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Shrinking Days of Summer – Final Weigh-in

[ 53 ] 07/22/2009 |

sdos1This is it, Sisters and Brothers! After 7 long weeks, we’ve finally come to the end of this challenge! WOOHOOOOOO for all of you that stuck it out.

First off, I’d like to thank all the sponsors for this week’s Weigh-in Giveaway:

Tia

Margie

Plain White Press

And a big thank you to all of the sponsors we’ve had throughout this challenge!

Without further adieu….RUN, don’t walk, and gingerly step on your scales. Take a deep breathe and look down at the number. Remember it. Blog about. Tell us how it makes you feel. Did you shrink? How much? If not, do you know why? Pour your hearts out to us. Let it all out. We want to hear about your successes, your triumphs, your wins. We also want to hear about your failures, and stumbles. Why? Because we love you, and we’ve all been there.

TEAM CAPTAINS****Make sure you email your final team weights (not losses) to Christy befofre 9 p.m. Central time tonight to christy@shrinkingjeans.net.********

This challenge had some new twists. We instituted a team setting, and while it was a lot of work, we think it was so much fun. What do you think? Do you see that poll over there to right in the sidebar? Please vote. The majority is going to rule for the next challenge. Teams or no teams?

Speaking of the next challenge…we’ve got some great stuff up our sleeves! Be sure to check back often for announcements. The new challenge will be starting in the next 2 weeks, and we’d love to have you join us. We’re also looking for some more corporate type sponsors for prizes as well, so if you’re a PR person, or know a PR person, send them our way. As always, we welcome any of our members to sponsor prizes as well! Please and thank you!!

Make sure you check back tomorrow to see which team took this challenge down! Is it gonna be Team SAGE, or will they get knocked off their pedestal?

If you’re going to Blogher, be sure to let us know here. We have a great giveaway from BornFit for one lucky lady!

Everyone who weighs in today before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time is eligible to win this week’s giveaway! A random winner will be drawn and announced tomorrow!

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About Christy: Thirty-six year-old wife and mom to BJ (8) and Mia (4). I'm the editor at the Sisterhood, a Feingold mom, I really love to run (really), read, cook amazing things, and photography is my fledging passion. My motivation is motivating other people to realize they can do this whole weight-loss and exercise thing. I'm living proof! View author profile.

  • http://fitnessthoughts.wordpress.com/ Gina

    I weighed in the same as last week 149
    and I blogged about it here~
    http://fitnessthoughts.wordpress.com/2009/07/22

  • http://swanvalleytammi.blogspot.com ValleyGirl

    Well, I had to change my goal TWICE for this challenge and I'm not *thrilled* with the end result, but I'm happy to have finally earned my 20# badge anyway.

    http://a-woman-of-moderation.blogspot.com/2009/

    Go, PURPLE!!

  • BrookeF

    http://smartstrongsexy.blogspot.com/2009/07/wei

    *does happy dance* thanks for all the encouragement ladies!! i enjoyed my weekend with my family without stressing about food, i made up for my weekend mistakes during the week and am pleased with the results!

  • lizlovingmom

    I am down to 139 – that's 8 pounds total….GO TEAM SAGE!!!

  • http://violazuppa.wordpress.com ViolaZuppa

    I'm down another 2.1 lbs this week for 9.1 lbs total for the challenge!

    http://violazuppa.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/weig

    Go TEAM BRONZE!

  • ladybugs714

    I'm up .4 lbs this week…total loss of 4.4 for the challenge.
    :o(

    Blog post to come later….crazy morning!

  • http://www.thekrumwiedesix.blogspot.com Kristin @ OneCrazyMamaof4

    Totay's weight is 240 on the nose. This means that in this challenge I have lost 22 pounds :) I am so proud of myself…even if I did only lose .8 this week… :)

    GO TEAM LIME!!!

  • http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/ Jenna

    I am happy to report a 2lb loss for me, yea!!! 148!!!
    http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/final

  • roxymommy

    I am down another 1.4 lbs this week… down to 169.6. Woohoo for being back in the 160's, even if it is just barely! My total loss for this challenge was 8.4 lbs and I needed it desperately so my old work pants would fit. I feel much less like a stuffed sausage getting ready in the mornings now!

