The Skinny Jeans Experiment

[LenaGardner]

I'm so excited about this! I came home from visiting David feeling REALLY inadequate about my weight because he's lost SO much weight...I'm bigger than him and I don't like that. He's 6'1 and when we married he was 350 lbs. I'm thrilled that he's lost weight but now, at this point, I'm bigger than him and I must correct this!

So I've been chatting with Teresa, who many of you know, decided to not do a second round of TBLDS, and I'm going to host this for those of you who wanted to try something similar but a little different! My goal is to make it slightly less time consuming than TBLDS because I had a hard time doing all of the food journals and it became too much for me to take on near the end!

Since I'm asking people to do this, I'll share with you first: These are the jeans that inspired this challenge. They are too small on me, and that is WITH Spanx on in this picture. I want to wear them comfortably again.



This isn't affiliated with Sweet Shoppe in any way, but I'm only posting this here for my sweets (Though I must say so many of you are pregnant I'm not sure that leaves anyone left to lose with me )

If you are interested, email me at lenabrandenburgATgmailDOTcom by Friday night at midnight. All I need from you is what your username should be, because I am setting up the forum by invitation only. I'll send you an invitation with the username you want and a temporary password...and further instruction will be sent via email

If you have any questions about the challenge you can email me or post them here and I'll answer!

[jsikardi]

man! With 6 weeks left in this pregnancy, I'm definitely wanting to see my own pants again - lol
Hopefully this will be such a hit that you'll do this again at the first of the new year so we preggo's can have a go'round!

[*Kelly*]

Lena.. I'd love to do this with you. I am 7 weeks post partum and need to get back into a single digit # pair of jeans. I have 6 weeks before I have to return to work and would like to lose some more weight. I'll email you..

[lizzyfizzy]

i emailed you!!! fun!!

[stayawake]

emailed you.

[Punkie Pie Designs]

I think I want to try this Lena!! I am 4 YEARS post partum and I need to lose that baby weight- ROFLMAO

[Shawna Clingerman]

Woo! good luck girls! I just did the Biggest Loser with T and had a great time

I fit in my skinny jeans now and I know you will all feel great when do this! Have fun!

[Stacey42]

I'm emailing you now!

[tuneskids]

Lena, look for an email from me later today (I am stuck at work for a few more hours yet).
I have never measured my weight loss as lbs lost, but sizes lost. hehee So this will be good for me ... I have three pairs of jeans in my closet I sooooo want to fit into again!!

[scrapperjade]

I'm going to email you right now! Woohoo!

[lauren grier]

hmmm maybe I can do this one. LOL ok I'm like a major dork but I didn't want have to weigh in for the scrappy world each week with T's haha. Realistically.. I don't think my skinny jeans would fit in 6 weeks.. but it's worth a try LOL. I need another push.. I'm like 15lbs away from my first goal and I'd really like to just GET there already. hmm...I'll think about it haha.

[AddictedScrapper]

La do it! I too have 15 pounds to shed, hey even if we lose 10 of that in the 6 weeks we'll be good. DO IT!!

[Angie4b1g]

6 weeks is definitely not long enough for me to get into any jeans anyone would consider SKINNY... but I do have a pair of brown capris the next size down that might work for this experiment. LOL

[Amber1279]

I did the very first TBLDS back in 2006 and I have gained all the weight back So yeah - I definitely emailed you Lena.

[HeatherKS]

YES! I need this incentive to get back down to my low after having Callan last September. I've put about 10 of the 25 lbs. I lost back on and I want it GONE! Count me in!

[LenaGardner]

Originally Posted by Angie4b1g

6 weeks is definitely not long enough for me to get into any jeans anyone would consider SKINNY... but I do have a pair of brown capris the next size down that might work for this experiment. LOL

Can I just make you feel better by saying...those jeans that are too snug on me in that photo are a size 16. I'm thinking maybe by the end of 6 weeks, I can wear them comfortably. And maybe if there's a second cycle, I can get into a 14...kwim?

[Angie4b1g]

The brown capris hanging in my closet that I can't get on are 16s. So you're a bit ahead of me.

