The Rules

Of course there are rules. Sorry. That's just the way it goes! Of course you can skip the rules, but then I guarantee that you're results won't be as good as they could be. If you're going to take this challenge, you might as well go all the way and do your very best! I mean, come on.... you can do it! It's all about choices. You are in complete control. You just have to remember: nothing tastes as good as being thin feels. Believe me, I know it's hard. In fact, it's one of the hardest things in the whole wide world. But it's totally worth it! And here's the best part! After about a month, your new way of eating and exercising will become a habit! It will be totally normal to you and you won't feel like it's hard at all! They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. Therefore, after 21 days of clean eating and exercising, it will be habit to you. So.... let's get started!

Rule #1

Take a picture of yourself RIGHT NOW! I mean it. This is one of the most important rules of all. DON'T skip it. Take pictures of the front view, the back view and the side view. Include your face. Get as close up as possible. And here's the best part: take it in your bra and panties (or a swimsuit)! I know you're dieing right now, but you've got to trust me on this one. If you're like me it will totally disgust you and nothing is more motivating than seeing yourself in full "glory". If you can, have your spouse or best friend take the picture for you. Take it digitally and store it on your computer. A really good idea is to take additional photos with your clothers on. This way you can show your friends your "before" photo! I know right now you don't think you'll want to show your friends your "before" photo, but trust me, you will, and there's no going back!!

Rule #2

Measure yourself . Get a seamstress measuring tape and once again have your spouse or friend take all of your measurements. You will need to measure:

• Arm. Measure around the bicep/tricep area.
• Chest. Measure in your bra and go around the widest part of the chest/breast.
• Waist. The smallest part just above the belly button.
• Stomach. You know what I'm talking about!
• Hips. Right around where your hipbones are.
• Thigh. Measure the widest part.
• Calf. Measure the widest part.

You can measure one side of your body or both. It's up to you. But be sure to measure the exact same places each and every time.

Get paper (Or I have a paper that you can record everything on. Just ask and I'll email it to you) and write down your measurements. You will measure yourself once each month.

Rule #3

You're going to need some help. The best way to start anything is with prayer. You've got to trust me on this one too. God says that he even cares about the birds, so how much more does He care about us!? If you commit this challenge to the Lord and daily ask Him for help, this is going to be much easier.

Rule #4

Decide what day you are going to start and get rid of all the crap food in your house before that day.

Rule #5

BEFORE you start the challenge, plan your food (and do your grocery shopping) and your exercise routine for the entire week. (I just happen to have a handy little paper to help you keep track! Just ask and I'll email it to you.) It will be much easier to stay on track if you don't have to guess what to do or what to eat.

So.... now that you know the rules, are you ready for the plan?!?!?!