Yummy

So since there has not been any posts lately I thought I would add something. I have been plugging along and some weeks are better than others. One thing that has helped is that I have found some new low calorie recipes. I made this for dinner a few nights ago and I LOVED it. Easy, quick, few ingredients......LOW CALORIE, and YUMMY!!!!

White Bean Chili

1 can diced tomatoes with onion and garlic
1 can chunk chicken(drained)
1 can white beans

Dump in a pan on the stove and heat til warm. Season to taste.

I just ate in right out of the bowl as is. But it would be great with crackers/chips, some cheese and sour cream, or in a tortilla(that is how Bev ate it).

I think it said it made 3 servings and is 280 calories per serving.

Sara <3

So close!

My four week challenge came to an end on Monday. My partner and I stayed totally focused the whole month. On Sunday, we acted like wrestlers (no salt, little water, lots of cardio). We woke up Monday morning, ran for an hour, did the stair stepper, and then sat in the sauna for 10 minutes before our weigh in. I'm happy to report all of our effort paid off. I lost 22 pounds in 4 weeks! My partner lost 14! And even though some father/son team swooped in to claim the top prize (losing crazy amounts of weight), I am still way excited for the results. I'm down a full size, my clothes fit so much better, I am back to top running form, and feel so healthy! We allowed ourselves a cheat day after the weigh in and I can say this, eating the food I wanted can NEVER compare to the feeling I got seeing I had lost the weight I did. It is so true, "nothing tastes as good as thin feels".

So, although I was bummed we didn't win the first leg, I still have another challenge in the works until April 4th and will continue on...... It is sooooooooooooo worth it!

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small compared to what lies within us" Ralph Waldo Emerson.

5 more down

Alright people, as of this morning, I'm another 5 pounds down! I swear it's like the 3rd-4th week where everything starts to click and it gets a little easier. Not that it's ever easy. It sucks everyday but it gets less sucky as you stay on track. I was able to run in the foothills this last weekend and it felt great. My body is definitely feeling way more athletic and I feel just healthier in general. I used to literally feel like I was starving at 1,300 calories and now it doesn't feel so bad. It's doable. I want updates from EVERYBODY. Sara - did you manage to avoid Superbowl treats? Kami, are you staying on workout track. I know Edna is totally on board. Keep it up!

Finally......

I finally got going today:) I started out with a fruit smoothie for breakfast. Then tonight I had a Jello pudding for a 60 calorie snack! I also did 2 miles on the treadmill while I watched The Biggest Loser. So I think today was a good day. Better than the previous days. So I plan on doing well the rest of the week but I am not looking forward to Superbowl snacks:( It is going to be hard not to pig out. Any suggestions for some HEALTHY snacks???

-Sara

I need to get my butt in gear!!

Ok living in the middle of no where is good for not eating out, which I have not done because there is no where to eat. But not being able to get to the store to get healthy stuff or go to a gym is killing me. I have been eating crap like hamburger helper and mac and cheese cause I have nothing else in the house. I need to get on the mostly protein diet but hells bells it is hard when you can't get to a store cause you are snowed in. So the bottom line is that I have been at the same weight now for 3 months....R U KIDDING ME???? After this week (last week of home basketball games) I am seriously going to try to eat mostly protein....I guess I will be eating a lot of frozen fish...it is just the veggies and the fruit that I cannot get cause it goes rotten so fast. And I honestly miss being able to go to a gym....which is weird cause at first I loved being able to just get on the treadmill at home and watch my shows....but it is getting super old....I AM GETTING CABIN FEVER!

Four 1/2 more months and we are on the cruise....so everybody better kick it into gear. The time goes by way to fast...as I cannot believe it is already February. So I will be back on track this coming up Monday!!! Kami

Here is my motto for the day:

"Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.

2nd week sucks

So I'm hanging strong at the 6 lbs. I guess the biggest loser isn't kidding about the second week curse. Staying below 1,300 calories a day is seriously the hardest thing I've had to do and when I weighed in this morning, I seriously about went postal.

