Good luck everyone, I'm Joe from Ontario Canada. I am a Mechanical Engineer, who unfortunately doesn't get out of the office much. Explains why I am here and need to shed a few pounds. Hoping to be down 10 by the time this challenge actually kicks off.

Hello Purple team!!! My name is Sherie, I'm 30, a military wife. I'm not a mother but I am a nanny for two wonderful children. I lost 18 pounds only to gain it back plus some after quitting smoking. (Febuary will be 1 year smoke free! YAY!) I've been back on the right track for a little while now, I've lost 5 pounds so far, I hope to lose at least another 5 before the challenge begins. I enjoy running, I love watching my 5K times get better and better. I want to be in the 130's by the time May rolls around for my husbands homecoming. He's serving a year in Afghanistan. I look forward to getting to know you all! I'm working on adding all of you, but apparently you can only add 5 friends during a ten minute time period. I will continue to add everyone during the day.

Not sure if Jellbean1971 (Crystal) canceled her account?. I tried adding but No Matches Found. If you still have an account please add me. I think I added everyone else.

Hey guys! Im Greg. I'm a sales rep for AT&T wireless and I'm one of the lucky folks that got picked for the team that's gonna win this shindig! Feel free to shoot me a friend request and we will show the rest of those poor kids how this is done!

Hi everyone! My name is Kerri, I am 29 and from Detroit, Michigan. I am a speech pathologist and I work with kids and adults with developmental disabilites. I love my job and everyone I work with. I have a huge heart and I really, really like helping people. I have been on MFP since January of this year and have lost 30 pounds or so. I reset my ticker last month when I just couldn't bust through my plateau, I thought if I started back at zero it might help me! I have ran 3 challenges on MFP over this past year and I really loved being a part of something so fun and motivating. I'm open to being co-captain if no one else volunteers! I am a super competitive person. I played sports my whole life and I love to win. Weight loss is more than just a "competition" though, it's about the person and being educated and finding out what works. I have a lot of knowledge and done a lot of trail and error when it comes to fitness. I've paid a lot of $ for personal trainers, dieticians and equipment. I will be more than happy to share anything I've learned if anyone has questions. I'm really looking forward to being a part of this challenge. I am getting married on 11-17-12 and I really have a dream of looking like a beautiful, SKINNY, hot bride! I'm trying not to be shallow, but I really just want to look hot for my fiance!

cheers!

Hello purple team!

Hi I am Jayne im from Ohio as well, I am a mother of a awesome 4 year old who makes his dad and me laugh everyday. I work in food (and hate every moment of it) right now, but have been thinking about going back to school for another Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. However I have to work through my Therapy because at the end of December I am having knee surgery. So keeping on point with food will be key for me NOT gaining BACK the 30 odd lbs Ive lost already.

I love to do Crossfit, walk quarter marathon and obstetrical course style events (Warrior Dash) and am looking forward to figuring out what I CAN do to keep fit and working out at the end of the month.

Feel free to add me as a friend!

GO PURPLE

Hi Everyone,

My name is Melissa, everyone calls me Mel. I am from Ontario, Canada and I am 35 years old, I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 12 years, and am a mom of 2 amazing kids...my oldest son just turned 9 and my daughter will soon be 6. I am a Senior Finance Manager for a Honda Dealership, which keeps me at my desk for long hours. I am looking forward to this challenge to keep me motivated, having a 6 year old as my youngest no longer leaves me with the "baby" excuse!! So...here's to January 1st!!

Go Purple!

Hi My name is Christina, cmcravens, I am a wife a mother of 4 grown adults, 3 grandson's all live in differant states. I am a full time employee, I drive a school bus, and full time student as well. I am very excited about this program and challenge, I hope that every one the best. I am also looking for friends and buddies.

Hi My name is Christina, cmcravens, I am a wife a mother of 4 grown adults, 3 grandson's all live in differant states. I am a full time employee, I drive a school bus, and full time student as well. I am very excited about this program and challenge, I hope that every one the best. I am also looking for friends and buddies.

Christina, I do not see you on the spreadsheet. Are you sure you got your information to CJ?

I just sent her an email and hopefully she will add it on.

You might be late, but we will see what she says.

Also, team if no one else wants to volunteer for co-captain we will designate it to Kerri since she so graciously volunteered

We have only had one suggestion for team names (which I like by the way) so keep thinking and post your ideas. This information is due by the end of the month.

I've been also thinking about challenges and wanted to get some feedback from everyone. I would like everyone to vote whether they would like nutrition, workout, or the combination of both throughout the weeks. I want our team to stay motivated. I still have not heard from a few people. I don't want to sound rude, but I personally do not want people on the team who aren't going to put forth the effort and take this seriously.

Thanks to all who are involved! I can't wait to actually start.