may 16

hmmmm.... not a good week. only heard from 4 people with no losses....a couple gains. Only go until the 28th of May according to my calendar. Count it out and let me know if I am wrong. Can you stick it out or not????? I assume no one will want to continue. We must be happy the way we are.

How did we do the past couple months????

Let's check our progress in 2 months.....

JOYCE: In March she lost a total of 3 pounds....in April she lost of total of 2. Grand total = down 12 pounds since beginning.

MOM: In March she lost a total of 1 pound....in April she lost 2 pounds. Grand total = down 5 pounds!

LOIS: In March she lost a total of 3 pounds....in April she gained 1 pound. Grand total = down 6 pounds!

LANNY: In March he lost a total of 11 pounds ....in April he lost 4 pounds. Grand total = down 15 pounds!

HEATHER: In March she lost a total of 0 pound....in April she lost 1 pound. Grand total = down 7 pounds!

KAREN: In March she lost a total of 8 pounds....in April she lost 4 pounds. Grand total = down 13 pounds!

KARLA: In March she lost a total of 4 pounds ....in April she lost 2 pounds. Grand total = down 12 pounds!

RACHEL: In March she lost a total of 3 pounds....in April she lost 1 pound. Grand total = down 7 pounds!

HILARY: In March she lost a total of 3.5 pounds....in April she lost 1.5 pounds. Grand total = down 10.5 pounds!

TARA: In March she lost a total of 4 pounds....in April she lost 1 pound. Grand total = down 6 pounds!

CARRIE: In March she lost a total of 6 pounds....in April she gained 3.5 pounds. Grand total = down 2.5 pounds!

HOLLY: In March she lost a total of 6 pounds....in April she lost 1 pound. Grand total = down 7 pounds!

BETTY: In March she lost a total of 0 pounds ....in April she lost 1.5 pounds. Grand total = down 3.5 pounds!

RICK: In March he lost a total of 0 pounds.... in April he gained 1 pound. Grand total = down 3 pounds!

HELEN: In March she lost a total of 1 pound....in April she lost 8 pounds. Grand total = down 13 pounds!

WE'VE LOST 122.5 POUNDS ALL TOGETHER!!! YEA...US!!!!

PLEASE DON'T GET DISCOURAGED BY YOUR NUMBERS. MAKE MAY THE BEST MONTH EVER!!!! YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!! DO YOU WANT THIS?

Betty's progress...she's on fire!

From Betty Langager:

"RICK STAYED THE SAME WEIGHT, SAYS HE MADE THE MISTAKE ABOUT GOING BACK TO DRINKING SODA. (BAD BAD BAD)

HELEN DOES NOT WEIGHT UNTIL THURSDAY. SHE IS OFF ON WEDNESDAYS.

I AM VERY VERY PROUD OF MYSELF, I LOST 2.8 POUNDS SINCE LAST TUESDAY. I HAVE JOINED WEIGHT WATCHERS, i walk everyday at the mall for about a hour, also exercising in the physical therapy swimming pool at the hospital (can't swim) but do different exercises, and walk across the pool. I have tried 3 times to take beginners swimming lessons, but fail.

is it worth it??? are they????

Heather and I had a good talk yesterday. This is posted on my frig. One thing we discussed was how we feel about ourselves. How low is our self-esteem? Do we not feel like we deserve to be thin, healthy and pretty? So the question goes to this.....what about those who love us? Do they deserve to go through our heart attacks or even the pain of losing us because we're too lazy to get healthy? What do they deserve from us? Don't they deserve better? If we can't do it for ourselves.....can't we do it for the people who mean more to us than life itself? Think of someone you love. Would you die for them? Now, will you live for them?

4-22-08

Why do you think you did so good?

1. Elaine - I joined weight watchers and watch my portions. Also drinking more water.
2. Lanny - Stopped eating at night and watching portions.

EVALUATION TIME!

Time to evaluate!

1. Why am I in this group?
2. Am I trying my best?
3. Do I want to continue?

boooo....

Can't even sugar coat this week. As a total group we GAINED 11 POUNDS!!!! WE lost 2. What is going on? I can only speak for myself. My drive left. We are half way through and it seems like I am not the only one. Every day I say it will be different and I will exercise, etc... but I don't. I don't know what to do now. Am I the only one with the defeatist attitude? Your help is needed for me and this group. Please.....comment or encourage us all! I can't seem to do it because i am so discouraged. Are any of you ready to give us the push we need?

