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CookieGVB
07-09-2004, 11:49 AM
Anyone up for another challenge?

I'm so happy with the way things worked out for me for the Independence Day Challenge, that I'm looking forward to the next one. :)

Labor Day is 8 weeks away...I'd love to be able to lose another 20 pounds by then.

First weigh-in for me would be this Sunday - anyone else want to join in? :bounce:

Edited to say EIGHT weeks instead of nine...and I complain about the WW people not knowing how to count!! :o I'll still keep 20, even though that's ambitious of me. :crazy:

Here's our list of participants so far.

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Beastlover 3/8
Brittwoman 0/15
bubie2.5 -4.5/7
CarolynFH 4/7
catherine 13/20
cats7494 0/12
CookieGVB 17.2/20
CruisingCA2005 4/8
danicaw 3/10
DisneyEnthusiastic 11.5/21
disneygoof 9/9
DisneyMom23Boys 8/18
dizneyfam 4/10
FonFon 0/5
gadizlover 12/15
hlane 1.2/10
Hollyann 5.5/10
ibouncetoo 3/15
KatieBelle 2.5/10
kayeandjim00 3.4/7
kelscross 1.5/10
KimRaye 8.5/10
LAWalz23 0/15
LittleMissMickey 0/10
lmhall2000 8/20
luvmy2prncss 2.8/15
LuvTigger 1.5/16.5
Mr.BsMom 10/20
NCRedding 5/10
ohMom 2/9
panfan 0/20
perfectmatch300 3.5/5
pixiechick 2/10
PrincessMichelle 3/10
PRINCESS VIJA 9.8/12
robinb 4/8
sadeeyore 0/5
sm4987 12/10
square pond 0/20
Steve's Wife 0/16
Strings 0/5
Tasha+Scott 8/7....or 8/12
teachingmykids 0/12
thotfulspot 3/10
TinkerChelle 12/10
WDWHound 5/15
WDWorBUST 4/15
Wish I lived in Fl .5/10
wiskband 2/15
Zakatak 2/10
Zeraspride 10.5/10
Zoesmama03 0/20



To date, we have 52 people involved, with a total goal of 654.5 - that's a lotta pounds, baybeee! :teeth:

We're into our final week on the challenge - way to go, everyone!

Congrats to Hollyann, sm4987, DisneyMom23Boys and CookieGVB for the brand new clips!

Congrats to Hollyann, Mr.BsMom, NCRedding, DisneyEnthusiastic, KimRaye, perfectmatch300, TinkerChelle, CarolynFH, robinb, catherine, Zeraspride, sm4987, PRINCESS VIJA, CruisingCA2005, gadizlover, disneygoof and CookieGVB for passing the halfway mark, and zooming into the red zone! :bounce:

Special congrats to Tasha+Scott for not only reaching her original goal, but setting a new one!! You go, girl! :teeth:

Congrats to TinkerChelle for reaching and passing her goal!! FANTASTIC work!! Also making and PASSING goal is sm4987 - take a bow!!! Woohoo to Zeraspride for making and passing goal!! Also, special congrats to disneygoof for not only reaching her challenge goal, but her WISH goal weight as well! So cool to think that we were a small part of that. :teeth:

Total weight loss for the group so far: 213.6 pounds Onward and downward we go! :smooth:

Teal is our beginning color; red will be for the half-way point, and those who reach goal will be blue.

Good luck to everyone - let the challenge begin!! :Pinkbounc

WDWorBUST
07-09-2004, 11:50 AM
Count me in...I was having my own little challenge if no one started one on here.

catherine
07-09-2004, 12:32 PM
I would love to join this challenge! :hyper: The challenges really help me to stay on track, so thanks CookieGVB for suggesting this one. I would love to be at goal by Labor Day, however that would mean losing 30lbs in 9 weeks, which I don't think is doable!!, but I have decided to set my sights high, and get as close to goal as I possibly can. So I'm going to set my goal at 30lbs!! :eek:

My first weigh in will be the 3rd Aug., as I am also doing the no weighing yourself for a month challenge, so I will let you know how I go on then. Who else is going to join us?

panfan
07-09-2004, 01:19 PM
GreaT !! I'm in !!
Since I just started on Tuesday ...can I go my beginning weight....if not It will just be that much more for me to loose.

I will sign up for 20 lbs by Labor Day !!

WDWHound
07-09-2004, 02:10 PM
Count me in, but I think I'll set my sites a little lower. I'm looking to lose 15 pounds by Labor day.

ohMom
07-09-2004, 02:18 PM
beware -- i'm like a totaly challenge junkie and I haven't lost my last seven pounds for six months!!! i really really really want too! help me stay strong!!!

ZerasPride
07-09-2004, 02:34 PM
I didn't quite make my 4th challenge but I did come close. I would join you guys but I don't want to start a mutiny on the stay off the scale challenge, so I'll have to pass this time.

I hope everyone that joins up meets their goals!!!

thotfulspot
07-09-2004, 05:33 PM
Please count me in! I'll be on vacation during this challenge, and anything that helps to keep me focussed on my goal will be appreciated! Nine weeks, hmmm -- I'd like to put myself down for 10 pounds.

Thanks for the idea, CookieGVB!

Princess Michelle
07-09-2004, 06:07 PM
Great idea! I'll join in. Let's see, 9 weeks, I'll go with 10lbs. as my goal. That's realistic and if I lose even more great! :hyper:

LittleMissMickey
07-09-2004, 06:32 PM
Sign me up!

I was too embarrassed to post on the Independence Day Challenge because I didn't lose anything.. :mad:

This time, I will do much better. I will even post my starting weight on Sunday so that it is less vague. I actually forgot my starting weight for Independence Day as I was fluctuating around a lot.

Thanks for such a good idea!

Working laboriously to lose lables (pounds) by Labor Day,

Ashley:wave2:

lmhall2000
07-09-2004, 06:41 PM
I have been maintaining, (well, okay there may be about 5 more pounds on me than when I last checked in June...) but I am walking the marathon and I HAVE to get 40 pounds off by then!!! So I'm shooting for 20 pounds by Labor Day....I'll weigh on Tuesday and start all official all over again...Thanks for starting this!!!

Tara

Zoesmama03
07-09-2004, 06:41 PM
oh yeah count me in. I would love to kick this up and loose 20 lbs by labor day. That would put me at pre-baby weight of course then I got 100lbs still after that but if I do it 20 at a time its less intiminadating.

I was 272 yesterday so I'm shooting for 252 by Labor Day. :) I will use Thursday as weigh in for awhile. I keep forgeting to bring my mom's spare scale home so I can track weight with out wondering what day I will go by her place to weigh.

LuvTigger
07-09-2004, 08:32 PM
Oooh, my first challenge since I hopped back on the WISH bandwagon!

Count me in for 16.5 pounds by Labor Day. I know, weird amount. I figured it's easier for me to remember the target weight of 165 since I'm 181.5 right now!

Best WISHes to everyone in reaching their goal!!! :wave2:

gadizlover
07-09-2004, 08:35 PM
Oh goody! Count me in too! I love these challenges- they keep me on track.:sunny: Put me down for 15 lbs please.

Thanks for starting this challenge!

Julie

LAWalz23
07-09-2004, 10:02 PM
Count me in too, please! I think that I will be closer to 15 then 20 because of a family cruise in August but if I make the 20 I will be in onederland. I will use my official WW weigh in on Tuesday if that is ok. Lets do it!

