Posts: 147
6/22/12 9:14 A

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Getting pumped not plumped
My Starting Weight: 158

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Body measurements
2. 1 mile run time
3. # of burpies in a row
4. # of push ups in a row

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I am having issues staying in track and i want my body from last year back.
I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I am eating garbage and can't stop.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
I CAN do it.
I'm scared of:
not being able to be motivated
I want to: eat clean

But I have faith in: myslef

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I am tried of starting over.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Warrior dash race in July
2. Triathlon in September
3. Friends wedding in August
4. Staff training in August
5. wanting back into my fav jeans

The best way to motivate me is to: ?

The best way I can motivate myself is to: keep focused on my successes

My name is Michelle and I will commit to eating clean and working out every day.

current weight: 163.0

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Posts: 80
5/22/12 11:22 A

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Jump on it
My Starting Weight:198

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. pant size 18
2. bra tight40
3. ease of walking and lengthening walk times
4. stamina I can only do so much before I just drop

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I want to

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I chose not to

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: if I don't it's one more thing I've left undone

I'm scared of: being back where I was two years ago @ 195 ++

I want to: get to walking at least 3 MI a day then start running it

But I have faith in: The power of determination

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: This time I'm trying again. Fall down 99 time get up 100

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. pre diabetes
2. heart disease
3. achy joints (I'm no spring chicken anymore)
4.my back is killing me
5. my skin is not happy

The best way to motivate me is to: I don't do outside motivation well. It is all internally driven. I love to see others success I guess that is what motivates me.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Hang the picture that shoes how bad my gut looks right now.

My name is Treva and I will dream it,wish it, DO IT.

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5/17/12 6:55 P

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: If Not Now, When?

My Starting Weight: TBD

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Body Measurements (TBD)
2 .Pant Size (14)
3.
4.

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I am hoping it will motivate me to be consistent with my nutrition and exercise plans. I want to get past this hurdle and make some serious headway toward my goals.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I am inconsistent. I listen to all the lies and excuses I tell myself about starting again “tomorrow.”

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
If I don’t do this now, when the h*ll am I going to do it?! Not doing what I’ve promised myself to do is making me depressed. I am worth feeling proud and happy with myself, and proving to myself that I can do this.

I'm scared of:
Failing once again. Being hungry. Being emotional. Lying to myself.

I want to:
Succeed this time. Be proud of myself. Be thin and fit again!

But I have faith in:
The Lord. Myself – I KNOW I CAN do this!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I’m sick of being depressed and ready to be persistent.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. My double(!) - chin
2. The cellulite on my arms
3. The way my thighs rub together
4. My too-big belly
5. My moods

The best way to motivate me is to:
Give me encouragement and hold me accountable

The best way I can motivate myself is to:
JUST FREAKIN DO IT!!

My name is ___JOY____ and I will ___GET THIS DONE!!____.

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Edited by: JOURNEY-2-JOY at: 5/17/2012 (18:57)

current weight: 166.0

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Posts: 947
5/15/12 3:22 P

If you want to see the real blog with emoticons go here: www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_
individual.asp?blog_id=4865943

My Challenge Name: LOSE YOUR QUIT
My Starting Weight: 266.5 according to Doctor's office. I do not own a scale!

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Jeans size 20 (and a bit snug)
2. Energy level
3. My biceps—will take before and after pics rather than measurements
4. Track Fruit/Vegie servings per day

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I love the accountability and support generated from blogging the challenge templates. AND the thought I have to put into them!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I quit. I get lazy. I get to a point where I am comfortable in my clothes and stop working out. I gotta quit QUITTING!

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
Everyone will be cheering me on from start to finish, and *I* will feel a great sense of accomplishment from finishing.

I'm scared of:
my depression taking hold again (and again, and again—as it’s related to my menstrual cycle) and making me want to quit, or feeling like I already have quit when I actually just had a bad day. Because then I end up taking weeks off and then it’s harder to start again.

I want to:
learn how to keep going when my depression gets bad. I want to know how to get off the cycle completely!

But I have faith in:
God, and my sparkpeeps for support!
“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”~ 1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT
“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest” ~ Exodus 14:14, AMP

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I will *ask for help* when I need it instead of avoiding my Sparkpage.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Having my jeans fit again, and then having them get too big so I need to get new ones! (Next size is 18, haven’t been there since college!)
2. Seeing my muscles develop and get toned.
3. Strength.
4. Endurance.
5. FEELING BETTER. I am not “unhealthy” just often don’t have energy and my mood is horrible. (Depression IS health related, but isn’t life threatening for me like some things could be so I am listing it anyway.)

The best way to motivate me is to:
notice if I have worked out—or not!

The best way I can motivate myself is to:
look in the mirror instead of ignoring it. Notice how much better I look and FEEL and THINK when I work out consistently.

My name is Kathierae and I will _LOSE MY QUIT_.

current weight: 276.0

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Fitness Minutes: (15,907)
Posts: 258
5/15/12 7:58 A

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Fighting!
My Starting Weight: ~137

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Thigh: 21 5/8"
2. Upper Arm: 11 1/4"
3. Leg Press: 50kg
4. Run Time Before Dying: 28 min (~2 miles)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I'm worried about my health and the things I've done to my body. I need to go back to being healthy. Being normal.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I keep losing control and panicking and hurting myself.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
I'm strong enough to do this. I've done it before. I can do it again. I just need to prove that to myself.

I'm scared of:
Relapsing.

I want to:
Be fit and healthy and strong.

But I have faith in:
Myself.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
Quitting isn't an option. The alternative will ruin me.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. My sanity
2. My happiness
3. A distraction from a job I hate
4. Being able to wear sleeveless shirts this summer!
5. Not disappointing myself and others

The best way to motivate me is to:
Support me.

The best way I can motivate myself is to:
Be kind to myself.

My name is Edita and I will fight to the bitter end!

Posts: 313
5/13/12 5:29 P

My Challenge Name: Late is better than never!
My Starting Weight:236.2 lbs

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. How good my size 20 Silver jeans fit
2. Waist
3. Arm size
4. How far I am running in C25K (length of time)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I want to look good when I go to Ecuador. And I'm sick of not feeling good about myself. I also want to feel hot when I see my friend Clayton again. And I want all my classmates to talk about how great I look in August.


I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I used school as an excuse. I ate poorly because I was too busy.


This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
If I want it, I have to work for it.

I'm scared of:
Failing. Being broke. Looking like a fool.

I want to:
Have confidence

But I have faith in:
My perseverence.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I don't know why. It feels different.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Vacation photos in two months
2. I want to feel confident
3. I want my legs not to rub and destroy all my jeans
4. I want to feel good up on my horse
5. I want to not have to pose for photos. I want to look good even in spontaneous ones.

The best way to motivate me is to:
Let me know you're with me. And we can do it. And to carve time out for myself.

The best way I can motivate myself is to:
Surround myself with positive-ness, think about that little black swimsuit and hiking up mountains.

My name is Sarah and I will rock summer 2012!!.