THIS WEEK:
No winner for week total % loss....there was none.

TOTAL:
Hotties are still leading with 5.26%
Pounders have 4.55%
Langager Girls have 2.71 %
Haven't got totals from others yet.

APRIL 2nd

People are picking it up again! We have 4 winners of the week losing 3 pounds each: Congrats to Heather, Karen, Helen and Betty!!!! Great job!!!

We have now lost 132 pounds total in just 56 days!!! Isn't that awesome? WE LOST 19 POUNDS TOTAL THIS WEEK! That is so awesome!!!!!

STANDINGS FOR THE WEEK:

1. THE POUNDERS = 1.14%

2. COAST TO COAST = .70%

3. THE FUTURE HOTTIES = .49%

4. THE LANGAGER GIRLS = .44%

5. THE LOVE HANDLES = .28%

Congratulations to the Pounders this week.....all 3 people in the group lost....the only team that everyone lost this week! Very proud of you all! You've also lost the most total pounds!!!!
And way to go Coast to Coast...you are in 2nd place this week!!! woo-woo!

Congratulations to the Future Hotties for continuing to hold onto the Total Weight Loss percent title:

1. FUTURE HOTTIES = 5.63% (32 pounds!)

2. THE POUNDERS = 4.82% (35 pounds!)

2. THE LOVE HANDLES = 4.82% (27 pounds!)

4. LANGAGER GIRLS = 3.14% (22 pounds!)

5. COAST TO COAST = 2.2% (16 pounds!)

Good luck this week!!!

sad, sad, sad

It is interesting to hear all the excuses...and coming up with my own. Not a good week. Not a good 2 weeks! On a brighter note....let me acknowledge Tara as this week's biggest loser....she lost 3 pounds! Congratulations Tara!!!! Very proud of you! Sadly we had 5 people gain. We HAVE to pick it up more than a notch this week! Easter is over, Spring is here, lets get moving, ok? Do whatever it takes to help each other....pray for each other, call each other, send cards or emails to encourage one another. Even the one's not on the same team. We need each other. We can do it! Write down and keep a record of what you eat this week. Write down the exercise you do! Let's do this!

We have now lost 113.5 pounds total!!! Isn't that awesome?

STANDINGS FOR THE WEEK:

1. FUTURE HOTTIES = .59%
2. LOVE HANDLES = .56%
3. LANGAGER GIRLS = 0%
POUNDERS = 0%
COAST TO COAST = 0%

Congratulations to the Future Hotties for winning for the 2nd time!
Also want to congratulate them for continuing to hold onto the Total Weight Loss title:

1. FUTURE HOTTIES = 5.26%
2. LOVE HANDLES = 4.55%
3. THE POUNDERS = 3.72%
4. LANGAGER GIRLS = 2.86%
5. COAST TO COAST = 1.51%

Good luck this week!!!

Email me or call me during the week....I could use encouragement. Mostly pray for me! Thanks

week 4....are we in a slump?

DON'T GIVE UP LADIES!!!!! and gentlemen. WE CAN AND MUST DO THIS! It has been a slow week for most...a few gains, a few plateau's (6 people!) and some losses. Re-examine your past week. Keep in mind your sodium intake. Keep in mind muscle weighs.
Share with others here what happened to you this week...what worked, what didn't, and what you're gonna do about it?

Here is what is happening THIS WEEK:

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE POUNDERS!!!! They lost 5 pounds total for the winners this week! Good job Heather, Lanny & Karen!!!!


WEEKLY PERCENT LOSS -

The Pounders: .71% loss
The Langager Girls: .29% loss
The Love Handles: 0% loss
The Future Hotties: 0% loss
Coast to Coast:

I need you to give me your TOTAL PERCENT WEIGHT LOSS, TOO!

The Future Hotties: 4.69%
The Pounders: 3.99%
The Langager Girls: 3.28%

Week Three Weigh In.

