***A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU ~ Challenge Sign-ups***

The "A New Year, A New You" challenge is for those wanting to start off the New Year right and provide each other with the motivation and dedication needed to reach our goals.

***If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please sign-up on this thread.***

The challenge will begin on January 1, 2009.  A new thread will be created in the Games & Challenges forum the day the challenge begins.  In this thread, you will report the following:

Member Name:
Height:
Starting Weight:
Goal Weight:

Since the challenge starts on 01/01/09, weekly weigh-ins will be every Thursday.  If you miss a weigh-in, your weight from the previous week will be applied. 

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This challenge is points based.  There will be various opportunities to earn points but it is not necessary to participate in all the options.  You can pick and choose which ones work best for you and your goals.  Please try to report your points earned each day in a new post.  The points will be tallied after each week's weigh in.

POINTS WILL BE EARNED AS FOLLOWS:

POUNDS LOST:  5 points earned for every pound lost. (ie. 1.2lbs lost = 6 points earned, maximum of 2lbs = 10 points applicable)

CALORIE GOAL:  3 points earned for every day you reach within a 100 calories of your calorie goal.  The calorie goal needs to be reported the day before in order to earn points.  (ie. If your calorie goal is 1500 and you consume between 1400-1600 calories, you earn 3 points)

WORKOUT MINUTES:  .5 point earned for every 10 minutes of workout you do. (ie. 55 minutes of exercise = 2.75 points)

CALORIES BURNED:  .5 point earned for every 100 calories burned by exercise. (ie. 300 calories burned = 1.5 points)

CALORIE DEFICIT:  .5 point earned for every 100 calorie deficit you have each day. (ie. A 400 calorie deficit = 2 points, a maximum of 1000 calorie deficit = 5 points applicable)

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A New Year, A New You group has been created:

http://caloriecount.about.com/new-challenge-g 640

Member Name: Jessie
Height: 5'8
Starting Weight: 162
Goal Weight: 140

How long does this challenge last?

hi guys! i'm new on cc and i may need a bit of assistance but i am down for this challenge

Member Name:  Sarah
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: 163
Goal Weight: 155

i would also like to know what are the dates for the challenge and are there any prizes for winners?

I was was hoping that a challenge like this would start up in January!

Member Name: Kathryn
Height: 5'3
Starting Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 140

Question: to earn points for cal def, cals burned and exercise minutes, do we report that information daily??

wow, this sounds great!

Member Name: B
Height: 5'9
Starting Weight: 164
Goal Weight: 138

Member Name: Jen
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 135

This sounds like something that will keep me motivated through the remainder of my weight loss journey.

Member Name: Erik
Height: 5'8"
Starting Weight: 180
Goal Weight: 155

Question... will we be taking our starting weight beginning on January 1st?

Member Name: Paul
Height: 5' 9"
Starting Weight:290
Goal Weight: since its 6 weeks I'll go for 20lbs lighter than my start weight

Member Name: Alexis
Height: 5' 2.5"
Starting Weight: 138
Goal Weight: 120 [subject to change]

I think this is a wonderful idea and hope that it will both help me stay on track int he New Year, and motivate me to continue my present efforts until the challenge starts!

xoxo

Member Name: Angie
Height: 5' 5"
Starting Weight: 153
Goal Weight: 130

I didn't know if you wanted CW as our challenge SW or not. 153 is my current but my official SW was 194 a year ago.

To answer a few of the questions:

Original Post by jmalone1989:

How long does this challenge last?

The challenge will begin on January 1, 2009 and as of right now will last for 6 weeks.  

I may extend the challenge depending on the number of members still wanting to participate after 6 weeks but it is up to you if you wish to continue to participate.

Original Post by sarah1383:

i would also like to know what are the dates for the challenge and are there any prizes for winners?

Sorry, there are not any "material" prizes awarded.  Only the satisfaction of reaching your calorie, deficit, and fitness goals as well as points earned.

You are more than welcome to set "rewards" for yourself based on goals reached or points earned.

Original Post by keb1984:

Question: to earn points for cal def, cals burned and exercise minutes, do we report that information daily??

It would be helpful if you could report the information daily but it is not necessary as long as the information is provided at the weekly weigh-in.

In order to earn points for your calorie goal being reached (within a 100 calories), you will need to provide your calorie goal the day before or at your weigh-in for the week following.

Original Post by kisteel:

Question... will we be taking our starting weight beginning on January 1st?

Yes, your starting weight will be your weight on January 1st.

Member Name: Katrina

Height  5'2

Starting weight: 168

Goal Weight 125

I'm joining! I'll be ready to post my stats on the first thread on 1/1/09!

i damn sure need something to motivate me and keep me accountable so i'll join...

Member Name: Erica
Height: 5'4
Starting Weight: 205
Goal Weight: 180, for now

I've been doing this for a while but I need more motivation

Member Name: Alycia

Height: 5'0"

Starting Weight: 135

Goal Weight: 115

This is just what I need!

Member Name: Donisharee
Height: 5'2
Starting Weight: 143
Goal Weight: 125

Member Name: Brenna
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: 152
Goal Weight: 135

Count me in!  I'm new to cc but have been eating healthy and since nov 8 have lost 19lbs

name-melody

5'5

sw-239(I will give you a starting weight on dec 30)

cw-220.2

goal weight-155 for the challenge I will go for 12 lbs

edited:  To show current weight.

Member Name: Jennifer
Height: 5'7"
Starting Weight: 149
Goal Weight: 130

Member Name: Emma

Height: 5'3.5

Starting Weight: 169

Goal Weight: 140

I'm IN!