i was trying to post before and after pics it did not work

ok well its Sunday. I am down to 253. That is a 2 pound loss for me this week. Two is better then none in my eyes. I am going to change up my diet to eat less carbs and more protein and we will see how that goes next week.
Well I hope everyone else is doing well.
I have done my exercises all week long as well.

thanks. i can't wait to keep posting them as we go. I am going to work really hard over the next couple of weeks.

Monday 8/13
water: yes (12)
sodium: yes
exercise: no
comments: I was EXHAUSTED when I got home from work last night, and fell asleep immediately after supper, so didn't get my exercises done for this challenge. However, I did get a great workout done in the morning before work: 30-min pushups/situps/squats/dips and 30-min elliptical.

Tuesday 8/14
water: yes (13)
sodium: yes
exercise: yes
comments: Feeling much more energetic today, despite waking up at 4:00 a.m. this morning! Just finished my challenge exercises, and am curious how long we're supposed to hold the "bridge" position, as I found several different instructions on the internet for this exercise.

On another note, I'm finding it easier to drink water, whereas at first it was a real chore. I try to drink 6 glasses before noon, and another 4 during the afternoon before leaving work. That way, I don't have to drink a lot of water at night, and now I am sleeping through the night without waking up!

How's everybody doing? Have a great Wednesday!

Fellow "Fat Bullies" - Here is this Sunday's posted challenges that Belinda has assigned: please login daily with your success for the daily challenges! It's encouraging to see your accomplishments posted here.

Weekly challenge 8/19 - 8/26
- do not drink your calories! You can earn 2 points per day for not drinking calories at all. That means each person can earn 12 points for the week for their team.

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Muffin top Monday 8/19
- Follow the specifics listed in this link. http://www.fitsugar.com/Exercises-Get-Rid-Muffin-Top-2251180
Side bends
Standing twist
Jack knife

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ok i did all my exercises this week.
drunk all my water.
weight: 253 still

Like Kim, I quit posting because it seemed like only the two of us were posting on this thread. Here are my final measurements:

weight 140
neck 13.75
breast 36.5
chest 32.0
bicep L/R 11.25/11.0
forearm L/R 9.5/9.0
waist 34.0
hips 37.75
thigh 22.5/22.5
calf 13.75/13.75

water: no
exercises: yes

Neck 14 ... 13.75
Bust 38 ... 36.5
Chest 32.5 ... 32.0
Biceps 11 ... L/R 11.25/11.0
Forearms 9.5 ... L/R 9.5/9.0
Waist 34 ... 34
Hips 39 ... 37.75
Thighs 23 ... 22.5
Calves 14 ... 13.75
Weight 143 ... 140 (goal was 137)

Well, I didn't make it to my goal weight this month, but I am satisfied with the changes for the month, and am motivated to work even harder this month to continue the weight-loss. August turned out to be one of the hardest months at work that I've had ever since starting, because we had to prepare for a really big inspection that required long days every day, plus working weekends. So I am glad that I was in the challenge, because it helped me ensure that I kept working out daily. In the past, I would have let work prevent me from working out, because I was "too busy." But now I am really making exercise a top priority, and attempting to work out every weekday morning no matter what. It's helped a lot.

I was really hoping to have reached at least 139 by the end of August, and I've been hovering at 140 for the past two weeks. Maybe this week?

I have been very encouraged by seeing Kim's accomplishments: she has posted some remarkable success this month during the "August team challenge." Thanks for sharing, Kim!

Cheers to all, and have a great September!