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valmode
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Posted: 29 December 2007 01:42 am |
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I was looking for something like this! I am in!!!!!!!
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jinx
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| Joined: | 2 August 2007 |
| Location: | Canada |
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Posted: 29 December 2007 01:16 pm |
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Hey Determined Gal!
Nice way to start the year. Count me in.
Happy holydays every one 
j.
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AmandaQ
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Posted: 29 December 2007 03:03 pm |
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| Excellent! My husband and I are beginning to try to start a family and I can think of no better time to get this excess weight off and to make healthy habits my new way of life. Looking forward to the encouragement and advice.
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Katze
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Posted: 29 December 2007 04:34 pm |
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Great motivation! I'm in (and a brand-new member of the forum, by the way  hello)!
@ Ne: "Get some of that police tape "Crime Scene, Do Not Cross" and paste it across the kitchen door." --> love the idea! Wish I could get such tape over here in Europe!
By end of february we might already think of buying a new bikini...
cant wait    yeah spring's coming
greets
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jskd82
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Hawaii USA |
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Posted: 29 December 2007 08:11 pm |
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Count me in, I could use all the motivation I can get
Jskd82
-Jason
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Need2lose
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Posted: 30 December 2007 01:43 am |
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This will be awesome for me too!! I'm so excited to have so many of us in on this!! I'm new to the whole site, but I'm in!! HERE WE GO!!!!!!!! MUAH!!!!!
Last edited on 30 December 2007 01:43 am by Need2lose
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soontobeme
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Posted: 30 December 2007 05:23 am |
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Wow, look at all the new members........wonderful. Yes, DG you will have your hands fulll. Welcome all you new members, and as it was posted earlier DG is visiting family and will be back after the New Year. Come back to the sight on New Years day or the day before, and post your weight, and how much you want to loose or your goal weight at the end of the challenge and DG will make a post that shows everyone's weight and goals.
Oh yea by the way DG put me in please. Last challenge didn't help me lose, but, it did help me maintain, with the holidays, I lost sight of most things and now with the holiday's over, my focus is on me and my health and that means being at a healthy weight.
Hope you had a great time with your family and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Judy 
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tigrus69
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| Joined: | 30 December 2007 |
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Posted: 30 December 2007 02:54 pm |
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I just joined and I can't wait to get started on this great challenge. I am still learning this sight and how to do things.
My name is Kimmie and I want to join this challenge.
I am determened to make this time work. Last year It took me a whole year to loose just 13 lbs. I realy want to loose at least that one month not a year. So I have my oldest son helping me. He's 15 and big in sports and staying fit and over the year instead of me teaching him he has touhgt me a lot. At least half of the weight I lost I did in the last 2 months. So I am determend this time to get my dreams to get back down to my goal weight by my birthday. Thank y ou my son and groups like this to help me also.
Kimmie
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LKaiser2
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Posted: 30 December 2007 05:17 pm |
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| Count me in!
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CCKat
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Posted: 30 December 2007 05:36 pm |
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| Count me in.
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CCKat
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Posted: 30 December 2007 05:39 pm |
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Kimmie,
13lbs in a year is fantastic! You did it the right way.
Congratulations!
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katie in spain
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 30 December 2007 06:24 pm |
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Hi Kimmie,
I think losing 7 or 8 lbs in 2 months is great! In fact, I'm going to make that my goal weight loss. It's realistic, it's fairly healthy and it's do-able! Last year I tried to lose a lot really quickly and I messed up my thyroid function! Losing weight too quickly only ended up making me fatter. Luckily, after giving up soya-laden products (including soya milk and diet shakes) and taking lots of fucus tablets (that's a type of seaweed with iodine), bananas, carrots and pineapples, I've finally got my TSH levels within normal range. It's been a really hard lesson, but I've learnt that you can't create a dream by jumping into a nightmare.
Happy, healthy New Year!
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Need2lose
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Posted: 30 December 2007 08:01 pm |
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OK, I HAVE A QUESTON...I HAVE ABOUT 27 LBS TO LOSE (TOTAL) AND I'M IN THIS CHALLENEGE! I'M NOT SURE HOW MUCH I SHOULD SET MYSELF UP FOR? I USUALLY TRY TO LOSE AROUND 2 LBS PER WEEK, BUT I KNOW I WILL HAVE A SLOW WEEK(S) IN THIS TIME FRAME (SOMEWHERE), I'M THINKING I SHOULD SAY....I'LL LOSE 15LBS. hOW DOES THAT SOUND? ANYONE THINK IT SHOULD BE MORE OR LESS? THANKS! MUAH!!!!!!!!!!
