BIKINI BY JULY 4TH 8WK CHALLENGE -- WEEK 1

BeckyJill7

Username: BeckyJill7
First name: Becky
Height: 5'10"
Starting Weight: I'll have to get back to you- it's between 165-170
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 150
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? JM's 30DS, Ripped in 30, 6 week 6 pack, etc, walking/running
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I actually wore it in February but actually want to look good in it this summer!!!

BeckyJill7

Ooh- and I would really like to meet my goal (or get really close) by June 25- girls' weekend and I'm friends with freaks of nature who have super hot bodies! (not freaks of nature really- just marathon runners and health gurus...)

natmadc

Username: natmadc
First name: Madison
Height: 5'5"
Starting Weight: 162
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 147
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Squats, walking/jogging
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! not yet ill pick it out closer to my goal

macdaddyyall

Username: macdaddyyall
First name: Claire
Height: 5'2"
Starting Weight: Between 154 and 157...
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 140 (realistically 145)
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Swimming competitively 4x a week, kickboxing, and running, as well as strength training!
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Yes!!! It's adorable haha

PS this is my first time posting on the forums/in a challenge so forgive me if I screw up at first

heyitskaydee

can i join??
First name: Kaylee
Height: 5'4
Starting Weight: 142
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 130
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? try my best to cut back on food and exercise more... idk what else to do besides that
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! yuppp its pink and yellow from old navy

KathreneW

Username: KathreneB
First name: Kathrene
Height: 5'6
Starting Weight: 149
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 130 (by 7/19)
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Cardio X, Kenpo X, Core Synergenitics, Self: Bikini Ready Fast,(One cardio from P90X in the AM, and Self: Bikini Ready Fast in the PM: 6 days a week) Counting Calories
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Yes!

fanceegirl75

Username: fanceegirl75
First name: Maliaka
Height: 5'9
Starting Weight: 170
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 155
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Goal is to burn up at least 3500 cals/wk in the gym (Cybex Arc Trainer, Stair Master, run/jog/walk intervals on the treadmill, kickboxing class & Zumba)
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Not yet...but I've been browsing!!

Good luck all!! :drinker:

fromaquasar

Username: Fromaquizer

First name: Jessica

Height: 5'4"

Starting Weight: 123

Goal Weight by 6/19/11: 118 (also as I am concerned with tone as well as weight I want to take 5cm off my thighs, 5 off my bum and 3 off my tum

What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Each week - Cardio x 6, strength x 3, stretch x 2 + 6 healthy meals and 118 grams protein/day

Do you have your bikini picked out yet? Not yet but a shopping trip will be planned

MommyAleong

can i please join?

username: MommyAleong
First name: Karen
Height: 5'2"
starting weight: 156
goal weight by 7/4/11: 145
To get bikini ready: tracking calories religiously on MFP, boot camp 2x per week, running 2 days per week, pilates 2 days per week
Do I have a bikini picked out? Not yet but I am going to Mexico in August so I will pick one out for then

jannapurna

Hello everyone! This is my first time joining a group on MFP, and I'm thankful for the extra support.
Good luck!

Username: jannapurna
First name: Anna
Height: 5'5"
Starting Weight: 160
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 152 (just trying to be realistic, but lower would be great, too!)
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Calorie counting, Moksha yoga, kung fu training, cycling to and from work daily, occasional hockey.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! If I get to my goal weight, I'll definitely be splashing out for a nice new one!

up2me2lose20

Username: up2me2lose20
First name: Dee
Height: 5'6"
Starting Weight: 128
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: ? I've met and exceeded my goal of 135, then 130 and now even under that, but I still have some flabby tummy stuff to tone, so not sure what my real goal should be.
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 3 days/week c25k and 3 days/week JM DVD's using weights; tracking food
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I've tried on several and even my 11 year old daughter wants me to buy one. I just feel self consious yet. I've never been comfortable showing it off...but my husband would disown me if I bought a gramma suit like I'd rather have! LOL

jezziebeth

Username: jezziebeth
First name: Jess
Height: 5'5"
Starting Weight: 161.8
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 145-150lbs
What are you doing to get bikini-ready?: Lots of water drinking, Zumba dancing, walking/jogging, light weight training
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Not yet!

SoFancySoBlessed

Username: SHAWTUE
First name: SHAWTUE
Height: 5'9
Starting Weight: 191.8
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 170
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? RUNNING WALKING DANCING (SALSA) STATIONARY BIKE
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! NOPE NOT YET!

AnoukDoutyBatya

Username: AnoukDoutyBatya
First name: Anouk
Height: 5'10
Starting Weight: 169
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 150
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Running, dancing, just eating healthy!
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Nope, wanna loose the weight first and then get a bikini that fits. Lost 32 lbs allready, so my current bikini doesn't really fit anymore..

designerdiscounts

Hi ladies! I'm so in this!

Username: designerdiscounts

First name: Demian

Height: 5'4"

Starting Weight: 127
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 118

What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Everything! Running 3-4x/week, Ripped in 30 DVD 6x/week, Elliptical 2-3x/week, yoga, stretching, situps, pushups, lunges, strength training. Eating high protein diet, 5-6 small meals a day. My main focus is getting rid of the flubby belly, that fat is sooooo stubborn!

Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I sure do - it is sitting right here looking at me. I have not tried it on yet and won't until I've lost at least 3 more inches off the belly.

aanddplusoanda

Hi girls, and welcome to the Bikini by July 4th Challenge!!! I'm so glad you're all here to help each other stay motivated and inspired for the next 8wks!!

So here's what I need from you this week...
Username: aanddplusoanda
First name: Andi
Height: 5'3"
Starting Weight: right now I am 126
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 115
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 30 Day Shred, 100 sit ups a day, hula hooping, yard work, walking, elliptical, other misc work-out dvds
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I have about 4 of them from before I had kids that I am trying to fit into again. I would love to get a new one as well.


I'll be keeping track for the group with each of our weekly check-ins. If there's anything I've missed just shoot me a message and I've tried to friend everyone in hopes that you'll always see these check-in's and related messages. Thx!

Celeste79

Username: Celeste79
First name: Celeste
Height: 6'1"
Starting Weight: 200.8
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 190
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Spin 2-3/wk, C25K, 30DS, JM Yoga, watching those calories!
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I've got several in my drawer… I'm just looking for the nerve to wear them.

Mariahnoel

Username: Mariahnoel
First name:Mariah
Height:5'6
Starting Weight:180
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 165
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Nothing yet! But I am hoping that joining this group will give me motivation to get to the gym. I shouldn't say that I am doing nothing, I do chase a 18 month old around all day...
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! No Bikini but I am hoping to feel better in a bathing suit.

TTops76

Username: tcapron
First Name: Tenaya
Height: 5'9
Starting weight: 165
Goal Weight: 130
P90X, cycling, stairs

Headed to Cabo in 2 weeks then off to NC for 1 1/2 weeks in June.......but am hoping to keep with things or do my best to be in better shape for my cousins wedding July 15. Look forward to the challenge and to meeting some new people

MoM2LayLa09

Username: mom2Layla09
First name: Heather
Height: 5'3''
Starting Weight: 147
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 125
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Working out 3-5 days a week sticking to my calorie range.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Yes, not purchased but picked out!

chrisdavey

I take it this is a girls only challenge? :bigsmile:

misssmiles

Username: jennaseiler
First name: jenna
Height: 5'3''
Starting Weight: 164.2
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 150
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? run 3 miles 5 days a week (5mph) weights at the gym. Starting with a personal trainer on May 16th.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! i have many picked out!!

mommyof5kids

username: mommyof5kids
first name: Maren
height: 5'7'
starting weight: 193
goal weight by 7/4/11: 170
What am I doing to get there? I am doing Couch to 10k, I am going to do workout videos, and get outside and walk with my kids (depending on weather here in Michigan).
Do I have a bikini picked out? no, but I am sure I could find a cute new bathing suit

up2me2lose20

I take it this is a girls only challenge? :bigsmile:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

lesliemk

What a great group ladies, I'm so excited for all of us!! I'll start working on our little excel layout that I'll be posting. In the meantime, get eating healthy, drinking lots of H2O and working out!!!!

herky

Username: herky
First name: Sarah
Height: 5'4''
Starting Weight: 150
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 140
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? right now, I'm trying to get through finals week at college. but after this week, I will be working out 5 days a week, a combination of jogging, elliptical, and pilates
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! well I have mine from 2 years ago that looked much better on me 2 years ago...however I've seen lots of cute ones that I would love to wear and feel good about myself in them!

LET'S DO THIS GIRLS!

tlaltman

Hi girls, and welcome to the Bikini by July 4th Challenge!!! I'm so glad you're all here to help each other stay motivated and inspired for the next 8wks!!

So here's what I need from you this week...
Username:
First name:
Height:
Starting Weight:
Goal Weight by 7/4/11:
What are you doing to get bikini-ready?
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?!
I'll be keeping track for the group with each of our weekly check-ins. If there's anything I've missed just shoot me a message and I've tried to friend everyone in hopes that you'll always see these check-in's and related messages. Thx!

tlaltman
Teresa
5'4"
128
120
P90x 6xweek, c25k MWF, cycle TTh...#1 thing.....eat right! I am cutting out processed sugar and skipping coffe during this challenge. My vacation starts the 9th! Time to get serious!
I what the kind that barely covers your back but is connected in front. I think it's called a monokini or something like that. There is one in the victoria secret catalog I like.

soshotout

Username: soshotout
First name: Carrie
Height: 5'5''
Starting Weight: 195
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 170
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? At least 5x a week workouts including cardio, kickboxing, pilates, strength training.
Do you have your bikini picked out yet? I actually have about four! LOL

Sstteepphaanniee

Username: Sstteepphaanniee
First name: Stephanie
Height: 5' 2"
Starting Weight: 190
Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 175
What are you doing to get bikini-ready? zumba and treading uphill
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! not yet!

Happyoceangirl

Okay- I'm gonna take the plunge and COMMIT!!

Username: smiles4miles
First name: Melissa
Height: 5' 4.5
Starting weight: 130.8
Goal weight by 7/4/11: I guess a range of 120-130. I'm more concerned with firming up than I am with the scale number
What are you doing to get bikini ready? Going to start P90x for the first time, clean up my diet some ( focus on getting enough lean protein, good carbs and healthy fats), drink lots of water and perhaps most important... Mental preparation bc I don't want to feel self conscious after all this hard work!!!
Do you have your bikini picked out yet?? Nope