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?