Please sign up for the new body transformation contest sponsored by fitness.com, and wrigley’s gum below!

The contest starts January 29th and you have until February 6th, 2008 to start posting your pics and dimensions.

Your initial post should include:

1. Your before pictures (with something dated – like a newspaper showing the date in the pic)
2. Your Measurements (waist, chest, hips, stomach, arm, and legs)
3. Your Goal(s) in Mind

Thanks to Newbride, here is a model of what your chart should look like with the weigh in dates:

Feb 05 (including before pictures, and description of your overall goal)
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29 (including after pictures, and description of accomplishments made)

What needs to be included on each weigh in day on your chart:

Measurements:
Goal Loss:
Actual Loss:

The Contest weigh ins will continue on this post only for everyone that enters. Also note, this is not just about losing weight, even though this is a weight loss forum. It's a "body transformation" ... if your goal is to tone up, bulk up, etc, you are still eligible to win.

Good luck with your goals, and I hope that if you get stuck, at least our monthly prizes will encourage you to keep going!!!!

From the WL Forum admin, and Fitness.com: Good Luck.

For further details on the contest, please refer to the original Body Transformation post in the News section. Thanks!

http://weight-loss.fitness.com/news-please-read/18574-fitness-com-ultimate-body-transformation-contest-starting-jan-29-08-a.html

We have also created a specific chat room devoted specifically to entrants in the contest who would like to chat amongst each other about their progress!!!!! Enter by clicking on the link below.

Chat (http://weight-loss.fitness.com/chat/)

PRIZES: We have various prizes from Wrigleys, with additional prizes sponsored by Sissel-online.com (http://www.sissel-online.com) (http://weight-loss.fitness.com/contests/19428-body-transformation-prizes.html). Currently, Wrigley's is sponsoring books and DVD's (about 10, I believe).

Note: all entrants are kept private, with the exception that Wrigley's will require mailing information for winners within the United States.

Addendum: If you are uncomfortable posting your pictures on here, send me a PM and I will give you an email address to send them too ... the pictures will remain with me only and will never be published without your permission

what ar the prizes?

good luck all

damn it!!!

i only have like 35 lbs left!!!

Jeremy-so what I only have about 15 as of this morning but that is when you can really see the biggest difference in my opinion with loosing the least because I can get pretty firm and toned which will be a big change. You being a guy and only having 35lbs I would think you could make a HUGE transformation if you were to loose about 2lbs a week you would pretty much be at your goal! Jump in I bet you will win!!!! --wait I want to win he he he he

Jan 29 ..226 :(
Feb 05...223
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 226
Goal Weight loss: -30 pds
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest....45
Upper Arm...13.75
Stomach...43
Hips....48
Upper thigh...27.5


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture (me): http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/newbride02/before002.jpg
Close up of paper w/ date :http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q203/newbride02/before005.jpg
After Picture:

Jeremy-so what I only have about 15 as of this morning but that is when you can really see the biggest difference in my opinion with loosing the least because I can get pretty firm and toned which will be a big change. You being a guy and only having 35lbs I would think you could make a HUGE transformation if you were to loose about 2lbs a week you would pretty much be at your goal! Jump in I bet you will win!!!! --wait I want to win he he he he

i drop about 4 lbs a week....

the difference wouldnt be as good as my 386 - 215 pics.. lol

what should be worn in the before pics ie tight clothes bathing suit etc and does it have to include face? Also does it matter if what day pics are taken as long as it is between teh 22-29th?

where what you are comfortable in... or will show off the changes but the before and after should be wearing the same ensemble...

do you mean "wear" ;)

you'r planning on posting naked pictures?

if that makes you happy...

lol, maybe in my after pics, lol

you wrote "where what your comfortable with" not WEAR what your comfortable with

Sorry, I took my english class today, can you tell? lol

haha ha and ha...

rest assured there will be NO naked pics here LOL, but I am considering a bathing suit for maximum observable difference since most of mine is in the upper legs thigs butt area it would be harder to tell in clothes.

Jan 29..........222.0
Feb 05..........222.6:confused: I don't know if it is a mental or a physical thing.
Feb 12..........222.0 Just bouncing back and forth!
Feb 19..........220.4 OK getting better!
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 222.0
Goal Weight loss: 199....23 pounds(hopefully). Other than scale goal...I just want to feel good and continue on with my lifestyle change.
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest........................38.0
Upper Arm .................15.5
Stomach....................37.5
Hips..........................44.5
Upper thigh................26.5


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture :
5866

5867

5868

5869

Yes you can wear what you like - but it has to be the same outfit before and after. Preferably it would be easier to see a change with tighter clothing, but it is what you feel comfortable in.

Take the photo within the sign up week - probably the 28th, or even the day it starts 29th if you want to be exact:)

Also this is not a competition about who can lose the most weight - it is more geared towards a goal you have in mind, whether it be the last 15 pounds or gaining muscle, or losing a lot. It is your choice!

So then how will you determine who is going to be the winner(s)?

I can't believe more people arn't signing up!?!?

COME ON GUYS....GET IN THE GAME!!

Maybe the admin should post themselves naked......that could be a prize! LOL or not really a prize :P I don't think Sean would go for that though....hahaha

Good on whoever posts themselves naked though - I think that would be an automatic win!!!!!!

I think in this contest, everyone will be a winner :) However, the top prizes will be for those that finish the 3 months, and achieve their overall goal.

...and the prizes will be? :D

Any word on that?

