Aubrey Week 11 and 12

Week 11 I didn't lose any but didn't gain any either.  I did cycle 24 miles and run 8.5 miles. 

Week 12 I lost a little 0.6% for a total of 12.12%.  I ran 9 miles this week.   And now that my husband is home I am hoping to run a lot more. 

Any tips for training for a half marathon?

LeAnna's Week 12

Okay, so I didn't do so good this week.  I did lose a little: 0.21% for a total of 11.06%.  I walked only 2 miles this week.  I get my new stroller next week and will be doing much more walking.


Thanks, Katie for the cool, new eating/exercise plan.  I'll give it a try and see what happens.  Some of it I won't be able to do, like be asleep by 11, because I work until 5 in the morning and I never get 6 hours of sleep.  But the diet and exercise look do-able.


Have a happy and healthy week everyone!

Kimi Week 12

I am frustrated this week! I only lost 0.2 lbs. At least it's a loss, but I worked really hard! I'm still about a pound higher than my lowest weight this competition. Ugh!

I ran 4 miles this week.

Jodi's week 12: I'm still up a few ounces from my lowest weight loss. I'm getting closer, but it's super frustrating! Ran 7 miles this week.

Katie

Well I am ashamed to admit I gained some weight this week... I some how got addicted to fast food chicken nuggets (WHAT?!) and I hate to admit 3-4 times of eating them :( plus other things BUT I am starting fresh with something completely NEW on Monday and I am super excited for it! I am going grocery shopping for all my new foods today and I hope to really change things! I want to run the Morgan 1/2 Marathon in July and my goal is to lose 20lbs by then to help my running and body's recovery! :)

THANKS for everyone's motivating posts and results it really does help reporting in each week! Keep it up we only have like 5 more weeks!!

Virgil and Mary

LAST WEEK:
Virgil: 1.78% LOST
Mary: +.22% Darn!

THIS WEEK
Virgil: + 1.13% Oops
Mary: + .73% Oopsie

Amy's Week 12

I had a loss of 1.76% for a total weight loss of 10.78%.  I finally broke through that 10% lost.  I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Amy's Week 11

I finally had a loss this week.  It was just a little loss, but it was a. loss My total weight loss so far is 9.02%.  I ran the Ogden half marathon without walking, which was one of my new years resolutions.  Last year my husband ran it and I sat on the sideline cheering him on at my heaviest weight ever.  I just stood there so happy for him, yet so depressed about myself at the same time.  That was my turning point.  I decided right then that I could change my lifestyle.  Now I am 45lbs lighter and I ran it the whole way with my husband.  It was a huge accomplishment for me and it gave me more motivation to finally reach my dream goal weight.  i also ran 16 miles this week.

Kimi Week 11

I lost 1.8 pounds this week, but it still doesn't count because I had a couple of terrible weeks with gaining! This next week I should be able to pass my lowest point, and break the SIXTY pound mark from my highest weight (started long before this competition!). :)

Ahh! I did it again....that last post was from me-Jodi; week 11 weigh in

Sorry for the last post-just got home from a girls weekend in Park City (SOOOOOOO fun!)
No good news to report...but not bad news either. I had no change!
I ran 14.5 miles this week-another record for me.

LeAnna's Week 11

I am down 1.32% this week for a total of 10.88%.  I made it to the 10% milestone!  I lost this week, but I didn't have a very "successful" week.  I only walked 2.5 miles.  My stroller broke and it's hard to walk with 3 little kids when you have no stroller.  My eating wasn't that great either.  I didn't eat a lot of junk, but I didn't eat very healthy either.  My kitchen is now fully stocked with healthy snacks, including Jodi's favorite--edamame.  (Thanks for the suggestion.  They're delicious!)  Here's to a better week this week.  


Angela update:  She is home from the hospital and feeling much better now.  Thanks for all the good thoughts.

Megan M Week 10

Dang! I've run so much, and the scale went up. Boo. But I logged 13 miles this week.

Kimi week 10

I lost 1.4 lbs this week, but I had gained the last 2 weeks, so it doesn't count. Hoping for a good week this week!

Amy's Week 10

Unfortunately I gained weight this week  (-.43%).  So here goes my excuse:  It was summer break for my husband so we played and ate out a lot.  I know that excuses don't matter.  Therefore, it simply comes down to the fact that I made really unhealthy choices and I gained weight and now it sucks!  My total weight loss percentage lost so far is 8.12%.  I am really jealous of everyone's dedication, I need to find mine! For some reason those super unhealthy treats have just been too enticing.  Here's hoping for a better week.  I did manage to get in 8 miles of running this week.

*Katie-Good luck on the half!  If you have any amazing suggestions on pre-race things let me know.  I am so nervous and could use all the help I can get!  