    GO TEAM RED!!!!

  • craftgirlalli

    http://craftgirlalli.blogspot.com/2009/07/weigh

    It's all about learning…right??

  • Amy

    I lost 3 more lbs. Total of 8.2. YEAH!!!

  • http://kcrules.wordpress.com/ Jennie

    I'm ending this challenge with a gain. I am back up to 154.5. I started the challenge at 151 and even went to 150 in the very beginning! I just wasn't very disciplined this time around. I'm sticking with you all though. Bring on the next challenge! I'm ready to get back at it.

    Here's my blog post:
    http://kcrules.wordpress.com/2009/07/22/massagi

    Congrats to all who've continued to lose!

  • http://jessleftthelighton.blogspot.com/ Jessica

    A loss of 2lbs this week which takes me out of the 160's!! Yes!!

    Let's kick butt Team Navy!

    http://jessleftthelighton.blogspot.com/2009/07/

  • http://bacardimama.blogspot.com/ Nancy

    Super busy morning, so I'll post later. The good news is I lost 1.1 pounds.

  • http://www.melsboxofchocolates.com Mel @ A Box of Chocolates

    So the challenge and me didn't quite go well together. I'm up a final 1.5lb from my beginning weight. On one hand I'm just glad that is all with the summer food I've been consuming, but of course a bit disappointed that I didn't lose. However, I have a plan so when the next challenge rolls around, I am READY!!
    http://www.melsboxofchocolates.com/2009/07/weig

  • http://swanvalleytammi.blogspot.com ValleyGirl

    Earlier when I left my comment, the poll wasn't up yet and now that it is, well, I'll leave my vote there, but I wanted to comment as well.

    I think the team thing is a GREAT idea, but maybe would work better for shorter challenges ~ like that short, 3-week one in spring. In the first three weeks of THIS challenge, there was great enthusiasm and communication between myself and my teammates, but we definitely ran out of steam in the second half.

    I would like to see teams again (maybe not right away this next challenge, but definitely from time to time), but I think for the longer challenges it would work better to keep it individuals.

    There. That's my two cents.

  • BrookeF

    congrats on leaving the 140s – the “decade” jumps seem to be the hardest!

  • BrookeF

    congrats on your journey into the 160s!!

  • Michelle L.

    Down 0.2 pouns this week, making it a 6.something lose for the challenge. I am so ready for the next challenge.

  • http://shrinkingandgrowing.blogspot.com/ Tera

    I'm down .5 pounds, putting me at a total loss of 9.8 pounds for the challenge. :)

    http://shrinkingandgrowing.blogspot.com/2009/07

    Can't wait to see what the next challenge will be!!

  • Christy_TheSisterhood

    I'm down!!!

    Read all about it here :)

    http://www.real-life-adventures.com/2009/07/shr

  • Christy_TheSisterhood

    I'm so proud of you!!!!!

  • Christy_TheSisterhood

    Congratulations! That is AWESOME!!!

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

    I ended up gaining 2 lbs over the entire challenge… but now I know what to do to stop this silly weight gain!

  • http://jiggles.airynothing.com/ barb_at_jiggles

    I had a modest loss this week – lost 9 pounds during the challenge! Yay me!
    http://jiggles.airynothing.com/2009/07/end_of_t

  • http://mylifeatthirty.blogspot.com/ SJs_April

    No time to blog today. (I know, boo.) But unfortunately, I'm up. I gained. 0.2 for the challenge, I think. I knew the summer was going to be tough with everything I had going on, so to only have gained 0.2 for the challenge isn't so bad, I guess.

    Starting weight of challenge: 143.8
    Ending weight of challenge: 144.0

  • http://washingawaythegain.blogspot.com/ Sarah

    http://washingawaythegain.blogspot.com/2009/07/

    I did it! Over 12 lbs loss during challenge! I enjoyed the teams, hope everyone else did too!!

  • http://karena.wordpress.com/ Karena

    I'm up 1.5 pounds to 164. Way to end the challenge on a high note, eh?

