Biggest Loser...

Hi guys and gals, Well, guess who watched the Biggest Loser tonight and really felt inspired? I was wondering what we might be able to do in a way of our own Biggest Loser thingy. This is something I was thinking of: 1. We all weigh in on the day our challenge starts. 2. We would have until Christmas to complete our challenge. 3. The one who lost the most % of their body weight is the "Biggest Loser" 4. The prize could be whatever we want it to be, like all interested could agree to kick in $5 or so in a pot to go to the winner. I don't know whatever we agree on. Or we don't have to make it such a big deal, my personal goal is to get down below 200# by Christmas. Maybe you all would just like to state our goals for Christmas and be here to support each other. I don't know. I'm blabbering with lots of ideas and not knowing how you all feel about it. Please, somebody talk to me! Hugs, Kelly

I'm game. I want to be at my goal of 145 (or less) by Christmas. If I could get to 136, then I would no longer be 'overweight' according to the charts. Whatever anyone else wants to do, I'm up for it. Pam 5'2" 282/149/145

Sounds interesting....I went to support meeting last night and GAINED A POUND ! since last month....time to buckle down now ...I would love to start the new year at 200 or in "onderland" .. Sandy

I don't want to join (though I probably should!) I'm not good at challenges. I never keep them up. I just wanted to say, I know the woman from Rhode Island that's representing RI in the Biggest Loser. She wasn't chosen to stay at the camp, but is still participating from home and taking trips to LA occassionally. She is a mom of an older child and then twins. She's trying to lose her pregnancy weight. Her mother in law just had surgery from my surgeon in July! (I know her better) Good luck to those that join this challenge. paula

How is this woman doing??? How much has she lost??

i love watching that show... I would like to do this...I really need to..we can see if we do better than the ones on the show...

Hi Kelly, I usually watch it (prior seasons) but just caught a little of it last night. Something else must have had my interest - oh yeah the dancing program. Anyway - I am totally in!! If you figure out what it is, I'm on board. I am not a good physical activity challenge person - I do things other than walking - but this one might be good for me. Just let me know what we are supposed to do and when!! I would love to get in the 150s so I wouldn't be 'overweight' any more but just can't seem to let go of 160. A year ago that wouldn't have been upsetting to me!! But I just want to be normal - well as normal as I can be!!! Good idea Kelly - let's do it. love donna

I'm in. I was thinking this morning that I don't think I'm going to lose anymore. I was 165.5 on 9-1 and here it is 9-28 and I'm 162.5. Really for most of the month it's been 161.5 to 163 to 162.5 to 163.5, it's makin me nuts. I'm thankful I've lost, but like Donna I want the 150's, but my body doesn't want to give it up. Micha

I'd just love to get past 200...I'm stuck at 203-205 now for a month or so. SO close to 199!!! My ultimate goal is 175, that, for me would be the best. But, if my body wants to stay around 200, I'll accept it. BUT, who says I have to stay at this? I just can diet to lose more...Maybe my weight loss surgery weight is done...Who knows??? As long as I stay on track with my eating, etc...I'm happy. Paula

I find it so interesting that we are all just 12 months out of surgery and we are all thinking that we aren't going to lose more. It is the mindset we had before surgery that what we do doesn't work....I know, at least, that is how it is for me. I am stuck around 212 and have been for over a month ...now granted, I am not exercising like I had been (walking every a.m.) and I am snacking more...BAD BAD BAD! But I am so worried that I won't lose anymore weight from the surgery. Last night I was up with my oldest child, and was watching the Discovery Channel, they had a program on a 16 year old boy in TX who had gastric bypass...and they reinforced in my little pea brain that you lose weight up to 2 years out of surgery....TWO YEARS! We are only 12 months...ONE YEAR! We all have another year to go...granted, this year our weight loss will be considerably slower than the last year, but HEY!!!! IT IS WEIGHT LOSS!! (I'm not screaming at y'all...I'm screaming at myself so that maybe it will sink into my little head!) I am at 212/211 (depending on the day)...by Christmas, I would love to be at 190....that is 22 lbs in 3 months...I think that is feasible.... ~~em