Official 6WEC Rules and Where To Measure

[jimmie 48]

1. Make a record of your starting measurements (inches and pounds):
-Under arms, around chest
-Fullest part of chest
-Ribcage
-Waist
-Hips
-Upper arm x 2
-Thigh x 2
-Weight

Click here for a picture to show you where you should be measuring. The above measurements are the ONLY ones that will count for the challenge. You don't have to post measurements for everyone to see. You can just write them down somewhere safe for later reference.

2. Decide how many days a week you promise to exercise. The challenge weeks run from Sunday to Saturday. For charting purposes, you must sign up before the challenge begins. .

3. Things like walking, jogging, running, weightlifting, swimming, playing sports, etc count as exercise. Other things like mowing and gardening also count.

4. Try to report in EACH day, in the Exercise Challenge forum, in the appropriate thread. Look for a thread titled something like "6 WEC #47, Week 1, Sunday, September 21". I understand that sometimes you're just too busy or your computer is down so you can't post. Just report in as soon as you can so I can get you caught up on the chart. If you have not checked in for 14 days in a row you will be removed from any updated charts. I will not send out private messages to remind you to post. You're more than welcome to sign up for a future challenge.

5. Once the challenge ends, you have a week to review the charts and post your losses in inches and pounds if you want to be considered for a ribbon. Winners are determined first by inches lost and then by pounds lost. The top 3 winners will be announced the following Sunday and will receive ribbons that can be placed in their signature if they choose to do so.

6. I will also award "Slug Free" buttons one week after the challenge has ended.
To earn the Slug Free Award you must have completed and reported ALL 6 WEEKS of the challenge without receiving a slug. Sick days do not count against you. Be sure you are up-to-date on the chart so that you don't miss out.

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2009 6 WEC [WEEK EXERCISE CHALLENGE] SCHEDULE

#49 December 14, 2008 - January 24, 2009
#50 January 25 - March 7
#51 March 8 - April 18
#52 April 19 - May 30
#53 May 31 - July 11
#54 July 12 - August 22
#55 August 23 - October 3
#56 October 4 - November 14
#57 November 15 - December 26

[jimmie 48]

Where To Measure
1. Around your chest, under your arms
2. Fullest part of chest/breast, across nipples
3. Ribcage, just below breast
4. Waist, narrowest part
5. Hips, widest part
6. Thigh, about 3 inches down from crotch
7. Bicep, midway between shoulder and elbow