Here I are!!

Anyway, I have no idea if everyone is still trying to lose weight but I'm posting today because I just want everyone to know that I am still losing weight. I am 1.5lbs away from losing 20lbs. We have exactly 1 month from today until our challenge ends and I honestly feel like it's really not a challenge anymore because no one is posting or seeming motivated. Those of you who still can and should be losing weight here is my shout out to you "GET UP AND GET MOVING." and give me some challenge!!!! I'll be posting again in hopefully less then a week letting everyone know the day I'm to my 20lb mark.

weigh-in

Well, I to joined weight watchers once again. Today was my 3rd week into the program and I weighed in at 181.4lbs. It's a total of 15 lbs since we started the challenge in January. Not as much as you Arah but I'm right behind you so we'll have to fight for the money in the end. Hope everyone else is still doing good and losing weight.

my computer is stupid...i wrote a post this morning and just noticed that it didn't eve show up...grrrr!
i went to WW this morning and lost another 2.4 lbs, which brings me to a grand total of 17.5 lbs. WHOOHOO! i am 1/2 a pound short of my goal this week, but i will take what i can get.
i hopw that everyone had a great week! DON'T GIVE UP! there areon 59 days till final weigh in, and I am looking forward to a bunch of $2o bills in my hand...hahaha....
Arah

Luna Bars

I just wanted to let you all know that Luna Bars are on sale for $.88 at yokes this week....and it's Fresh Friday so there should be good produce on sale...

I'm so happy!!

I am so happy to see everyone is still in this and losing weight and getting re motivated. I thought everyone had just said forget it during the month of February. I didn't exactly say forget it in February but I didn't reach my goal of 10 pounds. I actually only lost 2.5lbs the whole month. I really have no excuse except I didn't journal like I should. Last week I weighed and I was up 6 pounds which really freaked me out, but this morning I weighed and I'm down to 184.6lbs. I'm down a total of 12lbs. I'm thrilled with the number even though I wanted more, but I can't expect big #'s if I'm not doing to work. We have 2 more months until final weigh-in for the challenge and I'm going to really focus these months.
I ran my first 1/2 marathon on Saturday. It went well most of the way. It was really windy for the last 6 miles, so it felt like at times I was hardly moving the wind was blowing so hard. I felt like I was running with someone pulling be backwards at the same time. I finished and we had a really fun girl's day with my sister-in-law and friends. I'm prepping now for the SLC 1/2 marathon which is 7 weeks away. I can't wait for it because I'm going to be without kids for 4 days. I have not been away from both my girls over night ever, so I'm excited to get a few days to myself but also a little sad to be away from them. Keep up the good work everyone.

Im Starting over!

I dont have a good excuse for stopping but im starting over.....walking is out for a few weeks but my eating habbits have got to change....I guess ill start there....When you all work out do a little extra for me....Thanks!!!!!

I'm back

Yeah, i finally have internet hooked up. Anyway...I went to weight watchers this morning, not expectint to really lose anything, this week has been just really wacky. Anywho, I am down 2.2 lbs. (pat myself of the back) I am down a total of 15 lbs. I really want to lose another 5 this week, but I am not going to kill myself trying. I will try to go for 3 though. Good luck to you all this week. And I am so proud of you Lindsay for sticking it out and starting over and just getting back on track! Don't give up! You'll be so much happier and healthier. Love you guys!

Things are looking up...pounds are shedding!

My neice Kelly took me under her wing. She used to be a personal trainer and now is aprenticing to be a Pilates Instructor. I was going to try South Beach, but she gave me a little more advice. She told me that sometimes South Beach, can be to hard in the beginning that many people get discouraged and set themselves for up for failure. She said, "Not that you are going to fail!" And I totally get what she is saying! I started February 19th, counting calories, and have ruled out all whites (white bread and white sugars), and I ain't missing them. I have lost 8 pounds this week!! Kelly told me to stick to Calories and watch my fat intake, kind of like Weight Watchers, but without the points, and the weight will fall off. I am taking in 1200 Calories a day and not feeling deprived whatsoever. I am home which makes it a lot easier, I can get the hardest part out of the way before I get back to work. I thought 1200 Calories, THATS ALL? She said as soon as I work exercise in I can boost my calorie intake, but I am okay with that for now. I journal all my calories, and have stopped drinking those fatty "drinks", Arah you know what I am talking about!

