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Well well well.....
In the last week, we have grown in numbers and gotten ready to start this year. So here is the first of many challenges. Many people refer to the new year as a "clean slate." a chance to start a new. It only makes sense for us to start by making out bodies a "clean slate" So we are starting with a bang with a TWO part challenge. From now until next tuesday you are challenged to the following.
#1: MFP suggests you drink 8 glasses of water daily and that it just what you are going to do. Your water is not only important for hydration but it is also instrumental in removing "Icky" stuff from your body. So lets clean that slate and flush out the holidays.
#2: The holidays are a wonderland of sweet treats. well this week is NOT. No sweets. No cookies, cakes, candy ect.... Their are some food items that walk a thin line but I will leave that desicion up to you. But you know what "sweets" are and I expect that those sugar loaded goodies are not part of your gameplan.We are taking this week to get that sugar out of our system and get our bodies ready for the road ahead. The holidays are over and while it is acceptable to have sugar plumbs dance in your head, you better make for darn sure none of them are dancing down your throat.
Reminder*- If you have not sent me a weigh in yet please do so by tommorow evening so I can get it on the spreadsheet and posted. I have a bit of programing to do to get it set up as their are so many of us so I will get the starting weights posted as soon as I can. As you know this week's weight in will be considered a starting weight for this year. Now I have to get to the gym and get a run in.
For those of you who watch, Enjoy the biggest loser and I look forward to what we can accomplish!
:drinker:
In the last week, we have grown in numbers and gotten ready to start this year. So here is the first of many challenges. Many people refer to the new year as a "clean slate." a chance to start a new. It only makes sense for us to start by making out bodies a "clean slate" So we are starting with a bang with a TWO part challenge. From now until next tuesday you are challenged to the following.
#1: MFP suggests you drink 8 glasses of water daily and that it just what you are going to do. Your water is not only important for hydration but it is also instrumental in removing "Icky" stuff from your body. So lets clean that slate and flush out the holidays.
#2: The holidays are a wonderland of sweet treats. well this week is NOT. No sweets. No cookies, cakes, candy ect.... Their are some food items that walk a thin line but I will leave that desicion up to you. But you know what "sweets" are and I expect that those sugar loaded goodies are not part of your gameplan.We are taking this week to get that sugar out of our system and get our bodies ready for the road ahead. The holidays are over and while it is acceptable to have sugar plumbs dance in your head, you better make for darn sure none of them are dancing down your throat.
Reminder*- If you have not sent me a weigh in yet please do so by tommorow evening so I can get it on the spreadsheet and posted. I have a bit of programing to do to get it set up as their are so many of us so I will get the starting weights posted as soon as I can. As you know this week's weight in will be considered a starting weight for this year. Now I have to get to the gym and get a run in.
For those of you who watch, Enjoy the biggest loser and I look forward to what we can accomplish!
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Hi, I would also like to join in . I weigh 160 . I promise to drink my water and try my best to stay away from the goodies. Richie0
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I really excited...thanks for all the hard work you put into this...what a great start to a new year. My weight is 248.6. Here we go! Sara0
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If it is not too late, I would love to get in. Starting weight 170 lbs. so you need anything else?
Nope, Got your weight and the challenge has begun. Welcome to the team. If you could add your name to your signature. We like to learn everyone's name.
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:drinker: <--- the beginning of Operation Float Away.
I'll send you my SW, Andrew! Thank you!0 -
Hi, I would also like to join in . I weigh 160 . I promise to drink my water and try my best to stay away from the goodies. Richie
Welcome to the group Richie!0 -
tagging so I don't lose it!!!0
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Good challenges! Starting weight will be coming in tomorrow AM.... and my ticker will be updated. *sigh*0
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Good challenges! Starting weight will be coming in tomorrow AM.... and my ticker will be updated. *sigh*
Lori I updated mine today lets hope it stays that number or more lost.0 -
My starting weight is 178. I've been stuck there since Christmas. Hopefully the water challenge will get it moving again. Thanks!0
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My starting weight is 142. I will do my best with the challenges!0
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ANDREW, ANDREW, ANDREW.....You are going to kill me with this no sweet challenge. I will do my very best, I promise. I just got done eating marshmellows before I saw this, I really need this challenge!0
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ANDREW, ANDREW, ANDREW.....You are going to kill me with this no sweet challenge. I will do my very best, I promise. I just got done eating marshmellows before I saw this, I really need this challenge!
i agree, amanda, i always leave myself calories for an ice cream sandwich at night. but, i guess i can live a week without them :grumble:0 -
Oh dear...water drinking no problem, but the sweets. The gang where Jim works has no idea that I am sending the remaining cookies and Christmas goodies their way. Evil plan but it gets it away from me.
