Holy cow. First, I just need to say how sorry I am for the slacking I've been doing. So, so sorry.
But, on to more important things. Let's see who the winners are!!
1st place - Andrew!! with a loss of -8.47%
2nd place - Aaron right behind with a loss of -8.45%
3rd place - Erin -3.38%
And the rest of y'all
Taci: -3.06%
Logan: -2.98%
Justin: - 2.34%
JoAnn: - 1.51%
Galen: -0.33%
Kari: +
Melanie: +
Clifford: +
Good job familia! Love you all and keep it up!
Unless you gained, don't keep that up.. ;)
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
The end is near!
Long time no see!!
Sorry I have been such a slacker. I could make excuse after excuse but the truth is I had to take a break from hounding people week after week for their weights. But, I think i'm back now. :)
I will be getting totals to everyone for how much you owe for gaining. Please get me the money as quick as you can so I can get it to the winners!
Also, please send me your monthly weigh-in with a picture if you haven't already.
Sorry I have been such a slacker. I could make excuse after excuse but the truth is I had to take a break from hounding people week after week for their weights. But, I think i'm back now. :)
I will be getting totals to everyone for how much you owe for gaining. Please get me the money as quick as you can so I can get it to the winners!
Also, please send me your monthly weigh-in with a picture if you haven't already.
Monday, March 12, 2012
March weigh-in results
I finally got the last of the weights I have been waiting for so let's see how this month treated everyone.
Andrew: - 4.66%
Aaron: - 4.16%
Justin: - 2.85%
Galen: - 2.39%
Kari: - 1.64%
Logan: -1.36%
Erin: - 0.56%
Clifford: - 0.32%
JoAnn: - 0.23%
Melanie: + 0.48%
Taci: + 1.47%
Lots of losers this month! Love it!! Let's see if we can get those negatives even higher in April. Keep it up!
Andrew: - 4.66%
Aaron: - 4.16%
Justin: - 2.85%
Galen: - 2.39%
Kari: - 1.64%
Logan: -1.36%
Erin: - 0.56%
Clifford: - 0.32%
JoAnn: - 0.23%
Melanie: + 0.48%
Taci: + 1.47%
Lots of losers this month! Love it!! Let's see if we can get those negatives even higher in April. Keep it up!
Challenge #3 results
Man, some of you are slackers!! I FINALLY have weigh-in and challenge results.
This was a tough challenge and I was sad to see only 3 of you complete it. Hopefully you were at least a little more aware of what you were eating. Now that you know what needs to change it makes things easier to actually change.
Try to make a few better choices this coming week. Good luck!
This was a tough challenge and I was sad to see only 3 of you complete it. Hopefully you were at least a little more aware of what you were eating. Now that you know what needs to change it makes things easier to actually change.
Try to make a few better choices this coming week. Good luck!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Challenge #3 (2/19 - 2/25)
One of the most important factors in losing weight is eating healthy. You all know this, but it is way easier said than done. Knowing what to eat, how much to eat, and what not to eat can be a lot to figure out.
Have you seen the new food plate? It has replaced the old food pyramid and makes it easier to see what you should be eating.
Half of your plate should be fruits and veggies. 100% fruit juices or any fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit count.
100% vegetables juices or raw, cooked, canned, frozen, and dried veggies all count as well.
The other half of your plate should be split between grains and proteins. At least half of your grains should be whole grains.
Proteins should be lean and varied.
You also need to have a cup of dairy to go with your plate. Fat-free or low fat dairy should be your first choice.
Check out the choosemyplate website. It tells you exactly how much of any food you need to fill your requirements and has lots of ideas for new foods you can try.
So, now for our challenge. The very first step in changing your eating habits starts with finding out what your habits are now. For this challenge I am not asking you to change your eating habits at all, just to take note of where you are at. (The changing comes later.)
Challenge: Make a food log of everything you eat or drink for at least 3 days in 1 week.
Reward: $2 off weekly weigh-in gains
Details: Report back to me the days you have logged everything you had to eat or drink. Logs must be written down so you look can look back and see exactly what you are eating. Reports must be to me by midnight on Sunday the 25th.
Good luck and as always, if you have any questions or concerns let me know!!
Have you seen the new food plate? It has replaced the old food pyramid and makes it easier to see what you should be eating.
Half of your plate should be fruits and veggies. 100% fruit juices or any fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruit count.
100% vegetables juices or raw, cooked, canned, frozen, and dried veggies all count as well.
The other half of your plate should be split between grains and proteins. At least half of your grains should be whole grains.
Proteins should be lean and varied.
You also need to have a cup of dairy to go with your plate. Fat-free or low fat dairy should be your first choice.
Check out the choosemyplate website. It tells you exactly how much of any food you need to fill your requirements and has lots of ideas for new foods you can try.
So, now for our challenge. The very first step in changing your eating habits starts with finding out what your habits are now. For this challenge I am not asking you to change your eating habits at all, just to take note of where you are at. (The changing comes later.)
Challenge: Make a food log of everything you eat or drink for at least 3 days in 1 week.
Reward: $2 off weekly weigh-in gains
Details: Report back to me the days you have logged everything you had to eat or drink. Logs must be written down so you look can look back and see exactly what you are eating. Reports must be to me by midnight on Sunday the 25th.
Good luck and as always, if you have any questions or concerns let me know!!
Challenge #2 results
This challenge was way too easy for a few of you, and way too hard for a few others. :)
But, as a group you did improve from the last challenge. 8 out of 12 contestants completed the challenge.
That means a $1 credit for you 8, for the other 4 - you get nothing!! :)
There will be a new challenge starting on Sunday so check back later today or tomorrow for details. This one will require a little bit more work from each of you so I hope you are up for the challenge.
Long weekend means extra time to exercise... Just to let you know.
But, as a group you did improve from the last challenge. 8 out of 12 contestants completed the challenge.
That means a $1 credit for you 8, for the other 4 - you get nothing!! :)
There will be a new challenge starting on Sunday so check back later today or tomorrow for details. This one will require a little bit more work from each of you so I hope you are up for the challenge.
Long weekend means extra time to exercise... Just to let you know.
Friday, February 3, 2012
February weigh-in results
Are you all ready to see how the new season of biggest loser is going?! I am! Let's get to the numbers.
Aaron: - 5.60%
JoAnn: - 2.32%
Taci: - 1.73%
Galen: - 1.68%
Cami: + 0.23%
Logan: + 0.57%
Melanie: + 0.72%
Erin: + 1.34%
Clifford: + 1.74%
Kari: + 1.95%
Andrew: + 3.43%
I was hoping that having a weekly pot would mean less gainers but there are still a few of you. Good thing we are starting a new month so you can all start fresh!!
As you can see over there <--, the weekly pot is slowly getting bigger. If you are adding to that pot make sure you check out, and complete the challenge so you can a $1 credit.
Keep up the good work. Work hard!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Challenge #2 (2/2 - 2/8)
Water. I love it. There are so many benefits - which you can read about here if you have forgotten.
Because I love water so much you should have known a water challenge was coming sooner or later. So here it is.
Challenge: Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day for at least 3 days in one week. (2/2 - 2/8)
(Notice how I said "of water." To make your drinking count, it must be water. You can add flavor but juice, milk, soda, etc don't count.)
Reward: $1 off weekly weigh-in gains
Details: Report to me the days you have drunk at least 64 ounces of water, anytime before midnight on Wednesday the 8th.
Remember, only 7 of you completed the challenge last time. Let's see if we can get that number higher! If you need some hints and tips to get chugging let me know.
Also once again, send me some challenge ideas if you've got them. Let's see how creative you can get.
Please take note of the challenge dates so you will complete the challenge during the right days of the week.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Challenge #1 results
Sorry it has taken me so long to post some results from the first challenge. I had a few slackers who took a while to get back to me. :)
Out of 12 contestants 7 of you completed the challenge. Woo hoo!!
Good job you 7. You all got a $2 credit toward your weekly weigh-in pot. Some of you have already needed to use this and some of you are just starting your savings. Even though the challenge is over you can still workout.
Keep up the good work and don't forget we have a monthly weigh-in on Wednesday. These weigh-ins require a picture of your weight on your scale sent to me. Don't forget! :) Send it over as soon as you can so I can post some of these awesome numbers I have been getting.
Check back later this week for the second challenge. Also, please send me challenge ideas if you have any!! I want to have lots and lots and I know you all have awesome ideas so send them over!! Now! :)
Little tip for the day - put smaller portions on your plate, and slow down when eating.
Out of 12 contestants 7 of you completed the challenge. Woo hoo!!
Good job you 7. You all got a $2 credit toward your weekly weigh-in pot. Some of you have already needed to use this and some of you are just starting your savings. Even though the challenge is over you can still workout.
Keep up the good work and don't forget we have a monthly weigh-in on Wednesday. These weigh-ins require a picture of your weight on your scale sent to me. Don't forget! :) Send it over as soon as you can so I can post some of these awesome numbers I have been getting.
Check back later this week for the second challenge. Also, please send me challenge ideas if you have any!! I want to have lots and lots and I know you all have awesome ideas so send them over!! Now! :)
Little tip for the day - put smaller portions on your plate, and slow down when eating.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Challenge #1 (1/17 - 1/23)
Here are the way challenges will work. I will post on the blog and text/e-mail everyone a day or two before a challenge starts so you know what is coming. Different challenges will last a different amount of time, sometimes a week, sometimes just a day. All challenges will have a reward. The majority of awards will be money off weekly weigh-in weight gains. If you guys do as awesome as I am hoping you will all do and never gain any weight, I might just have to change the rewards.. We will play it by ear.
