Welcome to all our Red Rockets. Hope you all are ready to have some fun this summer and continue on your healthy journey.

The first challenge I would like for each of you to do this week is to take a couple of pictures of yourself and take measurement from at least five places. You don't have to post them here (but can if you want), these will be for your comparison at the end of the challenge.

During the last challenge I took weekly pictures and was amazed that I could see even a 1 lb. loss. I also did monthly measurements so that not only did I see the number change on the scale I could watch inches fall from my body.

QOTD: Why did you join this challenge and what is your goal.

I joined to help keep me accountable and I enjoy the friendships I made during the last challenge. My goal is to continue to learn and practice a healthy life style that helps me feel better physically and emotionally and promotes weight loss.

QOTD:I did this challenge because I have never done one before, and sounds like so much fun! Also it hold me accountable and I would like to make new friends!

I know many of you are camera shy and I hope that by my sharing this it will help you want to take pictures. You too will see the changes in the pictures you take when you don't see them in the mirror. There is NO denying that change is happening.


These were all taken during the last challenge.

OK... I need to go take my new "before" pictures and measurements.

Hi rockets, nice to meet you all. Special thanks to Cruise Cat for being captain and also for sharing your progress pics....I will take mine tonight along with measurements!

QOTD: Why did you join this challenge and what is your goal.

I get motivated by a good challenge and I also get inspired when there is group momentum towards a shared goal. Hopefully, I will not only be a taker, but my progress will also inspire others.

QOTD: Why did you join this challenge and what is your goal.

Because, the last challenge was fun, and I can always use more motivation in my life. Honestly, this place has been great for keeping me motivated. You guys are great!

Here is a progress photo of me from Oct 2008 to Jan 2009. I need to update it again, because there is about 4 more months and approx 30 llbs more gone since the last pic.

Since March I made a committment to a healthier lifestyle. I have developed healthier eating habits and have began to like exercise a little bit. I do better with accountability and motivation and I believe that the Red Rockets will give me both. My goal is to loose 15 pounds that is just a little over one pound a week which would bring me right under 200!!!!

QOTD - I joined the challenge because I love 'em. I don't think I have gotten as far as I have near as quickly without these challenges!

I joined this challenge to keep me motivated and accountable, and my goal is to drop 30 pounds by August 30th.

I am very excited about being part of this team!

I'm not sure how I feel about the pictures. I do get the point of taking them, but I so hate having my picture taken at this weight....will have to think about that one. I'll probably bite the bullet and take them, but I need to get my head wrapped around the idea first.

Hello Rockets! Lets blast this fat away! I have not done the last two challenges. I look forward to getting to know you all! My Goal is yet to be determined. I havent had a chance to do that yet. Will do later. I joined to blast the fat and I know you ladies are good at butt kickin's! Goal setting is hard for me. I set them then forget them or get side tracked! So maybe this challege will keep the momentum going!

Hey Rockets!

RangerChic & CruiseCAT, thanks for sharing those awesome progress pictures. They really inspire me!



QOTD: Why did you join this challenge and what is your goal.

I joined in the hopes of losing weight through being accountable to a team and sharing/learning from all you Rockets already meeting your goals. My goal is to get under 250. Firmly under

Hi Rockets,
Good to see some familiar names and some new ones too.

QOTD: Why did you join this challenge and what is your goal.

I joined the challenge to have someone to talk to about my weight loss challenges and also to have someone to be accountable. DH accually need to gain weight, he is very supportive, but has different perspective and it's hard to put weight on him and take it off of me, maybe I can be a donor for a transplant.
My goal for this challenge is to get below 200. Onederland here I come.
Bette K

Greetings New Friends and Old!

QOTD: I joined this challenge to help keep me motivated to reach my goals, and add a little structure to my efforts. I also really enjoyed the last go round!

I tried to add my progress pics but it is being very stubborn. I will try again later.

The reason I joined this challeng is I still have a ways to go to make goal. This is the third BL challenge I have done and I love the competition and support we get through these challenges. I have not set a pounds to lose goal, since I usually don't meet them. I have the world's funkiest body in the world. It loses when, and only when it want to. I am always looking for advice and encouragement.