Sorry it took so long, I was waiting to see if anyone else would send me their miles. Anyways, the big winner is CHAD BYRON!!!!
Congratulations!!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
The End!
Well everyone please remember to send Nick your numbers so that he can determine the winner. And with that, this is the end of the Biggest Loser this time around! If you could all send me your final weights I can update the spreadsheet and post the results...who lost the most weight, percent and so forth! Thanks for participating and I hope that you all had fun!
Most of all I hope that we have all realized that we can live healthier lives and will continue to become more fit through good eating, exercise, drinking enough water and so forth!
So KEEP LOSING!
Chad
Most of all I hope that we have all realized that we can live healthier lives and will continue to become more fit through good eating, exercise, drinking enough water and so forth!
So KEEP LOSING!
Chad
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Challenge Winner
Congrats to Julie Byron for winning last week's point challenge. She had a whopping 48 points! Heather Adair came in second with 36 and Mandy Ogaz came in third with 35 points. Good work everyone.
I'll get your gift card to you when we're out there next week!
I'll get your gift card to you when we're out there next week!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Run Forest Run!!!
OK Guys, the next challenge involves running so get your running shoes out of your closet and get ready. The winner of this challenge will be the person who ran the farthest. You can run anyway you would like to add to your distance (elliptical, treadmill, track, neighborhood jog). Make sure before you get off the treadmill or elliptical you note the distance you ran or if you went for a jog, Google map your distance. E-mail your distances to me by Monday night at onthegreen88@gmail.com. The winner will receive a $15 gift card to itunes.
Good luck
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Next Challenge
Ok, gang. I like the point-system idea because it really helps me to be consciously aware of what I am eating and keep track of my exercise minutes. So here’s the challenge for this week:
1. Exercise for 30 minutes a day = 1 point
2. Eat five servings of fruits/vegetables a day = 1 point
3. Eat a healthy breakfast (and I’m not just talking a piece a fruit, see website for breakfast ideas that will qualify as a point) = 1 point
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4119_ENU_HTML.htm
If you do all three in one day, you get a bonus of 5 points. The person with the most points (Wednesday – Monday) will receive a $15 gift card to Dick’s sporting goods (or the sporting goods store of your choice). Please report your point total to me at bekah.byron@hotmail.com by Monday night. Good luck!
-Bekah
1. Exercise for 30 minutes a day = 1 point
2. Eat five servings of fruits/vegetables a day = 1 point
3. Eat a healthy breakfast (and I’m not just talking a piece a fruit, see website for breakfast ideas that will qualify as a point) = 1 point
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/home_4119_ENU_HTML.htm
If you do all three in one day, you get a bonus of 5 points. The person with the most points (Wednesday – Monday) will receive a $15 gift card to Dick’s sporting goods (or the sporting goods store of your choice). Please report your point total to me at bekah.byron@hotmail.com by Monday night. Good luck!
-Bekah
Monday, March 2, 2009
Don't Quit
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it...But don't you quit!
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it...But don't you quit!
Start today...or at least tomorrow!!!
PROCEED
What would you do right now if you knew that everything today would
turn out perfectly? What project would you start, what person would
you talk to, what problem would you tackle if you could be assured of
success?
Is there anything you're putting off because you're afraid of
failure? Is there anyone you're avoiding because you're afraid of
what they would say or think?
There is no guarantee of success. But there is a guarantee that if
you never go for it, you'll never have it. And even in the failed
attempts, you'll learn and grow. There is no guarantee that other
people will think highly of all you say and do. But that's their
problem.
Do you believe in the worth of your own pursuits? If so, then what
could possibly prevent you from following them? If you're looking for
a sure thing, then here's one -- everything you achieve will come
only from the things you attempt. In order to succeed, you must
proceed. Today is a great day to start.
What would you do right now if you knew that everything today would
turn out perfectly? What project would you start, what person would
you talk to, what problem would you tackle if you could be assured of
success?
Is there anything you're putting off because you're afraid of
failure? Is there anyone you're avoiding because you're afraid of
what they would say or think?
There is no guarantee of success. But there is a guarantee that if
you never go for it, you'll never have it. And even in the failed
attempts, you'll learn and grow. There is no guarantee that other
people will think highly of all you say and do. But that's their
problem.
Do you believe in the worth of your own pursuits? If so, then what
could possibly prevent you from following them? If you're looking for
a sure thing, then here's one -- everything you achieve will come
only from the things you attempt. In order to succeed, you must
proceed. Today is a great day to start.
Love these!
You won't fail if you're not perfect, you'll fail if you're not committed to improving yourself slightly each day.
Rather than aiming for being perfect, just aim to be little bit better today than you were yesterday.
If you want what you do not have, you must do what you have not done.
Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.
IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW GOOD YOU ARE BUT HOW BAD YOU WANT IT!!
Quitting is NOT an option.
I can do this...I know I can. It's just going to take time & patience.
My world is expanding as my butt is shrinking!
"Don't sacrifice your future for a momentary pleasure"
"Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway."
"Never trade what you want the most for what you want at the moment"
Great changes may not happen right away, but with effort even the
difficult may become easy.
- Bill Blackma
"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; it empties today of its strength."
Author unknown
Rather than aiming for being perfect, just aim to be little bit better today than you were yesterday.
If you want what you do not have, you must do what you have not done.
Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.
IT'S NOT ABOUT HOW GOOD YOU ARE BUT HOW BAD YOU WANT IT!!
Quitting is NOT an option.
I can do this...I know I can. It's just going to take time & patience.
My world is expanding as my butt is shrinking!
"Don't sacrifice your future for a momentary pleasure"
"Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway."
"Never trade what you want the most for what you want at the moment"
Great changes may not happen right away, but with effort even the
difficult may become easy.
- Bill Blackma
"Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles; it empties today of its strength."
Author unknown
Winners vs Losers
Someone will always be prettier. They will always be smarter. Their house will be bigger. They will drive a better car. Their children will do better in school. And their husband will fix more things around the house. So let it go, and love you and your circumstances. Think about it. The prettiest woman in the world can have hell in her heart. And the most highly favored Woman on your job may be unable to have children. And the richest woman you know, she's got the car, the house, the clothes....might be lonely. And the word says if "I have not Love, I am nothing." So, again, love you. Love who you are. Look in the mirror in the morning and smile and say "I am too blessed to be stressed and too anointed to be disappointed!" "Winners make things happen. Losers let things happen." "To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world".
Afternoon boost
"If you've invested enough effort and energy to get discouraged, you're well on your way to success. Discouragement is a certain weigh station on the road to any worthwhile achievement. If you know and care enough to be discouraged, you've made considerable progress. Learn what the discouragement has to teach you and then continue moving forward. It may seem as though you'll never make it, but in reality you're already there. Discouragement tempers and hardens you; it does not stop you. Reflect on your discouragement and you'll discover that it is a result of your commitment. You've already invested your time, your effort, your life. Soon, you'll reap the full reward of that investment. Let discouragement spur you on. Motivation is born of desire. The stronger the desire for something, the stronger the motivation. Endeaver to keep the promises we make to ourselves... We deserve to be treated with the same love and respect that we would give to others....." (By CW on bootcamp buddies)
Sounds like a good idea
Cauliflower
*** Use in place of potato salad - the taste is very similar and great
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
One head of cauliflower1/4 cup minced celery1/4 cup of minced onion1/4 cup of minced green pepper and/ or red pepper1/2 tsp yellow mustard1/2 cup of mayonnaise or salad dressing1 tsp of vinegar1 tsp Splenda (or more to taste)One or two boiled eggs1/2 tsp - 1 tsp of pickle relishdillweed (pinch or two)celery seed (pinch or two)Garnish with paprika
Directions:
Boil the cauliflower in a small amount of water or steam until nearly soft.
Drain well.
Mix other ingredients together.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. (Tastes even better the next day)
*** Use in place of potato salad - the taste is very similar and great
4-6 servings
Ingredients:
One head of cauliflower1/4 cup minced celery1/4 cup of minced onion1/4 cup of minced green pepper and/ or red pepper1/2 tsp yellow mustard1/2 cup of mayonnaise or salad dressing1 tsp of vinegar1 tsp Splenda (or more to taste)One or two boiled eggs1/2 tsp - 1 tsp of pickle relishdillweed (pinch or two)celery seed (pinch or two)Garnish with paprika
Directions:
Boil the cauliflower in a small amount of water or steam until nearly soft.
