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

6 hours ago, Redo2017 said:

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!

You better believe it's a victory!!! Congratulations- you made your challenge goal!!! Way to go!!! So glad you are doing so well. Was great to have you in the challenge.

5 hours ago, nina0891 said:

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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Congratulations on such a strong finish!! Thank you for participating!

4 hours ago, MissT_SR said:

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.

Congratulations on making your challenge goal! And for taking steps toward healing in all aspects. It's been wonderful having you participate and hearing your support and perspectives!

4 hours ago, lindabalseca said:

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

Great job, and thank you for participating!!

3 hours ago, alcn1derlnd said:

183.8



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

It was great having you in this challenge. Great job and thank you!!

2 hours ago, kjnelson said:

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!

Wow, you did amazing! 23 lbs gone!! Congrats on a strong finish, and it was great having you participate!!!

2 hours ago, Shayron said:

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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Thank you for participating!!! Way to go on your GOAL!!

2 hours ago, SouthernBella said:

1/10/18
252.7

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GREAT job!! Thank you being in the challenge!!

203 thank you [emoji120]

My weigh in and final for the challenge is 141. I feel good, despite not losing anything. Better endurance and energy. At least the holidays are over!

Thank you to EVERYONE for a fun challenge. You all did so great. I will be taking final weigh-ins throughout this week. Hats off to all of you, and cheers to a HEALTHY new year!!!!

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

Edited January 10, 20188 yr by The New Kel

1 minute ago, rubia72 said:

203 thank you

thanks for participation, Rubia72!!

I made my goal! Just barely! I didn't think I'd make it, I've been over 300lbs for the last 5 years. It's surreal, so excited to be on this journey. Thanks for hosting!


Start weight: 352(jan 2017)
Surgery weight: 321.8
Current weight: 294.0

3 minutes ago, Road2Newme3 said:

I made my goal! Just barely! I didn't think I'd make it, I've been over 300lbs for the last 5 years. It's surreal, so excited to be on this journey. Thanks for hosting!


Start weight: 352(jan 2017)
Surgery weight: 321.8
Current weight: 294.0

Whooo hoooo!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You made your goal!!! And thank you for participating, it's been a fun journey!!

Not at goal yet... CW 157.2

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5 hours ago, The New Kel said:

Down 30 lbs on this challenge....what?

I mentally calculated 29.6 pounds.

5 hours ago, The New Kel said:

Congratulations on a fantastic accomplishment!

Well, thank you. As I said before, it's my best SUMMER/XMAS for many seasons here from November to January. (Yes, readers, Australia's seasons are 'inverted'. We are mid-summer right now.)

I wanted to achieve that 34 pound loss in the period. It was very good to go close.

The success is borne out by an old Wayne Gretzky story.

A journalist (years ago) said to Gretzky (in his prime), "Geez, Wayne, you have an average 4.7 shots on goal for each goal you score. That's a lot of wasted shots."

Gretzky said: "Yeah, and I never score any goals from the shots I don't take."

That's how I feel about missing my 304 target ... I went way closer to this very target than any targets I'd previously set in other years.