Healthier by Holidays

This Challenge ended a year ago

About this Challenge:

Why wait for January 1st to vow to be healthier? Lets start now.

Final Challenge Progress Results

lifetimehappiness		Total Progress: 12.76 % ( 22.0 lb)
shauname		Total Progress: 10.99 % ( 23.2 lb)
HerStrawberri		Total Progress: 9.45 % ( 28.6 lb)
Missychick21		Total Progress: 9.44 % ( 18.8 lb)
Sabrinad		Total Progress: 9.43 % ( 15.0 lb)
Cruise crazy		Total Progress: 8.59 % ( 20.8 lb)
LeBohemian		Total Progress: 8.18 % ( 13.0 lb)
christajo		Total Progress: 7.90 % ( 13.2 lb)
SandraMarie04		Total Progress: 7.77 % ( 16.0 lb)
ekaterini		Total Progress: 7.66 % ( 17.0 lb)
kimfidler		Total Progress: 7.35 % ( 18.0 lb)
Abc1833		Total Progress: 7.25 % ( 10.0 lb)
WeeDohc		Total Progress: 6.29 % ( 9.0 lb)
Yvonne19		Total Progress: 6.14 % ( 13.0 lb)
ashkyns		Total Progress: 6.08 % ( 18.0 lb)
Lovz		Total Progress: 5.69 % ( 18.2 lb)
SenSL		Total Progress: 5.13 % ( 10.0 lb)
Backto10		Total Progress: 4.90 % ( 10.0 lb)
countontomorrow		Total Progress: 4.74 % ( 7.6 lb)
Pricesd66		Total Progress: 4.70 % ( 11.0 lb)
angnicensweet		Total Progress: 4.66 % ( 8.4 lb)
suecottle		Total Progress: 4.48 % ( 11.5 lb)
Darkanah		Total Progress: 4.33 % ( 9.0 lb)
T Lewison		Total Progress: 4.32 % ( 10.8 lb)
krystynecar		Total Progress: 4.24 % ( 8.4 lb)
Tonywells		Total Progress: 4.11 % ( 7.2 lb)
aagarza08		Total Progress: 3.85 % ( 6.6 lb)
Sandy701		Total Progress: 3.77 % ( 6.0 lb)
ArwenUndomiel		Total Progress: 3.64 % ( 4.4 lb)
twintower114		Total Progress: 3.62 % ( 8.0 lb)
Niferishere		Total Progress: 3.52 % ( 9.2 lb)
Lenasmom		Total Progress: 3.45 % ( 5.6 lb)
liveandlearn777		Total Progress: 3.29 % ( 6.2 lb)
shelleyducharme		Total Progress: 3.24 % ( 6.0 lb)
PhatBack		Total Progress: 2.51 % ( 5.4 lb)
imback123		Total Progress: 2.36 % ( 3.0 lb)
marsh2840		Total Progress: 2.29 % ( 3.0 lb)
gg-girl		Total Progress: 2.24 % ( 3.4 lb)
meggietye		Total Progress: 2.13 % ( 5.0 lb)
MsLala1983		Total Progress: 2.07 % ( 6.0 lb)
kedabeda		Total Progress: 1.97 % ( 6.0 lb)
katie04		Total Progress: 1.85 % ( 5.0 lb)
meh204		Total Progress: 1.71 % ( 4.0 lb)
tashmarie1		Total Progress: 1.65 % ( 3.8 lb)
newleanmommy2		Total Progress: 1.15 % ( 2.0 lb)
tbrewster		Total Progress: 1.10 % ( 3.8 lb)
ctlss		Total Progress: 1.02 % ( 2.0 lb)
katiemr86		Total Progress: 1.01 % ( 1.4 lb)
beanfeet		Total Progress: 0.99 % ( 1.5 lb)
Fatstuff93		Total Progress: 0.81 % ( 2.0 lb)
NC Kat		Total Progress: 0.78 % ( 2.0 lb)
jlg07		Total Progress: 0.72 % ( 1.0 lb)
Ellisue		Total Progress: 0.66 % ( 1.0 lb)
gtg391a		Total Progress: 0.63 % ( 1.2 lb)
mzteetee		Total Progress: 0.43 % ( 1.0 lb)
1tarheelfan		Total Progress: 0.27 % ( 0.6 lb)
Johanne		Total Progress: 0.19 % ( 0.4 lb)
jnie25		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
CindyDD		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
vera3625		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
Sissy55		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
scopeofcolour		Total Progress: 0.00 % ( 0 lb)
harafkai		Total Progress: 0.11 % ( 0.2 lb)
shape_naturally		Total Progress: 0.56 % ( 1.4 lb)
BuffyBear		Total Progress: 0.61 % ( 1.0 lb)
reetytru		Total Progress: 0.64 % ( 1.0 lb)
Ayanka		Total Progress: 0.66 % ( 1.2 lb)
32daisies		Total Progress: 1.07 % ( 2.8 lb)
badmand		Total Progress: 1.21 % ( 2.0 lb)
julyjo		Total Progress: 1.23 % ( 2.4 lb)
gable		Total Progress: 1.32 % ( 3.0 lb)
Curly2		Total Progress: 2.02 % ( 3.2 lb)
LetsBeFIT		Total Progress: 2.22 % ( 2.5 lb)
Deb Mason		Total Progress: 2.26 % ( 4.0 lb)
Kat86		Total Progress: 2.30 % ( 5.0 lb)
MrsTofu		Total Progress: 2.93 % ( 4.8 lb)
Birdtull		Total Progress: 4.03 % ( 6.5 lb)
jenni_c1978		Total Progress: 4.70 % ( 11.8 lb)
broldan70		Total Progress: 8.68 % ( 19.0 lb)

