December Weight Loss Challenge **Sign ups always welcomed**
Link to the January Challenge! (**2009!!** Yippy)
http://caloriecount.about.com/january-weight- loss-challenge-sign-ups-ft124219
Participants:
Alle0299 - SW: 164. GW: 159. Total Weight Loss: +1
Amber1l - SW: 277. GW: 268. Total Weight Loss: 8
Bahai99 - SW 177. GW: 172. Total Weight Loss: 0
Betzc - SW: 153.7. GW: 148. Total Weight Loss: 5.3
Breaking_free87 - SW: 160. GW: 152. Total Weight Loss: +0.4
Changling - SW: 182.5. GW: 178. Total Weight Loss: +0.5
Christinedavidson - SW: 237. GW: 227. Total Weight Loss: +1
Cinfuldiva - SW: 168.8. GW: 163. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Courtnem - SW: 117.2. GW: 113. Total Weight Loss: +0.2
Cricketro05 - SW: 129. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: +1.5
Deviseexecutes - SW: 171. GW: 163. Total Weight Loss: 2
Di_p - SW: 204. GW: 196. Total Weight Loss: 7
Fallingstars27 - SW: 147. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 8
Fakeout - SW: 147. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss: 4
Floyrdh77 - SW: 136.2. GW: 130. Total Weight Loss: 2.2
Future_Tadddei - SW: 181.8. GW: 175.8. Total Weight Loss: 2.4
Gddrdld - SW: 135. GW: 128. Total Weight Loss: 2.8
Girlfighting27 - SW: 151.2. GW: 146. Total Weight Loss: 1.4
Hayleabrianne - SW: 123.2. GW: 117. Total Weight Loss: 3.2
Iamacommitmentto - SW: 213.5. GW: 207. Total Weight Loss: 3
Ianochka - SW: 156. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: +1
Iw146993 - SW: 156.6. GW: 151.6. Total Weight Loss: 0.8
Janay101 - SW: 154.2. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: 1.8
Journeyfit - SW: 150.2. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss: 2.8
Keb1984 - SW: 170. GW: 165. Total Weight Loss: 0
Kekri84 - SW: 233.4. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss: 3.2
Krrpt08 - SW: 138.6. GW: 132-133. Total Weight Loss: 0
Ledgehanger - SW: 240.8. GW: 230. Total Weight Loss: 5.6
Lilygirl1970 - SW: 208.6. GW: 200. Total Weight Loss: 8.8
Luzinwait - SW: 159. GW: 154. Total Weight Loss: 2
Mischiefdm - SW: 134.4. GW: 132. Total Weight Loss: 1.4
Mothergooseofthree - SW: 159. GW: 147. Total Weight Loss: 8
Mscarol1 - SW: 212. GW: 205. Total Weight Loss: 7
Opusanna - SW: 178. GW: 172. Total Weight Loss: 4
Pgeorgian - SW: 141. GW: 137. Total Weight Loss: +1.5
Raginheadache - SW: 163.5. GW: 153.5. Total Weight Loss: 9
Restless_Girl - SW: 142. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: +2.1
Rhavenous - SW: 215. GW: 209. Total Weight Loss: 2
Satyrswoman - SW: 174. GW: 170. Total Weight Loss: 2.2
Sez_babe00 - SW: 157. GW: 152. Total Weight Loss: 3.6
Sillyflowa - SW: 115. GW: 105. Total Weight Loss: 0
Sourapple90 - SW: 132.5. GW: 125. Total Weight Loss: 4.5
Spacedreamer01 - SW: 125. GW: 123. Total Weight Loss: 0.5
Stewies76 - SW: 240. GW: 232. Total Weight Loss: 1.8
Tazzie_23 - SW: 232. GW: 222. Total Weight Loss: 6.4
Trijem - SW: 185. GW: 180. Total Weight Loss: 1
Txmum04 - SW: 165.8. GW: 158. Total Weight Loss: 5.6
Vanexxag - SW: 165.5. GW: 159. Total Weight Loss: 13
Yerushalem - SW: 178. GW: 168. Total Weight Loss: 2
Zulupomm - SW: 186. GW: 180. Total Weight Loss: 1.75
Total Joint Weight Loss: 140.45!!
