Independence Weight Loss Challenge Finale!!

Happy July 4th!!

I am so proud of all of you for finishing the Independence Weight Loss Challenge. We had so many great losses, people that held steady, and some that may have gained ounces but were not scared to stick it out till the end. I heard so many wonderful things on peoples blogs how this challenge set in motion their drive to lose weight. There is nothing like a little competition to get you in the zone. You guys did all the hard work, skipping on things you would have eaten any other time. I just provided a place to keep the motivation going. In truth, this IWLC took up some of my free time but it was rewarding to receive your emails just to see how your hard work would pay off on the scale. Your losses would truly make me happy!! I didn’t “know” some of you when you started the challenge, so it was nice to get an opportunity to get to “know” more about you through your blogs that I probably would have never found if not for the Independence Weight Loss Challenge.

Please show your support to our sponsors, Brooks Running, Runjunk.com, Wigwam, and SpiBelt, by using them and recommending them to the running community. They stepped up in a huge way for our little challenge. I will not begin to tell you the companies that gave our IWLC the cold shoulder. If you did not get a chance to check out The Runners Lounge while doing the challenge, head over there and connect with local and nationwide runners. Look for me at the lounge under, fivekviv. Also, a big thanks to Running Knitter for taking the time to knit a runner some lovely knit socks.

THANK YOU to our 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.

I hope all the pounds we lost stay far away from us forever. The challenge is over but I hope you stay determined to keep it off, that is when this gets even more challenging….

#= your rank in the challenge Name

X = percentage of weight loss this past week

X = cumulative percentage for the challenge

1--Java
-1.18%
-6.67%
2--Jodie
-1.18%
-6.55%
3--Nanc
-1.95%
-6.50%
4--Delane
-2.83%
-5.85%
5--Eric
-1.23%
-5.83%
6--Swimfan13
-0.23%
-4.63%
7--Melinda
0.00%
-4.28%
8--Allison
-3.11%
-4.10%
9--Stacy
-1.87%
-4.06%
Withdrawing Self /Viv
-1.08%
-3.66%
10--SLB
0.06%
-3.65%
11--Mendy
-0.62%
-3.61%
12--Sam
-0.69%
-3.51%
13--Eileen
0.00%
-3.50%
14--Tammy
0.00%
-3.30%
15--Melissa B
-0.15%
-2.84%
16--Xenia
-0.87%
-2.82%
17--Kristen
-0.84%
-2.69%
18--Christy
0.00%
-2.63%
19--Christy C
-0.54%
-2.63%
20--Margo
0.00%
-2.39%
21--Sarah
-0.88%
-2.10%
22--Paige
-1.83%
-2.04%
23--Kari
0.00%
-1.96%
24--Al
-0.32%
-1.96%
25--Pokey
-0.51%
-1.89%
26--Kathy
-0.13%
-1.84%
27--Laurel
-1.17%
-1.74%
28--Elysia
-1.02%
-1.66%
29--Beth
0.00%
-1.66%
30--Anna
-0.94%
-1.48%
31--Bob
-1.12%
-1.40%
32--Greg
0.00%
-1.35%
33--Nat
0.00%
-1.35%
34--Jess (PA)
-1.35%
-1.29%
35--Che
0.00%
-1.18%
36--Calyx
-0.63%
-1.12%
37--Leana
0.00%
-0.93%
39--Amy
0.38%
-0.63%
40--Kevin
-1.65%
-0.25%
41--Yas
-2.21%
0.00%
42--Jess (FL)
0.00%
0.00%
43--Lana
0.00%
0.00%
44--Mel
0.00%
0.55%
45--Liz (HI)
0.00%
0.69%
46--Carly
-0.10%
0.90%

IWLC Prize List -- CONGRATULATIONS!!
If you could please email me and I will let you know what
further information I may need to get your prize to you.

JAVA- Brooks Running Outfit

JODIE- $50 Gift Certificate to RunJunk.com

NANC- $30 Gift Certificate to RunJunk.com

DELANE- SPIBelt

ERIC- 2 pairs WigWam Ironman socks

SWIMFAN13- 2 pairs WigWam Ironman socks

MELINDA- 2 pairs Wigwam Ironman socks

ALLISON- $15 Gift certificate to Runjunk.com

STACY- Lovely custom handmade knit socks by Running Knitter

SLB- Runners' Lounge tee

MENDY- Runners' Lounge tee

SAM- Runners' Lounge tee