Brad The bear

Hey everbody. I guess I better do a post. I have lost a total of ten pounds and have maintained that for a week now.

Heather - Week 8

I am still at my starting weight. LOL. I just have to laugh about it nor or I'm gonna be really pissed :) Anywho - I've been a slacker the last two weeks, so this week my goal is to work out 4 times and get my nose back to the sweaty grindstone!

April -- Week 8

I went and gained 2 pounds this week, not so good. I have been eating everything in sight the last few days. And those yummy mini cadbury chocolate eggs are out for Easter now. I am doomed for sure! Time to chain me to a treadmill and only feed me carrots and water.

Oh what is a girl to do!?!?!?

Becky

I am here, I promise!! I am hitting it hard from now on, not the ice cream or cookies, but the self control! I have maintained all through Christmas, New YEars, a death in the family, Valentine's and now the Easter candy is out, what am I going to do! Those peeps just make my mouth water! Ok, so I have a hard time with food, can you tell? And lately I have no drive to exercise, help me! Words of advice please!! And April, can I borrow a movie or 2?

April Week 7

Given that I had/have a nasty sinus infection and thus fell off the wagon this past week, I am avoiding the scale at all costs. Seriously though, I know I must have gained a little. So I decided to skip this weeks weigh in and just get back on the wagon. No use climbing on the scale and depressing myself. So it is back in action for me. Better watch out!!! I am back in full force!!

I'm Busted Too...

I have been a big loser and haven't worked out once this week. I've felt like crap. I didn't even Zumba last night! What is the world coming to?

Anyway, I'll do better next week...maybe.

Busted.

Okay, okay. I'll post about my miserable progress, or lack thereof. Last week sucked. Bottom line. I worked out Monday night and then I was down and out the rest of the week with this idiotic cold. Couldn't breathe, felt terrible. Didn't even cook dinner like two or three times. Then we were in SLC most of the weekend and the terrible record continued. I didn't gain anything, but I don't think I really lost anything either.

I'm working out again this week but not as vigorously. Still blowing my nose like crazy and coughing a bit, so I'm just doing what I can. So there, now you know why I haven't posted my lousy progress.

HELLOOOO

Where are you all hiding!?!?! Why hasn't anyone else posted this week?!?! Your killing me! I broke down and had ice cream last night. I totally blame all of you!! :)

April -- Week 6

Down 1 pound this week! I ate really well this week and kept to my exercise routine, so I was hoping for a little more. But I am just excited to be losing at all. I have gone down a notch on my belt as well. So that is visual proof that good things are happening!

This week I was able to do all the jump rope intervals at the step class, so I was way proud of myself for that. Also, when I ran on Saturday I upped my speed and went much further then last time.

And remember what Tony Little tells us... "You can do it, and if you cant, we all can tell!"

Jen's weigh-in.

I'm pretty much the same. So I'm down just shy of five pounds since I started. Kinda frustrating considering I worked my tail off last week and ate pretty darn well. I did cardio six times (running) and strength-training three times.

I've been doing the fitness program from Bob Greene's Total Body Makeover. It includes cardio, flexibility (stretching & abs stuff) and just basic weights stuff....squats, lunges, chest press, butterfly, etc. You build up each week but last week was five sessions of 30 mins cardio and one double-session cardio (one hour). Then the weights program three days and the flexibility every day (which I didn't do...only did when I did weights).

I also tried HIIT(high intensity interval training) for the first time and that was good, definitely a new challenge. You can google about it....good for fat-burning and you can do it on the elliptical, treadmill, whatever. I did great drinking my water....something that is so hard for me.

I'm trying really really hard to eat breakfast in the morning to get my metabolism going. Once I start eating, it isn't bad, but I feel like puking when I try to eat in the morning. Also, I'm not eating after 8pm.

I'm worried about this week because I'm not feeling well. Our family has been fighting a cold and I've managed to only be mildly affected, but today I'm blowing my nose constantly and definitely feeling more congested. booo.

Glad to hear that everyone is chugging along. I definitely benefit from doing this with you guys. have a good week!

Brad the bear 2/2/09

I some how managed to lose more weight. I'm sure how since I didn't even work out all week. But even with my crazy schedule I guess I still ate halfway decent. So far I have lost 11.02 pounds. I plan to some how fit in working out this week. My goal for this month is two lose 8 Ibs. Well good luck this week and hang in there. You can do it!!!!!

Heather - Week 5

I'm getting kind of frustrated now because I haven't lost a thing. I weighed myself this morning and I'm exactly the same as my starting weight. Whatever.

April -- Week 5

One month down!!! I lost exactly 3 pounds this week. So I am shy of my months goal of 5 lbs by .4 of a lb. So I am very happy!!! The goal for this month is another 5 lbs. So no time for slacking!!

Saturday I did a video called Long & Lean. It was a slower, control ed movement type of workout. I like the fast paced ones usually, but man this on did the job. I felt totally sore yesterday from it. Just another reminder to mix up your routine and keep your body guessing.