Good-bye old challenge - Hello New Challenge! CONGRATULATIONS to so many of you that continued through the entire challenge, I am so proud of you! How did your final weigh-in go?
To repeat last night's post:
If you are a weighing in for the final May Day Challenge
weigh-in, please proceed as normal. However, in your post about your
past week, please include your goals for the next challenge and also
feel free to share with the bloggy weight loss world what things worked
for you during the previous challenge and what things you need to work
on. Tell us about your experience, your triumphs, your challenges, etc.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THE CHALLENGE - sign Mr. Linky, linking back to a post on your blog about your weight loss goal, aspirations, challenges, goals, dreams, frustrations. Your Story. We want to hear it.
If you do not have a blog, you may sign Mr. Linky with your weight loss goal, for example: Julie T. -45 pounds.
No matter if you are new or a Tales from the Scales veteran, feel free to put your weight loss goal in the name line of Mr. Linky, however, it is not required. (if you do not know what Mr. Linky is, look below)
Take this opportunity tomorrow to introduce yourself to other participants while reading their blogs, be a cheerleader, your comments really will inspire others. I hope this continues throughout the challenge.
WELCOME AND GOOD LUCK! And again, thank you to those who completed the May Day Challenge, you are all an OUTSTANDING group of women. You should be very proud of yourselves!
My entry is up but I think I will probably write more later. I shared some photos of a wedding I went to at the weekend but now I've read the suggestions here I want to write about those too. First, however, I must find some lunch.
Posted by: Emma | September 18, 2007 at 06:22 AM
I'm in! I'm so excited about kicking this off!!
Posted by: tammi | September 18, 2007 at 07:13 AM
I haven't been here in a few weeks because, to be honest, I knew I wasn't doing very well.
I did lose 2 pounds. I'm sure I'll find them tomorrow. :)
Looking forward to the new challenge!
Posted by: Skittles | September 18, 2007 at 08:12 AM
My loss for the last week of the Challenge was pretty small, but this week especially I'm just glad to show a loss at all, and I continue to be grateful for my overall loss the last year and a half.
To celebrate the end of this challenge and beginning of the next, I posted before and after photos.
Posted by: Southern Girl | September 18, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Well well well, time for a challenge. I've technically been losing weight since the beginning of this year, though in actuality not so much. I moved from the England to Japan a month a go and the weight I've lost has definitely hit a wall. I'm hoping this will help me start losing again instead of floundering at my current weight for another 4 months, so that I can look back on this year and say 'this was the year I changed it all'. Looking hot for my New Year trip to Bangkok wouldn't hurt either.
Posted by: zanitta | September 18, 2007 at 08:39 AM
A couple of posts I wrote last week are the top two on my blog. I think I'm down a couple of pounds from last week. I started at 180lbs and need to lose about 40 (but I'll be happy with 30 :))
Posted by: Nicole | September 18, 2007 at 10:12 AM
My goal for this new challenge is to lose another 20 pounds (which is still a fraction of the total weight I need to take off, but the rest of the weight will have to wait -- har har -- for the next challenge after that).
Posted by: ammo | September 18, 2007 at 10:27 AM
Okay, I posted and I let Mr. Linky know.
My goal is to lose 32 lbs by challenge end. That's roughly 2 lbs per week. Nothing crash or flashy.
Later,
The Princess *aka Mir
Posted by: Princess Dieter | September 18, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I'm 180.5. That's it. Just that. And so it begins.
Posted by: Jenny from Chicago | September 18, 2007 at 11:02 AM
I'm happy to be taking part in this challenge. Being committed to a group like this will help motivate me even further.
Posted by: Fat Chick | September 18, 2007 at 11:33 AM
I'm sorry for being DUMB, but I'm new and have NO IDEA what this "sign Mr. Linky" thing means!
Posted by: Teale | September 18, 2007 at 11:38 AM
Ok, after thinking about it and reading a post over at Valley Girl, I'm in......
We leave for vacation next Wednesday, so I'll miss a week of checking in, but I'm hoping to stick this out for the long haul!
Posted by: Karen (Pediascribe) | September 18, 2007 at 11:49 AM
Really looking forward to this challenge!
And a great way to stay doubly focused over Christmas...brilliant idea!
Posted by: Caroline | September 18, 2007 at 12:52 PM
I am so in. I need a challenge. I posted about in my blog. If anyone wants a buddy, I am would love to do that.
Posted by: Laura | September 18, 2007 at 02:05 PM
Got a blog ready for the challenge. Can't wait!
Posted by: Lisa | September 18, 2007 at 03:53 PM
Hi! I'm excited to join...this should be fun :)
Posted by: Sarah | September 18, 2007 at 03:55 PM
It's good to see familiar and new names on Mr. Linky!!! Let's get healthy!!!
Posted by: Michelle | September 18, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Lost a total of 8 pounds with the May Day challenge. Not mind-boggling, but it's a steady 2 pound a month loss. I hope to increase activity and have less treats during this challenge and lose the rest of my 46 pounds to the goal weight. I really enjoyed the accountability and encouragement of others.
Posted by: MamaBearJune | September 18, 2007 at 06:15 PM
I'm ready to go...I will update my last week post to meet the requirements as far as stating my goal and such although I do post it every week. I am thinking of trying to put a few more recipes or healthy tips on the site regularly so come on by to check in. Good luck everybody!!!!
Posted by: Mel @ A Box of Chocolates | September 18, 2007 at 06:57 PM
All right, I've added my entry! I'm ready for this challenge!
Posted by: Teale | September 18, 2007 at 07:56 PM
Well, so it has begun...
Crooked eyebrow weighing in at 209#
Yikes it hurt typing that...
Good luck everyone!
Posted by: crookedeyebrow | September 18, 2007 at 09:22 PM
Wait, I'm confused. The results of the vote looks like Wednesday won. What happened?
Posted by: MamaBearJune | September 18, 2007 at 09:35 PM
I'm completely new here. I signed Mr. Linky and linked back to a post I made on my blog. I'll be honest.. my feelings are mixed and maybe you'll see why by reading my post. I really want this to work for me. I'm ready to find a thin me!
Posted by: Dottie | September 18, 2007 at 10:36 PM
Ok, I'm here and really not sure how I will do this, but I'm going to at least give it a shot.
My only question is how to get the code for the buttons?
Thanks!
d:)
Posted by: d:) | September 18, 2007 at 11:24 PM
Hey there. I'm new here too. I just stumbled onto this website recently. I believe it is a clear sign to do something about my weight! :)
I lost 50 some pounds over a year ago, but I have gained back at least twenty of that. :( So, I am ready to get started on a challenge. It helps to have some encouragement and goals, and of course, the accountability. I have to buy a scale, but I believe I weigh around 240. I am 5'7", and should be around 150 or so, so I REALLY need to get busy losing this weight.
A buddy to keep me accountable would be great!
Good luck! Billie
Posted by: The Thompson Family | September 19, 2007 at 12:42 AM