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Nir
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Posted: 1 July 2008 03:17 pm |
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Unless someone else wants to step into my shoes, I'm going to lead the next challenge.
Here are the guidelines for the Summer Weight Loss Challenge (similar to those of the previous one):
- The challenge will run from Monday, June 30th through Sunday, August 31st, exactly nine weeks.
- You may join the challenge at any time beginning July 1, and late-comers are most welcome. You can even join the challenge in August.
- To join the challenge, post your starting weight and goal weight.
You may choose any goal you like. But if your goal is to lose more than 18 pounds during the challenge period -- more than two pounds a week -- please explain why you think your goal is realistic.
This website is dedicate to healthy, common sense, lasting weight loss and does not support crash diets which do not have realistic expectations of producing long-term results.
For more information, please see the Tutorial and the forum topic The Most Likely Reason Your Diet Will Fail.
- Pick a day for your weekly weigh-in, and stick to it a closely as you can. Then post your current weight each week -- or as often as you like!
You may wish to read: How Often Should You Weigh Yourself
Those who are not losing weight, and those who are gaining, will receive praise for continuing to participate. It's so easy to run and hide! We've all been there ourselves.
We also know that by participating they are very likely doing better than they otherwise would be.
- The results will be updated every Wednesday (or more often) and posted right here just below these instructions so they will always be easy to find.
We want the challenge stats to be realistic and reflect active challenge members, so anyone not posting for two consecutive weeks will be dropped from the list. But they will be put right back on the next week should they post again.
If you need to withdraw from the challenge, please have the courtesy to post a farewell note or send me a Private Message (PM). Your name will be removed without comment.
- You are encouraged to share how you are doing during the challenge, and especially to give each other support. However, to make it easier for me to find your weekly weight, please make sure your weight Stands Out.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to post them or send me a PM.
Wishing you success and happiness!
Nir
Please post corrections below.
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Nir
Senior Administrator
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Posted: 1 July 2008 03:19 pm |
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| Nir. SW 120.9lb. GW 120.0lb.
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pbf4326e
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 July 2008 03:48 pm |
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Hi Nir,
Sign me up!!! I' at 197 today, 7/1 and want to hit 190 for the goal.
Weigh in Mondays or Tuesdays.
Thanks,
Bert
Last edited on 1 July 2008 05:19 pm by pbf4326e
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CrimsonAnimus
New Member
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Posted: 1 July 2008 04:28 pm |
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Coolness!!! Thanks, Nir! 
Sign me up:
Starting Weight: 275
Goal Weight: 250
Weigh-In: Sundays
25 pounds is a lot to lose in 2 months, but I still have a lot to lose! Basically, it equates to 3 pounds per week, while also allowing 2 of the weeks to be 2 pounds. 250 is also my next big milestone.
Hopefully, I will be starting strength training at some point during this challenge, but we are really tight on money at the moment due to recurring car troubles. Regardless, I still think my goal is realistic.
Best of luck to all of us!
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kendra
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 July 2008 04:31 pm |
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 sign me up....starting weight 117lbs, goal weight 112lbs
Kendra
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Butterfly_Hourglass
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Posted: 1 July 2008 04:47 pm |
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Hello!
I'm stating back at 145 
My gaol is to lose 15 pounds and be at 130.
I know my goal is a bit of a stretch but I am determined this time not to fall off the band wagon.
My weigh in day with be Monday! Good luck to everyone!
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pbf4326e
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 July 2008 05:00 pm |
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Crimson, kick butt!!! You can do it!!
Bert
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butterflybabe
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Posted: 1 July 2008 05:18 pm |
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I definitely need this. I want to be able to wear a bikini without feeling ashamed of myself and hate what I look like.
