Ladies and Gentleman,

I'd like to introduce above, my technical assistant, and forum moderator, the beautiful and talented Miz Kristine!!!!



Thanks K.


Sam

(insert Fozzie Bear music) Thank you!! *bows* You're funny, Sam!

M'kay: in the Intro Post of this thread, you'll note the handy-dandy participants list. At the end, I'll add links to "after" info.
If I missed you, or if there's an error, please let me know.

Phew, I'm dizzy!

Hi
Interesting discussion, about the abs. I remember reading that holding weights and doing waist exercises, like bending from side to side, can thicken your waist. But most exercise books/sites say that the abs are not like other muscles and if you don't use weights to work them, you can exercise them six days out of seven. I suppose it depends on the type of exercise you do. I tend to avoid doing them at the gym to save time, intending to do them in the evenings at home and then forget or don't have the time or inclination, and regret it later. So this is one of my goals this time: the Matthews Ab workout every day at home, without fail. Now I've written it down I will have to stick with it

Judy

B4:

bicep: 11.0
natural waist: 30
abdomen at navel: 35
widest part of abdomen: 37.5
hips: 38.5
butt: 41
thigh: 19.5
calf: 14.0

My Goals:

- To do it! I don't expect a huge change in body size, but if I can stick to working out at least 75% of the time that I plan on doing it, I will consider myself successful. I want to be fit again.

- A little more specifically: I'd like to get more toned in my thighs, behind, and abs.

- Specifically: to fit into my black jeans again!

Lordy I'm gettin' right handy with this here puter stuff.....lol

I now have a link to the participants list in my signature.

Kristine, this will update along with the original list no...?

BTW...where in S.Ont....is ya don't mind tellin?


Sam

Wow Sammy,

your list is getting long So Sunday is the start eh Good I skipped my workout today

Why Not? I Need To Start Something. Weight 210.
Wrist 6.5
Bicep 13.5
Bust 46
Under Bust 38
Waist 40 UMM...MY B-BUTTON IS ON MY NATURAL WAIST
3" Under Waist 48
Thigh 27
Calf 16

Now If Someone Will Tell Me How To Post A Pic On Here, I'll Sure Try. I Think I'll Try To Walk At The Park, Maybe Even Jog A Little. The Track Is 2 Miles Long & It Takes Me About 45 Mins. To Walk Now Pushing A Stroller - We'll See How Long It Takes To Get Around In October.

Kristine,

I have a question. Do I post my stats and pics in the original post that you have listed for me. And then, will I get a line under my name ?

Maxine

Answered in your journal Maxine!

Wow....I just got back from my first workout at Curves. I'm gonna love this!!!!!

Worked up a great sweat, heart rate was a bit too high so I will have to work on that, but all in all it suits me to a T. It was my intention to plan on three days a week, but I already can't wait to get back there.


Sam

Why do we have to measure our wrists????

Just curious

I'll be posting my measurements tomorrow

Jen

Can I join this challenge? I'll have to start slow b/c I'm in the middle of getting a full back tattoo, which means a couple of days every week that I can't exercise. But I had been thinking about starting BFL when the tattoo is done & a challenge like this is just what I need to get motivated.

So if I can play, my goal is to exercise 5 days a week until the tattoo is done (should be another 3 weeks) and then start BFL immediately after.

I'll take photos if it's OK for me to join. Here's my "before" measurements:

Weight: 118
Upper arm: 10.5
Wrist: 5.75
Bust: 36
Under Bust: 30.5
Waist: 27
Belly Button: 33
Below Belly: 35.5
Thigh: 20.5
Calf: 14
BF: 26% (according to Tanita scale)

You bet Sarah!!

Welcome aboard....and nice tat!!!!


Sam

Wow, that's stunning! Can't wait to see the finished product! I have two tattoos, a celtic arm band and a bonsai tree on my lower back. I am planning on getting another soon, two faeries circling each other (for my two little faery girls ...)
Nice to meet you!

Count me in. New measurements and pics coming soon.

There is no such thing as a vacation from your WOL.

Beth

Sarah, just wondering...How long is the whole tattoo going take? I'm not sure how big I want to get mine yet, since I already have one on my back above my bum. I'd like it to be on my back up a bit higher, but I'm unsure of how that would look.
How much is yours going to end up costing? neither of mine have been over $200