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* Please, if you have time, personalize your entry card with some kind of emoticons or something. Make it yours!
** If you prefer to post your entry card in your blog, please feel free to do so, but also post here.

Posts: 2,977
5/7/12 7:16 P

My Challenge Name: Being MIA (Being Mindful and Intentional in all my Actions)
My Starting Weight:273

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Doing some type of exercise everyday
2. How long I stay away for junk food and fast food
3. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day
4. Staying plugged into this team/challenge daily

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I am afraid if I do not do it now I might never do it.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I have given up on myself.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: It is TIME and I need to do this for me, my family, friends.

I'm scared of: Failure

I want to: Succeed

But I have faith in: God and people that can lift me when I feel down.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I have to prove to myself I am worth it!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Watching and being around to watch my granddaughter Jade grow up.
2. Being a role model for my children, friends and others
3. To be able to get into a swimsuit and swim
4. To enjoy being me
5. To be proud of myself and accomplishments

The best way to motivate me is to: keep it real for me but don't let me quit!

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Believe I am worth it.

My name is Robin and I will be MIA (Being Mindful and Intentional in all my Actions) which will lead to me being successful.

current weight: 281.0

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5/7/12 3:18 P

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Slim and Sexy
My Starting Weight: 177.4

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Waist (36.5)
2. Hips (41)
3. Increasing my Plank time
4. Clothing size (in between 14 and 12)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I want to look and feel great!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I haven't been exercising as much as I should

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
I am committed to exercising and have signed up for a 3 day a week bootcamp

I'm scared of: Failure

I want to: Get stronger

But I have faith in: Myself

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I am convinced that I can do it!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. My kids
2. My husband
3. Looing great in Shorts
4. To improve my Yoga practice
5. To finally get off the baby weight (my daughter will be 2 in August)

The best way to motivate me is to: Encourage me

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Tell myself to quit being a whiner.

My name is _Stacy______ and I will _succeed _.

Edited by: STACYR31 at: 5/7/2012 (15:21)

current weight: 171.8

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5/6/12 9:35 A

My Challenge Name: Cinnamonhotties
My Starting Weight:189

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. calories
2. mood
3. days left until summer
4. weight

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I can't stand being fixated with running my dad's hospice program. Since Mom died and Dad's tanked, my life as a teacher, aunt, mom, and daughter has been really hard. I'm depressed but starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel again, and I want to return to good health. I long to be healthy again, like I was just six months ago.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I'm supervising a hospice program in addition to working full time. I am running two households. It sucks, and it sucks my time.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:

I'm scared of: Not one effing thing scares me. End of story.

I want to: become healthier again.

And I have faith in: myself

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I never quit, I just go up and down....NEVER, never say quit. Quit is NOT in my vocabulary.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. looking hot
2. feeling hot
3. dressing hot
4. feeling able
5. YEAH!

The best way to motivate me is to: look in the mirror, or put on my skinny jeans, and go "crap!""

The best way I can motivate myself is to: follow a routine

My name is uh, this sounds like a commercial, but my online name is CinnamonCAT9 and I will get healthy again starting today!

Posts: 58
5/5/12 4:16 P

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Fit & Fun
My Starting Weight: 155

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Jean size: 10-12
2. Max pushups: 5
3. Max running distance: .7 miles
4. Yoga comfort: Gentle Yoga

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I’ve stopped valuing myself. I’ve stopped caring about being happy, productive, and healthy.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I get in the way of myself. I make excuses, and I allow my shortcomings to define me. I get sad because I don't have X, Y, or Z, and I eat to make up for it.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I’m sick of it. I’m simply sick of undervaluing myself and eating far too much.

I'm scared of: Actually being happy and healthy. What if it just isn’t enough once I have it? Flabby and unhappy is comfortable and predictable, but I don’t know what fit and fun will look like.

I want to: Live an active lifestyle, and truly, completely, love my life.

But I have faith in: Tomorrow. Even when I have no faith in today, I always have faith in tomorrow. I know what I’m capable of, and I have faith in myself, too.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I have a boyfriend who loves me for me. Now it’s time I do the same.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. My hips – they are far too huge right now
2. I’ve never felt comfortable in a swim suit
3. I have 3 weddings to attend this summer
4. Summer = less clothing in general; no hiding!
5. I’ve never been the “toned” girl; every time I get close, I stop caring and the flab comes right back!

The best way to motivate me is to: Remind me of my goals!

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Remind myself over and over what I want and why!

My name is Chelsea and I will start treating myself with the love and respect I deserve by being healthy!

Posts: 59
5/5/12 11:51 A

Better late than never.


DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Sizzling Summer Challenge
My Starting Weight: 193.4

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1.Waist: 39 in. at belly button
2. Hips: 46.5 in.
3. Rt. thigh: 26.5
4. Rt. Upper arm: 12.25

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because I feel absolutely disgusted with my body at this point.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because I work all of the time and don't feel like working out or eating well.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that I need to for my health.

I'm scared of quitting and not losing any weight.

I want to be thin and beautiful.

But I have faith in God and myself that I can do it.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME I'm going to Vegas in a month!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Vegas at the beginning of June
2. Vancouver at the end of July where I'll see people from my thinner days.
3. My 30th Birthday coming up in September
4. Wanting to get healthy before being pregnant with my first child.
5. Overall health for the future.

The best way to motivate me is to force me to do something.

The best way I can motivate myself is to promise myself a reward.

My name is _Sarah______ and I will __complete this challenge_____.

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* Please, if you have time, personalize your entry card with some kind of emoticons or something. Make it yours!
** If you prefer to post your entry card in your blog, please feel free to do so, but also post here.

Posts: 59
5/5/12 11:50 A

Better late than never.


DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Sizzling Summer Challenge
My Starting Weight: 193.4

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1.Waist: 39 in. at belly button
2. Hips: 46.5 in.
3. Rt. thigh: 26.5
4. Rt. Upper arm: 12.25

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because I feel absolutely disgusted with my body at this point.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because I work all of the time and don't feel like working out or eating well.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that I need to for my health.

I'm scared of quitting and not losing any weight.

I want to be thin and beautiful.

But I have faith in God and myself that I can do it.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME I'm going to Vegas in a month!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Vegas at the beginning of June
2. Vancouver at the end of July where I'll see people from my thinner days.
3. My 30th Birthday coming up in September
4. Wanting to get healthy before being pregnant with my first child.
5. Overall health for the future.

The best way to motivate me is to force me to do something.

The best way I can motivate myself is to promise myself a reward.

My name is _Sarah______ and I will __complete this challenge_____.

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* Please, if you have time, personalize your entry card with some kind of emoticons or something. Make it yours!
** If you prefer to post your entry card in your blog, please feel free to do so, but also post here.

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Posts: 3,857
5/5/12 12:56 A

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Beach Babe Challenge
My Starting Weight: 164.2

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Hips: 44
2. Thighs: 24
3. Waist: 40
4. Push-Ups: 4

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I want to look cute in my summer clothes.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I give in to temptation way too much.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: It will help me get closer to my goals.

I'm scared of: Not seeing progress.

I want to: Lose at least 10 pounds.

