Week 6

So it makes me giggle because two of our contestants are exactly the same weight. It will be interesting to see who can lose the most by next week!

Also, just for an update I have calculated the 2 teams weight-loss percentage so far to let us all know how the teams are doing and also to motivate everyone. HERE GOES....

The boy's team weight-loss percentage is 3.15%

The girl's team weight-loss percentage is 6.79%

Week 4

So first I would like to congratulate all of the winners of the challenge! To see who they are go and look at who premade meals for their week and then left a comment.

One of the the contestants mentioned mistakenly thinking that he/she had immunity this week and may have bulked up to "throw" the weigh-in. grin.

So maybe week 2 wasn't the hardest and week 4 was? If you find yourself struggling, tell us about it. We can strengthen each other!

Challenge

The First Challenge is a simple one.

Everybody can win it.

For the challenge you are asked to prepare some healthy meals/snacks for the next week and leave a comment about what you did, how many you did, and how you did it. You will win some of my favorite snack choices. Oh, and guys, if your wifey does the meals...it won't count. You have to do it or help in a LARGE way. You know who you are ;)

PRIZES will include a few of these yummy snacksNot sure why there are 2 of the ice cream cups, maybe because they are sooo yummy. The mint ones are really scrumptious! Costco has a 94% fat free popcorn that my family likes the best.

I have found that when I replace my unhealthy snacks then I don't feel "ripped-off" or starved to death. Anyway, pack some meals & snacks, be ready for your week.

Tell me what you did and I will get your prizes to you!

Don't forget to send me your weight on Tuesday.

Calorie intake

Here is a link to figure how many calories for your weight loss.
If you all have one that you know and love please share with the class!

Week 3

So 3 of you reported your weight late (not entirely your fault) and 3 of you subtracted 100 pounds from your weight when you reported. I thought this was AWESOME!!! I think it shows positive thinking and pride in a job well done. Some of you have hit some hurdles. Some have had some bad weeks and had to start over. No one has been the only one though. There isn't one way for everyone and you have a busy life. The important thing to keep in mind is that it IS worth it and you HAVE to find a way to make time. That may mean preparing meals or implementing exercise.
When we make these changes we will set a positive example for our families as well. Our kids will see us choosing to eat/drink healthier and mimic that. They will see that exercise is important and they will see the loving example of parents encouraging each other and sticking to it!

Pound for Pound

If you haven't already pledged at the pound for pound site, go there & do it now!
It is a great way to help others and help solidify your goal!!!

Time to weigh in!

Send me your weight for this week. I keep hearing, "Week two is notoriously hard". Are you all finding this to be true? Let's see how everybody did.

BUY MY COOKIES!!!

Yes we love the girls scouts and want to support them, but we don't have to become their largest benefactor. Before you even order them -take a look at the nutritional info.
Pay close attention to serving size!!!

And they're off and Running!!!

What an incredible start! So all of the weight losses or gains will be posted every Tuesday. Everyone is doing GREAT! No one gained! Sometimes just maintaining can be a challenge.
SO..... tell us what is working for you, what you have changed, and what was the hardest. It helps to get some pointers and also to know that we all face the same temptations. Keep going! I am SOOO impressed!

Time to weigh-in!

On Tuesday, send me your weight for this week. I will be posting on Tuesday with everyone's code names. Make sure to send your weight even if you lost 0 pounds or even gains some pounds. Some weeks are just like that and sometimes it can be a triumph to go a week and maintain your weight with no gain. We are all here to cheer each other on and support one another!

Weight Watchers 0 point soup

Zero POINTS®-Value Vegetable Soup
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POINTS® Value: 0
Servings: 12
Preparation Time: 35 min
Cooking Time: 13 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy

Some say that this soup is the secret to their weight-loss success. It's a great midday snack or premeal hunger-buster.


Ingredients

2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 medium onion(s), diced
2 medium carrot(s), diced
1 medium sweet red pepper(s), diced
1 medium stalk(s) celery, diced
2 small zucchini, diced
2 cup(s) green cabbage, shredded
2 cup(s) Swiss chard, chopped
2 cup(s) cauliflower, small florets
2 cup(s) broccoli, small florets
2 tsp thyme, fresh, chopped
6 cup(s) vegetable broth
2 Tbsp parsley, or chives, fresh, chopped
1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, optional

Instructions
Put garlic, vegetables, thyme and broth into a large soup pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer, partly covered, about 10 minutes.


Stir in parsley or chives; season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Yields about 1 cup per serving.
Notes
If you like thick soups, consider pureeing this recipe in the pot with an immersion blender.

There are so many variations on this recipe. Add or leave out vegetables to suit your taste.

Save time by using frozen vegetables instead of fresh ones (though the texture of the soup might change a bit). You can also buy small amounts of pre-cut vegetables from your super market's salad bar.

Don't pass the sink without taking a drink

Remember to Hydrate your body! Especially when you are working out.
If you need a kick start on your work-out, remember any movement that you didn't do last week is going to be good for you. Dad's (& moms) could take one kids per day on a PPI walk. Good for you and good for them. Stay-at-home moms can use the stairs at home- and hey, strap that baby on for extra weight. Turn the music on and rock-out with the kids, they will think you have lost your mind, but they will love it!
The library has lots of work-out DVD's. Also consider letting people around you know what you are trying to do. Your family, friends, and neighbors can really be a great support to you & may even have some execise equipment, DVD's you could use or you could start a walking group in your area. You are making a positive change in your life!

Ready...Set...GO!!!

By now I should have all of your starting weights and your code names.
If not make sure to get them to me. I also want to remind everyone to take "before" pictures. Face front, sideways & backwards. Wear swimsuit or workout wear.
Take measurements of your waist, belly, chest, arms, hips & thighs (neck). This will really help you realize how great you are doing.

I will posting lots of tips and recipies along with weekly updates of your weight loss. There will also be pop-challenges for players to win -YAY!

Bond......James Bond

By now you should all be thinking of your SUPER SECRET Code name. It will make it much more fun for me to post your weight loss and keep us all guessing who is ahead. Also it will give us all a weekly goal to try to get a high weight loss posted on our own. I will update this list every Tuesday.
So, be thinking of your secret name to tell me by next Tuesday, I have mine. If you need help -I have a bunch you could choose from. Also, um........who is playing exactly????

EAT UP!!!

Ok, so at my house it goes like this, "If I have to be good starting Tuesday.....I am eating tons of garbage until then!"

Is that what is going on at your house?

Is there still cheese dip in your fridge and chocolate neighbor gifts lying around everywhere???

Tell us what you are all eating up till the BIG MOMENT.

**Also, what will you do with your "junk food" after Tuesday?

Re-gift it? Give it to the kids? Straight in the trash?

We want to hear!