[jyl]

We’re doing it again, but with a twist.
- The 2013 challenge will be a full-year event, as in 2012. No more porking out for the holidays, dieting in January, and calling it a day. We’re going to be fit year-round.
- We’ll weigh in on Mondays and post updates here. At the end of 2013, I’ll review the thread, pull together the data, and name our winners.
- This is a Weight Loss & Fitness Challenge. Beyond your weight loss target, what is your individual fitness goal? Want to get to 12% body fat, wear a size 4, bench 200 lb, beat 40 minutes for 5 miles, ride a century, etc? State your goals and beat them!

First weigh-in is Monday, January 7. Let’s give everyone a few more days to finish off the figgy pudding. On Monday, post your starting stats and goals. We need:
- Screen name.
- Age.
- Weight in lbs.
- Body height in feet/inches.
- Goal weight by end 2013.
- Fitness goals by end 2013. Be as specific on your starting point and ending target as you can - helps consider you for fitness "winner" at year-end.
- Starting photos optional, as always.

Every Monday after that, weigh in and post your update.
- If you miss a Monday weigh-in, just post late or come back the next week. No worries.
- If you want to post daily, or show cool charts, go for it.
- Update us on your fitness as you make progress, can be weekly but doesn't have to be. If you do ride a century every week, then definitely do tell us about it!

You're reading this post in February, March, or even November? No problem! Join the challenge at any time during the year.. Just post your starting stats and year-end goals, as above, and start taking control of your weight and fitness!