Hey there lifetimers and maintenancers

It's about two weeks overdue but - hey what's a little procrastination amount WW's???? Truly I'm sorry for the delay, I just could not stop eating and did not want to admit it.

12 Week Challenge

Way back in April 1999 or 2000 - we started the first 12 week challenge...it was just amazing the support and motivation we all got from both the first and second one... so here's number three... they say three times a charm.

I know that anyone who truly sticks to keeping the 12 Week Journal Diary, (whether on paper or online)... setting goals and writing down weight losses... yep gains... points, rewards and leverage will lose weight. I'll create a separate posting to show how it's worked for me - weekly - in the past.


It will never be too late to join this thread. If you're more comfy writing it down... you can get these 12 week spiral bound Journals at your WW meeting. Cost $4 - the best four bucks I've ever spent.
If we count this week... this challenge will take us through the first week of the New Year 2003!!!

So, who's up for the challenge?

Boy am I vague on how we used to do this...

Goal / Anchor for New Years - I want to fit into a dress I bought to take to Italy, and could not fit into then or now. This would require losing 10 pounds. I may not make it by then, but I need to try. Whatever weight I do lose would make me happier.

Leverage I'm going to have to think on this... what could motivate me to not have that extra meals worth of BLT's???
(10/22 new insert) I'm tired of wearing my "hot" jeans and feeling/looking like a stuffed pillow. I want (like LM) to look in the mirror and be satisfied. Right now I just rush by.

Rewards Again I'm going to have to think on this. I like the idea of mini-rewards... but havn't come up with any yet.

Daily Points posting summary

Monday - 25 points
Tuesday - 27 pts - 2 exercise pts = 25
Wed - 20 pts banked 5 pts
Thurs - 36 - 6 (5 banked & 1 exer pts = 30
Fri - 28 - exr pts 2 = 26
Sat - 41 - 15 (earned pts) = 26
Sun - 37 pts

Weigh in :
Mon Oct 20 -- 141.6 help!
Mon Oct 28 --

Welcome back Patch, and count me in.

I have gained 4-5 lbs over the past 2 months from a combination of bad eating and little exercise. The eating part I don't have an excuse or an explanation for. All of a sudden, I couldn't get enough junk food, and I slipped back into some old habits that I'd hoped were gone for good. The lack of exercise has been due to a string of injuries and short illnesses which while not serious, have left me feeling sluggish and, well, fat.

I have been making a half-hearted attempt at journalling over the past week, trying to get in shape for the Patch challenge. So, I'm ready.

My goals:

Goal / Anchor : I want to lose 11 lbs - the ones I've gained recently and the 7 or so that I need to get to my personal goal of 138. Preferably in 12 weeks but if it takes a little longer, that's OK too.

Leverage: My motivation will be feeling better. I'm really feeling the extra weight, and that affects everything, including running.

Rewards: I have to think on this one too. But I know they will be for achieving mini-goals along the way.

Points postings: I'll post my summary for the preceeding week on Mondays, along with my weight from Saturday.

Weigh-in: Monday, Oct. 20th - 149 (ugh)

Ciao ragazze!

I'm in for this, bad travel time for me. Lotso airports, meetings and schedule changes.

goal: my size six jeans as a start and to get to my goal about 12 lbs away, I'm thinking by my birthday in Feb. would be nice.

Leverage: I need to stay healthy and focused. Not on just my points, but on my overall health- financial, physical and spiritual.

Rewards- How is not having to go buy the next size up?

Points posting- I think just journalling this week will be amazing for me. I'll try and add up the points. Good thing I'm flying coach.

Weigh-in - On bathroom scale on Saturday, 131 about 12 away from goal , but four down from last week .

Hello, me too. I need this big time.

Goal / Anchor: I want to get back to my goal weight which is about 7 pounds away

Leverage: I don't quite understand what that means. But going by what everyone else is saying...I just do not want to grow out of my clothes...again! I used to like looking in the mirror, but less so now. I'd like to be pleasantly surprised again. And definitely for health reasons. These gains have been due to unhealthy thinking and eating - not nice.

Rewards: I think I do need some minigoal rewards. So for my first pounds lost, I'm going to give myself a subscription to Logic Puzzles magazine. I've been meaning to do it for ages, and always forget. Then we'll think about the next reward, next pound down!

