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

**PaulaMM** · July 5, 2007, 12:15 PM

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Deb, we're either going to have to share October or wrestle for it. What's it gonna be, huh? HUH?????

I've seen Real Women Have Curves, too and yes, it's a really inspirational movie. I especially love how she refused to have the light out during an intimate moment. That's the kind of confidence I seek.

Ann, don't sweat it. Few of us have done this perfectly from the get go. The important thing is that you came back rearing to go!

I am such a weakling when it comes to upper body strength. Not only can I not do "boy" push ups, but I can't do "girl" ones either. I do wall push ups!

**Adena** · July 5, 2007, 12:23 PM

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Deb, Elsy -- you guys are sweet.

Thank you. Us "old timers" are just as inspired and learn just as much from you new kids.

Haven't seen that movie yet. Will add it to my list...

I can only do girl push ups. But, I used to not even be able to do those, so I'm getting stronger -- slowly but surely.

**elsy** · July 5, 2007, 12:34 PM

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Oh Adena, that's a great pic girl. I really envy your small upper bod and that really slim face. WOW! All that running is paying off!! You go girl!

**tmn** · July 5, 2007, 12:47 PM

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ATTENTION, JULIE!

I'm curious if we can start something else on here, since there are so many people doing this Challenge. I had asked in anyone was interested in rereading through the book, one chapter a week and maybe discuss it some. Quite a few people were interested but they all waited until I felt better... Wondering if that's something we can do here while we're zero'ing in on this Challenge (optional, of course...) Jest wonderin'...

**MaxsmamaDebbie** · July 5, 2007, 01:06 PM

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I just have to say it is so exciting to see so many eager people who want to work together as a team to lose weight and inches. AWESOME!

Deb

**julirama723** · July 5, 2007, 01:08 PM

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Terry, I think that's a fabulous idea! Now, there are 8 weeks to this challenge. Should we divvy up the chapters (there are 28 chapters) and do a couple per week, or would you like to take one chapter per week, and just continue on with the Atkins discussions in a new thread after the challenge finishes? Let me know what your thoughts are on this.

**elsy** · July 5, 2007, 01:12 PM

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I like it too Terry. Hey Julie, I'll be glad to contribute as well. If you do decide to do this I'll be gone for vacation between July 10-July 25. After that, I'm all yours. Well you know what I mean. LOL!

**tmn** · July 5, 2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by julirama723

Terry, I think that's a fabulous idea! Now, there are 8 weeks to this challenge. Should we divvy up the chapters (there are 28 chapters) and do a couple per week, or would you like to take one chapter per week, and just continue on with the Atkins discussions in a new thread after the challenge finishes? Let me know what your thoughts are on this.

Sure, if others are up for it! I certainly would be!

Edit mode: I didn't read that close enough; either way totally works! Majority decides.

**julirama723** · July 5, 2007, 01:26 PM

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Oh, and I didn't mean YOU, specifically, I meant YOU as in general audience. Like we would discuss one chapter per week...

**tmn** · July 5, 2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally posted by julirama723

Oh, and I didn't mean YOU, specifically, I meant YOU as in general audience. Like we would discuss one chapter per week...

Who, me???...

Doing two chapters a week will help a lot of us get to information we may need sooner. OTOH, there's quite a bit of material in each chapter to discuss and glean more from...

**gooniegirl** · July 5, 2007, 02:00 PM

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Alrighty-I'm in! I'd like to lose 20 lbs by Labour Day. I'm not sure how to add the photos and tickers etc.. but I'll work on it.

SW: 170 lbs
GW: 150 lbs
Chest: 42"
Waist: 35"
Hips: 42"

**Outback Jess** · July 5, 2007, 03:17 PM

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Ok remind me never miss half a day around this challenge, I had to go back 5 pages to see what happened since yesterday afternoon....

Great to see such participation, you get out what you put in, and taking all these pictures is great, because they are gonna be there for you to see where you came from.... We've all come from places we are trying to leave behind...If we do it with focus and determination, we will move forward...
Great job Jules!!!! Can't wait to see all of the things you do to help us all move forward this month, I am more than confident of your wealth of knowledge and experience at this point!
3 things I like about me.
I like my fire and determination and ability to keep my focus on this way of life.
I like that I am a natural encourager
I like my sense of humor

Ladies I am so excited because I am going to reach goal by Labor Day! I am going to do it in the midst of this challenge. I am putting this challenge at the top of my priorities. I will eat with it in mind and exercise with it in mind. My friend Adena and I are definately reaching the mini goals we discussed yesterday. We are loosing weight this month and breaking up the places we've been. We have discussed what we are doing next 4th of july because we both know THE POWER OF GOALS AND STAYING ON THEM. We both know this is the longest we've ever done this well, and it's because of our focus, and determination and the community here...
We link arms with Julie because well the three of us have been here together since last August and all 3 of us are going to hit our goals...We've followed each other in and out of all kinds of exercise...and we are sticking together through this one too.

There is no one better to lead this challenge and give us assinments than Julie, she has consistently lived exactly what she does, in an honest and real way. She comes into this challenge with a year's worth plus more of experience! Cooperate with her, and she'll leave ya alone, don't mess with her, she's a glassblower and a potthrower!!! She is one powerful gal.

**Outback Jess** · July 5, 2007, 03:20 PM

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yeah and it's true, Adena is amazingly tan...makes me look pale and I thought I was tan...Well it made me go to the pool today!

**sillygirl** · July 5, 2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by *Emma*

I must be mad

Emma, I am jealous, you have no blub above your bra line!

**mitzimarie** · July 5, 2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally posted by elsy

Hi Mitzie. Remember me? I've missed talking to you girlly. How are you. So glad we're starting this together. Good luck eveyone!

Of course I remember you, my friend!! I am doing well, and am very, very glad that we're starting this together. We are going to kick a$$!

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