2008 Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, Sign up thread - Page 8

MarblesLongGone · 05-25-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by December143

Count me in, please. I love this idea! Thanks.

85 pounds to lose/0 lost/85 pounds to go.

Welcome December! Cleo will NOT leave you behind, and she will help keep you inspired!

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Thanks, Sandi! I know you're a beacon of excitement and motivation yourself, so I look forward to having you here!

Welcome, December! You've been added!

I have 5 spots left, so first come-first added on this thread.

Now if other folks want to play along and not be on a team, that's ok, too.

You'd just check in on the main weekly thread. So I won't boot anyone out or turn anyone away. It's just 10 teams of 8 is pretty huge, and I have to draw a line. I never expected we'd be this big!

MarblesLongGone · 05-25-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

....I never expected we'd be this big!

Haven't we all said THAT before?

lbbmp · 05-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Cleo,
Am I too late to join your challenge?
Thank you,
Lynn

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 10:51 AM

Not too late! Welcome aboard. Let me know how much you want to lose by December 31

gungadinn1997 · 05-25-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbbmp

Cleo,
Am I too late to join your challenge?
Thank you,
Lynn

Not Cleo, but WELCOME Lynn!

Down to 4 spots open!

lbbmp · 05-25-2008, 10:55 AM

Cleo,
I want to lose 70 lbs. That's 10 lbs. a month. I think that's something I can do.
So Lynn...70 pounds/0 lost/70 to go.
Does that sound right? Do we start posting our stats tomorrow?
Lynn

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 10:57 AM

Tomorrow isn't yet the first day of the challenge. We formally begin June 2. (Tomorrow you will find out who teams are, choose a team name, an avatar a team cheer, whatever will make this really fun for you!)

However, I am a big believer in 'why put off what you can do today--right now', especially with the picnics and the long weekend. So, if you elect to start NOW, keep track of losses between now and Monday, and when June 2 comes, report your loss.

lbbmp · 05-25-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleochatra

Tomorrow isn't yet the first day of the challenge. We formally begin June 2. (Tomorrow you will find out who teams are, choose a team name, an avatar a team cheer, whatever will make this really fun for you!)

However, I am a big believer in 'why put off what you can do today--right now', especially with the picnics and the long weekend. So, if you elect to start NOW, keep track of losses between now and Monday, and when June 2 comes, report your loss.

Thank you

I'll do just that. I'll weigh myself tomorrow and let the games begin

Lynn

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 11:03 AM

Lynn-- this will be a lot of fun! I am so glad you're on board for the next 6 months!

December143 · 05-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Thank you, Cleochatra & MarblesLongGone for signing me up. One quick question for you, though: Obviously, I'm not on the spreadsheet yet, but after you've had a chance to add my name, am I supposed to be listing my weight in the June 2nd slot or the total number of pounds I want to lose? Also, each week after that, do I list my current weight for that week or the number of pounds I've lost during that week? Sorry, for the annoying questions.

I'm new to this stuff.....

I've never used a challenge spreadsheet before.

Rbenz · 05-25-2008, 12:22 PM

Any spots left? I have 10 lbs to lose.

Happy Granny · 05-25-2008, 01:45 PM

MarblesLongGone, I could but I have no idea what I could expect to lose in that length of time. I don't have anything to guide me for a reasonable goal

Cleochatra I bought a scale today. They aren't expensive at all, mine's a digital one that reads in .2 what ever that means. I just hate to have the iron maiden rule my emotions. But I'm good to go whenever we begin. Thanks for letting me join.

MarblesLongGone · 05-25-2008, 03:51 PM

Maybe we can stop some of those embarrassing moments in life....

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 04:37 PM

LOL! That one hits too close to home!

Happy Granny-- you can weigh in monthly if you'd rather! You don't have to weigh in every week, especially if it is something you'd rather not do. I'm definitely willing to work with preferences.

SansSweets · 05-25-2008, 05:24 PM

Did I miss it? Are there any remaining spots?
If so, I'd love to join you all. I'm just days into induction, and I know this would give me a great boost.

SansSweets 36 pounds to lose / 0 pounds lost / 36 pounds to go

wiz · 05-25-2008, 06:10 PM

Hey Cleo,

Dani and Tina from our SB forum have joined the challenge and have recommended it to me. I would love to participate. I have lost 28 lbs since Jan. 2 2008 and would like to lose another 15 lbs by the end of this year to reach my goal weight. Please let me know if you have room for me!

Thanks...

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 06:20 PM

Welcome SansSweets and wiz! There is room! Thanks for joining!

hummingbird11 · 05-25-2008, 06:29 PM

Aloha Happy Granny!

