Monday, April 4, 2011

Move it or Lose it Challenge Begins!!

Well, the day is here....the start of the Move it or Lose it Challenge sponsored by Mamavation and Earth Footwear. I have been really trying lately to step out of my comfort zone and try some new things, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity. Believe me, 6 months ago I would never have posted pics of myself bald and in a bikini. By the way if your wondering why I am sans hair, last Saturday I took part in St. Baldricks Day. This is a non profit organization to promote awareness for childhood cancer. About 80 men and women shaved their heads in an attempt to send a message that the hair is not what is important it will grow back. It is what inside that counts. This is my 4th year in a row getting shaved and I have to admit it is one of the most freeing experiences as a woman and former cancer survivor. If you ever have the opportunity to participate, I highly suggest it. Okay, back to Move it or Lose it. I am interested in losing about twenty five pounds and toning up. Each week until the challenge is over on May 23rd, we have to post an update to our weight and use our blog to let everyone know how the challenge is going. I will be incorporating the challenge with good ole Weight Watchers online to hopefully achieve the best results. The head Mamavation mom, Leah a.k.a Bookieboo graciously announced that she will give $100 to anyone who finishes this challenge and $500 to the one with the best results. Earth Footwear www.earthfootwear.com also graciously will give the winner a choice of their wonderful footwear as well. With that being said, here are my beginning pictures and starting statistics!
Well there you are....pretty scary huh? LOL I should have at least gotten a pedi! I am trying to focus on how great the "after" pics will look since these are so pitiful.Almost forgot to post my measurements! How could I forget to do that ;)
Bust 38.5
Waist 30.0
Hips 39.5 (Hey I'm Italian! it's expected of us! LOL)
Thigh 21.0
Calf  15.5
Bicep 12.0

More later...Love and Hugs, Juli XOXO
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3 comments:

  1. Homemom3April 4, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Congrats on being brave enough to post the pics. I'm no where near that brave. :) I was curious on the hair. That's great that you do that. I look forward to watching your progress, I'm doing this one too and have already posted my pic. Can't wait to see how week one goes with you.

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  2. kiaApril 5, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Great pics. I admire St. Baldricks participants and anyone who posts pics of themselves in bikinis fir the web. Stay consistent with the MiLi challenge and you will see results.

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  3. Rachel @RunningRachelApril 7, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Hi there. Stopping by for some mid-week Mamavation love and support! Way to go with taking that step towards a healthier YOU!! Keep up the great work and keep moving forward! You can do it! :)

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