But I have faith in: Getting my workouts done.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I'm taking myself seriously.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. To look great in tank tops
2. To look great in short shorts
3. To actually go to the beach I live five minutes from
4. To be happy with my pictures
5. To feel bikini ready all the time

The best way to motivate me is to: Tell me about your success

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Look at the clothes that don't fit, that I want to wear so bad.

My name is Nena and I will reach my goals.

current weight: 147.2

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5/4/12 3:12 P

DIY Challenge Entry Form


My Challenge Name: Svelte and Strong for Summer part deux
My Starting Weight: 136.5 lbs.


Four (five) other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Waist: 27.75 in.
2. Hips: 37.5 in.
3. Upper arm: 9.5 in.
4. Plank: 30 sec.
5. Pull ups: 10 with 55 lb. counterweight (0 lbs. is doing it myself!)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I want to look awesome in tight clothes!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I stop caring for myself and make self-sabotaging decisions.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: Last year I lost 8 lbs. doing this challenge and this year I am that much closer to my finish line!

I'm scared of: Feeling this chubby and bloated 6 weeks from now.

I want to: Feel like I look hot, not silly in the clothes I want to wear.

But I have faith in: Continual improvement and not having to start over each morning.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I have a fantastic team and a bunch of bloggers to continually motivate me. And I'm going to think up a great series of rewards to myself.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. wearing a sexy bikini in Sicily in 2 weeks
2. SHORTS WEATHER
3. developing and wearing my own style with confidence
4. my pride
5. looking good in pictures (liking my cheeks/chin/collarbones)

The best way to motivate me is to: Tell me how great I'm doing or reassure me that I can do it.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Plan, blog, tumblr, love myself and make the healthy choice even if its the harder choice because IT IS WORTH IT

My name is Kat and I've definitely got this.

And here is last year's entry card:
www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_
individual.asp?blog_id=4334046

current weight: 137.8

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5/4/12 2:07 P

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name:Beanie's Mum
My Starting Weight:217

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. hip measurement - I want those smaller jeans! Starting at 50"
2. cardiac apart from my 1 mile a day walk
3.10-12 glasses of water daily
4. strength training 4X a week

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I need the extra motivation. I'm coping well with the food, but struggling to manage the exercise - I have very long days at work. I have 2 weddings to prepare for - my fiance's daughter's in September this year, then the biggie - ours in March next year.

I know I can do this - I'm not getting any younger and the extra weight brings with it health challenges which multiply as time goes on - they need to diminish!!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I just get so tired after work days

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I CAN do this and I AM WORTH IT!!!

I'm scared of: Cake Fridays at work

I want to show the WOW factor!!

But I have faith in my ability and ME myself!!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. motorcycling holiday in July/August
2. wedding in September
3. want to get into jeans that are 2 sizes smaller in all makes
4. want to enjoy wearing any clothes I want to, not just the ones that are available in larger sizes
5.

The best way to motivate me is to: remind me

The best way I can motivate myself is to: keep tracking and measuring

My name is Renia and I will succeed!!

Pounds lost: 16.0

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Posts: 412
5/4/12 1:59 P

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: 30 Day, Shmirty Day!
My Starting Weight: 146

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Body Measurements (will post them when I get home tonight)
2. My ability to do more than 4 standard pushups.
3. ^That's pretty much it.
4.

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I want to FINALLY finish 30 Day Shred and get rid of this last bit of jiggle!!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I get bored. I jump around between challenges. Not very effective.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
My best friend will give me tons of crap if I don't. Oh, and bragging rights.

I'm scared of:
NOTHING!

I want to:
Not have to worry about my bikini bottom coverage.

But I have faith in:
Myself and my body's ability to carry me to the end of these 30 Days and beyond!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I've worked to hard to get where I am to not push forward.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Brazilian Bikini Bottoms!!!
2. One is the loneliest number... in the shower.
3. Sex in the morning.
4. Crowded Beaches
5. Brazilian Bikini Bottoms!!!!!!

The best way to motivate me is to:
Put my "before" photo (from 2011) in front of my face!

The best way I can motivate myself is to:
Just keep pushing through. Every day I finish strong is a day that I'm motivated and ready for the next!!


My name is _Mel_ and I will _rock this_!




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My Challenge Name: WOP (Woman of Power)
My Starting Weight: 85 kg (187 lbs)

Four Other things I am tracking:

1. Body measurements (of course)
2. How long I can run without stopping or walking
3. Days without bingeing or alcohol
4. Pushups!

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because I want to be beautiful, I want to be powerful, I want to stand tall and be proud!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because I was looking at weightloss as it is something less important than other things in my life, I was weak and was ready to quit everytime it got hard. And yes - eating my emotions.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that my mentality has changed. I see this weightloss project as my job. And this job has to be done. Period. Also, most of the time this job is a real pleasure and reward (runner's high!).

I'm scared of whiny spoiled lazy little princess that still lurks somewhere inside me. I'm scared tha sometimes she's stronger than me.

I want to be a hot stuff that kicks ass!

But I have faith in ME!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME I will NOT quit. Ha ha! This time I have a vision and a gameplan, goals and strategies. My closest friend and family support me in changing my ways, I have a wonderful neighbour to talk about healthy food and exercises and healthy lifestyle.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:

1. Feeling sexy and strong and proud.
2. Wear a bikini and rock it!
3. To be able to date hotter guys and get laid more.
4. Wear the clothes I want to wear, not the ones I can wear.
5. Be able to compete in physical activities.

The best way to motivate me is to see how my clothes become bigger and bigger, to receive compliments and feel the pride when I do it right.

The best way I can motivate myself is to look at my "before" picture and imagine the "after" one.

My name is Margarita and I will DO IT.

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BUT I will Challenge
My Challenge Name:
My Starting Weight:189

I will measure

1. Muffin top over my Jeans (not pretty)
2.Run times (distance I can run in the time)
3.Crunches on ball
4.Emotional Eating

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I have been emotional eating and I want to make a change and want to be healthy

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I have not been making myself a priority

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: To be healthy I have to
put myself first sometimes and if I gain weight I am not happy

I'm scared of: Quiting!

I want to: Be Focused.

But I have faith in: MYSELF

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I am taking 1 day & 1 pound at a time

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1.looking sexy for my guy
2.Possible Wedding in 2013
3.Family Wedding Sept 1
4.weight challenge for $ at work
5.1/2 Marathon in July

The best way to motivate me is to: Work out with Music

The best way I can motivate myself is to: JUST DO IT!!!

My name is Angela Lynn Schleining and I will be 179 By 6/15
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My Challenge Name: WILLPOWER.. the POWER to WILL away TEMPTATION
My Starting Weight: 214.1

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Number of days without fast food
2. Minimum of 90 fitness minutes/week
3. Energy levels per day
4. Number of minutes run without stopping or walking

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I'm sick of being where I am for so long. I haven't lost but a pound or two since September. I want to have the willpower to say no to unhealthy things and say yes to healthy things

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: My heart hasn't been in it. I haven't wanted it enough. I've been playing at weight loss and a healthy lifestyle.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: there's something deep in me that has accomplished huge goals in the past. I need to reach that girl again.

