[gottadothis]

I like the name Aushucks it works for me... because that is what this year is about for me find the new me... I do not want to be the person I was in my younger skinner days because I have learned alot since then but I also do not want to stay the way I am so this is the year of find the new me.... so the name is good and works for me
I am all for helping out in anyway I can. Once we get the name pinned down I will start recruiting for our new challange. I am fine with either the two month or three month challange. I am fine with whatever is decided but maybe we can weigh in bi-weekly I think if I have a month I might not be as motivated but the weekly is kinda to much so maybe every other week.
I am all for taking a picture but I am nto as brave as Aushucks, no sports bras for me. I will how ever take it in a tight tank top and some tight gym pants. I think the idea is great to take the before and after pictures in the same outfit. It would also be great to put a face to all the names...
I am excited about this New Year ladies and I hope you are too... we have the chance to change our life and support others to make the changes also. We are lucky to have the chance to use the phen because alot of men and women cannot even get it so we have it lets take advantage of it. Sorry to go on forever and ever but I am really excited and will help out in anyway possible...
maybe for pictures purposes we can make a private group on MSN or yahoo that way we can post the pictures and have everyones private e-mails and easier to check up on those that are missing.. keep going ladies and keep well..
Aushucks.... to bad about being on the steroids longer... but might be good cause after you go off you might see a big loss...an upside right...

[Motown Girl]

Hey Everyone,

Aushucks great name, it fits how I feel as well. Im just concern about the weigh in's, because I don't want anyone to lose focus. I think we should keep it once a week. We really need twice a week. But however, anything to keep the lines of communication and for us to stay focus with our goal.

Also I was thinking how long it would take for us to actually see results on our final picture shot. Will two months be enough? On average how much weight does it take to lose a dress size? I think that should be the determining factor for how long the challenge should be. Will two months be enough time to actually see results. I know for me, if I can lose 15lbs...now that would be excellent in two months. I hate to say even if its 3 months. Truly from seeing my past results that's probably the most...but who knows...

In regards to how the pictures will be viewed, Im open to whatever. Our personal email address sounds cool.

Also, I can continue with the weight loss status for individual or team or the next person can take over. It does't matter, but I know we need a format...like I have below. I know sometimes I would have problems figuring out how much weight they loss because they would actually put their new weight down instead of how many pounds lost or gained.

Gottadothis - Girl, you are not rambling or going on forever as you put it...I love reading everyone's thoughts.


Let me know,
Motown

[insearchofme]

Hello All--

I was thinking of starting a challenge myself when I read a posting from gottadothis--she suggested checking out this challenge and it sounds like you guys are off to a good start. I would love to join and I will tell all my buddies as well.

Anyway-- a suggestion if I may- I think that we should weigh in once a week any more than that would drive me crazy any less would do the same (lol) . I am not clear on the submitting of photos and exchanging email addresses so someone please let me know what I need to do. Also, think the challenge should last at least 3 months (it will get me thru the Chicago winter blues). If everyone was willing to pitch in, we could come up with a Grand Prize nothing major but something that says "WELL DONE!" I understand there is a trust issue--so I understand if noone wants to comitt to that.

just wanted to lend my two cents--- I am ready, count me in.

[gottadothis]

I think the one week weigh in is a good idea but instead of having a weekly winner in the weightloss catagory have a monthly winner that will kinda make it fit for everyone... for people that have a bad week they have the whole month to catch up but still the accountability of weighing in once a week.
I think the three month challange will be a good length to notice a difference in our pictures and in the numbers but not so long that the end seems so far away.
So I think we should start the new challange board to get people coming to join and start advertising... we can get the details figured out and maybe get some great ideas from members wanting to join....
I think we should have a spotlight member each week/month which ever and have them share there story and recipes and we can really focus on encouraging that person and learning about them that week.. just a suggestion.
If anyone has any suggestions/ideas on the prize topic for the overall challenge winner, I am good for whatever just not sure about the logistics of it all...
I am so excited about the new challange ..... I am ready for the new me....lol

[gottadothis]

Insearchofme: so glad you decided to join and please do spread the word... I am glad you decided to take part and I look forward to watching your weightloss journey and excited to be taking part in your journey....

[Motown Girl]

Welcome Inserarchofme! I like the idea of chipping in on a prize or monetary gift. Great idea! And please tell all your friends.

Gottadothis - Excellent idea on the weekly status and on the monthly winner idea.

And we do need to rally up everyone. When does this challenge start? Maybe the second week of January...do you have any suggestions?

Radine & Mnunez - please come back...... say something. We miss you so much!

Motown

[gottadothis]

I think the start date should be Jan 7th that will be the first Monday of the new year. We can put the challange up so and post the details so everyone can check it out and see if it is for them and get all for the ones who want to do before pictures they can do that before the start date....

So ladies already is this Challange how are you doing with all the holiday parties? We have had a couple and so far so good for me... the challange is this next week for me because starting Sunday we are having a family gathering everyday until Friday so that is alot of food and alot of chances to slip up... I am going to do the best to make good choices and will be home to check in at the end of next week before the end of the year.... I am so thankful I found this challange... have a great day guys and enjoy the holidays and those missing ... Please come out come out wherever you are....

[AuShucks]

Welcome Insearchofme !! I am so glad you joined us, and look forward to getting to know you. And bring your friends on, we want them !

OK girls, Jan 7 sounds good, his we can get through the new year, and all of ths dang baking, eaing and snacking and such....

Ya'll keep the ideas coming and lets get this thing started.

I'll check in later tonight.

[insearchofme]

Hello All!!

Thanks so much for all the warm welcomes-- I am starting to feel at home already.
I was very intimidated by the fact that you guys have already bonded and gotten to know each other. I thought I would feel like the outsider...

Anyway I am looking forward to getting to know all of you guys!

Renee

[gottadothis]

Aushucks since you did start this challange do you want to start the new board and get all the guidelines posted ... if you do not have the time then I can do it and we can figure out how we are going to do the challanges week by week... and all the features of our challange.... so excited for the new year...

[AuShucks]

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[AuShucks]

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