I’m feeling good going into the weekend and I hope everyone else has had a great week. I’m really close to my month-one goal, which is inspiring me to stay on track over the weekend. I am so happy that I started this challenge when I did. I’m really excited to keep up the slow and steady progress towards my 6-month goal!

How did everyones weekends go? Feeling motivated going into the new week?

I'm hosting 2 holiday parties at my house this weekend. I have a weakness for appetizers! Probably doesn't help that I tend to make apps I really love (looking at you crab dip). I'm really good at making a plan in advance (only one serving of this or a glass of water in between drinks) but terrible at the execution. Anyone else struggle with this but found good tips and tricks?

Hi everyone! Hope the first week has been good.

I've been keeping a food diary, tracking everything I eat as well as tracking all exercise. Weighing myself every morning is helpful for me because it shows tiny progress which helps motivate me more.

I've also cut out sodas completely and am slamming the water. Finally, when possible, hitting the sheets even just 20-30 earlier helps keep snacking urges down.

What's working so far for you?

I made it through my week of in person work meetings which are always filled with food, candy, lots of snacks and a big open bar dinner. While I wasn't perfect and definitely indulged I did make some better choices, ate less than I usually do at these things, and did my best to move as much as could. I haven't stepped on a scale yet, but going into the weekend with these small wins. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

The pot in Round 1 is now $1,540

Last year I tried one of these and failed miserably. Hoping this time is different! Better headspace and better support structure! Let's do this!

Hi there. I'm back at it. After winning several diet bets, I fell off the wagon. BIG TIME. We got a new puppy who completely turned our lives upside down. My son had some health issues for a few years - he's better now. I started a new job which, while I love it, was VERY stressful. Add in regular life things and my balance and routine just went out the window.

In it's place: poor food choices, much more sitting at a desk and yummy cocktails after work.

Time to get back to this hard. I'm going to lean on you all as a helping community, if that's alright. My wife is also on board. I've done this before and damnit, I'm gonna do it again!

Let's gooooooo!