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WE ARE BEING WATCHED !!!Well, there is no stopping now! Did you notice the section in the middle called "SUPPORTING WORDS"? Well, I added if from words that were sent to my e-mail by one of our family members. I got to thinking, why should we hide on here getting our ambitions and goals viewed and supported by only the other "MSN/BIGGEST LOSER MILLION POUND MATCH UP" contestants? To really be accountable, we should tell everyone we know. So, that is what I did ! I went through my e-mail list of family and friends (DON'T BE MAD) and sent them all an explanation of our journey along with our site address. I ask them not to judge, but to lend the support we need. I have, so far, received all positive replies and our mission has really given them the incentive also. I was really embarrassed and ashamed to know that our family and friends would actually see how much I weigh and see the photos of me in that awful shorts/tank outfit; but if we are to really take this life change serious, then what better way then by truly "LETTING IT ALL HANG OUT"? I can't undo what has been done so I hope you can handle the embarrassment with me and just know that maybe, just maybe, we will inspire some of our loved ones that are in the same boat we are. By the way, THANK YOU for singing "Happy B-Day" to me this morn. Rick and the kids just wished me a good day. I fear that the inlaws will be bringing cake and ice-cream over tonight but I really don't have any desire to eat any. Really. Anyhow, I am looking forward to you coming this weekend. We can work on some recipies and do some more planning. It's my turn to get a "pick me up" from you. This life changing stuff takes quite a toll on your emotions, especially because we are so far apart and I have such a "skinny minny" family. Me changing my life may teach the boys a healthier way to live their adult life and not have the battles I come up against just because of my weight. I know I am doing alot of "woe is me" talking, but I get so lonely and depressed if you and I don't talk every day to keep me on track. When you tell me about your work outs and what you ate, I get pumped to do the same. It is too "easy" to let your emotions get the better of you. I hate that ! BLAH BLAH BLAH...... have a good day, I'm going to do my Tae Bo so I can get OUT OF THIS FUNK !!! Later Tater ! January 30 WE CAN DO THIS!!Ola again seetah!!
Sounds like I need to come to your house this weekend, pending bad weather. We have to keep you busy and make sure you have alternative snacks around instead of chips. I felt the same way Monday and was going to eat something I shouldn't but we made a committment to our families and ourselves to do this - so I didn't eat it. It made me feel good to go to bed knowing I was getting stronger. If that happens again, call me. Think about what I would do. Eat a handful of peanuts, it has salt, and protein to help you feel full. I don't care if we win, or if it takes us a year or longer to do this, we are going to finish this race!! It's just like when we played sports in school, our goal was to prove ourselves and always give 110%. Nothing has changed, we just hide and let other things control us. If we give 110% like we were always taught, we CAN'T lose the game, only the weight!!  What an awesome feeling that would be To curb your daytime grazing, Jillian says "Don't eat while standing, in the car, or when you are on the go. If you're more relaxed when you eat, you will be less likely to eat anything available." We have a lot of bad habits we need to change. Jillian says "get active..., relax and pamper yourself..., and be productive and responsibel...." Lets get some projects done - our scrapbooking weekend can be the start of many. Jillian also suggests breaking up our goals. Losing 90-100 pounds seems like eternity, but if we make monthly and weekly goals it will seem achievable and more rewarding. When I come this weekend, I will bring her book "Winning By Losing, Drop the Weight, Change Your Life". We have made it through one of the hardest parts of the change - we are not going backwards!!January 29 Check This Out !LOOK WHAT I FOUND ON http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100188436 WE CAN EAT CHOCOLATE AND STILL LOOSE OUR BELLIES To the ancient Greeks, olive oil was liquid gold. For the Aztecs, chocolate was sacred. Almonds were prized by Egypt's pharaohs, and avocados have symbolized fertility for centuries. These can't-live-without-'em foods share more than history; they also share unique health properties. They're packed with monounsaturated fatty acids (also known as MUFAs, pronounced MOO-fahs), those good-for-you fats that protect you from chronic disease and, according to new research, can help you lose fat, specifically around your middle. That's why they're at the heart of the Flat Belly Diet, a unique Prevention-tested weight loss plan. There are five major categories of MUFAs: (1) oils, (2) nuts and seeds, (3) avocado, (4) olives, and (5) chocolate. Eating one serving of any of these at every meal will help reduce your accumulation of dangerous belly fat; control your calorie intake and you'll lose inches and pounds, too — especially around your waistline.
January 28 GOOD WEEKEND:>)Ola!!