Drain well.
Mix other ingredients together.
Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. (Tastes even better the next day)
YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Simple BBQ Ribs
SUBMITTED BY: LLOYD RUSHING PHOTO BY: wannabe chefette
"Country-style ribs are cut from the loin, one of the leanest areas of pork. These ribs are seasoned, boiled until tender, then baked with your favorite barbeque sauce. That's it! Back to simplicity, back to the country life. Sigh."
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 pounds country style pork ribs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup barbeque sauce
I am going to have to try this one!
DIRECTIONS
1. Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Bring water to a boil, and cook ribs until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3. Remove ribs from pot, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour barbeque sauce over ribs. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
SUBMITTED BY: LLOYD RUSHING PHOTO BY: wannabe chefette
"Country-style ribs are cut from the loin, one of the leanest areas of pork. These ribs are seasoned, boiled until tender, then baked with your favorite barbeque sauce. That's it! Back to simplicity, back to the country life. Sigh."
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 pounds country style pork ribs
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup barbeque sauce
I am going to have to try this one!
DIRECTIONS
1. Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover. Season with garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Bring water to a boil, and cook ribs until tender.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3. Remove ribs from pot, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour barbeque sauce over ribs. Cover dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
And the race is on...midday motivation...
"Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the result of selfishness" - Napoleon Hill
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
You don't realize how strong a person really is until you see them at their weakest moment.
Success is not a race, be patient.
Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it.
I wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am.
Make the decision, then do something - no matter how small - toward accomplishing what you want.
One definition of insanity is: Doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result.
We fail because we don't strike the iron while it's hot. We don't take immediate action toward achieving what we want. We decide to wait until tomorrow, or next week, or even next month.
It comes down to a simple question: what do you want out of life, and what are you willing to do to get it?
Be specific in what you want, and use specific words. Empower yourself, and become the person you dream about
Listen closely: the only time it's too late to change yourself is when you're dead. Until then, you're simply making excuses or lying to yourself.
If you didn't need a pill to get fat, why would you need one to get unfat?
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
You don't realize how strong a person really is until you see them at their weakest moment.
Success is not a race, be patient.
Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it.
I wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am.
Make the decision, then do something - no matter how small - toward accomplishing what you want.
One definition of insanity is: Doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result.
We fail because we don't strike the iron while it's hot. We don't take immediate action toward achieving what we want. We decide to wait until tomorrow, or next week, or even next month.
It comes down to a simple question: what do you want out of life, and what are you willing to do to get it?
Be specific in what you want, and use specific words. Empower yourself, and become the person you dream about
Listen closely: the only time it's too late to change yourself is when you're dead. Until then, you're simply making excuses or lying to yourself.
If you didn't need a pill to get fat, why would you need one to get unfat?
Last Big Day
David Viscott
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Eleanor Roosevelt
You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Ralph Marston
Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.
Lee Iacocca
You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance.
Marvin Phillips:
The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!
Vincent Lombardi:
The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince.
Leigh Hunt:
The groundwork of all happiness is health.
Good luck today!
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.
Eleanor Roosevelt
You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Ralph Marston
Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.
Lee Iacocca
You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. It's called perseverance.
Marvin Phillips:
The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!
Vincent Lombardi:
The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince.
Leigh Hunt:
The groundwork of all happiness is health.
Good luck today!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Jim Eason.: Quotes for Weight Loss MotivationIf
If you want to look young and thin, hang around old fat people.
Anthony Robbins: Weight Loss Inspiration Quotes
The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.
Thought for this morning
Well, if I'm the only one that is going to post anything, this will be easy!
I wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am.
I wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thought I might as well do one more while I'm at it...
Apple salad with figs and almonds
2 large red apples, cored and diced
6 dried figs, chopped
2 ribs of celery, diced
1/2 c. fat-free lemon yogurt
2 T. slivered almonds
2 carrots, peeled and grated
In a small bowl, combined the apples, figs, and celery. Add yogurt and mix thorougly. Serve on separate plates topped with almonds and garnished with grated carrots.