Start: 154
Goal: 145lbs
It is a lot (especially for me) but I really really want to start my last semester at university looking and feeling great (still 15lbs more than what I used to be, but closer at least)
My weigh day will be Monday or Tuesday
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christyandmuddy
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| Joined: | 5 May 2008 |
| Location: | Florida USA |
| Posts: | 137 |
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Posted: 1 July 2008 06:44 pm |
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Nir, thanks for starting a new challenge!! I was really hoping there would be another one. I think these challenges are great motivation, so count me in!
Starting weight: 129 lbs
Goal weight: 124 lbs
Good luck, everyone!
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 1 July 2008 07:14 pm |
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Thanks for starting up a new one Nir!
Starting weight: 153.5
Goal weight: 148.5
I am hoping to actually have a loss this time. 
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meteorites49
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Posted: 1 July 2008 09:06 pm |
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I'm happy there's another challange too! My start weight is 128 and my goal weight is 114.
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DeterminedGal
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 July 2008 11:26 pm |
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Thanks, Nir!
CW 182
GW 167
That's 15#. I'm pushing it extra hard in July since I'm trying to reach 170# by August 1 to fulfill my goal of 100# lost in one year. I'm close at 88# as of today so I know it will be a real nail biter. I've been exercising twice a day, every single day. Loss has slowed down the last couple of months, but I am still DETERMINED.
I'll post my weight on Fridays when I "officially" weigh each week.
Thanks again for doing the challenge!
DG
Last edited on 1 July 2008 11:27 pm by DeterminedGal
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Forehunnerd
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Posted: 1 July 2008 11:59 pm |
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This looks fun, I'll give it a shot. I've got a lot to lose, but I'll keep my goal reasonable.
Current Weight: 410 lbs.
Goal Weight: 395 lbs.
My weigh-ins have been occurring on Saturdays, so I'll be posting them almost right after I check it. Hope I'm as successful with my efforts as all of you more accomplished folks. Best of luck, everyone! 
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mollymoo24
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 12:36 am |
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SW: 143.5 GW 134.0
(I subtracted 1 pound from actual SW of 144.5 to account for the fact that I will be losing a pound the easy way when I hit 139 - I'll be retiring my old big superheavy weigh in pants! Target loss is 9.5 pounds.) I love love love the way that 134 looks, that's super motivating. Whooooweeee I hope I get there!!!!!
Nir - thanks for starting this challenge!
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 2 July 2008 12:48 am |
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Forehunnerd, you can do it, bud! Stay strong, and I'm here if you need to talk about anything.
Molly, what a great moment it'll be when you toss those pants aside! It's a great feeling, isn't it? Most of the clothes in my closet are way too big these days. ;)
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cportwine
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 03:44 am |
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Ok, I am going to be gone the next few days. But, sign me up. It might help me lose what I gain over vacation.
Anyway, sw 124lbs.
goal weight 120lbs.
Make weigh in on monday, since I won't be here until then.
Good Luck everyone....!!!!!
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Caitlin
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Posted: 2 July 2008 04:14 am |
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Hey,
Count me in!
CW: 131
GW: 120... maybe a few lbs more, we'll see how it goes 
-Caitlin
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Hisgal
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 04:20 am |
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Thanks, Nir
I'm in again, and this time I will try to remember to pop over here to report in....hopefully with actual progress this time! I need to focus more on the challenge adn take it more seriously this time
SW: 189.6 lbs
Goal weight: 179.6 lbs (being I didn't make it last time, I will try, try again  )
Been weighing on Saturday's lately, so will make that my "official" day
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OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 05:15 pm |
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I love challenges 
Start Weight: 209
Goal Weight: 199
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celeste
New Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 05:49 pm |
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Thanks for organizing the challenge.
SW: 138
GW: 133
Weigh in day will be Sunday.
Edited because I just started trying to lose weight and I want to set a less steeper goal for myself, because I don't want to push myself too fast.
Last edited on 3 July 2008 06:12 am by celeste
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Patchers
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 06:57 pm |
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Hi Nir,
Thanks for stepping up to the plate on the new challenge!
My starting weight is 266 and I would like to break in to the 250's so I will make 259 my goal weight.
