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I was 13, 1998, NSYNC, at the Murat in Indianapolis, IN. I went with my sister and Britney Spears was the opener and we hadn't really heard of her yet. I remember my sister leaning over to me when she was on stage and saying "Is it just me or does she have a huge *kitten*?" Still one of my favorite memories with my sister.…

Starting Weight: 268.2 Goal Weight: 265 7/04: 268.2 7/11: 268.2 7/18: 268.2 7/25: 272.2 8/01: 271.4 8/08: 274.2 8/15: 272.8 Hoping to be at or below 270 next week! This morning I woke up and had a dream about reaching 260. It seemed so surreal, but then something hit me and it was the coolest feeling ever...it can be…

First and foremost I need to apologize to my teammates. I have not been a good supporter or held myself accountable to you and I am very sorry. That all changes today! I've lost focus and I'm the only one who hurts from that and I'm done hurting myself. I've outlined my short term goals in a blog if you'd like to read it:…

Starting Weight: 268.2 Goal Weight: 256 7/04: 268.2 7/11: 268.2 7/18: 268.2 7/25: 272.2 8/01: 271.4 Not a big loss, but regardless it's a loss so I'm happy to see it. Working out today for the first time in a few weeks. That should definitely help drop these pounds, but it doesn't look like I'll reach my goal of 256 by…

Seriously, Lorina! You're abs are INSANE! Awesome, awesome job!!!

You. Are. AMAZING! :bigsmile: :drinker: :happy: I am so incredibly happy for you and proud of you and inspired by you! Thank you so much for sharing the pics. You look INCREDIBLE! Well done. Very well done!

Starting Weight: 268.2 Goal Weight: 256 7/04: 268.2 7/11: 268.2 7/18: 268.2 7/25: 272.2 I'm officially recording my gain. I'm so sorry to my teammates. :frown: I've been through a number of personal struggles these last few weeks, but believe I am now on the tale end of it (or at least hoping I am). Either way, I did some…

This is great, Jenna. Thanks for sharing.

Starting Weight: 268.2 Goal Weight: 256 7/04: 268.2 7/11: 268.2 Still trying to lose some extra water weight, but I don't report gains, only losses. I WILL hit my Labor Day goal! GO TEAM PURPLE!!! 7/18: 268.2 Last week I was technically up to 274 up 6lbs from my start weigh, but this week I'm down to 270! Glad to have lost…

I am LOVING this challenge with the groups and overall participation and encouragement! It's amazing how much more encouraged you feel when you stay connected. Congratulations, Jill, on being our biggest loser! Way to start dropping that 4lb gain! I'm up myself from the July 4th challenge, about 4lbs right now, but was up…

Starting Weight: 268.2 Goal Weight: 256 7/04: 268.2 7/11: 268.2 :frown: Still trying to lose some extra water weight, but I don't report gains, only losses. I WILL hit my Labor Day goal! GO TEAM PURPLE!!! 7/18: 7/25: 8/01: 8/08: 8/15: 8/22: 8/29: 9/05: GOAL 256

LMAO! OJ's a douche. Still can't believe he got that repulsive book deal. Let's hope Casey Anthony decides to turn her life around now and do some good things.

These facts do not prove she murdered her child. They prove she was a crappy mom which she was not on trial for. As for the car, several people had access to it and they never could prove beyond a reasonable doubt that it was indeed a decomposing human body, let alone that it was Caylee, let alone that Casey had put it…

I'm glad some people are paying attention! Reading everyone's statuses and responses that justice wasn't served, remind yourself she was found guilty of lying...THE ONLY THING THEY COULD PROVE BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT! If it was you on the stand, would you want them to take into account their emotions or the facts? Also,…

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! GO TEAM PURPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No change in weight for the start of this challenge...well, it went up a little, but I haven't been eating well this holiday weekend so was expecting some gain. So my official start weight is 268.2lbs and am working to be 256 by the end of this challenge. Honestly, breaking into the 250s at all would be a HUGE…

That's an incredible accomplishment! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All that hard work has paid off! I will be just as ecstatic when I can post the same victory.

You look FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!! You definitely could pull it off, but I completely understand about not feeling comfortable. That's very important too. But girl, you are ROCKIN IT!!!!!!!!

I guess that leaves me! haha I'm Sarah and am 26 years old. I've been married to my high school sweetheart for 7 years in August (yes, we were 19 when we married; not the smartest decision ever, but definitely not the worst). No kids, would like to keep it that way for a while, but when we do have kids we want to adopt at…

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love ice cream. This sounds divine. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!

Bump!!! Thanks for this! I LOVE muffins and have been avoiding them since really losing and getting healthy. I love the single serving idea too, then I won't eat the entire dozen (because I don't think anyone could hold me back). I think I'll add some cinnamon too. Thanks again!

I agree with the other ladies on 4 teammates. Random grouping is good, or maybe group people by how much they want to lose during the challenge. For example, the people trying to lose the most group together, and so forth (hope this makes sense).

Bump! Very interested to read all the responses. Thanks for the tip on the belly band! That may be something I look into once I get down to my goal.

Sorry I forgot to check in this last weekend! It was an even 274 on Friday!! I was so excited! Having a grumpy, "I don't give a d@mn" day today which sucks because I indulged too much over the weekend so I'm trying to pull it together, but it seems today I'm just gonna be out of it. Hoping for 273 on Saturday. That would…

Just finished all 100! Had to do about 60 in a row just now to get there, but so worth it! Tomorrow I will be sure to space it out a little better :laugh:

Great photo and beautiful park! You look fantastic, Tami! Can't wait until I can run and not get shin splints because I'm carrying too much weight. Congratulations!

^^^ THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE THEM!!!! They show the effort you make to get what you want. Thank you for participating! Keep 'em coming! I LOVE THE SWEAT!!!!!!!!!

Took me a year to take my pictures and yes, I BADLY wanted to delete them. But I didn't because about 40 or 50 lbs and 3 years ago I took before pictures and deleted those and wish I had them now. This time I'm keeping them. I've mentally separated myself from the fat and know what I look like at my goal is who I am, not…

Okay, 274 it was not, but it's 275.6 and I think that's GREAT! Next week I'm shooting for 274.0 even or lower. I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!! The biggest temptation challenge I foresee is this weekend. I live close to the racetrack in Indianapolis so it's non-stop festivities. My brother-in-law is having a party all day tomorrow,…