Posts: 2,903
1/2/09 8:36 P

Here are the final results for the Oct-Dec Weight loss challenge, as well as the results of the December Snowman Challenge.

Congratulations to all of you for keeping this going for three long months. I hope the January challenge will keep our momentum up since it is only one month long -- we can DO it for one month, right??

Congratulations especially to Trish who won the Snowman Trophy and to Anderpa and Trish who made or exceeded the October-December goal they set.


Carol (CTINCH).
My current weight is 214 pounds.
I would like to lose 14 pounds by dec.31,2008 –
Dec 1 start weight = 210
Most Recent Posted Weight = 210
OCT-DEC LOSS: 4

Connie (raycon)
Current Weight: 194 pounds
Dec. 31 goal: to lose 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight = 188
Most Recent Posted Weight = 188
OCT-DEC LOSS = 6

Janet (flowerlady45)
weight at end of Sept. 180
Goal is to lose 15 pounds by the end of December --
Dec 1 start weight = 178
Most Recent Posted Weight = 174
OCT-DEC LOSS = 6

Kathy (BKP4166)
CW...268
Goal by 12/31/2008....255
Dec 1 start weight = 266
Most Recent Posted Weight = 264
OCT-DEC LOSS = 4

Linda (LINDALOU142)
Current Weight: 196
Number of pounds you want to lose for this challenge: 10 pounds -
Dec 1 start weight = 198
Most Recent Posted Weight = 197
OCT-DEC LOSS = 0

Pat (ANDERPA)
Starting Weight (October 1)= 215
Goal for Dec. 31 = 196
Dec 1 start weight = 204
Most Recent Posted Weight = 196
OCT-DEC LOSS = 19 goal met

Shirley (morninglory3)
Current weight: 225
Goal: 12lbs by Dec 31, 2008 - 10;
Dec 1 start weight = 230
Most Recent Posted Weight = 230
OCT-DEC Loss = 0

Tanya(SUNSHINE_GAL)
Start date: wt.257
gOAL: 15 LB
Dec 1 start weight = 251
Most Recent Posted Weight = 251
OCT-DEC LOSS = 6

Trish (TRISHCL)
OCTOBER WEIGHT: 214
goal for Dec 31 lose 10 pounds - 198;
Dec 1 start weight =203
Most Recent Posted Weight =194 Snowman challenge = 9 lb. == WINNER OF TROPHY
OCT-DEC LOSS = 20 lb. GOAL SURPASSED

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1/2/09 7:59 P

I am officially naming TrishCL as the winner of the snowman challenge. Trish, please send me a mailing address privately in my SparkMail and he will be on his way to you.

If you can, have a good supporter "present" the trophy to you and get a picture to post on your Spark Page so we can all share your success.

I'll have the results of the Oct-Dec challenge in a day or so and then we can concentrate on the January challenge.

Please post your information in this format each week so I can track it a little easier:

Start weight:
Current weight:
Total loss for January:

Thanks. Again, if you have an idea for a fun theme, let us know. Otherwise, I'll have to think one up. LOL

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1/2/09 12:34 P

Okay, I am back on my regular weight in day. I am starting January at 174 lbs. That is a total loss of 6 lbs for the last 3 months (did not meet my 15 lb. goal) lost 4 lbs in Dec. for the snowman challenge.
I am aiming for a 10 lb loss in the next three months.
Janet

Posts: 16,278
12/31/08 5:04 P

I didn't do so well...I have so much swelling in my legs and feet that I know it is reflected in my weight...Have to figure out how to stop that from happening...I will weigh on Friday and start from there.

current weight: 241.0

254 250.5 247 243.5

240

Posts: 2,418
12/31/08 4:09 P

I failed this challenge miserably, I think I said I was going to lose 20 lbs.. well, didn't happen. I'm ready now tho? ever said that before?

current weight: 195.0

206 192 178 164

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12/31/08 11:41 A

I am up 4 pounds for a total loss in Dec. of 4 pounds.
Santa was good to me in the weight gift
Am back on track and hoping to really get going downward again this next week.
Janet

Posts: 1,160
12/31/08 11:15 A

Now may be my last Internet access until Saturday. I'll look for you then.

Happy New Year - Best wishes for reaching your goals for 2009.

current weight: 177.0

177 170.25 163.5 156.75

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Posts: 2,707
12/31/08 9:15 A

A January challenge sounds great - I really need to get back on track.

As for the last challenge, Santa left me a pound for the holidays.

Ending weight is 197.

