Rock That Dress Challenge! (Closed Group)

scubaangel

Scubaangel -- You just keep up the good work, and party or not, people will notice. Heck, you could always throw your own party at your house and invite some people from your husband's work. Either way, your hard work will pay off many times over and I know you're lookin' great!

Thanks Jen, sadly it appears that the weight loss is invisible to everyone except the scales, lol. Went to return the keys to my work place to the Guardroom and had a chat with one of the friendlier MPGS guys, who couldn't quite understand why I was in work out gear at 2115..on a cold foggy night like we have here. Still it's nice to know that he thought I looked good as I was even if I didn't feel it at the time (and I am quite ashamed to think of the outfit I was wearing on the night out that my group of mates ran in to him and his girlfriend as it still doesn't fit without giving me a major muffin top even now). On the upside he's going to come and meet me after work one evening when hes not on night shift and run around camp with me (will have to take the longer route then so its win win).

myboysmomx2

I lost 1.5 pounds this week. As I said before, it's been a frustrating weight loss/inches lost ride during this whole challenge because of me being on a plateau and fighting through a back injury (that's all better now). Anyway, it's all part of the process I guess. So, here are my final results over our 10 week challenge.

TOTALS LOST:
Weight -6.0 lbs
Neck: Same
Waist -0.80"
Hips -0.70"
Arm -0.10"
Left Thigh -0.50"
Right Thigh -0.30"
Bust -0.05"
Calves -0.50"
BMI -0.80

I have to look at the big picture and know that I haven't dealt with struggles like this having both a foot injury and back injury simultaneously and know that it was a rough ride almost the entire 10 weeks. My weight fluctuated like never before since beginning MFP and it is what it is. My overall results since beginning MFP, however, is VERY encouraging and that's what I'm holding on to. I've started a new exercise program to confuse my body. I've begun Biggest Loser Cardio Max and Biggest Loser Boot Camp. I know that's gonna confuse my body and get me back on track. I'll be attending the USMC Birthday Ball tonight and this is my first MAJOR goal since beginning my weight loss journey. I'm proud of how hard I've worked, my determination to get here and my refusal to throw in the towel when times are tough. I could not have said the same thing this time last year. I've come and long way baby and I've still got a little ways to go, but, "I'M GONNA GET THERE!"

I'm so proud of each and every one of you who have stuck in here for the long haul. I'd love for you to post pictures of your holiday and military gala's when the time comes. I'll post mine hopefully by next week with a new blog.

Love you ladies! ♥♥♥♥♥
Jennifer

bayerngirl

Jennifer, I am so proud of you!! Have fun tonight. You gonna look amazing in your dress, can't wait to see pic! I haven't weight in this week, will do it next week. Friday was my husband's 50th birthday.Lots of eating and drinking, lol!

myboysmomx2

Jennifer, I am so proud of you!! Have fun tonight. You gonna look amazing in your dress, can't wait to see pic! I haven't weight in this week, will do it next week. Friday was my husband's 50th birthday.Lots of eating and drinking, lol!

Thank you girl! Thanks for participating in the challenge too!

myboysmomx2

Here are my pictures and my results:

I am 5' 11" and am 42 years old. I've been overweight for 13 years.

In 8 ½ months here’s the stats on my losses…
42.5 Pounds Lost, 10% Body Fat Lost, and 5.9 BMI Lost. I was about to have to go up to a Size 18 (but never did - thankfully), and I'm currently a Size 10. I went from being considered “Overweight” to “Healthy.”

Measurement Lost Update:
Neck: -1.5”
Waist: -8.80”
Hips: -7.20”
Arm: -3.0”
Thighs: -10.00” (L & R thigh combined)
Bust: -7.05”
Calves: -1.5”
That's a TOTAL of: 39.05"


Picture on left: Late November 2010 (approx. weight: 200). My starting weight on MFP was 202.5. The two pictures on right are after I lost my first 7 pounds (195.5)









"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out." ~~ Robert Collier YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!

MereMe

From the pics, it looks like your husband has a fabulous HOT wife! You are inspirational!!!!

You other gals are rocking it too! I wish I had had more time to interact with each of you!

Here were my challenge beginnings:
SW: 221.2 (9/1/11)
November 12th GW: 199 (was my goal for 12/25, but I am ready to PUSH it!)

TODAY'S WEIGHT: 204.9 (Soooo much closer than I thought I would be - but I COULD have done better!)
RESULTS = -16.3#; lost 1.7"

scubaangel

OK so todays the last weigh in for this one, wow where have the last couple of months gone to?

I started at 11stone 3lb (157lb), today I weigh 10stone 7lb (147lb) so have lost 10lb since 20th September and only 2lb less than my 12lb target.

In addition I've started running again and am actually enjoying it right now, averaging 14mins for a 1.5 mile route home from work. I can't see many changes yet - some clothes are a little looser yet others still feel as tight as ever - but am hoping that when I attend my partners Christmas party in a couple of weeks I'll have a decent photo to compare to one taken while we were on holiday this summer.

Well done to everyone who joined in, and a huge thank you to Jen for starting the group.