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

[julirama723]

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

Cool Cher, does that mean I can raid your closet?!

Here's a question. Should we update measurements every couple of weeks, or once a month, or just at the end of the challenge?

[SweetCher]

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

Cool Cher, does that mean I can raid your closet?!

Here's a question. Should we update measurements every couple of weeks, or once a month, or just at the end of the challenge?

Julie,

Now that your in Montana and not Michigan Sure…I’m determined to go to my cousins place a few times this year.

I can only update my measurements once a month, because my measurements change so slowly. But, you’re welcome to measure every couple of weeks if yours change that fast. I think Joy measures every week . If I drink water my waistline measurement goes up

[adreliluc]

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

Hey it seems that most of us (minus skinny ninny Cher) are close to the same stats.
I worry that I'll NEVER get under 175 - I've never been under that # before... But hopefully by July...
Cher I'm going with Julie to raid your closet!

[SweetCher]

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

Adreliluc,

YOU will absolutely be under 175. I can’t wait to see the
Smile on your face! I know you can do this and I know…
I can do this…
I’m excited.

Wouldn’t it be fun if we had a clothing exchange forum…
You have no idea how many clothes I’ve given away…
Including size 2 Dolce & Gabana jeans that cost $900 originally.
What a waste

[julirama723]

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I had thought about that same thing too, a clothing exchange. I have really nice stuff (OK well not as nice as Dolce & Gabana) that I've only worn a couple of times but had to ditch because it got too big.

Cher, I'm with you, it seems like my problems areas are my waist and arms. Oh lord, 15" arms! Over the past month or so, I've lost 2 inches in my hips, but almost nothing (maybe just 1/2") in my waist! I'm afraid I'm losing my hourglass figure, or what little I had.

What kind of ab exercises do you do/are you planning to do? I think running will really help my abs. I need to start doing pushups again, I KNOW those will help my arms/chest!

[heatherm422]

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Count me in too! That's 3 days before my wedding so I am IN IN IN!! I will post weight and measurements tomorrow on Day 1; don't have a picture of myself, but I'll get one!

[hubbys_girl]

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Hey Cher,

Julie was the first to tell me about this challenge and I am so excited about starting it! I would like to join you all. I just finished a personal challenge and would like to continue the momentum by being involved in a few things. So please put me down for 19 lbs. I want to hit onderland by July 4th. For me this is a reasonable goal. I have 7 birthdays in my immediate family in the first 10 days of July, so getting into onderland for that would be supremely cool! Thanks for starting this challenge!

BTW, I will post all of my measurement tomorrow on the first. Most of them I already know cuz I measured today, but some of them I need to get still and my measuring tape is in my babies room, so I can't get it until the morning.

[SweetCher]

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Sorry For not checking in earlier…it’s almost midnight . I just returned home from a Josh Groban concert. What a fun night.

Julie – ½”in the arms if a great loss, I’ll take that. I like Joyce Vedral’s ab exercises but I need to look them up again. They really flattened my tummy last time. That’s what I’ll commit to this time. I’ll let you know as soon as I look them up again (hopefully by Monday).

Heather – Congratulations on your wedding! I’m so excited for you ! I’m glad you’re joining us. How fun…. We have a bride-to-be. Way to go on the 10 pounds.

Hi Hubby’s Girl – It’s so great to see you here. I always see you in Adena’s and Julie journal but we haven’t been introduced yet. I’m glad you’re joining us in this challenge. Congratulations on the 44 pounds that you’ve already lost – that’s awesome. We’ve got you down for 19 pounds – WoW!

[MISS REE]

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

okay sweetcher-- i'm in here's my question: where do i get the "fireworks" graphic. i am very excited

[julirama723]

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

Miss Ree--right click on the fireworks picture, choose "save as" from the menu that comes up. You can save the picture to your computer, upload it to photobucket (or whatever hosting service you use). Once at photobucket, upload the image. Click the bb code, copy, and then paste into your signature here on ADBB.

Cher--no, in the past month I've lost 1/2" off my WAIST. Total off my waist I've lost about 13 or 14 inches, maybe more as I haven't checked in a while! I didn't take beginning measurements, but I have a belt that I bought that was WAY TOO SMALL when I started, and now it's way too big--I'd have to make new holes about 3" in! Off my arms I've lost at least 2.5" since December when I started taking measurements. That means I've probably lost at least 4 or 5" off my arms total.

HG I'm so glad you joined!!!

Hey, I think Adena is joining the challenge too! I'm not sure if she's signed in yet though...

[SweetCher]

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Happy Sunday Everyone

Miss Ree - Welcome… Hey..Gotta love those shoe graphic. How fun are those! I take it you love shoes? We need someone to give us the lastest updates on the best shoe buys…lol. We’ve gotta have fun while were tossing the pounds. I’m glad you joined us!
Congrats on that 11 pounds gone.,. Yay you!

((((((((( WoW Julie))))))))))) ½ off your waist in the last month. If I follow your plan I could have 1.5” off my waist by the beginning of July. That’s sounds really good to me. What’s your plan? Enquiring minds want to know! And….
((((((((((( 14 inches off your waist )))))))))))
and
((((((((((( 4 or 5 inches off of your arms)))))))))
WoW
Princess Julie….you’re a powerhouse

[hubbys_girl]

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

Hi everyone! Still busy today, will post starting measurements tonight, or at least tomorrow. Have company here just snuck away for a few minutes. BBL

[julirama723]

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Cher, I think the thing that has helped my waist is strength training! I had been exercising and losing inches steadily since I began Atkins in August, but the month I started strength training I lost 12 inches off my body, and 3 inches off my waist in 3 weeks!!! Strength training has definitely helped to shape/sculpt my body. You can actually see muscles on my body, and even with genetically huge arms, I still look pretty decent in a tank top.

[hubbys_girl]

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

Alright I am here with my measurements and starting stats. Goal is 19 lbs by July 4th! woo hoo! I can't wait for onederland!

Starting Measurements
weight 218
height 5'9"
shoulders 48"
neck 15"
chest 45"
waist 41"
abdomen 45"
hips 49"
thigh 25 1/2"
knee 15 3/4"
calf 16 3/4"
ankle 9"
arm 13.75"
forearm 11 1/2"
wrist 7"

I am really curious as to how these measurements will change as I go on with this challenge. Well, off to the 6WEC!

[Adena]

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Yup, I'm in. I want to lose 16 by July 4, which will get me into onderland. Actually, that's my Memorial Day challenge goal, too -- so if I make that, then I'll drop this one down further...

Well, I thought I had measured myself, but then I just saw HG's laundry list of inches, and apparently I'm not done yet!!

I'll go finish now...