2008 Mid-Year Resolution Challenge, Sign up thread

[cleochatra]

Why I created the Mid-Year Resolution

Four years ago about this time I decided that by December 31st I was going to be a new person. I was tired of being fat, and at 325 pounds, I was just tired! And who generally sticks to the New Year Resolutions anyway? I decided that instead of waiting for the gloomy proposition of another December 31st wishing I had done something about my weight loss, I was going to spend that time looking back and being excited about what I had started.

As a result, I'd lost over 60 pounds by Christmas.

I'm issuing this challenge for a Mid-Year Resolution to everyone who is interested.

What is your goal for the New Year?


No. But really. Why?


Imagine us being HAPPY on December 31st, instead of thinking, "I wish..." ..."I wish"... We're doing something new and unconventional here.. we're shooting FOR a New Year's and not merely FROM a New Year's!

We're getting rid of the regrets and replacing them with success! Just envision all of us, on New Year's, looking slimmer in those party hats (who needs fat heads). Shoot for your goals! If you exercise and stay true, stick with us, and get ready to boogie on New Year's Eve, how can you not make it? This challenge will incorporate mini challenges, positive support and discussion on a weekly basis. Some choose to use the thread as a daily launching pad. This challenge is what you make it, so make it something wonderful!

General Rules:

1. Check in each *Monday with your weigh-in.
If you are going by inches and not pounds, you can still join!


*Some don't weigh in on Mondays, but I feel that getting people through the weekend accountably makes the biggest difference in success.

2. When you check in, please put your stats as such:

cleochatra / 80 pounds to lose/ 0 lost/ 80 pounds to go!

3. Each week there will be a new thread. Check in and update your totals! Unlike the other MYR challenges there will not be a spreadsheet, and you are responsible for keeping track of your own numbers by checking in with updated stats. This will greatly reduce my stress levels and help you keep track of your accomplishments.

ie, you'll now check in like this with your own updates:

cleochatra 100 pounds to lose/ 5 lost/ 95 pounds to go!

4. Just be accountable and don't forget to check in!


Suggestions for success in this challenge:

1. Be reasonable. Two pounds per week for an overall loss of about 50 pounds makes much more sense than shooting for 100 in 6 months. If you lose more, terrific; but if you stall... well, let's just say I lose more people that way...

2. Be accountable. You must check in for support. If you drop out, you're not being accountable--you've given up!

3. Be real. Remember, you're not expected to be perfect, and you are not judged or compared to others. You are your own unique person. Relish this, and stick with this challenge.

4. Be ready. The challenge begins June 2. If you want to begin now, check in with your current weight, and then on Monday, start subtracting.

Are you excited about this challenge? Great! Bring a friend! Put your goal in your signature line. Let people know you own this challenge!

Let's make December 31, 2008 your finest hour for fitness, health and happiness!

[cleochatra]

This year, I'm also putting teams together. Why? Because there are times when being accountable to yourself isn't enough!

Stay tuned.

So, I'll start:

cleochatra 100 pounds to lose/ 0 lost/ 100 pounds to go.

[gungadinn1997]

Ok, Cleo, I reinducted starting yesterday since I was abusing some legal stuff! So I'm in! I actually have 104 to lose, but am gonna shoot for 64 for this challenge!

So stats....

64 pounds to lose/0 lost/ 64 pounds to go

[dointhis4me]

YAY, I wanna join in!!

dointhis4me: 22 pounds to lose/ 0 lost/ 22 pounds to go

[cleochatra]

Welcome aboard, gunadinn! It's nice to have you! I just began induction again yesterday, so this is a good way to cement positive lifestyle changes before the holidays even hit!

Hey, Holly! Welcome! Sorry for waiting so long. I didn't want to get going too soon, and then I forgot. Mack's challenge made me slap my forehead and say, "OMG! I promised Holly and myself!"

