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The Challenge has begun!

[ 76 ] 12/03/2008 |

So, are you ready?  We hope so, we’re not just ready ourselves to jump on this weight loss wagon, we are ready to have you join us!

Here’s how it will work.

Every week, (after this week, it will be every Wednesday,) you’ll write a post on your personal blog about the challenge, you’ll then come here to Shrinking Jeans and type in your blog name and a link to your most current weight challenge post (a.ka. your permalink).  Keep it real, don’t just post when you’ve lost weight, post ALL OF THE TIME.  It not only helps us feel normal reading about other people’s struggles, but it also helps you remain accountable for your weight loss.  (how to you paste a link from your blog onto our link list?  Click here for help)

For the first week, we invite you to write an introduction to yourself, allowing others to learn about you and your goals.  Feel free to post before pictures and your past history with your weight!

Once you’ve written that post, copy your permalink and paste it into our link list.  Now before we go any further, we actually call our link list, Mr. Linky, which sounds a little dirty, but it’s not, we swear.  It’s just a wonderful way to keep a list of everyone who is participating.

So, here you go, here’s your first Mr. Linky.  Don’t be nervous, YOU CAN’T MESS IT UP.    Anything can be deleted either by you or us, so relax, it’s easy!  Tell us about yourself!

*****We are having technical difficulties with good ol’ Mr. Linky today, so please bear with us! Until we can get him up and running, please feel free to leave your information in the comments section of this post. When we have the issues ironed out, we’ll Twitter about it, so make sure you’re following us on twitter! Thanks so much for your patience!*****

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  • http://caseyrandom.blogspot.com Casey

    I posted this the other day: http://caseyrandom.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-jeans-are-too-tight.html

    I didn’t post my starting weight because I didn’t have a scale yet, I’ll post it on my blog later today. it’s 146 right now, in September after having the baby I was at 179.

  • http://caseyrandom.blogspot.com Casey

    I posted this the other day: http://caseyrandom.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-jeans-are-too-tight.html

    I didn’t post my starting weight because I didn’t have a scale yet, I’ll post it on my blog later today. it’s 146 right now, in September after having the baby I was at 179.

  • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

    I weighted in at 217 this morning (yikes!). I was hesitant to post about my weight struggles on my blog, but hey, it’s all about keeping it real, right?

    Here’s this week’s post: http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com/2008/12/oy-im-in-sorority.html

  • http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com Elisa

    I weighted in at 217 this morning (yikes!). I was hesitant to post about my weight struggles on my blog, but hey, it’s all about keeping it real, right?

    Here’s this week’s post: http://unlikelyhousewife.blogspot.com/2008/12/oy-im-in-sorority.html

  • Amy

    Hi! I am Amy. I lost 40 lbs on WW in the last 1 1/2 years. In the past few months, I have been stress eating and have gained about 15lbs back! After 8 weeks of missing meetings, I weighed in yesterday and gained 2.6 (Not as bad as I thought it would be after that long). Anyway, my 1st goal is to lose those 15lbs again. Then I will set another small goal. My ultimate goal is to lose about 70lbs. I just CAN’T focus on that number it seems so discouraging. Anyway, thanks for this site and the challenge!

  • Amy

    Hi! I am Amy. I lost 40 lbs on WW in the last 1 1/2 years. In the past few months, I have been stress eating and have gained about 15lbs back! After 8 weeks of missing meetings, I weighed in yesterday and gained 2.6 (Not as bad as I thought it would be after that long). Anyway, my 1st goal is to lose those 15lbs again. Then I will set another small goal. My ultimate goal is to lose about 70lbs. I just CAN’T focus on that number it seems so discouraging. Anyway, thanks for this site and the challenge!

  • http://roxymommy.wordpress.com roxymommy

    I spaced posting yesterday (wed) so I am doing it now! I started this challenge at 167 on Monday morning. My goal is to be down to 130 by this summer, but 37 lbs in 6 months may be a little excessive. As long as I keep losing or maintaining once I lose I will be happy. I was down about .5 lbs yesterday when I weighed myself. I am drinking a ton of water and being really careful about my portion control. Good luck to everyone!

