Biggest Loser--Fall 2011 Challenge for Losers & Maintainers!!

[Rose&Mike]

Having surgery on Thursday, 9/8. Doubt I'll feel like doing anything except sleep on Friday 9/9. Can I send it early (Wed) or late (over the weekend)? Thanks.

We have a new weight keeper, but in the past our weight keepers usually take weights until the Monday falling the Friday weigh in.

I'm sure Sue will let us know which days will work best for her, but I'm sure at least Saturday or Sunday will be fine.

Good luck with your surgery!

 

[Michele]

Signed up yesterday, this will be my 1st challenge.

Overall my weight loss goal is 50 lbs, but I would love to lose 15 lbs during this fall challenge.

Looking forward to joining in, but I'm not real sure what it is that I'm doing yet. I know to send in my weight on Friday and I guess just keep checking this thread for further instructions after that, right?

 

[Desiree]

Please sign me up also as a loser! Looking forward to this!

 

[Rose&Mike]

Signed up yesterday, this will be my 1st challenge.

Overall my weight loss goal is 50 lbs, but I would love to lose 15 lbs during this fall challenge.

Looking forward to joining in, but I'm not real sure what it is that I'm doing yet. I know to send in my weight on Friday and I guess just keep checking this thread for further instructions after that, right?

Everything will start rolling on Friday.

On Friday we will have a coach who will post the Question of the Day (QOTD). Currently we are all still chatting on the summer thread, but starting Friday we will begin chatting here. CC will post the Healthy Habits challenge for the week, probably Thursday night, so watch for that.

You are welcome to jump on the Summer challenge and answer the QOTDs for this week if you would like.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm in. First challenge as well, been struggling with weight since I was 11 years old. I am now 37, mother of 2 and a Disney Maniac. My goal is to loose around 45lbs. Let's do this

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

DO NOT let me forget the week I coach!!! My brain is on overdrive trying to get sports and school stuff kicked into high gear.
I already have a few questions ready to go that will actually fall in line with my schedule that week. I'm really looking forward to it as long as I can remember. LOL

BTW, my questions will probably be posted pretty early in the day due to the schedule.

 

[tigger813]

Can I join? I am having trouble keeping off the 20 lbs I lost 5 years ago since being diagnosed with Celiac and having to eat gluten free. I gained 5 this summer and really want to get back down to where I was! Not sure exactly what do but I am sure I will catch on as we go.

Thanks Erika

Hey Erika!!!!!

Welcome! You'll love it here! I've been here a few years now! I'll be coaching in a few weeks! Don't hesitate to ask questions!

TTFN

 

[keenercam]

Hmmm... I just realized I am not on the list. I am in, please!! As a loser! Hopefully a BIG loser.

Thank you to everyone who has taken on roles to make this challenge work. I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone.

 

[DopeyDame]

I'm in! despite 2 false starts in the summer challenge, I'm really excited to join the fall challenge from the beginning.
I also just bought "Run Your Butt Off" so hopefully between the two I'll get where I want go.
Thanks to everyone who is organizing this! I'm sure it's a ton of work!

 

[momofdjc]

I'm in for the fall. Hopefully I'll be more successful than I was during the summer.

 

[Rose&Mike]

Janis--I have decided to stay a maintainer. At least for now. Still a little left over stress from the summer, so I am going to be happy to just stay where I'm at and if I lose a little bit, all the better. Thanks!

Cam--have a FABULOUS time! We thought the weather was glorious when we were there over the weekend--low 90s and breezy. Perfect! Mike was in heaven--he loves warm breezy days! Are you at OKW or SSR? We were at OKW and the reggae/jimmy buffett music was just what I needed to destress! Have a great time!

Can I join? I am having trouble keeping off the 20 lbs I lost 5 years ago since being diagnosed with Celiac and having to eat gluten free. I gained 5 this summer and really want to get back down to where I was! Not sure exactly what do but I am sure I will catch on as we go.

Thanks Erika

Hi Erika! I eat gf too. Since February. My celiac blood test was negative, but I was so miserable that I decided to just try gf rather than have more tests done. I am feeling much, much better, but it can be a challenge. I have a journal on the WISH boards if you would like to come over and chat.

 

[pjlla]

Wow..... I love how many new "faces" I am seeing here! This Fall challenge should be exciting (and active!)......................P

 

[satorifound]

I am going to try to get more active this challenge. I have been counting calories, but I know if I want to stay smaller I am going to need to start exercising. I have such a hard time motivating myself to get up and get going. I was doing good last challenge until I hurt my leg and then I had to stop and didn't manage to start going again.

