I think its great that we are all posting these pictures, and it will be so worth it at the end of the summer when we can see the vast improvements that our bodies will have undergone.

It's funny, I am so much less ashamed of my body now...its like, I know I'm fat, and I am fine with other people knowing that as well because I know that I am doing something to help it. I am no longer just one of the obese American people who sit around doing nothing but eating fries and pizza. I am making a difference and I am going against the statistics of how so few of morbidly obese people ever reach a normal weight. Lol my roomate called me vain because I take pictures so often to track my progress

So, way to go people for posting your pictures. And I can't wait to see all of ya'lls pictures at the end of this challenge!!!

Today is the day! Good luck everyone. The hardest part about working out and eating right is getting motivated. Just remember we are all in this togeather, and how great we are all going to feel and look this summer!

Yes it is May! Day 2 of the summer fitness challenge!

I walked 1.5 hours a day yesterday and I will today too, and I'm gonna do a proper workout tomorrow!

I SO want to get fit and slim and toned- we can do this!!!!!!

Hello Day two! Hope everyone is feeling great! I did Tae-Bo for an hour yesterday! I love the workout it kicks your a@#! I also did 500 crunches because I really want that flat tummy! I ate healthy. I generally eat about 5 small meals a day and eat whatever I want on Sundays as a reward.
I hope you are all doing fantastic. Come on everyone LETS GET PHYSICAL!!

I had volleyball practice yesterday, and did 120 crunches, a minute of planks, leg lifts, and pushups.

Will probably go for a walk today with the dog, and do more toning stuff. *eyes the bikini in the shop window*

Must stay strong! I want that bikini!

Do ya'll want to create weigh in days once a month or every 2 weeks?

I like we should weigh in at least every two weeks and possibly once a week. Maybe Mondays? That way we can watch our progress and make changes as needed. Measurements are a great tool too, because while we may not always lose pounds we do lose inches. I worked out for almost 6 weeks before I started losing weight finally. But I also lost 4 inches. So to keep ourselves motivated weekly weigh ins or measurements, whichever is comfortable to all of you. What does everyone think?

That sounds good to me. I'll start. I think if we are going to do measurements, we should do them about once a month..at least thats what I do now.

Start Weight: 240lbs
Beginning Measurements:
Bust: 45 in
Waist: 37in
Hips: 53in
Thigh: 31in
Calf:18in
Upper Arm: 16.5in
Neck: 15in
Wrist: 6.25in


5/7/07- 238.4lbs (-1.6lbs)
5/14/07-
5/21/07-
5/28/07-
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Final weigh in 9/1/07:
Final Measurements:

If I wasn't determined for that to be true, there's no way I would have posted pictures!

Yes!

I have nicked your chart thing, something new! (except I don't have a tapemeasure at hand so I'll edit this post to add measurements tomorrow).

(I am not sure exactly how/where to take all these measurements so I've written some of them down so I know I can do it consistently next time!)

Start Weight: 154lbs
Beginning Measurements:
Bust:37.5ins
Waist (thinest part, relaxed): 31ins
Hips (widest part): 41.5ins
Thigh (m relaxed): 23.5ins
Calf (widest part): 17ins
Upper Arm: 11.5ins
Neck: 13ins
Wrist: 6ins


5/7/07-
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Final weigh in 9/1/07:
Final Measurements:

Hey, I'm glad people are doing this Like I said I'll post my pics at the end, cause I'm not so comfortable with them being up without the better result beside it! I'll do the measurements thing too! I have measurements from April and I'm getting measured on sat, so I'll just post my measurements on sat once those are done

Oh yeah its totally cool if people arent comfortable with posting pics until the end we all know how it is to feel uncomfortable in our own bodies.

Yay, I am so glad all of us are doing this. It will be fun

Ok, I know I'm a day late with posting this, hope I will be forgiven.
Ugh, these are a frightful site!!







So, this is me at 312. I hoping to see some noticable changes in the next pics!

ann

Should we post pictures every month or so? or should we wait until the very end?

Great job posting your pics Regulargoodann. You will see big changes, i'm sure of it

great job on the measurement idea. I think we should post pics on the first of every month. It will keep us motivated. and congrats to everyone for posting their pics, it takes alot of courage. Great job. We are all off to a great start!

I'm copying too. It's a great idea. I'll get measurements up as soon as I find my measuring tape.

Start Weight: 189lbs
Beginning Measurements:
Bust:
Waist:
Hips:
Thigh:
Calf:
Upper Arm:
Neck:
Wrist:


5/7/07-
5/14/07-
5/21/07-
5/28/07-
Measurements for 5/28/07
6/4/07-
6/11/07-
6/18/07-
6/25/07-
Measurements for 6/25/07
7/2/07-
7/9/07-
7/16/07-
7/23/07-
7/30/07-
Measurements for 7/30/07
8/6/07-
8/13/07-
8/20/07-
8/27/07-

Final weigh in 9/1/07:
Final Measurements: