1st place prize of $346.50 - Maite
2nd place prize of $189 - Lydia
3rd place prize of $94.50 - Robyn
Congratulations ladies - I am so proud of you!! Thank you for setting such a great example week after week. (I will email the winners to get your paypal email addresses or see if you'd rather have a check mailed.)
Well, we made it to the end of the contest and it has been a great source of accountability. Some of you had giant success in your journey, others made slow steady progress and some of us didn’t do nearly as well as we had hoped. I want to encourage those of you who struggled, to not lose heart. Being healthy is a lifelong journey. Hopefully you all felt like the $30 was worth it even if you weren't one of the winners. Think of it this way - our $30 bought us accountability, community, being a contributor to improving the health of several people, and saving us the money we would have normally spent eating the former "quantity" of food or "convenience/junk" food. I know I saved much more than $3.75/week [the contest fee divided by 8 weeks] on the foods I resisted!
A few people have asked about starting another contest. I am up for it, maybe starting the end of July. That would give me a good little administrative break and give us time to invite more people and get them set up. Also - I would change the weigh-in day to a day OTHER than Monday *good job Natalie - let’s weigh in right after the weekend…oops*. Maybe have weigh-in day be a Thursday instead. I’ll send out an invitation email in a couple of weeks and you can let me know if you are interested.
Have a wonderful day and thank you for being a part of this contest!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Week 8: The --FINAL-- weigh in!!!
This is it ladies - who are our top three?!?! I am leaving for vacation this morning, so I will post everyone's stats in the chart this evening. I will award the top three spots to the TOP THREE LOSERS who have posted their information by midnight tonight (pacific time). It isn't fair to drag this out several days, so make sure you get your numbers to me TODAY as I will officially post the names of the winners tomorrow morning. If you are one of the winners, I will either paypal you or mail you a check - whichever you prefer. Here is the breakdown of the amounts that are at stake:
1st place - $346.50
2nd place - $189.00
3rd place - $94.50
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
1st place - $346.50
2nd place - $189.00
3rd place - $94.50
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | -1.05% | -3.59% |
| Claire | % | % |
| Esa | % | % |
| Jen | -0.31% | -0.71% |
| Jenny | +1.48% | -3.04% |
| Jessica | +0.28% | -4.07% |
| Joy | % | % |
| Julie | % | % |
| Kelly | % | % |
| Kirsten | % | % |
| Lydia | -1.35% | -10.28% |
| Maite | -1.15% | -11.68% |
| Melodie | 0.00% | +2.51% |
| Natalie | % | % |
| Rebecca | 0.60% | -0.48% |
| Robyn | +0.25% | -4.08% |
| Sara Z. | % | % |
| Sarah A. | +2.30% | -0.46% |
| Shanna | % | % |
| Sheena | -0.61% | -2.89% |
| Tori | % | % |
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Monday, June 23, 2008
Week 7: Weigh In Results
Enter your numbers in a comment. Only ONE MORE weigh in after this - let's be strong this week!!
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | -0.05% | -3.08% |
| Claire | % | % |
| Esa | % | % |
| Jen | -0.40% | -0.40% |
| Jenny | +0.21% | -4.45% |
| Jessica | +1.14% | -4.35% |
| Joy | -0.41% | -1.17% |
| Julie | % | % |
| Kelly | 0.00% | -1.01% |
| Kirsten | % | % |
| Lydia | -0.90% | -9.05% |
| Maite | -0.90% | -10.70% |
| Melodie | +0.27% | +2.51% |
| Natalie | -0.29% | -1.34% |
| Rebecca | +1.1% | +0.12% |
| Robyn | -1.97% | -4.32% |
| Sara Z. | % | % |
| Sarah A. | 0.00% | -2.30% |
| Shanna | % | % |
| Sheena | +0.31% | -2.29% |
| Tori | 0.00% | -1.18% |
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Monday, June 16, 2008
Week 6: Weigh In Results
Ok ladies, how did we do this week?
