*♥*MAKING A MORE FABULOUS ME: September Challenge (STARTER THREAD - 9/01)*♥*

heidi21062 · 09-01-2007, 07:31 AM

Welcome to the MAKING A MORE FABULOUS ME CHALLENGE - for SEPTEMBER

TODAY, Saturday, September 1st, will begin 1 month of making each of us more beautiful inside and out!!! Challenge end date will be Sunday, September 30th.

Challenge Summary: This STARTER THREAD will allow anyone who wishes to join to post their PERSONAL GOAL for the next MONTH (along with some personal stats and information to help those others on the thread get to know you and to better support you on your journey!!! This challenge has been started to provide a circle of support among those who join while on our personal journey to improving ourselves. This challenge will not only focus on losing weight, but on finding ways to improve self-image and self-confidence as well! We all provide support to one another regardless of your choice of meal plan or way of eating.

Challenge "Rules":

1. Post in this STARTER THREAD with the following information:
a. First Name
b. Personal Goal - be it weight loss, measurements, exercise, etc.
c. Your WOE - Atkins, S4L, WW, etc. (It doesn't matter really, but it will help with feedback if you ask for advice and such later down the road!)
d. Stats - To track progress (i.e., starting weight/current weight/goal weight… similar for other goals)
e. Measurements for the following:
i. Bust (over breasts)
ii. Waist (at most slender place)
iii. Hips (at widest part)

(OPTIONAL) – With these, do either the left or right and pick a freckle or something as a "marker" so you know you are measuring the same spot each time.
iv. Upper Thigh
v. Upper Arm
vi. Calf

2. Post a CURRENT or BEFORE picture -- OPTIONAL – but encouraged!!! (At the challenge end, it would be great to have everyones starting challenge photos and their ending challenge photos to show progress!)

3. The Challenge will have a DAILY thread.

4. Check-in daily and post your menus and exercise.

5. If you use FITDAY and would like feedback from the group, please make it PUBLIC and add a link to it in your signature.

6. Weekly weigh-ins or measure-ins are mandatory. They will be held on Mondays. Help us to help you by letting us know how you are progressing.

7. Exercise is not mandatory but strongly encouraged.Get your bodies moving for at least 1/2 an hour a day, 3-5 days a week. The term "exercise" is used very loosely. Using machines, weights, swimming, walking, running, dancing around your living room with the blinds closed (bonus points if it includes a pole

), chasing your kids around the park, sitting on the couch and doing leg lifts while watching Lifetime for Women, ANYTHING GOES!!!!!!!!

Also, with the DAILY THREADS we will be posting a "positive self-reaffirmation statement" for each to finish when they post each day. It will help us to focus on finding our inner strength and beauty and promote a positive self-image!

NOTE: For anyone wishing to join the challenge after the start date, please post in this STARTER THREAD FIRST and then join us in the daily threads... This way, we can keep track of everyone in the challenge and their personal goals!!!

Cyn150 · 09-01-2007, 08:09 AM

Good morning Heidi

Good Morning Ladies

a. First Name~ Cynthia
b. Personal Goal - to lose 10 pounds during the month of September, stay on plan and exercise at least 3 times a week.
c. Your WOE - Atkins
d. Stats - 188.8/188.8/178.8 (original start weight 218)
e. Measurements for the following:
i. Bust (over breasts) 42 Under 36.5
ii. Waist (at belly button) 34.75
iii. Hips (at widest part) 43

iv. Upper Thigh 26
v. Upper Arm 13
vi. Calf 16.5

I hadn't taken measurements in about 2 months....I would just keep the same measurements from the previous month since my weight was the same....so since I gained some weight I took them and OMG

Well I started induction yesterday...and I lost 3 pounds overnight...I know it's mainly water weight, but it brought me back down into the 180's I was feeling so awful seeing 191 on the scale

I'll take a photo later today to post.