Ok I'm in... just dreading the pictures part.

that's what's keeping me out.. :)

mine certainly won't be naked that's for sure.

Ok I will join I need focus - this will do it!!!

Jan 29 - 229.8
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture :
5815
5816
5817
5818


:puke:My pics are so horrible - ha ha ha!!!:puke:They were taken in my teenage daughters messy room!!!

I'm going to have to back out.

I have way too much going on & need to chill out with the challenges for a little while.

Getting pics seems to be more of a hassle than its worth to me at the moment since I live alone & have no clue how to work the timer. Plus I really don't want to post them.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

I look forward to hearing about the pounds coming off!

ok...I'm in

Weigh-ins:

Feb 06--176
Feb 13--175 (it's a start)
Feb 20
Feb 27
Mar 05
Mar 11
Mar 19
Mar 26
April 02
April 09
April 16
April 23
April 30

Start Weight: 176
Goal Weight loss: 155 (21 lbs)
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest- 39
Upper Arm- 12.5
Stomach- 33.2 (at belly button, not waist line)
Hips-41
Upper thigh--23.2

(and just so i remember, left arm and thigh were measured)

After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Pictures:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w229/bakastuff/Picture5.png

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w229/bakastuff/Picture4.png

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w229/bakastuff/Picture3.png

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w229/bakastuff/Picture1-1.png

Hi! I want to join, looks like a reasonable amount of time to get where I want to be, actually, and I've never joined a challenge before...

Jan 29
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : (not posting till 1/29 )

that's what's keeping me out.. :)

Why?? I know you've posted pics before...come on! its fun :) Do a headless shot if you want.

I'm so glad to see so many signing up finally!! This is gonna get a fun challenge! :hurray:

You know, with it being 3 mths long, maybe we can arrange some kind of mini-challenge within this challenge...you know? we did it before, like who drank the most water, who did the most excersize?? Those mini challenges are good for keeping everyones drive going!

I'm in! This sounds fun!

Jan 29 204.5 lbs
Feb 05 206 grrrrrr
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 204.5 lbs
Goal Weight loss: 30 lbs.
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest - 43.5 in
Upper Arm 12.5 in
Stomach - 41.5 in
Hips - 46.75 in
Upper thigh - 26.5


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:
Before Pictures:

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/th_meyuk004.jpg (http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/meyuk004.jpg)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/th_meyuk003.jpg (http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/meyuk003.jpg)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/th_meyuk002.jpg (http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/meyuk002.jpg)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/th_meyuk001.jpg (http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh144/lori4878/meyuk001.jpg)

Korrie- I'm stupid, do we just edit out main post with every update? We have to remember the post dates? Every Tuesday basically? I can do that....

Sorry guys, Sean changed the dates, so you have until February 6th to get your photos and measurements done. Still no word on the prizes yet!

Count me in all!!

Guess I'm supposed to tell you my goals. I would like to firm up and lose some of my rolls and saddlebags!! Also would like to get in the habit of daily exercise no matter if it's 15 minutes or an hour- just need to get my butt moving with both cardio and weightlifting!

Jan 29 169.8
Feb 05 172.2- yikes wrong way!
Feb 12 165.6- doing the yippie dance! <--- looks a bit like the funky chicken:D
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 171
Goal Weight loss: I'd like to be at 155 that's urm.... 16lbs!! lol having a blonde morning;)
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest 38.5
Upper Arm 14.5
Stomach 41
Hips 43.5
Upper thigh 25.5


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:


Before Picture : Alright folks you might want to shield any small children!
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/acanthusbloom/th_Side-me-with-paper.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/acanthusbloom/Side-me-with-paper.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/acanthusbloom/th_Back-me-with-paper.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/acanthusbloom/Back-me-with-paper.jpg)
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/acanthusbloom/th_Front-me-with-paper.jpg (http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/acanthusbloom/Front-me-with-paper.jpg)

After Picture :

Sorry guys, Sean changed the dates, so you have until February 6th to get your photos and measurements done. Still no word on the prizes yet!

no problem with the date change.

I do have a couple of questions... with the change in start dates, do we add another week on (May 7) or still stop at the end of April?

Also on the check in dates, do we list just weight or should we be doing ALL the measurements then as well? I'm hoping we just do them at the beginning & end, but I could get used to doing it more often.

Thanks.

I need as much motivation as I can get...plus, prizes are good. :biggrinjester:

Jan 29 200lbs
Feb 05 202lbs ):
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest 42.5 in
Upper Arm 14.5 in
Stomach 37 in
Hips 44 in
Upper thigh 27 in


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture :
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/beckiebootwo/before/contest20708003.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/beckiebootwo/before/contest20708001.jpghttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj155/beckiebootwo/before/contest20708002.jpg

Ok I will join I need focus - this will do it!!!

And here I am. ;)

You can count me in. Also can we do a best male and best female thing? 'Cause, y'know, I'd win by default. :D

Sorry guys, Sean changed the dates, so you have until February 6th to get your photos and measurements done. Still no word on the prizes yet!

So the contest doesn't start till the 6th?? Shoot, we'll have to change all of our dates in the chart. Also, you might want to change the title then to cut back on confusion.

Korrie- I'm stupid, do we just edit out main post with every update? We have to remember the post dates? Every Tuesday basically? I can do that....

If you want to, you can just keep editing your original table, or you can just copy and paste your chart w/ the update as you go along:hat:

I'm in. Just the motavation I needed

Will post that chart thing on the 6th.

ooo I'm excited.