CookieGVB- I would go to the Copa with Barry, too!

perfectmatch300
07-09-2004, 10:48 PM
I'm in for this one! I'm shooting for a small goal - 5 lbs - because my rate of loss lately has been pretty slow. Translated, I haven't had a new clippie in ages! :earseek: I should be able to get one this weekend, so my goal is 5 lbs from there. That will also put me at the 50 lb loss mark!

KimRaye
07-09-2004, 11:10 PM
Oh, I'm so glad someone started another challenge. It really helps to have somewhere to come each week, and be held publicly accountable, and see how great everyone else is doing! ;)

I would say 13 lbs, which would bring me unbelievably close to what I weighed about 17 years ago, but I have a 10 day vacation during this long stretch of time, and my rate of loss is also slowing down. :( SO, I'm gonna shoot for 10 lbs by Labor Day! IF I lose the 13, all the better! ;)

0/10 for the LD Challenge.

Question: My weigh-in day is Monday. Will this be my start weight, or are you counting this week's (hopeful) loss also? :confused:

Thanks Cookie!!:sunny:

FonFon
07-10-2004, 12:54 AM
I don't have much more to lose, but I'm also going on a cruise at the end of August, so I know I will gain then, LOL!

But I am game - I love these challenges!!

Put me down at 0/5. :)

ibouncetoo
07-10-2004, 02:07 AM
Count me in too! I'll use tomorrow morning's weigh in as my start and by the Sat of Labor Day weekend (8 weeks) I will lose 15 lbs....very ambitious for me, as I've been stalled for a long time. But I'm kicking up the exercise (for marathon training) so I'm counting on that extra kick. Also, on Sat 9/4 I leave for WDW!!!! an extra encentive there too!

kayeandjim00
07-10-2004, 09:25 AM
Count me in for 7 lbs. ::yes:: I have YET to successfully complete a challenge but THIS will be different. :teeth: My loss has slowed a lot over the last several weeks so I'll be hoping for 7lbs and maybe even going over that! :hyper: 0/7

sm4987
07-10-2004, 11:09 AM
I'd like to join. I would like to lose 10 pounds by then. I can use the weight that I started off with on the stay off the scale challenge and as soon as it is over, weigh in. I'll still have 5 weeks left in the challenge to weigh in weekly. Hope that's o.k.::yes::

pixiechick
07-10-2004, 11:44 AM
add me in...

I only lost half of my goal on the Independence Day challenge, so I still need to drop some pounds!

I'll set my goal at 10 pounds.

Princess Michelle
07-10-2004, 07:26 PM
Okay, I had my weigh in this morning and I was at 225lbs. so with my goal to lose 10lbs. by Labor Day I will need to get to 215lbs. :)

Steve's Wife
07-10-2004, 08:26 PM
I'd love to have a chance to redeem myself after falling short on the Independence Day Challenge. Last time I aimed for 16 and lost 13.5. Let's try that again. Put me down for 16. Would it be okay to start with my weigh in on 7/13 and end on 9/7 (Tops meets on Tuesday evenings...).

Thanks again, for getting this organized!

Lori
:worship:

teachingmykids
07-10-2004, 08:57 PM
Add me to the list for 12 pounds!
That will be right before I leave for the beach and a quick trip to Universal.

KatieBelle
07-10-2004, 11:25 PM
I am in! I would like to lose 10 pounds by Labor Day.princess:

LittleMissMickey
07-11-2004, 08:47 AM
Let the Challenge Begin!

I weighed in this morning at 155 pounds, with a goal to lose ten (more would be lovely!) by Labor Day.

I have had some problems losing since joining WISH, as I have only lost six since March, but hopefully I will do better this time around.

DBF, AlaskaBound (he has never posted, just lurked), also has a Labor Day goal. He wants to be ready for his Law Enforcement tests, which require # of full sit ups in a minute, # of push ups before breaking form, fastest 2 miles you can run, etc. As he strives to become in better shape for this, I know he will be helping me! Feel free to cheer him on, too. Maybe then he will actually start posting stuff! (He's really skinny already, so he doesn't get to lose weight... 6'2" and 165-170)

Just wanted to share! Everybody sounds ready to go, and I KNOW we will all meet our goals, or at least do our very best! It's summer time, and there are so many opportunities for extra exercise! :hyper: :sunny: :hyper:

Good Luck, All!
Ashley:wave2:

catherine
07-11-2004, 12:54 PM
Hi all! :wave2: I've decided to change my Labor Day goal to 20lbs instead of 30. Even though I really would like to get to my goal weight by Labor day, I think that trying to lose 30lbs between now and then is pretty unrealiastic, so I figure that I'm beaten even before I get started. I think that I'll have to wait a bit longer to get to my goal weight! :hyper:

sadeeyore
07-11-2004, 04:11 PM
Hi:wave: CookieGVB
I would love to join this challenge if it's not too late:hyper: .
If it's ok to join, can you put me down for 5lbs please
Helen

square pond
07-11-2004, 05:04 PM
Hi I just found this board today. I wish I had you guys along for the ride (or should I say walk) 3 months ago. I have lost 32 pounds and 20 more would just about put me at my goal weight. So count me in!!!:Pinkbounc

hlane
07-11-2004, 08:18 PM
I'm in...put me down for 10!!

DisneyMom23Boys
07-12-2004, 08:02 AM
Hi!

Count me in, too, please!! I did so well with the Independence Day Challenge and if I do as well with this challenge I will be AT GOAL by Labor day!!! :) I have to go to Curves this am for my monthly W&M (Weigh & Measure) to see exactly how many more #'s I have to lose yet to get to my 140 goal weight. I think it'll be about 20 pounds, but I'll let you know for sure.

We can do it!! :)

WDWorBUST
07-12-2004, 10:13 AM
OOPS!! I already said I"m in but I didn't state my goal....my goal is 15 pounds by Labor Day which will also put me into Onderland!!

Amanda

DisneyMom23Boys
07-12-2004, 10:19 AM
Hi!

I'm VERY ecstatic to say that my Labor Day Challenge Goal will be 18 pounds!! 18 pounds to my 140 pound goal, since starting Curves on March 8th at 195 pounds and the Curves Low-Carb diet on 5/7 at 186.5 pounds!!! :)

Earned a beautiful new 35 pound clippie today, too!!! :)

CookieGVB
07-12-2004, 11:28 AM
Everyone's been added in - more are always welcome to hop onboard! ::yes::

Congrats on the new clippie, Mom! :)

Anyone have a pushup smile for LittleMissMickey's DBF?

Does anyone want to share which weight loss method they're using? I'm using Weight Watchers - I'm happy with the way it's working for me this time around. I enjoy the weekly meetings (the group & the leader are pretty hilarious) - and having someone else looking to see if you're gaining or losing weight is kind of an extra push.

Anyone else want to share which program they're on, and what they like about it?

Hollyann
07-12-2004, 12:04 PM
I'd love to join this, but I'm also on the stay off the scale challenge. So, if I can, I'll start with my weight from 7/4 and I'll do my first weigh in after August 4th! Put me down for 10 pounds. I'm at 152 right now.

danicaw
07-12-2004, 02:56 PM
Is it to late to join in?
I just got back from a week in So. Cal (2 days at DL/DCA).
I was sure I was going to come home and have lost my Onederland status...but I didn't! I think I only gained a half pound (maybe nothing...we will have to see when I officially weigh in tomorrow)!!!:bounce:

So Sign Me Up! 10 pounds please.

