Cherie WK 4

Wkly loss of 2.20% and total loss of 3.78%

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So you big losers, share what you are doing that may help jump start the rest of us stragglers!  Specifics on diet (any specific one?)

Big Daddy C

Still no change from week one - 4 total.  Maybe if I stopped eating in restaurants it would help.  Ok This week the fun begins.  Since you're all losers I still have this in the bag!

Natalie

Week 4 is a bigtime loss of .10 %

Jen J wk 4

My baby weight for the week is .56%

****In-Coming Challenge Alert*****

HEADS UP!!!

Eric and Pat are neck to neck for the first weight loss challenge -20lbs! Both only have 2lbs to go! So the first one THIS WEEK (any day) that get's 20lbs off WINS 1 extra lb to use anytime for the next 5 months!

More to Come!

Phyllis Wk 4

Phyllis said she has a slow but steady week- losing 2lbs for a wkly % of .99%

Lisa B.

Stayed the same. I need to get on board!!

Bruce & Sue Week #4

Hey fellow loosers. Great job to all of you on another big week. I wish I could lose as fast as Eric, Pat and Leslie but slow and steady seems to be my lot (not fair...half of those good genes Eric has came from me after all!) . I am right with you Lisa C. on that gym thing and the 9 pounds as well. Maybe its a grandma thing??

I have decided that the recipient of the 30 extra minutes of exercise goes to Bruce. Maybe that way I can convince him to get out and go for a walk with me or a hike if the weather will permit.

Bruce stayed the same this week still down a total 2.25% and 5 1/2 pounds.

Sue is down .85% for a total of 4.62%.

Heidi week 4

0%

Lisa L Wk 4

I was up 2lbs this week- but somehow I got back down to my starting weight this morning! So still no loss- but after all this traveling for work, at least I am not gaining!

Watch out for this week! I am coming to win!

Pat and Leslee wk 4

So for the TroubleMakers this week:

Pat: Down 1.12% for a total of 6.95% He has lost 18lbs so far!

Leslee: Down 1.12% for a total of 7.37% She has lost 14lbs so far!

Eric and Katie wk 4

So BIG week- we both were hoping to reach our first goal for Feb 1 this week.. I was just a little shy of it, but hopefully by Feb 1 I will be there!

Eric: Lost 1.90% this week for a total of 8.74% and 18.8lbs lost! (Holy Cow)

Katie: Lost .73% this week for a total of 4.80% down 9.6lbs so far.

BRING IT ON

Big Mama Lisa C.

Considering I went to the gym sometimes 2 times a day this week....one would expect incredible numbers. However, slow and steady seems to be the theme of my threatening to become the Ultimate Weight Loss Biggest Loser!  
I am down: 2 lbs. for a weekly total of 1.01%, for a grand total of 4.37% and 9 lbs!  Big numbers are on the horizon peeps! 

Hmmmmmm........

Cherie

Cherie......wow.....2.2% for the week

Jayne

Jayne did great! 1.1%

Try this out for creative protein

I also love the skinny cow cheese rolled up in a slice of turkey, yum! My best protein trick, however; is black bean brownies. That's right "losers" brownies! If I have the calories to spare I even spread a bit of peanut butter on the top. My youngest daughter even took them as a treat to a young women activity one time after they were gobbled up she told them how she made them.   Don't knock it til you try it!   Sue

Protein

Shortcut: An ounce of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein.

Beef

• Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
• Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
• Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce

Chicken

Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein

• Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
• Drumstick – 11 grams
• Wing – 6 grams
• Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams

Fish

• Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
• Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein

Pork

• Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
• Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
• Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
• Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
• Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
• Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams

Eggs and Dairy 

Egg, large - 6 grams protein

• Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
• Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
• Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
• Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
• Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
• Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz

Beans (including soy)

• Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
• Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
• Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
• Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
• Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
• Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams

Nuts and Seeds

• Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
• Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
• Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
• Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
• Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
• Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
• Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
• Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams

Protein Party Mama

So, things I did this week....(Big Daddy wanted to play on his own---don't foods that start with "P" already have Protein...like Potato Chips, Pancakes, Polar Shake Swirls??? (temptations!)

Well, for moi.....I generally have the muscle milk light for breakfast, it is gluten free....I think the EAS shakes actually have less calories...but muscle milk has been what we have gotten in the habit of using.  I also cracked out a couple of eggs, no butter, no cheese...but yes to salsa.  Being gluten free has actually forced me to eat more protein, since I can't just grab a slice of toast, etc.  I used peanut butter on carrots, apples...and I try to throw a small handful of raw almonds into just about anything yogurt, salads, oatmeal.  I love the turkey slices rolled with the low fat cheese (skinny cow) and a little sweetness/tart with lingonberries/or craisins, or cranberries. I have attempted a few days with only vegetables and fruits, but tend to get pretty wiped out if I don't have some kind of other protein.  I know that veggies contain protein....just a different "formula" from meats and dairy....and I seem to need a little boost from those types of proteins. So....if you want to count....I ate protein at least 3 times a day, if not more.

One last favorite treat for me, is low fat cottage cheese with pineapple.  Pineapple gives me the idea I'm in Hawaii...why not fantasize right?  Just praying I can get to the point where I would actually want to be on a beach without  my sweat pants on! (Pat no comments please!)

