Hear Ye Hear Ye, the Weightkeeper speaks
Some weeks when I finish my calculations they surprise me. I then recheck everything and then step away for awhile. Well I have stepped away but the numbers still say what they say. Let's take a look.
-------------------Black Team-----Blue Team-----Red Team-----Total
started week---------20-------------24------------26------------70
removed---------------3--------------2-------------5------------10
current-members------17-------------22------------21------------60
not reporting 1 wk------4--------------1-------------6------------11
not reporting 2 wk------2--------------7-------------1------------10
weigh ins for week-----11-------------14------------14------------39
For your information on Week 1 we had 138 participants and 107 weigh ins. Where has everyone gone??? This week I have had to drop a member of Biggest Loser Central (our tireless leaders) for not reporting in for three weeks. WOW! The faithful and hearty on the ones that are left here. Let's stick this out losers!
Now on to the fun.
Red Team Week 8
14 weigh ins
2 gains totaling 4 lbs
3 maintains
9 losses totaling 13.2 lbs
5 removed from challenge with losses totaling 10.2 lbs
Weekly net loss 9.2 lbs
Cumulative net loss 123.8 lbs
Now the real fun begins. Let's look at our
Red Team Superstars.
Once again we will include the following disclaimers. If you skip weeks your percentage is adjusted accordingly. If you gained last week and lost this week that affects your percentage. If you lost this week but are still working on losing last weeks gain you are not named a superstar. If you got problems with that PM or email me to gripe about it.
And of course the standard disclaimer. I am human and I make mistakes. I try not to. Believe me I really pour over all this stuff before I post it for you. I strive to be as accurate as possible. If you have a concern please PM or email me.
That's enough blubbering for now. I bet nobody even read it anyway. Here's what you're waiting to see.
The Red Team Week 8 Superstars
#9-0.272%-TCB in FL-Tavel
#8-0.303-mikamah-Kathy
#7-0.437-RunningGoofy09-Jeanette
#6-0.491-luckywife-Donna
#5-0.608%-Disneynut71-Michelle
#4-0.612%-pickles521-Bobbi
#3-0.741%-MickeyMagic-Sue
#2-1.227%-Melisa1-Melisa
and now
The Red Team Week 8 Biggest Loser
#1-1.893%-adnil530-Linda
Congratulations Linda! I enjoyed the excitement in your weight report as you get closer to your goal. You have earned this special clippie this week. Add to your signature if you would like. You are welcome to flaunt it until the next Official Announcement. Enjoy your reign!
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followed by
We have had a few close weeks but that did not happen this week. One team clearly dominated the numbers this week. Let's see who it was.
The week 8 WISH BL 6 Challenge Biggest Loser Team
#3-The Black Team with a net GAIN for the week and -0.295% (a negative percentage of pounds lost)
To be #1 you would have had to lose an additional 14.4 pounds
#2-The Blue Team also had a net GAIN and -0.259% (a negative percentage)
To be #1 they would have had to lose an additional
17.7 pounds
and now announcing our weekly Biggest Loser Team Champions
#1-The Red Team-0.367%
Congratulations
Red. That is three weeks in a row for you Red Team. Sometimes I get frustrated seeing our dismal numbers (mine included). Then I look at the week you have had and remember why I do this. You are making positive changes in your lives. You are working as a team. Keep up the great work.
I was thrilled with adnil530-Linda's enthusiasm this week. She is almost at her goal weight. This challenge has really helped her.
Thanks for the inspiration Linda. You are proof that it CAN be done and we can help each other along the way.
We only have 5 more weigh ins. There is time to make a difference if you work hard. You are worth the effort. Wouldn't it be great to see your name in colors before this challenge ends? You know what to do and you can do it. Get to work. You can be a superstar!!
Have a healthy day!
And then it's on to something else....there's never a shortage of things to do to keep me busy. It's just a matter of keeping myself motivated enough to do them. 
to you both. 
too much. But also giving myself a break too. Not being too hard on myself. I've extended work out times just for this week - mostly for my mental health - and to counteract any mindless eating. 
Just kidding folks.
and a
and a big
for all you've accomplished.
a special dance
for our biggest loser!! 
I'm so sorry you are having such a tough time, but very glad to hear you are not being too hard on yourself. Do be patient with yourself and give your heart time to heal. We all turn to food for comfort during sad and painful times. Know that good thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope this sad time passes quickly. 
