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

List updated as of today!! Congrats, all are bold but me! lol!! kinda funny since I started this thing! Oh well, c'est la vie!

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impedimenta - congrats on reaching 130!!!!

pooja_ks- woo hoo! 3 lbs - way to go!

still clean! When i joined this challenge , i never thought it would inspire me so much that i would stick to my clea diet. Thanks everone!

Still clean!! still going strong on the eating I am Just trying to consciously see lumps of food on my tummy in my hips and thighs, so far so good!!

Uuuummm Bump!!

still pretty good!

clean clean!

i'm looking for 3-5 ingredient recipes that yield 1! if anyone has any, please pleaseeee PM me. I'm getting tired of my lunch and dinners. 

I'm on a good roll. It's day 9!

1 week clean and counting....

Hi everyone can I please join? I need to drop 40 lbs this is just what I need to get me started. Thanks Linda~

Hi all, I went to the gym to get a copy of my measurements to bring to the gym that is closer to home so If measurement day falls on a day I am there I can have it done , when we realized today was measurement retake day for me again. I kinda half heartedly said ok outa fear that I would be disappointed. But much too my surprise I went down Tremendously inch wise espescially from the last time. I weighed in this morning at 215.0 which has been my mini goal for the last two months and have managed to shave off an additional 10 inches over all!! for a total of 15.5 inches gone in two months. Talk about wanting to cry. I almost fell over as I watched the numbers!! So clean eating Pays off afterall!! Just couldn't wait to come share my Joy with you guys . we did find out that we only did upper belly measure not lower but we are starting those this month. I was also introduced to the elpitical. Wow what a workout. I did 15 minutes at level one and My thighs are still trembleing man. Any ideas on a good safe way to ease into that machine? I can't believe people run on those.

Congratulations Mabear!! 15.5 inches is quite an achievement!! Abt the elliptical- I'd say take it one day at a time.. It is pretty difficult when you are new at it. So keep a slow enough pace to maintain sustainable activity in your legs and fast enough pace to break into a sweat. And keep adjusting the pace and resistance as you get better- trust me it will happen.

It's day 8 for me since I started and I have to tell you guys I came dangerously close to breaking my clean eating yesterday!! I had the sweet-munchies... was craving everything and anything sweet. And during such times no amount of healthy substitution (fruits/veggies) really does feel good enough!!

I think it is the fear of having to tell you guys that I am "no longer clean" that kept me going.. :D

So yeah *emerging from battle with bruises and wiping sweat off brow* I'm still CLEAN!! YEAH!

Count me in!

I'm tryna lose10-15 and I just had a cookie AND a caramel apple today?!?!?! nono, one or  the other!

Oh no... a night with my friend ended with tons of cookies and high-fat foods.

I need a restart for 9.16. :( I'm gonna go for WAY LONGER this time, though, I promise!

Thamks Impedementa! I think I am gonna try for at least 5-10 minutes everytime I go to the gym. I think I calculated wrong cause when I looked at the nomber it was only 10 in.lost but still that is way good 5 inches lost last month and 5 this month so I am still happy .

Good Job and keeping the sweets at bay IMP.

I did my stationary bike yesterday and hubby couldn't even touch my thighs still this morning from eliptical. Teehee I think Its hilarious that the thing whipped me so bad in 5 minutes How I stayed on for 15 is a mystery.

Well I had my TOM and went completely crazy with sweets >_< start over please!

Still clean! Maybe even a little too clean ;) I still gotta weigh in for today but I'm hoping it's a good one.

*%$^@!!! I really need to get my head into this. Damn-it! I dunno why I can't. I already screwed up today, but I will not let that give me permission to blow it even more today. I will eat good for the rest of the day (it's only 1:30 pm).

Tomorrow I am gonna do a perfect day. Just one day, I can do that right? Then I'll worry about the next day.

My back is wrecked right now too, so I'll resume workouts when it feels good enough. Maybe even tomrorow.

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linnieom, gigi1033,  welcome!!! I've added you. All you need to do is report in here at least once a week. Let me know if you need a restart on your date & if you ever want to no longer participate let me know too so I can remove you. Good luck !

impedimenta- phew, close one! but way to make a great choice!

Dee I need A restart for tomorrow please we got in too late to cook and ordered pizza. Needless to say I way overdid it. Oh well tomorrows anew day.

can i join the challenge please?  I need SOMETHING to motivate me!!!  thanks a million!

clean 2 weeks=]