I'm scared of: failing, always. disappointment, always. being this size forever

I want to: feel as beautiful as my husband thinks I am.

But I have faith in: the process- others have gone before me and have been successful. I can do it too.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: things are different. I've actually lost some weight since I've started this change. I CAN do this.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Being able to fit into smaller jeans (one day, single digits. For now, I'd settle not having to shop for 18+)
2. Enjoying sex with my husband more
3. Relieving stress in non-food ways
4. I want to be confident naked
5. Proving to myself that the motivation, determination, and willpower DO exist inside me.

The best way to motivate me is to: keep pestering me about what I've been doing. If no one asks, then I can hide.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: I don't know.. I need to figure it out!

My name is Emily and I will a$$ off (and hopefully my tummy, legs, arms, etc too!) during this challenge.

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My Challenge Name: "At the end of this challenge I will buy a bikini" challenge
My Starting Weight:142.8

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Consecutive push-ups: 12
2. Mile pace- 10:45
3. How I fit into my favorite jeans- (currently zipped with some muffin top- will take photo)
4. Measurements-
Left bicep (flexed)- 11 in.
Right bicep- 11.25
Bust- 37.5
Waist 1 in. above belly button- 32.75
Hips- 39
Left thigh- 22.25
Right thigh- 22.5

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: Because on June 15 I am going to go swimsuit shopping and I'm either going to be a goddess or be disappointed. Regardless, I will buy and wear a bikini, so I'm going to be happy with the results.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I've been lazy. I put what feels good now over what feels good later.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:I control my destiny. I'm either going to remain stagnant or I'm going to be a beast!

I'm scared of: Failing, looking like a fool doing new things at the gym.

I want to: BE STRONG! BE A ROLE MODEL! BE THE KIND OF PERSON PEOPLE STRIVE TO BE LIKE!

But I have faith in: Myself. I have it in me to make the choices I need to make to get where I want to be.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I have made a plan! I will put in the time! Even if that time is 5 in the morning!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Bikini
2. Being the hottest bridesmaid at my friends wedding in July
3. Sexy underwear
4. Cute summer dresses
5. To look at myself and be satisfied

The best way to motivate me is to: Give me a buddy to do it with!

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Keep a picture of a cute swimsuit in my phone and look at it in times of trouble.

My name is LEA and I will NOT LET MYSELF DOWN.

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5/4/12 9:56 A

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My Challenge Name: Vampy Curvylicious!
My Starting Weight: 58 kg / 127.6 lbs

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Levi's Bold Curve (Straight or Boot or both) Zipper Test
2. Work Pant Zipper Test
3. How many Reverse Jump Rope In 1 Minute
4. Inches - Chest, Under Bust, Waist, Hips & Thigh


If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: It's time for DIY Challenge!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I'm not too serious and too afraid!

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I have A Great Plan!

I'm scared of: Plateaus!

I want to: Get away from 58kg, my highest weight ever in my life!

But I have faith in: MYSELF!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I will NEVER quit!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Wake up early so I can finish work early!
2. Get back into my sexy red dress without looking like a pregnant lady!
3. Get back into my Levi's Bold Curve jeans without worrying about the zipper!
4. Balancing between my spiritual and worldly!
5. Rewards!

The best way to motivate me is to: challenges that I can't stop myself from joining!

The best way I can motivate myself is to: betting with myself if I can do this and give rewards!

My name is FATHIN and I will be VAMPY CURVYLICIOUS!



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My Challenge Name:2Sexy
My Starting Weight:188

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. push-up count=25 in 1 min
2. measurements=waist 32
3. clothes size- current 12/14 pants Xl/L top
4.

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I NEED MOTIVATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY! LAST MONTH I WENT BACK TO OLD HABITS AND NEED TO LEAVE THOSE HABITS IN THE PAST.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I LET ME EMOTIONAL EATING TAKE CONTROL AND MY EATING GETS OUT OF CONTROL. ALSO CHANGES IN MY WORKOUT SCHEDULE DURING THIS TIME GIVE ME AN EXCUSE NOT TO DO IT

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:

I'm scared of: GAINING THE WEIGHT BACK

I want to: LET GO OF MY FEARS ABOUT FOOD AND EXERCISE

But I have faith in:MYSELF THAT I CAN MAKE THIS HAPPEN

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: IT IS ALL ABOUT ME AND WHAT I WANT!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Run a 5k- scheduled for May 13
2. Creating and maintaining a positive self image
3. Ability to motivate others in living healthier
4. Look good in my clothes
5. Do more active activities with my family

The best way to motivate me is to: Tell me like it- brutal honesty works best

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Be honest with myself even when I want to make excuses. The mini rewards help too!

My name is Raquel and I will give this challenge 100%.

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My Challenge Name: Look sexy for my wedding :)
My Starting Weight: about 185 (I will know for sure when I go buy a new scale tomorrow)

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Waist measurement
2. Hip measurement
3. Jean size (currently 13)
4. How far I can run without stopping

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I need to feel good about myself on my wedding day, July 4th.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I just moved in with my fiance and I don't have a job so I can't afford a gym membership yet. And I am having a hard time getting motivated to workout at home.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I need to look amazing on my wedding day.

I'm scared of: not reaching my goal, or getting anywhere near it by July 4th.

I want to: lose weight, and look and feel amazing.

But I have faith in: myself.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I really need to stop making excuses, and lose weight for myself for my wedding.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Looking sexy in my wedding dress
2. Wearing a bikini for the first time in about ten years
3. Being able to run faster
4. Feeling better about myself
5. Getting skinny so when I get pregnant I don't look like a whale

The best way to motivate me is to: talk about my wedding dress.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: have something I want to fit into hanging somewhere I can see it all the time.

My name is Dakkota and I will lose weight before my wedding!

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My Challenge Name: Fit like a dinosaur
My Starting Weight: 270.6
Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Body Measurements
2. Fitting into my smaller jeans
3. 5K time
4. Push up max (upper body) and wall sit time (lower body)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I need to train for my second Warrior Dash in September. I’m also tired of my clothes not fitting as well as they did a few months ago.
I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I’m not committed and I make excuses. I can’t get in the routine
This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
I will be better, stronger, and happier for it. And I know if I don’t rock the Warrior Dash this year better than last year I’ll be very disappointed in myself.
I'm scared of:
Failing again. That I’ll never meet my goal. That I am unable to commit to anything.
I want to:
Finally feel strong, feel like I can do anything, feel worthwhile.
But I have faith in:
That I can do anything and have a strong desire to enjoy my body while it’s still young, God, who wants me to be healthy and happy and Christ who strengthens me in my efforts.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I will commit myself for only 6 weeks, knowing very well that I will get awesome results in this time and want more.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Enjoying my body while it’s still young (and hasn’t had to make a baby yet).
2. Wearing a single digit size, which I’ve never worn in my whole adult life (always been a 14 or above)
3. Completing the Warrior Dash in Old Monroe, MO in under 50 minutes
4. Feeling sexy for my husband.
5. To run faster.
The best way to motivate me is to:
Remind me that it will be worth it. I can be fast, I can be strong, I can be healthy if I just try harder!
The best way I can motivate myself is to:
The feel of my clothes getting bigger. It doesn’t feel real until I feel it in my clothes.
My name is Sarah and I will complete C25K and try out the Paleo diet for these 6 weeks to see if it works for me. Six weeks of less carbs can’t hurt.


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My Challenge Name: Move a muscle, Change a thought
My Starting Weight: 280+

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1.waist circumference =43”
2. hip circumference = 54.5:”
3. squat max = 52
4. crunch max = 39

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I need the motivation of being a part of a group of like minded people who are working hard and to feel like I am being held accountable.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: my back injury and discovery of white chocolate peanut butter in January 2012.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I am motivated to change and have had previous success with such challenges.

I'm scared of: re injuring my back.

I want to: fit into the clothes I was wearing before January.

But I have faith in: my tools for weight loss and fitness, like journaling, EFT, a variety of exercises to use, eating mindfully, being accountable through blogging, and using the food tracker.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I am ready to kick (my own) butt.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1.clothing fitting better
2.regaining core strength
3.releasing stress
4.even shapelier legs
5.cute new underwear

The best way to motivate me is to: comment on my efforts or lack thereof with honesty and encouragement.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: participate in exercise every day, maintain a mindful eating journal, and read inspiring stories and follow blogs on sparkpeople regularly.

My name is tam and I will move it, move it!

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My Challenge Name: Honey Badger Challenge
My Starting Weight: 191
Four things I will be measuring & their current stats:
1. waist: 33.75
2. Full push-ups: 1
3. 3 mile run time: 36 minutes
4. Size 16L Lee Chino's I bought 5/4
I am doing this challenge because: My rolls of fat are preventing me from wearing clothes I spent a lot of money on and are getting in the way of me being able advance from a fitness rower to the Master's team and I do not feel I am (thank you Oprah) - my best self

* WOW * this assignment has really gotten me thinking

I feel the reason I have not progressed as well as I had hoped I would be is because: I am not respecting myself and (thank you PEER Trainer) I didn't expect this to require the level of effort equivalent of getting a college degree (it certainly didn't take that level of effort to get fat!) - I am not doing the hard work

I commit to finishing MY challenge because I know that I am worth spending the time and effort on.

I am scared of sabotaging myself

I want to weigh a healthy 159

I have faith in my history of accomplishing what I set out to do

And this time I will not quit because this time I will be accountable and treat this as any other goal I set out to achieve and I have the Honey Badger rules!

My top 5 non-health related motivations are:

1. to look great at my niece's baby shower on July 1
2. rowing - without my belly I will be abel to better compress and have a more efficient stroke
3. hiking trip in Vt. in September - I need to be fit so I can hike those mountains!
4. wardrobe - I spent $$$ last year when I was at 172.... I HATE wasting $$$
5. vanity - I look awful in the mirror and quite frankly I want to be at a healthy weight because I am tired of my boss flaunting her weight loss

The best way to motivate me is to tell me it can't be done

The best way to I can motivate myself is to see the goal and break it process into steps AND not over commit to the point I overwhelm myself

My name is Liz and I will SUCCEED




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My Challenge Name: Survival of the Fittest
My Starting Weight: 130

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Waist/Hip ratio
2. Time spent exercising (other than walking)
3. Amount of unheathly desserts/alcohol I'm consuming
4. Time to hold a plank (and side plank)
5. Number of push-ups in 1 minute
6. Kms run

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: When my school schedule gets hectic I slack on my running & weight training & don't eat as well which means I gain weight & feel like crap about myself & get more injury prone. I want to force myself to find balance between the priorities in my life.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I allow other things to get in the way & I lose all willpower when I'm stressed.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: If I can't find balance in my priorities now, it is only going to get more difficult in the future

I'm scared of: Lying to myself &/or making excuses to not make this happen.

I want to: Find time every day to do some form of exercise beyond walking to & from the subway. I want to prove that I have sufficient willpower to treat myself to something sweet without going overboard.

But I have faith in: my inner strength!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I will be dedicated; I have a plan!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. My new career path is going to require a new wardobe & I want to look great it in!
2. I want to look in the mirror see definition in my abs & arms
3. I want to feel confident regardless of what I'm wearing or not wearing
4. I want to know that I can manage my time & priorities without sacrificing things I love
5. When I get back to running races, I want to beat my PRs

The best way to motivate me is to: Ask how much chocolate I ate this week & how many kms I ran.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Be honest with myself

My name is KELLY and I will see my abs this summer!

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My Challenge Name: Getting My Groove Back
My Starting Weight:186

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. weight (186)
2. jean size (12)
3. fitness minutes (goal=200/wk)
4. water intake (goal=64/day)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I just had to put my weight tracker back to my original start weight and it sucks. I am not comfortable at this size. I don't like the way I look in most of my clothes. I am damn fine when I get in shape and I'm ready to be hot again!
And I have a reunion of sorts coming up and I want to knock their socks off!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:.
I am lazy and I have a dozen excuses for not exercizing, not eating well, not drinking water. I'm getting on my own nerves with all these excuses, so it's def time for a change

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
I totally got this

I'm scared of:
falling off the wagon. going back to my old habits. being a bad example for my kid.

I want to:
be able to wear a bikini on the beach.

But I have faith in:
myself.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I am going to make sure that I track everything!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. wearing whatever I want to
2. self confidence
3. adventure
4. fun
5. friendship

The best way to motivate me is to: compliment me.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: see progress, either in measurements or in my ability to do things I couldn't to before/improved athleticism.

My name is Valerie and I will rock this challenge!!

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5/3/12 9:07 A

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My Challenge Name: Sizzle into Summer Challenge (SiS)
My Starting Weight: 137.0

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Waist
2. Tire
3. Upper Arms
4. Thigh

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I was plateaued at 143 for the longest time (year +), and I recently started dropping weight again, and I deserve to make it to my goal this summer.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I allow too many cheats and allow myself to give up one aspect if I'm doing another well (ie if I eat well, I'm not as focused on exercise, if I'm working out I feel like I can eat whatever I want)

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I am worth the work.

I'm scared of: Making this promise to myself and never reaching it. Does that mean I don't care enough about myself?

I want to: feel confident in my bikini this summer.

But I have faith in: ME!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I have a clean eating grocery list on my fridge to pick from when I go grocery shopping, and I'm doing a new workout that promotes both cardio and strength training which has been lacking in my workouts.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Goal Jeans that I can put on but Muffin Top Severely
2. Summer quickly approaching and the drawer of bikinis
3. A new boyfriend who likes to do outdoorsy stuff (canoeing)
4. I just turned 30 and it's about darn time
5. Feeling free in my own skin.

The best way to motivate me is to: ask if I got my fitness minutes in and ask if my eating has been clean.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: keep my clean eating grocery list on the fridge and sign up for my crossfit classes

My name is Clare and I will make it to my goal of 135 lbs by Summer..

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My Challenge Name: Blaze On!!
My Starting Weight: 177.6

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. waist
2. hips
3. deadlift weight
4. jeans size

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: get to goal - FINALLY

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I am lazy about tracking my food

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: mentally I need to succeed

I'm scared of: failure

I want to: prove to myself that I can do this

But I have faith in: the process

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I will succeed.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. look better
2. feel better
3. beat a friend to size 10
4. proving to myself I CAN do this
5. watching the # on the scale fall

The best way to motivate me is to: not allow me to make excuses

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Just Do It!!

My name is Jan and I will succeed.



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My Challenge Name: Goin' For It
My Starting Weight: 120.5

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Inches lost overall
2.Crunch number
3.Resistance increase on the Precor, up from 4 to????
4.Weight/rep increase

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I have fallen and I need to get up. I need to do something just for myself.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:I have put others first for a variety of reasons

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I am free from pain caused by an accident that happen right at the beginning of the first challenge [6months of rehab--and the weight gain with that]

I'm scared of: letting myself down

I want to:to the best I can be and regain my losses

But I have faith in:my determination

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I will put myself first above all

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Giving my life back to me
2. The way I feel when I hit the gym
3....to say nothing of the 20 minute steambath session at the end of the workout!
4. New summer clothes!
5. Dancing at Socafest all night long

The best way to motivate me is to: other people really don't motivate me, it is me against me that works

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Set goals against myself

My name is Deborah and I will enjoy the [p]ride and the journey... I am not looking at numbers, I know they'll come when I concentrate on my goals!

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5/1/12 10:04 A

DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: The Warrior Dash Challange
My Starting Weight: 222.7

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Arm Size (17in)
2. Jean Size (18)
3. Days Binge Free (0 days)
4. Calf Size (18in)
If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:

I need to get my but in gear. I have been doing well with the gym and eating these past few weeks, but I need to quit binge eating and I need to be held accountable. I feel disappointed with myself, and I feel like I need to try harder. I want to be ready for the warrior dash in July, and I don’t want to run it at 222 pounds! I also was at the gym last night doing Zumba and was disappointed because I used to look so graceful, which is hard to do at over 200 pounds…

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:

I am a lazy slacker and a procrastinator. I need to get it together at home and at the gym. I also need to eat better on the weekends. Just because I am not at work does not mean I can eat however I want.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:

I AM READY this time, I know last time I wasn’t. This time I am doing it for me and not for anyone else!

I'm scared of:

Myself, and not getting through this. I am also afraid to get blood work in July because my arm is so fat that they have to stick me a million times before they hit a vein.

I want to:

Run the Warrior Dash in July, and be thinner. I want to be strong, and capable of doing anything I try. I want to look graceful again when I dance.

But I have faith in:

Myself (usually) and God, and I can do this if I commit and put my mind to it.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:

It is for me and not for anyone else. Plus I have this challenge!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Bathing suit season
2. Warrior Dash
3. To wear cute rainboots
4. To not be the fattest one in the room
5. To not be embarrassed when I try and run.

The best way to motivate me is to:

To be there and to keep in touch. I feel like I am letting you down if I know you are checking up on me and I am not doing what I am supossed to be doing.

The best way I can motivate myself is to:

Keep thinking happy thoughts and imagine how I will feel when I am fit and healthy!

My name is Bri and I will FINISH THIS.


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My Challenge Name: Getting Right With Me (sub-title: In Your Face)
My Starting Weight: recorded

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Waist (not yet recorded - need to buy a new measuring tape!)
2. Bicep (not yet recorded - need to buy a new measuring tape!)
3. 10K time…currently around 1:15-ish; goal is under 1:10
4. The amount of ‘muffin’ spilling out of my grey skinny jeans - currently there is a muffin explosion, as I can't even do them up

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I can't find my motivation anymore. I have a hard time putting myself first, and this challenge gives me a way to justify the effort in a way that is not about me – aka I’m doing it for the challenge, not for me.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I don’t feel like I am worth it….my ex decided I was not worth the effort, so why should I think any differently?

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I need this. I need to find my inner strength; I need to find my confidence; I need to find ME.

I'm scared of: being alone. Not in a “home alone in the dark” kind of way; I am afraid that I will be alone, without companionship, for the rest of my life. The way that I am currently living - holed up inside, not taking care of myself - is feeding that fear. This will be a self-fulfilling prophecy unless I make a change NOW.

I want to: figure out who I am as an individual. I want to feel good about myself again, inside and out. I want my mojo back!

But I have faith in: time. I know it won’t happen overnight. But I do need to make the commitment, or it won’t happen ever.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I am ready. I am committed. I'm working on my inside; now I need to work on my outside too.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. I need to regain my confidence.
2. I want to feel attractive again.
3. Better skin.
4. Better state of mind – when I exercise and eat right, I feel better in every way.
5. Here is the totally vain, selfish one: I want my ex to see me and regret all the choices he made. I want him to know that he could have had “this” (insert hot mamma here) but he’ll never have it again and he has no one to blame but himself. Hence the Challenge sub-title.

The best way to motivate me is to: give me a challenge, a deadline. Force my accountability.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: change my inner dialogue.

My name is Jules and I will be ok.

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DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Breakthrough the funk and Get up and Move

My Starting Weight: 222

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Waist
2. Jeans size
3. Thighs
4. Distance I can walk at lunch hour

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I have gotten stuck and lost the progress I made last year this past winter when I slid back into my sedentary ways. Want to feel healthy and strong.
I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:
I am too sedentary.
This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
If I do not the weight will just pile on.
I'm scared of:
disappointing myself
I want to:
Gain greater happiness, increase my health and strength, and climb a mountain by the end of the summer.
But I have faith in:
My ability to pull this off
And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:
I will work with others, and commit to scheduling time for myself as I have always done for others.
My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Feel comfortable in my body
2. Be strong, and sexy and comfortable dating again
3. Climb that mountain
4. Be a good example for my children
5. Be able to say that I did it

The best way to motivate me is to:
Join me in my journey
The best way I can motivate myself is to:
Ask others to join me on walks, act. Get up early to exercise, use natural forms of exercise such as hiking and gardening,
My name is Karen and I will beat this funk and accomplish my health goals this year.

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DIY Challenge Entry Form

Phoenix Rising Challenge
My Starting Weight: 216 (what happened?!?!)

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Upper Arms: 14 1/8 in.
2. Waist: 44 in.
3. How Long I Can Hold Plank Pose: 1:38
4. How many modified push-ups I can do in a minute: 39

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I am acutely, painfully aware of how we cannot wait to make our dreams come true. Losing my dad has taught me many things, but this above all. I must stop being self-destructive and I must treat myself with the love and respect I have always deserved.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I need more help. My will alone is clearly not enough to help me find success. SparkPeople, with all the wonderful people and resources here, is not enough. I need to reach out to professionals who can help me confront my eating disorder and my personal demons that keep me circling back to failure - the demons that keep me stagnating in fear of success. Not to mention the fact that my depression over losing my dad has had me emotional eating like a freakin' mad woman! Grrrrr

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:It's the right time, and I am ready. I am finally beginning to believe I deserve to be healthy and happy.