Aubrey week 10

Down another 1.2% this week for a total of 11.52%.  I ran 8 miles and cycled 38 miles.

LeAnna's Week 10

Sorry this is late.  I had to work until 7 o'clock this morning and wanted to go straight to bed when I got home. Anyway, I am down 1.79% this week for a total weight loss of 9.69%.  I couldn't really exercise much because my back went out last weekend, but I'm doing much better now and was able to walk 5 miles this week.  I really watched what I put in my body and it's amazing how what you eat has such a huge effect on your weight loss.  Even without exercising very much, I was able to have a fairly good week.  Congrats Aubrey!  I'm so close to that 10% milestone.  Maybe next week.

FYI: Angela is in the hospital with pancreatitis.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  Thank you.

Jen and Kyle - week 9 & 10

WEEK 9
Jen      .0
Kyle   .56

WEEK 10
Jen  1.38 = 6.72
Kyle  .31 = 10.73

We had a baseball game this morning or we would have posted early!  Great job Kyle !!!

Jodi's week 10 weigh in: No loss again this week. Blah!!!
I ran 11 miles this week.

AUBREY- 10% LOSER!

Congrats to AUBREY! She reached the 10% total lost first! She wins 1 free lb to use at any weigh in!!!

Katie- Weigh In/Work Outs

So after a SUPER long week I felt like everyday insane! And some stressful eating horrible habits I am happy to report NO GAINS... But NO loss either! :( I was able to work out 5 x this week but as I am starting to come to grips with reality- I can work out until I am blue in the face its my eating that gets me. I do wonderful all day but late night snack a roe's or some sneaky treats aren't what my body ordered! So on the up and up next week! I ran 16.5 miles this week.

*Next Saturday is my Ogden 1/2 Marathon (YAH AMY!) so those that email/call me their results IF I am alive to tell the tale, results won't be posted until late Saturday more like Sunday! 

KATIE WORKOUTS:
1- I run 3-4x a week usually a 4 mile, 5-7 mile, then long run on Saturdays. I do 1-3 aerobic classes at my gym each week OR a P90X at home. I also have started a power walk 1 night  week with my stroller and some friends to gab with and LOVE that. Lastly I love to ZUMBA 1-2x a week! THOSE of you that said you always wanted to try it- DO IT! Esp those of you that are running here and there it really helps get those hip flexors more flexible! SO fun! Also I printed off a bunch of Pinterest quick 15-30min work outs that you can do anywhere and I have done those a bunch when I have a TON going on one day!
2-I have always wanted to try a spin class, and have heard from many that it is a great cross training workout for running/walking/swimming etc. I just haven't because I am scared and don't have a cushion butt pair of shorts yet! :)
3-My weekly goals are always try to get at least 6 workouts in each week- so 1xDay. I started doing this last year and have just stuck to it- it really helps me feel better during the day!~ I still haven't decided if working out early morning or late nights works best! I keep switching back and forth!
4-Last year I purchased a POLAR heart rate monitor that keeps track of my heart rate and calories. I love this one because it can get wet too and I just use the watch all day at work and its comfy! I got it on Amazon for like $40 bucks and its been great- with each work out I always try to hit 500 cal at least- unless its a real quick work out.
5- Most of my workouts are an hour- Each Saturday I try to make my "BIG workout" whether its my long run or a really hard class- I do this right before weigh in too so I can sweat off any water weight! :) Its also a great way to start the weekend- and hopefully remind me not to go TOO CRAZY with my "cheat days".

Virgil and Mary

Virgil is down .55%
Mary is down .07%

Kimi's Weekly Workouts

1-What types of work outs do you do each week?

I am haven't been consistent at all with my workouts lately, but ideally I would like to do:
Monday: upper body strength training
Tuesday: Zumba (this actually is consistent because I am signed up for a class- I love it and highly recommend it. Don't be embarrassed to do it. Honestly nobody has time to really watch each other because you are so busy trying to watch and keep up with the instructor.)
Wednesday: Upper Body Weights
Thursday: cardio at the gym with strength training
Friday: lower body strength training
Saturday: Kenpo (kind of like kickboxing, on the P90X DVDs)

I successfully made it through one week of doing this, but then I fell into the "too stressed" excuse and did it when I could, missing a few days here and there. My eight month old has been super fussy, so I got really stressed and blamed it on teething. Well, today he was pulling at his ears a ton, so I took him to the doctor. Double ear infection! There's my first time mom poor parenting. Ugh. I feel terrible. At least they weren't super bad, but still. At least now I know I wasn't being crazy with him not feeling well. Now hopefully he will sleep better and in turn I won't be a nervous wreck/stress case.

I like Biggest Loser Bootcamp. I need to make it my default workout because you sweat like crazy!

