::EDITED TO ADD:: Your starting weight is whatever it is the morning you take your “before” picture… so the sooner you take them, the more of an advantage you have! SEND ‘EM IN!!!!! healthytrainbobbi@gmail.com ❗
Healthy train is BACK!!!! 😀 Who’s in??!?!?!!
With the overwhelming results/feedback of the last contest… We can’t NOT do another one! We’re changing lives here people! 🙂 🙂 🙂
HEEEEEERE WE GO! Oh, and again… IT’S A CONTEST!
If you don’t want to compete… but still want to be on the healthy train… PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE JOIN US… The MORE THE MERRIER!!!!!!
If you DO want to compete… send in a “before” picture to me 🙂 It has to be sent by Friday, April 16th. Your “before” picture has to be taken within these next two weeks… it can’t have been taken a month ago… as that’s not really fair given your jump start 😀 I PROMISE not to post it! In the end, only those who send in your “after” photos will be shown. 😀 Send all photos to healthytrainbobbi@gmail.com
A few tips on your “before” photo.
- wear something that is easily comparable to another outfit for your “after” photo. For example… I wear a black shirt and blue jeans… that way, as I lost weight… I could just wear smaller jeans and a smaller black shirt so that it was easy to compare.
- also, don’t wear super loose fitting clothes. I know it sucks now to see yourself that way but trust me… you’ll thank me later!
- stand somewhere that has a clean background… a white wall works perfectly. Standing in front of clutter makes it difficult for you to see your outline.
- be sure to take a side and back photo, too.
- i’m giving two weeks this time for a deadline so that you make the time to take a good one. No self portraits in the mirror taken with a camera photo! 😉 Again, you’ll thank me later!
- when you’re hanging out with me… you’re in the “judgment free zone”! PLEASE know that I’m not a judgmental person in THE LEAST… send in your photo… I think you’re all beautiful! We all have to start somewhere, right?! I’ve showed you all my before photos, photos of me as a sweaty mess, hair lookin’ all crazy, etc… so, please know that I will NOT judge you! 😀
I am hoping to take a new “after photo” for my birthday on June 14th 😀 BOOOYA! This one’s oooold. Time to show you how it’s done!!! 😉
When does this contest end? October 1st (28 weeks… about 6.5 months) 😀
What is the prize? An “after” photo session taken by yours truly…. in Indianapolis 😀 Date to be determined based on the weather 🙂 If you don’t want a photo session or aren’t local… oh well… jump on anyway! 🙂 Doesn’t matter… JOIN JOIN JOIN!
Oh, and if you were in the last healthy train… you’re more than welcome to join up again! We’d love to have you 🙂 Unfortunately, to keep things fair, only the weight you lose during the current healthy train time period will be counted towards your percentage lost. This also goes for people who’ve already lost weight 🙂
We’ll weigh in every other Friday. You’ll report not how many lbs you’ve lost but instead you’re percentage lost. Total loss just isn’t fair… As some people only have 15 pounds to lose… while others have 100. Oh, and an FYI… because I don’t want anyone being dishonest just to win, I’ll factor in both the percentage lost and your OH SO dramatic before/after photos to come up with the winner. I think this is the most fair solution to having a contest online. 
Some extra info
- I canNOT stress this enough… MEASURE YOURSELF!!!!! When the pounds aren’t coming off… sometimes seeing the inches fly away are FABULOUS for the motivation. I measure my waist, arms, thighs, bust and hips. Mike measures his waist, chest, arms, thighs and neck.
- If you’re a twitterer… And you’re on the healthy train… and you happen to twitter ABOUT the healthy train.. be sure to tag it with #healthytrain K? k. If you’re interested, here’s my twitter feed.
- I started a “bobbi’s healthy train” group on Facebook… ANYONE can join… not just the people with the before pics. My trainer is also a member… so if you have fitness questions, ask ’em there! It’s already been a great place… as it’s SO much easier to do this in a group than by yourself. We’d love to have you there… 😀 Though, to be perfectly fair… I’m entering into my busy season and won’t be able to be an active contributor… many of our members are fantastic at giving good advice, feedback and encouragement.
- I just got some great suggestions from Dane (the guy who came in 2nd place on the last train) on new things to add to the healthy train blog… I can’t wait to start implementing them here.
- Another friend suggested sending in progress pics more often… HMMMM… what do you think of that? Maybe every other month?
In the tradition of full disclosure… I’m a WEEEEEE bit nervous about blogging about MY weight loss during our crazy busy months… I REEEEEALLY struggle with staying healthy while traveling and while stressed. So, please team… judgment free zone, k? 🙂
FIRST WEIGH IN: APRIL 30!!!!! Get after it team 😀
I’m pumped up… hope you are too!
Love!
