ONDERland by Christmas - Weigh In! <*sound*>

[mowsie dreamer]

I'm a bit late for checking in this week. Things have been sooo busy, as I'm sure they have been for all of you, too.

I didn't get to attend my WW meeting this week. My DD (17)had her first fender bender about an hour before weigh in started. Everyone was fine, but she was pretty shaken up over it and so I skipped the meeting. My scales say that I have maintained this week. So no change in my stats.

It's going to take some of us a little longer than Christmas to get to ONEderland, but that's ok. It will sure seem like Christmas when we finally get there, won't it?

 

[wovenwonder]

I'll ask for a current stats update the monday AFTER Christmas - okay? I'll try to update everyones stats the week after Christmas to show everyone that made the challenge goal by Christmas week.

For those of us that won't be making the goal by Christmas - PLEASE feel free to continue checking in on this challenge thread to let us know how you are doing. Also -- there is a 'Spring' challenge for anyone that wants to join in on that one.

 

[WDWLVR]

You are all doing great! Here's hoping that Santa brings the whoosh fairy to help you along. To those of you who made it congratulations - isn't it a wonderful feeling. To those who might not make it by Christmas you are still doing great and you will get there some very special day and it will be Christmas all over again.

Good luck!

 

[JoshMom5]

I am bumping up for this check-in.

I am going to end up ONLY 3 lbs short for the goal but I will be in ONEderland in very early January.

My final before Christmas stats are 223/202/199. Hey, that is 21 lbs less of me than before WISH and 33 lbs less of me since starting WW.

I know there are a couple of my WISH buddies who are within a few lbs like me. Hang in and we will get there soon!

 

[nancyj_pa]

You're right, Paula. I'm a little short as well. I lost one pound last week and my stats are 228/203/199. That's a 25 pound loss for me since joining WISH.

Although I'm not yet in ONDERland, January is looking pretty good. We just have to hold our own over the holidays.

To all of you who have made this goal, congratulations!! To those of us who fell a little short, keep the faith! We'll be there before we know it.

NancyJ

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Finally! My WW weigh in last night showed a loss of 4.5 pounds! That's a 2 week total, since I missed wi last week. I may not have made the goal, but at least I get to finish up with a loss! I'll check again on Christmas morning in hopes that Santa takes a few pounds with him when he comes by on Christmas Eve!

That puts my new stats at:
234/215.5/199

Congratulations to all who made goal!! Save the rest of us a spot in ONEderland, cause were on our way!!

 

[catherine]

The welcome mat is ready for you mowsie dreamer and I'll know that you'll be joining us in onederland real soon.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

So close yet so far!

228/203/199...I'm so happy that I've lost 25 pounds during this challenge. I'd really hoped to start the new year in Onderland, but it'll take me a couple more weeks (with a little luck).

Congrats to everyone!!!

 

[sadeeyore]

Hi everyone
My new stats are 226/205/199. I know I didn't make it to ONDERland but I will do during January. I'm really pleased to have lost 21lb on this challenge
Everyone has done so great with this challenge.
Have a great Christmas
Helen

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Ok, I admit it. I'm stubborn and once I start something I like to finish it. I guess for me this is this the same kind of thing as finishing a marathon even though you may be the last to cross the line. So I'm going to keep checking in here till I get to ONEderland!

This week I was surprised to find that I lost .25 at my WW weigh in. My scales were showing me up 2 pounds this morning. I really, really need some new scales. So my stats are now:

234/215.25/199

Not a change really worth mentioning, but it's a little something. And even though I didn't make ONEderland by Christmas, I'm pretty happy with the 18.75 pounds I've lost toward my goal!!

 

[JoshMom5]

I too am going to stick with this until I make it. This week I am the same so I still need those 3 pesky lbs gone to make it but I will be there soon.

 

[wovenwonder]

I'm still working on it too. It may be valentines day or Easter but I know that I WILL make it! I'll be sure to share the news with everyone here first!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

A little closer to Onederland!!

Just back from weigh in and I'm down 3.25 pounds this week. It's amazing what a little exercise will do for you. (Well, that and a sinus infection)

New stats:
234/212/199

 

[JoshMom5]

Way to go! I seem to be stuck and just can't shake those last 3 lbs. I am hoping for a whoosh soon.

 

[Debbie]

HI GUYS!!
I just popped in to say, "Boy, do I admire your determination."

For those that have made it to ONEderland, CONGRATULATIONS!

For those struggling with those last few pounds, Keep at it. You will make it, I know you will! I've been on a quest of my own for three months, and like you, I, too will make it-this month, for Valentine's Day, for Easter, for summer. I don't know when, but I WILL.

To all of you. . .
<marquee behavior=alternate> WEIGH to GO!</marquee>

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Thanks, Debbie!! It was so nice of you to stop by with a little motivation and inspiration!!

This week, I just maintained, so I'm still 234/212/199. I guess that bigger loss last week is catching up with me. Can't complain, though, at least it's not a gain!

Paula, I saw on the check in thread that you are just 2 pounds away now!!! WTG!!

 

[JoshMom5]

<font color=purple>
Thanks Mowsie!

We are going to get there eventually, I am sure of it. I have switched over to Nutrisystem and I am hoping having my food prepared will help me pick up the pace losing.

Only 2 more and I will make it. Woo Hoo!

 

[nancyj_pa]

Well, it's almost 3 weeks since Christmas. I still have 2 pounds to lose to make it to ONDERland. Now I'm 228/201/199. I'm a slow loser, and maintain for a couple of weeks and then lose a couple of pounds. I'm hoping to be there by the end of January.

I exercise very little this time of year and I know that is part of the reason it's taking so long. At my age, after working all day and making dinner when I come home, I just want to relax. I do the tapes once in a while and walk outside when the weather is nice (not too often now).

I will get there. I'm not giving up. I'll be looking for a new goal at that point.

Let's all keep posting here. My ONDERland by Christmas clippie is now gone, but I'll let you all know when I'm there.

 

[JoshMom5]

<font color=purple> I finally made it to ONEderland. What a great feeling! Thank you all for your support, I could never have done this without you.

Nancy, I am sure you will be joining me very soon. Mowsie, you have been one of the best cheerleaders and I will keep watching to see when you make it.

Thanks again so much!

223/199/199-ONEderland byChristmas(oops!-I mean MLK day!!!)

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Way to go, Paula!!!! I'll bet it really is a wonderful feeling walking in that winter ONEderland!!! Great job!! Hope I can join you there soon!

Nancy, it sounds like we have a very similar weight loss pattern. It can be awfully slow, but at least we are moving in the right direction!! I love your attitude!! Those 2 pounds don't stand a chance against you!!

Another slow week for me, I'm afraid. I'll know for sure this evening when I weigh in at WW and I'll post again.