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?

Betsy's loss

I decided I'd keep track of my weight on here on the 1st and 15th each month. So, for mid-September I've lost 5 lbs! Woohoo! Using the formula, that is a weight loss of 2.21% How are you all doing?

Welcome!

We have a few more beginning weights to add. Debbie joined in at 218 lbs and Dan decided to try his hand at the pot beginning at 250 lbs. James has also joined us, but I haven't gotten his starting weight yet. He did put his money in and I know he's already lost some weight - we've got our work cut out for us! Let's do it!

Just received money from Carolyn, Caryn, and Cherie! The pot is up to $70! Still need Cherie's beginning weight.