Why do we have to work so hard at things in life? We've been tricked by a nation of success, to be successful, you have to be good looking, and well, most of the time thin. Some sneak through like Queen Latifa or Oprah, but most of the time, female actresses all portray to be thin, even to the extreme, Calista Flockhart thin. But, what does this mean for us, the everyday, go lucky kind of person? It means that being thin is in...but it's also being helathy about it.
Losing weight is actually so you can feel great. So you can get rid of back problems, shed unwanted pounds, so you can play with your child(ren) at the park. It's so easy to throw in a reeese's peanut butter egg, but think about how much farther ahead you would be on your journey if you really did stop and think about your goal(s). But losing weight isn't just about being a parent and wanting to go down the slide (comfortably) at the park. It's not about finding the confidence that you will then find true love (last season & this season there have been couples who have met & fallen in love after weight loss on BL). It's not about being married and wanting to display yourself for your husband so all of his friends are envious (or vice versa for males showing off for thier wives).
Losing weight is about a healthier YOU! Sure, it may get you on a TV show or movie. Sure, it will help you with having fun and enjoying life. But, ultimately, it's about you setting goals and attaining them. Who's to say once the weight is gone that you don't start to inspire others (if you haven't already). Who's to say that once the weight is gone, you participate in a triathlon, spinning events, 5k, 10k, heck, half/full marathons! Losing weight also brings down your risk of heart disease (#1 killer of females), diabetes, and so many other bad things. So, what is this all about!?! It's about you taking control of your life now, for the future. Remember, this is a lifestyle, not a diet.
Have fun on this journey; go down a slide...see how it feels. Because by the end of summer, or even next summer, hopefully that slide will feel much different at your hips! You're doing great, keep up the good work, it will all be worth it, I promise!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Mental or Physical?
Let's ask yourself this? Is it mental or physical? This can be applied in several ways. Are you working out, pushing yourself to your hardest, sweating so much you can't even see....you can feel the burn, and you have 10 more seconds to hold the position...and you want to stop? Mental or physical? Do you mentally think you can't push yourself further, or is it true, you're bleeding, about to lose a limb and just can't push yourself further. This week, I'm asking you to push it to the max, losing 2lbs. What is it your going to do to make this challenge? It's not only to help yourself, but you have a team relying on you as well.
Next, picture this....You find yourself standing in front of the fridge. Mental, want to chew on something? or physical, are you truly hungry? When was the last time you had something to eat? Can you hear your stomach growling? If it's time to eat, eat by no means, but if your just looking for a snack, then grab a piece of gum and know...it's mental!
Remember, to lose one pound, you have to eliminate or burn 3500 calories...for 2lbs, you need to lose 7,000 calories, so when you're on the treadmill, and your 30 minutes is up...do you stay on for another 10? Ask yourself, do I mentally want to stop, or physically, I have to stop! Another 10 minutes will burn approximately 100 calories (if you're pushing yourself hard). Are you finding yourself watching TV commercials? Add your ten minutes in there!
Finally, I want to remind you all, you can do this. You have already done the hardest part, commiting yourself to this group. This is a hard journey, much longer than one would anticipate, and we all have to stay in this together, motivating one another!
Finally (again), for those participating in the 5k, who are you? Have you signed up yet? And, do you need any help? The weather the next couple of days, I would love to meet any and all of you at a metropark trail so we can work on some endurance and form....or just socialize. Those walking it, you too can come and all walk together! Please let me know if you would like to meet up!
Next, picture this....You find yourself standing in front of the fridge. Mental, want to chew on something? or physical, are you truly hungry? When was the last time you had something to eat? Can you hear your stomach growling? If it's time to eat, eat by no means, but if your just looking for a snack, then grab a piece of gum and know...it's mental!
Remember, to lose one pound, you have to eliminate or burn 3500 calories...for 2lbs, you need to lose 7,000 calories, so when you're on the treadmill, and your 30 minutes is up...do you stay on for another 10? Ask yourself, do I mentally want to stop, or physically, I have to stop! Another 10 minutes will burn approximately 100 calories (if you're pushing yourself hard). Are you finding yourself watching TV commercials? Add your ten minutes in there!
Finally, I want to remind you all, you can do this. You have already done the hardest part, commiting yourself to this group. This is a hard journey, much longer than one would anticipate, and we all have to stay in this together, motivating one another!
Finally (again), for those participating in the 5k, who are you? Have you signed up yet? And, do you need any help? The weather the next couple of days, I would love to meet any and all of you at a metropark trail so we can work on some endurance and form....or just socialize. Those walking it, you too can come and all walk together! Please let me know if you would like to meet up!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
The Biggest Loser of the week is...
....CHRIS! Way to go Chris, you are kicking everyone's butt! So, what is it that you are doing to lose weight? What seems to be working for you?
Here's the list of this weeks weight loss totals...
And, for the challenge this past week, I know we had a few people try and were sure to watch what they ate...we even heard a story from Rachelle, who went and sat with her parents and enjoyed a good cup of h20. I would like to say a good job to Rachelle & Lynda who were able to watch what they were eating and the time- good job ladies!
And, for the next challenge, in a round about way, I'm asking you to collect all of the challenges and put them together with your lifestyle in asking you to lose 2lbs this next week. It is recommended for slow weight loass to lose 1-2lbs per week. Anyone who loses 2lbs will be entered into a raffle for a one pound advantage...which will hopefully help us all catch up with Chris and his weight loss % so far is...9.358%. So are you up for the challenge to lose 2lbs this week!?!