For those of you who are sucking at motivation in this like I am...how about instead of giving up, we start fresh today and blitz this thing for the next 2 weeks?! Come on, surely we can do this for 14 days. Surely we can give up our treats and snacks for a mere two weeks. Surely we can haul our lazy booties off the couch and exercise for two weeks. Just two weeks! End strong with me ladies! I have had ZERO motivation lately and I need to rally together with you guys and sprint to the end. If for no other reason...so I can say that I managed to lose MORE than 2 pounds in 8 weeks!
For those of you who are sucking at motivation in this like I am...how about instead of giving up, we start fresh today and blitz this thing for the next 2 weeks?! Come on, surely we can do this for 14 days. Surely we can give up our treats and snacks for a mere two weeks. Surely we can haul our lazy booties off the couch and exercise for two weeks. Just two weeks! End strong with me ladies! I have had ZERO motivation lately and I need to rally together with you guys and sprint to the end. If for no other reason...so I can say that I managed to lose MORE than 2 pounds in 8 weeks!
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | 0.00% | -3.00% |
| Claire | % | % |
| Esa | % | % |
| Jen | +0.82% | 0.00% |
| Jenny | -0.21% | -4.45% |
| Jessica | -1.42% | -5.43% |
| Joy | +0.72% | -0.76% |
| Julie | % | % |
| Kelly | % | % |
| Kirsten | % | % |
| Lydia | -1.33% | -8.23% |
| Maite | -1.82% | -9.88% |
| Melodie | -0.30% | +1.57% |
| Natalie | +0.19% | -1.05% |
| Rebecca | -0.37% | -0.97% |
| Robyn | 0.00% | -2.40% |
| Sara Z. | % | % |
| Sarah A. | 0.00% | -2.30% |
| Shanna | % | % |
| Sheena | -0.51% | -2.99% |
| Tori | 0.00% | -1.18% |
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Week 5: Weigh In Results
Only 2 weigh ins left after this ladies! Can you believe it?! Keep going strong...
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | % | % |
| Claire | % | % |
| Esa | % | % |
| Jen | +0.94% | -0.82% |
| Jenny | -0.21% | -4.45% |
| Jessica | +0.28% | -4.07% |
| Joy | 0% | -1.47% |
| Julie | % | % |
| Kelly | -0.31% | -1.01% |
| Kirsten | % | % |
| Lydia | -1.31% | -7.00% |
| Maite | -1.11% | -8.22% |
| Melodie | +0.93% | +2.20% |
| Natalie | +1.37% | -1.24% |
| Rebecca | +0.24% | -0.61% |
| Robyn | +0.25% | -2.40% |
| Sara Z. | +1.92% | -1.06% |
| Sarah A. | -1.50% | -2.30% |
| Shanna | % | % |
| Sheena | -0.02% | -2.29% |
| Tori | 0.00% | -1.18% |
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Any Ideas?
Anybody have any good (weight-loss friendly) foods or recipes that they want to share? Maybe something that you couldn't live without?
I need something new.
I need something new.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Listen to Natalie J!
I finally remembered to measure myself today.
I am excited to say that even with my percentage not as high as I would like... I have lost over 2 inches! :)
I measured on May 14 for the first time, so 3 weeks later I am down over 2 inches. That is measuring the usual.. hips, arms, abs, calves.
WOO HOO!
So now... listen to our beloved Natalie J and MEASURE YOURSELVES TODAY!!!
I am excited to say that even with my percentage not as high as I would like... I have lost over 2 inches! :)
I measured on May 14 for the first time, so 3 weeks later I am down over 2 inches. That is measuring the usual.. hips, arms, abs, calves.
WOO HOO!
So now... listen to our beloved Natalie J and MEASURE YOURSELVES TODAY!!!
Monday, June 2, 2008
Week 4: Weigh In Results
Ok ladies, it's time for weigh in - here's hoping Maite ate some cookies this week (just kidding Maite, I adore you and am SO, SO proud of you!!)
