Hmmm I don't like the name of this one. But there it is....maybe we can change it....! So this challenge will run from now (October 31st or so) until Monday December 17th. It's a totally random date, but it is EIGHT weeks long and falls just shy of the holidays. We are NOT strict on what your goals might be, and we don't mind which day you choose to weigh in. W're real laid back that way. I'll post my goals at the bottom.


Okay, the cut and paste thing...


Women on... WHAT??

Okay, let me explain that "Women on WEED" is not what you might be thinking. During previous challenges, a group of us formed a great bond, and we've been challenge buddies ever since. We use the word "WEED" as a mnemonic device to set daily goals, an easy and very specific way to remind yourself during your day to take care of your body, and to nurture your Mind, Mouth and Muscles... it really does help. After all, we are all taking this a day at a time, right?

If you join this challenge, you will see it often - and you are encouraged to give it a try. Here's what it stands for:

W - Water intake. Set a daily goal for how much water you're going to drink. Although there is conflicting research as to how much to actually consume in a day, we all agree it is important to drink lots to stay healthy. So make it a goal!

E - Exercise. Efficient, healthy weight loss isn't going to happen unless you incorporate some kind of physical activity in your life. Everyone does it differently; some go to the gym, some work out at home, and some find ways to sneak in little bits of exercise all throughout the day. Set yourself a goal, even if it's small. Little bits done often WILL add up over time!

E - Eats. Being that we all have different eating plans and weight loss philosophies, this is sort of a wild card. Whatever plan you're on, set yourself a plan-appropriate daily eating goal for the day. Don't forget to make it specific!

D - Daily goal/Daily affirmation. This is another wild card. It doesn't even have to be weight-loss related! This is the spot where you list something you want to get accomplished. Or, you can use "D" for a a daily affirmation - it's an opportunity to say something good and positive about yourself. Sometimes, when we fall short - and we ALL do sometime - we are tempted to berate ourselves. Although it's good to recognize when we don't reach our goals, it's also good to remind ourselves of the awesome parts of ourselves. So go ahead and remind yourself of that in the "D" part of WEED.


So. Ah yes, I need to change my ticker. Again. That whole no-peek thing was working okay for me until I started to backslide again and was still not peeking, and next thing I knew I was up FIVE pounds...sigh. So I'm weighing in at 235 and my eight week goal will be 225, ten pounds and my secret goal will be to see the underside of 220(219). Other goals will include the gym 3-4 times a week and packing healthy lunches to work 2 out of my 3 nights. Another goal will be to POST MORE OFTEN!! I'm such a posting slacker! And I feel so much more motivated after posting with you guys! So that'll be, hmmm 7-10 posts per week. I'd like to post at least every day, or a few times in one day.

So WEED is usually posted day to day, but here's an example of my Big Overall WEED....

W- I average 3-4 liters a day. Being a 12hr night shifter (7p-7a) sometimes I get aLOT more, sometimes less. But I broke my Pepsi habit, and I really only drink water and coffee. YAY! I'm glad I don't like diet soda.

E- I try to keep low calorie (1200-1600?) I'm not a counter per say, but I try to be aware. I choose low fat, low cal, whole grains, fruits, veggies (I'm TRYING, but I've never been a good veg eater), chicken, white meat. I guess it's like "cleaner" eating but I'm not averse to Lean Cuisines and whatnot. I'm getting tired of salads, but I do eat them every day.

E- GYM RAT, I'm not much of an exerciser outside of the gym, but I go about 4-5 days a week. I start with 20-40 min cardio, then upper or lower body, then abs and another 20-40 min cardio, depending on my schedule. Some days I just do cardio for an hour or 90 min.

D- Usually my daily goals include keeping my house running (cleaning and laundry), getting the kids where they need to be, etc. Affirmation wise I like to think of something I like about myself everyday. Or to think about how far I've come from 300 pounds.

So who's with me? Let us know, about your home, your diet plan, your work, your family! Jump right in there!!!

Say Hey, fellow night shifter nchelle!

Ahhhhh, a new Challenge that I can be gloriously optimistic about and set an impossible goal for!

I'm psyched.

