11 Week ELIMINATION CHALLENGE

Sheri869 · January 2012

I am still getting used to this site. Took me a couple of days to figure out how to get back to the thread.

I love a good challenge, and I am competitive by nature. I just hope my body can keep up with my drive to compete. Just started exercising after several years of a relatively sedentary life. Been battling some very sore muscles which I have had to skip days to allow to heal. My biggest enemy in getting fit is my diligence and determination. I have 5 kids at home still, and one with special needs. I also work and tutor on the side. I can always find an excuse not to go to the gym, go walking, or do anything for myself. This time, I need to leave off the excuses and just get it done. I am going to turn 43 this year, and I am determined not to be in this same shape when I do.

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GOOD FOR YOU!!!! You obviously have a busy life with all those kids but you definitely need to find the time for yourself to be healthy so you'll be around for a long time for those kids and have the energy to enjoy them!! Easier to say than to do but you are on the right track! I hope the challenge helps keep you motivated toward your goals!!

Best of Luck!!

leia2 · January 2012

Not sure how this works, or when it starts but Count me in!

Sheri869 · January 2012

Not sure how this works, or when it starts but Count me in!

The first WEIGH IN for this competition will be FRIDAY, JANUARY 13th or SATURDAY JANUARY 14th by noon (you may weigh in either day). The first challenge will start on MONDAY JANUARY 16th!

The first post on page 1 explains roughly how the challenge will work. I do need you to send me a "friend" request before I add you to the list - once I get that, I'll get you added! Would love to have you in the challenge though

annemama · January 2012

Just sent you a friend request... thanks for putting this together! I think this competition is just what I need.

Sheri869 · January 2012

Hello Everyone!

Here's the new updated and repaired list so far. Again, If you don't see your name then please send me a message letting me know I've missed you if you still want to participate.

As for those that posted early on but never sent friend requests to me...I don't have your name down in the challenge. Once you "friend" me, so I have contact with you, I will add you. If you have already posted an "I'm in" but haven't friended me yet - I will add you still up until Friday morning January 13th. If I haven't heard from you by then - I have to finilize the list so I have to assume you are no longer wanting to be a part of the challenge.

Thanks to all for joining in! I hope this challenge gets you closer to your goals!!

ALSO Thanks to those that have volunteered to be team leaders! I will be in contact with you about what I need for you to do once we get past the 1st week and see how many people are going to go on.

MY TEAM LEADERS ARE (so far) bubblesburst80, krbn2, sheri869, lamstaceywood. I know I'm going to need at least 1 more (maybe 2) if anyone else is willing to do it, please let me know! Thanks to those that have volunteered!!! You are a major help!! If you think you might want to volunteer but are unsure of what you need to do - feel free to message me.

First I'm listing all the people from my last challenge that are joining back up:

Midwestgirlz
jellybean1971
Fahrenholz02 (winner of the last challenge!!!!)
mmellor
KathyEarhart
artweedie
djthom
anaknight
michelejackson85
missblondebliss
librarynerd81
suntoday
theradler (finalist in the last challenge)
krbn2
k2quiere (finalist in the last challenge)
Fochizzy
and myself - sheri869

Those people listed above will be a big help to the new people coming in, as they know how the challenges and teams work so feel free to friend any of them to help you!! They are all awesome people and competitors!

New people I have so far....

lilfarm
inge88
Jackieb301
thegirlcodie
nisijam5
amoment
awoodwaring
KasandraKrist
feltogirl
bubbleburst80
basenji
couponsaver79
Samantha64118
nishchicky
plomk1
ingot81
amandac72
Janniebear
Movie_geek
Kent4j
MLPC
Samgramm
RoniLou
Mardill
Stayceal
Pughey
Cchel
Vestarocks
Mikonei
Gingerdingo
Nellyb2011
Chickentuna
Losingme
Ahjenny
Dionisea
Secret2December
Kristyann86
RuthieBabe78
Mrscanmore
lamstaceywood
fastrunnergirl
jaygirl3
journey2bfit
Annemama

It's getting pretty full now, but I hesitate to close it up yet because, its been my experience that a lot of people drop off the first week or forget they signed up for it so they don't even start the challenge. If thats not the case...then we'll definitely have a hefty bunch of people to start the challenge with ;-)

The first week or 2 will be individual challenges to help me gauge your level and weights and see who is or isn't committed and it will help me keep the teams pretty even when I set them up. Then you will be put into teams after that. Once in your teams please friend everyone so you can use each other for support!!

For those still looking over the challenge...there is still time to jump in! You are still welcome! I'll continue taking new people for the next couple days.

airliebirdfc · January 2012

new today but I would like to be included.

KrisC1985 · January 2012

I'm in for the challenge!

dzmikki · January 2012

I am interested in participanting in this challenge!! Looking forward to it! Hops there is still room!

If you are still in need of a team leader I would be happy to do it!

Asces · January 2012

Is there still room? I so want in on this

Sheri869 · January 2012

I am still taking new people for the challenge...but remember you must send me a friend request before I'll add you to the competition.

I did just post all the names thus far - I will post a new updated list in a couple of days!

SynicalEnvee · January 2012

I just recently joined myfitnesspal and I found your challenge. Having looked at the previous year's challenge, I can honestly say I CAN"T WAIT. I am very eager to start.

Sign me up! LOL

Asces · January 2012

Added you as a friend, cannot wait to start

NicolioRussell · January 2012

Added you as a friend! Can't wait to see who I am on a team with! :-D

KayHBE · January 2012

Wow...!!!! Look at all the people. Good luck everyone.

srandle175 · January 2012

Count me in Sheri...I'm down for another challenge! I loved your last challenge. I have gained back so much weight I'm ashamed of myself. It takes so long for the weight to come off but it jumps back on so fast.

Sheri869 · January 2012

Hey girls!! srandle....was worried about you! Was gonna message you soon - saw you hadn't been on in awhile! And I'm RIGHT THERE with you!! I TOTALLY blew all I had accomplished! Not terribly happy with myself! Thats why I decided to do this again! I figured I need it more than anyone...and if I can help those that the holidays messed up....all the better! Glad to have you back again!!! Don't worry we'll get that stupid holiday weight off in no time!!