This Challenge ended 4 months ago

About this Challenge:

Let's get right back on track after Thanksgiving and Christmas and be slimmer by New Years!

Final Challenge Progress Results

atriel2 Total Progress: 8.21 %  (Down 16.0 lb)
BBD5 Total Progress: 8.10 %  (Down 16.0 lb)
sophiem123 Total Progress: 7.58 %  (Down 16.0 lb)
angiekae68 Total Progress: 7.21 %  (Down 13.0 lb)
jaime30024 Total Progress: 5.63 %  (Down 12.4 lb)
deemck Total Progress: 5.16 %  (Down 8.0 lb)
Summer357 Total Progress: 4.74 %  (Down 10.0 lb)
jcarter4676 Total Progress: 4.67 %  (Down 10.0 lb)
Fitmio Total Progress: 4.31 %  (Down 6.8 lb)
brianboll Total Progress: 4.16 %  (Down 12.2 lb)
Mokakiss Total Progress: 3.28 %  (Down 4.5 lb)
1hopeful1 Total Progress: 3.16 %  (Down 5.2 lb)
naxi Total Progress: 3.04 %  (Down 5.7 lb)
Pete1998 Total Progress: 1.61 %  (Down 3.0 lb)
Wright1017 Total Progress: 1.55 %  (Down 3.4 lb)
zachnky Total Progress: 1.22 %  (Down 2.2 lb)
Marie Nelson Total Progress: 1.09 %  (Down 2.5 lb)
DJBelt Total Progress: 0.87 %  (Down 1.6 lb)
DonnaGale Total Progress: 0.81 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Fyberspace Total Progress: 0.68 %  (Down 1.6 lb)
roberta mercer Total Progress: 0.39 %  (Down 0.7 lb)
lilymay51 Total Progress: 0.11 %  (Down 0.2 lb)
jm1111 Total Progress: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb)
healthy M Total Progress: 0.00 %  (Steady 0 lb)
DANCITA01 Total Progress: 0.15 %  (Up 0.4 lb)
heweaver Total Progress: 1.35 %  (Up 3.4 lb)
rcraig1968 Total Progress: 1.38 %  (Up 3.0 lb)
stacyowens Total Progress: 2.09 %  (Up 4.0 lb)
Rpminto Total Progress: 2.95 %  (Up 5.2 lb)
FitnessJunkie1026 Total Progress: 3.60 %  (Up 6.8 lb)
jkinne Total Progress: 6.18 %  (Up 11.0 lb)
LucyBT Total Progress: 6.60 %  (Up 11.4 lb)


Completed Mini-Challenges

Weeks 1 to 7

Drink 64+ oz of water a day.

Guidelines:
Make sure to get your water in so you can really shed those unwanted pounds!
74% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 05 Dec 12 by DJBelt
"i'm going to try harder; Thanksgiving wasn't too bad but I got sick and ..."
Failed: 03 Dec 12 by lilymay51
"Drinking more water than previously but not 64 oz. That is a lot of water."


Weeks 1 to 7

Avoid binge eating

Guidelines:
This can be hard especially with the holidays coming up, but lets do our best to avoid binge eating.
95% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 13 Dec 12 by Pete1998
"A couple misses here -nothing major, but definitely over carb counts."
Successful: 05 Dec 12 by DJBelt
"I'm not really a binge eater. Portion control is my main problem."


Weeks 1 to 7

Eat your veggies!

Guidelines:
No matter how many net carbs you're allowing yourself each day, it is recommended that 12-15 net carbs come from veggies.
56% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 13 Dec 12 by Pete1998
"Have been traveling a lot, and this has been difficult."
Failed: 05 Dec 12 by DJBelt
"I do not eat vegetables daily. Must work on that."


Weeks 1 to 7

Exercise 3 times a week

Guidelines:
Exercise at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes. Keep in mind that exercise may cause an increase on the scale due to water retention in the muscles. Weigh after a full day off from working out.
64% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 13 Dec 12 by Pete1998
"TKD 2-3 times a week and the Y at least once."
Failed: 05 Dec 12 by DJBelt
"I am not an exerciser."
Failed: 03 Dec 12 by lilymay51
"Starting this week I will exercise more."
Failed: 03 Dec 12 by FitnessJunkie1026
"Gonna work on this one this week! Still have time to get in 3 days!"


Weeks 1 to 7

Track Measurements & Take Photos

Guidelines:
This will help you see that even when the scale doesn't show a change or even shows a gain, that the body is still moving in the right direction!
50% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 06 Jan 13 by Fitmio
"Ggggg… I just have to get this one done before I get to skinny :)"
Failed: 04 Dec 12 by heweaver
"This week was insane .. I'm two days behind on weighing ... but I've f ..."


Weeks 1 to 7

Participate in the challenge group

Guidelines:
We have different threads and topics so make sure you pop by for some conversation and to connect with others in the challenge!
53% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 13 Dec 12 by Pete1998
"The people here are wonderful!"
Failed: 04 Dec 12 by heweaver
"I feel awful. I have barely had time to log my food, much less anything ..."


