I was excited when I saw low 90s as a high temperature. I almost fell out of my chair when the weather person said high 80s. I've never been so excited to see such temperatures.

Hey Team Red!! I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have been on 3FC for a while (starting around 290lb) and disappeared, but recently became much more "active." Like VeggieLady and LeedaRenee I am happy to see fall arriving, we don't experience super hot weather this far north, but it'll be much easier (and I'll be more motivated) to get outside and walk with the temps coming down.

I'd love to know what you all are doing to begin/continue/maintain your weight loss? I'm a calorie counter by trade but I recently started FS Diet (phase one ends today) and for exercise I do Tae Bo in the AM ,whatever I can find interesting on FIT TV or and walk in the evenings. On my off day, I'll walk or do Carmen Electra's aerobic strip tease (I know- cheesy but gotta spice it up sometimes ).

Awesome job on everyone stepping up to the challenge of getting healthy and losing weight!

Ciao!

I've done phase 1 of FS many times. It is my favorite phase and my body never wants to leave it. It's just when I get to phase 2, I mess up. I decided to combine FS with SBD. Right now, I'm just strictly doing phase 1 of SBD, but once the 14 days are over, I may switch to FS phase 1. After that, I'll probably organize a diet to combine FS phase 2 with SBD phase 2.

As for working out, I actually own the Carmen Electra DVD set of her aerobic striptease. I was disappointed though. It's more about the glamour aspect than an actual sweaty workout. DVD 2 (Fit to Strip) is decent though. I currently do Turbo Jam and Bellydancing, which I love so much.

Hello Red team!!!!!

I'm super excited about this challenge. This is the 3rd BL challenge I've participated in, and I have to say it's been a big part of my weight loss! I just want to repeat what many others have said! If you're struggling, please come and post for some support. We're your team and we're here for you! If you're having a great day, please come and post!!! If I read that you've been exercising, it might guilt me into getting out there myself! We're gonna rock this challenge!

I look forward to getting to know all of the new people and catching up with all of the "old" people!

I'm not on a particular plan. I started out on south beach, but I always screwed up on the switch to phase 2. Then I started counting calories and that worked well, but I wasn't really devoted to it. So, I started just watching portions, making healthy choices and that worked for awhile. I've slipped recently, so I'm going to go back to calorie counting, at least until I get myself in check again.

As far as exercise.... what's that?

I was running pretty regularly. 6-10 miles a week, but I didn't run at all in August, just because it's been so dang HOT!! But it's cooler now, and I'm going to start running again. (No really! I'm not just saying it this time!). My brother and I run a 5k on Thanksgiving and this year, I'd like to keep up at least a little bit.

I'm also looking around to other things, because I get bored easily. Rock climbing is high on my list right now!

And we are off and running!!! Yay Red team!!! Cant wait to get to know you all!!! I just want to be sure everyone understands right off the bat that this is a TEAM challenge!! That means we are all a TEAM, we are in this TOGETHER!! I expect to hear from EVERY RED TEAM MEMBER at least once a week! We cant support and encourage each other as a team if we dont know each other! I'm gonna be pretty insistant on that point this time around, but trust me you are going to get so much more out of this challenge if you take advantage of what it can give you...and that is support and strength in numbers! YOU are not in this alone, you have a great big strong RED team standing behind you just waiting to give you what you need to succeed!!

Dont forget to start your weigh in post in the weigh in thread!

Here we go Red team!!!

Girl, that's exactly what I am screaming! I am so over the High 90's and 100+ heat indexes, grrrrr. We have low 90's now and later in the week, High to mid 80's Woooohoooo!!!! This is wonderful because I am trying to start that C25K thing this week and the cooler(lol) temp's will be great!!!

Shout out to April_Showers How about them Skins!!!! We won today!! WoooHoooo!!!!

I'm new to the red team so Hello everyone! I hope together we can kick some booty and lose lots of LBS! I am simply counting calories and exercising and praying to God it works. I tried and failed WW and I really don't have the $$ to do any of the others. I wish I could jenny Craig it but O'well... I do alot of walking, Step aerobics, WATP's, FitTV stuff, Strength training, becoming one with the ball (LOL), Riding my bike and every now and then I go swimming. I post ALL my exercise in the Exercise Forum in the Accountability thread. I NEED to lose 10 to 12 LBS a month up until Mid Feb, so I can order my wedding dress. I'm getting married on St. Patty's Day!!!


Good Luck everyone!

Spreading for us all!

