And the winner is...

THE DEAD SEXIES!!!!!!!!!

Congrats to all of us for a great competition.

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 23.2 lbs
current weight: 363.8
Total percentage: 5.99%

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 19 lbs
current weight: 322
Total percentage: 5.57%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 5 lbs
current weight: 387
Total percentage: 1.28%

Just because the competition is over doesn't mean we stop working out and losing weight. We all need to be around for the next generation. This competition's goal was to jump start us to a healthier lifestyle. Let's all continue to win everyday!

We are down to the last week!!!

We have a new leader heading into the last week...Our last weigh-in is going to be August 30! This is the day because Sunday we will be celebrating Labor Day.

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 20.5 lbs
current weight: 366.5
Total percentage: 5.30%

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 17.5 lbs
current weight: 323.5
Total percentage: 5.13%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 7.6 lbs
current weight: 384.4
Total percentage: 1.94%

Don't forget to weigh-in on Saturday the 30th!

week ??

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 19 lbs
current weight: 322
Total percentage: 5.57%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 18.5 lbs
current weight: 368.5
Total percentage: 4.78%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 7.6 lbs
current weight: 384.4
Total percentage: 1.94%

nearing the end

We are in the home stretch. It's time to kick in high gear and head for the finish line...

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 18.5 lbs
current weight: 322.5
Total percentage: 5.43%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 16.5 lbs
current weight: 370.5
Total percentage: 4.26%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 7.6 lbs
current weight: 384.4
Total percentage: 1.94%

week 15

Great job Team Oso for keeping the lead. We all had a good week as we enter the final stretch. The contest ends at the end of this month!!

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 19.5 lbs
current weight: 321.5
Total percentage: 5.72%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 17.5 lbs
current weight: 369.5
Total percentage: 4.52%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 8.3 lbs
current weight: 383.7
Total percentage: 2.12%

week 14

Congrats to Team Oso for maintaining the lead. The Dead Sexies are committed this week to give you a run for your money. Way to go Bird Nerd Herd...keep it up until the end (and after)!


Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 17.5 lbs
current weight: 323.5
Total percentage: 5.13%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 15 lbs
current weight: 372
Total percentage: 3.88%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 5.7 lbs
current weight: 386.3
Total percentage: 1.45%

week 13

Team Oso barley hangs on to the lead. This week is going to be a grind to fight for the top spot. Bird Nerd Herd...get your checkbook ready to pay for our prize...


Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 16 lbs
current weight: 325
Total percentage: 4.69%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 17 lbs
current weight: 370
Total percentage: 4.39%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 2.9 lbs
current weight: 389.1
Total percentage: 0.74%

week 12

after a break from weighing in due to scheduling conflicts...here are the results.
Team Oso regains the lead for now...congrats! Please don't give up Bird Nerd Herd...you can start over today!!!!!

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 17 lbs
current weight: 324
Total percentage: 4.99%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 15.2 lbs
current weight: 371.8
Total percentage: 3.93%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 3.1 lbs
current weight: 388.90
Total percentage: 0.79%

Let's all eat right, eat less, and exercise. It's that's simple...

week 10 is in

Results for week 10 are in. Part of the Bird Nerd Herd did not weigh in so I'm using last week's numbers for them. I have to say that by cutting out beer this week, it was easier to lose a couple of pounds. I actually had 2 people today ask me if I have lost weight!!! Please let that be an encouragement to all as we move into our last 2 months of the competition.

The score is once again in favor of The Dead Sexies despite the pitiful threats of Team Oso. Keep it going too Bird Nerd Herd...there is still plenty of time.


