*~A New Year, A New You~*

[brittaserdar]

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Ok well here they are...UGH I am so glad I am doing this...its very overdue!

[brittaserdar]

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Darn it I forgot.....I just wanted to say how much I appreciate having a place like ADBB and everyone here! We are all going to make 2008 a year of change!

[pamelainaustin]

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Again, Ms. Mitzimarie, you are such a MOTIVATION AND BLESSING! Thank you for your kind words.

I totally second FLSunshine's thoughts here. Big Texas hug to Mitzi !!

That being said, I will post pics, measurements and goals in the AM Hope I can sleep tonight

Pam

[hopejoy]

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Whew!!! I have been trying to get the computer to let me download for hours!!!! sheesh! For some reason the darn thing had the parental controls BLOCKING photobucket... dh helped me out though...
I agree with you Bambina... a picture does make you take a long honest look at yourself. I can't believe how old I look... I feel so much younger on the inside!!! but I definately have a middle aged look and body! Hopefully in 3 months we'll all look and feel a lot better.

So for a goal: okay yesterday I weighed 177.3 I'll go with that... new scale wt... (173 old scale...just clarifying...) So, have not lost since October... well, up and down the same 5 lbs. So... realistically lets say 1-2 lbs per week... that's 6lbs per month... but have very little faith in myself at the moment so lets say... 4 lbs/month... that's 12 lbs in 3 months which would be 165 lbs. That should be conservative enough... as long as I'm religious about sticking to induction or rung 1 I should be fine... and as for exercise, I'm going to start again tomorrow with walking 2 miles/day 5-6 days per week with 1 long walk (like 5 miles) once per week... and 1-2 rest days per week and stretch every time I walk for 15 minutes!!!! (I am thinking that will be key to overcoming some of the muscle tension in my neck that could be contributing to this blasted headache I've had) also the occasional water aerobics class, yoga class, dance class etc... at the gym would help... but basically my commitment is to exercise everyday!!! and stretch everyday... and slow down and be more intentional in my overall thought process instead of just racing around like a chicken with her head chopped off... practice being intentional and thinking before acting... and slow down... enjoy the process! I need to change my attitude with regards to this woe right now too... I'm thinking about what I can't have instead of what I can... I know once I get into it I'll be okay, but right now I want to go crazy and eat an ice cream cookie bar. Why my skinny husband and son don't eat it is beyond me... but there it sits... calling my name...

Anyways, tomorrow is the day... gonna get out my book and start reading as that always motivates me! I know this works as long as I work it... and it's time again to work. no more messing around! no more excuses! Tomorrow I will get up and weigh myself, measure myself, and start fresh! Yeah!!!!! Tomorrow is a new day!!!

(don't worry, I'm not really going to eat that ice cream cookie sandwich... I just was using it as an example of my negative thinking at the moment... )
liz

[JenLynn]

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It will be next weekend before I have time to post a pic......but I will take it tomorrow morning. I also don't have a measuring tape yet......BUT I WILL. I live in a small town and don't have access to a store I can get one yet. sorry!

[FLSunShine]

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I read we must 'take' pics.

Did not know we had to 'post' them.

I am just too chicken.

Don't be afraid, we are here to support one another, not criticize. Just think, in a 11 weeks they won't look the same anyway and you will be glad you took the before shots.

[hopejoy]

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lisadollasr and brittasedar...great job posting! it's scary isn't it!!!! You'll be glad you did when the challenge is over and you can see results!!!!! It's great! Looking forward to chatting with you all more!!! this will be fun! Thanks Emma for doing this! you're are a doll... as always.
hugs.
liz

[Louloo]

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Measurements:


Chest 46
Waist 42.5
Hips 45

Posted the only before picture that I can. No bikini no tini no anything except what you see is what you get. Hopefully the after picture will be much nicer than the before. Good luck everyone.

[mitzimarie]

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I totally second FLSunshine's thoughts here. Big Texas hug to Mitzi !!

Pam

That is so sweet! Thank you, Pam.

You, too, Lashon!

Everyone who has submitted photos so far - I am SO PROUD of you! I'm looking forward to seeing what you will accomplish.

[blue996]

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Hi Everyone....count me in for the challenge. I will take pictures and post stats tomorrow. No bikini so work out wear will have to do!

[purplecat]

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I am so mortified at this point, I just don't know what to do. Therefore, I'm just going to post these stinking pictures (get r' done). Ugh!! I'm sure Sir-Mix-A-Lot is missing me in his "Baby Got Back" video.

Stats:
Neck = 15
Chest = 44
Waist = 36
Stomach = 41
L Arm = 13.5
R Arm = 12.75
Hips = 46.5
L Thigh = 28.25
R Thigh = 29
L Calf = 17.5
R Calf = 18

* I had to post all my measurements due to an imbalance in the sizes from left to right (spine is off alignment). The dreaded pics are below!! Brace yourselves!!

[blue996]

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Okay...I got brave and took my photos. Wow...if this doesn't give me the motivation I need to keep going, nothing will. I can't imagine what they would have looked like 22 pounds ago. Weight and goal will be posted tomorrow.





Measurements:

Chest: 41.5
Waist: 35
Hips: 43
Arm: 12.5
Wrist: 6
Neck: 13.5
Thigh: 26.5

[decreaseself]

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Thanks Mitzie! It's nice to see someone at goal care so much about other people.

Liz, you do not look old--you are doing a great job, you are beautiful.

Purplecat and Blue--Nice job posting pictures-No guts, no glory! This is coming from someone too chicken to post in bikini!

[blue996]

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I think it's like removing a band aid. Just rip it right off and get it done. Now I can focus on my goal (these pics will definately motivate me to hit that treadmill more).

[scaleskl]

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Ok, Here goes. I will also sign up for Sir Mix A lot's video with Catrina. LOL

Measurements
Neck: 14
Arm: 15
Thigh: 26
Waist: 41
Hips: 44.5
Chest: 43.3