The Turkey Challenge

[TheRealSouthernBelle 22]

Belle's Progress:

Weight, gain/loss: -3lbs. (Enacting my revenge!)

Goals met: Worked out well over 4 times last week even though I was traveling! No snacking at all!

Other Issues: I went on a pre-Thanksgiving diet, since I am now unemployed (turned in my 2 weeks' notice) I have amped up my exercise routine and it's paying off!

11/1 244 lbs.

11/8 244 lbs.

11/15 242 lbs.

11/22 239 lbs.

11/29 ??? lbs.

2 more lbs. to Turkey Challenge Goal! Will I make it or will I fall victim to Thanksgiving food and liquor?

[healthy and happy 64]

Update-

I have been slack about posting my progress weekly on here, but here is where I am at now. I am pleased to say that I am only 1 pound away from reaching my target that I posted for the weight challenge. I am down to 187 from 194 at the beginning of the challenge, so I should far surpass my goal by the end of the challenge. I also can wear those size 14 pants that were in my goal plans too and I have logged more than 100 miles on my bike.

Making good progress. Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow but dont eat too much!!

[larrypdot 20]

Amy checking in.. I am still the same 210. I think it is now stress... I do have a question for larry...for a first time ukulele what brand is a ok one to start with ? my 14 year old asked for one for Christmas and I found a music teacher for her.... crazy i thought she would have asked for a lap top or something go figure ?!?!? she is a diffrent type of kid so i shouldnt have been so suprised....thanks larry any in put would be helpful

Ukulele's in a nutshell. You have 4 basic sizes of uke's saprano, concert, tenor, and baritone, small to large. The first 3 are tuned in C while the baritone is tuned like a guitar. For starter uke's after eliminating the toys run from about $35 on up.

Mahalo U30G is one of the cheapest around $35 and it will work but if you have a little extra to spend I would go with a little better quality.

Lanikai makes some of the best starter uke's the LU-11 and the LU-21 are both excellent choices the only difference between the two are the fretboard and nicer binding on the 21. The 11 goes for around $50 and the 21 about $65.

Kala makes some nice starters. Their Makala line starts about $45 and the mahogany goes for around $70. These would both make excellent starters and last for quite a while before needing to upgrade.

All of the prices are for soprano size and you can expect to pay about 10 to 20 dollars more for each size up from that.

If you want one of the best values the Cordoba 15CM is a concert size uke made by Cordoba guitars in Portugal it is a solid top mahogany, all of the others are laminated, and comes with a gig bag for $99 at Sam Ash.

[larrypdot 20]

If you want one of the best values the Cordoba 15CM is a concert size uke made by Cordoba guitars in Portugal it is a solid top mahogany, all of the others are laminated, and comes with a gig bag for $99 at Sam Ash.

Oop's made a mistake it is a 10CM not a 15CM but still a great uke for the money.

One other thing be sure what ever instrument you buy put good strings on it. Uke strings are relatively inexpensive $5 to $10 a set. Get some Aquilia's if you can find them or order them from Amazon.< /p>

[tammylee205 7]

Weighed in this morning at 165, that is a 5.4 loss. I have been sick with a bad sinus infection, so I know that has contributed to so much weightloss. I am 2.6 pds. away from reaching my goal. Everyone is doing so well, keep up the good work and do not over do it for Thanksgiving. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving.

[ms.lady 3]

checking in @ 248.2

[MissMay 1]

OK Turkey Banders -It's almost Test Time with Thanksgiving this week. Best of luck to all. I'm down so I'm at 158.8!

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy May

Name, real or screen~Mashed Potatoes and Gravy MAY

Age~ 41

Weight on November 22nd ~ 158.8

Weight on November 15th~ 160.4

Weight on November 8th~ 162.0

Weight on November 1st~ 160.8

Goal Weight for November 29th~155

Exercise Goal for November~Lots of cardio (doing the November 60 mile challenge) along with getting more weight training in

Dietary Goal for November~More Liquid Protein. Less snacking!

Personal Goal for November~Get the Halloween decor down and packed and Christmas decorations sorted and up BEFORE Thanksgiving.

Date Banded~July 22, 2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 39 pounds

[larrypdot 20]

This is my first Thanksgiving with the band in place. Last year was on liver reduction diet. I just had a fill on Monday so I have quite a bit of resistance at the moment. Just hope that I can control myself and not over do it then feel bad for the rest of the afternoon.

[jill39 0]

Welcome to The Turkey Challenge!

This is a fun, motivating, stress free way to set personal goals for the month.

If you'd like to join us, please complete the template below then weigh-in each Tuesday in November: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29.

Larry wiil do our stats. THANKS Larry!

I hope you join us!

Joan

Copy and Paste this template:

Name, real or screen~Jill

Age~39

Weight on November 1st~269

Goal Weight for November 29th~260

Exercise Goal for November~to try and walk on the treadmill for 10 minutes.

Dietary Goal for November~to eat more Protein

Personal Goal for November~have more patience that I will feel better

Date Banded~10-17-2011

Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 37lbs

[jill39 0]

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Goal Weight for November 29th~

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[Chrissy198727 0]

I feel like I'm not having a good week. I have had pizza, fried chicken, and choco

late. I am not happy with my eating habits this week or my workout pattern this week. I meet with a trainer on Sunday, and I get a fill on Monday. I am excited, bujt I do want to meet my goal by Tuesday or at least by the 30th. Sorry I had to vent. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[amyloveslou 11]

larry... thank you for the info of the uke... here is what I got..Rogue mahogany uke a bag pitch pipe chord guide tuning inst and xtra martin strings and 2 year protection from a music web site free shipping for 39.99....

thank you !!!!

Amy

[Dawn200321 146]

Dawn checking in

Starting weight- 242

Goal Weight-230

Last week-235

Current-231

Almost made it....*sigh*

[size10again 11]

Our last weigh in for November is on Tuesday

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Who wants to do a December challenge?

Larry, what do you want to name the December challenge, that is me assuming and hoping that you'll do our December stats!!

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Larry and I have a deal, if he does the stats he names the challenges!

Joan

[luv2eat 11]

I would love to get in on a December challenge. Congrats to all who worked so hard on the Thanksgiving challenge!!!!