Serves 6
95 calories per serving
17 g carbs per serving
***try substituting raisins, craisins, etc. for the figs if you want. I'm not sure what the calorie and carb exchange would be.
2 large red apples, cored and diced
6 dried figs, chopped
2 ribs of celery, diced
1/2 c. fat-free lemon yogurt
2 T. slivered almonds
2 carrots, peeled and grated
In a small bowl, combined the apples, figs, and celery. Add yogurt and mix thorougly. Serve on separate plates topped with almonds and garnished with grated carrots.
Serves 6
95 calories per serving
17 g carbs per serving
***try substituting raisins, craisins, etc. for the figs if you want. I'm not sure what the calorie and carb exchange would be.
One more...
Pineapple Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each about 5 oz.
1 T. olive oil
1 can (8 oz) unsweetened pineapple chuncks, drained except for 2 T. juice
2 c. broccoli florets
4 c. fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onions
For the vinaigrette:
1/2 c. olive oil
2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 t. sugar
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
Directions:
Cut each chicken breast into cubes. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 10 min. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, spinach and onions. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the salad. Toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Serves 8
187 calories per serving
8 carbs per serving
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each about 5 oz.
1 T. olive oil
1 can (8 oz) unsweetened pineapple chuncks, drained except for 2 T. juice
2 c. broccoli florets
4 c. fresh baby spinach leaves
1/2 c. thinly sliced red onions
For the vinaigrette:
1/2 c. olive oil
2 T. balsamic vinegar
2 t. sugar
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
Directions:
Cut each chicken breast into cubes. In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 10 min. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, broccoli, spinach and onions. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour over the salad. Toss gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Serves 8
187 calories per serving
8 carbs per serving
Recipe for the Weekend
Try this one. Only 193 calories and 10 carbs (2 of which are dietary fibers)
Gingered Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry
1 Pork tenderloin (about 12 oz, thinly sliced)
2 T. Fresh Ginger (grated)
1 c. Chicken Broth (reduced sodium)
2 T. teriyaki sauce
2 t. cornstarch
2 t. canola oil
8 oz. snow peas, strings removed (fresh or frozen)
1 med. zucchini, cut lengthwise
3 onions, cut into 3 inch pieces)
1. Toss pork with ginger in a bowl. Mix broth, teriyaki sauce and cornstarch in a cup and set aside.
2. In a nonstick 12" skillet, warm 1 tsp. oil; add pork mixture and stir-fry until pork just loses its pink color, about 3 minutes. Transfer pork to bowl with ingredients.
3. Stir cornstarch mixture to blend; add to skillet and heat to boiling. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return pork and vegetable to skillet, stiry to combine with sauce and heat through. Serve.
Gingered Pork and Vegetable Stir-Fry
1 Pork tenderloin (about 12 oz, thinly sliced)
2 T. Fresh Ginger (grated)
1 c. Chicken Broth (reduced sodium)
2 T. teriyaki sauce
2 t. cornstarch
2 t. canola oil
8 oz. snow peas, strings removed (fresh or frozen)
1 med. zucchini, cut lengthwise
3 onions, cut into 3 inch pieces)
1. Toss pork with ginger in a bowl. Mix broth, teriyaki sauce and cornstarch in a cup and set aside.
2. In a nonstick 12" skillet, warm 1 tsp. oil; add pork mixture and stir-fry until pork just loses its pink color, about 3 minutes. Transfer pork to bowl with ingredients.
3. Stir cornstarch mixture to blend; add to skillet and heat to boiling. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return pork and vegetable to skillet, stiry to combine with sauce and heat through. Serve.
For your afternoon enjoyment...
Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down...
Ok girlie...you wanted inspiration?
Only One Pound
Hello, do you know me? If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat, And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.Want to know why? It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please. So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you. Happy Days!!!After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!! - Author Unknown
Hello, do you know me? If you don't, you should. I'm a pound of fat, And I'm the HAPPIEST pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.Want to know why? It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm ONLY ONE POUND, just a pound!Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds, or fifteen pounds, but never only one.So I just stick around and happily keep you fat.Then I add to myself, ever so slyly, so that you never seem to notice it.That is, until I've grown to ten, twenty, thirty or even more pounds in weight.Yes, it's fun being ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT, left to do as I please. So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying, "Oh, I only lost one pound."For you see, if you do this, you'll encourage others to keep me around because they'll think I'm not worth losing.And, I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you. Happy Days!!!After all, I'm ONLY ONE POUND OF FAT!!! - Author Unknown
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Comic Relief
So I'm not sure if this is inspirational or not, but I thought it was rather funny. Might give you all a little laugh! Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsZFsZw5jtU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsZFsZw5jtU
Last Week's BIG Winner
Hey everyone - thanks for your participation in last week's challenge! Mandy, Heather, Megan, and Chad were all successful in both areas with good exercise hours and weight loss as well! In the exercise category Mandy Ogaz came out on top with 29 points! She turned into an exercise machine! Our overall winner was CHAD BYRON with combined exercise and weight loss points of 36.6! (I think he took the How To Weigh Cartoon to heart and weighed upside down yesterday morning!) Thanks for your participation and again congratulations on your successful week! Julie
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Selfish Challenge.
Whoever has the most points wins... enjoy all the homework I'm giving you that will really benifit me.
You get 1 pt for every workout song you submit that has an awesome beat
3 pts for telling me your favorite thing to do to work out and why
5 pts for every motivational saying you submit (under a paragraph please)
10 pts for telling me how many lbs you have lost so far (I help people... inspire me!)
15 pts for watching this weeks episode of biggest loser (you can watch it on cbs.com)
20 pts per every killer low cal recipe you sumbit.
Just post right on the blog people! If you don't want everyone to see then you can e-mail me at myrealtormeg@yahoo.com but really we all want to see it.
Winner gets $15 of choice as long as they commit to buy one of the following with the gift card: a new workout dvd, new music to work out to, a healthy cookbook, workout clothes (anything else you want that will help you continue on the path)!
You get 1 pt for every workout song you submit that has an awesome beat
3 pts for telling me your favorite thing to do to work out and why
5 pts for every motivational saying you submit (under a paragraph please)
10 pts for telling me how many lbs you have lost so far (I help people... inspire me!)
15 pts for watching this weeks episode of biggest loser (you can watch it on cbs.com)
20 pts per every killer low cal recipe you sumbit.
Just post right on the blog people! If you don't want everyone to see then you can e-mail me at myrealtormeg@yahoo.com but really we all want to see it.
Winner gets $15 of choice as long as they commit to buy one of the following with the gift card: a new workout dvd, new music to work out to, a healthy cookbook, workout clothes (anything else you want that will help you continue on the path)!
Reminder
Everyone remember to send me your weights for today and also your minutes exercised to my Mom!
Chad
Chad
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Update
Just so everyone knows there will be an update tomorrow. A couple of people needed a little more time so I am waiting for them!
Chad
Chad
2nd Chance Double Header
GEAR UP FOR THIS WEEK'S 2ND CHANCE DOUBLE HEADER CHALLENGE!
Since I am the Oldie of this group I decided to give all of you busy students a 2nd chance at the challenges that I won, which include:
EXERCISE HOURS
AND WEIGHT LOSS
So this is how it will work. You all need to get your weight first thing Tuesday morning to Chad – then again next Tuesday morning. You will receive 1 point for each tenth of 1% of your weight loss for the coming week. Also you will receive 1 point for each 15 minute session of exercise that you do during this week. The trick is that at least 20% of your total points must be from each of the two areas in order to win the challenge. So you can exercise til you drop but if you don’t lose weight you will not be eligible to win and visa versa. The good news is that during the upcoming week – you can eat anything you want ---- or should I say you can focus on having a balance of all the food groups instead of focusing on just one and watch your portions! The whole goal here is to attack this beast from several angles all at once. Have a great week!
So this is how it will work. You all need to get your weight first thing Tuesday morning to Chad – then again next Tuesday morning. You will receive 1 point for each tenth of 1% of your weight loss for the coming week. Also you will receive 1 point for each 15 minute session of exercise that you do during this week. The trick is that at least 20% of your total points must be from each of the two areas in order to win the challenge. So you can exercise til you drop but if you don’t lose weight you will not be eligible to win and visa versa. The good news is that during the upcoming week – you can eat anything you want ---- or should I say you can focus on having a balance of all the food groups instead of focusing on just one and watch your portions! The whole goal here is to attack this beast from several angles all at once. Have a great week!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Water Winner
And the winner of the Biggest Loser 2009 Water Drinking Challenge is....