The Dead Sexies
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 16 lbs
current weight: 371
Total percentage: 4.13%

Team Oso
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 13.5 lbs
current weight: 327.5
Total percentage: 3.96%

The Bird Nerd Herd
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 7.8 lbs
current weight: 384.7
Total percentage: 1.99%

Doin' fine in week 9

Week 9 brings us results that are very encouraging. We are all continuing to lose and getting back on track. The most important result of this week is that the Dead Sexies remain in 1st place. I'm not biased or anything, but Team Oso made a nice effort but fell a little short. The Bird Nerd Herd made a nice bounce back into the game this week with a solid weight loss. Congrats to all. Let's keep the momentum going!!

The Dead Sexies
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 14 lbs
current weight: 373
Total percentage: 3.62%

Team Oso
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 12 lbs
current weight: 329
Total percentage: 3.52%

The Bird Nerd Herd
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 7.8 lbs
current weight: 384.7
Total percentage: 1.99%

Let's have another great week! Good Luck.

More Than Numbers

Hey everyone! I just wanted to echo some of what Travis said in this week's update, and add some other thoughts.

The biggest thing we need to remember is that what we are trying to do is about more than losing weight. I think we all want to be in better shape, not just thinner. We all want to be here and be healthy to watch our kids grow up and to enjoy each other in good health, especially as we are all going to be in the same place now. Even when this contest is over, we all need to continue exercising and eating well. So, if the last couple of weeks have been rough, that is okay. We can start over any time, and put a bad week behind us.

This week is crazy for me, and I'm having to go to the gym in the evening, instead of in the morning when I usually go. It is hard to convince myself to go, when all I want to do is relax and watch TV. But, once I get to the gym and get moving, I'm so glad to be there. Like Travis, I listen to positive music (Christian rock stuff) and find that the time goes by quickly and I'm in a much better state of mind when I'm done. We are all doing something to take care of ourselves and we should be proud of that. You'll never regret taking the time to do something for yourself, even if it seems inconvenient.

I've found, for me anyway, that regular exercise can offset some bad eating habits. I'm realistic about my discipline regarding food. I'm going to continue to want to eat sweets and drink soda, so I know I have to exercise if I want to do that. I have cut back how much junk I eat, but I still allow myself the treats sometimes, knowing that I'm exercising too. Sometimes I have to take it day by day to not get discouraged or overwhelmed, but it is working.

I want us all to be proud of where we are when this contest ends. But I want us all to be proud of ourselves now too, for making the effort. My self-confidence on a daily basis has gone way up knowing that I'm at least trying to make a positive change.

Maybe each day this week each of us can post something that has been hard to do and something that we have been successful at doing. We need to encourage each other and not get down if we have setbacks. Keep it up!

Nicole

week 8 results

We have officially finished 8 weeks of competition. We are still down from where we all started but we need to kick it in gear. Time keeps on ticking and all of our results could be better. Let's encourage each other this week to keep moving forward. Please post comments or entries to keep all of us motivated.
One thing that helped me last night was going back to read the first entries. We were all so excited to start and do good at eating right and exercising. It helps to check the blog during the week to see if there are any new posts to help keep us motivated.
Lastly, as busy as our lives are and as stressful and worrisome as work can be (especially in the housing market), I have found that if I start out my morning with exercise, the day does seem to go more smoothly. Getting it done first allows me to check that item off the To-Do list and it doesn't hang over my head. For me, inspirational music or prayer helps me start my day while on the treadmill. We have one chance at the body we have been given...let's take care of them.

The Dead Sexies
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 13 lbs
current weight: 374
Total percentage: 3.36%

Team Oso
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 9.5 lbs
current weight: 331.5
Total percentage: 2.79%

The Bird Nerd Herd
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 4.8 lbs
current weight: 387.2
Total percentage: 1.22%


We still have time to pull in some nice big numbers. We can do it!

week 7 results...sort of

Our weigh-in today is a little off in that the Bird Nerd Herd could not weigh in. MS is out of town and not able to be on the same consistent scale. Per their instructions, I am to use last week's numbers.

Once again, the Dead Sexies reign supreme with a whopping 2 lb loss. The number isn't huge but enough to keep us in 1st place. Consistency is the key for all of us.

