*~A New Year, A New You~*

[*Emma*]

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*Alexa* 175/175/165
*Emma* 233/233/218
13_Jane 175/175/153
Adena 201/201/188
Alaskagirl 207/207/189
Angeleieze 198.8/198.8/178.8
Apple 196/196/185
Atkid 155/155/150
BambinaUK 173.5/173.5/167.5
Bizzie 210/210/185
Blue996 186.8/186.8/172
Boo1667 148/148/137
Brittaserder 225.5/225.5/200
Cheribaby 268/268/253
Chelsey20 147/147/130
chicamarun 155/155/140
Chicklady 263/263/246
cruisergal 246/246/215
decreaseself 210/210/185
Dyingtobethin 166/166/150
Elsy 191/191/180
Esteliana 204/204/179
FedUpWithFat 211.4/211.4/191.4
FLSunshine 232/232/217
girlhysterical 308/308/297
Gonnabskinny 211/211/210
hopejoy 177.3/177.3/165
HRGillespie 179.5/179.5/165
inhisgrip 333.2/333.2/305.2
IyshiaF 186.8/186.8/165
Kate58 203/203/182
Ketone 149/149/130
Lisadallasr 330/330/305
LooseShoes 156/156/145
Louloo 180/180/160
Madeline 183.5/183.5/170
Mia*Bella 201.5/201.5/194.5
MorningGlory
OzLover 235/235/220
Pamelainaustin 203/203/180
purplecat 206.4/206.4/191.4
Randiman1 219/219/199
Rozigrl221 258.5/258.5/243.5
scaleskl 183/183/168
ShiningStarr 187.2/187.2/169
Soccermomof5 207/207/182
tangotori 220/220/195
willlose40 216.8/216.8/190
VGrace 150/150/140
VetteChic 184.8/184.8/165

Waiting on Glendas camera to be returned
MorningGlory can you give us inches lost as your goal?

50 people exactly in the final participant list, woot!

[13_jane]

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Wow Emma!! Just look at all the participants!!

Thanks so much for starting this challenge - I know alot of us will be thanking you at the end of the 11 weeks when we look totally different

jane xxx

[rozigrl221]

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Porno Rhino should be our official mascot

I agree...it should be our mascot. I am so glad to be part of this post. Great energy going on here. I should get up earlier that 6 am and start excersizing too. I would think it would give the metabolism a good kick start to burn even faster throughout the day. I just love my sleep and my dreams to much to give them up any sooner than I have too.
Which brings me to a question? Should I be riding my sationary bike before or after dinner? I usually do it after dinner.

[ShiningStarr]

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I have always heard that if you exercise before you eat than your body is already in a "burning mode" and it will help burn the calories as you are eating them. Not sure if it is true though. Also I like to exercise before I eat so that I don't have a full stomach...it just helps me move easier.

[dyingtobethin]

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[QUOTE=ShiningStarr]

have been trying the back exercises. (never feel like I am doing them right but will keep going!)

Starr - I found some links to doing back exercises that you might find interesting and to see if you are doing them correctly. Hope these help!!

http://sparkpeople.com/resource/exer...ndiv.asp?ID=41

http://sparkpeople.com/resource/exer...ndiv.asp?ID=42

http://sparkpeople.com/resource/exer...ndiv.asp?ID=43

http://sparkpeople.com/resource/exer...ndiv.asp?ID=37

[dyingtobethin]

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I feel your pain. 2 weeks with the same # is very discouraging! The only thing keeping me going is people telling me I look smaller.

Catrenia - I totally agree with you that if the scale doesn't move at least people are noticing that you look smaller. It does help that I took measurements, but sometimes those don't change either and that can be somewhat discouraging also.

[dyingtobethin]

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Good morning!!

I agree with you Jane. It's amazing how many people have signed up for this challenge.

Starr - I couldn't manage to drink that much water. I would be living in the bathroom!!

Did everyone see that Iyshiaf has already made her January Ab challenge goal - 3100/3000. She deserves around of applause for that accomplishment!!

Everyone - Heidi is going thru a difficult time in her life and she needs our support more than ever. Keep her and her kids in your prayers.

Good luck to everyone.

[*Emma*]

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Rochelle any exercise is good exercise, but I would say before dinner, as like Starr said, it will have your body already in the burning mode for when you eat.

[Chelsey20]

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Good morning everyone! Everyone seems to be doing great so far, keep up the good work! I'm excited to see everyones after photos once this challenge ends.

As for me..I'm starting fresh today I havent been sticking to plan like I'd hoped the last few days, so I came to work prepared with lots of water and legal foods so I wont be tempted to head to the vending machine. I know once I get through these next couple days everything will get easier and the cravings will go away, I need to hang up my 'before' picture somewhere to remind me and keep me from cheating haha

I hope everyone has a good day!

[*Emma*]

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Stick it on the fridge!

[dyingtobethin]

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Stick it on the fridge!

Chelsey - I agree with Emma!!

[Atkid]

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I agree...it should be our mascot. .

Is it our mascot to lose weight or encourage more sex? LOL!

[purplecat]

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I'm trying to get moving. It's supposed to be the natural state of our bodies, but it's been so long for mine. So I went for my emmissions test today, and when the guy told me I could sit in the lounge and they'd come get me when it was done, I told him I'd be walking around the parking lot and would be back in a while....... baby steps, I know, but I'm hoping every little bit counts.

I know how you feel. It's been 2 years since I've been able to "really" exercise. I am hoping these orthotics are going to help immensely (I don't want to give up exercise. I actually like to exercise).

[Chelsey20]

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Stick it on the fridge!

I would but I dont want to scare my boyfriend into not eating anymore lol BUT it could possibly scare our roommate into moving out..that would be a good thing lol I think I'll just hang it up at work cause that's where I spend most of my time and that's usually where I do my cheating, I dont buy a lot of bad foods for home so I dont really have a problem sticking to plan, that is a good idea though!

[Atkid]

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Good morning!!

I agree with you Jane. It's amazing how many people have signed up for this challenge.

Starr - I couldn't manage to drink that much water. I would be living in the bathroom!!

Did everyone see that Iyshiaf has already made her January Ab challenge goal - 3100/3000. She deserves around of applause for that accomplishment!!

Everyone - Heidi is going thru a difficult time in her life and she needs our support more than ever. Keep her and her kids in your prayers.

Good luck to everyone.

I was like "wow" when I seen so many had completed getting in their pics and stats, this is so awesome.

Congrats Iyshiaf on completing your ab goal for January. You are going to having some rocking abs!

Heidi, sorry to hear things aren't going well. Hugs and prayers to you and yours!