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

Thanks ladies! I will say that this challenge is REALLY making me aware of the inches I'm losing. Before this, I mainly focused on the scale and would take measurements maybe once a month. Taking them every week is really amazing. And I'm finally starting to sense small changes in my body.

[wonderwoman]

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

great job!!! you look amazing. keep up the great work. I wish i could step on that scale!!! i'm just so fearful of it. My weight fluctuates so very much b/t 5-7lbs. I think I should step on it the day AFTER mother's day. Definitely not on Mother's Day as I don't want to be disappointed if it's not a satisfactory # on mother's day. I think Monday is a good weigh in day also b/c it might just keep me on track for the weekend. Am heading to a great steakhouse for brunch on mother's day. thanks for your support and encouragement. I am actually looking forward to tacking my fear of the scale on monday. Wish me luck!

[julirama723]

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

wonderwoman, you can do it! The thing to remember is that the tape measure will tell the REAL tale. I exercise a lot, and so I gain muscle. Sometimes the scale doesn't reflect a change, or it will even show a GAIN, but I will have lost inches--because I lose fat but replace it with muscle. And as long as the general direction is downward, that's what counts.

Also make sure that you weigh first thing in the morning, after you've gone to the bathroom, with no clothes on. That will give you a number that's closest to your "true" weight.

[julirama723]

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

So I decided to double-check today (as Fridays have been notoriously bad weigh-in days in the past, and I was 100% sure I was dehydrated yesterday) and sure enough, I'm down ANOTHER 2 POUNDS to 186!! I'm totally excited!!

[wonderwoman]

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

great job julirama! keep up that great work....and thx for your advice on the weigh ins...i'm doing it tomorrow first thing. i guess i should be chugging water today, eh? )

[hubbys_girl]

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

Hi everyone! Sorry about the mia status of this challenger, back for a bit. Will measure later and post when I get a chance! Gotta go.... I'll catch up with you all later on.

[Theperfect10]

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

KG congratulations from me too and WELCOME to ONEderland!!! Its a place a lot of us are all aiming for!
Elsy and Julie - congrats to you too! Julie - 186 is fantastic!

Weigh day for me tomorrow ... I'll check in tomorrow with results!

[heatherm422]

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

Wow, i have really been slacking here! Here are my stats for this week:
5/7/07
Weight....?? Not weighing until June 15!!
Height...61" (4/30/07)
Waist...40 (-1.0)
Abd.....40.25 (-1.75)
Hips....48 (same)
Knee...14.5 same
Neck...14.5 same
Shoulders...45.0 same
Chest........40.50 (-1.25)
Thigh.. 23.75 (-.50 x 2))
Calf...16.0 same
Ankle..9.25
Arm.....15.0 (-.25)
Forearm...10.25 (-.25 x 2)
Wrist.......6.5

Body fat: 48.83%
BMR: 34.72
WHR: .83

Total loss of 5.75 inches this week (really last week).

I'm not weighing so I have no idea what I weigh right now; I know on 4/30 I weighed 189 as my final weigh in before Atkins Attack so I can't wait to see what Ill be by the 4th!

Everyone is doing so great, congratulations to all!!

[julirama723]

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

Heather, congrats on the inches lost!

Hey all, just stopping by to tell you I bought a bikini today. The first one I've ever bought in my entire life! I'm hoping to be a foxy babe in it when July gets here. Have a great Sunday night, ladies!

[Theperfect10]

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

Hi everyone, congratulations Heather - great results. For me, weigh day coincides with TOM time. AARGH..... as well as having a splitting headache, I've stalled again. But my measurements tell a different story - I've lost another 6.8", which is amazing. The bulk of the inch loss has come from my hips and thighs (my worst parts!), so that really makes me smile!