W.O.W. You Better Watch Out Challenge!

W.O.W. The Grinch Who Stole KrisMASS Challenge!

W.O.W. 8 Week Advent Challenge!

W.O.W. Deck The Halls with Boughs of WEED Challenge!

W.O.W You Would Even Say We Glow Challenge!

W.O.W. STFU & Go To Sleep Auddie Challenge!

Goal:

Can't remember where I was at the beginning of returning to the WEED lifestyle choice . . . will look up later . . . but has made such a difference in my life - really has been a total GATEWAY DRUG leading to bigger & better things for me - I'm totally addicted to WEED! *slurping nighttime water* No doubt about it. I'm at 213 right now sooooooooo hmmmmmmm . . . lessee . . . . I think I will lose approx. 3.7 lbs per week for the next 8 weeks . . . which will put me at my old fighting weight of 179 . . . for a total of 31 lbs.

yeah yeah . . . That's the ticket!

W: Ditto on the night shift work week water guzzle - shoot for 120oz . . . working on Weekend Water.

E: Becoming a gym rat . . . elliptical - weights - swimming . . . long time pedometer walker/power walks.

E: Tried literally every diet known . . . returned to what works and I feel faboo on: Low Carb - Atkins. High Protein . . . High Fat . . . Good Carbs/Tons of veggies.

D: Free Flow for me in this category. Very ink blottie.

Personals: Married Mom of 2 girls - 21 yr old Molly & 10 yr old Tess - disabled Hub - full time union official/elected - post menopausal turning 47 in December - slave to mood swings & hot flashes - busy life with a lot of stress - 3fc & all of you such a Godsend.

aud, you made me laugh!!


I want to join this challenge too, it's just what I need!!!
Eight weeks, so I will set my goal at 8 pounds... a pound a week. I would be really happy with that. Would get me down to 130. So close, yet so far away..... *sigh*

W-- I don't drink much, somedays I don't drink any at all. So I will challenge myself to drink more, at least a bottle a day.

E-- Stickin' to my points, 20 a day.

E-- I try to go to the Y when I can, and I walk sometimes.

D-- depends on the day!!

Thanks for the challenge! Good luck everyone!

lololol sign me up no matter what name ROFLMAO

Alright! I'm looking forward to being a part of a challenge where I actually lose weight in it I haven't had a very good at that so far, but I'm finally back on track! So!

I weighed in on Sunday at 155 (Woot!). It's an 8-week challenge...I'd really like to drop 16 pounds to put me at 139 by then (just 4lbs shy of my ultimate goal!). Sooo...that's 2 pounds a week. Considering what I have left to lose overall are my last 20 pounds, I'm not expecting it to be easy...but I'm really hoping that I can hack it! I've made lofty goals in the past, but I know that if I really hit the exercise hard and keep my diet on track, 2 lbs/week is possible!

So!

Starting Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 139
Total pounds I need to lose: 16

That would be a great way to end my semester (I go home for Intersession break around the 17th)! I'm probably also going to see my siblings/grandparents for Christmas and they'll be seeing me at close to goal weight for the first time! I can't wait for the reactions! That alone should inspire me to get my butt in gear!

Oh, some of you might not know much about me--so I'll share a bit. I'm a 22 year old University student. I'm graduating with my BA this Spring, and I'm in the process of getting my applications/GREs taken so I can apply to Grad. School this winter. I'm studying English Literature, as books have been my one true love since childhood. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet with an M.A. in English. I could get my certification and teach in High Schools, I could teach at the Community College level, I could work in Publishing, I could work in generic Corporate America... who knows? I used to have a plan, but not so much anymore. I've never been as small as I am now in my adult life (I was probably 12 the last time I was this size) and my goal weight will put me in a whole new arena...pants in the single-digit sizes? C'est possible? We'll see!

Sorry...getting rambley! Can't wait to get started!

Eight weeks to go exactly huh??? Okay...i'll jump in on this challenge too. I definately think with 8 weeks, i can lose 10 pounds. So, my goal is to drop to 131 by the 17th!! I can do that. I'll make a new ticker for the challenge right after halloween rolls past. I don't want to change my christmas goal ticker and halloween will be over in 2 days.