[dointhis4me]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

Hey, Holly! Welcome! Sorry for waiting so long. I didn't want to get going too soon, and then I forgot. Mack's challenge made me slap my forehead and say, "OMG! I promised Holly and myself!"

Oh no, you're fine! You had mentioned Memorial Day so I figured it'd be popping up soon. SSSSOOOO excited though, having this really helped me last year and this year is even harder for me since I am losing so much slower so I can really use it.

[clumsyangie]

I wanna join in too! I really need the encouragement. I start to low carb, feel good, and then sabotage myself. No more cheat days, those just bring on crazy cravings and I can never get back to my WOE.


clumsyangie: 26 pounds to lose/ 0 lost/ 26 pounds to go

[hadenuff]

I just signed up and I would like to get on your challenge. I want to lose my baby weight. Baby is now 3 so I can't use that that excuse anymore!!!

[cleochatra]

Hey there! Welcome!

Holly-- I'm jazzed, too! This is the reinvigoration I need. I'm glad you pushed me to do this again. I was waffling.

Hi, clumsy! I'm glad you're here! Just stick with us.

Hi, hadenuff! What goal would you like to pick for the challenge? You're already losing weight! way to go!

[Livywilltim-mom]

Yahoo!!

I am so excited

livywilltim-mom: 66 pounds to lose/ 0 lost / 66 pounds to go

[SHinOK]

ME, ME, ME!!!! I'm IN wid ya, Cleo!!! This is awesome timing, because I'm just coming off my first week of reinduction. Thanks for kicking off the challenge....summer is always my hardest time, for some reason, and this will keep me on the straight and narrow.

SHinOK: 60 pounds to lose/6 lost/54 to go

I'm counting my 6-pound loss from last week, since it was A LOSS (yippee skippee!). The rest will be a challenge, but I'm READY! 60 pounds isn't my total, all-time goal (ugh), but I'd be doing the happy dance in the streets on New Year's Eve if I could knock off 60 lbs by then!!!!!

Shari (aka 1956okie)

[Leannemomof2girls]

Hey Cleo! I need this right now! I was doing great for awhile (lost 32 since Jan. 5), but I'm starting to nibble here and there and I've stalled. I need a refresher!

leannemomof2girls: 80 (more) pounds to lose/0 lost/80 (more) to go

[travelgirl77]

I am so excited for this challenge, and for me, there is no time like the present to start!

Stats:

Travelgirl77: 70 pounds to lose/0 lost/70 pounds to go

[ummrashid]

Im in
ummrashid/6o pounds to lose/0 lost/ 60 pounds to go

thanks for starting this, great idea by the way!!

[mama2boys]

Ok, I'm in. I joined the board awhile back and go sucked into the Kimkims thing. Obviously I was in a bad place in my life to fall for such crap. I am doing much better now and am ready to get healthy!

Mama2boys - 50 to lose/ 0 lost/ 50 to go

Thanks!!

[tresa]

Hello everyone,

I think this is just what I need to get back on track! I need to lose much more than 50, but I think it is a start.

Thanks for starting this challenge, and good luck to everyone!

tresa - 50 to lose/ 0 lost/ 50 to go

[LoraJR72]

Hello, Cleo and the Mid-Year Resolutionists!

I'm game!

Lora~10 to lose/0/10 to go

[g8rchic]

Happy mid-year everyone! I would like to join. I think I am going to go back to induction for a bit. I am getting too liberal with the low carb foods and not losing. I will set my goal for 50 lbs. I haven't weight 150 since high school. Woohoo!

50 pounds to lose/0 lost/50 to go.


PS. Cleo I worship your oopsie rolls and you are like a celebrity to me!

[seb]

This is just what I need also. Thanks for the motivation, Cleo.

Sue~36 pounds to lose/0 lost/36 to go as of today.