Megan Harris! She drank an amazing 1054 ounces! Congratulations! Go buy yourself a fancy Neoprene bottle!
Megan Harris! She drank an amazing 1054 ounces! Congratulations! Go buy yourself a fancy Neoprene bottle!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Most of us have heard we're supposed to get at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day- some doctors recommend as many as nine! The winner this week will be the person who eats the most servings of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins A and C, iron, calcium, fiber and phytonutrients (phytonutrients are the stuff that is non-essential, but good for us nonetheless. These will lower your risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and muscular degeneration).
It's important to remember that fruits are higher in calories than vegetables are, so veggies might be a better choice a lot of the time. Most doctors recommend three or four servings of veggies for every one or two of fruit.
Online guides will tell you how much of a certain veggie/fruit constitutes a serving, but as a general rule, one serving is:
-One medium-size fruit (about the size of a tennis ball)-1/2 cup raw, cooked, or canned fruits or vegetables -1 cup raw, leafy vegetables (like lettuce and spinach)
-1/4 cup dried fruit (like raisins, apricots, and mangoes)-3/4 cup (6 ounces) 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice
It's important to remember that fruits are higher in calories than vegetables are, so veggies might be a better choice a lot of the time. Most doctors recommend three or four servings of veggies for every one or two of fruit.
Online guides will tell you how much of a certain veggie/fruit constitutes a serving, but as a general rule, one serving is:
-One medium-size fruit (about the size of a tennis ball)-1/2 cup raw, cooked, or canned fruits or vegetables -1 cup raw, leafy vegetables (like lettuce and spinach)
-1/4 cup dried fruit (like raisins, apricots, and mangoes)-3/4 cup (6 ounces) 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice
Oh! And the winner will get the Biggest Loser Family Cookbook, which has more than 125 healthy (and budget-friendly) recipes.
Heather
Water results
Please email water results to Dylan. Heather has the challenge for this week so she will be posting it here shortly.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Update and Winner
Alright, so another week has come and go! For last weeks challenge our winner was Julie Byron. She is embarrassed that she won another challenge but I told her she won it fair and square...and she can only win three so to pick and choose from here on out! Congrats Julie. Let me know what clothing store you want that to go to.
That brings me to my next point. We are still waiting to hear who won last weeks challenge (Kerinas Challenge). I believe that it was Lauren, but if you could let us all know that would be great. In addition, please remember to send out your prizes to the appropriate people.
Now as you have all been waiting for it for two weeks here is the update on percentages! Also if you have a 0% that means I have not been getting your updates. If you could send that to me I will input it for this week. Also remember that your challenge info is always due Tuesday night by 8. So if we don't have any info by then we will go ahead and declare a winner.
That brings me to my next point. We are still waiting to hear who won last weeks challenge (Kerinas Challenge). I believe that it was Lauren, but if you could let us all know that would be great. In addition, please remember to send out your prizes to the appropriate people.
Now as you have all been waiting for it for two weeks here is the update on percentages! Also if you have a 0% that means I have not been getting your updates. If you could send that to me I will input it for this week. Also remember that your challenge info is always due Tuesday night by 8. So if we don't have any info by then we will go ahead and declare a winner.
Now that I have all of that administrative stuff done...thanks for being part of the challenge! Have a great week and don't get water logged.
Chad
Reminder
I need everyone weight updates to determine the winner for this week.
Please have it to me by 8 P.M. Mountain Time. I will then post the results.
Good Luck!
Please have it to me by 8 P.M. Mountain Time. I will then post the results.
Good Luck!
Challenge of Water!
We all know how important drinking plenty of water is when trying to lose weight. It also seems harder for me to drink as much as I should in the winter, so this week's challenge: Drinking water! Keep track of how many ounces of water you drink each day, and send me the total (dhaney at gmail), and the winner will receive a $15 Amazon gift card! (Get it? Amazon? Ha!)