Here's the list of this weeks weight loss totals...
- Chris: 2.305
- Mike: 1.377
- Adam: .952
- Kari: .833
- Lynsey: .717
- Lynda: .523
- Tom F: .337
- Emilee: .271
- Rachelle: .254
- Allie: 0
- Kelly: 0
- Tom S: 0
- Nancy: +.278
- Stevie: +.450
- Kassie: +.590
- Ashley: ?
- Margaret: Vacation ?
And, for the challenge this past week, I know we had a few people try and were sure to watch what they ate...we even heard a story from Rachelle, who went and sat with her parents and enjoyed a good cup of h20. I would like to say a good job to Rachelle & Lynda who were able to watch what they were eating and the time- good job ladies!
And, for the next challenge, in a round about way, I'm asking you to collect all of the challenges and put them together with your lifestyle in asking you to lose 2lbs this next week. It is recommended for slow weight loass to lose 1-2lbs per week. Anyone who loses 2lbs will be entered into a raffle for a one pound advantage...which will hopefully help us all catch up with Chris and his weight loss % so far is...9.358%. So are you up for the challenge to lose 2lbs this week!?!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Wednesday
Wednesday...agh, to me, it marks the middle of the week. And, well, it means it's time for me to start thinking of a new challenge for the following week for all of you...and, well, Jillian (cough, me!) thought of something...something BIG...so, I want to give you all a heads up to really focus in on things I've already thrown at you and really ask you to try to accomplish them. Here's a gentle reminder of everything...
My sister Amy sent me this information from Madonna's personal trainer. Granted, I encourage slow weight loss, this definately has some good ideas for snacks and meals...so, take a look when you have a moment. In addition, she sent me the personal trainers you tube link, which shows some workout moves that you could encorporate with your workout routines.(Boys, I really think you will like this video...girls, I think you will all want to look like her!) I hope this helps you all.
Remember the next couple days to really focus on everythin I have taught you, you will need it all for the next challenge. And, black team...how are you doing, are we going to meet
- Don't eat past 8pm
- Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces everyday
- Be sure to be mindful of what you eat, eating enough, but not too much
- EXERCISE...it's key to losing weight. 30 minutes a day to maintain...longer if you want to lose!
- 3500 calories is a pound. So, you want to be sure to cut out/burn 3500-7000 a week!
My sister Amy sent me this information from Madonna's personal trainer. Granted, I encourage slow weight loss, this definately has some good ideas for snacks and meals...so, take a look when you have a moment. In addition, she sent me the personal trainers you tube link, which shows some workout moves that you could encorporate with your workout routines.(Boys, I really think you will like this video...girls, I think you will all want to look like her!) I hope this helps you all.
Remember the next couple days to really focus on everythin I have taught you, you will need it all for the next challenge. And, black team...how are you doing, are we going to meet
Monday, March 22, 2010
Snacks!
You've got to have them, right?!?! (Before 8pm that is!)
I know that I have written before about snacks with Round #1...but, I just have to share with all of you what I just had. I normally am not a fan of 100 calorie packs of anything. Why? Because they are good, but not enough, making me eat three of the bags to get my "fill" of that little treat. Well, guess I what I just had and LOVED. I think I may treat myself to this every day...ok, maybe once a week. 100 calorie pack of good ole Orville Redenbachers' Kettle corn smart pop. With 2gms of fat, 4gms of fiber and 4gms of protein...it's not to shabby. Of course, an apple would always be a wiser option, but this certainly made me a happy go lucky girl...so, I thought I would share it with all of you.
Another snack I have once in a while is J-E-L-L-O, gelatin. With only 10 calories per cup (get the sugar free kind)....it's a fun anytime treat. (Except as my Mom knows...this is NOT something to give me when I am sick- love you Mom!)
So, what are your indulgences?!? The healthy ones at least!!! :-)
I know that I have written before about snacks with Round #1...but, I just have to share with all of you what I just had. I normally am not a fan of 100 calorie packs of anything. Why? Because they are good, but not enough, making me eat three of the bags to get my "fill" of that little treat. Well, guess I what I just had and LOVED. I think I may treat myself to this every day...ok, maybe once a week. 100 calorie pack of good ole Orville Redenbachers' Kettle corn smart pop. With 2gms of fat, 4gms of fiber and 4gms of protein...it's not to shabby. Of course, an apple would always be a wiser option, but this certainly made me a happy go lucky girl...so, I thought I would share it with all of you.
Another snack I have once in a while is J-E-L-L-O, gelatin. With only 10 calories per cup (get the sugar free kind)....it's a fun anytime treat. (Except as my Mom knows...this is NOT something to give me when I am sick- love you Mom!)
So, what are your indulgences?!? The healthy ones at least!!! :-)
Saturday, March 20, 2010
The Biggest Loser of the week is....
MIKE!!!.....
Congrats to you Mike for beating Chris! (Chris, you still did great & I really hope you have a fun attitude with me wanting people to beat you...I'm sure you do since your wife is so sweet!) Okay, ladies...are we going to continue to let guys beat us!?!? Come on, we need a female biggest loser next week!