Lisa C.

Bunnell's Protein Bash

So Eric and I had some fun this week trying to incorp. more Protein into our meals! We loved this hot chocolate that Sue & Bruce got us- BariWise is the brand and each packet has 85 cal and 15g of protein! They taste great and are filling! We had turkey almost everyday and cottage cheese instead of regular cheese. We loved the greek yogart with 12 g of protein (added some granola), EAS portien drink... Last but not least we had eggs almost everyday! Yum Yum.

**As soon as I get everyone's results and ideas we will crown the winner!**

Heidi

0 pounds lost, but I am still a hot mama! We all need to love ourselves.

Double E-Natalie

Week #3+ 0 pounds lost.  Total for 3 weeks=3.8 pounds and 1.86%

At least it isn't up.

Phyllis week 3

Phyllis e-mailed us that she is down 1lb for the week! We still need to get her %, but she is doing great.

Big Daddy & Big Mama

Well, the Carters are moving slow but steady.  Does age have anything to do with this????

Craig remained the same, but is happy not to have moved the scale upward. 4 LBS TOTAL, AT 1.5% total.

Lisa lost a whopping 2 lbs...(had to recalculate, had the wrong weight to begin with...) for a total weight loss of 7 lbs. For a total of 3.4%

Protein for us consists of Muscle Milk shakes usually for breakfast. 

 Lisa: I love the "Skinny Cow" little cheese low fat wedges, put them on apple slices, or roll up in turkey meat...of course the Swedish in me loves to add lingonberries to anything turkey!  Yum Yum! 

We are hoping week 4 bolts us into a stronger position to be the BIGGEST LOSERS!

NOW GO CELEBRATE YOUR AWESOME WEIGHT  LOSS WITH A "IN AND OUT" BURGER AND FRIES!

Week #3 results for Lisa B

I have had a crazy week and am happy to say that I did not gain! I also did not lose :(
It could have been ugly! I am glad it is a new week and I am ready to get back on board!!
So this week I lost 0% for a total of 2.74%...again.

Bruce & Sue Week #3

Bruce is down only .17% this week but hey it's down!

Sue is down only .75%  but with the week I had I will take it! Did great with the protein deal. I got 80 grams a day which is where I should be for my weight and caloric intake. I took in whey shakes, pure protein bars, canned chicken, turkey burgers, fish and baked chicken best of all I didn't cave and O.D. on ice cream last night when I wanted to!

Every body have a great week....Katie feed Eric!!

Jen Jones - Week 3

I am down 2.59% (5.3 lbs) this week making my total 3.58% = 7.4 lbs. gone....yipeee!  I do not get very creative with protein.  In the morning I have been having a EAS shake (110 calories) or eggs.  2 atkin bars throughout the day that are high in protein and low in carbs and chicken in the evening.  This week I stayed in the 1200 calorie range and feel pretty good.  I have been doing Zumba on video along with hip hop abs.  I have not been able to move very much this week but ya got to love the burn!  Have a great week!!! 

Superman and KT

We had a fun week! We both did the P90X program for the majority of our workouts. We aslo tried very hard to stick with our diets.

Superman AKA Eric: lost 4.2 lbs= 2.06% for his weekly. He has lost a total of 15lbs= 6.98%
(Katie "I know someday he will stop losing so much weight! I am going to start adding extra things to his meals-without telling him!":) )

KT: I tried really hard this week- attempted YOGA for the first time- did crazy P90X- I think it helped switching to more of a "stregthening" program instead of lots of cardio- hopefully more wonderful results next week! I lost 3.6lbs making my WEEKLY= 1.84% and my total 4.10% - down 8.2lbs!

Pat and Leslee WEEK 3

Patters: We both had a pretty good week! I lost 3lbs= 1.21% for my weekly. I have lost a TOTAL of 15lbs = 5.79%

Les Da Best: I lost 2lbs so my weekly is 1.11% my total is 6.32% down 12lbs!


Hopefully this week brings new adventures!

Peek into Saturdday

Weighed this morning....after a week of exercise and being almost angelic on calories and eating....
hoping for a BIG number....down 1!  Is there a 3rd week plateau really?

Hummas

I got LOTS of recommendations to use HUMMAS in our diets as a really healthy dip/snack. Has any one used this before and if so how did you make it? I have found lots of recipes but just wanted some tips!

Frustration anyone?

Anyone else feeling a little "starved" ---doing the right thing, eating right, even exercising, and then perhaps seeing the scale going UP instead of DOWN????

I had an "Awe Haw" moment this weekend.

I realized and had to accept the truth about myself.  I'm a closet Oreo cookie addict.  I've come out now and hopefully I'll get the help I need.

More Ideas...

I believe Smiths brand of light yogurt (Kroger) is fairly high in protein, low in carbs and calories and pretty tasty for anyone that wants to give Lisa's yogurt idea a whirl.

I love a good whey protein shake in the morning. EAS brand has 23 grams of protein and 3 carbs per serving. I like to add (blend) some frozen fruit and/or a banana to the vanilla or a TBS of peanut butter and ice to the chocolate.

