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%