Calling all Cinderellas- the T20s is starting our very own pact!

[annisfaith]

Well Ladies- we all remember being little girls and dreaming big about who we would become and what we would do when we grew up. This pact is going to help all of us work towards realizing our dreams. Believe it, Be it! We are worth the work it takes to feel, look and be beautiful ~the beautiful women we always dreamed we would be. (Admit it, none of us ever dreamed we would grow up to feel ugly, be fat and lazy... right) So here we come, let's realize our potential together.

~whoever signs up has to do it for 6 months... we will all stick with it, and at the end of six months, if we want to we can quit. (the point being hopefully we will all have seen a huge transformation by then) Six months from today is March 24, 2007. Think of something you can do on that day that you couldn't have done today! Share what you want to do on that day!

~Find a picture of yourself when you were a little girl, one where you are having fun/smiling, laughing/carefree.... look at how you were, tape that picture to your bathroom mirror and every morning, look at it. Have big dreams for yourself like that little girl (the one who always had great dreams of what she was going to be.)

~Believe it~ Be it! Maybe that means more exercise, swedish skin care, bingeing less..... Or maybe it just means you are worth being treated like royalty!

~"Act like Cinderella. Trill while you do the dishes. Invite birds to sit on your fingers, chipmunks to nestle in the folds of your skirts. Do not mind that the neighbors have called your relatives, expressing concern. Pity them for they know not that you are a woman of noble birth kept captive among the commoners."

This Pact has been born from the book "The Cinderella Pact" by Sarah Strohmeyer. It is now the first book the T20s book club will be reading!

[annisfaith]

I think we all know that I am in!!! I'm very excited!

I think the thing I will do April 24, that I wouldn't be able to do today is- go dancing and feel great about the way I look!!

[scopel]

i'm in! the thing that i want to do on march 24 that i know i can't do now is run a 10k. my SIL and i are doing a great program and this will help motivate me to try my hardest to achieve my goal. if i think of anything else i will add it later. this is going to be great!

[FutureSkinnyBride]

I am in for sure!! :exercise2

[heavynomore]

I am in. I just reserved the book from the Library. I should be able to pick it up in the next couple of days, I think. I will think about what I want to do by that date. I am sure it will involve some sort of exercise though.

[Jennlk84]

I'm sooo in :) I will hopefully have the chance to buy and read the book soon!! Oh and 6 months from now (March 24th) is only 2 days away from my next birthday..plus it'll have been just over a year that I've been on WW...


and by then..I'd like to be able to jog comfortably for 15-20 mins. I'd also like to be OVER 1/2 way to goal!

[xfashionistax]

I'm in! My goal in 6 months will be to complete my Senior Freeskating Long program 4mins long [I'm a figure skater] .. four minutes doesn't seem like alot, but when your spinning, jumping, constantly skating, & breathing in the cold air it is a killer. Motivation! :exercise2

[Maketa]

I am so in......this is GREAT! I am running out to get the book this weekend!

[kdi]

hey guys! I'm in :)

I'll have to put some real thought in to my goal...but i'll get back to ya. looking foreward to it!

[CareD769]

I'm in!!!! In 6 months I KNOW I will be able run a mile in 9 minutes or less.

[skinnysoon2006]

I am totally in :) I plan on being able to fit into a size 8 dress :)

[annisfaith]

P.S. You don't have to read the book in order to make a pact! Although I highly reccomend the book!

[Indi]

I'm totally in!! March 24th is only two days away from DH & my 2 year anniversary!!


I think the thing I will want be able to do then is... an entire step class without passing out!!


I love the idea of dreaming like when we were kids... and acting like cinderella.. :)

[Parallelfifths]

I am definitely in. I love everything about this idea! I'm getting SO excited just thinking about all of us banding together to promise ourselves we'll become those women we always dreamed of being! I love you girls! Anni, thanks for getting this started. Can we get this stickied to keep right in front of our noses?

On March 24, I will be able to run a 5K for sure, but I also hope to have better skin and prettier hair, and just to be a better person. I want to take this time to do more than look better. I want to really invest in myself during these six months and make the improvements I've been "meaning" to make for years... I will make out a list for myself of those things and will probably share with my Cinderella sisters later on! :buddysmoo

Believe it...be it! Definitely!

