Biggest Loser Challenge 14 - WEEK 4 WEIGH INS: DEC.7-9! CHALLENGE #5 POSTED!

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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*** WEEK 3 RESULTS ***

Individuals
(Greatest % loss from Week 2 to Week 3)
     1.  mdegl, yellow team – 2.88% (3.6 pounds)

(Greatest % loss from Week 0 to Week 3)
     1.  niccole-abel, yellow team – 5.93% (9.4 pounds)

Teams
(Greatest % loss from Week 2 to Week 3)
     1.  Yellow team – 0.45% (7.9 pounds)

(Greatest % loss from Week 0 to Week 3)
     1.  Yellow team – 2.18% (39.0 pounds)

Challenges
(Challenge #3 Winner)
     1. Yellow team – 56.00 points

(Leading Challenge Points)
     1.  Yellow team – 144.79 points

RED TEAM
Red Team Meeting Place
babyweightbegone (W0: 184.0, W3: 178.0, Total Loss: 6.0, Total %: 3.26)
catholicgirl87 (W0: 188.0, W3: 187.0, Total Loss: 1.0, Total %: 0.53) **
craigversion2 (W0: 214.1, W3: 209.2, Total Loss: 4.9, Total %: 2.29)
foffles (W0: 171.0, W3: 171.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00)
jayev (W0: 152.5, W3: 152.0, Total Loss: 0.5, Total %: 0.33)
mightysparks (W0: 191.6, W3: 189.2, Total Loss: 2.4, Total %: 1.25)
ranchobernardo (W0: 171.2, W3: 172.5, Total Loss: +1.3, Total %: +0.76)
supergodz (W0: 238.0, W3: 232.0, Total Loss: 6.0, Total %: 2.52)
trippdz (W0: 252.4, W3: 253.0, Total Loss: +0.6, Total %: +0.24)
waltersgirl (W0: 159.0, W3: 159.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
Red Team Total   W0: 1921.8, W3: 1902.9, Total Loss: 18.9, Total %: 0.98
Total Challenge Points: 115.32 points

BLUE TEAM
Blue Team Meeting Place
chelle5787 (W0: 175.0, W3: 172.0, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.71)
alaynem (W0: 200.2, W3: 195.8, Total Loss: 4.4, Total %: 2.20)
betzc (W0: 139.8, W3: 136.4, Total Loss: 3.4, Total %: 2.43) **
foxxymel7 (W0: 148.2, W3: 148.0, Total Loss: 0.2, Total %: 0.13)
frumiousme (W0: 284.0, W3: 280.9, Total Loss: 3.1, Total %: 1.09) **
huntingmay (W0: 189.3, W3: 188.1, Total Loss: 1.2, Total %: 0.63) **
imanie (W0: 209.0, W3: 209.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
pinktulip92 (W0: 177.4, W3: 177.8, Total Loss: +0.4, Total %: +0.23) **
puellaatra (W0: 207.4, W3: 208.4, Total Loss: +1.0, Total %: +0.48) **
taum (W0: 161.9, W3: 159.7, Total Loss: 2.2, Total %: 1.36) **
Blue Team Total   W0: 1892.2, W3: 1876.1, Total Loss: 16.1, Total %: 0.85
Total Challenge Points: 62.77 points

GREEN TEAM
Green Team Meeting Place
clinder (W0: 197.4, W3: 193.5, Total Loss: 3.9, Total %: 1.98)
100orbust (W0: 228.6, W3: 237.8, Total Loss: +9.2, Total %: +4.02)
augette (W0: 239.5, W3: 244.5, Total Loss: +5.0, Total %: +2.09)
emilie_f (W0: 205.4, W3: 198.8, Total Loss: 6.6, Total %: 3.21)
nikki_08 (W0: 154.2, W3: 152.6, Total Loss: 1.6, Total %: 1.04)
romilla (W0: 172.2, W3: 174.6, Total Loss: +2.4, Total %: +1.39)
sarah589 (W0: 183.0, W3: 177.0, Total Loss: 6.0, Total %: 3.28)
sophiqa (W0: 117.5, W3: 117.5, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00) **
thesilverstar121 (W0: 171.2, W3: 168.2, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.75) **
trijem (W0: 181.6, W3: 177.0, Total Loss: 4.6, Total %: 2.53)
Green Team Total   W0: 1850.6, W3: 1841.5, Total Loss: 9.1, Total %: 0.49
Total Challenge Points:  114.23 points

YELLOW TEAM
Yellow Team Meeting Place
makphl (W0: 137.8, W3: 135.5, Total Loss: 2.3, Total %: 1.67) **
angie952 (W0: 166.0, W3: 162.0, Total Loss: 4.0, Total %: 2.41)
arwyn84 (W0: 160.4, W3: 157.4, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.87)
kimconnell (W0: 193.0, W3: 193.0, Total Loss: 0.0, Total %: 0.00)
liminalspaces (W0: 129.4, W3: 128.4, Total Loss: 1.0, Total %: 0.77)
mamamiasmith (W0: 162.6, W3: 159.6, Total Loss: 3.0, Total %: 1.85)
mdegl (W0: 126.0, W3: 121.6, Total Loss: 4.4, Total %: 3.49)
miabel (W0: 208.5, W3: 198.0, Total Loss: 10.5, Total %: 5.04)
niccole-able (W0: 158.4, W3: 149.0, Total Loss: 9.4, Total %: 5.93)
tstapletl (W0: 152.6, W3: 152.4, Total Loss: 0.2, Total %: 0.13)
wanabeskine (W0: 196.8, W3: 195.6, Total Loss: 1.2, Total %: 0.61)
Yellow Team Total   W0: 1791.5, W3: 1752.5, Total Loss: 39.0, Total %: 2.18
Total Challenge Points: 144.79 points

