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Burst into Summer Challenge Check-in, August 10

[ 15 ] 08/10/2011 |

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Helllllllloooooo, Summer Challengers!  How is everyone doing this week?  Can you believe we are on the downhill side of this challenge already and quickly approaching the finish line? This summer has FLOWN by, well, at least it has for me.

Since it’s Wednesday, you know what that means.  It’s time to weigh-in/check-in for the Burst Into Summer challenge.  Be sure to fill out the check-in form below and leave a comment with either a link to your blog check-in post or just how you did this week if you aren’t a blogger.

As for me, I was down 3.6 pounds this week.  Woo Hoo!  I actually hit my goal for the challenge this week.  Go me!  How are you doing with your goals?  Are you almost there?  There’s still time to meet them if you aren’t quite there yet.

Mini Challenge:

Last week’s mini challenge was to give up ice cream for the week.  I confess that I did give in once early in the challenge.  The main reason for that is because my 15 year old refrigerator gave up the ghost last week. As I was pulling out all the frozen food to transport it to a temporary home until I could buy a new fridge, I noticed there was one fudge bar left in the box and I decided to just eat it rather than having to move it twice.  How did everyone else do?  I know it’s been ridiculously hot in some parts of the country, so I’m sure this one was a HUGE mini challenge.

My challenge to everyone this week is to try something new!  I’m challenging everyone to try at least one new fruit and one new vegetable this week.  It’s so easy for us to get into ruts of eating the same foods all the time, so let’s shake it up this week!  I can’t wait to hear next week what you all came up with to try.

Don’t forget, New Balance is sponsoring this challenge, and that means the team with the most % of weight lost will get a new pair of New Balance Bootcamp Training Shoes. How sweet is that? We are also giving away 5 pairs to random challengers! To be eligible to win, your team will need to check-in EACH WEEK BY 9 p.m. CENTRAL TIME. No exceptions.

Check-In Form:

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Category: Burst into Summer, Challenges, LOSE IT, Mel, The Sisterhood

About Mel: A 40-something Tennessee girl living in Southern California, Mel is currently on a journey to lose over 100 pounds following the Weight Watchers PointsPlus™ program. Mel also blogs at http://www.thedailymel.com and tweets as @TheDailyMel. View author profile.

  • Anonymous

    Brooke is da bomb! I love you, girl – own this spotlight & your race in that leotard!

  • Nancy

    Da bomb for sure.  Love that you got your turn in the spotlight.  You are awesome and will look so in your tights and leotard.

  • http://twitter.com/TrishB Trish

    Brooke you are amazing and I just love you! And I know you will rock those tights & leotards!

  • Anonymous

    Well I could just say ditto to what everyone else beat me to, but I want to say it again! Brooke is ‘da bomb’ and awesome, amazing and my best cheerleader in blog-land! So glad you got your chance!

  • http://twitter.com/mymadakaja Tami

    Do I dare tease you and ask you about the ‘money’ toes.  No, I didn’t misspell it — (whispering) — cause you did! LOL

  • http://faithfamilylovejoy.wordpress.com Laura P

    Yay Brooke!

    Pictures of the 80′s jazzercise costume when the time comes, please. :)  You’ll kick butt at the race and look phenomenal in the tights w/leotard.

  • http://www.whereverimaywander.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    testing…

  • Rachel Crawford

    Here is my Weigh In post http://crawforddiary.blogspot.com/2011/08/weigh-in-wednesday.html

    I’m up, but that’s not entirely surprising news.

  • http://swanvalleytammi.blogspot.com/ LaughingLady

    I’m a bit confused ~ most of these comments seem to be addressing a different post!!  (which, judging by the nature of said comments, I MUST check out…;)

    Anyway, here’s my confession post for the week:

    http://a-woman-of-moderation.blogspot.com/2011/08/weigh-in-wednesday.html

    • http://www.whereverimaywander.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

      we are confused, too, but trying to figure it out!! ;)

  • Anonymous

    Down 2 pounds.  Had ice cream 2x while at my parents this weekend!  Will try some new veggies and fruit this week!

  • Anonymous

    ok…no time for post but I really have nothing new to report. Same ol’ same ol! I didn’t lose and I didn’t gain. I thought I was supposed to be losing weight during this challenge??!!  I only had ice cream 1 time this week so I think that I did well on this part of the challenge….since it’s been 105+ all week!

  • http://twitter.com/spiffytiffy3 Tiffany S

    Go, Mel – you’re a rock star!  I had a pretty good weigh-in too!
    http://spiffytiffy3.blogspot.com/2011/08/burst-into-summer-check-in-august-10.html

  • http://faithfamilylovejoy.wordpress.com Laura P

    After a few rough weeks (ugh) I am thrilled today…

    http://faithfamilylovejoy.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/short-sweet/

  • Nancy