Leave your info in the comments...
Leave your info in the comments...
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | % | % |
| Claire | % | % |
| Esa | -0.96% | -0.21% |
| Jen | -1.06% | -1.76% |
| Jenny | -3.07% | -4.25% |
| Jessica | -0.84% | -4.35% |
| Joy | +1.64% | -1.47% |
| Julie | % | % |
| Kelly | -1.09% | -0.70% |
| Kirsten | -0.80% | -1.40% |
| Lydia | -0.86% | -5.76% |
| Maite | -1.90% | -7.19% |
| Melodie | 0.00% | +1.57% |
| Natalie | -1.64% | -2.58% |
| Nita | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Rebecca | -0.61% | -0.85% |
| Robyn | -1.10% | -2.64% |
| Sara Z. | -0.82% | -2.94% |
| Sarah A. | 0.00% | -0.80% |
| Shanna | -0.82% | -1.09% |
| Sheena | +0.20% | -2.29% |
| Tori | -1.18% | -1.18% |
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Week 3: Weigh In Results
Welcome to your Memorial Day Weigh In!!
Watch out at those bbq's today:
Hot dog = bad / Grilled chicken = good
Potato salad = bad / Green salad = good
Chips & Dip = bad / Fruit = good
As always - scroll to the bottom and leave your info (weekly % and total %) in a comment...
Watch out at those bbq's today:
Hot dog = bad / Grilled chicken = good
Potato salad = bad / Green salad = good
Chips & Dip = bad / Fruit = good
As always - scroll to the bottom and leave your info (weekly % and total %) in a comment...
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | % | % |
| Claire | -0.59% | -2.08% |
| Esa | % | % |
| Jen | +o.60% | -0.70% |
| Jenny | -1.21% | -1.21% |
| Jessica | +0.85% | -3.53% |
| Joy | -0.52% | -3.09% |
| Julie | % | % |
| Kelly | -0.31% | -0.39% |
| Kirsten | 0% | -.60% |
| Lydia | -1.28% | -4.94% |
| Maite | -1.73% | -5.39% |
| Melodie | +0.90% | +1.57% |
| Natalie | +0.29% | -0.96% |
| Rebecca | -0.60% | -0.24% |
| Robyn | -0.60% | -1.60% |
| Sara Z. | -.27% | -2.13% |
| Sarah A. | +1.00% | -0.80% |
| Shanna | % | % |
| Sheena | -1.50% | -2.40% |
| Tori | % | % |
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Week 2 Results!
They did it again!! What are we going to do with these three!? Our 3 leading ladies this week are (once again):
Jessica at -4.35% weight loss
Maite at -3.72% weight loss
Lydia at -3.70% weight loss
WOW! You gals are smokin' us!! But watch out, because the rest of us are going to band together and eat some lettuce!
For those of you who are feeling discouraged or frustrated by slow progress - don't lose hope. Every little bit is a step closer to a healthier lifestyle. Believe me - I was most certainly discouraged to be up 1/2 pound today after vigorous exercise and meticulous eating habits yesterday. I know, I know - that whole gaining muscle thing. But it's hard not to live by that dang scale!!!
I did feel better when I measured myself: After 2 weeks although I have only lost 2 1/2 pounds, I have lost a total of 7 inches over my whole body. I encourage you gals to be measuring yourselves every 2-4 weeks, it is especially encouraging when the pounds aren't dropping.
I would love to hear from all of you on the blog as far as how you are doing with the whole weight loss thing - what's working for you...what you can encourage the other gals with...frustrations you may have...prayer requests...etc...
I would love to hear all about how all of you are doing!
Natalie
Jessica at -4.35% weight loss
Maite at -3.72% weight loss
Lydia at -3.70% weight loss
WOW! You gals are smokin' us!! But watch out, because the rest of us are going to band together and eat some lettuce!
For those of you who are feeling discouraged or frustrated by slow progress - don't lose hope. Every little bit is a step closer to a healthier lifestyle. Believe me - I was most certainly discouraged to be up 1/2 pound today after vigorous exercise and meticulous eating habits yesterday. I know, I know - that whole gaining muscle thing. But it's hard not to live by that dang scale!!!
I did feel better when I measured myself: After 2 weeks although I have only lost 2 1/2 pounds, I have lost a total of 7 inches over my whole body. I encourage you gals to be measuring yourselves every 2-4 weeks, it is especially encouraging when the pounds aren't dropping.
I would love to hear from all of you on the blog as far as how you are doing with the whole weight loss thing - what's working for you...what you can encourage the other gals with...frustrations you may have...prayer requests...etc...
I would love to hear all about how all of you are doing!
Natalie
Week 2
Oh, I forgot to give my percentage of weight loss.
weekly = - .52%
Total = -1.03%
So slow, but I rejoice that it's not a gain.
Carrie
weekly = - .52%
Total = -1.03%
So slow, but I rejoice that it's not a gain.
Carrie
Well Ladies, Why is it that every time I say I'm going to diet I gain weight?
And what happened to the gym? My car just won't drive there anymore!
I've eaten less, drank more water, but life got the best of me.
I hurt my knee and could hardly walk, had to sit on the couch and do nothing.
Then I got sick yesterday and needed comfort food to keep me awake.
Weigh in was a sad thing to do. Kemma, I'm with you - 6 weeks to fabulous!!
Keep on working it Ladies.
Carrie
And what happened to the gym? My car just won't drive there anymore!
I've eaten less, drank more water, but life got the best of me.
I hurt my knee and could hardly walk, had to sit on the couch and do nothing.
Then I got sick yesterday and needed comfort food to keep me awake.
Weigh in was a sad thing to do. Kemma, I'm with you - 6 weeks to fabulous!!
Keep on working it Ladies.
Carrie
Monday, May 19, 2008
Day 42
HI Ladies, Well after gaining 2.6 pounds last week, I'm happy to report I lost this week but not enough to get me back to my starting weight. My weight loss this week is -0.63%. Overall I'm at +0.75. Let's keep going 42 days left! Esa C.
Week 2: Weigh In Results
Ok, ladies - how'd we do this week?? Remember to post BOTH your weekly percentage and your total percentage thus far (see below on help for figuring this out). Please put them in a comment on THIS post so I can keep track of them.
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | -o.52% | -1.03% |
| Claire | -1.60% | -1.50% |
| Esa | -0.63% | +0.75% |
| Jen | -0.8% | -1.29% |
| Jenny | +1.65% | 0% |
| Jessica | -2.2% | -4.35% |
| Joy | -1.08% | -2.60% |
| Julie | -1.0% | -1.0% |
| Kelly | +0.70% | +0.70% |
| Kirsten | -0.60% | -0.60% |
| Lydia | -1.27% | -3.70% |
| Maite | -.93% | -3.72% |
| Melodie | -0.30% | +0.75% |
| Natalie | 0% | -1.2% |
| Rebecca | +0.01% | +0.36% |
| Robyn | +0.6% | -1.0% |
| Sara Z. | -0.54% | -1.87% |
| Sarah A. | -0.80% | -1.80% |
| Shanna | -0.80% | -.20% |
| Sheena | -0.01% | -1.10% |
| Tori | 0% | 0% |
[We are now down to 21 names on the list as we had a gal that I never received a weigh-in percentage or $ from last week that has decided not to be involved in the contest. This puts our grand total of contest money at $630.]
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example:
Initial start weight: 175 pounds
Week 1 weigh in weight:170 pounds
Current (week 2 weigh in) weight: 168
Weekly percentage lost:
170 - 168= 2
2 / 170= 0.011764
0.0117647 x 100= 1.1764%
round up to 1.18
-1.18% weekly percentage lost
Total percentage lost:
175 - 168= 7
7 / 175 = 0.04
4 x 100= 4%
-4% total percentage lost
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Backslider
I was hoping that my "hi, let me introduce myself" post would be some perky-bubbly thing where I gushed about how this is changing my life, and how I drink so much that the local Water Conservation District had to come and see if we had a water-main leak, and how the pounds are just falling off my frame, and how this is going to be Flabulous-to-Fabulous, but instead.
