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Remember--you have 3 days to sign in. So, you can sign in for the 25th on the 25th, 26th, or 27th.

No, you don't need to. I take your word for it.

Carmen, Thanks for messaging me earlier in the challenge to let me know you'd need extra sign-in time. Did you track everything on the 21st and 26th?

I'm glad you made it! :)

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25, 26th, 27th yes yes yes

Hi! Welcome. Yes, that's fine. You don't have to log anything on MFP--I take your word for it.

I used to do Weight Watchers. It's useful because it teaches you how to eat and what to eat. The community factor was neat, too. I actually kind of modelled this group after WW (minus the $40 a month, lol). What I miss most about WW is the educational component. I tried to include an educational component the first few…

Mavis, I love your picture.

Lol, you sound like a pretty buff grandma. Yes, eating back your calories is okay.

Your group sounds like it might really compliment this one. I joined a second group in October as well, hoping it would reinforce my progress and participation in this group, and I'm happy to say it did.

I've done this challenge for 5 months. I've completed 2 months, but I got at least halfway during the other months. I've lost 20 pounds total. Most months I lose 5 pounds (even if I don't finish the challenge). So far in October I haven't lost any weight, but it's normal to plateau sometimes. (I am very much looking…

Pam, I love this idea! Do any of our other veterans have any more tips or suggestions for newcomers? For me, having a "day off" every week helps. Most days, I set my calorie goal at 1800, but once a week I set it at something ridiculously high (like 4,000). I don't eat anywhere near 4,000 calories, of course, but it helps…

Welcome, everyone! I'm so excited to see so many have joined overnight! Hi Robin, Weclome to the group. I'll highlight your name on my spreadsheet to remind myself that you might need a few extra days for sign-ins. Everyone else, If you think you may need more than 3 days to sign in, let me know.

22nd, 23rd yes yes yes

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October 19th, 20th, 21st Did I stay within my calorie budget? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

That's an awesome suggestion. I'm keeping my size 20s so I never forget.

16th, 17th, 18th yes yes yes

How rude of that person! Who DOES that? They used your bowl (eew.... I'm sure you don't have cooties, but using anyone else's dishes is just gross), didn't clean it, and ate your crackers. SO rude. I would be so mad.

October 13th, 14th, 15th Did I stay within my calorie budget? yes Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? yes Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes

Very nice!! I haven't lost any weight this month, but my clothes are looser.

That's great news! I love seeing hard work pay off.

The late post was my fault. The mini-challenges are new and we're still working out when to post them and where. I apologize for the inconvenience, everyone.

Yeah, I'd say 16 is on the larger end of normal. Back in May, when I was still looking for a job, I found to my horror that, at my newly acquired size 20, I had to shop at specialty plus-size stores if I wanted to find an interview suit that fit. That's where I drew the line. Thanks, guys, for helping me get back into a 16.

That does count. :)

Yay! :happy: I've heard the best way to lose weight is by taking it slowly. I aim for 2,000 calories a day. It sounds like a lot, but at my weight I'm losing at that number. It's coming off slowly, but it *is* coming off, and, more importantly, I'm sticking with my program.

11th and 12th yes yes yes

Another NSV! I'm down four pant sizes! Last June I wore a size 20... today, 16! Yay!

That's a great observation about men not wanting to say anything when they notice women's weight loss. Everyone, Some participants have messaged me stating that their sign-in posts have disappeared. If this happens to you, please don't hesitate to message your sign-ins directly to me. And if I kick you out of the group due…