But.....I'm going to stick with it. I know that my body is just getting used to everything and I refuse to mess up.

Who wrote the last post? Sara? If you need motiviation Sara, just remember that whoever can fit into the smaller pants first gets to keep them. :)

How is everyone else doing this week?

~amy~

Awesome, Not Awesome

Amy you are AWESOME! I want a complete detailed work up of exactly what you have been doing. So then I can do it:)

RJ you are AWESOME! Great job finishing school and good luck in the job hunt!

Me, NOT awesome! I need a kick in the butt. I am eating decent foods, but not really working out that much. I know I can do soooo much better! I want to be sent off to boot camp. I have made goals, and written down calories, and planned out my weight loss on paper, but now I need to actually put it in to ACTION!!!

Bragging....

I know, I know, it's off topic...but HUGE!
So just enjoy for a minute!

We have a college grad in the house!
Wooooohooooo!

Anyway, he won't brag....so I'll do it for him!

The job search adventure begins!

-Katie

New Show

FYI this show premieres tonight at 8:00 on A&E. Looks really good. -Amy

You mean it really works?

So I have been sticking to a very strict 1,300 calorie a day diet everyday for the past week with no cheating. The first 4 days I wanted to jump off a cliff I was so hungry but after that, it eased up and these last couple of days have been a breeze. I've also been working out everyday. You'll be happy to know that it actually does work. All of the calorie in/calorie out garbage is truly the only way to lose weight and learn healthy habits. There is no quick fix. I have lost 6 pounds this last week. I think the biggest thing for me is that I've been recording my food everyday and making sure it's good food (veggies, fruit, chicken etc...). It is amazing how recording your food really opens your eyes to just how bad you were eating before. 1,300 calories is not a lot of food. I must have been eating at least 3,000 everyday before. No wonder I've not been able to lose weight.

So anyway, that is my challenge to everyone this week. Record everything that goes in your mouth and the calories. It is eye-opening. There is a free easy website you can do this at www.sparkpeople.com . Check it out.

Quote for the week: You're never beaten until you admit it. George S. Patton

Amy

Update

Hi all-
Amy, those competitions sound cool....you are among the most motivated people I know so I'm sure you can do it.

The sugar-free thing is going well. It's totally easier than I thought it would be and I'm almost halfway! The biggest thing that has helped me is chewing gum. I know that sounds lame, but I'm so used to having a treat after a meal... having a piece of fruity gum has helped to curb that little craving. Having a piece of fruit has helped too.

Now, how many more days until Feb. 1?! ;)

-Katie

Getting Started

Sorry, computer was not working right:(

So, yesterday I finally started my weight loss plan again! It is so hard getting back on track but even just a few changes here and there help. This is my plan right now: Exercise 5 days a week, don't eat out more than once a week, limit sugary treats or deserts, eat around 1200 calories a day....... So far that is what I am working on. There will be lots of additions and tweaks I am sure but at least I have something to follow. I think that both Edna and Katie have the right idea with small steps. My mini goals are: 10 lbs. lost by Valentines Day and only have one treat each week. I hope everyone else is getting started and excited about a New Year and New Goals!

Sara

Fitness Challenges Galore!

It's good to hear from you Edna!! How did everyone else's week go.

Well, I'm officially on the motivation wagon... I have signed up for two gym's challenges. My Idaho Athletic membership ends in March and so I signed up with Gold's Gym since I don't want to go back to Idaho Athletic when it expires. But in the meantime, Idaho Athletic has a 4 week challenge starting this Monday through February 15th. It is a 2-person team challenge and I'll be doing it with my friend Lynne. The grand prize is a 5 day trip (flight and hotel) to PuertoVallerta.

The Gold's Gym challenge is an individual 12-week challenge that started for me last Saturday and goes through April 3rd. The prize in each division is $500 cash, the prize for overall Boise is $500 cash and $1,000 at Dillards, and the national prize is $11,500 cash. I saw pictures of last years national winner and it is totally doable for me if I just stick with it.

So Edna, look into local challenges etc... for extra motivation. I know it's helped me these last few days.

Katie, how is the no-sugar thing coming?

~Amy

Back on the Wagon

So since October I had lost about 12 lbs. and since Thanksgiving have gained about 5 back. Why i do this to myself every year I don't know. I feel so much better when I eat healthier so why I go back to junk food I don't know. If it wasn't for everyone bringing me over plates full of goodies, I think I could survive the holidays because I don't cook, so there would be nothing here. I ended up throwing a bunch of sweets in the garbage; out of sight out of mind. Anyway, I did really good last week except this weekend I kind of blew it, but tomorrow is another day. I can loose a lot of weight if I have something that motivates me. I decided to work towards little goals like 10lbs. by Valentines day-another 5 to 8lbs by Jed's birthday in March. I don't have a big cruise to look forward to but it is the Bailey family reunion this summer, so I have decided to make that my "finale". Hopefully I will be 25 lbs. lighter and alot happier. I wish everyone lots and lots of weight lose, and hopefully we will all meet our goal weight this year!!!! EB

It's finally the new year

My resolutions are typed and hanging on my wall. This has to be the year of changes or I'm just going to find myself a nice cave to dwell in for the rest of my life. I will be signing up for our gym's 4-week fitness challenge starting on January 15th. I think the grand prize is a trip to Hawaii. My resolution on last year's goals were to win the fitness challenge back in 2010 which I obviously failed miserably at. I have kept it on my 2011 goals and am seriously going to throw myself into it in every way possible. Like I said, this needs to be the year of many changes.

I am using this morning's weight as my starting point since I just got back from our McCall New Years trip. We all need to post each week how much we have lost/gained.

Here is the New Year Motto:

"Never trade what you want most for what you want at the moment."

Amy

Sign your name!

Ok who wrote the goal blog....ummmm I think it was Sara (just cause of the mention nerd :) LOL Remember to sign your name at the end of your blogs. And really use this blog to get and stay motivated cause the cruise is 6 months away. I am going to be super good (exercising and not eating junk) come January 3rd on Monday. I am also going to not drink for at least a whole month...not even one cause it is major calories 100 a beer. KC

Sugar-Free!

Hey everyone! I'm excited that the blog is back up and going. I posted on our blog...but I thought it'd be good to post here too...For January, I'm not going to eat any sugar.....yikes. We'll see how this goes...

-Katie

Goals

I love the start of a new year and making New Year's Resolution. I like to make lists and write stuff down, especially goals! Ya, I am nerdy, I know:) So I am excited to get my list for 2011 written down and start working on my new goals. I hope we can all make some good health goals for this next year and keep everyone updated on the blog. I am still working on my list but will post it asap. Can't wait to hear from everyone else!

Date

The date of the Cruise is now Sunday, June 19, 2011. So mark it on your calendars.
Kami

Remember the time....

This website was originally started to help the family train for a 1/2 marathon. The race has come and gone and for those who stuck to the goal and crossed the finish line, it will always be one of your greatest memories. Even if you weren't able to run in the race, having a goal in mind definitely helped us all stay on track.

We decided to revive this blog to get back on track in time for the family cruise in June. Please find time each week for posting updates to your weight loss on the sidebar, share healthy recipes, ask for advice, share pictures, vent, or talk about a great workout you had. Make sure to sign your name at the bottom of any post so we know who is who.

~Amy~

Blah.........

It has been so blah lately. The weather is blah.....I have been feeling blah.......my diet and exercise is blah.........I am just in a blah mood. I need some motivation or something! But I am starting to run more and am planning on doing the Old Glory Days 5k in Riverdale the weekend of the 4th of July. So anyone who wants to join should come down. It will make me feel better as a am pigging out later that day:)

PS Only 5 months until CRUISE time!!!!!!

Quote of the Week

I just heard a great quote today that pretty much sums up my life:

"You cannot out-exercise a lousy diet."

