I just looked at the counter at the bottom of this page and this blog has had 2,421 views! Have we all looked at it that much or are we inspiring others through it. All I can say is, I am proud of you all for sticking with this for 8 weeks. I hope that you will continue with your weight loss journey beyond this competition. You all rock!
I am working on graphing everyone's weight loss and will have all your stats from previous weigh-ins for you to take home on a nice little sheet. I will also be including a graph so that you can continue weighing yourself at home and charting your progress.
I can't believe that we are almost done with this competition. We all know that days come and go. 10 weeks seemed like a long time, but it feels so short. I am just glad that I was able to use these past weeks working on my health. The time was going to go by anyway right? I feel better, my clothes are fitting better and I think I may be going down a size. Life is good. I am happy :-)
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Exercise wont make you thin!!
Im reading this article in my free time today(Its kind of long). It pretty much discusses why exercise alone wont help you lose weight. Losing weight is pretty simple, You burn more calories than you consume. Exercising really doesn't burn that many calories. Usually 2-300 for 30 minutes.
Now im not saying exercise is a waste of time. I have really enjoyed working out more and i defiantly feel better and healthier. Exercise does build muscle and burn calories. And that muscle in turn burns more calories. But im seeing more and more that diet is more the key to losing weight then exercise alone.
Before we started this little competition me and Alyna were doing Wii Fit probably 3-4 days a week since the end of Feb. We had lost maybe 10 lbs in the 4 months we were doing it. Most of that was within the first month though. The rest of the time we were just gaining and losing the same 5 lbs over and over.
It wasnt until we started this game here that we started paying attention to and adjusting our diets that we actually started losing weight at a steady rate.
So i guess the quick summary of all this is, Exercise is good for you but you wont lose much weight (and keep it off) unless you make a lifestyle change and monitor the calories you consume.
Anyways, Here is the article if anyone else wants to read it.
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Now im not saying exercise is a waste of time. I have really enjoyed working out more and i defiantly feel better and healthier. Exercise does build muscle and burn calories. And that muscle in turn burns more calories. But im seeing more and more that diet is more the key to losing weight then exercise alone.
Before we started this little competition me and Alyna were doing Wii Fit probably 3-4 days a week since the end of Feb. We had lost maybe 10 lbs in the 4 months we were doing it. Most of that was within the first month though. The rest of the time we were just gaining and losing the same 5 lbs over and over.
It wasnt until we started this game here that we started paying attention to and adjusting our diets that we actually started losing weight at a steady rate.
So i guess the quick summary of all this is, Exercise is good for you but you wont lose much weight (and keep it off) unless you make a lifestyle change and monitor the calories you consume.
Anyways, Here is the article if anyone else wants to read it.
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Food Network is bad for dieting...
Last night i was watching a show called "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" Its a show about several people on Food Network telling the best food they ever had of a certain type. For example the 2 i saw last night where for the best Pizza and the best Dessert.
Also there is Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. This show goes around the country and shows all these small hole in the wall restaurants that have over the top food.
Ive watched these shows right after eating dinner before and they still made me hungry! Last night i had to struggle not to give in and grab a late night snack. I love these shows but really hate the temptation factor!
Also there is Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. This show goes around the country and shows all these small hole in the wall restaurants that have over the top food.
Ive watched these shows right after eating dinner before and they still made me hungry! Last night i had to struggle not to give in and grab a late night snack. I love these shows but really hate the temptation factor!
Friday, July 31, 2009
I'm a golfer!
Ok, so Steve's son (who lives in Japan) was here for two weeks. Right before he came here, he went golfing for the first time ever. Apparently, once you go golfing, you're a golfer. Seriously. He called and told me that golf clubs were being delivered to my house and when he got here he wanted to take me golfing, because he's a GOLFER now.
SOOOOO.....his golf clubs arrived at my house 3 days after he did. We went to Sports Authority and he bought golf shoes and a glove (just one....huh). He was down to his last 3 days before I finally relented and went golfing with him. (Of course, he went golfing several times without me and to the driving range several times also.)