Sadler_Girl · 09-01-2007, 08:21 AM

a. First Name Lisa
b. Personal Goal - size 16
c. Your WOE - Atkins,
d. Stats - size 18

Tylar_Connar · 09-01-2007, 08:29 AM

a. First NameTonia
b. Personal Goal - i want to get to 169 and exercise more (after I take Ty lar to school)
[b]c. Your WOE - Atkins, i guess
d. Stats - 174
e. Measurements for the following:
i. Bust (over breasts)39/38.5
ii. Waist (at most slender place)32/32
iii. Hips (at widest part)46/46

heidi21062 · 09-01-2007, 11:15 AM

1. Post in this STARTER THREAD with the following information:
a. First Name - Heidi
b. Personal Goal - be it weight loss, measurements, exercise, etc. Lose 10 lbs. in September
c. Your WOE - Atkins, S4L, WW, etc. (It doesn't matter really, but it will help with feedback if you ask for advice and such later down the road!) LC
d. Stats - To track progress (i.e., starting weight/current weight/goal weight… similar for other goals) 190/168.8/110
e. Measurements for the following:
i. Bust (over breasts) 40"
ii. Waist (at most slender place) 34"
iii. Hips (at widest part) 44"

(OPTIONAL) – With these, do either the left or right and pick a freckle or something as a "marker" so you know you are measuring the same spot each time.
iv. Upper Thigh 24.75"
v. Upper Arm 13.25"
vi. Calf 15"

Mel78 · 09-01-2007, 12:45 PM

a. First Name - Melissa
b. Personal Goal - Get to 139
c. Your WOE - Low-Carb/Mod-Cal
d. Stats - 220/145/135

TOM is here so there's no way I'm measuring today cause I feel like a puffer fish

... No sense getting all down about it when I know its TOM

...My main "measurement' is going to be my Old Navy cargos from last fall...

Heidi - Thanks for getting today's thread started. I was hoping to get on here early this morning but my hair appointment went awry yesterday afternoon and it ended up getting moved to 8:30am... So I was up at 7am and out the door at 8am with barely enough time to grab a cup of coffee on my way out!

Cyn - WTG with getting back on induction... hope you continue to see the losses throughout the challenge!!!

Lisa - Hey girlie!!! How ya doin'?

Did Mikey hear anything about the job?!?!?

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!!!

JoyInHope · 09-01-2007, 01:30 PM

Hi gang! Count me in for the fabulous September challenge... I'm back from vacation (had a great time!) and now I need to get serious about following a healthy eating and exercise program!

1. Post in this STARTER THREAD with the following information:
a. First Name - Cathy
b. Personal Goal - make it back to 169 in September and get myself back to the gym 4x per week!
c. Your WOE - low-cal (~1400 cal/day), moderate carb
d. Stats - I weighed in at 181 today (

) and hope to get back down to 169 by the end of the month!

Good luck everyone!

~ Cathy

Sadler_Girl · 09-01-2007, 01:57 PM

Mel no word yet.
Cathy Welcome home!

Sadler_Girl · 09-01-2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadler_Girl

a. First Name Lisa
b. Personal Goal - size 16
c. Your WOE - Atkins,
d. Stats - size 18

hope this works its today

tori_lk · 09-01-2007, 08:24 PM

Well...let's just let me join this as I AGAIN am restarting. I really need motivation. I really don't know what's going on with me...but my scale just keeps climbing and I got to get myself in check.
I will weigh in tomorrow...but not sure if I am willing to share anything except my measurements and lbs lost.
I bought me some lc foods...Told DH...I have to do low carb. Bought me a new spiral for a journal and am currently downing some water at 9:23pm tonight.
Will weigh in the morning...but don't know when I can post cause going to a new church for the first time since moving to Colorado.
Tori

Sadler_Girl · 09-02-2007, 08:59 AM

Welcome back Tori!

Tylar_Connar · 09-02-2007, 01:02 PM

Everyone.

Sadler_Girl · 09-02-2007, 01:09 PM

tori_lk · 09-02-2007, 09:36 PM

Thank ya, Thank ya....Weighed in today.
Can't wait to lose...hope to lose!
Tori

heidi21062 · 09-03-2007, 07:07 AM

Good morning, ladies!

Happy
Labor Day!!!!

Sadler_Girl · 09-03-2007, 07:09 AM

Are we staying in this thread for today as well as the weekend?:comfused:

Tylar_Connar · 09-03-2007, 07:10 AM

Good morning.
Heidi..are you working today?

here too.

Tylar_Connar · 09-03-2007, 07:11 AM

Lisa~great piucture of you!!

So, we are weighing in on Mondays?

heidi21062 · 09-03-2007, 07:13 AM

I figured that not too many of us would be posting today, so we'd just keep this thread going until tomorrow...