~Amy

Tara Motivation

The following motivation comes from Kami's biggest loser hero - Tara. Her blog can be found at www.taracosta.com:

Way To Get/Stay Motivated

Hey All, I get this question all the time. I want to share with you one thing that I do that helps me get motivated and stay motivated. I am someone who needs to be reminded all the time. I need this because sometimes my eyes see things (like chocolate molten cake), that sends that message to my brain that I need that or I want that. We all have moments of weakness – I have them more than I would like. One way that I combat this, is by reminding myself daily of things that I want to achieve or do. Every morning I wake up and my mind starts to go – the list of to-do’s is already rambling. I stop myself and try to focus on one thing. That one thing is my “Just For Today.” I know that just for today I can do anything, before long that day will turn into a week and the week will turn into 2 weeks before you know it you have been doing something for a whole month. I have used my “Just for Today Post-its” idea for longer than a year now. I wake up and on my bed stand there is my post-it pad. I write…

- Just for Today I will eat only what is Fresh, Fresh, Fresh
- Just for Today I will adhere to my 1200 cal/day
- Just for Today I will get in a 2 hour run
- Just for Today I will make someone that I do not know smile
- Just for Today I will be positive about everything

My “Just for Today” post-its have evolved from losing weight, staying on track with my training plans, holding myself accountable to keeping a smile on my face and those around me.
This is one thing I do, I have posits all around – in my car, my bedroom, the kitchen, my office – ALL Over so wherever I go I am reminded of one of my Just for Today… they are never negative but they help remind me of where I was and where I am going.Maybe this could help you – if it does I am happy that I shared it!

Go Daris!
~Amy

Jiggawhat!

Not that this has anything to do with weight lost, but did anyone watch Lost? Wow. Best episode of the season.

And - loved the makeovers on Biggest Loser. I am SO team Daris right now. The way he got back on the treadmill after falling off. Crazy. And, Sam and Stephanie - so cute.

~Amy

Yes!!

So glad that Sam went home!!!!

Speaking of Throw Up....

I have been throwing up also but not because of sickness :-) No really I ate watermelon in California and I had to throw up. Trisha pulled off the road and I hurled in the bushes.....who would have thought watermelon??? Down 30 lbs. Also, did you all know I got a job offer for teaching Business at a High School in Frazer, Montana. It is in BFE for real.....but housing is $50 so we will see.

New Diet Plan

Just in case you were wondering, getting the stomach flu happens to be a great diet. I have lost 5 pounds in 3 days and feel like I had Kami's surgery since I can only stomach baby food.

Although it is HORRIBLE, it came at a good time since I'll be on a beach in Mexico in 4 days. :-)

~Amy

Confession Time

This is Katie.
OK....so I'll be totally honest here. I'm totally not currently training for the half marathon. BUT...I'm totally fine with that. And this is why...

It's been kind of a rough transition back to work post-Will. I'm not the weeping mom at work or anything, but I am the guilt-ridden one...and sometimes even the jealous one. Anyway, I won't go into that except to say that it's really really hard.

A little background....I used to work in my classroom every night until at least 6, more often until 8 or 9. Sometimes I'd get going on a project and stay until midnight or so. It's just my thing....I get going on something and want it done. RJ calls it overcomplicating things, and he's totally right. But that's what I do.

So...fast forward to Will coming. I was definitely NOT going to be THAT mom working 70-80 hours a week while I miss my child. So, I am now home by 4:30 everyday....which is HUGE for me. (Isn't it sad that that is still an hour and half after my contract time?!) But...I have had the hardest time balancing the two. It just seems that I'm failing one or the other all the time. Either I put in extra effort and time in my classroom, but feel like I am not being what RJ and Will need....or I devote everything to home and my classroom, instruction, and 24 kids are left needing more. Where do I draw the line?! I still haven't found that....

BUT....this leads me to the point that I have been trying to find a balance and limit my ever growing complex about being a working mom...which is bound to get tons worse next year when RJ won't be able to stay home. Trying to stay on top of said guilt now and in the future by spending every post-4:30 moment with Will until bed. And when he crashes, so do I. Or I then tackle the massive school bag I brought home.