[renchop]

I'm in. On March 24th, 2007 I want to be able to run a 5K in 27 mins or less. That's chopping 5 mins off my time in 6 months.

[kimmibear]

I am totally in! At the end of 6 months, I'll be a quartercentury old! today!


I want to be able to run a 5K in under 35 minutes.
Learn to handle myself gracefully and be pulled together.
Learn about financial planning and be in much better financial position.
Be accepted to a graduate school program.

[JustJess]

Oh, this is awesome! As for goals, I am competing in a triathlon on April 21st. I'm so excited about that and it is something I would have never considered for myself a year ago. It will make me feel strong, capable and maybe even beautiful on a level far above external beauty.

On a personal note, I am an artist and I haven't painted professionally in a year (I broke a finger and I was in a cast, blah, blah, blah) and I plan to take on some commission work and complete at least a few paintings in the next 6 months. I'm excited about that and it's definitely time to go back to work.

I want to get this book this week and get started reading it. It sounds great.

[myarrowsaim]

I'm in!!!!!

[annisfaith]

I'm in!!!!!
I can't tell if you are joking or not- but Prince Charming is always welcome too!

[stillwater]

Count me in as well ladies! In 6 months I want to have achieved my WW goal weight or else be very close to that goal. Further, in accordance with that initial goal I want to be wearing a size 8 or 9 and be running a 5k in 30-35 minutes. I believe in all of us ladies, we just have to keep our eyes on the prize and stay :strong:

:D

[CortneyMarie]

Im in!

I will be able to do 40 push ups (right now i can only do 10 LOL)

[mauigrrrl]

i am in!! i ordered my copy of the book today. can't wait for it to come so i can start reading!! :D ;) :kiss:

[RosieTheMET]

I'm SSSSSOOOOOO in! March 24th will be 3 days after my 24th bday! By then I would like be able to sit and put my feet up on a chair (knees touching chest), wrap my arms around my legs (i know, sounds complicated and uncomfortable) and be able to hold that position without my belly making it impossible (like it does now)...souds silly, I KNOW! but I always envy girls that can do that...cause they look SSSOOO comfortable (and don't have big a belly that gets in the way)! *I WON'T DO THIS AT WORK...JUST WITH FRIENDS, AT HOME, LOUNGING AROUND.* Good luck!!!!! we can do it girls!!!!!

[vesperholly]

I'm in! My goal in 6 months will be to complete my Senior Freeskating Long program 4mins long [I'm a figure skater] .. four minutes doesn't seem like alot, but when your spinning, jumping, constantly skating, & breathing in the cold air it is a killer. Motivation! :exercise2 Hey, I'm a skater too! But a much lower level :) 4 minutes seems like an eternity, my program is only 2:15! You've picked a very, very impressive challenge!

My goal in six months is to land a clean double jump. I'm so close but I know my weight is holding me back. :headover: I would also like to cross my legs at the knees. I've never been able to do this and I always associated it with being grown-up (girls cross their legs at the ankles, women cross them at the knees).

[hle82]

On March 24th, 2007.... I'm going to be able to jog an hour on the treadmill. For awhile now.. I have had no patience whatsoever to do any form of jogging. This will be my 6 month goal! Work on my patience! Jogging is a great form of cardio exercise and I'm missing out on it!

I am also going to work on improving my outer shell by looking like the woman I always wanted to be, but could not bc of my weight. I will continue exploring the wonderful world of cosmetics, clothes, etc!

And hopefully by March 24th, I'll also be in some sort of relationship http://healthdiscovery.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[debmonn]

On March 24, 2007...

I will be able to run a 5k without stopping...

I will have a routine for taking better care of myself (skin, hair, makeup regimine)...

I will be happy with the way that I look so I don't cry when shopping for a big white dress...:buddysmoo

[Parallelfifths]

And hopefully by March 24th, I'll also be in some sort of relationship http://healthdiscovery.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gifOh, amen. I hear you on that!!!:D

[kimmibear]

I will be happy with the way that I look so I don't cry when shopping for a big white dress...:buddysmoo
don't you mean:

...a little white dress?

[Sa2010]

i am in!!!
- on March 24th i want to be able to wear a hot top and little skirt (i'll be in miami) without fear!!!!!

-i am going to work on organizing my life, keeping a clean house etc, and being more lady like (watch my mouth, make sure i am always dressed well, watch my manners, take care of my self..ie skin, hair, nails)

Princessland here i come....haha maybe if i make my goals i can take a drive up from miami to disney world (actually it'll be more like fly as i can't stand to be in a car for more than 5 hours)

[ek225]

I am IN.
My goals, by March 24:

To fit into size 14 pants/dresses
Have healthy eating and exercise be a second nature, not something I have to struggle with daily
Save enough money for a new car/payment on a new car
Run a 5K
No longer be classified as "obsese" according to the BMI

Whew! Some big goals. But I know I can do this when I have support here.

I have this group. :D

[Parallelfifths]

)
Princessland here i come....haha maybe if i make my goals i can take a drive up from miami to disney world (actually it'll be more like fly as i can't stand to be in a car for more than 5 hours)

Oh my gosh, how fun would it be to end our pact at Disneyworld?! Aww, I may have to plan to do that, what an awesome reward!!!

[mariemorgan]

I got the book at the Library last night after dealing w/ the nasty librarian... anyway....

I'm in... I have to think a little what I want my goals to do.. so I'll edit it when I know.

[lsbethangel]

I am in....although my sisters nickname was princess and mine was goddess. I have just the picture I am gonna tape up too.

My princess goals in 6 months:

1) I am starting ballet classes again tonight. My goal is to be up on point by March 24 again. I haven't danced on point since i gained all my weight.

2) To be able to swim laps for 30 minutes straight, (I tried swimming laps again last night, was dieing in 15 min.

3) To reach my goal weight of 130 lbs.

[lsbethangel]

On March 24, 2007...

I will be able to run a 5k without stopping...

I will have a routine for taking better care of myself (skin, hair, makeup regimine)...

I will be happy with the way that I look so I don't cry when shopping for a big white dress...:buddysmoo
Is this big/little white dress the type of dress I am thinking it is? Should I be saying congratulations?

[clevergirl]

Ooooh count me in! On March 24 I plan to fit in a size 8 and most importantly I plan to be in better health both mentally and physically by paying more attention to the way I eat and the amount of exercise I get. Also I plan to better my self-esteem and to stop comparing my success to others and to think more highly of myself. By March 24 I will be in tip top shape mentally, physcally, and spiritually. I'm checking Cinderella out this evening. Thanks for making this post.

Hugs,
~A

[SoCloseYetSoFar]

I'm in. My goals are:

1. To be at my personal goal weight of 145 or below.

2. To be working in a show (hopefully that pays!)

3. To have a new wardrobe of clothes that ALL fit. Right now I have some sort of mishmash of all the sizes that I've gone through.

4. To be able to juggle all the things in my life with grace. (If not perfectly, at LEAST gracefully.) :p

[claire52]

I'm definitely in. Just ordered the book online!

By March 24th...

1. I will have reached my goal weight and become lifetime.
2. I will be able to run for at least 30 minutes straight.
3. I will get rid of all my "big" clothes I will have kept out of fear of having to wear them again.

[irishskills01]

I am in! I will also be getting the book.

My goals are:
- to be at or very very close to 145-150lbs
- be able to fit in a 10, if not an 8
- To be able to look in the mirror and love what i see
- feeling fit again

Oh and here is my little girl pic!
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/tray4/youngintre.jpg

[mariemorgan]

Ohhh here's my little kid pic

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/marie_morgan/JodeeGoat.jpg

[SoCloseYetSoFar]

mariemorgan - You are SO CUTE!

Tracy - I can't see your pic, is it just my computer?

[mariemorgan]

I can see tracy's picture.. hmmmm.

[annisfaith]

Jodee- your picture is perfect for this!! That little girl isn't concerned with her body, she knows she is perfect and she seems so carefree!!!

Tracy- I can't see your picture either!

[irishskills01]

hmm it shows up on mine... here is the link does that work?

http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/tray4/youngintre.jpg

[annisfaith]

Nope- it doesn't work for me

[mauigrrrl]

nope, didn't work for me either.