Thanks for this challenge - and for WEED - what a great reminder to myself that it's not all about food!

W- I drink about 3L a day already during the week at work. However, at night, I drink another 2L of diet pop - so my water goal is to cut back onthe pop and increase my night water.

E- Exercising - I try to attend a gym class M,W & F, but I have a hard time geting there. My goal for the next 8 weeks, is to be a gym class 24 times (3x a week for 8 wks!)

E - Eating - Again, home time is my trouble time. I am on atkins, and for me, nighttime munchies (carb cravings) are horrendous. So my goal is to quit eating after 8pm.

D- daily affirmation/goal: I have started my own home business and my goal for the next 8 weeks is to get it rolling full steam ahead!

I guess I do have a weight goal for the next 8wks - I would like to get down to 270 - 21.5 lbs - about 3 lbs a week. I know it seems lofty, but when you're this big, it comes off a little easier at the start!


Thanks everyone. Talk to you tomorrow.

Since I've joined 3FC I've loved everything about it. But I think my favorite thing is getting in on a good challenge. It's hard to fail when you have so many running at once. They are a constant reminder! Count me in.

I'm going to take a safe bet of 15 pounds in 8 weeks. I've been losing more faster but I'm afraid I'll top out soon. But hey, if I go past 15 then I still win!!!

W - Water intake-- I must have at least 66 oz (2 bottles) I try for 99 (3 bottles) Depends on if I'm working or not. Can't get to the bathroom as often when I'm working at school.

E - Exercise-- Right now I'm walking on the treadmill for 34 minutes a day, every day! Each week I increase one minute. It's doable at this rate.

E - Eats-- I watch my calories. I don't go over about 1500 but I'm not extreme about it. Most days I'm way under.

D - Daily goal--I think this is going to be to clean SOMETHING!! I was just saying that I needed a cleaning challenge to help my house. Now I have it. I must clean something every single day. Doesn't have to be a whole room cuz it will all add up in the end.

Hi ladies! LauraG, Supersub I'm glad you are joining in! This is a great group!

Okay I am still working towards my 36 pounds in 36 months mark so this goal will be 2 pounds down. any extra is just a perk! I am just coming off of my last challenge where I dropped 4 pounds for the first time in months, I hope I can keep the pounds coming off!

W- my water goals are generally 80 oz per day, some days I hit it some days I don't. its harder to hit my water goals on days I work because I work in a processing plant and get a bit busy on my job.

E My woe has been exercise this last few months, I am a member of the YMCA which has great facilities but (ok excuse coming) I work 12 hour shifts 4 am - 4 pm and On my off days I find it really hard to get up at 6 to hit the gym, (even though I am up at 2 on my days on) anyway I do walk approx 8-12 miles per day while at work which has helped me maintain.

E- I eat a little something every 2 -3 hours my general day:
640 am (on a work day) lite and fit yogurt 60 cals
840 am protien shake 110 cals
1040 campbells select soup or lean cuisene about 300cals
1240 granola bar 180 cals
240 fruit 80-110 cals
540 dinner meat/side/salad usually about 500 cals I really watch my portion size here because I can really overeat at dinner then I go to bed about seven which isn't good.

total for calories about 1270

D My daily goals usually include intentional exercise and housework

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I'm in, will sit down tonight with exact goal, I was shooting for 142 at Christmas, with a stretch to hit 140

W-- 100 oz

E-- a 45 minute walk.

E-- low carb, high protein
usually low fat low sugar yogurt
string cheese
big salad w grilled chicken and SB ranch
veggies
reasonable dinner with the family

D- don't let work get you down

New ticker maybe tomorrow

I'm so psyched to have found this challenge, and I'm rarin' to go. Thanks for the invite!

I'm a 45 year old mom with 2 children, ages 8 and 12.
When I really set my mind to it I know I can go for a pretty tough exercise goal. 2 years ago I trained for 6 months, then power walked and jogged the Disney Marathon... came in about 9788th out of 10,150 people who actually finished, but I was passing people at the end there! I averaged about 15:15 per mile, so I'm really proud of myself for that accomplishment!

