Hubba Hubba for the Holidays!

bluiz13

i just noticed that someone on here had a "challenge buddy " graphic in their signature.....

i'm not suggesting that kristen pair us up or anything but perhaps if you are new to MFP or new to challenges or just need a boost to keep you motivated during our 16 wk challenge, that you "friend" someone from the challenge thread to give you the extra PUSH/BOOST/SUPPORT during the challenge...

again i am not saying it is an organized thing but more of a "gym selection" type of deal...you see someone on the thread with similar goals or at a similar weight or similar life and buddy up for extra messages of support on their wall or on this thread....just a thought....anyway, i'm happy to be a part of a challenge and not be running it this time....good luck everyone...

shannonaufman

Denise (bluiz) -- I think the 'buddy' thing is a great idea, and I've really appreciated your daily check-ins! If any one needs/wants a 'buddy' for the challenge (and for this journey in general) -- let me know! It definitely helps.

kcthatsme

i just noticed that someone on here had a "challenge buddy " graphic in their signature.....

i'm not suggesting that kristen pair us up or anything but perhaps if you are new to MFP or new to challenges or just need a boost to keep you motivated during our 16 wk challenge, that you "friend" someone from the challenge thread to give you the extra PUSH/BOOST/SUPPORT during the challenge...

again i am not saying it is an organized thing but more of a "gym selection" type of deal...you see someone on the thread with similar goals or at a similar weight or similar life and buddy up for extra messages of support on their wall or on this thread....just a thought....anyway, i'm happy to be a part of a challenge and not be running it this time....good luck everyone...

Thanks for the input!

Everyone on here, so far, has been added to the group! :-)

meliturtlee

Super excited! Thanks and since I have a small family and I have not kids or a huge shopping list for Xmas...I get to buy myself lots of presents!!! Aka wardrobe

PoppyinBoulder

Me, me, me, . . . I want in please.

Current Weight: 238 (as of 8/31/11, will update on 9/05)
Challenge Goal Weight: 208 (It's not Onederland, but it's close)
Going for a net weight loss of 30 pounds.

09/05:
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 230
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31: 222
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: 215
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 208

kcthatsme

Super excited! Thanks and since I have a small family and I have not kids or a huge shopping list for Xmas...I get to buy myself lots of presents!!! Aka wardrobe

Nice!

PoppyinBoulder - You've been added.

DeeChan634

I am definitely in!

CW:150
CGW: 135

sgha

I'm in!!

Weight to lose - 10 - 15 lbs.

bluiz13

Kristen,
How many are you up to?
I love the excitement of a new challenge thread.
Hope everyone reaches their goals for Christmas.
Denise

wendyscott1983

thanks for the info... can't wait to start!!!!

Shirley61

I will be putting my weight in tomorrow because I will be away
for the long weekend boating.

So, I will put Friday's weight in on September 5th date if that is okay.

vallejos6

I'd love to join ya'll as well.

I'll be looking to lose 8 pounds (starting weight should be 149- I won't be able to post a weight on Monday, but will update on Tues to change it if I need to. After this first week, Monday weigh ins will be no problem, but holidays are hard to get online, LOL).

~~Veronica

Bearface115

Im so sorry i wasnt specific with the chart stuff. i have the same goal, but ill put it in the chart

Current Weight: 197
Challenge Goal Weight: 157

09/05:
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: <<<187>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31: <<<177>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<167>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<157>>>

kcthatsme

I will be putting my weight in tomorrow because I will be away
for the long weekend boating.

So, I will put Friday's weight in on September 5th date if that is okay.

That's fine. Yay for boating!

kcthatsme

Im so sorry i wasnt specific with the chart stuff. i have the same goal, but ill put it in the chart

Current Weight: 197
Challenge Goal Weight: 157

09/05:
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: <<<187>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31: <<<177>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<167>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<157>>>

You're fine. :-) Nice new profile pic, Bearface!

shickam062604

Count me in!
CW: 181
GW:150

jek002

Hi Kristen,

I will also be away for the holiday weekend, so please put my starting weight at 155 (my weight today). Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

kcthatsme

Kristen,
How many are you up to?
I love the excitement of a new challenge thread.
Hope everyone reaches their goals for Christmas.
Denise

We are up to 49. Here is who I have, so far.