Hi I am new to the challenge but I have watched Biggest Loser from the start. I am also a Bob fan but I can cheer for red here!!

I'm not following any specific plan, but I do try to eat healthy, and keep it low carb (I had gestational diabetes during pregnancy).

My goals are to keep on exercising daily, keep away from sugar (with in reason but that is my down fall), and drink enough water (I like water but I have been busy adjusting so I forget some times).

Now for personals:

Idealmuse back at ya!!

Veggielady fall is definetly coming!! I love fall! 100 degrees is enough to suck the life out of anyone!

Paige...hello to you too!!

Babygrant...you can do this!!! You have exactly the right game plan, there is no such thing as a bad food, you just gotta have less and move more!!

Renee....oh a runner! I envy you! I've always wished I could run but i just cant.

likenoother...dont let the color fool ya! I LOVE BOB!! Social Psych is probably my favorite psych class of all! I'm taking non verbal communication right now which is not a psych class but they go hand in hand if you ask me...great stuff!

Danielle.... Couldnt have said that better myself! Red team is gonna kick butt!!

Bee...you can do this!! You can reach that goal by your birthday!!! How exciting for you!!!

Ann....YaY!! I'm so glad you are on Red team again!! Goal is so close...can you taste it yet? LOL!

Just_get_it_done.....Hello to you too!!

timeforachange...we are all in this together!!! And we are all gonna reach those goals!! You can beat those 25 lbs!! I know you can!!

April showers....great to meet you!!! I did fatsmash for awhile and loved it, but it was just too hard to follow with the family and making 2 different meals. I think we should all post our plan of attacks...we'll do a get to know you post!

Amber....Yay!!! so happy to see you back!!!

Diva...so great to have you on board the Red team!!! by the time this is over you'll love RED! LOL! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! You can do this, you can reach those goals and look fantastic in your dress!!

Kelli....Hello!! BIG Bob fans here!! Sugar is the devil! LOL!!

Good luck everyone!!!

I know some people have already done so but if we could all get to know each other!! Please answer these questions:

1. What would you like us to call you?

2. What eating plan are you using?

3. What do you do for exercise?

4. What is one area you struggle with?

5. Tell us something about yourself that you are most proud of...and it cant be kids or family.

6. Where are you from? *optional*

7. What is your FS4 challenge goal?

Thats probably good for now, we'll get to know each other over the next few weeks!

1. What would you like us to call you? Melissa

2. What eating plan are you using? right now I'm going low carb working towards whole foods

3. What do you do for exercise? ride my bike and I have an elliptical

4. What is one area you struggle with?water and exercise...thats 2! LOL!

5. Tell us something about yourself that you are most proud of...and it cant be kids or family. I graduate in May of next year with a degree in accounting and psychology from the University of Montana!! With a 3.95 GPA!

6. Where are you from? *optional* Montana

7. What is your FS4 challenge goal? I'm going to shoot for 25 lbs this time around!

These are basicially the same questions so I'll just fill out the #ed questions!

"I'd love to know what you all are doing to begin/continue/maintain your weight loss?"

1. What would you like us to call you? Most online people call me Muse you can call me Debb if you rather I answer to both!

2. What eating plan are you using? My own... I would classify it as a calorie tracking moderate carb plan not too disimilar to phase II South Beach the difference being that nothing is strictly off limits to me. I do have a treat now and then but in general I'm working twards more whole grains, veggies, lean protein and less "empty" carbs. I still eat more then most low-carb people though about 50 percent carbs. I aim for 1400-1800 a day depending on my exercise.

3. What do you do for exercise? Started off with walking worked my way upto 4 miles a day 6 days a week but lately I've been phasing back into DVD work. My favoites being Turbo Jam, Step Aerobics (Beginger) etc.

4. What is one area you struggle with? Sugary Carbs... but I'm okay as long as I keep them out of the house and only have a treat now and then. If there is a package of cookies in the house I would end up eating the whole thing. That and Drinking all my Water!

5. Tell us something about yourself that you are most proud of...and it cant be kids or family. My Artwork... I mainly do handbound blank books with assemblage type covers. I was shocked and thrilled when people liked my work enough to buy it. That... and I'm proud of losing over 40lbs so far.

6. Where are you from? PA originally... now a Chicago girl.

7. What is your FS4 challenge goal? 20-30lbs but I'm aiming for 25.

Ann--I am actually suprised by how many people that are 4'11". Carmen Electra (? I think so), Jada Pinkett Smith, and Lil Kim.

Melissa--I like Bob so much I don't even like to do the Kim leadworkouts on the dvd.