Last edited on 30 December 2007 08:01 pm by Need2lose
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 30 December 2007 08:15 pm |
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I think...that two pounds a week is optimistic, buy not impossible. I think it is great for your goal, I don't think it is dangerous, I would just say not to be disappointed if it is sometimes less than 2 lbs per week, cause like you said some weeks will be slower.
And if that wasn't a crazy run-on of a sentence, I don't know what is
CG
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Maggie
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Posted: 30 December 2007 11:40 pm |
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| I would love to be part of this New Year Challenge I lost about 25 lbs 3 years ago and have kept it off now would like to loose another 20.
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Angel44
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Posted: 31 December 2007 12:53 am |
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I will try it. I've done this sort of thing before and ALWAYS failed. I need a lot of motivation to stay on track. I hope I can find that here.
Good Luck to you all.
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 31 December 2007 02:50 am |
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Okay guys...just remember, tomorrow night when you really wanna eat a bunch of New Year's goodies at some party...that you have to weigh in Tuesday morning! No cheating and waiting til Wednesday! So, if you need to think of it as that the challenge starts a day early 
C'mon guys, we can do this!
CG
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eliana15
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| Joined: | 18 June 2007 |
| Location: | USA |
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Posted: 31 December 2007 05:42 am |
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hellooooo everyone i'm definatelyy in!!!!!
GOOD LUCK EVRYONE!!! 
wow i realy like this idea just what i needed =]
hopin we all look like this at the end!!!
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Patty
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Posted: 31 December 2007 11:36 am |
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My goal is to lose 25 lbs.
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jinx
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| Joined: | 2 August 2007 |
| Location: | Canada |
| Posts: | 57 |
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Posted: 31 December 2007 12:09 pm |
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As clarinetgurl suggested, let begin today.
Before, i'll introduce myself: I'm 23 yo. Female. 5'6''. Student. Always carried extra weight. Lost 30 lbs summer 2005, gained back 5 since.
I weight 82 kg (181 lbs) this morning (yeah, that's too much!) and at the end of Febuary I want to be at 77 kg (170 lbs). So, no fancy drinks with 400 cals in it tonight. I'll drink diet coke and white rhum and stay away from the buffet.
Happy New Year
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poesraven
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 31 December 2007 12:52 pm |
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I weighed myself on this last day of the year--I've gained three pounds for the holidays. Now my goal is to lose the last eight. I'm all ready to go--good luck everyone!
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cathym
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Posted: 31 December 2007 01:15 pm |
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| I like the idea of getting a one day head start - maybe that will keep me from over indulging tonight. I'm not a big drinker - probably won't drink at all tonight in fact. But I have a major problem with sweets, and just over eating in general. Maybe by keeping you all in mind today and on through the challenge, it will keep my head in the right place and my hand out of the goodies! Happy New Year everyone! -Cathy
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Angel44
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Posted: 31 December 2007 03:47 pm |
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Good Morning All.
I know we only have 2 months, but is losing 43 lbs. to much? My actually goal is to lose 73 lbs. if not more. My biggest fears is that I'm a lone on this as far as my family is concerned. I have NO WILL POWER. Motivation is what I need and I've don't have many people in my corner.
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katie in spain
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 31 December 2007 04:07 pm |
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| Hello! Could someone tell me how to insert my ticker factory weight loss ticker? I think it's such a fun idea! Thanks. Happy New Year! Good luck everyone!
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Patchers
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Posted: 31 December 2007 06:10 pm |
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I'd love to join the New Year Challenge.
Current weight 307
Goal weight for Feb 28 is 295
Thanks for starting the challenge
Patchers
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CodeMonkey
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Posted: 31 December 2007 06:21 pm |
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Angel44 wrote: Good Morning All.
I know we only have 2 months, but is losing 43 lbs. to much? My actually goal is to lose 73 lbs. if not more. My biggest fears is that I'm a lone on this as far as my family is concerned. I have NO WILL POWER. Motivation is what I need and I've don't have many people in my corner.
Angel44,
At 43 pounds for the next two months would be about 5 1/2 pounds per week. If you try to lose 73 lbs for the next two months that would be about 8 1/2 pounds per week, which would be slightly over 1 pound per day. Only way you could lose 1 pound per day is with a 3500 calorie deficit. If you were to try and lose 43 pounds per week you would have to have about a 2750 deficit. So either you'd just stop eating altogether or you'd be doing a lot of excercising to burn all those calories.