Peanut butter and celery makes a great mid-morning or mid-afternoon protein packed snack. 

Last but not least Jennie-O makes a great turkey burger. With only160 calories, 0 carbs and 30 grams of protein then add some veggies and you have a tastey and filling dinner.........make sure you follow it up with chocolate cake and ice cream though while you are watching you favorite television program and skipping your workout!

From,
Wanna be skinny Sue.

Quick easy protein treat

One of my favorite quick protein snacks is:

A low fat yogurt of your choice, preferably one low in carbs/higher in protein. (Love the Greek style but they are higher in calories)

A handful of raw oatmeal, or other bulky, fiber filled grain.

A handful of raw almonds, or nut of your choice.

A handful of Craisins. (or fresh grapes, sliced apple...you get the idea)

Mix all together in a bowl....yum yum!!!  Very filling, healthy, and a good boost of energy!

If you would prefer, put all of the above ingredients on top of triple scoops of ice cream instead of yogurt, and that would make me even happier for all of you LOSERS!!!!

Mama Lisa C.

Show me the money....

OK, Katie won't say it....but her mama will!  

Send in your big bucks to show your

comitted to the Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge !!!  She sent her address out to everyone!  

It's a cheap $100 to have this kind of fun, 

come on....what else would you want to be doing??!!!  

May I suggest a celebratory dinner

for all of you Loser's.....

A few Swedish Meatballs...."Ja Sure"  

or  Red Lobster....hot cheddar biscuits, clam chowder, a little coconut shrimp, crab legs with drawn butter, a big juicy steak with onion rings.....then an Ice Berg double chocolate malt!!!

Just saying'......

Yummy Breakfast Idea

So this book is a seceret weapon that Eric and I use- but are sharing with all of you! For our Protien week we made a really yummy breakfast and it was only 320 calories!
Whole Wheat English muffin
4-6 Eggs
1/2 tsp butter
4 oz lean pastrami or turkey pastrami (we used turkey bacon- all we had!)
2 tsp Milk
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 slices of low-fat swiss cheese (we used a little chedder and tried cottage cheese!)

Melt butter over med heat in skillet add pastrami saute for 2-3 mins. Turn heat to low combine eggs w/milk and some salt&pep whisk lightly then add to pan. Continue stiring eggs as they set.
Place over slice of swiss cheese on bottom of english muffin.
Makes 4 servings!

We had that with some fruit and crystal light! Yum-MY

More to come!

Only ONE day of bed, Nat!:) Graph wrong for me! Heidi

My total % of weight loss for the whole time so far should be 2.16%  My 3.66% just took into account relosing the weight I had gained from last week! Thanks!, sorry to screw up the graph...again!  Heidi

Double E. (Natalie)

Well I lost a whole .8 pounds for a .4 % weight loss.  This gives me a grand total of 1.86 % loss.  I know you all are scared. 

I am not trying to make excuses, but I have lost 36 pounds since June, and I am not at the exciting new and motivated time in my journey as all of you. 

I thought of how the young kids need money, and Lisa Carter is trying to support a missionary, so I went to McDonald's for breakfast today, and this evening I went to Wendy's.  I sabatoge my own life...no need for you to try and tempt me.

I am so proud of Heidi.  She has been in bed all week with a foot problem (found this out from her daughter this evening), and she still lost a lot of weight.  She is my hero.

Stop picking on poor Eric, he's such a cutie home boy.

down 1.33% for a total of 3.04%
Keep it up.
Jayne

Losers Beware

You're all losers!  I tried to hold back and give you all a chance to get a little lead, but now I guess I have to  jump in and blow you sorry losers away.  Just send my the $$ now and I don't want no stinking check - cash only!  I'm going to Cali and make Pat and Les take me to 5 buffets, that will do them in.  Soon enough Eric will start pigging out on Olive Garden bread sticks so he's toast.  I'm the only winner in this bunch!
Big Daddy

Jen Jones week #2

I am down a huge 1% this week and since I was at zero last week that makes my total 1%.

Pat and Leslee Wk 2

Fat Pat: I did really well this week- 1.59% (down 12lbs total) and am down 4.63% total. Eric- just so you know once I start platueing I will actually start working out, and then leave you all behind!


Leslee: Rockstar! Down 5lbs this week for a wkly loss of 2.70%  with total of 5.26% so far! Whoa- I am going to win!!!

Phyllis Wk 2

I stayed the same as last week.. But DIDN'T GAIN any! So I am still at a TOTAL of 1% lost.

Correction to Carter Crew

Well, I just weighed (it's not 11:00 a.m. yet!) after returning from the gym....and hey, down 1 more lbs., so total of 5 lbs. lost, percentage of 2.44%......watch out!!!  Lisa C.

Bruce & Sue Week 2

I may be off to a slow start but be afraid be very afraid. I am like the tortoise so you rabbits just scurry on ahead for now. (Intimidating aren't I?)
Eric you are grounded! The grounding doesn't get lifted until you eat several large greasy burgers AND you beat your 44 slices of pizza at one sitting record.

Sue down 1.1% for a total of 3.1%
Bruce down 1.2% for a total of 2.1%

Carter Crew 2nd week results

Same ol', Same ol'......


Craig: Remained the same at 1.5%, total of 4 lbs. off....this is after having been at 2 conventions out of town,  and dining on mexican cuisine and bread pudding.....so pretty good for big daddy!  Back on the treadmill!


Lisa: Remained the same at 1.95%, total of 4 lbs. off....this is after drowning her pain from her foreign cyst being removed in Rocky Road Ice Cream and having gone up 2 lbs., luckily it came off again.. .and the gym is becoming her friend once again.


So, that being said...we are not ecstatic about our totals, but we are thrilled to have not added to our booty's! Remember, the "third" one is the charm....so beginning our third week....Watch out!  And all of you crazies losing quickly....well, your plateau is coming sooner than ours!!! :)

Heidi total weight loss %

I have no clue, even with the spreadsheet.  Starting weight 231.4 wk 1 up 3.6 to 235.0 so ?-1.56% then this week down to 226.4 so from last week 3.66% or from start 2.16% ?  The spreadsheet said weekly % lost 3.66% but, total % lost 3.72% So I'm confused.... as usual.  Someone help please.  Thanks, Heidi

Eric and Katie Weigh in WK 2

Eric: This was slow by steady, I am down 2.67% (down 5 more lbs!) I have a total loss of 5.02% I was looking at my measurements last year and I have lost an inch around my waist which is good!

Katie: I had a good week- not losing as fast as I had hoped but staying on track which is nice! I am down 1.2%  with a total loss of 2.30% yah,, I need to pick it up a little more so I can smoke y'all next week! Happy Eatings.

Bunnells over and out

Week #2 results

Lisa B lost .64% this week for a grand total of total of 2.74%
Not great but it's a loss :)

Trash Talkin'

I guess because of the person I am, I expected a little more trash talkin' taking place while we earn those "skinny jeans"----which I must say, Pat, Craig, Bruce will look just marvelous in!  


So come on kids....let's throw a little temptation out there to "chew on"....along with the protein and H2o!!!

My Prayer

Dear God:

 My prayer for 2011 is for a fat bank account & a thin body.

Please don't mix these up like you did last year.

AMEN!!!

Lisa C.

Gulp Gulp Gulp

How much water do you need?

Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
So how much water does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? In general, doctors recommend 8 or 9 cups. Here are the most common ways of calculating that amount:

• Replacement approach. The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day. You lose close to an additional liter (about 4 cups) of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace your lost fluids.
• Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Another approach to water intake is the "8 x 8 rule" — drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day (about 1.9 liters). The rule could also be stated, "Drink eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day," as all fluids count toward the daily total. Although the approach really isn't supported by scientific evidence, many people use this easy-to-remember rule as a guideline for how much water and other fluids to drink.
• Dietary recommendations. The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

Even apart from the above approaches, if you drink enough fluid so that you rarely feel thirsty and produce 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) or more of colorless or slightly yellow urine a day, your fluid intake is probably adequate. If you're concerned about your fluid intake, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian. He or she can help you determine the amount of water that's best for you.

IT'S CALLING YOUR NAME!

biggestloser.com

To find our team, go to biggestloser.com; go to PFP, (Pound for Pound) search by team,  city, Logan, then you will see team listed as ultimate weight loss challenge.

Help the Hungry by logging onto www.biggestloser.com

I have attempted to create our group on biggestloser.com to pledge our weight loss and help with the donation of food.  I am sooooo technically inclined...please log on to https://www.pfpchallenge.com/Teams/Admin.aspx,  if that doesn't work, go to biggestloser.com; and search for ultimate weight loss challenge,  I put the city as Logan, UT since my daughter started this.  Add yourself to the team.  Once more than 4 are logged into it, it will actually display us as a team.  I hope this works to help fight hunger.....(including our own!)

1st Challenge~!~!~!

Okay everyone so here is our first challenge to add some fun to this and learn some good eating habits! So next week January 16-22 is going to be our PROTEIN week! We each are going to focus on adding healthy proteins to our diets. I wanted to give everyone a couple days to research and give each other ideas on how to do this!

I am going to say the person who can add 3 SERVINGS of Protein each day with the most creativity gets to pick ONE other player of his or her choice to add 30 mins EXTRA onto one of their workout's for the following week.
Here is some facts I found:

The recommended servings for protein based on a 2,000 calorie diet is 5.5 ounces.

 

Protein Serving Notes:

 

- 1 ounce of meat (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish) equals 1 ounce

- 1 egg equals 1 ounce

- 1/4 cup of cooked dry beans equals 1 ounce

- 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter equals 1 ounce

- 1/2 ounce of nuts and/or seeds equals 1 ounce

 

One egg provides 6 grams of protein, or 12% of the Recommended Daily Value. Eggs provide the highest quality protein found in any food because they provide all of the essential amino acids our bodies need in a near-perfect pattern. While many people think the egg white has all the protein, the yolk actually provides nearly half of it.
The high-quality protein in eggs helps you to feel full longer and stay energized, which contributes to maintaining a healthy weight. In fact, research* shows that eggs eaten at the start of the day can reduce daily calorie intake, prevent snacking between meals and keep you satisfied on those busy days when mealtime is delayed.

