**CLOSED SKINNY CHICS & A ROOSTER CLIMB THE SEVEN SUMMITS CH

Thanks to Gregg, JJ and Stephanie for the the compliment regarding the Zumba class. It was a lot of fun and I am glad I tried something new. This challenge got me to try new things so I thank JJ for putting it together and for all the rest of you for doing your thing and motivating all the rest of us.

Also thanks to JJ for recognizing that I did put up points in all areas. I had forgotten about the strength training part and even simple things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. I used to dance all the time when i was younger and smaller so it was nice to do it again. I guess one of the goals of this challenge was for us to try new things and mix it up and it certainly succeeded. It also keeps me from getting bored and therefore I keep moving. So here is another compliment to JJ for her ingeniousness. :flowerforyou:

Bobbie, you have done everything this month, and not just once or twice, but regularly. I love that you really got behind the idea of variety in our exercise routines.

Thank you, JJ. I really don't believe one can call it a challenge if it's easy, so I have to try it all...besides, I just love y'all and couldn't leave ya hanging ;-)

Bobbie - Being the most energetic go get 'em person I have ever seen. You're like those Army commercials. "We do more before breakfast than you slackers do all day." You know I believe that with you. I really do. You are I think programmed to run on lasagna and coffee with an occasional hug from your daughters. You do for everyone and put yourself second and make sure everything is done before you quit. I am in awe. Just in awe.

Awww, Wolfie, you're gonna make me blush I do gain energy from the people around me, and I try to suck up the good energy and leave the bad to them ;-) I will NEVER, however, touch a cup of coffee...ewww I'm slowly learning that putting everyone and everything else first doesn't have to mean forgetting about me completely. As for the plane jumping thing. You will have to strap me up without any help from me and drag me out with you because I will be panicking, and I don't panic.

Compliments for some of my peeps!

Staci, girl, I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are the bike master. In fact, you rocked it all this month! Really I just want to thank you for inspiring me to run up some stairs this morning. I almost never even walk the stairs because of my knee, but I was like "what would Staci do?" and so I ran up them.

Jane, congrats on rocking out this challenge with me. I don't like losing, but following in your footsteps is truly worthwhile!

JJ, I have to compliment you one last time for taking us all the way through this challenge. It was a tremendous undertaking to develop and facilitate and modify as things developed. You are a goddess!

Tina, I want to congratulate you on the growth you have made in confidence as well as the reduction you have made in your body. Inner strength is reflected on the outside, and, girl, you are glowing!

Eileen, I love that with all you have going on at work, at home and with your boobs you still managed to fit in some time to exercise and help us up these mountains. Well done!

Thank you, JJ! It means a lot to have all my hard work acknowledged!

OK... these are worth extra points so I am gonna acknowledge some realy life compliments that were given to me today...

Co-Worker: Wow! You look really great... really, really great.
Resident: Well, look at you - you are looking good!
Resident: Oh, Becky... I didn't even recognize you. You've changed! (the look on her face said it was a positive)
Co-Worker: Hello SKINNY!! Look at you!
Resident: Becky, you are getting really skinny.

I am gonna own it all... I was wearing all black today with an orange sweater. But I realized the sizes of my clothes and that they are even getting big on me. So, that's exciting. My hair was looking great and I just felt happy today and so proud that the sizes are going down. I am doing more and do things without thinking... I fit through smaller spaces. It's all good. So I am owning at least those 5 RL Compliments.

In October I lost 14 lb.

measurements
1 cm off neck
4.5 cm off waist
4.5 cm off hips
4 cm off chest (over bust)
4cm off chest (under bust)

I'm feeling pretty good about this. :-)