Weight Loss Challenge #3

[GLC1968]

OK, since we are coming to the close of the second weight loss challenge, I thought it might be time to get us thinking about challenge number 3.

Here's the code ("which are more like guidelines, anyway"):

1) Weigh-in day on Fridays.
2) Person with the most % of starting weight lost is the winner.
3) Those not winning who accepted the 'reward challenge' will agree to send the winner whatever item is selected by the group.
4) Anyone is free to join, but to be part of the 'reward' group, you must make all the weigh-in's.
5) 8 weeks long (subject to agreement by everyone)
6) After each weigh in, I'll post an updated tracking chart so we can all keep tabs on each other's progress.
7) Everyone is required to HAVE FUN with this! Seriously, there is NO pressure...we don't care if you gain one week...it's the journey that counts, not the number on the scale. (Look at me, I'm still here, and I did nothing over the last challenge except GAIN )

If you want to join us, post here saying if you want to do Reward or No Reward and be prepared to post a starting weight next Friday. Also, if you have ideas for a good reward item, we'd like to hear that, too.

8 weeks makes the final weigh-in on June 20th. Do we think that's good? Or do we want to do a shorter period or a longer one? I'm game for anything.

[bambu101]

I am definitely in again. This is a good motivator for me.

No reward, and I assume you want a starting weight on Friday 5/2, or is it this Friday, the 25th?

Also, I think 8 weeks is perfect.

[GLC1968]

I think we can use our 'final weight' from the last challenge (on 5/25) as the starting weight for this one?

Or am I looking at that in the wrong way? I'm cool with whatever the majority wants to do!

[jesvetmed]

Sign me up and for a reward, too. 8 weeks is great. That takes me to 1 week prior to my first race. PERFECT! I'll have to decide what my goal will be.
THANKS for taking this on GLC!!!!! You'll have to enlighten me on how you post that tracking chart! I am clueless as to how to get one on here!
Jes

[Di bear]

I'm in. No reward.

[kelownagirl]

LOL, I'm in but have no idea why. I can't believe that first two are done and I still haven't lost anything.

[mupedalpusher]

This will be my first weight loss challenge with you gals. Can you explain the reward system to me? I just need to lose 10 lbs but I should be able to accomplish that in 8 weeks if I crack down. You guys can help motivate me!

When is the first weigh in?

[solobiker]

I will join again, no reward though. I need the continued motivation. Good luck to everyone!!

[GLC1968]

Oh man...this IS #4, isn't it?

OK, what do you all think about making this one a non-reward challenge? I can post a chart each week that will show both pounds lost AND % lost so that we can cheer each other on and stay accountable? This way, we don't have to worry about how to determine the 'winner'...and we call can be winners!

Does that sound ok?

Everyone is welcome, no matter which of the previous challenges you've participated in. I'll start a new thread on Thursday or Friday for everyone to post their starting weight (Friday, 5/2) and where we can track it.

What do you all think?

[bambu101]

I like the non-reward challenge. I think that the motivation and knowing that other people are having the same struggles at times are what keeps me going. It is a place to be accountable, and the reward part is unimportant.

Just my 2 cents......

[jesvetmed]

Sounds great GLC!
I noticed as I was closing up the last round that almost no one signed up for a reward anyways! There were only a few of us to begin with, and half didn't finish the challenge anyway. Jes