Muscle Strength, Repair & Preservation

Research indicates that high-quality protein may help active adults build muscle strength and middle-aged and aging adults prevent muscle loss. Consuming eggs following exercise is a great way to get the most benefits from exercise by encouraging muscle tissue repair and growth

1 lbs. of sympathy

OK, not that I am "in-cysting" that you have a heart....but, since I had to have sugary on my "incystant" foreign object in my arm...going to the gym is a bit difficult this week....so, don't be "incystentative"---give this poor ol' girl a break...certainly it's worth a 1 lbs. of extra weight this week to go towards my percentage!

Cherie's Weigh In

I lost 2lbs this week! Making my total % lost so far 1% ! Good luck this week! Cherie

Heidi's Goals

My goals (serious):
1.      By Feb. 19th be 216.2
2.      By Apr. 2nd be 203.0
3.      By May 21st be 188.0
Final weight July 1st be 178.0

Big goal:  On Friday, May 27th walk/jog from the entrance of Zion’s National Park along the path taken by the shuttle buses through the canyon on a round-trip.  A distance of about 15.2 miles.

Hibernating Heidi Apology

Congratulations to everyone on their first week loss.  Sorry, I didn't post my percentage on time.  I won't let it happen again!  This is very embarrassing to admit, but I gained several pounds my first week, so I am at a -1.56% I promise to get on board now and not mess up graphs and agreements by being late in posting again....even if it is embarrassing!  Good luck to all in their weight loss goals!  Heidi

Double E (Natalie)

We've got to fix the graph. I figured my percentage incorrectly. It was 1.47 %. I used Susan's excell chart.

Good luck.

Large Lisa Large

 

             Before Picture:  I hope to shrink my very large and impressive chest, shoulders and HAIR!

             (I'm really wondering 'before what?')

                             Oh My...if only my shoulders were as thin as my face...just wait, I'll be fabulous :-)
      

                       Look what happens when I put on my skinny jeans.  Everything gets pushed up!

Phyllis Week One

Congrats to the guy who lost 45% of his weight...it's a miracle, I tell ya!  Me,  I have the metabolism of a hibernating bear.  I lost a whopping 1% this week, and that following a bout of stomach flu.  There is no justice.  But, in my lifetime I have gained and lost several of me.  Here we go again.  Looking forward to the competition.  My goal during this is to get myself to the gym at  least 3 days a week.  Not huge, but it is a start.  I have a love-hate relationship with the gym; mostly hate.  Good luck everyone.  Let the games begin!!

% Formula

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I think I confused y'all on how to figure out your % each week (I confused myself)... Anyway you divide your total weight loss during the week by your previous weight... Then move the decimal over 2 places... Ex: 200-2lbs=198  2/200= .99 or 1% for the week.

Next week when you figure your %- use this weeks weight amount for your "previous weight" 
You can use your starting weight each week too- to figure out your TOTAL % lost during this.

Does that make sense? Anyone?....Crickets.... Let me know! :)

Double E (Natalie)

First of all, Double E doesn't represent my bra size.  It stands for Emotional Eater.  Anyway, if you are supposed to divide your current weight by your beginning weight, then I have lost a whopping .98 %. You all should be intimidated by that.  Today at Sam's, I probably gained all that back plus some eating samples.  Yikes!

 Katie, will you post the formula again.  I can't seem to find how to figure my percentage.  Also, will we figure next week's percentage by dividing that days weight by our very beginning weight or by today's weight.  Let me know. Sorry for being a pain.

The Lovely Lisa Large here -- help!  I don't know how to do my 'before picture.'  Is there a place to put in my starting weight or goal??  I'm so technically challenged :-(

Queen of Everything JAYNE here

lost 1.74% this week. Keep up the good work everyone. I have started to buy boxes of tissues for all of you for July 1st, when I take the $$$$ and run.

Lisa B week #1 results

Lisa B lost 2.1% this week!!! Whoot whoot!!
Good luck everyone and have a great week :)

Jen Jones Results

This week I stayed at my current weight- so 0%. BUT next week WATCH OUT! :)

Craig and Lisa C Results

Big Daddy is down 1.5% this week!

Lisa C is down 1.9% this week!

Phyllis First Results

Phyllis is down 1% this week! Gooooo Phyllis!

Pat and Leslee Results

Pat  lost 3.19% this week!!! (Awesome Job)

Lelsee lost 2.6% this week! (You guys are on fire!)

Eric and Katie

Eric: First off- Pat you got lucky, better watch your back this coming week (did you stand on the scale with 1 foot?) :) I lost 2.4% this week.


Katie: A good week- getting back into the calorie counting routine and working out everyday, but not huge results... YET... so I lost 1.1% this week!

Bruce & Sue Results Week #1

Bruce down .9% Great job honey! (He even got on the treadmill this week. I wondered who he was and what he had done with my husband?)

Sue down 2% It was the shake and buttery popcorn while reading the blog that worked for me this week. Thx Lisa for the diet tip!

Good Luck eveyone on a second super week. Thank You all for helping to motivate me to get movin' and to cut down on my grocery bill. Rabbit food mmmm good!

