Starting weight - 148.6
Ending weight - 145.6
Difference -3
Goal - 145
Points - 850
I started my first round of Game On! November 12, 2009 and weighed in at 169.8. I have lost 24.2lbs in 5 mos.
On July 8, 2008 I weighed 233lbs. I have lost 87.4 lbs since the day I had Wilson.
I am proud to have played this game with all you wonderful folks.
I am so thankful for the bad habits I have changed and the good habits I have started. To this day, I take 3 minutes every morning and balance my accounts (for work) in Quickbooks. That alone was worth every minute of the game.
I am thankful for the good habits I have passed along to my kids. They have expressed an interest in exercise and making healthier food choices. Oh how I hope & pray they can get and stay on the right track at the ages they are now. Instead of having to relearn everything at my age like I did.
I look back and I am amazed at the progress I have made since November. Sure, there were some hard days. Some days just plain SUCKED! But I remember the good days, the increased energy, my first pair of size 6 jeans more.
I don't feel sorry or picked on for having held myself to this plan. I feel blessed. I feel like I know a secret I wish I could tell the whole world!
I came across this quote today on Kirk Weisler's T4D (Thought for the Day)
“Few people will turn to themselves to take responsibility for their results until they have exhausted all opportunities to blame someone else. ~ Larry Winget
If you don't get his daily T4D already, you should really consider signing up. It is fabulous! He's the Dog Poop Initiative author.
http://www.kirkweisler.com/t4d/
p.s. I think I answered my questions from last week in this post.
What benefits do I get from GO!
What benefits does my family get from GO!
Is the energy and time I channel to GO! better spent elsewhere?
Have I improved my overall health & well-being since beginning GO!?
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Final Week
Final weight 186.5 lbs I started at 200 lb I lost 13.5 lbs in six weeks, I am so happy.
I lost 1 lb.
710 points
Not my best week. I only lost 1lb so I did not get my bonus points. I exercised more this week and lost less weight go figure. I have really enjoyed the past 6 weeks and I hope we play again.
I lost 1 lb.
710 points
Not my best week. I only lost 1lb so I did not get my bonus points. I exercised more this week and lost less weight go figure. I have really enjoyed the past 6 weeks and I hope we play again.
And...we...are...done...
Starting weight: 199.0 pounds
Ending weight: 194.8 pounds
Difference: -4.2 pounds
Total weight lost since beginning GO!: -36.8 pounds
Goal: 175-180 pounds
Points: 766
The Dream Team: Ben - 760, Geoff - 766, Toni - 710, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 771.5
Overall Team Average: 780.4
As happy as I am to play GO! and see the amazing results I'm getting, I'm happy to have this round of the game finished. I plan to continue working out and following WW, but am also looking forward to not living under the stress of trying to get to bed by a certain time or remembering to spend 20 minutes writing about my day. I'm also looking forward to consuming a tall, cold adult beverage without taking a 25-point penalty.
Now....what do I want to eat for lunch today?
Ending weight: 194.8 pounds
Difference: -4.2 pounds
Total weight lost since beginning GO!: -36.8 pounds
Goal: 175-180 pounds
Points: 766
The Dream Team: Ben - 760, Geoff - 766, Toni - 710, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 771.5
Overall Team Average: 780.4
As happy as I am to play GO! and see the amazing results I'm getting, I'm happy to have this round of the game finished. I plan to continue working out and following WW, but am also looking forward to not living under the stress of trying to get to bed by a certain time or remembering to spend 20 minutes writing about my day. I'm also looking forward to consuming a tall, cold adult beverage without taking a 25-point penalty.
Now....what do I want to eat for lunch today?
Ben's last and 6th week
Ben's weight last week 177
this week 174
3 lbs
18 total in 6 weeks
Thanks you guys
this week 174
3 lbs
18 total in 6 weeks
Thanks you guys
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Draggin cans...
Just wanted to post real quick & thank everyone for their support and knowledge.
I enjoyed meeting you all the other day and appreciate the recipes!
The pizza, & cheesecakes were so yummy!!!
I just got done bringing our two garbage cans back to the house, we have to take them to the end of our lane, its not too far but it has an incline.
I was thinking as I was dragging them about a few months ago about (19lbs ago) when I had to stop twice dragging empty cans back, I was so disgusted with my outta shape self I wanted to cry!
Well today I marched right up the lane, grabbed onto those cans, one handle in each hand,
drug them back & didn't stop once.
I hardly even noticed any effort being put out.
I am amazed at what a little weightloss and effort can do for you.
So Thanks guys and I hope that long after this round is over, we keep on going, trying to be better,
have more energy and be able to do simple everyday tasks without being totally winded!
~Christie~
P.S. I saw some cute girlies in the newspaper!
Good job girls....
This Mom of children that go to ConAmore,
Thanks you for your efforts!
I enjoyed meeting you all the other day and appreciate the recipes!
The pizza, & cheesecakes were so yummy!!!
I just got done bringing our two garbage cans back to the house, we have to take them to the end of our lane, its not too far but it has an incline.
I was thinking as I was dragging them about a few months ago about (19lbs ago) when I had to stop twice dragging empty cans back, I was so disgusted with my outta shape self I wanted to cry!
Well today I marched right up the lane, grabbed onto those cans, one handle in each hand,
drug them back & didn't stop once.
I hardly even noticed any effort being put out.
I am amazed at what a little weightloss and effort can do for you.
So Thanks guys and I hope that long after this round is over, we keep on going, trying to be better,
have more energy and be able to do simple everyday tasks without being totally winded!
~Christie~
P.S. I saw some cute girlies in the newspaper!
Good job girls....
This Mom of children that go to ConAmore,
Thanks you for your efforts!
Mental Tips for Losing Weight
I love Livestrong.com
Weight loss can be a difficult task, especially if you don't really believe you can accomplish it. Although much of the weight-loss battle is physical, mental choices play a big role. In fact, a study by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology, in Australia, reported that your self-belief level can influence exercise and healthy eating choices. Several mental tips can be used every day to help your weight-loss process run more smoothly.
