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I'm in. Going to try to set myself a more reasonable goal this time. 175 will be my goal. I'll check back in on the 13th with my starting weight. Thank you!

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I'm in. Thanks for doing this.

Susan

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I'm in! I will send my staring weight in on the 12th. I will set 189 as my goal weight.

My first challenge!! I'm very excited!!

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I'm in. I will advise my goal at the first weigh in.

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I'm in. My goal is 186

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Thank you for taking over the hosting of these challenges. They are very helpful to me.

Although I am now in maintenance, I want to participate in the challenge again. I don't want to lose focus and start down the road to regain. I'll post my starting weight and goal weight next week.

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Thank you! I'm in!

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This sounds like fun! My first time also.

My goal weight for the last check-in is 242.

Will I be able to add my name to the spreadsheet or do you do that? I've never done this before or even used a spreadsheet, I clicked on it, but I couldn't type anything in the square.

Yay for your first challenge! It's my first time hosting one =)

I will add your name and goal to the spreadsheet, and then update it each week.

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I would also like to join. I haven't done this before so let me know what I need to do.

Yay for your first challenge! They are fun and a good way to stay on track.

I will add your name to the spreadsheet later today. Next Monday-April 13, come back on this thread and post your current weight for that day and your goal weight. I will update the spreadsheet in the evening. You will know it's been added when I like your post.

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Yay!! i just finished the Easter Challenge that Susan hosted and did not realized how helpful these challenges would be until I reached my goal today and it feeels great! (And well I'm only 3 months out... well I will be as of Thursday, April 9th)

With all that said (lol) I'm in!!! Thanks so much!!!

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Count me in Stephh, Thanks for doing this for all of us.

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Please add me! This will be my first challenge and I am excited!! Thanks!!

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Count me in. Thanks for picking up the baton!!!

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I'm in.....

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I'm in... this is my first challenge!! my current weight it 289 I want to be 260 by memorial day weekend

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