Anita -

That sounds like an achievable goal! I had lost 45 lbs 3 years ago and gained it all back over three surgeries. So... I have to lose it again! You will get to a point about halfway where you just want to stop dieting - DON'T! You will do it!

Sally

TIP: I go to Goodwill or ARC thrift stores to buy my "in-between" jeans. You can get good jeans for about $5-7 a pair and since you will only need them for a few weeks, you can donate them back when you are finished!

Sally

200 now at 194.5 with 49.5 to go!

I'd like to join yall. I think I can lose 30-35 lbs by Christmas. Im starting week 5 today 214, I started 07/25 @ 225 so Im down 11 lbs and can notice the change in my clothes. Good luck to all and congrats to you Annalisa, you really have a way with words.

 

Congrats on the loss Hdyanneh!  I start the pills tomorrow.  I have gone 3 days so far on the lowfat eating plan.  It has actually been easier than I thought.   If I can lose 40 pounds by Christmas that would be fabulous!

 

Anita

Okay everbody!!!  4 months to go!!  That's not very far off.  16 weeks.  Is everyone still motivated and doing well?  I am pumped, I am almost at my half way point.  December 21 I should make my goal if I can lose 2lbs per week. So hopefully I can keep it up!  Some weeks are just a 1 lb loss, but by Christmas I should be there or close!

I am ready to join the Christmas challenge. I have lost 21lbs. and am ready to try and lose 15 more by the holiday.I thinkit will be difficult to keep even a 1 pound loss per week going since I am 60 years old and have noticed it really is more difficult to loose as we age. But, I am not letting that negative idea stop be...just being realistic. I am thinking I need to up my walking program to twice per day, rather just my 40 minute walk in the mornings. Good luck to all and let's keep checking in on each other! Judy in Colorado

 Hey Judy, congrats on u weight loss, good luck loosing this 15 too... buzz

Completed my first weekend on Alli and so far so good.  I had to convince DH that this was not a crutch but a tool I am using to achieve my weight loss goals.  That I still have to eat right and exercise and this is NOT a magic pill.  He finally agreed so now I am moving forward. 

My first weigh in is on Wednesday and I am looking forward to it.  My motivation is through the roof and I am feeling good.  I have a ton of weight to lose so that is why I am happy for this challenge.  It allows me to focus on short term goals and not the full 100 pounds I have to lose.

 

Anita 

 

hdyanneh:

I'd like to join yall. I think I can lose 30-35 lbs by Christmas. Im starting week 5 today 214, I started 07/25 @ 225 so Im down 11 lbs and can notice the change in my clothes. Good luck to all and congrats to you Annalisa, you really have a way with words.

 

 

hdyanneh, we almost have the same exact stats!

I started on 7/23 at 222 and am now in the midst of the 5th week (about to have 6th check in wednesday) at 208 this morning (if the scale wasnt lying to me that is )

I'd like to keep track of our progress since we both want to lose about the same amount by Christmas

: ) 

I've lost 15 pounds so far (and my ablility to type:)) and I finally am starting to notice a difference.  My husband says he's noticed for a while.  But he knows the smart thing to say!  This week I notice that my shorts are too loose, and my legs seem thinner.  If I keep this up I should be able to meet my goal by Christmas. 

Now repeat after me:    I will not gain weight over the holidays. I will not gain weight over the holidays. I will not gain weight over the holidays.

jeannie

Does anyone else think it would be fun for those of us participating in the Christmas challenge to post our pictures (somewhere) at Christmastime? Along with a "before" picture maybe? Some results would be dramatic, some not, but all good. 

I am bumping this up to the top.  Are people still interested in the Christmas goal?  I know I am. 

 

Anita

Hi Everyone,

It's been almost 6 weeks since we took this challenge. How is everyone doing? Have you met your 2 lbs. loss per week goal? I'm barely making mine, how about everyone else? Don't give up, we CAN do this!

Barb

Checking in...Just completed week 7 208. Down 16lbs since starting @ 225. Hope I am on track to hit 185 by Christmas/New Years Eve...Allowing for a few Holiday Treats. Luck to all. Lets Get This Weight OFF.

Last Christmas I went to the East Coast to spend the holidays with my boyfriend's family and meet his parents for the first time.  (We've now been dating over a year and a half.)  When I visited, I weighed 192lbs.  After seeing the pictures that were taken over the holiday I thought I was going to die...  "Did I really go meet my boyfriend's family for the first time looking like a fat cow?!"  Yes, yes I did.

I made a decision to make a change and after some yo-yo'ing I am at 176lbs and am still going strong.  I am so excited to go back this Christmas at least 30lbs lighter.

Here's to everyone!  Best of luck.  Another 2lbs this check-in has really motivated me.  :)

Stephanie