I also want to give a shout out to Nancy, Mike, Emilee & Tom S for completing the challenge. I take it this challenge has been the hardest for everyone so far...so, I would like to make this a challenge again for everyone next week. Here's why....It's important not to eat late at night before bed...so, I will tweak this challenge just a bit. You can eat when you wake up...because it gives your body's metabolism a jump start, include water with your breakfast too! Then, no eating after 8pm...at the latest!!! (again, some may need to alter time with working nights). But, the reason why is because you burn calories throughout the day, even sitting here reading me blab on and on...you're burning calories...but, the more time you have to burn off your consumption prior to bed is the more chance you'll have in weight loss. In addition, a lot of late night snacking, is just that....snacking due to boredom, consuming unwanted calories. If you find you are hungry, grab that h20 and guzzle it on down...or, let me pull a 'Biggest Loser' commercial on you and chew on some Extra gum...it really is good!
I've also noticied a lack of motivation in some, including myself...so, I wanted to make sure we are all writing down what we are eating and keeping motivated with working out. It's easy for me to meet anyone at a metropark trail now that the weather is getting nicer....or even a park like the most recent post...we can find lots to do for a workout at a park. Please let me know what I can do to help...in addition, it will help me too as I have confessed, I'm lacking motivation as well. We have a 5k to complete here in less than a month...let's get it together teams!!!
And drum roll please...here's the list of this weeks weigh in participants!
Mike: 1.891
Stevie: 1.771
Tom S: 1.351
Chris: 1.139
Emilee: .808
Rachelle: .757
Kassie: .632
Nancy: .552
Lynsey: .494
Adam: .488
Kelly: .383
Tom F: .236
Lynda: .208
Allie: 0
Ashley: 0
Margaret: 0
Kari: +1.265
So for the teams...the winning team with .654% weight lost is...the BLUE team!! Awesome job. And, the black team did great with .385% weight lost. We are going to stick together with teams for at least one more week, so let's step it up and beat the blue team...let's go black! (Yes, it's my team, so I can cheer!)
Congrats to you Mike for beating Chris! (Chris, you still did great & I really hope you have a fun attitude with me wanting people to beat you...I'm sure you do since your wife is so sweet!) Okay, ladies...are we going to continue to let guys beat us!?!? Come on, we need a female biggest loser next week!
I also want to give a shout out to Nancy, Mike, Emilee & Tom S for completing the challenge. I take it this challenge has been the hardest for everyone so far...so, I would like to make this a challenge again for everyone next week. Here's why....It's important not to eat late at night before bed...so, I will tweak this challenge just a bit. You can eat when you wake up...because it gives your body's metabolism a jump start, include water with your breakfast too! Then, no eating after 8pm...at the latest!!! (again, some may need to alter time with working nights). But, the reason why is because you burn calories throughout the day, even sitting here reading me blab on and on...you're burning calories...but, the more time you have to burn off your consumption prior to bed is the more chance you'll have in weight loss. In addition, a lot of late night snacking, is just that....snacking due to boredom, consuming unwanted calories. If you find you are hungry, grab that h20 and guzzle it on down...or, let me pull a 'Biggest Loser' commercial on you and chew on some Extra gum...it really is good!
I've also noticied a lack of motivation in some, including myself...so, I wanted to make sure we are all writing down what we are eating and keeping motivated with working out. It's easy for me to meet anyone at a metropark trail now that the weather is getting nicer....or even a park like the most recent post...we can find lots to do for a workout at a park. Please let me know what I can do to help...in addition, it will help me too as I have confessed, I'm lacking motivation as well. We have a 5k to complete here in less than a month...let's get it together teams!!!
And drum roll please...here's the list of this weeks weigh in participants!
Mike: 1.891
Stevie: 1.771
Tom S: 1.351
Chris: 1.139
Emilee: .808
Rachelle: .757
Kassie: .632
Nancy: .552
Lynsey: .494
Adam: .488
Kelly: .383
Tom F: .236
Lynda: .208
Allie: 0
Ashley: 0
Margaret: 0
Kari: +1.265
So for the teams...the winning team with .654% weight lost is...the BLUE team!! Awesome job. And, the black team did great with .385% weight lost. We are going to stick together with teams for at least one more week, so let's step it up and beat the blue team...let's go black! (Yes, it's my team, so I can cheer!)
Weigh In day!
Not going to lie...I'm excited to see if making teams helped us all...and....I am also on the edge of my seat to see if we have a new winner....or if Ted Jennings....oops, I mean Chris will take the throne again!!! :-)
Happy Saturday all!!!
Happy Saturday all!!!
Friday, March 19, 2010
LAST chance workouts!
The weather is great....get out there and enjoy this weather with a LAST chance workout!
Take a look around the local park...see some steps....run them! Create your own workouts using the equipment at the park....scared you may look like a dork! Don't worry, you won't...because you're the one that's being physically active as all the other parents sit and watch their kids be active. Parents....get your kids involved too...play a game of tag. Get out a basketball, shoot some hoops! Tennis anyone?!
Remember, your team is counting on you! Good luck everyone for tomorrow's weigh in!!!!
Take a look around the local park...see some steps....run them! Create your own workouts using the equipment at the park....scared you may look like a dork! Don't worry, you won't...because you're the one that's being physically active as all the other parents sit and watch their kids be active. Parents....get your kids involved too...play a game of tag. Get out a basketball, shoot some hoops! Tennis anyone?!
Remember, your team is counting on you! Good luck everyone for tomorrow's weigh in!!!!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Topic Tuesday!
Hello all!
I thought I would take a moment to talk about a serious topic today. I would love to hear any and all feedback.
Do you know what the number one killer among females is today? Heart Disease. We are all in this boat, paddling along to lose weight, but every now and again, we need to stop and think. No, not think about the swim suit you're dying to get into. But time to think about why we need to take care of our bodies. Taking care of you heart is a really important reason as to why we should all be physically active as well as take care of weight management.
Did you know, letting go of hostility and reducing stress can help you live longer. Women who do, are 30% less likely to die from heart disease.
Did you know sad or intense movies have a negative effect on blood flow. Funny movies have a positive effect on blood flow....very similar to the same as aerobic exercise.
Did you know people who don't get enough sleep are more likely to develop heart disease. One hour more of sleep per night helped decrease the odds of developing calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. Calcium deposits build up plaque and can increase the heart attack risk.
Finally, I want you all to know the WARNING signs of a heart attack, getting help is vital, even if it rules out to be a false alarm, it's better safe than sorry.
Chest Discomfort: last more than a few minutes. May feel like squeezing, fullness or pain, range from mild to severe and come & go.
Pain or discomfort in other areas: Including the upper body, one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of Breath
Other Symptoms: Nausea, light headiness or breaking out in a cold sweat.
**The most common symptom is chest pain, however, women often develop ONLY shortness of breath, nausea and/or fatigue.
In conclusion...I hope that none of us ever have to experience any of the above, which is why getting our body back on track into a healthier body is vital. As the weather is continually getting nicer, please remember to continue to hit the gym....no workout is the same as the gym! If you want to get outside to take a stroll...add it to your current workouts until we all reach that goal of a healthy weight, and healthy heart. Keep your head high, be proud of taking this step to a better YOU!
*Source: Akron General: Fit for Life Quarterly mailing. Winter 2010.
Monday, March 15, 2010
"The case of the Mondays"
It's MONDAY! What a wonderful day of the week?!? NOT!
What are ways that you are trying to stay motivated this week?
It's so easy to fall off that band wagon thinking...."this isn't for me", but it is...it's for each and every one of you! YOU deserve this goal...it's so hard to lose weight, much harder than putting it on and maintaining it, so, by no stretch of the imagination should you think that this is supposed to be easy; we are all working really hard here....so, what's your case? What's keeping you motivated this week?!?!
What are ways that you are trying to stay motivated this week?
It's so easy to fall off that band wagon thinking...."this isn't for me", but it is...it's for each and every one of you! YOU deserve this goal...it's so hard to lose weight, much harder than putting it on and maintaining it, so, by no stretch of the imagination should you think that this is supposed to be easy; we are all working really hard here....so, what's your case? What's keeping you motivated this week?!?!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Biggest Loser of the week is....
...Chris! AGAIN! Way to go Chris...you kicked everyone's butt again....okay, people, let's hope next week, we can have some competition and beat Chris!!! Really good job to you Chris!!!
The CHALLENGE this past week was to complete five days of 45 minute workouts....and the following people met me to this challenge...which really was just that...a challenge! Congrats go out to Lynsey, Nancy, Stevie, Lynda, Rachelle, Kelly, & Allie! So proud of you all! It is reccomended that every adult gets a minimun of 30 minutes of physical activity everyday!!! And, it's recommended that you do 3-5 days of cardiovascular workouts...and 2-3 days of strength training. So, I reccommend to try to meet these reccomenedation to really see the weight fall off.
Next weeks CHALLENGE if going towards nutrition...and watching the 'timing' of eating. I'm not sure how well this will work for everyone, as I think some of you may work nights...so you will have to alter this to the equivlent to these times. Here it is....No eating before 9am or after 8pm. You still must consume your alloted calories within the times 9-8pm...I'm not asking anyone by any means to not eat, but asking you to limit the time throughout the day....consuming majority of your carbs right after your workout. Continue with your water (half you body weight in ounces) and continue on with at least 4 days, if not 5 days of working out. So, can you meet my challenge this week?!?!
And, the list for week 2 is....
As you can see, seven people lost nothing, or gained (me included). Next week, I really hope to put the pressure on everyone to lose weight...not only for yourself and your health....but for your team!!. Yes, I said team....we are going blue vs. black! Anyone above that's an odd number is blue, even number is black. Which team will lose more percent body fat?!?! The challenge is on! BLUE VS. BLACK!
***Good luck with the challenge of not eating between the hours of 8pm-9am!!!!
The CHALLENGE this past week was to complete five days of 45 minute workouts....and the following people met me to this challenge...which really was just that...a challenge! Congrats go out to Lynsey, Nancy, Stevie, Lynda, Rachelle, Kelly, & Allie! So proud of you all! It is reccomended that every adult gets a minimun of 30 minutes of physical activity everyday!!! And, it's recommended that you do 3-5 days of cardiovascular workouts...and 2-3 days of strength training. So, I reccommend to try to meet these reccomenedation to really see the weight fall off.
Next weeks CHALLENGE if going towards nutrition...and watching the 'timing' of eating. I'm not sure how well this will work for everyone, as I think some of you may work nights...so you will have to alter this to the equivlent to these times. Here it is....No eating before 9am or after 8pm. You still must consume your alloted calories within the times 9-8pm...I'm not asking anyone by any means to not eat, but asking you to limit the time throughout the day....consuming majority of your carbs right after your workout. Continue with your water (half you body weight in ounces) and continue on with at least 4 days, if not 5 days of working out. So, can you meet my challenge this week?!?!
