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!
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