congrats to Ange. moneys on the way!

Post contest

So I've been pretty good this week, even though the contest is over, I still want to lose 10 lbs so I feel better and my clothes will fit better!
I went to the gym Tues and Wed am, I'm going to hopefully fit a workout in this evening in between wrapping and studying. I've been eating healthier, and drinking a lot of water and tea.
This weekend is going to be full of good food and wine. I don't want to stuff myself, but I will enjoy the good food in moderation.
Have a great holiday everyone!

yay

Congratulations to Angela!!!  And what great timing.... just before Christmas! 

I hope you receive all of your winnings before Christmas Day!  It's still possible if the checks are put in the mail today.

Great great job.  :-)  Keep up the great work!

Results

Pretty sure that unless Nicole dropped 10 lbs in one week, Ang is our winner!

quick note on the winnings, I recd everyone's money except TL. I will send Ang a check for the $100 from me, Ang, Nicole, A and Jake.

Congrats to A and Ang! They were the ones motivated to actually work to lose weight. Hopefully the rest of us who want to will get in the right mind frame.

But we all are awesome women!

Official Tally:

Ang . . . down 11.5 lbs . . . .5.502%
A . . . . . down 6.6 lbs . . . . .4.846%
Nicole . down 2.8 lbs  . . . . 1.609%  (I left her the same as week 7)

TL, Jake and Sarah - our results aren't tangible and that's okay.

and...182

jake

147

Good luck to the winner.

Weekly Stats

One week to go!

Ang . . . down 10 lbs . . . .  4.785%
A . . . . . down 5.6 lbs  . . .  4.112%
Nicole . down 2.8 lbs . . . . 1.609%
Sarah . .down 1.5 lbs . . . . .1.099%

Jake is the same and I'm leaving TL the same, no weigh-in from yesterday.

Let's make this the best week!

jake

147

Woo-hoo!

135! Good to see some progress made, not just for me but for Ang and Nicole!

A loss!!

171.5!

Results Week 6

2 more weeks and A has pulled ahead of Ang!

A . . . down 5 lbs . . . .3.671%
Ang . .down 7.5 lbs . .3.589%
Nicole .down 1 lb . . .0.575%

TL, Jake and Sarah - no results, but that's okay.

exactly the same. 182

arggh!!!

As I see it....

Let me start with a disclaimer:  These are my thoughts and my thoughts only.   You can discard them if you like because that's how I roll. ;-)

So the truth of the matter is this:

When we have done this before we were all in the right mindset BEFORE we started, which in turn, created a positive outcome for all of us.

As I read what everyone wrote and as I take my own a blase’ attitude into consideration, it seems to me, this time, we were all hoping for the contest to ‘give’ us motivation and maybe create that mindset once again.  Truth is, things don’t work if you don’t go in with the right attitude.  You can’t just ‘create’ it....it has to be there.

Ask a former smoker (not only me).  They will always tell you, the time they successfully stopped was when they were DONE.  When they simply didn’t want to smoke any more and they knew it from the start.  It’s no different here.  Speaking for only myself, I said right from the start of this contest.... “I don't expect to do much more unless things ease up around here and that doesn't appear to be in the very near future.”   Well.....I got exactly what I expected.  Nothing much.   

And to clarify, I’m not minimizing anyone’s efforts here.  I love that A completed a 5K.  I love that you guys get out to the gym or go for a run or a walk.  I  love that Ange is on a decline, even if it’s slower than she would like. I’m just saying that we have all collectively done better when we ALL collectively started with the right attitude and focus.  Hell, we don’t even do our daily logs.  How can we encourage each other if we don’t know who’s having trouble and who’s having success? 

I’m a little disappointed in myself, for being too busy, for not making time, for not giving my friends the support they may (or may not have needed).  At the same time, I also forgive myself, because I am only now starting to breathe after 2 ½  months of madness and I am okay where I am.  When I'm ready, I'll be ready.

Keep going ladies!!!  

by the way, I'm 147 today.  I can deal with that.

no will power

well i'm only a half pound up now from my initial weigh-in. I did go to the gym this morning. I have realized I have no willpower. There's candy everywhere here, I don't even think about how it's not going to help me lose weight, I just want the instant gratification. And then I'm grumpy when my pants are tight. Duh. When I started my first real job in the summer of 1999, a couple coworkers were trying to lose weight unsuccessfully. I was the intern, so I was sent out frequently for Dunkin Donuts runs. after a month of them trying to lose weight while I got them frappucinos three times a week, something clicked for them as they are drinking the frap and commiserating, all of a sudden the light bulb dings and they realize maybe cutting back on the fraps will help. I need to keep thinking of them so I remember that tea is better than candy no matter how much I want it at that moment.
I have apples and carrots and a Kashi meal here at work, there is no reason why I either should go out or have the pizza I know is coming today for lunch. No pizza when I've already eaten a healthy lunch.

