THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY opens the week of December 10th in much of the world. Tolkien/Middle Earth fans - how about let's do a challenge leading up to the opening?

I've designed this challenge to run for 16 weeks, through the last full week of December, since the film doesn't open in some markets until that week and it can be nice to have some structure to fall back on during the holidays. You don't have to join at the beginning of the challenge or do all the weeks if that doesn't work for you.

This challenge has weekly check-ins, although that's just for your benefit. You won't lose points or anything for missing check-ins. You can join the challenge at any time. Your goal can be anything related to your personal health or fitness - it doesn't have to be weight loss. You can check in on whatever day works for you. You can use the template provided below, but you're not obligated to. Everyone is welcome to join.

Template:

Starting Weight:
Goal Weight:

9/9-15:
9/16-22:
9/23-29:
9/30-10/6:
10/7-13:
10/14-20:
10/21-27:
10/28-11/3:
11/4-10:
11/11-17:
11/18-24:
11/25-12/1:
12/2-8:
12/9-15:
12/16-22:
12/23-29:


Net loss:

Starting Weight: 233.0
Goal Weight: 215

9/14: 233.0
9/21: 234.8 (TOM)
9/28: 233.2
10/5: 234.2
10/12: 234.8
10/19: 234.8 (TOM)
10/26: 233.2
11/2: 233.6
11/9: 236.2 (special event with late dinner the night before)
11/16: 232.6
11/23: 236.4 (late dinner)
11/30: 241.0
12/7: 243.4
12/14: 243.2
12/21: 246.2
12/28: 247


Net loss: +14 lbs.

Hmmm. Going the wrong direction here. Oh well. I know why and what to do about it. Onward and downward!

Heck yes, this is the raddest challenge ever. Also, I have never done a challenge so I'm glad my first one can be Hobbit themed.

Starting weight: 201.1
Goal weight: 180

9/14: 201.1
9/21: 200.7
9/28: 198.5
10/5: 198.9 (whyyyy?)
10/12: 194.8 (YESSSS! makes up for last weeks lack of results!)
10/19: 194 (not as much as I would like but I'll take it!)
10/26: 192.10
11/2: 194
11/9: 190.9
11/16: 187.7
11/23: 186.2
11/30: 185.6
12/7: 184
12/14:
12/21:
12/28:

Hey NoSuchUser, welcome to the challenge! Hobbits are awesome!

I've never done a challenge, so may I make this my first?

I like that it is running during some especially difficult months. I find the shortening days and cooler temperatures hard to deal with. Well, I used to deal with them by baking...and eating lots!.

I will go see the movie as the reward!


Starting Weight: 209.5
Goal Weight: ???? hope to be in high 170s


9/17: 210 TOM
9/24: 204.5
10/1: 204
9/30-10/6:
10/7-13:
10/14-20:
10/21-27:
10/28-11/3:
11/12: 197.5 -- I've been away for awhile!!
11/11-17:
11/20: 201 TOM! :-(
11/26: 195.5
12/10: 192
12/17: 191.5 so slow!!!
12/23: 188.5
12/30: 188 YAY!!! Got through it!


Net loss: 21.5

Hi Strawberry Blond, welcome aboard! Challenges can be helpful, especially during the fall and winter. The temptation to eat all those baked goodies can be strong!

Thanks for the HOBBIT challenge! I need something to keep me accountable. Starting Weight: 261 Goal Weight: 228 And back in all my 0X - 14/16 clothes!!! 9/15: 261 9/22: 260 9/29:259 10/6: 258 10/13: 10/20: 10/27: 11/3: 11/10: 11/17: 11/24: 12/1: 12/8: 12/15: 12/22: 12/29: Net loss:

I have to join this... so excited for The Hobbit.

And for anyone interested there is a link in my siggy to the "Walking to Mordor" challenge!

Starting Weight: 258
Goal Weight: 225

9/14: 258
9/21: 256.2 (-1.8)
9/28:
10/5:
10/12:
10/19:
10/26:
11/2:
11/9:
11/16:
11/23:
11/30:
12/7:
12/14:
12/21:
12/28:

FUN!! Gosh, my family has been waiting for this movie since it was but a rumour!!! I just came back on the 11th and am ready to try this thing once again.
Talk about There and Back Again!!....LOL!!



Starting Weight: 270
Goal Weight: 255

9/9-15: 270
9/16-22: (21) 262.5!
9/23-29: (28) 260
9/30-10/6: (Oct 5th) 258.5
10/7-13: (Oct 12th) 257
10/14-20: (Oct 19th) 254
10/21-27: (Oct 26th) 251.5
10/28-11/3:
11/4-10:
11/11-17:
11/18-24:
11/25-12/1:
12/2-8:
12/9-15:
12/16-22:
12/23-29:

This sound fun. Its always more fun to work toward a goal.

Everlasting I joined the walk too.

Starting Weight: 238
Goal Weight: 208 (30lbs which is 2lbs a week. Fingers crossed)

9/9-15: 238lbs
9/16-22: 237lbs (-1)
9/23-29: 235.2lbs (-2.8)
9/30-10/6: 232.8lbs (-5.2)
10/7-13:
10/14-20:
10/21-27:
10/28-11/3:
11/4-10:
11/11-17:
11/18-24:
11/25-12/1:
12/2-8:
12/9-15:
12/16-22:
12/23-29:

OMG I can't wait for this movie or for the weight loss because I want to be under 205lbs!! That's about a 37lb loss. I'm aiming for onederland by the end of the year. Good luck everyone!

Starting Weight: 241.8
Goal Weight: 205

9/15: 241.8



Net loss:

Yay! I'm glad you all have joined the challenge! This should be fun.

Everlasting - http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chic...ml#post4461124 is a really cool idea and sounds like great fun! My act isn't together enough to participate in that one, but anybody who is up for a neat distance challenge should check it out.

I would like to join. I have given myself til my birthday to make my ultimate goal ( 2-19-2013). I have a long way to go. Right now I am very unhappy with the way I look. SO I'M GOING TO WORK EXTRA HARD TO LOSE THIS WEIGHT...

9/9-15:
9/16-22:
9/23-29:
9/30-10/6:
10/7-13:
10/14-20:
10/21-27:
10/28-11/3:
11/4-10:
11/11-17:
11/18-24:
11/25-12/1:
12/2-8:
12/9-15:
12/16-22:
12/23-29:

Hey chicks! How's everyone doing? I'm up this week, but that's mostly from TOM.

Darn you TOM! Give me a woosh soon!

Starting Weight: 241.8
Goal Weight: 205

9/15: 241.8
9/22: 241.8



Net loss: