Ash and I were out this weekend and she was telling me that she's gained 10 lbs since we took our hiatus. It turns out that while attempting to lose weight, she ended up maintaining instead, but while attempting to maintain she gained. I have also gained weight since we last weighed ourselves here, however my clothes are not significantly tighter, and I've run twice a week and had skate practice twice a week.
Anyway, I think for Ashley's sake we should all get back to the gym and start posting again, otherwise she'll get trapped in her house, seriously, Montel will have to rescue her.
Here's a thought I had, let me know what you think. We should look at other forms of evaluation. I don't anticipate my weight changing significantly for the rest of the summer because of all the training. So, for example, I could measure my circumference, and then give any reductions as a percentage. But if you wanted to keep going with the scale and measure your weight, you could present any losses as a percentage. Or we could just all switch over to measuring, it's really size we're aiming to lose anyway right? Thoughts?
Also, what day of the week would you want to start? I feel a weekday is best since most people don't blog on the weekend.
We'd be starting with new weights/measurements.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Drum Roll Please
I know that no one posts here anymore because we're all crazy busy.
BUT....I've lost 15 lbs!! Woohoo!
Just PLEASE don't mention anything about it on my blog. I don't need Captain McSteamy to KNOW that I needed to lose 15 lbs. LOL.
BUT....I've lost 15 lbs!! Woohoo!
Just PLEASE don't mention anything about it on my blog. I don't need Captain McSteamy to KNOW that I needed to lose 15 lbs. LOL.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Soup Recipe
Someone requested the soup recipe. It's actually quite yummy and full of veggies. I really enjoyed it, but had to taylor it to my needs as I do no eat meat. Enjoy! Today's results are below this post.
SOUP:
1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes
3 plus large green onions
1 large can of beef broth (no fat)
1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle)
1 bunch of celery
2 cans green beans
2 lbs. Carrots
2 Green Peppers
Season with salt, pepper curry, parsley, if desired, or bouillon, hot or Worcestershire sauce. Cut veggies in small to medium pieces. Cover with water. Boil fast for 10 minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue to cook until veggies are tender.
SOUP:
1 or 2 cans of stewed tomatoes
3 plus large green onions
1 large can of beef broth (no fat)
1 pkg. Lipton Soup mix (chicken noodle)
1 bunch of celery
2 cans green beans
2 lbs. Carrots
2 Green Peppers
Season with salt, pepper curry, parsley, if desired, or bouillon, hot or Worcestershire sauce. Cut veggies in small to medium pieces. Cover with water. Boil fast for 10 minutes. Reduce to simmer and continue to cook until veggies are tender.
Two weeks later
I was really sick last week and didn't post, so here are my two week results. I gained, a lot. I think I'm running out of steam here. We need to change things up or give it a rest, what do you guys think?
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Joggers targeted in `sick game' of chase
Winnipeg police say teen car thieves tried to hit runners
Mar 14, 2007 04:30 AM
Steve Lambert
Canadian Press
WINNIPEG–Police have arrested three teenagers they say were engaged in a "sick game" of driving around in stolen cars and trying to hit joggers.
Police allege the youths, between the ages of 13 and 16, stole a car last Thursday and made repeated runs at joggers along a posh Winnipeg street.
"It looks ... like it was some sort of sick game where you might just want to hit them with the mirrors," Sgt. Doug Safioles said yesterday. "There's no indication ... someone was trying to deliberately run them down."
One man suffered minor injuries, but a 49-year-old man running just a few blocks away sustained serious head injuries and remains in hospital.
Two of the accused have lengthy records for stealing vehicles and were being monitored by the justice system under a special Manitoba program for youths convicted of repeated vehicle thefts, Safioles said.
One teen disappeared three weeks ago after failing to respond to a curfew check, he said.
The youths were arrested Sunday after one allegedly stole five vehicles in one evening. Because of their ages, none of the accused can be identified. They face many charges, including dangerous driving causing bodily harm, theft and failure to comply with a probation order.
Kids who steal vehicles are looking for kicks and often don't care whether someone gets hurt, suggested Safioles, of the police force's stolen auto unit.
"A lot of these kids suffer from intellectual disabilities," he said. "What they lack is a little voice in the back of their head that tells the rest of us at some point that `this is too dangerous and we should stop.'"
