06 Oct
TWLC2
It’s time! I wasn’t sure I was going to do another round, in the beginning because I wanted to be done losing weight after the first one. Since that isn’t the case, it is time for me to get motivated and get going. I’ve realized that I need a concrete goal and deadline to make any progress, because since we got back from Europe I’ve been floating kind of aimlessly.
I’ve been easing back into my running, still struggling with my knee at about the 4 mile mark. I’ve been working with a personal trainer at the gym in my apartment building, and she pushes me much harder in regards to strength training than I ever would myself. I’ve found that keeping a daily spreadsheet of my progress makes a small difference in my efforts, but it’s not enough.
So join me! Join me in That Weight Loss Challenge 2. TWLC2 for short.
Here I am shortly before we left for Europe, I of course want to lose weight, but I also want to do a whole lot of toning. Sadly that picture is me flexing! I want to have visible muscles in my arms for the first time in my life.
First a plea. Please, please sign up. Do it! I know there are so many of you who want to lose weight, and you’ve looked at my progress and wished you could have that yourself (I know this because you told me). I only fit in a pair of size 8 pants now because I started! Signing up is the first step.
This time I’m going to include bi-monthly private chats, a Google Document where you enter in your own stats each month, a cash prize, and a portrait session with Jenna Cole Photography.
The Details
When
From October 15th 2011 to April 15th 2012
(my half birthday to my birthday 
)
The Prizes
This round I’m doing two different prizes. You can enter TWLC2 for free, or you can pay an entry fee for a cash prize.
1. A portrait session with Jenna Cole Photography (individual, with romantic partner, or immediate family). Available wherever I am. This means it could take place in Washington, Utah, Texas, or Illinois, all place I will be at during some point after the challenge ends.
2. A cash prize. 75% of the pot goes to the winner of those who paid the entry fee, 25% goes to the 1st runner-up who also contributed.
There can be two or three winners. If the person who loses the highest percentage of weight also contributes to the cash prize pool they take both the portrait session and 75% of the cash. If they choose only to compete for the Jenna Cole prize and NOT contribute $10 in the beginning, the person with the highest weight loss percentage will win the Jenna Cole session, the second biggest loser will win 75% of the cash, and the third will win 25% of the cash.
I hope that makes sense! I’m trying to give people incentive to compete even if they don’t have $10 to give. And the cash prize is a nice incentive for those who don’t live close enough to me to ever redeem a portrait session.
How Can You Win?
Send me before and after photos, and have the highest percentage of weight lost, according to your scale photos, on April 15th 2012. Everything else is optional and meant to help you out on your weight loss journey.
I will not here that I am also contributing $10 and plan on competing for the cash prize!
What You Need To Do First
Copy and paste 1 or more the following sentences in the comment section below indicating which specific aspects of the challenge you would like to sign up for. PLEASE COPY THESE SENTENCES EXACTLY AS YOU SEE THEM BELOW. Details on how to send your $10 will follow in an email from me.
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
What You Need To Do Second (if you are competing for a prize)
1. Start drafting an email with the subject line “TWLC2 Before Picture – Insert Your Name Here”. THIS IS CRUCIAL! YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED UNLESS YOU DO THIS.
2. Email me a before picture of you from head to toe (or neck to toe if you prefer). I need a picture of your front, back, and side if possible. I suggest *not* wearing black, wear light colors and tight fitting clothes so you can see a difference!
3. Email me a before picture of the scale if you’re competing for either the cash prize, the portrait session, or both.
4. Pictures must be received before October 15th. Get them in right now!
FAQ
I’ll add to this as I see questions pop up in the comments below.
Do I need to send you a picture to participate in TWLC2?
Only to compete for the prizes. You are free to be part of the Google Doc and bi-monthly chat without sending in a picture. Just copy and paste in the comment section as I instructed above.
How will I know that I’m signed up officially?
I will write a reply to every picture submission email to let you know I received it.
Will you post my picture on the blog?
Only with your consent. NO PICTURES WILL EVER BE SHOWN WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION. I am happy to crop photos, blur out faces, and would never use your name along with your photo unless you let me know it was okay to do so.
Also:
I'm a farm-raised almost-crunchy stroller-pushing picture-taking lifestyle-blog-writing gastronomy-obsessed divine-seeking thrift-store-combing cheese-inhaling pavement-pounding laughter-sprinkling lover of individuality and taking chances.
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
1I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
2I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
Thanks for the added motivation
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
3I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
4I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I’m only trying to lose about 5 pounds and tone up post-baby… so no contest for me. But I would love to have monthly accountability outside of my own!
