No Tricks, Only Treats Challenge: Look BOO-tiful by Halloween!!!

[julirama723]

Do you want to stay motivated on the Atkins journey?

Do you want to support and inspiration to STAY AWAY from that darn Halloween candy?

Do you want to win that costume contest because you look absolutely stunning?

Do you want your booty to look BOOtiful? Help yourself put the "boo" in booty and...

JOIN the HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE!

RULES:

1. Post a GOAL. How many pounds or inches would you like to lose by the time Halloween rolls around?
2. Post a STARTING PICTURE. Don't be shy! A starting picture will help you see the amazing progress you're about to make!
3. Post STARTING MEASUREMENTS. The tape measure never lies--post those starting numbers and let the tape measure proclaim your accomplishments!
4. Be SUPPORTIVE. Congratulate your fellow teammates and let them know what you think!
5. Keep us UPDATED. Check in from time to time! You may report each week, each month, or tally total inches/pounds lost at the end of the challenge. Just let us know you're out there.

You may post DIRECTLY to this thread!

If you are joining the challenge, please save this image on your computer, upload it to photobucket, and paste it into your siggy:


The CHALLENGE starts September 3!!!

Join us for a SPOOK-tacular good time...

You know you want to be the GHOSTESS with the MOSTESS!!

[Adena]

The puns in this post are scary... let 'em RIP, would ya?

Okay, while I wasn't a very active participant in the LDC (and didn't make my goal), I'll try again with Halloween. But my goal will be more realistic. Apple and I decided we are shooting for 5 pounds every 2 months from now on. Reasonable and attainable, right? So, will note my starting point on Monday, but please put me down for 5 pounds.

Thanks!

[mitzimarie]

Hello, Miss Julie

I am here to officially enter the challenge. I want to look BOO-tiful by Halloween.

My pledge is 5 pounds. I know it doesn't sound like much, but as you know - the going gets slower toward the end. The LDC was 8 weeks long, and I barely made my pledge of 8 pounds. This challenge is a few days over 8 weeks, and I think 5 pounds will be a challenge for me. I'm ready!

The great news is that those of us in the LDC can use our final measurements and pics from that challenge as our starting points for this challenge. How easy is that? Yay!

LET'S GO!

[BLAZING IN FL]

Hey there, i'm in, I'm using my after LDC pics, and they are in the LDC challenge, so do i have to post them here also?
I pledge 4 pounds, cuz that's about what my goal will be anyway, so let's see if I can try to not get loose with my eating habits in the next few months.
I can't decide if my goal should be 145, or 140, we will see when i get closer...up the rungs I go now.... Have a good one.

[hopejoy]

Somebody is a school teacher! Very clever introduction with the plays on words Julie! I think we should all wear halloween costumes for our last pic! lol!
okay... so I lost 12-13 lbs... on LDC... up again 2-3 lbs... didn't weigh... TOM's lurking... hoping he'll show his ugly face before Monday... so... let's say I lost 10 lbs... met the goal... am going to make the same goal this time... 10lbs! I really hope that's not unrealistic! I don't think so as long as I remain obsessive compulsive about exersize and food choices... Going to start doing slim in 6 and continue with the C25k. That should push my metebolism along... so I will post pics tomorrow or Monday for LDC and this...as well as measurements and start wt.
Thanks for doing this Julie! You're the best!
liz

[julirama723]

Bewitchingly Boo-tiful Participants:
Adena--5
Mitzimarie--5
BLAZING IN FL--4
hopejoy--10
julirama723--4?

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I'm setting a goal of 4 pounds, or to make it to 170. Technically I made it down to 174 for LDC, but I'm up a couple pounds (even though I'm smaller). I will have a definite number for you all tomorrow.

[Bootie77]

OK..I really want to do this...because I do put the "boo" in booty..lol, and Halloween is my fave!!! I will get my DH to take some pics today and be back to offically sign up.

So thanks to you Julirama for the adorable and inspiring words, because If I'm going to post a picture on here....I must REALLY want this!

[cherribom1]

Great Idea! Halloween is my favorite holiday. I just love this time of year, the cooler weather, that going back to school feel in the air and watching the leaves change color. Count me in, ok 2 months away, I am going to shoot for 7 lbs which would bring me down to 137. I will have my pics and stats posted tomorrow! Any plans for Halloween? Anyone dressing up?

[Stefanie]

I want to join the challenge! I am planning on going to Cedar Point the weekend of October 20th, and I badly want to be able to fit on The Millenium Force! I went with my family in July and could ride every other roller coaster, but not that one! So this is a good motivator for me I would like to lose 10lbs from whatever I weigh at my weigh in tomorrow. I will also take pics and measurements tomorrow!

[Bootie77]

ARM=14.5
THIGH=23
WAIST=44.5
HIPS=49
CHEST=45.5


Ok....Here is my before pic, for this challenge and the board in general. I am on my 3rd day of induction so...I'll go for 10lbs. That should be easy to do...I hope.