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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Sunday- Week Two Over

Sorry guys that I have not been updating. I feel completely horrible and that I let you down. Something came up and I had to go visit family and I had no internet around me. I am starting updating again and I am sorry that I was absent all week. I hope it was a great week for all of you though!

Tips: (Thanks to iamgettingby)

1. Don't just use the scale as your only measure of success. If you're exercising you should be toning as well; so your muscle mass will increase. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you may have lost fat but gained muscle. Seeing the scale go up can be discouraging, so measure yourself. Get a tape measure, and measure your thighs, hips, waist and neck. Do this twice a week.

2. Wear a rubber band around your wrist and snap it when you want to eat. You'll train yourself not to think about eating.

3. Just because something is sugar free or fat free does not mean they're calorie free! Read EVERYTHING'S nutrition label before you eat it. If you don't know how many calories are in it, don't eat it.

4. Wear high heels when ever you can. Walking in them burns more calories than trainers or dolly shoes. Ugg boots are also better than those, but no where near as good as heels.

5. Start the day with exercise [before you eat anything]; it improves your metabolism for the entire day, puts you in a good mood [endorphines], is supposed to lower appetite for the entire day and it's burning fat.

Thinspo:

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I have alot of points to put together. So I will work hard to get those tables updated. Thanks guys for being patient! I will start having longer updated posts tomorrow. Good luck!


Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Week 2, Day 3

Yeah so good job girls. Sorry that I havent updated. I have been doing stuff last week and this week and had no time to do this. I will update either tomorrow or Thursday. Keep doing the challenge though! Keep leaving me your daily points to because I am putting them in a journal that I have. Good luck and keep it up. I dont know about you girls either but it has been really nice out lately. More time to get your perfect tan! Have a great day!


Sunday, April 06, 2008

WEEK ONE-DONE

Weigh In!

The tables are not updated yet. Ive been so busy with things.

Weigh yourself in the morning before you eat anything with no clothes on. Then leave me in a comment what you weigh.

If you cant leave me your weight today then turn it in on Monday or Tuesday.

 


Friday, April 04, 2008

DAY SEVEN-SATURDAY

"One should not pursue goals that are easily achieved. One must develop an instinct for what one just barely achieve through one's greatest efforts."
Thank you for the quote all_at_once_xx!

I hope you guys are doing good on the challenge so far. Sorry for not posting that last two days. Dosent mean you still shouldnt try your hardest. The week is really close to being over and I really want to see results from you guys. Dont give up on the challenge. Push hard and I promise you great results.

Remember to post your points in your xanga or leave them to me in a comment! Good luck! If you havent given me your points from one of the days this week, please try to give me those points as soon as you can. Thanks.

JOIN THE SUMMER 2008 BODY CHALLENGE BLOGRING!

Weekly Challenge

Send me your favorite tips, thinspo, sites, anything that will help the people doing this challenge. You can put the tips/other things on your blog if you would like just make sure you say that its for this challenge. You will get 2 points for each item and you are only allowed a maximum of 10 points. This challenge will end Saturday night.

Tips

1. Don't wait until tomorrow to get back on track. Just because you blew it earlier does not mean you continue for the rest of the day; the longer you blow it the longer it will take to correct the slip up.

2. Cut your food in to tiny pieces before eating, it helps your digestion and reduces bloating.

3. Plan what you're allowed to eat in a day the night before. This way you're less likely to lose track of what you're eating and over eat. Remember you don't have to eat everything you plan though!

4. Eat spicy foods, they speed up metabolism.

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Reasons To Be Thin: (Thanks to iamgettingby)

Guys will be able to pick you up with out struggling or failing.
Guys will want to get to know you, not laugh at you and walk away.
If you eat then you'll look like those disgusting, fat, ghetto and trailer-trash hookers on Jerry Springer.
If you sit on someone's lap do you want people to say "for gods sake get off me you're crushing me!!!" or "you are sooo light" ?
The bigger you are, the less attention people pay to you. Notice how all the popular girls are skinny?
You could wear any piece of clothing.
Everyone expects you to be fat.