2nd and 3rd place

I am suggesting that second place get $300, third place $200, and winner get's the $1000!  Just a thought!  It will be a LOT of determination and motivation and discipline (get thee behind me chocolate) for everyone!  

And the LUCKY number is...........

 16 CHALLENGERS!!!!!

3rd Place:
2nd Place:
GRAND PRIZE:

  

Jen Jones

Hi ya all!  I am one of Lisa's "recruits"!  I am a slacker and have not yet decided on a photo but I will for sure.  I have several goals....

1- Be able to take a family picture without finding something or someone to hide behind.  This is so my grandkids know I existed :)
2- Get rid of my double chin by April 1st
3- Be able to see my collar bone when looking the mirror by May 1st
4- Walk without wiggling or jiggling by June 1st
5- Lose 40 lbs by July 1st and take a new family photo

I am excited about this and am very motived as well.  I love food so I feel like I need to have a funeral for my pantry and bury everything in my back yard or maybe the neighbors yard that way it would be a little harder to dig up!

I would wish ya all luck but I would like to win the big bucks so all I can say is I hope I am the biggest "loser"!

3 Little Lisa's

Oh.....and by the way, I just invited my dear friend "LISA" to join, and she said yes!!!!  So....in my opinion, the odds of a "LISA" winning are tripled now!  Watch out for the 3 Little Lisa's jumping on the.....elliptical!  

No More Rollercoaster Dieting

In case you can't tell...I have finally learned how to use our

"Photo Booth" on our computer! Now, go get a big milk shake and

buttered popcorn and eat those as you read the blog!!! xoox

Lisa B

Hello fellow losers!

My name is Lisa Bradshaw and I am looking forward to being the big winner!!
Here are my goals for along the way...
Feb. 1 - down 10 lbs  April  1 - down 24 lbs  
June 1 - down 40 lbs and finally...
July 1 - down 45 lbs!!
My big goal is that I am signed up for the Ogden half marathon. I am walking it with a group of friends but maybe by May, I will be able run part of it without causing a scene ;-D
So excited to see everyones progress on Saturday!!
Lisa B

Hello, I'm Bruce

If you take a good look at my feet, you will see that they are not very big.  This is, as you know, because things don't grow well in the shade.  So my goal is to get rid of my "dunlap" so my feet can grow.

Double E (Natalie)

I have changed my ultimate end goal of running a 5 K to taking my kids to a pool this summer and actually wearing a swimming suit instead of sweating in my capri's and big t-shirt by the edge of the pool.
Natalie

Lisa without chocolate!!!!

An IDEA....

Hey Fellow-Weighters
I have this amazing neighbor that has lost 80+lbs over the past 3 yrs and is on the info commercials for Nordik Track etc. She is awesome. (I just did a CrossFit workout with her, and I don't think I will walk for a week) Anyway she gave me this awesome diet, etc to follow so here it is- if you are interested! It's intense but might be a fun way to start off!...Katie


Before we Begin:
A reminder of why we are doing this is very important.  We will touch base daily to recap on why we are detoxing.  Our goal is to:
1. Awaken the old waste matter
2. Starve yeast and bacteria
3. Rejuvenate the cells
4. Give the body a break from digestion so that it can put the energy into healing.
5. Get enough food to satiate our hunger and desire for food without holding back the cleanse.
6. Set aside time for relaxation and meditation to ensure your eating comes from a balanced, calm state.
and the bonus....eliminate cellulite, lose fat, and feel amazing!!! <3
 Everything has been taken into careful consideration in creating this wonderful plan.  Please try not to deviate too much from the dialy routine.

The Plan
Making things easy and convenient starts with having a plan.  Below is the food items you will need to have in your house and the daily routine you will need to follow.  Know your goal; see it in your mind’s eye, and then plan ahead to make the vision a reality.  This is the way all successful people get things done.  You cannot achieve something if you do not have a plan.

The Shopping List

Refrigerator:
Greens for Salads
Greens for Juicing-Kale, Parsley, Celery
Veggies for Munching-Carrots, Tomatoes, Cabbage, Green Bell Peppers, Celery
Veggies for Cooking-Broccoli, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Beets, ect. (based on season)
Raw Goat Cheese
Organic Butter
Organic Eggs from cage-free hens
Fresh Wild Fish

Counter Top:
Starchy Vegetables- sweet potatoes, yams, pumpkins, acorn squash
Avocados
Lemons
Apples
Grapefruit

Cupboard:
Dark Chocolate- 85% and higher
Stevia
Herbal Teas

Daily Routine
Upon Rising- Drink 16 oz. of clean water

If you are a coffee drinker you may have your coffee at this time only.  My favorite is to add 1 cup Almond Milk, 1 squirt stevia, dash of cayenne pepper, and 1 TBS Raw Cocoa Powder to ½ cup black coffee.

30-minutes later- Have your Green Lemonade.  In a juicer feed 4 kale leaves, 5-6 celery stalks, 1 lemon, 1 apple, 1” fresh ginger, and one handful parsley. 

Later- Herbal Tea w/Stevia

Breakfast- 1 cup berries, or a green apple, or a grapefruit

Lunch- Large Green Salad w/ 1 avocado and 1 large sweet potato or squash.  You may add 1 TBS. olive oil/lemon juice w/sea salt for the dressing on the salad. 