Ok now this may sound like a big fat mound of excuses. And maybe it is. But for me, I'm TOTALLY happy with this right now. I feel like I'm healthier than ever, have worked hard to lose baby weight (and a few extra even, yay!), and have a general content feeling.

I've made some great life changes....healthier eating, more water, working out....

BUT...I would not feel ok with myself if I opted out of the half-marathon now. I clearly haven't tried my best yet. SO...I will continue to finish the school year trying my best to be my best at teaching, being a wife, being a mom, having a somewhat clean house, eating healthy, cooking healthy, and working out.

BUT...when summer comes and 75% or more of my stress is g-o-n-e....THAT'S when the true test will be. If that leaves me time to train, great. If it doesn't, then I will still do the very best I can. No matter what happens though, by that point I'll know I really , truly did my very best....and am still a wife, mother, and teacher too.

*If I don't train this summer, you all have full permission to call me the biggest wimp you've ever met... but for now, know that I'm working on other areas of my life that to me are more important right now.....only 31 more days of school.....

I'm back!

So somehow I managed to still lose 5 more pounds during tax season which was surprising since I sat in an office chair for 12-14 hours a day. Now that it's over, IT'S ON!! For all of you who haven't been blogging or signed up for the race - I now have the time to relentlessly harrass you till you do. :-)

Everyone better be ready for healthy food and workouts this weekend when I come down.

~Amy

The Biggest Loser

Kami, I know I have not posted forvever. No one has. But you know I have been working out! You saw me:) But I have also been trying some new recipes lately! A bunch of them came from the Biggest Loser book. Some of the things I have tried:

Black Bean Quesadillas
Mexican Turkey Burger
Tropical Smoothie
Lemon Cake
Pudding Pops

There are lots more that I can't wait to try! What has everyone else been eating? Anything you want to share? Let me know if you want the recipe for any of these:)

It is just melting off :-)

Down 20 lbs now....yahoo!!!! I have thrown up twice and it is horrible....never want to eat chocolate again from it.....and I cannot eat peas (that is weird). And what is going on with everyone else??? Why is there no posts about motivation, losing weight, running the 1/2 marathon, eating good???? I am still going to try to run the 1/2 marathon!

Everything is going good!

Update on surgery - I am doing fabulous. I have not had heartburn since surgery and have not had to take any heartburn medication. It is the best thing ever. Also I feel better as a whole....I think my gall bladder was a ticking time bomb in me. Anyway when I get back to Rock Springs which will be probably Thursday because of the biggest snow storm ever (because I am here) I am going to start going back to the gym and walking on the track because doctors orders are that I walk at least a mile a day for the first month and then work out normal after that. It has only been 5 days and I have lost 10 pounds. Wait till you all see me in three weeks....I can't wait to see your faces!!!!

iphone diet

So if you have an iphone or ipod touch then you need to get the app mynetdiary. It is a food record and exercise app that you can adjust for yourself. It is easy to enter foods in because it has almost everything from fast food to brand name grocery foods.

Healthy Food for Sara

Sara -

Here are my suggestions:

Breakfast: egg white spinach "quiche" (18 egg whites, 4 egg yolks, spinach, little skim milk, chopped up green pepper and squash, low-fat mozzarella cheese, seasonings) mix together, sprinkle top with little more cheese, bake at 350 until cooked. Great protein and very low fat. It is also good to chop up and mix in some of the morning star sausages.

Lunch: Baked Salmon with lemon and rosemary on top. Serve with mango chutney on side (Bill created this - mix together chopped up mango, chopped up avocado, some cilantro, chopped yellow pepper, chopped jalapeno). I know it sounds weird but tastes SO good when you eat it with the warm salmon. It is my new favorite and so healthy.

Snacks: natural almonds, strawberries with low-fat cool whip, sugar-free jello with low-fat cool whip, Soy Smoothie (light chocolate soy milk, frozen raspberries, little ice, blended)

Anyone else have any suggestions?