Glad to see you had a good weekend. Although I did not get on the treadmill, I did get a good workout cleaning the house. I increased my time to 35 minutes on the treadmill tonight and ran for 3 minutes. Words can't express how it makes me feel! Feel like my cravings for sweets is gone and I'm not eating just to eat. Before this, if I didn't take my lunch to work, it was burgers and fries guaranteed. Taking my lunch is soo much better and I still get to chose what I eat - it's just much healthier. I can't wait until you get your treadmill. You will feel amazing, there will be times when you won't want to get off of it. Now that we have gotten our measurements, we need to figure our BMI and the calorie intake needed to decrease our weight. Jillian's book gives you a calculation to use, and helps you figure out how many calories to burn to lose weight, or maintain (which we surely don't want). We will need to start writing down what we eat to get a better idea of numbers. Time to get the boys ready for bed, they have been staying up way to late. Do we only have 2 more weeks until "Crop Weekend"? Who will it be? I'm going for the Gold + if you know what I mean. What do you want for your birthday? Tell Nathan and Bradly to keep up the good work at school - it must make them feel like us when we accomplish a goal we know is possible if we work hard enough at it!! Sleep Tight  UGGH !Well it is definetly Monday. I woke up with a massive headache and I can't breathe. This must be the cold that you and Jeff had when I was down there. I took a bunch of meds in hopes to salvage the day by exercising later. With my head hurting this much, I really can't see it happening. How come you didn't call this morn.? Didn't you get my message" I hope you had a productive weekend. I feel so much lighter ! My rings are real loose on me  Well, chat later. TTFN...O&OGBJanuary 27 What a DAYI had Misty, Nat, and Scott here all day and I could not focus at all on weight loss.  Misty used the studio to take some pics of an engagement couple...251 shots! I enjoyed watching her doing my profession though. She will be really good with a little time. She has that artistic eye like mom and me. I am really proud of the life she is reaching for. She seems real happy... like she did when mom was alive. How did you do this weekend? I measured myself! OOF-A-TAA! BIG numbers! I'm not sure where we are going to put them though, we'll have to figure it out together. Well, if you have time, call me on your way to work tomorrow. TTFN...O&OGBJanuary 26 What a GREAT feeling...I took Nathan to his Saturday morn. bowling league and he ordered curly fries.....they sat right next to me and I did'nt even eat one! I really didn't have any urges to either. I am soo proud to have this feeling of control. It's really empowering!  Well, it's time for YUNCH! Gotta go eat my delicious salad TTFN...O&OGBJanuary 25 GUESS WHAT I ORDERED ?!!!WOOOOOOOH HOOOOOOOOOOH!  I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A NEW PROFORM XP WEIGHTLOSS 620! It should be here in 2 - 7 days ! ! ! That could be just in time for my b-day! I told Rick "thanks" and he was sooo sweet and said "no, thank you honey, for doing this so you can be here longer with me" I will call you when it arrives ! TTFN...O&OGB!THIS IS GREAT!!This has been soo great!! I jogged for 2 minutes on the treadmill today for the first time since 2002. My total time was 35 minutes with walking and warm down. I can't believe this is finally happening. I soooo believe Little by little, we are changing our lives. What a difference 3 weeks makes when you actually follow through with a commitment you have promised to yourself and family for such a long time. Remember, this weekend we will get our measurements, and set a goal for next week. Getting a treadmill will help you tremendously, time goes by fast if you are able to watch tv. Have a great weekend! The Bean Soup recipe from a WW's meeting is: 1 jar great northern beans, 48oz, one can beef broth, 1 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 3 strips bacon, cut up, and 6 lite smokey links, diced. Brown onion, celery, smokey links, and bacon until onion and celery are tender. Pour beans and broth into a sauce pan and add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 30 minutes. Each one cup serving is 2 points. Delicious and very filling!! TTFN O&OGB January 24 RICK SAID ....YES!!!!!I forgot to tell ya ....I talked to Rick about my and it is official ... I am getting a TREADMILL! WOOH ~ HOOOH !!!Tanks See~Tah !I DID IT ! I did my Tae-Bo workout, and I did it by~ my~ self I feel so good about not putting it off again. The guilt of not doing it "weighed" much more then the proud feeling of doing it! I am also real proud of you for not drinking all that pop every day. I didn't think I would ever be able to stop drinking it myself and now if I have one ( diet soda only ) it tastes nasty. The 32 oz. jugs we're using are perfect. I have been drinking 2 peach teas and 1 water in it daily. If I don't get it all in I feel real dry mouthed. It's amazing what our tastebuds get accustomed to. I made whole grain, yolk free, cholestrol free noodles with tomatoes, onions and venasin for dinner. Pretty tastey!! I also had some celery sticks with a bit of ff cream cheese. Oh, don't forget, tomorrow morning is weigh in. You can log it in tomorrow evening though. I think you will beat me this week 'cause of my lack of exercise. You just watch out for next week though..... With my taxes being ready for my CPA, the COMPITITION BEGINS Anyhow, good luck in the morn, but don't get discouraged if the scale doesn't match what your body feels, it will catch up. TTFN...O&OGBJanuary 23 YES!Just wanted to let you know I did the treadmill for 35 minutes just now. I feel better now that I didn't cheat myself. I forgot to tell you - I have only had 2 diet Dr. Pepper's since you left on Monday. So far I really don't miss it, and my headaches are gone. Thanks for saving me lots of money, and getting me to drink more water. Stay focused tomorrow. I believe!! TTFN O&OGB!! Forgive Me?Hey Stac, I owe you an "I am sorry". I should have exercised yesterday, but with doing the accounting for the business and normal life, it becomes too overwelming. I know that there is no good excuse and I should be kicking myself . I made great headway on the taxes today and it looks like I will have them ready for my CPA by early next week ! Woooo Hoooooo! Then I can really focus on myself ! Business won't pick up until March anyhow so I won't have so much on my plate at once. I am going to go do the Tae-Bo now so I will have time to give Rick the hair cut he's been after me for. As you can see, I am blogging in RED, so you should blog in BLUE. This way others can tell whos talking. Stay focused and I will check in tomorrow. TTFN ... O&OGB !One day at a timeHi Wendy,