[lauren grier]

lol 15 more lbs is just the first goal, where I told shawna I'd re-evaluate. I'm down 30 so far but am totally stalled out.

Ok.. I found 2 pairs of pants (they're pretty much the same size).. they shall be my goal. EErrg.. ok I'll email.. haha.

[ColleenSwerb]

I'm pathetic and am almost back where I started after tblds. I need that accountability (obviously).

[Becca Bonneville]

I sent you an email! I sooo need to do this!

[my3hens]

Jeez I hope there is something like this after i have this baby cause I can tell im gonna be huge when this kid finally pops! UGH! I havent gained weight at all but I am noticably more fluffy LOL

[Voodoo_Bryn]

Okay, I'm in. I have no clue what TBLDS is, but I'm in.

I'm breastfeeding, though, so I have to be a little careful with weight loss so I don't deplete my supply.

[LenaGardner]

Originally Posted by Voodoo_Bryn

Okay, I'm in. I have no clue what TBLDS is, but I'm in.

I'm breastfeeding, though, so I have to be a little careful with weight loss so I don't deplete my supply.

I'm with you! still b'feeding parker, he does get on average 4 oz of formula a day (one supplemental bottle before bed)

TBLDS is the biggest loser digi style. There was a contest that started back in 2006, then Teresa started one on her site that was pretty much just for us SS girls...it was 8 wks long and just ended a few weeks ago. I loved it but it to be too time consuming for me at the end, so I picked T's brain on what to include/what to leave out to make this one a little less time consuming for you busy gals and a little shorter (why it's only 6 weeks) for those of us with the attention span of a gnat.

[Christy Lyle]

I just bought Wii Fit and I'm down 7lbs already but have so much more to lose so count me in!!

[Melissa Bennett]

I will be emailing you too. I need to lose weight, but mine is really for my heart health. I want to live long to see my children grow and well, with my family history and issues going on right now, I need to do this now!! Thanks for doing this Lena!!!

[juliemarie]

I've emailed you Lena. Thanks for doing this!

[**Holly**]

I am getting ready to email you...I used to be a 16 and give anything to be back down...been 3 yrs since my kiddo I think it's time to get back into my "skinny" jeans!!!

[mommy2aria06]

Oh yay! I'll do this too!

[BrattyMeg]

I'm pretty sure with the expansion of my rear with this last pregnancy..I can kiss any chances of my skinny jeans bye bye..my butt just won't get that small anymore lol

GL to those participating..I think I might sit this round out but if you do it again after the holidays count me in!

[Voodoo_Bryn]

I don't think I'll be going from a size 10 to a size 6 in 6 weeks, but it'll be an interesting try.

I need someone to make me jump on the treadmill every morning. I'm such a lazy butt!!!

[heatherdumas]

Okay, I am so in.
My kiddos are almost 5. When they were born, I weighed in 30 lbs less than when I got pregnant. As soon as I stopped nursing it all came back. My hubby annd I took a marital break a few years ago, the stress was so much, I lost that 30 again. But then we got back together and it all came back. I maintain, but never lose. I hardly eat, honestly. My doctor tells me that it slows my metabolism. But I find it ridiculous to cook for myself, so I wait until everyone is home. I decided that when the kids went back to school, I would excercise and start eating regular meals. It hasn't happened yet. I just need someone to do it with me.
Do we get a blinky???

[digideb]

I'm totally in!!! Except mine aren't jeans either...they're a cute pair of khakis that I bought 6 months ago on clearance at Walmart for like $2.50! They are one size to small & I've been dying to get into them for fall!!!

[AddictedScrapper]

Originally Posted by lauren grier

lol 15 more lbs is just the first goal, where I told shawna I'd re-evaluate. I'm down 30 so far but am totally stalled out.

Ok.. I found 2 pairs of pants (they're pretty much the same size).. they shall be my goal. EErrg.. ok I'll email.. haha.

YAY La!!! I really should be 20 pounds down but I'd be SUPER pumped with 15, we all have to start somewhere!