Snack-Any Raw Vegetable with more Green Lemonade

Sometime before your dinner meal, take a hot bath or do something that will help you relax and clear the stress of the day before dinner.

Dinner- You may start with a glass of red wine if desired.  Another large salad (no avocado), Steamed low starch vegetable like broccoli or asparagus w/1 tsp butter and sea salt.  Pick a high quality protein source from the list below.

Dessert- 85% dark chocolate or enjoy sipping herbal tea w/stevia

The foods that are emphasized are:
All raw vegetable juices, all raw vegetables, cooked non-and low-starch vegetables like spinach, carrots, beets, and asparagus, and lemons and limes.
Ok Daily:
Avocados, raw goat cheese, high starch veggies like sweet potatoes, and all squashes, cage-free organic eggs, fresh fish, organic farm raised chicken and 85% dark chocolate (Green and Blacks brand is my personal favorite).

Avoid:
 All grains (exceptions can be millet, quinoa, buckwheat), fruit (exceptions are berries, green apples, and grapefruit), nuts and seeds, red meat and pork, beans, white flour, all sugar, processed packaged foods, and soy products.
I can already hear your thoughts....THIS IS A DETOX PROGRAM???  But i get to eat and i get to eat well??  Pretty cool huh?  And it really works!!!  Ive tried everything, the Master Cleanse, fasting, fruit only, juice only, 100% raw for 4 years straight, you name it....IVE TRIED IT!  This program is amazing and i know it soon will become a way of life for you.

Come on Losa's

Okay fellow Looooosa's I am mailing my big check today to the Golden Pot!  I believe that this shows who the WINNER is GOING TO BE fo' sho!  Lighter than Lard LISA!!!!  Whoot Whoot!

By the way, being that I recruited 7 people to join this BIG EVENT, don't you think I should be awarded an extra pound of loss whenever I need to use it!  Katie is making me ask you.....I feel like a two year old asking if I can go out to play.  Come on ya'll...give this old woman a break!  You know my winnings will go to help provide money for a missionary!  (yes....the whining has begun!)

This is my desired "after" picture! I wanna make MY Bob proud!

FAT PAT

OK - I'm winning this thing, so hand over the money NOW!!!!  OK my goals:  1) To lose 40 lbs in the 6 month period of time; 2) To lose at least 2 inches off of my waist; 3) to find something other than competitive sports that I might enjoy to get my share of exercise such as walking, swimming or jogging so that I'm not laid up in bed for days after exercise; and finally I'm getting rid of that double chin!!!!!!  Let the weight loss begin.

Les's Goals

Yikes!!  I just got on the scale!   My ultimate goal is to lose 50 lbs, not sure I can in 6 months but I'll give it a go! Here are my goals:
* Lose 20 lbs by March 15
*Lose 40 lbs by the end of the challenge
*Exercise 4 days a week
*Drop 3 jeans sizes by the end of the challenge
*Kick Pat's butt at this weighloss challenge  (JK!!)

Awesome Website

Eric and I LOVE caloriecount.about.com  you can find out how many calories are in ANY type of food- plan your weight loss agenda (they make a plan for you) they can tell you your BMI etc! Super easy to use and very helpful!

GOOD LUCK~!

Tips and Tricks

TIPS & TRICKS

The following items are not required.  But there is success in following these guidelines.  (Some of these will appear as weekly challenges.)

• Eat every 3 hours.  A typical daily menu would include 3 meals and two snacks.  This is important to keep your metabolism burning.  Do not skip meals, or go too long without eating.
• Do not skip breakfast!!  Eating breakfast revs up your metabolism for the day.  This is very important for weight loss.
• Every meal/snack should include protein.  This will help you stay full and keep your blood sugar levels even.
• Do not eat after 7PM.
• Drink ALL your water, and then some.
• Skip the soda.
• Limit sugar to < 40 grams.
• Eat at least 30 grams fiber/day.
• Exercise, Exercise, Exercise….sleep~!

How many calories should I eat?

Women – 1200 – 1500 calories per day.  It really does depend on what you weigh.  If you weigh less than 200 lbs, stay towards the 1200 calorie mark.  If you weigh more, you can eat a little more.  I would not go over 1500 calories, even with exercise.

Men – 1600 – 2000 calories per day.  If you are less than 250 lbs, stay at the lower end, if you are above you can eat closer to the higher end.  I would not eat more than 2000 calories, even with exercise.

Where can I get more info?

www.fitday.com – This is a FREE online food journal.  You can find the nutrition facts for most foods here.  Or try…

www.nutritiondata.com – same as above

www.dwlz.com – lists nutrition fact for many restaurants

www.fastfoodguide.com – AWESOME!

