St. Patrick's Day Challenge

[Yoga-lady 217]

Hi Bea

You are the one doing all the work here- I'm still new to this but, I think the day we flood you with our weigh ins should be at your convenience

[Bea Amaya 859]

St. Patrick’s Day Week 1 Results

Here’s a wrap-up of how the first week of the St. Patrick’s Day Challenge went:

• Number of people reporting in Week 1: 86
• Total weight lost by the group: 169.8
• Average pounds lost per person for week: 2.0

Week 1 Border Crossings:

• 320s to 310s: Hevnbound
• 310s to 300s: Sleeveless n Seattle
• 260s to 250s: BlondeBanshee
• 240s to 230s: Danni-doinit4me, WeighDownSouth (him)
• 230s to 220s: susan6161, Chelenka
• 220s to 210s: andreamy7
• 210s to 200s: Cathysleever, VSG AJH
• 200s to 190s (ONEDERLAND!): snochick2005
• 190s to 180s: ladyd728, Evolving
• 180s to 170s: iris26, ribearty
• 150s to 140s: skinnygirl2b
• 140s to 130s: npark36

Luck of the Irish to you all in Week 2!

As always, my apologies if I missed anyone!

Edited March 1, 2014 by Bea Amaya

[Bea Amaya 859]

An Irishman was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet.

The doctor said, "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you should have lost 5 lbs."

When the Irishman returned, the doctor was shocked to see that he had lost 60 lbs!

"Why, that's amazing!", the doctor said, "did you follow my instructions?"

The Irishman nodded... "I'll tell you though, I t'aut I were going to drop dead by dat 3rd day."

"From the hunger, you mean?", asked the doctor.

"No, from the skippin."

[Hevnbound 51]

I'm all for making weigh-ins, beginning and end of challenge starting and ending on same day of the week. Repetition is a great memory enhancer!

Put my vote down for "Hump Day", Wednesday.

[spiritedcowgirl63 108]

I vote whatever day you feel is better for you Bea. We each report once but you receive many. You have the hard part. You do a wonderful job ☺

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

I'm new to the challenge as well, 8 weeks postoperative. Hey Bea, what does border crossings mean in ur post of weights? As for my vote, I agree with the other person who stated whatever's good for you bc ur the one who has to go thru all the posts to find our weight postings, we just ALL need to remember what date u say, and adhere to it and then realize that any posts posted after that day ends won't be used bc ik it has to b a headache for you to have to look for posts after the posting date. Just my opinion and ty 4 the efforts that u put into doing this for us, God Bless:))

[awold0 246]

Missed last Monday weigh in. I was out on the 20th for Gallbladder removal. I was scared to weigh myself because of all the air they blow into you for surgery. I have been very clean with my diet since the 17th and was happy to see me down 2 pounds today even with last weeks surgery and bloat!

ST 170

CW 168

ST PATRICK GW 164

[Evolving 973]

Some of us here have been involved in quite a few challenges over the past few months, but we are also thrilled to have a new batch of Challengers join us for this one. I need to pose a question to the group, both veterans and newbies, before we move on to the next (Easter) challenge. I have always adjusted to challenge weigh-ins to END on the actual holiday. This means that for our next challenge, weigh-ins will be on Sunday. For longer challenges, it seems an okay move as we quickly get into the groove of things and adjust to a different weigh-in day. However, sometimes it [obviously] just gets a bit difficult to remember what day we are supposed to log in. So, I'm posting a set of polling questions to the group here. 1. Would you like the Challenges to continue to end ON the holiday itself, making weigh-ins for them often occur on different days of the week (Easter, SUN, April 20; Memorial Day, MON, May 26; Independence Day, FRI, July 4; etc.)? OR 2. Would you like to pick a "standardized" weigh-in DAY for the next few challenges ? Also, if you select a STANDARDIZED weigh-in day, what day would you prefer? Thanks so much! P.S. I'm not quite sure how to vote on this one myself (LOL!), but I'll try to post my own answer soon.