ZerasPride
07-12-2004, 03:25 PM
Two of my fellow "stay off the scale" challengers have shown me that I can keep true to our challenge and join this one too! Thanks Hollyann and Sheree! So if it's not too late, I'd like to sign up.

I will use my weight from the July 4th challenge and plan on losing 10 pounds. I won't be weighing in until after our stay off the scale challenge is over which will be August 4.

Thanks so much for starting this! Challenges are so much fun and I wish everyone well!!!

sm4987
07-12-2004, 04:43 PM
O.k., I forgot to post my weight. At my last weigh-in I was 148. To lose 10 pounds would put me at 138, 8 pounds away from goal

LAWalz23
07-12-2004, 07:29 PM
Hi all! I am using WW and have lost 29.8 since the end of Jan. Looking for my 30lb clippie tomorrow. Good luck all!
:earsgirl: :earsboy: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo :chat: princess: :wave: Smilies are courtesy of my 6 yo niece who is hanging out at my place now. She wanted to see how they looked.

Beastlover
07-12-2004, 09:30 PM
Hey! I think I will jump in on this one, if it isn't too late!! I have crept up to 165, so put me down for 8 pounds by Labor Day. That will put me back at Goal....Must maintain, must maintain.
What day are we weighing/posting on???

See ya and good luck!:wave2:

luvmy2prncss
07-12-2004, 09:57 PM
I hope I'm not too late!
I would like to put in for 15 pounds by Labor Day.
I do my First official WW weigh in tomorrow and will go by that weight.

Good Luck Everyone!!!

CruisingCA2005
07-13-2004, 12:37 AM
I'd like to join the challenge also. I plan to lose 8 pounds by Labor Day. I think 1 pound a week is a goal that I will be able to accomplish.

kelscross
07-13-2004, 09:37 AM
We leave for WDW on Labor Day Weekend so I'm in...I'd like to hit Onederland by then. So put me down for 10 pounds!

CookieGVB
07-13-2004, 11:15 AM
The list has been updated to include everyone so far - still not too late to join in. :thewave:

bubie2.5
07-13-2004, 07:22 PM
I'm a little late, but I want to join the challenge!! Put me down for 7 pounds please. :)

NCRedding
07-13-2004, 09:49 PM
I would also like to join in if it isn't too late. I hope to lose 10 pounds by Labor Day, using Atkins and exercise.

PRINCESS VIJA
07-13-2004, 11:16 PM
I would like to join too!

I would like to loose 12 pounds~ exercising and following WW!

wiskband
07-13-2004, 11:27 PM
Hi all....................count me in!
I have been so bad lately, I can use anything I can get!
I didnt lose what I wanted to during the july fourth challenge however sine then.......I have so i am now 145............
Would love to be 130 by labor day!
Got toget back on the tread mill.................I have been really slipping lately!


so Im in
wiskband
0/15

Strings
07-13-2004, 11:48 PM
Dr gave me the ok to start low carb again. I'll shoot for 5 pounds, but I can't ch3ck in until the no scale challenge is over.

robinb
07-13-2004, 11:55 PM
Well ... I didn't do great on the Independence Day Challenge, but I'll join this one anyway. I'll go for 8 pounds since I will be spending 10 days at WDW right in the middle :).

robinb 0/8

Tasha+Scott
07-14-2004, 03:22 AM
Sign me up! Put me down for 7 lbs. Of course, I would like to lose more, but I would rather meet my goal by starting small than being disappointed by starting too big!

DisneyEnthusiastic
07-14-2004, 01:27 PM
Sign me up....I'd like to lose 21 pounds by Labor Day...this will put me into ONEderland!!!

Gail

zakatak
07-14-2004, 06:29 PM
Count me into the complacent category who has to get back on track. We are heading to see Jimmy Buffet on Sept 2 in Pittsburgh, so I am all over this competition.

Count me in for 10 pounds.

I'll weigh in on Wednesdays, so today is 0/10, right?

Alrighty then! I'm in. :tongue:

Karen

Mr.BsMom
07-14-2004, 08:31 PM
Is it too late to join in? I'd like to lose 20 lbs. by Labor Day! It's a lofty goal for me, but I just started WW AND working out at Curves today so I think I can do it!

Good luck everyone!

CookieGVB
07-15-2004, 11:14 AM
The list has been updated with the new participants. :)

PRINCESS VIJA
07-15-2004, 01:43 PM
I have my weigh in's on Thursday, so I am down .4#! well, it is a start. Considering that I didn't really buckle down until yesterday, I say that is alright! I was actually afraid it would go up.:rolleyes: But guys, I feel so good right now, motivated, happy, and ready to rock!

kelscross
07-16-2004, 06:25 AM
Weigh in was this morning...I lost 2.5 pounds!! Whohooo!!

CookieGVB
07-16-2004, 10:03 AM
Our first weight losses - cool! I'm going to try and keep on top of things and update as they come in, so keep 'em coming. :)

CarolynFH
07-17-2004, 09:35 AM
If not, please add me to the list!

My goal overall is one pound a week, weighing in on Fridays. So my goal to Labor Day (actually Sept. 3) from today will be 7 pounds. I'm counting calories.

Thanks!!

Carolyn

danicaw
07-17-2004, 06:16 PM
I did my first weigh in today....down 2 pounds!!!!!
(I am in the Saturday morning weigh in habit and I was to excited to wait until tomorrow to post) That makes 2/10!

I had such a crazy week, full of distractions, I am amazed I did well.
Plus I got a new clippie!!!

Yahoo! Here's to another great week.

Princess Michelle
07-17-2004, 08:15 PM
I was down 1 pound this morning so that would make me 1/10. Hurray, 1 down, 9 to go! :Pinkbounc

Congratulations on the new clippie Danica! :)

CookieGVB
07-18-2004, 10:31 AM
Weigh-in was this morning - I'm down another 3.8! :bounce:

Plus, I've got a brand-new clip! :teeth:

gadizlover
07-18-2004, 02:11 PM
First weigh in for me- down 3 lbs. :Pinkbounc so 3/15. Its really pretty surprising- last 2 days of food choices have not been the best- but I'll take it.!

Have a great day everyone!

kayeandjim00
07-18-2004, 06:10 PM
Well after 2 weeks of being quite bad :eek: and not staying on plan as I should have I got back on track this week hoping to get a good start at the 7lbs I want GONE by Labor Day! :) I'm happy to report I'm down 2.4/7! :hyper: I am on my way! Hope everyone has a great week! :teeth:

Brittwoman
07-18-2004, 06:54 PM
I'm jumping on the bandwagon a little late...but put me down for 15lbs by labor day!!!!


Jane:wave:

sm4987
07-18-2004, 08:55 PM
still on the scale challenge, but have lost a couple of inches. In two weeks I will be reporting in. Keep up the good work everybody:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

hlane
07-18-2004, 11:39 PM
I'm not off to a very good start:( I'm up one lb this week...11/10:rolleyes: Hope this next week goes better....good luck everyone.

Beastlover
07-19-2004, 07:37 AM
Good Morning!! I am down a pound, which makes me 1/8!

Keep up the great work everyone!!

Wish I lived in Fl
07-19-2004, 08:11 AM
I'm joining a little late...but put me down for 10 lbs by labor day!!!!
Weigh 176 today.

CookieGVB
07-19-2004, 10:20 AM
We're up to date with everyone's info so far.

