WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

[*Emma*]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Sounds like a great plan Deb!

So tomorrows the start of the challenge eh?

I think im getting addicted to challenges!

[julirama723]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Deb, that's an AWESOME outlook. I think we can all take a lesson from that. Too often we focus on negatives (what we don't like about our bodies, what we can't eat, what we can't do, etc.) and we need to focus on the POSITIVES!

Alrighty, here's your first assignment! (Betcha didn't know we'd have homework, did you!?)

Tell us 3 things you LOVE about yourself.

They can be physical, mental, spiritual, or emotional. Just tell us the three things you love and WHY you love them!

[julirama723]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

My 3 things--

My sense of humor--it gets me out of trouble (ah but also sometimes gets me INTO trouble!) it makes it easier for me to meet/interact with others (because I'm horribly shy, no joke), and it's something that is seen as being attractive.

My eyes--eyes are the windows to the soul. Geoff fell in love with my eyes immediately. And I've been known to wink at a man and get him..."excited." Just a wink. Gotta love those eyes!

My creativity--I like doing things differently, I like taking artistic risks (you see that in my clothing choices, ahem), and I like finding new ways to solve problems and new ways to teach things. I'm never bored! Changing things and making old things seem new are the key to success!

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Re: Thank you all!

Why thank you Perfect10. See, I teach online full-time from home so I am used to trying to motivate with the written word.

Deb

I can add something else Deb. I love your attitude! Its a shining example to us all

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

My three things...

Ok, I mentioned parts I like, but I will go further...

1. My blue eyes...I have the prettiest eyes, even if I do say so myself. I think that they look happy and just mischevious enough to make people wonder.

2. My mind...I am currently working on my PhD and my brain is a beautiful thing that provides for my family. I have been teaching at the college-level since I was 21, so being a nerd has paid off.

3. My personality...I think I am pretty funny and easy going, my husband might disagree, but who cares. I like to laugh and I am not shy...ever. I teach speech so I have no choice but to like speaking and talking in front of others.

There is my three.

Deb

[*Emma*]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

umm...

Eyes - i like them, theyre an unusual colour and fun to make up! everyone always comments on them too. You can see everything in a persons eyes, watch a heart break or a love grow, amazing lil things!

Butt - I like my butt, ha, though its shrinking and i want it to stay! i love big butts on girls!

My friends - now i know that ones kinda cheating but i think my friends are my best quality, we're the closest group of people i have ever met and we talk about EVERYTHING and i mean, even the gross stuff, lol... Dont know what i'd do with out them, we're dreaded when we're out on the town together!

[elsy]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Good question Julie. I think I have to diddo Emma on some of these. Sorry Emma.

My eyes. They are hazel/greenish which is unusual for a Hispanic woman.

My simplicity. I'm not into brands, much jewlery, makeup or materialistic things. (I'm only getting a makeover and highlights cuz it was a gift). I don't think I ask much from people except honesty.

My friends. The lifelong freindships I have conserved for many, many, many years plus the new ones I am currenlty cultivating.

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

How about your hair! I love it. It is long and curly!!!

Good question Julie. I think I have to diddo Emma on some of these. Sorry Emma.

My eyes. They are hazel/greenish which is unusual for a Hispanic woman.

My simplicity. I'm not into brands, much jewlery, makeup or materialistic things. (I'm only getting a makeover and highlights cuz it was a gift). I don't think I ask much from people except honesty.

My friends. The lifelong freindships I have conserved for many, many, many years plus the new ones I am currenlty cultivating.

[PaulaMM]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Hmmmm, lemme think......

1) I am always willing to help. I've always said that I would make a terrible entrepeneur because I'd much rather volunteer than be paid for anything I do.

2) My hair color - It's natural and I get compliments on it all the time.

3) My sense of humor - My DH constantly says it's why he loves me. He never knows what I'll say next.

Julie, I love the idea of having assignments! It will help remind us that we are so much more than our weight! Thanks for this!

[Discolemonade]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

My 3 things:

Of course, the eyes- I get so many comments on my eyes I haven't a choice but to like them!

My tattoos- they show the wild and free person in me trying to come out

My personality- I am quite optimistic and friendly.

[gonnabskinny]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Looks like I'm the only guy on here. Are guys allowed on the challenge?

If so, put me down. I have the same issue as Mitzi though. With being on OWL, I'm not sure when I'm going to find my CCLL and I have one more week at 45 and then go to 50. I think my CCLL is going to be pretty high though, so I am going out on a limb here. Put me down for 18!!! I can't believe I'm even saying that! I picked the wrong week to start drinking!

Starting weight for the challenge is 256 lbs. Goal weight is 238 lbs. I will post a picture and the other stats later. Now the only question is which bikini should I wear for my photoshoot? LOL

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Come on Don...a nice little pink thong and bikini top would be lovely.

Deb

Looks like I'm the only guy on here. Are guys allowed on the challenge?

If so, put me down. I have the same issue as Mitzi though. With being on OWL, I'm not sure when I'm going to find my CCLL and I have one more week at 45 and then go to 50. I think my CCLL is going to be pretty high though, so I am going out on a limb here. Put me down for 18!!! I can't believe I'm even saying that! I picked the wrong week to start drinking!

Starting weight for the challenge is 256 lbs. Goal weight is 238 lbs. I will post a picture and the other stats later. Now the only question is which bikini should I wear for my photoshoot? LOL

[julirama723]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Don, yay! I'm glad you're here, we need some testosterone around this place. You don't mind being the rooster in the henhouse?

Ok I've got you down for 18 pounds--that's an awesome goal. I have no doubt you'll reach it, Mr. OWL-Machine!

[guekjian]

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ok, I have started a journal just so I could post my photos...LOL...chicken I know...but the journal will serve its purpose...
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...832#post697832 ?

[julirama723]

Re: WORK IT!: The 2007 Labor Day Challenge Thread, Sign-up and Reporting

Guek--thanks for posting your pics. You are absolutely lovely! Your "before" is my "goal" pic, I think!