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***October***Weight Loss Challenge--Sign Ups Always Welcome!
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Welcome to the **October** Challenge!
If you’ve participated before, welcome back for another month! To all those who have not done this challenge (or any other) welcome aboard newcomers!
If you are new, please tag this thread so that you can find your way back in the future.
The challenge is pretty easy & does NOT require a long-term commitment. You pick a goal weight, and post your progress each week. You are NOT in competition with the other challengers—in fact, you are encouraged to cheer each other on. This is about having a reason to stay motivated throughout the month’s weight loss journey and having a place to post your progress to help you stay on track--some "extra" accountability for your actions because you know you aren't the only one who will "see" the results.
We'll have 4 weekly weigh-ins in October plus the start. Our weekly weigh-in dates are October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2009 for final weigh in.
Weigh-in days are changed to Thursday coinciding with the first of the month. If you want to change the day, please let me know. If you weigh a different day for some specific reason, do so, but please report it on Thursday for statistical purposes of this thread. Thanks.
Normally, spreadsheet results will be posted by within 24 hours after weigh in date and will appear as a link at the bottom of this page.
So! Sign up--Copy and paste the following form into a Reply message then enter your data.
Name:
Age:
Height:
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
You may add comments about yourself, history with weight loss and/or goal incentives. Facts help people ‘help people’!
For progress posts: You can find your last post under CC Heading of Community - Forums - My Posts. After you find your post, copy it for the next weigh in and paste it into a new reply message then record your weight. Re-post it every Thursday with your new weights.
DO NOT EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL POST because I won’t notice.
Thanks 
Some guideline sites to help you target your weight loss along with healthy eating.
Body Fat Calculator Men's Nutrition Phord's Calorie Math
Women's Nutrition Fat/Protein/Carb General Tips Metabolic types
Top 10 Budget-Friendly Foods
Update as of 11/12/2009 11:37 PDT through #364 post. {may be edited daily)
Roster 10/05/09 Report Week 1: 10/08/09 Report Week 2: 10/15/09
Report Week 3: 10/22/09 Report Week 4: 10/29/09
Reason: challenge runs monthly, by year.
Starting wt for October can be your last wt for September if you wish. Good luck and happy losing the healthy way! You can do it.
Sign me up - maybe I'll actually be able to do it this time!
Name: Michelle
Age: 29
Height: 5'3"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
I'm newbie here. But I'm willing to put 100% effort on this challenge in this October. Support is the key to weight loss ^^ so let's do it together!
Name: aliZa M.
Age: 20
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 143 lbs
Goal Weight (by October 29): 134 lbs
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
Excited to join the challenge for another month! Looking forward to Thursday!
I've lost about 20 pounds so far in the last few months. But recently I started Taekwondo and I'm ready to step my weight loss game up to the next level. I'd like to join this challenge for October.
Name: Sara
Age: 20
Height: 6'1
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
Name: Dawna
Age: 43
Height: 5'8"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
Thanks again, mischiefdm, for your record keeping and Mother Hen'ing. 
Your efforts really bring us together.
Can't wait for another month! Seem to have plateaued around 150-153 last month, so I'll be hitting the gym this month and hopefully that will do it for me. Good luck everyone!
Name: salsal80
Age: 28
Height: 5'7
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
I'd really love to do this because i need to keep up my motivation and i love group support. I've lost almost forty pounds so far, with a little over ten more to go. I'm hoping this pushes me to reaching my final goal even sooner.
Name: Rachael
Age: 19
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
This sounds like fun. :D
I'll give this challenge a try.
Name: Angie
Age: 19
Height: 5'4
Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 115lbs
Goal Weight (by October 29): XXXlbs
Thanks so much for starting this challenge.
Name: Ash
Age: 35
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009: lbs
Goal Weight (by October 29): 129 lbs
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
It came off slowly in September. Maybe it will speed up in October. :)
Name: Vickie
Age: 53
Height: 5 ft 10 in
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29): 234.0
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
Name: Kaj Age: 24 Height: 5'6" Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 180 lbs Goal Weight (by October 29): 170 lbs (hope to lose 8-10 pounds)
Week 1; 08-Oct-09: Week 2; 15-Oct-09: Week 3; 22-Oct-09: Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss: will know at the end of the month.....
Let's see how this goes.. good luck everyone!
Name: Samantha S
Age: 38
Height: 5'8
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
Age: 19
Height: 5' 6"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29): 135
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
I have lost about 60 lbs in the last year and now need to refocus to reach my final goal. Hopefully this challenge will help me get serious and get done
Name: Becca
Age: 26
Height: 5'0
Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 120
Goal Weight (by October 29): 112
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
You may add comments about yourself, history with weight loss and/or goal incentives. Facts help people ‘help people’!
Name: Jodi
Age: 36
Height:5'7
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
I'm in! I'm new here but already making progress. My starting weight as of this past Sat was 200lb. I have only seen that number once before...the day I delivered by first son. I never want to see it again! Ultimate goal is around 140lb. I'd like to be down to 185lb by the end of October. We will see what I weigh on Thursday!
Name: Nix
Age: 26
Height: 5'8"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29): 183lbs
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
I have lost 30lbs since the end of Feb this year after I was diagnosed with PCOS and put on medication to stabilise my blood sugar levels. My final goal is a lean and toned size 12UK jeans, whatever weight that will be!
Name: pattycakes09
Age: 18
Height: 5'2 1/2''
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29): 135lbs.
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
You may add comments about yourself, history with weight loss and/or goal incentives. Facts help people ‘help people’!
Hi CC gang. I'm new here. I've steadily packed on the pounds over the last 10 years, and this challenge should be the motivation to get em off. >^.^<
Name: lulu meek
Age:46
Height:5'6"
Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 167
Goal Weight (by October 29): 162
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
Name: Laura
Age: 41
Height:5'6
Start Weight in October 1, 2009:
Goal Weight (by October 29):
Week 1; 08-Oct-09:
Week 2; 15-Oct-09:
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:
Total monthly weight loss:
I am ready for another month! It's keeping me motivated -- good luck everyone!
