The Great Bhuz Weigh In Competition

danidance · 05-26-2007, 12:12 PM

Lauren and I have been engaging in a friendly little competition for losing weight - something we're doing to keep us motivated. So, I thought we should expand it to the group for fun and team inspiration.

Between now May 26th and July 30th - roughly two months - the person to lose the most weight and/or dress sizes will win a prize.

So the rules are as follows:

You must be honest and report honestly - we're all trustworthy right - and to ensure that, before and after weight and/or pictures are encouraged.

You don't need to post on the main forum. I'll start a thread in the Bhuz Dieters group (which is a private group) to accommodate this.

The prize is going to be one of the following:

Grand Prize: DVD of your choice (up to $45) or gift certificate to Marika (workout wear)

2nd & 3rd Prizes - CD of your choice.

Who's in besides me and Lauren?

antimony · 05-26-2007, 12:31 PM

I'm in! Even though my body is too freaking uncooperative to shed much weight in two months, I'd be happy to take part so every other participant can be sure of having lost more weight than at least one other person!

danidance · 05-26-2007, 12:50 PM

BTW, before pictures don't need to be a special thing - just use something from a recent performance or non-dance thing. It should represent you at your starting point.

I realize it's not fun to do befores - here's me from our student hafla a few months ago at the same weight (pre-xmas gain) I am now complete with chubby face:

Here's what I'm trying to get back to - a nice healthy size 8ish (10 on the butt) from a couple years ago. no more no less - it's only 17 pounds away!

mish_mish · 05-26-2007, 02:03 PM

I want in, but I can't use the groups!

danidance · 05-26-2007, 02:06 PM

Mish,

Just use this thread. I'll keep it alive. If you want to share details of measurements, weight etc. go for it...i posted mine on the group but the pics are here. or, you can email me off bhuz if you want to keep it a big secret

Souzan · 05-26-2007, 04:13 PM

Count me in Dani. Anything to inspire weight loss is a good thing. Will post a recent performance photo soon.

Souzan

shahravar · 05-26-2007, 06:59 PM

Safety first.

danidance · 05-26-2007, 07:02 PM

If you think any one like me is going to diet so hard as to become anorexic in a couple of months - er....I'll be lucky to lose 10 pounds in that time....as I recall most bhuzzers have the same issue.

Of course it's good to be healthy in your pursuit of ideal weight no matter what - whether it's up or down on the scale!

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahravar

Safety first.

Adishakti · 05-26-2007, 08:49 PM

I'm so in! I'm feeling really motivated, and am tired of procrastinating.

I want to wear a bikini this summer!!!!
(Now to find a fat pic - blech).

Adishakti · 05-26-2007, 09:01 PM

Oh - I like the prize idea, but how will we fund that? Nobody should have to foot the bill on their own - how about if we all contribute a percentage?

danidance · 05-26-2007, 09:10 PM

I don't mind doing the prize but if someone wants to chip in fine.
I'll be the default no matter what. I love you guys and I want team support (selfish motive here)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adishakti

Oh - I like the prize idea, but how will we fund that? Nobody should have to foot the bill on their own - how about if we all contribute a percentage?

Daniela2006 · 05-26-2007, 09:34 PM

Count me in as well.

Asra* · 05-26-2007, 10:58 PM

I'm in. I'm also totally willing to chip in for prizes. What a great idea, you guys! If I lose another 10 pounds this summer I'll be thrilled, but I think it will take alot longer than 2 months for that to happen.

Where are we supposed to post before pics/weights? How do I join the group?

theesfield · 05-26-2007, 11:42 PM

I want to play! I could use a little motivation as well!

Nilaja

Adishakti · 05-27-2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danidance

I don't mind doing the prize but if someone wants to chip in fine.
I'll be the default no matter what. I love you guys and I want team support (selfish motive here)

That's so sweet of you!

Well, count on me to pay half, okay?

danidance · 05-27-2007, 08:23 AM

Invites are sent and you guys can post on the group or this thread since there are people who dont' use groups. We can keep things going in both locations.

Put your double super secret stuff in the group and the general chatter here if you like.

Everyone get cracking because I lost another .5 pound ! woo hoo. (of course, that's down from a pound last week). s'okay - still moving down on the scale.

suzyq52 · 05-27-2007, 08:51 AM

I've got about twenty to twenty-five pounds to lose and this certainly might help me! Actually, it WILL help me!!!! I'll post my pics and weight later today as I'm supposed to be getting ready to go out with a friend of mine and here I sit at this computer - just had to check bhuz!!! lol

mish_mish · 05-27-2007, 02:32 PM

I really don't need to lose much, but I like the idea of being accountable for what I eat. I really just want to lose 5lbs!

Bellydancingcaroline · 05-27-2007, 03:33 PM

I am in. I only need to loose 1 dress size. Am now a size UK12 (I think this is a US10?), want to be a size UK10, any smaller and my curves go :-( If it were ALL to come off the belly, that would be a bonus. Great thread!

bscharf · 05-27-2007, 04:17 PM

Okay. I want in. I just lost 10 pounds. It dropped easily. This week however, I only lost a half pound. I hate it when it slows down like that. Do we have to post our weight somewhere? Yikes!
-taking a deep breath...

reina · 05-27-2007, 05:36 PM

I'm in