~Amy

FOOD!!!!!

Bevin and I have been eating pretty healthy lately:) But I need some new ideas. What does everyone eat for Lunch? Dinner? I do not want to eat sandwhiches and chicken everyday! Oh and treats! What are some healthy things that you eat for a snack or sweet treat? Please, give me your ideas!!!!!!

Biggest Loser Work Week

The funniest thing is when they had to wake up early to work out and you see Michael getting out of bed and he moans "I am in jail!" LMAO!!!

I just had a nightmare.....we better get fixing that!

So I took a nap today and I had a nightmare that we were all fat as hell when we go on the cruise. It was crazy....the captain said we might have to get off the boat or it could sink. So my dream better not come true!!!

Training Tips

We are less then 6 months away. Here are some training tips to start working on in the coming months.

If you are like the majority of recreational runners, you probably do the same workout day after day. You need to add some variety to your tired old workout routine before boredom and/or burnout kills you.

Alternating workout routines teaches your body varied lessons. The long run teaches endurance, speed work trains fast-twitch muscles how to accelerate, and hills teach strength. Training workouts that hit upon speed, strength,endurance, and pace will help you improve your running form, condition your body to handle the discomfort of faster speed, give you a sense of correct pacing, and build your end-of-race kick.

Long Running/Endurance Training
Run long 2 out of every 3 weeks. Long run training will boost your endurance while the week off allows you to recover both physically and mentally. Your long run should be approximately 150% of your longest normal weekly run whether you measure that by distance or time.
Run at your normal training pace or even a little slower. Your long run training goal is distance, not speed. Gradually increase your mileage.

Interval workouts are made up of a set of short, faster paced runs over fixed distances from 220 yards to one mile, interceded with periods of light recovery jogging. Although there are many variations of intervals, the three basic types are:

1. Repeats - the distance of the repeating running segment does not change (ex: four 440 yard repeats with a 220 yard recovery jog in between each)

2. Pyramids - the distance of the repeating running segments peaks and then returns to the beginning distance (ex: repeats of 220 yards, 440 yards, and up to 1 mile before returning to 440 yards and then 220 yards)

3. Ladders - the distance of the repeating running segments either steadily increases or decreases (ex: 220 yards, 440, 880, up to 1760 yards or run in the reverse order of 1760 yards down to 220 yards)

Fartleks
Sounds like an intestinal disorder, doesn't it?
Actually, fartlek is Swedish for speed play. Fartleks are an unstructured, fun way to introduce speed training into your workout and consists of bursts of speed in the midst of a training run. There are a variety of ways in which to do fartleks and they can be run almost anywhere.
To complete a fartlek workout you need to:
Warm up.
Run at an easy trainng pace.
Interject bursts of speed for differing distances throughout your run.
Speed should vary as well as burst times. Bursts should be maintained from 15 seconds up 2.5 to 3 minutes.
Recovery time should equal two thirds of your burst time but needs to be faster than an interval recovery jog.

Tempo Runs
Tempo runs are the easiest of all the speed workouts to implement. No distances to keep up with and no split times to remember. Just run faster than your usual training pace and maintain a single sustained effort. Once you have warmed up, pick up your pace to a level you can maintain for predesignated time or distance. Your pace should be 80-85% of your maximum heart rate (if using a heart rate monitor) or your 10K race pace.

Hill Repeats
Hill repeats are basically what you believe they would be, fast-paced efforts to run up hills. They are considered strength training and are typically implemented following the completion of a base/mileage-building stage. After reaching the top of the hill, walk or lightly jog back down the hill and repeat the process.

HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!

I went to HOT Yoga!!!!!! It was Sallie's idea. If you don't know what that is, you are in a room that is super HOT and you do yoga! I was sweating from the minute I walked in! At first the yoga was not too bad. But I am so not flexible, so it just got harder and harder. Not to mention I had a baby 3 weeks ago and some of those poses were just not possible after childbirth, or maybe ever! So after an hour and a half of dripping sweat and trying to do Twisted Eagle and Downward Dog, I was dying!!!!! I think I just fell on the floor half the time. It was the hardest thing I have ever tried to do! And I was so sweaty my clothes were wet. It was like we went swimming in our clothes! I know I am going to be sore and that Sallie will probably make me go back and suffer some more! Try it!

I am seriously dying

I have been sick for almost 2 weeks.....I went to the hospital on Friday and I have pneumonia. So I have not been able to do anything....I am so sick and I don't feel like I am getting any better. One of my co-workers told me she had it last year and she said it took her a month to get over it...so I am freaking out. If I cannot work out for a month what am I going to do? Kami

Hill Training

Today was the first time this year I was able to run in the hills again (since I always get home too late or it's too wet). It honestly is my most favorite thing to do. It is my total alone/mediation time and has been the best way for me to lose weight.

So while I was still on a high from my awesome run, I thought I would point out the benefits of hill training (aside how much better it is then running on a treadmill):

- helps develop power and muscle elasticity
- improves stride frequency and length
- develops co-ordination, encouraging the proper use of arm action during the driving phase and - feet in the support phase
- develops control and stabilisation as well as improved speed (downhill running)
- promotes strength endurance
- develops maximum speed and strength (short hills)
- improves lactate tolerance (mixed hills)

And plus, the majority of our 1/2 marathon is downhill (not bad steep, just enough to give you an edge) so everybody needs to do a little hill training to get their quads ready for it.

And plus, we all live in beautiful hilly areas so get out there!

I love Boston Rob

That's all.

Amy

I HAVE HAD IT!

I swear I cannot catch a break.....I am sick again. I went to the Dr. and he said because I had the swine flu last November my immune system is weak and I can get sick easier. So I have not worked out since Monday. I was doing so good.......I hate my life! Anyway I am in the Biggest Loser club and they send me emails and stuff. Here is a motivational quote this week from a contestant:

"Working hard is a daily commitment. Each day you have to get up and commit yourself to the day's healthy eating and working out. There's no easy way, but there's the right way. And this is it."

To answer your question Greg...

P90X pictures didn't make the motivational cut.

Some motiviation for all of us...

Ambien is one hell of a drug

Just so everyone knows, if I make a post after midnight, it is probably one that I won't really remember the next day. I have this nerve problem in my ankel that makes it shake all night so I don;t get any sleep. So what do I do? Sit at my computer at 3am and post. I said I would post a pic of me without my shirt so here it is. :)

And here is another pic of our pilgrim family.

Proof and can someone fix the countdown clocks?

Just got done working out for a hour while I watched my show......I LOVE BOSTON ROB!

This says it all....it was on a mirror in the gym in the hotel.

For the first half hour.....

For the last 1/2 hour.

Motivated to the MAX!

RJ, Bevin, Katie, and whoever else is slacking (Sara you have a little more time to recover from birth) need to cowboy up and get motivated. I am so on it.......I have been working out every day. Last night I was on the treadmill for an hour watching the Real World and then I lifted weights for 1/2 hour after that. I am in Evanston now for work and at 7:00 when Survivor comes on I will be watching it from the fitness center in the hotel on the treadmill. Seriously everyone has access to a treadmill....and if you watch a show you really like - Lost, Bachelor, Survivor, Biggest Loser, etc. while you are on the treadmill the time just flys by and it is not hard to do it.....the hard part is just getting ready and getting on the treadmill.....JUST DO IT. Kami

Google

Oh and if you ave access to google all day, which I know you do, go ghte coxroxmarathon@gmail.com and see the little widgets I put up,
You can create your own calendar and run the programs from there and keep track on the calendar of what you are doing to work out.
What happened to the countdown clocks?

Thar she blows!!

Get ready kids because we are going to get a full front and side body picture taken of our fattness in all of its glory and you can decide to take a photo everyday and post or wait until the end of the marathon. I have lost some motivation so i am hoping this gets it back up.
My picture without a shirt goes on tomorrow. If you re brave you will do it too!