Keep in mind that you should track just water. So don't include things like diet soda, milk, etc.
Good luck!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Recipies Please!
This is a pic of the red cabbage salad I eat a lot- so yummy!! I want/ NEED more healthy recipes. Please post them :)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Challenge #4
Now that we have all focused on inches, exercise, and sleep (which have all been great challenges!), let's turn our attention to weight loss. This weeks challenge is: the person that loses the highest percentage of their initial body weight this week will win a $15 gift card to the clothing store of their choice. So let the losing for this week begin!
P.S. this means I will for sure need weight updates from all of you today.
Chad
P.S. this means I will for sure need weight updates from all of you today.
Chad
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Third Week Challenge
My apologies everyone, but I just got walked in the door from a quick trip to L.A... that was a long drive.
This week's challenge: Sleep.
I realize we have packed schedules, and life runs at a hectic pace... But sometimes you need to get some sleep to gear up for your crazy life. So, here are a few links I've found - since I have terrible, nay, horrid sleeping habits, (as this post's time stamp attests),
Weight Loss & Sleep: Is Your Diet Being Sabotaged By Your Sleeping Habits?
Insomnia Can Hinder Your Weight Loss
What's the Connection Between Sleep and Weight Loss
Let us take this week to reevaluate how much rest we are really giving our bodies. So this week, I'd like everyone to track their sleeping habits. Optimally, you should be getting 7-9 hours of sleep. I'm trying my hardest to get that one done - since I usually run on 6 or less.
The challenge will run from tonight, through Tuesday. So get some quality rest for yourself, and see if you can get a little more shut eye to help your body run a little better - and burn some extra calories.
Winner for this challenge will receive $15 to Barnes & Noble.
Sweet dreams everyone :)
And the winner of this weeks challenge is. . .
JULIE BYRON!!!!! She spent 595 minutes exercising this week!!! Way to go Julie!!!
Weekly Update!
So I know you all want to know the weekly update so here it is! If you notice that you have a 0 percent loss that is because you didn't get me an updated weight so I have input your weight from last week until further information is available! Also, I know Lauren is traveling but she will be posting the winner of last weeks challenge soon. And Kerina has the challenge for this week. She will also be posting the challenge soon so keep checking back!
Week 2 Challenge Results
Happy Tuesday!!! Please send me the total number of minutes you spent working out this week. My email address is lauren.cahoon@gmail.com
Thanks!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Monday, January 19, 2009
End of Week 2
The end of week two is close at hand...so remember to send me your updated weights tomorrow and to send Lauren your total minutes. Good luck to all.
Also Kerina has the challenge for Week 3 so she will be letting us all know what that challenge is for this week.
Thanks to all.
Chad
Also Kerina has the challenge for Week 3 so she will be letting us all know what that challenge is for this week.
Thanks to all.
Chad
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
After Week One!
Alright this image below has some key information that you will all want to see! First it is an updated list of who is participating and when they are hosting the challenge, so please look it over. We have two participants who are new, Julie and Shaunzi. They took the pace of people who dropped out last minute so we are now full again! Additionally it has the percentages lost this last week! I must say that the Byron/Ogaz clan is really rockin it. No but everyone did great. You may notice that there are some zero's and this is due to not having enough info to get there percentagtes yet. Anyway there is the update. Let's make this week even better and keep the support up on the blog. Thanks everyone!
Final Results for First Week's Winner...
And the results are in!!! Last week's big winner is Chad Byron!
Congratulations.
For those of you that are curious, Chad dropped a whoppin' 6.75". I know, you all hate him! If you're feeling bad about your measurements, don't worry...no one else even got close. We were all in the same range, except him, of course.
Announcement: Due to the week restraint on all challenges, your week's challenge information will be due every Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Please email your information to the challenge's host by that time so that your hard work will count!
Good luck to everyone this week and congratulations to all! EVERYONE dropped inches!
AWESOME Webinar
I'm watching Oprah's Best life Webinar on Weight. I think there are lots of "Ah Ha" moments to be had so I just wanted to share the link. For all you busy people - it can be downloaded driectly from I-tunes for FREE and you can bring it with you to the gym, in the car or wherever you might like it. Luckily I am getting paid to watch it... I know you want my job :) If you do watch it PLEASE let me know what you thought!
