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Welcome to the sisterhood!  Here is some information to help guide you through our 8th challenge and to start 2010 off on the right path!

What’s the challenge this time at the sisterhood?

We are kicking off 2010 at the Sisterhood with the Rethink Your Shrink challenge! During this challenge, we will be focusing on changing your body, as well as your mind!

When does it begin and end? This challenge will run from Wednesday, December 20th until Wednesday, February 17th. That’s SEVEN weeks to shrink, shrink, shrink, and shrink some more!

Can I join at anytime? ABSOLUTELY! We want any newcomers to the sisterhood to jump right in and tag along at any point during the challenge. Just grab a button and put it on your blog and start right along with us!

Must I be a woman to join? Heck, no! We welcome women, mothers, brothers, fathers, absolutely ANYONE!

What do I need to do? Every Wednesday – weigh yourself.  If you have a blog, write about your losses, gains, successes, frustrations.  Then come back to Shrinking Jeans leave a comment that links back to your weekly blog post. In each post tell us what your previous weight was and what you are for that week. We all need a little accountability; this is a great way to have it.

Do I have to weigh in every Wednesday? Weigh-in on whatever day works best for you.  Just report to Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans every Wednesday.

Do I have to have a blog? Nope. You can type in your losses/gains next to your name every week.  However, perhaps consider starting a blog.  They’re free and journaling while losing weight is awesome.


What if I have information I want to share?
Please share any thoughts, recipes, product reviews and meaningful blog posts with us. You can e-mail us anything.  (Except pictures of chocolate or pizza) We’d love for this site to feel like your home, so get your running shoes on and get comfortable!  More than likely we will share whatever you send us!  Just keep it clean and pertinent!

You can also engage in conversation with your fellow Sisters in the comments sections of posts thanks to our new commenting plug-in!

AND you can now join the ‘hood, our Sisterhood social networking site!

Do you happen to have any advice for me for this challenge? Why yes we do.  Let us know your starting weight so we can track how much you lose during the challenge, and take your before picture now.  You will never regret it.  When I look at mine, I throw my donut in the garbage and I don’t even go back and get it later.

Do I have to be on Weight Watchers to join this challenge?
Oh goodness no.  Do whatever works for you.

Can I put a button on my blog promoting this challenge?  I certainly don’t want to keep all of this healthy goodness to myself!
Goodness yes. Buttons with codes can be found up there at top under “grab a button”. Grab one of our logos buttons and the current challenge button for your blog’s sidebar. Go ahead; all the cool cats are doing it!

 
  • michelle
    How do I join a team?
  • If you haven't already, email me at melissa@shrinkingjeans.net
  • LIME TEAM RULES!!!
  • Oooh, I wish I'd known about this before it started. Is it too late to join a team?
  • Sure isn't!
  • M Gregorio
    This sounds great! But do I have to have a blog to participate?
  • No, you don't have to have a blog! Email me at melissa@shrinkingjeans.net if you want to participate!
  • I am ready to join this challenge, yay! I have been lurking around for awhile but decided tonight to come out of hiding and join the challenge. I just put my button my new blog and am ready to go. I can go individual unless someone wants to allow a late comer to their team.
  • MrsAshley
    I can't wait to join! I'm going to post a button on my blog tonight and take my picture and find out how to join a team tomorrow. Great website, I'm excited!

    Ashley
    Beauty4Moms.blogspot.com
  • I'm a WW member and would love to join in on the challenge with you all. I'll add the button on my blog tonight. :)
  • I would like to start this, hope it's not too late (it's only been a week right?).

    My blog (which I haven't blogged about the challenge - yet anyway):

    http://char-losingtheweightandkeepingitoff.blog...
  • Hey sisters! I'm back on board...and will weigh-in tomorrow. I've missed you guys!
  • shrinkingjeans
    Woot, woot! Welcome back, Audrey! We've missed you too!

    Melissa

    <http://www.shrinkingjeans.net>
  • KateeB
    Just weighed-in and blogged about it... :)
  • I've been off the computer the past several days due to an eye infection. I would definitely like to get in on the new challenge. I'll use my weigh in from this morning (Thursday is my weigh in day) as my starting weight and will post my first update next week.
  • I came across your blog from a friend who was inspired by you all. Love whatcha got going on sisters (and gent)! Keep up the great work.
  • steph_75
    I am in. I think I posted my weight on the wrong post but it is on my blog

    http://lsn4life.blogspot.com/
  • donyasushi
    ooo i am so in...just had my fourth baby in august and need to lose those 15lbs by my cruise this summer!!
  • nykythecrazycrabb
    So glad that the Chubby Chica recommended your site! I am really excited for the accountability!
  • rashayelle
    I heard about shrinkingjeans from April, thanks lady! 2010 is going to be the best...I've started my action plan at finally being ME again...not mommy, wife, work-a-holic, etc. ME! So, here I am...Ready to break down my large goal into several smaller ones - I like victories! I've got a ways to go...and I need all the help I can get :)
  • jamieduvall
    I weighed in yesterday at 167 - started at 174 on Nov. 23rd...back on track to loose big!
    http://jamieskinnypants.blogspot.com
    This is the blog that I just created...not sure if I did it right....Looking forward to being with so many wonderful woman (and man) through this journey to the skinny jeans!
  • I have not joined this, but I am on a diet and exercise program that is helping a lot. I have been exercising with the Wii Fit Plus and I am also using the biggest loser cookbook.
  • Just joined today. I'm on a mission to lose 58 lbs. Down 12.5...only 45.5 to go. {sigh} That's why I joined the Sisterhood so those 45.5lbs won't seem so hard and so far off.
  • That's awesome!! You can do it!
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  • The Editors

    christy

    Thirty-four year old wife and mom trying to lose the last 15 pounds.

    Christy's Blog

    Lissa

    30-year-old mother of four, trying to lose the rolls and jiggles for good!

    Melissa's Blog

  • The Contributors

    Lisa

    Thirty-seven year old mom of 3, 5 and under, trying her best to be one HOT mom!

    Lisa's Blog

    april

    Thirty-one year old most awesome aunt who's getting very close to her goal weight.

    April's Blog

    brian

    If a guy blogging on a girls-only website seems desperate, I suppose it is. I really need to lose some weight. If only I would remember that when I'm eating ice cream...

    Brian's Blog

    Thea

    33 year old mother of 2 who is maintaining her healthy weight range, one week at a time!

    Thea's Blog

    heather

    Thirty-one year old wife and mother of one 'busy' toddler working to look and feel even BETTER than she did before baby. Maybe EVER!

    Heather's Blog

    Christie O.

    30-something mommy to two little boys who loves to train for random races to lose weight, doesn't mind finishing at the back of the pack, and isn't afraid to wear spandex in public.

    Christie's Blog

    Crooked Eyebrow's Blog

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