[AuShucks]

OK ya'll, here's the deal.... The last challenge got way too overwhelming with so much to keep up with, so this time we're doing a different approach. You've heard of K I S S - right ?? ( Keep It Simple Stupid )

I for one have a hard time with getting motivated, my biggest obstacle is myself. So I am gonna commit to doing the following, and challenging myself this week -

1 - I will drink atleast 64 oz of water daily

2 - Exercise atleast 30 MINUTES 3-4 times this week

3 - Walk or ride exercise bike 2 miles atleast 4 days this week.

ANYTHING ELSE I DO WILL BE BONUSES !!

Also, I will do my weigh in every 2 weeks rather than weekly - so HOPEFULLY, I will have something to look forward to !

If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to put them out - we're open to whatever.

Also, if there are any newbies out there who would like to join us, jump on in.

I'm in the process of revamping the yahoo page to make it " SPRINGY " and cheerful.
If any of you would like to submit new photos, mesurements or whatever, send them mine, Motown's, or Amber's way and we can upload them for you. My shape hasn't changed a bit since we posted our photo's in January, but I am gonna post a headshot ( from shoulders up ) since that is the first place you really notice your weight loss. I will do the same the beginning of May to see if there has been any change.

I'm looking forward to this new challenge with my old buddies, and hopefully we'll make some new buddies along the way !!

[gottadothis]

I am so excited about this new spring start.... I have kinda been slacking and could use the revamp. I am so excited to get to know some more great people on this weightloss journey.

During this challange I will:

Workout at Least 4 times a week
Drink 70 oz of water a day
Run 3 times this week with one run being 4 miles or better

I will update my challanges every week to fit my weekly plan. I love the idea that we challange ourselves. I am going to hold everyone accountable.
In the month of April I want to lose 8-10lbs. I want to tone up my body. I want to quit eating all the food in sight. I want to be one step closer to wearing a Bikini in June.

I will take new pictures to compare and I am also going to take a headshot to compare with at the end of the month.
Here is to a great start.... I am going to be rocking the bikini before the summer challange starts...

[AuShucks]

My starting weight for this challenge is 243., as I said I am hoping for a 6 pound loss by the end of the month, and if I can't achieve that, I have no one to blame but myself. I think this is gonna work better for alot of us, as it wont be so overwhelming with all the stuff to keep up with. Just make your goal for the week whatever you feel you CAN do, and it won't be as stressfull on us, and NO ONE WILL BAIL OUT !!!

Motowngirl will be the weight keeper upper , so ya'll can either PM her with your weight loss, or post it - whatever. Just whatever you choose to do, K I S S .

I'm home from work today, have gotten the worst ear infection - so to start my day off right - I'm heading over to the exercise bike to get some miles in. , then later I'll be doing a workout DVD.

Any ideas for what ya'll would like to do with the yahoo page ?? Like I said, I'm doing an overhaul on it, and am up for suggestions....I think it's a cool page to use as far as the photos and database to keep up with stuff, and would like to keep it active. Let me know.

Will check in later.

[cindy1077]

Hi Everyone,

I know that no one has heard from me for a while and I apologize for that, but I got a little (ok, a lot) discourage on the challenge before (with the constant weight gain) and decided that there was only so much that could blame on the scale. I didn't want to weigh everyone down with my personal failures. However, now I've taken so time for myself and I've found a new doctor, so hopefully I will have better luck this time. Hopefully in six months I too can be looking forward to see a 70 pounds weight loss. My profile has not changed since January so I'd like to use the same pictures. I'll do new measurement because I am fitting into some small sizes. KISS sounds great.

[AuShucks]

YAY !!! I'm doing the happy dance - SHE'S BACK !!! Just post whatever you feel comfortable with and what you feel you can accomplish for your weekly goal and go from there - K I S S - NO STRESS, NO INTIMIDATION !! We're all wanting the same thing and are here to support each other.

[insearchofme]

Hello Everybody!!

I am so psyched about starting a new challenge. I have been feeling somewhat down, as the one year anniversary of my father-in-law's death is tomorrow. I think starting the challenge tomorrow will be symbolic of all the things that I have to LIVE for and look forward to. I am grateful that I have been blessed with good health. I refuse to continue to let life pass me by as I sit silently on the sideline, too ashamed of the person I have become to join in on all the fun. I will no longer neglect my body and poison it with garbage. It's time for me to take control of my life, and there is no better time than NOW.

I'm in it for the long haul ladies. I could not have imagined taking this journey with a finer group of gals.

[anipsed]

Yay for a new start! and a simple start at that!
Ill go ahead and commit myself for 6 pounds lost in April

Cant wait to begin tomorrow!

[insearchofme]

Originally Posted by cindy1077

Hi Everyone,

I know that no one has heard from me for a while and I apologize for that, but I got a little (ok, a lot) discourage on the challenge before (with the constant weight gain) and decided that there was only so much that could blame on the scale. I didn't want to weigh everyone down with my personal failures. However, now I've taken so time for myself and I've found a new doctor, so hopefully I will have better luck this time. Hopefully in six months I too can be looking forward to see a 70 pounds weight loss. My profile has not changed since January so I'd like to use the same pictures. I'll do new measurement because I am fitting into some small sizes. KISS sounds great.

I am glad to see you are still with us. Welcome back!

[anipsed]

You know, Im going to change what I said above:
I committ myself to 7 pounds lost in April...that will put me in the 150's!

[Motown Girl]

Wippy, okay I'm excited and i updated my current weight down at the bottom.

Thanks Aushucks

[gottadothis]

wow everyone so glad you are still around...
Renee: that outlook is great we all have so much to live for...

I went and ran today did a 5k faster than I have ever.. which is great.. felt really good. I also stuck to my eating plan I had layed out for the week. I did not slip up once. I did almost skip lunch but then decided to eat so i would not be so hungry later and eat everything in sight. So one day down forever to go...lol
lets go everyone...

[AuShucks]

Hey just checking in, stayed home from work today antibiotics are finally kicking in, so I feel much better than yesterday. Ya'll know I've mentioned before about "set backs" go figure I get sick at the start of this challenge ! WTH?? Anyhow- did not do all the exercise that I intended to do yesterday, but todays a new day and will do it.

I'm glad we're all getting motivated with this challenge, and I for one will do my best. I tried on that pair of shorts this morning and they fit !! The only thing is that their a little tight on the backside - who would've thunk it since I have NO a*s !! Oh well, I'll try them on again after I do my weigh in on the 14th.

I've got to beef a minute now, I got this fancy scale last year, and finally programmed it. It measures your body fat and keeps track of each weigh in. Well the body fat thing registered at 43% - ?!?!?!? How the heck does it come up with that ?? My gosh - I'm 5'9" , if I ever weighed 130 ish I'd be nothing but a toothpick !! WITH NO A*S !!! whatever......