January Weight Loss Challenge **Sign-ups always welcome!!**

Link to the February Challenge:
http://caloriecount.about.com/february-weight -loss-challenge-sign-ups-ft126829

Participants:

Alegna98 - SW: 125. GW: 120. Total Weight Loss: 6
Alle0299 - SW: 165.8. GW: 157. Total Weight Loss:5.4
Aliceinonederland - SW: 210. GW: 205. Total Weight Loss: 4
Amelia221 - SW: 231. GW: 225. Total Weight Loss: 1
Annulyju - SW: 156. GW: 149. Total Weight Loss: 3.8
Bahai99 - SW: 178. GW: 171. Total weight Loss: 4
Betzc - SW: 148.2. GW: 142. Total Weight Loss: 4.8
Carlynj21 - SW: 129.2. GW: 124. Total Weight Loss: 4.8
Changling - SW: 182. GW: 178. Total Weight Loss: +1
Cinfuldiva - SW: 171.6. GW: 161.6. Total Weight Loss: 7
Cricketro05 - SW: 130.5. GW: 128. Total Weight Loss: 0
Constanza - SW: 158.5. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss: 0
D_ip - SW: 199. GW: 192. Total Weight Loss:
Deegee52 - SW: 135. GW: 129. Total Weight Loss: 3
Devins_Kitten - SW: 160. GW: 155. Total Weight Loss: 8
Devorah - SW: 130. GW: 122-125. Total Weight Loss:
Dinataruni - SW: 141. GW: 135. Total Weight Loss: +1
Drowninginsidemyself - SW: 176. GW: 172. Total Weight Loss: 0
Earth_mom - SW: 245.6. GW: 240. Total Weight Loss: 2.6
Fashionista- - SW: 195. GW: 193.2. Total weight Loss: 3.8
Foxylady_st - SW: 147. GW: 143. Total Weight Loss: +3
G1rl79 - SW: 128.6. GW: 123. Total Weight Loss: 1.2
Gbsfan - SW: 212.2. GW: 206. Total Weight Loss: 0.2
Gddrdld - SW: 129.2 . GW: 126. Total Weight Loss: +4.4
Girlfighting27 - SW: 153. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 3.4
Godsmissiongal - SW: 206. GW: 195. Total Weight Loss: 4.6
Hayleabrianne - SW: 120.6. GW: 115. Total Weight Loss: 1.2
Iamacommitmentto - SW: 210.5. GW: 205. Total Weight Loss: 5.5
Icouldhavesworn - SW: 146. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Irlmonet - SW: 200. GW: 190. Total Weight Loss:
Janay101 - SW: 155. GW: 150. Total Weight Loss:
Jkub09 - SW: 120. GW: 115. Total Weight Loss: 4.5
Keb1984 - SW: . GW: . Total Weight Loss:
Kekri84 - SW: 232. GW: 228. Total Weight Loss: +1
Kellybadlass - SW: 135.2. GW: 128. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Letsgetitstarted - SW: 186.8. GW: 182.3. Total Weight Loss: 4.8
Lilygirl1970 - SW: 200.6. GW: 195. Total Weight Loss: 6.6
Loseweight1234 - SW: 174. GW: 166. Total Weight Loss:
Lozzle - SW: 142. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: +1
Luzinwait - SW: 154. GW: 144. Total Weight Loss:
Mcjenny23 - SW: 190. GW: 182. Total Weight Loss: 2
Mischiefdm - SW: 133.8. GW: 132. Total Weight Loss: +1.2
Misericordia - SW: 157.5. GW: 148. Total Weight Loss: 2.1
Navane - SW: 172. GW: 167. Total Weight Loss: 4.6
Newimage55 - SW: . GW: . Total Weight Loss:
Newyorksarah - SW: 175. GW: 171. Total Weight Loss: 4
Nicolet123 - SW: 150.8. GW: 145. Total Weight Loss: 6
Ohohcherri - SW: 113. GW: 110. Total Weight Loss: 0.4
Onlyamyj - SW: . GW: . Total Weight Loss:
Opsuanna - SW: 173. GW: 165. Total Weight Loss: 1.5
Paty22 - SW: 167. GW: 160. Total Weight Loss: 3
Pgeorgian - SW: 141.9. GW: 138. Total Weight Loss: 0
Rachery - SW: 128.4. GW: 120. Total Weight Loss: +0.1
Raginheadache - SW: 153.5. GW: 146.5. Total Weight Loss: +1
Restless_girl - SW: 145.2. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 1.6
Rhavenous - SW: 213. GW: 206. Total Weight Loss: 2
Runningbuns - SW: 145. GW: 140. Total Weight Loss: 4
Sakuragreenlily - SW: 216.8. GW: 206.8. Total Weight Loss: 6.8
Satyrswoman - SW: 172.5. GW: 169. Total Weight Loss: 6
Sconzzy - SW: 150. GW: 146. Total Weight Loss: 2
Sez_babe00 - SW: 154. GW: 148. Total Weight Loss: 4.8
Steelerfan - SW: 157.8. GW: 151. Total Weight Loss: 0.6
Taurus_a - SW: 210. GW: 205. Total Weight Loss: 0
Tazzie_23 - SW: 228.2. GW: 220. Total Weight Loss: 9.4
The1sweetie - SW: . GW: . Total Weight Loss:
Thesilverstar121 - SW: 188.8. GW: 185.5. Total Weight Loss: 2.8
Tsc319 - SW: 213. GW: 205. Total Weight Loss: 6
Txmom04 - SW: 160.2. GW: 156. Total Weight Loss: 2
V_avila - SW: 146. GW: 141. Total Weight Loss: 0.2
Vanexxag - SW: 152. GW: 147. Total Weight Loss: 3
Yerushalem - SW: 175. GW: 166. Total Weight Loss: 7



Total Joint Weight Loss:

So, I hope you have a happy new years and that 2009 is a fantastic year for you all!