Don't Be Afraid to Say No
Remind yourself it is OK to say no when offered food. No matter who is offering--your mother, your best friend or even your boss--it is fine to decline. Because the offering of food, such as baked goods, sometimes is given as a token of love or affection, saying no can be difficult. If you are afraid of offending, the Fitness magazine website recommends accepting the food but disposing of it at home. Or, if offered a second helping, accept it, but chose seconds of vegetables or fruit instead of the main course.
Positive Self-Talk
According to the Cognitive Therapy Associates website, restructuring negative thoughts can have a positive effect on weight loss. Be respectful of yourself, avoiding critical behavior and thoughts. Talk to yourself with dignity, ignoring the negative internal dialogue that can lead to weight-loss discouragement. Instead, replace negative self-talk with positive thoughts.
It's OK to Waste It
Don't feel guilty about not eating everything on your plate. Although most children are brought up learning not to waste food, Fitness magazine says it is better to dump extra food into the trash instead of into your body. If throwing food away is not economical for you, reduce recipes so appropriate portions can be served.
Reduce Mental Stress
Reducing stress improves mental function and also helps reduce the craving for food. Reduce stress by reading, meditating, yoga, doing deep-breathing exercises or playing with children. Whatever the activity, Cognitive Therapy Associates says it should be so enjoyable that you are likely to repeat it. Because overeating sometimes is a coping mechanism for stress, reducing it can be effective against weight loss.
Activities Can Be Fun Without Food
Although many activities often are coupled with food, a movie can be just as entertaining without popcorn. "When you combine a certain pastime over and over with eating, you eventually stop listening to hunger or fullness cues and just eat on autopilot whenever you engage in that activity," says Tara Gidus of the American Dietetic Association. Change this behavior by altering your routine. If you usually snack in front of the TV at night, read a book on the porch for a change of scenery. Instead of meeting friends for dinner, arrange a walk or a game of softball. Think about how much cash can be saved if you skip the concession stand at the movie theater.
Shrimply Delicious Lunch
1 can medium deveined shrimp, drained
1 wedge The Laughing Cow cheese
5 Zesta saltine crackers
mustard
salt & pepper
Drain shrimp. Divide cheese and spread on 5 crackers, add a little mustard. Add shrimp. Salt & pepper.
4 points
1 wedge The Laughing Cow cheese
5 Zesta saltine crackers
mustard
salt & pepper
Drain shrimp. Divide cheese and spread on 5 crackers, add a little mustard. Add shrimp. Salt & pepper.
4 points
Sunday, April 18, 2010
No-Bake WW Cheesecake
No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Cool Whip Free
- 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 8 oz Cool Whip Free
- 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, lemon and sugar for a few minutes until fluffy. Add Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours, until firm. Cut into 8 equal slices. Or serve just the cheesecake as a mousse, without the pie crust, for only a 4 Point Total!
In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, lemon and sugar for a few minutes until fluffy. Add Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours, until firm. Cut into 8 equal slices. Or serve just the cheesecake as a mousse, without the pie crust, for only a 4 Point Total!
Entire Recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size = 1 slice
Each serving = 6 Point Total
Serving size = 1 slice
Each serving = 6 Point Total
Fruit pizza
1 tube Sugar Cookie dough (you can probably skim some points off this my making a ww recipe or finding a sugar/fat free tube)
1 small container Marshmallow cream
1 small block Fat-Free cream cheese
Variety of any fresh fruit you like; raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and kiwi all work well.
One container fruit glaze ( I use strawberry)
Splash of lem0n juice (Optional)
Roll cookie dough out on baking sheet and bake according to package directions until light golden brown. Allow to cool.
Mix cream cheese with marshmallow cream and spoon onto cookie crust.
Top with fruit and drizzle with glaze. Allow to chill before serving.
Servings: 30
Points per serving: 3
(You can combine the lemon juice with the glaze to help preserve the fruit)
1 small container Marshmallow cream
1 small block Fat-Free cream cheese
Variety of any fresh fruit you like; raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and kiwi all work well.
One container fruit glaze ( I use strawberry)
Splash of lem0n juice (Optional)
Roll cookie dough out on baking sheet and bake according to package directions until light golden brown. Allow to cool.
Mix cream cheese with marshmallow cream and spoon onto cookie crust.
Top with fruit and drizzle with glaze. Allow to chill before serving.
Servings: 30
Points per serving: 3
(You can combine the lemon juice with the glaze to help preserve the fruit)
Friday, April 16, 2010
Its the thrill of the fight.
Starting weight: 247.8
Week 5 ending weight 245.6
Difference: -2.2
Week score: 426
Initial GO! starting weight: 260
GO!al weight: 205- in fighting trim...
Team Tons o' fun weekly avg: 533
Week 5 ending weight 245.6
Difference: -2.2
Week score: 426
Initial GO! starting weight: 260
GO!al weight: 205- in fighting trim...
Team Tons o' fun weekly avg: 533
What witty BS reason can I come up with this week for my craptastic score? hmm. Work stress? nope. If I'd been GO!ing like I should have, I would have been solidly in my routine and none of it would have bugged me. Family? nope. My family rules, there were several times this week that Gracie was begging to go for a walk after dinner that got shut down because we just didn't want to stress about trying to get dinner/bathtime/bedtime done out of scheduled order...pfff. Pretty pathetic attempt at rationalizing.
I have actually been going back and forth a whole bunch on the game, and I gotta tell ya, I'm happy to see the end approaching. I have been getting wicked feelings of resentment toward the game because I find myself wanting to just chill out and relax and just live without self imposed rules all the time... but then the smart guy voice in my head pipes up and reminds me that this way of thinking is exactly why I am in the fat ass boat that I'm in.
Then I get all guiltified and start humming "Eye of the Tiger" and want to go run thirty miles to make up for my piss poor decisions all week long. Then for the coup de grace, after all the bogus food choices, the half hearted attempts at exercise and the attitude towards the game...I go ahead and lose 2.2 lbs. Now, thats not enough for a bonus as that would have just been a complete insult to my whole way of thinking... but still. I was only .2 lbs away from it. All I can attribute that to is possibly some kind of metabolism shock because if this was any sort off effective diet, I would have looked like a hungry Haitian refugee a looong time ago.
