New Challenge: Shrinking Days of Summer
Ahhhhh yes. Summertime is upon us. Which can only mean one thing. Swimsuit time Will I ever wear a bikini again? Probably not since the last time I wore one was over 15 years, before 3 pregnancies, and a *few* pounds less. I’m still searching for that miracle bathing suit that lifts the “girls”, minimizes my squishy tummy and magically shaves the cellulite off of my thighs.
So yeah, I need this challenge like I need exercise. That means I need it badly. I still have some unwanted pounds lingering around and I am ready to banish them forever. But this post isn’t supposed to be about me, it’s supposed to be about the new challenge. I get distracted easily : ).
We liked this challenge so much last year that we are bringing it back again this year: Shrinking Days of Summer!
OK, here are the deets for the new challenge:
- 8 weeks long (Starting today May 26, Ending July 21st)
- Mini challenges every week, running Sunday-Saturday (basically we will give you a task, whether fitness-related, health-related, mental well-being or whatever and each of us will focus on that task for the week)
- Be on the lookout for a new *Family* challenge that we will be starting in conjunction with our friends over at Weight Watchers. It will be fantastically awesome and something that you can do with your children!
- We’ve created a group over at the ‘Hood specifically for this challenge. If you are already a member of the ‘Hood, then head on over there and RSVP for some extra support. If you aren’t a member yet, then click here to become a member and then join our new Shrinking Days of Summer group. I’m here to tell you that the ‘Hood is awesome and a great tool to receive and give extra support for your journey.
- Weigh in every Wednesday (including today). Let us know how you did- how much did you lose/gain, what struggles did you have, what were the positives of the week. Blog about it and post the link in the comments. You will do this every week : ).
Also, since I am so full of news today, I wanted to give ya’ll I’m a good ole Texas girl I tell ya a heads up that our daily posting schedule is changing just a tiny bit. Our new schedule looks like this:
- Monday- Mailbag Monday (we answer questions from you, our loyal readers. I am sure you just have a million questions that you want to ask me the Sisterhood. It can be anything- personal or otherwise! Email questions to support@shrinkingjeans.net)
- Tuesday- True Confession (we like this one too much to get rid of it)
- Wednesday- our favorite, Weigh-In Wednesday
- Thursday- Thursday Threes (another oldie but goodie)
- Friday- Food Friday/Focus on Fitness (alternating Fridays)
- Saturday- The Saturday Review (where we review our favorite products)
- Sunday- Sister Spotlight (we’re bringing this one back- we have so many Sisters that we need to get to know!)
Ya’ll got that?! Now go weigh-in already and come back here and share the good news.
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Category: Challenges, Lisa, Running, Shrinking Days of Summer, Uncategorized, Weekly Weigh-In, Weight Watchers
This challenge? It's ass is mine. Yeah.
http://heather.shrinkingjeans.net/2010/05/shrin...
I’ve not had a chance to blog about this yet, but I weighed in at 178.8 lbs this morning.
In 8 weeks, I will be thrilled if I lose 10 lbs.
I’ve been stuck for a while. sigh.
Here's my post….
http://bacardimama.blogspot.com/2010/05/shrinki...
I'm weighing in at 215.2, down 2.4 this week.
http://thehood.shrinkingjeans.net/profiles/blog...
Starting in at 212 lbs. Looking forward to being out of the 200s!
Boy am I ready!! Swimsuit??? What???
I am weighing in at 170…….again. My body seems to want to stay at this weight so I really need to change its mind. I know I will get all the help I need here at the Sisterhood!!
WAY TO GO!!! Keep it up.
Taking an inch off is awesome! Like Bari said, the non-scale victories mean more!
WOOT WOOT! Great job, Becky Jo! Before you know it, you'll be in the 180s… : )
20 pounds from goal is AMAZING! I can't wait to see you hit that mark!
We've all been there! Good luck with this challenge!!
That's an awesome present for yourself! (The challenge ends just before my birthday, too!)
You've already got a built in exercise plan! Great job!
Today IS your fresh start, Bobbi! We're glad you're here!
You can do it, Melanie!
We're glad you're here, Tiffany!
You better. I'll be watching for you…
That's great! Can't wait to see you hit that goal!
Own that number, baby! Honesty does a body good!
Definitely, Lisa! Whenever you are ready, just jump in!
That's right, Rene! Can't wait to see what you do with this challenge!
That is something, Ann! Keep on moving!
You can do it!
We're here for you Margie!
Starting at 186.6….where I've been for the past 2 months or so! UGH!! However, it will still be fun to try and see if I can get it off. Let's do this thing!! :D
Starting at 186.6….where I've been for the past 2 months or so! UGH!! However, it will still be fun to try and see if I can get it off. Let's do this thing!! :D
Starting this challenge at 200.5 One more pound to Onederland!
http://mistismorsels.blogspot.com/2010/05/shrin...
Okay, I suppose it wouldn't have been the right thing to do if I'd skipped my first weigh in post for the challenge!
http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net/2010/05/shrin...
We're at just about the same place! My goal is 130 and I'm at 140.4 this week :)
Kiss that number goodbye, girl :)
I blogged! (See Thea, I told you I would!!!)
http://bekkib73.wordpress.com/2010/05/26/leavin...
Here is my post… http://www.iamsucceeding.com/2010/05/week-1-her...
Ok, I didn't get to finish out the last challenge due to work. But I did have a post. I've just put it up @ http://chestnutchronicles.com/BlogEngine/post/2...
I'll just use that as my starting post here.
Unfortunately i'm also up!!! Way up!!!
264.2 – Here's to a fresh start!
hooray for a new challenge! I'm starting off at 184.5 ideally I'd like to break into the 160's by the end of the challenge but would be content to just make it into the 170's (something I haven't been able to do since having kids)
You can get it off! Go, Stephanie!
The 170s are so close, you can do it!!
Three cheers for a new challenge!
I'm soooo late, but here is my weigh in – and my update on the 21 days challenge. Dude, could I live up to my twitter name any more? http://bit.ly/9se5ai
I didn't do very well in the last challenge, and have even gained a few pounds since then. :( I'm not giving up though, so here I am to try again with this one. :) I weigh in on Sundays, but will report in on Wednesday for the challenge.
Starting Weight (5/23): 289
Challenge Goal (7/18): 275
I know 14 pounds seems like a lot for only 8 weeks, but I'm pretty sure I'll have a really nice loss this first week because I'm off some steroids I was on last week that resulted in a big gain. Here's my blog post from last Sunday's weigh in:
http://www.melgetsfit.com/2010/05/23/bad-bad-ba...
I'm late, but whatever.
Starting 231.2
I almost forgot to post my weight here, I did weigh in the next morning, and it was 140.4 (same as Christy's!!!)
Hi Jenn! Are you logged into Disqus? Sometimes that happens to me out of the
blue, and I have to go to disqus.com and log in again! Try that see if it
works :)
We're so glad you're back :)
-Christy
YAY!!! Congrats on coming out! ;) Really, we don't bite! -Melissa
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