Latest Challenge Posts

THANK YOU
Just wanted to stop by and say thank you for hosting a wonderful challenge! You're the best and I look forward to doing more challenges with you.
by Rachel116 on 16 Jan 13 01:22 AM
Share Your Photos and/or Measurements
Posting this info here in the challenge.. I posted this information in the group Low Carb Daily Check In.. Started on Oct 1, 2012.. Didn't take pictures nor did I take measurements. 3 months later ...
by BBD5 on 09 Jan 13 11:20 PM
Check In Issues
Oh FS is at it again. I can't update any of the info for my challenges. However, my weight does update in the corner and on my ticker so I guess that counts for something. It just doesn't report ...
by Rachel116 on 03 Jan 13 08:43 AM
Low Carb Daily Check In
I've noticed that the only people checking in on the challenge are the same active members in the Low Carb Daily Check In group, so I've decided to delete the threads here and post a link to the ...
by FitnessJunkie1026 on 11 Dec 12 09:36 AM

Recent Challenge Participant Activity

View:  all activity | journals | calendar | posts | photos | kitchen | tips
Group post reply
Pete1998 replied to tenkilos's Group post - DAILY CHECK IN HERE.
"For Toni and anyone else in tornado alley - prayers for your safety! We're off for Seattle by car, followed by an Alaskan cruise, so I will be off the ..."
Group: LOW CARB DAILY CHECK IN | View this post | Add a reply   (6 hours ago)
Group post reply
BBD5 replied to tenkilos's Group post - DAILY CHECK IN HERE.
"Hi Everyone and I do mean EVERYONE!!:lol: Looks like everyone noticed that it had got quiet in here.. I know I did..;) Hope everyone Saturday is going ..."
Group: LOW CARB DAILY CHECK IN | View this post | Add a reply   (2 days ago)
Food Diary BBD5 updated their Food Diary.
Journal entry comment
BBD5 commented on meganbarkley's journal.
"Hi.. Hang in there.. All 3 of those menus do sound delish!! Of Course, hands down yours is the BEST!! :D "
View journal entry | View comment   (3 days ago)
weigh in Pete1998 recorded a weigh in at 194.0 lb.
weigh in FitnessJunkie1026 recorded a weigh in at 226.8 lb.
New Journal Entry
Pete1998 recorded a journal and a weigh in at 196.0 lb.
"The last couple days have been a bust. Pizza party at work. Vacation coming up next week. Fortunately, one of my cocktail dresses fits well. The other, ..."
View journal entry | Add comment   (5 days ago)
Food Diary Pete1998 updated their Food Diary.
Exercise Diary Pete1998 updated their Exercise Diary.
New Journal Entry
BBD5 recorded a journal.
"Monday Monday!! Had a good Mother's Day..Did my weigh in this morning and so happy that I dropped 2 pounds! So excited..I'll take ounces because the last ..."
View journal entry | Add comment   (a week ago)
weigh in BBD5 recorded a weigh in at 164.0 lb.
Exercise Diary BBD5 updated their Exercise Diary.
weigh in zachnky recorded a weigh in at 164.8 lb.
Challenge Wall Comment
BBD5 wrote on their challenge wall.
"Day 1 .. I am at 40 oz.. I do exceptionally well in the morning and early afternoon.. come evening I go downhill.. Will work on this and try to get to ..."
Challenge: Water...Water...Water...Everyw... | View progress | View comment   (2 weeks ago)
New Journal Entry
jaime30024 recorded a journal and a weigh in at 193.4 lb.
"Talked to my daughter yesterday! ! She was frustrated with her division. said a lot of them aren't working together like they should. please keep ..."
View journal entry | 4 Comments   (2 weeks ago)
Joined Challenge BBD5 joined Challenge Water...Water...Water...Everyw....
Journal entry comment
jaime30024 commented on their journal.
"Thanks y'all!! The run is what we need and looks like the high for the day will be 74 (great weather)."
View journal entry | View comment   (2 weeks ago)
Group post reply
jaime30024 replied to tenkilos's Group post - DAILY CHECK IN HERE.
"dailup Thank you! I am so pleased; now if I could just get him to go on some walks with me that would help. The doctor also told him to get exercise. ..."
Group: LOW CARB DAILY CHECK IN | View this post | Add a reply   (2 weeks ago)
weigh in jm1111 recorded a weigh in at 199.8 lb.
Joined Challenge jm1111 joined Challenge 30 Days All In.

 Challenge Ended

This challenge ended on Tuesday 15 January 2013.

The posting of Topics and Photos, and Participation in this challenge is available to Challenge Participants Only.

Challenge Info

status: Completed
ended: 14 Jan 13
duration: 7 Weeks
reporting: Once a Week
participants: 57
privacy: Public
administrators: FitnessJunkie1026
created: 20 November 2012

All Mini-challenges:

1. Drink 64+ oz of water a day. ( weeks 1 to 7 )
2. Avoid binge eating ( weeks 1 to 7 )
3. Eat your veggies! ( weeks 1 to 7 )
4. Exercise 3 times a week ( weeks 1 to 7 )
5. Track Measurements & Take Photos ( weeks 1 to 7 )
6. Participate in the challenge group ( weeks 1 to 7 )

Rolling Challenge Performance:

The week to week running total weight lost

Week 7:

All Participants 0.95 %  (Down 107.8 lb)

Week 6:

All Participants 0.87 %  (Down 99.0 lb)

Week 5:

All Participants 0.80 %  (Down 91.1 lb)

Week 4:

All Participants 0.84 %  (Down 95.3 lb)

Week 3:

All Participants 0.78 %  (Down 89.0 lb)

Week 2:

All Participants 0.66 %  (Down 74.6 lb)

Week 1:

All Participants 0.38 %  (Down 43.5 lb)


Latest Photos



November 18,2012--240lbs December 1, 2012--238.8lbs
by Rachel116
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Day 1
by LucyBT
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November 18,2012--240lbs
by Rachel116
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