Time for the next challenge...
4th of July Challenge!

Here we go with the rules and instructions:
1. Be sure and log in here on Friday, May 30, 2014 to post your start weight and your goal weight for the challenge.
2. When setting your goal, keep in mind that this challenge is only 4 weeks long (5 weigh-ins).
3. Weigh in every Friday and post your updates here.
4. Watch the data at 4th of July Challenge (click to be taken to an online spreadsheet) to see our progress as individuals and as a team.

GOOD LUCK!

Note for you non-USA folks...even though it is not your country's Independence Day, it is definitely your country's "Fourth of July" (I mean, it's the 4th of July everywhere, right?!?) So here's hoping you'll think of this as a holiday to share with us and join in on the fun here. Happy 4th of July, folks!

Goal weight- 232

Current weight - 230

I'm so excited, I met my goal!!!!!

CW=. 198. Yes that is a 1 in the front of my weight! I met my mini goal of under 200 by my Birthday! 3 lbs till my 4th goal. I can do this!

Down a pound 167 sloowwww going but I'll take it!

190.8

I'm checking in at 269...!! Can I lose another couple pounds by goal-day??

Bea, you have done such a huge and awesome favor for all of us with these challenges!! Thank you so much!! <3

--E

152.5 today. I'm still going in the wrong direction.

Losing was more satisfying than maintaining. 158.5 today.

Thank you for the challenges. I have enjoyed the feeling of community.

177 today. Still going down slowly!

I am a bit overwhelmed with work these days as I prepare to relocate to the Middle East. I will be taking a leave of absence from my regular job for 9 months in order to 1) complete my PhD, and 2) do something I've always wanted to do...teach in a university classroom. I am currently jumping through hoops in order to prepare my company for my leaving as well as meeting all of the strict requirements for working overseas. I will be working at the Texas A&M Qatar campus and couldn't be more excited. There are drawbacks, of course, including a serious cut in pay (I'll be making 1/7th of my current salary, and I'm the primary breadwinner!) Also, my husband will not be coming with me for this assignment, although we are hoping we can plan a trip for him to come for a visit around Christmas. I'm telling all of this to let you know that I will not be able to manage the data for another challenge after this one. While I've had a heck of a lot of fun with these, I am just a bit overwhelmed at the moment and need to take a break. I hope that someone from this group will pick up the baton and run with it. I'm hoping someone will come up with some new ideas for the group, some new and exciting ways to keep people active, motivated, and engaged. I will miss this part of my week, this checking up on everyone and marking the group's progress, but I am in need of a break and can't figure a way around it. Can't wait to find out who is going to volunteer to take the lead next! Thanks so much, Bea

So much good going on for u

Co congrats

Wish I had more knowledge w spreadsheets and had time to do it/ hope someone else is able to as well!! You've done great!!

So I am at 148.8 this week! I'm super excited about that. That is a 3.6 loss for the week and 3.8 away from my 4th of July goal and my ultimate GOAL! woot! Can I lose 3.8 in a week? It will be tough, but I hope so!!!

Still at 209!

225~ still. :/

Bea, thanks so much for all of the work you have done for these challenges. I wish you continued success and know you will rock this professional challenge. Please let us know how you are doing!!

This week, I was able to buckle down and focus on my goal. I ran or walked 35 miles and met all of my water and protein goals. I did manage to lose a little and weighed in at 211. Although I will not make my challenge goal, I REALLY hope to bust out of the 210's by next week and would love to see wonderland on my 1 year surgery date in August!!

Edited June 27, 201412 yr by susan6161

Well still at 224. No loss or no gain. So I guess I'm ok. But still got 4 pounds to go to meet my challenge goal. Keep pushing!!!!

Time for the next challenge...

4th of July Challenge!

Here we go with the rules and instructions:

1. Be sure and log in here on Friday, May 30, 2014 to post your start weight and your goal weight for the challenge.

2. When setting your goal, keep in mind that this challenge is only 4 weeks long (5 weigh-ins).

3. Weigh in every Friday and post your updates here.

4. Watch the data at 4th of July Challenge (click to be taken to an online spreadsheet) to see our progress as individuals and as a team.

GOOD LUCK!

Note for you non-USA folks...even though it is not your country's Independence Day, it is definitely your country's "Fourth of July" (I mean, it's the 4th of July everywhere, right?!?) So here's hoping you'll think of this as a holiday to share with us and join in on the fun here. Happy 4th of July, folks!

Ging70 6/27 174.4