And TL - F*ck the scale is right - I actually weigh more right now than I did when we started this contest a couple years ago, but a couple years ago, I was not fitting into the pants I'm wearing now. They are a little tighter than they were last year at this time, but they still fit. It's very strange. But proof that the scale is not reliable, it's how the clothes fit that is.

pizza friday = downward spiral

My co-workers and I have a tradition of pizza friday which consists of pizza hut pizza and breadsticks with cheese. I always swear that I will have only 2 slices of pizza but it never happens. 4 slices and 2 breadsticks later, I swear that my mess-up will NOT send me into a downward spiral for the weekend. but it ALWAYS does! sigh. This past Friday was no exception. It wasn't as bad as it usually is... but I ended up having Chinese on Friday night... at least I had the shrimp and broccoli, did not eat the rice, BUT I did have the egg roll.... Saturday night was chips and salsa con queso and chicken tostadas... AND a cookie... but I got back on track for Sunday which was better than I usually do. Although I baked about 4 dozen cookies, I only ate the one on Saturday night (whew)! Today I'm back on track, celery sticks in tow. hoping the scale is nice to me tomorrow... cruise is 19 days away! eeeek!

just checking in

I worked very hard this weekend to not overindulge and managed to get to the gym and/or run all last week except Saturday on which I slept for 14 hours. I can't decide if it's depression, a defense mechanism against overeating, or my body fighting off potential infection from the mouth surgery.

The good news is that with the surgery I don't much feel like eating. The bad news is I can only eat soft things. Grilled cheese happens to top that list. I am balancing it with "light" soup. My exercise has been up and a few people have commented that I've "lost weight", which I haven't, but that at least signals that my body is shifting around and perhaps looking more toned. Which is what I really want anyway!

Truth is I am "over" weight charts. Each one reads  differently and according to some I am supposed to weigh the same as my brother who is an inch taller than me and (needless to say) - a BOY! - with a different muscle ratio. Stupid charts. I understand that my doctor wants me to lose 10 -15 pounds so I'm not in the "overweight" zone. But I want to focus on tone muscles and loss of belly fat. Fuck the scale.

Thanksgiving week was not kind

174.3 I'll chalk it up to Brian's pies and a dinner party Saturday with tons of leftovers.

Results

Sorry I'm late this week everyone, although my sister hasn't weighed in - I'll leave her the same.

Ang . . . down 7 lbs . . . .3.349%
Nicole  .down 1 lbs . . . .0.575%
A . . . . .down 0.4 lbs . . .0.294%

TL, Jake and Sarah - we need some positive results! I know we can do it!

Angela

Ange asked me to post for her while she's visiting her new niece!!!!! 

202

One of these days I'll get on here and say something but currently I don't have it in me.  Hell I knew that from the.get go

~~sigh~~

still 182

I've reduced calories and upped exercise. I wanted to blame it on my monthly (or more like bi-monthly! ) body change but the truth is I just remain FAT. ~sigh~

Signed up for Tough Mudder in April. So I have to kick up the fitness. The 10 mile course will include wall climbing, crawling under electric wire, and something to do with fire. FUN! 

I ran a lot last week and over the weekend. On Sat & Sunday I ran 6.5 miles each day.

Last night I worked out with a friend that has a body I envy. Instead of feeling demotivated I asked her lots of questions. The answers were simple - focus on some weight lifting to build muscle because muscle burns calories even when you are at rest. I know this. I just needed the reminder. (and someone to stalk in the gym with out them feeling like I'm a, well, stalker!). She showed me the exercises she does. My goal is to do this at least three times a week (ugh). I will do this.

This morning I got my ass out of bed and ran 3 miles with a friend who is also doing the Tough Mudder. A little role reversal. She is more out of shape than I am. We tried to stay positive that at least we are out in the morning air DOING SOMETHING about it. And tonight I don't have to run. But I think I'll get to the gym and swim.

another week

So I'm down from last week, but not from where I started. I haven't been to the gym in over a week. Ugh, I need some motivation since even the threat of my clothes not fitting does not seem to be helping. And I'm back to studying, more time sitting on my butt. I will get up early and go to the gym. I will. If I keep saying that, hopefully it will happen.