After Induction (during which you can expect to lose approx 10% of your projected total weight loss):

If you have over 50 lbs to lose, 2 lbs per week.
If you have under 50 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week.

XO,
HB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Granny

MarblesLongGone, I could but I have no idea what I could expect to lose in that length of time. I don't have anything to guide me for a reasonable goal

Cleochatra I bought a scale today. They aren't expensive at all, mine's a digital one that reads in .2 what ever that means. I just hate to have the iron maiden rule my emotions. But I'm good to go whenever we begin. Thanks for letting me join.

SansSweets · 05-25-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Aloha Happy Granny!

After Induction (during which you can expect to lose approx 10% of your projected total weight loss):

If you have over 50 lbs to lose, 2 lbs per week.
If you have under 50 lbs to lose, 1 lb per week.

XO,
HB

That's good to know. I wasn't aware that I should expect it to go that much slower with fewer total pounds to lose.

That little tidbit may just keep me from getting overly frustrated as I go. Thanks!

Laura150 · 05-25-2008, 06:56 PM

Please tell me there's a spot left!

Laura 20 lbs to loose/0 lost/ 20 lbs. to go.

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 06:59 PM

Laura-- You're our very last new member!

We're now booked totally up at 80, plus hummingbird will be bringing in a new team. After Laura, we're capped out. We just can't bring in any more folks right now without spreading ourselves too thin and risk leaving anyone behind in the chaos.

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 07:01 PM

OK, now that we have our members, I'm putting together the spreadsheets for the teams now and will post those tomorrow in a new thread.

Sorry we can't take anyone else right now...!

cataholic · 05-25-2008, 07:20 PM

I've never joined a challenge before but I'm in with this one!

cataholic/90 to lose/0 lost/90 to go

We can do this!

cleochatra · 05-25-2008, 07:22 PM

OK, cataholic!

You are our very last new member!

Welcome.

hummingbird11 · 05-25-2008, 08:15 PM

and THAT is The End of this thread ~ here we GO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

emeraldskye · 05-25-2008, 08:59 PM

And I am so ready!!! WOOT!!!!

December143 · 05-26-2008, 04:14 AM

Hi, Cleochatra:

Just dropping you a line to let you know the formula for cell B86 on the spreadsheet needs revised. It only totals the first 66 members. I wasn't sure if you are aware of this and I didn't want to go messing around with what you're working on.

Happy Memorial Day, Everyone !

LoraJR72 · 05-26-2008, 05:12 AM

I missed a lot! It is going to be the same thing today because there is much to do!

05-25-2008, 09:51 AM	#212
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Thanks, Sandi! I know you're a beacon of excitement and motivation yourself, so I look forward to having you here! Welcome, December! You've been added! I have 5 spots left, so first come-first added on this thread. Now if other folks want to play along and not be on a team, that's ok, too. You'd just check in on the main weekly thread. So I won't boot anyone out or turn anyone away. It's just 10 teams of 8 is pretty huge, and I have to draw a line. I never expected we'd be this big! __________________ National Low-Carb Examiner Columnist The Lighter Side of Low Carb blog Mid-Year Resolution Challenge member: 86 to lose/ 22 lost/ 64 pounds to go We Are Carbarella!

05-25-2008, 10:57 AM	#218
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Tomorrow isn't yet the first day of the challenge. We formally begin June 2. (Tomorrow you will find out who teams are, choose a team name, an avatar a team cheer, whatever will make this really fun for you!) However, I am a big believer in 'why put off what you can do today--right now', especially with the picnics and the long weekend. So, if you elect to start NOW, keep track of losses between now and Monday, and when June 2 comes, report your loss. Last edited by cleochatra : 05-25-2008 at 11:00 AM.

05-25-2008, 11:36 AM	#221
December143 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22 Gallery: December143 Stats: 242/242/157 WOE: Low Carb? Start Date: 6/2/08	2008 Mid-Year Resolution Challenge Thank you, Cleochatra & MarblesLongGone for signing me up. One quick question for you, though: Obviously, I'm not on the spreadsheet yet, but after you've had a chance to add my name, am I supposed to be listing my weight in the June 2nd slot or the total number of pounds I want to lose? Also, each week after that, do I list my current weight for that week or the number of pounds I've lost during that week? Sorry, for the annoying questions. I'm new to this stuff..... I've never used a challenge spreadsheet before.

05-25-2008, 05:24 PM	#226
SansSweets Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 464 Gallery: SansSweets Stats: 188/178/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-induction 5-20-08	Did I miss it? Are there any remaining spots? If so, I'd love to join you all. I'm just days into induction, and I know this would give me a great boost. SansSweets 36 pounds to lose / 0 pounds lost / 36 pounds to go Last edited by SansSweets : 05-25-2008 at 05:32 PM. Reason: Added my weight and goal.

