Hey I was going to suggest the Purple People Shrinkers, but I like some of the other suggestions like Purple People (healthy) Eaters and The Killer Purple.

This is my first challenge, so I have no ideas for team challenges-- sorry! Also, I usually access mfp on my phone, so I don't always see the things on the message boards right away since you can only get them on the website. I'll try to get on at least once a day, but it doesn't always happen, just so you know.

http://www.surveybuilder.com/s/JyaIakmhYAA?source_id=3&source_type=web

Hey guys! I made up a link for a small survey with the top 5 team name ideas! Please only vote once! I'll leave this open until we need to give CJ a response.

Great idea with the survey! I voted!

I would like both fitness & nutrition challenges.

I voted!!

I'm all for fitness and nutrition challenges as well!

Hey everyone. Please cast your votes for the team name.

I also need to have everyone's *new* starting weight by next wednesday so I can update the spreadsheet. If I do not receive your starting weight I will leave it as it is on the spreadsheet. Also, if you do not check in with me, I will assume you do not want to be in the challenge, and you will be replaced. Everyone please continue to check in.
Thanks for all the hard work of my co-captain She is the best!

Any input on challenges will be great too! I will start on the blog asap and let you guys know where you can find it.

Hey everyone. Please cast your votes for the team name.

I also need to have everyone's *new* starting weight by next wednesday so I can update the spreadsheet. If I do not receive your starting weight I will leave it as it is on the spreadsheet. Also, if you do not check in with me, I will assume you do not want to be in the challenge, and you will be replaced. Everyone please continue to check in.
Thanks for all the hard work of my co-captain She is the best!

Any input on challenges will be great too! I will start on the blog asap and let you guys know where you can find it.

So will weigh ins be on Wednesday then?

Hey everyone. Please cast your votes for the team name.

I also need to have everyone's *new* starting weight by next wednesday so I can update the spreadsheet. If I do not receive your starting weight I will leave it as it is on the spreadsheet. Also, if you do not check in with me, I will assume you do not want to be in the challenge, and you will be replaced. Everyone please continue to check in.
Thanks for all the hard work of my co-captain She is the best!

Any input on challenges will be great too! I will start on the blog asap and let you guys know where you can find it.

So will weigh ins be on Wednesday then?

Our first weigh in isn't until January 13th (Friday) but in order for me to get everything on time, I'm asking for the start weights to be given to me by Wednesday or Thursday (Dec 28 or Dec 29) so when the challenge starts in January we will have the updated weights on the spreadsheet.
Since the spreadsheet needs to be updated on Fridays when the challenge starts, I will need each week to be this way. So, if you want to weigh in on Wednesdays and report the weight to me, that will be fine. My personal weigh in day is Monday, so I will just use my "Monday weight" for that week on the spreadsheet. Make sense? I'm not too good with explanations lol

hahahaha, yes makes sense. My WI day is usually on Fridays so I'll have to figure out what I want to do:)

Ya! We can definitely start with a basic challenge, like miles or even calories burned. Are we alll going to give ourselves a goal or is a group one for everyone to follow? For example, I currently aim for 3500 cals burned a week but I also have been doing this for a year so I'm realistic to think that not everyone will have this high of a goal. What do we think! I'm open and I want everyone to feel comfortable and most importantly have SUCCESS! if someone told me I had to burn 5000 calories a week I'd quit. So let's be real with ourselves and our abilities.

The more I think about it, I think a miles/cals challenge every week should be a staple for us. It will always keep us motivated.. THEN we can also add in quick, fun little physical challenges like the videos, etc. I have a lot of 5 exercise plans (like 5 upper body weight exercise programs, 5 lower body, 5 total body, etc.)

UPdate on the vote, there's been 8 votes casted and it's 5 to 3 healthy eaters to grape.

Oh! I thought of something. It's just a simple thing I think most of us take for granted. How about a mindful eating challenge? Meaning no watching tv, playing games, talking on the phone while eating. Most people tend to over eat because they aren't 100% focused on their meal. So... how about if we do a week of mindful eating?

THis just might be perfect! I am the worst at this. Since it is just me and DH now we are so guilty of eating in front of the TV, we hardly sit at the dining room table anymore.

Oh! I thought of something. It's just a simple thing I think most of us take for granted. How about a mindful eating challenge? Meaning no watching tv, playing games, talking on the phone while eating. Most people tend to over eat because they aren't 100% focused on their meal. So... how about if we do a week of mindful eating?

Love that idea!

I created a private group and added everyone. If you did not receive an invite, please let me know.

Sorry I've been M.I.A. my youngest was bit by a spider and I've spent the last 3 weeks in the Childrens Hospital with him. If I'm still a part of team Purple it would be great.