Well, let's get this party started with a challenge already!!
Challenge: Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times in 1 week. (1/17 - 1/23)
Reward: $2 off weekly weigh-in gains
Details: Report to me the 3 days (I will need you to tell me the actual days) you worked out before midnight on Monday the 23rd. You can let me know right after you exercise or at the end of the week. Just don't forget!!
I will be keeping track of how many people successfully complete each challenge and I am really hoping for some impressive numbers so don't let me down!!
Good luck and if you need some ideas for things you can do to complete this challenge let me know!
Well, let's get this party started with a challenge already!!
Challenge: Exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times in 1 week. (1/17 - 1/23)
Reward: $2 off weekly weigh-in gains
Details: Report to me the 3 days (I will need you to tell me the actual days) you worked out before midnight on Monday the 23rd. You can let me know right after you exercise or at the end of the week. Just don't forget!!
I will be keeping track of how many people successfully complete each challenge and I am really hoping for some impressive numbers so don't let me down!!
Good luck and if you need some ideas for things you can do to complete this challenge let me know!
Thursday, January 5, 2012
New year, new season.
Hello all!! I hope you are all geared up and ready for another round of Biggest Loser. I am so very excited for all the changes and excitement coming this round, so you should be too!! :)
I wanted to iron out a few details. First of all, after chatting with most of you it sounds like almost everyone would prefer a higher starting fee. So the entry fee this time is $75 per person.
We have 12 contestants this round so that puts the pot right now at $900. There will still be 1st and 2nd place, but we will not know how much they will win until sometime in June.
I have had quite a few questions about how weekly weight-ins will work so for those of you who haven't heard here you go: each Monday you will send your weight to me (as quick as you can so I don't have to bug you!!) Every week I will tally up each persons weight gain and their money owed. The last weekly weigh-in will be Monday, June 4th. That will give everyone a month to get their money to me and I will have totals for the winners by the finale on July 4th. Hope that cleared up any questions anyone has. If not, just let me know!
Back when we were discussing different options for this round, Erin had an awesome idea to take "before pictures." I think this is a fabulous idea for a few reasons. If you don't like what you see in that picture you will have extra motivation to change it. Also, a few months down the road when you are not really sure how you are doing you can look back at that picture and see just how much you have changed. Your number on the scale is a great way to measure progress but having additional things to compare helps even more. So, I am not requiring before pictures but highly recommending it. Strip down to something "a little more comfy" and click a few pics you so can see just how good you are doing down the road.
Let's start and finish strong. My advise for today is Just Say No. Good luck and get ready for a challenge coming in the next couple weeks!
I wanted to iron out a few details. First of all, after chatting with most of you it sounds like almost everyone would prefer a higher starting fee. So the entry fee this time is $75 per person.
We have 12 contestants this round so that puts the pot right now at $900. There will still be 1st and 2nd place, but we will not know how much they will win until sometime in June.
I have had quite a few questions about how weekly weight-ins will work so for those of you who haven't heard here you go: each Monday you will send your weight to me (as quick as you can so I don't have to bug you!!) Every week I will tally up each persons weight gain and their money owed. The last weekly weigh-in will be Monday, June 4th. That will give everyone a month to get their money to me and I will have totals for the winners by the finale on July 4th. Hope that cleared up any questions anyone has. If not, just let me know!
Back when we were discussing different options for this round, Erin had an awesome idea to take "before pictures." I think this is a fabulous idea for a few reasons. If you don't like what you see in that picture you will have extra motivation to change it. Also, a few months down the road when you are not really sure how you are doing you can look back at that picture and see just how much you have changed. Your number on the scale is a great way to measure progress but having additional things to compare helps even more. So, I am not requiring before pictures but highly recommending it. Strip down to something "a little more comfy" and click a few pics you so can see just how good you are doing down the road.
Let's start and finish strong. My advise for today is Just Say No. Good luck and get ready for a challenge coming in the next couple weeks!
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Mini weigh-in finale results!!
First I need to start by saying I am super proud of you all. The holidays are not an easy time to lose weight or even to maintain so those of you that did congrats!! Those that gained, don't beat yourselves up. It just means you need to refocus and start again with new determination.
Ok, enough chit-chat. Let's get to the results.
Quite a few of the "gainers" asked to have their percentage remain anonymous so they are all shown with a plus sign. (+)
Taci: +
JoAnn: +
Cami: +
Andrea: +
Melanie: +
Justin: +
Clifford: +
Andrew: - 0%
Kari: - 1.92%
Matt: - 3.09%
Galen: - 3.14%
Logan: - 3.43%
Erin: - 3.81%
Congrats Erin! You went from being bottom of the list to first place. If that doesn't motivate the rest of you I don't know what will.