~bobbi ❗
PS. while I love you all… please please PLEASE report all of your progress in the comments section.. emails/facebook/twitter messages are just too much for me to keep up with. 🙂 I’m also not able to keep track of the weight loss for you… if you’re curious how any of your friends are doing… check it in the comment section 😉
PPS. Your support and encouragement means more to me than I could ever express… and I can’t thank you all enough.
PPPS. LET’S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m jumping on the healthy train. Didn’t jump on last time and I didn’t get anywhere by myself. I am sooooo inspired by those of you on the previous healthy train. Gonna set some personal goals and along the way plan on rewarding myself. I want to get my nose pierced and I’m going to set a goal to earn it!
Girl! You look fabulous!! This is a great thing that you are doing!
I’m in! Excited to get on the train this time!
I always think this contest is awesome, maybe shane and i will join! I’ll talk to him 🙂
Signing up yet AGAIN. This year has SUCKED BIGTIME For me. I think I found everyones poundage 🙁 Will send pics tomorrow.
I am IN! For real this time!
I’m in! Will be sending my before pictures soon!
You all look great!!!! Congrats!!!
I’m SO excited that you’re doing this again! I can’t wait to get started!
I’m totally in! I gave up high fructose corn syrup for Lent, and have lost about 8 pounds. This is finally giving me the motivation to keep it up and add exercise to the equation!
Sweet. Im down. Im starting the couch to 5k today so that will help too. Yay for getting not fat again!
I was wondering if this was coming back! Kudos to you Bobbi for putting this out there as we are all entering busy busy wedding season time. I took some craptastic before pictures last time since we were in a hotel when the deadline came up, but I am going to make Karl take some good ones this time. And I’m going to measure.
And gosh darn it I am going to feel good about myself when it comes time for A.J.’s first birthday in June! And even better about myself when I win the contest and get to finally meet you!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Oh Bobbi! This makes me soo excited and you’ve started this at a time when my motivation level is super high! Can’t wait!
Oh, I’m DEFINITELY in this time! Before photos coming soon! 🙂
Oh and yes! More often on the pics (I’m the friend, yay!).
I’m happy to throw in a sweet DVD/Blu-ray prize pack for the winner too! Random awesomeness in DVD/BD form if you’re interested. 🙂
Yes Yes Yes Yes!!!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!! I’m so gonna win..just watch me..haha 🙂 Bobbi – you rock!!!!!!
This is such a great thing! I’ll do the next one (hope you continue this) it will be a great motivation to shed the baby weight from my July baby!
I’ll hop on healthy train #3 – post pregnancy. 🙂
I’ll jump back on the healthy train. Will send in before pics after all the Easter weekend activities are done. Hoping I do better this time now that the weather is nice and the days are longer. 🙂
Bobbi I am joining this time! I hope this is the extra push I need. I am going to take pictures this weekend!
i am jumping on the healthy train this time- i would so dig a photo session with you. pic to come next week (just starting my 3days worth of 40hours at work)
Woot! I’m so excited! I already have plans on how to be more active!
I am very excited to take part in this!! My twin sister, Courtney Reece, told me about it and I’m STOKED!!! perfect timing too because I’m ready to kick it into gear!!! 🙂 can’t wait!
Bobbi, I have “stalked” your blog for over a year now, but never been brave enough to comment… not sure why, maybe because I am so humbled by your talent. Trust me, me being speechless is a rarity 🙂 Anyways you have been an inspiration in my own photography and now I’m gonna hop on board the healthy train! Ill send my before pic soon.
I am jumping on and I am very excited! I will send my before pic next week. Thanks bobbi for keeping this going!
Let’s do this!!! I’m jumping on the train!!!!
Yay! I am so ready to do this. Had a baby in October and still look pregnant! I am so scared of the before pictures. I’m going to have to put my camera on a self timer. I don’t allow anyone to take pictures of me when I’m fat. HA! Been a looooong time since I’ve been in a picture. It would be awesome to win the prize so I can have photo’s of myself for my kids!
Bah!! I wish I had started from the very beginning, because I’ve lost 26lbs and only have 6lbs to my goal weight. You guys are all inspirations to me! 🙂
I’ve already been working on this since the start of the year, but I am IN!!! I want to join you on the Healthy Train! I’m working on this throughout the year, so this is a great motivator! I’ll get my current “before” photos ready – I was just thinking today how I should have done some at the start in January! YAY!!!
I’m gonna do it! My husband and I both just signed up for Weight Watchers this week and I want to lose a good 30lb before the holidays. I’m hoping I can get 20lb off by summertime! The healthy train should definitely help me keep those goals in mind. 🙂 Bobbi, you look amazing and you are an inspiration to me!
So pumped to join this time! I’ve watched many successful healthy trains from the sidelines, but NEED to get on the train full speed-ahead. Thanks for the motivation!