 

[keenercam]

Cam--have a FABULOUS time! We thought the weather was glorious when we were there over the weekend--low 90s and breezy. Perfect! Mike was in heaven--he loves warm breezy days! Are you at OKW or SSR? We were at OKW and the reggae/jimmy buffett music was just what I needed to destress! Have a great time!

Rose - I am at SSR. I was going to call today to see if there was availability to move to OKW because I also love the reggae/Jimmy Buffett music there and the whole "vibe" but I am having lunch with friends at Turf Club on Saturday and the logistics of getting there would be difficult if I am at OKW instead of SSR. Also, I plan to walk to DTD at least once and it is easier for me to navigate from SSR due to my vision issues. I am so glad you had beautiful weather for your weekend. It doesn't look so great for mine, but I don't even care. LOL! I am planning to be a vegetable, whether I am a baked spud (in the sun) or not, I will just enjoy being a spud.

 

[lisah0711]

Rose - I am at SSR. I was going to call today to see if there was availability to move to OKW because I also love the reggae/Jimmy Buffett music there and the whole "vibe" but I am having lunch with friends at Turf Club on Saturday and the logistics of getting there would be difficult if I am at OKW instead of SSR. Also, I plan to walk to DTD at least once and it is easier for me to navigate from SSR due to my vision issues. I am so glad you had beautiful weather for your weekend. It doesn't look so great for mine, but I don't even care. LOL! I am planning to be a vegetable, whether I am a baked spud (in the sun) or not, I will just enjoy being a spud.

There's no place better to be a spud than at WDW!

 

[buzz5985]

Hello! Please count me in, I want lose to between 60 and 80 pounds by June 2012. (It's possible!!)
I've had a really hard time with losing the twins in Feb, (my 4th and 5th baby i lost), my fiancee possibly having meningitis (March) and just found out at 4am this morning that he has an inflamed muscle near his heart causing him chest pains. UGH. It's been a long road these past few years with all of that plus all of my medical problems (also a thyroid issue) that I REALLY want to look "beautiful" on my wedding day. Be CLOSE (if i lose 80 i'll be 3 pounds away) from when I first started dating my fiancee 8 years ago today.

Welcome!!!

Hi there, count me in!

Thank you for hosting. I like the Fall Hayride to Success

Your very welcome, thank you for keeping track of the weights. It's great how many are jumping on board. (I was wondering if anyone noticed my hayride comment. )

Janis - forgot to mention that I'll have a Birthday during the challenge - October 6th.

Good suggestion. I am a list maker and am guilty of having lots of little pieces of paper all over the place. I was at The Christmas Tree Shop today and picked up a heavy duty 5-subject notebook. My plan is to use this for everything - food journal, to-do lists, shopping lists, calendar, etc.

- Laura

You birthday is noted. If anyone else has a birthday they would like to share, please post it and we will honor you on your day.

I'm planning on being in

Welcome!!!

I'm back! I did a BL challenge 2 season's ago and it was great. Then I had a baby last fall/winter. I am back to my original weight but NOT my original size. I still want to lose about 8 pounds and get FIT again so my clothes will go on properly! Plus, my eating habits have gone DOWN the tubes. Big time. So, I have quite a bit to work on: Overall Fitness, Eating habits and weight loss. I am really looking forward to gaining inspiration from everyone. Just reading some of these posts has inspired me already.

Welcome back, congrats on the baby.

Can I join? I am having trouble keeping off the 20 lbs I lost 5 years ago since being diagnosed with Celiac and having to eat gluten free. I gained 5 this summer and really want to get back down to where I was! Not sure exactly what do but I am sure I will catch on as we go.

Thanks Erika

Yes you can, you just joined!!!

Well I think today was a good wat to start off the challenge. I ran 3.25 miles, the farthest i have ever run! I started running about 9 weeks ago and this is a huge accomplishment for me.

Other than I've got day 1 of 3 down as far as school than work. Tomorrow will be a tougher day at work but hopefully i can manage. Hope everyone has a wonderful day tomorrow

Very good!!!

looks like the Fall Challenge is going to be very busy. Everytime I look here there are more and more people signing up. That is so kewl!!!

Every time I log on, there are more people!!!

I'm in. I did a Challenge a couple of years ago and had a great time. Now's as good a time as any to admit i need a little extra motivation!

Welcome back.

Having surgery on Thursday, 9/8. Doubt I'll feel like doing anything except sleep on Friday 9/9. Can I send it early (Wed) or late (over the weekend)? Thanks.

