i just updated my intro - short term goal....i saw that lots of ppl are short term goal'ed for losing 20-30 lbs by the end of the challenge....makes me wanna work harder to hit my goal (which is 19 lbs away)....so i updated my posting to hit goal by the end of this challenge....maybe it'll make me more motivated to 'get'er'done' LOL

You can do it Mandey!!! A totally achievable goal! Success is going to look FANTASTIC on you!!!

Hey !

1. What would you like us to call you? You can call me Lonnie

2. What eating plan are you using? I'm just eating healthy, and counting calories. But if I want something "bad" then I just have it in moderation.

3. What is your favorite way to exercise? I like taking walks at night after dinner. I also love my Biggest Loser workout DVD's that I do everyday.

4. What is one area of weightloss that you struggle with? It varies. One week I'll have trouble with cravings, and another week I'll have motivation issues with exercise, and then I'll have a perfect week.

5. What is one area of weightloss that you excel at? I don't give up! I've been doing this since Feburary. Yes I've made some mistakes and bad food choices but I haven't given up! I don't plan on it either!

6. What is your short term goal? My short term goal is to weigh 250lbs. Thats what I weighed before I got pregnant with my second daughter 3 years ago

7. What will you reward yourself with when you reach that goal? I haven't really thought about it yet. I think the feeling of reaching my goal is going to be reward enough.

8. Best weight loss tip? Never ever give up. No matter how bad of a day or week your having don't ever give up!

9. Bob or Jillian? Jillian

10. Tell us a little about yourself! I'm 28 I have two Daughter's ages 2 and 11. I have a boyfriend of 9 years. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant, and I plan on starting college in the Fall for Nursing. Right now I'm a stay at home mom. I just want to spend some time with the kids and focus on myself as far as exercise and eating right goes. I plan on returning to work in August. I'm a huge animal lover and I love the outdoors! I'm also a huge Fairy collector!

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

2. What eating plan are you using? South Beach

3. What is your favorite way to exercise? Walking

4. What is one area of weightloss that you struggle with? I have no self control-I binge alot

5. What is one area of weightloss that you excel at? I don't think I have one....yet!

6. What is your short term goal? Lose 5-10 pounds by the end of May, Lose 20 pounds August 25th

7. What will you reward yourself with when you reach that goal? new Capris after the 5 pounds

8. Best weight loss tip? use a food journal (I need to start that again tomorrow!)9. Bob or Jillian? Bob-I think Jillian would make me cry

10. Tell us a little about yourself!
I am SAHM to a 2yo. I like to read and digital scrapbook. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 8 years. I have a long way to go with losing weight but, I am not going to give up until I hit my goal! I am determined to be healthy by the end of the year!!

Wow Briesy, a BA in Sports and Entertainment Management sounds really cool!

Jillian had Ali on her radio program, going to listen tonight but thought some you might want to as well. You can listen free on at:

http://2005.kfi640.com/pages/jillian.html

Diva, thanks for the encouragement! I don't really want to have surgery but it seems as if I will never lose this weight on my own.

I love to see all of the people who have tattoos as their reward! I was going to get one once I reached goal, but then I realized if I waited for that I might never get one. So I took the plunge and got one last summer. I used a picture of it for my avatar. It's about 3x3 and it's on my left ankle. I will probably get another one once I do finally reach goal.

I hope everyone has a great night!

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

2. What eating plan are you using? Whole foods mixed with a little Fat Smash Diet

3. What is your favorite way to exercise? Bellydancing and Turbo Jam

4. What is one area of weightloss that you struggle with? I eat too much!

5. What is one area of weightloss that you excel at? Well, once I start exercising, I have a hard time stopping!

6. What is your short term goal? To be considered overweight and not obese.

7. What will you reward yourself with when you reach that goal? New clothes.

8. Best weight loss tip? Eat slowly and savor every last piece of food.

9. Bob or Jillian? Jillian. Bob is great and all, but Jillian can kick some major behind.

10. Tell us a little about yourself! I'll be 24 cinco de mayo (even though I'm still young, I feel like an old lady). I'm searching for a new job. That's pretty much my main focus (other than getting in shape).

Hi Melissa, I missed being on your team during the last round!

Hello fellow red team members!
I am so excited to be able to be a part of this challenge and to get to know all of you.

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

2. What eating plan are you using? principle of 3 hour diet combined with the tracking of the Richard Simmons foodmover

3. What is your favorite way to exercise? Our family is into geocaching so I would have so say hiking in the woods.

4. What is one area of weightloss that you struggle with? Evening snacking and eating healthy while school is in session

5. What is one area of weightloss that you excel at? Planning meals, playing around with recipes to make them healthier.

6. What is your short term goal? To get under 200 by the end of this challenge

7. What will you reward yourself with when you reach that goal? Some new clothes

8. Best weight loss tip? Have a big glass of water with your meal and take a sip between each bite.

9. Bob or Jillian? Well Bob is better looking However I think Jillian would be the one that would be able to better motivate me.

10. Tell us a little about yourself! I am 34. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 15 years now. We have 4 children ranging in ages from 3 to 14. (So our house is constantly like a circus, but I wouldn't have it any other way.) I am currently in school finishing my degree so things can be a bit hectic at times. I have a year left including my internship and then I am going to celebrate by taking the family on a Disney cruise. I haven't been doing very well with eating healthy and have put about 40 lbs back on since last August when fall term began. So I am hoping that this challenge will help put me back on track. Now that school is out for the summer I am going to be putting in a huge vegetable garden. I especially love the heirloom varieties. The weirder the better!

Well I think that's about it. I am looking forward to meeting everyone!

Jen