I'm scared of: leaving behind those in my life who are not willing to achieve their own happiness. I'm scared this will cause me to be self-destructive, as it always has. I want to find a way to be happy and not feel like I'm leaving them behind, and I'm scared that's not possible.

I want to: treat myself like a goddess, make healthy choices, achieve my health and fitness goals, as well as my financial and artistic goals. I want to make my dreams come true!

I have faith in: persistence; myself; the universe; those who love me.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I will remember to reach out to others. I am going to get more help and find the tools to achieve my success!!!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. To act in a way that would make my dad proud.
2. To fit into all my "skinny" clothes again (and have a reason to get some new ones!)
3. To feel strong, sexy, and willing to share my body again.
4. To be able to do things I love doing well again (skiing, biking, etc.)
5. To be able to go back to Grand Canyon and row a boat again - I miss it like mad!!!

The best way to motivate me is to:
Honestly, I don't know. Maybe one of my main goals for this challenge is to figure out what the hell actually does motivate me, or how others can help motivate me. Right now, it's particularly difficult to find motivation b/c I am depressed about my father's death. However, I am clear enough to recognize that I don't want that depression compounded by depression about my weight and health, so here I am.

The best way I can motivate myself is to:
Show up. Plan. Follow my plan.
If I can do these 3 things, I'll be able to motivate myself to make good choices, and keep a forward momentum. If I make one healthy choice it usually leads to another, but somehow I always falter...I want to be done with falling down and staying down. I have been on this evil roller coaster for too many years now, and I soooo want off, but clearly I don't have the tools to succeed, and, sadly, Spark (awesome as it is) isn't enough. So, I'm seeking outside help. I'm going to talk to a Dr. about my eating disorder, and I'm going to talk to a counselor about the things in my personal life that keep me looping back around to failure. I will motivate myself by simply not giving up.

My name is Nicole and I will rise from my depression, from my self-destructive habits, from the ashes.


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Get Back the Goddess

My Starting Weight: 177

Four other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Confidence Level (depends on the day, but usually somewhere around 3 - 4 on a scale of 1 to 10)
2. Energy Level (currently somewhere between "snoring" and "ok")
3. How well that cute little shirt fits (I wouldn't say it currently "fits" at all)
4. Time it takes to run/jog (walk?) a mile (currently about 16 minutes)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I want to look smokin' hot at my summer birthday party this year. No more long shorts and baggy t-shirts!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I have trouble controlling my sweet tooth. I've been known to eat an entire pecan pie over a weekend, by myself.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I'm not getting any younger. The longer I stay in this unhealthy rut, the less of my life I will be able to live happy, healthy and confident.

I'm scared of: Waking up every morning for the rest of my life, afraid to look in the mirror.

I want to: Unleash my inner goddess! That fit, active, healthy, HAPPY girl I was 10 years ago. She's still in here somewhere, and she's dying to break free!

But I have faith in: mind over matter. The body does what the mind instructs. If I can get my head right, my body will follow naturally.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I realize that if I hadn't quit so many times before, I would be at my goal right now. By the time fall rolls around, I WILL BE THERE. Still going strong.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. To set a good example for my girls. I don't want them to feel like this when they're this age.
2. To wear my "skinny" clothes and look great in them!
3. To feel confident when I'm out with my teeny weeny friends.
4. Energy! I'm always tired. I'm hoping this will help with that.
5. To be able to wear sexy lingerie for my hubby, and feel proud of my body.

The best way to motivate me is to: Challenge my pride. The more people who know I'm trying to lose weight, the better. When someone asks, "So how much have you lost?" I don't want to have to say, "ummmm very little."

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Keep thinking about tomorrow. When I wake up tomorrow, am I going to be down because I didn't stick with it yesterday, or am I going to be pumped up and motivated for another day?

My name is Angel and I will Get Back the Goddess!!!!!!


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4/30/12 9:37 A

Slim Down with Momma for Summer
My Starting Weight: 166

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Stomach (at belly-button)
2. Hips (c-section mark)
3. Thigh R&L
4. Arm (midway)
5. Pushups - 4 (on toes w/o stopping)

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I want to WOW my husband... NOT be the biggest one at the pool this summer... fit into all of the clothes that my sister-in-law's have gave me.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because of FOOD, becasuse I can't get a grasp on eating right and NOT snacking, and not counting my caloreis properly.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I AM commited I HAVE to do it, it's May and I'm running out of

I'm scared of: being felt bad or sorry for b/c it seems like I can't do it.

I want to prove the person that told me that I'd never get back to the size I was before I had children. I want them to be wrong wrong wrong! haha

But I have faith in: first of all God, with him all things are possible. Secondly, it has to be myself!!!

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME I really and truely want it!

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Lookin' good for my husband
2. Not be the fat one at the pool with my family & friends
3. Fit into the Silver jeans that were gave to me
4. My stomach not to pooch out when I sit
5. just plain ol' More Confidence

The best way to motivate me is to remind me that Summer is Coming!!

The best way I can motivate myself is to embrace that I have too eat right... and enjoy it as a new lifestyle.

My name is Heather and I will slim down this summer and make myself proud & my family proud & my husband proud too

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RELEASE THE WARRIOR
My Starting Measurements:
Weight: 150
Bust: 39.5
Chest: 33
Waist: 31.5
Belly: 37.5
Hips/Butt: 39.5
Arm:12.5

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats:
1. Race time - 5k in 34 minutes
2. Run distance - 5k
3. pull ups - 0
4. Push ups without stopping - 3
5. Crunches without stopping - 35


If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:
I WANT A ROCKIN’ BODY. I am sick of the back fat, I am tired of the armpit bulge, but most of all I want to wear jeans that are tight on my butt without having a muffin top.
I WANT TO BE STRONG. I want to know that I can take on a mountain - whether it be hiking or skiing or trail running.



I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I’m lazy.


This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:
I CAN.
I am STRONG.
And there is a FIT girl inside of me begging to GET OUT.


I'm scared of complacency.

I want to: completely change my habits.

But I have faith in: my strength, my ability and my endurance.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: If I quit again, I’ll have to start over again - and I hate starting over.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Better sex.
2. I want to look better than the other bridesmaids in my bf’s wedding - yep I went there.
3. Warrior Dash - got to feel strong enough by 7/9.
4. I want to SURF!
5. Bikini - really who doesn’t want to be able to wear one with confidence?

The best way to motivate me is to: listen when I’m discouraged, cheer me on when I’m soaring, and remind me that everyday counts not just the ones we suck at.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: DO IT!

My name is Katie and I will KICK ASS!.



