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

[elsy]

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

Elsy, OMG, you are even prettier than I pictured you! The only way I will believe that you weigh 203 is if you are 7'10"!

WOW Paula! You just finished putting the cherry on top of the cake! That's so sweet of you. Thanks.

No, I'm not 7'10" ..........I'm 5'8"
I guess I should've written a disclaimer. The last time I weighed myself was on Friday, June 22nd and I was 203 then. The following Friday, June 29th, I decided to wait till now. That picture was taken this last weekend so maybe I dropped a couple of pounds by then. Hey, but it's not much of a difference 203 to 201 or 200.4 today. Anyhow, thanks for the compliement.

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Here is my Before Information--Deb--WARNING FOR PICS!!!

7/3/2007

Beginning Weight: 278

Neck: 19
Shoulders: 50
Above Chest: 49
Chest: 54
Waist: 55.5
Abdomen: 56
Hips: 52
Thigh: 24
Knee: 15
Calf: 16
Ankle: 10
Upper Arm: 16.5
Forearm: 11
Wrist: 7.5

Goal Loss for Challenge: 25 pounds

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Makes me want to hurl.........

Ok, I was brave like everyone said and had my Mom take pics in a bathing suit. Please don't laugh or hurl too much.

Deb

[elsy]

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

Hey Deb. Promise I'm not laughing or hurling You are very brave and very much committed to do this. Congratulations for completing this very hard task. I hear you my friend.

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

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

Elsy,

Thank you very much. When I had my Mom take these (I could not bring myself to ask my hubby to do it) I cried when I saw them. I mean, I see myself everyday, but there was something about seeing a photo like that which really pushed me to the edge.

Deb

Hey Deb. Promise I'm not laughing or hurling You are very brave and very much committed to do this. Congratulations for completing this very hard task. I hear you my friend.

[PaulaMM]

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

Deb

It wasn't easy for any of us. You're very brave for doing this, despite being self concious. The woman in those pictures is soon to be replaced by a much smaller and happier woman. Stay strong! We're all in this together!

[*Emma*]

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

Honey you shouldnt cry! you're just beautiful!

You're in this place to do something! you should be excited to see the piccies change!

Congrats on completing this part of the challenge, i promise you wont regret it!

[BLAZING IN FL]

Re: Here is my Before Information--Deb--WARNING FOR PICS!!!

You are awesome Deb, I almost did the bathing suit pic last night and chickened out, cuz i didn't want to show all my stretch marks and cellulite (sp?)!!!! I'm so paranoid about my body, i don't even wear shorts and i live in fl.....You'll be glad you have those pics once all your weight comes off, that will be your motivation to stay with this WOE. Don't be sad, be glad to took a step closer to doing something to better yourself. hugs, Michelle.

[PaulaMM]

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

Ok, I used the fittogether site at Julie's suggestion. Sheesh, they measure everything but brainwaves! I also found out that my body fat is 44.78% and my waist to hip ratio is VERY high risk. <gulp>

I can't wait to see what I can do in 2 months! Hopefully, I'll be able to do something about that "very high risk". It sounds so ominous!

[apple]

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

((Deb)) You're truly a beautiful soul.

It's so great how you all are great at shedding your soul and sharing your pictures. I'm a chicken at the moment to show my picture where outside visitors can see them....but I did post them in my journal http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...489#post697489

Here's my stats for this challenge....suddenly I feel misproportioned :

Weight 199

Upper Arm: 12.25

Lower (fore)arm:9.5
Chest: 40
Ribs: 35
Waist: 35
Belly: 45
Hip: 46
Thigh: 25
Knee: 15.50
Calf: 15

[Theperfect10]

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

Deb, don't you dare cry cos if you do, then I'll have to join in. I can never watch someone cry without joining in too! Drives my bf mad! I think you are amazing that you posted your pics. We are all trapped by our fears of showing the world how we really are but when we do it, I think it makes us stronger. I can't wait to see the change to your pics Sept 1st. We'll be having a bathing suit party!! Big hugs to you x

[julirama723]

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

Deb, you are awesome. Do you know how strong you are?! It took me 8 FREAKIN' MONTHS to have the guts to post pics of me in a bikini, and oh my gosh I wish I'd done it in the beginning. You're going to melt before our eyes, and I just know that your transformation is going to be amazing! You will not regret having these "before" pictures, I guarantee it.

When I did post my pics, oh I wanted to cry. But you know what? I turned that "bad" feeling about myself into fierce motivation. I wanted to see some results, and the next time I took pics, I certainly did! Stick with the plan, (and stick with us, because we're a wild and crazy bunch) and you will GET RESULTS.

[julirama723]

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

Oh! One thing about fittogether. That site is great, but sometimes you have to use the old link, like Emma said. It's the same site, two urls. Here are both, just in case one is working one day, and not the next:

www.fittogether.net
www.mybodycomp.com

Oh, and Mitzi, you're not going crazy! I edited the link for new participants reading that first post.

[MaxsmamaDebbie]

Thank you all!

Hello Team Labor Day!

Thank you all for the support! I needed to hear it when I posted those photos. I keep telling myself that someday, I will be glad to have them from way back when.

When my Mom was measuring me, she was like...you have a small a$$, you are just like your Dad! LOL So, I may be fat all over, but apparently I have a small butt. My husband has said that many times (I carry most of my weight like men do...around the middle). She was also impressed with my calf muscles, which have stuck around from playing softball for over 12 years. I love my Mom. She finds the positive in everything.

So to be like my Mom, today I am focusing on my small butt, long curly brown hair (which I love), my blue eyes, and fingernails. I am going to try to find something about me to like each day so the other parts don't overwhelm me.

Deb

[Theperfect10]

Re: Thank you all!

Hello Team Labor Day!

Thank you all for the support! I needed to hear it when I posted those photos. I keep telling myself that someday, I will be glad to have them from way back when.

When my Mom was measuring me, she was like...you have a small a$$, you are just like your Dad! LOL So, I may be fat all over, but apparently I have a small butt. My husband has said that many times (I carry most of my weight like men do...around the middle). She was also impressed with my calf muscles, which have stuck around from playing softball for over 12 years. I love my Mom. She finds the positive in everything.

So to be like my Mom, today I am focusing on my small butt, long curly brown hair (which I love), my blue eyes, and fingernails. I am going to try to find something about me to like each day so the other parts don't overwhelm me.

Deb

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