Thanks MaryH!  I'll be looking for your pic as a champion next year!  :)

Hi everyone. I was reading all your posts, and just wanted to say that you should all be so proud of what you are doing.

When I started my challenge last June I was at 162lb, but in January of 2012 I was 195lb. The first time I tried a challenge was in 2007, and I was around 225lb. I only lasted two days. I could kick myself for not sticking with it, but I have realized that agonizing over past mistakes is beyond pointless. I really loved the post about when you trip going up stairs.....soooo true. I experienced what I will call a lapse in willpower over the holidays, so I am on day 1 of week six of my current challenge.

You are doing an amazing thing, be proud!

Hey ladies-

I just wanted to check in with my over 200 lbs. ladies.  I am starting the final third of my challenge and weighed in this morning (I'm only doing it every 4 weeks).  I have lost 22 lbs. and 22.5 inches since starting on 1/1!  Yay!  How is everybody doing?

The other day I was doing abs and realized that I can now do a full sit up!  What?!  I could only do crunches 8 weeks ago!

Keep it up girls,

Laura

Laura that is AWESOME!!!  Keep it up girl!

way to go Melissa!  and congratulations on winning!  YEAH Melissa!

Way to go Laura!!!!!!! Great job!!!!! Doesn't it feel great getting stronger?  :)

Another GREAT day of getting healthy here!  everyone keep moving and eat real food :)  

I'm starting this week. I was 202 a year ago and have lost 16 pounds on my own but it took a year... Ugh!  So I'm starting the challenge this week. Lets motivate each other!

Hey ladies, I started a challenge this week at 216 pounds.  In the past 7 months, I rapidly put on 40 punds and, after taking my before pictures, it seems like all 40 pounds went to my butt.  Time for that to go!    

Way to go Lila and Lttlrd!  

Sharon--Wonder--Woman, you look fantastic.  When I grow up I want to be like you.  I am 56 and starting the challenge today.  Any tips.  I am at 198 lbs and 41% body fat.