Yes! I am off today!!!!

Tonia - Love the new avi!!!!

heidi21062 · 09-03-2007, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

Lisa~great piucture of you!!

So, we are weighing in on Mondays?

I have no idea!

Tylar_Connar · 09-03-2007, 07:14 AM

yeah, i am trying to get myself motivated and get dressed...i want to head to the mall.

Thanks Heidi!! I am glad you have the day off!! What are your plans??

Tylar_Connar · 09-03-2007, 07:15 AM

oh, that is what it said in the first post..was not sure if you copied it or if that is what we decided. How did you do this weekend...still on plan..me NO!! But I am not hungry yet today so I will be on plan today .

Quote:

Originally Posted by heidi21062

I have no idea!

Sadler_Girl · 09-03-2007, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tylar_Connar

Lisa~great piucture of you!!

Thanks

Cyn150 · 09-03-2007, 07:49 AM

Good Morning Ladies

I slept in today

and now I'm trying to get motivated to tackle the dishes and laundry. My kitchen sink stopped up last night so I couldn't do the dishes last night like I wanted to

When we remodel the kitchen I want to get a dish washing machine

Three of my four little ones spent the night at my SIL's house last night so the house it extremely quiet

I have a meeting at 1 so I really need to move my bootie if I'm gonna get anything done!

GardenGirl639 · 09-03-2007, 08:50 AM

Hi!

Just popping in to say "Goodbye for now"

We are starting school tomorrow (home school) and I know that I won't be on the computer for awhile and won't be posting.

Just thought I'd let everyone know. I hate it when people suddenly "disappear" with no warning.

I've enjoyed getting to know all of you and I'll probably be back.

09-01-2007, 07:31 AM	#1
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,573 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	**♥MAKING A MORE FABULOUS ME: September Challenge (STARTER THREAD - 9/01)♥ Welcome to the MAKING A MORE FABULOUS ME CHALLENGE - for SEPTEMBER TODAY, Saturday, September 1st, will begin 1 month of making each of us more beautiful inside and out!!! Challenge end date will be Sunday, September 30th. Challenge Summary: This STARTER THREAD will allow anyone who wishes to join to post their PERSONAL GOAL for the next MONTH (along with some personal stats and information to help those others on the thread get to know you and to better support you on your journey!!! This challenge has been started to provide a circle of support among those who join while on our personal journey to improving ourselves. This challenge will not only focus on losing weight, but on finding ways to improve self-image and self-confidence as well! We all provide support to one another regardless of your choice of meal plan or way of eating. Challenge "Rules": 1. Post in this STARTER THREAD with the following information: a. First Name b. Personal Goal - be it weight loss, measurements, exercise, etc. c. Your WOE - Atkins, S4L, WW, etc. (It doesn't matter really, but it will help with feedback if you ask for advice and such later down the road!) d. Stats - To track progress (i.e., starting weight/current weight/goal weight… similar for other goals) e. Measurements for the following: i. Bust (over breasts) ii. Waist (at most slender place) iii. Hips (at widest part) (OPTIONAL) – With these, do either the left or right and pick a freckle or something as a "marker" so you know you are measuring the same spot each time. iv. Upper Thigh v. Upper Arm vi.** Calf 2. Post a CURRENT or BEFORE picture -- OPTIONAL – but encouraged!!! (At the challenge end, it would be great to have everyones starting challenge photos and their ending challenge photos to show progress!) 3. The Challenge will have a DAILY thread. 4. Check-in daily and post your menus and exercise. 5. If you use FITDAY and would like feedback from the group, please make it PUBLIC and add a link to it in your signature. 6. Weekly weigh-ins or measure-ins are mandatory. They will be held on Mondays. Help us to help you by letting us know how you are progressing. 7. Exercise is not mandatory but strongly encouraged.Get your bodies moving for at least 1/2 an hour a day, 3-5 days a week. The term "exercise" is used very loosely. Using machines, weights, swimming, walking, running, dancing around your living room with the blinds closed (bonus points if it includes a pole), chasing your kids around the park, sitting on the couch and doing leg lifts while watching Lifetime for Women, ANYTHING GOES!!!!!!!! Also, with the DAILY THREADS we will be posting a "positive self-reaffirmation statement" for each to finish when they post each day. It will help us to focus on finding our inner strength and beauty and promote a positive self-image! NOTE: For anyone wishing to join the challenge after the start date, please post in this STARTER THREAD FIRST and then join us in the daily threads... This way, we can keep track of everyone in the challenge and their personal goals!!!