So, not really sure how this week in gonna go. Been so..so.. already, but we'll see. I want to end it on a high note and days off are a pretty good time for me as far as workouts go...so...
Duh, duh duh duh, duh duh duh, duh duh duuuuuuuuuuh.
BoOM!
.adam.
oh, sorry bout the late bloggin' I was waitin' on a score, and fell asleep before I recieved word.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Start of Final Week.
Previous weight - 265.8
Current weight - 268.0
Difference +2.2
GO! Score - 510
Fab Four week 3 score - 596.7
Nothing to say about this week. Not really in a great place as far as GO goes.
Current weight - 268.0
Difference +2.2
GO! Score - 510
Fab Four week 3 score - 596.7
Nothing to say about this week. Not really in a great place as far as GO goes.
Vanessa - The Dream Team Week #5
Starting weight - 149.2
Ending weight - 148.6
Difference -0.6
Goal - 145
Points - 850
What a battle I am having with the scale, balancing points, exercise and finding the 'happy medium' to maintain for life. I am learning that I will have to be very structured for life. And I guess I just haven't come to terms with that yet. I almost feel as if I am starting from scratch.
I feel rather introspective today. I guess it's because this round of GO! is nearing an end. Some of the questions I have been asking myself:
What benefits do I get from GO!
What benefits does my family get from GO!
Is the energy and time I channel to GO! better spent elsewhere?
Have I improved my overall health & well-being since beginning GO!?
Me. Me. Me. I know. But that is what I have control over, me. How I act, react and respond to situations and occurrences in my life.
I want to thank my team for being such awesome players. You guys ROCK!
GO! V
Week 5 end - Week 6 plan
634 Points
4lbs lost
I've lost 30lbs since we started.
I feel like I would be closer to my 40lb goal if I were more diligent with my exercise. I am going to try really hard to motivate myself for this week. If I can have another 10lb loss week I will be pretty damn happy.
End of week 5 ~Christie~
Well I have mixed feelings this week
Ive had a wonderfully busy one, had quite a few parties, & temptations.
I survived a "girls-overnighter" and felt like I made some really good choices, then came home and had a Birthday Party for Dallin, again making smarter choices for myself. Thin crust "delite" veggie pizza from Papa Murphys and a small piece of cake!
My score kind of sucks this week 580!
However my weight wasn't bad 164.4
Last weeks weight 165.6
Loss -1.2
Not enough for my bonus but glad to still be down after an indulgent week, even including a margarita!
I must say it was probably the best margarita Ive had in forever!!
Cant stop thinking about it, yummmmmmmm
I am determined this week to be as close to perfect as I can, I will do my best cuz I deserve it!
Ive had a wonderfully busy one, had quite a few parties, & temptations.
I survived a "girls-overnighter" and felt like I made some really good choices, then came home and had a Birthday Party for Dallin, again making smarter choices for myself. Thin crust "delite" veggie pizza from Papa Murphys and a small piece of cake!
My score kind of sucks this week 580!
However my weight wasn't bad 164.4
Last weeks weight 165.6
Loss -1.2
Not enough for my bonus but glad to still be down after an indulgent week, even including a margarita!
I must say it was probably the best margarita Ive had in forever!!
Cant stop thinking about it, yummmmmmmm
I am determined this week to be as close to perfect as I can, I will do my best cuz I deserve it!
End of Week 5 ~ Kirby
Previous weight ~ 142.4
Current weight ~ 142
Difference ~ -.4
Points ~ 700
I would have had a perfect week if I would have stayed home Saturday night, the peer pressure got to me lol. I'm sorry TT that I let you down, we are on to our final week so lets make it a good one!
Current weight ~ 142
Difference ~ -.4
Points ~ 700
I would have had a perfect week if I would have stayed home Saturday night, the peer pressure got to me lol. I'm sorry TT that I let you down, we are on to our final week so lets make it a good one!
5th Week
Last week 189.5
This week 187.5
Points 850 I have lost 12.5 lbs this is so great.
I have had another perfect week. I thought I had messed it up by not working on my good habit one day, but then during the night I remember I had not had a day off, so I could us that to cover my mistake. I am really into this game and I hope we continue playing. I will pick a harder goal next time, so I can push myself a little more. I can not wait to meet all of you on Sunday.
This week 187.5
Points 850 I have lost 12.5 lbs this is so great.
I have had another perfect week. I thought I had messed it up by not working on my good habit one day, but then during the night I remember I had not had a day off, so I could us that to cover my mistake. I am really into this game and I hope we continue playing. I will pick a harder goal next time, so I can push myself a little more. I can not wait to meet all of you on Sunday.
Ben's Weak 5th Week
Week 4 181 pounds
only 718 pts
weight Week 5 177 pounds
4 lbs lost
5 lbs left to go to make 20 lbs
only 718 pts
weight Week 5 177 pounds
4 lbs lost
5 lbs left to go to make 20 lbs
Trust issues
Starting weight: 200.0 pounds
Ending weight: 199.0 pounds
Difference: -1.0 pounds
Total weight since beginning GO!: -32.6 pounds
Goal: 160 pounds*
Points: 710
The Dream Team: Ben - 718, Geoff - 710, Toni - 850, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 782
Overall Team Average: 782.2
* I'm reevaluating my goal weight because it seems unrealistic — some have told me I'd look skeletal at 160 pounds. I'm going to get to 180 pounds and take it from there.
The good news: I'm under 200 pounds for the first time in more than five years. The bad news: I only lost 1 pound this past week, which is a head-scratcher because I didn't do anything different. Maybe I'm plateauing and need to change things up a bit or maybe I'm using a messed up scale.
Two weeks ago I weighed in at 202 pounds, last week at 200 and this week at 199. No tenths of a pound, just even weights, which seems odd and has therefore inspired trust issues in the scale I'm using. Funny how that happens. Oh well, I won't have to worry about it anymore after this week because I'll be weighing in on my own scale in my own bathroom in my own home.
