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"I have enjoyed the challenge so much, now I am starting a team for the activity tracker. I have lost almost 55 lbs in the last 10 months, slow and steady, and have dropped my cholesterol 60 points! I started WW with no hope of actual success - but it is a great program. Together with the challenge/activity tracker, I have real hope again."

"This is my first time participating in the Challenge. A co-worker told me about it last year but it was too late for me to join. I was right on time this year. I am an active 64 year old. The Challenge motivated me to be even more active. I intend to participate in the Challenge every year."

"I am a first timer. I walk. I am a pulmonary fibrosis lung transplant patient on oxygen daily. I work full-time as a social worker. I am motivated by the WOMAN Challenge. I'm healthier. Thanks."

"This is the first time I have entered the WOMAN Challenge. I joined with my daughter and granddaughter. Our team name is Pretty In Pink. We have pink t-shirts and pink ankle bracelets which we wear on our exercise days. We have explored 2 new trails and are looking forward to new adventures! This is a great program!"

"I have completed my 16 points needed but am still going and I am very happy I did this. it was a lot of fun. Plus, it really gave the incentive to keep working...So for everyone else, keep up the good work!"

"Hi! This is my first time entering this challenge and I met my goal and it has helped me to want to achieve more. This challenge keeps me on target and I recommend it to anyone interested in a healthier lifestyle. -Linda"

"As a former runner of 6 miles a day, having moved to a sedentary area I regained 30lbs I had lost from running. But I finally found something that works!! Nothing motivated like this Challenge did! Not even working in health care! Excitedly, I report I've lost 7 lbs within the month of June, with minimal exertion and eating adjustments. So I am excited for July and August to start! Thank you so much for this motivation. I look forward to taking this site along on my journey to lose my final 23lbs! Sincerely, MAS"

"Well staying and maintaining a healthy lifestyle definitely helps when you are taken ill. I participated in Relay for Life and was very proud of how well I did at it. The day before I had eaten something that gave me salmonella poisoning, I can honestly say that my recovery time was faster because of how I am now taking care of myself."

"I was led to the link for this by an online friend. Since I had been trying to increase my activity this was really interesting to me. I have so far met my goals each week and find myself trying to increase my activity in different ways. Thank you for this and I do feel all of us women need to get moving to get healthier."

"I was so inspired to see my progress on the map! Even on days where the last thing I wanted to do was exercise, I would because I wanted to move forward. The activity calculator was also a great help. It was fun to see how I could sneak some extra steps into my every day activities. - Meredith"

Content last updated September 24, 2008.