Linda/Mi

current weight: 208.0

208 191 174 157

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12/30/08 11:42 P

A January challenge sounds great to me. I have gained a little bit this last week. Will know for sure my total loss tomorrow morning and will post it then. I know I will lose a couple of snowmen though :).
Janet

Posts: 1,194
12/30/08 10:32 P

I am new to the team and would like to join in the January challenge but don't really understand all the working of the thread etc. but I would love to get in on this as it sounds like fun. Thanks Vicki

current weight: 195.2

203 188.5 174 159.5

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12/30/08 9:01 P

Great. Thanks for the responses. I think we'll give ourselves Jan 1 as a "free" day and weigh in on Friday or Saturday for our start weight. What do you think? Anyone have an idea of a theme you might like? If I can fit a crocheted critter to the theme, we'll have another trophy, too. Looks like Trish is in the running for the snowman, but we have a couple of days left.

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12/29/08 2:18 P

Count me in.

BTW - October 6 weight - 214

Lost 1.2 pounds since last weigh in. Survived the holidays! Whew.
Current weight 194

Trish

current weight: 177.0

177 170.25 163.5 156.75

150

SparkPoints: (11,102)
Fitness Minutes: (1,519)
Posts: 1,116
12/28/08 11:07 P

Sorry I'm late at posting. I gained 2 lbs over the holidays so it makes me at 230lbs now. Not as bad as I thought it would be. I think doing a January challenge would be great.
Shirley

Posts: 195
12/28/08 4:34 P

I would like a challenge for January. Maybe we can start on the 1st and end on the 29th (four weeks) Since many of us are reporting on Thursday or Friday,that would make it an easier challenge to keep track of.

Connie

current weight: 228.6

228.6 214.45 200.3 186.15

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12/28/08 8:02 A

Would anyone like another challenge for January?? We can use this thread to report. Let me know and we can come up with one together. We'll only make it a month since this 3-month one was awfully hard to keep momentum on.

Oh yes, and my report for the week:

Start weight = 204
Today's weight = 197
Loss this week = 0
Total loss for December = 7
Loss since October = 18
Goal for Dec. 31 = 196

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12/27/08 10:01 A

Connie, sometimes maintaining is a victory.
I'm looking forward to January.
Trish

current weight: 177.0

177 170.25 163.5 156.75

150

Posts: 195
12/26/08 8:00 P

My weight has stayed the same this week. I'm only 2 pounds short of where I wanted to be on December 31. I have a feeling those two pounds will have to wait until January to come off. I'm enjoying Christmas but maintaining rather than losing. Hope everyone has a good last week before the new year.
Connie

current weight: 228.6

228.6 214.45 200.3 186.15

172

Posts: 798
12/26/08 5:38 P

hi,
I don't know what has happened to my weight.A week ago i had not gained anything.On Mon. I had gained 10 pounds.My doctor was Highly upset.this is the most I have ever weight.I was more than highly upset.
tues. I had gained 10 pounds.i don't know if I am not drinking enough water or what. i was within my calorie limit.i am going to restart my weight program.I am going on the solid liquid diet .
carol

Posts: 1,160
12/24/08 3:35 P

Good luck with portions tomorrow.

Merry Christmas

current weight: 177.0

177 170.25 163.5 156.75

150

Posts: 3,310
12/24/08 7:08 A

I started at 144...went up 2 lbs...came back to 144....

current weight: 153.0

158 153 148 143

138

Posts: 2,903
12/23/08 10:28 P

REMEMBER: The challenge continues until December 31, so I will need a weigh-in from you this Friday or Saturday. Stay healthy over the holiday. Have a great Christmas == enjoy your family and friends and those around you. It isn't just about the food. Make healthy choices and you can keep on keepin' on.

Good luck.

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12/23/08 10:25 P

Here are the latest figures based on what you've given us. Check to see if what I have is correct for you. If you didn't give a December 1 weight, I can't calculate your snowmen, so please give me that number so you can be in the Snowman Challenge as well as the Oct-Dec. Challenge to meet your goal.

Beth (FISHPOND7)
October Start weight: 155 pounds.
Goal: 7 pounds by Dec.31,2008
Dec 1 start weight = ?????
Most Recent Posted Weight = 152
SNOWMEN EARNED: ?????


Carol (CTINCH).
October Start weight: 214 pounds.
Goal: 14 pounds by Dec.31,2008
Dec 1 start weight = 210
Most Recent Posted Weight = Same 12/18
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Connie (raycon)
October Start Weight: 194 pounds
Goal: 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight =188
12/20 Posted Weight = 186
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Janet (flowerlady45)
October Start Weight: 180
Goal: 15 pounds
Dec 1 start weight =178
Most Recent Posted Weight = 172
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Joann (JOANNS4)
October Start Weight: 190
Goal: 185
Dec 1 start weight = ???????
Most Recent Posted Weight = 191
SNOWMEN EARNED: ????