So, my apologies to my teammates for failing to get my weight bonus. Guess I'll just have to GO! harder this week.
Ending weight: 199.0 pounds
Difference: -1.0 pounds
Total weight since beginning GO!: -32.6 pounds
Goal: 160 pounds*
Points: 710
The Dream Team: Ben - 718, Geoff - 710, Toni - 850, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 782
Overall Team Average: 782.2
* I'm reevaluating my goal weight because it seems unrealistic — some have told me I'd look skeletal at 160 pounds. I'm going to get to 180 pounds and take it from there.
The good news: I'm under 200 pounds for the first time in more than five years. The bad news: I only lost 1 pound this past week, which is a head-scratcher because I didn't do anything different. Maybe I'm plateauing and need to change things up a bit or maybe I'm using a messed up scale.
Two weeks ago I weighed in at 202 pounds, last week at 200 and this week at 199. No tenths of a pound, just even weights, which seems odd and has therefore inspired trust issues in the scale I'm using. Funny how that happens. Oh well, I won't have to worry about it anymore after this week because I'll be weighing in on my own scale in my own bathroom in my own home.
So, my apologies to my teammates for failing to get my weight bonus. Guess I'll just have to GO! harder this week.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Meeting & Greeting
Now that we are nearly done with our GO! round, I was hoping to organize a meet and greet. Let's face it, if we don't do it this next week we never will.
I for one, would love to get a chance to meet with all of you and visit face to face.
I am proposing Friday night at the park. Which park, is up for suggestion. Geoff will be home from SLC (for good!!!!) by about 7 p.m.
We can let the kiddies play and have a picnic dinner and we can drink our water and chat. Fun right?
Please leave a comment here and give a yay or nay...
I for one, would love to get a chance to meet with all of you and visit face to face.
I am proposing Friday night at the park. Which park, is up for suggestion. Geoff will be home from SLC (for good!!!!) by about 7 p.m.
We can let the kiddies play and have a picnic dinner and we can drink our water and chat. Fun right?
Please leave a comment here and give a yay or nay...
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Start of week 5 - Stacy
Previous weight - 264.2
Current weight - 265.8
Difference +1.6
GO! Score - 500
Fab Four week 3 score - 714.3
Don't have a lot to say about this week, except that I REALLY enjoyed myself. Too much. Anyway, I plan on doing much better this week. So have a GOod week. GO!
Current weight - 265.8
Difference +1.6
GO! Score - 500
Fab Four week 3 score - 714.3
Don't have a lot to say about this week, except that I REALLY enjoyed myself. Too much. Anyway, I plan on doing much better this week. So have a GOod week. GO!
FAT and HAPPY!
FAt and happy pretty much sums up my week. . . .
This week was a complete wash. I started off my week with awesome news of a Promotion at newfield (this meaning that I took my wife out to a celabration dinner!). Friday being about the only day of my week of total focus with diet and excercise. Saturday I was planning on having a day off with a family easter extravaganza at the inlaws ~SCREECH!~ Boy I was wrong! My pregnant crazy wife decided to completely bypass easter extravaganza weekend all together with the birth of my beautiful daughter Ava Grace. . . My diet went out the door from there. . .
Now I know that having a promotion, and a baby is NO reason to completly bag out on my team, and eat whatever I want with no excercise and no regret. It is from complete lack of motivation, and laziness in my part that I have not met my weight loss bonus, but in fact have gained 8.4 pounds this week (McDonald's happens to be on the way from the hospital to my house, and I was too lazy and love struck to care about this compitition, and needed to feed my gut in real quick hurry) . . . . . But. . .It is, what it is (right Gordo?) It's a reason, not an excuse.
I'm going back to work on Saturday, and having a regular schedule, with regular food options will definitly keep me GOing in this compitition. . . I still wanna do right by my team, and I still wanna lose weight and be healthier. So be prepared for a better score from me next week. . . .Because I now have ONE more reason to get healthier, and live longer. . . . .
Last week 323
This week 331.4
This week was a complete wash. I started off my week with awesome news of a Promotion at newfield (this meaning that I took my wife out to a celabration dinner!). Friday being about the only day of my week of total focus with diet and excercise. Saturday I was planning on having a day off with a family easter extravaganza at the inlaws ~SCREECH!~ Boy I was wrong! My pregnant crazy wife decided to completely bypass easter extravaganza weekend all together with the birth of my beautiful daughter Ava Grace. . . My diet went out the door from there. . .
Now I know that having a promotion, and a baby is NO reason to completly bag out on my team, and eat whatever I want with no excercise and no regret. It is from complete lack of motivation, and laziness in my part that I have not met my weight loss bonus, but in fact have gained 8.4 pounds this week (McDonald's happens to be on the way from the hospital to my house, and I was too lazy and love struck to care about this compitition, and needed to feed my gut in real quick hurry) . . . . . But. . .It is, what it is (right Gordo?) It's a reason, not an excuse.
I'm going back to work on Saturday, and having a regular schedule, with regular food options will definitly keep me GOing in this compitition. . . I still wanna do right by my team, and I still wanna lose weight and be healthier. So be prepared for a better score from me next week. . . .Because I now have ONE more reason to get healthier, and live longer. . . . .
Last week 323
This week 331.4
Week 4- Adam
Sooo. yeah.
Starting weight: 239.7
Week 4 ending weight 247.8
Difference: +8.1
Week score: 500
Initial GO! starting weight: 260
GO!al weight: 205- in fighting trim...
Team Tons o' fun weekly avg: 550
Week 4 ending weight 247.8
Difference: +8.1
Week score: 500
Initial GO! starting weight: 260
GO!al weight: 205- in fighting trim...
Team Tons o' fun weekly avg: 550
EIGHT POUNDS UP?!?!? Good hell. It is amazing I wasn't the 1000lb man before this quest started. I couldn't have tried less this week. I started strong on the first day and fell flat shortly thereafter. My workout buddy was busy... My house was full of Easter candy...I was totally ready for a choco-peanut-butter bender. Couple that with some devil-may-care food choices for birthday dinner(s) and a super kickface carrot cake that just showed up one night.