Thanks for all of you support and I want you to know I will never give up! This means to much to me!

Love,Lindsey

I'm still kicking

Hey Everyone,
In answer to Arah's question. Here I am. I have been wondering the same thing. I'm still going strong. As of today I am down 11.6lbs. Not as great as you Arah, but I'm still keeping up. I am doing my first 1/2 marathon on March 1st, so I'm getting a little nervous. Thoughts like have I prepared enough, will I make it. Anyway, I'm still on the weight loss journey. I hope everyone else is of course.

Hello....

is anyone out there?
I went to weight watchers while in Utah...good for me (pat on the back) and I am down a total of 13 lbs. YEAH! My clothes are startingto get big and I actually want to exercise and keep busy.
You all haven't given up yet have you?

Yeah! I went to Weight Watcher's yesterday and I lost two pounds this week. I am down a total of 10. I am hoping to lose another 8-10 lbs. this month. That would make me sooo happy.
I know how Cindy is doing, what about everyone else? Don't give up people!!!
Arah

It's been a month

Well, today is our 1 month mark of our official start date. I weighed in today and I am down to 186.4lbs. I only lost .8lbs since last week, but I'm thrilled because I have lost 10lbs total and my goal is to loss 10lbs a month, and I have succeeded the first month and I will continue to succeed the rest of the months. I hope everyone is keeping up with their goals and if they aren't don't give up. Every day is a new start and every month is a new start. Keep up the good work.

ok, I hope that starting Weight Watchers is not cheating, but I'm not paying for it, so it doesn't count. I did realize that I hadn't been eating enough though, and now I am having a tough time getting all my points in. Isn't that a sad...I haven't been eating enough?
I hope to lose weight this week. Maybe WW will make all the difference. I know that if you don't eat enough, your metabolism shuts down and hangs on to the calories. So I am hoping I can jump start my metabolism again. It has helped staying at my parent's house because my mom and I can do it together.

Do Overs!

I have fallen off the wagon. I have been really stress out lately, with Sam's upcoming surgery, and when I am stressed I EAT!!! I know that is a silly excuse but I am here blogging, when I shoud be walking. My whole family is sick, except me, I am not allowed to get sick. Sam is waiting to here back from the doc. on his culture, they swabbed him for the FLU type A. He is miserable, and we need to get him well befor Wednesday. His cough is what worry's me the most, I don't want him splitting open stitches! Chloe is be treated for Bacterial Phnemonia. FUN HUH?

So I am pleading will all of you speedy weight losers, to be patient with me. I guess I feel at times that I have so much to lose, that I back down so easily and eating what I want is EASIER! I do want to feel better about myself, and I know "losing it" would be the key. I am actually going to buy a scales this weekend, I need to be more aware, so if it closer to me the better, contrary to what I have said in my earlier posts. Well I love all of you and this week is going to be a crazy one. I will be in touch.

Love, Lindsey

I won;t be making it to the mall at 7am. I will be there about 8:15-8:30. So you are welcome to join us. If not, see ya when I see ya.

I'm still here...

Sorry i haven't posted. If you read my blog you would understand why...I'm not giving up or anything, in fact, if your all up for walking tomorrow morning at 7am. I will be there. It will be the first day this week. I figure with all the moving and cleaning, I have definitely got my excercise in. I haven't got a scale to weigh on for a couple of weeks, so, I will let you know as soon as I get in out of storage...wouldn't it be awesome if I was down about 10 more pounds by then? Let's hope!