Onward ~~ Patchers
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loose weight
New Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 07:03 pm |
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Hi nir
Thanks for stepping up on summer challenge i would also like to be part of pliease i wolud like to lose 10lbs
Current weight 146.4lbs
Target weight 136lbs
I would like to lose about 1lb a week
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artistjohn
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 07:56 pm |
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Thank you Nir Starting weight 210 Target 196
Artist John
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chevyice
New Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 08:44 pm |
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I am new to the forum and would like to join the challenge.
current: 163
goal: 148
Weekly weigh in Wednesday!
Thanks for starting the challenge Nir.
Last edited on 3 July 2008 09:08 pm by chevyice
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Hiker
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 08:59 pm |
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I am really glad to see a new challenge posted, thanks for starting it Nir.
My weigh in day will be Tuesday
My starting weight--168
My goal will be--155
I hope to loose 1.5lbs a week.
Hiker
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Throwinitaway
Member
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Posted: 2 July 2008 10:02 pm |
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Thanks for the Challenge! I came around too late for the last one and have been wanting to join!
Starting weight: 225
Goal weight: 210
I know 15 lbs is a lot but I am doing NOTHING right now and staying at my weight. If i change my lifestyle in any small way I am going to drop pretty fast for awhile. It's a goal and if I only lose 5 lbs I am still on my way! Thanks again!
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katie in spain
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| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 3 July 2008 12:04 am |
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Thanks Nir for starting up another challenge and thanks Peter for doing the last one. They really do help.
My starting weight is 137 lbs and my goal weight is 132 lbs. Good luck to everybody and a special mention to wagon fallers who get up, dust themselves off and get back on!
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blackdiamond8
Senior Member
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Posted: 3 July 2008 02:59 am |
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I am joining!!
starting weight- 205.0
target-195.0
I figure if i get down into the 1hundreds again i have already won. haha
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oythatsintense
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| Location: | Ohio USA |
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Posted: 3 July 2008 06:25 am |
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| I'm in! This morning, 7/1, I was 141.2 and my goal for the 9 weeks is to hit my ugw, 125. I'll be weighing in mondays or tuesdays at least, although I weigh at least once a day so I may be providing an average if my daily weight the day I report it is spiked from water weight. This is my first challenge, but I'm trying new things since I've hit my halfway mark and am working on readjusting my lifestyle (I've been plateauing for about 2 weeks now). I haven't weighed 125 pounds since before my senior year of high school, and I can't wait to buy a new wardrobe.
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Nir
Senior Administrator
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Posted: 3 July 2008 11:39 am |
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| The table should be correct up to this point - please post any corrections.
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jessalynne
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| Location: | USA |
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Posted: 3 July 2008 02:14 pm |
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I'm in too! Thanks for running the challenge, Nir.
CW: 162 lb
GW: 145 lb
total goal: 17 lb
I'll weigh in on Mondays 
Good luck everyone!
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cportwine
Senior Member
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Posted: 3 July 2008 04:43 pm |
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I just got done packing the camper for this weekend. And I am thinking that Mondays weigh in will not be so good for me.
I hope you all will cut me some slack until, vacation is over. I will definitely need this challenge to lose any unwanted pounds that were gained over this whole vacation thing. 
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lysliv
New Member
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Posted: 3 July 2008 07:50 pm |
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Hi!! New here. Joined a gym yesterday and the trainer introduced me to this site. Looks great. I would love to join your challenge.
starting weight: 170
goal weight for challenge: 152
my weigh-in day will be: Fridays
good luck all!!
'Shell
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 3 July 2008 07:51 pm |
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Oooh...starting out in purple! This time I'm making it to red! Or at least orange. Let's face it, I'll take yellow at this point.
Just kidding - GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!! 
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morbidlemon
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 4 July 2008 10:57 am |
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Yay, time to make another fresh start
Starting weight: 127.2lb
Goal weight: 120lb
Total goal loss: 7.2lb
Although it would be awesome to hit the 110s, I doubt that's going to happen... But, I am going to make some changes, give myself some rules. Rules and lists. My life has been lacking structure lately.