[mariemorgan]

hmm it shows up on mine... here is the link does that work?

http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/tray4/youngintre.jpg
LOL I can see it just fine.. you are in a rocking chair w/ a popples

[LilOne]

I'm in... By March 24th I'd like to be approximately halfway to goal. I'd also like to be more settled in my personal life, back in school, better job, and most importantly happier with myself and my life...
This is my little girl picture taken at about 3 before anything bad had happened in my life... http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b95/bre0208/1.jpg

[mariemorgan]

I'm in... By March 24th I'd like to be approximately halfway to goal. I'd also like to be more settled in my personal life, back in school, better job, and most importantly happier with myself and my life...
This is my little girl picture taken at about 3 before anything bad had happened in my life...
Your picture Is sooo cute!!!

Tracy - Your picture it cute too.. I used to love the popples

[LilOne]

Thanks Marie!

Tracy I still can't see it, but I loved popples when I was younger too :)

[kimmibear]

ya'll have cute childhood pictures! I have only one in my posession. It's me and my daddy! The other ones are horrible. My mother had mainly brothers and had NO clue how to do her oldest child's (that would be me) hair. I used to have two ridiculous afro puffs, one on each side of my head. OMG I looked like a clown. But I'll have to scan it in for you guys when I get home and figure out how to re-connect my printer to my computer, lol!

[irishskills01]

ok i uploaded it to photobucket this has to work

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a260/irishskills01/youngintre.jpg

[LilOne]

That one worked for me Tracy, how cute!

[irishskills01]

Thanks :)


You are all so **** cute!!

[ellegirl83]

Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie and I would love to join in this pact, I think it's the ideal thing to keep me on track!

In six months I would love to

Realise that I'm somebody worth caring about
Have taken up at least two new hobbies that get me out of the house!
Be very much on track to reaching my goal weight
Love Danielle x

[myarrowsaim]

I can't tell if you are joking or not- but Prince Charming is always welcome too!
I just wanted to be called cinderella

[vc10um]

The thing I will do on March 24, 2007 that I can't do today is run a 5K in under 30 minutes! Right now, I can do about 2.25 miles in 30 minutes...that's a combo of running and walking...
AND I'd like to be able to buy a pair of jeans off the rack from a "normal" store...preferrably The Gap! I LOVE their jeans, but I just can't wear them yet!!! Hopefully in 6 months, I'll be able to, and look SEXY doing it!!!

[VeronicaB]

I'm In!

On March 24th, I would like to fit into my size 10 jeans, just in time for my trip back to my old hometown (I havent been home in 10 years). So that I can go dancing (amd feel comfortable) and wont feel ashamed of how I turned out. On March 24th, my first love is going to wish he had married me. :)

[xkatex]

Hey,

I think this is a great idea, and I hope you don't mind if I join (a little late). In six months, I want to:

-have more confidence
-be able to wear a bikini out in public
-find a cute little black dress that fits EVERYTHING for parties
-step out of my best friend's shadow
-be able to run 6 km in 30 min
-be in the 150s

[kimmibear]

i don't have the afro puff pic here, darn! but here is my favorite picture ever of me and my daddy.

http://i14.tinypic.com/44j3t6h.jpg

and just so deb believes my dad doesn't STILL wear those glasses, one from graduation 2 years ago (hail to the victors!!):

http://beatoutyourlove.com/uploader/files/3/daddyandmelittle.JPG

[FutureSkinnyBride]

Has anyone started to read The Cinderella Pact yet???

I started it this afternoon! It has been hard to read because I have been busy at work but I cannot wait to curl up next to the fire this weekend and read it!! Hope everyone enjoys it as much as I have started to! :)

P.S. Veronica B: I know you can get into those size 10 jeans!!

[vc10um]

(hail to the victors!!)
Darn skippy Hail to the Victors!!! And boooo to the ugly orange engineering tassels!!! :crazy: I get to add another one to my collection in April, along with an orange hood!!! WOOT!!! So excited for that!!!

[kimmibear]

Darn skippy Hail to the Victors!!! And boooo to the ugly orange engineering tassels!!! :crazy: I get to add another one to my collection in April, along with an orange hood!!! WOOT!!! So excited for that!!!yeah...i don't get the whole engineering is orange. that is such a horrendous color, and it clashed with my lone honor cord, lol. i bought the maize and blue one too and wore it out to dinner. i figured if i wore the orange one out, people might think i was graduating from some high school or something, lol.

[beadgirlalex]

I'm in! I ordered the book (I am always looking for a good book). My goal will be at least halfway to my goal and to be able to ride my bike for 30 minutes. Right now I can barely make it for 6. :jumprope:

[ThinLadySings]

I'm COMPLETELY in on this. I simply adore this idea!

