You can do It!!!

For some inspiration--check out Kevin's brothers success in their family weight loss challenge:

http://hendersonlosers.blogspot.com/

Also, Tara has been disqualified from the contest! Yes, that is correct. Tara (who is my sister and Kevin's wife) is expecting their second child and so she's going to start a whole different weight program! Good luck T! Now it is time to maintain!!

Week 3 Results

So, if you haven't figured out how I'm doing the calculations yet:

Take the # of lbs you lost over a one week period and divide it by your original weight. So, even if you gained since last week...as long as you are below your original weight, you are still "negative" in weight loss. And the percentage is your OVERALL percentage of weight loss. Maybe you're all smarter than me but it took me a bit! :)

Congrats to Seth--he is this weeks biggest loser! (Meaning he lost the most lbs THIS WEEK)

Good luck this week as you approach the 4th of July Holiday!

Ben: 0
Wendy: -4.3%
Aaron: -2.7%
Seth: -2.7%
Serena: +.03%
Spencer: -1.5%
Luther: -.04%

My First 2 weeks

So the first week I hiked/walked about 10 miles (including the hike down from Glacier point in Yosemite)and biked about that much too...and gained 2 pounds. No more thinking I can eat what I want because I am exercizing. :o( Tracy

Week 2 Weigh Ins

Ben: -3.7%
Wendy: -3.2%
Spencer: -2%
Luther: +.04
Tracy: .0%
Aaron: -3.78%

We're waiting for the rest of you!! I know some of you are camping so get on the scale as soon as you can!!!

Donate blood...

Today I got to work and saw the blood bank was here--so I donated. I fugure if I donate every week just before I weigh in, that should help my numbers. Also, I know at least one person has considered amputation as a weight loss measure--I've considered it and decided to just go with the old fashioned method. That's it, I've gotta go to another Intel sponsored lunch (which really aren't helping that much with the whole weight loss thing).

My plan of attack!

I have decided to become a vegetarian effective immediately (through the end of this competition). I started today. I really think that I eat way more than necessary when there is meat on my plate.

Now, all of you protein freaks take a moment to center yourselves before lecturing me. I did some reading and I believe that I will still get PLENTY of protein through my other food choices. So, that's it. My comprehensive weight loss plan is vegetarianism and portion control (with a sprinkling of exercise thrown in).

I decided the tapeworm presented an unfair advantage, so I canceled my order (even if it wasn't strictly prohibited).

Have a great week everyone!

Results so far...

Yes, I'm still waiting for some results but here are the numbers for the week:

Ben: -2.3%
Wendy: -.72%
Tara: -1.86%
Seth: -1.67%
Serena: -1.31%
Spencer: Starting at 200
Luther: Starting at 240
Darrell: -1.84%
Brenda: -1.53%
Aaron: -3.13%
Tracy: +1.15%


Kevin, Melisa, G. Bonnie, Craig: we're still waiting!


Good luck this week! Make sure you stay hydrated!