Congrats to everyone for their efforts this week - keep 'em coming, and I'll keep updating. :)

robinb
07-19-2004, 10:34 AM
Here's my check-in :). I lost .5 pounds, which puts my right on track for losing half my challenge weight. *sigh* Maybe next time I'll set my challenge really high like 30 lbs and then I'll lose 15! :tongue:

robinb .5/8

KimRaye
07-19-2004, 03:47 PM
Lookie here......back to back Cubs Fans!!!! :wave: Robin!! :teeth:

Well, I am especially excited today!! :jumping3: I lost 2 lbs this week, after a 0 loss last week, so I'm 2/10 for the Challenge! But I'm really :jumping3: :cool1: :jumping3: because I hit the 50 lbs lost mark + 1, total lost to date 51 lbs!!! :cloud9:

:thewave: Congrats to ALL the LOSERS!!!! :cheer2:

bubie2.5
07-20-2004, 07:45 AM
I'm UP 4.5 :faint: TOM is here, so it's probably that (I hope).

My gold clippie is gone. See you soon Goldie!

CookieGVB
07-20-2004, 09:51 AM
:hug: bubie - this too will pass! :)

Congrats, KimRaye on your lovely new 50-lb. clip!! :bounce:


Hope everyone has a great day - keeping checking in with us.

Mr.BsMom
07-20-2004, 10:14 AM
Just checkin in... down 2.5 this week!! WOO HOO!!! :Pinkbounc

catherine
07-20-2004, 11:18 AM
For the last few weeks, I haven't been really sticking to my plan. I have been picking a lot. However this last week I stayed 100% OP, and I am happy to report that I have lost 8lbs. That puts me at 8/20 for this challenge! :flower:

disneygoof
07-20-2004, 12:43 PM
Hey Cook!

Please put me in for 9 pounds. I've been offline and on vacation for a couple weeks, and I've put a few on. I know a lot will come right off quickly, but if I can bring it down and maintain it for the summer, I'll be thrilled.

Thanks for organizing this!

TinkerChelle
07-20-2004, 02:39 PM
Is it too late to join in on the challenge. I haven't been able to check in because we have been out of town. I would love to join in! Please put me down for 10 pounds! Thanks!

CookieGVB
07-20-2004, 03:29 PM
All info has been updated.

Welcome to the newcomers, and congrats to our losers! :)

CookieGVB
07-21-2004, 06:05 PM
Any more updates? :)

CruisingCA2005
07-21-2004, 06:24 PM
I've lost 2 pounds since starting the challenge. 6 more to go!

dizneyfam
07-22-2004, 07:19 AM
put me in for losing 10 lbs by Labor Day. Thanks šOš

PRINCESS VIJA
07-22-2004, 12:56 PM
Hi everyone, excellent week for me!!! I lost 4.6# so my total is now 5#!!!!! YIPEEEE

NCRedding
07-22-2004, 08:08 PM
Look like I am going to mess up the stats--I went in the opposite direction--so I gained 5 pounds, meaing I now have to lose 15 by Labor Day. I have started back on Atkins, and expect to lose this additional weight.

perfectmatch300
07-22-2004, 08:12 PM
I'm down .5 for the challenge so far. That makes me .5/5. It's a slow start, but at least it's a start. I was off track on my plan & being lazy about my exercise program, so I'm really glad I'm down the .5. I'm back on track all around now, so I know I'll do better!
I'm really glad to be in this challenge. It helped me get back on track when I wasn't doing so well. I hated the idea of not losing & not living up to the challenge, so it was a great motivation to get back on track!

CookieGVB
07-23-2004, 10:07 AM
Our list has been updated again.

Congrats to the losers. :)

Don't give up hope if you've gained. One of our recent WW meeting slogans was "You can't get where you're going if you're always looking in the rearview mirror." Or like Pumba from the Lion King would say, "You've got to put your behind in your past." :crazy: :teeth: ;)

cats7494
07-23-2004, 11:46 AM
Hi,
I would like to join the challenge. I have 6 weeks, is it? Please put me down for 12 pounds.
thanks!

WDWorBUST
07-23-2004, 12:18 PM
I guess I should update my stats. I have lost 1.5 pounds so far.

It's going....not fast. But it's going.

Amanda

Tasha+Scott
07-23-2004, 12:28 PM
I just did my 1st weigh in. I have lost 5 pounds! :) That makes me 5/7. I also earned my first weight loss clippie! Yeah!! :hyper:

KimRaye
07-23-2004, 03:48 PM
Bye Challengers! I'll be back to post on 8/2.

:wave2:

kelscross
07-23-2004, 05:08 PM
I am ashamed to admit that I gained a half pound. So..put my loss back up to 2/10 only..Thanks

kayeandjim00
07-23-2004, 10:24 PM
I'm down another pound this week! :Pinkbounc So I'm 3.4/7!
So nice to see the scales going down again for a change. This was a stressful week and it was hard to stay on plan but the numbers on the scale today made it worth it. ::yes:: Keep up the great work everyone!!

hlane
07-24-2004, 09:59 AM
Ok, now I'm moving in the right direction. I lost 2.2 this week so after last weeks gain I am 1.2/10! Good luck with weigh ins everyone!!

:wave:

Holly

Princess Michelle
07-24-2004, 12:25 PM
I gained 2lbs. this week. :( I lost 3 1/2 inches, too bad I can't count those for the challenge! LOL

ibouncetoo
07-24-2004, 01:44 PM
I'm down 2lbs (finally!) So I'm 2/15

Gotta get in more treadmill time!

NCRedding
07-25-2004, 09:12 AM
Went back on induction and lost the 5 pounds I gained since starting the challenge, and an additional 3. So my stats are 3/10. Yah!!!!

gadizlover
07-25-2004, 10:03 AM
Good morning- Another 2 lbs lost for me making me 5/15, and giving me enough for a new clippie.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Have a great week everyone!

disneygoof
07-25-2004, 11:25 AM
I'm down 4 pounds post-vacation, water weight, making me 4/9.

Have a magical day!

DisneyEnthusiastic
07-25-2004, 12:37 PM
I am down 7 lbs...so that makes me 7/21!

My first clippie too!

CookieGVB
07-26-2004, 05:05 PM
My weigh-in was Sunday - I'm down another 1.8 pounds. :)

All info has been updated - congrats to everyone for their efforts this week. Keep the info comin'.

CookieGVB
07-27-2004, 03:40 PM
Any more updates? :)

lmhall2000
07-27-2004, 09:06 PM
I figure I was at 192-193 when I started the Labor Day Challenge...I had been too scared to weigh since I had gained over 10 pounds since my last weigh in (over 4 months ago) but I was happy to see 188 on the scales today...so I'll say I'm 4/20 for the Labor Day goal...I'm actually shooting for 20 off by 9/18...that's a big family reunion day! :) And ultimately I want to be 148 by the Marathon...so I'm on my way and working it off while I walk my hiney down.
Thanks for putting this together!!! Onwards & Downwards WISH'ers! :)
Tara

dizneyfam
07-28-2004, 06:44 AM
I'm down 3 more

zakatak
07-28-2004, 07:56 AM
Checking in on Wednesday...

down 2 pounds. :bounce:

robinb
07-28-2004, 09:40 AM
Late check in for me :). I lost 1.5 pounds for a total of 3 and a new clippie!

robinb 3/8

CookieGVB
07-28-2004, 10:07 AM
Info has been updated.