1. Have a "Normal" BMI (That would be 159lbs for me at most).
2. Be able to run 30 minutes without stopping.
3. Become more routine with my relationship with God (praying, meditation, being a "better" person).
4. Have a job & apartment.
5. Be more sophisticated (read 10 FICTIONAL books, stay current with the news everyday, be a better listener & act more like Audrey Hepburn and less like Carol Burnett)

[debmonn]

The cutest little girl in the world....check those awesome socks. And suspenders!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/debmonn/deblittle.jpg

[heavynomore]

I got my book today. I cannot wait until I can start reading it. That will probably be tonight.

[mariemorgan]

I'm halfway through the book now.. I really like it so far.

[debmonn]

My mom said I should use this picture...

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c103/debmonn/dritydeb.jpg

there, thats better

[mauigrrrl]

hahahahah i love that picture debbie! it is so... YOU! :D

[MandalovesMambo]

After a week or two of being out of town and off the boards I have to chime in on this one.

I'm ALL IN.

There are so many things I want in the next 6 months that I'm almost scared to start writing this, but here it goes...


To have hopefully hit onederland
To feel more confident in my own body
To run a 5k
To be more organized
To follow through with the things I start
To have built a healthy relationship with the guy I'm dating

[roxy-beLLa]

OMG.. i love all the kid pictures in this thread..i'm totally in for this, i'm gonna go order the book online from the library right now

goals for march 24:
1) be in the 140's and a healthy BMI
2) be more fit and toned
3) buy a bikini and feel confident enough to wear it

[lunabiker]

Great idea, I'm in!

In 6 months:

I will be able to run a 7-7.5 minute mile for a half marathon (13.1 miles).

I will have maintained a 66 pound weight loss for 6 months.

I will have reduced my body fat percentage by 5%. (Yesterday I got some test results back and found out
it is quite high! grrrr).

I will be finished with the final draft of my thesis.

:)

[kimmibear]

I gave up looking for it in the library and at the store. Apparently this is a very popular book. So I ordered it today online, let's cross fingers it gets here before I leave, otherwise I'm going to be very sad :(

Also, can a mod help us out and sticky this to the top, pretty please :)

[american pie]

I'm in! I'm off to the store this weekend to look for the book.

In 6 months I want to be able to run a 5k.

[xfashionistax]

Hey, I'm a skater too! But a much lower level :) 4 minutes seems like an eternity, my program is only 2:15! You've picked a very, very impressive challenge!

My goal in six months is to land a clean double jump. I'm so close but I know my weight is holding me back. :headover: I would also like to cross my legs at the knees. I've never been able to do this and I always associated it with being grown-up (girls cross their legs at the ankles, women cross them at the knees).

I've realized how much harder it is skating now vs when i was 16.. mostly is because of the weight! When I did an ice show last spring I was 10lbs from goal... everything was going so smoothly and I was starting to land double axels and triple salchows again.. but here I am again back to square one.. now when I am fighting temptation.. I say "hey do you want your jumps to be hard on you at skating again??" then I stay OP 100%! For my Senior FS I need 2 double/double combos & 4 different double jumps.. its really going to kick my butt in the shape I am in now haha.

Goodluck! Which double are you working on? I know how frustrating it can be trust me!

[kellyflower05]

I'm totally in too! My goals in 6 months:

-Be at ONEderland!
-Be regularly working out at least 3 times a week
-Have my blood pressure more under control (maybe be off meds)
-Fit into size 14 jeans
-Have met some people with little kids for my son and I to hang out with
-Organize my house/mainly get ahold of the laundry
-Find a new job!

I can't wait to read the book. I have read a lot of books that are similar to the way this sounds and I always want to acomplish all the main character does. This time I'm going to make it happen!

[kdi]

My goals for March are

1) Feel better about my body
2) To be in the 160s or less.
3) Fit a size 12 or less.

I'll post a picture of a little me soon. I am at home on my reading week so I'll do it when I back back to university on Monday :D

I think this thread is a great idea! I'm really excited about it :)

[akwebs]

hey,
the funny thing is that 6 months from october 24th is actually april 24th, not march 24th. but just the same, i'm in :). my goals:
1) to be able run on the elliptical machine for 30 minutes, and to be able to do 3 miles in that time frame.
2)to be at my goal weight of 125.

peace and love,
anna

[kdi]

HAHA Anna you're right!

