Hello team TBBT. The November Challenge doesn't officially start until Sunday, November 2, but I thought I'd give you some more information so that you can be ready to jump in with both feet! Within the main weight loss challenge we have another optional, but highly recommended, challenge. It is called the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge, or the Mini Challenge. It is based on another MFP challenge group by the same name, or UAC.

The way it works is simple:

1. Log everything you eat that has calories in MFP.
2. Stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget.
3. Do at least 20 minutes of activity daily. This could be anything that gets you off the couch and being active: run, walk, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.
4. Report each day on this thread (something to the effect of logged food: yes, under calories: yes, exercise: yes, and a brief description is nice)

****When you post your accountability, please put the date, or the day of the week to which you are referring. We are all in different time zones, and some people post in the evening for that day, and others post the next morning, so it gets confusing trying to decipher without a day or date. Thanks!!!*****

You get one free pass day a week (went over calories, could not log food, rest day, etc.) At the end of the week, if you have managed to be "accountable" (three yes's) for at least 6 of 7 days, you will be recognized on this thread as being in the Winner's Circle!

This strategy works for weight loss because it is based on CI<CO. When calories in are less than calories out, you stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget, and you will lose weight! And exercise is just good for you, plus it will burn calories and help with the calories out portion of the equation!

What's great about this challenge is that it works for everyone, as long as you are honest with yourself. There are no dietary restrictions, so you can eat whatever you like, and follow whatever plan you like. Your own daily calorie budget is set by you and MFP and you choose your own exercise and intensity of exercise! Plus it is a practice that can be carried beyond weight loss into maintenance! If you are having a bad week, a new week and a fresh start is just around the corner!

Consistency and new habits have been shown to be the keys to long term successful weight loss. Why not make the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge your new habit, that you do consistently!!

Week #1 for the Mini Challenge starts Sunday, November 2!!

Hello TBBT! I am Christine, 27 years old from Connecticut! I started my journey(again) in November last year and I have been with TBBT since February. I have lost almost fifty pounds since last November, and aim to lose at least fifty more.

I am co-captain of TBBT with Pam, @pkg1998. Feel free to send me a friend request, that way you can send me a message if you have a question of any kind!

I am a proud dog mommy to a five month old puppy(we're not 100% on his breed quite yet) and a ten year old labradoodle. I am big into football and am *sorry* a diehard New England Patriots fan. I also enjoy hiking(if I ever get the chance!), traveling and taking long walks with the dogs(and my boyfriend whenever he feels like it!)

I currently am running a step and water challenge with the group and will try to post the details with the link to our spreadsheet tomorrow! I've been having trouble accessing the community today, and this is the first chance I've had to post anything! I am looking forward to getting to know all of you that are joining us for the first time!

Shortgirlrunning wrote: »

Hello all! Just thought I’d do a quick introduction I started my weight loss journey in September 2018 and managed to lose 50 lbs and I ran my first half marathon in September 2019 (crazy how much things can change in a year!) Unfortunately, in the last months or so in training for my half and in the month after I totally fell off the wagon with my diet and gained back 15 lbs So I’m refocusing my efforts and am determined to lose 35 more lbs to reach my goal weight of 120 by April when I’m planning on running my second half marathon. In the past week I’ve started logging all my food and sticking to my calorie goal again. And I just got a subscription to Beachbody on Demand and started their 21 Day Fix program, finished week 1 on Sunday and am on to week 2 day. I’ve been really enjoying it so far. My short-term goal is to reach 140 by the end of 2019.

I’m really looking forward to being a part of this group/challenge for some extra accountability!

@Shortgirlrunning Welcome! I think some of our mini challenges that we have going will fit right in with your goals for health and fitness.

Hello, again TBBT!

As mentioned before, here is some info for our step and water challenge!


Weekly Step Challenge
This is pretty simple if you track your steps at all(via phone, fitness tracker, pedometer, anything really). Our step challenge runs Monday-Sunday and is still a new thing for our group! You select your own step goal each week and try to reach it. We have two categories for "winners" for the week- Percentage of goal completed, and highest total steps!

The percentage of goal completed is pretty neat, because it gives you a chance to win even if your step goal is lower than others! Just be fair and choose a goal that challenges you a little each week! Get your step on and have fun competing against other members!

The Water Challenge
This is a challenge to get you to reach 8 cups of water each day! The team all has the same goal. Ain't for 8 glasses(64oz) of water per day, or 448oz or week! The winners in this category are determined by the highest percentage of water you drink!

Here is the link to the spreadsheet for the challenges!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING ANY OF THESE CHALLENGES, PLEASE TAG ME IN YOUR POST @cmhubbard92 AND I WILL ADD YOU TO THE SPREADSHEET!!!

@cmhubbard92 Hi, add me again for the steps and water challenge. Goal for the week again at 58,000. It is a stretch, but I did manage to meet the goal at least once in October

Hi! I am Preksha, a 24 yr old university student. I have been on this app off and on for many years and even managed to lose ~40lbs a few years ago; unfortunately I have gained it all back. I hope this time I am not only able to lose the weight but keep it off as well. Thank you for adding me and all the best to everyone!
@cmhubbard92 please add me for the step challenge(50,000/week) and the water challenge.
@brandi_84 please add me for the daily mini challenge.

petrocoetsee wrote: »

@cmhubbard92 Hi, add me again for the steps and water challenge. Goal for the week again at 58,000. It is a stretch, but I did manage to meet the goal at least once in October

@petrocoetsee I've got you still in the spreadsheet. I copy it over week to week.

@SandSea55 @p_mad and @Stefbomb2020 I will add you all to the challenge! @SandSea55 what will be your step goal?

Welcome to TBBT!!! I am looking forward to interacting with you all!

Stefbomb2020 wrote: »

@cmhubbard92 I'd love to join in the water and step challenge 50000 every week....

And what is this mini challenge about

@stephbomb2020
The mini challenge is an accountability challenge - It is optional. All you have to do is:

1. Log everything you eat that has calories in MFP.
2. Stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget.
3. Do at least 20 minutes of activity daily. This could be anything that gets you off the couch and being active: run, walk, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.
4. Report each day on this thread (something to the effect of logged food: yes, under calories: yes, exercise: yes, and a brief description is nice.

Welcome @sandsea55, @p_mad, @teriadrayton to team TBBT. We are looking forward to an exciting November with a lot of positive changes happening before the holidays hit us.

Hello! I’m new to the team, excited to join for the extra motivation!! 🙂

Welcome @gboles79 & @FitByFifty1970 - excited about the new members on our team.

@FitByFifty1970 It’s easy just check on this thread everyday for inspiration and motivation from the rest of the team and to provide some back in return. Check out the previous posts from @cmhubbard92 and @brandi_84 on this thread for some information on some additional mini challenges that are optional for our team. It looks like you’re off to a great start already.

Hi Guys,
I’m new. Where do I put my weekly stats please? Thanks

Shortgirlrunning wrote: »

Anybody else having a bit of a frustrating week? My weight just seems to be stuck this week, just staying pretty much right at 153. It could be some
pre-period bloating but either way it’s super frustrating to be doing everything you’re supposed to and see the scale just stay the same.

I agree those weeks are super frustrating, but they are sometimes followed by a great week. Just keep on making the right choices and the rest will follow.