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How do I get added to the spreadsheet? My initial weight was incorrect when I first signed on to the challenge. I was actually 247 (1 pound more than I first thought :sad:) and I did not lose anything the first week...thanks to Mother Nature. My total to lose would change from 12 to 13 pounds and I am now at 241.2 :thumbup: down 5.8.

Thank you if you are able to add me to the list. If now it is ok :(

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I updated the spreadsheet. I am down a little over 2 pounds which I was SUPER ecstatic about because I was out of town on business and had to eat out ALL the time. :ohmy:

I had my first fill yesterday so I'm hoping to hit my goal even before Mother's Day. We'll see! :)

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Only down 1 lb this week -- was hoping for more since my TOM was the week before and have been working out with my personal trainer like a crazy person. He kept me in the gym for 2 1/2 hours on Thursday night - I thought I was going to die! Hopefully, all my hard work will come through this week. I am off to a strong start this week so far even though I am traveling for work and am away from my trainer. Have to learn to do it on my own too since I travel a fair bit and that's no excuse not to exercise and eat well. Good luck to all this week!

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I am late in posting my weight for the week. I haven't lost anything. BUT when I try and load the page, I suddenly am not able to??? I will try again later today. anyone else have troubles?

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Bella, try again. I was having the same trouble yesterday and was just able to successfully open it.

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Finally, I've lost two pounds! I was stalled since March 26th! Huzzah! Had my third fill yesterday. Feeling jazzed! I can do this. **WE** CAN DO THIS!

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Bumping up!! :biggrin:

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I'm down 6 lbs this week!!!! I can't believe it. I added another workout day, and I didn't make any trips for frozen yogurt. :eek:

I love this challenge. It gives me the motivation to make better choices. I want to do another challenge right after this one! July 4th Challenge, anyone? :wink:

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Alright another 2 lbs gone!!!! I think I might have set my total loss to high. I don't think I can loss another 9 lbs in two weeks but I am very happy with the 5 lbs that are gone thus far. I should get my first fill on May 6 but that is only three days before the final weigh in. Way to go everyone on all your weight loss over the last three weeks.

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I'm down another 1.7 lbs which I am happy about but this weekend was rough. It's the TOM, so I'm sort of at a bloated stall for a few days. :eek:

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Yes! I am down 2 lbs this week I am not sure I will meet my goal but here is hoping!

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I am still stuck, so 0 for me this week, I guess I better get busy on the workouts! :thumbup:

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Holy crap! Finally lost 1 lb (it's been 4 weeks, so I've been REALLY frustrated!) Had a fill on Thursday, so I'm sure it's from me being on liquids for 3 days LOL, but I'll take it!

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