09-01-2007, 08:09 AM	#2
Cyn150 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,237 Gallery: Cyn150 Stats: 218/200/160 WOE: Atkins	Good morning Heidi Good Morning Ladies a. First Name~ Cynthia b. Personal Goal - to lose 10 pounds during the month of September, stay on plan and exercise at least 3 times a week. c. Your WOE - Atkins d. Stats - 188.8/188.8/178.8 (original start weight 218) e. Measurements for the following: i. Bust (over breasts) 42 Under 36.5 ii. Waist (at belly button) 34.75 iii. Hips (at widest part) 43 iv. Upper Thigh 26 v. Upper Arm 13 vi. Calf 16.5 I hadn't taken measurements in about 2 months....I would just keep the same measurements from the previous month since my weight was the same....so since I gained some weight I took them and OMG Well I started induction yesterday...and I lost 3 pounds overnight...I know it's mainly water weight, but it brought me back down into the 180's I was feeling so awful seeing 191 on the scale I'll take a photo later today to post. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Mini-Goal = 190 Reward: Pedi Second Mini-Goal = 180 Reward: Mani/Pedi Third Mini-Goal = 175 Long-Term Goal = 160

09-01-2007, 12:45 PM	#6
Mel78 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 9,137 Gallery: Mel78	a. First Name - Melissa b. Personal Goal - Get to 139 c. Your WOE - Low-Carb/Mod-Cal d. Stats - 220/145/135 TOM is here so there's no way I'm measuring today cause I feel like a puffer fish ... No sense getting all down about it when I know its TOM ...My main "measurement' is going to be my Old Navy cargos from last fall... Heidi - Thanks for getting today's thread started. I was hoping to get on here early this morning but my hair appointment went awry yesterday afternoon and it ended up getting moved to 8:30am... So I was up at 7am and out the door at 8am with barely enough time to grab a cup of coffee on my way out! Cyn - WTG with getting back on induction... hope you continue to see the losses throughout the challenge!!! Lisa - Hey girlie!!! How ya doin'? Did Mikey hear anything about the job?!?!? Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!!! __________________ Mel MMFM- September Challenge (Starter Thread Link) "IF YOU FAIL TO PLAN, YOU PLAN TO FAIL" **~~~~~~~~~~~~~**

09-01-2007, 01:30 PM	#7
JoyInHope Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 768 Gallery: JoyInHope Stats: 206/181/169 (37yo, 5'8") Start Date: LC succes in 2004, back at it in 2007!	Hi gang! Count me in for the fabulous September challenge... I'm back from vacation (had a great time!) and now I need to get serious about following a healthy eating and exercise program! 1. Post in this STARTER THREAD with the following information: a. First Name - Cathy b. Personal Goal - make it back to 169 in September and get myself back to the gym 4x per week! c. Your WOE - low-cal (~1400 cal/day), moderate carb d. Stats - I weighed in at 181 today () and hope to get back down to 169 by the end of the month! Good luck everyone! ~ Cathy __________________ ~ Cathy ~ *Making a more fabulous me - September 1 - 30, 2007* Last edited by JoyInHope : 09-01-2007 at 01:31 PM.

09-01-2007, 08:21 AM	#3
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	a. First Name Lisa b. Personal Goal - size 16 c. Your WOE - Atkins, d. Stats - size 18

09-01-2007, 08:29 AM	#4
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,410 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	a. First NameTonia b. Personal Goal - i want to get to 169 and exercise more (after I take Ty lar to school) [b]c. Your WOE - Atkins, i guess d. Stats - 174 e. Measurements for the following: i. Bust (over breasts)39/38.5 ii. Waist (at most slender place)32/32 iii. Hips (at widest part)46/46

