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!

I am totally in.

Name: Dina
Age: 21
Height: 5'6
Start Weight:
Goal Weight (by January 29): 135

1/1/09:
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29/1/09:

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I guess I'll post the first weight Thursday.  w00t!  Oy vey I'm not looking forward to that first number though.  It's going to be scary, I know it.  

Hi All!  I'm in for January!  These challenges are a great way to keep myself motivated.  I am shooting for an 8lb loss ... is that reasonable?  Or, should I aim lower?  I managed a 9 lb loss over Christmas and a 7 lb loss over Thanksgiving ... but is it reasonable to expect similar a third month in a row?  I guess we shall see!  I know if folks work their fannies off ... 2 lbs can be "healthy" ... but is it sustainable?  I am game for finding out, I guess!  Wish me luck!  And good luck to all of you!

Name:  Gwen
Age:  37
Height:  4' 11"
Start Weight:  154.5
Goal Weight (by January 29):  146.5

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:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

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I'm going to post my 1/1 weight one day early because I will be away for New Year. Hope that's ok! Also lowered my goal by 1 pound. I'm more optomistic now that I lost that 3# I gained after xmas..

Name:  Cindi
Age:  42 
Height:  5'7"
Start Weight: 171.6 
Goal Weight (by January 29): 161.6  Had to change my goal due to my holiday over indulgences!!

1/1/09:  171.6 at 1:12am...YIKES!!!  Too much "HAPPY" in my New Year!!
8/1/09:
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22/1/09:
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Hi everyone! I'm in! Hope your NYE was great!!! 

I'm so happy for this forum - I've just committed myself to no binging anymore which means abstaining completely from all my favourite binge foods (cake, cookies, chocolate, crackers, bread, chips, and hte list goes on...) however, I am discovering more healthier options, so this is not restriction - its actually a good thing... guess what I actually LIKE apples sprinkled with cinamon, and stir fried vegies with a great sauce over is yum.... :)

anyway, here are the statistics:

Name: Devorah
Age: 22
Height: 5"2 or 156 cm
Start Weight: 130 lb or 59 kilos
Goal Weight (by January 29): between 122 -125 pounds

1/1/09: 130 pounds
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29/1/09:

Total weight loss:

I'm in!  I really need this challenge.  I got on the scales this morning for the first time in weeks - ouch - what a shock.  Good luck everyone!

Name:  Christine
Age:     58
Height: 5'7
Start Weight: 186.8
Goal Weight (by January 29): 179

1/1/09:    186.8
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss:

Happy New Year!

Name: Cristina
Age: 28
Height: 5'2" / 158 cm
Start Weight: 59.2 kg / 130.5 lbs
Goal Weight (by January 29): 58 kg / 128 lbs

1/1/09: 59.2 kg / 130.5 lbs
8/1/09:
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22/1/09:
29/1/09:

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I haven't weighed in on Jan 1, it's actually Mon's weight. We went to bed at 5 a.m. and had a lovely movies night; Saw the last Beethoven movie from the series, The Dark Night and Anaconda III

I'm back ;)

Name: Lozzeh
Age: 20
Height: 5'5
Start Weight: 142
Goal Weight (by January 29):140

1/1/09: 142
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss:

Slow weight loss this month, I'm going to be 21 this month - I'm not expecting anything special. But... I've hit back into the 140's due to X-mas, chocolate and wine! Oh dear!

Name:  Ali
Age:   27
Height:   5'6.5"
Start Weight:   165.80
Goal Weight (by January 29):   157.00

1/1/09:  165.80
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss:

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I'm thinking (hoping) that 3-4 pounds of that is water weight from last nights goodies.  So, with a goal of 157 it'd be a "real" lose of about 4-5 pounds AND I'd be back on track after the December-disaster.

Name: Stacy
Age: 18
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 157.5
Goal Weight (by January 29): 148

1/1/09: 157.5
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss: 0

Yeah! A new year! Time to get started!

Name:Carlyn
Age:26
Height:5'3"
Start Weight:129.2
Goal Weight (by January 29):124

1/1/09:129.2
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss:0

I drank quite a bit last night (trying to get the rum out of the house so I don't keep drinking it. However, trying to finish it off and succeeding has left me hungover. Not a good way to start the New Year off. LOL) Anyhow, I am hoping some of this is phantom weight from the alcohol and pizza. I was surprised this morning because I was expecting to be over 130 to start off the New Year, so this works. I hope everyone had a good Eve last night. Happy New Year everyone!!!

Name: Sarah
Age: 23
Height: 5'6"
Start Weight: 149.8 lbs
Goal Weight (by January 29): 140 lbs

1/1/09: 153 lbs!  oops champagne calories!!
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
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Name: Jayne
Age: 21 (on the 9th)
Height: 5'5"
Start Weight: 210
Goal Weight (by January 29): 205 - lets take it easy!

1/1/09: 210 - ERG
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
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Name: Satyrswoman
Age: 38
Height: 5' 10"
Start Weight: 172.5
Goal Weight (by January 29):169

1/1/09:172.5
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
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going conservitive this month i'll be thrilled if i can just break into the160s. good luck all!!!

Name:betzc
Age:49
Height:5'7
Start Weight:148.4
Goal Weight (by January 29):142
1/1/09:148.2
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!  Changed my goal, I am ready to kick some a**!  Good luck everyone.

Hi all! 

Name: constanza
Age: 26
Height:
Start Weight:158.5
Goal Weight (by January 29): 150

1/1/09: 158.5
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss:

Happy new year and good luck!

Happy New Year!!

Name: Vari
Age: 32
Height: 5'4
Start Weight: 147 (on the day I signed onto the challenge 12/28/08)
Goal Weight (by January 29): 141

1/1/09: 146
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss: 1lb

Name:  Kelly
Age:  31
Height:  5'8"
Start Weight:  172
Goal Weight (by January 29): 167

1/1/09:  172
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
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Best wishes everyone!

Name:Sarah
Age:37
Height:5'4"
Start Weight:179
Goal Weight (by January 29):171

1/1/09: 175!! WOW!  All I did was give up pasta and bread
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Happy New Year everyone!  I have been very good over the holidays.... depriving myself of all the goodies that I like to overindulge in.  I did have my cheat days, I had 3 of them.  I bumped up my workouts to 60-70 mins a day,  getting off of the eliptical!  I was doing that every single day.  My goal is to get to the gym every day this week. 

Name: Changling
Age: 53
Height:5'7"
Start Weight: 182
Goal Weight (by January 29):178

1/1/09:  182
8/1/09:
15/1/09:
22/1/09:
29/1/09:

Total weight loss:  0

Here I go again.  Glad to be starting after Christmas and New Years is over.  Weight loss (I hope) here I go.