Great work, everyone!

Congrats on the new clip, robinb! :bounce:

Any more updates? :wave2:

DisneyMom23Boys
07-28-2004, 10:35 AM
hi!

was on vacation last week, but am happy to report that i'm now 2/18 :)

16 lbs to goal!!

typing 1-handed as i'm holding my independence day nephew!! :)

great job everyone!!

Mr.BsMom
07-28-2004, 11:57 AM
Lost another 1.7!! That makes my total - 4.2/20. Yippee!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

CookieGVB
07-28-2004, 04:43 PM
We're up-to-date again. :)

WDWorBUST
07-28-2004, 04:43 PM
I'm down another 2.5 pounds for a total of 4 gone of my 15!!

luvmy2prncss
07-28-2004, 09:55 PM
Sorry for the late check in
2.8 lost so far...
It's taking longer than I thought:mad:

CookieGVB
07-29-2004, 11:59 AM
Any more updates? :)

PRINCESS VIJA
07-29-2004, 03:02 PM
WOW!!! Did I have a good week! Another 4.8# gone!!! WOOHOOOOOOO! That puts my total to 9.8#. I am so close to my goal, how exciting! I am over the 1/2 way mark and I get to change in my clippie for another new one! Got to love it!:hyper:

CookieGVB
07-29-2004, 03:32 PM
Wow! That is EXCELLENT! Congrats on your success!

perfectmatch300
07-29-2004, 08:57 PM
I've lost another .5 this week. That puts me overall at 1/5.

kelscross
07-30-2004, 06:49 AM
Put me up another .5 pounds for just 1.5/10 now. I hate this I've sweated my butt off everyday working out I've followed my plan of eating...and I'm gaining!!!:earseek:

DisneyEnthusiastic
07-30-2004, 06:59 AM
I've lost 1 lb this week...so I'm 8/21!

CookieGVB
07-30-2004, 03:34 PM
We're up to date.

Have a great weekend, everyone!! :sunny:

LuvTigger
07-30-2004, 03:45 PM
Oops, I've been forgetting to post my updates here!

I'm 1.5/16.5, which is actually pretty good considering that I am currently in a phase of my plan that doesn't require me to lose weight, but simply maintain it. (At one point, I was actually down 2.5, but I have since gained back 1 lb., which is okay during this phase.)

Next week I will be starting the weight loss phase again, and I will be losing more pounds.

Congrats to everyone who is participating in the challenge! And thanks to CookieGVB for starting this and keepiing us on track!

Tasha+Scott
07-30-2004, 07:28 PM
Well, I have lost 2 lbs. this week and I have met my challenge goal. So, I am 7/7...BUT I don't want to quit this early so please change my stats to 7/12. I will see if I can reach the 12 lb. loss mark by Labor Day! Good luck everyone!

CruisingCA2005
07-30-2004, 07:43 PM
I've lost 2 more pounds for a total of 4! I'm half way there!

Princess Michelle
07-31-2004, 09:29 AM
I lost 3lbs. this week!!! I think that should put me at 2/10, only 8 more to go!!! :teeth:

CarolynFH
07-31-2004, 04:58 PM
As of last Friday, I had lost 2/8. This was a bad week diet wise, so I did not lose any this week. Working hard to make the coming week a better one!

CarolynFH

NCRedding
08-01-2004, 09:30 AM
Weighed in this morning, and maintained, which I will take happily as I began a walking program this week, and engaged in stress eating on Thurs, Fri, and Sat. Stats remain 3/10.

KatieBelle
08-01-2004, 09:39 AM
Hello! I am down this week! I am 2.5/10. Have a good week everyone!princess:

ibouncetoo
08-01-2004, 11:24 AM
Down one more this week......I'm 3/15.

danicaw
08-01-2004, 09:56 PM
I am down a pound this week. So that takes me to 3/10

gadizlover
08-02-2004, 08:32 AM
Another good week for me- 3 lbs gone- making me 8/15. Over halfway there.:bounce:

Have a great one-

CookieGVB
08-02-2004, 09:58 AM
I'm down .4 this week - no more Auntie Annie's pretzels the day before weigh-in for me!! ;)

We're up-to-date as of now - congrats to everyone!

Tasha+Scott - good for you!! Not only did you reach your original goal, but now you've set a new one! Fantastic!! ::yes::

TinkerChelle
08-02-2004, 10:01 AM
I am down 4 pounds since my last post! That puts me at 4/10 for the challenge! I hope everyone has a great week!

ohMom
08-02-2004, 10:08 AM
I'm down 2 lb of vacation fluff -- that makes me 2/9

KimRaye
08-02-2004, 11:47 PM
I'm back from vacation, and don't ask me how, but I'm DOWN 1.5 lbs! It'll probably catch up with me next week. :rolleyes: I certainly didn't behave myself while I was gone. :eek:

I'm at 3.5/10 now.

Way to Go, LOSERS!!! :sunny:

CookieGVB
08-03-2004, 09:59 AM
Good morning, all :sunny:

We're up-to-date again. Anyone else? :)

sm4987
08-04-2004, 10:12 AM
I can finally check in. After staying off the scale, I am happy to report that I am 7 pounds lighter. that makes me 7/10. Wow!!! Three to go:hyper:

CookieGVB
08-04-2004, 04:22 PM
Congrats on your off-the-scale challenge success! :)

Mr.BsMom
08-04-2004, 07:53 PM
Checking in for the week... I lost another 1.8! That makes my total 6/20!!

perfectmatch300
08-04-2004, 09:19 PM
I'm down another .5. It's not a lot each week, but at least it's something!
With this labor day challenge and the Aug exercise challenge, it's really gotten me back on track. I am being so much more conscious now of everything I put in my mouth than I'd been before this all started! Guess being accountable on these threads is really working for me. :teeth:

robinb
08-05-2004, 12:33 AM
Another .5 pound for me. But ... it's the TOM now :(. Must. Drink. Water.

robinb 3.5/8

(hoping I'll make it into the "red zone" next week!)

dizneyfam
08-05-2004, 07:33 AM
nothing this week, still 3/10

catherine
08-05-2004, 08:59 AM
I've finally got another weight loss to report! :) I lost 2lbs this week, which puts me half way there. I am now 10/20. I also get to claim a new clippie! :hyper:

robinb
08-05-2004, 09:43 AM
catherine,

Congratulations on your new clippie! Wow!

DisneyMom23Boys
08-05-2004, 09:47 AM
I lost 1 pound this week, which has earned me a new 40 pound clippie!! :)

15 more pounds to goal!! :)

ZerasPride
08-05-2004, 09:57 AM
Another "stay off the scale" challenger finally able to check in. I am reporting a 5 pound loss which puts me at the halfway mark of 5/10 and earns me a shiny new 70 pound clippie!

Great job all you losers!!!!

catherine
08-05-2004, 10:09 AM
Congratulations Lisa, on your bright new shiney clippie!! :hyper:

CookieGVB
08-05-2004, 10:33 AM
Wow! Great job, everyone!

FAAAABBUUULOUS new clips, too!! :teeth:

pixiechick
08-05-2004, 10:33 AM
I'm down 2/10. Not much, but I'm happy. Better than gaining 2 pounds! ;)

KimRaye
08-05-2004, 10:52 PM
WOWZA!! Look at all these colorful new clippies!!! :smooth:

Congrats to all of you! :cheer2:

DisneyEnthusiastic
08-06-2004, 08:56 AM
Actually gained this week...1.5...puts me at 6.5/21

Don't know how...but I lost inches!