5I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
6I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
7I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
Chelsey Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
9I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
10I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
11I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
12I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
(I am usually a lurker but you’ve inspired me to come out and post! Looking forward to this challenge.)
13I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
14I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
15I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
16I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I’d like to take pictures and such too, but with only 7-8lbs to lose, I know I won’t win. I’d love the extra motivation though!
17Sorry to screw up the comments section with a question…I kind of want to participate just to be part of a group with similar goals, but since my overall goal is not necessarily huge weight loss, but toning, could I submit measurements & their changes instead of weight? I’m not trying to win anything, just take part!
Amanda Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Great question. I would love to do something similar.
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
See below
Errign Reply:
October 7th, 2011 at 7:57 am
In that case…
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
Is it okay if I also take before/after pictures, just to submit at the end, even though I don’t want the prizes?
Chloe (In Fine Feather) Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
i’d also like to do something similar!
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Does my solution below work?
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
I was going to make the Google Doc have several sheets, the first for recording percentage lost, the second for entering measurements. I think that would work, right?
Chloe (In Fine Feather) Reply:
October 7th, 2011 at 7:52 am
that’s great! in that case….
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I’m almost 2 months post-partum and whoever said breastfeeding makes the weight fall off has obviously not met me… I’m in!
19I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
20I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
21I’m wondering the same thing as Errign and Monique. I don’t have much to lose, but I’d like to be held accountable and join the group.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
22I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
23I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
24I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
25I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
26BLERG!!!! BLERG BLERG BLERG!!!!!
I want so badly to participate…but I’m still pregnant. Which, while I would totally be a shoe in for most weight lost (actually not really, I’ve only gained 10lbs this pregnancy and I’m at 36 weeks) would totally be unfair to the other participants.
Sigh.
Can’t you start in mid November?! Pretty please? With a cherry on top?
Or maybe I could participate with my prebaby weight…which I don’t have a picture of, but is recorded on my paperwork at my OB’s office?
Blerg.
Colleen C Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Ha, that was me during the first challenge. I am SO excited to participate this time — but also so mad that I’ve already lost 30 of my 40 pregnancy pounds (but I was 20lbs over my happy weight when I got pregnant)!
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
I put up a new spot about this. Want to weigh in? https://thatwifeblog.com/2011/10/twlc2-and-pregnancy/
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
28I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
29I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
(!!!)
30I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight. I will email you exactly as described below.
31I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
32I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
33I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I will do it this time!!! I faltered with TWLC #1 and I am DONE making excuses. My goal is to lose 15 pounds, and / or comfortably fit into my official skinny jeans bought when I was 21 (I’m 30 and will be 31 by the time the challenge is over)
34I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
Sandra Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
I know I will never redeem the photography session. If neither the winner nor second place signed up for the photography session would you consider letting it go to third place, or is that too much of a cash value for you to let it go to anyone but the winner?
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
I tried to make everything kind of separate so the prizes would be redeemed. So the person who pasted “I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.” with the highest percentage of weight lost is the winner!
Sandra Reply:
October 12th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Since if I win no one else can redeem the photography session anyway…
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
Maybe I’ll make a special trip for it
A $500 flight for a free photography session? Yeah buddy.
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
36I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
37I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
38I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
39I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
40I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
41I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
Since I am your only sister I feel like I can break the rules on this one. I don’t want to compete, but we both have similar goals including regular exercise, a healthy diet, and added benefit of weight loss. I am thinking that we should schedule a time every other week to talk (on the phone) and discuss progress or mistakes. I need some extra motivation. Plus then we would talk to each other more. win, win. Let’s talk next week!
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Yes, let’s do this!
P.S. you are my hero for posting a picture of yourself in your swimsuit to your blog. Especially since people actually read your blog!! It’s the realist in you.
Jenna Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
At the family reunion Uncle J wanted to take a picture of me taking pictures in my swimsuit, and threatened to put them up on the internet. I just laughed and asked what the big deal was, that it wasn’t anything I hadn’t done before!
Courtney Reply:
October 11th, 2011 at 11:59 am
I agree!!
I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
44I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
45I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
So glad you did part 2 so I could participate after I had my baby!! You’re a motivation, rock on with your weight loss!
46I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
47I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
48I would like to compete to lose the highest percentage of weight to win a portrait session with Jenna Cole. I will email you exactly as described below.
49I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to be added to the Google Document list where I will log in monthly to enter in my progress.
I would like to pay $10 and compete for a cash prize.
I would like to participate in the bi-monthly private chat.
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