December...can you even believe it? Just 1 more month left in 2008!!! How have you done with achieving your goals you set for this year? How about a last minute challenge? It's somewhere to check in...some friendly competition. Come join us for our monthly challenge!!

Since this is a monthly challenge, it will start on the 1st and the day of the month is the day of the challenge. You need to post your points on a daily basis (or whenever you can). Simply reply to this post and then edit that post as you add points (no columns please). That way you always know where you are and so do I! I will calculate and post the totals, on a weekly basis.

For those of you who have NO IDEA what I am talking about - here are the details. Sometimes we work our hardest when we are held accountable. So I challenge you to do your very best for the month and we'll see who wins!!

Here is how it's going to go. Starting December 1st 2008. We will try to do the 3 things that work. Food, water & exercise. You decide what your food plan is, how much water you want to drink and how much exercise you want to get every day. Every day you have the opportunity to earn 4 points.

2 point for sticking with your food plan (no splitting points here, you either stuck to your plan or you didn't)
1 point for drinking the amount of water you decided on
1 point for getting some exercise. (If you don't exercise on a given day - you DO NOT get a point for exercise - even if you planned it that way) Sorry, no 1/2 points.

Post here with how many points you've earned for a given day, and I will keep track. We'll see who's did the best for the month.

This is a very cool way to keep on track, because even if you don't do so great on food, you might still get in your water and exercise to earn the points!

Who's ready for a challenge???? It starts tomorrow!

Note: When I do the final totals at the end of the month, I only include people who have participated 15 days or more.

perfect timing!!! iv been having trouble of late staying motivated and I think this is exactly what I need


FOOD PLAN WW- No more than allowed 22 points
WATER At least 4 pints or 1.5 litres
EXERCISE Its my weakest spot so 8000 steps a day
and weekly hip hop dancing!

Thanks for starting this! I am in-- can't wait to see how much we're about to accomplish!

AWESOME! Although my hubby is always supportive, being held accountable...for that matter having to own up to screwups and have it logged is a great idea I am SO GLAD I found this site!!

Food Plan- 1800 calories a day (give or take 50 calories)
Water- 3 liters a day
Exercise- walking to and from school 3 times a week, daily dancing 15 minutes, daily stretching 15 minutes

1-4
2-4
3-4
4-4
5-4
6-4 WEIGH IN DAY 330.6
7-4
8-
9-
10-
11-
12-
13-
14-

The food: Eat clean with a focus on lean protein & healthy carbs, stay within calorie range 1300-1500, track every single bite.
The water: 80 ounces.
The exercise: Every day, 45 minutes at the very minimum. Weight lifting, gym cardio, rawr!

December- yes! It's been a great year with more progress than I ever could have dreamed of, last year at this time I topped the scales at my heaviest and was very, very unhappy with myself. I had no idea that I could change my life so quickly, what one year could bring and how quickly that year would pass. I feel wonderful, anti-gravity wonderful, I look entirely different - people no longer recognize me (in a good way), I'm working towards my goal weight, the local Biggest Loser's final weigh in happens mid-month (and I WILL win that $600!), and the holidays are upon us! I'm determined to start the New Year with a bang and will make December my best month yet.

Ready to rock? I am. Let's do it!

01: 4
02: 4
03: 4
04: 4
05: 4
06: 4
07: 4
08: 4
09: 4
10: 4
11: 4
12: 4
13: 4
14: 4
15: 4
16: 4
17: 4 YEAH! I won the contest, biggest loser for the 2nd time in a row!!!! Honestly, the weight loss rocks more than the cash!
18: 4
19: 4
20: 4
21: 4
22: 4
23: 4
24: 4 Almost didn't exercise, I killed my legs with squats the other day and can barely move. Felt better once I got to the gym. Shew.
25: 4
26: 4
27: 4
28: 4
29: 4
30: 4
31: 4 Yay! Being the DD not only means I'm a responsible citizen, but that I have NO hangover!