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Completed Mini-Challenges

Weeks 1 to 12

Say at least one positive thing about yourself daily.

Guidelines:

It is easy to give in. To help stay positive say one positive thing about yourself daily.

86% Successful

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Successful: 25 Sep 11 by LeBohemian

"Positive thing I'll say about myself today: Honestly, I'm so proud of ..."

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Successful: 25 Sep 11 by Birdtull

"Working on good attitude every day!"

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Successful: 24 Sep 11 by newleanmommy2

"This was the hardest thing to do this week. I have been so depressed about ..."

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Failed: 23 Sep 11 by 32daisies

"Bad day -- had a hard time being positive!"

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Weeks 1 to 12

Log daily intake into a food dairy.

Guidelines:

Write down what you eat to stay accountable.

75% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 07 Dec 11 by liveandlearn777

"Out of town and no internet access - should have written it down on paper ..."

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Failed: 01 Nov 11 by Pricesd66

"the weekend is always tuff for me to try to get a chance to log.. and then ..."

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Successful: 28 Oct 11 by imback123

"I've pre-planmmed my day's food intake, then eaten whatever I've pleased. "

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Successful: 25 Sep 11 by Birdtull

"Yes it helps planning in advance"

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Weeks 1 to 12

Take in more water.

Guidelines:

Try to drink at least 8 oz more water than you would normally.

81% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 02 Oct 11 by beanfeet

"Need to work on this!"

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Successful: 25 Sep 11 by Birdtull

"Always thirsty"

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Latest Challenge Posts

Advice about staying on track

Having the same problem, if it's any comfort -- I'm actually gaining at this point, instead of losing. No one to blame but myself, but the constant snacking at work is not a help.

by 32daisies on 23 Oct 11 12:47 PM

Question about tea

YAY! I only use decaf tea with a little sweetener. Both black and green teas. Thank you all for your help!

by meh204 on 01 Oct 11 06:05 PM

Fancy that, huh..

The winter clothes I tried on today seemed looser than when I last wore them. Hmmm.... How 'bout that.

by meh204 on 30 Sep 11 11:30 PM

Being positive today

I challenged myself to run 5 miles today which I accomplished and also am cooking healthy today.

by Sissy55 on 20 Sep 11 03:33 PM

I can do it!

Woke up with a headache and mastered it. Enjoyed every bit of the day, at work, at home, actually cleaned out the gutters and installed gutter gueard with the help of the neighbor (he had to hold on to ...

by Jozette99 on 19 Sep 11 08:14 PM

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	Sandy701 commented on their journal. "GG....as long as you run an extra lap or two for me too!" View journal entry \| View comment (11 hours ago)


	Johanne updated their Food Diary.
	Johanne updated their Exercise Diary.


	gg-girl recorded a journal. "Friday...Finally...TGIF! Woke up with a headache today, not sure why, but it sure was COLD in the house...64, so I turned the heat back on. Glad I c ..." View journal entry \| 2 Comments (15 hours ago)


	gg-girl updated their Exercise Diary.
	gg-girl updated their Food Diary.


