New Year, New You Exercise Challenge

[Amberle3]

Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
website up later today and will post again with the URL.

I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
SWWC, namely:
1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
themselves for a little challenge!
2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
had to drop out will also be noted.

I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
how it's done!

Okay, enough rambling.

I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.

"It's up to you - NY NY!"

Amberle3

--
Amberle3
249/227/220-minigoal/150?
Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03

Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm

[Smharrington66]

This sounds awesome! I love the acronym, too!

Sue H.
195.8/158.6/162 WW goal
Starting Week 2 Maintenance
150 personal goal

[Connie Walsh]

Amberle:

I have a good 20 lb to lose before the new year and hopefully I will be
able to fit into that little black dress in my cupboard. It's doable, I
just need someone tracking me!!! I'll let you know next week what my
starting weight is.

Connie


Amberle3 wrote:
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>



--

Cheers,

Connie Walsh

241.5/218.5/155
10% 241.5/218.5/217.5
25 lbs lost 241.5/218.5/216.5

[Laura]

I'm game. I love the name you gave it. Very appropriate for the New year.
Looking forward to seeing the site you have set up.
--
Laura

"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Fred]

I'm in. But you might want to "fix" your subject and first sentence -
this is a weight challenge and not an exercise challenge - right?

Maintenance here. 164 is my WW goal weight. It will also be my
challenge weight especially given the intervening holidays (yech!!!)

And NY, NY was home.

Fred
219.2/162.4/164.0 (goal)
Start WW: Oct 29, 2002

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:07:38 GMT, Amberle3 >
wrote:

>Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
>together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
>usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
>through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
>be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
>weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
>website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
>I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
>SWWC, namely:
>1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
>per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
>little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
>themselves for a little challenge!
>2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
>that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
>had to drop out will also be noted.
>
>I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
>the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
>here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
>until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
>ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
>the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
>teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
>time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
>and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
>have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
>how it's done!
>
>Okay, enough rambling.
>
>I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
>I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
>Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
>sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
>newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
>"It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
>Amberle3

[Prairie Roots]

Sign me up for the NYNY challenge. I tend to use the challenge more
for accountability than motivation since a 13-week period is much too
long a period for me to think about. So I'll continue to use mini
goals as my motivational tool.

If I understand your instructions correctly, you'll begin taking
starting weights with next week's weigh ins, beginning Monday and
throughout the week. Are you taking goal weights now? If so, I'll set
mine for 168.6, an average of 1-lb per week. So far, this seems to be
my overall rate of loss.

Thanks for stepping forward to do this.

Prairie Roots

[Carol in NC]

Count me in Amberle. I lose very slowly, so I'll try for about .75 a pound
a week. I'll post the details when you get the site going.

Carol

--
.................................................. ...........
318/254.6/169
63.4 lost since December 2002
I am a slim person in process.
.................................................. .............
"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Lesanne]

Sign me up! I want to ultimately get to 160, so this is great for me. I am
now at 163.6 and on maintenance.

"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[frood]

Count me in! I love how you've done the spreadsheets for HHH Challenge. Will
you be doing something similar for NYNY?

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
de-fang email address to reply


"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Erin Marsh]

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:07:38 GMT, Amberle3 >
wrote:

>Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
>together the next exercise challenge.

Count me in Amberle. I'll post my starting weight later on in the
week, along with a goal weight. Love the name you chose by the way,
very inspiring sounding :-)
--
Erin in NZ
125/90/75 kgs
275.3/198.2/165 lbs

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves"
Sir Edmund Hilary

[Kristen]

Count me in too! :)

Kris

"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Mélanie]

Sign me up :)

Current, 245, goal 225

Thankies

"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Kristin]

I'm in, totally! Thanks for doing this, Amberle!

SW 239.2
GW 229.2

If I can't do 10 pounds in 13 weeks I dunno... lol... I GOTTA do this!

--

~Kristin O~
272/239.2/172

Here's our FAQ: http://www.didian.com/asdww/ and welcome notice:
http://www.geocities.com/welcomenotice/index.html



"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Brenda Hammond]

Great name Amberle! You can sign me up too please. My goal weight for this
challenge will be
160 lbs. I'll post my start weight tomorrow after WI. Thanks!
--
Brenda
209/174/150
SWWC goal 165

"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Sonya]

>Amberle3 wrote:



>I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
>the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
>here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
>until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
>ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
>the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
>teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
>time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
>and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
>have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
>how it's done!
>
>Okay, enough rambling.
>
>I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
>I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
>Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
>sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
>newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
>"It's up to you - NY NY!"
>

Sounds great, Amberle. Sign me up! I'll let you know all the info after my
weigh in this week. Thanks for doing this!


Sonya
199/188.2/180 (10%)

[Amberle3]

Oh crap, definitely. Thanks for letting me know! That's what I get
for trying to do several things at once!