09-01-2007, 11:15 AM	#5
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,573 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	1. Post in this STARTER THREAD with the following information: a. First Name - Heidi b. Personal Goal - be it weight loss, measurements, exercise, etc. Lose 10 lbs. in September c. Your WOE - Atkins, S4L, WW, etc. (It doesn't matter really, but it will help with feedback if you ask for advice and such later down the road!) LC d. Stats - To track progress (i.e., starting weight/current weight/goal weight… similar for other goals) 190/168.8/110 e. Measurements for the following: i. Bust (over breasts) 40" ii. Waist (at most slender place) 34" iii. Hips (at widest part) 44" (OPTIONAL) – With these, do either the left or right and pick a freckle or something as a "marker" so you know you are measuring the same spot each time. iv. Upper Thigh 24.75" v. Upper Arm 13.25" vi. Calf 15"

09-01-2007, 01:57 PM	#8
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	Mel no word yet. Cathy Welcome home!

09-01-2007, 08:24 PM	#10
tori_lk MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,293 Gallery: tori_lk Stats: 173/169/124 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 31, 2007	Well...let's just let me join this as I AGAIN am restarting. I really need motivation. I really don't know what's going on with me...but my scale just keeps climbing and I got to get myself in check. I will weigh in tomorrow...but not sure if I am willing to share anything except my measurements and lbs lost. I bought me some lc foods...Told DH...I have to do low carb. Bought me a new spiral for a journal and am currently downing some water at 9:23pm tonight. Will weigh in the morning...but don't know when I can post cause going to a new church for the first time since moving to Colorado. Tori

09-02-2007, 08:59 AM	#11
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	Welcome back Tori!

09-02-2007, 01:02 PM	#12
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,410 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	Everyone.

09-02-2007, 01:09 PM	#13
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time

09-02-2007, 09:36 PM	#14
tori_lk MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,293 Gallery: tori_lk Stats: 173/169/124 5'4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: May 31, 2007	Thank ya, Thank ya....Weighed in today. Can't wait to lose...hope to lose! Tori

09-03-2007, 07:07 AM	#15
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,573 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	Good morning, ladies! Happy Labor Day!!!!

09-03-2007, 07:09 AM	#16
Sadler_Girl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sarasota florida Posts: 15,825 Gallery: Sadler_Girl Stats: 282 start Start Date: 3/5/2006 (full into on the 9th) for the last time	Are we staying in this thread for today as well as the weekend?:comfused:

09-03-2007, 07:10 AM	#17
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,410 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	Good morning. Heidi..are you working today? here too.

09-03-2007, 07:11 AM	#18
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,410 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	Lisa~great piucture of you!! So, we are weighing in on Mondays?

09-03-2007, 07:13 AM	#19
heidi21062 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Transplanted to NC...but my hearts in Hampton, VA.... Posts: 14,573 Gallery: heidi21062 Stats: 190/176/110 - 5'3" WOE: Atkins..no WW's...wait a minute....what day is it? Start Date: Started WW 07/28/08 @ 178.6 lbs	I figured that not too many of us would be posting today, so we'd just keep this thread going until tomorrow... Yes! I am off today!!!! Tonia - Love the new avi!!!!

09-03-2007, 07:14 AM	#21
Tylar_Connar Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12,410 Gallery: Tylar_Connar Stats: 198177150 WOE: 27 lbs to go for now Start Date: 10/14/06-165, 11/23/07 180	yeah, i am trying to get myself motivated and get dressed...i want to head to the mall. Thanks Heidi!! I am glad you have the day off!! What are your plans??

09-03-2007, 07:49 AM	#24
Cyn150 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,237 Gallery: Cyn150 Stats: 218/200/160 WOE: Atkins	Good Morning Ladies I slept in today and now I'm trying to get motivated to tackle the dishes and laundry. My kitchen sink stopped up last night so I couldn't do the dishes last night like I wanted to When we remodel the kitchen I want to get a dish washing machine Three of my four little ones spent the night at my SIL's house last night so the house it extremely quiet I have a meeting at 1 so I really need to move my bootie if I'm gonna get anything done!

09-03-2007, 08:50 AM	#25
GardenGirl639 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,393 Gallery: GardenGirl639 Stats: 229/183/145 5'3" Start Date: June 25, 2007	Hi! Just popping in to say "Goodbye for now" We are starting school tomorrow (home school) and I know that I won't be on the computer for awhile and won't be posting. Just thought I'd let everyone know. I hate it when people suddenly "disappear" with no warning. I've enjoyed getting to know all of you and I'll probably be back.