Good job Logan as well. You sure like that second place spot.. There is another motivator for everyone, I know you all don't want him winning once again.
So speaking of next time.... Here are some details.
First things first: Let me know ASAP if you are in or not.
Start date: January 4th
Finale date: July 4th
Entry fee: $50 - $75 (INPUT NEEDED!! Please let me know what you think)
Due by: March 1st
Fee for weekly weight gain: $1 per pound up to 5 lbs, then $2 per pound after that
Weigh-ins: Weekly to determine money owed for weight gained (every Mon.)
Monthly to determine percentages (1st of each month)
We are going to do monthly weigh-ins a little different this time around. Everyone will weigh-in on the scale of their choice. Pick one that you will have access to for each weigh-in and get me your new starting weight by the 3rd. (Tuesday) Then each Monday and 1st of the month send me your new weight. The finale weight will be determined using your same scale but if I am not able to watch you weigh in you must send me a picture of your weight.
(The first weekly weigh-in will be Jan. 16th to give everyone a week and a half to get back in the swing of things.)
Lot's of fun challenges and competitions will be mixed in as well. If you think of any fun challenges you would like me to do let me know and I will fit in as many as I can.
I know things are crazy for everyone but please, please try to remember weigh-ins and get your weights to me as soon as you can on weigh on days. I will try to send out reminder messages ahead of time.
Ok, enough chit-chat. Let's get to the results.
Quite a few of the "gainers" asked to have their percentage remain anonymous so they are all shown with a plus sign. (+)
Taci: +
JoAnn: +
Cami: +
Andrea: +
Melanie: +
Justin: +
Clifford: +
Andrew: - 0%
Kari: - 1.92%
Matt: - 3.09%
Galen: - 3.14%
Logan: - 3.43%
Erin: - 3.81%
Congrats Erin! You went from being bottom of the list to first place. If that doesn't motivate the rest of you I don't know what will.
Good job Logan as well. You sure like that second place spot.. There is another motivator for everyone, I know you all don't want him winning once again.
So speaking of next time.... Here are some details.
First things first: Let me know ASAP if you are in or not.
Start date: January 4th
Finale date: July 4th
Entry fee: $50 - $75 (INPUT NEEDED!! Please let me know what you think)
Due by: March 1st
Fee for weekly weight gain: $1 per pound up to 5 lbs, then $2 per pound after that
Weigh-ins: Weekly to determine money owed for weight gained (every Mon.)
Monthly to determine percentages (1st of each month)
We are going to do monthly weigh-ins a little different this time around. Everyone will weigh-in on the scale of their choice. Pick one that you will have access to for each weigh-in and get me your new starting weight by the 3rd. (Tuesday) Then each Monday and 1st of the month send me your new weight. The finale weight will be determined using your same scale but if I am not able to watch you weigh in you must send me a picture of your weight.
(The first weekly weigh-in will be Jan. 16th to give everyone a week and a half to get back in the swing of things.)
Lot's of fun challenges and competitions will be mixed in as well. If you think of any fun challenges you would like me to do let me know and I will fit in as many as I can.
I know things are crazy for everyone but please, please try to remember weigh-ins and get your weights to me as soon as you can on weigh on days. I will try to send out reminder messages ahead of time.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
H2O
How many of you drink enough water? I'm willing to bet not too many. Do you have any idea about all the amazing benefits water has? Well, if not here are just a few of my favorite:
1. Your heart will thank you.
Drinking at least 5 glasses of water a day compared to 2 lowers your chance of heart attack by 41%.
2. Energy boost.
Being even mildly dehydrated causes fatigue, muscle weakness, and dizziness. If you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.
3. Weight loss. - Isn't this why we are all here??
Filling your stomach with water helps you not over fill it with food. Water also has 0 calories unlike pop and juice.
4. Headache cure.
If you have ever been around me when you have a headache you already know 80% of headaches are caused by dehydration. (If you ever need a more in depth explaining of why just ask.)
5. Increased ability to exercise.
Being dehydrated slows you down making it harder so workout and therefore harder to lose weight.
6. Healthy skin.
Water helps to clear up your skin. You can see results as soon as a week after regularly drinking the recommended amount.
7. Help with digestion.
Digestion takes a lot of water. Drinking can help with stomach acid and constipation - ouch!
8. Cleansing.
Your body needs help from water to flush out toxins and waste products. The more water, the easier it is to get rid of bad stuff.
9. Decreased cancer risk.
Regular drinking of water lowers the risk of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%. Researchers are pretty sure you can add breast cancer to this list as well.
So now you are all wondering what the recommended amount is right? Well, no one really knows for sure. The easiest number out there to remember is "8 of 8." Meaning 8 cups of 8 oz each day. This is a really great place to start. If you are physically active, which every single one of you are these days, you need to make sure you are drinking plenty of water before, during and after exercising along with your 8 of 8.
Need some awesome hints and tips for getting in all those cups in? Well, it just so happens I have some!
1. Keep it available.
Carry around a water bottle and drink from it all day long. When it gets empty, fill it up again and again.
2. Remind yourself.
Set a reminder on your phone or computer every hour reminding you to take a drink.
3. Always choose water.
Any time you are faced with the question what to drink just choose water.
4. Exercise.
Being active will make you want to drink more. Make sure to drink before, during and after physical activity.
1. Your heart will thank you.
Drinking at least 5 glasses of water a day compared to 2 lowers your chance of heart attack by 41%.
2. Energy boost.
Being even mildly dehydrated causes fatigue, muscle weakness, and dizziness. If you are thirsty you are already dehydrated.
3. Weight loss. - Isn't this why we are all here??
Filling your stomach with water helps you not over fill it with food. Water also has 0 calories unlike pop and juice.
4. Headache cure.
If you have ever been around me when you have a headache you already know 80% of headaches are caused by dehydration. (If you ever need a more in depth explaining of why just ask.)
5. Increased ability to exercise.
Being dehydrated slows you down making it harder so workout and therefore harder to lose weight.
6. Healthy skin.
Water helps to clear up your skin. You can see results as soon as a week after regularly drinking the recommended amount.
7. Help with digestion.
Digestion takes a lot of water. Drinking can help with stomach acid and constipation - ouch!
8. Cleansing.
Your body needs help from water to flush out toxins and waste products. The more water, the easier it is to get rid of bad stuff.
9. Decreased cancer risk.
Regular drinking of water lowers the risk of colon cancer by 45% and bladder cancer by 50%. Researchers are pretty sure you can add breast cancer to this list as well.
So now you are all wondering what the recommended amount is right? Well, no one really knows for sure. The easiest number out there to remember is "8 of 8." Meaning 8 cups of 8 oz each day. This is a really great place to start. If you are physically active, which every single one of you are these days, you need to make sure you are drinking plenty of water before, during and after exercising along with your 8 of 8.
Need some awesome hints and tips for getting in all those cups in? Well, it just so happens I have some!
1. Keep it available.
Carry around a water bottle and drink from it all day long. When it gets empty, fill it up again and again.
2. Remind yourself.
Set a reminder on your phone or computer every hour reminding you to take a drink.
3. Always choose water.
Any time you are faced with the question what to drink just choose water.
4. Exercise.
Being active will make you want to drink more. Make sure to drink before, during and after physical activity.
Friday, December 2, 2011
December weigh-in results
Let's see how Thanksgiving treated everyone.
Kari: - 2.50%
Logan: - 1.26%
Erin: - 1.13%
Andrew: - 1.01%
Galen: - 1.01%
Cami: - 0.60%
Justin: - 0.47%
Clifford: - 0%
Taci: - 0%
Melanie: + 0.23%
Andrea: + 0.69%
Matt: + 1.40%
JoAnn: + 1.81%
I am not going to lie, I did expect a little better... But we still have another month so there is still time to lose, lose, lose!! :)
I have yet another of my wonderful challenges coming up so check back in a day or so.
Speaking of challenges, are you dying to know how you are doing on the 104 pounds challenge? Well... not so great. There were only 9.2 more pounds lost this month. So that means you still have 73.6 pounds to go. Sound impossible? It's not!! You all just need to lose at least 5.7 pounds and you have it in the bag. Piece of cake if everyone does their part. :)
Good luck and healthy holidays!
Kari: - 2.50%
Logan: - 1.26%
Erin: - 1.13%
Andrew: - 1.01%
Galen: - 1.01%
Cami: - 0.60%
Justin: - 0.47%
Clifford: - 0%
Taci: - 0%
Melanie: + 0.23%
Andrea: + 0.69%
Matt: + 1.40%
JoAnn: + 1.81%
I am not going to lie, I did expect a little better... But we still have another month so there is still time to lose, lose, lose!! :)
I have yet another of my wonderful challenges coming up so check back in a day or so.
Speaking of challenges, are you dying to know how you are doing on the 104 pounds challenge? Well... not so great. There were only 9.2 more pounds lost this month. So that means you still have 73.6 pounds to go. Sound impossible? It's not!! You all just need to lose at least 5.7 pounds and you have it in the bag. Piece of cake if everyone does their part. :)
Good luck and healthy holidays!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
November weigh-in results
Ok, let's see if our first month of the "mini-loser" is going well.
Logan: - 3.43%
Cami: - 2.48%
Erin: - 2.09%
Matt: - 1.89%
Kari: - 0.96%
Galen: - 0.73%
Justin: - 0.18%
Andrea: + 1.05%
Clifford: + 1.09%
Andrew: + 1.28%
JoAnn: + 1.35%
Melanie: + 1.70%
Taci: + 2.67%
Holy positives!! Looks like a few people are getting really serious.. and a few people are not.
