[Sheila53]

While I've been exercising as much, if not more, than usual, my eating has been horrible. My pants are feeling tighter than I'd like so I'm not going to make my goal. But there's always the next one!

This time of year is so darn hard, that I think anyone who even gets close to their goal is a winner!!

[Tammy32]

Great job to everyone who is putting so much effort into this challenge. I think Sheila is right. As long as you are trying you are a winner for sure. This is a super hard time of the year to stay right on track. I only lost one of the twelve pounds I wanted to. But, that certainly is better than it could have been.

There is still a few more days. I'll be looking forward to hearing about those of you who met their challenges and their to support the rest of us who fell a bit short.

[barbygirl43]

I did not make my goal..I'm still 7.5 pounds from it, but I'm not going to complain and give up. I've lost 37.5 pounds since March and I can do so much more now. Plus, we had a family dinner on Saturday and I couldn't tell you the number of compliments I got from family members on how well I look now. I can't wait until I see them all again on Easter when I'll be looking a lot better (This is the extended family on mom's side and there were over 50 people there. )

[Jillegal]

Aw shucks - I didn't quite make it either. However, I'm pleased with what I did lose and now the challenge is not to gain it all back by New Years!!

Okay, who's got the next challenge? I'm raring to go!!

P.S. Yesterday it was -38 with the windchill factor and today it'll be dark at 4pm - Winter Solstice can kiss my @$$!

[Tammy32]

I'm all for the next challenge. I think I need something new to give me a swift kick back into action! I've only made one challenge so far since I have been here. So, what's it gonna be? Any suggestions?

[mezmerize]

I wanted to be down to 210 I'm at 211. So close. I'm going to try not to be bummed out.

[howie6267]

I'm afraid to even weigh after these last two weeks. I've been totally off plan. I'm going back at it for today and tommorrow and maybe even christmas. I'm sick of feeling so bloated and drained.

[seashell]

I missed by 4 pounds. UGHHH. I understand though. I have had a few cookies and my exercise has decreased greatly as the cold weather has settled in. I have a friend who is bringing me a Gazell next week. Im really excited. I can do my morning routine in heat and exercise different muscles. Bring on the next challange . . . Onederland, here I come!

[Tammy32]

Mez, you came so close!! What a great job especially with the time of the year it is. There is nothing for you to be bummed out about. Be proud!!

Shelley, same for you too!! Any weight loss during the challenge is an achievement. I'm in Southern California so the winter here is a piece of cake. I've lived in alot of cold climates before though and I know it is super tough to exercise in the winter. Those gazelles look really neat. Let us know how you like it.