Hi there!

Have never joined one of those 'challenges' before but this one sparked my interest!

I have so far been losing at an average of about 10 pounds a month but they say it slows the closer you get to your goal so I would like to join you! I want to push myself and that would mean I would be close to 200 by then which would be fantastic!! Also, my mother in law is visiting us at the end of October and has not seen me since I started this plan and so I think I could just totally shock her if I could be down to there by then! And shock myself!!

Have for the past few months already been committed to this so that should not be a problem, drink water, exercise daily, and can count the number of cheats on one hand.

Looking forward to chatting with you!

yeah, that sounds good to me!

I haven't weighed in a while because I have been off program for a few weeks, so I don't think I can weigh myself, but I definitely need to lose 20lbs.

etoiles, I know you're vegetarian, maybe you can inspire me with some great recipes. I only eat fish, no meat, my preferred diet would be solely vegetarian if I could.

thanks, hope we get some more participants!

Count me in too! This is the inspiration I am after. After 3 months and only a small loss I am about ready to give in, so one last REAL good effort try before I revert back to old me. I'm going to QLD in October (a beautiful place similar to malibu where bikinis are manditory) and want to wear my itty bitty string bikini, or at least my full piece without scaring people. So here is to us (starting Monday).

Bye Nadia

Hi Etoile....I noticed your success with this WOE and was wondering how many calories you consume daily.... I checked your journal to see and noticed you really only have about 2 meals a day plus a couple of snacks... Would you happen to know... I'm having a difficult time after 2 months only 11 pounds... Haven't lost anything for the past 2 weeks... I did notice that after your cheat you gained a little this after losing it had another good weight loss... Did you contribute the loss to the cheat...???

Also, noticed not much cheese and you tend to eat mostly low fat proteins, or are you a vegetarian.....

Any tips would be appreciated...you can message me if you like...

Would like to join the 20 pound loss group also.... Lot of weight for me by October but hopefully you guys can help me along...

hey hellraiser,

thanks for starting this thread, I need the motivation.

how come yr getting married in sydney? you'll definitely be at yr goal by then, we'll all help.

nadia, how funny, I was gonna tell you about this challemge then my computer timed out, glad you found it.

I know we can all do it guys, my problem isn't the water consumption on the exercise...it's actually sticking to the diet, so if you all can help me with that I'll be more than happy.

thanks again,
have a good one

What a nice big group!

A lot of people taking vacations in October too so good luck to you all making it down so you can show it all off then!!

My problem is not the water or exercise either. I do both pretty regularly. My main problem is eating those fake sugar things. I am trying to stay away from all of them, even splenda, or at least eating it in minimal amounts. I think it affects me the wrong way.

One success story! I went to the Wisconsin State Fair yesterday and I DID NOT cheat!!! Woohooo!! It was hard at first temptation was all around but I managed it! Excited about it, was really nervous before going there.

Yes Cathie and Skeeweeaka, I am a vegetarian so I don't eat a ton of protein but much more than before this program that is for sure!
Not hard like most people think - I think before like most vegetarians most of my meals were just based on the wrong things (carbs).

Good luck to everyone!