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5 week challenge, who's up for it?

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CringeFactor · 26/08/2018 21:36

Weigh in in the morning and do your best for 5 weeks and the final weigh in will be 1st October. Winner gets a cake crown and to feel proud.

Anyone?

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EthelThePiratesDaughter · 28/08/2018 15:10

Count me in. I just want to lose a few pounds before my wedding. Would ideally like to get under 9 stone 7.

Starting weight 9 stone 12.

Westwing1 · 28/08/2018 16:08

I'm in. Weighing in at 9 st 7 lbs, goal weight 8st 10 lbs. Good luck everyone.

TJH1 · 28/08/2018 16:48

Hi all, I’m in too please.

Badhairday1001 · 28/08/2018 17:35

I’m in too please.

Ethiopianflower · 28/08/2018 17:40

I’m in too please.

Ethiopianflower · 28/08/2018 17:42

Sorry should have said I am 11st 4lb. Would love to lose around a stone. My appetite is not my friend - it’s a giant!!!! Good luck everyone

StarWish1 · 28/08/2018 18:10

I’m 9st 7. Haven’t decided on a plan of attack yet. I’ve considered doing MFP again but I find it so time consuming / boring to log everything. I just have no motivation at the moment. I’ve already decided I deserve ‘treats’ today because I have a cold.

50shadesofbeige · 28/08/2018 19:02

Hi all can I join please? Starting at 11st and wanting to be 8st 10lbs Grin

eltsihT · 28/08/2018 19:09

Me too! I joined the August one and while I didn’t post much it helped me stay focused but due to holidays etc I only lost 1.3kg in 4 weeks. I was 70.9kg this morning. I would like to get to 65kg and maintain it, aiming for 1/2 kg a week off.

JacintaJones · 28/08/2018 19:15

I'm in too.
I don't own scales but guess im around 11 stone at 5'8 and a very large 10 who am I kidding or 12.
Im back from my hols and hoping to stick to 1500 cals on MFP to be a dress size smaller by November 1st.

CringeFactor · 28/08/2018 19:41

Ok, it's not pretty but I've filled in everyone who has given a start weight. I can add anymore as and when.

Quite a few of us with the same weight so challenge is real and no room to have days offGrin

shit I accidentally ate fish and chips

5 week challenge, who's up for it?
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Electrack · 28/08/2018 19:57

Thanks Cringe x

Nuffaluff · 28/08/2018 19:59

Thanks Cringe

EthelThePiratesDaughter · 28/08/2018 20:02

Thanks!

Ethiopianflower · 28/08/2018 20:17

Thanks cringe. Off we go everyone - we can do this!!!!! Where are the lettuce leaves 🌿

StarWish1 · 28/08/2018 20:24

Thanks Cringe. I’ll be trying to start more seriously tomorrow as some Percy Pigs may have found their way into my mouth tonight Blush

mama17 · 28/08/2018 20:50

I'm in!! Yes do the spreadsheet. I'm 10 stone 8

Nuffaluff · 28/08/2018 20:53

Mmm Percy Pigs...

50shadesofbeige · 28/08/2018 21:11

Thanks @cringe. Don't worry about the fish and chips it's protein which is v slimming plus the exertion of making a spreadsheet means that's definitely burned off sees why I am 11st

adviceatthislatestage · 28/08/2018 21:44

Is it too late to join?

If not, mine will have to be a 4 1/2 week challenge as off to the states at the end of September.

Thanks and good luck to all xx

CringeFactor · 28/08/2018 22:15

Shit I'm not even here on the 1st! I go away too!

I will do a final weigh before I go and hope that's enough to not come last!

Can add to spreadsheet if you give me your starting weight or you can just hang out here and we'll all keep on track it's up to you.

Mama I've added you...I'm loving the spreadsheet, can't work out how to change the titles on my phone though. Hmm

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Dancer12345 · 28/08/2018 22:41

A big part of me wants to join in but that means giving up chocolate, which is my huge weakness along with bread, cakes, and ice cream

Good luck everyone! I used MFP the one time I’ve actually tried to lose weight and it was great! Very eye opening with more calories than you think in some food.

Startoftheyear2018 · 28/08/2018 22:48

I'm on MFP. Please add me at 10.7 stone. Thanks.

everyonesmom · 28/08/2018 22:54

Can I join please, put half a stone on celebrating significant birthday but that was on top of the half a stone I meant to lose before significant birthday Hmm 5ft 2in weigh 10 stone want to lose a stone but half by October 1st would be great. Using MFP from today, had 1,200 calories and now in bed starving.

CringeFactor · 28/08/2018 22:54

Dancer why don't you start with halving it all first and do it gradually, it doesn't HAVE to be all or nothing, even baby steps is nearer target than standing still..

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