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 10:29:48 -0700, Fred >
wrote:

>I'm in. But you might want to "fix" your subject and first sentence -
>this is a weight challenge and not an exercise challenge - right?
>
>Maintenance here. 164 is my WW goal weight. It will also be my
>challenge weight especially given the intervening holidays (yech!!!)
>
>And NY, NY was home.
>
>Fred
>219.2/162.4/164.0 (goal)
>Start WW: Oct 29, 2002
>
>On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:07:38 GMT, Amberle3 >
>wrote:
>
>>Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
>>together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
>>usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
>>through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
>>be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
>>weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
>>website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>>
>>I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
>>SWWC, namely:
>>1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
>>per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
>>little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
>>themselves for a little challenge!
>>2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
>>that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
>>had to drop out will also be noted.
>>
>>I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
>>the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
>>here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
>>until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
>>ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
>>the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
>>teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
>>time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
>>and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
>>have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
>>how it's done!
>>
>>Okay, enough rambling.
>>
>>I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
>>I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
>>Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
>>sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
>>newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>>
>>"It's up to you - NY NY!"
>>
>>Amberle3

[Peggy]

Hey there!

Thanks for doing this and count me in. I am at maintenance but I will let
you know what my weight and goal is!


--
Peggy
We tend to get what we expect.--Norman Vincent Peale
251/185/186/180 (personal goal)
10% Goal-10/24/02
Total loss: 68
exercise: 3x a wk 20 min
Made Goal July 10, 2003!

"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Nathalie W]

I 'm in! What a great name for a challenge!
I weigh in on Friday so will give you my starting weight and goalweight
then.


--
Nathalie from Belgium
134.1/103.1/minigoal 102.3 Goal 68 Kg
295.6/227.3/minigoal 225.6/Goal 150 pounds
SWWC 238/227.3/226



"Amberle3" > wrote in message
...
> Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
> together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
> usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
> through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
> be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
> weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
> website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
> I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
> SWWC, namely:
> 1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
> per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
> little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
> themselves for a little challenge!
> 2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
> that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
> had to drop out will also be noted.
>
> I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
> the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
> here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
> until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
> ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
> the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
> teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
> time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
> and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
> have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
> how it's done!
>
> Okay, enough rambling.
>
> I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
> I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
> Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
> sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
> newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
> "It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
> Amberle3
>
> --
> Amberle3
> 249/227/220-minigoal/150?
> Renewed my commitment to me 3/30/03
>
> Happy Healthy Holidays Exercise Challenge:
> http://www.angelfire.com/me4/travelgirl/hhh.htm
>
>

[Joyce]

Sign me up Amberle! Even though I am on maintenance, I think these challenges are
wonderful in keeping me focused and accountable ... probably will be more than
necessary with the holidays quickly approaching.

Let's throw 133 in as my current weight (Is actually 133.3 but I'm going to move
to a different method of recording weight). My personal ww goal was 140, but I
think I'd like to continue with 135 as my challenge goal (I use that as a danger
zone).

Hope that hasn't confused the heck out of you. <G>

Joyce
current weight: 133.3; total loss 95.5 lbs
Lifetime: 4/4/03

On Sun, 28 Sep 2003 16:07:38 GMT, Amberle3 > wrote:

>Since I haven't heard from Anna I've decided to go ahead and put
>together the next exercise challenge. It's a wee bit longer than the
>usual - this is a 13week challenge - because I wanted it to run right
>through the current year and end in the next one. Starting weights will
>be the weight the week of September 29-October 5. I'll need starting
>weights and goal weights for anyone wanting to participate. I'll have a
>website up later today and will post again with the URL.
>
>I'm going to institute some of the same rules that Anna had for the
>SWWC, namely:
>1. Goal weights should assume the recommended, average loss of 1-2 lbs
>per week, although they can be a less if you're a slow loser, or a
>little more if you're a fast loser. I don't want anyone killing
>themselves for a little challenge!
>2. People on maintenance will be identified by an "M" in one column, so
>that we know they aren't trying to lose a lot of weight. People who have
>had to drop out will also be noted.
>
>I picked New Year, New You (NY,NY) because everyone always focuses on
>the new year as a time time START working on their "new you". Well we
>here at ASDW know that it's an ongoing journey. So instead of waiting
>until January 1 to make a resolution about weight loss, why not look
>ahead and say HEY! I'm going to be a heathier, happier individual FOR
>the new year, not just IN the new year. And why is it that the media
>teaches us to start preparing for the swim suit season months ahead of
>time, and then tells us that it's okay to "let go" at holiday parties
>and not worry about weight loss until January 1? We know that we can
>have our party fun and lose weight at the same time. So let's show 'em
>how it's done!
>
>Okay, enough rambling.
>
>I'm leaving to catch a flight in less than 2 hours so it's doubtful that
>I'll get the site online before I go, but I will work on it once I'm in
>Edmonton and should get it online tonight. I'll include a similar
>sign-up form on the website - you can also sign up by replying on the
>newsgroup or sending me an email with "NYNY" in the subject line.
>
>"It's up to you - NY NY!"
>
>Amberle3