Thanks Andrew !!0 -
Oh dear...water drinking no problem, but the sweets. The gang where Jim works has no idea that I am sending the remaining cookies and Christmas goodies their way. Evil plan but it gets it away from me.
Thanks Andrew !!
Yeah thanks Andrew! While the goodies disappear away from her, they are still with me. My problem is the water drinking. Bobbi is always asking how much water have you drank today, ummmm none. I'm a diet coke addict. I'll give it a shot.0 -
Oh dear...water drinking no problem, but the sweets. The gang where Jim works has no idea that I am sending the remaining cookies and Christmas goodies their way. Evil plan but it gets it away from me.
Thanks Andrew !!
Yeah thanks Andrew! While the goodies disappear away from her, they are still with me. My problem is the water drinking. Bobbi is always asking how much water have you drank today, ummmm none. I'm a diet coke addict. I'll give it a shot.
Jim I totally hear yah man.
I used to hate water. I've learned to love it. But yah, used to love me some diet coke. lol0 -
Got a good run in tonight. Neck/shoulder is still tight but better.
Just a reminder that weigh ins should be reported to me through Private Message as it's easier for me to keep track.
Thanks guys!0 -
got it! I'm a little slow in the technology:drinker: area! Thanks 0 -
Here is the team list. Please send me a Private message and let me know if I missed you!
Spyguy7540
Musicmom04
AmandaJ
Leckel
Marla64
FamilyGirl37167
Jimswmn
Sarellitecrush80
Bohlon15
Arewethereyet
Janiebeth
Nonibug
ksproston
3babybeans
Jim77
CHelle76
Averys7
Llowry
Stephica
Retrobaby
Slim34
Jessica_Benson
Kellieb71
Tamelab
Healthworks
Ladilelsie
TiffTerry
Mumsanutter
Doreenpao
Theresa35
Afergason
Fancydog
Teeneu
Queenbee
Meljones
Giggles27
Arienna
Kr65
Arleneevans
Carleybby
Csanchez39
Zippy111
Richardsrm
I'll get the information together tommorow once I have everyone's weigh in.
Night team!
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10.5 miles toward 1000. A little behind but will catch up! 0
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Oh my goodness what have I gotten myself into...hehehehehe! The water not a problem...sweets that's another story, but I'm committed to ya Black Team. Good luck to everyone this week. And thanks spyguy for being so organized.0
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Here is the team list. Please send me a Private message and let me know if I missed you!
Spyguy7540
Musicmom04
AmandaJ
Leckel
Marla64
FamilyGirl37167
Jimswmn
Sarellitecrush80
Bohlon15
Arewethereyet
Janiebeth
Nonibug
ksproston
3babybeans
Jim77
CHelle76
Averys7
Llowry
Stephica
Retrobaby
Slim34
Jessica_Benson
Kellieb71
Tamelab
Healthworks
Ladilelsie
TiffTerry
Mumsanutter
Doreenpao
Theresa35
Afergason
Fancydog
Teeneu
Queenbee
Meljones
Giggles27
Arienna
Kr65
Arleneevans
Carleybby
Csanchez39
Zippy111
Richardsrm
I'll get the information together tommorow once I have everyone's weigh in.
Night team!
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Holy Moly-- look at that list-- woooooooooooooooooo--
This is the year, my friends-- God bless you all. I must share with you, gabby ol' goat that I am, my story--
I'm a mother of 9-- my husband has been unemployed for over a year, we are in danger always of losing our home...for the second time. I have psoriatic arthritis, which has been very, very painful.
I have been fat to some degree all my life-- and in June '08 I sat in the doctor's waiting room and saw the Today Show's "Joy Fit Club," that was featuring a woman from Ohio who'd lost 150 pounds.
I sat there thinking, "Damn-- if she can do it, why can't I?" It clicked that day, sweet new friends-- I can't explain it any better than that. I vowed that day to take off my needed 50 pounds by my next birthday in June '09.
As you can see, I didn't quite make the goal date, but I've never stopped trying. And won't! I vowed to take control over this enemy once and for all, and defeat it.
I pray that you all have experienced the "click" and that this will be your year to conquer this enemy-- whether it's been a lifelong one, or a more recent one-- this enemy can be defeated.
Stay here with us-- work with us-- laugh with us-- cry with us-- yell with us-- love with us-- we'll be there for you as we've been for each other this last wonderful year--
I'm done yapping-- swear! (you'll learn I ramble-- )
Blessings be yours this day, my friends-- new and old-- let's kick some butt and defeat this enemy!!!!0 -
10.5 miles toward 1000. A little behind but will catch up!
Amanda look at my signature. I have one mile down. We will do the 1000 miles this year!!!0 -
10.5 miles toward 1000. A little behind but will catch up!
Amanda look at my signature. I have one mile down. We will do the 1000 miles this year!!!
Absolutely, we will cross the finish line and beat it by a mile! 0 -
Bump!0
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Thank you for organising this spyguy.
The water is no issue, sometimes I think that I actually drink too much of it! The sweets ar getting easier to avoid as well, but cookies :grumble:
We have had (a little by the rest of UK standards!) snow over night and all of the schools are closed, so once my dear children are all awake we will be going out to play in the garden
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Tag running off to gym its 445 am just got done eating my egg and toast
Welp so much for the gym it 456 am and they lights would come on again, maybe this is a sign that I only need to go once a day!!! Well no sense in going back to sleep guess I will do some dishes oh but dont worry its my day off and I will be there after I take DD to school0 -
I'm eager to begin....can someone tell me how to 'tag' this thread? I keep having to search and am afraid I will lose it.
Karen0 -
Tag running off to gym its 445 am just got done eating my egg and toast
Welp so much for the gym it 456 am and they lights would come on again, maybe this is a sign that I only need to go once a day!!! Well no sense in going back to sleep guess I will do some dishes oh but dont worry its my day off and I will be there after I take DD to school
I am SOOOO jealous you get to go to the gym that early in the morning. Ours opens at 5, but my husband has to leave for work at 5:30...and it's a 20 minute drive to the gym. Soooo....no early morning gym for me. Enjoy the gym after school drop off!0 -
I'm eager to begin....can someone tell me how to 'tag' this thread? I keep having to search and am afraid I will lose it.
Karen
You just did tag it by posting on it. Now, it'll be under "community", "message boards", "my topics", and you'll see it there! :drinker:0 -
good morning black team! i hope everyone has a good weigh-in today. i'm back up 2 pounds this week and i have a feeling it's going to take me a loooong time to get where i wanna be. i've been going up and down the same 2 pounds for the last 6 weeks and it's getting pretty frustrating. i know this tends to happen when you get down to the home stretch, but i can't help being a little discouraged. i'm leaving my ticker where it is for now, and if for some reason i'm not back down to where i was by next week, i'll make myself change it. have a good day everyone!0
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good morning black team! i hope everyone has a good weigh-in today. i'm back up 2 pounds this week and i have a feeling it's going to take me a loooong time to get where i wanna be. i've been going up and down the same 2 pounds for the last 6 weeks and it's getting pretty frustrating. i know this tends to happen when you get down to the home stretch, but i can't help being a little discouraged. i'm leaving my ticker where it is for now, and if for some reason i'm not back down to where i was by next week, i'll make myself change it. have a good day everyone!
Discouraging is not even strong enough to describe that 'stuck' feeling. Hang in there. You've heard all of us grumble. I try to remind myself how far I have come and to not get discouraged.
And if it makes you feel any better, I was 153 in May and today I was 152.6. That would be great if I was trying to maintain. Fact is, I'm still trying to lose, I eat well and work out at least 4 days a week, usually more. Of course I do have the occassional off the wagon jaunt, and while there are no excuses, they normally come after I work like a maniac and see no results.
Keep at it, try not to get too down, you've been so successful, you will figure it out!0 -
A side note after talking about being 'stuck'.
REMEMBER! Take before pics, no matter how horrifying they seem . Take your measurements! Some days those are the things that I need to make me realize how far I have come!
We should all post our before and 'still working' pics from time to time, just as a reminder! I never get tired of seeing the successes of my friends. It gives me warm fuzzies!0 -
good morning black team! i hope everyone has a good weigh-in today. i'm back up 2 pounds this week and i have a feeling it's going to take me a loooong time to get where i wanna be. i've been going up and down the same 2 pounds for the last 6 weeks and it's getting pretty frustrating. i know this tends to happen when you get down to the home stretch, but i can't help being a little discouraged. i'm leaving my ticker where it is for now, and if for some reason i'm not back down to where i was by next week, i'll make myself change it. have a good day everyone!
Beth welcome to the "last 10" haters club!
I am so on the verge of losing that last bit of flab on the middle.........it is infuriating. Of course I have done NOTHING to move it along so I can only be mad at myself.
I have a renewed sense of challenge from BT so think in the nxt 5 months it will be GONE...gone I say!!
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Tag running off to gym its 445 am just got done eating my egg and toast
Welp so much for the gym it 456 am and they lights would come on again, maybe this is a sign that I only need to go once a day!!! Well no sense in going back to sleep guess I will do some dishes oh but dont worry its my day off and I will be there after I take DD to school
Hi TAM!!!0 -
^sigh........beanie weenies is here, all is right with the world.
Jeannie 0 -
10.5 miles toward 1000. A little behind but will catch up!
Amanda look at my signature. I have one mile down. We will do the 1000 miles this year!!!
Absolutely, we will cross the finish line and beat it by a mile!
that is so cool Amanda!0 -
Lost 4 pounds this week, it really helped that I actually started exercising again. This week I'll work on the water and sweets.0
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