Lets get ready!

[Rob]

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS POST BEFORE POSTING A MESSAGE

Ok, so you have chosen to take a big step forward and join the Christmas Weight Loss Challenge!

This will be a hard 12 Weeks but with many rewards, one of which will be weighing a lot lighter at the end of the 12 weeks!

So far here are the Confirmed Members for the challenge:

1. Fatty McBigbum
2. Rob Barclay
3. Lindseyg
4. linda35
5. EastEndLass
6. kkbthb
7. Stacy82
8. Mortag
9. Berni
10. nicolleS
11. Kirsten
12. mrswindsor2008
13. Amanda
14. Chuzzle
15. tinamariaw
16. lillyrose4
17. lynnmmoir
18. mushcat
19. Elisey-kins
20. worzol
21. dodeey
22. Scott C
23. Sam Levitt
24. Debs
25. katyd
26. LadyF2004
27. donna5
28. gettin skinny
29. Jacaskyle
30. Sarah
31. Amanda P
32. Karen
33. Angela42
34. OnlyMe
35. AinCaine
36. Susie
37. Charmaine
38. SteveW
39. Curvey Lady
40. Jannie21UK
41. Ian Casey
42. Guy Fawkes Legs
43. Big Bird

If your name is not listed above then you need to post on here and let me know.

If your name is in "Green" and you have the words "Christmas Challenge" under your name then you are already in the challenge, if not let me know.

OK Basic Rules:

All must be completed between 1AM Friday 2nd of October through until 11:59pm Sunday 4th October (GMT) - Don't complete all of the required steps = Out of Challenge. (you have 3 full days to do this)

• Starting Weight added to your weight tracker (only 1 weight entry allowed between these days)
• All body measurements taken and updated in your profile, if you do not have a tape measure please get one from ebay or contact me I will post you one for £2.00 including postage. (UK) (or £3.50 worldwide)
• Download the pdf and the checklist below
• Take your photo holding the printed PDF to prove your photo is current and has been taken this weekend - We need Full length Front and Side Shot with printed PDF Visible in both. If you are not able to print you will need to make one on blank paper yourself and substitute.All participants will be emailed a strict diet that they will be using for the first week of the plan THIS DIET IS NOT TO BE SHARED ON THE FORUM OR SITE - STRICTLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE ONLY You will recieve this tonight at around 10pm you then have over the weekend to organise what you need for the first week. If anyone is a Vegetarian you need to send me a PM through the forums to work out some alternatives.
• Any blank or animated Avatars must be changed to a real photo of you (face)If you have a username which is not your real name please enter your first name in your signature area on the forums or request your username be changed to your real name (you can omit surname if you desire.
• Create a blog post that confirms you are starting the challenge, (if you have already created one you don't need to) It can say anything, I just want to know that you know how to create a blog post, I dont want everyone telling me on Monday they can't post a blog we need to use this weekend to get organised.

SUPPORT FOR GETTING STARTED:
I will be available for the full next 3 days to answer any questions, but please take notice:

1. Any question you want to ask post into the Pre-Challenge Forum PRE-CHALLENGE (TECHNICAL QUESTIONS)
2. Do not ask your question in someone elses question as I will want to mark questions as closed once answered to keep myself organised
3. Please search to ensure your question has not already been asked before asking

If you encounter any problems setting up your weight account on the site please contact me, do not delete the first weight record in the Weight tracker as this deletes your account (I have just discovered this today and have not had chance to work out the problem and re-code it)

I will be making quick videos this evening of how to edit your signature, create your blog etc.

If there is anything that you do not understand then please ask in the Pre-Challenge forum which is located here: PRE-CHALLENGE (TECHNICAL QUESTIONS)

Everything listed must be done 100% by Sunday night 11:59pm GMT no exceptions! You have 3 Days.

Over the first 7 Days you need to add everyone who is doing challenge to your friends list in the community area (this is 7 day job not 3)

Good Luck everyone, I really hope everyone stays fully commited and takes the steps required to enter the challenge!

Rob

[EastEndLass]

Blimey - I think setting all this up is as much of a challenge as attempting to lose the weight

[Rob]

Just created a simple checklist that you can print off and made the pdf as an attachment above.

