Memorial Day Bikini (or Swimsuit) Challenge!

[JennyTN]

Okay, guys! We only have about 13 weeks until Memorial Day and then summer is officially here! Last year I looked better than I have in previous years, thanks to WW (and Body for Life) but still not good enough for the bikini. This year I will wear a bikini and be proud. So join me on this 13 week challenge!

I pledge 14 pounds, bringing me to 120. I pledge to do FIRM workouts 3 times a week and run at least 3 times a week.

Who else is in?

Start Weight: 134
2/28: -2 (12 left)132
3/6: -1.5 (10.5)130.5
3/13: +1 (11.5)131.5
3/20:-1 (10.5) 130.5
3/27: 0 (10.5) 130.5
4/3: +4.5 (15) 135[TOM&big dinner night before WI]
4/10:-3.5 131.5
4/17:-1 130.5
4/24:-0.5 130
5/1:
5/8:
5/15:
5/22:
5/29:

[ April 24, 2004, 09:58 AM: Message edited by: JennyTN ]

[caryanne]

I am definitely in. This has been one of my goals since starting up a few weeks back. In Bermuda, we have Bermuda Day (instead of Memorial Day) and it's always May 24th...no matter when it falls. If it falls on a weekend then we either get the Friday or Monday off in lieu. This year it actually falls on a Monday.

My pledge is as follows:

- 150 lbs by Bermuda Day - which is a total loss of 20lbs in 12 weeks or 1.6 lbs per week
- keep up the exercise routine at least 4 days a week (I'm currently doing a program to be able to run for 20 minutes straight by the end of 12 weeks) so I should be able to run for 20 minutes straight by then.
- JOURNAL, JOURNAl, and JOURNAl some more!

[VolGrl02]

I'm in! I pledge 19 pounds, which will take me down to 147. Not exactly bikini material, unless I start doing some serious crunches. smile.gif I pledge to hit the gym at least 3 times a week and cut back on my alcohol intake on the weekends. :cool:

By the way, Jenny, what part of TN are you from? I graduated from UT in '02 and hope to be back in Knoxville this fall for grad school.

[dispatchgawdess]

I'm in! Twenty pounds and pledge to work out three times a week. That is my difficult goal..working out.

If I loose 20lbs, I'll be down to 205. I haven't been that weight as an adult. Hubby is going to join me with the same goal. We are WW buddies.

Good luck to all! graemlins/thumbup.gif

Dana

[JennyTN]

Hey everyone! I'm so glad to see everyone joining in! We should update our progress every week after WI or whenever you have time.

VolGrl--I am not in Tennessee anymore. Grew up there, but left after high school and now I am living in GA (previously lived in AL for awhile during college). I still miss TN, though. And I am TOTALLY a vol fan!! What are you going to grad school for? Are you originally from TN?

[VolGrl02]

I am going to get a Master's in English with a concentration in Writing. I've already been accepted to UT Chattanooga, but I'd love to go back to UT Knoxville if they take me. I'm originally from Virginia, which is where I am now, but I loved living in Tennessee. So keep your fingers crossed for me! smile.gif

[KLM]

HI:

Please excuse my ignorance, I am from Canada nad I am not sure when your Memorial Day is.

In Canada, things start rolling after our May24th weekend, which is 12-13 weeks from now (the same timeline you are thinking of?).

Anyway, I pledge to lose 20 pounds and workout 4-5 times a week. That will bring me down to 134 pounds and 9 pounds away from my goal weight.

Maybe not bikini time yet, but certainly wearing a bathing suit in public and proud of it!

KLM in Canada

[Lana123456]

I'm in!! graemlins/wave.gif I am very excited I have 14.5 pounds until I reach goal. I am really excited for this challenge and I hope I can make it. I pledge to stay OP and work out 20 mins on the treadmill everyday. Good luck everyone and keep posting updates :D

[JennyTN]

Welcome Lana and KLM!
KLM: Yes, it sounds like the same time you are thinking of! smile.gif Sorry I didn't take that into account!

Lana--I am glad you are excited! You will reach goal this summer. As for me, I am actually getting back to goal, and a little bit lower. I really think we can all motivate eachother!

VolGrl--fingers are crossed!

[suzie_lightning]

I'd like to join as well! I really need something to get me going towards goal. I pledge 11.5 pounds in 13 weeks, bringing me down to 136.

I also pledge to workout 4 x a week.

**********
Memorial Day Bikini Challenge
SW: 147.5
GW: 136
Pounds Left to Goal: 5

2/26 147.5
3/4 146
3/11 144.5
3/18 143
3/25 143
4/2 147
4/8 145
4/15 143
4/22 143
4/30 142
5/6 142
5/13 141
5/20
5/27

[ May 13, 2004, 08:24 AM: Message edited by: suzie_lightning ]

[Lana123456]

Hey everyone~ I'm really not sure about anyone else and their WI in day. I WI in on mondays I think we should all post here our WI to see how we're all doing and support eachother. Well I'll see ya monday ;)

[VolGrl02]

Hi guys. I weigh in on Fridays, which would be today. The scale this morning showed a 1/2 pound gain. While I'm certainly not happy about it, I'm not going to let it get me down either. That was last week. Today is a new start. I believe the problem last week was too much eating out where it's difficult to accurately count my points. So this week I will stick to what I have at home and continue going to the gym, and next week is bound to be better!

[Lana123456]

Volgrl02 Great Attitude! This Week is a new week and you'll do great! Have a great weekend all

[mamacath63]

I'd like to join this challenge! I've lost my motivation and this may be just what I need. I pledge 15 pounds by Memorial Day. I pledge to workout at least 3 days a week (this is up from 0).

I weigh in on Tuesdays... Thanks for the challenge.

Cathy

[Lana123456]

Hey all. I'm just trying to get rid of these nerves because I have WI in tomorrow I'm nervous I walked 4 miles today that got me a little relaxed well I'll let ya all know first thing tomorrow morning.

[Lana123456]

Well kind of dissapointed, I lost half a pound. 14 pounds to go smile.gif

[VolGrl02]

Don't be disappointed! You lost! No matter how much it was, any loss is something to be proud of. That's 1/2 pound closer to goal! smile.gif

[JennyTN]

Hey everyone! We have a good group!

VolGirl--Good attitue!
Lana--I am proud! 1/2 pound is still good! Plus you walked 4 miles!
MamaCath--I had lost my motivation, too, up until a few weeks ago. For the past few days we have had really pretty weather, and my motivation is back up for sure--thinking about bathing suit, shorts, and summer dresses!

My weigh-in was Sat and I lost 2 pounds!

[Lana123456]

Great job Jenny~ 2 pounds closer

[suzie_lightning]

VolGrl--What a fantastic attitude, buddy! graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

Lana--Congratulations on the WI! 1/2 pound is moving the right direction.

Jenny--Woo-hoo, you go! What a great loss to kick off your challenge. graemlins/bcbsalute.gif

[latebloomer]

Hey Lana,

Every 1/4 lb. lost is a STICK of BUTTER off your body! That always makes me feel better when I lose a small amount-hope it helps you too!

I'm in-I pledge 12 lbs for 12 weeks!

Latebloomer

[mamacath63]

I weighed in today (Tues) and have lost 2.75 lbs!! That's a total of 12.5, so I'm pretty happy right now. Thanks for motivating me to stay on track!

Hope everyone has a great week,
Cathy

[Lana123456]

latebloomer-Glad ur apart of this u can do it 12 pounds, 12 weeks!

cathy-2.75 way to go

Well ladies I think it's about 91 days? or so until May 31st it's comin up quick!

[Lana123456]

Heyy now how's everyone doing? Hope everyones on track and going good, I had a 3 day business trip just got back today I'm exhausted I stayed on target and worked out at the hotel, I feel great about that, all I all I had to resist all the free breakfasts and snacks, ah feels good though knowing I didn't give in. Well I have WI on monday and I'm hoping its good because of how good I've been this week smile.gif Well tomorrow is going to be a bunch of school work from all I've missed the passed days. graemlins/wave.gif

[Lana123456]

WI this morning, Loss of 2 pounds. I've got 12 to go!

[JennyTN]

Lana and Cathy---great job!

I have good news...I lost another 1.5 pounds this week, bringing me to 130.5!! I'm excited. I think this thread is really helping me to feel accountable.

I have been eating very healthy the past few weeks and I think this is what is helping so much.

Everyone else...don't forget to post!

[mamacath63]

I lost a pound this week.... sort of disappointed but hey, at least I'm going in the right direction!

Good job everyone!

Cathy

[Lana123456]

Great Job Cathy graemlins/wave.gif

[JennyTN]

Good job mamacath! I have edited my original post so that I can keep track of everything in one place. I think if we can do this it will be easier to keep track and see how everyone else is doing. smile.gif

[suzie_lightning]

I've been editing my original post, too...am down another 1.5 pounds this week. Slowly I'm making my way down to goal.

Cathy--Great work!

[mamacath63]

OK... here's my running total. smile.gif
Start Weight: 168.25 - pledge to lose 15#
2/28: -2.75 (12.25 left); 165.5
3/6: -1 (11.25); 164.5
3/13:
3/20:
3/27:
4/3:
4/10:
4/17:
4/24:
5/1:
5/8:
5/15:
5/22:
5/29:

Cathy

[Lana123456]

Well I have WI tomorrow morning..very nervous I've been exceptionally good this week so really I should be confident and excited, but I guess we'll just have to wait and see

3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
2.5 Lost, 12 to go

[ March 21, 2004, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: Lana123456 ]

[JennyTN]

Suzie Lightning...congrats on your good loss!!
Lana--try to look at the big picture. At the end of 12 weeks, one week won't make that big of a difference. At least you didn't gain.

I, on the other hand, weighed in 1 pound heavier this week (I don't say "gained" b/c who knows what caused it), bringing me to 131.5 again. I am okay with this because I am still less than when I started. This will be a great week! I hope we all see losses!

[ March 15, 2004, 01:18 PM: Message edited by: JennyTN ]

[Lana123456]

Hey how is everyone doin?? Well I had WI this morning and a loss of 1.5!! pretty happy with that considering the maintain of last week

3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
3/22 145.5 1.5
4 down, 10.5 to go

[suzie_lightning]

Congrats, Lana! graemlins/thumbup.gif

[mayfri230]

Hi Ladies!

Can I still join in? 10 weeks till Memorial day, and I would like to lose 15lbs!

yay! :D I can't wait to wear the new swimsuit!

[DuneRaiderette]

im a little behind too, but can i join in??? my 4th anniversary is memorial day weekend, and i would like to lose 10 lbs by then....

3/20-200.6
3/27-201.6 (ouch!)
4/3-200.2 (-1.4! yay!)
4/10-199.8 (-.4)
4/17-199.0 (-.8)
4/24-
5/1-
5/8-
5/15-
5/22-
5/29-

Total lost~~ 2.6

[ April 17, 2004, 01:07 PM: Message edited by: DuneRaiderette ]

[Lana123456]

Hey how is everyone doin?? Well I had WI this morning and a loss of 2#'s! excited all around lol. Well hope everyone has a good week

3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
3/22 145.5 1.5
3/29 143.5 2.0
6 down, 8.5 to go

[Mhami]

Every year around this time I vow to get below 140. I always end up staying around 148. Now, I am up a little, which is unacceptable. Maybe I need this challenge right now to motivate me to actually make my goal. My goal is to be 135, my prepregnancy weight. So count me in.

03/27: 150.0 (ouch)
04/03: 146.0 -4
04/10: 148.0 +2
04/17: 148.0 +/-0
04/24: 148.5 +.5 (okay, not trying hard enough-need to get serious)
05/01:
05/08:
05/15:
05/22:
05/29:
1.5 down, 13.5 to go

Good job everyone on your losses so far. Can't wait to join you.

Marianne

[ April 24, 2004, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: Mhami ]

[JennyTN]

Sorry---I have been out of town for the past 2 weeks. I am still stuck at 130.5. I ALWAYS do this. Once I get to this weight it is so hard for me to go below it. I will keep at it, though.

[mayfri230]

I'm down 1.5 lbs this week! My goal is to be 140 by memorial day! 15 lbs more to go.... let's see if I can pull this off!

[JennyTN]

Bikini Challene ladies....where are you!

Ladies, I am going to scream! I had a 4.5 gain this week! It is not a true gain b/c this week is TOM and because I used all my flexpoints Friday night at a Palm Sunday dinner (yeah, doesn't make sense, I know) but I am still frustrated. I WILL have a great loss next week!

[Lana123456]

Hey how is everyone doin?? Well I had WI this morning and a loss of .5 not very excited but it is a loss right?
Jenny you'll have a great WI next week keep your head up!
3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
3/22 145.5 1.5
3/29 143.5 2.0
4/5 143 .5
6.5 down, 8 to go

[mayfri230]

Hi all!

Well, I didn't do well at all at WI... but the past is the past...

8 weeks till memorial day!
4/5/04 159
4/12/04
4/19/04
4/26/04

[Medb48]

Three pounds from my personal goal. But right now I'm more concerned with firming up the thighs and arms. graemlins/wave.gif

[Lana123456]

Hey how is everyone doin?? Well I had WI this morning and a loss of .5 just glad it's a loss, it seems the closer to goal to harder it is to knock off the 1 or 2 pounds a week guess I'm just as happy with .5
3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
3/22 145.5 1.5
3/29 143.5 2.0
4/5 143 .5
4/12 142.5 .5
7.0 down, 7.5 to go

[ April 12, 2004, 09:53 AM: Message edited by: Lana123456 ]

[JennyTN]

MedB4 and lana, great job! i am so frustrated! graemlins/crazy.gif This ALWAYS happens!! I have been at the weight my whole life before I gained the weight that inspired me to join WW. It is like my body remembers this weight and stops! I have tried everything...the only thing I can do is stay OP 24/7.
Even if I don't meet my goal of 10 more pounds by Memorial day, I hopefully will be only 5 pounds over.

This week I am going to increase my cardio.

[Mhami]

Jenny & Suzie, good job on your weight loss. Your doing great!

Marianne

[Lana123456]

Hey how is everyone!! I was sick last week :( but I'm all good now so I can say that this is where I am at
3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
3/22 145.5 1.5
3/29 143.5 2
4/5 143 .5
4/12 142.5 .5
4/19 143 +.5
4/26 141.5 1.5

[Lana123456]

Hey how is everyone!! I was sick last week :( but I'm all good now so I can say that this is where I am at
3/1 149 0.5
3/8 147 2
3/15 147 0
3/22 145.5 1.5
3/29 143.5 2
4/5 143 .5
4/12 142.5 .5
4/19 143 +.5
4/26 141.5 1.5
8 down, 6.5 to go

[shannon35]

I know that I am EXTREMELY late joining...but count me in! I have been away from BCB, fighting a severe virus for 8 weeks and am finally getting better!

So as of today, we have 5 weeks until Memorial Day. I pledge to lose 8 pounds which would put me at 142. I think I just might be able to do it!

Wish me luck!

Shannon :D

[ April 26, 2004, 01:47 PM: Message edited by: shannon35 ]

[Lana123456]

Hey where is everyone?? and how is everyone doing? well I'm stuck at 141.5 don't know if I'm goin to go anywhere I have WI tomorrow..ahh pray for me I've been OP and I'm sure some of you may know how it is to work hard and not see results I'm sure I could work harder by working out but I know the excuse'i dont have time' but the thing is I DON'T wish soo badly that i did I feel like the biggest cow because I havent been able to work out not much I can do until school is out.