The case has led to a political debate over how to crack down on auto theft. Manitoba's Opposition Conservatives want convicted vehicle thieves to be forced to wear electronic ankle bracelets after they are released from custody, so their movements can be monitored.
The NDP government announced yesterday it will temporarily double the cash rewards in the Crime Stoppers program for information about auto thefts that involve injuries.
Mar 14, 2007 04:30 AM
Steve Lambert
Canadian Press
WINNIPEG–Police have arrested three teenagers they say were engaged in a "sick game" of driving around in stolen cars and trying to hit joggers.
Police allege the youths, between the ages of 13 and 16, stole a car last Thursday and made repeated runs at joggers along a posh Winnipeg street.
"It looks ... like it was some sort of sick game where you might just want to hit them with the mirrors," Sgt. Doug Safioles said yesterday. "There's no indication ... someone was trying to deliberately run them down."
One man suffered minor injuries, but a 49-year-old man running just a few blocks away sustained serious head injuries and remains in hospital.
Two of the accused have lengthy records for stealing vehicles and were being monitored by the justice system under a special Manitoba program for youths convicted of repeated vehicle thefts, Safioles said.
One teen disappeared three weeks ago after failing to respond to a curfew check, he said.
The youths were arrested Sunday after one allegedly stole five vehicles in one evening. Because of their ages, none of the accused can be identified. They face many charges, including dangerous driving causing bodily harm, theft and failure to comply with a probation order.
Kids who steal vehicles are looking for kicks and often don't care whether someone gets hurt, suggested Safioles, of the police force's stolen auto unit.
"A lot of these kids suffer from intellectual disabilities," he said. "What they lack is a little voice in the back of their head that tells the rest of us at some point that `this is too dangerous and we should stop.'"
The case has led to a political debate over how to crack down on auto theft. Manitoba's Opposition Conservatives want convicted vehicle thieves to be forced to wear electronic ankle bracelets after they are released from custody, so their movements can be monitored.
The NDP government announced yesterday it will temporarily double the cash rewards in the Crime Stoppers program for information about auto thefts that involve injuries.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Dear Lord
Ughhh I gained a significant amount of weight this week.....how shameful. The only saving grace i have is Aunt Flow is having a visit. When she comes around I tend to gain a pound or two, which disappears when she leaves. So my friends, I have gained 4 pounds this week EEEGAD!!!
My friend gave me this silly soup cleansing thing that i'm going to try on Sunday for a week. It's actually not bad at all.....and no it's not the cabbage soup diet. It's full of beans and veggies and you can eat other things as well. Hopefully next week will be more promising. I stuffed myself today full of cake and Japanese food.....it was my special day!!!!
My friend gave me this silly soup cleansing thing that i'm going to try on Sunday for a week. It's actually not bad at all.....and no it's not the cabbage soup diet. It's full of beans and veggies and you can eat other things as well. Hopefully next week will be more promising. I stuffed myself today full of cake and Japanese food.....it was my special day!!!!
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Another Thursday
I finally got rid of that pound I gained and lost one more.
But I am so bloated that I feel ten pounds heavier than usual.
Anyway.
I forget how to calculate the percentage. :)
Help Jennifer!
But I am so bloated that I feel ten pounds heavier than usual.
Anyway.
I forget how to calculate the percentage. :)
Help Jennifer!
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Nada
Nothing to report on this end. I'm the same as last week. I thought for sure the skiing, volleyball and Kickboxing class would help out a bit, however the Indian food i ate today i'm sure did not help :)
Friday, February 16, 2007
This is why I don't go jogging...
Fine convinces naked California jogger to keep his clothes on
Published: Friday, February 16, 2007 | 10:24 AM ET
Canadian Press
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A man with a habit of jogging in a park wearing nothing but a pair of running shoes plans to keep his clothes on after being fined $95 for indecent exposure.
Darryl Delacruz, a Silicon Valley engineer, said he would miss the "liberating feeling" of running naked in Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. But he conceded his personal comfort was less important than the discomfort he caused others.
"I'll go back, but I'll be wearing clothes," he said. "I don't want people to have the wrong impression."
After other park users complained about Delacruz streaking, park rangers kept an eye out for him and finally caught him in the buff Jan. 9. People are allowed to sunbathe naked in the park, but only out of the sight of others.
