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2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself
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 2009-09-25 6:44 PM |
Master  1632     Almost Canada, WA |  Subject: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to YourselfThis 12 week challenge/support group was my first ever challenge last year and it was a huge success for me so I have decided to revive it again this year (I attempted to get in touch with merlyn411 for his OK since he is the one who started this last year but did not get any response so I’m running with it.) I thought it would be great to start 1 October as that will take those who accept the challenge all the way to Christmas Eve! What better Christmas gift to yourself can there be than getting closer to your goal weight/goal BF/maintenance goal/whatever YOUR goal? And what better way is there to protect yourself against holiday training "goofing off" and Holiday "gorging" than to lean on a challenge group for support? This challenge will take us through 3 of the big (over)eating holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas…and lead into a New Year where we've given ourselves a head start on the whole New Year's resolution thing. Anyone interested? If so, lets post our starting weights by Tuesday 1 October and help each other to a Merrier Christmas and a Happier New Year. |
| 2009-09-25 7:07 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Champion 19812  MA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Are there any rules or just goal to lose weight anyway we can? |
| 2009-09-25 7:32 PM in reply to: #2427008 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself KathyG - 2009-09-25 2:07 PM Are there any rules or just goal to lose weight anyway we can? No rules Kathy...this is intended to be more of a support group where we can have some accountability, share our knowledge, what works for us, what doesn't and have a place to just come and vent or share our victories along the way! |
| 2009-09-25 7:47 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Cool count me in then! |
| 2009-09-26 11:06 AM in reply to: #2426990 |
Extreme Veteran 395 San Diego | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Sounds like fun ---- sign me up! |
| 2009-09-26 1:14 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Expert 774 England | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself I'm in...  My goal is 175lbs on Xmas Day, so this is ideal. I started at 210 on 1 Sept and am at 194lbs today. I'll posyt up my weight on 1st Oct as the start of the challenge. Thans for a great idea! |
| 2009-09-27 6:59 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Welcome Kathy, Jimmy, and Damon! |
| 2009-09-27 8:31 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Please count me in |
| 2009-09-27 8:52 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Expert 1073 scottsdale, az | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself I still have a few to lose and want to be at my goal weight by my marathon ( january 17th), Chrsitmas would be EVEN better. |
| 2009-09-28 2:18 AM in reply to: #2426990 |
Extreme Veteran 603 Glasgow, UK | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself I know I joined last year but dismally failed as I went off the rails. I'm determined that this wont happen again so sign me up. I'd like to loose 21lbs for Christmas that may be a tall order but if you don't push yourself you never know what you'll achieve. |
| 2009-09-28 3:06 AM in reply to: #2426990 |
New user 19 Kent, U.K. | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself I'm keen to be in on this one please. I'm more into achieving a targeted reduction in body fat percentage than weight loss (though that'll be a pleasant side effect)... can I post my target up after a checkup this Thursday (1st) so I have an up to date current figure to start from? Cheers, Kevin |
| 2009-09-28 6:40 AM in reply to: #2426990 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Count me in.... I easily gained 10 lbs. over this period last year, and am determined not to let that happen again!!! |
| 2009-09-28 9:56 AM in reply to: #2426990 |
Master 1728 Pulaski TN | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Def count me in!!! I was in the no sugar one and after day two realized I could not do that... |
| 2009-09-28 6:43 PM in reply to: #2428883 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Qua17 - 2009-09-27 3:31 PM Please count me in Welcome David! FYI to all...I am not doing a spreadsheet or anything fancy. We will use the forum to post our weights and goals. Since Thursday is the 1st we should all have our starting point posted by (or on) that day then we will continue with Thursday as our weekly check in day!  |
| 2009-09-28 6:44 PM in reply to: #2428913 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself gymgirlx - 2009-09-27 3:52 PM I still have a few to lose and want to be at my goal weight by my marathon ( january 17th), Chrsitmas would be EVEN better. Great to see you in here Rachel!! You have done awesome thus far so I have no doubt that you will meet your goal!! |
| 2009-09-28 6:47 PM in reply to: #2429101 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Kate_r - 2009-09-27 9:18 PM I know I joined last year but dismally failed as I went off the rails. I'm determined that this wont happen again so sign me up. I'd like to loose 21lbs for Christmas that may be a tall order but if you don't push yourself you never know what you'll achieve. No going off the rails this year, Kate...that is why we are here!!! During the holidays it is hard enough to just maintain so those of us with weight loss goals have our work cut out for us but I know with everyone's support we can at least get a bit closer to that goal!! |
| 2009-09-28 6:48 PM in reply to: #2429105 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself KevZim - 2009-09-27 10:06 PM I'm keen to be in on this one please. I'm more into achieving a targeted reduction in body fat percentage than weight loss (though that'll be a pleasant side effect)... can I post my target up after a checkup this Thursday (1st) so I have an up to date current figure to start from? Cheers, Kevin Welcome Kevin and since Thursday is the 1st there is no prob with you posting your info after your checkup! |
| 2009-09-28 6:49 PM in reply to: #2429162 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself jsnowash - 2009-09-28 1:40 AM Count me in.... I easily gained 10 lbs. over this period last year, and am determined not to let that happen again!!! I hear ya Jenny. Like I said before this a rough time of year for those of us trying to eat and stay healthy!! |
| 2009-09-28 6:51 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
| Extreme Veteran 745 | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Ok, I'm in. This comes at an opportune time because I decided to start logging my food intake. I did rough calculations, and to meet my 175lb target weight by New Years, I have to lose about 1.5 pounds a week. That makes my calorie intake about 1500 cal/day! Add in workouts and that's about 2100 to 2300 cal/day. That's going to be tough, but I'm going for it. |
| 2009-09-28 6:53 PM in reply to: #2429518 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself cbost2678 - 2009-09-28 4:56 AM Def count me in!!! I was in the no sugar one and after day two realized I could not do that... It is definitely hard Chris! I am still doing that one but luckily with each new change and each new day it DOES become a bit easier ~ whatever route you decide to take to get to your goal. I believe it's about making small changes over a period of time that you can live and stick with!! |
| 2009-09-28 6:59 PM in reply to: #2430790 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself bwingate - 2009-09-28 1:51 PM Ok, I'm in. This comes at an opportune time because I decided to start logging my food intake. I did rough calculations, and to meet my 175lb target weight by New Years, I have to lose about 1.5 pounds a week. That makes my calorie intake about 1500 cal/day! Add in workouts and that's about 2100 to 2300 cal/day. That's going to be tough, but I'm going for it. Welcome Bruce!! 1-2 lbs/week is what is recommended for a healthy weight loss and to help keep it off in the long run so I have no doubt you can do it. Yes, the holiday goodies that surround us will make it really tough for most of us but I'm hoping that with the support of everyone here, we will all be successful!! |
| 2009-09-28 7:22 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
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| 2009-09-28 8:33 PM in reply to: #2430835 |
Master 1632 Almost Canada, WA | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself HelenR - 2009-09-28 2:22 PM sounds like a great challenge!! Room for me?? Helen Of course Helen ~ the more the merrier! |
| 2009-09-28 9:23 PM in reply to: #2426990 |
Veteran 193 Queens, NY | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Please count me in. I really need this! |
| 2009-09-29 9:26 AM in reply to: #2426990 |
Master 1736 Midcoast Maine | Subject: RE: 2nd Annual Merry Christmas to Yourself Please count me in. Starting at 160lbs. Would like to get down to 150 by the end of the year. I would also like to be much better at swimming, have the trainer set up in the basement so I can ride in when it's snowing and increase my running mileage to 25 miles a week. |
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