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

Posts: 382 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
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!

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  • Posts: 2,480 Member
    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!

    Username: MissAnjy
    First Name: Angela
    Height: 5'10
    Starting Weight: 160
    GW by July 4th: 148
    Doing: CLX & C25K along with baseball twice a week :)
    Haven't picked out the bikini yet.
  • Posts: 460 Member
    Username: skinnylizzard
    First name:elizabeth
    Height:5'7"
    Starting Weight:151
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11:142
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 5x cardio/wk, 3x leg, but & abs/wk, 2x back, arms, etc.?wk
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I picked a cute little one out when I was 10 pounds heavier than now...it's wearable, but still not completely comfortable in it yet!
  • Posts: 1,063 Member
    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?!

    Carrriebear
    Carrie
    5' 3.5"
    185 (I weighin on wed and that is what I think I should be)
    170
    I am going to work out for 1 hour a day five days a week, may not be all at one time though
    I have my tankini from last year (I was squizing into it :blushing: and hope that I need to pick out a bikini after I lose another 15 pounds!!! :bigsmile:
  • Posts: 1,063 Member
    Username: MissAnjy
    First Name: Angela
    Height: 5'10
    Starting Weight: 160
    GW by July 4th: 148
    Doing: CLX & C25K along with baseball twice a week :)
    Haven't picked out the bikini yet.

    Great to see you here! :bigsmile:
  • Posts: 130 Member
    So here's what I need from you this week...
    Username: bkthomas2004
    First name: Bri
    Height: 5'9
    Starting Weight: 167
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 155
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 30DS, C25K treadmill version, Cardio, Abs&Glutes class, possible trainer
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Not yet
  • Posts: 202 Member
    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!

    mawhite717
    Melissa
    5'7"
    191
    180
    im gonna exercise my butt off and eat less carbs!! lol
    and no bikini yet :o(

    p.s. i've never joined a group on here before so i dont really know what to do and how to let all of you know my weigh ins and what not. can someone explain it to me please?
  • Posts: 202 Member
    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!

    mawhite717
    Melissa
    5'7"
    191
    180
    im gonna exercise my butt off and eat less carbs!! lol
    and no bikini yet :o(

    p.s. i've never joined a group on here before so i dont really know what to do and how to let all of you know my weigh ins and what not. can someone explain it to me please?
  • Posts: 349 Member
    Hi!

    I'd love to be on the Bikini by July 4th 8WK Challenge, but actually for me it would be more a 6 week challenge, as I'll go on holiday May 17th.

    Username: barbara 1982
    First name: Barbara
    Height: 5,2
    Starting Weight: 136
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 116
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Wii EA Sports Active 2 - 9 weeks challenge, mountainbiking, gym
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Already have my bikini!
  • Posts: 172 Member
    Username: atlraine
    First name: Lorraine
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting Weight: 178
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 158
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 30 Day Shred - every day, Zumba 2x Week, Curves 3x week, and as much walking/biking w/my daughter now that summer is here.
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet? Not Yet, but looking for a tankini for a cruise!
  • Posts: 204 Member
    Username: Sam363
    First name: Sam
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight: 138.6
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 125
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 30 DS, 5 x a week, running 3x a week.
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! No, but I need to start looking!!
  • Posts: 28
    Username: philssis
    First name: Erin
    Height: 5'7"
    Starting Weight: 154
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11:146
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Srength training and jogging, push mowing my yard! Anything outside that's active :)
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet? Yes!
  • Posts: 230 Member
    Glad to be here !!

    Username: raquelphillips10
    First name: Raquel
    Height: 5'9"
    Starting Weight: 165.5
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 150
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready?
    20miles. 3x yoga 3x no trouble zones
    3x pushup challange & "8 minute abs"
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! going shopping wednesday!:)
  • Posts: 36 Member
    Username: xkarlax
    First name: Karla
    Height: 5"2"
    Starting weight: 165
    Goal Weight: 140
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 2 x Spinning 1 x Combat a week
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Nope but if i get down to this goal i will buy a realllylyyyyyyyy expensive one :)
  • Posts: 103
    Username: Momof3babes
    First Name: Haley
    Height: 5'6"
    SW: 150
    GW: 138
    What are you doing to get bikini ready? 30 day shred 6x per week: 5k training 5x per week; push up challenge
    Do you have a bikini picked out yet? Nope, but I'd love to go shopping if I hit my goal!!
  • Posts: 65 Member
    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!