I have a confession to make.
My name is Robyn, and I am a backslider.
(oh yeah, the whole "Kemma Parker" thing? Pseudonym. Secret Identity. Just like Clark Kent. All the superheros have them. But it's on all the blogger documents, and it's just too hard to change it all up for this one thing, so let's keep it our little secret)
While I *know* that I need the impetus of accountability in order to make this work, and I may have started off with an actual weight-LOSS, I also throw myself at your mercy because this whole last week has been one big mine field of temptation.
And I'm sure (cough*cough) that I'm the ONLY person in the Whole Entire World that has been tempted by food this week. Oh, certainly my children were filled with the best of intentions when they got me that giant box of Sees chocolates (the raspberry cremes and Scotch mallows!) for Mother's Day. I'm sure they wanted me to just be happy. Not *fat and happy*.
And why, suddenly, does Fast Food hold such mouth-watering temptation????? Like, in the middle of the day, I'll be out with my bottle of water (see? I sometimes *DO* drink water, too) and I'll be running errands, and I'll drive by a Jack in the Box, and say "wow, that looks like the Best Food Ever!!!!!" Say what????!!??!!! I've never been in one, and suddenly, it's ALL I can think about. Maybe I've gotta cut back on all the commercial TV that I watch.
And it's my own darned fault for hosting a gourmet fund-raiser banquet in my own home last night. I suppose there was no rule that said I *HAD* to serve foie de gras soaked tenderloin and cream-laden desserts. And even if I served them, did I *HAVE* to eat them? Or did I have to go back for SECONDS?
Ladies, I need accountability. I need y'all to give me the evil eye and say "Put *down* that second dessert." Or even "put down that FIRST dessert"!
My hat is off to those of you who started strong. You are an inspiration to me to pick myself up and start again.
Hey, for me it will just be SIX weeks to Fabulous!
Now where did I put that 6-pack of Propel?
I have a confession to make.
My name is Robyn, and I am a backslider.
(oh yeah, the whole "Kemma Parker" thing? Pseudonym. Secret Identity. Just like Clark Kent. All the superheros have them. But it's on all the blogger documents, and it's just too hard to change it all up for this one thing, so let's keep it our little secret)
While I *know* that I need the impetus of accountability in order to make this work, and I may have started off with an actual weight-LOSS, I also throw myself at your mercy because this whole last week has been one big mine field of temptation.
And I'm sure (cough*cough) that I'm the ONLY person in the Whole Entire World that has been tempted by food this week. Oh, certainly my children were filled with the best of intentions when they got me that giant box of Sees chocolates (the raspberry cremes and Scotch mallows!) for Mother's Day. I'm sure they wanted me to just be happy. Not *fat and happy*.
And why, suddenly, does Fast Food hold such mouth-watering temptation????? Like, in the middle of the day, I'll be out with my bottle of water (see? I sometimes *DO* drink water, too) and I'll be running errands, and I'll drive by a Jack in the Box, and say "wow, that looks like the Best Food Ever!!!!!" Say what????!!??!!! I've never been in one, and suddenly, it's ALL I can think about. Maybe I've gotta cut back on all the commercial TV that I watch.
And it's my own darned fault for hosting a gourmet fund-raiser banquet in my own home last night. I suppose there was no rule that said I *HAD* to serve foie de gras soaked tenderloin and cream-laden desserts. And even if I served them, did I *HAVE* to eat them? Or did I have to go back for SECONDS?
Ladies, I need accountability. I need y'all to give me the evil eye and say "Put *down* that second dessert." Or even "put down that FIRST dessert"!
My hat is off to those of you who started strong. You are an inspiration to me to pick myself up and start again.
Hey, for me it will just be SIX weeks to Fabulous!