Edited by: KRANDER at: 4/29/2012 (17:57)

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DIY Challenge May 4-June 15) Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Body Rockin' Challenge Part 2
My Starting Weight: 125

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1. Body Measurements: (Taken 4/11/12 as part of another challenge- Body Rockin' Part 1!!)
Weight: 125.6
Body Fat: 24.9% (according to my highly inaccurate scale!!)
Calf: L: 13.5 R: 13.25
Hips (widest part): 40.75
Waist (belly button): 34.25
Waist (narrowest part) 27.75
Thigh (7 inches up from knee): L:18 R: 18
Forearm: L: 8.25 R: 8.25
Bicept: L: 10.5 R: 10
Bust (accross the nips!) 36
Neck: 12.25

2. Able to run 1 mile (well jog anyway) without stopping. Right now I can do about a quarter of a mile before I need to walk a little bit.

3. Meet all training days scheduled for the Triathlon.

4. Only eat junk food on my free meals!! I'm struggling with my food right now!

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:

I want to look good and if my sister performs better at the TRI for the Cure this year (AGAIN) I will be so effing pissed!

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:


I'm eating too much junk food.



This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: I will feel like crap if I don't and I don't want to look like that unfit person struggling to finish each event at the TRI.

I'm scared of: Looking like said unfit person!

I want to: Kick ass!!

But I have faith in: Myself

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: I have a plan and I'm blogging about it, so I have some accountability.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Look awesome
2. Fit into my goal jeans- the tiniest size five I have every seen!
3. Beat my sis' at the TRI Run and Bike events
4. No more muffin top
5. See some ab definition!

The best way to motivate me is to: Tell me to stop being a lazy ass and just f*cking do it!

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Try on my goal pants every month and measure every month, then look back at how far I've come!

My name is Lindsey and I will OWN THIS CHALLENGE!




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DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name: Be the Star
My Starting Weight: 199. something, I just got my period so.....

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
1.waist 37
2.hips 41.5
3.under bust 37
4.belly 40.5

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because: I want to push myself harder and see what happens in the last three phases of NROL. I want to be the star of my own life.

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because: I need to get back to salads & soups for lunch and watch that portion size at dinner.

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that: Because I want it and I need to realize that its about me not others. What I did.

I'm scared of: Failing, so much is changing right now since starting IIN. I read an article with a quiz to see if you are the star of your own life and it turns out I am not. Its my life and I want the lead role!

I want to: Say yes I did it with grace. I want to be thinner. I want to be the Star.

But I have faith in: Me! Because I can do lot's of awesome things for me and others.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: Because I am now staring in my own life. No co-staring.

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1. Vanity
2. I miss being thin
3. clothes
4.Did I mention vanity? :P
5. thinner thighs

The best way to motivate me is to: Is to be around others who are excited.

The best way I can motivate myself is to: Believe in myself, that I deserve to be a star and remind myself just how great I am.

My name is Iffy and I will be the star in my own life!
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Edited by: IFFYIFFY at: 4/29/2012 (11:08)

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4/29/12 3:55 A

MY CHALLENGE NAME: Who's Your VIP?
MY STARTING WEIGHT: 217

FOUR OTHER THINGS I WILL BE MEASURING DURING THIS CHALLENGE & THEIR CURRENT STATS:
1. Max pushups...2 tonight, but I'm convinced that's totally bogus cause I did 12 like 2 wks ago.
2. Waist 47"
3. Hips 48.5"
4. Bust 42"
5. Upper Arm 13.75" (Okay, so I'm tracking 5 things for MY challenge).

IF I'M GOING TO BE 100% HONEST WITH MYSELF, THE REASON I AM DOING THIS CHALLENGE IS BECAUSE: I want to seem some progress. Okay, not true...I want to get back on track. Trophy for showing up?...I feel like most of the time I'm not even showing up any more. I'm not sure where my fire went, but it's time to feed it. My heart. My soul. My freaking life. Freaking autopilot.

I FEEL LIKE THE REASON THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN PROGRESSING AS WELL AS I HOPED I WOULD BE IS BECAUSE: I've taken myself off the priority list. Husband, kiddo, job, finances, house, yard...everything is SO important. Right? The thing is, I really do KNOW that if I take better care of myself inside and out I'll handle all the other stuff the outside world sends my way. If I'm tired, stressed, not exercising, eating crap...face it, my autopilot is sending me down the road to...happy pill land? Bottom line, I matter. I'm important to the people I love. I fail them when I fail myself.

THIS TIME, I COMMIT TO FINISHING MY CHALLENGE BECAUSE I KNOW THAT: The alternative is scary. I know that...I can do it. I know that...I'm strong. Somewhere in there, I am strong.

I'M SCARED OF: Failing. Failing me. Failing my family. And ostriches. Really. Had one jerk me off my feet backwards by my ponytail as a child. Not cool.

I WANT TO: Put ME back on my own VIP list. And do pushups like a badazz.

BUT I HAVE FAITH IN: Me...if I say it enough I'll believe it right? Seriously though.

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME: My mantra is "I FREAKING MATTER." If the plane is going down, put your own oxygen mask on before helping others... I'm guilty of self sabotage all the freaking time. I FREAKING MATTER. And I'm the one that I have to convince.

MY TOP FIVE NON-HEALTH RELATED MOTIVATIONS RIGHT NOW ARE:
1. I would LOVE to try to get cheaper health insurance...and I'm paying like 20% extra because of that stupid height/weight chart.
2. All those clothes taking up all that space that I can't fit into.
3. All those super cute clothes I would love to buy that I can't fit into.
4. I would love to run in a 5k someday with my BFF. And run the whole thing. And not have some snooty lady cracking jokes about me passing out and rolling me into the ditch. Yeah. That's funny. Thanks for THAT memory from my 1st 5k experience.
5. I want to feel like the sexy wonderful woman my husband keeps telling me he sees.

THE BEST WAY TO MOTIVATE ME IS TO: I don't know. Give me a deadline. That usually works. Wait. Challenge. Start and finish date. Sweet.

THE BEST WAY I CAN MOTIVATE MYSELF IS TO: Give myself a deadline. Usually involving other people...such as having to do serious cleaning before visitors show up. So...the threat of public shame? So, launching a public challenge...huh.

My name is Kelli and I will put myself back on my own VIP list. (and NOT totally fail in front of everyone on the challenge that I am LEADING. Not cool.



And the blog version...http://tinyurl.com/7otu6cq.

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PLEASE, do NOT make new threads. PLEASE copy the template below and post it in this tread with your information and YOUR personalizations. Please visit the DIY 2.0 Discussion thread to discuss the challenge.

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DIY Challenge Entry Form

My Challenge Name:
My Starting Weight:

Four Other things I will be measuring during this challenge & their current stats: (body measurements, race times, crunch max, jeans size, whatever YOU need to track)
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2.
3.
4.

If I am going to be 100% honest with myself, the reason I am doing this challenge is because:

I feel like the reason that I have not been progressing as well as I hoped I would be is because:

This time, I commit to finishing my challenge because I know that:

I'm scared of:

I want to:

But I have faith in:

And THIS TIME, I will NOT quit, because THIS TIME:

My top five non-health related motivations right now are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

The best way to motivate me is to:

The best way I can motivate myself is to:

My name is _______ and I will _______.

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* Please, if you have time, personalize your entry card with some kind of emoticons or something. Make it yours!
** If you prefer to post your entry card in your blog, please feel free to do so, but also post here.

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