So Valentines Day is 5 and a half weeks away - trying to think of a different way to do a challenge for it. So how about we set up individual challenges this time - show it in your signature to track how you are doing ... Some options to think about but not limited to would be

Weight loss (set an amount you think you can meet - I'm thinking 8 lbs for me that would be 1.5 lbs a week average which would make me work but is doable)

Or

Days totally on plan (I can make myself be perfect for one day - then another day doing it one day at a time - rather than thinking of the whole time) I don't think there are trackers for this but you could put smilies in your signature for days completed and devils for days you didn't make it or something..

Or

I did exercise today (I got a fitbit last month and am really enjoying setting little goals to meet daily step wise)

That way we could all be doing a challenge that is specific to our needs but doing it at the same time and having a single thread to motivate us and to check into daily.


Happy New Year - a fresh start! We will do it!!

I am going to join in. I will set my goal for 10 lbs. in 5 weeks. That may be a little much but worth a try.

Welcome! Up above here are some stickies - Jersygryl has a great one about induction and it has some super links in it - she knows what she is talking about with hints and tips look at her stats

Off to heat up our chicken soup New Years Dinner - exciting huh lol. Oh well we will celebrate with exciting food when we both feel better. The soup turned out great and it was all I could manage yesterday ... Think I might throw some spinach in mine tonight ..

Since I do not have a scale to weigh myself, I am going to do this........



"Days totally on plan (I can make myself be perfect for one day - then another day doing it one day at a time - rather than thinking of the whole time) I don't think there are trackers for this but you could put smilies in your signature for days completed and devils for days you didn't make it or something.."

I am starting Atkins tomorrow...January 1, 2012.

Welcome! I think this will be a fun challenge since everyone can pick a personal challenge that will work for them.

Count me in . . . after a long and dreadful hiatus, I have returned to Beloved Atkins!

Hi All and special Hello's to you, my darling dancing carrott!

Gotta revamp my banner - not sure how I'll be tracking yet . . .

Yes, that is why this challenge appealed to me.

I'll aim for 5 low yes but I'm too stressed out with grad school (graduating may '12)
I'll go slow lol

Exercise 3-4 x weekly with school n 2 internships....I need my sanity!

Sounds like a great plan - you have a full plate and making it doable is the key!

This is awesome!

I'm setting my goal for 15 pounds! I know I can lose that much in 5 weeks. Since I'm restarting induction. I also love the idea of putting smiley faces on good days and devils on bad days. What a great idea! I think that will keep me more accountable. I'll be here daily!

Now, off to set a v-day ticker

I've never been much cyber good at the tickers etc, but thinking my goal got on there? I'm inducting today violet and hoping for that whooosh . . . secretly shooting for 20 but went with 19 to play it safe lol. I've got some major stress on the way too DD - taking office again at work and then will be switching my body over to 2nd shift/upside down after almost 3 years of day shift.

So far my plan is to stay OP lol . . . and walk my way through the fog. I'll be checking in daily as well . . . feeling psyched and ready to just. do. this!

Happy New Year and thanks for setting up this challenge rho . . . I'm gonna go with a Dancing Carrot (got kind of a borderline creepy thing for that Lil Dancer) and Devil combo - love this idea and can't wait to see 5 1/2 weeks of daily Carrot Rockette action in my sig!

IMPOSTER STILL HERE I SEE><

Forgot to mention that the part of my plan of "walking my way through the fog"? I finally figured out how to use my mp3 (thanks 2 DD 14) and have 3 books from audible.com for Christmas that I can't wait to start listening to. We live near a walking trail on the MO river - headed there now. 1st book: THE BROKEN TEAGLASS by Emily Arsenault

So glad to see everyone joining in - this is going to be FUN!