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

[julirama723]

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

Jenna, love the pics! I LOVEEEEEEEEE your hair, so sleek and dark. My hair will never be sleek...it's more on the 'fro end of the spectrum. You get extra credit for the cat paws.

[sensfan1960]

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

Ok...I thought it would only be fair to post all my before pics...gawd here it goes...









gosh there best be a big change by labor day!!!

[tmn]

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

Ok...I thought it would only be fair to post all my before pics...gawd here it goes...

Your face reminds me of a dear friend of mine. Just made me smile...

gosh there best be a big change by labor day!!!

You know, I thought the same thing when I posted mine - I do NOT like my pictures one I-O-TA!! Yet I keep blowing this with bad foods...I need Jess to whip me into shape here.

[Purple Rain]

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

Here are my pics. This is so hard!!

[mckysugabowl]

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

I'm hoping that it is not too late to join. My goal for this challenge is to lose 15 pounds (although I'm starting induction tomorrow, so depending on how that goes, I may need to adjust my goal)

Here's my starting info:
weight: 251
Neck: 15.75
Shoulders:53
Chest:50
Waist:42.5
Abdomen:47.5
Hips:51.25
Thighs:32.5
Arms:17
Calf:18


I will post a picture as soon as I figure out how to do it.

[Sweet Strudel]

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Here are my stats...picture to follow soon...camera battery recharging.

07/04/07

Weight……………..185

Neck……………….15

Chest (above bust)…41

Bust………………...44.5

Ribs (below bust)…..38.75

Waist……………….38.5

Hips………………...44

Thigh……………….24.25

Knee………………..16.25

Calf…………………16.50

Ankle……………….9.5

Upper Arm………….13.5

Lower Arm…………10.5

Wrist………………..6

My goal is to lose 8 lbs.

[Sweet Strudel]

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

Oh My Lord...here it is..."The Pic"...all of you who have posted before me have given me the courage to do this. Thank you.

[Theperfect10]

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

I have just spent the last 5 minutes looking at the wonderful before pics everyone has posted. I am so proud of all of us. My 7 year old niece told me at the weekend that 'my auntie rocks!' I was so delighted when she said that to me. Little pet. Well all my fellow LDC'ers, you all rock too!!!!

I wish we all lived closer to each other. Wouldn't it be amazing if at the end of the challenge we could all meet up for a party to celebrate. Cos I just know that there will be so much to celebrate. There is such a feeling of comraderie in this group and honesty from us all, as we bare our bodies in support of each other.

I love it and love you all! You rock LDC'ers!

[Discolemonade]

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Gosh Jenna, you're just SO PRETTY. You've got the greatest smile! It made me smile! Then the cat feet as an added bonus! HEHE! XOXO!!

Sweet-Yet another pair of gams I envy!

Purple-You're SO shapely! You thighs look so smooth! I'm jealous!

Sensfan-Lookit that tummy! It's gonna shrink NICELY! I love how your tummy looks! And cute bathing suit!! You're gonna wear that one day outside the house! I just know it! Great tat btw, I'm a fan

We're all in our cocoons waiting to evolve into beautiful butterflies! I can't wait to see our successes!!

[BLAZING IN FL]

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Great pics Mitz, i'm going to do mine today, got caught up with my 11 YO birthday and was too exhausted to haul the camera out....you are an inspiration, thanks.

I am doing pics today, in bathing suit....just have to find the time, all of you have inspired me not too be afraid of my body...thanks.

Oh and it took me 2 days to figure out what i like about myself...very hard to do, never focus on that...

1. I like my eyes

2. I like my creativity, that's part of how I make a living, so hope to never lose it.

3. I am very loyal to friends and family and just love people.

[sensfan1960]

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Discolemonade....You're so sweet...thank you
I'm at work right now and for some reason can't view pics so I'll have to catch up on those tonight.
Have a great day!!!

Gosh Jenna, you're just SO PRETTY. You've got the greatest smile! It made me smile! Then the cat feet as an added bonus! HEHE! XOXO!!

Sweet-Yet another pair of gams I envy!

Purple-You're SO shapely! You thighs look so smooth! I'm jealous!

Sensfan-Lookit that tummy! It's gonna shrink NICELY! I love how your tummy looks! And cute bathing suit!! You're gonna wear that one day outside the house! I just know it! Great tat btw, I'm a fan

We're all in our cocoons waiting to evolve into beautiful butterflies! I can't wait to see our successes!!

[apple]

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

Julie---I'm so glad you posted about the focus not so much on the pounds (although for all intensive purposes, they do count), but the inches are also part of the losing weight package!


to all you brave souls posting your pictures! It's going to be a fierce competition....I can tell already with the 8+ pages I had to go back and read just since yesterday!


Woo hooo to all of us!

[Adena]

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

Great photos, you guys. I love the "put it all out there" mentality around here.

Okay, I'm behind, but here's my homework -- 3 things I like about myself:

1) My eyes -- everyone always tells me what pretty blue eyes I have.

2) I'm very good at my job and have been successful in my career -- I've always had a great reputation at work, and am proud to be known as a "top performer."

3) My change in lifestyle so far -- Yes, I have a long way to go, but I've still come so far in terms of my eating habits, my attitudes toward food, and my level of activity. I'm proud of my proress, and look forward to seeing the results of an even stronger commitment.

Will post photos, final weight goal (yes, it's higher than 10... grrr), and starting pictures in a bit...

[elsy]

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OMG Julie! Look at the monster you created gir! WOW! I hadn't been here since my BD just 2 days ago and I already missed all this. I am so impressed with all the peole that have joined this challenge. That is sooo awesome!!!

Michelle, thanks for the compliments on my hair and face. That is extremely sweet of you.

Julie, I totally spaced out and forgot to give you my #. Please put me down for 12 lbs. Hopefully TOM will be completely gone tomorrow so I will give you my starting points then.

[julirama723]

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

Good morning all!

mcky, it's not too late! I added you to our "roster."

WELCOME TO DAY 1!

I know many of you have completed this week's "assignments" already, but for those who haven't, here's a recap.

1) Post starting measurements
2) Post starting pic (if you are uncomfortable, this is optional, but I suggest even if you don't post a pic, you take one for reference purposes for after the challenge)
3) Tell us three things (they can be mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, etc.) that you LOVE about yourself--too often we focus on flaws, we need to focus on POSITIVES!

I am SO proud of all of you! I am seeing some WONDERFUL "before" pictures, and I think it's awesome that you are stepping forward to post these pics. Please don't feel you have to "hide." We are all working on improving ourselves, and you know what? We're our own worst critics! We are all in this together, and like so many others have said, we are evolving. We are only going to look and feel BETTER and BETTER with each passing day!

Let the challenge begin!