Second Week Challenge
Alright....Lauren doesn't have internet access as of right now so I am posting the generals of her challenge this week!
The person who spends the greatest number of minutes lifting, doing cardio, and stretching (basically exercise in general), will win a $15 gift card to Target. This challenge starts Today, Tuesday and ends next Monday at midnight! So keep track of your minutes and have fun.
The person who spends the greatest number of minutes lifting, doing cardio, and stretching (basically exercise in general), will win a $15 gift card to Target. This challenge starts Today, Tuesday and ends next Monday at midnight! So keep track of your minutes and have fun.
Monday, January 12, 2009
And the first week's winner is...
Ok all, you have one more day to make it count!!! Tomorrow morning, please send in your new measurements. Good luck to all and have a wonderful day!Thursday, January 8, 2009
How about them biggest losers?
I don't know about you but I was pretty darn impressed with Tuesday night's 32 lb weight loss! If you missed the show- beg, barrow, steal it and then watch it. For all you Comcast subscribers its only 14.95 a mo for a DVR... I got one specifically so I don't miss out. How have the first few days gone for everyone? I want to hear all about it! I am very excited to eat my Red Cabbage Salad tonight. I'll post the recipe soon. I made this post mostly to get some conversation going. What are you doing to work out? What are you eating?
Monday, January 5, 2009
1st Challenge
From Mandy Ogaz. Email: manddesign@hotmail.com
Ok all!
While you are taking your weight tomorrow am, you will need to do something else to prepare for this week's challenge.
Here we go!!!This week's challenge will be to see who can lose the most inches in a week. So, you will need to take the following measurements:
1. neck diameter
2. chest
3. waist
4. hips
5. butt
6. one thigh
Add up all your measurements and send them to me. I won't tell anyone what they are... To win you will need to drop the most total inches. It doesn't matter where you drop, just that you drop! Next Tuesday we will all turn in our total inches again to see who won.
Grand prize: $15 iTunes card
Good luck!!!
Ok all!
While you are taking your weight tomorrow am, you will need to do something else to prepare for this week's challenge.
Here we go!!!This week's challenge will be to see who can lose the most inches in a week. So, you will need to take the following measurements:
1. neck diameter
2. chest
3. waist
4. hips
5. butt
6. one thigh
Add up all your measurements and send them to me. I won't tell anyone what they are... To win you will need to drop the most total inches. It doesn't matter where you drop, just that you drop! Next Tuesday we will all turn in our total inches again to see who won.
Grand prize: $15 iTunes card
Good luck!!!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Biggest Loser 2009
Details:
In the post below you will see the participants for the Biggest Loser Competition 2009. It also contains the date that each person will be hosting the challenge. The challenge is totally up to that person. We all need to know what the challenge is, how to win, and what we win! You can do total amount lost that week, hours working out, highest percent lost or anything else you can think of. The prize should be something small...like a giftcard seeing that it will probably have to be mailed to the winner!
More rules: I will be posting the stats so I will need to have your Tuesday Morning weight updates sent to me each Tuesday. You can give those to me through the blog or via email! All my updates will be posted to the blog. My updates will only contain the percentage lost for each week.
Also each person is limited to winning 3 challenges, and you cannot win the challenge that you host.
Let me know what questions you have!
Mandy, you host the first challenge so let us know (in the blog) what that will be seeing as it is for the first week!
In the post below you will see the participants for the Biggest Loser Competition 2009. It also contains the date that each person will be hosting the challenge. The challenge is totally up to that person. We all need to know what the challenge is, how to win, and what we win! You can do total amount lost that week, hours working out, highest percent lost or anything else you can think of. The prize should be something small...like a giftcard seeing that it will probably have to be mailed to the winner!
More rules: I will be posting the stats so I will need to have your Tuesday Morning weight updates sent to me each Tuesday. You can give those to me through the blog or via email! All my updates will be posted to the blog. My updates will only contain the percentage lost for each week.
Also each person is limited to winning 3 challenges, and you cannot win the challenge that you host.
Let me know what questions you have!
Mandy, you host the first challenge so let us know (in the blog) what that will be seeing as it is for the first week!
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