[missjane]

OK, here is the thread to post your starting PIC and STATS. This gives everyone more than a week to get them up here. They are due by end of day AUGUST 4, 2008. On August 5 I will post the list of all participants.

Let's try to keep this beginning thread to just the PICS and STATS posts since there are so many of us. I can start another thread for chit chat weekly.

And, the rules:

Rules (same basic rules Julie originally gave us in January)

1. You can do any plan ... does NOT have to be NROL4W ... you can change plans mid-stream ... but you have to state what your plan is.

2. You MUST post your beginning stats (weight and measurements) and photos by EOD 8-4-08. You must also post pictures once each month. If you don't want to post your pictures, then this challenge isn't for you.

3. You are encouraged to keep a log in the training log forum. That way when you complain that you aren't making progress, we can look and see what you might/might not be doing that is contributing.

4. The challenge will run for 4 months ... you will be required to post progress photos and stats by the first Monday of each month. The final pics will be due on December 1, 2008. I'll have the threads up early, so there will be plenty of time each month to get those pics and stats up. Plan ahead for any events where you might need to post your pics early. I will post a running list of participants on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month of all remaining participants. So, go to your calendars right now and make yourself a note for the first Monday of every month so you won't miss picture day!

5. Winner will be decided by poll.

And, we're off!