Not bad over Christmas and New Years! 
Well done everyone!
So, good luck everyone and I hope you have a fantastic month!
Keep your heads up, ignore minor mistakes and focus on the big prize.
A happy and healthy lifestyle.
Lets make this December a good one!
Thanks I need all the motivation I can get. weighed this morning and here is what it said, changed my start weight from 166.4 (last wed) to 165.8 today 
Name: Heather
Age: 30
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 165.8
Goal Weight 158.0
1/12/08:165.8
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss:
Txmom04 - Awesome, well done for losing over the thanksgiving week!
Boy insomnia is ... *refrains from using sarcasm*... It is unpleasant.
3:21am, tired, uncomfortable, still can't sleep.
I have to be up in 4 hours and 15 minutes to go to town and find a dress for the wedding on Friday.
I really shouldn't complain, I'm sure a lot of people get very little sleep.
I don't really mind, it's just frustrating when you're physically and mentally tired but your mind wont switch over into sleep.
... Plus I have sleeping pills in my bag but I'm trying to have a break from them because I think they were part of what was slowing my digestive track down.
I can't say it was them for sure, but I suspect it was them.
Anyway, sorry, whinge fest is over now lol.
I'm back for round two! Hopefully this month will be a little better....
Name: Keri
Age: 24
Height: 5'7"
Start Weight: 233.4
Goal Weight (by December 29): 225
1/12/08: 233.4
Kekri84 - Sweet, great to have you back for another month!
I hope its a good month for you!
Name: Shannon
Age: 34
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight: 152
Goal Weight (by December 29): 144
1/12/08: 152
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss:
Thank you for doing this again!
Excellent! Let's go!
Name: Robyn
Age: 21
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight: 160
Goal Weight (by December 29): 152
1/12/08: 160
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss: 0
Shanfood - No prob, great to have you back with us!
Breaking_free87 - Awesome, welcome aboard!
I hope you enjoy the challenge!
Original Post by restless_girl:
Boy insomnia is ... *refrains from using sarcasm*... It is unpleasant.
3:21am, tired, uncomfortable, still can't sleep.
I have to be up in 4 hours and 15 minutes to go to town and find a dress for the wedding on Friday.
I really shouldn't complain, I'm sure a lot of people get very little sleep.
I don't really mind, it's just frustrating when you're physically and mentally tired but your mind wont switch over into sleep.
... Plus I have sleeping pills in my bag but I'm trying to have a break from them because I think they were part of what was slowing my digestive track down.
Hubby used to have problems sleeping but we cured that easily. No coffee, coke or other caffeine filled products cpl of hours b4 going to bed.
NEVER take any sleeping pills; we are better off drinking a relaxing tea. there are plenty of mixes in the pharmacy, just ask around. we found a mix called "calm sleep" and it really does miracles for hubby. He doesn't need it anymore but we always have some in the house, just in case.
I *NEED* to sleep at least 8 hrs a night. Othewise I'm CRANKY and cannot work. So no matter what I do, I get my sleep lol
Cricketro05 - Lol yeah I need 10 hours sleep to work at my best.
8 hours is alright, anything under 6 and I can't function very well the next day and I make a lot of mistakes and I usually end up snoozing all afternoon.
Unfortunately caffeine doesn't seem to change anything.
I gave it up a year or two ago because I was building quite a strange addiction to it, although I still have a caffeinated drink perhaps once a month.
Once a fornight sometimes.
My boyfriend had some Night Tea which I brought home from his place because him and his mum weren't drinking it and he offered it to me, but I couldn't stand the taste/smell.
The other night listening to slow music (Adore, Smashing pumpkins, to be specific), helped in a meditation type way.
As breathing in time with the drawing notes made me relax.
... But that unfortunately isn't working tonight!
Far too much on my mind and it keeps ticking over everything.
I should be sleeping, with such a busy week ahead, but instead all I can do is think about it!
Original Post by restless_girl:
I should be sleeping, with such a busy week ahead, but instead all I can do is think about it!
that sounds like stress to me; did you ever try yoga? or any other relaxation method? maybe a warm bath wt scented oils. do a search online and figure out which oils help you relax.