And, the list for week 2 is....
- Chris: 2.770
- Margaret: 1.442
- Nancy: 1.003
- Mike: 1.069
- Kelly: .761
- Adam: .656
- Stevie: .550
- Lynda: .416
- Ashley: .248
- Tom F: .101
- Allie: 0
- Lynsey: 0
- Rachelle: 0
- Tom S: 0
- Kassie: +.819
- Kari: +.851
- Emilee: +1.366
As you can see, seven people lost nothing, or gained (me included). Next week, I really hope to put the pressure on everyone to lose weight...not only for yourself and your health....but for your team!!. Yes, I said team....we are going blue vs. black! Anyone above that's an odd number is blue, even number is black. Which team will lose more percent body fat?!?! The challenge is on! BLUE VS. BLACK!
***Good luck with the challenge of not eating between the hours of 8pm-9am!!!!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wednesday Workout tips...
Hello all!
It's Wednesday, which means we are halfway there to the BIG weigh in day again! How is this challenge going for everyone? Last week I heard "this challenge is easy"....this week, I will say I haven't heard it's been easy.
It's so hard to get the time to workout and find time for you. I hope you all watch and are motivated by the show, 'The Biggest Loser'. This past week, all of the contestants had to put in a 40 hours work week as well as their workouts...and they showed you that it is indeed a hard battle.
What are some ways that you are able to get your workouts in, all the while of boggling everyday life?
Here are some suggestions....what can you share?!?!
It's Wednesday, which means we are halfway there to the BIG weigh in day again! How is this challenge going for everyone? Last week I heard "this challenge is easy"....this week, I will say I haven't heard it's been easy.
It's so hard to get the time to workout and find time for you. I hope you all watch and are motivated by the show, 'The Biggest Loser'. This past week, all of the contestants had to put in a 40 hours work week as well as their workouts...and they showed you that it is indeed a hard battle.
What are some ways that you are able to get your workouts in, all the while of boggling everyday life?
Here are some suggestions....what can you share?!?!
- Plan ahead. Pack a bag to take with you from work straight to the gym
- Write your gym days and times on your weekly planner....be sure to cross it off when your complete for a sense of satisfation
- Wake up earlier. If you're an early riser (which is soo not me!) start the day by hitting the gym. That way you don't have the entire day to make excuses not to go.
- Stay consistent with working out. It's so easy to skip a day here and there, but that leads to more and more days skipped and before you know it; it's been a month since you've been to the gym.
- 2 is better than 1. Find a workout partner who will help you commit to a workout.
- Do something you enjoy! Kickboxing? Yoga? Martial arts? Spinning? Aerobics? Running? If you don't enjoy it, then it will become another "task" to do.
- Try something new every now and again!
Well, that's what I have....what are your thoughts?!?!?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Weight Loss Success Stories
Hello all,
Today I went online to find some success stories as we are entering dreaded week 2! I found some of these people and wanted to share the link with you as they very well are real people, who are trying to lose weight the healthy way, slow and steady. And, one day, you too will be able to share your SUCCESS story!
Elizabeth's Story: 34 years old. Before Weight 204 After: 124
Joe's Story: Age 52 Before: 265 After 170
Additionally, how is week 2 going for everyone? I hope you are all doing a good job with staying focused on this journey. I know it can be easy to get lost with the ultimate goal, ecspecially since those girl scouts are shoving cookies down our throat this time of year! But, I wanted to share with you something I have done to help me out with short term goals...to get me to the ultimate goal. I'm going to say that I am "200lbs" and want to lose 1.5lbs per week. I took a calendar and wrote down every saturday on it. I then subtracted a 1.5lbs each week. So, by July 4th (My favorite holiday) I would weigh "174.5". But instead of me looking at the entire sum of 25lbs...it's a weekly goal that I try to attain. Of course, come July 4th, I would do this again to see if I could reach the next goal...by Oktoberfest (My favorite festival of the year).
The weather is great...let me know if any of you would like to meet up for a walk...let's say Thursday at 5:45pm at the Silver Lake trail. This is also if it's not raining (which it is projected 30% chance as of now). Let me know! Have FUN!!
Today I went online to find some success stories as we are entering dreaded week 2! I found some of these people and wanted to share the link with you as they very well are real people, who are trying to lose weight the healthy way, slow and steady. And, one day, you too will be able to share your SUCCESS story!
Elizabeth's Story: 34 years old. Before Weight 204 After: 124
Joe's Story: Age 52 Before: 265 After 170
Additionally, how is week 2 going for everyone? I hope you are all doing a good job with staying focused on this journey. I know it can be easy to get lost with the ultimate goal, ecspecially since those girl scouts are shoving cookies down our throat this time of year! But, I wanted to share with you something I have done to help me out with short term goals...to get me to the ultimate goal. I'm going to say that I am "200lbs" and want to lose 1.5lbs per week. I took a calendar and wrote down every saturday on it. I then subtracted a 1.5lbs each week. So, by July 4th (My favorite holiday) I would weigh "174.5". But instead of me looking at the entire sum of 25lbs...it's a weekly goal that I try to attain. Of course, come July 4th, I would do this again to see if I could reach the next goal...by Oktoberfest (My favorite festival of the year).