The Love Handles: 1.47% for the week! / 4.55% total weight loss

The Future Hotties: 1.17% for the week / 4.88% total weight loss

The Pounders: .56% for the week / 3.3 % total weight loss

Coast to Coast: .41% for the week / 1.51% total weight loss

The Langager Girls: .29% for the week / 2.99% total weight loss


So far this week....Karen is the biggest single loser at 4 pounds! Great job, Karen!!!!

Congrats to the Love Handles for being our teams biggest week loser!!!

The Future Hotties are still on top as the total biggest team losers! Congratulations!

As a group total we should be very proud with our loss of 107.5 pounds!!! Isn't that great?

Let's step it up a notch.... it is getting tighter! We are 21 days into this! We have only 79 days left, people! Let's move it!!!!!

Warning.....Holly bought some walking shoes today. Keep your eye on her this week!
I'm starting my exercise program this week, too! I could have been better this past week. I started losing some of my enthusiasm....but this has got it going again! Thanks for being there....everyone!
Anyone have tips for us or want to share how you are going to pick it up?

Weigh In Day!

Today is weigh in day.....let's see how our teams are doing!
Joyce and Karla lost 3...so did Karen! Carrie lost 4! But Lanny is the biggest loser for the week at 9 pounds!!!! We are so proud of him!!!!!
This helped The Pounders win for the week!
The Future Hotties are still in the lead for total weight loss!
So far this week....EVERYONE had a loss! Great job!!!!

The Pounders: 1.86% for the week / 2.83% total weight loss!!!!

The Love Handles: 1.27% for the week / 2.72% total weight loss!!!!

The Future Hotties: .96% for the week / 3.6% total weight loss!!!!

The Langager Girls: .88% for the week / 2.71% total weight loss!!!!

Coast to Coast: 0% for the week...they gained 1 lb as a group / 1.11% total weight loss!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FUTURE HOTTIES!!! You all did great with the biggest percentage weight loss for the week!!!!

And I must congratulate myself for having the most weight loss at 7 lbs....with Heather, Karla and Carrie right on my heals at 6, 6 and 6 1/2!
Everyone did so good. Even 1 pound counts....don't forget that!!!!
Some of comments and observances:
Joyce "I don't know if it is in my head...but I feel like I have more energy. Maybe I am just energized by this. I am very proud of what I accomplished this past week but need to step up my game even more!"
Grandma "I felt motivated this week. I am doing this for my health and the health of others. I don't want to let anyone down. I'm not drinking as much water as I should so I am going to improve in that area."
Lois is walking every day for a mile with Denise.....very proud of them!
Karla (stolen from her blog) " My 100 day challenge is going awesome. I've been doing so well. I'm exercising regularly and have watched my portions and calorie intake while still maintaining a healthy calorie/fat ratio and even (feign your suprise) cut my Diet Coke intake to ONE per week. Can you believe it? I still have 3 Red Bulls a week, but I always have the sugar free kind. Not nearly as good, but drinkable. I came up with an exercise regimen that I not only love, it totally works for me."
Betty has taken to mall walking!!! And she absolutely loves it! She loves to walk and to talk and she gets to meet new people every day! She is having a great time!
Lanny needs to do some adjusting. Because of his work schedules it has been a challenge but we think we have it figured out now. There will be a big change next week!
Karen has her husband doing this with her! How great is that?


Best of luck this week!

TODAY IS THE FIRST WEIGH-IN!

FROM ALL THE REPORTS THIS WEEK....EVERYONE IS DOING GREAT....EXCITED AND JAZZED TO BE ON BOARD! IF YOUR WEEK WASN'T SO HOT....FIGURE OUT WHERE YOU NEED TO TWEAK THINGS....AND LET'S GO!
HERE ARE THE TOTAL % LOSSES FOR EACH TEAM:

1. THE FUTURE HOTTIES: 2.72% weight loss this week!

2. LOVE HANDLES: 1.87% weight loss this week!

3. THE LANGAGER GIRLS: 1.85% weight loss this week!

4. COAST TO COAST: 1.24% weight loss this week!

5. THE POUNDERS: .96% weight loss this week!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH...AND WE'RE OFF!

Well, we're off and running! Everyone has weighed in and on their way! God bless you all! Next week we will post our % group weight loss!

100 day challenge starts on Tuesday....February 19th! See how much weight your team can lose.....and can you beat my team? Unlikely!