April it is... lol.

[kimmibear]

You're right...so our real 6 month date is: April 24th, 2006!

I just wanted to post because my book came today! I'm so excited because I thought it wouldn't get here until after I left for my trip. Now, I'm really excited to read it :)

[prisongal]

I want to in on the pact. What a great idea. I'm order the book from amazon.com to read too.

[heavynomore]

I'm 100 pages into the book and I Love it. I have already told about 5 people about it. It is so funny too.

[Iris77]

I was kind of hesitant to join this thread. I dunno why. WHen i was a little kid, i didnt want to be a princess, i wanted to be wonder woman (hahaha). I guess i was never a real delicate, pink-is-my-favorite-color type of girl. But i was very innocent for a long time and i had a great childhood for the most part, so i can relate to that end of the story.

By April 24th:

~i will be hopefully have started the peds icu internship.
~i'd like to be at ppgw...

i dont know what else....i have to think about it.

OMG, these little girl pics are so freaking adorable!!!! here's mine:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/iris5277/moryandmeatthebeach008.jpg

[Iris77]

OMG, i LIED! look at what i found...HAHAHAHHAHA

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b298/iris5277/queensy.jpg

[mauigrrrl]

yay!! my book came today!!! :headover:

[mariemorgan]

I finished the book Monday Night. I really really enjoyed it!

[Christyn238]

Iris that pic is hysterical cuz you don't look impressed with yourself at all!


In April I will have my sorority Alumnae formal and I want to be able to wear a little black dress - and I want the black dress to ACTUALLY be LITTLE!

(I also wouldn't mind causing a few jaws to drop since there will be people there I only see once a year)

But I also truely want to feel like Cinderella, light on my feet, pretty, and princess like.

[annisfaith]

Oh my goodness! April is right! Sorry Ladies, I didn't mean to start us out thinking March 24th... but we are all aiming for April 24th!

Melia- have you started readin yet?

Jodes and Allison- I am so glad you really like the book! I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did!;)

[Iris77]

Iris that pic is hysterical cuz you don't look impressed with yourself at all! Nooope! I have a pus on my face...HAHAHHA..I have a very queen-ly "eww-the-peasants-stink" look (hahhhaha, that's actually exactly what someone said last night in the chat room). Dressing up as a queen was probably NOT my idea. Unless there was a competition involved, in which case, i would have wanted to win regardless of what the end result was...LOL.

A true taurus...stubborn till the day i croak.

[Jennlk84]

ahhh...I havent had much time to read my book yet..just bits and pieces here and there! I'm really hoping that this weekend I can sit down and just REAAAAD :)


and here's my childhood photo! This is me holding my baby sister :) http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e49/Jennlk84/JennEmily.jpg

[Christena]

I am just now reading through these posts but I already know I'm definitely in. I will read the book this weekend. I used to dream SO BIG as a little girl. I was so confident in myself...that is one thing I remember. I always wanted the best parts in plays...I loved performing (for anyone and everyone)..singing, dancing, acting, etc. I *loved* having my picture taken, posing, dressing up. For some reason around age 8-9 I became really shy. I know this sounds really silly, but I wish I had the confidence and enthusiasm of my younger-younger self. I don't have any of my pictures, but when I can I will post one.

So my goals for 6 months (?):

-Be at my goal weight with habits that will allow me to maintain for my lifetime
-Be ready to move on to my next professional job with confidence in myself and my abilities
-Be back into running long distances


That's all I can think of for now. Will get back to more later.

[claire52]

I ordered my book a week ago and I'm getting panicky that it's not going to be here in time! AHHH! I hope I get it soon so I can read it at the same time as you guys!

[heavynomore]

I just finished the book this afternoon and it was wonderful. Thank you so much for the recommendation.

[kimmibear]

OMG this book kept me captivated! It was done in less than 2 hours, then I was sad that there was no more book :(

[stillwater]

I picked up the book from the library a couple of days and am soooo excited to start reading it!! Also, just for fun, here's a pic of little me -

http://justmommies.dropshots.com/photos/174017/20050708/211006.jpg

[crazymamato4]

I am so in. The thing I would like to do by March is jog a mile without topping and .......


