Biggest Loser Challenge 14 - CHALLENGE #3 POSTED!! Week 2 weighins: Nov. 24-26!!

Welcome you to the Biggest Loser Challenge 14!  Let the games begin! :D

This should hopefully be a great way for you to meet amazing people within the CC community and help encourage yourselves and each other as you make your journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

If you participated in the last BLC, this challenge is going to be similar.  (Click here to see BLC13).  Along with weekly weigh-ins, we will also have mini (weekly) challenges designed to help you focus on specific areas that are key to weight loss.  I promise they won’t be extremely strenuous – just basic practices (i.e. challenging yourself to drink at least 64 ounces of water every day, keeping within calorie limits, exercising, etc.).  Each week’s challenge and its rules (how to earn points) will be posted on Mondays. 

As was done in previous BLC's, weigh-ins and challenge participation points will be accepted on Tuesdays-Thursdays each week.  Results will be posted on Fridays or Mondays (depending on work and whether I’m on travel or not – I will be sure to give ya’ll a heads up).  Only weigh-ins/info from Tuesday-Thursday will be accepted.  This is done to ensure we are all on a level playing field.  If anyone misses a weigh-in, their last posted weight will be used and zero points will be awarded for that week’s challenge.

Badges for the first and second place individual biggest losers will be ‘awarded’ at the end of the challenge.  Each member of the overall biggest loser team will also be awarded badges to proudly display in their galleries.  "Not quite comparable to the $250,000 prize on the show, but it’s close!"

If you have questions, feel free to ask!  I’ll be checking in daily throughout the week.

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Each week please use the template below to post weigh-in results and challenge points.  Be sure to post a new post with each weigh-in – do not edit an old post and risk me missing your update!

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
Challenge #2 Points:
Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
Challenge #3 Points:
Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
Challenge #4 Points:
Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
Challenge #5 Points:
Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
Challenge #6 Points:
Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

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Sign-ups for this challenge are NOW CLOSED!

*** WEEK 1 RESULTS ***

Individuals
(Greatest % loss from Week 0 to Week 1)
     1.  ranchobernardo, red team – 3.91% (6.7 pounds)

Teams
(Greatest % loss from Week 0 to Week 1)
     1.  Yellow team – 0.96% (17.2 pounds)

Challenges
(Challenge #1 Winner)
     1. Yellow team – 52.23 points


RED TEAM
Red Team Meeting Place
babyweightbegone (W0: 184.0, W1: 180.0, Total Loss: 4.0, Total %: 2.17)
catholicgirl87 (W0: 188.0, W1: 186.2, Total Loss: 1.8, Total %: 0.96)
craigversion2 (W0: 214.1, W1: 212.7, Total Loss: 1.4, Total %: 0.65)
foffles (W0: 171.0, W1: 171.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
jayev (W0: 152.5, W1: 152.0, Total Loss: 0.5, Total %: 0.33)
mightysparks (W0: 191.6, W1: 190.3, Total Loss: 1.3, Total %: 0.68)
ranchobernardo (W0: 171.2, W1: 164.5, Total Loss: 6.7, Total %: 3.91)
supergodz (W0: 238.0, W1: 235.5, Total Loss: 2.5, Total %: 1.05)
trippdz (W0: 252.4, W1: 252.6, Total Loss: +0.2, Total %: +0.08)
waltersgirl (W0: 159.0, W1: 159.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
Red Team Total   W0: 1921.8, W1: 1903.8, Total Loss: 18.0, Total %: 0.94
Total Challenge Points: 50.27 points

