The Diamond Challenge Round 6 DITR

DiamondsInTheRough

Hello Diamonds!

Welcome to Round 6 of The Diamond Challenge! Most of you are familiar with me, but for those who are not I am Jennifer your DITR leader. This Round will be different as we are the only League competing! Our teams (pink, yellow, and blue) will compete against one another in the weekly challenges, so bring your "A" game ladies!

As of yet, I still have a few partnerships to make between you. Once I am done pairing up I will post the teams roster in the DITR blog ( I will provide you all with a link at that time). So for the time being I would ask that you all introduce yourself to one another using this forum and perhaps a little "blurb" on why you joined the Diamonds (this can be considered your first QOTD!) :flowerforyou:

Mini Challenge of the Week:

Walk for 20 minutes or more (at one time) each day. This can be walking on the spot, speed walking, window shopping, walking around the supermarket...doesn't matter to me how you do it, just try and get it done!

**If you have not already done so, please add this profile to your friends list**

Jennifer.

Hippititimus

Im newish here, is this for the ladies only?

lustris

Hello Ladies!

This is my personal profile, so if I do not reply quickly enough via the DITR page, feel free to contact me here!

A little about me, I live in beautiful BC, Canada where we will be getting snow any day now! :sad:
I'm 27, happily married, and the mother of a brilliant 7 year old boy I am finishing up my Nursing Program (2 weeks left) and currently the leader of DiamondsintheRough.

I joined the Diamonds because I love the support this group provides! DITR has seen some amazing ladies in the past rounds, and I have no doubts about Round 6! I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you in the upcoming weeks!

Lets go Diamonds!

lustris

Im newish here, is this for the ladies only?

Currently the Diamonds consist only of ladies, but we are more than willing to branch out.

christinad95

Hello, I'm Chris. I participated in the last Diamonds challenge and loved it! Can't wait to get started again!!

Kelly_Wilson1990

Hi, I'm Kelly! I where many hats: daughter, wife, mom, grandma and college student. I had gastric bypass surgery on Feb. 7, 2011. I am on a journey to a healthy, happy and sexy new me!!! I have a personal goal of getting my Zumba Instructors certification next year. I enjoyed the last challenge so I signed up for this one and love to support and be supported on on this journey.

lablovr108

Hello ladies,

I'm Christi, and I'm from Mentor, OH. I participated in the last two Diamond challenges as a Little Diamond (my first challenge after joining MFP in May). I am very excited to be continuing the Diamond challenge with all of you. I have met some great ladies through the challenges and can't wait to meet more :happy: I love the support of the Diamonds as well as the friendly competition. It definitely helps to hold me accountable.

Hope you all had a terrific Monday!

clarech82

Hi I'm Clare and I've been part of two challenges now and I love it. It really keeps me accountable.

So a bit about me I'm a 28yr old mum of three aged 6,3&1 and I live in England. I love motorbikes and walking so the mini challenge is right up my street lol.

I look forward to getting to know you all better

mrscampbe11

Hi, I'm Amanda in Edinburgh, Scotland. :drinker: This will be my second Diamond challenge and I joined because I saw all the cool stuff one of my friends was doing as part of the challenge and thought I wanted in on that! I like how everyone is supportive and in it for the same reasons. I walked in to town and back for a conference this morning so day 1 of the challenge has been met. :happy:

tameko2

Hi guys, I'm Tameko in Orange County, CA (home of the original Disneyland). This is my third diamond challenge and I love it! Look forward to meeting everyone this time around. I love challenges with daily checkins.

Are we doing 4 weeks again or longer this time?

Crooks0204

Hello everyone! I am Rebekah and I am so excited to be part of the challenge. I am a mother to a 7 y/o boy, wife, daughter, big sister and nursing student. I graduate 7 weeks from Thursday and I cannot wait. These next 7 weeks are going to be crazy for me and I need all the support I can get!! I live in South Carolina and I look forward to getting to know each of you!

ElleJay221

Hi Everyone! I am Elle - I am a mom to 3 boys - aged 20, 19 and 5. I have a very supportive husband and we live in a very rural part of Ontario, Canada (Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Canadians!)

I started trying to lose weight last September when I realized I had creeped back up to within 7 lbs of my post-baby weight. I lost 9 lbs between then and March 7th. I have been with the diamonds challenges since round 1, seeing Miss Jamaica's post about a week after I started on here. I love the diamond challenges - I have met great people and it keeps me accountable and on track. Also, I do not "share" my weight loss success/frustrations with many people so it is so nice for me to have a place where people are going down the same road.

Looking forward to this challenge!

dc_amaryllis

Hello Diamonds. My name is Susie and I live in the Washington DC area. I have one son who turns 2 tomorrow!
I joined DITR about halfway through Round 5. I'm happy to be a part of Round 6 from the start. I love the Diamond Challenge because I like checking in daily with my partner and the other diamonds with the daily thread and QOTD. The Diamonds are a great group who offer a lot of support and encouragement.

If we're not already friends, please feel free to add me!!!