Be at my personal goal of 150 lbs and wear a size 12 jean.

[motwin2]

Here are my goals:

1. Be able to run for 30 mins without stopping.

2. Be at or near my WW Goal.

3. Planning my 30th B-day bash.

4. Getting a dress handmade to fit my new body for my 30 B-day bash.

[kharizzmatik]

I've just made my way back to BCB, I took some time to re-evaluate myself and where my life was going but I'm ready to come back now. I saw this thread and just HAD to jump in!

By April 24th....

1. I will be at my goal weight (150)
2. I will have taken my first professional pictures with my son (either in March or April)
3. I will finish my class and pass my test and be listed as a nurses aide so I can apply for nursing school
4. My son will have turned 2 the month before and I will have just turned 24 a few days before, and I will be finally ready to dust myself off and go back out in the world and open myself up to the idea of a prince charming (bad experience with my sons father, made me anti-guy for awhile)
5. I will be more in-tune to my spirituality and will have hopefully settled into it to the point where I can feel comofrtable to finally initiate myself into my "religion"

[Christena]

Well, I am about 1/2way through the book. It is definitely holding my interest even though it is not the kind of book I typically read. I love the idea about the pact, but at this point in the book it hasn't really been emphasized yet. Thanks for the recommendation!

How are we going to do this Cinderella Pact? Are we going to keep this thread going or have periodic updates? A weekly thread?

Has everyone bought a tiara? I have one at my parents' house. I need to bring it back here with me!

[MissShellica]

I am in!

My goals for March 24th ~

- GOAL!
I have lost about 1/2 the total weight I'd like to lose in the span of 3.5 months, so I think it's reasonable to say I can lose the second 1/2 in 6 months, even considering my rate of loss will slow as I get closer to goal.

- Complete Couch to 5k - and enroll in my first 5k race.
I had started and was doing well, but gave up due to cold weather. Even if I don't start again until late January when the cold spells let up and the days are starting to get longer, I should be able to make it in time. I may join a gym once the Christmas (aka budget breaking) season has passed to insure this happens, cold weather or not. Even if the actual 5k is after March 24th, I want to enroll if it's open, or at least have it chosen if there is not one close enough to this date.

- Quit smoking!
I'd quit, and now I'm sort of socially smoking at work and when I go out for drinks, but I know if I am not careful this 'social' habit will quickly slip back into the real thing. I need to not be afraid to kick it once and for all.

I saw this thread several times before deciding to commit. I haven't been the best BCBer in the world, but I'm ready to rock and roll, and do this thing the right way like I started.


And a perspective goal:

Listen to the song quoted in my signature (Sister Hazel - "Change Your Mind")every day if I have to to remind myself why I'm doing this!

[claire52]

My book arrived in the mail on Friday and I am almost finished! Such a cute read, I'm really enjoying it!

[Jennlk84]

Well, I just finished the book.



LOVED IT :D :D :D :D




but now I want more!!!! I wasnt ready for the book to be done! lol

[Christyn238]

I just got the book yesterday! So excited! I read a few chapters here at work...ssshhhhhh ;)

[skinnysoon2006]

I still haven't gotten mine :( I can't wait to read it!!

[vc10um]

EEK! I just finished the book!

I'm so sad I'm done that I might just have to re-read it!!! That book was fabulous. I want to meet the author!!! (Not to mention the fact that I'd love nothing more than to be Nola. Seriously.)

I can't wait to be Cinderella!!! April, here I come!!! :strong: (Yes, my Cinderella has muscles!)

[Shandril]

I hadn't really been planning on joining this..... but after I wrote what I said on the "Think Back..." thread about feeling myself shrinking, I realized that I really should. I need it.

So I'm a little behind you guys, and I don't have a picture of myself yet, and I haven't read the book, but oh well.

On April 24th:

I will be < 140lbs.
I will be working out regularly.
I will feel ready to perform on stage as a bellydancer again.
I will have one killer outfit for the theater, that I will wear to the opera and dinner with my parents.
I will thoroughly enjoy the time leading up to my 28th birthday, knowing that I've become closer to who I want to be.

[annisfaith]

April 24th isn't that far off, Ladies!? How is everyone doing on their goals?

[Shandril]

Bumping for people to look back at!