June Measurement Challenge

bmfrazie
bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
edited September 27 in Motivation and Support
If you are ready for a truly different type of challenge this challenge is for you. Welcome to the first month of our measurement challenge. Our weeks will start on Monday with the first measurements taken on May 30! So many people often over look the inches that they might be dropping and worry about the weight so much. However, your weight can greatly differ if you are gaining muscle mass. Hence the reason this challenge was born.

Here is how it will work... You will start with setting a goal of inches lost for the month of June. Every Monday for one month we will measure our chest, waist, hips, thighs and upper arms (biceps). Don't forget that it is important to make sure you are measuring the exact same spot every week!! You also need to remember to either double your thigh and arm measurement or measure both right and left. We will also have some fitness challenges and nutrition challenges each week. The biggest loser from each week will get to decide that challenge for the next week (squats, push ups, sit ups, stairs etc.)

It should look something like this

Goal: 5 inches
Week 1 measurements
Thighs: 42 inches (this number was doubled)
Arm: 15 right 14 left = 29 inches
Waist: 32 inches
Hips: 40 inches
Chest: 38 inches

PLEASE COPY THIS EACH WEEK! I will also keep track of this on a google spread sheet and share it weekly.
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  • curlylocks87
    curlylocks87 Posts: 27
    Count me in.

    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 51 inches (this number was doubled)
    Arm: 29 inches (this number was doubled)
    Waist: 37 inches
    Hips: 45.5 inches
    Chest: 38 inches
  • wheelieblade
    wheelieblade Posts: 323
    Goal 5 Inches
    week 1 measurements
    thighs 54 inches (this number was doubled)
    arm 30 inches (this number was doubled)
    waist 42 inches
    hips 46 inches
    chest 46 inches
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Goal: 6 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 41 inches (this number was doubled)
    Arm: 20 inches (this number was doubled)
    Waist: 26.75 inches
    Hips: 36 inches
    Chest: 32 inches

    Since we do not have a winner yet I will pick our first challenge of the week. The challenge will be 210 squats in one week. Let's work out the hips and thighs!! You can log them daily or check in log them all on next Monday. Please break it down into how many you did each day though.
  • mona24523
    mona24523 Posts: 100
    I want to join. Will post measurements this afternoon.
  • Auroralds
    Auroralds Posts: 2 Member
    I want to join also. Thanks for suggesting it!

    Goal 5 inches
    chest 39
    waist 32
    hip 41
    thigh 52 (doubled)
    arm 26 (doubled)
  • wheelieblade
    wheelieblade Posts: 323
    Since we do not have a winner yet I will pick our first challenge of the week. The challenge will be 210 squats in one week. Let's work out the hips and thighs!! You can log them daily or check in log them all on next Monday. Please break it down into how many you did each day though.

    As I'm not that physically able is it ok if I modify some challenges but still do the right amount?
  • MoLivesLuvsLifts
    MoLivesLuvsLifts Posts: 1,161 Member
    Thanks for setting this up! Here are my measurements:

    Goal: 10 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 59 inches (this number was doubled)
    Arm: 15 right 15 left = 30 inches
    Waist: 41 inches
    Hips: 52 inches
    Chest: 43.5 inches
  • cdenham001
    cdenham001 Posts: 83
    I'm in, this sounds like fun. I will post my measurements by tonight.
  • cdenham001
    cdenham001 Posts: 83
    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 Measurements
    Thighs: 42 (doubled)
    Arms: 22 (doubled)
    Waist: 38
    Hips: 38.5
    Chest: 38.5
  • srtiemann
    srtiemann Posts: 76
    Count me in:flowerforyou: :

    Goal: 4 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 25 inches right +24 inches left =49 inches
    Arm: 13 right 13 left = 26 inches
    Waist: 37 inches
    Hips: 43.5 inches
    Chest: 37.5 inches
  • mona24523
    mona24523 Posts: 100
    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 46 inches (this number was doubled)
    Arm: 12 right 12 left = 24 inches
    Waist: 37 inches
    Hips: 40.5 inches
    Chest: 38.5 inches
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Since we do not have a winner yet I will pick our first challenge of the week. The challenge will be 210 squats in one week. Let's work out the hips and thighs!! You can log them daily or check in log them all on next Monday. Please break it down into how many you did each day though.

    As I'm not that physically able is it ok if I modify some challenges but still do the right amount?

    Yes, of course! Just make sure and tell us what you decided to do an what area you are targeting.
  • wheelieblade
    wheelieblade Posts: 323
    I've been using resistance cords hooked round my feet to pull them towards my stomach, similar muscles I think to those worked in squats
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    I'd love to be in with you guys for June! I know another group of people wanting to start something like this too, but they won't be starting until closer to the end of June, I think, and I need to get myself going when motivation hits me.

