Week 8 and 9................................................

So I am wondering if anyone is out there? I am assuming that we are all super busy since I have been only posting every two weeks. I am down another 3 lbs so that is great. Grand total is 14.5lbs in 9 weeks. I wish it was closer to 18lbs. But I am averaging a little over 1.5 lbs a week so that is good...baby steps right? I am hoping to push it into high gear and hit another 10lbs by the time we go one our cruise. We have 40 days until we embark so I am going to have to work hard. I have not been exercising as often as I should be but I have noticed that it has been easier watching what I am eating. This weekend was actually really good and I wasn't finding myself just snarfing everything in site. I have finally noticed in some of my clothes that they are fitting better. I have noticed the most weight lost in my tummy area. So my goals for this week are stay on plan, and get in atleast 3 days of exercise. I am working a weird schedule this week (mon. tues. wed.) So I will have a nice long weekend to get in some workouts. I will try and post an update mid week and then post on Monday (no more of these week long lapses). Until then....

Week 2 and 3 Check In

I've had trouble finding time to post, but here it is Wednesday and I'm finally doing it.

I worked out 4 times each of the last two weeks. Lost 3 lbs. two weeks ago and 2 lbs. last week. I increased my weight training considerably and instead of using the treadmill I hit the track. It's a completely different workout and really gets my heart rate up. I'm lucky that I have a great work-out partner (Carrie) and a good trainer - Tielu. Tielu and I work together at 3M and he's a work-out freak (can you say "muscle-head"?). I try to hit the gym with him once a week and he helps me with the weight training routines I need. It seems to be working.

Week 3.........

Ok so now I am annoyed. I did way better this week and weekend than I did last week and yet...no loss no gain... Maybe my "week two" curse is catching up to me. I did work 3 graves in a row last week so I'm thinking that may have something to do with it. We are in the thick of moving this week...(Saturday is the big day!!!), so I am hoping to make it through with very little stress snacking. I did buy the jello mousse snacks, they are tasty but the texture is bit off for me...a little thick. Hopefully I can survive the inevitable Krispy Kreme moving day curse. I did work out 2X this last week, so I am going to bump it up this week and try to get to the gym atleast 3X as well as all the work that moving is. So total down is 7lbs and I am hoping to at least see 1 lb down by next Monday!!

Monday Report- Suzanne- Week 3

Week three was better for me. I didn't work out as much, but I felt like I was more in control and not starving. Two more pounds down! It was a super busy week and I think that helped. It has also helped now that Jed is on board with the program. I tried a couple new recipes this past week that I will post soon. Anyone got any good inspiration?

2nd.................................................

Well week two was....interesting. I made 1 of my 3 workouts....yeah that is sooooo crappy! But I did do fairly well during the week. My weekend was not as good as it should have been, as you can see from Mel's post but still about 100X better than it was at Christmas time so that is progress. I was down 1.5 lbs this week and have to admit I was a bit disappointed. I knew the 5lbs last week was a fluke but it would have been nice to see at least 2lbs this week. Anyhow I am down a total of 7lbs. and my goals for this week are more water and to really make it to work 3x. I also want to work really hard to not use any of my "flex points" on the weekends, and see if it makes a difference. On a side note, today I took the kids to the Zoo because it was "free" zoo day and walked for about 4 1/2 hours total so if I don't make it to the gym tonight I am so counting that. Note to self and all other moms out there..... never go to the Zoo on free Zoo day, it is crazy crowded and not really worth the 1/2 mile hike to get into the Zoo. Next time I will pay to not have people running into the back of my legs with their strollers, and hitting me in the head (yes literally my head) with their purses, elbows, or backpack carriers. Here's to week 3 and trying to get a workout in.....

Monday Report- Suzanne- Week 2 Curse

Anyone who watches The Biggest Loser has probably heard of the "week 2 curse". Well, that sums up week 2 for me. That doesn't mean that I don't have room for improvement. I do. Working out was easier this week for me. Eating 400 calorie meals was easier. (except for a few that became combined :) ahem...) Here's to week three!

The windup:

Workouts this week:5

Soda:0

Water: better, but not there yet

Sleep: ? what is that?

Weight loss: 0

Weight gain: 0

Awesome side note: bought a skirt on Saturday- one size smaller than I usually purchase! Maybe I should do body measurements too? Is anyone else doing that? I do realize that this was probably a fluke- and only related to this skirt, but I'll take it!

Weak won check in

Worked out 5 days last week, kept calories at or under 2000/day and still gained a pound. Weak! I'm going to intensify my cardio workouts this week and see if that helps.

1st.....

Hi everyone I am so glad to see so many have already posted. I worked a grave last night so I am just barely at the point of function. For those who haven't posted yet, Monday roll calls are a time to share your successes or failures from the previous week. This could include the amount of weight loss or gained, how many times you worked out or any other way of measuring your progress. If you also want to post what you are planning on working on the upcoming week that would be good.
As for me, this past week wasn't to bad, when I weighed myself this morning I was down 5.5 lbs. I was happy to see that and am glad to know that if I keep trucking I will be able to hit atleast 10 lbs down this month. I made it to the gym a whole zero times (at least I'm consistant ;) ), I did struggle a little bit this weekend but it wasn't a complete loss by any measure. I was able to indulge in some snacks (licorice and a cinnamon roll) but didn't go over board. My goal for this upcoming week is to work out in the gym at least 3X. I know all the 20 year olds that workout in coordinating outfits with full makeup have missed having me there as inspiration....inspiration of what they don't want to be!!! Bring it chica's!!!

p.s. I was also wanted to encourage everyone to post their name and monday report or other topic guide in the "labels for this post:" section. That way if we are looking for something by someone specific we can track it down easily!!

Monday Report- Suzanne

Well, I did not do as well as I wanted to this week, but I do have a couple successes to report. As for the Monday report for me here is my slant: I need accountability! So, whatever I may report on a Monday is not meant to be a brag fest or a whine fest, it just needs to be said to someone else besides Jed who loves me at any size, shape or activity level.

Here goes:

Weight Loss: 2.2 lbs

Workouts: 3 (need to do better)

Soda:0

Treats: I did pass up some birthday cake, however I DID consume 3 (small) brownies, 2 milkduds, and 3 handfuls of movie theatre popcorn. (not so good when my goal is to have one dessert/treat per week)

Sleep: still need to go to bed earlier

Water: still pretending I am a camel :(

Hooray for a new week! Send in your reports!

New week

Well at least I dropped 3 of the lbs I gained over the holidays, another 3 to go, to get back to where I started. However we have been doing a lot of weight lifting, and I can definitely feel that my clothes fit better, as my muscles start toning up. I am really getting muscles under all of my fat!

Last week wasn't as good as I hoped for, but slow and steady is the way to go. I am so happy that Dani has started this blog, I think it is a good way to share our thoughts, ideas, wins and losses. The nice thing is we are all so different, regarding the amount of weight we need to lose, lifestyles, etc. Yet we are all really in the same boat, with the same frustrations, disapointments, etc. We can all learn so much from each other. Thank you for sharing your feelings with all of us. Have a GREAT week! Carrie