The weather is great...let me know if any of you would like to meet up for a walk...let's say Thursday at 5:45pm at the Silver Lake trail. This is also if it's not raining (which it is projected 30% chance as of now). Let me know! Have FUN!!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
BIGGEST LoSER of the week is....
Congrats to our biggest LOSER of the week...CHRIS, with losing 3.475% of his body fat in the first week!
I would also like to give a congrats to Lynsey, Nancy, Kelly, Stevie, Allie, Ashley, Adam, Lynda, Emilee and Mike for all getting half of their body weight in ounces everyday this past week! Keep up the good work with drinking the water. Why? Here are just a few reasons why you should keep up with this healthy habit:
**Finally (again), I normally get this updated Saturday night, but you all can blame my husband. He wanted us to have "family time" even to give our son a bath..."it's family time!" How could I resist! I do apologize to keep you all on your edge of your seats! Congrats to all that lost weight...let's do it again next week!
I would also like to give a congrats to Lynsey, Nancy, Kelly, Stevie, Allie, Ashley, Adam, Lynda, Emilee and Mike for all getting half of their body weight in ounces everyday this past week! Keep up the good work with drinking the water. Why? Here are just a few reasons why you should keep up with this healthy habit:
- Initial weight loss is largely due to loss of water, and you need to drink an adequate amount of water in order to avoid dehydration.
- The process of burning calories requires an adequate supply of water in order to function efficiently; dehydration slows down the fat-burning process.
- Burning calories creates toxins (think of the exhaust coming out of your car), and water plays a vital role in flushing them out of your body.
- Dehydration causes a reduction in blood volume; a reduction in blood volume causes a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles; and a reduction in the supply of oxygen to your muscles can make you feel tired.
- Water helps maintain muscle tone by assisting muscles in their ability to contract, and it lubricates your joints. Proper hydration can help reduce muscle and joint soreness when exercising.
- A healthy (weight loss) diet includes a good amount of fiber. But while fiber is normally helpful to your digestive system, without adequate fluids it can cause constipation instead of helping to eliminate it.
- Drinking water with a meal may make you feel full sooner and therefore satisfied eating less. Note, however, that drinking water alone may not have this effect. In order to feel satiated (not hungry), our bodies need bulk, calories and nutrients.
And....I would like to give props to the following people for taking me on for the one pound advantage by taking their own measurements. It's very important to take measurements when dieting, because at time we hit a plateau, and if the scale doesn't move for a week, or two, or even three.....the measurements sure do! So, great job to Nancy, Kelly, Stevie, Lynda, Allie, Ashley, and Tom S. So, I'm sure your wondering, who won the one pound advantage....well, let's get to the list of weight loss first!
Drum roll please.....
Chris: 3.475
Allie: 2.631 (3.157)
Allie: 2.631 (3.157)
Lynda: 2.238
Ashley: 1.711
Tom S: 1.357
Emilee: 1.081
Margaret: .952
Margaret: .952
Lynsey: .871
Rachelle: .751
Kelly: .189
Kelly: .189
Kassie: .045
Mike: 0
Adam: +.0142
Kari: +.427
Nancy: +.550
Tom F: +1.020
Stevie: +1.452
*Any name above in red weight loss does not count for this week due to not weighing in on time on Saturday...however, it is encouraged to continue to on with us. In addition, the winner of this session, must submit a before and after picture of their scale.
And, the moment you have been waiting for...the winner of the one pound advantage is....ALLIE! Each person was assigned a number 1-6 in the order I wrote down the names...and my husband picked the number 4...which is ALLIE. I encourage you all to participate again in future one pound advantages!
Finally, good luck to all for attempting 5 DAYS OF WORKING OUT, FOR AT LEAST 45 MINUTES EACH DAY!
**Finally (again), I normally get this updated Saturday night, but you all can blame my husband. He wanted us to have "family time" even to give our son a bath..."it's family time!" How could I resist! I do apologize to keep you all on your edge of your seats! Congrats to all that lost weight...let's do it again next week!
Friday, March 5, 2010
It's FRIDAY!!!
So, you all know that that means.....LAST CHANCE workouts! I'm looking forward to everyone's weigh in this week! Don't forget to weigh in by 5:00pm EST for your weight loss to count this week. Also, if you took me up on the water challenge be sure to tell me when you weigh in!
And, the moment you've been waiting for....I would like to let you all know your CHALLENGE for next week a bit earlier because it will require planning. I know this will be a hard Challenge for most of you, since you all work until 5, but I guess it's not a challenge if it's no difficult. So, here it is! I would like to challenge you all to at least a 45 minute workout, 5 times this week!!! To me, the week begins on Saturday-Friday...so, you could get two workouts completed on Saturday & Sunday. And, if you workout for an hour and a half....or three hours...that still counts for one day.
Best of luck to you all...and I can't wait to hear from you!
And, the moment you've been waiting for....I would like to let you all know your CHALLENGE for next week a bit earlier because it will require planning. I know this will be a hard Challenge for most of you, since you all work until 5, but I guess it's not a challenge if it's no difficult. So, here it is! I would like to challenge you all to at least a 45 minute workout, 5 times this week!!! To me, the week begins on Saturday-Friday...so, you could get two workouts completed on Saturday & Sunday. And, if you workout for an hour and a half....or three hours...that still counts for one day.
Best of luck to you all...and I can't wait to hear from you!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Thirsty Thursday
Find some water & DRINK up! Thirsty Thursday is here- which doesn't mean go out and get some beer.
