Well, we are into our last month.
Nobody seems all too excited anymore.
Dan and Deb said that things didn't go so well this last month and their weights are the same.
Margaret asked me to kick her off, she's "below the yellow line."
Well there will be no kicking off! We have 3 more weeks to do something - even if it's just a pound. I've made it a goal to exercise at least 10 minutes everyday (well, at least 5-6 days a week). Really - 10 minutes I can do. AND....I've lost 2 lbs. in the last week just by making that much happen. (Granted there were days I did more than 10 minutes.) This week I'm adding in the calorie counting. Trying to eat a variety of good foods and drink more water.
Now, Carolyn asked if anybody would want to continue this for a couple more months - now that the weather is a bit better (well, in some places!) and that the holidays are behind us. So, if that appeals to you all, let me know. Otherwise I will expect a final weight on March 1st so we can declare our winner!
Good luck this month!

New Year Weigh-in!

Start weight current weight % lost


Cherie 198- 187- 5.6 “My weight right now is 187, not great but not bad either with the holidays behind me. Hopefully this next month will be lots better.”

Teri 180-172-4.44 “Not bad for traveling for 1 1/2 weeks.”
　
Caryn 209- 201- 3.83

Debbie 218- 212- 2.75 “We are both working really hard this month. MY goal for this month is at least 10 lbs. I would like to lose 15. Hope I can do it.”

Betsy 226- 221- 2.21

James 270- 265 - 1.85

Margaret 199- 197- 1.01 “gained over the holidays but will be back on track again”

Dan 250- 248- .8

Carolyn 162 - she let me know that she didn’t start it until the holidays were over, so we’ll see a new weight next month

I posted our weights this month in the order of our weight loss percentage - way to go Cherie! That definitely inspires me to do better. We've got 2 more months and the holidays are behind us, so let's get 'er done! Also, Teri turned in her money, so the pot is up to $90!

I only got feedback from Teri this month - from the other few I talked to November wasn't so great on everyone's weight loss. Let's recommit to this challenge and remember that there is $80 waiting here for someone. I, for one, don't want to lose by default! I'm glad I haven't gained any weight, but the purpose was to lose weight, and a lot of it! So, let's get it done!

Teri 180- 171= 5% lost

she says, "I did great over the holidays. I am down to 171 lbs now. I have a deal going with my boys that would cost me $100 everytime I break it. Talk about great motivation!!"

Way to go, Teri! Keep up the good work!

Betsy's feelings on weight loss

It's time to recommit to this challenge - for me, anyway. I'm pretty disgusted to have a second month with no change. And I know I'm the one at fault for that. I'm the only one who can make me exercise and eat right. No one else is in charge of that. That's probably why my weight depresses me so much. And I've come to learn that it really is a commandment to take good care of our bodies. And I'm not doing that. I know that can also put a damper on a persons mood. So.....with three months left of this challenge, I am recommitting myself to lose some weight. I don't have any grandiose ideas about losing ALL I need to lose, but I think it's feasible to plan on losing a total of 20 lbs. That leaves me to lose 5 lbs. each month. Not too bad when I put it like that. This time of year does make it hard for me to say no to all the goodies. So, I decided not to make goodies as gifts this year. I made plans with the kids to make a few things together, things we can share with others and not have sitting around for me to eat! My exercise plan is to get up no later than 6 am and workout to a DVD. Then to take a walk at 9 am with the 2 littles in a double-stroller I've borrowed. If I'm not seeing the results I want, I will add in an evening jump on the mini-trampoline. And getting to bed on time is a key to making this all work! I've also got to stay focused during the day and do other things during my key snack times. Things I know help me are: reading, cleaning, sewing, scrap booking, playing with my kids, even doing my nails! So, this is my pledge to having a better month - even if it is the holidays! You'll see a change in my numbers next time, hooray! Betsy =)

November 1st percentages!

start weight current weight % lost

*Cherie 198- 193= 2.52

Debbie 218- 209= 4.13

Dan 250- 244= 2.4

Margaret 199- 193.5= 2.76

*Betsy 226- 221= 2.21

*James 270- 250= 7.41

*Carolyn 162

Caryn 209- 200=4.31

Teri 180- 175= 2.78

*those who did not have a weight change this month (or didn't get me their new weight!)

You guys are doing awesome! Keep up the good work. I'd love to hear more about how things are going for you: what you're doing, recipes for healthy eating, your struggles, etc.!

First Month Percentages!

start weight current weight % lost

Cherie 198- 193- 2.52

Debbie 218- 211- 3.21

Dan 250- 245- 2.00

Margaret 199- 194- 2.51

Betsy 226- 221- 2.21

James 270- 250- 7.41

Carolyn 162

Caryn 209

Teri 180-175-2.78

5 lbs. Whoo hoo

I hit the 5 pound mark for a total of 2.51%. Pretty exciting for me. I've had to really watch what I eat because after breaking my toe, I can't quite exercise yet. I'm walking around in my crocs because tennis shoes really aren't all the comfortable. The weather is changing too fast here and I will have to start doing more things inside. Hmmmmm...... what to do?