December results in a 14.4# loss! WOO!

merry christmas!
watch calories, superfoods, one treat meal a week
64-80oz of h20 every day (no soda)
work out 4-5 times a week for 60-90min (cardio/strength training)
weight=229lbs
12-1: 4pts
12-2: 2pts
12-3: 4pts
12-4: 4pts
12-5: 3pts
weight= 228lbs
12-6: 3pts
12-7: 0pts
12-8: 4pts
12-9: 4pts (no gym, but lots of walking)
12-10: 4pts
12-11: 3pts (severe allergic reaction)
12-12: 3pts (still recovering)
weight= 225.4
12-13: 3pts (still have hives)
12-14: 3pts
12-15: 4pts
12-16: 2pts (DS b day)
12-17: 4pts
12-18: 2pts worked out, but ate bad things
12-19: 4pts
weight= 221
12-20: 3pts
12-21: 3pts
12-22: 4pts
12-23: 4pts
12-24: 0pts
12-25: 1pt
12-26: 4pts
weight= Not weighing this week
12-27: 3pts
12-28: 1pt
12-29: 4pts
12-30: 4pts
12-31: 4pts
happy new year!!

I'm in! I need to get it together now!

Food: 1500-1800 calorie plan, calorie cycling plan
Water: 64 oz minimum
Exercise: 30 min minimum gym cardio or weights (plantar faciitis has stopped c25k training for now)

Starting weight: 210
Wednesday weigh ins
01: 3
02: 4
03: 4
04: 3
05: 3
06: 4
07: 0
08: 4
09: 3
10: 2
11: 1
12: 2
13: 2
14: 4
15: 2:

16: 1
17: 1
18: 2
19: 4
20: 3
21: 3
22: 1
23: 1
24: 0
25: 0
26: 2
27: 2
28: 1
29: 1
30: 1
31: 1

Woohoo!!! I love these challenges, but have a hard time keeping up as I have no computer at home. I plan on keeping track of points in my journal as well so I can update after every weekend!!!

Food~ (doing Weight Watchers Flex Plan) will not exceed allowed 33 points
H2O~ min. 100 oz./day
Exercise~ 4-5 days/week Turbo Jam/ walk/ weight lift

Dec. 1~ 4
Dec. 2~ 3, no exercise, blah...
Dec. 3~ 2, bad food, bad Weigh In Day... Weight~ 242.6 (Down 1.6)
Dec. 4~ 3, no exercise, blah...
Dec. 5~ 3, no exercise, blah...
Dec. 6~ 1, bad food, bad... and no exercise, yikes!
Dec. 7~ 3, no exercise, blah...
Week Total~ 19

Dec. 8~ 4
Dec. 9~ 2, bad food, bad
Dec. 10~ 4 Weigh In Day... Weight~ 241.2 (Down 1.4)
Dec. 11~ 2, bad food, bad
Dec. 12~ 2, bad food, bad
Dec. 13~ 0, Don't Ask...
Dec. 14 (MY BDAY!!!)~ 0, Don't Ask...
Week Total~ 14
Grand Total~ 35

Dec. 15~ 1... only H2O, rough day...
Dec. 16~ 3, no exercise, blah...
Dec. 17~ 1... only H2O, rough day... Weigh In Day... Weight~243.2... (Up 1.8)
Dec. 18~
Dec. 19~
Dec. 20~
Dec. 21~
Week Total~
Grand Total~

Dec. 22~Weigh In Day... Weight~
Dec. 23~
Dec. 24~
Dec. 25 (CHRISTMAS!!!)~
Dec. 26~
Dec. 27~
Dec. 28~
Week Total~
Grand Total~

Dec. 29~Weigh In Day... Weight~
Dec. 30~
Dec. 31 (NEW YEARS EVE!!!)~
Week Total~
Grand Total~

Food Plan: Log everything with Fitday. Stick with the food plan my trainer and I have developed...1600-1800 calories per day.
Water: Lots of it. At least 64oz per day.
Exercise: Strength train 3x per week. Cardio 7x per week.

November was a great month! I'm going to see 2008 out with a bang! I'm healthier than I have been in many, many years. I'm never going to give up. This feels TOO good! Life is great! Bring on the holidays!

Let's do this!