	gg-girl commented on their journal. "You are very welcome! When I first started Atkins, breakfast was my hardest meal too, since all I used to eat was total carbs. I bet I had more carbs ..." View journal entry \| View comment (15 hours ago)


	Johanne recorded a journal and a weigh in at 229.0 lb. "Not what I had hoped. At least I didn't gain." View journal entry \| 3 Comments (a day ago)


	Sandy701 recorded a journal and a weigh in at 156.0 lb. "Yesterday was a busy day. I had a contractor coming out at the time I was supposed to be at the thrift store. So, I worked the AM, instead. It turns ..." View journal entry \| 6 Comments (a day ago)


	gg-girl recorded a weigh in at 154.4 lb.


	MrsTofu commented on their journal. "Thanks for all the support and prayers! I am feeling better; it seems that being able to articulate my feelings helped a lot. Also knowing that there ..." View journal entry \| View comment (2 days ago)


	MrsTofu recorded a journal. "Something that has been on my mind that I am struggling with a little are my feelings towards my mom. As far as I can tell, I am the only one in my i ..." View journal entry \| 4 Comments (3 days ago)


	1tarheelfan recorded a weigh in at 200.0 lb.
	Kat86 recorded a weigh in at 187.0 lb.


	BuffyBear commented on their journal. "Wanted to give a big thank you to you all. I resisted the urge last night and feel much better about myself today. " View journal entry \| View comment (4 days ago)


	lifetimehappiness recorded a journal and a weigh in at 136.4 lb. "Gained about 10 pounds since January and with graduation nearing, I'm ready to start losing my fat! I'm going to go back to my old ways of entering my ..." View journal entry \| Add comment (5 days ago)


	BuffyBear recorded a journal. "Well, I lied. My great statement yesterday about being ready to return was false. My old Nemesis - Evening Binging - has returned. Let me ..." View journal entry \| 12 Comments (5 days ago)


	BuffyBear recorded a weigh in at 159.0 lb.
	BuffyBear updated their Food Diary.


	Johanne commented on RubyRedSox's journal. "I'm sending warm thoughts and hugs. It's awful when our bodies betray us. All we can do is keep on working at solving problems the best we can. I'll be ..." View journal entry \| View comment (a week ago)

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Challenge Ended

This challenge ended on Monday 12 December 2011.

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Challenge Info

status:	Completed
ended:	11 Dec 11
duration:	12 Weeks
reporting:	Once a Week
participants:	127
privacy:	Public
administrators:	tbrewster
created:	11 September 2011

All Mini-challenges:

1. Say at least one positive thing about yourself daily. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
2. Log daily intake into a food dairy. ( weeks 1 to 12 )
3. Take in more water. ( weeks 1 to 12 )

Rolling Challenge Performance:

The week to week running total weight lost

Week 12:

All Participants

1.64 % ( Down

412.4 lb)

Week 11:

All Participants

1.53 % ( Down

385.0 lb)

Week 10:

All Participants

1.41 % ( Down

353.6 lb)

Week 9:

All Participants

1.30 % ( Down

326.2 lb)

Week 8:

All Participants

1.23 % ( Down

309.3 lb)

Week 7:

All Participants

1.10 % ( Down

276.6 lb)

Week 6:

All Participants

1.06 % ( Down

266.8 lb)

Week 5:

All Participants

1.02 % ( Down

257.7 lb)

Week 4:

All Participants

0.89 % ( Down

222.7 lb)

Week 3:

All Participants

0.79 % ( Down

197.7 lb)

Week 2:

All Participants

0.60 % ( Down

150.6 lb)

Week 1:

All Participants

0.29 % ( Down

71.7 lb)

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Healthier by Holidays

About this Challenge:

Final Challenge Progress Results

Completed Mini-Challenges

Say at least one positive thing about yourself daily.

Latest Results Feedback

Log daily intake into a food dairy.

Latest Results Feedback

Take in more water.

Latest Results Feedback

Latest Challenge Posts

Recent Challenge Participant Activity

Challenge Links

Challenge Ended

Challenge Info

All Mini-challenges:

Rolling Challenge Performance:

Week 12:

Week 11:

Week 10:

Week 9:

Week 8:

Week 7:

Week 6:

Week 5:

Week 4:

Week 3:

Week 2:

Week 1:

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