WHAT A WORKOUT! I can't honestly say that I enjoyed it...except that we were so awful that it was hilarious! I can't remember the last time I laughed so much. After 9 holes, I was exhausted and SO ready to be finished (actually, I felt that way after the 4th hole, but we played 9 anyway!) Even with a golf cart, I registered 9,000 steps on my pedometer. Oh ya, did I mention that our tee time was at 1:00PM and it was over 100 degrees that day? Yep, come to find out, the afternoon tee times are cheaper than the morning ones. Who would have figured? The next day, my stomach, back, arms, thighs and a few muscles I didn't know existed were achingly sore.
I figure this counts as a workout, so if you're looking for something new to try to get some exercise, try carrying around a bag full of iron clubs and chasing a little white ball around a giant field in 100 degree weather. You could very possibly become just like me....a golfer!
SOOOOO.....his golf clubs arrived at my house 3 days after he did. We went to Sports Authority and he bought golf shoes and a glove (just one....huh). He was down to his last 3 days before I finally relented and went golfing with him. (Of course, he went golfing several times without me and to the driving range several times also.)
WHAT A WORKOUT! I can't honestly say that I enjoyed it...except that we were so awful that it was hilarious! I can't remember the last time I laughed so much. After 9 holes, I was exhausted and SO ready to be finished (actually, I felt that way after the 4th hole, but we played 9 anyway!) Even with a golf cart, I registered 9,000 steps on my pedometer. Oh ya, did I mention that our tee time was at 1:00PM and it was over 100 degrees that day? Yep, come to find out, the afternoon tee times are cheaper than the morning ones. Who would have figured? The next day, my stomach, back, arms, thighs and a few muscles I didn't know existed were achingly sore.
I figure this counts as a workout, so if you're looking for something new to try to get some exercise, try carrying around a bag full of iron clubs and chasing a little white ball around a giant field in 100 degree weather. You could very possibly become just like me....a golfer!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Motivation Anyone?
I'm having a hard time trying to stay motivated...It seems Patrick and I can't seem to be on the same page when it comes to weight loss. When I'm motivated, he's not...When he's motivated, I'm not. Patrick is making me go to the track today...I don't want to.
I logged into facebook today to read this:
"Look at your personal life for places where you've let things slip. Sometimes we settle for pretty good when only excellent will do! You cannot do the minimum and expect maximum results." Rev Run
I really needed to read that today.
I'm going to start graphing our weight loss. Give me some time and I will post it on this blog. In the meantime, keep it up you losers!
I logged into facebook today to read this:
"Look at your personal life for places where you've let things slip. Sometimes we settle for pretty good when only excellent will do! You cannot do the minimum and expect maximum results." Rev Run
I really needed to read that today.
I'm going to start graphing our weight loss. Give me some time and I will post it on this blog. In the meantime, keep it up you losers!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
One More Thing...
When I started this whole Biggest Loser thing, I didn't even think about recording the BMI results, which, as you all know, have become a big part in the weigh-in process. I found a website that will calculate the exact BMI and will go through your files and start recording your past BMI's on your charts as well. If at any time, you want to know what your past results have been, by all means, email me and I will get your numbers to you.
Results and a few other items of business
Wow! Who would have known that this blogging thing would be so difficult. Sorry to all of you who have tried to blog but can't or for some reason, can't anymore. I do not know why it is not working for you. This is the first community blog that I have opened and contributed to, so I do not know what's up!
I got a call from Kristine who told me that her pedometer sucks and that it deleted some of her "steps". Because these pedemoters are not "top of the line"...they are actually the "free" line...they aren't going to be very acurate. With that being said, or typed rather, try and keep a count on paper as well. I'm sorry that the challenge just got a little more challenging, but hey, you can count the steps you take as you get up to get a pencil ;-)
NOW FOR THE MOMENT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR...
The weigh-in results are as follows:
TEAM LIME GREEN:
Jeremiah: -2.4lbs.- Body % Lost .9% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 4.9%
Alyna: -4.4 lbs. - Body % Lost 1.5% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 4.1%
TEAM BLUE:
Amy: Did not weigh-in
Sherry: -.5 lbs. - Total Body % Lost to date 2.3%
TEAM BLACK:
Patrick: -2.2 lbs. - Body % Lost 1% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 5.3%
Rachael: -3.5 lbs. - Body % Lost 2% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 7.2%
TEAM PINK:
Shaila: +3.1 lbs. - Total Body Weight Lost to date 7.9%
Kristine: No Change - Total Body Weight Lost to date 8.7%
TEAM BROWN:
Steve: -8.8 lbs. - Body % Lost 3.7% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 4.9%
Jennifer: +2.6 lbs. - Total Body Weight Lost to date 2.8%
TEAM RED:
Deidre: No Change - Total Body Weight Lost to date 2.2%
Kelly: -1.1 lbs. - Body % Lost .5% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 1.5%
TEAM YELLOW:
Amy: +5.3 lbs. - Total Body Weight Lost 0%
Frank: Did not weigh in
I haven't had a chance to talk with Jennifer yet, but from what I've heard, Jeremiah and Alyna took home the prize this week! Congratulations to you guys!
