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

I ended the challenge at around 238-ish. My scale said anywhere from 236 - 240, so I'm going for the middle number. My goal was 235, and it was a streeettcch goal, so I'm happy with where I ended up!

On 03/01/2018 at 11:04 PM, blackrosevamp said:

I've seen a few people present this way.

Maybe I should emulate:

Jan 10, 2018: 308.4 pounds = FINAL

Jan 03, 2018: 313.3
Dec 27, 2107: 319.2
Dec 20, 2107: 320.9
Dec 13, 2107: 322.4
Dec 06, 2107: 325.8
Nov 29, 2107: 329.4
Nov 22, 2107: 332.7
Nov 15, 2017: 338.0
Goal: 304

While I missed my goal by 4.4 pounds (or 2.0 kg) , I'm pleased that I went so well over the xmas-New Year period.

Thanks for running this @The New Kel

1/10/18: 206.4
1/3/18: 210.5
12/27: 212
12/20: 214.4
12/13: 215.5
12/6: 218.6
1/29: 221.3
11/22: 222.4
11/15: 225
Goal: 200

Total loss:18.6lbs

Didnt make my goal, but very close. This challenge was fun to do. It let me see my weekly loss, which i had not been paying attention to because i weigh every day.

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1/1012018
CW: 229.7
Killed it this week! Was in the gym everyday. I am now 9 pounds from my goal weight. Don’t know if I can reach it by my 6 month mark, but I am definitely going to get close.
Thanks for all of the work that you put into this challenge! We appreciate you.

CW: 175.5
January 10, 2018
Only .5 from my challenge goal. I’ll call it a victory! Today also marks 6 months from surgery for me. I am down 76.5 pounds from the date of surgery and 91.5 pounds from the start of my pre-op diet. Feeling great! Thank you for running the challenge!

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

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Today, 1/10/2018, on the final weigh in, I'm 5lbs shy of my 9wk goal of 233. Which is awesome. Didn't think I would ever see 230 anything before having the sleeve. Needless to say, I'm very thankful.

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Today is 1/3/2018
CW 190.6

I made my challenge goal, mostly because I’ve been sick this past week. Started counseling with an eating disorder therapists & I’m pretty excited/hopeful to work with her.

Congratulations to all of you that made it and to those who didn’t- this isn’t always easy but we can’t give up.

1/10/18 ------> 321

183.8



HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 183.0

1/10/18


I started this challenge at 242.7

Today 219.7

I wasn’t perfect but I am very pleased I made my goal. I thought I had set the bar too high and am very happy I reached the goal. I am 3 months out of surgery. I am thrilled. Ready for my next goal. Onederland!

Last Day of this challenge
holding steady at 198. Looking forward to the next challenge. Thanks to the moderator for leading this challenge.

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1/10/18
252.7

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17 hours ago, Rainbow_Warrior said:

I've seen a few people present this way.

Maybe I should emulate:

Jan 10, 2018: 308.4 pounds = FINAL

Jan 03, 2018: 313.3
Dec 27, 2107: 319.2
Dec 20, 2107: 320.9
Dec 13, 2107: 322.4
Dec 06, 2107: 325.8
Nov 29, 2107: 329.4
Nov 22, 2107: 332.7
Nov 15, 2017: 338.0
Goal: 304

While I missed my goal by 4.4 pounds (or 2.0 kg) , I'm pleased that I went so well over the xmas-New Year period.

Thanks for running this @The New Kel

Congratulations on a fantastic accomplishment! Down 30 lbs on this challenge....what??? Way to go!! Thanks for participating!!!

7 hours ago, blackrosevamp said:

1/10/18: 206.4
1/3/18: 210.5
12/27: 212
12/20: 214.4
12/13: 215.5
12/6: 218.6
1/29: 221.3
11/22: 222.4
11/15: 225
Goal: 200

Total loss:18.6lbs

Didnt make my goal, but very close. This challenge was fun to do. It let me see my weekly loss, which i had not been paying attention to because i weigh every day.

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Way to go!!! You did great. Thank you for checking in and participating!! High fives to your success!

6 hours ago, DropWt4Life said:

1/1012018
CW: 229.7
Killed it this week! Was in the gym everyday. I am now 9 pounds from my goal weight. Don’t know if I can reach it by my 6 month mark, but I am definitely going to get close.
Thanks for all of the work that you put into this challenge! We appreciate you.

You killed this whole challenge!! CONGRATS...you made your challenge goal!! Thanks for the inspirations, and for participating. Whoo hooo!!