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About this Challenge:

An easy challenge: eat healthier food & smaller portions, exercise 3-5 times a week, drink plenty of water & sleep well.

Final Challenge Progress Results

ME89 Total Progress: 6.62 %  (Down 9.7 lb)
jldinsf Total Progress: 5.70 %  (Down 9.0 lb)
mirmocomell Total Progress: 5.36 %  (Down 6.6 lb)
annalbs2go Total Progress: 3.55 %  (Down 6.0 lb)
glamp Total Progress: 3.49 %  (Down 5.7 lb)
karim Total Progress: 3.09 %  (Down 7.3 lb)
Chanval Total Progress: 3.03 %  (Down 4.4 lb)
Sahara02 Total Progress: 2.48 %  (Down 6.0 lb)
porsche1979 Total Progress: 2.43 %  (Down 4.0 lb)
pinky1958 Total Progress: 2.34 %  (Down 6.0 lb)
_CC_ Total Progress: 2.32 %  (Down 7.0 lb)
tuchler814 Total Progress: 2.30 %  (Down 2.6 lb)
kellier Total Progress: 2.20 %  (Down 3.5 lb)
KatieA5 Total Progress: 2.11 %  (Down 3.0 lb)
sale73 Total Progress: 1.99 %  (Down 3.3 lb)
debbra Total Progress: 1.92 %  (Down 3.2 lb)
laurajoy Total Progress: 1.64 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Michele T Total Progress: 1.59 %  (Down 2.6 lb)
strawberry_fields_hfj Total Progress: 1.48 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
lisas Total Progress: 1.33 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
teenie_beanie Total Progress: 1.33 %  (Down 2.2 lb)
RuthieK Total Progress: 1.25 %  (Down 2.2 lb)
lovelydarkanddeep Total Progress: 1.22 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Munch Total Progress: 1.18 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Dianne Barnard Total Progress: 1.00 %  (Down 2.0 lb)
Fine2008 Total Progress: 0.91 %  (Down 1.5 lb)
20toGo Total Progress: 0.87 %  (Down 1.5 lb)
scout21 Total Progress: 0.75 %  (Down 1.0 lb)
itsgoing Total Progress: 0.61 %  (Down 0.8 lb)
Sandy Backen Total Progress: 0.59 %  (Down 1.0 lb)
chytra Total Progress: 0.90 %  (Up 1.1 lb)
RedGoddess Total Progress: 0.97 %  (Up 1.8 lb)
Stacie6996 Total Progress: 1.27 %  (Up 3.0 lb)
drmcdougaller Total Progress: 1.28 %  (Up 2.0 lb)
Athletica Total Progress: 6.56 %  (Up 8.0 lb)
Ysmin Total Progress: 8.06 %  (Up 11.0 lb)
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Completed Mini-Challenges

Weeks 1 to 2

Record everything you eat

Guidelines:
Keep a record of all the food you consumed - you'll be suprised at what enters your mouth everyday! Add up the calories and fat content to see if you're on track with your eating.
60% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 01 Dec 08 by debbra
"I really pigged out a couple of times, but I still lost weight this week. ..."
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Failed: 24 Nov 08 by glamp
"don't have time to keep a food dairy "
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Weeks 1 to 4

Eat Healthier Foods and have slightly smaller portions for every meal.

Guidelines:
Make healthier choices with your food. Increase your fruit, vegetable & wholegrain intake while decreasing high fat and high sugar foods.
74% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 15 Dec 08 by jldinsf
"I was sick for 4 days last week and did not keep track of calories or ..."
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Failed: 05 Dec 08 by lisas
"the Hliday weekend threw every good intention out of whack"
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Successful: 04 Dec 08 by Munch
"I've been cooking more which makes it easier on eating healthier."
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Successful: 02 Dec 08 by drmcdougaller
"a weight watcher type vegetable soup fills me up and warms my tummy in ..."
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Weeks 1 to 4

Exercise at least 3 times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes

Guidelines:
Make sure the exercise is something fun and which gets your heart pumping. Go for a walk with friends instead of going out for dinner. Go dancing instead of the movies. Leave the car at home and walk to the shop to pick up a few groceries. Incorporate exercise into your day.
75% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Failed: 15 Dec 08 by jldinsf
"Only worked out 2 days last week. Sick."
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Failed: 04 Dec 08 by Munch
"I'll be starting an exercise program this coming week. I found an org ..."
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Weeks 3 to 4

Pamper yourself! Drink plenty of water and sleep well.

