Challenge: Countdown to Vacation!

I'm just 7 weeks away from a wonderful week-long vacation in Orlando, Florida, at Universal Studios. No, not taking the husband and kids this time---just meeting with some old girl friends from grade school days, and we're going to live it up! See everything we want to see and ride ALL the rides! I wanted to challenge myself to lose at least 20 pounds before I leave for vacation in mid-June. I made a chart....getting ready to monitor myself daily and lose some more weight. I only have 47 pounds left to reach my (doctor's) goal, and right now, I think that will be my goal too....but that's another story for another time. If anyone would like to join me in the 7-week challenge, I would welcome the company and support. I will officially begin on Sunday, May 1, and "end" my challenge period on Saturday, June 18. Vacation actually starts that day for me. I figure all that walking around Universal Orlando will keep my weight at bay....no matter what I decide to eat while I am there! Before I leave, all I will be doing will be checking myself daily to be sure I'm on track....I've made a chart to mark my progress. I will be trying to watch my carb intake and bump up the protein and skim milk consumption. Also, I will try to increase my exercise to 5 times a week. Join me in this challenge if you want to! I'm just so excited about seeing these old friends, and I know I will love walking all over that amusement park feeling better than ever before! ~Laura 286/206/160 (Goal to reach by vacation = 186)

Yeah, I'll join you!!! I will lose 20 pounds by June 17th (I weigh on Fridays). I'll be increasing my time at the rec center, eating more fruits and veggies, drinking LOTS more water, and making sure I keep up the protein. Good luck to us both!!!

I'll take that challenge....although for me a bit aggressive, but considering I'm sick today, I'll at least start this thing out with a big loss from May 1 til now. Hope I can do it!!!! Judy 359/256.6/251.4/165-185 May 1- 258.8 June 18 - 238.8

I've lost 4.2 pounds so far. How are you doing?

I've only lost one pound so far this week, but the good news is that I've lost 1/2 inch in my waist! I am thrilled! Maybe this week, I will notice a weight loss reduction. But, I am still far more concerned with losing inches than I am losing pounds. The pounds will come and go, but the inches are what really matter! Congratulations on your 4 1/2 pounds. That's awesome. I'm glad you want to do this challenge with me. I like having support when I'm challenging myself. ~Laura 286/205/160 Current waist = 35.5 inches (Goal to reach by vacation = 186)