1 ~ 4
2 ~ 4
3 ~ 4
4 ~ 4
5 ~ 4
6 ~ 4
7 ~ 4
8 ~ 4
9 ~ 4
10 ~ 4
11 ~ 4
12 ~ 4
13 ~ 4 (survived 2 holiday parties!)
14 ~ 4
15 ~ 4
16 ~ 4
17 ~ 4
18 ~ 4
19 ~ 4
20 ~ 4
21 ~ 4
22 ~ 4
23 ~ 4
24 ~ 4
25 ~ 4 YES! It is possible to celebrate and stay healthy!
26 ~ 4
27 ~ 4
28 ~ 4
29 ~ 4
30 ~ 4
31 ~ 4

124/124 DECEMBER ROCKED!!! Let's keep it going into 2009!!!

I'm in again!

Food: 1600 calories or less per day
Water: 2 liters or more per day
Exercise: C25k program

12.01 - 0 (this is not a good start)
12.02 - 1 (water only)
12.03 - 0
12.04 - 2 (food only)
12.05 - 1 (water only)
12.06 - 1 (water only)
12.07 - 3 (food and water)
12.08 - 2 (food only)
12.09
12.10
12.11
12.12
12.13
12.14
12.15
12.16
12.17
12.18
12.19
12.20
12.21
12.22
12.23
12.24
12.25
12.26 - 2 (water & exercise)
12.27 - 2 (water & exercise)
12.28 - 1 (water only)
12.29 - 2 (water & exercise... 43 cals over)
12.30 - 3 (food & exercise)
12.31 - 3 (food & exercise)

Total points thru 12.31 = 23

I'm in again!

Food: 2 points=Eat OP and journal everything!
Water: 1 point=At least 64 ounces per day
Exercise: 1 point=30DS or 45 mins. of walking every day

12.01 =1 Got my walking in...Back from vacation...time to get back OP!
12.02 =4
12.03 =4
12.04 =4
12.05 =4
12.06 =4
12.07 =4 tried every excuse in the book to not excersise...but couldn't come here and post a 3 so I did it. This challenge rocks!
12.08 =4
12.09 =4
12.10 =4
12.11 =4
12.12 =4
12.13 =3 No excersise...except Christmas Shopping
12.14 =4 Back on track!
12.15 =4
12.16 =4
12.17 =2 Office Christmas party.
12.18 =2 Dang Christmas cookies.
12.19 =4 I'm Back! YAY!!!!
12.20 =4
12.21 =3 Lazy day
12.22 =4
12.23 =2
12.24 =0
12.25 =0
12.26 =1
12.27 =1
12.28 =4 'bout time huh?!?
12.29 =4
12.30 =3 Sick. Layed around all day...but drinking that water and eating OP!
12.31 =1 Got the water. Ready for a new year!

I'm in



2pts Stay within my FP/add AP as earned
1pt 100oz
1pt 40mins daily

starting weight: 224

December
01 3pts- darn overslept, no exercise
02 4pts
03 4pts
04 4pts WI 224.8
05 3pts
06 3pts
07 4pts

08 4pts
09 4pts
10 4pts
11 4pts WI- 222.6
12 4pts
13 4pts
14 4pts

15 4pts
16 2pts {darn cookies}
17 2pts {no willpower}
18 4pts WI- 223.4
19 4pts
20 4pts married 30ys
21 4pts

22 4pts
23 2pts
24
25
26 3pts
27 2pts
28 3pts

29 0-stomach flu
30 0-still very queasy
31 2pts

93pts/124pts

total pts possible 124

Food: 1800 calories or less per day
Water: 2 liters or more per day
Exercise: 1 hour minimum

12.01 - 0
12.02 -
12.03
12.04
12.05
12.06
12.07
12.08
12.09
12.10
12.11
12.12
12.13
12.14
12.15
12.16
12.17
12.18
12.19
12.20
12.21
12.22
12.23
12.24
12.25
12.26
12.27
12.28
12.29
12.30
12.31

I'm thinking this is just what I need to stay accountable.
Food: Stick to 6 day menu with 1 free day
Water: 64 oz water (this is gonna be tough)
Exercise: 6 days cardio, 4 days weights

Day 1: 2
Day 2: 2
Day 3: 1