BLUE TEAM
Blue Team Meeting Place
chelle5787 (W0: 175.0, W1: 174.8, Total Loss: 0.2, Total %: 0.11)
alaynem (W0: 200.2, W1: 198.2, Total Loss: 2.0, Total %: 1.00)
betzc (W0: 139.8, W1: 139.4, Total Loss: 0.4, Total %: 0.29)
foxxymel7 (W0: 148.2, W1: 145.0, Total Loss: 3.2, Total %: 2.16)
frumiousme (W0: 284.0, W1: 280.9, Total Loss: 3.1, Total %: 1.09)
huntingmay (W0: 189.3, W1: 188.1, Total Loss: 1.2, Total %: 0.63)
imanie (W0: 209.0, W1: 209.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
pinktulip92 (W0: 177.4, W1: 179.8, Total Loss: +2.4, Total %: +1.35)
puellaatra (W0: 207.4, W1: 208.4, Total Loss: +1.0, Total %: +0.48)
taum (W0: 161.9, W1: 159.7, Total Loss: 2.2, Total %: 1.36)
Blue Team Total   W0: 1892.2, W1: 1883.3, Total Loss: 8.9, Total %: 0.47
Total Challenge Points: 36.57 points

GREEN TEAM
Green Team Meeting Place
clinder (W0: 197.4, W1: 199.0, Total Loss: +1.6, Total %: +0.81)
100orbust (W0: 228.6, W1: 228.0, Total Loss: 0.6, Total %: 0.26)
augette (W0: 239.5, W1: 238.5, Total Loss: 1.0, Total %: 0.42)
emilie_f (W0: 205.4, W1: 202.4, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.46)
nikki_08 (W0: 154.2, W1: 153.8, Total Loss: 0.4, Total %: 0.26)
romilla (W0: 172.2, W1: 171.6, Total Loss: 0.6, Total %: 0.35)
sarah589 (W0: 183.0, W1: 183.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00)
sophiqa (W0: 117.5, W1: 117.5, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
thesilverstar121 (W0: 171.2, W1: 168.2, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.75)
trijem (W0: 181.6, W1: 179.0, Total Loss: 2.6, Total %: 1.43)
Green Team Total   W0: 1850.6, W1: 1841.0, Total Loss: 9.6, Total %: 0.52
Total Challenge Points: 50.42 points

YELLOW TEAM
Yellow Team Meeting Place
makphl (W0: 137.8, W1: 136.7, Total Loss: 1.1, Total %: 0.80)
angie952 (W0: 166.0, W1: 163.0, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.81)
arwyn84 (W0: 160.4, W1: 159.6, Total Loss: 0.8, Total %: 0.50)
kimconnell (W0: 193.0, W1: 191.0, Total Loss: 2.0, Total %: 1.04)
liminalspaces (W0: 129.4, W1: 127.8, Total Loss: 1.6, Total %: 1.24)
mamamiasmith (W0: 162.6, W1: 162.2, Total Loss: 0.4, Total %: 0.25)
mdegl (W0: 126.0, W1: 125.8, Total Loss: 0.2, Total %: 0.16)
miabel (W0: 208.5, W1: 203.0, Total Loss: 5.5, Total %: 2.64)
niccole-able (W0: 158.4, W1: 153.8, Total Loss: 4.6, Total %: 2.90)
tstapletl (W0: 152.6, W1: 154.6, Total Loss: +2.0, Total %: +1.31)
wanabeskine (W0: 196.8, W1: 196.8, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
Yellow Team Total   W0: 1791.5, W1: 1774.3, Total Loss: 17.2, Total %: 0.96
Total Challenge Points: 52.23 points

** participant did not post a weight for this week – previously posted weight was used to calculate results.

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CHALLENGE #2 - Cardio
Runs from Week 1-Week 2

Challenge yourself to incorporate some cardio into your workout routine.  We all know it's important to get that heart pumping and cardio is a great way to shed away some calories (and pounds! ).  For every 10 minutes of cardio that you do, you will earn 0.1 points for your team.  Your week can start on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and must continue for 7 days straight.  Keep track of how many points that you earn throughout the week.  At week 2's weigh ins, don't forget to report how many points you earned for your team.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask!  I have included an example for this challenge below:

Sample cardio challenge
- week start: wednesday
- wed: 30min. = 0.30 pts
- thur: 0min. = 0.00 pts
- fri: 30min. = 0.30 pts
- sat: 20min. = 0.20 pts
- sun: 0min. = 0.00 pts
- mon: 45min. = 0.45 pts
- tues: 30min. = 0.30 pts
- total points earned for challenge: 1.65

