Independence Weight Loss Challenge Week II Updates

Here are the updates for this past week on the challenge. If you don't see your name and are certain you emailed my your weight by Monday at Noon(CST), email me. I will search my Outlook by your name and locate the email. Everyone is doing great! Some people had huge losses, some hung on, and some continue to tough it out. Keep at it :-)

Next week if some participants continually have a weekly 3% loss I may ask for a picture of your cute toes on the scale. Please, do not be offended it is just a way to keep the stakes honest. Next weigh in is due on Sunday June 22 to my email. I have a tri in Austin this weekend and will be out of town till Sunday evening. Posting of the update may be a day late next week.

#= your rank in the challenge Name

X = percentage of weight loss this past week

X = cumulative percentage since challenge commenced

Please check the math since I might have inadvertently entered your weight in the spreadsheet incorrectly. Email me if there is a concern with what I have posted for you. Thanks for participating in the challenge.

1-Jodie
-3.38%
-4.70%
2-Java
-1.15%
-4.44%
3-Eric
-2.01%
-4.41%
4-S L B
-3.23%
-4.33%
5-Swimfan13
-2.68%
-3.96%
6-Delane
-1.95%
-3.38%
7-Emily
-1.21%
-3.17%
8-Margo
-2.87%
-2.87%
9-Eileen
0.00%
-2.80%
10-Allison
-3.07%
-2.69%
11-Viv
-1.59%
-2.62%
12-Sam
-1.37%
-2.56%
13-Melissa B
-1.73%
-2.46%
14-Nanc
0.00%
-2.17%
15-Melinda
-1.08%
-2.14%
16-Stacy
-0.13%
-1.96%
17-Amy
-0.83%
-1.84%
18-Mendy
0.00%
-1.81%
19-Laurel
-1.17%
-1.74%
20-Beth
-0.56%
-1.66%
21-Kristen
-2.33%
-1.65%
22-Tammy
0.00%
-1.65%
23-Al
-1.47%
-1.64%
24-Andrew
-0.86%
-1.48%
25-Christy
-0.79%
-1.45%
26-Pokey
-1.38%
-1.38%
27-Christy C
-1.32%
-1.32%
28-Xenia
0.00%
-1.22%
29-Jenny
-1.81%
-1.19%
30-Lana
-1.16%
-1.16%
31-Robin
0.00%
-1.14%
32-Jessica (ME)
0.00%
-1.09%
33-Nat
-3.17%
-1.08%
34-Anna
-0.55%
-0.99%
35-Toni
0.00%
-0.99%
36-Leana
0.47%
-0.93%
37-Greg
-0.09%
-0.90%
38-Bev
0.00%
-0.65%
39-Sarah
-0.49%
-0.62%
40-Bob
0.56%
-0.56%
41-Dan
0.43%
-0.26%
42-Kathy (kiwi)
-0.54%
-0.22%
43-Mel
-0.55%
-0.11%
44-Calyx
-1.72%
0.00%
45-Jess (FL)
0.00%
0.00%
46-Kari
1.32%
0.00%
47-Suba
0.00%
0.00%
48-Jess (PA)
0.39%
0.06%
49-Audrey
-0.15%
0.30%
50-Che
0.59%
0.59%
51-Liz (HI)
0.69%
0.69%
52-Erin
0.00%
0.75%
53-Yas
0.00%
0.75%
54-Kathy
1.19%
0.79%
55-Carly
0.90%
0.90%
56-Paige
0.11%
0.97%
57-Elysia
0.70%
1.21%
58-Kevin
1.76%
1.42%

Huge THANK YOU to the sponsors:

The wonderful Meridith from Brooks Running will be sponsoring a complete outfit of one of the winners choice. That's right a top and a mathcy matchy bottom! Brooks® Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high-performance men's and women's running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 40 countries. Run Happy!

Robert, has been very generous by sponsoring $50,$30,$15 gift certificates to his store. If you have never visited RunJunk.com head over there. They have everything us runners/triathletes need. I have purchased from them before, and he always throws in some great samples of other products. Robert, has also been so supportive by giving a 5% discount to all participants through the month of June using this promo link in addition to a free hat or visor on purchases over $100.

Wigwam will be sponsoring 6 pairs of their fabulous Ironman Pro line socks. I love and use these socks on every run. The Wigwam® Ironman Pro running socks feature the pro-rated and patented moisture control system that helps keep your feet cool, dry and protected from blisters during your run.

Ms. Overton, at Overton Fitness will be sponsoring a SPIbelt which is a sleek, expandable, secure and does not bounce. Can hold an iPod™, BlackBerry™, cell, keys, up to five GU™ packs, and other small personal items. The SPIbelt does not bounce, ride or shift while running or doing other activities. Racers SPIbelt doubles as a race number belt. Just add the hooks to your order on the checkout page
Runners Lounge will be sponsoring 3 groovy Runners Lounge tee shirts. Runners' Lounge is a friendly meet-up space for runners to connect with other runners, talk about running, and share running resources. Create your own profile, form groups, share your running and race stories, pick up some tips, and leave some advice and encouragement for other runners.
Running Knitter, has lovingly offered to knit some custom made cozy socks for lounging in after a long run.