I know we have been calling each other alot since this past weekend. It's a good thing - keeps me thinking and trying to come up with new ideas for meals. We need to measure ourselves before this weekend and we will keep a log of our inches lost. Sometimes you won't see a weight lose, but you may have lost inches. We can decide how often to measure ourselves. I hope you were able to exercise today. I am finding it easier to make the boys dinner and not want to pick off their plates. If I can eat an apple or orange before I come home from work, then it's easier to not be tempted. What did you buy at the grocery store? I saw the video they advertised for Biggest Loser that the trainers have created. I would like to get one, then I can alternate it with the treadmill. Just remember, don't get discouraged if you don't exercise everyday. We aren't athletes anymore and have to work our way up to it. Focus on a short term goal like making it one week at a time.  It took us a long time to gain it and if we lose sensibly, the weight is more likely to stay off. Don't forget to eat breakfast - it gets your metabolism going. One of the guys from the show last night has lost 50 pounds in 4 weeks. I hope when the show is over that he can maintain and continue with the lifestyle changes he has learned. Talk at you later. January 21 Sore but WORTH IT!You DID IT ! Thanks for sticking to the workout with me. I am feeling the burn but also pumped up! I hope my being at your house for the 4 days helped you as much as it did me. Mom would be PROUD !!!  January 20 THANK YOU WENDY!!!Well it's Sunday and Wendy has been here for 3 days. I have had a hard time getting motivated since we joined the challenge. There have been days when I just ate whatever and thought I'll do better tomorrow. Being overweight is depressing and when you don't see results right away, you just want to give up. We live 2 hours apart and her reason for visiting was to get us moving, and come up with a plan for getting us to our goal weight. First, she cleaned my refrigerator out, and organized it, then we spent many hours on the web looking at other contestants sites. Her biggest success of the trip was getting me to exercise. Everyone knows it's hard to get started and we both have been here before, but there is always an excuse. I have had a treadmill since Dec 2005 and have used it twice. The plan was to get the treadmill and my new years resolution would be to get back down to 150-160 as before in 2001 with "Weight Watchers". After having the boys in 2003 and 2005, I had a great excuse not to go outside, and I just kept getting bigger. There was no time to work out or use the treadmill. So I told myself. The hardest part about this whole obesity thing is when I was in high school and college, I teased my brother and sisters for being heavier than me. Now I'm the heaviest of all of us. How can a person with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education, and a degree in Nursing, teach her patients, who have chronic renal failure, how to change their diets to prolong their lives. My boys are soon to be 3 and 5 and with my mom dieing at age 51, they could possibly grow up with out a mom if I don't take some action. Food has so much power over us if we let it. We are going to change our life styles by making better choices when we grocery shop or go out to eat. We need each other to do this and will help each other on good days and bad days. Let's do this - thanks for getting me "moving"!! January 19 Things are lookin' up...Well, Stac made it back from her teaching thing and she read my blog. She was angry with my lack of control but in the same sence, understood. She then confessed , "when nobody is around, I just want to cheat!" We decided I would make a trip to K-Zoo and visit for 4 days. We went through her fridge and emptied the "bad" stuff out and filled it with veggies, fruit and healthy apetizing items. We then cooked alot of frozen chicken by boiling it; shredded it up and placed it into ziploc bags. Some were put back in the freezer and some conviently in the fridge. Now when she is wanting to grab and go, she can, and it will still be healthy. This is what I have been doing and I have found that I am changing my eating habits and not on a DIET.  January 16 Having a BAD Day....Hello. I am feeling the loss of a sister to chat with. I know you are at a seminar and can't be here but I really could use you today. I was real hungry shopping for groceries yesterday so I bought a bag of Baked Potatoe Chips....I ate half the bag yesterday on the way home from the store and finished the bag today!!! I feel aweful. I was doing so well and now I feel like I have to start from the beginning. I am so mad at myself! The chips weren't that bad (just 10 pts. per day) but it is the point... I am still gobbling up food in large amts. just because. I should not have had the bag open in the car! I should not have put the bag in my lap today! I should have put a little in a bowl and been done with them. Hope your doing better then this. Sighned, really bad today, WendyJanuary 14 I am workin' it!I am sooo excited ! I weighed in this morning and I have lost 11 lbs ! ( in only 13 days ) !!!! I feel less puffy/bloated. I don't really feel like I am dieting, just eating right.My 2 month goal in my photos that I put here on our site might not be so unreachable as it would seem....check out Stac and I in our photos. I digitized them to make us smaller so we could see our possibilities(it had us cracking up)! . ~ Wendy |
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