Secrets Of Naturally Thin Women (Thanks to universityxofxthin)

1. They Choose Satisfied Over Stuffed

On a fullness scale of 1 to 10, skinny women stop eating at a level of 6 or 7, says Jill Fleming, RD, author of Thin People Don't Clean Their Plates. The rest of us may keep going to an 8 or 10. Why? It may be because you mistakenly equate the sensation of fullness with satisfaction and feel deprived if you stop short, says Fleming. Or you may just be used to finishing what's in front of you, regardless of whether you really need it.

Copy Them: To eat like skinny women, about halfway through your next meal, put your fork down and, using the 1 to 10 scale, rate your level of fullness. Do it again when you have about five bites left. The goal is to increase your awareness of how satisfied you feel during a meal. (Bonus: It also slows down your eating, which allows the sensation of fullness to settle in.)

2. They Realize Hunger Isn't An Emergency

Most of us who struggle with extra pounds tend to view hunger as a condition that needs to be cured--and fast, says Judith S. Beck, PhD, author of the new Beck Diet Solution. "If you fear hunger, you might routinely overeat to avoid it," she says. Thin people tolerate it because they know hunger pangs always come and go, buying them some time.

Copy Them: Pick a busy day to purposely delay lunch by an hour or two. Or try skipping an afternoon snack one day. You'll see that you can still function just fine. Then next time you feel those grumbles, you'll hold off before making a beeline for the fridge.

3. They Don't Use Food To Cure The Blues

It's not that skinny women are immune to emotional eating, says Kara Gallagher, PhD, a weight loss expert based in Louisville. But they tend to recognize when they're doing it and stop.

Copy Them: Add the word 'Halt' to your vocabulary, says Gallagher. More than just a command (as in stop eating that entire sleeve of cookies), it's an acronym that stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired--the four most common triggers for emotional eating.

If you're truly hungry, eat a balanced snack, such as a handful of nuts, to tide you over until your next meal. But if you're angry, lonely, or tired, seek an alternative calorie-free solution to your emotional need. Blow off steam by going for a run or just jumping around--the heartbeat boost will help dissipate your anger. Lonely? Call a friend, e-mail your kid, or walk to the park or mall. Being around others will make you feel more connected to your community (even if you don't bump into anyone you know). If you're tired, for heaven's sake, sleep!

4. They Eat More Fruit

Skinny women, on average, have one more serving of fruit and eat more fiber and less fat per day than overweight people, reports a 2006 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

Copy Them: Start tinkering. To eat like akinny women, examine your diet for ways to add whole fruits (not juices) to your meals and snacks. Aim for two or three servings per day. Sprinkle berries in your cereal or on your yogurt. Add sliced pears to your turkey sandwich, or bake an apple for dessert. Keep a bowl of fruit on your kitchen table or desk to motivate you to think fruit first, vending machine never.

5. They're Creatures Of Habit

Any dietitian will tell you that a varied diet is good--but too much variety can backfire, says Katz, author of The Flavor Point Diet. Studies have shown that too many tastes and textures encourage you to overeat, he explains. "Thin people have what I call a food groove--the majority of their meals consist of well-planned staples," says Beck. "There are a few surprises thrown in, but for the most part, their diets are fairly predictable."

Copy Them: Try to eat as consistently as possible with your major meals--have cereal for breakfast, a salad at lunch, and so forth. It's okay to add grilled chicken to the salad one day and tuna the next, but by sticking to a loosely prescribed meal schedule, you limit the opportunities to overindulge.

6. They Have A Self-Control Gene

Researchers at Tufts University found that the biggest predictor of weight gain among women in their 50s and 60s was their level of disinhibition, or unrestrained behavior. Women with low disinhibition (in other words, a finely tuned sense of restraint) had the lowest body mass index. High disinhibition (i.e., low restraint) was linked to an adult weight gain of as much as 33 pounds.