AbbyGrl72
akgary
alisons7598
Amandajean1105
Bearface115
BifDiehl
bluiz13
chelsea32291
Chirron40
Christina1090
cmpettey
DeeChan634
dixedreg
Emzieroo
fatchristine
gr8grl68
JamieRedwine
jek002
jezza_mezz
jklm
jllipson
julidav
kcthatsme
kerimonster
kris1085
LadyPersia
meliturtlee
mswank16
nekosimba
NickiStone
Niveous
nwohler
PoppyinBoulder
robynrae_1
Sezmo83
sfoster7
sgha
shalynna89
shannonaufman
shickam062604
Shirley61
stephr2014
stressd1mom
Sueboo31
vallejos6
wendyscott1983
yeyeyefish
ysamatar
yummyravioli

I'm going to leave it open through 9/5 and then I'm going to close the group. I figure that will be kind of a large group. What seems to happen, with the long term challenges (as you know), is that, for one reason or another, some people drop off. Then we'll be left with a good number of people, working hard for themselves and supporting each other. At least that's what I'm anticipating. If we ALL stay focused and committed and we just have a large group, it will definitely be a learning experience for me. :-) If that is the case, I hope we all enjoy being here with each other anyway. :-)

Everyone - If you don't see your name here, that means I missed it somehow. Please write it again. If you can't get a weigh in by noon on Monday (PST), please do one before. Please put it like this so I know it is your starting weight for our chart. Except your own weights, of course.

Current Weight: 5000
Challenge Goal Weight: 1000

09/05: 5000
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: <<<mini goal weight>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31: <<<mini goal weight>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<challenge goal weight>>>

One last thing - I just found out that I won't be home on Monday. I will post our starting chart on Tuesday. I still need your weights on Monday. Here's to us!

kcthatsme

Hi Kristen,

I will also be away for the holiday weekend, so please put my starting weight at 155 (my weight today). Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

jek002 - So your goal weight would be 135. Correct?

chelsea32291

I'll also be away for the weekend, coming home Monday evening. My current weight today is 210, so I guess that will be my weigh in for monday?

kcthatsme

I'll also be away for the weekend, coming home Monday evening. My current weight today is 210, so I guess that will be my weigh in for monday?

chelsea32291 - With a goal weight of 190?

chelsea32291

I'll also be away for the weekend, coming home Monday evening. My current weight today is 210, so I guess that will be my weigh in for monday?

chelsea32291 - With a goal weight of 190?

Yep! :-)

shalynna89

Current Weight: 178
Challenge Goal Weight: 150

09/05: 178
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 171<<<mini goal weight>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31:164<<<mini goal weight>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:156 <<<mini goal weight>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 150<<<challenge goal weight>>>

Shirley61

Current Weight: 174.0

Challenge Weight: 157

9/5- 173.8 - Labor Day Weekend
9/12
9/19
9/26
10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
11/7
11/14
11/21
11/28
12/5
12/12
12/19
12/26

kcthatsme

And... we're off... Four weigh ins, so far. Woo hoo! Good luck to us! Holidays..., here come the Hubba Hubbas!

klwalton88

If this group is still open, I'd like to join. Here are my stats and goals.

Current Weight: 177
Challenge Goal Weight: 155

09/05: 177
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 171<<<mini goal weight>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31:165<<<mini goal weight>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:160 <<<mini goal weight>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 155<<<challenge goal weight>>>

kcthatsme

If this group is still open, I'd like to join. Here are my stats and goals.

Current Weight: 177
Challenge Goal Weight: 155

09/05: 177
09/12:
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: 171<<<mini goal weight>>>
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31:165<<<mini goal weight>>>
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:160 <<<mini goal weight>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 155<<<challenge goal weight>>>

We still are. Our weigh in isn't actually until Monday, if you want to weigh then. Otherwise, I'll go ahead and use this weight.

BifDiehl

bumping so I remember to record weight after my Monday weigh-in!

nwohler

Hi Kristen,

I'd like to use 231.3 as my starting weight please. Thanks so much and have a great weekend!

kcthatsme

Hi Kristen,

I'd like to use 231.3 as my starting weight please. Thanks so much and have a great weekend!

Still 218 for your goal weight?