Daily Points posting summary
Monday 29.5
Tuesday 21.5
Wednesday 26.5
Thursday 25.5
Friday 33.5
Saturday 25
Sunday 26

Weigh in Monday October 21: 136.5#
Weigh in Monday October 28: 135.5 at doctor's office - diff scale from last week. Should I get my Logic Puzzles????

Hi guys -

It's so good to be back with you. Thanks for joining LM, Seesaw and Lala... hope to be seeing the rest of the gang! And please to any newcomers --- I really feel like I'm back at square one - so "come on down" - we love the support we all can give and get from each other.

Patch

I'm in for this too. Been gaining again. I need this.

Goal / Anchor for New Years - I want to get back to goal weight of 135.

Leverage I'm sick of making excuses. I am going to do this once and for all no matter what is going on in my crazy life.

Rewards This has to be a big one. Probably another tatoo. I got one for my 10 percent.

Doing this from WI to WI so I will post my start weight tomorrow. NOt sure if I'll be able to make my meeting, but will post my home scale reading.

As I suspected the scale was brutal. Gained 4 lbs. in two weeks. My starting point of this desperately needed challenge is 150, so I'm 15 from goal.

Range: 18-23

Wednesday:25 pts.
Thursday: 22 pts
Friday: too many to count
Saturday: 24
Sunday: 26
Monday: too many to count again. Oh my!
Tuesday: 24

Count me in Patch! Thanks for getting us up and running again.

I, like Myra, weigh in on Wednesdays so my reporting will be Wednesday-Tuesday for my week. I've been using the 18-23 range as well.

Goal/Anchor: To reach my personal goal of 135.

Leverage: To walk and eat healthy so I feel good and my clothes are comfortable.

Rewards: Hmmm,

Points Postings: October 16-22
Wednesday: 22.5
Thursday: 23
Friday: 21
Saturday: 24
Sunday: 22
Monday: 19.5
Tuesday: 20

Weigh In: Wednesday, Noon - 137.2

Boy it is so good to see all of you again! I'm sure going to need the support.

Maybe I'll have to hang those jeans of the door just to remember - there was a time when they felt loose!

10/24 - Do any of you remember those individual weekly challenges? How about we start with a relatively easy one... water... I'm the worst at remembering/wanting to drink water so this is a good 'un for me to work on.

Patch

Good one for me too. I just get so busy I forget to down that clear stuff. I do real well when I work out. Usually down an entire 24 oz. sport bottle in an hour long class. But the rest of the day, oh well. But I'm definitely going to try to do better. It really helps with the WI and just general good health.

Myra, as she reached across the desk for her bottle of Perrier

Patch: Definitely put those jeans in a place where you'll see them as a reminder. You'll get the weight back down! The challenge will be just the motivation/support you need

Yes, I remember the weekly challenges and I agree that by having something to focus on for the week really helps. Now that the weather is cooler here I have to remember to drink my water. I've been making more of an effort the past couple of weeks but having the extra nudge will be helpful.

I'm glad the challenge is up and running!

Have a great evening everyone!

Hey everybody it's Friday!

Good to see so many of us in for the challenge. Several have similar goals too, so that should make it interesting.

It's already making a difference for me. I was slightly over on points yesterday, but that was due to a business trip and not having any choices (lunch was supplied). I just opted for a smaller portion, counted points, and had a much smaller meal last nite. I can guarantee I would not have done that last week.

My weight doesn't seem to be budging but I'm trying to be patient.

Have a good weekend. I'll post weight and points on Monday.

I have to say that drinking enough water is something I do consistently. So I guess I can feel pretty good about myself for that much!

Also - re: those minirewards for minigoals - this was something my WW leader would talk about all the time and encourage us to do. I never did. Somehow I didn't need that kind of motivation...then....THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!!!

well last night was a bust - points wise - I was tired and grumbly and ate well over the points limit - HOWEVER - I did manage to remember to have some filling super-low points soup which at least stopped me from having seconds of the chicken parm and saghetts. Jeeze just writing this made me realize I actually ate more points than I thought...

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Still trying to figure out a mini-reward motivation -- I think I need one for just getting through this week. I need an inexpensive (aka cheap!) one, bubble baths don't work for me... any ideas?