Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

[SweetCher]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Thanks, I really do believe you Joy.
Your pictures are very motivational!
I think you could win one of the Body for Life competition's

[ValidRouge]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Well, I'm getting there. Slowly but surely. I'm going to quit whining about little movement on the scale. I just posted another 2 comparison pictures in my journal, and I'm shocked. I didn't think there was *That* much difference until I looked at those pictures side by side.

[SweetCher]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Joy - I'm glad you took the new pictures tonight. Sometimes the scale doesn't tell the full story. Especially when you're exercising and converting fat to muscle. Do exactly what you're doing, you're doing an incredible job.

I'm going to follow in your footsteps... a little slowly... but, starting tomorrow, I will start working on my arms

[julirama723]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Joy, OH MY GOSH, you look hot! I'd kill to have a figure like yours! I'm hopping over to your journal right now to check out these pics...

I've lost 2/15 pounds so far. I've got my fingers crossed for another loss this week, but I'll be happy with inches lost. I'll let you know tomorrow morning!

[Theperfect10]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Hi Sweetcher and everyone else. I'm joining your 4th July challenge!

I'll take photographs this weekend for purpose of the before and after. This will be a challenge in itself, cos I avoid photos like the plague!

Joy, I'm going out to buy some dumbbells this weekend! I need to have fighting arms like that!!!

My starting weight is 237 and my measurements are :-

Right Mid Calf 15.2
Left Mid calf 15.3
R Above knee 18
L Above Knee 18.1
R Mid Thigh 23.1
L Mid thing 23.1
r Top Thigh 29.3
L Top Thigh 29.2
Hips widest 50
Hipbone 47
Waist 39
Below bust 38
Bust 44
R Below elbow 11.1
L Below elbow 11.1
R Bicep 14
L Bicep 14

[julirama723]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

So here's my info for the week! I think I lost weight because I was sick...and I think some of it was muscle...grrrr! But I will do better next week!

4/13/07 and 4/20/07 MEASUREMENTS:
weight: 192.........190.5 (-1.5 lb.)
height: 5'8"
neck: 13.5
shoulders: 44.......43" (-1)
chest: 41
waist: 33.5..........33" (-1)
abdomen: 37
hips: 41
thigh: 26.25
knee: 16..............15" (-1) x2
calf: 15.25...........15" (-.25) x2
ankle: 9 ..............8" (-1) x2
arm: 14.5.............14" (-.5) x2
forearm: 10.5........10" (-.5) x2
wrist: 6

Total inches lost this week: 8.5 INCHES
Total pounds lost this week: 1.5 POUNDS

TOTAL inches lost since beginning of challenge: 19 INCHES
TOTAL pounds lost since beginning of challenge: 3.5

[ValidRouge]

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perfect10--awesome! You will see the most results because of using weights. Go as heavy as you can go Don't be afraid of "bulking up"...as you can see, it doesn't happen!!!

Julie-That's fantastic results. You are SHRINKING!!

[elsy]

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Happy Friday everyone!

I'm fairly new to this website and especially to the challenge but I have to say ladies..........I AM SO EXCITED, I can't stand it! EEEhhhhaaaa, like we say back home in Texas!!

You are all just extraordinary in so many ways.
First of all for responding to my questions & doubts right away. I love it!
Second, for being so open.
and Third, for being fighters and a HUGE Motivation.
Every single one of you is doing GREAT!

Wow Joy! You remind me of when I got to a size 10 myself a few years back. Isn't that an amazing feeling Congratulations!

Cher, I don't go to the gym anymore cuz of my baby's napping schedule and distance to the gym, but I'll continue to exercise at home on my eleptical. I also have Billy's Bootcamp series. I love those. You mostly work with resisitance bands which is great strength training as well. I used them for my arms back when I told you I was a size 10.

Julie, congratulations to you too and thanks for answering some of my questions yesterday.

Hu, you're on the right track and sooo motivated. I also feel like a challenge junkie. It's a good thing for sure!

I won't be able to come in here all weekend long until Monday when my husband's back to work. I'll tell you all how my first week of induction went. Everyone have a controlled carb/clean induction/motivated challenge weekend!

[SweetCher]

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Perfect10 – YaY you for joining in the challenge with us. Welcome and jump right in.

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Julie my dear – WoW, you are hot! Another 8.5 inches and 31.5 pounds lost this week. I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on your total of….. drum roll please….

(((((((((( 8.5 inches lost )))))))))
and,
(((((((((( 1.5 Pounds lost)))))))))

since we’ve started the challenge

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Hi Joy – 's to you

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Elsy – Thank you for your post. This is such a great (and motivating) group!!!

I’m so glad to see how excited you are. I will be on induction with you on Saturday & Sunday. Have a great weekend and we will see you on Monday. BTW, exercising at home with the resistance bands is great. How do you like Billy’s bootcamp series?

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I am on Day 4 of Bootcamp/induction and I’m feeling great! Hoping for a great weigh-in day on Monday (fingers crossed). How's everyone else doing?

[julirama723]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Oops I can't add. It's 8.5 inches lost, not 9.5 inches. I edited the earlier post. Maybe I should start a Math Basics challenge for myself...

Elsy, we're glad you're here!!!

Cher, congrats on day 4. I'm sure you'll have an EXCELLENT weigh in!!

[kgsmom2]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Help! I have the stomach flu. I don't know what I should eat today. That is when I get up the nerv to eat at all. Any suggestions from past experience?

Thanks,
Kelly

[SweetCher]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Kelly,

Making A light chicken soup with LC veggies would be really nice right now.
Especially homemade...in a LC style. WoW, it's making me hungry
for chicken soup already...lol! Something really light but nourishing
for your tummy.
Feel better soon

[kgsmom2]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Thank you that is a great idea. I would not have thought of that! Thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!I am starting to feel a little better.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

Kgs, don't worry too much about eating unless you are hungry. More important is staying hydrated--and the best way to do that is with plain old water. Clear chicken broth might help because of the sodium and a bit of protein.

[SweetCher]

Re: Set off the Fireworks"- Lose 15 pounds by July 4th! A new

How's everyone doing tonight?