[eske]

I'm in - my first challenge at LCF! I have been just "dabbling" for awhile, time to get serious. I will do Atkin induction until my new Bernstein's Diabetes Solution gets here.

eske - 40 pounds to lose/0 lost/40 pounds to go

[mac24312]

This is what I need too..HI Cleo!! I have been abusing SA again and I am off of them and ready to start fresh again. Hope that helps with the severe pain I have been having in my hips..

Christina/15 lbs to lose/0 lost/15 as to go today

HUGS

[eske]

Oh, and Cleo, thanks so much for starting this thread. I have only posted at a few small boards before, and this place is quite overwhelming. All I have done is lurk over at that "other" thread since summer. I just never felt I could jump in anywhere. Hope this thread is all I hope it will be!

[cleochatra]

I'm glad you guys are here!

Livywilltim-- Great to see you! We'll get you through the holidays to your goal.

ShinOK-- I love your spunk and attitude! Here is to a slimmer you in 2009! Maybe we need a mantra: Lookin' Fine in 2009.

Leanne-- Hey you! I know how the nibbling goes. Today I'm back on induction but not without a couple of weeks off-plan. We'll all be able to work through those holidays together for better health!

hey, travelgirl! welcome aboard! I want your hydrangeas! I look forward to getting to know you!

ummrashid-- Hi! I think you've done so well already, and look forward to seeing your progress as we get going with this! It's good to have you along.

mama2boys-- It looks like you're going for the gold--and GOAL! We'll be here for you. Hang in with us. You won't regret it. Welcome to LCF! I look forward to getting to know you!

tresa-- I've seen through the years that goals which are under are much better than dummies like me who choose 100 pound goals! If anything, you can hit your goal and then come back for another one. That is much better than panicking and then dropping out.

Lora-- Woohoo! You will definitely lose your 10! (Or at least we're going to try really hard!)

g8rchic-- what a cute handle! It is so nice to meet you! thanks so much for being so sweet! I look forward to knowing more about you and seeing you shrink at the same time!

seb-- You're so close to goal! By the end of the year you're going to have to keep rocks in your pocket so you won't blow away when you sneeze. Woohoo!

Hey, eske! Welcome aboard! I support whatever healthy plan you choose. In fact, the more plans, why not! We're here to make better choices and to challenge ourselves at the same time. And to have fun of course! I am so glad you're here and I look forward to all of us forming wonderful friendships while having a heck of a good time!

mac-- Look at you! You're going to get to your goal, too! Already 108 pounds down, girl! WOW!!!

[FiberGal]

I'm in!

I hope this is a "Challenge" I can do since it's about goals right? I pretty much follow a controlled carb, low gl plan with high fiber. I promise not to push my views on fiber on anyone but I'll be a cheerleader for all!

FiberGal: 50 to lose/ 0 lost / 50 pounds to go


My stats:
Height: 5'11
Age: 47
Starting Weight: 488
Current Weight: 347 as of this morning
Goal Weight for Challenge: 297

In all honesty, I'd just be happy to get outta the 300's but I'll take it as it comes. I'm in no hurry.

[Jennifer]

For the past few weeks I've been working on repairing my metabolism by adding foods in to up my calories, but I admit it's gotten out of control. Yogurt & berries - good; splurging at Cheesecake Factory - not so much. And exercise has really fallen by the wayside

I've lost my mojo & need to get it back!

Jennifer 50 lbs to lose/0 lost/50 to go

[beautifulme]

Count me in.

I will set a half year goal of 73 pounds instead of my total weight to lose.

Beautifulme 73 to lose/3 lost/70 to go.

[jadelily11]

Okay I am in. This is something that I needed to keep myself accountable to other people since I haven't been so good at it by myself! Thanks for starting this challenge!

Jadelily: 100 lbs to lose/0 lost/100 pounds to go!

[xbeyondthebeautyx]

Im in


Laura
97 pounds to lose/0 pounds lost to date/97 pounds to go

[eske]

Jennifer - you said EXACTLY how I feel:

I've lost my mojo & need to get it back!