[aigel]

We’re doing it again in 2014!
- The 2014 challenge will again be a full-year event, as in 2012 and 2013. 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 2014, 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 6. 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 2014.
- Fitness goals by end 2014. 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.
- This year, we'd also like to hear about your ability to do pull ups, push ups and morning rest heart rate, blood pressure etc. if you are so inclined! The more data we can compare the better!
- Always use this thread to motivate others, tell them what a stud you were on the weekend workout etc., discuss nutrition and fitness topics.

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, after you got your physical? 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!