Yep -keeping my fingers crossed it works! :crossed:

Well by some holiday miracle I am down 1.5 pounds this week to 165.5. Its been a tough week so I was really, really surprised by the scale this morning.

Well, I'm posting a 0 loss for the week. Given my horrible eating weekend, I'm just glad I didn't gain.

Way to go Sojo! :bravo:

and Spideranne, whenever that happens I rejoice that I haven't gained - so good for you too since it is one of the hardest times of the year to deal with weight gain! :cp:

I'm the same as I was last time - so no worries at this point. I signed up for my dance class which starts on January 9 and DH and I will be going back to our Bikram yoga class in early January too so I do have a plan of action for the new year.

Sigh- I'm so good with food but lousy with the exercise bit - this will force me to get my butt in gear! :lol:

Well, I have redeemed myself. I have lost 2 lbs for the week which takes me to 168, my first 10 lbs. This is one of my reward goals so I get to go buy some new workout gear. I have been going to the gym in baggy old t-shirts and these horrible pink knit shorts. Not that I really care how I dress for the gym, but it will be nice to have something new.

Still 5lbs away for Jan. 1. goal. With x-mas eve and day in there I think it is more realistic to aim for 2 lbs.

How is everyone else doing?

Way to go Spideranne! :bravo:

I'm still holding so that's a good sign. I have my plans set for the new year i.e have signed up for dance class and yoga classes. I have a week off at Christmas so I after the big day I will be cleaning out my cupboards and the fridge to get rid of anything not suitable (will donate anything good to the local Food Bank) and take some time to make up some new menus for January. :D

Well I weighed myself first thing x-mas morning and I was down another pound. Yipee! Of course then I proceeded to eat the day away yesterday. But I'm back on track today so I'm hoping by next week I can at least maintain that loss.

Hi everyone... ok December really sucked for me in general! As of this morning I am up a half pound total (of course just last week it was more than that)... so I am at 166. Considering the lack of tracking, overeating, and no exercise I am happy with the current 166! I am going to try to lose one last pound by Jan 1 so I can hit 165.

Still maintaining - phew!

Well, wanted to do a final check in on this challenge. I ended up gaining a pound this last week. I went over my calories on quite a regular basis so this is no surprise. So ended up loosing a total of 8 lbs on the challenge, so even though didn't meet my goal, I'm pretty happy with the results. I'll see you all in the Jan. challenge.

Well I think I lost a whole pound...winter is hard for me to lose due to bad weather and less activity...however not gaining during my chocolate covered vacation is a plus!!

I am just going to focus on not gaining any weight back until spring and then work on that last 10 lbs

Keep the faith my friends...all you need is the desire and you shall have it...just maybe not as fast as you want...;)

:hug: to all my buds on here!!