Clean Eating Challenge

Ok, there seems to be a mysterious condition going around that is causing sabotage to our eating. I know I'm not alone here when I admit that my eating this past little while leaves a lot to be desired, causing slight weight gain after such hard work to lose it.

I also know, that I am the same person who was practically flawless in my eating for like almost 90 days straight, so I know I can get ahold of this - who's with me?? 

There is no deadline for sign-ups, anyone can join at any time!!

All you have to do is check in once a week (at least) & let us know how you're doing. If/when you "cheat", simply let us know & I will restart your start date.

A cheat is defined as whatever a cheat would mean to you personally, whether it be going over your calories, bingeing, not eating enough, too many treats, etc. We all know when we've cheated, so just be honest with yourself

Let's be honest with each other & keep each other eating clean k? The PRIZE to the winner? Well that's easy - weight loss!!!!!!!!! (or maintenance for those at that stage!) Let's do this!

Dee

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Here's the list of all signed up & the new rules:
(let me know if I missed you)

If you lose your mind & cheat, just let me know. Then you can re-start from the next day. I'll simply unbold your name, along with updating your new start date.

After being clean for a week after a re-start, I'll re-bold your name. So you always have a chance to feel like you are succeeding. 

Also, if you just don't feel like you want to partake in the challenge anymore, can you let me know so I can remove your name from the list? Thanks!!

Anyone not checking in for one week (December 25 - December 31) will be removed from the challenge.

Good luck all! People's names in bold have been going the longest or have not restarted for at least a week - way to go!!!!!!!!

1. cerhiunnhn - hiatus Jan 30
2. chanb73 - Dec 10 - 3rd Place, Congrats!!!!! 
3. deejlb - Oct 27  - 1st Place, Congrats!!!!! 
4. emmylou - Dec 17
5. ewwxroflzz - Dec 9 - 2nd Place, Congrats!!!!!  
6. healthnut24 - Dec 15
7. jennlett - Dec 14 
8. madronam - Dec 15
9. nancy1967 - hiatus
10. s57chevy - Dec 17 
11. shadowmystika - Dec 20
12. skinnyogi - Dec 18

wow - maybe this is just what I need! 

I want in as well, but not sure about definition of clean eating.  If it is staying within calorie intake then its good.  But why do daily caloric intake, isn't it better to do weekly caloric intake.  I tend to flucuate my calories to avoid plateauing, but end up with the same product in the end.  Let me know.  Want the challenge!

i like prizes and/or rewards.... but how/what ?? do we send the winner each month flowers?? a fruit basket ? that would be cool...

Count me if we can we have frozen yogurt.

Chan

SO what can we eat?

Looks like we've got quite the group started here!  I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing about your clean eating days.

alright i'm in! My reward? My goal weight which i'm supposed to acheive by the beginning of next month anyway!

although I wish everybody good luck in not cheating and hope that everybody stays clean in their eating habbits...i have to say...

i'm going to win this challenge! You're going down!

I'm in! I've been doing okay most days, but lately, I've been cheating way too much. Probably only 100-200 calories per day, but it adds up!

Oh that's a great idea! We can each have our own reward & then when we win, we have to go and buy or do it!!!!! yay! Now, what should my reward be??? Hmmm, I have a few ideas! I think my reward will be a GPS watch for running!

Ok, so, my day was perfect. I had to substitute a bit of cheddar cheese (for protein) on my salad because I forgot I had run out of boiled egg whites. & now I'm out of salad. So I'm gonna go make me a new huge bowl & boil some egg whites for tomorrows salad.

I still have my snack to eat, so I'm soo looking forwad to that!!!

Oh and I've peed a bunch today so I think that 1.4 lbs that I was up today, well, it just may be gone tomorrow! Please God!!! lol!

Dee

Oh shoot, I just posted and didnt realize we're on page two already. Ok, here's some personals.

jjlewis305 - There's no real definition to this challenge. It's just about eating the best you can without cheating & bingeing.

You know, if for you,  you take in a few more here & make up for it there, then that's what you do. I think we all know when we truly "cheat". So that's all this about. If it's a cheat for you, like you would not normally allow it, then that's what will cause disqualification. It's all on the honor system, so just do what you do & let us know how you're doing every day or so. have fun & eat good!!!

pharmspice - I like the idea of prizes too. Maybe whoever wins can put a "wish list" up at the end & everyone can mail them a small gift. Like a dollar or two kinda stuff, nail polish or stuff like that. I dunno. It'd be kinda hard to figure out, but we should try! Flowers would be nice too!! Or a fruit basket. Maybe we should try & think of it seriously. Maybe we can do a cash prize, everyone sends someone $5 & the winners split it. I dunno.

chan07 - I allow myself one "treat" every single day in my diet. It's part of my 1200 cals that I have. So if frozen yogurt is your treat or snack for the day, then you're in!!!

senioritakel - just eat whatever you would normally eat on your perfect days. Any variance from that (in a bad sense) is a cheat & means disqualification. Have fun! & lets' shed those pounds!!

rezaiasl - Oh this compeition is SOOO on right now!!!! I'm gonna be standing here on May 31 being a winner tooo!!!! Let's rock this!!!! & congrats for being so close to your goal weight, I know you can do this!!!! What a great reward!!!

brightestblue - that's exactly why I started this, every little thing  turns into a bigger thing, and then soon it's a pound, then 2 then 5, then 10 then you're back to where you started! We need this, at least I do!!!! Let's rock it!

Dee

I'm reporting a squeaky clean day for Monday!!!  See you all tomorrow :)

deejlb-thanks for cheering me on! by the way, I was looking at your 90 day progress pictures and you look AMAZING!! Congradulations on your weight loss!! You've gone so far in 90 days, and you're so close to your goal! You inspire me so much, keep it up! (but slip once, so that you wont win the challenge, hahah!)

count me in! this is a great idea =]

Can I just say that the sending of gifts/rewards might be a little harder for me.. I live in New Zealand... miles away from the rest of you guys.  I'll just sort out my own reward if I make it.  uhh.. I mean WHEN I make it :-D  And congratulate you guys when you make it!

OK, I'm in.  It sounds scary but I'm gonna try.

When does it start?

I would love to try as well. I've been picking here and there a little too much lately.

My goal is to lose four pounds this month and so I will have at least a 500 Kcal defecit EVERYDAY!! If I want a bit of soy delicious I will workout longer to maintain the defecit!

chanb73 - congrats on a squeaky clean day! Hope tomorrows jsut as squeaky!!! I know it will be!

rezaiasl - you're welcome!!! & thank YOU! for the great comments about my progress. I'm really hoping to be done my weight loss after these next 90 days. & trust me, I won't be slippin up!!! I need to get this fat off a me!!!! Hey, but you're more than welcome to slip up if you like :) lol!

annah - yes WHEN you make it!!! way to change your thought processs! Positive thinking girl, it'll work wonders!!! I know you'll succeed!!
Oh and I can say this now, cuz I know it's your bday now, HAPPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pompey - it starts now!!!! welcome!

Have a great night all!

4/30 - Clean day, yay!  On track for today - 5/1

Just want to say that I'm off to a great start today.  One of the co-workers brought in chocolate cupcakes with Bailey's irish cream icing.  I'm staying away!!!

so far so good here!