12 Week Challenge! Who wants to join me?

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Hello fellow sleevers!!

I am about to embark on a 12 week challenge starting Monday 6th Feb to boost my progress and give me some excitement and focus in my journey. My plan is to exercise 5 times per week and eat protein with every meal/snack and basically follow my surgeon and dietitian's instructions to the letter. I am also going to start strength training to build some muscle tone as I have not done anything like that yet.

My goal is to lose 15 Kg in 12 weeks, which according to my surgeon is acheivable.

I will be posting on this thread every Monday with my weekly weigh in and update on how I went that week and I invite anyone interested to do the same!

Let the games begin!

thanks , will put it in my diary. I'll focus on getting 104 kg anymore will be a bonus

Well pipette was starting the 6/2, I actually started the 5/2 because it's easier for me on weekends, but basically means 2 weeks down, 10 weeks to go.

im down to 111kg. how many weeks left?

How is everyone going with the challenge? I have slipped a little with my focus but have lost 2.7kg and 16.5 cm since 5/2. I didn't quite make my goal of 90 kg by mid Feb (still 1.3 to go) but I might have been a bit ambitious lol. Last week had a really busy week so my biggest challenge is to focus on my exercise and JFDI.

Just got a new buddy on my side... hubby has decided that the 5 weeks holiday he's just had have added a bit too much to the waistline - he's happy for me to reduce rations for him and upp the veggie content... carbs will be on the endangered list in our kitchen, yay!

He's also really supportive of my gym use, he's a cyclist and bikes to work every day.

Now we just have to kick the wine habit and we'll be fine... coke zero and zero sprite here we come :)

Don't think I'll be at my 14th feb goal this weekb but I'll keep trying.

Happy goal reaching everyone

xoxox

Pippa

Well done Pip, and everyone else who's joined the challenge.

This week I've completed week 8 of couch to 5k (just one more week to go) and I've taken part in a 4km fun run. I'm a slow but steady runner, and was pleased I was able to run the whole thing with no stopping. I'm actually really loving running, and intend to keep it up in the long term. As well as run 4 times this week, I've done a yoga class and a zumba class. I miss exercise on the odd rest day :-).

I've lost another 1.5 kg since last weigh in. I've not set myself a time target in terms of weight loss, so long as it's coming off and not going back on.

Hehe, just re read that post. Ooops... Was on my iPhone when I typed it - stupid auto correct! :-P

thanks pip

Ps Lin1970
I want they the same thing before my surgery both with eating and dramas with my funds for the op. it does get better and it will all be worth it! X

Hi everyone! Thanks for the support on this challenge, it's a great response. :)

I have started (a little later than I wanted tho)
On Monday evenings I have joined a cardio boxing class that goes for 1 hr at one of my local gyms. It's awesome! I was so sore afterwards it hurt to use the clutch on my drive home! :-/ But the high u get if better than chocolate! I'm still walking most mornings and using my elliptical a few times a week.
So far so good.
Loss after week one = 700g I broke the stall! Yay!


All the best with your challenges regardless of when you are going to start.

Xox Pip

Hi All,

I know that you have all probably already started but I would love to join you all on this 12 week challenge.

My starting weight this week was 106.5kg I will aim to lose 10kg in the next 12 weeks.

I have been doing water aerobics 2-3 times a week but I have also just started doing the Couch to 5k just this week.

Good Luck to all and I will check in with my weight next Monday

Sexynic xx

well food wise I am struggling. gorging big time and my indigestionis suffering big time. I did weigh myself at drs today says 112kg but need to use nurses ones friday so will see.

very stressed dealing with insurance companies so this week might be a wash out

Well I have started at 76.2kg for the week. Been good with the eating and not been to the gym yet though. I will get going - that is my promise!

So it's Tuesday instead of Monday

- I've been to the gym on both days, didn't ride as it was wet... again!

I'll miss gym tomorrow as I'm off to Sydney for the last of a long road of dental treatment (root canal 2 days before christmas anyone?) - I collect my gold tooth - consolation prize?

- but the drive up and back is long and has Pitt st Westfield and Miranda fair in between... shopping heaven! it could be seen as incidental exercise I suppose :)

Hope everyone else is going ok and getting a good start on their 12 week challenge.

See you through the week

xoxox Pippa

ok. for the next month I have a cast on my arm so just want to focus on eating better and get some walking in. lose about 1-1.5 stone (6-9.5kg).

eat less + move more

I'll join you too! I need to stay focused to achieve my goals I have already set, so hoping this will inspire me to get there! Great idea!

I'll join you! Mostly for thr exercise factor. 12 weeks to get fit, then I'm doing an 8km run on Mothers Day. May help keep me motivated. Thanks!

Hi Pipette

I'll join you - I've just rejoined the gym and have a goal to gym 3 x per week and cycle to work (just over an hour a day) 2 x per week.

I'd like to lose 15kg but would settle for 10.

I'll post weight and plans on Monday evening

Thanks for starting a motivational thread

XOXOX

Pippa

I'd like to join. I won't have a weight loss goal in mind, as I'm finding my weight loss slow but steady. If I put a goal on and don't reach it I'll just be disappointed. I don't mind how quick it comes off as long as it's coming off! I am following the protein at every meal advice, and exercising 5 times a week (running 3 times a week minimum, doing a zumba class and a yoga class).

*sits in comfy chair with popcorn to watch the show*

More of a sitter rather than a participator! But I am happy to encourage you!

Hello fellow sleevers!!

I am about to embark on a 12 week challenge starting Monday 6th Feb to boost my progress and give me some excitement and focus in my journey. My plan is to exercise 5 times per week and eat protein with every meal/snack and basically follow my surgeon and dietitian's instructions to the letter. I am also going to start strength training to build some muscle tone as I have not done anything like that yet.

My goal is to lose 15 Kg in 12 weeks, which according to my surgeon is acheivable.

I will be posting on this thread every Monday with my weekly weigh in and update on how I went that week and I invite anyone interested to do the same!

Let the games begin!