Oooh I want in! I have been out of the country for a while now, but I'm looking forward to getting involved again on these boards and getting back on track (I gained 15-20lbs while travelling the world lol). Does anyone have a suggestion of what else we could use besides a newspaper to show the date? Neither my family nor I ever get newspapers. I can get one if necessary, I was just wondering if anyone had any other ideas. I'll post all my information tomorrow.

So in!
Gosh I do love these challenges!


Feb 05 - 200.2
Feb 12 - 201
Feb 19 - 203
Feb 26 - 201
Mar 04 - 206
Mar 11 - 204
Mar 18 - 203
Mar 25 -
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 201lbs
Goal Weight loss: 24lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest: 41.5"
Upper Arm: 12.5"
Stomach: 35.5"
Hips: 46"
Upper thigh: 26"

Before Pictures 29-01-2008
http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/pink_etnies/th_006.jpg

http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/pink_etnies/th_002.jpg

http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/pink_etnies/th_003.jpg

http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/pink_etnies/th_004.jpg

http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/pink_etnies/th_005.jpg

(date is on TV even though I know you can't see it very well in this picture.)


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

What needs to be included on each weigh in day on your chart:

Measurements:
Goal Loss:
Actual Loss:

The Contest weigh ins will continue on this post only for everyone that enters.


Just to clarify - are you expecting people to post measurements every week or just at the start and finish and weigh the rest of the time? The post says one thing and the page implies another to me. I have never taken measurements weekly.

I posted a chart, but then I read that the dates are changing. So I will keep a lookout for the new table/dates. I'm so in. I need to kick my diet/exercise plan up a notch.

I do not THINK she wants up us to update measurements everyweek, I could be wrong, but I believe our measurements are only to be taken at the beginning and end of the challenge. Nikegirl, correct me if i'm wrong.

Thanks for clarifying everyone!

Hey everyone! I just wanted you all to know, I just talked to Sean (the admin.) and he said the actually challenge DID NOT get moved back a week. The date that you HAVE to have your picture posted WITH A NEWSPAPER got moved back till the 6th. However the challenge itself will still start on the 29th :)


I personally am gonna get my picture in on the 29th b/c if I loose 5 or so pds between the 29th and the 6th, I def. would want it to reflect in my photo! BUT for all you that don't have a digital camera, this might help you out some.

I'm excited!!!

Jan 29- 213 lbs.
Feb 05- 212 lbs
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 213 lbs.
Goal Weight loss: 188 lbs. (25 lb loss.)
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest- 40"/ 47" (47 around the bust, 40"under)
Upper Arm- 14"
Stomach- 44"
Hips- 45"
Upper thigh- 25.5"


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z227/brandybeautiful/IMG_0198.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z227/brandybeautiful/IMG_0197.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z227/brandybeautiful/IMG_0196.jpg
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z227/brandybeautiful/IMG_0194.jpg
After Picture:

It's up to you whether to post your measurements every weigh in date, but you can just do it at the start and end of the contest if you like. This is more up to you to do it how you wish! The chart dates won't change, they should stay the same......just you have until the 6th to enter.

Get ready for a change ;-)

Jan 29
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest-
Upper Arm-
Stomach-
Hips-
Upper thigh-


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : (not posting till 1/29 )
After Picture:

Jan 29 188.8
Feb 04 185lbs
Feb 12 183.5
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:188.8
Goal Weight loss:140
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest 44 02/04-43 02/12 42
Upper Arm 15 02/04-14 02/12 13.5
Stomach 38 02/04 37 02/12 35
Hips 44 02/04 43 02/12 42
Upper thigh 26 02/04 25


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:02/04 1in

Before Picture : http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/cnmh071977/myphotos005.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/cnmh071977/myphotos006.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/cnmh071977/myphotos004.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/cnmh071977/myphotos003.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/cnmh071977/myphotos002.jpg

Feb 06
Feb 13
Feb 20
Feb 27
Mar 05
Mar 12
Mar 19
Mar 26
April 02
April 09
April 16
April 23
April 30

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

ahh i want to do this SO bad, but i am afraid it'll mess up my other challenge:(

ahh i want to do this SO bad, but i am afraid it'll mess up my other challenge:(

Nah, you'll be fine! Come on and join us!!!:seeya:

Hey, Nikegirl, I'm assuming the challenge is going to be based on percentage lost vs pound for pound...am I correct??

It was originally not supposed to be based on weight at all but body transformation...

I'm game. This should hit my year mark by the end of this challenge.


Jan 29 164 (I love being on my period and feeling like the Stay Puff Marshmallow Woman! Yah me!)
Feb 05 160
Feb 12 159
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 164lbs
Goal Weight loss: 15 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest- 42" (Underbust= 34 1/4")
Upper Arm- 13 1/2"
Stomach- 33 1/2"
Hips- 42"
Upper thigh- 24 3/4"

Total Inches Before: 154 3/4"

After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture :
After Picture:

Sounds fun, I'm game. If nothing else, it'll provide the needed emphasis to shift to losing some needed lbs and get me faster/more agile for sports.

Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

It was originally not supposed to be based on weight at all but body transformation...

yea, your right, I keep forgetting that ...DUH! lol

Jan 29 248
Feb 05 244.4 ^-^
Feb 12 243.3
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/082823.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/082758.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085030.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085035.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085039.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085043.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085048.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085055.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085127.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/ladyumbra/weight/085137.jpg
Start Weight:248
Goal Weight loss: 25lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest 48
Upper Arm 19
Stomach 46
Hips 53
Upper thigh29


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Yes, Mal is right - it is all based on your own individual goal. Not everyone is going to want to shed a lot of pounds, but if that is your goal then go for it!

Is this challenge open to Australian Contestants

Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight:
Goal Weight loss:
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

need some helpful advice? we just happen to have an expert here to help for the next week: ask Molly (http://weight-loss.fitness.com/club-challenges/18918-ask-dietitian-courtesy-extra-gum-biggest-loser.html#post389778)

I'm in!

Jan 29 - 170
Feb 05 - 170
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Pictures: Coming soon.
Start Weight: 170
Goal Weight loss:15lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest: 39 1/2
Upper Arm: 12 1/2
Stomach: 36 1/2
Hips: 44
Upper thigh: 26 1/2


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

My friend is getting married in Puerto Rico during a cruise in may. That's a good motivation! :)
So I want to lose weight and gain a bit of muscle.

Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight (jan 29): 226.4 lbs
Goal Weight loss: 16.4 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest : 45 3/4 in
Upper Arm : 15 1/4 in
Stomach : 43 1/2 in
Hips : 43 in
Upper thigh : 25 in


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before pictures:

So do you need pictures and measurments in by today or FEB?

So do you need pictures and measurments in by today or FEB?

They said Feb, but it'd be more to your advantage to take them sooner, if possible. :)

The contest starts today but you have until Feb to get your pictures on. I am going to post later tonight!:)

What about us Australian's are we eligible for the prizes if we enter?

What about us Australian's are we eligible for the prizes if we enter?

I guess that if you win, you'll have to pay the shipping...

I want to join but i'm scared to put pics on :(

Jan 29- 200 lbs
Feb 05- 197 lbs
Feb 12- 194.4
Feb 19- 194
Feb 26-
Mar 04-
Mar 11-
Mar 18-
Mar 25-
Apr 01-
Apr 08-
Apr 15-
Apr 22-
Apr 29 -

Current Weight: 200 lbs
Goal Loss: 20 lbs
Actual Loss:

Before Measurements:
Chest 43
Hips 39
Stomach 41.5 (38 with stomach in)
Arm 14.5
Upper Thigh: 25

After Measurements:
Chest
Hips
Stomach
Arm
Upper Thigh

Help! I can see my pics when I'm logged out. I've noticed other attached files are visible only to users logged in, how do I make mine like that?

Jan 29 -->176
Feb 05 -->174
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 176
Goal Weight loss: -22 pds
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest....40
Upper Arm...13
Stomach...38.5
Hips....43.5
Upper thigh...25


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture :(BEWARE.. )
After Picture:

Jan 29 231lbs
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 231lbs
Goal Weight loss: -31lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest....
Upper Arm...
Stomach...
Hips....
Upper thigh...


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

I'm going to a wedding in May and I wanna turn heads..hehe. :drool5: Count me In!!!

Jan 29 -191 lbs
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight (Jan 29): 191 lbs
Goal Weight loss: 41 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest : 38 in
Upper Arm : 13 1/2 in
Stomach : 38 in
Hips : 43 in
Upper thigh : 25 in


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Jan 29 11st 09.6lbs i.e. 163.6 pounds
Feb 05 11st 10.2lbs i.e. 164.2 pounds - water retention - TOM
Feb 12 11st 07.8lbs i.e. 161.8 pounds
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 11st9.6lbs i.e. 163.6 pounds
Goal Weight Loss: 20 pounds (but will be delighted if I got more)
Actual Weight Loss:


Before Measurements
Chest........ 42.000 inches
Upper Arm.. 10.750 inches
Stomach.... 43.500 inches
Hips.......... 40.875 inches
Upper thigh 21.750 inches


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : sent to Jaclyn

Jan 29......208.4 lbs
Feb 05......209.0 lbs (Δ1.75 inches)
Feb 12......
Feb 19......
Feb 26......
Mar 04......
Mar 11......
Mar 18......
Mar 25......
April 01.....
April 08.....
April 15.....
April 22.....
April 29.....

Start Weight: 208.4 lbs
Goal Weight: 175 lbs
Goal Weight loss: 33.4 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest..............42.5
Upper Arm........14.0
Stomach..........43.5
Hips................43.0
Upper thigh......28.25


After Measurements:
Chest..............
Upper Arm........
Stomach..........
Hips................
Upper thigh......

Total Inches Start:171.25
Total Inches Finish:
Total Inches Lost:

Before Pictures:

Front (http://tinyurl.com/2m8ppp) | Back (http://tinyurl.com/35vh4f) | Left (http://tinyurl.com/39nhcb) | Right (http://tinyurl.com/2mtos2) | Front Posed (http://tinyurl.com/2tc3tw) | Back Posed (http://tinyurl.com/36exlv) |
Newspaper (http://tinyurl.com/2tc3tw) | Newspaper Closeup (http://tinyurl.com/2m6ygs) | Shirt On Front (http://tinyurl.com/2mrum4) | Shirt On Back (http://tinyurl.com/2vmnfe)

After Pictures:

Front | Back | Left | Right | Front Posed | Back Posed
Newspaper | Newspaper Closeup | Shirt On Front | Shirt On Back

For the record, the above photos were actually taken on January 29th, 2008. I just didn't have a newer paper and really didn't want to be going out in the -40 degree cold to get one.

Best wishes to everyone. :)

My goals:
-lose 25 pounds. Down to 169 lbs. Lose inches (not sure of an exact number).
-fit comfortably into a size 12/14 pants and large shirt.
-weight lift 3x a week for 45 minutes. Cardio 3x a week for 1/2 hour.
-eat clean.
-take time for myself. For the past four years (age of oldest son), I have put myself on the back burner. I feel 20 years older than I actually am, and I believe I look it too.

Jan 29 194 lbs
Feb 05 188 lbs
Feb 12 188 lbs
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 194 lbs
Goal Weight loss: 169 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest: 44"
Upper Arm: 13"
Stomach: 43"
Hips: 45"
Upper thigh: 27.5"


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : Before picture Jan 28th 2008 (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v160/babygrant/?action=view&current=January282008.jpg) ; Before picture with newspaper (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/babygrant/Beforenewspaperpicture.jpg)
After Picture:

Is it too late?

Jan 29 264 lbs
Feb 05
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 264 lbs
Goal Weight Loss: 234 lbs
Actual Weight Loss:


Before Measurements
Chest 47
Upper Arm 16
Stomach 54
Hips 46
Upper thigh 27


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : I have one, but it's terribly dark. I will post it anyway, with newspaper, and my pic from two or three weeks ago
__________________

Hope its not too late.
1. Your before pictures (with something dated – like a newspaper showing the date in the pic)
2. Your Measurements (waist, chest, hips, stomach, arm, and legs)
current weight: 231.2
goal weight: 205 by end of challenge

Jan 30: 231.2 lbs
Feb 05 (including before pictures, and description of your overall goal)236.0
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29 (including after pictures, and description of accomplishments made)

What needs to be included on each weigh in day on your chart:

Measurements: waist: 43", hips, 56.5", neck: 15.5" still working on getting the others measured.
Goal Loss: -31 lbs
Actual Loss:

heather

I am new to this message board. I am thinking of joining this contest as it sounds like good motivation. One question, does anyone have a link for directions on how to measure yourself correctly?

Thank you.

when doing measurements, does stomach mean the same thing as waist? I'm not quite sure how/where to measure my stomach.

when doing measurements, does stomach mean the same thing as waist? I'm not quite sure how/where to measure my stomach.

Measure at your natural waist, which is approximately 2" above your hip bone. This pretty much equates to the horizontal plane on which your belly button lies. I suggest this because it is probably the area of your core with the greatest circumference, measuring as it does the middle of your waist and love handles. It should most closely/accurately reflect any changes.

Good luck. :D

Oh wow, I didn't know thats what the natural waist was. I definitely like my "unnatural" waist much better then lol. Thanks :)

Addendum: If you are uncomfortable posting your pictures on here, send me a PM and I will give you an email address to send them too ... the pictures will remain with me only and will never be published without your permission

From the first page. PM Nikegirl, not me. But include on your initial post either the photos, or photos sent. Photos are required.

Jan 29 194
Feb 05 193.5
Feb 12 193
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 194
Goal Weight loss: 15-30 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest- 40.5"
Upper Arm- 13.6"
Stomach- 35.8"
Hips- 47.4
Upper thigh- 29.8"

Total Inches Before: 167.1

After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : PM'd
After Picture:

Decided to risk it, huh, Cas? Welcome aboard. :D

;391633']Measure at your natural waist, which is approximately 2" above your hip bone. This pretty much equates to the horizontal plane on which your belly button lies. I suggest this because it is probably the area of your core with the greatest circumference, measuring as it does the middle of your waist and love handles. It should most closely/accurately reflect any changes.


That is pretty much where I measured my stomach for this contest - but I have always thought of my waist as being a different place than that - i.e. where my sides pinch in to the narrowest! It is lucky that the form did not have a measurement saying waist or I would have got it wrong!

Thank you [Focus]! :]
I edited my measurements, i decided to do them today and make sure I hadn't changed, and I did!
I also took my before pictures tonight, i'll post them later, or pm them, whichever.

I hope its not too late to get this in... I could use the motivation.

Jan 29- 225 pounds
Feb 05-221 pounds
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 11
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 225 pounds
Goal Weight loss: 45 pounds
Goal Weight: 180 pounds

Actual Weight loss:
Current Weight:

Before Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

BEFORE PHOTOS
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8338/660a0590mb5.jpg

Hi guys! I'm new here but I am so joining this challenge!!

Start Weight: 187 lbs
Goal Weight loss: 130 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest-42 "
Upper Arm - 14.5"
Stomach-40"
Hips- 43"
Upper thigh - 28"

Feb 03 - 187 lbs
Chest-42 "
Upper Arm - 14.5"
Stomach-40"
Hips- 43"
Upper thigh - 28"

Feb 06
Feb 13
Feb 20
Feb 27
Mar 05
Mar 12
Mar 19
Mar 26
April 02
April 09
April 16
April 23
April 30


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

My Before Pictures
Before Pic 1 (http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=7347DIBFD&i=1090147) || Before Pic 2 (http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=7347DIBFD&i=1090146) || Before Pic 3 (http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=7347DIBFD&i=1090144) || NewsPaper Date (http://www.pix8.net/pro/pic.php?u=7347DIBFD&i=1090145)

hi, glad to have you aboard :) I"m confused as to why you have your actual weight loss posted already. That is reserved for the weight you have actually lost by the end of the challenge.