I really hate running. I actually do like it with the jogging stroller because my baby likes it and it gives us something to do every now and then. Also, it is easier because you have something to lean on. ;)

2- What type of workout would you really like to try but haven't yet? What is stopping you?

I would like to do Turbojam. Is that crazy? Ha. I just haven't wanted to fork out the cash, but I do think it is something I would like. Also, I do like DVDs because I can do them during nap time.

I do know that you can buy just one DVD, but is it worth it? Or do you need to get the full "system"?

The gym I go to does not offer any classes. I only pay $10 a month, so I can't complain. But I would like to switch gyms in a few months so that I can go to more classes. It is always nice to get out of the house for a short break, and my "retail therapy" is getting too expensive. Ha ha ha.

3- What are your weekly goals with working out?

Ideally I would like to work out 5 days a week, but I typically get in 3-4.

4-How do you monitor your calories/heart rate etc while working out?

I either use my heart rate monitor (Timex Personal HRM, love it), or just calculate it in My Fitness Pal.

5- How long do you work out each time?

On average I do about 45 minutes.

LeAnna's Weekly Workouts

Okay y'all--here's what my ideal weekly workouts are:

Monday: Strength training (arms, legs, core)/walk 3 miles

Tuesday: Yoga/walk 4 miles

Wednesday: Wii Fit games with my kids

Thursday: Interval training/walk 4 miles

Friday: Off (I'm usually beat by Friday from work)

Saturday: Walk 5-10 miles

I don't always get every workout in, but I give it my best.  If I can get at least 3 workouts in and 10 miles of walking, I'd consider that a good week.

One workout I've always wanted to try is dancing.  I love to watch "Dancing with the Stars" and "So you think you can dance" and I think what they do is amazing!  If I could find a good, fun, inexpensive dance class that fit my schedule, I would definitely try it.

I use SparkPeople.com to monitor my calories (in and out).  I can put in my workouts and it tells me how many calories I burned.  They also have a place to map my walks and it tells me my mph and calories burned.  As far as my heart rate, if I'm breathing hard and can't respond to my kids MANY questions during my workouts, I know I'm working hard enough.  I don't have any fancy gadgets to keep track of all that stuff.

I try to walk at 4 mph, so my walking workouts depend how long my walks are.  My other workouts I try to do for 30-40 minutes plus 5 minutes warm-up before, and 5-10 minutes stretching after.

Hope all of you can have fun and be healthy and strong.  Even if the scale doesn't show the numbers you want, exercising strengthens your muscles, bones, heart, and brain.  Good luck and here's to a healthier life for all of us!

Aubrey

Week 9- I lost 1.47% for a total of 10.33%  This last week I ran 6 miles and cycled 20. 

1.  The workouts I do each week are- running, cycling and Jillian Michaels Body Revolution dvds.

2.  I would like to try Zumba but haven't.  I guess I am too chicken to shake my thing in front of everybody.  I keep telling myself I am going to try it this week which turns into the next week and the next and so on. 

3.  My weekly goals are to run at least twice a week and do my dvds at least twice a week.  And if it is nice weather I like to squeeze a bike ride in there.  But with my husband out of town a lot and my hate for treadmills if I can't run I make sure to do my cardio dvds.  My main goal is to work out at least 4 times a week.

4.  I monitor my calories by my body bug.  I love it!  If I keep it on all day it even calculates cleaning house and pushing my kids in the stroller.   And while I run I use my Nike+Ipod to see the distance and also calories.  I also really want to invest in a heart rate monitor while I cycle. 

5.  I try to work out for at least half and hour.  My dvds are 30 minutes and I still feel it the next day, but when I run I try to go for at least an hour.    If anybody needs a great dvd workout then let me know!  I feel like I get a great workout in only 30 minutes and I have noticed a  change in my body.  Even though I HATE them sometimes I keep telling myself that it is only 30 minutes.

Amy's Workout Plan

Working out has been my biggest challenge lately.  I used to run on our treadmill when my little girl was sleeping, but then it broke.  So I have been trying to find a workout plan that can be flexible.  The main problem for me with a flexible workout schedule is that I don't take it serious enough and I often put off my workouts and I often don't get all of them done.  But here is what I do on a perfect workout week:

1-What types of work outs do you do each week?

I run 3 days a week with one short run, one long run, and one in-between.  Then on the other two days of the week I do workout videos.  My new favorite is specifically for women, it's called the pink method.  I totally fell for an infomercial, but the videos are seriously so fun and I am so sore the next day.

2- What type of workout would you really like to try but haven't yet? What is stopping you?

I would really like to try yoga.  I haven't yet because I am not super flexible.  I know it is stupid not to try because if I really work at it I will become more flexible.  

3- What are your weekly goals with working out?