Oh, and I'll probably weigh in each Tuesday.
Good luck everyone!
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Beckster
Senior Member
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Posted: 4 July 2008 03:30 pm |
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Thanks Nir
I'll weigh in on Saturdays
SW: 243
GW: 235
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ChunchieA
Senior Member
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Posted: 4 July 2008 03:49 pm |
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Hello
I'd like to sign up again - these challenges have been a good way to keep me on track - I am starting out at 123 and my goal this time is going to be 120. I will be checking in on Saturdays.
Thanks for setting up the challenge.
Chunchie A
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mchen01
Member
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Posted: 5 July 2008 06:03 am |
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Thanks Nir! I'd like to join too.
SW 188 GW 175
Will weigh in on Mondays.
Good luck to everyone
Last edited on 5 July 2008 06:04 am by mchen01
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MidgeH
Member
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Posted: 5 July 2008 02:19 pm |
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Please sign me up Nir!
Starting weight: 253
Goal Weight: 237
I missed a week so -16 over 8 weeks is my goal. Weigh in on Monday.
My first challenge! I'm so happy. Thanks Nir!
Last edited on 5 July 2008 02:22 pm by MidgeH
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Forehunnerd
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Posted: 5 July 2008 08:31 pm |
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Today's Saturday, and as a result, I'll be posting my first weigh-in update today! I step on the scale today to learn that I've lost 3 pounds this week to reach a very super-buff 407 pounds. Thought this was a slack week for me since I missed a couple of days to get my exercise in, but I'm glad to see a change like this. Hope everyone else has the same luck!
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lysliv
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Posted: 5 July 2008 09:37 pm |
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So do we actually have challenges every wk. or something?
Forgot to weigh in yesterday. I have been really good about going to the gym this past wk. Only working on my cardio right now until I drop my 40 lbs. Then I am going to start weight training. Can't wait for that.
okay so my weight for this wk: 169.6 lbs.
down .4 this week. woo hoo :)
Hope everyone else is doing their best. Good luck all.
'Shell
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 5 July 2008 10:34 pm |
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Way to go, Forehunnerd! Keep it up.
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missfit
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Posted: 5 July 2008 10:57 pm |
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| I am definitely in because I am so off track, it's not even funny. I will post my current weight with my weightloss goal tomorrow a.m. Thank you for running this challenge.
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larrabeeskot
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Posted: 6 July 2008 12:46 am |
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Thank you, Nir.
I am in for the summer. My goal is 158.
My current weight is 164.4. So that is 8.4 lbs. I have been stuck between 166 and 164 FOREVER, so this is going to be interesting!
Laura
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Butterfly_Hourglass
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Posted: 6 July 2008 06:07 am |
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You are amazing Forehunnerd! Keep it up! 
And good job to everyone that signed on for this. I hope we can all meet our goals. Wouldn't it be awesome? All together, everyone in this challenge; working hard and meeting our goals would be so cool!
Peace.
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morbidlemon
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 6 July 2008 08:32 am |
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Yeah :) Keep me in check guys! I haven't participated fully in any of the challenges since probably this time last year. My mind is finding it far more difficult to lose the last 15lb - apparently most of my enthusiasm was stored in the first 35lb.
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Nir
Senior Administrator
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Posted: 6 July 2008 10:42 am |
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I have now fluctuated my way down to 120.6lb. Not to excited because, like stock market investments, numbers go down as well as up
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missfit
Senior Member
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Posted: 6 July 2008 11:11 am |
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OK Here it goes- My current weight is 166 lbs. and by the end of this challenge I will be 10 lbs. lighter. 
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CrimsonAnimus
New Member
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Posted: 6 July 2008 04:32 pm |
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Today's weigh-in: 273
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celeste
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Posted: 6 July 2008 06:31 pm |
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| Weight-in:137
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