Now, the eight pounds is actually kind of a relief, thats actually down from where I peaked... at one point this week I was actually up around 15lbs (I know! WTF?!?) But, I'm back on the wagon and ready to give it the ol' college try...wait, I dropped out of college. uh. hmmm.
GOtta try harder this week.
Get sOme!
.adam.
pffff. weak 4. weak.
Team Tons of Fun really stomped it this week. A team average of 550 is pretty damn weak. None of us had excuses, although we all had reasons. Nothing more to add. It is what it is. Good job TDT, you guys suck.
P.S.
I forgot that I was also going to share what happened last Saturday Morning....
Hubby made big, white, fluffy pancakes for breakfast. (My FAVORITE)
Of course we have REAL butter and homeade jam to top them off,
Upon making my kids one, Hubby said to me "oh I forgot, your probably can't have these!"
I said "NO I can, but I am choosing NOT too."
Wow I totally surprised myself!
Whatever changes have happened in my mind,
Please Lord let them be permanent..... =)
Hubby made big, white, fluffy pancakes for breakfast. (My FAVORITE)
Of course we have REAL butter and homeade jam to top them off,
Upon making my kids one, Hubby said to me "oh I forgot, your probably can't have these!"
I said "NO I can, but I am choosing NOT too."
Wow I totally surprised myself!
Whatever changes have happened in my mind,
Please Lord let them be permanent..... =)
End of week 4 ~Christie~
I am happy to report that I am back on track, after last weeks disappointment I just couldn't bear to feel so yucky again.
I made it through Easter without a single Reese pb egg, I did however have one of my Grandma's cupcakes but still managed to stay within my pts!
This weeks score 823!!
Last weeks weight 168.4
this weeks weight 165.6
Total loss -2.8
Yesterday I was 164.6
idk what happened but Im still happy !!!
I cannot wait to be in the 150's, it has been YEARS and YEARS since I have been!
I am going on an overnight girls trip tomorrow and I was planning to "take a couple of days off!"
but after realizing you can totally gain everything that takes a week to lose in a single day,
I am rethinking my decision!
I am going to make better choices, I have been doing some research and I know the places my friends will want to go so I am planning ahead and finding the best option beforehand so that I won't be pressured into making a bad choice.
Im not saying I wont enjoy myself but I know that if I choose Marinara over Alfredo, skip the bread,
eat the corn tortillas vs the flour ones, I will be doing myself a favor!!
Again, I want to Thank Vanessa from the bottom of my heart for inviting me along on this journey.
Her and Kirby have been an awesome form of support and information!!
I love you guys and am forever grateful!
Let's GO Triple Threat!!!!
I made it through Easter without a single Reese pb egg, I did however have one of my Grandma's cupcakes but still managed to stay within my pts!
This weeks score 823!!
Last weeks weight 168.4
this weeks weight 165.6
Total loss -2.8
Yesterday I was 164.6
idk what happened but Im still happy !!!
I cannot wait to be in the 150's, it has been YEARS and YEARS since I have been!
I am going on an overnight girls trip tomorrow and I was planning to "take a couple of days off!"
but after realizing you can totally gain everything that takes a week to lose in a single day,
I am rethinking my decision!
I am going to make better choices, I have been doing some research and I know the places my friends will want to go so I am planning ahead and finding the best option beforehand so that I won't be pressured into making a bad choice.
Im not saying I wont enjoy myself but I know that if I choose Marinara over Alfredo, skip the bread,
eat the corn tortillas vs the flour ones, I will be doing myself a favor!!
Again, I want to Thank Vanessa from the bottom of my heart for inviting me along on this journey.
Her and Kirby have been an awesome form of support and information!!
I love you guys and am forever grateful!
Let's GO Triple Threat!!!!
End week 4 ~ Kirby
Previous weight~ 142.6
Current weight~ 142.4
Difference~ -.2
Points~ 820
I am totally surprised that Im under last weeks weight even if its only .2 lol. I had meal off and day off and I went hog wild. I also had to say goodbye to all of my flex poiunts this week. I am very hopeful that I met the 130's next week, 139.8 would be awesome, so I am setting that as a bit of a side goal for myself! Keep up the good work!
Current weight~ 142.4
Difference~ -.2
Points~ 820
I am totally surprised that Im under last weeks weight even if its only .2 lol. I had meal off and day off and I went hog wild. I also had to say goodbye to all of my flex poiunts this week. I am very hopeful that I met the 130's next week, 139.8 would be awesome, so I am setting that as a bit of a side goal for myself! Keep up the good work!
Inching closer
Starting weight: 202.0 pounds
Ending weight: 200.0 pounds
Difference: -2.0 pounds
Total weight since beginning GO!: -31.6 pounds
Goal: 160 pounds
Points: 838
The Dream Team: Ben - 784, Geoff - 838, Toni - 850, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 830.5
Overall Team Average: 782.25
So I ate my weight in Reese's eggs Sunday and had two pieces of Kirby's awesome carrot cake, which made for a sweet day off. But it also made for a sour stomach all day Monday. I'm sure my body has gotten used to the daily routine of the rather tame foods that I eat and all that sugar threw things off balance. I thought about this the other day when Christie asked on the BlackBerry chat if any of us just eat the same things every day. For the most part, I do.
In the past the idea of a food plan that limited my choices would have turned me off. It's not that I don't vary what I eat from day to day and I'm not saying WW limits what you can eat. But for sheer ease, I have staples that I rotate through my meal plan — Fiber One bars, Nutrigrain bars, light Babybel cheese, Western Alternative bagels, light Progresso soup and even Subway sandwiches without the cheese. I have to admit thought that I'm looking forward to moving back to Roosevelt so I can be home for dinner each night. I've been living on SmartOnes frozen dinners since beginning GO! and can't wait to get some of Vanessa's home cooking each night.
One thing that happened this week that I'm particularly proud of is the restraint I showed Tuesday night during the dinner at Little America. I knew I wouldn't be able to point my meal and had no idea what was on the menu. I ate small meals throughout the day to conserve my points and arrived at dinner with 20 points to spare. I said no to the open bar, the bread basket, the Hollandaise-drenched halibut, the mashed potatoes and the key lime tart with Grand Marnier sauce. Sure I wanted to eat all of those things, but I felt so much better with my choice after I left the meal than I would have. Plus, the coworkers I was seated with mentioned that I was looking slimmer and asked what I was doing to lose weight. Of course, I told them because I feel obligated to share the "secret" of my success.
This coming week I expect to drop below the 200-pound mark for the first time in over five years. For some reason I feel like getting to even 199.99 pounds will be like getting over one of the hurdles that stands in the way of reaching my ideal weight of 160 pounds. Guess all I've got to do is continue to GO!
Ending weight: 200.0 pounds
Difference: -2.0 pounds
Total weight since beginning GO!: -31.6 pounds
Goal: 160 pounds
Points: 838
The Dream Team: Ben - 784, Geoff - 838, Toni - 850, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 830.5
Overall Team Average: 782.25
So I ate my weight in Reese's eggs Sunday and had two pieces of Kirby's awesome carrot cake, which made for a sweet day off. But it also made for a sour stomach all day Monday. I'm sure my body has gotten used to the daily routine of the rather tame foods that I eat and all that sugar threw things off balance. I thought about this the other day when Christie asked on the BlackBerry chat if any of us just eat the same things every day. For the most part, I do.
In the past the idea of a food plan that limited my choices would have turned me off. It's not that I don't vary what I eat from day to day and I'm not saying WW limits what you can eat. But for sheer ease, I have staples that I rotate through my meal plan — Fiber One bars, Nutrigrain bars, light Babybel cheese, Western Alternative bagels, light Progresso soup and even Subway sandwiches without the cheese. I have to admit thought that I'm looking forward to moving back to Roosevelt so I can be home for dinner each night. I've been living on SmartOnes frozen dinners since beginning GO! and can't wait to get some of Vanessa's home cooking each night.
One thing that happened this week that I'm particularly proud of is the restraint I showed Tuesday night during the dinner at Little America. I knew I wouldn't be able to point my meal and had no idea what was on the menu. I ate small meals throughout the day to conserve my points and arrived at dinner with 20 points to spare. I said no to the open bar, the bread basket, the Hollandaise-drenched halibut, the mashed potatoes and the key lime tart with Grand Marnier sauce. Sure I wanted to eat all of those things, but I felt so much better with my choice after I left the meal than I would have. Plus, the coworkers I was seated with mentioned that I was looking slimmer and asked what I was doing to lose weight. Of course, I told them because I feel obligated to share the "secret" of my success.
This coming week I expect to drop below the 200-pound mark for the first time in over five years. For some reason I feel like getting to even 199.99 pounds will be like getting over one of the hurdles that stands in the way of reaching my ideal weight of 160 pounds. Guess all I've got to do is continue to GO!
4th Week
Yippy another great week:
Last weeks weight 191.5
This week 189.5, yes I am below 190 I am so happy
Points 850, this is the first week I took a day off and a meal off, it felt like I was cheating. I am so excited with my weight loss and plan to keep going strong. I am doing the Life Project for my good goal and my book is looking good. I am really enjoying taking pictures every day and I am learning to appreciate the simply things of everyday life.
Thanks everyone.
Last weeks weight 191.5
This week 189.5, yes I am below 190 I am so happy
Points 850, this is the first week I took a day off and a meal off, it felt like I was cheating. I am so excited with my weight loss and plan to keep going strong. I am doing the Life Project for my good goal and my book is looking good. I am really enjoying taking pictures every day and I am learning to appreciate the simply things of everyday life.
Thanks everyone.
Vanessa - The Dream Team
Week #4
Starting weight - 146Week #4
Ending weight - 149.2
Difference -3.2+
Goal - 145
Points - 850
I am broken. I know this, otherwise I wouldn't have had 90lbs to lose to begin with.
I started this week with an experiment:
1. Weigh on Thursday morning last week and then don't weigh again until Wednesday this week. I am trying to stop basing the foundation of my day on those digital numbers that stare up at me every morning.
I did fine with this part of the experiment.
2. Eat what sounds good & feels right, within reason and then point at the end of the day.
The point I am at now is maintenance. Will I have to be super strict and point every morsel I ingest for the rest of my life? I hope not. I hope I can get to a place where I am no longer broken. A place where I listen to my body and the subtle signs and signals and feed it was it needs to thrive and be healthy. As with weight loss, maintenance has its own set of ups and downs. Obviously, this week was an 'up', but not in a good way. Factor in birthday dinner at Don Pedro's and Easter/birthday dinner on Sunday and I guess I was bound to be up.
I was surprised to see though, that pointing at the end of the day I was only about 5 points above my daily allowance. Points that easily fit into my flex point allowance. So maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe I am not totally broken. I have hope. I took a journey and learned how to lose weight and be healthy. So now I embark on a new journey.
I hope one day to eat like Jackson. That kid knows exactly how much and what kind of fuel his body needs. When his tank is full, he stops. I wonder if he would tell me his secret?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Oriental Stir Fry
1/2 pound chicken breast, cut in 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup water
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup snow peas
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup water chestnuts
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
2 T. lemon juice
4 T. white wine
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp. nutmeg
black pepper, freshly ground
1. Heat large, non-stick skillet over high heat. Mix together lemon juice, wine and spices in bowl. Set aside.
2. Add chicken, stirring frequently until chicken is browned on all sides.
3. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to boil.
4. Stir in broccoli, cooking 1 minute.
5. Stir in snow peas, mushrooms and water chestnuts, cooking 2 minutes.
6. Stir in wine mixture and continue cooking 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Serve over rice.
For variety, try Thai Stir Fry. Use shredded cabbage, onion, celery, and carrots for vegetable mixture, adding all at once. In place of wine and spice mixture use 1/8 cup lemon juice, 1/8 cup lime juice, 1/2 tsp. grated ginger, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 T. chopped parsley.
