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DeterminedGal
Senior Member
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Posted: 16 December 2007 01:42 pm |
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Note from Administrator:
This challenge has become so successful that it's a challenge for DeterminedGal to keep track of all the challenge members and their posts. So we've made a few changes to simplify things. Please read the instructions carefully, and make every effort to follow them.
Thank you, Peter
Happy New Year, everyone!
It's time to organize our next challenge -- the New Year, New YOU! Challenge. We're all here for the same reason: To live healthy lives and, in most cases, to lose a few pounds. So why not do it with the support of others and join the challenge?
Here's the deal:
- The challenge will begin January 1 and end February 29, but you can join anytime!
- Start today by reporting your current weight and how much you want to lose by February 29.
- Then every Monday (or as early in the week as you can) report your weight.
- The results will be posted right here on this page, right below these instructions.
- We will post a note in the challenge when the results are updated.
- Make your posts as brief as possible. Just the numbers please!
We want you to share with other challenge members about how you are doing. That's what this forum is all about! But it was getting too difficult to sift through the discussions for the numbers, so we've created a special topic just for challenge members to use for sharing:
New Year New YOU! Challenge - Questions and Discussions Here
Who will join me in this New Year, New YOU! Challenge?
If you're not registered for the forums yet, it's free and simple. Just click on Registar in the upper right corner and follow the instructions! Also be sure to read the Membership Instructions.
Determined Gal
Please post your updates and corrections!
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hoofprints
Senior Member
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Posted: 16 December 2007 03:30 pm |
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I'm in 
hoofprints
thanks DG for setting up this challenge, a lot of days when I could eat something with sugar, or bad fats....I think of the challenge and it helps me make a better choice. Ahhh I'm so simple and easily motivated.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 16 December 2007 04:52 pm |
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Every time I join one of these challenges, there are moments when I regret it. And when I don't do as well as planned, I feel uncomfortable posting about it.
But the challenges always help me to do better than I otherwise would have, so count me in!
I'll be returning from my family Christmas (read: lots of food!) around January 3rd, so I'll be late in starting. And a little heavier! But I'll post as soon as I get back.
Thanks DeterminedGal!
Peter
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thinkskinny
New Member
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Posted: 16 December 2007 07:18 pm |
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I agree with Peter, this week I was reluctant to post as I hadn't lost but in the end I did, because as long as I'm in a challenge I have a goal which I have made "public" (and I hate not succeeding) so I'll push to get there. Soooooo I will partake in the next challenge! Thanks DG 
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 16 December 2007 07:43 pm |
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And... this new challenge will be in the New Year and we'll all be excited to lose weight!
And... no holidays foods to tempt us!
Peter
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voodoodoll
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 16 December 2007 07:50 pm |
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hey DG, im definately in! this time around i plan on actually losing weight too! 
i'll post my starting weight on the friday 28th dec as this is my last weigh day before the start of the challenge xx
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Theresa
Senior Member
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Posted: 17 December 2007 05:51 pm |
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| You can count me in for sure.
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MAMA BEAR
Senior Member
| Joined: | 8 July 2005 |
| Location: | Ohio USA |
| Posts: | 71 |
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Posted: 17 December 2007 08:04 pm |
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 SURE COUNT ME IN ... I am wanting to get off the last of my weight !! So, I will be here rooting everyone in ... good to be back with friends !!
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Paint-Mom
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 17 December 2007 09:41 pm |
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 Paint-GrandMom is ready to GO! Count me in!
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zenobia
Moderator
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Posted: 18 December 2007 07:11 am |
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maybe the "new" me will consistantly post and actually weigh in.  yup, i am in...
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voodoodoll
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 18 December 2007 01:13 pm |
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DeterminedGal wrote:
The challenge will begin Jan. 1 and end Feb. 28.
hey DG, just letting ya know that its a leap year so there will be 29 days in february in 2008. i dont know if that changes anything but i know how easy it can be to forget the 29th
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pbf4326e
Senior Member
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Posted: 18 December 2007 01:52 pm |
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Hey DG,
I'm in! I was hoping to be in another challenge after the holidays. The current one is really helping me stay focused and it will be good to go right into the new one on the 1st of the year.
I'm trying to stay strong through Christmas but I'm still planning on a big 'ole piece of apple pie for dessert. 
Thanks for putting this one together.
Bert
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clarinetgurl
Moderator
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Posted: 18 December 2007 05:27 pm |
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Me too.
CG
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pbf4326e
Senior Member
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Posted: 18 December 2007 05:33 pm |
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clarinetgurl wrote: Me too.
CG
CG,
You too what? Excited about the new challenge, staying strong through Christmas or the big 'ole piece of apple pie???
Bert
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clarinetgurl
Moderator
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Posted: 19 December 2007 12:53 am |
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LOL. All three
CG
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DaniMae1
Senior Member
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Posted: 19 December 2007 03:05 pm |
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| This is just what I need! Count me in, sign me up, whatever! I can't wait to start! Thanks for the motivation!
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Joyg56
New Member
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Posted: 19 December 2007 03:40 pm |
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I'd like to join in as well. I will post my "realistic' expectations fior the challenge on December 31.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.
J.
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monkey809
Senior Member
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Posted: 21 December 2007 05:30 pm |
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| I am in as well. I gave up on loosing weight about 2 months ago during the 2007 challenge. I have stayed away from the scale out of fear of seeing how much I gained. But On Jan 1st I will weigh myself!! I am going to eat all I want until Jan 1st and then I will start me new eating habits again.
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KayB
New Member
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Posted: 24 December 2007 01:54 pm |
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| Hi! I am new here, but have been on the weight loss band wagon for what feels like my whole life. I'd really like to participate in this. It would be nice to have people hold me accountable for my goals. Will post my weight on 1/1!
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backontrack
Member
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Posted: 24 December 2007 08:01 pm |
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| Count me in also! This will be my 1st challenge (I'm a new member) so I'm looking forward to it!
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FloridaGirl
Senior Member
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Posted: 25 December 2007 10:23 pm |
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| Thanks for setting up the challenge. I want to participate.
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ArmyChiefsWife
Senior Member
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Posted: 25 December 2007 10:40 pm |
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| Wonderful... these challenges have certainly helped me... hubby is back from deployment and so is some of the weight... LOL!... i am defintely in for this challenge... See ya Jan. 1st
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muddyoldgoat
New Member
| Joined: | 25 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:16 am |
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I am new here also.
Count me in
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Vanessa40
New Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:07 pm |
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Hello Everyone...
Count me in also
I'm feeling like this today 
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday....
Vanessa
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kendra
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:17 pm |
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 I would like to join
kendra
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Irish
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:17 pm |
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Hey Guys, im definatly in.. time to make changes :D
See you all on the 1st January :D
Viv
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leslieleigh
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:23 pm |
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I would like to try this challenge I want to reach my goal in 2008 
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poesraven
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:23 pm |
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I'm new on this forum and I am all ready to start the challenge. I lost 10 pounds in the last few months but am stuck on my last 7. It's getting frustrating and the holidays have not helped in the slightest, but I feel motivated and hope the support here will help me reach my goal. For me, it's not the exercise that I am concerned with--it's the eating. If anyone has any tips, please post! Thanks
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beckielpn
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:29 pm |
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| I will do this challenge with you all Beckie is the name.
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Icandoit
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:35 pm |
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| I'm new to this site, and would love to join the challenge. I've been trying to lose the same 40 pounds for over 2 years and it's time to get serious.
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CodeMonkey
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:37 pm |
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Alright, I didn't do so hot the last challenge but I won't let that discourage me. My main problem was my work; everyone here spends the whole month of December snacking away and some of it was too hard to resist. Co-workers coming up and saying "did you try what I brought?" Unfortunately I did. Three times. What's bad is the snack table is on my path to the water cooler. Anyway, the holidays are almost over and I think the next two months should be downhill.