    Username: msdominique1
    First name: Dominique
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight: 172
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 160
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? cardio, cardio, cardio, maybe take another water aerobics class, running/walking the track, supreme 90
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Yes I have my monokini picked out, it fits but I could lose a few more lbs for it to be the perfect fit. and I have a bikini picked out as well.
  • Posts: 67
    Username Raven00
    First name Jasmine
    Height 5'6
    SW 187
    GW by 7/4 is 175
    What am I doing to get bikini ready? Doing 90+ of Zumba cardio party
    Walking half a mile twice a week
    Doing strength toning 2x a week
    Do I have my bikini picked out yet? Nope but I can't wait to go shopping
  • Posts: 31
    Username: Christan04
    Name: Christa
    Height: 5'7''
    SW: 185
    GW: 175
    What am I doing to get in bikini shape? 30DS, Cardio and Bowflex 6x a week.
    Do I have my binkini picked out? Nooo. Think I'll probably end of up in a tankini. Stupid stretch marks. =(
  • Posts: 85 Member
    Username: SoUnaware
    First name: Sara
    Height: 5'2
    Starting Weight: 127
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 120 (or under)
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Gym five to six times a week. Strength training and running. Eating five small meals a day to try and boost metab.
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I have not yet picked out my bikini :(
  • Posts: 28
    Username: RPNKA
    First name: Kim
    Height: 5'2"
    Starting Weight: 164
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 150
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Cardio 4-5 times a week
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! No
  • Posts: 85 Member
    Username: xkarlax
    First name: Karla
    Height: 5"2"
    Starting weight: 165
    Goal Weight: 140
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? 2 x Spinning 1 x Combat a week
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Nope but if i get down to this goal i will buy a realllylyyyyyyyy expensive one :)

    AGREED on splurging if I make this challenge work!
  • Username: jessicagaray
    First name: Jessica
    Height: 5 ft 3
    Starting Weight: 146
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 138
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Lots of walking with my little guy now that it's nicer out, eat nutritious and delicious foods, and a random assortment of all the cardio videos collecting dust :)
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I have one that I would love to fit into that I already own! I think I last wore it on my honeymoon which was only about 6 lbs lighter then now - however it didn't look very nice then haha
  • Posts: 35 Member
    Usertname: Krissybug72
    First Name : Krissy
    Height: 5'7''
    Starting Weight: 159
    Goal Weight :145
    I am doing 2 months of "Insanity" workout DVD's .
    I have several bikinis that haven't worn in 3 years. However, if I reach goal - I think I deserve a new one. :)
  • Posts: 382 Member
    I'm excited to see so many familiar faces here, but new faces too! YAY! And welcome everyone!!

    Username: Lesliemk
    First name: Leslie
    Height: 5'5"
    Starting Weight: 148
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 138-140 (but I'd LOVE 135!!)
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? ChaLEAN Extreme 3x a week for strength training, Brazil Butt Lift for targeted booty work and some high intensity cardio and running to shed the last layer of chub!
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Not yet! I've got start browsing for my reward!!!!
  • Posts: 70
    Username: swimmer23
    First name: Alex
    Height: 5'6''
    Starting Weight: 127
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 122
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Swim, run, or bike (cross-training) 6 days a week, weight train + abs 3 days a week
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! YES OF COURSE. It's adorable :)
  • Posts: 34 Member
    Username: Mollyanne01
    First Name: Molly
    Height: 5'6"
    Starting Weight: 125
    Goal Weight By 7/4/11: 120
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Running, P90X & Insanity
    Do you have a bikini picked out yet? YES! And it's fabulous.
  • Posts: 24 Member
    Username: 3girlmommy
    First name: Leah
    Height: 5'6''
    Starting Weight: 149
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 140 (a little less would be awesome...my birthday is on the 7th!!)
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Zumba, 30 day shred, walking, EA sports active 2
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! I've got several but could always add to my collection :happy:
  • Posts: 71
    Username: sybil1106
    First name: Sybil
    Height: 5'4"
    Starting Weight: 177
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 157
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? walking, circuit training, roller skating
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! Not yet.. But soon!!
  • Posts: 22 Member
    Haydan7707
    Brrittany
    5'4"
    SW: 165
    GW: 150

    Zumba, Walking, Counting Calories.

    No bikini yet.
  • Posts: 44
    Username: Maurey
    First name: Maurey
    Height: 5'10
    Starting Weight: 170
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 160
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Cardio (including treadmill and walking outside), and eating better (ya for calorie counting)
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! No... but have a few in a drawer that i bought years ago and they still have the tags on them. If i reach my goal i will splurge and buy myself a new one!
  • Posts: 522 Member
    Hi All! I so need some support. It's been about 2 years or so that I remember putting on a suit and feeling okay about it. I want to feel great about it this year!!

    Username: lbetancourt
    First name: Laura
    Height: 5'5
    Starting Weight: 131
    Goal Weight by 7/4/11: 124
    What are you doing to get bikini-ready? Calorie counting, calorie counting, calorie counting... 30DS.
    Do you have your bikini picked out yet?! No. I'm not ready to even think of trying one on.
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