Copy Them: Prepare for moments when your disinhibition is likely to be higher--such as when you're in a festive atmosphere with a large group of friends. If you're at a party, tell yourself you'll take one of every fourth passed hors d'oeuvre. If you're out at dinner, order an appetizer portion and share dessert. Or if you're stressed--another low-restraint moment--make sure you have a source of crunchy snacks (like fruit or carrot sticks) at the ready.

7. They're Movers And Shakers

On average, skinny women are on their feet an extra 2 1/2 hours per day--which can help burn off 33 pounds a year, according to a study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Copy Them: Try a reality check. Studies have shown that people often overestimate how active they really are, says Gallagher. Most people actually spend 16 to 20 hours a day just sitting. Wear a pedometer on an average day, and see how close you get to the recommended 10,000 steps. Your day should combine 30 minutes of structured exercise with a variety of healthy habits, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or mopping the floor with extra vigor. To see how many calories your activities burn, see the exercise calculator at www.caloriecontrol.org.

8. They Sleep--Well

Skinny women snooze 2 more hours per week, compared with overweight people, says a study from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Researchers theorize that a lack of shut-eye is linked to lower levels of appetite-suppressing hormones like leptin and higher levels of the appetite-boosting hormone ghrelin.

Copy Them: Break it down: Two extra hours of sleep a week is only 17 more minutes a day--a lot more manageable, even for the most packed of schedules. Start there and slowly work toward 8 hours of snooze time a night--the right amount for most adults.

Quick Tip Eat breakfast! 78% of successful dieters do it every day, according to the National Weight Control Registry, A database of more than 5,000 people who've lost more than 30 pounds and kept the weight off for at least a year.

These arent updated. I will have everything updated by Saturday night.

