Okay, I am new and I was thinking about a way to challenge myself. Well, I found a way…I’d like to call it the 1240 Challenge. This is how it will work, starting on January 1, 2008 weigh your self. Also, I see that the best way to notice your results is to take body measurements. This is an easy challenge, so I think EVERYONE could do it, even me (approximately 390 pounds). I will have my precise weight and measurements posted tomorrow for the challenge…anyway; the goal will be 1240 minutes (OR MORE) of physical activity (Will be more explained at the bottom). That is 40 minutes a day for 31 days, but you don’t have to do 40 in one day. Ex: You’re having a rough day, the kids are running around and your husband (or boyfriend) wants dinner NOW…you only do 10 minutes of workout. The next day you are free of everything and everyone, you cram 40 minutes plus the time lost from yesterday giving you a total of 70 minutes that day. What to do…

1. Weight in on January 1, 2008 (This will also include you into the challenge!)

2. Include your measurements (If you want to…)
• Biceps:
• Chest:
• Waist:
• Hips:
• Thighs:

Also if you want to include you dress size that is fine:
• Shirt:
• Pants:

3. When you workout try to post your times and activities the same day (You do not have to post EVERYDAY).
• Workout time: (minutes only please)
• Activity: (Post the activity [or activities] for your time)

4. Challenge YOURSELF, not others. Try beating yesterday’s time and motivate yourself and others.

5. HAVE FUN!

At the end of the challenge post your final weight and measurements. Also, include your LOSS and add up all of your minutes for the month. If y’all want me to I will tally up everyone’s minutes and weight loss for the END. I really think this will be fun…hope I will have some people to join me on the challenge.

(If this Challenge goes well I want to start a new one on February 15, 2008. It will be more challenging than this one!)

ARE YOU UP FOR THE 1240 CHALLENGE?

Last weight in should be in by Febuary 1, 2008...

I am a little shy AND embarrassed to say this, so please bear with me.

Weight: 386 lbs.
•Biceps: 17"
•Chest: 56"
•Waist: 60"
•Hips: 68"
•Thighs: 33"

Hi Rebecca,

I would love to try this out, what a brilliant idea. I'm seeking people to keep records and challenge myself with. I will also post this on my journal and link to your forum post, hopefully more people will be interested in trying this out as well. Its hard to get people into a good challenge I think, the fear of failure causes them to take a step back but the way I see it is nothing ventured nothing gained and Ive lost a total of 83 pounds already, with 120 left and I want it off - Thank you for this post.

Weight: 264


57 - hips
31 - thighs
18 - biceps
48 - chest
43 - waist

shirt: 2X OR 22-24
pants: 22-24

I would absolutely love the idea of this challenge but it is already January 24 so for me there is not many days left but could you let me know as soon as you start the new one so I can join you girls? I would loveeeeee It !!!

I'll be starting over February first since this month was shot due to lack of my workout equitment, so on the 29th I'll post measurement's. =)

I am new to this and would love to try this challenge with you. I need to lose 25lbs by 3/28. I will post all my measurements, sizes, & weight on Jan. 29th also.

good luck. you can do it

I would like to do this, as well, but am too late. Does anyone else want to start with me now?