[AddictedScrapper]

Originally Posted by heatherdumas

Okay, I am so in.
My kiddos are almost 5. When they were born, I weighed in 30 lbs less than when I got pregnant. As soon as I stopped nursing it all came back. My hubby annd I took a marital break a few years ago, the stress was so much, I lost that 30 again. But then we got back together and it all came back. I maintain, but never lose. I hardly eat, honestly. My doctor tells me that it slows my metabolism. But I find it ridiculous to cook for myself, so I wait until everyone is home. I decided that when the kids went back to school, I would excercise and start eating regular meals. It hasn't happened yet. I just need someone to do it with me.
Do we get a blinky???

I LOVE the blinkie idea! Great way to remind us of what we should be doing!

[mel83]

I'm in. After doing TBLDS I started to shed a few pounds but I know I need help to do it. Thanks for starting this up!

[LenaGardner]

Okay, girls...

thank you SO much for your interest in this...I'm so excited as we move forward with this, but I'm going to have to change the original "sign up" to end tonight at midnight, rather than Friday at midnight...because I want to keep it at a manageable number. I was originally thinking 3 teams of 10, but it looks like I may already have more than that (skimming through my inbox) so I'll go with the flow but I better cap it now!

if you want to participate, go ahead and give me an email! I'm going to close signups tonight at midnight. I'll start comprising teams and sending out registration information tomorrow...we still won't start till next Monday but I should have the forums open tomorrow. (they are lookin' pretty cute BTW)

[crystalbella77]

OMG! I am so emailing you! I need to do something with people who will be supportive.

[Teresa]

Go Lena! I'm so happy you're taking this on and going in a fun, new (and more manageable, LOL) direction- I hope you all have tons of success and enjoy the process! Best of luck to you!!!

[mixedclawzz]

Ok. Call me a lame-o, but i don't watch biggest loser. Can you explain to me more of what this entails? Please.

[Mandy]

I would play but 6 weeks won't get me back into my favorite pair of jeans...Maybe 6 months + 6 weeks would...

[ColleenSwerb]

Mandy, isn't something better than nothing? And motivation to keep going? Come play girl!!

[Mandy]

Meh...maybe.
Right now we are doing inventory at work and I really couldn't give a crap if the world exploded right now, I'm THAT exhausted.
Lemme take the weekend to recover and come and read the thread again. LOL

[Dottie]

Ok count me in

[AddictedScrapper]

Originally Posted by LenaBrandenburg

Okay, girls...

thank you SO much for your interest in this...I'm so excited as we move forward with this, but I'm going to have to change the original "sign up" to end tonight at midnight, rather than Friday at midnight...because I want to keep it at a manageable number. I was originally thinking 3 teams of 10, but it looks like I may already have more than that (skimming through my inbox) so I'll go with the flow but I better cap it now!

if you want to participate, go ahead and give me an email! I'm going to close signups tonight at midnight. I'll start comprising teams and sending out registration information tomorrow...we still won't start till next Monday but I should have the forums open tomorrow. (they are lookin' pretty cute BTW)

Thank you SOOOO much for organizing all this!! You're awesome!!

[Brandy]

hmm...debating if i should. I mean i don't have a lot to lose, maybe 5 if not 8 or 9. I'm just not happy with myself right now lol....hm...thinking, thinking fast..lol

[Penny Springmann]

I'm sending you an email now....I can't seem to get motivated to lose that last 5-10 lbs...Any I really LOVE my skinny jeans but refuse to wear them with the current muffin top situation I have going on!

[nun69]

ok..I am totally in.....I emailed you Lena...I am sure I can find SOMETHING in my closet that doesn't fit!!!!

[lizzyfizzy]

lena! this is gonna rock! cannot wait to see this adorable forum and get all pumped up and skinnified with you ladies! woot. woot.

[NettieB]

ok - Lena you have more mail! - hopefully I am not too late -- out here on the left coast it's not yet 11pm, but that makes it past 1am your time...

think I have jeans in nearly every even size from 16 down to 8. yeesh.

[Paula Duncan]

It would take me longer than 6 weeks to get into any skinny jeans!! Good Luck to everyone participating!!