Yay! So glad to be in January's UAC! I'm Jenna. I tried to do the December challenge and did good up until Christmas eve. My goal is to lose 30 lbs in 2014 and to complete a triathlon and the tough mudder. I need to practice consistency in my fitness routine and UAC will help me do that

Hi I'm Robin. I got about half way through the December challenge and am back to give it another go in January. Good luck everybody.

Hello, My name is Eva.... I haven't done this challenge before - but need some motivation as loosing the last 12 pounds of baby weight. I lost most of it last year but managed to pile it on again in the last few months. Some January motivation would be great.
Looking forward to it.

Hia, I've just joined. This year I lost nearly all my weight and then gained back 3 stone of it feel free to add me for morale support. I have to succeed this time.

Hi I'm Mel and bombed out on the Dec challenge on day 1, Here's to a new start!!

Hi, I am Andrea and in need of some tough love too! I am tired of the yo yo. Accountability EVERY DAY is what I need. thanks for the challenge!

Hi I'm Julie and I LOVE challenges! I participate in challenges at the gym I attend and always do very well with sticking to it, but committing to tracking food and staying within calories be new to me. It's something I definitely need.
Good Luck to everyone and a Happy and Successful 2014!

Hi, my "screen name" is PeanutButter929, my given name is Sarah. Health and fitness is so important to the quality of life...but it is not easy to keep my weight within goal. I have been up to almost 180 pounds, and at 5"1' that's not good. About 3 years ago I had gotten down to 133, but the weight has crept back up, and now I'm at 148. Got to get it down again---and when you get older, it's not as easy... I'm an emotional eater.
I really think this kind of challenge is good because it will help keep me "honest". Thanks so much for making the effort to bring this group together.
Oh I just wanted to mention: the way the rules have been explained, it looks like I'll be doing my posting at the end of each day. So I'll be back later to do my "test post" for today. Wishing everyone much success.

Hello I am a work from home mom and so lack the social motivation and definitely need the accountability outside of myself! glad I found your group. I have been trying to loose 30 pounds for waaay longer than I thought or care to admit. Looking forward to meeting the daily goals and ultimately the monthly accomplishment!

Hello. I made it only four days into the November challenge and then halfway through the December challenge I actually fell asleep in the recliner and didn't wake until after midnight so I didn't get my exercise in and it knocked me out.

I plan to fully make it this month! I am nearing my goal so I know the weight won't come off as fast but I am really working on inches now.

Hi! My name is Lynn. I'm a full time working mom of two young teenagers. Finding time to work-out every day is definitely the hardest part of this challenge for me. I've participated in this challenge before and can't think of a better way to start the New Year!

Best of luck and success to everyone!!

Hi: My screen name is Socajam and this challenge could not have come at a better time for me. Joined MFP in February at 192.4, did really well, got down to 168 in November, once winter hit, I just lost the urge to exercise and I find myself permanently hungry due to the cold, have put on at least 8 pounds.

I am a morning person, so exercising in the morning is not a problem, its just that I need that kick (only in Winter) to leave my bed. Now that I have signed up for this challenge and (the very strict rules - which I love) this will be my motivating factor. Logging and eating healthy is not a problem for me. It is just portion control which I have since mastered with my scale. I love to cook and bake everything from scratch, as this helps me to control sodium and oil which is I watch very carefully.

I am trying to keep my friends list to a minimum this year, as I find having too many friends overwhelming. I think a good idea would be for members to post any difficulties they experiencing so that members would give their input and help us to work together as a team. Looking forward to losing 35 pounds this year, to be at least 150 by summer would be fantastic. Good luck every body and let us work hard together to achieve our goal.

Hi my name is Jolee and this is the first time doing this challenge. I thought it would good to try as I need to be accountable for logging and keeping with in my calories. I need it as I have about 20 lbs to lose and I have been struggling for the longest time with this. Excersize is not the issue for me it is the food intake and quality. This should be interesting. Thanks for starting this group.

Hi! My name is Christina. I'm really excited to give this challenge a try because I have been slipping up ever since mid November. I've gained about 9 lbs during this time because I got too comfortable as I grew very close to my goal weight. I always worked out 5-6 days a week, but I was overeating enough to negate all the hard work I put into the gym every morning. I really developed a problem with overindulging on sweets after my last meal (about 600-1000 calories worth every night :S) so I'm hoping to hold myself more accountable for the new year and kick this habit.

Hi new here just joined up for the group how do I get a tracker for my posts ?