I chose the title "Fit for Fall" for a couple of reasons: First, one definition of 'fit' is: 'suitable for a particular purpose'. I'm taking a little liberty here to say the closer we are to normal weight, the more suitable we are for the purposes of feeling good about ourselves; for enjoying life, our families, friends, and the world around us. Secondly, I personally feel more fit, the lower my weight is. I'm lighter on my feet, have more energy, and feel better up to the tasks of life. Even a few pounds makes a difference!

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Since September 23rd is a Wednesday, weeks will start on Thursdays, and end on Wednesdays.

To join, copy and paste the most recently posted chart (the last chart someone posted...always look for it at the end of the last page of the thread), add your name in alphabetical order, your 'Current Starting Weight' (whatever you weigh on that day), "to be added" under "Weigh-in Update", and your goal weight for September 23rd.

Note: this week, from now until Thursday, June 2nd, we will only be joining and establishing our chart. Beginning June 2nd (through the 9th) we will correct our starting weights, if necessary, and the challenge begins! First weigh-in update will be the week beginning Thursday June 9th.

Updating your weight each week: Same process: copy and paste the most recently posted chart (the last chart someone posted - look at the end of the last page) into a new post, and enter your current weight for the week under "Weigh-in Update".

Feel free to chat or add comments!

I'll start the chart in the next post.

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155
kosmo.................184.7............(to be added).....................159


I was originally going to list 165 as my goal, but 159 would be a new low for me for probably over 10 years and that would be a real achievement for me. Therefore, I'm going to give it a shot! I think with the amount of weight I have to lose, it should be within reach. If not, hopefully, I will get close.

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155
kosmo.................184.7............(to be added).....................159
omablue..............159.8.............to be added .....................155

Thanks for getting us started Paula, (is that right did I read that you are Paula?) Not an ambitious goal but a realistic one. After that it will be maintenance

Yes, I am Paula

My goal is not too ambitious either. My lowest post-kids/pre-meno weight was 151 or 150. I've been maintaining at about 161 (oops...yesterday...lol) and could probably get down to 155 with some serious focusing!

Kosmo, interesting how we are all in the same goal-weight ballpark so far. Your goal *is* more ambitious, but quite possibly attainable since it is about 2 lbs. a week, and you're motivated! I think you are younger, too (right?) which helps!

Glad we have 3 already

*looks for BevAngel*

Count me in

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155
Kelly...................242.4 ...........(to be added).....................225
kosmo.................184.7............(to be added).....................159
omablue..............159.8.............to be added .....................155

love the name you called this one Paula

KellyL...Welcome back Glad you like the name!

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155
Kelly...................242.4 ...........(to be added).....................225
kosmo.................184.7............(to be added).....................159
omablue..............159.8.............to be added .....................155
toddy...................199.8............(to be added)....................185

Quite an ambitious goal for me, considering that I've been in a stall for a while! But why not shoot for the stars!! I'm new to the seasonal challenge, by the way.

Welcome aboard Toddy

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155
Kelly...................242.4 ...........(to be added).....................225
kosmo.................184.7............(to be added).....................159
omablue..............159.8.............to be added .....................155
ReneeH20............221.4............(to be added)....................199
toddy...................199.8............(to be added)....................185

Joining in for the first time. Having goals seems to motivate me.

I'd like to jump in here. My goal is moderate, I think. I'm hoping for 1½ pound drop. I usually do good in the summer and then fall apart in October (seasonal affective disorder). I hope this year will be different.

Name.........Starting Weight......Weigh-in Update........Goal for Sept. 23rd

gonwtwindo..........163..............(to be added).....................155
JAnn.....................225.............(to be added).....................207
Kelly...................242.4 ...........(to be added).....................225
kosmo.................184.7............(to be added).....................159
omablue..............159.8.............to be added .....................155
ReneeH20............221.4............(to be added).....................199
toddy..................199.8............(to be added).....................185

Welcome, Toddy, ReneeH20, and JAnn!

Toddy, your goal works out to be about 1.25 lbs per week...I think that is doable!

Renee, I hope the weekly reporting helps you stay focused on your goal!

JAnn, 1.5 lbs. per week would get you perilously close to Onederland I hope you can find something that works on your S.A.D. this year. ((hugs))

6 of us already

Ladies (and potential gentlemen) I found out today I am going to be leaving for 2 weeks to help a friend who is having a really rough time. I'll try to check in daily but wi-fi is sketchy where she lives (Sierra foothills) and my cell doesn't work there. If I get in to her office it's all fine. But I may not. I think I am going to leave tomorrow, if I can get laundry and packing done in time.

Kosmo, et al, please greet any new joiners we may get. Thanks...

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Also, *Kosmo*...beginning Thursday July 2nd, please remind everyone to correct their start weight if it has changed since they joined. Then Thursday, July 9th, remind people to post their first Weigh-in Update.

One more thing...the charts tend to get messed up occasionally. Please, if you notice this, copy and paste the most recent chart and make corrections.

That's really nice of you to be there for her. We'll be here when you get back

Thanks Kelly.

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