Either way, it's far too dangerous. If I were you I'd stick to 2 pounds per week. That would be about a 1,000 calorie deficit per day, quite a bit more reasonable.
I would recommend reading the Diet & Weight Loss Tips.
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CCKat
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Posted: 31 December 2007 06:27 pm |
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Angel-
This is just my opinion but I want to help you succeed.
If you set a reasonable goal, then immediate (2 months) success AND long-term success is much more likely. It is very hard to succeed for most people when you try to change yourself drastically.
1 to 2 lbs a week is a good goal. If you do more than that, GREAT! Why don't you set your goal as 10 #'s? I am setting mine by a target weight. So, I am 5'2" and weigh 141 and I want to get to 135 for my first goal. I was 148 last year.
Ready ??? Let's do it! 
CCKAT
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tigrus69
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Posted: 31 December 2007 07:19 pm |
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Katie and CCKat
I decided to set my goal for 10 lbs. to loose in the two months. This morning I weighied in at 224lbs. But my long term goal is to get down to 150lbs. This past year I have learned a lot and found out what is working for me. I love to watch The biggest looser and I have a son that is on my back about what I do. I did find out that eating 5 to 6 small meals dose work. So do try it. I wake up at 4am I have coffee before work I go to work and by 8 am I eat breakfast 11 is my lunch 2pm a snack go home and start dinner and and 7 pm is my last snack and nothing to eat after that and I try my best to drink lots of water. I do need to work harder on that. I am sorry I do talk to much. But I do love to share info. I am starting today.
Later guys
over
Kimmie
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Lucky Me
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Posted: 31 December 2007 09:19 pm |
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I've got 10 pounds to lose; hence the "Lucky Me." However, I've lost hundreds of pounds enroute to losing those 10! Up and down, up and down, that's the story of my life; and the older I get, the easier the "up's" are and the tougher the "down's" become.
I'm in! 
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Angel44
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Posted: 1 January 2008 01:33 am |
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CCKat,
I know I set my goals too high. I'll try 20 lbs. I know this is more reasonable and a goal that can be met. After February, I will keep going to reach my goal weight of 170 if not more.
Thanks for the input.
Angel44
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katie in spain
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 1 January 2008 02:54 am |
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Hiya CCKat and Angel
Just love to know that we're out there rooting for each other! Just like to know that if we're real about things, we can make it! I say slowly but surely, keep your goals within your reach and you'll be able to hit at them. Go for it! Love katie, happy new year!
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katie in spain
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 1 January 2008 02:56 am |
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Dear Kimmie,
Keep talking, keep sharing and you'll get there! You'll do fine. See you soon, love katie and happy new year!
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CCKat
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Posted: 1 January 2008 03:09 am |
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Hi Katie, Kimmie, Angel & all others out there.
I am so excited about this challenge and having all of you to "talk to" and have as support.
With a positive attitude, we can do a lot.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 1 January 2008 04:54 am |
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Okay folks. Remember to come here TOMORROW (which may already be today for you, I don't know) and post:
your CURRENT WEIGHT
your GOAL WEIGHT
Happy New Year!
CG
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muddyoldgoat
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| Joined: | 25 December 2007 |
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Posted: 1 January 2008 06:30 am |
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Happy New Year everyone
Ok so my current weight is 153.4
My goal is 145.0
I hope this helps me get there.
Thanks
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Last edited on 2 January 2008 09:50 am by muddyoldgoat
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Katze
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Posted: 1 January 2008 10:52 am |
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Happy new year!
My current weight is 64 kg (141 lbs)
My goal weight is 58 kg (~128 lbs)
I think this is possible. I'm really happy to have all of you and that we can support eachother. YEAH we can do it - chaka!
Kisses
Katze
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MAMA BEAR
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| Location: | Ohio USA |
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Posted: 1 January 2008 11:17 am |
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 mama bear checking in ...
MY WEIGHT as of this morning is ... 155
MY GOAL WEIGHT IS TO BE ... 140 - 135
So, we will see what happens see you all again soon and good luck to all of you who will be a part of this challenge !!
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tawna63
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Posted: 1 January 2008 11:19 am |
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A new year...a new start...here's to each of us!
My beginning weight (which is my highest ever) is 252lbs
My short term goal weight (end of February) is 232lbs
That would be a loss of 20 pounds for the two months.
My long term goal would be back to 170 and maintain before EVER trying to lose another pound.
Thanks for keeping us on track!
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artistjohn
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Posted: 1 January 2008 11:44 am |
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My current weight is 210lbs
Goal is 202 lbs
My overall for the year is 175lbs, I have high cholesterol 6.8 in uk terms. I am interested to hear from others who have lowered their cholesterol via diet and not pills . Any tips please.
I try to lose a pound a week. Any more I find painful. I have dropped from 231lbs in last year. Moderation in all things. Good luck everyone and have a good new year!
Artist john
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workn2bskne
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Posted: 1 January 2008 11:55 am |
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My official start weight is 174
Goal weight for Feb 158
Long Term goal 140
Thanks for the help and encouragement
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kendra
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Posted: 1 January 2008 11:56 am |
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Happy New Year to all
my weigh in is 116.5
my goal is 110
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Angel44
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Posted: 1 January 2008 12:45 pm |
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Happy New Year To You All...
My beginning weight is 246.
My short term goal is to drop 20 lbs bringing my weight down to 226.
My long term goal is to reach 170 by the end of 2008.
~GOOD LUCK TO US ALL~
ANGEL44
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Sylphide
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| Joined: | 1 August 2006 |
| Location: | Ohio USA |
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Posted: 1 January 2008 12:46 pm |
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My current weight is 196 lbs.
My goal for Feb 28 is 186 lbs ( a 10 lb loss.)
[ My plan is to do a walk aerobics tape each day except for Sundays and to cut out sugar.]
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Roxann
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Posted: 1 January 2008 01:12 pm |
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HAPPY NEW YEARS... Here I am going to try to be realistic. As of Monday,Dec.31,2007,I weighed myself on my faculities scales.(nursing home).I weighed 160.0 pounds and by Feb.28-29th I plan on losing at least 10 pounds.I want the weight off but I also want to keep it off so I'm willing to lose it slowly.We all should look good by the time summer comes.THUMBS UP THE EVERYONE...
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FloridaGirl
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Posted: 1 January 2008 01:42 pm |
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Good Morning all,
My current weight is 214lbs. My goal for the challenge is 200lbs. My plan is a 1600 calorie diet, weight training twice a week and walking three days a week.
Here's to success with our goals!!
Last edited on 2 January 2008 06:27 pm by FloridaGirl
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FloridaGirl
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Posted: 1 January 2008 01:51 pm |
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Dear Artist John,
As an unexpected bonus to my diet, my cholesterol went down. This was without pills. I only lost 21 lbs so far, but my cholesterol went to normal levels. I hope you will be able to say the same at the end of the challenge.
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Maggie
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Posted: 1 January 2008 01:54 pm |
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Good Morning and Happy New Year:
Today is the day. Weight this morning 199 lbs. a 3 lb gain over Christmas and New Years. Not good...my short term goal is to loose those 3 lb by 10 of January and .5 to l lb a week after that. By the end of Feb 189 lbs.
I plan to do this by eating healthy. No junk food or very little. Minimum of 30 minute exercise every day. Walking outside when weather permits. I live in Northern Canada so the weather plays a big role.
Good luck to all and thanks for starting this challenge, together we can accomplish anything.
Maggie An apple a day is a good thing.
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Lucky Me
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Posted: 1 January 2008 02:12 pm |
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Good morning (it is still morning, isn't it?) and Happy New Year everybody. My first success: we stayed up very late last night, but I ate nothing after midnight except a glass of champagne. That was good for me, as I usually can't resist anything that is around.
This morning I weighed and was 134. My goal weight is 122. A couple days ago I only had 10 to lose; now it's 12.  "Lucky Me" isn't quite as lucky as I thought. My real goal is not to just get down to 122, but TO STAY THERE. That's the tough part!
My plan is to eat only healthy food (except for one small bowl of ice cream each evening) and to exercise more than I usually do. So, now I'm off to get in an hour of biking before lunch. Good luck to everyone. It will be fun to hear from people every day.
Does anyone know how many there are of us?
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Patchers
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Posted: 1 January 2008 02:33 pm |
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Starting weight - 307
challenge goal weight - 295
I'm loving having February 29 as an extra day to lose the weight.
Thanks for the challenge, I definitely NEED it.
Patchers
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CCKat
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Posted: 1 January 2008 03:00 pm |
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Good Morning! (here in Texas anyway!) The sun is shining and it is about 47 degrees. I plan to take a brisk walk with my MP3 and enjoy the day!!
Turns out I weigh 139.4 this morning. So my first goal is to get to 135 and then 130. Let's see how it goes for me.
GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!!
CCKAT
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