Jake

I am the same.

Focused....

Hi all,
So I am amazed to report that I weighed in this morning at 136.8. To tell you the truth I was expecting to be in the 140s with the way I ate this past week. I realize I only have 4 weeks left before the cruise and I NEED to be at least in the 120s. I'm going for it!!

Egg whites and black coffee for breakfast. Stayed home today because it took us almost 12 hrs to get home last night!! :( planning on grilled chicken with a green salad for lunch.

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I was so happy to see some of you guys!! xoxoxo

Weekly Results Week 4

okay, there a couple of us moving in the wrong direction.
TL - do not get discouraged, maybe you were just more bloated, or something. You are moving and eating right, it will get you results. Me, on the other hand, not moving and not eating as well as I could be. I shouldn't expect anything.
Quick results, A - I left you the same even though you didn't weigh in.

Ang . . . . down 6.5 lbs . . . . 3.110%
A . . . . . . down 3.2 lbs . . . . 2.349%
Nicole . . down 1 lb . . . . . . .0.575%
Jake, TL and Sarah . . . . no results to report (We can do it!)

Weigh in!!

I keep forgetting on Tuesdays! Not that it matters much. 173 on the nose.

oh no! 183??

how i gained six pounds in the the last week is beyond me. I've upped my running. Added more gym time. Moved more during the day.
FUCK!

ugh

Still going in the wrong direction for me. 138.
well, what do i expect when i spent all weekend sitting on my butt studying? Brian's fighting something off, which means I feel bad getting up early since he'll get up when I get up and he needs his sleep. I will be going horseback riding some this weekend so I'll be outside. Maybe I'll get to the gym too.
I hope everyone's doing better than me!

Jake

147 

maybe after the new year I'll be motivated.  :-\

Hello

Hi all, sorry I've been absent. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of travel. right now I'm in Hudson NY. Will not be able to weigh in tomorrow.

I have been having such a hard time getting on track with food. I feel like with all the travel and exhaustion (I can't remember the last time I slept for more than 5 hours) that I just have no will to try. I had a lame workout (but a workout nonetheless) on Saturday. Ran/Walked 2 miles. I need to get in the right mindset and I guess that won't be until after Thanksgiving, where I suspect (and hope) that I will be able to stay grounded until the cruise. I feel so scattered and I also feel terrible that I so often leave Dan with puppy and kitten duty. Sigh...

Had a black coffee this morning and egg white veggie flatbread. I ordered it without cheese but for some reason, here in Hudson, they ALWAYS have cheese. I was secretly happy about it though!! lol

Hope everyone's doing great. Looking forward to seeing some of you this weekend.

feeling a little better

So i've been to the gym twice this week, Tues am and this morning. I'm planning on going tomorrow am and sunday.
My next CPA exam test is monday, so I will be sitting on my butt studying the rest of the weekend. Hopefully only eating healthy snacky things.
Hope everyone is doing well!

15 ways to improve your health

Pretty good article -

http://www.livestrong.com/blog/blog/15-ways-improve-your-health/

Week 3 Results

Ang . . . . down 6 lbs . . . .2.871%
Aileen . . down 3.2 lbs . . 2.349%
TL . . . . . down 2 lbs . . . .1.111%
Nicole . . down 0.8 lbs . . .0.460%
Sarah & Jake . . wrong direction

these results are cumulative in case you were curious.

Weigh in

Forgot yesterday and I'm moving in the wrong direction. 173.2

shopping for jeans

yikes. I did not want to buy a pair of size 14's but the 12's were just a bit too snug. *sigh*
ok. I am using this as motivation to get to the gym more. The weekend retreat was healthy eating and no late night snacking but I still ahve a hard time getting up to go for a morning run.

I have the week off (mostly) from work and am pampering myself with a little (not christmas) shopping and decided to through a run in this afternoon. Turned into 45 minutes of joy. I love to run outside, why do I deprive myself of this? Why does it seem like such a chore until I'm in it?

I have to remember how much I love it. Perhaps tomorrow I'll treat myself to new sneakers. At least my feet haven't gotten any bigger! Hee hee hee.

plus I signed up for the Tough Mudder in April. Yikes! better find a boot camp to whip my butt in shape!

xoxo

178 not surprising

working on it

137 - at least it's down from last week. I never made it to the gym last week, but I did go this morning. Wow my pushups were quite pathetic. It's going to take a while to get back into shape. Remind me not to take 3 months off again!
I got rid of all the candy at my desk and brought a salad and an apple and a couple hardboiled eggs. And I will be drinking lots of tea.
I hope everyone is doing well!

147
Bahahahaha

Weekends

So I've been MIA for a couple weeks and it certainly wasn't because I've been busy working out! I feel completely gross today after a weekend of drinking plus pizza yesterday. My pants feel tight! My plan is to go to the gym at work today so I can at least get 30 minutes of cardio in. This is my last week of school so I'm hoping next week I can get back to the gym more regularly...we'll see though. I'm not having much faith in myself sticking to a workout routine lately. Hopefully everyone else is doing better than me!

Grocery shopping

So I stopped at the grocery store this morning and bought more tea and apples and a salad for lunch. I'm definitely planning on going to the gym tonight. I'm hoping Brian and I can get back into a good dinner and leftovers routine. And I can start getting up early and working out again. I still need to keep studying though, my test I was supposed to take got canceled because the testing center had no power. Hopefully I can get it rescheduled for later this month.
Anyway, I hope everyone's doing well - I noticed we're not posting as much as we did for the first round back in 2009. I think it helps to post or email because we know we're all struggling and it reminds us of what we are trying to accomplish. I know I feel better and more inclined to make better choices after I look at the blog.
Let's have a great week!

Weekly Stats Week 2

Aileen . . . .3.2 lbs . . . . . .2.349%
Ang . . . . . 4 lbs . . . . . . . .1.914%
Nicole . . . 2.2 lbs . . . . . . 1.264%
TL . . . . . . 2.2 lbs . . . . . . 1.222%
Jake . . . . .same
Sarah . . . .wrong direction

Wrong way

137.5 - oof - I know I am bloated, but that's not cool. I know where I'll be tomorrow night after work. At the gym.

TLD weigh in 11/8 177.8

that's official from the Doctor's office... she says I should be at 160. preferably 155.
ok... I'm on my way. At least now I have an authorized goal.

Weigh in

171.8

jake

146

No!

OMG TL - I hope you punched the a-hole.

pregnant?

why no, but thanks for asking.

after I burst into tears from the humiliation of the question I thought, well - how motivating!

~sigh~

pushing through

This week is especially unscheduled at work - lots of standing around waiting for problems to fix. Leaves me reaching for unhealthy snacks as a part of boredom/frustration... So today I brought in a six pack of seltzer water and a basket of fruit to combat all the Halloween candy floating around.

Last night I plodded out 6 miles on the treadmill. Kill me now. I've stopped running by myself at night outside. I has been living in a nothing-will-happen-to-me bubble but suddenly am acutely aware that I live in Philadelphia and bad shit happens.  I haven't been to running club in 2 months - all work related and extremely frustrating.

food plan in hand and tango lessons tonight. I WILL stay away from the chocolate today! 

I hate the treadmill.

I ate well today for breakfast and lunch, and promised myself I would work out after work. Got dressed and went to the workout room. I just could NOT get into it. I don't know what it is about the treadmill but I hate it!!!!! I did 13 minutes, only a few of those minutes running. Sigh. I am going to ask around tomorrow to find a well-lit place near the hotel to run.

Got salads last night at Walmart to stash in the room for lunch and/or dinner this week. Having the salad now. It's yummy and healthy but I'm still bummed about my work out... or lack there of :(

Week 1 results

Aileen . . . . . .no change
Ang . . . . . . . down 3 lbs . . . . . . .  1.435%
TL . . . . . . . . down 1.5 lbs . . . . . .  0.833%
Jake . . . . . . . no change
Nicole . . . . . down 0.8 lbs . . . . . . . 0.460%
Sarah . . . . . .down 0.5 lbs . . . . . . . 0.366%

FYI: I received checks from Aileen, Ang, and Jake - I will deposit them when my bank gets power back. I have a separate savings account where I will keep the money.
Keep up the good work everyone!
I am currently eating carrots instead of candy.

Weigh In

173.2. It's in the right direction. So I'll take that. I've been battling a cold, but spent Saturday night in Boston visiting friends, which meant bad food and too much booze. :)

Sarah's weigh-in

136 - so the portion size is hopefully helping, now I just need to get my butt to the gym again. I did have 2ish glasses of wine last night, but it was Halloween. I'm definitely cutting back on my glass of wine at dinner though. Only for special nights.
So when I get everyone's weight for today, I will post the Week 1 results!

TL's 11/1 weigh in 178.5

Guess running on the treadmill for 55 minutes last night helped.

I stuck with my eating plan yesterday until the 4 pm snack attack. chocolate kisses and parmesan pita chips. ugh.  Recovered at the gym and had a pear and cheese for an after work out snack  instead of a full dinner.
I am prepared with my meal plan again today. I have a 4 pm  meeting so hopefully will avoid the late afternoon train wreck!

jake

146

New day

I'm all dressed up for Halloween today even though we got a foot of snow on Saturday! Luckily we still have power, but I did not go to the gym all weekend. I think once I take my test Saturday I will feel more energized to get up and work out. This studying saps all my energy. I am eating well, I've cut down on my portion size, there is no reason to be eating as much as Brian. Hopefully that helps some since I'm not working out.
I hope everyone's feeling good and up to Weigh-in number 2 tomorrow! I will post stats when I get everyone's info.
TL - are you planning on weighing in tomorrow even though initial weigh-in was saturday? just checking, if you wanted to start stats next tuesday, that's probably fine.
Have a great Halloween!

PS

Jake, can you update that countdown timer on the site?
thanks <3
xoxoxo

Monday

Hi all!
Weighed in early because I'm traveling this week - no change after being down 2 lbs all week and weekend. booooo!!

I haven't exercised since the 5k, which has been over a week ago :-O I am traveling by myself this week... and I find I do way better when I travel by myself. Sneakers and workout clothes are packed, and I'm planning on grabbing a bag of salad and rotisserie chicken to keep in the fridge at work for salads for lunch.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.
xoxoxo

I made a plan!

I'm trying something new. I weighed myself on Saturday - and I was right - I'm at 180. ugh. However, I do not despair. As a matter of fact that number disgusts me so much I have a new resolve. I WILL NOT BE THE FAT GIRL. As a result, I sat my fat ass down yesterday and made a eating plan for the week. Then I rolled my pudgy self to the grocery store and only bought what was on the list. I've never tried this. I am hoping that a well stocked  and healthy pantry combined with no more guessing what's for dinner will result in the release from quick usually unhealthy meal decisions.

then I went to the gym.

have a great week everyone.

TL

late but in

I will weigh in next week! but unofficially I know I'll be clocking in at a whopping 180. I haven't run on over a month and am afraid to try. I'm a long way from the marathon I ran this time last year.

Thanks everyone for beign a support system. looking forward to connecting over the next weeks!

Feeling better

I am feeling much better, I am definitely planning on going to the gym this weekend. I can finally walk again without wincing after the brutal P90X workout Tues morning.
I had an apple with peanut butter and a stonyfield yogurt smoothie drink for breakfast. I want to eat yogurt becuase I think it will help, so I bought these little smoothie drinks, but they definitely have too much sugar, I won't buy them again. I also bought a new kind of oatmeal, but it was disgusting. Kashi Go Lean very vanilla or something like that.
I am definitely doing better with snacking, but that's becuase Brian went grocery shopping and bought peppers, carrots and snap peas for me. I do want to start buying more frozen veggies, since the fresh ones are not really in season anymore.
Hope everyone's doing well! Ready for the storm this weekend? I know we're going to get some snow here, we had some last night. Crazy.

yay!

I can post!

I gave Sarah my starting weight. 174. *sigh* But I'm still only 5 months post partum. I'll cut myself a little slack. The problem with having a 5 month old and working full time is that YOU HAVE NO TIME. After our nighttime routine and Harper is in bed, the last thing I want to do at 8PM or 8:30PM is work out. And waking up earlier is a tough option when you have a baby that may or may not sleep through the night. I know, all excuses. And we all have a nasty case of the snotties in my house (thank you daycare). We have P90X or PX90 at home, even if I do it a few times a week and buckle down on the eating, I'll get there. I'd like to lose about 25 pounds. Not in 8 weeks, but that's my longer term goal. I think I'm going to use the LoseIt app to track my food, unless anybody has other suggestions that they have used and like.

I hope you feel better, Sarah. Thanks for organizing this.

Small Setback

So Brian and I got up on Tues morning and did P90X - wow did that kick my butt. I am still ridiculously sore. Unfortunately, I had woken up Tues morning with a little sore throat and worked out anyway. Well, the sore throat got worse throughout the day and I left work a little early Tues afternoon and slept in yesterday and didn't got to work or work out. I do feel much better today and will probably be getting back to P90X over the weekend or at least the gym.

So everyone's given me their start weight except TL - Are you out there? Are you still interested in the contest?

Hope everyone's doing well!

Feeling Better Already...

Hi Everyone!!
I'm going on a cruise, leaving on 12/24 (yay!) and I REFUSE to feel uncomfortable while I'm there. I really want to enjoy myself, not worry about how terrible I look in a bathing suit. I wore a bikini ONCE this summer and felt so gross. I wore shorts over it and jumped in the water immediately so no one would see me. I do NOT want to feel that way while on the cruise.
I was doing well, had lost 5 lbs in the past couple of weeks, then last weekend happened. Dan's birthday dinners and lots of food, beer, and unhealthy snacking. Plus I ran the 5k on Sunday so I totally binged afterwards, thinking I "deserved" it, although all it did was make me feel like crap.
So I gained 4 of the 5 lbs back just this past weekend (if that's possible). I am just starting to feel better today, considering my binge from Sunday carried on Monday and Tuesday.... I cleaned out my fridge and pantry and got rid of all the crap.
My goal is to lose 16 lbs by the end of the contest. At that point I will be at a comfortable weight and not be totally embarrassed on the cruise.
Looking forward to getting focused and back on track!

Does this.mean I can't email everyone a million times a day??

Hello Everyone!

Hi guys! Hope everyone is doing well! Haven't been on the blog in a while but Sarah told me you were starting the contest again so I figured I'd check in. I can't commit to the contest because of all the craziness I have going on right now but I do need some support and motivation to get back to the gym, and hopefully I can help support you guys in the contest. Between the new house and 2 puppies I've acquired this year and the Master's classes I've been taking I haven't been to the gym in months and feel pretty gross.

At least I am off to a good start to the week since I did 30 min on the elliptical yesterday and am heading to the gym in a few minutes to do some weights...I'll be sore tomorrow! I weighed myself this morning so my starting weight is 125.6. Not bad but up a few pounds from what I was a couple weeks ago. A little too much beer and bar type food lately so I definitely gotta watch what I'm eating and drinking for sure. My main goal is to just feel healthy again because right now I feel like I have no energy or endurance and get winded way more quickly than I used to - which is super embarrassing!

Day 1

136.5 - not horrible, but not great.
P90X this morning with Brian was a killer.
I'm planning on hardboiling eggs tonight since I find when I eat those for breakfast, I feel full, and I need to stop snacking on the crap in the office. I bought some no salt added soups to try as well for lunch, but today I have leftover chili.
Let's all make healthy choices for ourselves and feel better!

Quick update - Brian's sister Nicole is not going to do the contest, but she'll follow the blog and hopefully get some inspiration.

Weigh In

Angela - 209

Weigh In

kill me now.

146


My goal is to get back to 140, where I was when I finished the last contest from work.  I don't expect to do much more unless things ease up around here and that doesn't appear to be in the very near future.  I'll take the 6 lbs for 20 bucks. And my true focus will come once things are settled.  As far as the rest of you, GIVE IT HELL!!!!   :-)

Sarah, I sent my 'entry fee' yesterday. And thanks for doing stats. 

My weekend

Hello and I hope everyone is ready for the weigh-in tomorrow! I weighed myself this morning so I would know what I was in for tomorrow morning. Not pretty but I have a goal!
Brian and I are starting P90X tomorrow. We should have done Day 1 today, but we were super tired last night, so Day 2 is tomorrow. He's really concerned about me bulking up. He doesn't seem to understand that unless I start taking testosterone, I'm not going to get huge muscles, just burn fat.
I'll let you know how it goes! I know I am pretty bad shape cardiovascularly right now, I'll be sucking wind tomorrow.

helloooo!!

Hi all!
This weekend was terrible for eating and drinking.... Dan's birthday celebration(s), Friday and Saturday night. But I still managed to run my first 5k on Sunday... yay! I feel super motivated to keep running, do another, and beat my time. Maybe a 10k one day ;)
Looking forward to starting this up again... I really need it! The timing is perfect- Dan and I are leaving for a cruise on Christmas Eve, so I need to drop quite a few lbs!!!

2011 Round 1

This is totally the jump start I need.

Start date: 10/25/2011

Final weigh-in for round 1: 12/20/2011 (don't gorge yourself at X-mas and undo all the hard work we're going to do for the next 8 weeks)

Head-count is currently 6-7, maybe 8. Ang, A, Jake, TL, Sarah, Nicole x 2 and maybe Teresa. $160 in the pot if all 8 participate. If anyone knows anyone else, invite them in!

I will be the money collector: Sarah Heroux, 34 North Street, Oakville, CT 06779

Let's all think positive!