Gail

wiskband
08-06-2004, 11:10 AM
finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have lost something!
all this ti me, I have been dying to write in this thread......
lol

put me down for 2 pounds.........
thats only 2/15 and I dont think Ill make my quota..but its something!


renee


HELP IM AM AT A PLATEAU





AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

CookieGVB
08-06-2004, 11:39 AM
Muscle weighs more than fat...I chant this to myself whenever I see a weight gain, but a loss in inches. :)

Posting late is better than never posting at all! ;)

Have a great day, everyone - it's beee-yooo-tiful outside!! :sunny:

Tasha+Scott
08-06-2004, 09:39 PM
I don't know how, but I managed to lose another lb. this week! I had a rough week and did not stay OP very well. But a pounds a pound and I'll take it! SO, that makes my status for this challenge 8/12 now. Good luck w/your weigh ins everyone! :wave2:

Princess Michelle
08-07-2004, 07:50 PM
I maintained this week so I'm still 2/10. :)

ZerasPride
08-08-2004, 03:04 PM
I'm down 2 pounds and have earned a brand new beautiful 75 pound clippie in the process! Woohoo!!! This brings my Labor Day Challenge total to 7/10.

CarolynFH
08-08-2004, 04:28 PM
I'm at 3/7 now!

Carolyn :hyper:

gadizlover
08-09-2004, 07:50 AM
Didn't get a chance to check in yesterday- down another 2 lbs for 10/15 and a new shiny clippie!:sunny:

Have a great week!

disneygoof
08-09-2004, 09:27 AM
so you know you haven't lost me! I'm still the same. I'd like to say these pounds are stubborn but I've only myself to blame. Gearing it up with 1000 minutes to get those last five off before Labor Day!

Thanks, and have a magical day!

robinb
08-09-2004, 09:51 AM
Yippie! I made it into the "red zone" and I'm half way through my challenge. I won't be checking in for a couple of weeks since I'll be at WDW :).

robinb 4/8

CookieGVB
08-09-2004, 10:30 AM
We're at our fourth week in the challenge, and everyone's looking good!

Congrats to everyone on the losses - even maintaining is definitely a good thing! :)

Congrats to Zeraspride and gadizlover on the too-fab looking new clips! :bounce:

Congrats to robinb on hitting the halfway mark! Enjoy your trip!!

I'm down .8 this week...slow going, but it's going! :teeth:

Hope everyone has a good week! :sunny:

(Geez, I guess I like exclamation points, don't I? !!!) :crazy:

sm4987
08-09-2004, 10:46 AM
hello everyone. I've maintained seen Wednesday. Monday's are my weigh in days, so we'll see next Monday!

Hollyann
08-09-2004, 04:34 PM
I don't believe it! I FINALLY lost some weight! I've lost inches, but not an ounce has come off for a month! Yikes! I've lost 1.5 pounds, so you can mark me down (bet you wondered if even remembered the challenge!) 1.5/10

Yipppeee! Have a great day everyone!

KimRaye
08-09-2004, 10:23 PM
Well, it's not much this week, but it's a loss nonetheless...... 1/2 lb. I just knew that 9 day vacation last week would catch up with me, but I'm mostly back on track, definately back on the exercise track, and I'm still hopeful to lose the remaining 6 lbs for this challenge! ::yes::

I'm at 4/10

:sunny:

DisneyMom23Boys
08-10-2004, 08:46 AM
Hi!

Right now I'm 7/18 in this challenge. 11 pounds from my 140 lb. goal and 1 more lb. until I can say goodbye to that 150 pound scale weight forever!! (hopefully!!)

Have a super week!!
:)
Deb

Beastlover
08-10-2004, 09:11 AM
Good Morning everyone!! I haven't checked in for a while, but have been lurking!!!

I am at 3/8....going very slow which makes it very discouraging....I guess that is what happens!

Have a great week!!:teeth:

CookieGVB
08-10-2004, 10:34 AM
Good morning, all - congrats on the losses, and for hanging in there with us, even if the scale doesn't cooperate all the time.

I've had a couple of disappointing weeks, especially since I have such a looonnnnggg way to go, but I haven't lost faith yet. I am the biggest procrastinator and excuse maker on the PLANET - if I can hang in there, ANYBODY can! ::yes::

It's a beautiful day - I think I'm walking during my lunch hour instead of reading. :sunny:

perfectmatch300
08-11-2004, 01:14 AM
Please add another .5 lb loss to my total! :jumping3:

That puts me at 2/5! I'm pretty happy because although I'm losing slowly, at least I'm losing! :teeth: I need to pick up the pace a little if I'm going to make my goal, but I think I can do it! ::yes::

CookieGVB
08-11-2004, 01:03 PM
Congrats! :)

We're up to date again. :wave2:

Mr.BsMom
08-11-2004, 08:02 PM
Down another 2!!! That makes me 8/20!!

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

CookieGVB
08-12-2004, 11:23 AM
Congrats on the loss! :bounce:

Up-to-date again. Have a great day, everyone! Try and stay dry. :sunny:

dizneyfam
08-12-2004, 08:10 PM
That makes me 4/10. I can't wait to hit that halfway mark! šOš

CookieGVB
08-13-2004, 09:59 AM
Congrats, dizneyfam! I'm hoping to hit the halfway mark soon, as well. :)

Good morning, all - I hope Bonnie & Charley pass everyone by with a minimum of inconvenience...stay dry!! :sunny:

DisneyEnthusiastic
08-13-2004, 11:00 AM
Lost 3.5!!! So I'm 10/21! I was hoping to hit that halfway point...but a loss is great after last weeks gain!

CarolynFH
08-13-2004, 05:11 PM
I'm still on track! 4/7! And I'm about to update my clippie to 25 pounds lost since joining WISH - 30 in all!! Best yet, I bought new clothes last weekend and they were TWO sizes smaller than the last ones I bought!

Thanks for all your support!

Carolyn

twotoohappy
08-15-2004, 05:15 PM
Originally posted by dizneyfam
That makes me 4/10. I can't wait to hit that halfway mark! šOš
Congrats Sis ;)

CookieGVB
08-15-2004, 07:58 PM
Weigh-in was today for me - I'm down another 4 pounds. :bounce:

Not only that, but I have a new clip, and I've passed the halfway mark. A good week, thankfully. :teeth:

disneygoof
08-16-2004, 09:22 AM
I'm at 5/9.

Have a magical day!

ibouncetoo
08-16-2004, 10:01 AM
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRG, another week on plateau. I'll just focus on the 3 weeks left. My marathon training kicks up a notch starting this week, and that should help too.

Good work everyone. And if you're not posting because you're not loosing.....don't give up!!!!!

sm4987
08-16-2004, 12:26 PM
Hello all. Put me down for a 1 pound loss. Two to go.

CookieGVB
08-16-2004, 12:47 PM
Happy Monday, everyone!

Congrats on your losses, and even on maintaining. This stuff ain't easy, and hanging in there when you don't see the results is much tougher than when you do. So good for you for sticking it out!! :)

KimRaye
08-16-2004, 08:21 PM
WHOA! I don't know where this loss came from, but I'm taking it for this week!!! 2.5 lbs gone!!! Total 6.5/10 :Pinkbounc

Hang in there everyone!! Onward and Downward!!! :goodvibes

:grouphug:

perfectmatch300
08-16-2004, 08:39 PM
I'm down another .5 this week. That puts me at the 1/2 way mark of 2/5 for this challenge. I'd better get going if I'm going to make my goal because .5 lb/wk just isn't going to do it. I think I can still make goal though.