Susie

Shawn_Marie

Hello diamonds!
This is my second round of the DITR challenges and I am SO looking forward to round 6!
I had come across DITR when round 5 was starting and was hooked!!

My name is Shawn Marie and I live in West Allis, WI.
Please feel free to add me as a friend and I look forward to loosing with all of you!
Good luck everyone - now lets move!

onehecticmom

Hi there Diamonds

My name is Jennifer. I am a wife and mother of 3 (DD13, DD8 & DS3) I do in home daycare with pretty late hours Mon thru Sat. On top of that, my girls both have pretty heavy dance schedules so finding time to workout is a challenge. I started MFP back in May & joined the diamonds last round.

My family just got back from vacation so I really need to get back in gear and get back to losing weight. I am half way there.

pverbarg

Hi - I'm Pam, a 43 married mother of an 18 year old daughter. I live just north of Indianapolis, IN and do work full time in project management. I think I joined DITR on round 2 (or 3). Again, like others, I find the challenge really helps to keep me on track! Been active on MFP since end of March this year!

looking forward to the next several weeks with you all!

Pam

michelle_eiz

Hi!

My name is Michelle. I am a wife and mother of 2 little girls (ages 3 and 7 months). This will be my 3rd Diamond Challenge! I have been on my weight loss journey on and off for years. My latest journey started in May of 2011, and I am ready to make it my last journey as well!

Let's get theses pounds off ladies!

Aprilstar480

bump... I'lll check back soon

Aprilstar480

Hi Ladies, my name is Kasi. I'm a mom of 4 awesome kids and live in Salem, OR. I have been married to my husband for 2 years now and couldn't imagine my life without him. I've also been in this challenge for two rounds. I started as a DITR and was a LD last round. I'm excited to get to know all of you and thank you Lustris for putting this together.

So Lustris, why are we the only ones competeing? Is Jamacia doing okay?

clarech82

Morning all how's everyone this lovely Tuesday? I did my 20mins walking round Tesco yesterday evening round Tesco food shopping so that's one day down. Hope you are all ok

barbara1982

Good morning Diamonds!

I am Barbara, 29 years,from Austria. This is my 3rd Diamond challenge, I've been a little diamond during the last two rounds! I really love this challenge, as the support is great! Looking forward to meet all of you!

WE CAN DO IT!

Have a great day everyone!

Barbara

PS.: Hope all of the Canadian Diamonds had a great Thanksgiving yesterday!

meggers123

Hi Ladies.

I'm Meg, 26, and I'm an English teacher in Germany. This is my 2nd Diamond Challenge.

I'm really looking forward to another round with the great support the diamonds offer.

We can do it!

sistermooooon

Bumping this!!

Mommyof3loves

Hello I'm Erin a stay at home mom trying to start my hair clip/bottle cap jewelry business. I have been doing the diamond challenge for quite a few months and just love the group of ladies and the support and I will continue doing the challenge. Looking forward to another round!

Starleng1

Hi Everyone,

My name is Starleng. I just turned 40 and I want to get into the best shape of my life and stay there! That's why I joined the Diamond Challenge. I have two great kids and a wonderful husband. We are super busy, but that's no excuse. I have to make the time.



Mini Challenge of the Week:
Blurb -met
walking - 10/10 - met.

Have a wonderful day, Ladies. :flowerforyou:

Starleng

Shawn_Marie

Good morning ladies!!!

Got my walk in yesterday and plan on getting another in today at the gym!
Hope everyone has a wonderful and productive day!

Karmiene

Hi. I'm Carmena and I live outside of Denver. I have two kiddos living with me right now, both 15 year old boys. Like many here, I've participated in a few Diamond Challenges. I'm hoping to use this particular round to refocus and reconnect with my MFP BFF. We've both been super busy and I miss her. :happy:

Best of luck to everyone!!

tameko2

got my walk in yesterday carrying a 6lb ball, argh!

nosugarcoating

Hi everyone! I'm Karen from Germany. I'm 28 years old and was diagnosed with PCOS and IR a few months ago so I really want to get healthy and in shape. This is my second challenge, I was on the Shining Diamonds challenge last round. Looking forward to this one.

I walked for a total of 35 mins today... walked to a gym I was considering joining and back (but took an involuntary detour on the way there, so it took me 20 mins there and 15 back). Does that count?

dancer77

Hey! My name is Sam and I'm a college student with an emphasis in sociolinguistics as well as a dancer. I was excited that this group offers a lot of accountability.

Edit: my walking was 20min around campus, gotta love parking a mile away @#$#%$#%$ :P

Sul3i

Hi everyone I'm sulei I'm 27 and I'm a wife & mother of 1 boy... my family is my life and for a long time I didn't think about taking care of myself... I came to mfp hoping I could change that I also found the diamond challenge which for me is just more motivation! I like the qotd because u get to know the other challengers and its fun. But its awesome week after week to see the progress and u get competitive and really wanna do your best so that's why I like the diamond challenge. I wish u all the best on your journey and hoping to soon reach my goal! :flowerforyou: