Marathon Season Independence Weight Loss Challenge WEEK I Updates

Congratulations to all of you that stuck with it even if you had a small gain, remained the same, or had a loss. You did wonderful, and it will only get better!! You may have noticed a few more sponsors have chimed in to help with some prizes. I must say, (said in my best Ed Grimley voice) the prizes are fantastic! After my hard efforts this week, I may keep myself in the running for the prizes this time ;-)

If you do not see your name, and are sure you emailed me your weight this past Sunday or Monday before 11AM (CST) please e-mail me. I will search your name on my Outlook if I do not see your name, but you have some extraordinary excuse e-mail me. If not, "You Are Out" to quote Hedi on Project Runway.

The next weigh in will be due Sunday October 26, 2008 or at the latest Monday October 27, by 11AM (CST)

Step away from the Halloween candy…

Interesting weight loss tool or article of the week: Daily Caloric Requirements

For any questions please click here for the last post that addressed many questions.

Remember there is a forum set up at The Runners Lounge to share tips, advice, or ask any questions. Click here to head to the Marathon Season independence Weight Loss Challenge Forum.

The names are listed in order starting with the highest percentage lost and so on. If there is an n/c under you name that states no change Please check my math. The spreadsheet has the correct formula, but I could easily have a typo error. If you feel there is an error, please contact me via e-mail not in the comments section on the post.

(1)pat
-3.57%
(2)viv
-2.94%
(3)nicole c.
-2.86%
(4)anna
-2.35%
(5)shane
-1.97%
(6)christy
-1.94%
(7)mary
-1.94%
(8)sandy
-1.83%
(9)amy
-1.70%
(10)jodie
-1.60%
(11)nat
-1.57%
(12)nicole a.
-1.51%
(13)shanna
-1.44%
(14)slb
-1.33%
(15)carly
-1.29%
(16)turi
-1.28%
(17)tammy
-1.22%
(18)alice
-1.18%
(19)steph
-1.05%
(20)leana
-0.86%
(21)angie
-0.83%
(22)liz
-0.82%
(23)meli
-0.74%
(24)kristen
-0.72%
(25)d
-0.59%
(26)java
-0.55%
(27)john
-0.45%
(28)mel
-0.45%
(29)danielle
-0.45%
(30)danielle
-0.37%
(31)meg
-0.31&
(32)audrey
-0.30%
(33)al
-0.21%
(34)xenia
-0.20%
(35)kevin
-0.10%
(36)toni-ann
n/c
(37)delane
n/c
(38)jenny
n/c
(39)jess
n/c
(40)margo
n/c
(41)nic
n/c
(42)phyllis
n/c
(43)stacy
n/c
(44)elysia
+0.05%
(45)nanc
+0.65%
(46)greg
+0.80%
(47)jill
+0.97%
(48)jennifer
+1.40%

Again, thanks to all of you for joining the challenge!

THANK YOU to the generous sponsors

The wonderful Meridith from Brooks Running comes through again and 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 again by sponsoring some wonderful products (see below) from 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 end of the year by using this promo link in addition to a free hat or visor on purchases over $100.

One male or female MIO strapless heart rate watch and calorie counter for those who want long-term results. Our stylish, easy to use, ECG accurate strapless heart rate monitor - our Classic model. Classic Select is ideal for individuals who have lifestyle goals - those who are looking for a weight management tool that will give them personalized feedback. With MIO Classic Select you take control and decide what you want to do - lose weight, gain weight, or simply maintain your shape. You then enter your personal information - age, gender, weight and resting heart rate and MIO will do the rest. You can get your own MIO right now from RunJunk.com at a discounted price. The AquaJoe Portable Hydration System is designed to hold your powdered drink mixes without mess. No more plastic bags! It is portable, reusable and compatible with all beverage powders. The AquaJoe carries any powdered drink mix and allows you to mix on the go in any sports bottle, water bottle or hydration pack. It includes 2 dispensers and a belt clip (belts sold separately). Dishwasher safe and environmentally friendly. You can get your own AquaJoe Portable Hydration System right now at a dicounted price at RunJunk.com.

This small 8 spindle model has a compact 17” length. The Stick Runner's Massage Tool is a revolutionary device used to segmentally compress and stretch muscle. It is highly effective in the treatment of muscle pain and trigger points. You can get your own travel Stick from RunJunk.com at a discounted price.

Ms. Betsy Delcour from Fuel Belt has sponsored two Fuel Belts up for the challenge. To you runners & triathletes you know Fuel Belt is synonymous with hydration belt. Indispensable, a key piece of gear that every athlete must have. Our revolutionary Endurance 4-bottle belt pioneered a market that simply didn't exist until the Fuel Belt was introduced in 1998. The Fuel Belt collection stands head and shoulders above anything we've ever designed before and has become a must-have piece of gear for endurance athletes of all shapes and sizes. Try one on and you'll know exactly what we're talking about.

Mr. Cramm over at LadiesOnlySports.com has generously donated a wonderful Enell sports bra in the size and color choice of the winner. If you come to my blog often you know this is the lock down of sports bras. When it is time to replenish my Enell I trun to LadiesOnlySports.com for not only their super rock bottom price but even faster reasonable shipping. At LadiesOnlySports.com they carry many different brands of sports bras and attire for women for different sports. Mr. Cramm will also provide a 5% discount on their already low prices for the duration of the challenge. The promotion code is Fit2Run.

The sweet Ms. Kim Overton, at Overton Fitness will be sponsoring a SPIbelt which is a sleek, expandable, secure and does not bounce. It 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.

Mr. Yates has been awesome and is donating some othe the cool SWIGZ bottles. The sport tops and chambers are color coded, and the cap attachment ensures proper alignment. Each SWIGZ bottle is made up of two 12oz chambers giving you a massive 24oz of workout fluids.Each chamber carries any liquid payload you wish. Water and isotonic, your own secret two-step carbo-burst, just water in both chambers, or any other combination. It's your workout, we'll carry what you want.

Brianna Grant, author of the bilingual book "We Are Girls Who Love to Run/Somos Chicas y A Nosotras Nos Encanta Correr", has so kindly offered one autographed copy of her book. "We Are Girls Who Love to Run/ Somos Chicas y A Nosotras Nos Encanta Correr", encourages finding joy in life through exercise, and impresses the value of self-confidence rather than allowing oneself to become obsessed with unrealistic Hollywood ideals of beauty.