    Goal: 5 inches (This will definitely be a challenge for me... I was going to put 4... My thighs are really stubborn.)
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 56 (28 each)
    Arms: 27.5 (13.75 each)
    Waist: 35.5
    Hips: 47.25
    Chest: 40.5

    Time to get going on those squats!
  • rockachick1982
    rockachick1982 Posts: 32
    Ok I am in!

    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 50 (doubled)
    Arms: 31 (doubled)
    Waist: 48
    Hips: 49
    Chest: 46

    This is definitely going to be challenging for me as I haven't ever taken my measurements before (so I hope I did it right :) )

    Thanks everyone! Enjoy those squats!!!

    :heart:
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Ok I am in!

    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 50 (doubled)
    Arms: 31 (doubled)
    Waist: 48
    Hips: 49
    Chest: 46

    This is definitely going to be challenging for me as I haven't ever taken my measurements before (so I hope I did it right :) )

    Thanks everyone! Enjoy those squats!!!

    :heart:

    The main thing in to make sure you measure at the same place location next time. When I first started out I used body lady marks to help remind me (etc freckle or scar). Good luck with everything and happy you are on board with us!

    I am on my way to a BBQ. When I get home I will have to get in my squats before bed....MUST stay motivated
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Squats
    Monday: 60
    Tuesday:xxx
    Wednesday:xxx
    Thursday: xxx
    Friday: xxx
    Saturday: xxx
    Sunday : xxx

    Total: 60
    Left: 150
  • skyenewlin
    skyenewlin Posts: 11
    Count me in!! :)

    Goal: 4"
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 22" left + 21.5" right = 43.5"
    Arms: 11" left + 11" right = 22"
    Waist: 34"
    Hips: 38"
    Chest: 38"

    Squats:
    Monday... 50
    Tuesday... xx
    Wednesday... xx
    Thursday... xx
    Friday... xx
    Saturday... xx
    Sunday... xx

    So far... 50
    Remaining... 160
  • cdenham001
    cdenham001 Posts: 83
    Monday: Night 1: 30 squats down

    180 squats to go.

    WHOO HOO!!!
  • rockachick1982
    rockachick1982 Posts: 32
    Monday Night - 35 squats

    175 to go!!
  • wheelieblade
    wheelieblade Posts: 323
    I didn't do anything yesterday but will get on to it in a bit later today, all stress at the moment but will be done :bigsmile:
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    Squats
    Monday: 60
    Tuesday: 200 --- the mini challenge today was 200 squats....plus I have an addiction to squats :tongue:
    Wednesday:xxx
    Thursday: xxx
    Friday: xxx
    Saturday: xxx
    Sunday : xxx

    Total: 260
    Over by 50 ---

    Looking good everyone! Keep up all the work and I am sure it will pay off!
  • cdenham001
    cdenham001 Posts: 83
    Tuesday Night:

    50 more squats down.

    130 more to go!!!
  • cdenham001
    cdenham001 Posts: 83
    My legs are burning, anyone else feeling the pain!! LOL
  • rockachick1982
    rockachick1982 Posts: 32
    Did my squats after Zumba. FEELING IT!! :sad:

    40 more squats tonight

    135 to go!!
  • arzimmerman
    arzimmerman Posts: 37 Member
    Sorry I missed the post yesterday. Here is my measurements.

    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Waist 38.5
    Hips 51.75
    thighs 57 (doubled)
    chest: 44.25 inches
    arm: 15 inches (each arm measured the same
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
    It was my first (real) work out yesterday in a week and a half, and I really feel it today.

    Squats
    Monday: 0
    Tuesday: 50

    Total: 50
    Left: 160
  • mona24523
    mona24523 Posts: 100
    Squats
    Monday: 40
    Tuesday:40
    Wednesday: No squats today, I hurt my knee doing my step arobics tape lastnight. I'm taking today off to let it rest.
    Thursday: xxx
    Friday: xxx
    Saturday: xxx
    Sunday : xxx

    Total: 80
    Left: 130
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    No squats for me today.

    -mona24523: I hope your knee feels better!
  • cdenham001
    cdenham001 Posts: 83
    Squats:

    Monday:30
    Tueday:50
    Wednesday:40

    Total: 120

    Left: 90

    Let's go everyone, keep up the good work. We can do it if we keep pushing ourselves. As the saying goes "NO PAIN, NO GAIN" !!
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