I try and workout 5 days a week.  Usually I make it 3-4 days a week, so I still have a ways to go.  I am still waiting for that feeling when you would rather workout than miss a workout. 

4-How do you monitor your calories/heart rate etc while working out?

My husband got me this awesome watch as a gift.  I have the garmin forerunner 110.  It has a GPS that can track my runs and tell me how long my runs are.  And it also has a calorie heart rate monitor.  If you are a runner I would highly recommend this watch.

5- How long do you work out each time?

Sometimes I workout during naps, bedtime, or early in the morning so I just fit in what works with our schedule that day.  If I burn at least 300 calories I feel like my workout was a success.  

*This is my ideal plan and often times i don't fit in all my workouts.  As you can probably guess the weeks that I don't lose any weight I didn't workout that hard. 

Michele Week 9

So this is late but honestly I was procrastinating on purpose cause I didn't want to put it, but here we go i gained this week .62 and realized I never posted for last week cause i was out of town but i stayed the same last week. Ugh!! Anyways i am in a big rut and low on motivation lately so lets hope for a better week this week!!

Protein Winners:

LISA       LEANNA      AMY!!!!
Congrats your three- we all loved your ideas! You each won an extra 1/2 lb to use at ONE weigh in!

WORK IT BABY WORK IT....

Okay All
Our next focus for the week is WORKING OUT!!!! I emailed everyone the specific questions I want answered but any other thoughts or feedback on the blog would be great!
So lets get our sweat on! :) 
***New challenge coming shortly with this! So please participate!!!***

Angela and LeAnna's Week 9

I know this is a little (okay, a lot) late, but I was out of town.

Angela stayed the same.


LeAnna lost .4% for a total of 8.04%.  It's not great, but considering I was on a family vacation and had no time to exercise and was eating out A LOT, I was surprised I didn't gain any!  I really want to do better this week, but my back went out again and I can't move real well.  I'll just have to watch what I eat and hope for the best.  I walked about 4 miles this week.

Megan M Week 9

WOOOOOOOT! I finally started losing yay! haha A little slow? Yes. But hey I'm on my way now ;) Lost 3.2 pounds! Eating right is definitely helping. Here's to gettin' skinny!!!

Kyle and Jen - week 9

I will not be able to update our numbers or the chart for everyone this week until I get my computer back.  I had a tiny little virus that required my entire computer to be rebuilt...so fun!!!  I will post our numbers as soon as I am able.  Thank you and have a great week!

Emily Week 9

Okay so I've had a hard time posting my percent since my husband currently has my excel sheet on our computer in another state, but my parents had a blank one so I figured out my percents, and I've been way off in my estimating for the better I think. So this last week I lost two pounds so total so far is 16 pounds lost and a complete total of 9.71% whoot whoot!!!

Kimi Week 9

Yep. No loss this week. I think I win the award for Queen of Excuses, so I won't bore you... Ha! I will just say: anniversary, Park City, yummy food, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory apple pie caramel apple (fiber, right? jk), and a good couple night's sleep with a break from the adorable babe. I should officially have it out of my system and have no more excuses! Monday, here we come!

Lisa C

Lisa stayed the same this week- very stressful and emotional one for her! Hoping for better results next week!

Up Dates

Hi Everyone-
Reminder to please report any MILES ran/walked/swan EACH WEEK and Katie will update that to hopefully reach our goal!
Also remember when you report in to state you weekly % lost and total % lost thus far so Jen can keep our graph updated (THANKS JEN!!!)
If anyone has any fun suggestions for challenges etc please let me know!

Virgil and Mary

After a very magical trip to the Happiest Place on Earth (without their favorite Grand Daughter YET again...) aka Disneyland here is what they have to report:
Mary- STAYED THE SAME which as we all know is practically impossible at Disneyland so props to her!
Virgil- gained 1.8 % oops! Too many churros and chocolates but he hopes to re-lose that plus more next week!

KaKaKaKatie...

Okay I am so happy to report another 3lbs lost so if I can just keep heading in the right direction life will be great! I am right back to my lowest weight with this contest so hopefully next week I can finally report some thing wonderful!
I can also add 18miles ran this week!
I haven't had a second to look at things on the BLOG so this week I will post who won the MENU item for our Protein Challenge = .5lbs FREE!
**ANY SUGGESTIONS as to who you think should win???

Amy's Week 9

I stayed the same this week.  I have to remind myself that it didn't take me one week to gain all my weight so it sure won't take me one week to lose all my extra weight.  My goal for this week is to train really hard for my upcoming half marathon and eat right.  I want to hit the 10% lost next week.  I have forgotten to post how many miles I have been running, between last week and this week I have ran 20 miles.

Jodi's week 9 weigh in:   I'm sad to report no loss this week. I ran 7 miles...not as great as last week, but not too bad. Good luck everyone!

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