rmreid]

Count me in: 293 this morning

[BoiseLifer]

BF% 22, Weight 190, Ht. 5' 10.

Good luck to everyone, let's shed some fat! =)

[Beklet]

I'm in - gonna be bloody hard - courses in hotels, work lunches and Christmas - eek!

But it gives me something to work for...

As noted in my Bodyblog I've got the food, I've got a plan, just need to stick to it!! No idea how much I weigh, have a horrible feeling I'm closer to 150 now because I've put on loads in the last couple of months......

Good luck everyone!

[Old Navy]

Can I play?

I'm going the other way.

I weighed 150 on stage at my last contest on November 3rd. I am currently in an off season bulking up phase and want to hit 165 by the end of December. As of today, I weight 158.8. So, while you are looking to lose seven pounds, I am looking to add around seven pounds of "good" weight.

Thanks, Old Navy

[Beklet]

Ouch!

Healthy eating all good so far - I even managed to eat over half my oatmeal this morning (I don't like oatmeal...)

And cottage cheese with pomegranate seeds is surprisingly nice.......

Just eating dinner - cajun pork and rice with veggies, but I think I put too much cajun spice on the pork! Ow ow ow!!!!!

At least it means I'm drinking plenty of water......

[67fastback]

Welcome all

I see some really good posts this morning, way to go!

Good morning everyone, I did pretty well, actually very well, for me considering my usual weekends are a disaster.

This morning I weighed in at 172 lbs.

So far, I have not bought a few chocolate bars when I thought "why not" I stayed away from the chips, crackers and popcorn. I avoided vending machines at least twice, and opted for a lower calorie protien bar, when I did actiually think it was okay to have a snack.

...So should we do a weigh in once a week?
...

I don't know what everyone else does. I usually weigh myself every day at the same time (except weekends), so am used to doing that.

[rudai123]

I'm in. I weighed 188 this afternoon. 180 by December 31st will give me a goal which will keep me honest in December.

[67fastback]

172 today.
I started getting a cold yesterday, so have layed off all training etc. Napped a lot when I came home from work yesterday. Stayed home from work. Been sleeping most of the morning Yuk. Trying to keep the fluid intake up.

[Lardog]

I'm in. 270 this morning (damn Holidays).

Now if I could just quit eating junk, I'd be alright......

Oh yeah, and start doing cardio again.


Man, I HATE cardio........

[Jordo1]

I'm still around 195, but I'm not calling that a bad thing yet. My wife was making fudge last night for Christmas presents, and I actually didn't steal any...

[Beklet]

I got to weigh myself in the hotel gym....158lbs!!!!!!!



So in reality I need to lose at least 18lbs to get back to where I started.....

Oh well 7lbs is a good start.....

And I've cut down what I've been eating at the hotel. Had chicken, rice and sweetcorn when I got back last night, had scrambled egg on toast and blueberries this morning - all good so far!!!!

Better go do some work now - the sooner I do it the sooner I can go to the gym!!!!!

[Moondog987]

I'm in.

205 this morning and looking forward to 198 or even 195.

[67fastback]

171 lbs today but I am sicker than a dog.
Can't seem to kick this flu. So no training whatsoever. I am getting really bored of doing nothing. I think I am going to try and do some maintenance lifting this weekend.

[someday]

am i too late to join in? i started at 170# on dec. 1st....down to 167# today.

[Husky Bob]

but what the hell!

I weighed 202 last week and 201 today (Dec 7th).

So I'm shooting for 195 by Jan 1st; is that the date?

Maybe the competitive spirit in me will be inspired by this event! And prizes, cash or otherwise involved? Let's think something up! Maybe pitch in towards a gift cert for the winner!

Bob

[67fastback]

170 lbs today. I feel like I am starting to get over my cold. Normally I load up on junk food and other bad stuff, to make up for lost calories. At least I have been pretty disciplined, eating wise.
It's frustrating being low energy and not being able to train. I will do a 50% workout today. No aerobic/cardio work though

[Hound53]

bah I am hung at 191, hoping for 189 at least by Jan 1st but still the waistline is what is important. I lost 2 inches off the spare tire last month if I can get another half inch off this month I will consider it a success even if I am still in the 190's.