I always keep scented candles in the house. they give a very romantic feel to the room but also create nice smells.
Name:bahai99
Age:58
Height:5'3"
Start Weight:184
Goal Weight (by December 29):127
1/12/08:177
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss:1 pound
Fill in the form, and re-post it every Monday with your new weights.
DO NOT EDIT YOUR ORIGIONAL POST because i wont notice.
Thanks :]
mind if I join? :)
Name: Stacey
Age: 23
Height: 5' 7"
Start Weight: 138.6
Goal Weight (by December 29): 132/133 (then I'm maintaining! whoo-hoo!)
1/12/08:138.6
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Cricketro05 - Yip, I used to do Body Balance which was Les Mills form of Yoga ... Well, Yoga along with a few other styles.
It was fun getting more flexabil but I didn't really find it "relaxing" exactly.
I'm supposed to avoid scented oils in baths since I'm prone to UTI's and baths in general give me a chill.
Plus with it being so hot, the idea of a hot bath isn't pleasent.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Bahai99 - Awesome, welcome back for another month!
I hope you have a great December!
Krrpt08 - Nope, no problem!
Welcome aboard! The more the merrier!
Welcome to the challenge and I hope you have a great month.
Think it's a snooze for me...
Was out shopping/hunting for a dress in town...
Only took me 3-4 hours. 
But oh well, I eventually found one I liked enough.
It's this fitted strapless white dress with a flower print.
Suppose it sounds boring lol, but I quite like it.
So... zzZZZZzzzzzzzzz
Name: Ali
Age: 27
Height: 5'6.5"
Start Weight: 164.00
Goal Weight (by December 29): 159.00
1/12/08: 164.00
8/12/08: 160.50 (very early weigh-in!)
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss: 3.50
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I'm weighing in very early because I won't have access to a scale again for a whole week because my hubby-to-be and I will be off eloping! :) Thank goodness my Thanksgiving weight gain went away, now hopefully our little trip won't hurt too badly. Given the holiday and the wedding, I'm going to stick with the 159 goal. Any other month I'd probably drop it a little - but this month is tough enough as is :)
I'm weighing in very early because I won't have access to a scale again for a whole week because my hubby-to-be and I will be off eloping! :)
Congratulations! I hope you have a beautiful wedding and holiday!
Original Post by alle0299:
my hubby-to-be and I will be off eloping! :)
CONGRATULATIONS alle0299! Enjoy your wedding and enjoy being Queen Diva for the Day! Wishing you many years of happiness together! Luzinwait
Original Post by restless_girl:
Opusanna - Sweet, welcome aboard!
I hope you enjoy the challenge!
If you have any questions or need any help, feel free to ask any time.
EEeeeeek!!!
The house plans have finally gone through!
Our house has officially sold!
We're moving on the 12 of December, giving us a startling and scary 10 days to move!!!
I'm so thrilled and so unbelievably pleased that it is all over!
That's awesome Claire! So happy for you. Best of Luck with the move and I am glad you are feeling better. 2009 Is going to be a great year for you!
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I'm weighing in very early because I won't have access to a scale again for a whole week because my hubby-to-be and I will be off eloping! :)
Ali CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a great time.
Name: Sarah
Age: 26
Height: 5'7"
Start Weight: 181.8
Goal Weight (by December 29): 175.8
1/12/08: 181.8
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss:
I took a hiatus in November because I was having the MOST FRUSTRATING plateau. I am now under my plateau weight my almost a pound and it's the 170s for me this month. Want to be at 175 by New Year's Eve. Good luck to everyone this month and I hope you all reach your goals!
Hey! I'd like to join as well, if that's ok.
Name:Spacedreamer
Age:23
Height:5'3.5"
Start Weight:125
Goal Weight (by December 29):123
1/12/08:125
8/12/08:
15/12/08:
22/12/08:
29/12/08:
Total weight loss:
So my background is that I graduated college in May 07 weighing 143 - the heaviest I've ever been. Since then, I got a trainer and dropped 18 pounds. I feel great at 125, and have been maintaining that weight (ranging from 125-128 or so) since August. I'd like to see if I can get fitter, and trim off some of the fat around my thighs.
Thanks!
