December just...died.  Yeah.  Weight loss SO did not happen.  I should have seen this coming.

Anywho, we're starting the challenge fresh in '09, right on time for resolutions. 

Who's in for January?

I'm going back to what worked for the weekly challenges.  This first week is going to be the 8 cups=64oz.=4 water bottles of water a day, for 7 consecutive days.

Also, I'm setting up a system for prizes.  There will be points. 
If you ACTUALLY LOSE THE FULL 10 POUNDS, or have a combination goal*, you will get a grand prize.  These will be the same for everyone who completes that particular month, and it will be something tangible.  Have ideas or want to contribute?  Please, leave a comment.  You can sign up to provide prizes to all of March's winners, or split the costs.  These will be 5-10 dollars in value.  abusing_sarcasm is getting her (very overdue) November scarf and hat soon.  (Really.  I swear).  

Then, for points.  I'll set up a "point store", where the current offerings and values are listed.  Until that's set up, if you have an offering, post it here.  These will be trinkets: drabbles on postcards, playing cards, pins, buttons, ficlets by request, beta jobs, friendship bracelets, layouts, icons, etc. 
These things will be worth points:
Signing up for a month of 10lbchallenge (2 points)
Completing a weekly challenge
Posting about your progress-within reason.  Don't spam, please.
Posting a (healthy) recipe
Posting a workout playlist
Posting a workout idea that hasn't been said before
A health/weight/fitness related fic rec(1 point)
WRITING a health/weight/fitness related fic(2 points.  Go you.)
Responding with helpful advice: the first comment is worth a point.  A drawn-out conversation is great, but doesn't get you any more.
Donating a prize of any sort or size
1 point for every pound you lose
PLUS 1 bonus point if you complete your challenge