Hello all! Only 45 days left till Christmas....yikes!!!!

Our awesome fellow WLS champion DashofPixieDust8 is passing the baton to me to run this challenge, as she has a LOT going on right now! I have soooo appreciated all the time and effort she has put into challenges. Soooooo....are we ready for the Holiday Challenge?

I know for me personally, I really need accountability and encouragement around the holidays. It's way too easy to get off track with the goodies, parties and festivities. So to help us stay on track as much as possible and to reach some goals, I think a Holiday Challenge is in order!

Basically, the rules are exactly the same as DashofPixieDust8 has been posting in previous challenges. The only thing is that I cannot give out prizes. I'm sorry- I know, I'm a scrooge! No, I'm really not, it's just that I can't commit to buying prizes at this time, however, reaching or even exceeding our goals is rewarding enough, right? Slight change to note: We will have Wednesday Weigh-ins.

This challenge will run from Wednesday, November 15th (beginning weight and goals posted) to January 10th (last weigh in). I will do my best to post to the spreadsheet within 1 - 2 day of receiving your weight. I will recalculate the figures as soon as I can following the Wednesday weigh in . You may post your weight at any time during the week if Wednesday is not your weigh in day!

This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre-op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability; no matter if you are sleeve, band, rny, bypass, all are welcome- this challenge is for you!

Procedures:
Please Post Your Starting Weight between today and November 15th and Goal Weight (what you would like to weigh at the end of the 9 week challenge).

You can cut/paste this below and fill it in on your post -

Goal Weight:
Current Weight:
Today's Date:

Rules:

1. Post your weight on this thread every Wednesday, Specifically 11/15 (beginning weight), 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3, and 1/10 (last day).
2. If you change your screen name please let me know.
3. If you miss 2 or more weigh-ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet.
4. If you miss a weigh in on Wednesday, no problem. Just post it asap.
5. We are all here to support each other if you post a question anyone can answer.
6. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post!

The link to the spreadsheet will be posted soon (before 11/15) . In the meantime please feel free to post your beginning weight and goal! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!Remember we are all here to support each other! I look forward to running this challenge with you!

The New Kel

Spread Sheet Link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zMNphV_evJl4pfjPPYpqPejO6-k1--EgMQjeWvDcr_I/edit#gid=0

Goal 155

Current 170

Today's date 11/9/2017

Question: my surgery was 10/31. How do I calculate a goal weight for nine weeks out for this challenge?

Thank you ?

9 minutes ago, MissT_SR said:

Question: my surgery was 10/31. How do I calculate a goal weight for nine weeks out for this challenge?

Thank you ?

Hi @MissT_SR,

The goal is totally up to you however since you are very fresh off of surgery, be kind to yourself and know that the first month or so can be really weird and unpredictable due to stalls, healing, fatigue, etc. So, my advice would to post a goal that is not too high but reasonable. Its truly up to you but perhaps 10-12 lbs? Some people lose very little the first month and I have heard of others losing 30 lbs in 2 months!! So, focus on healing and making your body comfortable. Congratulations on your surgery and glad to have you in the challenge!

Question: my surgery was 10/31. How do I calculate a goal weight for nine weeks out for this challenge?
Thank you [emoji4]

Just try something doable go for 2# a week but don't get hung up on a number..u may lose inches and not pounds...u may supersede ur goal and that's a bonus [emoji2]

My weight fluctuates between 192-194lbs

9 week goal..hmm... 180lbs? Is that realistic? I'm not the fastest loser

Starting weight: 205lbs.

Goal weight: 197lbs.

I never seem to make my goals, so we'll try for a super modest one!

Thanks for taking the baton.

CW: 219.2

GW: 199.0

Today's date is November 10.

19 hours ago, The New Kel said:

Goal Weight: 199
Current Weight: 212.8
Today's Date: 11.10.17

Current: 248
9wk Goal: 233
Today's date: 11/10/17

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Start weight: 163
Goal weight: 140
Hahahaha. Just kidding.
Realistic goal weight: 150

14 hours ago, lindabalseca said:

Just try something doable go for 2# a week but don't get hung up on a number..u may lose inches and not pounds...u may supersede ur goal and that's a bonus

Superseding a goal is always good!! YES!!

14 hours ago, The New Kel said:

Hi @MissT_SR,

The goal is totally up to you however since you are very fresh off of surgery, be kind to yourself and know that the first month or so can be really weird and unpredictable due to stalls, healing, fatigue, etc. So, my advice would to post a goal that is not too high but reasonable. Its truly up to you but perhaps 10-12 lbs? Some people lose very little the first month and I have heard of others losing 30 lbs in 2 months!! So, focus on healing and making your body comfortable. Congratulations on your surgery and glad to have you in the challenge!

Thanks for this- I think 10 pounds is reasonable and would put me in the middle of none and some I'm OK with that.

I'll go home tonight, weigh myself and post....

Cw: 162

Gw: 152

Goal Weight: 147
Current Weight: 165
Today’s Date: 11/09/2017

I have pretty much the same goal.
I’m 162 and want to get to 145, but everyone keeps telling me it’s too low and I’ll look sick...
How tall are you?

I have pretty much the same goal.
I’m 162 and want to get to 145, but everyone keeps telling me it’s too low and I’ll look sick...
How tall are you?

You’ll look sick at 145? Maybe more like healthy. I am 5’3. How tall are you?