Guidelines:
Drink lots of water to flush out the junk. Sleep 8 hours EVERY night to regenerate (studies show a good night's sleep helps you lose weight faster!). Do something (other than eat) to feel good about yourself - get a massage, facial or just paint your nails :)
80% Successful

Latest Results Feedback

Successful: 15 Dec 08 by jldinsf
"Being sick helped."
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Failed: 05 Dec 08 by lisas
"Holidays....."
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Successful: 04 Dec 08 by Munch
"I have been sleeping well since I'm unemployed and do not need to get up ..."
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Successful: 02 Dec 08 by drmcdougaller
"I do, I do..."
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Latest Challenge Posts

Congratulations everyone!
Congratulations everyone! What a great first week - keep up the great work :)
by laurajoy on 24 Nov 08 05:52 AM
refocus for my health
I am trying to refocus on my health right now, the last year have been family issues right on top of each other, about a year ago I lost over 25 lbs and mostly it stayed off, but with stress it is trying ...
by cherlyq63 on 14 Nov 08 08:37 AM
Why i am doing this.
Well, my father in law had a heart attack a few days ago. It was not his first one. We can't believe he is still alive!!! I want to improve my life and get my husband to realise that he needs to do some ...
by Micka on 14 Nov 08 07:08 AM
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Recent Challenge Participant Activity
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Journal Comment
debbra commented on their journal.
"LOL! Ya, it is tough but not impossible for me. I'm going to stick to it for the most part, but I'll indulge in some fish or chicken or meat, preferably ..."
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New Journal Entry
debbra recorded a journal entry.
"I gained a little, but overall I'm doing well. Two nights ago I ate a steak, veering from my vegan diet. I just really craved some meat. So I'm going ..."
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Weigh In KatieA5 recorded a weigh in.
New Journal Entry
drmcdougaller recorded a journal entry.
"i felt pretty good today. tomorrow i am going to eat a traditonal turkey dinner without the turkey. "
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Journal Comment
lorik commented on Fairybrat's journal.
"Good Luck!!"
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Exercise Diary debbra updated their exercise diary.
Food Diary debbra updated their food diary.
Weigh In tuchler814 recorded a weigh in.
Journal Comment
drmcdougaller commented on amryk's journal.
"I have been eating my veggie stew all summer, too, but now I am ready to cut out the candy and cookies that I always had to have AFTER my veggie stew. ..."
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Group Post Reply
debbra replied to itszipy's group post - starting over.
"You can do it! Especially with all the support there is here. "
Group: Dieting Artists | View this post | Add a reply   (4 days ago)
Weigh In karim recorded a weigh in.
Weigh In debbra recorded a weigh in.
Cook Book Entry KatieA5 added FakePlasticLala's Crockpot Chicken Chili recipe to their cook book.
Exercise Diary katielady84 updated their exercise diary.
Food Diary katielady84 updated their food diary.
Buddies tuchler814 and prettylittleclavicle are now buddies.
Cook Book Entry Sandy Backen added morpheus101010's Mushroom Soup II recipe to their cook book.
Weigh In Sandy Backen recorded a weigh in.
Weigh In Athletica recorded a weigh in.
New Journal Entry
tuchler814 recorded a journal entry.
"VERY happy that I'm barely heavier after a week of no gym and eating poorly!"
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 Challenge Ended

This challenge ended on Tuesday 16 December 2008.

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Challenge Info

status: Completed
ended: 15 Dec 08
duration: 4 Weeks
reporting: Once a Week
participants: 61
teams: Blue
Red
privacy: Public
administrators: laurajoy
created: 13 November 2008

All Mini-challenges:

1. Record everything you eat ( weeks 1 to 2 )
2. Eat Healthier Foods and have slightly smaller portions for every meal. ( weeks 1 to 4 )
3. Exercise at least 3 times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes ( weeks 1 to 4 )
4. Pamper yourself! Drink plenty of water and sleep well. ( weeks 3 to 4 )

Rolling Challenge Performance:

The week to week running total weight lost

Week 4:

All Teams 0.81 %  (Down 85.2 lb)
 Blue 0.84 %  (Down 40.8 lb)
 Red 0.79 %  (Down 44.4 lb)
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Week 3:

All Teams 0.71 %  (Down 74.4 lb)
 Blue 0.75 %  (Down 36.3 lb)
 Red 0.67 %  (Down 38.1 lb)
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Week 2:

All Teams 0.51 %  (Down 53.2 lb)
 Blue 0.65 %  (Down 31.6 lb)
 Red 0.38 %  (Down 21.5 lb)
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Week 1:

All Teams 0.31 %  (Down 32.4 lb)
 Blue 0.27 %  (Down 12.9 lb)
 Red 0.35 %  (Down 19.5 lb)
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