October Challenge Hot for Halloween

[Gayle]

Hmmm.... Food for thought
1.) Starting weight 159.2 Goal 150 (really more than I can expect, but we did say GOAL, didn't we?)
150 is the goal that my endo said he could see me at back in March when he recommended I get bariatric surgery. Back then, I thought he was crazy. 150? Yeah, right. I couldn't imagine weighing 150. Well, almost there!
I have an appt with him at the end of October -- also have an appt with my surgeon.
ALSO, the 30th, I will join in supporting my daughter as we have a day with a NASA astronaut who is coming just to give her a scholarship paid for by the astronauts and also a guided tour and lunch with the president of Georgia Tech. What on earth should I wear?
2.) Swim every day that I can -- 1 mile.
3.) Drink more.

[4thefuture]

As of today I am 171 lbs. My goals for the month. To be in week two of Chalean Extreme Push phase bu the end of October. If I could just get to 167 I would be so happy. Four huge pounds. I read somewhere that if your starting weight is on the low side that it is hard to lose and boy has it been. I would love to be able to fit into a size 10, but I am not going to hold my breath on that one. Other than that looking to feeling better by the end of October. Good luck everyone!

Made it down to 166 lbs.WOOHOO! Will be finishing week 2 of the Push Circuit of Chalean Extreme. Bought size 10 pants and they fit...size twelves beginning to get baggy! I can't wait to see what November brings! OH I forgot, I feel awesome

[JulieJ]

Great thread! My Goals for October are

1) get through my 2 week pre-op diet without any cheats
2) get through the surgery on October 23
3) begin an exercise program, even if it is only walking the treadmill for 10 minutes to start.

I am on vacation until October 8th, and it is my final fairwell to food, and eating as I know/knew it. I am ready to get started on my new journey!

[MarieDJ]

1.) Keep daily carbs below 40 gms
2.) Get more fiber
3.) Lose 12 lbs
4.) Workout/Exercise a minimum of 10 hours a week
5.) Try Zumba and not die!

[LauraM5]

Sorry I'm so late everyone!! My biggest goal this month is to working out!!
1. Working out 3-4x week!
2. Continue crunches on every work day!
3. Get below 170.
Starting weight is 177.8

[overweighttoolong]

Ok so my goal doesn't fall in line with anything anyone else has put here: I WANT TO HAVE MY PICC LINE REMOVED!! than means I have to be able to eat and drink enough to sustain me nutritionally.

[maryhad2lambs]

Mid-month update:

I ran my 10K today and ran a best time by nearly 12 minutes! Sitting on top of the world right now!

[Anissa Christine]

1.) Keep daily carbs below 40 gms
2.) Get more fiber
3.) Lose 12 lbs
4.) Workout/Exercise a minimum of 10 hours a week
5.) Try Zumba and not die!

We had our surgeries on the same day! Great goals by the way

[SECRETSLEEVE]

October Goals-
1- Log food and exercise everyday on myfitnesspal
2- Starting weight 156.5 to get to 150 which will be a total loss of 50 pounds!!
3- to get to a normal BMI which will mean I am in the normal weight category!!!
4- Get Hot For Halloween!!!

Goal update-
so far have met Goal #1 and met Goal #2 today!!
50 pounds down!!

[MarieDJ]

Good for you! Keep up the great work!

[maryhad2lambs]

Update time, my goals were:

1. Lose 8 pounds Not going to make this goal, in stall and I have to be more careful about what I am eating. At least the inches are decreasing.
2. Get my fluids in Doing this most days
3. Run a 10K and get a best timeGOAL ACHIEVED!
4. Train at least 5 days a week & other physical activity the other 2 days of the week Had a couple of weeks I didn't get enough training in.

[LADYLISSA]

Start weight 282 today 270 so 12 pounds lost this month 56 total since Aug. 3rd yay me. Protein intake between 60 and 80 grams work out plan havent gotten to the 5 days a week yet more like 2 but at least im doing something right.

[Gayle]

Hmmm.... Food for thought
1.) Starting weight 159.2 Goal 150 (really more than I can expect, but we did say GOAL, didn't we?)
150 is the goal that my endo said he could see me at back in March when he recommended I get bariatric surgery. Back then, I thought he was crazy. 150? Yeah, right. I couldn't imagine weighing 150. Well, almost there!
I have an appt with him at the end of October -- also have an appt with my surgeon.

ALSO, the 30th, I will join in supporting my daughter as we have a day with a NASA astronaut who is coming just to give her a scholarship paid for by the astronauts and also a guided tour and lunch with the president of Georgia Tech. What on earth should I wear?
2.) Swim every day that I can -- 1 mile.
3.) Drink more.

October 29th update: 149.2 this morning!!!!! Made it!!!!!! Even better, Appt with endo -- A1C =6.4!!!
October 30th Astronaut Award Ceremony cancelled due to airport closures from hurricane SANDY (just found out -- dang! and I bought a cool suit and very high heels too!) Postponed until the beginning of December "dead week" -- the week before final exams at Tech.
Okay, but still, 149!!!!!
Next stop: 145 = not overweight anymore according to the charts.

[Mini me]

Hi there, this is just what I need - a challenge! My weight loss has hit a stall, so hopefully this will kick start it.
Currently I am 98.2 kg's (216 lbs) aim at the end of the month 95 kg's (209)
Aim to drink more water at least 2 liters a day!
Walk walk and walk!
NO SUGAR!

well I made it 93.3 kgs 205 lbs, doing lots of walking, and trying to drink the water but 2 litres Sheeze yeah

[SECRETSLEEVE]

October Goals-
1- Log food and exercise everyday on myfitnesspal
2- Starting weight 156.5 to get to 150 which will be a total loss of 50 pounds!!
3- to get to a normal BMI which will mean I am in the normal weight category!!!
4- Get Hot For Halloween!!!

Begining Weight 156.5 End Weight 148.5 - Lost 8 pounds!!
- tracked, food and exercise, lost over 50 pounds and got hot for halloween!!
hope everyone else did great and have a happy and safe halloween!!!
-see you at next months challenge