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 14 lbs
current weight: 373
Total percentage: 3.62%

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 11 lbs
current weight: 330
Total percentage: 3.23%

The Bird Nerd Herd
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 6 lbs
current weight: 386
Total percentage: 1.53%


We are about to finish our 2nd month of this contest next week. Let's focus this week. No matter where we are or where we are starting from, let's own this week in what we eat and how we exercise. Let's break down each meal and realize what we are eating. There is no reason to deprive ourselves of everything, but with a little focus, we can eliminate a lot of the extra snacks or helpings.

One tip I learned from my current boss who used to be a personal trainer is to NOT drink caffeine when you are eating. This slows down your metabolism. The best is water...drrrr.

week 6 results

After skipping a weigh-in, we find ourselves back in the mix of life. With a holiday and a vacation under our belts this past week, we are all now thrown back into the routine of working out and eating right. We are all still down from where we started. Let's make June a month to remember for our contest. We start here at the beginning of the month with a clean slate and no worries or regrets from times where we have slipped up so far.

This week we have a new leader...The Dead Sexies!!!!!!!!!!!

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 12 lbs
current weight: 375
Total percentage: 3.10%

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 9.5 lbs
current weight: 331.5
Total percentage: 2.79%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 6 lbs
current weight: 386
Total percentage: 1.53%

Good luck this week to all. May the force be with you.

week 4 results...

Congrats to Team Oso for regaining the lead. After burying my face in nachos and other ball park food, I did not do good eating this past week.

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 13 lbs
current weight: 328
Total percentage: 3.81%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 12.3 lbs
current weight: 379.7
Total percentage: 3.14%

The Dead Sexies
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 7.2 lbs
current weight: 379.8
Total percentage: 1.86%


Due to The Dead Sexies and The Bird Nerd Herd not being home next Monday, let's skip a week of weigh-in. This doesn't mean that the workouts stop, but we need to keep weighing in on the same scales. We'll pick up on the next weigh-in in 2 weeks. Peace out.

week 3 results...

Well, I for one did not do great this week. I didn't lose, but I didn't gain so I'm OK with that...especially after all the "guy's night out" meals with C-boy and T-boy while the girls were gone. We have a new current leader this week.........congrats The Bird Nerd Herd!!!!!!!!!! You were the only team to lose this week. Way to go! Despite the "shitty" week (as D-crotch from Team Oso puts it) they still managed to have a higher percentage than the Dead Sexies...damn.

Here are the numbers...

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 11.8 lbs
current weight: 380.2
Total percentage: 3.01%

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 8.0 lbs
current weight: 333
Total percentage: 2.35%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 8.0 lbs
current weight: 379
Total percentage: 2.08%

Good luck to everyone this week! Despite a tough week 3 (for most of us), we are all still lower than when we started! Let's keep it up.

Mailbox Motivation

I don't know what all of y'all are doing for exercise, and maybe you don't have the challenges I sometimes do, but I thought I would share what works for me. When I'm on the treadmill and I'm struggling to keep my pace or finish a lap, I give myself small challenges. When running on the sidewalk in the neighborhood, I used to just tell myself to make it to the next mailbox before slowing down. Now on the treadmill, I will tell myself to just go for 30 more seconds. Once I have reached that marker, I tell myself to go another 30 seconds at that pace, and so on until I meet my usual goal. This helps me a lot when I'm feeling like I can't make it another 3 minutes or whatever. I suppose it wouldn't work for an entire hour workout, but I usually find myself wanting to slow down or quit at the same points, and if I can make it through those points then finishing usually comes a little easier.

What is everyone doing on the exercise front? I spend an hour on the treadmill, jogging and walking a total of 4 miles, about 4 times a week. I would love to know what everyone else is doing.

nicole

Week #2 Results are in...

