[traci in training]

I didn't mean to start anything with the ornament thing - it was just an idea. I'm okay if we can't do it. I certainly don't want to break the rules.

I'm in for 18 pounds. No longer obese. Best Christmas present ever!

[Miss Valentine]

Count me in on this too!

My goal for 12/25 is to be down 20 lbs.

Which will put me at 175.5!

[shelby897]

I'm in if it's not too late -- I want to be down a size, but to put a weight loss goal on it -- 25 lbs.

the Avatar sounds great -- but also, just a suggestion, maybe instead of buying the winners an ornament, we all put aside like a couple of dollars a week during the challenge and chat on something we would all like to have -- a manicure, nice hair cut, etc. and after the challenge is over a whole lot of 3FC's could hit the salon/store for the same thing.

Good luck to everyone!!!

[Goddess Jessica]

Wow! Fun idea!

Since I will be in El Salvador on Christmas (with no scales in sight!), I will weigh in on January 1st!

Current Weight
Your weight is 255 lb as of 09/20/2007.

Weight Goal
Your goal is to weigh 239 lb by 01/01/2008

Goal Progress
You are currently 16 lb above the target weight.

The deadline for your goal is 103 days (14 weeks, 5 days) away.

To meet your goal you need to lose about 1.09 lb per week.

Let's do it! 235 by Christmas. :-)

[puboochu99]

I am in, but I hope it's more than 15 lbs for me!

[Marseille]

I hope I am not too late for this... I want to be a part of it too. I am just starting out though so I am also going to "double down" and go for 28 pounds. That puts me at 239 which means I lose ALL the weight that I have gained since starting my new job in May 2006. (I started this job at 241)

[math puppy]

awsome count me in!
9/20 weight= 266

[WinterStarzz]

After reading the first thread on this, I made myself a Christmas weight loss ticker, lol. So...I'M IN!! I am looking forward to this kick in the booty. Plus, looking ahead, being down 15 (or more?) pounds by the time all the family stuff starts happening would be awesome! Good luck to all!

[RitzyFritz]

Originally Posted by LaurieDawn

I've never created an avatar per se, but I have designed websites, and so have done some elementary graphic design. Is that all that's required? If so, I'll do one for the official "winner" of the challenge - if you're still looking to have an overall winner, Ritzy. Can someone just point me in the right direction to get instructions on size, how to upload it to 3FC, etc.?

Thanks -

Laurie

Thanks, Laurie! Anyone wanting to try their hand at this is welcome to do it! As for the instructions on size, etc., I'm not sure about that, as I'm clueless about anything having to do with web designing, etc. However, if you would want to send a PM to RockinRobin or Sandi, I bet they could get some info for you. Thanks again! I'm looking forward to what you create!

And, I'm THRILLED to see everyone who is joining in on the challenge! I think this is definitely a time when "the more the merrier" definitely applies!

traci in training: You didn't start anything, so don't worry about it. I had even updated the original post to include a little gift, so it is squarely on my shoulders. I'm just glad you are joining in on the fun.

Again, WELCOME to all the new Christmas Challenge Chicks!!!

[AuntChuChu]

I want in on this challenge. I will try very hard to be true to this and lose 15# by 12/25. That would put me at 265. this may be just what I need to buckle down and try harder.

[Dawn2Dusk]

Ooooh, may I join in? I think I'll set my goal to 30 lbs. So that will be about 207.5 lbs by December 25.

[Jen415]

So can we start counting it now??

At my weigh-in last night, the scale showed 2.2 lbs GONE! 11.8 more pounds to go!

[Bouncing]

Me too! Me too! My goal is 15 lbs, down to 224: the point at which I will be merely obese, rather than morbidly obese! Go us!

[Daimere]

As I said in the other thread(I didn't realize we moved it here...lol), I will go for 15 pounds. I'll update on Sunday when i weigh. I've gotten to love Sundays now.