Kathy (BKP4166)
October Start Weight: 268
Goal: 255
Dec 1 start weight = 266
12/20 Posted Weight = 267
SNOWMEN EARNED:


Linda (LINDALOU142)
October Start Weight: 196
Goal: 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight = 198
Most Recent Posted Weight = 196
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Pat (ANDERPA)
October Start Weight: 215
Goal: 196
Dec 1 start weight = 204
12/20 Posted Weight = 197
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Sharon (SJIF)
October start weight: 138
Goal: 4 lbs
Dec 1 start weight = ?????
Most Recent Posted Weight = 144
SNOWMEN EARNED: ????


Shirley (morninglory3)
October start weight: 225
Goal: 12lbs
Dec 1 start weight = 230
12/20 Posted Weight = 228
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Tanya (SUNSHINE_GAL)
October Start weight: 257
Goal: 15 LB
Dec 1 start weight = 251
Most Recent Posted Weight = None found, please give me a number
SNOWMEN EARNED: ??????

Trish (TRISHCL)
October Start weight:
Goal: lose 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight = 203
12/20 Posted Weight = 195
SNOWMEN EARNED:

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12/22/08 10:36 P

sORRY, gang. I am falling asleep at my keyb0ard so will post standings tomorrow.

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12/21/08 9:52 P

Okay...can I whisper?...267

current weight: 241.0

254 250.5 247 243.5

240

Posts: 2,903
12/21/08 7:41 P

Kathy

I hate to do it, but I need a real number.

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12/21/08 4:26 P

Sorry to be late posting but went out of town before the snow came and am now just getting to a computer.
I stayed the same this week. (186 pounds)

Connie

current weight: 228.6

228.6 214.45 200.3 186.15

172

Posts: 16,278
12/20/08 11:33 P

I actually went up, so I am not a happy camper...but not too surprised since I haven't felt that great.

current weight: 241.0

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Posts: 2,903
12/20/08 9:20 P

Thanks to all who posted. I will wait for latecomers tomorrow and do my best to post the standings on Monday.

Keep up the great work -- remember: Looking fine in 2009!

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12/20/08 12:41 P

Lost 2.2 lbs this week and a total of 1 inch. That makes a loss of 6.6 lbs in December.
Janet

Posts: 3,310
12/20/08 7:53 A

I'm in a holding pattern...stayed the same. Sharon J

current weight: 153.0

158 153 148 143

138

SparkPoints: (11,102)
Fitness Minutes: (1,519)
Posts: 1,116
12/20/08 12:38 A

I weighed in today (Friday) the same as last week 228.4lbs.

Posts: 2,903
12/19/08 10:40 P

October Start Weight = 215
December Start Weight = 204
Current weight = 197
Loss this week = 2 lb.
Total loss since October = 18 lb.
Loss so far in December = 7 lb.

Edited by: ANDERPA at: 12/19/2008 (22:41)

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12/19/08 9:33 P

hello,
I'm not sure who is doing this now or if this is even the right place to post,if not you can let me know.i stayedthe same again this week.210I guess that is bad and good too.I feel more agile when I walk and i actually do have more energy,but no weight loss.
Carol

Posts: 2,903
12/18/08 8:48 P

Great work Thursday weighers. Now, the rest of you, please post tomorrow. Then next week I'll have an update. Only a little more than 2 weeks to make those goals and win a snowman.

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12/18/08 12:26 P

I lost 2 pounds this week in spite of the Christmas social events. I know I wouldn't have done it without tracking nutrition and fitness and receiving encouragement from so many of you. Thank you. I've never, ever lost weight in December.

current weight: 177.0

177 170.25 163.5 156.75

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12/18/08 11:39 A

My weight today is 191. I have actually lost some and so I don't feel too bad. We are back on another short trip tomorrow. 2 parties coming up, too.

current weight: 188.0

202 195.25 188.5 181.75

175

Posts: 16,560
12/15/08 7:10 P

I was in the challenge but I have gained weight instead of losing. We have been on a couple of trips and I am trying but not successful. I will give my weight on Thursday.

current weight: 188.0

202 195.25 188.5 181.75

175

Posts: 2,903
12/15/08 6:09 P

MorningGlory -- I gave you your additional snowman in the list below. So, try to give us your new weights on Thursday or Friday and we'll be able to keep our list up to date each week.

Thanks to all for helping get this all worked out.

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12/15/08 12:43 A

I've been busy this past week and am just now getting your weigh in notice. Normally I weigh in on Mondays, but I'll just wait a few extra days and let you know on Thursday.

Trish

current weight: 177.0

177 170.25 163.5 156.75

150

SparkPoints: (11,102)
Fitness Minutes: (1,519)
Posts: 1,116
12/14/08 5:52 P

I weigh 228.4 this week

Posts: 2,903
12/14/08 3:19 P

Great work. I've added your snowmen, Connie and Janet so they are now in the list below. If anyone else reports more snowmen in the next day or two, I'll fix the list. Otherwise, save them up for Thursday or Friday and we'll post them for next week.