Hiya! sorry altered that now:)

Hello everyone. I was looking around for some sort of contest like this one, so I decided to sign up! I'm also new to the forum, so I'm still feeling my way around. Please let me know if I'm doing anything wrong :)

I know I'm getting close to the wire to sign up, but I suppose that just gives me a disadvantage in time to get to my goal, so I hope no one minds :) I'll post pictures and measurments tonight (I'm at work, and I don't suppose people would appreciate me cracking out a camera and measuring tape in the middle of the office :) )

Good luck everyone, and I can't wait to see everyone's after pics!

Feb 06- 155
Feb 13- 153
Feb 20-
Feb 27-
Mar 05-
Mar 12-
Mar 19-
Mar 26-
April 02-
April 09-
April 16-
April 23-
April 30-
May 07-


Start Weight: 155
Goal Weight loss: -20lbs (135)
Actual Weight loss:
Start Body Fat %: 30%
Goal Body Fat Loss %: -5% (to 25% or less)
Actual Body Fat Loss %

(I decided to throw in body fat %, as it is a very important number to me as I want to change my entire body, not just the number on the scale. So I'm putting it up here, just for myself to see how much I change in the next while)

Before Measurements
Waist- 34"
Chest- 37"
Hips- 39"
Upper arm- 12"
Upper thigh- 24"


After Measurements:
Waist-
Chest-
Hips-
Upper arm-
Upper thigh-

Total Inches lost:

Well, I lost 3 pds this week! YAY! How's everyone doing??

I signed up in time but I spaced the first day!

Feb 06- 148.5
Feb 13-
Feb 20-
Feb 27-
Mar 05-
Mar 12-
Mar 19-
Mar 26-
April 02-
April 09-
April 16-
April 23-
April 30-
May 07-

Start Weight: 148.5
Goal Weight loss: 10.5 lbs
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest 37"
Upper Arm 12"
Stomach 29"
Hips 36"
Upper thigh 24"


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

Before Picture : will post later today!

I can't remember if I wore shoes or not, without shoes it's 3 lbs, with shoes its 1 lb. Anyways, I should get going, gotta eat as much as I can before Lent begins :cheers2:

I just signed up yesterday....i sure could use the motivation of this contest! I want to lose weight, firm up, LOOK better! Be able to look myself in the mirror and have my clothes fit better...

Feb 05 215.8
Feb 12 207.6
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 215.8
Goal Weight loss: 25 pounds
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements:
Chest 45 inches
Upper Arm 16 inches
Stomach 41 inches
Hips 50 inches
Upper thigh 30 inches


After Measurements:
Chest
Upper Arm
Stomach
Hips
Upper thigh

Total Inches lost:

before photos:
Picasa Web Albums - Jill - Jill diet start (http://picasaweb.google.com/Jillsy.Bear/JillDietStart?authkey=fc0m6l4JQMs)

Finally updated with my pics and measurements (a few pages back). Good luck everyone!

OMG IT'S THE 6TH .. just after 12PM - Please Let me Join!
I'm putting in pictures and my measurements anyways! :)

Feb 06 155 lbs
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 155 lbs.
Goal Weight loss: 30 lbs.
Actual Weight loss:


Before Measurements
Chest: 39 in.
Upper Arm: 11 in.
Stomach: 42 in.
Hips: 43 in.
Upper thigh: 23 in.


After Measurements
Chest:
Upper Arm:
Stomach:
Hips:
Upper thigh:

Total Inches lost:

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No worries about being dead on the exact time/date to the absolute minute! There are different time zones too of course:P I will be adding mine tonight and then posting all the contestants names to finalize the list. So, if you happen to sneak in there in the next 12 hours or so, go ahead and do it! Please watch for the list over the next day, and good luck to everyone with their goals!!!!!!!!

PS>>> Where are all our contestants from the training forum? I have yet to see a bunch of you on here! Get your butts on here in the next couple hours! Geesh!!!!

PS>>> Where are all our contestants from the training forum? I have yet to see a bunch of you on here! Get your butts on here in the next couple hours! Geesh!!!!

Oh. I'm not sure they realized they were meant to come over to enlist here. Afaic, I'm the only one who hopped the fence. There are a couple who got their info in, though, it's just in that side's thread. Maybe you realize this and I'm making silly assumptions.

Wait, what. You get to enter? Interesting. :D Good luck. You'll need it. :flame:

Edit: Also, mind appeasing my OCD by setting it up so each weigh-in date has its own thread? It'd make it so much easier for us to see how everyone's doing and/or provide encouragement if we didn't have to slog through the whole post to see who edited in and who added on and whatnot. If the work of the requisite pasting, formatting and informing of contestants is a bother, I'll gladly do it.

Oh shit weight in was today...well yesturday...Im not gonna be able to weigh tin till Saturday...Im working night shift and I dont weight myself until Ive been able to sleep a full night after my overnights are done...My body gets so confused when I work the nights...

;393888']Edit: Also, mind appeasing my OCD by setting it up so each weigh-in date has its own thread? It'd make it so much easier for us to see how everyone's doing and/or provide encouragement if we didn't have to slog through the whole post to see who edited in and who added on and whatnot. If the work of the requisite pasting, formatting and informing of contestants is a bother, I'll gladly do it.

I like this idea!

Or maybe, rather than a new thread each weekly weigh in, have one thread with just people's info and stats (that big list thingy), without the commentary and discussion. That way you can quickly scroll through everyone's stuff quickly, see the weekly progression, and make comments in this thread. Maybe a little easier than each week having to copy everything. Just a thought.

