CHALLENGE: NEW YEAR; NEW YOU

[Barb135]

As we leave the old year behind, and begin a New Year, it's appropriate that we leave our old challenge behind, and kick off a new one.  

We want this to be your best, most successful year yet; therefore, the title for our challenge is NEW YEAR; NEW YOU.  

We will run this challenge until approximately mid March. Signing up is as easy as posting your current weight and your goal on this thread.  If you desire to do so, you are welcome to post your ideas/plans for reaching your goal.  I'm going to suspend the "Sunday Weigh in" for the time being, but will still post a weekly thread, in which we can discuss what went right, and what went wrong; what's keeping you motivated, or what's causing you to crash.  

You may set your goal(s) to whatever you think you can achieve.  You may want to make one large goal, or several smaller ones; the decision is up to you.  I only ask that you keep your goal(s) healthy.  

Anyone is welcome join the challenge and/or weekly discussion, at any time.

I encourage everyone to implement as many of the trackers here on MH, as you feel would be helpful for you. It might be helpful to keep a journal; in which you can write down whatever issues you have, that may be hindering your weight loss; OR often it helps to write down what's helping you, so you can keep your success in sight.  

Wishing everyone the best of luck.

Okay --  READY, SET ........................... GO  

[jenandjon]

Tks. Good luck to you too.  This is the first time I've tried a doctor managed weight program.  I have to go in every week. I get B12 shots, appetite suppressants, also I think chromium and magnesium (can't remember).  The first part of the diet is 5 meal replacement shakes.  Today is my first day.  I didn't cheat.  I'm so happy.  I have never made it a day without cheating in some way or fashion.  I made the family dinner without snacking on it as I went and even managed to avoid the treats that were set out at work.  Drinking the water is tough, but I've only got 2 more glasses to go tonight.  Good luck everyone.

[tkd4u2]

Hey jen, sounds like some good agressive goals you have. I'm sure in no time you'll have what you are looking for. Good luck.

[jenandjon]

Hi, this is Jennifer.  I'm new to this community.  I am currently 217.8 and would like to be 160 by the end of the year.  I just started a doctor managed weigh program and hope it works.  My short term goal is to lose 8-10 lbs this first week and 15-20 this first month.  Good luck everyone!

[p123p456]

I'm in! I want to weigh 220 by the end of February.

[tkd4u2]

Hi Lacey hang in there. You are doing the right thing. Get involved get committed and come here often. I've struggled for a very long time but I'm here again and that's all that matters. Have a great week.

[krysie317]

First off, its okay that you gained alittle, weight will always fluctuate... I know how you feel about the addiction to soda... I caved yesterday and had 18 oz of sprite zero. I can only drink zero cal soda's due to my diabetes but don't really like diet. :/ so ya... also i wanted to let you know that the sunday weigh in thread is on the main forum. It says something like... "Sunday Weigh In January 23, 2011" except ya know, the date changes! :D anyway... good luck for this week... If you need some support just send me a message... :D