Can also try Szechwan Stir Fry. In place of wine and spice mixture, use 4 T. white wine, 2 T. rice vinegar, 1 T. grated fresh ginger, 3 cloves minced ginger and 1/2-1 tsp. cayenne pepper. This is great with lean beef.
Monday, April 5, 2010
really? really?! REALLY!?!?
So, with my birthday coming up I had to renew my drivers license. While digging through the various "safe places" looking for all the documents now required for this task I discovered a nice little treasure,the drivers license that was issued in August of 2005.
The oldest of the three pics below is one of the very few in existence of me at my heaviest, tipping the scales at just over four hundred pounds. FOUR HUNDRED POUNDS!
The second picture was taken just over 4 years and one hundred thirty pounds later. **
The last pic was taken about three weeks ago, six months later and twenty pounds lighter than the previous.***
Looking at these pictures all together makes me realize how far I've come on this journey to a healthier me. I am so grateful for the supportive group of people I have in my life, as there is no way I would have gotten this far without them. Its also a motivator in that I can see how drastic changes bring about drastic results.
This week has been pathetic as far as GO! scores go, but I don't feel bad, nor am I going to try to justify it. It is what it is.
*scope the ears in the pics...the first one, I barely have ears at all!
The second picture was taken just over 4 years and one hundred thirty pounds later. **
The last pic was taken about three weeks ago, six months later and twenty pounds lighter than the previous.***
Looking at these pictures all together makes me realize how far I've come on this journey to a healthier me. I am so grateful for the supportive group of people I have in my life, as there is no way I would have gotten this far without them. Its also a motivator in that I can see how drastic changes bring about drastic results.
This week has been pathetic as far as GO! scores go, but I don't feel bad, nor am I going to try to justify it. It is what it is.
*scope the ears in the pics...the first one, I barely have ears at all!
**the pics are out of chronological order. The formatting is jacked and I don't feel like going back and figuring it out. The order is, 3nd, 2nd, 1st.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Momentum
I don't know if it's the colds we all have, the non-stop pace this weekend or just the way of the game but I'm in a real funk this week for some reason. I went to the fights last night and for some reason didn't even pause when confronted with the snacks and swearing. I ate a bite of pizza, half a serving of nacho's with chili and a handful of skittles. Not only that but I had 6 nuggets on the way home. Add to that the continuous streams of swear words that came out of my mouth all night and I was very grateful for free days. I noticed today though it's alot harder to get back on track and I'm really struggling. I feel stuck in a pit I can't seem to claw my way out of. I made myself jog today but didn't even manage to do as well as I have done in the past. Also I gained a pound. Not so happy at the moment. The only thing that's keeping me going is the fact that my stomach shrunk enough that I didn't eat the whole pizza PLUS all the nachos PLUS a big mac on the way home. Believe it or not, there was a time when I would have done it with not a blink of an eye.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Jogging
So i've actually done something I haven't done since my freshman year in high school: jogged. I got on the tredmill the other day and halfway through my work-out thought to myself "this just isn't uping my heartrate like I was hoping" so I kicked up the speed and started a light jog. However, my legs kill. Long before my lungs give out, my calves and shins hurt so bad I could cry. I've only managed 6 minutes before I have to pull my speed back just to keep from limping. For those who jog, is that normal? What are some tips to help me progress from 6 minutes to a full workout run?
Thursday, April 1, 2010
My Best Week
End of week three
191.5 lbs
850 points
I had a perfect week even while traveling for work. I left for St George on Monday and I should be home tomorrow. It is hard to make the right choices while eating out. I am getting better at it and plan on sticking to it. I love the exercise machines in the hotel they are a lot nicer than mine. I have lost 8.5 lbs so far that is amazing. I am enjoying this game and the great support I am getting. You guys are a lot of fun. Thanks for letting us play.
191.5 lbs
850 points
I had a perfect week even while traveling for work. I left for St George on Monday and I should be home tomorrow. It is hard to make the right choices while eating out. I am getting better at it and plan on sticking to it. I love the exercise machines in the hotel they are a lot nicer than mine. I have lost 8.5 lbs so far that is amazing. I am enjoying this game and the great support I am getting. You guys are a lot of fun. Thanks for letting us play.
Week 3 Done...Ready for four.
Starting weight: 242.8
Week 3 ending weight 239.7
Difference: -3.1
Week 3 score: 732
Initial GO! starting weight: 260
Total GO! loss: 20.3
GO!al weight: 205- in fighting trim...
Team Tons o' fun weekly avg: 727.5
Holy crap... this was a good week.
I have felt like dog-piss jones all week and still managed to get GOOD workouts in all but 2 days. My team is kicking face. I am proud to be kickin' it with them. I only have 39 lbs to lose 'til goal. Sounds like a lot to the average person, but for me... not so much. Considering I've already shed nearly a hundred in the last 2 years, and damn near 200 in the last 5. Its definitely a process.
I am wicked happy to see spring rollin' in. My new bike is a blast to ride and I'm excited to get some family rides in.
Everybody is doing awesome. Let's see how this holiday weekend rolls. At least peanut butter is high in protein...
Get sOme!
.adam.
Week 3 ending weight 239.7
Difference: -3.1
Week 3 score: 732
Initial GO! starting weight: 260
Total GO! loss: 20.3
GO!al weight: 205- in fighting trim...
Team Tons o' fun weekly avg: 727.5
Holy crap... this was a good week.
I have felt like dog-piss jones all week and still managed to get GOOD workouts in all but 2 days. My team is kicking face. I am proud to be kickin' it with them. I only have 39 lbs to lose 'til goal. Sounds like a lot to the average person, but for me... not so much. Considering I've already shed nearly a hundred in the last 2 years, and damn near 200 in the last 5. Its definitely a process.
I am wicked happy to see spring rollin' in. My new bike is a blast to ride and I'm excited to get some family rides in.
Everybody is doing awesome. Let's see how this holiday weekend rolls. At least peanut butter is high in protein...
Get sOme!
.adam.
