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

Today’s weight 161.

On 12/12/2017 at 6:25 PM, Rainbow_Warrior said:

Wednesday beckons, @The New Kel .

I am out of the pool after my 2450m swim (a mile and a half).

I am ready to report.

December 13th, 2017 @ 12:21pm in eastern Australia,

I am, in pounds, 322.4 this week.

Thank you!

Wow, fantastic swim!!

On 12/13/2017 at 6:12 AM, xbadwlfbb said:

I missed last week’s weigh in, but this morning (12/13) I am at 155.

GW 147 (this seems so far away!)

Trust me, it's not far away! You got this, before you know it

22 hours ago, jenn1 said:

12/13 136

21 hours ago, atlseeker said:

Starting Weight: 223.2
Goal Weight: 213.2 (Revised: 210!)
Current Weight: 212.8
Today's Date: 12/13/17

I made it to my goal!! Holy smokes!! Gonna keep trying to make the most of this honeymoon and get down a couple more pounds!


Thank you again for doing this!

Congratulations!! w00t w00t!!

21 hours ago, mamamc32 said:

12/13 - 243.2

GW - 235

I seem to be losing about 3 lbs/week right now, so I'm still hopeful I can reach my goal!

Keep up the GREAT work!!!!!

14 hours ago, ambergene said:

I would love to join! Current weight 258.3 goal weight 245. Highest 392 surgery 4/26/17

You have been added!

Doing great everyone!!! We are marching right through the holiday season!!

Updated spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zMNphV_evJl4pfjPPYpqPejO6-k1--EgMQjeWvDcr_I/edit?usp=sharing

Good morning everyone! Spreadsheet is updated with Weight in for Wednesday 12/13!

There is so much progress this week!! I am seeing the best kind of success from so many posts...1-3 lbs loss steady for a week. Impressive!!!

I am hanging steady, but man is it hard for me during the holidays. How do you turn down that frosty snowman cookie staring at you? Lol!! Anyway, I'm running 3x a week and running around like a mad woman trying to prepare for a huge houseful of family coming soon. Stressing my poor husband out with housework and xmas shopping tasks! So many lists!

But my solace honestly is getting out with my dog and running/jogging. In the brisk air, and FEELING how my endurance has improved over the past 3 months. What a GIFT this surgery and weight loss has been to me.

Have a wonderful and successful week everyone. And if you have any tips for getting through the naughty food season, please share!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zMNphV_evJl4pfjPPYpqPejO6-k1--EgMQjeWvDcr_I/edit?usp=sharing

Edited December 14, 20178 yr by The New Kel

46 minutes ago, The New Kel said:

Wow, fantastic swim!!

Thanks, @The New Kel ...

I resumed swimming after EIGHT months off just 27 days ago.

Here are the distances swum since 18th November. Only one day off thus far. Mondays are purple on my grid.

12/13 update 235lbs . missed last week weight in but catching up

Dayum! All the cool kids are here! Good luck everyone!!!

216

Sent from my SM-T550 using BariatricPal App

Today’s weight is 225.

For Dec. 13
213.1

I lost 3 ounces.