BTW, 2 pounds so far!! Yay me :) hehehe.

But a bigger breakthrough for me this week is that I finally got my eating under control. A tip for those of us in the last 10-20 pounds phase (and sorry if this starts to sound preachy), you have to eat enough! The last time I lost a bunch of weight down to 135 (and I'm ashamed to say I've done it twice but never managed to keep it off) I was at a nasty plateau of 150 for a long while, even though I was eating very healthy and working out very rigorously 5 days a week. Then I realized that I was only eating about 900 calories a day. I wasn't consciously starving myself, I just felt satisfied with that much food so I didn't feel the need to eat any more. I then INCREASED my calorie intake to 1500cals a day, while maintaining my exercise, and dropped 10 pounds in 2 weeks! My body was in starvation mode and I didn't even realize it. I found myself starting to go down that same starvation diet again, and quickly changed to a complete, balanced plan. So make sure you're fueling your body properly, and it will reward you!

Good luck everyone!

Oh my god, I forgot about my pictures! Dx If you're still taking them, I'll get mine in later today. :X

:party: YAY Cerella I lost -2 lbs lets keep it up each and every week!Huggs GL Tammy

Feb 06 113lbs.
Feb 12
Feb 19
Feb 26
Mar 04
Mar 18
Mar 25
April 01
April 08
April 15
April 22
April 29

Start Weight: 113 lbs.
Goal Weight gain: 5-10 pounds (muscle :P)
Actual Weight gain:


Before Measurements
Chest: 33 inches
Upper Arm: 10 inches
Stomach: 29 inches
Hips: 31.5 inches
Upper thigh: 19 inches


After Measurements
Chest:
Upper Arm:
Stomach:
Hips:
Upper thigh:

What, you're not going to set an example for all the shy ladies by posting pics?

I'm disappointed. And not because I suddenly want to see what you look like in a bikini. No, ma'am. :D

Here are all the entrants for the Body Transformation Contest on the WLF. If I have missed you for some reason please let me know, but this should be everyone signed up by today and ready to go!

mom2
newbride02
fat2fit
cinderelly (need photos :)
MoonGoddess
bakaralu
Curvie Girlie
missblonde 4878
mishi
beckie 139
bmohearn
bgdave4
cnmh 071977
niapage
lana de femme
MsGhettoBooty
James
ladyumbra
xorie
AmyRB
Jerome
20lbgoal
somethingnew912
kishdlf
Omega
[Focus]
angaustinbrody
Abilor
momma4alex
cassanova
bgorelick63
JoaNne21
jojoluvsu2
Jillzy_2008
elizab3th
nikegirl24 - not eligible for prizes:P

Ok, so this should be it except the ones that need to post photos - please do it if you still haven't yet, as they should be done as soon as possible!

Good luck to everyone!!!!!!!

*One reminder, for all prizes we will be PMing you for your home address, so make sure that I have included your name on the list, otherwise no prizes for you!*

wow! Just made it in!

No prizes for you reminded me of Seinfeld.. "NO SOUP FOR YOU!!"

YAY IM SUPER EXCITED !

Wooohooo let the games BEGIN well they already have!!!!!:party:

So what's everybody's plan for the day?

I'm going to hop on the treadmill in a few hours.. first time in MONTHS !
I miss that baby haha.

;393888']Also, mind appeasing my OCD by setting it up so each weigh-in date has its own thread? It'd make it so much easier for us to see how everyone's doing and/or provide encouragement if we didn't have to slog through the whole post to see who edited in and who added on and whatnot. If the work of the requisite pasting, formatting and informing of contestants is a bother, I'll gladly do it.

I'm TOTALLY in on this suggestion. It'll save a lot of time!

im going to nap, then eat, therapy then LOST!!!!

Paaay attenshunnn to meee, Jaclyn. The people demand that I get my way!

Liz. Can I call you Liz? No, wait, I like Beth better. Anyway, Beth, I just finished owning some metal bars and some plates with my fierce pumpitude.It was glorious.

That is very good, re: the treadmill. You really like to jump in, huh?

Napping sounds pretty good, too, though, Jilly. I'm not going to ask you for permission to call you Jilly because I notice you haven't exercised today, unless therapy counts, in which case I am a jerk and I'm very sorry? :p But yeah, the fitter I become the less sleep I get. Why. T_T

OK, I am going on the record that I will put in a full 45 mins of walking tommorrow!!! I REALLY REALLY need to get serious about that...esp given that I really love to walk, its crazy I dont do it more!

"NO SOUP FOR YOU!!"

"COME BACK, 1 YEAR!"

:party: YAY Cerella I lost -2 lbs lets keep it up each and every week!Huggs GL Tammy

I saw that Tam - excellent - you are doing so great :D:D:D!!!

cinderelly (need photos :)


I have photos but no measurments or anythign else posted I will update:)

i have old pics but haven't had a chance to take recent pics will try to get my hubby to do it tomorrow for me. As for exercise i'm going to walk at least a mile tomorrow and i have been doing at least that every morning between 3am and 6am during my paper route with hubby.. fun and its freezing then too.. haha

Sorry Focus, I'll make a place to chat and a place for posting measurements - just got to check it over with Sean. I was trying to get him to make a specific chat for the contest in the chat room, but for some reason it wouldn't work. I'll work on this over the weekend - in between going to Liverpool:P

Oh, and I'm not posting bikini pics...hahaha....even in the after pics! So, no bikini for you! (Ok maybe that's taking it over the top with the Seinfeld stuff...haha)

;394261']Liz. Can I call you Liz? No, wait, I like Beth better. Anyway, Beth, I just finished owning some metal bars and some plates with my fierce pumpitude.It was glorious.