Yes you can.

Hi-- I'd like to sign up for the Fall Challenge as a loser, please! I've lost about 10 pounds so far, and have another 37 to go. Four of my best friends are getting married next year, and I'll be in a lot of photos!!! I guess somewhere along the line I realized that--oh, gosh--my life is happening NOW... when did I gain all this weight??? Oh, and I'd really like to be able to buy work pants that fit me so I'm not freezing in skirts all winter long...

My WDW-skeptical boyfriend has agreed that if I lose the weight and maintain it, we get to go to WDW in Fall 2013!! (Has anyone been this excited for a trip a FULL TWO YEARS IN ADVANCE? )

Oh--and I'm a vegetarian--for anyone who is veg or veg-curious, I'd love to compare tips and recipes...

Welcome.

Aloha! Please sign me up as a loser! This will be my first time - I hope to see great results!

WElcome.

I would like to join also as a loser.

Signed up yesterday, this will be my 1st challenge.

Overall my weight loss goal is 50 lbs, but I would love to lose 15 lbs during this fall challenge.

Looking forward to joining in, but I'm not real sure what it is that I'm doing yet. I know to send in my weight on Friday and I guess just keep checking this thread for further instructions after that, right?

Yes - there will be reminders about the weigh in's, etc.

Please sign me up also as a loser! Looking forward to this!

You are signed up!!

I'm in. First challenge as well, been struggling with weight since I was 11 years old. I am now 37, mother of 2 and a Disney Maniac. My goal is to loose around 45lbs. Let's do this

Welcome!!!

DO NOT let me forget the week I coach!!! My brain is on overdrive trying to get sports and school stuff kicked into high gear.
I already have a few questions ready to go that will actually fall in line with my schedule that week. I'm really looking forward to it as long as I can remember. LOL

BTW, my questions will probably be posted pretty early in the day due to the schedule.

I will send out reminders for the coaching. When would the coaches like the reminders - I don't want to be a pain. A week in advance, or the Wednesday before?? Let me know.

Hmmm... I just realized I am not on the list. I am in, please!! As a loser! Hopefully a BIG loser.

Thank you to everyone who has taken on roles to make this challenge work. I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone.

You are on the list now!!

I'm in! despite 2 false starts in the summer challenge, I'm really excited to join the fall challenge from the beginning.
I also just bought "Run Your Butt Off" so hopefully between the two I'll get where I want go.
Thanks to everyone who is organizing this! I'm sure it's a ton of work!

Welcome

I'm in for the fall. Hopefully I'll be more successful than I was during the summer.

That's what we are here for - to support each other through "thick and thin".

Janis--I have decided to stay a maintainer. At least for now. Still a little left over stress from the summer, so I am going to be happy to just stay where I'm at and if I lose a little bit, all the better. Thanks!

I put you down for a maintainer.

I have a really good feeling about this Challenge.

Janis

 

[Disneywedding2010]

Count me in as a LOSER!

I'm not going to be able to turn my weight in until next Friday. Our household goods are getting packed up tomorrow for our move. I can hear Alan upstairs as I type this taping up more boxes.

I fell off the band wagon during the summer challenge because I was so busy getting ready to make this move. I'm hoping that being in a new location (and having a brand new inground pool) will help me. I also will have a fitness center in my brand new subdivision. I'm determined to get weight off this go around.

 

[thunderbird1]

All right, I'm going to bite the bullet and join you all! It's been a challenging year in our house, and I handled it poorly and managed to gain a bunch of weight. I'm not exactly sure how much--I guess I'll find out on Friday, lol. Please add me to the list as a loser.

Thanks Rose&Mike for posting this on the DISUnplugged board. It was the kick I needed to finally get over to check out the WISH board after hearing so many great things about it.

 

[dvccruiser76]

Having surgery on Thursday, 9/8. Doubt I'll feel like doing anything except sleep on Friday 9/9. Can I send it early (Wed) or late (over the weekend)? Thanks.

Sure thing, you can send it when you are ready and best of luck with a speedy recovery after your surgery

 

[cclovesdis]

Hi Everyone!

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm so excited for Friday. I have been busy prepping Healthy Habits and cannot wait to unveil my new plan.

I was ecstatic to read that some of you have new notebooks, etc. Mine is waiting anxiously to be used by the milisecond.

Here is another hint: Spend a few minutes taking note of what you have in the house for food and exercise equipment/DVDs, etc. Also, check your calendar for upcoming events, business trips, etc. And, finally, don't worry. For those of you who "know" me, I can be wordy. I promise you that I will explain everything.