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 CHALLENGE #4 – Calisthenics/Weight Lifting
     Runs from Week 3-Week 4

Challenge yourself to incorporate a weight lifting/ calisthenics session into your workout routine.  While cardio does burn more calories than weight lifting does, building lean muscles helps to burn more calories while you’re sedentary.  In other words, the more muscle you have on your body, the more calories your body will naturally burn when doing absolutely nothing – how freakin’ awesome is that!? :D  Another plus is working your way to having nice, toned arms, legs, abs, etc.  So, for every set of reps that you do of weight lifting/calisthenics, 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 3'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 Weight Training challenge
- week start: wednesday
- wed: 2 sets each of push ups, bicep curls, lunges, dumbbell rows, and squats = 1.0 pts
- thur: 2 sets each of sit ups, bicycle crunches, and leg raises = 0.6 pts
- fri: rest day = 0.0 pts
- sat: cardio = 0.0 pts
- sun: rest day = 0.00 pts
- mon: 2 sets each of dips, two difference tricep exercises, and push ups = 0.8 pts
- tues: cardio = 0.0 pts
- total points earned for challenge: 2.4

* like how I ran out of ideas/specific names towards the end, lol. ;P. 

In addition to working out those muscles, make sure you’re consuming enough protein (~25% of your daily calories should come from protein).  Your muscles need protein to restore themselves and get bigger!  Ladies, don’t worry – you’re not going to look like a freakishly huge body builder, promise.  It’s also important to remember to give your muscles time to heal.  In other words, don’t work the same group of muscles on consecutive days, and it’s probably a good idea to not lift every day for seven days straight.  As always, please remember that these mini challenges are meant to help you, not hurt you.  If you already have a lifting routine of 2-3 times per week, please don’t up it to 6-7 times this week just to gain points.  This mini challenge is to get you to start if you don’t already and to add a set or two if you do.  Bottom line is, don’t hurt yourself… and have fun! :D

 

CHALLENGE #5 – Protein
Runs from Week 4-Week 5

With all the work your muscles have been doing lately, it’s important to have enough protein in your diet.  For this week, challenge yourself to add a little more protein to every meal.  Your body uses protein to build and repair tissue, which is why it’s great to have right before and/or right after a workout.  It can also help keep you full for longer, eliminating any unnecessary snacking or binge eating.  For this challenge, keep track of how much protein you consume on a daily basis.  The exact amount of protein recommended varies based on your age, gender, weight, and overall goal (weight loss vs. body building).  For this reason, points will be earned based on what percentage of your diet/calories comes from protein.  CC (as well as other sources) recommends that about 25% of your daily caloric intake come from protein.  So, for every day that your protein percentage is between 20-30%, you will earn 0.5 points for your team.  If you are able to stay between 23-27%, then you will earn an additional 0.5 points.  Soo, there is a potential to earn ONE WHOLE POINT every day!  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 5'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 Protein challenge
- week start: thursday
- thur: 24.4% = 0.5 pts + 0.5 bonus = 1 pt
- fri: 26.2% = 0.5 pts + 0.5 bonus = 1 pt
- sat: 27.1% = 0.5 pts
- sun: 19.3% = 0.5 pts
- mon: 22.7% = 0.5 pts
- tues: 34.2% = 0 pts
- wed: 20.7% = 0.5 pts
- total points earned for challenge: 4.0

Remember, like most other things, protein is good for you IN MODERATION!  Remember that these mini-challenges are to help guide you in becoming healthier.  The last thing you want to do is hurt yourself if you’re already doing what’s right.  Too much protein can be harmful to your body (which is why anything over 30% is not counted for points).  Good luck!!

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  191.6
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:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  162.6
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 am just beginning this, so:

Week 0: 11/10: 159 lbs.

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  148.2
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:

Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 184
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
Challenge #2 Points:
Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
Challenge #4 Points:
Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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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:

Name: Craig

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  214.1
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
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Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
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Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
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Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

Let the games begin :)

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  152.5
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
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Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
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Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
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Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
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it's that time my friends - BLC14 is officially under way! :D

challenge #1 has been posted.  for those of you that participated in the last round of the BLC, you'll notice it's a familiar one.  i wanted to kick this round off with something that is oh-so-important to weight loss - WATER!  good luck, have fun, and if you have any questions, ASK! :)

p.s. don't forget to post your week 0 weigh ins (those that already have, you rock!) between now and thursday!

oh yeah, one more thing - we still need team captains!  anybody interested??

Here we go...

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 160.4
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:

Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  129.4
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:

Also, is it water only or can tea work as well? I tend to get my daily water intake as a combination of water and ceylon tea...

Let's get this party started. 

Good luck everyone.

Team: 
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 200.2
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:

What's involved in being a team captain? I might be interested :)

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 158.4
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:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 208.5
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:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 161.9
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:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 172.2
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
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Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
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Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
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Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 181.6
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
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Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
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Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 284
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
Challenge #2 Points:
Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
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Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12:  177.4
Week 1.   11/17-11/19:
Challenge #1 Points:
Week 2.   11/24-11/26:
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Week 3.   12/1-12/3:
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Week 4.   12/8-12/10:
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Week 5.   12/15-12/17:
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Week 6.   12/22-12/24:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points:

Team:
Week 0.   11/10-11/12: 239.5
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:
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Week 7.   12/29-12/31:
Challenge #7 Points:
Week 8.   1/5-1/7:
Challenge #8 Points: