Gone for Good Club - July 2006

[PhotoNut 7]

Woohoo! Im all up for a new challenge. Something fresh and exciting. Cant wait to see who takes on the club this month. This could be fun passing it around to members who want a shot at being the head Cheer person! That's what this club is all about. It's OURS! Yipee!!

I see two willing folks so far. Mo, you came up with a challenge idea first. You want first shot? Then Canadian Sunshine could give it a go next month? Speak up woman! Now's your chance.

[PhotoNut 7]

Emmie.. Im so proud of you. Youre a beautiful woman and you've worked very hard and hung in there to make this happen for you. Sincere congrats my friend. You rock!

[Bye 0]

I would be happy to take charge of the club for a month in the future. This club has really held my hand as I've lost weight all summer.

In July, I've lost 12 lbs, PLUS crossed over to a 69 BMI. I was so sick of the 70's.

As far as challenges for August, I love the BMI challenge. Though I know it will take me several months to see 59.

:clap2: :clap2: Gone for Good Club ROCKS!!:clap2: :clap2:

[Kathi 0]

I vote "yes" for the 6 days of exercise... I am doing it already anyways. Even though I don't hold out much hope for a big loss in any given month, I do feel great about how good I'm doing with my daily workouts. Even if my scale creeps along I will not loose my momentum with my exercise program.

Emilee- Way to go! You should be VERY proud!:clap2:

[Maggie63 0]

I would just like to update my stats. I have been traveling for my job all summer and have had a computer that spent more time down than up...i hope to be out here more often come fall.

Maggie63- H 285/ S 277/ J 235/ G 190/ C 214 (-71 lbs total)

i do have some good news....my ins company denied me (health america) so i self paid. i filed an appeal (actually 3) and found out a few weeks back they reversed thier decision and they are going to reimburse me!!

i hope this decision helps others trying to get approved. fighting it is difficult but worth the battle.

joyce GA...congrats on how well you are doing...and everyone else too!!

more later...i came home to a leak from my ceiling...i have a plumber here checking it out.

[MoOrLess 0]

P'Nut - naw - not enough sanity in my life right now AND college starts back up again that last week of August and I will be overloaded by then. Thanks for the offer - pass it on - who wants August?

(if we do a BMI challenge I recommend that someone copy/paste ONE BMI chart so everyone is on the same page with a starting BMI - not all charts are treated equally lol)

[the best me 6]

Mo declined...Canadasunshine spoke up next, then Joyce for September?

So, CS, you got August? I'll be looking for your pom-poms!!!!

Wow, it's alot with a challenge, but I'm in for a lower BMI challenge. I *just* barely fell into Overweight and out of Obese, so I'd really like to get it down more, more, more! If I need to walk 6 days a week, I'm in!

["Just" Paul 1]

(if we do a BMI challenge I recommend that someone copy/paste ONE BMI chart so everyone is on the same page with a starting BMI - not all charts are treated equally lol)

Good point!

[the best me 6]

It's August, I'm panickin'!!!!!!!! Canadian Sunshine! Where are yooooouuuuuuuu???!!!!! LOL

[Tricia K. 0]

Maybe we should use the BMI calculator from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm

[Bye 0]

Maybe we should use the BMI calculator from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) website.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/adult_BMI/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.htm

That's a great one. My BMI si 69.3.

We also need to add BMI to our Gone for Good report.

[MoOrLess 0]

So - I was laying in bed falling asleep last night and thought - hmm....

BMI doesn't change that much in a month - a person has to lose on average 10 lbs to get it to drop 2 points (approx) -- so how about if we do this:

BMI change (1 pt for each drop in total # [not tenths] + Weight Loss = Total Points

And P'Nut - can we keep using the same scorecard (please) and add BMI and BONUS POINTS for 6 days of exercise? (with one day off)

What does everyone think?

*And a SECOND BONUS: Again, an honesty policy - you get 5 extra points for the month if you DROP one TEMPTING FOOD for the entire month? You have to list what it is - and avoid it like the plague! lol anyone????

[MoOrLess 0]

Could someone hollar please for PHOTONUT and CANADIAN SUNSHINE????

yoo hoo! come out come out wherever you are!

don't panic everyone - it IS August - but...we weigh in on Wednesdays anyhow so hopefully we'll all get started tomorrow:p

[FunnyDuddies 6]

CS is building the thread now. Looks like we are in for a great challengethis month boys and girls!!! Thank you all for putting up with me and my updates during my banding month. It was sometimes tough, and i know I madea few mistakes, but I was happy to help out, and I was so happy to give Pnut the break that she so needed!! See you all in the next thread!

[CanadaSunshine 0]

K, Guys,

Pack up! we're moving outta here!

Time to start the August challenge: http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=21710

See you there!!!