Tell me your biggest drink issues....can you not resist the empty calories of a regular coke (guilty here!) Is it that latte that always catches your eyes? Let me know your biggest empty calorie drinks....and how you go about avoiding them?!?!
**I gave up Caffeine for lent...so, no Coke for me...booo hoo!
Tell me your biggest drink issues....can you not resist the empty calories of a regular coke (guilty here!) Is it that latte that always catches your eyes? Let me know your biggest empty calorie drinks....and how you go about avoiding them?!?!
**I gave up Caffeine for lent...so, no Coke for me...booo hoo!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Wednesday Workout tips...
Before any workout, you will need to begin with a 5-10 minute warm up. You can hop on the tredmill and walk, or if you prefer an elliptical, whatever your heart desires. Remember, this is your workout and you will need to do what you enjoy, so you can get the most out of it. A warm up, gets the muscles moving and warm to help prevent injury from just starting your workout.
Some of you have been doing the same workouts the past few weeks, and I encourage you to begin to switch it up a bit. Some of you have, which is great. You can do some exercises that will help you with time constraints as we all lead busy lives. Here are some examples of combing cardio with weights, which will help burn fat faster, getting maximum results! I couldn't find pictures, so if you have any questions, I can try to further explain, just let me know.
Circut 1
25 jumping jacks, hip circles (rotate hips in a circle)
15 Push Ups (on knees or wall would work, remember, it's your workout)
15 With weights in your hands, squat down, stand up, and then press weights above head working your shoulders.
Repeat circuit one time
circuit 2
25 Jumping Jacks; 30 sec jump rope (use invisible one)
Abs; 25 crunches. Then, do a reverse crunch, lifting bottom upwards
Squat down and stay, with weights, work triceps by pulling weights back
Lunge (just one leg in front) and do a bicep curl (second time, use other leg in the front)
Repeat circuit one time
circuit 3
25 butt kickers (heal to butt)
Squat and cross punches forward (like tae bo)
abs: Take your foot and prop ankle on knee. Then, take elbow to knee. 25
while on your back: w/weights chest press arms out to side, continue to keep arms straight and bring weights together.
With weights, side lunge- one leg out to the side; then shift weight from one leg to the other. While doing the shifting, raise arms with weights outwards in front of body.
Circuit 4
Jumping jacks, butt kickers, squat down and do tae bo punches, invisible jump rope.
abs: Bicycle, alternate elbows to knees
Stretch!
*The above workout is approx 20 minutes of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred...level 1.
OUT OF STATE FOLKS: Please know you too can train for a 5k in your area. You can simply visit active.com and enter your city or state and 5k, and several listings will come up. If you want help finding one in your area for April 17th, please let me know.
5K Participants....READ THIS.....Additionally, we have a few people who are attempting to run the 5k, so I wanted to put some tips in here for that. If you've walked in the past, but are just starting out a running program, it can be initimidating, but please know that I've been running since high school, completing a triathlon, and now two half marathons, training for my third. So, I know a bit of learning to do this and what it will be like. The day of the race, prior to starting, you are going to be soooo nervous, so the best thing I can say is to try to prepare your body as much as possible. Once the race starts, its about listening to your body, not running with the flow of the group, but staying at your pace. So, what this means, is you have to find your pace and stick with it for your training.
With walking to running, there's a method that you would do with intervals, walk for one minute, then increase your speed for 30 seconds, and back to walking...then increase your speed for 30 seconds...do this for your entire workout, and over time, increase your time for your running.
***And if any of you Nat people would like, I would be more than happy meeting you there to see I will see your form and teach you a few tricks of the trade*** I used to teach a running class at LifeCenter Plus...it was a kids running class, but I got them to LOVE running, one of them I recently heard won the turkey trot at his school....that was fun to hear!
FINALLY.....a quote...
"If you want a great body, you will have to work for it, it doesn't come for free!" -Jillian Michaels
Some of you have been doing the same workouts the past few weeks, and I encourage you to begin to switch it up a bit. Some of you have, which is great. You can do some exercises that will help you with time constraints as we all lead busy lives. Here are some examples of combing cardio with weights, which will help burn fat faster, getting maximum results! I couldn't find pictures, so if you have any questions, I can try to further explain, just let me know.
Circut 1
25 jumping jacks, hip circles (rotate hips in a circle)
15 Push Ups (on knees or wall would work, remember, it's your workout)
15 With weights in your hands, squat down, stand up, and then press weights above head working your shoulders.
Repeat circuit one time
circuit 2
25 Jumping Jacks; 30 sec jump rope (use invisible one)
Abs; 25 crunches. Then, do a reverse crunch, lifting bottom upwards
Squat down and stay, with weights, work triceps by pulling weights back
Lunge (just one leg in front) and do a bicep curl (second time, use other leg in the front)
Repeat circuit one time
circuit 3
25 butt kickers (heal to butt)
Squat and cross punches forward (like tae bo)
abs: Take your foot and prop ankle on knee. Then, take elbow to knee. 25
while on your back: w/weights chest press arms out to side, continue to keep arms straight and bring weights together.
With weights, side lunge- one leg out to the side; then shift weight from one leg to the other. While doing the shifting, raise arms with weights outwards in front of body.
Circuit 4
Jumping jacks, butt kickers, squat down and do tae bo punches, invisible jump rope.
abs: Bicycle, alternate elbows to knees
Stretch!