So doing some calculations, I'm hoping to continue with the "2 pound per week" loss. So I would need to lose about 0.285 pounds per day. January and February has 60 days between the two, so if my calculations are correct (sound like Doc Brown here), I am hoping to lose 17.143 pounds by February 29th.
Y'know, give or take 0.01 pound.
EDIT: I've just noticed something. 8 people have chosen to make this challenge their first post ever. What a way to get people motivated! DeterminedGal, I think you're on to something here!
Last edited on 26 December 2007 01:57 pm by CodeMonkey
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AnAdventurousLife
Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:46 pm |
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| I'm in!
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AiresGal
New Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:57 pm |
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Count me in on this challenge - I just joined so I'm not sure how this works. But I'm willing to give the forums a shot.
AiresGal
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kimchi858
New Member
| Joined: | 28 November 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 01:58 pm |
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Count me in too. I've been slipping since Thanksgiving - basically getting mugged by all the delicious holiday food - and I'd love to join your challenge.
I'll weigh in on the 1st and let you know.
Looking forward to it.
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cathym
Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 02:18 pm |
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| I'm new - but I want to give the challenge a shot!
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gina-ann
New Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 02:40 pm |
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| Hi, I'm new here and I would like to join the challenge
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Hoof&cycle
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 02:43 pm |
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| This is the best Christmas present I could give myself - Thanks!
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pjdigi
New Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 02:58 pm |
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Hi
I'm pjdigi and would like to join the challenge!
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homesteadingmom
Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:07 pm |
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Count me in! I need some motivation. I challenged my step daughter to participate in a 5k race with me in May. It will be my birthday present to myself and losing some weight will make giving that gift a lot easier.
Last edited on 26 December 2007 04:18 pm by homesteadingmom
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Princess1548
New Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:11 pm |
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| Count me in!
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bearfarms2005
New Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:13 pm |
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I would love to join the challenge...new to the board but not to losing weight. I've lost 40 pounds since last January and would like to lose that last 10!
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marmot
Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:20 pm |
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| I would like to be a part of this challenge as well.
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raeo
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Texas USA |
| Posts: | 14 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:21 pm |
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| I want to be in the New Challenge. Do I just come back here to post my weight on New Years Day?
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kendra
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:23 pm |
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| I really don't know because I am new at this too, but i would like to know also...Kendra
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pbf4326e
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 03:57 pm |
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Hello to all the new folks!!! I hope you had a nice Christmas. I came, I saw, I ate. 
I did 45 min. on the stationary bike this morning. My body is wondering what the #%@&! I'm doing to it. 
It was great but back to it this morning to finish out the year and get ready for the new year's challenge.
To all the new folks that have questions, Determinedgal (DG) has set up the challenge and you can post your weight to her on Jan. 1. She is on vacation with her family this week and she'll post all the weights each week so we can all see how we're doing and cheer each other on.
Have a Happy New Year!!!
Bert
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jkv1111
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 04:01 pm |
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I plan to lose 20 pounds by end of April 2008. I guess this challenge will help me motivate my way through the hardest part. (The beginning.)
I've already lost 30 pounds so I know it can be done.
The last 20 should be a piece of cake. Did someone mention cake?
I'm in.
It's on.
Look out 2008!
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PillowCays
New Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Ohio USA |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 04:04 pm |
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Count me in!!
This sounds like fun!!
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EmyW(KS)
New Member
| Joined: | 19 December 2007 |
| Location: | Kansas USA |
| Posts: | 26 |
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Posted: 26 December 2007 04:05 pm |
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Hi all, I'd like to join but I only weigh in every 2 weeks. I have a schedule set with my trainer. Weight every 2 weeks and full stats once a month. Would that be ok? I guess those middle weeks I could just show no loss.
Emily W (KS)
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CodeMonkey
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 December 2007 04:09 pm |
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EmyW, I think that would work out fine.
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lorenworsley
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Posted: 26 December 2007 05:26 pm |
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| I'm certainly in!
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