"We don't see it as appropriate behaviour," said Kerry Carlson, president of the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association. "A significant number of people feel uncomfortable with a nude person running around."
Delacruz, 43, said his preferred jogging attire was "about getting in touch with nature, not meeting people."
Published: Friday, February 16, 2007 | 10:24 AM ET
Canadian Press
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - A man with a habit of jogging in a park wearing nothing but a pair of running shoes plans to keep his clothes on after being fined $95 for indecent exposure.
Darryl Delacruz, a Silicon Valley engineer, said he would miss the "liberating feeling" of running naked in Fremont Older Open Space Preserve. But he conceded his personal comfort was less important than the discomfort he caused others.
"I'll go back, but I'll be wearing clothes," he said. "I don't want people to have the wrong impression."
After other park users complained about Delacruz streaking, park rangers kept an eye out for him and finally caught him in the buff Jan. 9. People are allowed to sunbathe naked in the park, but only out of the sight of others.
"We don't see it as appropriate behaviour," said Kerry Carlson, president of the Midpeninsula Rangers Peace Officers Association. "A significant number of people feel uncomfortable with a nude person running around."
Delacruz, 43, said his preferred jogging attire was "about getting in touch with nature, not meeting people."
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Results for Feb 15
No progress to report here, although, I did finish my midterms today, and had a nice healthy falafel for lunch.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Wow
So.
I am down three pounds this week.
Not sure at all why this is cause I cheated like crazy.
But I'll enjoy for now.
I am down three pounds this week.
Not sure at all why this is cause I cheated like crazy.
But I'll enjoy for now.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Watch out
I swear if i've gained any weight on this trip it will be due to pure muscle. We've walked up countless stairs, for countless hours eating here and there but not often. Usually one meal and breaky if we can grab it.
Friday, February 02, 2007
More Motivation...
Is Your Weight Hurting Your Career?
By CareerBuilder.com
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 65 percent of U.S. adults -- or about 129.6 million people -- are either overweight or obese. Does weight have any bearing in the workplace? According to Miriam Berg, president of the Council on Size and Weight Discrimination, it does. "The biggest obstacle larger-than-average workers face is prejudice, and the second biggest obstacle is the fact that many large people believe that prejudice themselves," Berg says. "Our culture is obsessed with weight loss, and there is a tremendous amount of bias against people who do not fit into the narrow definition of what is attractive. "Obesity in current society is a stigmatized condition," notes Cornell University researcher and nutritional sociologist Jeffery Sobal. "People who are obese are rejected and discriminated against." In addition to the emotional cost, the financial costs of being overweight can be high, too. In a study by Charles L. Baum, Ph.D., of Middle Tennessee State University, obesity was found to lower a woman's annual earnings an average of 4.5 percent. Over a lifetime career, that can be as much as $100,000. Baum found that obesity for men could lower annual earnings by as much as 2.3 percent. In a separate study by John H. Cawley, associate professor at Cornell University, a weight increase of 64 pounds above the average for white women was associated with 9 percent lower wages. CSWD says that heavier workers are also not given raises as often as thinner workers, citing a study of more than 2000 adults that found wage growth rates were 6 percent lower in a three-year period for heavier workers. One factor that seems to drive this bias is the cost of health insurance. The CDC has reported that obesity and overweight costs an estimated $117 billion in both direct medical costs and indirect costs, such as lost wages due to illness. Whether conscious or not, some employers may offer less pay to obese workers to offset higher health insurance costs. "The research showing less productivity and more health problems in large size workers is flawed," Berg asserts. "The false idea that larger workers are less productive is a blatant attempt to deny the fact of weight discrimination. Large workers are denied promotions, are paid less, and are subject to being fired simply because of their size, no matter how excellent their qualifications are or how well they do their jobs."In a 2005 survey by TheLadders.com, 75 percent of executives said that being overweight is a "serious career impediment." Berg says she's heard many versions of the same story from her clients: "After reading his or her resume, the company was eager to hire the applicant. The phone interview went very well, and the person was practically assured of the job. But when he or she came face to face with the interviewer, everything changed. Suddenly the job had 'already been filled'." Those who apply for positions that interact with the public may feel the biggest sting. "Many employers are not prejudiced themselves, but are afraid that customers may be put off by a plus-size employee, especially in jobs such as receptionist or salesperson," