I've updated the blogroll (to the right) with the names of those who are included in the challenge--and yes, I've added all who were on the waiting list.
I count 30 challengers--after adding Betty, whom I had erroneously left off, sorry B!
If you asked to join and your blog is not listed in the blogroll, please leave a comment under this post for me to check on that. I will make goofs, but I try to swiftly correct them. :) (MEGAN: Your blog didn't have a post, so I couldn't leave a welcome comment. But you're in.)
Sunday is the kick-off.
Please reread the rules--yeah, my long-winded rules, try to get through them one more time, eh?--so you can be all set for the start. Your book(s). Your dress (or image). Your exercise type. Your caloric level. Your fluid level. Etc. Map it out. Be specific. Specificity is measurable and will let you know if you are on track daily/weekly/monthly. IT WILL HELP. I promise. That first post with starting weight and all particular pertinent goal information/images needs to be up by end of day SUNDAY EASTERN TIME. Ok? Feel free to do it earlier. Even tomorrow. Just not later.
Let's go in believing in the possibility for healthful changes and slenderer goals. :D Let's get leaner, stronger, more flexible, and happier about our decisions regarding food and activity and life in general.
I find the fitter I get, the more energy and better I feel overall. I hope by this Christmas, we can all be fit and happy bundles of holiday cheer in smaller packages. Yes? YES!
I found a dress on ebay I've ordered, but won't be here until next week sometime. I think it should be one to two sizes smaller. Won't know till it comes. If it's not suitable, I'll get another dress meantime. But it's a black lace number. I wanted red, and will likely keep my eyes open for a red one, but for now, this one was really nice and a good "dressy dress" staple for my holiday closet/New Years/etc.
We can do this. Women supporting women is mighty stuff. Believe in our ability. I am gonna believe in mine and yours.
Off we go!
I'm excited! I will be linking my blog Saturday after weigh-in with my "starting weight". Hope it's good. LOL I've got my dress, book, and all :D
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be fantastic! I put all the challengers in their own special Reader folder now. :) I believe in all of us, too!
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly psyched about this challenge. It's my first one and I think the accountability and encouragement is going to be awesome. Thanks so much for hosting.
ReplyDeleteYep .. I'm ready! Ordered my dresses (as in 2 of them in 2 different smaller sizes - I'm an optimist! hahaha) and I've got one of my two books. I'll be using my WW weigh ins since I do that on Sundays instead of my own weigh ins ... being as that weight is "official" and all. ;) My post will be up on Sunday afternoon!
ReplyDeleteYeah, we are all going to rock this! Look out for the Mistletoe ladies - we're going to be smokin'!!! :)
ReplyDeleteMeat and salad is my staple eating out strategy. Or meat and veggies. I usually ask them to replace the starch with extra veggies or just leave it out. I don't let them leave the bread basket. :) And I never ask for a dessert menu, I only ask if they have fresh fruit or a sugar-free sorbet type. If they say "No", we're DONE. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your special meal in Paraguay (cool!) and glad to have you on board.
I'm so excited...and still looking for a dress. Can't find one I just love love love. Never fear! I'll have one before Christmas, in a size I haven't seen since the Pre-Offspring years!
ReplyDeleteP.S. What specific duties do you have in mind for me as the co-pilot?
I am really excited! This is going to be so much fun and so motivating! We are all going to be so hot in our new dresses!!
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ReplyDeleteJust posted my first update :),hope to head from everyone soon!!
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ReplyDeleteI also posted a calorie website that you can use to monitor your calories..join and we all can monitor together :)
Www.myfitnesspal.com....
ReplyDeleteMy post is up too!
ReplyDeletehttp://overcomingmysugaraddiction.blogspot.com/2011/09/christmas-dress-countdown-challenge.html
Wahoo!
Gotta work on my post but I think I'm now following everyone, please let me know if I missed ya.. if you notice:-)
ReplyDeleteHere is my post! :)
ReplyDeletehttp://jonitaweightloss.blogspot.com/2011/09/christmas-dress-countdown-challenge.html
shoot.. I thought I signed up for this.. didn't I? :(
ReplyDeleteSugar, I don't recall you signing up. But despair not, go to THURSDAY CHILD'S blog, as she has a dress challenge that starts up Sept 18. Maybe that's the one you signed up for and got confused???? :)
ReplyDeletebahaha! you're right.. Idk why I thought it was yours.. sorry :)
ReplyDeleteIs it too late to join in on this challenge ? Please let me know if I can ...thanks !
ReplyDeleteRosie
http://undercoverweightlossproject.blogspot.com/
Yes, it is too late. It's already begun.
ReplyDeleteYou might wanna go visit the blog http://assumingvirtue.blogspot.com , as "thursday's child" is also hosting a dress challenge. She's still taking participants. Tell her Princess Dieter referred ya. :D
Bummer. However thanks for the link :)
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