Absolutely jumping in this time. Photos to be taken and sent (with minimal gnashing of teeth), and I am excited to be part of your team this time! 🙂
This is awesome!! Im so getting back on this…i really really need the motivation. Progress has been slow recently. Im definately gonna be putting all i have into this and April 30 is the greatest day for me to weigh in as ill be hitting the town in celebration of my bday 🙂
Good luck to everyone!! (Bobbi,you look great as always 🙂 )
I will have to send in my photo. Can’t wait. Have been wanting to get on a kick for awhile and photography by you…is there a better reason??
I’m in too. Though only for the Healthy Train (not for the contest). And to prove it… I ran 5 miles non-stop today! CHOO-CHOOOOOO!!! 🙂 Thanks Bobbi!
I’m so totally in.
Healthy Train 1 got me half-way to my goal, so now I will get all the way to my goal! Thanks!
what a great thing to do! Such a great way to make your photo skills intertwine with the healthy. Good thinkin Bobbi
Hmmm… this sounds very cool. I just might join in with you guys for the heck of it. 🙂
It makes me not want to lose any weight in the next month though so I’ll have a more dramatic before pic… since I’ll likely lose 5-7 lbs by the start of the contest… but oh well! 😛
I’m in! I was just going to start hitting the gym again this week. Just saw your post tonight, couldn’t be better timing!!!
w00t w00t bring on the healthy train #2
Well here we go!!! I started a boot camp today…so my official start weight…well as of now…is 181.6. I just got all my measurements and am taking a before pic this morning…you should be receiving it a little later!
Fat mess…I’m about to kick your butt!!!
I will be joining the train this time. I look forward to seeing my progress as well as reading about all others.
Hell yes – to many of these things. I think what you’re doing by using your blog and inter-tubes awesomeness status to encourage healthy living is so, so money. Also – HOLY SHIT I love the redesign. I often thought you guys should ditch the darker look – but what the fuck do I know??
Good motivation – you guys are on top of your game and still keep pushing to be better. Hope you had a kick-ass weekend!
pps, can I join the train but try to gain weight to my malnourished-ass frame??
Well…I’m back in and on it! I’ll send out a picture soon. Since the end of the last Healthy train, I’ve since been diagnosed with Injury Induced Arthritis in my hips. Soooo I’ve been OOC and not able to workout. BOOO and then on top of that, I haven’t eaten the best, so I’ve gained some of my shed pounds off. I should be able to hit the gym again next week!! 🙂 YAY Healthy Train!
I’ll join Healthy Train #3! I’m due w/ baby #2 September 27th. 🙂
OMG I think I might have to do this! Gosh woman, before photos? Oh the horror. LOL!
I have been following this blog for over a year now and I love it! I have been so encouraged by the progress that people have made on the previous healthy train. I am definitely in. I have never done anything like it, but hopefully I can stick to it and get healthy!!
Wahoo! Just got back from an amazing vacation I won and found this blog post with my face in it:) I am SO back on board again! Before we left, I passed my half way to goal mark and promptly plateaued for three weeks. I am looking forward to refocusing my efforts to get rid of the rest of it with the goal of being at my goal weight by the end of this healthy train! I will snag another before picture and get it right off to you Bobbi- Thank you so much for doing this again and I will pop back to the facebook group too! Is it ok to post a blog link when I do my healthy cooking posts on the facebook group or no?? Either way is all good!
Alison, post away! Post annnnything that will help us 🙂 You’re fab… so great having you on board with us again 😀
I’m in again! I only lost like 5lbs last time, but this time I am doing it! I will send in my before pic tonight!!!
I’m soo excited that you are doing this again! I missed out on it last time and I was bummed out. I’m ready to go- I’ve already lost 30 pounds in the last 9 weeks so this is something else to keep me motivated. Thanks so much!
Pictures sent, Bobbi!! I’m excited for this!
Count me in Bobbi – i’ll get that pic to you before Friday and the weight too. Thanks for tdoing this again. I’d love to be teamed up with a buddy or two for motivation – I find that if I have someone to answer to it really helps and I completely understand how busy you’re going to be. Anyone want to be my weigh in buddy?
Awesome! I wish I would’ve known about this last year. Can’t wait til October. I’m so gonna win this thing! 😉 LET’S GO! This is also perfect for the brand new video blog project I started today on this very subject. Click my name to check it out if you have a couple minutes.
I’m in. I’ll send before pictures when I’m home from work.
I almost forgot-I’ll see you at Janine and Scott’s wedding in June!
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Before pics sent!
I’m SO in! The end date is just before the big maration on 10/10/10 that I want to run in. So excited!! Thanks for hosting again!! Choo choo!!
Geez this scares me…but I’m in.
I am in this, too! I watched the progress of people from last time, and through that was inspired and have already lost 25 lbs! I want to keep going!
(I look back at the fact I blew up 30 lbs after high school and dont know whether to cringe or laugh! Can’t change the past, i guess?)
Just sent you my before photos. Thanks for the motivation!
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