I've been away for awhile, I need to catch up.

As someone who was obese and still very much overweight, I would like to say a 20 pound loss is fantastic.

But, I would also like to caution those trying to lose weight, 20 pounds in one month is a lot of weight to lose. That amount of weight could be dangerous if you are not being monitered by a doctor. I would not encourage anyone to try to lose that much weight unless they are under doctors supervision.

1 to 2 pounds a week is a healthy weight loss. This represents about a 28,000 calorie reduction, whereas 20 pounds is a 70,000 calorie reduction. A reduction of 2,300+ calories a day.

I am new to the board but count me in. Tell what I need to do to prepare for the winner, just in case it is not me. LOL

I am in. I can't seem to lose the weight on my own, so maybe having others to chat with will help. This is my first challenge I have joined, I am very excited!! ;-)

OMG then it doesn't look like I have a very bright future does it????? :shock: :shock: :shock:

To you newbies (and oldies)....
BE PREPARED to see/get/hear/ a LOT of razzing from/among us oldies Remember our razzing is all in fun...
IF you do have a serious problem please PM trupeach.... Please don't blast out at someone publicly ... it's not polite and feelings get hurt...

Carrie loves to suck up now doesn't she?????? LOL

Of course... unless you turn out the lights :D

Me, Carrie and Hoover what do we have in common besides Tru?

Hey, thanks for the warnings LOL Maybe this is what I have been doing wrong all along. If I type, I can't eat, huh?? ;-p

I am just making a notation for me to start looking from here for anyone new that is joining us.