No Scale Challenge (open group)

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  • vancy31
    vancy31 Posts: 6
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    Count me in, too! I have needed a really good reason to stop checking the scale more often than I should and this is the motivation I need!
  • jastexas
    jastexas Posts: 3 Member
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    I like this idea too! I'll take my measurements tonight and put away that scale!:wink:
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
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    Welcome aboard everyone!! I am excited to get started.
  • JenOman
    JenOman Posts: 97 Member
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    Wow! This will be a hard challenge for me!! I may have to send my scale to my boyfriend's house for the month, but I am in!
    Thanks for organizing this :)
  • ediesmommy
    ediesmommy Posts: 76
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    ok, I'm in. I don't have a scale, but I've measured myself and have figured my body fat... ugh! I go back to see my dr on 5/5/12, and I will weigh then, but in the meantime, I would love to participate in this!
  • heduell
    heduell Posts: 13
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    Yay Beth! I'm ready to start! I'm going to post weekly measurements as well, and my husband thinks this is an amazing idea! He knows how I am with the scale! So starting tomorrow I'll post all information! Yay!
  • kimmycj13
    kimmycj13 Posts: 23
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    Ok here it goes starting measurements:

    Neck = 13 in
    Chest = 33 3/4 in
    Waist = 33 1/2 in
    Hips = 39 3/4 in
    Right thigh = 22 1/2 in
    Right arm = 10 1/2 in
    Body fat % = 38.4%

    *buries head at these numbers*
  • vancy31
    vancy31 Posts: 6
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    Alright, this isn't particularly easy to do but here are my starting measurements...

    Weight: 164
    Neck: 13.25
    Left Arm: 12.5
    Right Arm: 12.5
    Chest: 30.75
    Waist: 28.25
    Stomach: 31.25
    Hips: 41
    Left Thigh: 24.5
    Right Thigh: 24.75
    Body fat: 25%

    My goal is to be 155 by June 20, so I may extend the challenge for myself past June 11 and see if I can make it to the 20th without stepping on the scale. My workout routine is Insanity and today I finished the first month of workouts. Recovery week then on to Month 2 which should really help shed this fat quickly!
  • jomiley23
    jomiley23 Posts: 76
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    I'll jump in there. I have an addiction to the scale! I weigh several times a day. The good side of that is I understand how fickle water in the body is at different times of the day/week/month, so I'm not flustered when the scale goes up. But at the same time, I feel like I'm stuck in quicksand because I'm always watching the fluctuation and not seeing real motion losing.

    Count me in!

    Starting BF% 47
    Starting W 236.9
    Short term Goal BF% 45 (Avg loss .5%/week)
    Short term Goal W 229 (Avg loss 2lb/week)

    Lean body mass (0%BF) 125.5
    Long term Goal BF% 25
    Long term Goal W 168

    Measurements:
    Neck: 15"
    Bust: 48"
    Bra line: 40"
    Stomach: 44"
    Waist: 42"
    Hip: 46"
    Bicep: 13"
    Thigh: 26"
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
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    Here are my measurements (taken yesterday) - up from the past (boo)

    Waist - 35
    Hips - 39
    Chest - 38
    Thigh - 20.5
    Arm - 11.5
    Neck - 13.5
    % body fat - 44.5

    I hope to majorly reduce these in the next 4 weeks. Lets get to it!!!
  • aochoa123
    aochoa123 Posts: 299 Member
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    Ok here are my measurements:

    Body Fat %: 48.2%
    Neck: 15
    waist: 42
    Hips: 48
    R Thigh: 25
    L THigh: 23
    Chest: 41
    R Arm: 14
    Today's weight: 235.4
  • ThisSummerISGoingToBeAwesome
    ThisSummerISGoingToBeAwesome Posts: 2
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    I'm in! Let's go!
  • Blanche76
    Blanche76 Posts: 89 Member
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    I'm in since my numbers is always different when I weigh myself.
  • lori310
    lori310 Posts: 6
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    Yes, I'll give it a shot. I currently weigh every day and it's not helping. If I lose a bit, I find myself slacking....if I gain a bit, I find myself saying the heck with it and slacking. Either way, it's not helping me!!! Thanks for the great idea. Will keep in touch!
  • kristynlorayne
    kristynlorayne Posts: 1
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    I was obsessed with the scale when I first started losing weight. The number I saw would totally affect my mood and I found that it was doing more harm that good. I stopped cold turkey and did not weigh myself for 2 years! It was a huge help. A trick that worked for me, is taking pictures. I don't know if it seems shallow, but I'd take pictures of myself all the time. If I liked what I saw, it was motivating; and if I didn't, I knew I better step it up!
    I compete in Brazilian JiuJitsu now, so unfortunately, I have to watch the scale, but good luck guys! This is an awesome idea!
  • jandlrud
    jandlrud Posts: 8
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    I'm in!
  • lori310
    lori310 Posts: 6
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    I wasn't going to post my measurements, but the accountability will help.

    Weight: 158
    Neck: 12 3/4"
    R & L Arms (same): 12.5"
    Chest: 36.5"
    Waist: 33.25"
    Hip: 44.25"
    R & L Thighs (same): 24.5"
    Body Fat %: 39.3

    :sick: :mad:
  • ckisling
    ckisling Posts: 7
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    I am definitely in!! This sounds awesome :) and I am too obsessed with the scale...
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
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    Weight: 138.5
    Neck: 14.0
    Chest: 36.0
    Waist: 33.0
    Waist at narrowest point: 29.0
    Hips: 36.0
    Body Fat: 25% according to that site, 32.5% according to gym scale
  • A_New_Horizon
    A_New_Horizon Posts: 1,555 Member
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    I didn't put my weight from yesterday. It is 147 - lets get these scales moving again after 30 days. Good luck, Our next measurement check will be next Friday (May 18). Best of luck, everyone!!!

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