  • anng

    http://ann-shesgonnablow.blogspot.com/2009/07/f

    Short version I lost 8.3 pounds this go around….I'm at 203.0 today!! yeah!!

  • Karissasmom

    Down .8lbs….not a great end, but oh well.

    http://daveandmegan0723.blogspot.com/

  • tirah
  • http://haven4dragon.blogspot.com/ Mary

    Weighing in with a 1 lb loss this week, 8 lbs lighter than when I joined just a month ago!

    YAY Team Peach

  • Pama

    http://thinnerin08.blogspot.com/2009/07/sweet-r

    Broke even at 299.2 this week : )

  • http://thesassymama.blogspot.com/ Heather at Mama Sass

    Lost .9 for a grand total of 1.8 for the challenge. Not great, but I'll take it!
    http://thesassymama.blogspot.com/2009/07/result

  • lanelt

    Another 1.4 pounds lost for good. :)

    http://www.fatchicksjourney.com/2009/07/22/shri

  • http://twolittlevikings.blogspot.com/ Beth/Mom2TwoVikings

    ELEVEN pounds! Can't complain!

  • Bari_F

    I got to add a button! I'm down another 1.6 to 160.8 lbs. That is 5 lbs lighter than I was a month ago when Team Peach joined the challenge! Not only did I lose 5 lbs this month, but I finished a 5K and managed to fit into a favorite pair of pants that I haven't worn all summer. Bonus!

    Congrats to everyone who participated and a big Shout Out to my girls at Team Peach!

    http://diaryofashrinkingchick.blogspot.com/2009

  • http://bacardimama.blogspot.com/ Nancy
  • spbray

    Lost the 1lb I gained last week along with another.2. Total loss for the challenge 6.2 lbs

    http://loadsofpink.blogspot.com/2009/07/vacatio

    Sue

  • http://www.luvmy4.blogspot.com/ alesha

    I weighed in and blogged about it here..

    http://luvmy4.blogspot.com/2009/07/weigh-in-wed

  • http://lifeofmine.net/ Priscilla

    Man, I stayed the same this week. I was really hoping for a loss for a big finish but darnit…it didn't happen :(

  • she_fit

    I just love your site!

  • http://www.imadramamama.wordpress.com/ Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama

    Where have I been?? I didn't even realize you were doing the challenge, too, Beth! Great job!!

  • http://www.imadramamama.wordpress.com/ Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama

    I'm gone 2.8 pounds for the challenge. I didn't meet my goal, but that's O.K. I still lost!!

  • http://byebyefatpants.blogspot.com/ Crystal (Bye Bye Fat Pants)

    I lost 0.2lbs this week …

    http://byebyefatpants.blogspot.com/2009/07/prin

  • senos

    I've just LOVED being a part of these challenges! It has inspired me to try Big things in my life & Thank You from the Bottom of my Heart :)

    I lost 1 lb. this week~ Go Team SAGE!!

  • http://dalewis2.blogspot.com/ Audrey
  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    Thanks!!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    You are a wonderful inspiration in so many ways Steph!! XOXO

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    I am only down 0.2 this week, but 5.6 lbs for the whole challenge. Not what I was hoping for, but hey, that's 5.6 lbs less than when I started out last month! ;o)

    Great job everyone!

  • http://moreontheotherside.blogspot.com punkinmama

    Down half a pound. I'll take it – but hope to lose more this week (even if it's not part of the “official” challenge).

  • christieo

    i tried and tried and tried to log on to post my post with my final weighin but i was on vacation without internet and my useless phone wouldn't let me leave a comment! wah wahhh! anyway, thanks everyone for a great challenge and for helping me move past my plateau! go team gold!! what a wonderful group of ladies i have had the pleasure of losing weight with!!!!!

  • http://www.babytealeaves.blogspot.com Christie O.

    i tried and tried and tried to log on to post my post with my final weighin but i was on vacation without internet and my useless phone wouldn't let me leave a comment! wah wahhh! anyway, thanks everyone for a great challenge and for helping me move past my plateau! go team gold!! what a wonderful group of ladies i have had the pleasure of losing weight with!!!!!