Right Mid Calf (-0.4)14.1
Left Mid calf (-0.0) 14.5
R Above knee (-0.2) 17.3
L Above Knee (-0.0) 17.5
R Mid Thigh (-0.4) 22.0
L Mid thing (-0.3) 22.1
r Top Thigh (-0.9) 26.1
L Top Thigh (-0.9) 26.1
Hips widest (-0. 47.4
Hipbone (-0.7) 43.4
Waist (-0.0) 38
Below bust (-0.0) 35.5
Bust (-0.0) 41
R Below elbow (-0.1) 10.8
L Below elbow (0.1) 10.8
R Bicep (0.3) 13.0
L Bicep (0.3) 13.0
Shoulders (-1.0) 43.5
Neck (-0.3) 14.0
Total inch loss 6.8"
Total weight loss 0lbs

Total weight loss to date - 15lbs
Total inch loss to date - 26.3"

[shan]

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

YEAH HEATHER, JULIE AND PERFECT 10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have NO idea how much I am appreciative of this board. It really keeps me inspired, keeps me accountable AND I am learning so much! I really have hope that I can stick with this and stop the yo-yo cycle I've had for years! Thanks for the hope guys!
blessings

[wonderwoman]

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

i weighed in!!! haven't done that in a long time. I beat my fear. So....it wasn't the best but I was 141.0 exactly, so now i know where i am, and that my goal will be EXACTLY 10lbs by the 4th of july. very excited about it, and i'll weigh in on mondays now...thx for the support. good job everyone!!!

[SweetCher]

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

Sorry everyone I have been in hiding. Not on purpose. I was in Palm Dessert with my Ex and my laptop is still not working. I am leaving to Denver this evening for his daughters swearing in (she just passed her bar exam). So, I will not be back in town again until Friday but I will try to borrow his laptop while I’m out of town. I have finally convinced him that I need to drop at least 10 pounds. Believe it or not… I thought he wanted me to be at a size 2 and he’s saying he doesn’t want me to be that thin again. But, my last shopping spree for jeans has him convinced that being 145 would be better…lol!

So, I weighed 154 when I left the desert. But, my size 6’s are all fitting tight!!! I’ve weighed on 3 scales. So, I know the weight is right. I think that exercising is making me larger and it’s really frustrating. I know it’s a temporary condition, but geez… it really doesn’t feel great. I really feel fat now.

Hello to all the new people...WoW!

[Kntrylady]

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

Oops, I guess I forgot to post my original measurements when I joined this challenge. And since I went out and bought a tape specifically for this, May 1st was my first set of measurements.
~5/01~~
246 lbs
neck 19.25"
shldrs 50.75"
bust 50"
ribcage 44.5"
abs 50"
waist 45"
Hips 50"
thigh 28"
knee 17.5"
calf 16"
ankle 9.5"
arm 13"
forearm 11.25"
wrist 7"

Now that I've got that over with..UGH. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong with this forum? When I open this group, I don't get a choice of "View first unread". When I haven't been near a computer in over a week, that can be hard to figure out where you left off.

Hope everyone is doing well

[Theperfect10]

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

Sorry everyone I have been in hiding. Not on purpose. I was in Palm Dessert with my Ex and my laptop is still not working. I am leaving to Denver this evening for his daughters swearing in (she just passed her bar exam). So, I will not be back in town again until Friday but I will try to borrow his laptop while I’m out of town. I have finally convinced him that I need to drop at least 10 pounds. Believe it or not… I thought he wanted me to be at a size 2 and he’s saying he doesn’t want me to be that thin again. But, my last shopping spree for jeans has him convinced that being 145 would be better…lol!

So, I weighed 154 when I left the desert. But, my size 6’s are all fitting tight!!! I’ve weighed on 3 scales. So, I know the weight is right. I think that exercising is making me larger and it’s really frustrating. I know it’s a temporary condition, but geez… it really doesn’t feel great. I really feel fat now.

Hello to all the new people...WoW!

Hi Cher - great to have you back - we missed you! As someone who is only 1" taller than you, I can't imagine being 154 lbs and feeling fat! So I really think thats in your head pet! I know everyones body is different and 145 on you could be so different on me. I suppose when I get to my goal weight of 175, I may decide I need to go lower. That seems like such a long way away!

Congratulations on your daughter passing her exams. That must be such a proud achievement for you. I can't believe you have a daughter that age! Are you and your ex back together? Just wondered when you mentioned his input into your size? Anyhow - great to have you back. And your not fat!!!