OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

It will start next Monday and run for 11 weeks . Our final check in will be the Monday after mother's day.

I was thinking maybe we could pair up instead of buddy groups? How does that sound? Or we don't have to do that at all. I will put up a poll and we'll do with the majority. I know sometimes it's nice to have that one on one support when you're having a tough day or week. Someone to help pull you through.

Check in will be every Monday. It's not always easy for me to get on in the morning and I'm 2 hours behind you guys so if I haven't started the thread anyone else can.

All I ask is that if you sign up you stick with the challenge, check in weekly with the group and your buddy even if you're struggling. We're here to support each other and get through the challenge of being a mom on top of trying to lose weight, exercise and get healthy. It won't be fair to your buddy if you drop out half way.


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Post your goal for the next 11 weeks
number of pounds
get to a certain clothing size
follow a particular diet
exercise a certain number of days per week

Re: OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

I'm in. I already started over the weekend. I don't think buddies are necessary. I think if we just post on here for support etc it will be fine.



Goal - 20 pounds (real goal is 40 pounds but I don't think I can do that in 11 weeks )

I am going to try and follow WW without going or joining. ( I have been on it before)

I am not committing to exercise yet.

I want to lose weight not only because I have Andrew & DH now but because I am going away in August and I want to be comfortable in the pool in a bathing suit, etc.

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I'm in. I've been exercising and dieting for 4 weeks already. So far I've lost 20 lbs. Goals is about 30-40 more. I can't really cut calories because I'm BFing, but I am watching what I eat.

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I am trying again.

I also want 20 pounds gone. I need more than that, but will start with 20. I will even take 10 actually.

I cant promise to exercise but once the weather starts to get a little nicer, I am going to go for walks with Megan every day. I just have to do SOMETHING!

I would love to join weight watchers but I dont want to go alone. I am in queens so I cant go with anyone from here So I am thinking just to follow the system and see how it goes.

I looked better right after I had Megan I swear. I put so much weight back on and then some..especially being a sahm now...its so hard!

I really hope we can all help each other out. I slacked on the last challenge big time!

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I would love to sign up for the challenge. I have 15 pounds to lose to get to my pre pregnancy weight, but prob 20 total to be very happy :)

I used to do WW but just started up again yesterday very strictly (counting points from morning to night).

I really want to look good this spring/summer!

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I am in and would like 10-15 lbs.....I am seriously going to be dedicated like the New Years challenge...Valentines one not so good

Re: OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

I am in My goal is 15 pounds. Which I really want to concentrate on upping the walking and start lifting some weights. I am BFing and on a very limited diet already, so I can't really cut calories.

thanks for doing this!

I went to gap yesterday and purchased my first pair of non elastic pants since my BFP last year.

size 16..I hope to get size 12 pants by mother's day

Message edited 2/27/2007 7:48:57 AM.

Re: OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

I am in I have a lot to lose, but I will be happy with another 15 in the next 11 weeks.

I ahve been on WW and going to the gym for 2 months now, it is coming off sooooo slowly BUt I am down 12 pounds so far.

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Re: OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

Posted by Janice

Posted by rose825
BUt I am down 12 pounds so far.

honey, that's 48 sticks of butter!!!! great job!

Message edited 2/27/2007 7:58:55 AM.

Re: OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

Okay I am ready! I started going back to the gym! I want to lose about 10-15lbs, the most important thing is that I am not tired the entire day so more excercise gives you more energy!

Re: OK time to sign up for the Hot Mother's Day Mama's Challenge

ok....I'm so ready for this! I failed miserable for valentine's day and now we're going to FL on friday and I'm so embarrassed to be in a bathing suit. I don't ever want to feel like this again!!!! I need to lose 50lbs but I guess a realistic goal for this challenge would be 15-20lbs.

Thanks for doing this again!!!

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I'd also like to lose 10lbs - especially around the middle - I feel like I have a pouch again. I have been walking during my lunch hour most days and in the evenings a few times a week DH and I have been doing my taibo videos.

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I'm definitely in for 10 lbs minimum. My birthday is right before Mother's Day & if I weigh this much by then, I'm going to start cutting off body parts to lose weight.

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I would like to join as a motivator for me to stay focused. I'd like to lose 10 lbs, and get back to exercising somewhat regularly. Been doing OK with eating better but could use some motivation there too. This is a great idea!!

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I'd like to try this challenge as well... I've been in a slump these days and I think a challenge is just what I need.

My goal is 10-15lbs... I'd be happy with either one.

I cannot commit to getting to the gym, I just can't get there.

I will commit to doing my pilates videos - alternating each time - abs and then thighs (my two problem areas).

I currently TRY to watch what I eat, but it is tough. Being in a winter funk makes you want to snack ALL DAY LONG!

Thanks for posting this. I've dodged the last two challenges, but up for this one!

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Put me down for 25!

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Count me in!
My goal is to lose 10-15 pounds by Mother's Day. I really only need to lose 7-8 pounds to pre-preggo, but I feel like I need to take off an additional 5 to look the same.
I can commit to eating better. It should be do-able because DH put on some pregnancy weight, so we have weight to lose together.
I can't really tell you that I'll get into the gym, but I do teach dance 4 days a week. As soon as it gets nicer out I will be taking walks every day with Luca.

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My goal is:
20lbs
Get back to working out 3 days a week. We've been in a real slump these past 3 weeks.

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I'm in. my goal is to stick to my diet. I have been going to WW and have hit a plateau...probably because I haven't been eating properly. I will be happy if I lose 10lb by Mother's Day.

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I would love a buddy.
I'd like to exercise on my treadmill 3 times a week and lose 5 pounds.

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I want to join since Mothers Day is so far away I can start exercising in another month. I want to loose 57lbs total but I think I can do 20 in 2 months.

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Posted by nycchic24

I am trying again.

I also want 20 pounds gone. I need more than that, but will start with 20. I will even take 10 actually.

I cant promise to exercise but once the weather starts to get a little nicer, I am going to go for walks with Megan every day. I just have to do SOMETHING!

I would love to join weight watchers but I dont want to go alone. I am in queens so I cant go with anyone from here So I am thinking just to follow the system and see how it goes.

I looked better right after I had Megan I swear. I put so much weight back on and then some..especially being a sahm now...its so hard!

I really hope we can all help each other out. I slacked on the last challenge big time!

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I'm definately in this time. Thanks for doing this!

I would like to loose at least 15 lbs. I have much more to go but I'll start with baby steps.

I would like to joing WW again, but I can't really commit to that until I see how it works into my schedule since I am just getting back to work.

I can't commit to the gym. I hardly see my little man as it is .

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Please count me in. I am definitley intereted. I want to start walking and cutting out junk food.
By mother's day, I'd love to lose 15-20lbs...I have to lose a lot more than that, but, in 11 weeks this amount seems reasonable.