  • http://roxymommy.wordpress.com roxymommy

    I spaced posting yesterday (wed) so I am doing it now! I started this challenge at 167 on Monday morning. My goal is to be down to 130 by this summer, but 37 lbs in 6 months may be a little excessive. As long as I keep losing or maintaining once I lose I will be happy. I was down about .5 lbs yesterday when I weighed myself. I am drinking a ton of water and being really careful about my portion control. Good luck to everyone!

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com/blog Becca

    Well, I just started so I haven’t weighed in yet but my starting weight was 147. My first post is: http://grayandbecca.com/blog/2008/12/02/shrinking-jeans-here-i-come

    Yay!

  • http://www.grayandbecca.com/blog Becca

    Well, I just started so I haven’t weighed in yet but my starting weight was 147. My first post is: http://grayandbecca.com/blog/2008/12/02/shrinking-jeans-here-i-come

    Yay!

  • http://www.whatsalwaysonyourmind.blogspot.com/ Carla
  • http://www.whatsalwaysonyourmind.blogspot.com/ Carla
  • http://www.lifeofbobbi.com Bobbi

    I just posted (even though I should have yesterday). Just a heads up! http://www.lifeofbobbi.com/archives/864

  • http://www.lifeofbobbi.com Bobbi

    I just posted (even though I should have yesterday). Just a heads up! http://www.lifeofbobbi.com/archives/864

  • http://www.livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com Kirsten

    My name is Kirsten, I have a fast metabolism AND a flabby tummy and thighs. This is where my focus is going to be. If I can tone up and be healthier, I will be happy. Thirteen months ago I completed a half marathon and today I have trouble jogging 2 miles.

  • http://www.livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com Kirsten

    My name is Kirsten, I have a fast metabolism AND a flabby tummy and thighs. This is where my focus is going to be. If I can tone up and be healthier, I will be happy. Thirteen months ago I completed a half marathon and today I have trouble jogging 2 miles.

  • http://www.livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com Kirsten
  • http://www.livinginagirlsworld.wordpress.com Kirsten
  • http://www.lostasock.com Molly

    I’m in, too! This was week four for me, though unfortunately no loss. Happy Thanksgiving, heh heh.

    http://www.lostasock.com/my_weblog/2008/12/weight-loss-wednesday-the-pilgrims-made-me-do-it.html

  • http://www.lostasock.com Molly

    I’m in, too! This was week four for me, though unfortunately no loss. Happy Thanksgiving, heh heh.

    http://www.lostasock.com/my_weblog/2008/12/weight-loss-wednesday-the-pilgrims-made-me-do-it.html

  • http://greenakers.typepad.com Shelli

    I’m making a vow to eat in a more controlled manor, I’ve been really bad lately.

    http://greenakers.typepad.com/home/2008/12/im-joining-the.html

  • http://greenakers.typepad.com Shelli

    I’m making a vow to eat in a more controlled manor, I’ve been really bad lately.

    http://greenakers.typepad.com/home/2008/12/im-joining-the.html

  • http://annieandersonblog.com Annie Anderson

    Finally had a chance to write an intro post.

    http://annieandersonblog.com/shrinking-jeans-an-introduction/

  • http://annieandersonblog.com Annie Anderson

    Finally had a chance to write an intro post.

    http://annieandersonblog.com/shrinking-jeans-an-introduction/

  • http://verybusymomwith4.blogspot.com/ Lisa@verybusymomwith4

    OK I weighed in yesterday at 124. I am getting back to my 5 am spin classes and pilates.

    My goal for this season is 6 pounds.

  • http://verybusymomwith4.blogspot.com/ Lisa@verybusymomwith4

    OK I weighed in yesterday at 124. I am getting back to my 5 am spin classes and pilates.

    My goal for this season is 6 pounds.