Sue's Goals

"Hi, I am Sue." I am off and running. I am ecstatic and looking so forward (NOT) to losing what feels like the same 20 pounds I have lost countless times and then 15 more. That is my goal for July 1, 2011 - 35lbs. My goal for July 1, 2012 is to not have to lose it yet AGAIN! Although, in my defense each time I lose I do gain minimal ground and come to my senses before I backslide completely. I am still down 50 lbs from my original weight when I gave Weight Watchers a whirl several years ago. Feb 1st goal is 8 lbs. April 1st goal is 16 lbs. June 1st goal is 30 lbs and then the rest by July 1st. My lifestyle goal is to run the Ogden Half Marathon for the second year and finish with a better time which should not be extremely difficult. It was not a record breaking noteworthy finishing time. At 50 years of age last year's race was the first race of any kind I had ever entered and the goal was to finish and not die. Mission accomplished. Wahoo! In my personal opinion my goal does not really fit Katie's request that we pick something that will promote better health.....more like "will cause death by degrees".....but I am going with it anyway.  Good Luck fellow loser wanna bes. Try to keep up! LOL

Natalie, Emotional Eater, or Double E

Well, hello to all of you Biggest Losers. I am up for the challenge. A little about myself...I've been up and down in weight throughout nearly 45 years of life. I have joined and quit many different diets. I am currently losing with Weight Watchers. I have been on WW since June, and I've lost 36 pounds.  As you can see  by my photo, I have so much more to lose. My goal is simply to lose 35 more pounds by July 1st.
Feb. goal-To fit in a particular pair of jeans without my butt crack showing
April goal-To wear a smaller bra size
June goal-To not wear a vest over every outfit to hide belly and back rolls.

My ultimate July goal is to sign up for a 5K and run/jog the whole way.

Good luck! May the games begin. I hope you are all more civil than in the Hunger Games.

Craig C aka "Big Daddy"

My ultimate goal is to lose 40-45 pounds.  Don't know if that will happen by July 1, but hopefully I'll be close.  I would like to run the Ogden 5k again under 30 minutes this time.  This should be fun, I'll make sure to send plenty of cheesecake to my many neighbors!

Lisa C Goals

Tidbits about me:  I am about the same amount of weight overweight as I am old! (51 years young)  But, I will give myself a pat on the back for having had 4 healthy and great kids, and also being grandma to 2.5 grandchildren.  I LOVE to be outdoors....if I could jog around pine tree's in the mountains every day I'd probably never be needing to join this weight loss challenge.  No excuses....I have lost this weight multiple times and would love the last half century of my life to be free to think about other more important things, like....when's the next sale at Children's Place for the grandkids!

I would like to lose 45 lbs. by July 1st for the ultimate goal.

*I would like to be down 8 lbs. by Feb. 1st.
*I would like to be down 18 lbs. by March 1st.
*The rest off by July 1st!

I would like to participate in the Ogden 5K marathon, hopefully with some "running"...feet and other joints permitting.  I will be grateful to just "get 'r done!"

Carter Crew

Great job getting the blogspot up and running Katie Lyn & Superman Eric!  Craig and I will find our most impressive pictures and try to figure out how to upload them.  We will also get out goals posted!  Our officially starting day is tomorrow....I have had a difficult time getting the intravenous chocolate drip out of my arm!!! :)

Katie B Goals

Hi my name is Katie! After the Freshman 15- I duno where my low-matience body ran off to? Then add marriage-stress-life- and finally a baby into the mix and yikes! I have lost 15lbs in the past 3 months (was down 20, but the Holidays...) and I feel alot better but I want to feel GREAT!
My Ultimate Weight Loss Goal is: 50lbs by July 1 (Yes BIG number)  avg 2 lbs wk!
Feb 1: -10lbs
April 1: -30 lbs
June 1: -43 lbs!
 *My lifestyle GOAL is to run 175 miles in 6 months!
GO FIGHT WIN~!~!~!

Eric B Goals

Hi my name is Eric, aka SUPERMAN. The past couple years I have lost my superman-ish figure off and on. I can lose weight really easy, but I gain it back just as quick. I want to be healthy for myself and for my wife and son.
My ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 35 lbs gone!
By February 1: Down 10lbs
By April 1: Down 22lbs
By June 1: Down 35 lbs- then keep it off for the last month!

My major lifestyle goal is to run the Ogden 5k (1/2 Marathon was full...) in 23 mins or less.

The ULTIMATE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

I am so excited for this BLOG! We are having a MASSIVE weight loss challenge for the next 6 months, hopefully with fantastic results! Read all about it!

This contest is running from January 1, 2011- July 1, 2011
First off the RULES:
We each had to pick our Ultimate Weight Loss Goal that we hope to achieve by July 1. We then picked three dates along the way and stated what our weight loss goal (hopes) are to each date. Last we had to pick 1 goal that we will achieve DURING this contest. Some people are running races, some are hoping to fit into certain items of clothing etc.

We each put $100 into the pot- nonrefunable- and the 3rd place person will get $50, the 2nd place person gets $100 and the WINNER gets the rest! So lots of mola up for grabs!

Each week we pust email/post our total weight loss % during the week.

We will each post our BEFORE and AFTER pictures as well!

This contest is 6 months long! The goal behind that amount of time is hopefully we all reach our weight loss goals and we learn lifestyle changes!
This Blog is to document each of our journey's during this process- with fun pictures of us losing weight, recipes, movies, japs at each other, etc!
(Will have final head count Tomorrow)

Enjoy the Journey! LET THE GAMES BEGIN!