Make sure to continue getting that water in while doing cardio.  It's the best way to stay hydrated!  Good luck! :)

CHALLENGE #3 – Holiday Control
      Runs from Week 2-Week 3

Challenge yourself to NOT over eat during this holiday week.  (Ack!  I know I can, I know I can!)  Challenge yourself to not eat over your maintenance limit (i.e. don’t eat more than your daily BURN meter).  As we all know, the key to losing weight is to expend (burn) more calories than we consume.  If we eat more than our body needs, then those extra calories are stored as fat – and we don’t want that.  We also know that Thanksgiving is notorious for stuffing yourself silly with delicious food.  Instead, be thankful for the food that you have and consume it with control and the understanding that you are nourishing your body.  Remember that you don’t need ten plate-fulls (unless you’re running two marathons ;P) – be glad that you have one (or two).  For this challenge, keep track of your calorie intake and burn every day.  For every day that you do not exceed your burn limit on intake, you will earn one point for your team – or you can look at it as for every day that you have a 0 or higher deficit, you will earn 1 point.  Your week can start on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and must continue for 7 days straight.  Keep track of how many points that you earn throughout the week.  At the final weigh in, don't forget to report how many points you earned for your team.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask!  I have included an example for this challenge below:

Sample Holiday Control challenge
Note: total burn > or = cals consumed = 1 point
- week start: wednesday
- wed: total burn: 1735; cals consumed: 1735; points earned: 1
- thur: total burn: 1690; cals consumed: 2000; points earned: 0
- fri: total burn: 2043; cals consumed: 1965; points earned: 1
- sat: total burn: 1779; cals consumed: 1545; points earned: 1
- sun: total burn: 1800; cals consumed: 1805; points earned: 0
- mon: total burn: 1967; cals consumed: 1400; points earned: 1
- tues: total burn: 1867; cals consumed: 1606; points earned: 1
- total challenge points: 5

Remember that these mini-challenges are to help guide you in becoming healthier.  That doesn’t mean don't enjoy your holiday meals with your family and friends.  Enjoy yourself this holiday week(end), but don’t over do it.  The reason why I made it for the whole week (and not just on Thursday) is because several people (like me!) may either be traveling for the holiday or may have people visiting them.  I don’t know how it is with y’alls families, but lots of us in one place for a few days = lots and lots of food, all week(end) long!  So, good luck and have fun!!  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Most definitely count me in! I think this is just what I need to get me motivated!!!!

I have never done a challenge on CC before, but I would like to try! So, count me in too :)

Count me in :)  So very excited.  :)

Yeah Nikki!!!  Thanks for doing this again!

Me too please!

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
Challenge #2 Points:
Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
Challenge #3 Points:
Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
Challenge #4 Points:
Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
Challenge #5 Points:
Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
Challenge #6 Points:
Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

I'm in!!

I'm in

I'm in for another go!

me 2

I would like to be part of the challenge, please and thank you. :-)

I'm ready to play again!

Hi, I'm ready to play.

thanks so much to all of you for signing up for another round of the biggest loser challenge!  don't forget that week 0 weigh ins begin tomorrow and will continue through thursday.  after thursday, everybody that has weighed in will be assigned to a team.  soo, don't forget to weigh in!!

if anybody is interested, i am looking for three team captains.  if you'd like to be a captain and the overall motivation for one of the three teams, let me know!

keep any eye out for the first challenge too!  i'll post it later today and it will begin tomorrow!  if any of y'all have any questions, please ask away!

yay for biggest losers!!! :D

I want to join!

I'm in. Also, excited to chat with the group, positive peer pressure and all that.

i'd like to join in please!

I'm in! This sounds like a lot of fun! :)

the timing is gr8 i really need this challenge right now count me in plz

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  166
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
Challenge #2 Points:
Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
Challenge #3 Points:
Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
Challenge #4 Points:
Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
Challenge #5 Points:
Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
Challenge #6 Points:
Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

Yup, that's what it said. *sigh*  Too much fun, too much beer, too much food this weekend . . . but kinda worth it :)  Ah well, back on the horse!