All I have to say to that is there better not be one plus sign next month! You losers lost a total of 21.2 pounds. That means you all have to lose 82.8 more pounds to beat your weight loss from the last go around. Come on everyone!! I know you can do it!! Let's go Merkleys!!
Logan: - 3.43%
Cami: - 2.48%
Erin: - 2.09%
Matt: - 1.89%
Kari: - 0.96%
Galen: - 0.73%
Justin: - 0.18%
Andrea: + 1.05%
Clifford: + 1.09%
Andrew: + 1.28%
JoAnn: + 1.35%
Melanie: + 1.70%
Taci: + 2.67%
Holy positives!! Looks like a few people are getting really serious.. and a few people are not.
All I have to say to that is there better not be one plus sign next month! You losers lost a total of 21.2 pounds. That means you all have to lose 82.8 more pounds to beat your weight loss from the last go around. Come on everyone!! I know you can do it!! Let's go Merkleys!!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
1st mini weigh-in!!
Hope you all had a great Halloween and thought a lot about biggest loser while you were turning down all that candy.
We only have 1 more weigh-in after this and them it's finale time. Man, that was fast!
Here is your list of people to harass until I get their weights:
Clifford
JoAnn
Justin
Matt
Andrea
Melanie
Kari
Galen
Erin
Andrew
Taci
Logan
Cami
Get me those weights!!
We only have 1 more weigh-in after this and them it's finale time. Man, that was fast!
Here is your list of people to harass until I get their weights:
Get me those weights!!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
OCTOBER FINALE RESULTS!!
Congratulations!! You all did amazing!! Well, almost all of you... You know who I'm talking to...
I am so proud of you all for working so hard and for sticking it out almost all year. Now it's time to start up again!!
Here are the details for our "mini-season."
Start day was October 2nd. End day will be December 31st.
Entry fee is $30 and was due to me by October 15th (that was yesterday!!)
We will be following the same weigh-in schedule as last time with monthly weigh-ins on the first of each month. So Nov. 1st and Dec. 1st you will send me your weight by midnight. Dec. 31st we will have our finale where once again I will admire you wearing as little as you can get away with while stepping on the scale.
Here is the list of contestants I have so far:
Clifford
JoAnn
Justin
Matt
Andrea
Melanie
Kari
Galen
Erin
Andrew
Taci
Logan
Cami
I know most of your goals so I will try to keep on top of you and encourage you anyway I can so you can reach them.
I am so excited to start over once again and I hope you are super excited as well! Let's make this season the best one yet!! In fact, how about a few challenges to make it interesting?
As you can see in the top corner, the last go around you all lost a total of 103 pounds! So great! But, I have a feeling you can do better. I am challenging you to lose more than 103 pounds in the next 3 months. Sound like a lot? It's really not! If everyone loses at least 8 pounds you will have it in the bag. Challenge accepted?? I hope so!
Ok, on to my favorite part!! I don't know if any of you know this or not but I really enjoy running. Running is an awesome way to lose weight, as well as an excellent stress reliever. I love it because it is just me and the road and my crazy thoughts. A few minutes I can take all for myself to enjoy and ponder life. Since I love this sport so much I try to bring as many people into it as I can. So, when Kari suggested doing a 5k on Dec. 31st before the weigh-in I jumped at the idea! How about it?! You're all in right? Think of how awesome it would be to have our huge (in number not size) family all run together! So here is the link for the Beat the New Year 5k in Sugar House.
I know a few of you are thinking "yea right, I could never do that" but the truth is, you really can!! The people on the real Biggest Loser are morbidly obese and after 6 months many of them run a marathon (26.2 miles.) So it should be easy to get ready for a 5k (3.1 miles) in 3 long months. I will be very sad if people skip out, just to let you know. :) Check out the free podcast "Couch to 5k" for an amazing beginners training schedule.
Well, I believe that is all I have for you for now. Keep up the good work and remember I am here for you if you need anything at all!! Good luck!!
I am so proud of you all for working so hard and for sticking it out almost all year. Now it's time to start up again!!
Here are the details for our "mini-season."
Start day was October 2nd. End day will be December 31st.
Entry fee is $30 and was due to me by October 15th (that was yesterday!!)
We will be following the same weigh-in schedule as last time with monthly weigh-ins on the first of each month. So Nov. 1st and Dec. 1st you will send me your weight by midnight. Dec. 31st we will have our finale where once again I will admire you wearing as little as you can get away with while stepping on the scale.
Here is the list of contestants I have so far:
Clifford
JoAnn
Justin
Matt
Andrea
Melanie
Kari
Galen
Erin
Andrew
Taci
Logan
Cami
I know most of your goals so I will try to keep on top of you and encourage you anyway I can so you can reach them.