Week 4 - Stacy
Previous weight - 263.6
Current weight - 264.2
Difference +0.6
GO! Score - 675
Fab Four week 3 score - 668.3
Half way done! Bobbi sent me a message today saying she's resigning from the game. She's got some personal issues she's dealing with right now. We'll miss her on our team, she's an awesome lady. I'm so frustrated that I keep gaining! I stay within my points everyday and get my exercise in and it's not working. I have been having problems with my ankle, maybe that has something to do with it? Going to see the Hoof Dr. on Monday. Anyway, that's all I've got for now. Congrats to the In Your Dreams Team. Why don't you guys have some Reese's Eggs to celebrate your win. GO!
Current weight - 264.2
Difference +0.6
GO! Score - 675
Fab Four week 3 score - 668.3
Half way done! Bobbi sent me a message today saying she's resigning from the game. She's got some personal issues she's dealing with right now. We'll miss her on our team, she's an awesome lady. I'm so frustrated that I keep gaining! I stay within my points everyday and get my exercise in and it's not working. I have been having problems with my ankle, maybe that has something to do with it? Going to see the Hoof Dr. on Monday. Anyway, that's all I've got for now. Congrats to the In Your Dreams Team. Why don't you guys have some Reese's Eggs to celebrate your win. GO!
Week #3 - Vanessa
Vanessa - The Dream Team
Week #3
Starting weight - 146.4Week #3
Ending weight - 146
Difference -.4
Goal - 145
Points - 850
What a difference a week and routine makes. Had a rough start being so sick. By Monday I was starting to get better. Even though I was sick I continued light stretching for 20 minutes a day, per book.
I am sore now, can't believe I lost ground so quickly. It is amazing how fast you lose muscle and flexibility. I haven't tried running yet. Hopefully, by next week.
Happy birthday to me on Saturday. I will be 29 (again) :)
Thanks to everyone for your support. I love this game! GO! V
End Week #3 ~Kirby
Previous weight~ 144.6
Current weight ~ 142.6
Difference~ -2
Points ~ 710
To bad for me that I have a fitness goal set because I made weight bonus. We are half way finished with this round, keep up the good work everyone!
Current weight ~ 142.6
Difference~ -2
Points ~ 710
To bad for me that I have a fitness goal set because I made weight bonus. We are half way finished with this round, keep up the good work everyone!
end of week three!!
not such a great week this week...
I am disappointed in myself,
I promise to do better next,
My score 620,
last weeks weight 166.4
this weeks 168.4
gain of 2 lbs, *sigh
Hang tough everyone,
HUGS,
Christie =)
I am disappointed in myself,
I promise to do better next,
My score 620,
last weeks weight 166.4
this weeks 168.4
gain of 2 lbs, *sigh
Hang tough everyone,
HUGS,
Christie =)
This is not as easy as it seems.
Starting weight: 204.5 pounds
Ending weight: 202 pounds
Difference: -2.5 pounds
Total weight since beginning GO!: -29.6 pounds
Goal: 160 pounds
Points: 850
The Dream Team: Ben - 820, Geoff - 850, Toni - 850, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 842.5
Overall Team Average: 766.17
Perfection. Finally.
This is not as easy as it looks. There were days when I didn't want to exercise, but I did it anyway. There were days when I wanted to blow off my WW points and eat whatever sounded good. But I stuck to the plan and lost the weight I wanted to lose.
I've discovered that I like having the game end on Wednesdays because it gives me a few days to overcome my meal-off/day-off insanity. Hopefully that will work out again after celebrating Vanessa's 29th birthday (Sans alcohol because I've lost that privilege.) and Easter (Mmmmmm... Reese's peanut butter eggs.) this weekend.
Regardless, I'm back in the groove and GO!ing strong.
Ending weight: 202 pounds
Difference: -2.5 pounds
Total weight since beginning GO!: -29.6 pounds
Goal: 160 pounds
Points: 850
The Dream Team: Ben - 820, Geoff - 850, Toni - 850, Vanessa - 850.
Weekly Team Average: 842.5
Overall Team Average: 766.17
Perfection. Finally.
This is not as easy as it looks. There were days when I didn't want to exercise, but I did it anyway. There were days when I wanted to blow off my WW points and eat whatever sounded good. But I stuck to the plan and lost the weight I wanted to lose.
I've discovered that I like having the game end on Wednesdays because it gives me a few days to overcome my meal-off/day-off insanity. Hopefully that will work out again after celebrating Vanessa's 29th birthday (Sans alcohol because I've lost that privilege.) and Easter (Mmmmmm... Reese's peanut butter eggs.) this weekend.
Regardless, I'm back in the groove and GO!ing strong.
Ben's third week
start weight 192
week 1 189
week 2 187
week 3 184
lost three pounds for the week
Points 820
I have got to get better to make goal at the end of six, wish me luck Easter weekend
and thank Toni for helping me with the WW crap
Still Hungry, craving food like when I quit smoking. You have to have lots of willpower to do this, I admire all you all thanks for you support
PS. for Adam ...... donuts twice this week at shop, I only smelled them
week 1 189
week 2 187
week 3 184
lost three pounds for the week
Points 820
I have got to get better to make goal at the end of six, wish me luck Easter weekend
and thank Toni for helping me with the WW crap
Still Hungry, craving food like when I quit smoking. You have to have lots of willpower to do this, I admire all you all thanks for you support
PS. for Adam ...... donuts twice this week at shop, I only smelled them
Good week besides the score. . . .
This week has actually been a good week. I have been more regular going to the gym, eating right (except on my day off! Pizza shouldn't be an option, even on your day off!), drinking my water, and slacking some on my good and bad habits, and some sleep.
Last weeks weight 323.0
This weeks weight 323.0
No bonus
This weeks score 635
I apologize to my team for the low score.
On the good side of it . . .I feel better! I'm able to run longer at a faster pace. My back pain is slowly drifting away. . . So good for me, and bad for the team with the low weekly score. Better luck next week.
Last weeks weight 323.0
This weeks weight 323.0
No bonus
This weeks score 635
I apologize to my team for the low score.
On the good side of it . . .I feel better! I'm able to run longer at a faster pace. My back pain is slowly drifting away. . . So good for me, and bad for the team with the low weekly score. Better luck next week.
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