PINK TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Haley

87

87

78

8989

unperfectisher

Asha

126

126

99

29

29

scars_and_stains

Sarah

113

113

98

5757

one_reckless_love

Jessica

127

127

110

9494

gl4mour5h4d35

Izabelle

118

118

100

140140

anafree23

Erica

205

205

185

49

49

xxqueen_nerdxx

Stephani

119

119

97

155

155

peaceloveeskinnyy

Brooke

114.5

114.5

100-105

126126

dreamy_bunniee

Zabrina

165

165

125

128

128

briiina_xo

Tessa

125

125

103

3030

twenty_yo_virgin

Desirexperfection

155

155

125

desirexperfection

Maya

125

125

103

80

80

mypiecesofmind_rae

BLUE TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Katy

113

113

99

how_far_2_perfection

Marie

130

130

98

barely_beautiful

Samantha

124.6

124.6

100

109

109

thequestionaire__x

Laura

117

117

100

4848

xtinydollx

Claudia

118

118

100

4444

claudiarocks

Cortney

147

147

115

6161

starveme__beautiful

Harper

133

133

115

121121

radiant_royalty

Cat

120

120

101

101

101

iamgettingby

Siena

110

110

85

63

63

project__emanciationn

Leah

111

111

97

71

71

bitterroblivion09

Rex

126

126

110

60

60

beautiful_little_lady

Mandii

117

117

108

147

147

damnitzmandii

PURPLE TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Sam

140

140

120

9696

watiwant

Kelsie

130

130

122

8181

kelsiesdesire2

Ashlee

140

140

120

4848

heartgemma

Jenna

225

225

195

4141

thinny_minni

Kristin

140

140

110

skinny_tan_pearls

Hannah

145

145

115

6060

hippiebones

Mary

190

190

160

71

71

ratsrratsforcandy

Kim

155

155

130

136136

thewayweget_by

Alyssa

106

106

95

97

97

all_at_once_xx

Becca

128

128

120

97

97

havechanged

Alexis

121

121

110

1616

teaparty_x

Claire

110

110

99

113113

nowneverforever

GREEN TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Beautifullythin21

154

154

130

1818

beautifullythin21

Maryjane

121

121

105

9292

vogue_skiinny

Shana

155

155

120

7676

going_to_be_perfect_in_08

Kimberly

125

125

108

4949

xbikinibootcampx

Hope

153.4

153.4

125

98

98

hopedivided

Jessica

167

167

148

85

85

diamonds_in_my_eyes

Patricia

145

145

125-130

fullofemptiness

Samantha

260

260

190

1515

colors_of_my_heart

Stephanie

113

113

108

155155

bitz_x3

Emily

143

143

128

153

153

nonexistentperfection

Alexandra

118

118

110

80

80

finallysizezero

Sarah

140

140

115

4747

live4thesummer


Thursday, April 03, 2008

DAY FIVE-THURSDAY

I am completely busy tonight so I wont be able to do a big post. Good luck though and try your hardest.

These arent completely updated tables so I will update them when I get back.

PINK TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Haley

87

87

78

8989

unperfectisher

Asha

126

126

99

29

29

scars_and_stains

Sarah

113

113

98

5757

one_reckless_love

Jessica

127

127

110

9494

gl4mour5h4d35

Izabelle

118

118

100

140140

anafree23

Erica

205

205

185

49

49

xxqueen_nerdxx

Stephani

119

119

97

155

155

peaceloveeskinnyy

Brooke

114.5

114.5

100-105

126126

dreamy_bunniee

Zabrina

165

165

125

128

128

briiina_xo

Tessa

125

125

103

3030

twenty_yo_virgin

Desirexperfection

155

155

125

desirexperfection

Maya

125

125

103

80

80

mypiecesofmind_rae

BLUE TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Katy

113

113

99

how_far_2_perfection

Marie

130

130

98

barely_beautiful

Samantha

124.6

124.6

100

109

109

thequestionaire__x

Laura

117

117

100

4848

xtinydollx

Claudia

118

118

100

4444

claudiarocks

Cortney

147

147

115

6161

starveme__beautiful

Harper

133

133

115

121121

radiant_royalty

Cat

120

120

101

101

101

iamgettingby

Siena

110

110

85

63

63

project__emanciationn

Leah

111

111

97

71

71

bitterroblivion09

Rex

126

126

110

60

60

beautiful_little_lady

Mandii

117

117

108

147

147

damnitzmandii

PURPLE TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Sam

140

140

120

9696

watiwant

Kelsie

130

130

122

8181

kelsiesdesire2

Ashlee

140

140

120

4848

heartgemma

Jenna

225

225

195

4141

thinny_minni

Kristin

140

140

110

skinny_tan_pearls

Hannah

145

145

115

6060

hippiebones

Mary

190

190

160

71

71

ratsrratsforcandy

Kim

155

155

130

136136

thewayweget_by

Alyssa

106

106

95

97

97

all_at_once_xx

Becca

128

128

120

97

97

havechanged

Alexis

121

121

110

1616

teaparty_x

Claire

110

110

99

113113

nowneverforever

GREEN TEAM

Name

Starting Weight

Current Weight

Goal Weight

Weight Lost

Points This Week

Total Points

Username

Beautifullythin21

154

154

130

1818

beautifullythin21

Maryjane

121

121

105

9292

vogue_skiinny

Shana

155

155

120

7676

going_to_be_perfect_in_08

Kimberly

125

125

108

4949

xbikinibootcampx

Hope

153.4

153.4

125

98

98

hopedivided

Jessica

167

167

148

85

85

diamonds_in_my_eyes

Patricia

145

145

125-130

fullofemptiness

Samantha

260

260

190

1515

colors_of_my_heart

Stephanie

113

113

108

155155

bitz_x3

Emily

143

143

128

153

153

nonexistentperfection

Alexandra

118

118

110

80

80

finallysizezero

Sarah

140

140

115

4747

live4thesummer



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