#1 the actual holiday makes the most sense- if people can't remover the day then they can post when they do remember if that's easiest for them.

[LisaDM 194]

I like the idea of a continuing weigh in day. Not that I can't remember when to weigh in, but just like to keep it simple. If I were to pick a day, I would say Friday. It's nice to weigh in before the weekend!

[Bea Amaya 859]

I'm new to the challenge as well, 8 weeks postoperative. Hey Bea, what does border crossings mean in ur post of weights? As for my vote, I agree with the other person who stated whatever's good for you bc ur the one who has to go thru all the posts to find our weight postings, we just ALL need to remember what date u say, and adhere to it and then realize that any posts posted after that day ends won't be used bc ik it has to b a headache for you to have to look for posts after the posting date. Just my opinion and ty 4 the efforts that u put into doing this for us, God Bless:))

Just to make the challenges a little more fun, I try to watch for people that have crossed from one "decade" (10 lbs group) on the scale to another. For instance, I've got my fingers crossed that my Monday weigh-in will reflect my crossing from the 200s to the 190s, which carries a double-whammy as it also passes a "century" (100 lbs group) mark and puts me solidly in "Onederland".

My first weigh-in had me at 206.4 and my second at 200.2. While that was a BIG deal for me (I average 1.5 lbs per week losses right now) it didn't cross any "borders" as they are both between 200 and 210. This coming Monday however? Well, watch out because I think I have a BIG border crossing to record as I move into the 190s. Highlighting people that have moved from one group and across the "border" into the next is just a way of making things a little more fun.

[Chelenka 827]

I vote for Friday weigh-ins but whatever works for you Bea. Hope you cross into Onederland on Monday!

[DeezJeanz 1,065]

Just to make the challenges a little more fun, I try to watch for people that have crossed from one "decade" (10 lbs group) on the scale to another. For instance, I've got my fingers crossed that my Monday weigh-in will reflect my crossing from the 200s to the 190s, which carries a double-whammy as it also passes a "century" (100 lbs group) mark and puts me solidly in "Onederland".

My first weigh-in had me at 206.4 and my second at 200.2. While that was a BIG deal for me (I average 1.5 lbs per week losses right now) it didn't cross any "borders" as they are both between 200 and 210. This coming Monday however? Well, watch out because I think I have a BIG border crossing to record as I move into the 190s. Highlighting people that have moved from one group and across the "border" into the next is just a way of making things a little more fun.

Ty for explaining, that's pretty cool. And I certainly pray that you cross the border in a big way as well;) cya Monday, fingers crossed xxxxx! !

[snochick2005 172]

You can do it Bea!!

I vote for whatever option is easiest for you! If we pick a day, I like Mondays because it keeps me accountable over the weekends. No matter which option, I think its kinda fun for the final weigh in to be the actual holiday.

[HumorMe00 127]

I kind of like finishing on the holiday.

[Bea Amaya 859]

You can do it Bea!!

I vote for whatever option is easiest for you! If we pick a day, I like Mondays because it keeps me accountable over the weekends. No matter which option, I think its kinda fun for the final weigh in to be the actual holiday.

Hmm...now that's an option I didn't even think of! I'll wait a bit for votes to come in, but I could easily see that we have a regular weigh-in day on a specific day of the week for every challenge with the FINAL weigh-in being on the day of the holiday, no matter what day it lands on. Hmm...that may be my favorite option yet. Thanks!

P.S. Keep in mind that all of you have the option of weighing in on whatever day you choose. I sign in pretty much every day, just after I log my food in MyFitnessPal, so checking in here is part of my daily routine. If we choose FRIDAYS and you prefer MONDAYS, then by all means, report your weight every Monday. It's all fun, it's all about progress, and we have no strict rules. Still, I think we are down to selecting a consistent weigh-in day to begin with the next challenge. Thanks for all the feedback and conversation.