Now where did I put that 6-pack of Propel?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Our top three...plus water and workouts!
Well ladies, it looks like we are off to a nice competitive start!! The results are in and here are our three weight loss leaders:
Maite at 2.8% loss
Lydia at 2.5% loss
Jessica at 2.17% loss
After reviewing the results I saw that I was EIGHTH down the list. EIGHTH!!! My I-hate-to-lose attitude kicked right in and I decided, "That's it - I HAVE to work out!!!" [I tend to hate exercise and avoid it at all costs. I believe laziness has a hand in that.] So - in my extreme-all-or-nothing trademark personality: I did a pilates workout...then I did a hip hop abs workout. Because TWO. TWO. TWO workouts are better than one!! Needless to say, after two workouts I became trapped in my basement. It was some time before my legs regained the ability to walk.
I also decided that I had better look into this whole "drink water" thing. *looks both ways and then whispers with embarassment* "I don't drink water." I drink LOTS of coffee (in various forms)and some diet soda but very little water. As in -maybe- a glass a day...on a good day. So, Monday I vowed to change my dehydrated ways (well, at least until the novelty wears off and I miss my coffee). Here are my "healthy" new habit showings thus far this week:
Monday - drank 52 oz of water and worked out...twice *ouch*
Tuesday - drank 58 oz of water and worked out ( a normal "once")
Wednesday - drank 100 oz of water [peed 27 times] and worked out
Today - drank 20 oz of water (so far) anddreading gearing up to workout
**newsflash** My pee is now officially completely clear. As in: clear as water. As in: in-vis-i-ble! *smiles victoriously*
Maite at 2.8% loss
Lydia at 2.5% loss
Jessica at 2.17% loss
After reviewing the results I saw that I was EIGHTH down the list. EIGHTH!!! My I-hate-to-lose attitude kicked right in and I decided, "That's it - I HAVE to work out!!!" [I tend to hate exercise and avoid it at all costs. I believe laziness has a hand in that.] So - in my extreme-all-or-nothing trademark personality: I did a pilates workout...then I did a hip hop abs workout. Because TWO. TWO. TWO workouts are better than one!! Needless to say, after two workouts I became trapped in my basement. It was some time before my legs regained the ability to walk.
I also decided that I had better look into this whole "drink water" thing. *looks both ways and then whispers with embarassment* "I don't drink water." I drink LOTS of coffee (in various forms)and some diet soda but very little water. As in -maybe- a glass a day...on a good day. So, Monday I vowed to change my dehydrated ways (well, at least until the novelty wears off and I miss my coffee). Here are my "healthy" new habit showings thus far this week:
Monday - drank 52 oz of water and worked out...twice *ouch*
Tuesday - drank 58 oz of water and worked out ( a normal "once")
Wednesday - drank 100 oz of water [peed 27 times] and worked out
Today - drank 20 oz of water (so far) and
Wow! I don't believe I have EVER IN MY LIFE drank a substantial amount of water more thatn 1 day in a row --AND-- I don't believe I have EVER IN MY LIFE worked out 3 days in a row! I would caution you not to get excited and rush out to buy season tickets because the novelty is already wearing off - but perhaps I can swing my extremism back to the center and cultivate a healthy "normal" workout schedule and drink an "appropriate" amount of water.
**newsflash** My pee is now officially completely clear. As in: clear as water. As in: in-vis-i-ble! *smiles victoriously*
In other news... I found a GREAT new scale:
"The Celebrity Scales"
Gone are the days of "numbers", just hop right on to see which celebrity you are on par with...
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
All together now: "Hi Jen!"
Ok, so seriously, years ago I walked into an Overeaters Anonymous meeting eating a chocolate mousse. I thought I was going to a "different" 12 step meeting, where chocolate is better than the alternative substance of choice, and I went to my local meeting hall totally oblivious, whereupon I was glared at severely by many militant eyes and informed that I might want to take the mousse outside. I dumped it and stayed for the meeting, because obviously I needed to be there. And now I weigh a whole other Olson twin more than that day. Weighing less will feel a lot better than eating more. It is how we deal with putting off the delayed gratification that counts. My cardiac rehab nurse suggested to find benchmark rewards. Down 5 pounds? Get a new set of hand weights. Down 10? An appointment with a personal trainer and a manicure! Down 25? Get a treadmill. Down to your ideal weight? Go to Hawaii for volcano hiking! Find different rewards that have nothing to do with food and everything to do with perpetuating health. I tend to emotional eat at night and instead, last night I did squats and curls. And today I can feel my butt! OK, not literally, but I sure know the muscles are still there!! Also, find good substitutes for the emotional eating, like a hand full of almonds and one square of organic dark chocolate that is actually good for you!
Another trick I have used successfully in the past is to allow myself one pint of my favorite ice cream once a month (usually that PMS time) so that I don't feel forever deprived, but that I will get to have what I want when my craving is at it's worst, that way my current cravings can be gauged as "not that bad" and I can delay that gratification.
I think the butter at Nat's house may now be that heart healthy plant sterol raw suet tasting stuff that is good for you!! Right Natalie??!
Another trick I have used successfully in the past is to allow myself one pint of my favorite ice cream once a month (usually that PMS time) so that I don't feel forever deprived, but that I will get to have what I want when my craving is at it's worst, that way my current cravings can be gauged as "not that bad" and I can delay that gratification.
I think the butter at Nat's house may now be that heart healthy plant sterol raw suet tasting stuff that is good for you!! Right Natalie??!
Says Hello
My name is Jen. *pauses for everyone to say Hi Jen* I am an emotional over eater. *looks around* Wait this isn't over eaters anonymous?
Okay, all seriousness...
I was going to write out every detail of my weight loss journey, but I decided no. :)
Same story as most of you.
I need motivation. I am so thankful that I have a group of women who will come along side and cheer (though watch out eating at Nat's house.. she will add butter into your food!!)
Okay, all seriousness...
I was going to write out every detail of my weight loss journey, but I decided no. :)
Same story as most of you.
I need motivation. I am so thankful that I have a group of women who will come along side and cheer (though watch out eating at Nat's house.. she will add butter into your food!!)
Monday, May 12, 2008
Week 1: Weigh In Results
Ok, ladies - this is it! Let's see those results!! Post a comment on this entry with your name and percentage lost and I will enter all of the results into the chart by the end of the day. (See below for the percentage formula if you need it)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!
| NAME | WEEKLY % LOST | TOTAL % LOST |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie | -.5% | -.5% |
| Claire | +.12% | +.12% |
| Esa | +1.4% | +1.4% |
| Jen | -.5% | -.5% |
| Jenny | -1.6% | -1.6% |
| Jessica | -2.17% | -2.17% |
| Joy | -1.3% | -1.3% |
| Julie | 0% | 0% |
| Kelly | 0% | 0% |
| Kirsten | 0% | 0% |
| Lydia | -2.5% | -2.5% |
| Maite | -2.8% | -2.8% |
| Melodie | +1.25% | +1.25% |
| Merry | % | % |
| Natalie | -1.2% | -1.2% |
| Rebecca | -.72% | -.72% |
| Robyn | -1.6% | -1.6% |
| Sara Z. | -1.3% | -1.3% |
| Sarah A. | -1.0% | -1.0% |
| Shanna | +.5% | +.5% |
| Sheena | -2.0% | -2.0% |
| Tori | % | % |
[There are only 22 names on the chart (instead of 23) because unfortunately we had one person drop out of the contest last week before they paid.]
Formula for calculating weight loss percentage:
Initial weight minus current weight, divided by initial weight multiplied by 100 equals percentage.
((IW-CW)/IW) * 100= weight loss percentage
example: Initial weight: 175 pounds Current weight: 163
175 - 163= 12
12 / 175= 0.069
0.069 x 100= 6.9%
6.9% weight lost
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