05-25-2008, 07:20 PM	#234
cataholic Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 17 Gallery: cataholic Stats: 289/235/145 WOE: low carb Start Date: 6/30/07	I'm in! I've never joined a challenge before but I'm in with this one! cataholic/90 to lose/0 lost/90 to go We can do this!

05-25-2008, 10:49 AM	#214
lbbmp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 329 Gallery: lbbmp	Cleo, Am I too late to join your challenge? Thank you, Lynn

05-25-2008, 10:51 AM	#215
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Not too late! Welcome aboard. Let me know how much you want to lose by December 31

05-25-2008, 10:55 AM	#217
lbbmp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 329 Gallery: lbbmp	Cleo, I want to lose 70 lbs. That's 10 lbs. a month. I think that's something I can do. So Lynn...70 pounds/0 lost/70 to go. Does that sound right? Do we start posting our stats tomorrow? Lynn

05-25-2008, 11:03 AM	#220
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Lynn-- this will be a lot of fun! I am so glad you're on board for the next 6 months!

05-25-2008, 12:22 PM	#222
Rbenz Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the Mountains of Northern Ca. Posts: 3,759 Gallery: Rbenz WOE: Trying to resist anything white.	Any spots left? I have 10 lbs to lose.

05-25-2008, 01:45 PM	#223
Happy Granny Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Posts: 204 Gallery: Happy Granny Stats: 285/273.2/where ever I feel good WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 17, 2008	MarblesLongGone, I could but I have no idea what I could expect to lose in that length of time. I don't have anything to guide me for a reasonable goal Cleochatra I bought a scale today. They aren't expensive at all, mine's a digital one that reads in .2 what ever that means. I just hate to have the iron maiden rule my emotions. But I'm good to go whenever we begin. Thanks for letting me join.

05-25-2008, 03:51 PM	#224
MarblesLongGone MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,387 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: MarblesLongGone Stats: 248.5/206.0/190 6'0" WOE: Atkins / Carb Addicts / Schwarzbein / SB / Paleo / Start Date: April 1, 2008 (back on the wagon)	Maybe we can stop some of those embarrassing moments in life....

05-25-2008, 04:37 PM	#225
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	LOL! That one hits too close to home! Happy Granny-- you can weigh in monthly if you'd rather! You don't have to weigh in every week, especially if it is something you'd rather not do. I'm definitely willing to work with preferences.

05-25-2008, 06:10 PM	#227
wiz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pt. Pleasant, NJ Posts: 299 Gallery: wiz WOE: South Beach Start Date: 1/2/2008	Hey Cleo, Dani and Tina from our SB forum have joined the challenge and have recommended it to me. I would love to participate. I have lost 28 lbs since Jan. 2 2008 and would like to lose another 15 lbs by the end of this year to reach my goal weight. Please let me know if you have room for me! Thanks...

05-25-2008, 06:20 PM	#228
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Welcome SansSweets and wiz! There is room! Thanks for joining!

05-25-2008, 06:56 PM	#231
Laura150 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 466 Gallery: Laura150	Please tell me there's a spot left! Laura 20 lbs to loose/0 lost/ 20 lbs. to go.

05-25-2008, 06:59 PM	#232
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	Laura-- You're our very last new member! We're now booked totally up at 80, plus hummingbird will be bringing in a new team. After Laura, we're capped out. We just can't bring in any more folks right now without spreading ourselves too thin and risk leaving anyone behind in the chaos.

05-25-2008, 07:01 PM	#233
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	OK, now that we have our members, I'm putting together the spreadsheets for the teams now and will post those tomorrow in a new thread. Sorry we can't take anyone else right now...!

05-25-2008, 07:22 PM	#235
cleochatra Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 7,711 Gallery: cleochatra Stats: 350/264/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 1, 2008	OK, cataholic! You are our very last new member! Welcome.

05-25-2008, 08:59 PM	#237
emeraldskye Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 3,158 Gallery: emeraldskye	And I am so ready!!! WOOT!!!!

05-26-2008, 04:14 AM	#238
December143 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22 Gallery: December143 Stats: 242/242/157 WOE: Low Carb? Start Date: 6/2/08	2008 Mid-Year Resolution Challenge Hi, Cleochatra: Just dropping you a line to let you know the formula for cell B86 on the spreadsheet needs revised. It only totals the first 66 members. I wasn't sure if you are aware of this and I didn't want to go messing around with what you're working on. Happy Memorial Day, Everyone !

05-26-2008, 05:12 AM	#239
LoraJR72 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Over the river and through the woods... Posts: 3,477 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: LoraJR72 Stats: 136/???/127 - 5'6" WOE: Working on it.	I missed a lot! It is going to be the same thing today because there is much to do!