The problem is, I haven't done much of anything exercise-wise since. Life just took back over, I went back to my "I'm gonna do this right now, really...I've started over again today...Starting tomorrow I'll eat better...From now on I promise myself I'll..." Lots of unfulfilled promises, and as always I hover between 180-188, unable to stick to a program long enough to see a significant difference weight-wise or fitness-wise. I didn't alter my eating habits while training for the marathon (got to keep that energy up, after all ) so while I looked a lot more trim I still weighed the same.

So basically, despite many fits and starts, I've been stuck for years now. See the "egg that needs to hatch" quotation at the bottom? That's me. As far as pulling my act together physically I feel like I'm still pecking at my shell wanting to hatch and be all that I know I could be! I'm 45 now, with a family history of diabetes and my weight mostly around my waist, and I have to get it off NOW. Been saying that for years, but I know that now the time is right!

I've been watching the Blue/Black Challenges and hoping a new one would come that'd work for me as I'm just starting, and after reading the posts of all of you who've already accepted this challenge, I know I'm in the right place! First of all, congratulations on all the weight you've already lost!!!! So impressive! I hope to learn from you and support you as you keep heading down that healthy road.

I'm usually on the run handling kids, school stuff, etc., so my posts may be short, but I want to post a minimum of 3x a week. That's my posting goal. As for WEED, here goes (I love that acronym, by the way - it just covers it all, doesn't it?):

Water: I love La Croix Berry sparkling water, and drink it whenever I'm home, but sometimes I slack off when I'm out. To make sure it's always there, I will put ice packs in a little cooler and take a few whenever I'm out and about.

Exercise: I LOVE to exercise but don't seem to make the time for myself. For the next 8 weeks here's my goal: I'll do plantar stretches and achilles eccentric training stretches daily (to help strengthen areas I tend to injure when I overdo), and will start my training routine for the Disney Half Marathon I'm signed up for in January. No more procrastinating! I use a fantastic book called The Complete Guide to Marathon Walking, which insists on thorough stretching and cooldowns (I tend to skimp on that part of the workout which is why I get injured)

Eats: Lots of fruits, veggies and whole grains, and nap when I'm tired instead of comfort eating whenever possible!

Daily Goal: Sleep enough, move every single day, and eat reasonably. Tend to my home and my own well being so I feel in control and can find non-food ways to comfort myself.

Whew! I know that was long, and promise I'll keep it shorter from now on. Good luck to all of us!!!

Ok definitly count me in!! I really need some motivation to get back into those pounds shifting, I will be 25 in February and want to be smaller by then, so im thinking by breaking it into smaller bits, before xmas, after xmas - it should seem easier!! And the whole idea of WEED makes me laugh, so im totally pysched to join in with you guys!!!

W - Im pretty good on the water manage 2Ltrs a day easily, i do have a thing for diet coke though, I will reduce that to only one can a day if I must have it.
E - To move my butt more formal exercise 3-4 times a week
E - Generally low fat, but just keeping away from the junk and processed food also.
D - To treat my body with some respect!!

Im hoping to lose 12 pounds on this challenge, an average of 1.5lbs per week!! Raring to go!!

lots of new members! Hello to all!

I am exhausted ladies. Too much pre halloween preparation and I am ready for a real nap
w:100 oz if possible
e: on plan as much as possible
e: at lunch
d: get postings done for school.

Hopefully I'll get some pics of me as Esmeralda for you all to see soon ok? Have a great trick or treat!

Sounds like fun! Thanks for the invite.
I would like to aim for 15lbs in the next 8weeks. I am doing atkins. I have lost 35lbs already at the beginning of 07 and have been slacking off for most of the summer, time to get back at it 100%.

W. 4 bottles (500ml each) daily.
E. 100% OP
E. treadmill min. 30min at least 4 times a week.
D. House work, I'm going to make a list of things that need to be done regularily and check one off everyday.

Oops! I didn't write in here that I started a brand-new thread for the "Week 1" of the new Challenge Just thought I'd put that in here, so you could hop over there when you're ready to start!

Here's the link: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126167