TinkerChelle
08-16-2004, 09:49 PM
Hey Losers! My weigh-in was this morning. I am down another 4 pounds. Yippee:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

That puts me at 8/10 for the challenge. I hope everyone has a great week!

CookieGVB
08-16-2004, 10:55 PM
Whoa! Keep it up, gang!! :bounce:

CookieGVB
08-19-2004, 09:18 AM
Good morning, all. :sunny: Any more updates?

catherine
08-19-2004, 09:48 AM
Unfortunately I don't have a weight loss to report! :(

Mr.BsMom
08-19-2004, 07:51 PM
No loss this week, but no gain either! On the up-side, I had my first "official" weight and measurement check at Curves last Friday. After exactly one month, I've lost 8 pounds and 5 inches!!! I'm so excited!!:Pinkbounc

Holding steady at 8/20. :D

Hollyann
08-19-2004, 08:14 PM
I don't believe it! Another half pound! The doctor is very pleased with the weight loss and I'm almost ready for another clippie! So, that makes me 2/10

CookieGVB
08-19-2004, 11:22 PM
Congrats on your loss! :)

Congrats also to those who are maintaining - the numbers will move downward...just give 'em a chance! ::yes::

DisneyEnthusiastic
08-20-2004, 02:14 PM
Just checking in with a loss of 2.5 lbs! I'm at 12.5/21....finally the halfway point...I doubt if I will make my full 21...but I'm gonna try!

Hollyann
08-20-2004, 03:31 PM
Holy Low-Fat Guacamole! I weighed myself yesterday and lost a half pound at the doctor's office......in the middle of the afternoon. So, I weighed myself this morning - I am another pound lighter! That makes it 3/10! One third through! Yippeee!

CookieGVB
08-20-2004, 03:34 PM
Woohoo! Congrats!!

We're up-to-date again. :)

CarolynFH
08-20-2004, 05:07 PM
Dieting is hard work - there are lots of things encouraging us all to eat more than we should, so maintaining is just as hard as losing. Keep it up!

I'm down one more pound this week, now at 5/7, right on track to make my short term goal for this challenge. :hyper:

This week has been harder than others, for various reasons. I've had to keep on telling myself something I read somewhere -- wish I'd said it myself originally, or could remember who said it first so I could give her credit:

"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels!" ::yes:: (Of course in my case it's thinner, not thin, but it's still true!)

Carolyn

PS please look for a thread I'm about to start, and give me your recommendations for a good, reliable scale!

NCRedding
08-22-2004, 07:54 AM
CookieGVB: Just when you get eveything updated, her comes another. I haven't checked in in a while, but I have been working. I am down a few more pounds, making my stats 5/10.

Thanks for the work in doing this, CookieGVB!

gadizlover
08-22-2004, 10:20 AM
Checking in for the week- 2 more pounds gone- for a new total of 12/15.


Have a great week-

disneygoof
08-22-2004, 11:06 AM
One pound from a new clippie and two from goal; please put me down for 7/9.

Thanks!

Have a magical day!

thotfulspot
08-22-2004, 12:08 PM
Hello, all!

I've been away on vacation, and was astounded to get on the scale and realize that I lost 3 pounds!

That puts me at 3/10, and I'm raring to go in the next stretch!

CookieGVB
08-22-2004, 09:04 PM
Weigh-in today for me. I'm down .2 lb - not much, but in the right direction! ;)

Congrats to everyone on their losses - we're up to date again, for the moment. :teeth:

sm4987
08-23-2004, 09:52 AM
I'm at a stand still. I didn't lose or gain anything. 2 pounds away, I plan on making my goal

KimRaye
08-23-2004, 10:22 PM
I'm down another pound this week! :D 7.5/10 with 2 weigh-ins to go......will I make it, or will I not. :confused:

:sunny:

CookieGVB
08-23-2004, 10:47 PM
Congrats everyone...updated again. :)

TinkerChelle
08-24-2004, 11:28 AM
Sorry I am checking in late this week. I am down another 2 pounds this past week. That puts me at goal for this challenge. 10/10!!! :Pinkbounc Hope everyone has a terrific week!

ZerasPride
08-24-2004, 11:29 AM
It's been a while since I've been able to post because my weight has been fluxuating and it was pretty frustrating.

Anyway, I'm down 1.5 pounds which brings my total to 8.5/10. Thanks! Great job everyone!

CookieGVB
08-24-2004, 04:38 PM
Congrats you guys!!

TinkerChelle - good for you!!

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catherine
08-24-2004, 05:34 PM
I haven't had a weight loss to report for the last couple of weeks. However this week I have lost 3lbs! :hyper: So that now puts me at 13/20 :sunny:

DisneyMom23Boys
08-24-2004, 08:04 PM
Hi!

I haven't posted in a few weeks. Last week I'd gained 3 pounds to 154 (TOM) & this week I've lost 4 pounds & am down to 150!!
That's 8/18 I believe and a new Clippie to boot!! :)

My weight loss has slowed, but I've been eating more breads & other carbs, too. Slow, but sure, wins the race!!::yes::

CookieGVB
08-25-2004, 09:41 AM
Congrats on the losses and congrats DisneyMom on receiving a lovely new clip! :teeth:

CookieGVB
08-27-2004, 10:09 AM
Any more updates? :)

DisneyEnthusiastic
08-27-2004, 02:58 PM
I have a gain of 1 lb:( but TOM showed up yesterday...so, I'm hoping for a good weigh in next week. I'm happy that I don't lose my halfway status though!

CarolynFH
08-29-2004, 10:44 PM
I had to be out of town on business for four days last week, other folks controlling what foods were offered (pizza's too tempting when it's all there is!). I got home late Thursday night so didn't have time to do anything about it before Friday weighin. Gained 5 pounds! Hope it's mostly water so that I can lose it by next Friday...

Guess that makes me 0/7 again....

CookieGVB
08-29-2004, 10:53 PM
Weigh-in was today for me - I'm down 4.8 pounds, and I get a new clip! :)

A gain is always a temporary thing - keep on plugging - it'll be gone in no time. ::yes::

sm4987
08-30-2004, 09:06 AM
I forgot to come here and post:o I have lost 2 pounds. I am now 10 for 10!!!!!!!!! I made it a whole week before the challenge was over:jumping1:

CookieGVB
08-30-2004, 10:31 AM
Another person makes goal!! How cool is that? Way to go, sm4987!!! CONGRATS!!!!

KimRaye
08-30-2004, 03:32 PM
Only 1/2 lb this week for me. :( I think that makes me 8/10. I'm doubtful I'll reach goal, but I'm not giving up either. ;)

Congrats to ALL who made goal!!! :sunny:

ZerasPride
08-30-2004, 03:53 PM
As of Saturday, I'm down 2 more pounds which brings my total to 10.5/10. I made goal! Congrats to everyone else that is at or close to goal!!! :tongue:

CookieGVB
08-30-2004, 05:05 PM
Good for you! Another person makes goal! :Pinkbounc

Hollyann
08-31-2004, 03:18 PM
Down 1.5 pounds! That makes me 4.5/10. I'm almost half way there. I didn't expect to make goal, but I'm thrilled to be almost half way! Gotta run - I need a new clippie!

