Does it really feel like we are half way through this?

10 weeks! Really? It's been 10 whole weeks which means we are basically half way through this competition. Ten weeks ago I weighed 32 pounds more than I do today, but I didn't feel as good then as I do now and 10 weeks from now I am sure I will feel better then I do today. With that said not only are we half way through this, but I am half way to my weight loss goal. I would like to be there before May so I can use the last month to refine my new lifestyle, but if not I'm not worried about it. Just as long as I can continue to push forward and not take any steps backwards, I know that I will accomplish it by the end. So this week has kind of been up and down, mostly with work though. Working only a few hours for a few days during the week can really throw off your routine. I am just glad that we our contractor finally started on some new houses today. Three new holes dug in Heber. Even though that means we won't start on them for a week or two, it's very promising. Things should really start to pick up here soon, and then we will be swamped with work. Anyway, I'm losing on average about 3 lbs a week and should continue to do so (if not more) for the rest of this comp. It's definitely not easy to stay on top of, since I am only eating about 900-1100 calories a day, and working out for at least an hour every day. (Yes Justin, EVERY DAY!) There is temptation every where, you just have to say "No!". And sometimes more than once. Just ask Justin about his twizzlers on Super Bowl Sunday. (Jerk! :}) Until next week, my your food be healthy and delicious, and your exercise plentiful and ass kicking!

Lets get it on!

So after a great month, I had a little lapse and have only maintained the last couple of days. But that's OK, cause its hard to be perfect all of the time. Now it's time to get back going again. I've got 12.2 lbs to lose and only 4 weeks to do it. I can do it, besides I have to beat all of the refreshed competitors that are trying to beat out Karilynn. One thing that concerns me is that I did something to my leg. Pulled a muscle or something. All I know is that it does not feel very good when I run or walk up stairs. Hopefully it's just a strain and it heals quickly. It's not going to stop me from being competitive, so stop thinking it!

Its almost that time again!

Well, we're only 3 days away from that dreaded day......the weigh in! Dun dun dun! I'm not to worried about it though, but it looks like I will fall just a little short of my goal for this month. However 10+ pounds is still really good and I'm sure that I will only miss it by a 2-3 pounds. Just more to add to next month's goals, which will not be as high as Feb., but will be close. I can't set that until Friday though, gotta take it one day at a time and go from there. Anyway things are going good this week. Work has resumed (hopefully for the rest of the year) and I keep adding to the loss from last time. That's all I have for this week, so until then don't eat too much junk (especially on Saturday after the weigh in, cause you will just have to lose it all before the next one in April).

Breaking through!

So last week I mentioned that I might have hit a wall. As it turns out I did...I hit it so hard I smashed it to pieces with a 4+ lb loss. I didn't really do anything different, except that I was able to play basketball twice this week for more than an hour both times. I just wish I could do that 4 times a week instead, but oh well I guess I will just have to stick to the treadmill and weights for the rest of my workouts. It's not looking like I am going to make my 15.2 lb loss for the month, being that there are only 10 days left, but I know that at least I will be close to it by the end. And who knows, maybe I will have another big week this week with just a few days left to get to the rest of it.

Work finally starts back up next week, but who knows how long that will last until they decide to start the big projects that are supposedly lined up. So we'll see where that goes. Hopefully we keep working until at least next winter or longer. Well that's all I have for this week. Good luck and were all counting on you.

Month 2: Hit the wall?

I think I might have hit a wall as far as not losing as much weight as I feel like I've lost. It feels like I've been busting my ass trying to stay ahead of my calorie intake, but I keep fluctuating on the scale. One day I'll be down like 2-3 lbs, and the next I'll be up one. I have still seen a loss in the last week and a half, I just feel like it should be more. I've been exercising twice a day, running between 2-3 miles each time, lifting weights, doing crunches and so on. It just seems like it is taking longer to lose the pounds. I almost feel like I need to workout after every meal just to stay ahead. Fortunately though I think I may have finally broken through in the last couple of days, but I won't know for sure for the next few days. I'm still shooting for the 15 lb loss for the next official weigh in. Although it is only two and a half weeks away, gotta push harder! Maybe I'll re-start actually counting my calories till then, instead of just estimating. We'll see how that goes. As for the challenge, that is hard to keep a conscious effort into standing up straight. It is such a natural position (slouching over) now that it is hard to remember that you are doing it. Anyway, good luck all. Hey Justin, if your not going to use your P90X, why don't you send it my way. I'm sure I can put it to good use.

One month down, 46 lbs left.

First of all I would like to thank all of the little peo.....oh wait this isn't an acceptance speech. And besides I didn't win it all, so umm, lets skip that. Wow! I was humbled a little this month. Up until the last day, I was so sure that I had the biggest loss of anyone in this competition, but come to find out I barely squeaked into the top 4 (thanks Jess for whatever you did to not lose that extra half a pound, actually it was probably Justin's fault anyway. So we'll just blame it on him). So it looks like I will need to step it up even more this month with all of you, as strong competitors, going for the top 4 spots. Actually though the money is just an added bonus (originally it was the money with a bonus of losing weight, that has changed in the last two weeks however) along with any bragging rights that go with losing more lbs. So this month I am going to set my loss goal higher than the normal expectation for the second month of such a competition. I think that 15.2 lbs should suffice. I know not to be disappointed if I do not reach it, but the thought of dropping almost 32 lbs in two months will keep me going along with other things in my life. So here's to another outstanding month of weight loss. Good luck everyone, and remember a loss is a loss no matter how much it is.

p.s. So J, how many pounds did you put on from all of that food that you ate at the Superbowl party? You know, the Doritos with sour cream and guacamole, the Twizzlers, and any other little snack food you could get your hands on. Just curious is all.

The week that was

This week, to say the least, was like a rollercoaster. It had it's ups and downs and even a few flat spots. One of the definite ups was the 4.6 lb loss for the week. I think that is a good number for week 4. I stopped snacking all day, made sure I didn't over do my portions, and kept my water consumption steady with various other things going on around me. I almost hit my goal that I set last week, stupid 0.4 lbs. Oh well, close enough right? On the other hand, no sugar for a week. Wow, everything has sugar in it. I'm going to have to live on bread and water for the week (not really, but that is not far off). So we'll see what happens there. Hey Justin, I was wondering what dust tastes like. Cause right now, your eating mine. Be careful though, don't eat too much of it or you'll put on some exta pounds before Friday. I'll see you at the finish line in three days. Anyway, got to go, things to do today. Good luck this week to everyone ( I guess Justin too). And Vicki, thank you for the support. I love you!