Beth: I'll keep track of your weight loss for the Oct-Dec Challenge. If you earn a snowman let us know and you'll get credit for him, too. Any weight loss of 1 or more pounds will get a snowman.

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12/13/08 10:11 P

I'm still in the 3 month challenge, but my weight has been the same for soooo long. Now it has gone down .5 pounds. Now my weight is 152.5
Beth

current weight: 146.6

155 151.25 147.5 143.75

140

Posts: 195
12/13/08 8:26 P

Weighed in at 186 pounds today. I'll try to weigh in next Thursday to get on the right schedule for Christmas and the last weigh in.

Connie

current weight: 228.6

228.6 214.45 200.3 186.15

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Posts: 657
12/13/08 8:20 P

4.6 lbs lost in Dec.
Janet

Posts: 2,903
12/13/08 7:53 P

Super job, Janet. Your whole yard will be filled with snowmen. Tell me what your total loss for December is so I can keep up with the right number of snowmen.

Edited by: ANDERPA at: 12/13/2008 (19:54)

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12/13/08 12:20 P

Goodie, I get more snowmen
I lost 3.2 lbs this week and 1 1/2 inches. Am down below what I was when we went to Florida. Now just to keep dropping for the rest of the month.
Janet

Posts: 657
12/13/08 1:41 A

Look at Trish go, good for you. Keep up the good work.
Janet

Posts: 2,903
12/12/08 9:15 P

Here's our most recent list of those who stayed in the challenge for December. Also, I've added the number of snowmen you earned for the December Challenge as well. The more snowmen, the more chance to win the Snowman Challenge Trophy. And, sorry, but I can't give you half snowmen, so only full pounds count here.

Check the numbers; this was a little confusing, so I will make any changes as of today, Dec. 12. Then, please weigh in on Thursday or Friday each week with new numbers. The last weigh-in will be December 31. Good luck, ladies.

Carol (CTINCH).
October Start weight: 214 pounds.
Goal: 14 pounds by Dec.31,2008
Dec 1 start weight = 210
Most Recent Posted Weight = Same
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Connie (raycon)
October Start Weight: 194 pounds
Goal: 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight =188
Most Recent Posted Weight = 186
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Janet (flowerlady45)
October Start Weight: 180
Goal: 15 pounds
Dec 1 start weight =178
Most Recent Posted Weight = 174
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Kathy (BKP4166)
October Start Weight: 268
Goal: 255
Dec 1 start weight = 266
Most Recent Posted Weight = 262
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Linda (LINDALOU142)
October Start Weight: 196
Goal: 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight = 198
Most Recent Posted Weight = 196
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Pat (ANDERPA)
October Start Weight: 215
Goal: 196
Dec 1 start weight = 204
Most Recent Posted Weight = 199
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Shirley (morninglory3)
October start weight: 225
Goal: 12lbs
Dec 1 start weight = 230
Most Recent Posted Weight = 228
SNOWMEN EARNED:

Tanya(SUNSHINE_GAL)
October Start weight: 257
Goal: 15 LB
Dec 1 start weight = 251
Most Recent Posted Weight = None found, please give me a number
SNOWMEN EARNED: ??????

Trish (TRISHCL)
October Start weight:
Goal: lose 10 pounds
Dec 1 start weight = 203
Most Recent Posted Weight = 197
SNOWMEN EARNED:




Edited by: ANDERPA at: 12/15/2008 (18:08)

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12/9/08 10:19 P

Here's Sparky the Snowman. He is anxiously waiting to leave Florida where he is now and it is too hot for him. So, work hard and let him wing his way to live with YOU. The person who wins the December Weight Loss will be sharing their home with Sparky the Snowman. Don't worry; he doesn't eat much

You can see Sparky better on my Spark Page in my Photo Gallery. He's the second one from the left in the top row. Click on the small photo to see him larger and read his tag.

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12/9/08 6:21 P

Thanks to all of you for your patience. Our trip down was quite harrowing and when we got to our house, there was no internet, TV, or telephone. But today we got hooked up finally. I'll be working out the standings of where we are and of who is still with us.

The snowman trophy is also looking forward to his debut -- real soon. He was created in the car during the extremely loooooooooong 25 hour drive. I just need to give him his WINNER tag and he'll be ready to have his portrait done.

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12/7/08 5:36 P

I'm still at my same weight 188 pounds. My weight during the week just seems to bounce around (up and then back down) I'm going to try to really work on the exercise angle this week and see if I can get it to below 188.

Connie

current weight: 228.6

228.6 214.45 200.3 186.15

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Posts: 1,116
12/6/08 11:33 P

I'm at 229 as of this morning. So I have lost 1.4 lbs since the last time I weighed. Hope I can keep it off!!
Shirley