NCRedding
08-31-2004, 10:21 PM
I maintained this week. Stats: 5/10

CookieGVB
08-31-2004, 10:30 PM
Congrats! We're up-to-date again. :)

CruisingCA2005
09-01-2004, 12:05 AM
I'm stuck!!!!! I can't seem to lose the last 4 pounds but at least I haven't gained. I'll keep you updated if anything changes by Monday (my weigh-in day).

catherine
09-01-2004, 04:35 AM
I haven't lost anything this week, so there is no way that i'm going to make it to my goal for this challenge. I guess that I have to remember that the weight is coming of much slower now than it was when I first started on this journey. I'll post on Monday with my final weight loss.

Thanks again for organising this challenge! :hyper:

Congratulations to all who made their goal so far, and PD :wizard: to all of us who are still trying to get there! :sunny:

Mr.BsMom
09-01-2004, 07:19 PM
Finally... Something to report! I lost another 2 pounds this week to bring me to 10/20. Somehow I don't think I'll make it to my goal for this challenge :rolleyes: , but that's OK!! I'm very happy with what I've accomplished so far, and I'll continue to work towards my ultimate goal! :teeth:

CookieGVB
09-02-2004, 03:34 PM
Congrats!! We're up-to-date again.

Only a few more days to go. :bounce:

Rosie28A
09-03-2004, 09:47 AM
How are you doing in this challenge that will end in a couple of days?

I really blew it, so with this admission, I'll just hang my head until the next challenge.

CookieGVB
09-03-2004, 04:57 PM
Check out our first page - anyone who gave me their losses/gains/maintaining has their amounts up to date.

As a group, we've lost nearly 200 pounds, and I think that's TERRIFIC!! ::yes::

sm4987
09-03-2004, 05:11 PM
200 pounds as a group is terrific. How wonderful for all of us. Keep up the good work. Only a few more days to go.

perfectmatch300
09-03-2004, 09:55 PM
I've lost 1 more lb since I last checked in. This will be my final check in for this challenge since we're evacuating tomorrow AM for hurricane Frances. :umbrella:

I will finish this challenge at 3.5/5. Unfortunately, I didn't make my goal, but I did keep moving slowly downward! I'll try & do better on the next challenge.

Thanks, Cookie, for running the Labor Day challenge. It was fun to be a part of the challenge, & it helped to feep me focused on my goal & motivated to stick as close as I could to my eating plan. :flower2:

CookieGVB
09-03-2004, 11:38 PM
Congrats on your loss, Nancy. You and Barry stay safe!

Princess Michelle
09-04-2004, 11:19 AM
Well, after maintaining for about a month now I'm finally able to report a 1lb. loss! Woo Hoo! That will bring me to 3/10. I don't think I'll reach my goal, not even if I starved myself the next 3 days! I will weigh again on Monday though just to see if another pound might be gone. LOL

dizneyfam
09-05-2004, 12:39 PM
:( Didn't quite make it, still 4/10. Better luck next time....Thanksgiving challenge that is.

catherine
09-05-2004, 12:46 PM
I've maintained again this week so my total weight loss for this challenge is 13/20. I guess that I should be happy with the 13 pounda that I lost! :hyper:

Thanks again Cookie for organising this challenge! :sunny:

CookieGVB
09-05-2004, 11:10 PM
Final weigh-in for me was this morning. Another 1.4 pounds down.

I didn't make goal, but I'm close enough, and that makes me happy. ::yes::

Thanks to everyone for joining and participating - this was fun! :teeth:

I'll keep updating until next Saturday, for the rest of our group.

Good luck to everyone!

Wish I lived in Fl
09-06-2004, 10:22 AM
0.5 down out of 10. Wishing isn't enough. have to figure out a better way to handle stress than eating sugar.

sm4987
09-06-2004, 10:25 AM
I weighed in today for a final count. I weighed in at 136, two pounds below my goal. Thanks for the challenge!!!

lmhall2000
09-06-2004, 11:07 AM
I signed up for the Labor Day Challenge...think I was shooting for 20 pounds. Well, the first week I lost 3-4 pounds then I got sidetracked with moving issues (our house is for sale and we've been having lots of showings) and had to go out of state to check on our house that's being built there...so I just stopped weighing....I knew I had gained it back so I was afraid to weigh....well last week was officially 18 weeks before the marathon (I'm walking 1/2 one) and I had to get serious...so I let my husband write my weight down...I just want to lose pounds...I don't care what number I'm at...

Well, he weighed me today and I lost 4 pounds last week! Of course I have no idea of my starting weight so I don't know what I'm 4 out of...

My husband and I have a challenge...first one to lose 20 pounds gets to spend $500 on anything they want in the new house...I want a closet organizer and my husband will probably opt for some tools...but this motivates me and I don't have to know my weight...just how much I'm losing! :)

Thanks for the challenge!
Tara

CarolynFH
09-06-2004, 11:55 AM
Well, due to that out of town trip I didn't quite make goal, but on last official weighin on Friday I was down 4/7. That's 4 pounds gone toward my longterm goal, and I figure that if it comes off slowly, it's more likely to stay off, so I'll keep on keepin' on!

Thanks for helping me with added motivation!

Carolyn

CookieGVB
09-06-2004, 12:22 PM
Congrats on your losses. The number we chose as a goal was an incentive to keep going, but any numbers lost are definitely a good thing. ::yes::

KimRaye
09-06-2004, 10:28 PM
I'm down 1/2 pound this week. I didn't make goal, but I'm pleased with the 8.5/10 that I did lose. (I knew 10 was lofty, and thought about making it 8, but then, what's the Challenge?) ;)

Congrats to ALL the Challengers and ALL the LOSERS!!! :sunny:

Special Thanks to CookieGVB for starting this Challenge and keeping us all up-to-date with our totals!! :hug:

disneygoof
09-07-2004, 12:03 PM
9/9. That's goal. I mean, that's goal-goal. That's my Labor Day challenge goal, and my WISH goal. I finally made it.

Thanks to CookieGVB for organizing and tracking this. I know it motivated me, and a whole lot of others, to keep the scale moving downward.

Congrats to all who participated!

Have a magical day!

CookieGVB
09-07-2004, 03:24 PM
Cnograts on the losses. We're up-to-date again.

Disneygoof - that's FABULOUS!! You should be so proud of yourself!! ::yes::

TinkerChelle
09-08-2004, 08:59 AM
Making my final check-in for this challenge. I lost another 2 pounds which puts me at 12/10!!! Yippee!! Just 22 pounds until I am at goal!!!:p
Congrats to everyone on another great challenge.

CookieGVB
09-08-2004, 11:47 AM
Way to go, Tinkerchelle!! Congrats on making and passing your challenge goal!! :bounce:

CookieGVB
09-09-2004, 11:56 AM
Any more updates? :)

Hollyann
09-09-2004, 01:13 PM
Hi everyone! I haven't weighed myself since I left Florida from the hurricane. I'm back home and hope to be on the scales tomorrow. I'll let you know then! Take care!

Hollyann
09-10-2004, 02:51 PM
Well, I weighed myself and lost another pound! That makes me 5.5/10. Not too bad! I was hoping for 10 lbs, but realistically, I figured half way! Yippeee!

CookieGVB
09-10-2004, 04:00 PM
Congrats on your loss, Hollyann!

We're up-to-date again. :)