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%
Monday, June 30, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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
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
Monday, June 16, 2008
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!
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!
Monday, June 9, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, June 2, 2008
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.
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.
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