Opsuanna: Good Job, and your right there is ALWAYS next month.  That's what this is all about. Staying on the right path!

Cricketro05: No worries, you have done so well for so long.  This is really what it is all about.  Not giving up when you don't see forward progress.  As long as there is no going backwards, there is really nothing to worry about.  Keep postive as always~!

Alle0299:  Ok so you know we all know you are NOT a yo-yo!  You are doing great!  Especially being a with all the changes you have made in your life recently! Keep up the great work!

satyrswoman: Way to go!, I think you should give yourself more credit.  and Maybe Mr. Scale just thinks it's finally time to get behind all your hard work!  Keep it up.

Total weight loss:-6.4 lbs

Name:bahai99
Age:58
Height:5'3"
Start Weight:184
Goal Weight (by January 29):172

1/1/09:178
8/1/09:175
15/1/09:175
22/1/09:175
29/1/09:174

Total weigh Loss: 1 more Lb lost!!!! Yea!!!!

carlynj21: Way to go!  I think you are right!  Alle's calorie deficit's seem to have worked great for everyone!.  I have signed up for Febuary, how about everyone else?

godsmissiongal: Oh my goodness, I saw how bad things are in Kentucky!  I hope you and your family are safe!  Great Job on your loss this month with all the stress you must be under and you will be in my prayers!

changling: Don't be upset, February will be better!

earthmom: Congrats to you!  And you've figured out how to get around your barriers which is even better!  Keep up the great effort and you will get there.

nicolet123: Excellant!!!  You should be excited!

iamacommitmentto: GOAL!!!!!  Way to go, that is terrific.

lilygirl1970: You are doing so well lily!  Aren't you so proud of your self?  Again I suggest participating in alle's Feb calorie deficit.  It is a whole different way to challenge yourself.  Keep it up Girl!

navanne: Girl?  I think you did get it!  Remember, scales didn't always have that .10 measurement!   Great job.

Name: jkub
Age: 22
Height: 5' 2''
Start Weight: 120
Goal Weight (by January 29): 115

1/1/09: 120
8/1/09: 118
15/1/09: 117
22/1/09: 116
29/1/09: 115.5

Total weight loss: -4.5

Pretty close, I'll take it. :)

Girlfighting27: Great loss keep up the good work.

mischiefdm: Seeing how as I am a bit "older" than Claire, I think I have the right to call you out on this fact.  I think your stats bring you at just about perfect!  Seeing as you don't post a pic, we really don't  know.  Sorry if I have called this out wrong. 

Name: Tina
Age: 22
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 216.8
Goal Weight (by January 29): 206.8

1/1/09:    216.8
8/1/09:    213.8 
15/1/09:  213.8
22/1/09:  211.0
29/1/09:  210.0

No quite at my goal, but it's still a loss, and I'm happy with it!

ame: running buns
Age: 23
Height: 5'9"
Start Weight: 145

Goal Weight (by January 29): 140

1/1/09:    145
8/1/09:    142
15/1/09:  141
22/1/09:  141

29/1/09:  141

So kinda slowed down lol

Sorry guys, computer malfunctions last night.  I was able to get to the rest of the weight posts though.

Sez_babe00: Way to go!!

Pgeorgian: TTOM Is not a fun time to get on the scale!  Hang in there.  February's almost here!

Tazzie_23: Congrats!!! Amazing work this month.  You have come so far. Keep on plugging and make sure to watch your nutritional needs on your new program.

Paty22: Great Job Paty!

bahai99: You are making great progress, keep up the good work.

jkub09: Well done!

sakuragreenlily: Excellent work this month.  I hope you are so proud of yourself!  Hope your success continues in February!

runningbuns: A loss is a loss and 4 pounds is terrific.  Keep it up!

If I missed anyone, I'm  sorry.  I never realized how hard Claire works to cheer us all On!  See everyone in February!

Thank you betzc!  You're a great cheerleader

Name: Vari
Age: 32
Height: 5'4.5"
Start Weight: 146
Goal Weight (by January 29): 141

01/1/09: 146
08/1/09: 146.8
15/1/09: 144.2
22/1/09: 145.8
29/1/09: 145.4

Total weight loss:.4

This simply was not a good month for me. Congrats to everyone who had a successful month!

Name: kellybadlass
Age: 33
Height: 5'4"
Start Weight: 135.2 (omg, i can't believe it...i have never been 135!!)
Goal Weight (by January 29): 128
Ultimate Goal Weight: 120

1/1/09: 135.2
8/1/09: 133.8
15/1/09: 135.4
22/1/09: 133.6
29/1/09: 131.8

Total weight loss: -3.4

I'll accept that! Congrats to everyone else!  I couldn't do my final weigh-in on time because I was away!

Original Post by alle0299:

Thank you betzc!  You're a great cheerleader

i agree.  betzc rocks

Name: gddrdld
Age: 36
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight: 132.2
Goal Weight (by January 29):  126

1/1/09:  129.2
8/1/09:  129.4
15/1/09:  127.8
22/1/09: 133.6
29/1/09:  132.0

Well, obviously didn't meet that goal! Hmm... There's always next mnth.

Awwwhhhh... Thanks guys!

Original Post by betzc:

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mischiefdm: Seeing how as I am a bit "older" than Claire, I think I have the right to call you out on this fact. I think your stats bring you at just about perfect! Seeing as you don't post a pic, we really don't know. Sorry if I have called this out wrong.

Thanks BetzC but my weight is concentrated in my thighs/hips and to get rid of that, I have to go down to ~128.  I'm at a healthy BMI, acceptable Body Fat but would feel better without flabby thighs.