Haha, you can go with Beth but I like Liz. Beth ages me haha. Maybe I should start talking in third person.. (I could have split personas!!)
So Liz did get to the treadmill today.. even though Beth was being lazy (haha)..

K No that's dumb. All the endorphins from exercising have boggled my mind. But I'm so going back today - I really want to make it up to 20 minutes atleast. IM SOO SORE.

Anyone else? GROUP HUG !! :grouphug:

So, no bikini for you! (Ok maybe that's taking it over the top with the Seinfeld stuff...haha)

No, no, well played. :)

Sorry Focus, I'll make a place to chat and a place for posting measurements - just got to check it over with Sean.

Und das ist auch gut. :D

Have fun in Liverpool. Your conversion to British people ist complete? Hahaha.

Haha, you can go with Beth but I like Liz. Beth ages me haha.

Really? I went with Beth cause I know a Beth and I love her because she's fun and I think you are also fun. Liz... well, it gets me thinking of Liza Minnelli, and that's just never a good thing.

[Focus] like the third person idea, though. It remind him of Tarzan and then [Focus] want make joke about Velveeta but he know no one will laugh.

Ha Ha ! no Liza Minelli. Beth don't like Liza Minelli.

"COME BACK, 1 YEAR!"

Oh seinfeld, you are indeed hilarious!

FOCUS, I hope you got these peeps in line over here. I'd hate to have 5 of us at the fitness forum whip all of 'em put together. Guess you better get 'em motivated. Good luck to you and all the competitors from this site. "LETS GET IT ON"

Oh, snap. gt2003 jumped the fence just to lay some smack talk on y'all. You gonna take that? :biggrinjester:

They can smack talk all they want.... we're busy kicking butt over here:D Hope you all are having a good week so far! I gained last week but am back with a vengeance!! Congrats to all of you with accomplishments and losses! Keep up the good work!!! :party:

That's for sure !!
I'm doing F A AAntasic.. feel like I have so much more energy !!
Hope everyone else is awesome too :)

Well I just finished doing a mega workout, and I feel fiiine! :)

Edit: Also, mind appeasing my OCD by setting it up so each weigh-in date has its own thread? It'd make it so much easier for us to see how everyone's doing and/or provide encouragement if we didn't have to slog through the whole post to see who edited in and who added on and whatnot. If the work of the requisite pasting, formatting and informing of contestants is a bother, I'll gladly do it.[/QUOTE]

Sorry Focus, didn't have time to get on this over the weekend - but Sean said that the mods could easily do this.........so go ahead and start it if you like!

Ok quick question besides recording your weigh in every week and checking in is that it as far as the contest goes?
How are the monthly prizes decided,by weekly recordings,monthly measurements,photo's??? Thank you for your time...:)

what do we do now? I'm confused... but, thats not a new thing!!

lost 2.6 lbs this week :hurray: I can't wait 'til April 29!

How'd you all do?

I love this contest it is so cool I was not measuring myself before and wow I cant believe the inches are going like that I am down another inch aprox in everything (maby I am not measuring correctly? ) and am down 1.5 lbs :party:

I'll measure and weigh in tomorrow morning.. I'm crossing my fingers !!

I'm not losing much weight but the inches are sliiiiding, yay

hope everyones well this week:)

Yes nia,

The prizes will be determined by all those factors - monthly prizes by keeping up with weekly measurements, making progress with your goal, and also your overall comments and attitude on the forum.

The grand prizes will be based on all this as well as final photos.

Hello all! Just wanted to let you know the Body Transformation Contest is now in the Contest Forum that has been recently created. I have also made specific threads for your weigh-ins, and chat. Please continue in the new threads! Both threads will be monitored and will count in determining prize winners! Thanks!

Previous week 174

FEB 14,2008 Start Weight: 169 (-5 lbs)

Before Measurements
Chest....40
Upper Arm...13
Stomach...38.5
Hips....43.5
Upper thigh...25

2 WEEKS LATER MEASUREMENTS
Chest....40....same
Upper Arm...12.5...-.5
Stomach...37.5...-1
Hips....43...-.5
Upper thigh...24.2...-.8

That is so awesome Tammy!

Ok quick question besides recording your weigh in every week and checking in is that it as far as the contest goes?
How are the monthly prizes decided,by weekly recordings,monthly measurements,photo's??? Thank you for your time...:)
prizes are determined subjectively, much like the final prizes. it will be based on participation in the contest, as well as your progress and meeting your goals. For example, if you weight 120 lbs, and you want to gain 20, that's a lot harder than if you weigh 160 and want to gain 20 (or the reverse) ... i use weight only as an example because it's an easy example .. it's more based on measurements.

I am not sure if i have already been disqualified for not posting much but either way i have to drop out of the contest. I found out tuesday and have confirmed it not by a doc yet but by several other pregnancy test that i am pregnant so that means no more losing weight just watching what i eat and exercising but not overdoing it at this point. so good luck everyone.

heather

Wow! Congrats on the new baby!

Best of luck to you.

Congratulations Momma4Alex! :)
Good luck darlin

thanks it means a lot to still be able to get support here even when not losing weight for a good reason though.