July measurement challenge

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bmfrazie
bmfrazie Posts: 2,391 Member
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If you are ready for a truly different type of challenge this challenge is for you. Welcome to the second month of our measurement challenge. Our check in day will always be Monday. However, the first measurements will be on July 1st. 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 works... You will start with setting a goal of inches lost for the month of July. 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 or nutrition challenges each week. The biggest loser from each week will get to decide the 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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  • makeupartist12
    makeupartist12 Posts: 75
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    i'm in!!!
  • vinnysgirl
    vinnysgirl Posts: 311 Member
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    I'd like to have a go at this :smile:
  • charelaine
    charelaine Posts: 712 Member
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    I'm in!
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
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    i'm in too! i'm close to my goal know i spend to much time stressing over the scale. this will be good for me!
  • pinkgirlzoe
    pinkgirlzoe Posts: 59 Member
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    I in for this challenge x
  • charelaine
    charelaine Posts: 712 Member
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    OK, just so I am doing this right, is there a proper way to measure? Should I be measuring where my navel is, around the hip bone, or in between? Maybe a dumb question, but I want to do this right.
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,391 Member
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    OK, just so I am doing this right, is there a proper way to measure? Should I be measuring where my navel is, around the hip bone, or in between? Maybe a dumb question, but I want to do this right.

    http://www.ehow.com/how_8505369_measure-waist-tape-measure.html Here is a little article on how to measure correctly. The main thing I stress to everone is to make sure you are measuring the exact same location every time.

    I personally measure two different spots on my abs because that is my key focus area. However, I only report my waist measurement.
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
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    Yay for measuring!! =D

    I'm in!

    So are we going to measure friday AND this monday or just fri? =)
  • charelaine
    charelaine Posts: 712 Member
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    Thank you!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,391 Member
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    FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE CHALLENGE MEASURE TODAY AND THEN JULY 4TH(1ST MONDAY OF THE MONTH).

    LADIES THAT HAPPEN TO BE PART OF THIS LAST TIME WE WILL USE YOUR LAST MEASUREMENT FOR JUNE AS YOUR FIRST FOR JULY.

    I AM JUST NEEDING TO GET YOUR STARTING POINT GOING INTO THE CHALLENGE.
  • MoLivesLuvsLifts
    MoLivesLuvsLifts Posts: 1,168 Member
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    I'm in it again. Here's my last measurement for June to be used as the 1st measurement for July:

    Goal: 8 inches
    Week 1 Measurements
    Thighs: 58 inches (doubled)
    Arm: 29 inches (doubled)
    Waist: 40.5 inches
    Hips: 50.5 inches
    Chest: 42 inches

    Thanks for doing this challenge again! It's a fun one!
  • paulasuscas01
    paulasuscas01 Posts: 73 Member
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    Sweet! This is just what I need :)

    Goal: 6 inches

    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 26.5 (doubled)
    Arm: 22 (doubled)
    Waist: 33.25
    Hips: 39.75
    Chest: 36
  • Kalrez
    Kalrez Posts: 655 Member
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    I'm in!! :D Measurements as of today, June 27:

    Goal: 8 inches

    Thighs: 56 [doubled]
    Arms: 30 [doubled]
    Waist: 38
    Hips: 48.5
    Chest: 47
  • Pam37841
    Pam37841 Posts: 286
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    Great Challenge! I want to join please!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,391 Member
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    Don't forget I need to know what your goal is for the month. Last month we had some people drop 1 inch in the month and other drop over 10 inches!!!
  • Ssweets18
    Ssweets18 Posts: 57 Member
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    This is my first challenge, so I'm afraid of failing, yikes! Anyway, I'll post measurements tonight and give it a go :)
  • sundance2032
    sundance2032 Posts: 376 Member
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    Hello all, so excited about this. I am in a wedding on july 23rd and my dress does not fit yet... My husband said that I need to lose about an inch just under my chest so it fits....

    I hope to lose 5 inches...

    Waist 36.0
    Hips 40.5
    Chest 36.0
    L Arm 11.0
    R Arm 11.0
    L Leg 23.0
    R Leg 23.0
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
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    Count me in!
  • vinnysgirl
    vinnysgirl Posts: 311 Member
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    My goal is 5 inches

    My measurements are as follows :-

    Waist - 28"
    Hips - 38"
    Chest - 35.5"
    Arms - 22" total
    Thighs - 46" total

    Looking forward to the challenge, and good luck everyone on achieving your goal
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
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    ☼Goal☼ 8 inches

    ♥ Starting Measurements ♥
    Thighs: 44 inches (22" =L / 22" =R)
    Arm: 22inches (11" =L / 11" =R)
    Waist: 30 inches
    Hips: 38 inches
    Chest: 30.5 inches


    edited to correct my addition

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