July measurement challenge

bmfrazie
bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
edited September 29 in Motivation and Support
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
    i'm in!!!
  • vinnysgirl
    vinnysgirl Posts: 311 Member
    I'd like to have a go at this :smile:
  • charelaine
    charelaine Posts: 712 Member
    I'm in!
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
    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
    I in for this challenge x
  • charelaine
    charelaine Posts: 712 Member
    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: 2,380 Member
    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
    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
    Thank you!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    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: 1,161 Member
    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
    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
    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
    Great Challenge! I want to join please!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    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
    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
    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
    Count me in!
  • vinnysgirl
    vinnysgirl Posts: 311 Member
    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
    ☼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
  • princess_in_power
    princess_in_power Posts: 234 Member
    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

    @paulasuscas01 = What leg workouts do you do? I'd be very interested!!! =)
  • paulasuscas01
    paulasuscas01 Posts: 73 Member
    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

    @paulasuscas01 = What leg workouts do you do? I'd be very interested!!! =)

    @princess_in_power - oops!!! apparently 23.25 times 2 equals 26.5 in my head. I'm so sorry! I meant 46.5 as the measurement
  • findingfit23
    findingfit23 Posts: 845 Member
    I need this!!!


    Goal: 10 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 62
    Arm: 42
    Waist: 59.5
    Hips: 61
    Chest: 54

    Wasnt sure how to do the hips, i went where my hip bones are on my stomach
  • DoctorWhoFan
    DoctorWhoFan Posts: 87
    I'm in! Good luck everyone!

    Goal: 4 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 48 inches (doubled)
    Arm: 26 (doubled)
    Waist: 31 inches
    Hips: 42.5 inches
    Chest: 34 inches
  • bkrbabe57
    bkrbabe57 Posts: 395 Member
    Goal: 5 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 43 inches (this number was doubled)
    Arm: 23.25 (this number was doubled)
    Waist: 36 inches
    Hips: 40 inches
    Chest: 35 inches

    I am SO glad you are continuing the challenge.
    Good Luck everyone
  • charelaine
    charelaine Posts: 712 Member
    Goal =5 inches
    Measurements June 27 ( sorry I am posting late):
    Left thigh 27.5
    Right thigh 28
    Left arm 13.5
    Right arm 14
    Waist 36
    Hips 41.5
    Chest 38

    I am so excited!
  • DoctorWhoFan
    DoctorWhoFan Posts: 87
    I'm in! Good luck everyone!

    Goal: 4 inches
    Week 1 measurements
    Thighs: 48 inches (doubled)
    Arm: 26 (doubled)
    Waist: 31 inches
    Hips: 42.5 inches
    Chest: 34 inches

    Chest is actually 32 inches...
  • Evarell
    Evarell Posts: 143 Member
    I'll join you. Thanks!
  • bmfrazie
    bmfrazie Posts: 2,380 Member
    This is my first challenge, so I'm afraid of failing, yikes! Anyway, I'll post measurements tonight and give it a go :)

    Don't be affraid! You will do great!!!




    I just finished working on the spread sheet. I have added everyone that has given me measurements and a goal. I will still contiune to add people until July 1st. So far we have 11 people ready to go with all of their details!! July is going to be a good month
  • NanoReefDiver
    NanoReefDiver Posts: 153
    This looks fun! I'll get my measurements in tomorrow. Where do you guys measure the chest, on top of the girls or just under them? And any advice how to determine a realistic a goal amount of inches to lose?
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