I can't believe we are already done with week 2 and into week 3. We all need to remember that this is a marathon, not a sprint. Just like the "Tortoise and the Hare"...no matter how many times you read it, the Tortoise always wins. After analyzing the results, Team Oso again has the highest total percentage of weight loss. Great job Team Oso!

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 10.5 lbs
current weight: 330.50
Total percentage: 3.08%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 9.2 lbs
current weight: 377.8
Total percentage: 2.38%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 6.6 lbs
current weight: 385.4
Total percentage: 1.68%

Let's all kick some tail this week!! Good luck.

Dip Recipe

A friend at work was telling me of a good bean dip that's legal and great to dip your raw veggies in. According to the Weight Watcher's plan, it has zero points.

1 can of fat-free refried beans
1 envelope of taco seasoning

Mix the taco seasoning in the refried beans to taste.

Pretty simple. I'm going to try it this weekend when T-Bone/kids and the Bird Nerd Herd go camping. How can I make legal Smores??????

MS
Bird Nerd Herd

Week #1 is in the bag...

Great job everyone on the first week!! The results are in and we are off to a good start.
This weeks winner is Team Oso!!!

Team Oso:
starting weight: 341
weight loss: 8.5 lbs
current weight: 332.5
Total percentage: 2.49%

The Bird Nerd Herd:
starting weight: 392
weight loss: 9.6 lbs
current weight: 382.4
Total percentage: 2.45%

The Dead Sexies:
starting weight: 387
weight loss: 5 lbs
current weight: 382
Total percentage: 1.29%

Congrats Team Oso!!! Let's keep up the good work.

Friday Night Dinner

MS and I had our Friday night dinner at Luby's tonight. We each had a bowl of soup. She had vegetable with a corn muffin and I had seafood gumbo with sides of cabbage and green beans. For drinks we indulged with a glass of ice water.

I expect to lose some of my tonnage on our Monday morning weigh-in.

FS
The Bird Nerd Herd

The post below...

The post below was by the Bird Nerd Herd, even though it reads "Posted by The Dead Sexies." I'll have to figure out how to get our postings to give our team name.
Still learning...
MS

We're Pumped!!

This could really be fun as well as healthy. FS (Father Sweetness) and I are pumped. I've already hit the elliptical in the mornings, I started parking my car far from the door at work, will tackle the stairs at work next week, I'm not eating chocolate :o(

FS and I are also missing our glass of Merlot in the evenings. Maybe we'll just have a glass or two on the weekends. After all, red wine is suppose to be good for you :o)

We're more aware of what we're eating and how much. FS has been walking in the mornings w/dog who needs to lose weight too!

This is a great idea for all of us and we're committed. The toughest thing will of course be eating out at restaurants or at friends/family gatherings, parties....the list goes on!!

Good luck to all of us!
Love,
MS (Mom Sweetness)

And They're Off...

Team Oso (D and K):
Starting total weight: 341 lbs.

The Dead Sexies (T and N):
Starting total weight: 387 lbs.

The Bird Nerd Herd (J and M):
Starting total weight: 392

The Low Down

Here are the rules...

1. Each couple will weigh in and email me (T-Bone) their total weight every Monday. I will post the totals each week.

2. Each week's weight loss/gain will be tallied and divided into the starting weight for the total % of weight loss. For example...our starting weight on week 1 might be 100 pounds. The next week, we lost 4 pounds total combined. This would give us a total of percentage of weight loss of 4%. The team with the highest percentage of weight loss at the end wins.

3. This program is only for the 3 E's...Exercise, Eat Right, Eat Less...no quick gimmick diets

4. The end of the contest will be determined when D and K move down here.

The winning couple will receive a free night's stay at the Marriott at Solana, dinner, and free overnight baby/dog sitting.

Please understand that we are all here to help each other so please feel free to post success stories as well as trials. We are all here to encourage each other and to get healthy together. We all want to be around to see our new generation of kids grow up.

Please feel free to post recipes or any tips that might help us get through the week.