Lose 20lbs and help BP.net!!

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Hey guys,

I had an idea the other day, ran it by Judy (JLC) last week, and now I wanted to tell you all about it in hopes that some of you will be interested in jumping on board with me.

My new years resolution, like a lot of yours, is to lose weight and get into better shape in 2012. I was thinking of ways that I could gain some initiative and support, all while helping the members of this forum. This is what I am proposing;

I am pledging to lose 20lbs by July 1rst. If and When I accomplish this, I will donate $20.00 on behalf of BP.net to a charity that you choose. I will host a poll later on in the year and let you all decide who will get our donation. I am open to any and all suggestions regarding the charity, and everyone's suggestion will get a place in the poll.

Here is where you all can help: For everyone who joins me in this, and succeeds in losing 20lbs by the summer, I will donate an additional $20.00 up to a max of $100.00. Basically if only 4 other members join me, a one hundred dollar donation will be made on your behalves. In order to participate all I am asking from you is a start weight, and an end weight (This info may be considered private to some of you so feel free to PM me and I will keep that information to myself, if you wish). I encourage everyone to post before and after pictures but I realize that some people may be sensitive to the idea, and therefor I will operate this on an honor system. I personally will be posting a before and after picture later this week in hopes that people may be more comfortable doing the same.

If you are interested in participating please feel free to contact me either in this thread or by Personal Message. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions as to how I can better the "program," or amend anything you don't like about it, feel free to tell me and I will certainly do my best to accommodate everyone. I look forward to hearing back from you guys and thanks for giving this a read, I know it's kinda long. LOL

Chris.

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So to start this off here is my start weight: 265lbs..

I am a little embarrassed about it considering a few years ago I dropped from 295lbs to 190lbs. Needless to say I didn't continue with my diet or exercise on a regular basis and I have put most of the weight back on. I will post pictures this weekend, I feel it is important for not only validity but for encouragement. If I make my weight gain public, I am hoping that I will be more driven to do something about it.

Cheers.

[python_addict]

does it count if I have already lost 5 pounds since the start of the year? lol

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does it count if I have already lost 5 pounds since the start of the year? lol

I am in this boat too. I lost 5lbs already as well. I don't know.. what do you think? I suppose the goal is to lose 20lbs in 2012 so I don't see why not.

[python_addict]

cool my start weight is 142 then

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cool my start weight is 142 then

Awesome!! Thank's for joining in!

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I also wanted to say that for those of you that are interested, but concerned that you won't be able to meet the goal, I would love it if you would PM me and I will keep your involvement private until you reach the 20lb mark. I don't want anyone to feel deterred by any public aspect of this idea. You can do this completely anonymously if you wish.

I also welcome you guys to post any questions relating to diet or exercise, or any tips you may have for others in here. There are many members that I have seen posting, with vast knowledge and success in regards to this topic. I will also check this thread daily and answer any and all questions that I can.

Cheers.

[satomi325]

I can try. I've been trying to lose some weight as well. But I'm still within an accepted weight according to my bmi. I'm 5'6 and currently weigh 145. (Before the Holidays, I was 130...haha)

I'm a little too embarrassed to take pictures of myself >_<;;

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I can try. I've been trying to lose some weight as well. But I'm still within an accepted weight according to my bmi. I'm 5'6 and currently weigh 145. (Before the Holidays, I was 130...haha)

I'm a little too embarrassed to take pictures of myself >_<;;

That's great! Thanks for giving it a shot!

I have 120lbs on both of you! lol XD

[mainbutter]

I'm not going to participate but I wanted to encourage you on this goal!

Here's a few tips from my own experience:

Keep your goal reasonable in the long-term. If you're having an easy time with not gaining weight at 265, and you think you can maintain a regimen that will keep your weight at 245, that's a good goal.

Back in september I weighed 184, the most I've ever weighed in my life. With a new job, a slightly more active lifestyle, and an increased interest in cooking rather than eating as much junk food, I dropped down to 172-174 (depending on the day) in a month or so. I wasn't planning on losing weight, but I was doing all the right things to make it happen anyways.

I've kept those 10+ pounds off since.

I still grab a bag of candy, chips, or whatever sometimes. I haven't kicked anything out of my diet completely just because it's calorie dense.

It's just the lifestyle changes that made a long term difference. These kinds of changes aren't easy to keep up with, but if you make 'em realistic you'll see a difference in that number on the scale after some time!