Thanks for backing me up with the measurements/photos Mike and ohelp! Last year when I was successfully losing, I took pictures at the beginning. I was not at all happy with what I saw. 6 weeks later, I was disappointed because I was only down about 6 pounds. I felt so discouraged I was ready to throw in the towel. I took a second set of pictures and was astounded that I could actually see a difference! It was subtle, but I could see change happening! This encouraged me to keep going! I swear had I not had those photos to compare, I would have probably stopped yet again...like I had done so many times in the past.

I'm looking forward to taking some progress photos again so I can again see with my own eyes that I'm making strides yet again :)

Hello fellow challengers! Tomorrow is our first official Easter Challenge weigh in. Be sure to check back in tomorrow with your progress.

http://www.drimnaghisgood.com/wp-con...9/progress.jpg

yepper! If anyone wants, if they post up there before and during (or after) pics I can put them side by side for you.

I just looked at the pics in my sig again. I think I looked (and probably felt) best around 178 (Sept 23, 2010). I think I'll make that my end of year goal.

Ok,

Pics don't lie

My Starting Easter Challenge (beside my daughter's new bike!)
Yes I have been on it!!
Been 20 minutes a day ( 2 x 10 minutes) (though the ass is well cushioned - it hurts!!)

Aiming for 2 - 15 minute sessions tomorrow

01gt4.6 - Start 211.6 Goal 199.9 (11.7 lbs.)
CSmith2048 - Start 336.6 Goal 299 (37.6 lbs.)
libby135 - Start 191.4 Goal - 170 (21.4 lbs.)
lildebbieg - Start 145.6 Goal 129 (16.6 lbs)
Mern - Start 240 Goal 220 (20 lbs.) 237.8
ohelp - Start 164 Goal 140 (24 lbs.)
paisleyjane - Start 265 Goal 240 (25 lbs.)
Pranava - Start 141 Goal 130 (11 lbs.)
rainbow24 - goal to be lower than starting weight of 308.4
rosabella2012 - Start 293.6 Goal 270 (23.6 lbs.)
simplybea - Start - 301.8 Goal - 259.9 (41.9 lbs.)

For the newcomers:

To post your Friday weigh-in for the Easter Challenge

1. Go to the last updated weight report list
2. If on a computer, left click your mouse and HIGHLIGHT the last weight report that includes all our names
3. in the reply box, right click your mouse and choose COPY
4. Choose POST REPLY as you usually do
5. Right click your mouse and choose PASTE
6. Change your weight and hit the SUBMIT button

01gt4.6 - Start 211.6 Goal 199.9 (11.7 lbs.)
CSmith2048 - Start 336.6 Goal 299 (37.6 lbs.)
libby135 - Start 191.4 Goal - 170 (21.4 lbs.)
lildebbieg - Start 145.6 Goal 129 (16.6 lbs)
Mern - Start 240 Goal 220 (20 lbs.) 237.8
ohelp - Start 164 Goal 140 (24 lbs.) 160
paisleyjane - Start 265 Goal 240 (25 lbs.)
Pranava - Start 141 Goal 130 (11 lbs.)136.8
rainbow24 - goal to be lower than starting weight of 308.4
rosabella2012 - Start 293.6 Goal 270 (23.6 lbs.)
simplybea - Start - 301.8 Goal - 259.9 (41.9 lbs.)

01gt4.6 - Start 211.6 Goal 199.9 (11.7 lbs.)
AZLisaLou - Start 253.6 Goal 240 (13.6lbs)
CSmith2048 - Start 336.6 Goal 299 (37.6 lbs.)
libby135 - Start 191.4 Goal - 170 (21.4 lbs.)
lildebbieg - Start 145.6 Goal 129 (16.6 lbs)
Mern - Start 240 Goal 220 (20 lbs.) 237.8
ohelp - Start 164 Goal 140 (24 lbs.) 160
paisleyjane - Start 265 Goal 240 (25 lbs.)
Pranava - Start 141 Goal 130 (11 lbs.)136.8
rainbow24 - goal to be lower than starting weight of 308.4
rosabella2012 - Start 293.6 Goal 270 (23.6 lbs.)
simplybea - Start - 301.8 Goal - 259.9 (41.9 lbs.)


(I seemed to have gotten deleted from the list so I'm readding myself)

We're off to a fantastic start! Once everyone has had a chance to update with their weigh in, I'll give a breakdown of the accomplishments towards the group goal.

Lisa - You added your name but didn't add a current weight. Are you skipping the weigh in today? If so, no worries....you can weigh in whenever you want before the end of the challenge!

01gt4.6 - Start 211.6 Goal 199.9 (11.7 lbs.)
AZLisaLou - Start 253.6 Goal 240 (13.6lbs)
CSmith2048 - Start 336.6 Goal 299 (37.6 lbs.)
libby135 - Start 191.4 Goal - 170 (21.4 lbs.)
lildebbieg - Start 145.6 Goal 129 (16.6 lbs) 142
Mern - Start 240 Goal 220 (20 lbs.) 237.8
ohelp - Start 164 Goal 140 (24 lbs.) 160
paisleyjane - Start 265 Goal 240 (25 lbs.)
Pranava - Start 141 Goal 130 (11 lbs.)136.8
rainbow24 - goal to be lower than starting weight of 308.4
rosabella2012 - Start 293.6 Goal 270 (23.6 lbs.)
simplybea - Start - 301.8 Goal - 259.9 (41.9 lbs.)

01gt4.6 - Start 211.6 Goal 199.9 (11.7 lbs.)
AZLisaLou - Start 253.6 Goal 240 (13.6lbs)
CSmith2048 - Start 336.6 Goal 299 (37.6 lbs.)
libby135 - Start 191.4 Goal - 170 (21.4 lbs.)
lildebbieg - Start 145.6 Goal 129 (16.6 lbs) 142
Mern - Start 240 Goal 220 (20 lbs.) 237.8
ohelp - Start 164 Goal 140 (24 lbs.) 160
paisleyjane - Start 265 Goal 240 (25 lbs.)
Pranava - Start 141 Goal 130 (11 lbs.)136.8
rainbow24 - goal to be lower than starting weight of 308.4
rosabella2012 - Start 293.6 Goal 270 (23.6 lbs.)
simplybea - Start - 301.8 Goal - 259.9 (41.9 lbs.): 298.7