Sunday, September 18, 2011

Christmas Dress Challenge


I also am the type of person that sometimes needs a little push.  Or a challenge.  Last year I dropped 17 pounds by joining a "biggest loser" group at work. This year I am taking a part in the   Christmas Dress Challenge over at Thursday's Child. Here are the rules:


  • The challenge will run from Mon September 19th - Mon December 19th.
  • You must define a goal(s) at the start of a challenge.
  • There will be a check-in once a week, everyone must take part in the check-in. 
1.  My main goal is to get back into this dress. 
This is the dress I wore for my daughter's wedding two and a half years ago. I bought it in February - the wedding was in June and I had to drop 63 pounds to get into it but I did it. My profile picture is of me wearing this dress, posed with my daughter and my son. Since that time I have put 40 of those pounds back on-but I did it once - I can do it again.

2.  I will exercise - Tae bo got me into this dress once so I'm hoping it'll do it again.

3.  I will stay completely away from salt as it tends to be my worst enemy. I will also stop using the flavored creamers in my coffee - I drink a LOT of coffee and those calories add up fast.

My starting weight is 170 pounds I need to be at 150 to even be able to get this thing zipped - and 136 to actually wear it (and be able to breathe).

So I guess that's it - we're off! Good luck to all of us and I look forward to watching everyone's progress!
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  1. The Fat ForeignerSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Great to have you on board and looking forward to reading you as the challenge goes on!

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  2. Kathy ... aka NanaSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    You CAN do it! I can't wait to learn of your progress!

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  3. MercySeptember 18, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    That dress is gorgeous! You are going to do great. Looking forward to reading your journey :)

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  4. FatoutofskinnySeptember 18, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Beautiful dress, look forward to seeing a picture of you in it......again!

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  5. E. JaneSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Lovely dress. Happy to be doing this with you. Also, your remodeling work has greatly improved the house! You've been working hard!

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  6. BluezySeptember 19, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Yes...very nice dress. Let's do this!

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  7. MicheleSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Very, very pretty dress. This will be a fun challenge. I will be following your progress! Exercise and tracking calories has been my mainstay in this journey to better health. Let the games begin!

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  8. RochelleSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Great dress! Can't wait to follow everyone's progress...this is a fun sounding challenge. Looking forward to doing it with everyone!

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  9. Kim, USASeptember 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    You can do it! You did it once you can do it again. You look fabulous on that dress and just take it easy what ever weight you can come up you are still gorgeous and beautiful woman ^_^ Just stay happy!! Thanks for the visit I do appreciate it.

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  10. DotSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    That is a beautiful dress ! We are about the same weight. I will support you in this challenge if you support me !!!

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  11. Parry PeachSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Won't it be a fun to zip that dress up for the holidays this year? I bet you'll do just that! Blessings, Jackie

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