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February 06 StalledI think Katie and I have stalled. We didn't even weigh in today. I went to the doctor yesterday and he said if I lose 30 more pounds I can come off two of the medications I am on. You would think that would motivate me. Nothing is motivating me right now. I think I need some deep soul searching or something. Obviously I have some problem. Could it just be laziness? I know time is an issue with me. I have very little time for exercise and eating right but I keep thinking if I wanted this bad enough I would make the time. I know someone who gets up at 4:30 in the morning to fit in her workout. Why can't I be that person? I have been overweight my entire life and I am really sick of it. I don't know I guess I am just venting. Tomorrow is another day right??? I need to get with Katie and we need to recommit!!!!!!!!!! January 30 Another Loss :)Good Morning Everyone!! Well today was weigh in day and I lost another 2 pounds. This is the most consistant weight loss I have had in two years. My food has been good but my exercise has not. It is really difficult to fit everything in in one day. My sister and I were talking yesterday and she is doing better with exercising and I am doing better with food. If we were one person I am sure we would have great weight loss...haha. My goal for this week is to keep up with my food and try to fit in at least two workouts. I want to be under 250 next week. It will be hard because on Sunday I have a baby shower to go to and then a Superbowl Party!! My plan is to bring some veggies and 100 calorie packs with me just in case there is nothing I can eat. I can do this I know I can!!!!!!! January 25 This is really hard! I don't know how anyone else is feeling but this week I've been pretty down and almost on the verge of giving up. But today I think that I am about to have a turn around. Bridget says that I don't blog enough and she may be right. My boyfriend and I have recently moved here from New York. We are staying with my parents right now. Everyone gets along great but it can be a little stressful just due to the fact that it's not our own space. We have been here for a month and it's been really stressful trying to find jobs. You would think it would be easier to lose weight and eat right with nothing to do but it's not the case. I am a routine type of person and when I don't feel like I'm in a proper routine I get very discouraged. The beginning of this week I was feeling very down only having lost .5 pound when I thought I worked pretty hard. Then the whole stress of what to do with our lives and whether or not we made the right decision moving to Florida. But, the week is ending right. We both found jobs this week and we are so excited and relieved. It has given me a great boost of confidence. Hopefully it will stick and I can stay on the right track. Katie January 23 Weigh InHello Everyone,
Katie and I weighed in seperately today (my fault because I was running late) so although there will be no video, I have adjusted our chart! We both lost the weight we gained last week plus an additional 1/2 lb! Heading in the right direction. I know I am doing good today, because I am starving. I just keep chugging water :)
January 22 Late Weigh InHello Fellow Weight Losers,
It has been a crazy week in my life and my food and exercise shows it. I work full time and go to school full time so I am finding it very hard to fit in work outs and plan meals and such. I had to take my son to the dentist this morning which messed up our weigh in routine, but we will be at it first thing in the morning. All I hope is that I lost the 1.5lbs I gained last week. We shall see tomorrow :)
January 15 Weight Gain :( Girls Have A Disadvantage! Well, we just had our second week weigh in and we would totally be below the yellow line this week. We both gained 1 1/2 lbs but for different reasons. If you read Bridget's blog below you can here her story. If any guys are reading this I apologize before hand. I gained weight because I'm getting my period and that's the only reason. I did everything right this week and you can even see it...especially in my face and stomach areas. Every month I gain between 5-7 lbs right before my period which is a lot! And I can feel it. Yesterday I felt swollen and awful. So, I probably had a pretty good weight loss this week it's just not going to show up until next week. I hope everyone knows that in know way do I make excuses for myself. If I didn't work hard this week I would admit it. Girls really have a disadvantage and I was thinking about it last week when I was watching the Biggest Loser. The two woman in the bottom two gained one pound and lost one pound. From what I saw on the show they were both working hard. Maybe it was there time of the month! The woman who got voted off even said she knows it's not from eating those candies. Anyway, so that was my week and it's disappointing but I'm not discouraged because I really think that's the ONLY reason I gained. We'll see next week if my theory is correct. I'm very determined this week but I'm already scared for this coming Sunday. The Giants made it to the NFC championship game and we are a big Giants household! There will be a lot of people here and a lot of food. Do I behave unbelievably this week and enjoy myself on Sunday? Or do I fight the temptation? I think I can fight the temptation, but if I can't enjoy myself once and while then that's depressing. Maybe I can't. Maybe one day of temptation is the trigger to the end! It's a shame that I have to think about 6 days from now. But, if I don't I'll be right back where I started. The thought of that terrifies me! January 14 Lets not forget the postives!!Tomorrow is weigh-in number 2. I am not looking forward to it. I have to be true to myself which means telling everyone what I did. Last Wen, I had a Sonic binge. Cheesburger, large chili cheese fries, and a large peanut butter cup blast.....2010 calories and 100 fat grams...Holy Crap. That was disgusting. I know it was a total emotional binge. I also went out to eat with my family on Saturday and made very poor choices. (Cajun Chicken Pasta, Nachos and a brownie sundae)
So, now that I have told on myself, let me list the positives. I exercised three out of 6 days, that is huge for me considering my normal workouts were 0 days. And my workouts were real workouts. I took a two mile walk and I did "walk away the pounds" DVD. That is one hell of a workout!!
Also, when I went out to eat on Saturday even though I made poor choices, I did eat much less then I normally would. The nachos were shared, I only ate about 1/2-1/3 of my meal and I shared the sundae with two other people. THAT IS PROGRESS FOR ME.
I am not going to continue to beat myself up over the mistakes I made this past week. It's over and it is time to move on. I will accept whatever the scale has for me in the morning and keep on trucking!!!!  January 10 Food Diary I'm having a lot of trouble keeping up with my food diary the last two days. I keep trying to do it in my head and then I start mixing things up. I feel like if start to slip with one thing it's going to tumble from there. But, it's really hard when your doing things throughout the day to remember to right down in your food journal. I've been trying to keep post its with me so at the end of the day I can make sure everything is recorded correctly. Any suggestions how to make this a little easier? I really feel like the journal is a big part of the success and I don't want to let it go. Also, I'm having HUGE cravings the last of days and I'm sure most woman understand! The hundred calorie packs are actually really helping. They taste good. I thought they were going to be a tease but they're really helping the cravings of something sweet. It helps remind me that even though I am working hard to lose weight there are still foods you can enjoy! Thanks for listening! I was feeling a little bummed today but just writing this small blog helped! Katie January 08 Inspiration and RealityI am sitting here watching tonight's episode and I was thinking about what the contestants had to face......the amount they actually used to eat. This can be quite an eye opening experience. I think it is something we should all do to help with the emotional growth that is necessary to change our lives.
To maintain my current weight I have to eat 3570 calories a day. I can say honestly it wasn't 3570 calories worth of veggies!! To maintain my goal weight of 135 I would only have to eat 1890 calories a day. THAT IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE. This is calories alone not to mention what I ate was all crap. It makes me think, what does the inside of my heart look like?
I challenge all of my fellow losers to take a look at this and face the harsh reality of what we are doing to ourselves if we do not change!!! January 06 ExerciseI hate exercise. I always have. I have come to realize that exercise is necessary for not only weight loss but overall good health. Today was the third time I have exercised in four days. This morning I walked for 40 minutes. I then went on biggestloserclub.com and entered my triumph. I burned 240 calories!! My daily goal is only 198. And the best part is I enjoyed myself. Last night I downloaded a collection of rock songs to my ipod and that helped alot. Now that I am back at home, I am exhausted. I still have to do my strength training today. I also have to go food shopping which I hate. But its the beginning of a new week and this is my turning point. I have time and time again proved I can stick to a food and exercise plan for one week. I will have a good weight loss and then I just stop. The next few days are crucial to my success. I have heard before that it takes 21 days to break a habit. I need to break my crappy eating habit. January 04 A small victory.....I had a small victory in my life long battle with obesity today. It is trivial but it means alot to me.
So, there I was twenty minutes past my lunch time. I was held up by being in a meeting that I didn't really need to be in in the first place. Not only am I hungry as hell but I am annoyed. Has anyone ever heard "Don't ever be too lonely, angry, hungry or tired" Well also due to a situation with my husband I was pretty much feeling all those things as I walked into the Publix supermarket near my office. Now, choosing Publix over Wendy's was the first part of this battle. I choose Publix because they have a wonderful selection of fresh cut up fruits, veggies and pre made salads. I was having a hard time picking out a protein to eat. I decided to get chicken breast from the deli. Boars Head brand is low in sodium and its real chicken not a "cold cut". After waiting 10 MINUTES TO BE HELPED (now I am really annoyed and on the verge of tears) I ordered my 1/4 pound so I had an exact amount. I even refused the "sample" slice :) The bakery is right next to the deli.
 I took a deep breath, and just remembered "It's not worth it". I got my chicken and walked directly to cash register where I was confronted by the candy. Luckily for me there was no one in front of me so I was able to fly through. Whew....Back in my office I ate my lunch and talked to a friend. Finished my day and now I am home.
So that was my battle for today - Bridget 1 Food 0 I Need New Music! Like most people I need good music to have a great work out. For me it's all about the music to keep me motivated. I'm a little tired of my current playlist. Does Anyone have any suggestions of good work out songs? Help! Thanks! Katie January 03 Bridget's First BlogHello everyone:)
I am the older half of this team. At 31 years old I never imagined being this weight. I have been overweight since I was a kid. When all my friends lost their "babyfat", I didn't. I was teased and isolated from classmates and family. Over the years I have gained and lost hundreds of pounds. I start a "diet" everyday, but usually don't last past lunch time. So, here I am now 31 years old, mother of a beautiful 4 1/2 year old boy and 122 pounds overweight. My baby sister just moved back to Florida from New York and she mentioned this contest a few weeks ago. On Tuesday night when I saw the commercial I decided we were going to do this. I was so motivated I had a 100 calorie pack and a glass of skim milk instead of the leftover Christmas cookies. (which went to work with my husband this morning) My sister mentioned in her blog that she is the more agressive one, I knew the minute we agreed to do this together I was in for it. She will not let me give up. I love her for this and I pray that we not only lose weight but strengthen our relationship and inspire others.
Okay here are my goals: Ultimately lose 122 pounds and get to my "ideal" weight of 135, get off the insulin medication I am on, and fit into this little black dress I have!
I worry about myself. I have to succeed at this or I will leave my son at a very young age. Katie and I's father had a severe heart attack at 50 years old and we almost lost him during the bypass surgery.....I don't want to put my son through that.
To everyone else out there, good luck. No matter who wins we are all "losers"  Katie's First Blog & Goals Well, I'm not really into blogging so I think this is going to be awkward for me the first couple of times. But, I'm motivated and know what I have to do so it will be worth it. If I can put those before pictures up surely I can type a couple of paragraphs. My sister and I have decided to participate in the Million Pound Match up so today I had to do the inevitable, get on a scale. Starting Weight: 200 lbs even! It was my first time on a scale in over a year and it was devastating. The last time I weighed myself I was over 30 lbs lighter. I've weighed this much before and lost it. The only thing is the way I dieted last time wasn't a lifestyle change it was a quick fix. I also haven't worked out in about a year which hasn't helped either. I have a body that needs to be active and I love the way I feel when I'm active. So I wonder why I stopped? Well I know some of the reasons and they'll come out as this program progresses. Of course I need to lose weight for my overall health but the biggest reason for me is how being over weight makes me feel. When I lost a lot of weight a couple of years back it was the best I've felt since I was a teenager. The self confidence I carried inside and out was the best feeling. The day I noticed that I started to put weight back on was the day that feeling was gone. Day by day as I gained more weight the feeling went further away. That feeling I had when I was in shape is my motivation. I want it again and this time for good. My other huge motivation...is motivating my sister. Her health worries me and I want her to live a long and happy life. I've always been known in my family as the pain in the a** and I fully intend on continuing that sterotype! Bridget is more timid than I am and I think I am a good partner to push her along. She has a big heart and is full of spirit and if anyone deserves to do well at this is her! My Goal: Bottom Line I need to lose 50 lbs and that's what I'm going to do. I am working on a diet and fitness plan that is going to take me a couple of days to perfect but when I have it ready I will share it. For now I am calorie counting and exercising daily. According to the Biggest Loser Club I should be intaking 1200 calories a day. Any tips or advice would be helpful! Anything you want to know about me or ask me feel free. I am using this opportunity to be an open book! Check back often to see our progress and I will blog my weight loss every Tuesday! |
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