1 more

My computer is down right now so thats why i havent posted...I weighted in on wednesday and im down a pound also...11 down 39 more to go!!!.......

where is everyone

Hey girls. What is going on. No one has posted all week and I'm a little worried. I hope everyone hasn't given up after girls night out. Usually everyone posts there progress throughout the week. I'm curious. I weighed today and I'm down another pound yah. I'm out of the 190's finally. Anyway, I'm hoping everyone is still doing well and keeping up on this fun journey of weight loss. I'm hoping to hear from everyone soon

Welcome Laura

I have brought another weight loss friend to the flock. Laura is my friend from Utah. We have been friends for forever. Anyway, she wanted to join and be a part of the weight loss challenge. I told her to put a picture of herself up and her stats but she's kind of chicken, so don't be shy Laura. Anyway, I also wanted to let everyone know that I joined another weight loss challenge with some girls from the Pines ward and we are doing the $20 each pot. Today is our start date and we are getting together every Monday to weigh in together so I'm going to change my weigh day to Monday because I think if I weigh on Mondays weekends won't be so hard for me. I did ok this weekend. We are going until May 1st. I figured the more money I could win when I drop the most weight come May 1st and May 7th the more new clothes I can buy. Anyway, I like to talk trash. Also, I have been trying out some new things that are low calorie and good. Luna bars are on sale at Albertson's this week 10 for $10 and they are 180 calories per bar. I eat them on the mornings I work for breakfast and they keep me statified until lunch. They are so good. They have lots of fiber, protein, and added vitamins and minerals. Also, the new nabisco candy bites 100 calorie bags are really good and a great sweet fix. Lean Cusinine just came out with flatbreads sandwiches and I had one for lunch yesterday it was good and only 300 calories. Anyway, just some ideas. Everyone keep up the good work. Life is great!!

Another one bites the dust

\Well, despite my bad weekend last week. I am down another pound. I am totally happy with that because I had a good week except I felt really weak during my work-outs and just like I was dragging all week. Anyway, week 3 will be good. I can feel it. Thanks for the great walk this morning Lindsey, Arah, and Arah's mom. It was fun. Good eating to everyone and see you at Girl's night on tuesday.

another week, another pound

Well, not as great as last week, but I lost another pound.
I was sick half of this week and didn't leave my house. i also didn't get a lot of exercise in. Hopefully next week will be better. It didn't help that I had a birthday last week and ate chocolate cake for three days...
Maybe packing will get me moving again and cleaning out the garage is going to be a fun job...

My Day

Today I got to the mall at about 8:45 and started walking..I walked 2 laps and then sat for a few min until my dad and aunt got there...together we walked 4 laps...we walked at a slower pace because my aunt has a bad foot and my dad has a gimpy hip...lol...love ya dad....It was really nice....Then I went to my aunts house for the rest of the day to do some scrapbooking....I haven't been on the scale sense Friday because i don't have a scale at home....I decided to gt on her scale just to see if anything had changed.....I was really surprised...I am down 5 more lbs....now i know every scale is different and i may not have lost the whole 5 lbs but I'm starting to feel a change....thanks for all the encouragement......Keep up all the good work ladies!!!

The Scales don't lie....

Well Saturday Morning after our walk on the mall, I weighed and I am down 3 pounds. Now I know that isn't much, in the big scheme of things, but every little bit helps the cause. I had weighed on the scale at work and complained a little bit to all of you, but one thing to remember always weigh on the same scales. I think that is why I was getting discouraged. The one good thing about me weighing, is I have to go to my Mom's house because I don't own one, which keeps me from weighing everyday. I also vowed that I will not weigh on the one at work anymore, because it will only make me MAD-CRAZY-WHACO!!!! Yeah for me!!!

confession

I feel like I need to repent and confess because I had an awful weekend. I think if I just air it out it won't keep eating me up. On saturday after Jeremy got home from hunting I went for a short run, got home and I was so hungry I pigged out on whatever was in site. In my mind I was thinking I had lost 5lbs in one week I'll be fine. Anyway, that evening Jeremy set up for us to go out to eat and have a date night. We went to Red Robins I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich no mayo. I ate all my steak fries. They were so good I couldn't stop. We got home from dinner and then I had a bowl of ice cream. I was thinking then well I screwed up already let's just keep on screwing up. My mine set went on into sunday because for breakfast I had pancakes with the girls, lunch I had nachoes, and dinner was not bad until we got to dessert and I had it. I big brownie sundae with a large brownie, both flavors of ice cream and chocolate syrup. I just have felt like I was hiding something and confess. I am not going to let this get me down. I've learned a lot from this weekend.

To my Speedy Walking Friends

I want you all to know I love the fast walking in the morning...even if I cant keep up...Ill get there someday...Keep pushing me and ill get stronger....If i have to cut a few corners I will but i don't want you to slow down for me....I love the challenge of keeping up....I think my body is getting a little stronger every time a walk.....If i turn red and start sweating that's ok....If i pass out then you can worrie...lol...Just remember my legs are shorter they have to walk twice as far...Keep up all the good work ladies!!!!!

Success for Cindy

I weigh saturday mornings and I'm down 5lbs. Sorry I missed everyone at the mall this morning. Jeremy decided to get up early and coyote hunt, and I wasn't going to wake the girls up early to bring them with me. Everyone keep up the good work. I am going to be blogging a lot this week I know it because the 2nd week for me is always the worst.

A little Sucess

I got on the scale today....It has been 6 days sence i was on the scale last....And here it is....Drum roll please.......5 lbs!!!!!!Woo hoo...just wanted to share....

Saturday Morning

I am a little discouraged this week....I have worked out for 4 days now, and gone to bed early instead of eating, and not seeing much change, on the scales anyway. I don't own a scales, so I need to invest.

Which doors do we meet at? I will see you all at 7am.

Love, Lindsey

Wiped Out!!!

I just got back from my 45 min work out and I am wiped out...I know its because my body isn't use to working out yet...does anyone use a energy supplement or metabolizer to help them with this problem???I'm looking for something good to take everyday....I'm going to start going to bed earlier tonight....I am really laking in the energy department....and my blood sugar is way off...is that from working out???

I know it's bad to eat out, but there are days when I pick up Brinley from school and I really don't feel like making lunch, so today was Taco Bell day...

1 Chicken taco-3 WW points
1 bean burrito-7 WW points

I usually get two tacos. I didn't feel too bad, because I worked my butt off shoveling snow this morning and I didn't eat breakfast...I have been a horrible breakfast eater. I just don't eat because it makes me hungry all day and I am usually not hungry for breakfast anyway.
Another "eat out food" is Papa Murphy's delight veggie with red sauce. It's only 3 WW points a slice. Not bad...

food help

I'm finallly getting around to responding to Karen's plee for help with dinner ideas. I haven't really been coming up with new things to eat. I am pretty much eating the same thing the rest of the family eats with a few changes. I eat about a 1/2 of what I use too. I eat a huge salad or my veggies before I eat the rest of my food, and I am substituting hamburger for ground turkey or salmon. On monday we had tacos. I made to usually hamburger version for the family and used turkey for me. I know it's a little more work, but it's worth it. Also, a great website with free diet, exercise, weight loss, recipes is www.sparkpeople.com Everyone is hopefully feeling better and happier. I know I am. Last night I ran 5 miles on the treadmill while I watched biggest loser. I always get so inspired by that show.

weight loss

I got on the scales this morning and Iv'e lost 4.5 lbs already...yeah! Just had to share with everybody.

Here they are!!!

ok here they are...my fat pictures....no im not prego...I know it looks like it....Here are my stats....
I am 5' nothin
230 lbs

Taco Soup

This recipe is WW approved, 2 cups= 1 point, plus any extras you add to it, like sour cream, cheese, or chips.

1 lrg. can chicken broth
1box 99% fat free Stag Chicken Ranchero Chilli
1 can black or kidney beans
1 mexican style crushed/diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 chopped zuchini
2 chopped yellow crookneck squash
1 Tbsp. taco seasoning

Spray skillet with pam. saute onions and squash, until onions are clear.
In large pot, combine all ingredients and simmer until hot.
This makes quite a bit. So you can have it for several meals. This doesn't taste like it's diet food. It's really quite good, very flavorfull, and will fill you up.

Help!!

I need some family friendly good for you dinner ideas....Easy and quick ideas...I know you all have some....My kids are getting tired of the same dinners all week...

I'm moving it

Hey girls,
Just wanted to tell you that today was our fast sunday, and when I got home from church at 2PM I was so hungry I was shaking, so I broke the fast and was like I'm doing to eat everything in this house. Of course, I didn't I started out with cottage cheese and fiber one cereal with canned tomatoes and I ate that really slowly then I had an apple and I sat there for a while even though I felt like having a big bowl of ice cream, but it worked I got busy doing something else and the thought went away and I made it until dinner time without screwing up even though I wanted to sooooo bad. It's thinking about you girls that is keeping me honest. I want to be the BIGGEST LOSER!!!! GAME ON. I'm up for saturday meeting at the mall, but for me I have to get up early like 5AM the rest of the week to get my exercise in because of work and everything else. Let me know if you are meeting this saturday.

Let's get moving!

Hey everyone,
I go walking everyday, (except Sunday, of course) at the mall. You are all welcome to join my mom and I. We meet at the main entrance by Sears at 9:15am (Brinley's school starts at 9am)and walk for an hour. On Saturday we can go as early as 6am. I know that is the only day that Lindsey can go, so you decide the time Linds.
I believe 3 times around is a mile and we can get at least 2 miles in. Maybe this Spring we can find a place to walk outside.
Let me know if you can make it, so that we can wait for you. Children welcome!
See you there.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Here is a great recipe for a great snack if you've got a craving for something sweet. It's really easy to make and is only 2 WW points per muffin.

1 spice cake mix
2 egg whites
1 15 oz. can of pumpkin

beat until well mixed! (mixer maybe 3 minutes)

stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. (you can leave the chocolate chips out for 1 less point per muffin)

bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
makes 24 muffins

ENJOY!

Here I am!...in all my glory

Here are my stats:

Age: 30
Height: 5'4" tall
Weight: 268.5 lbs.
I keep telling myself, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." My youngest is 9 months old and I figure it's time to get my butt in gear...I can't keep telling everyone that "I just has a baby," forever. I want to be healthy for my kids and be able to play with them. I am embarrassed! And like Arah said, "This is what I look like to others?" I can't live life just on my personality alone.

Okay...I am being brave.

First off, when i told my Mom how much I weighed, her mouth dropped open.

I know people say that they are 'big boned", well I really am. At my thinnest, since I've been married, I weighed 150 lbs. and in a size 10. Last year before I got pregnant, I was at 157 and in a size 10. I would love to be there again. I felt great and I had tons of energy. I don't know if I'll get there before I get pregnant again, but i'll try and then stay active and eat healthy if i do. I realize I had a baby less that 2 months ago and that we just went through the holidays. So, here it goes...

I am 5' 4.5" tall

I weight 210.5...yikes!

my goal weight is 155

After I saw my pictures, i thought to myself, "that is what everyone else sees." I want to look cute and be healthy and not have this flabby stomach (I noticed the tire around my middle) and double chin. And I definitely don't want to gain as much weight as I did with Olivia in my next pregnancy.

So here I go. I am ready to have a great 2008 and be healthy and happy!

Let's do this

O.K. everyone,
Here is what I am thinking start the day you want as long it's no later then monday the 7th. Post your start weight and in a couple weeks we can cordinate our first weigh-in with girls night out. We can meet at someone's place weigh in, be motivated to not pig out at G.N.O. because we will have all lost some weight and then go have dinner, bowling, or whatever. I say let's go 4 months just like the biggest loser because we all want to lose 40-50lbs and it's doable to lose 10lbs a month. It would put us to May 7th. Is everyone o.k. with that?

Cindy's starting weight- 196. I have lost .4lbs in 2 days. I'm amazing.

I say use this blog spot to give advise, rant when you are having a hard day, and just support each other because this isn't a diet it's a lifestyle change and LET'S DO THIS!!!!

Yuck!!!

OK here it is...ill be the first to post my goal...I am tired of looking like this...
I want to lose at least 50 lbs...I know it isn't all going to come off easy but I'm wiling to work really hard for it...good bye Super Fat Karen...Welcome Less Fat Karen...

Ok Ladies Here it is!!!

This is our blog...It's purpose is to help us support each other during our weight loss challenge...Please post...Any tips, recipes, ideas,or anything you think will help...Also feel free to post asking for advice...We are all here to help each other...Good luck to all who join us...