I am so excited to start over once again and I hope you are super excited as well! Let's make this season the best one yet!! In fact, how about a few challenges to make it interesting?
As you can see in the top corner, the last go around you all lost a total of 103 pounds! So great! But, I have a feeling you can do better. I am challenging you to lose more than 103 pounds in the next 3 months. Sound like a lot? It's really not! If everyone loses at least 8 pounds you will have it in the bag. Challenge accepted?? I hope so!
Ok, on to my favorite part!! I don't know if any of you know this or not but I really enjoy running. Running is an awesome way to lose weight, as well as an excellent stress reliever. I love it because it is just me and the road and my crazy thoughts. A few minutes I can take all for myself to enjoy and ponder life. Since I love this sport so much I try to bring as many people into it as I can. So, when Kari suggested doing a 5k on Dec. 31st before the weigh-in I jumped at the idea! How about it?! You're all in right? Think of how awesome it would be to have our huge (in number not size) family all run together! So here is the link for the Beat the New Year 5k in Sugar House.
I know a few of you are thinking "yea right, I could never do that" but the truth is, you really can!! The people on the real Biggest Loser are morbidly obese and after 6 months many of them run a marathon (26.2 miles.) So it should be easy to get ready for a 5k (3.1 miles) in 3 long months. I will be very sad if people skip out, just to let you know. :) Check out the free podcast "Couch to 5k" for an amazing beginners training schedule.
Well, I believe that is all I have for you for now. Keep up the good work and remember I am here for you if you need anything at all!! Good luck!!
Friday, September 23, 2011
To the finale and beyond!!
Can you tell we have been watching a lot of "Toys" over here...
Anyways, 7 more days until the finale. I never thought this day would come and it's nearly here!!
This is going to be kind of a long message but I would love for you all to read over it and send me back your thoughts.
First, finale business:
For those who haven't heard, we will be doing the finale weigh-in the same way we did the original weigh-in, meaning I will be watching to see what number pops up on the scale.
This won't be as easy as it was last time because we won't all be sleeping in the same house but hopefully we can figure out some way to make it happen.
JoAnn will be bringing out her scale so everyone can weigh-in on the same scale. I thought maybe if a few people wanted to weigh-in a day or two early they could have the scale at their house then pass it on the next day. I figured we could use skype so I don't have to drive all over town first thing in the morning.
If you have ANY suggestions or ideas please let me know!! I want to make sure everyone is happy with the way this weigh-in goes.
I have been asked by multiple different people if they can.. er.. not wear clothes for the weigh-in. After lots and lots of thinking I have decided the answer is going to be no. Here is my biggest reason why: Everyone had clothes on for the starting weigh-in, this competition is about losing weight from extra fat, not clothing. I know some of you (all of you?) are not too happy about that but I believe it's for the best. Just find your lightest outfit and I bet it won't even add a pound. If you have been working hard these last months you shouldn't need to even worry about a few extra ounces.
I think that covers all the finale details, so now on to the "and beyond."
Quite a few of you have been asking about the "next season." This is where I really need everyone's input so we can, once again, make sure everyone is happy.
Here is what has been thrown on the table so far:
A "mini-season."
Starting sometime between Oct. 2nd and 9th. (A day or week after this one ends?) And ending at the end of the year.
Reasons for a mini:
1. People that want to take a break won't have to wait another 9 months before we start again.
2. Lower entry amount ($20-$30?)
3. Help people reach their end of the year goals and get ready for great new years resolutions.
4. Keep the excitement and drive you all had at the beginning of this year and not get burned out half way through.
What are your thoughts on the mini?
Then what?! In January do we want to start all over again?
I have been brain storming like crazy and have picked up tons of awesome things we can do to make the losing experience even better.
First of all, I think 9 months was a little long. The only reason I say that is because these last few months most of you seem to be slowing down a bit.. So maybe the next time around we shoot for 4-6 months? Thoughts?
The entry fee for now is undecided.. I think larger amounts make people want to work harder to not waste their money but what that larger amount may be, it's up for discussion. But, here is my favorite part!! We still have our monthly weigh-in to see who the leader for the month is but we also have weekly weigh-ins. These weekly weigh-ins are no ordinary weigh-in though. Anyone who has gained during the week must pay! The place I got this idea from made gainers pay $2 for every week gained. All that extra money goes straight into the pot. What do you think about this idea? I think it would help to keep people motivated and on track.
I also have quite a few ideas for challenges and extra competitions. Rewards for winning could be not having to pay a week if you gain. Any and all ideas would really, really be appreciated. So please, let me know what you're thinking!!
Also, how do you all feel about letting outsiders join? I am sure if we opened it up to more than just the immediate family we would have a few takers. Or do we just want to keep it between us?