*The above workout is approx 20 minutes of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred...level 1.
OUT OF STATE FOLKS: Please know you too can train for a 5k in your area. You can simply visit active.com and enter your city or state and 5k, and several listings will come up. If you want help finding one in your area for April 17th, please let me know.
5K Participants....READ THIS.....Additionally, we have a few people who are attempting to run the 5k, so I wanted to put some tips in here for that. If you've walked in the past, but are just starting out a running program, it can be initimidating, but please know that I've been running since high school, completing a triathlon, and now two half marathons, training for my third. So, I know a bit of learning to do this and what it will be like. The day of the race, prior to starting, you are going to be soooo nervous, so the best thing I can say is to try to prepare your body as much as possible. Once the race starts, its about listening to your body, not running with the flow of the group, but staying at your pace. So, what this means, is you have to find your pace and stick with it for your training.
With walking to running, there's a method that you would do with intervals, walk for one minute, then increase your speed for 30 seconds, and back to walking...then increase your speed for 30 seconds...do this for your entire workout, and over time, increase your time for your running.
***And if any of you Nat people would like, I would be more than happy meeting you there to see I will see your form and teach you a few tricks of the trade*** I used to teach a running class at LifeCenter Plus...it was a kids running class, but I got them to LOVE running, one of them I recently heard won the turkey trot at his school....that was fun to hear!
FINALLY.....a quote...
"If you want a great body, you will have to work for it, it doesn't come for free!" -Jillian Michaels
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 1ST....is here!
Agh.....welcome to March, one more month closer to no m ore snow, how exciting!
How's the increased water going for everyone?
So, for the first of January, we all made resolutions for the year. Most of which, were to join this group and make a commitment to losing weight, finding a healthier you, believing in yourself, becoming proud of your body. But, why make just one resolution to last the entire year, when each day brings us an opportunity. Therefore, those who were in round one know that I asked them to become a kid again and dream!
I asked them on the first of February to to remember something they dreamed of doing as ca child, or something they loved doing as a child and to do it within this year! Set yourself a fun goal that you've always wanted to do. Some goals in my past that I've attained have been, fly (literally) fly a plane! Go to the Oprah show, where Bette Midler would be a guest...yes, I put it out there and it happened. Run a half marathon. Pay off my college debt, prior to graduating. Marry. Start a family. What are some of your "out there" dreams that you would like to attain? Share, and be sure to complete it.
Now, today...it's March 1st and I'm asking you to make this a goal....think of me pushing you to do this. I'm sure some of you have seen others post this as their statuses on facebook...but, I didn't want to overwhelm the "newbies" yesterday, so, here it is today....I want YOU to believe in yourself (January's goal) and push yourself to complete a 5k. We would do this in eight weeks at the end of this session, together or individual (your vote). A 5k is 3.1 miles. And this 5k, that I found will be in Hudson on April 17th and would benefit the Orphans with a registration fee of $25.00. It is a walk/run. You leave from Seton school, loop around Hudson Springs park twice, and then done! I found these two training programs, Hal Higdon (which is what I'm using for my half marathon) and couch to 5k Of these two programs, the Hal Higdon is an eight week program, and the other is a nine week...so, be sure to look and start on the right spot, leaving the last day the 5k! Then, if it works with most people's schedules, we could then meet up for breakfast after the 5k...just like we did dinner this past time. Or we could do dinner so I can announce the winner. (Again, your vote!)
How's the increased water going for everyone?
So, for the first of January, we all made resolutions for the year. Most of which, were to join this group and make a commitment to losing weight, finding a healthier you, believing in yourself, becoming proud of your body. But, why make just one resolution to last the entire year, when each day brings us an opportunity. Therefore, those who were in round one know that I asked them to become a kid again and dream!
I asked them on the first of February to to remember something they dreamed of doing as ca child, or something they loved doing as a child and to do it within this year! Set yourself a fun goal that you've always wanted to do. Some goals in my past that I've attained have been, fly (literally) fly a plane! Go to the Oprah show, where Bette Midler would be a guest...yes, I put it out there and it happened. Run a half marathon. Pay off my college debt, prior to graduating. Marry. Start a family. What are some of your "out there" dreams that you would like to attain? Share, and be sure to complete it.
Now, today...it's March 1st and I'm asking you to make this a goal....think of me pushing you to do this. I'm sure some of you have seen others post this as their statuses on facebook...but, I didn't want to overwhelm the "newbies" yesterday, so, here it is today....I want YOU to believe in yourself (January's goal) and push yourself to complete a 5k. We would do this in eight weeks at the end of this session, together or individual (your vote). A 5k is 3.1 miles. And this 5k, that I found will be in Hudson on April 17th and would benefit the Orphans with a registration fee of $25.00. It is a walk/run. You leave from Seton school, loop around Hudson Springs park twice, and then done! I found these two training programs, Hal Higdon (which is what I'm using for my half marathon) and couch to 5k Of these two programs, the Hal Higdon is an eight week program, and the other is a nine week...so, be sure to look and start on the right spot, leaving the last day the 5k! Then, if it works with most people's schedules, we could then meet up for breakfast after the 5k...just like we did dinner this past time. Or we could do dinner so I can announce the winner. (Again, your vote!)
And, thought I would put a fun picture in here for you all....let this not be one of us!
Let me know if your in! And, be sure to register by clicking on the above 5k link.
(which really commits you!)
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