I will be in the Chat Room from 8:30pm to answer any Questions

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[toriajw]

I would love to join the challenge but bein Gluten and partially Dairy free means I usually struggle with diets and having to substitute so much! I will be keeping an eye on the threads tho and good luck to everyone!

[Rob]

Youve lost enough weight i wouldnt let you join!! x

[gettin skinny]

can someone help.. how do i get my weight loss ticker on my post...

[Amanda P]

Hi Rob, Please include me in the christmas challenge.

Thanks

Amanda

[Karen]

Hi

can you please include me in the challenge I will put all my weight and measures in on saturday

Thanks karen

[Rob]

both added

[SarahC]

Blimey I have got a lot to do this weekend!! My apologies in advance if my photo scares you all lol!

[Chuzzle]

Where do we post our scary photo's then?

[Rob]

Post them in the Diet Community in your profile (see my My Photos )

Will make a video on doing this add as well as some other tasks and will post it.

[linda35]

are we setting up new 'ticker trackers' just for the christmas challenge so everybody is starting at 0 or do we just carry on with our original ones, or do we have two???

[Rob]

Originally Posted by linda35

are we setting up new 'ticker trackers' just for the christmas challenge so everybody is starting at 0 or do we just carry on with our original ones, or do we have two???

Yes i think that would be a good idea, not compulsory because i know a lot of people are struggling as it is with setting things up but if you are comfortable setting a ticker up then I would say go for it.

I have made a video for setting up a ticker here Help Videos

[Charmaine]

Hi Rob, can you please include me in the christmas challenge.

Thanks

Charmaine

[Rob]

thats done

[Tim]

Hi Rob

Can you please add me to the Christmas Challenge...

Thans

Tim

[Rob]

Thats done thanks tim, please watch the video here to see what you need to get setup on your account: Help Videos

[Charmaine]

Hi there, if I have lost weight between now and when I last entered my weight in the tracker is it OK to update it in readiness for the forthcoming week??

Thanks

Charmaine

[SarahC]

Hi Rob I have added my scary pics, will change my username to my real name but can't find my tape measure, can I add measurements in the next day or so please???

[Amanda P]

Hi Rob is it mandatory to have a ticker to track weight and also having probs trying to change username from aplouman to Amanda (there is another Amanda, do I need to change it) Thanks, looking forward to it.

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Charmaine

Hi there, if I have lost weight between now and when I last entered my weight in the tracker is it OK to update it in readiness for the forthcoming week??

Thanks

Charmaine

Yes you can update your weight first thing in the morning as you start new plan if you want or you can go from any days weight from this Fri, Sat, Sun its up to you

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Sazzy

Hi Rob I have added my scary pics, will change my username to my real name but can't find my tape measure, can I add measurements in the next day or so please???

That is fine, if you cant find one, ill post you one out £2.00 delivered let me know. (try and get done by wednesday though you dont want to be losing inches and not know anout it!

[Rob]

Originally Posted by aplouman

Hi Rob is it mandatory to have a ticker to track weight and also having probs trying to change username from aplouman to Amanda (there is another Amanda, do I need to change it) Thanks, looking forward to it.

Hi Amanda, it wont allow you to do the change I would have to, I will do it when the site goes quite later tonight as i have to merge the database after i do it (and i have two other name changes to do also)

There is already an Amanda so do you want AmandaP ?

[Kara]

Hi Rob, are you able to check if I have done everything I need to. Just worried I have not done it properly (the technical stuff lol)

I am shocked and upset by my pics and measurements but is defo the motivation i need

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Kara

Hi Rob, are you able to check if I have done everything I need to. Just worried I have not done it properly (the technical stuff lol)

I am shocked and upset by my pics and measurements but is defo the motivation i need

Yep, you are all sorted well done

[Charmaine]

Hi there, do we need the ticker thingie majiggie to complete all requirements?? Think everything else is done....

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Charmaine

Hi there, do we need the ticker thingie majiggie to complete all requirements?? Think everything else is done....

It was set as optional originally but i think its a nice touch

[Tim]

Hi Rob, just a quick question - I have assumed that I am ok to follow the challenge with an underactive thyroid??

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Tim

Hi Rob, just a quick question - I have assumed that I am ok to follow the challenge with an underactive thyroid??

Sure that will be no problem at all, are you taking thyroxine? if so whats your dosage