In order to make this all work I need your input and ideas!! Please just leave a comment or e-mail me or even give me a call and let me know what you think. You all have great ideas I'm sure so send them my way!!
Don't forget to work out extra hard this final week and eat super healthy!! Can't wait to see you all soon!!
Anyways, 7 more days until the finale. I never thought this day would come and it's nearly here!!
This is going to be kind of a long message but I would love for you all to read over it and send me back your thoughts.
First, finale business:
For those who haven't heard, we will be doing the finale weigh-in the same way we did the original weigh-in, meaning I will be watching to see what number pops up on the scale.
This won't be as easy as it was last time because we won't all be sleeping in the same house but hopefully we can figure out some way to make it happen.
JoAnn will be bringing out her scale so everyone can weigh-in on the same scale. I thought maybe if a few people wanted to weigh-in a day or two early they could have the scale at their house then pass it on the next day. I figured we could use skype so I don't have to drive all over town first thing in the morning.
If you have ANY suggestions or ideas please let me know!! I want to make sure everyone is happy with the way this weigh-in goes.
I have been asked by multiple different people if they can.. er.. not wear clothes for the weigh-in. After lots and lots of thinking I have decided the answer is going to be no. Here is my biggest reason why: Everyone had clothes on for the starting weigh-in, this competition is about losing weight from extra fat, not clothing. I know some of you (all of you?) are not too happy about that but I believe it's for the best. Just find your lightest outfit and I bet it won't even add a pound. If you have been working hard these last months you shouldn't need to even worry about a few extra ounces.
I think that covers all the finale details, so now on to the "and beyond."
Quite a few of you have been asking about the "next season." This is where I really need everyone's input so we can, once again, make sure everyone is happy.
Here is what has been thrown on the table so far:
A "mini-season."
Starting sometime between Oct. 2nd and 9th. (A day or week after this one ends?) And ending at the end of the year.
Reasons for a mini:
1. People that want to take a break won't have to wait another 9 months before we start again.
2. Lower entry amount ($20-$30?)
3. Help people reach their end of the year goals and get ready for great new years resolutions.
4. Keep the excitement and drive you all had at the beginning of this year and not get burned out half way through.
What are your thoughts on the mini?
Then what?! In January do we want to start all over again?
I have been brain storming like crazy and have picked up tons of awesome things we can do to make the losing experience even better.
First of all, I think 9 months was a little long. The only reason I say that is because these last few months most of you seem to be slowing down a bit.. So maybe the next time around we shoot for 4-6 months? Thoughts?
The entry fee for now is undecided.. I think larger amounts make people want to work harder to not waste their money but what that larger amount may be, it's up for discussion. But, here is my favorite part!! We still have our monthly weigh-in to see who the leader for the month is but we also have weekly weigh-ins. These weekly weigh-ins are no ordinary weigh-in though. Anyone who has gained during the week must pay! The place I got this idea from made gainers pay $2 for every week gained. All that extra money goes straight into the pot. What do you think about this idea? I think it would help to keep people motivated and on track.
I also have quite a few ideas for challenges and extra competitions. Rewards for winning could be not having to pay a week if you gain. Any and all ideas would really, really be appreciated. So please, let me know what you're thinking!!
Also, how do you all feel about letting outsiders join? I am sure if we opened it up to more than just the immediate family we would have a few takers. Or do we just want to keep it between us?
In order to make this all work I need your input and ideas!! Please just leave a comment or e-mail me or even give me a call and let me know what you think. You all have great ideas I'm sure so send them my way!!
Don't forget to work out extra hard this final week and eat super healthy!! Can't wait to see you all soon!!
Friday, September 2, 2011
September weigh-in results
ONE MONTH TO GO!!
That is right everyone. There is only one month left until we find out who the next Biggest Loser is!! I can hardly wait!!
Let's see how things went this month:
Galen: - 3.57%
Logan: - 2.52%
Justin: - 1.90%
Kari: - 1.63%
Aaron: - 1.48%
JoAnn: - 0.61%
Katie: - 0.55%
Erin: - 0%
Melanie: + 0.48%
Ryan: + 0.74%
Taci: + 0.93%
Andrew: + 1.03%
Cami: + 2.27%
If you were thinking about getting serious now is the time to do it!! :)
Keep it up!
That is right everyone. There is only one month left until we find out who the next Biggest Loser is!! I can hardly wait!!
Let's see how things went this month:
Galen: - 3.57%
Logan: - 2.52%
Justin: - 1.90%
Kari: - 1.63%
Aaron: - 1.48%
JoAnn: - 0.61%
Katie: - 0.55%
Erin: - 0%
Melanie: + 0.48%
Ryan: + 0.74%
Taci: + 0.93%
Andrew: + 1.03%
Cami: + 2.27%
If you were thinking about getting serious now is the time to do it!! :)
Keep it up!
Thursday, September 1, 2011
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