I want to thank Jennifer for taking over the weigh-ins. I've been playing with my sister and mom while Patrick plays with my brothers and dad and some other men family members. Thanks so much Jenn for doing that for me. I still have your Wii at my house...maybe I'll throw my pedometer on and walk it back over to your house :-)
Here's to hoping that next weigh-ins are better for us all!
I got a call from Kristine who told me that her pedometer sucks and that it deleted some of her "steps". Because these pedemoters are not "top of the line"...they are actually the "free" line...they aren't going to be very acurate. With that being said, or typed rather, try and keep a count on paper as well. I'm sorry that the challenge just got a little more challenging, but hey, you can count the steps you take as you get up to get a pencil ;-)
NOW FOR THE MOMENT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR...
The weigh-in results are as follows:
TEAM LIME GREEN:
Jeremiah: -2.4lbs.- Body % Lost .9% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 4.9%
Alyna: -4.4 lbs. - Body % Lost 1.5% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 4.1%
TEAM BLUE:
Amy: Did not weigh-in
Sherry: -.5 lbs. - Total Body % Lost to date 2.3%
TEAM BLACK:
Patrick: -2.2 lbs. - Body % Lost 1% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 5.3%
Rachael: -3.5 lbs. - Body % Lost 2% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 7.2%
TEAM PINK:
Shaila: +3.1 lbs. - Total Body Weight Lost to date 7.9%
Kristine: No Change - Total Body Weight Lost to date 8.7%
TEAM BROWN:
Steve: -8.8 lbs. - Body % Lost 3.7% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 4.9%
Jennifer: +2.6 lbs. - Total Body Weight Lost to date 2.8%
TEAM RED:
Deidre: No Change - Total Body Weight Lost to date 2.2%
Kelly: -1.1 lbs. - Body % Lost .5% - Total Body Weight Lost to date 1.5%
TEAM YELLOW:
Amy: +5.3 lbs. - Total Body Weight Lost 0%
Frank: Did not weigh in
I haven't had a chance to talk with Jennifer yet, but from what I've heard, Jeremiah and Alyna took home the prize this week! Congratulations to you guys!
I want to thank Jennifer for taking over the weigh-ins. I've been playing with my sister and mom while Patrick plays with my brothers and dad and some other men family members. Thanks so much Jenn for doing that for me. I still have your Wii at my house...maybe I'll throw my pedometer on and walk it back over to your house :-)
Here's to hoping that next weigh-ins are better for us all!
The Last Challenge
Week 7 & 8 – Walkin’ it Off
Weigh in date = August 7th
Pedometer challenge – pedometers were provided at the July 24th weigh in – the team that walks the most in two weeks wins a 1 lb. advantage at the weigh in.
I'm not sure how much the average person walks, but the pedometers only register up to 99,999. If you pedometer rolls over, please simply note the date that it rolled and keep on walkin'!
If you weren't at the weigh in, the extra pedometers are at Rachael's house. Go get yours as soon as possible - you don't want to miss a step.
Happy walking!
Weigh in date = August 7th
Pedometer challenge – pedometers were provided at the July 24th weigh in – the team that walks the most in two weeks wins a 1 lb. advantage at the weigh in.
I'm not sure how much the average person walks, but the pedometers only register up to 99,999. If you pedometer rolls over, please simply note the date that it rolled and keep on walkin'!
If you weren't at the weigh in, the extra pedometers are at Rachael's house. Go get yours as soon as possible - you don't want to miss a step.
Happy walking!
Friday, July 24, 2009
UUH
So these past two weeks have def. not been my best. I've been eating OK, but i have not really been exercising...at all. Well, i guess we'll see at the weigh in's. Good luck everyone!
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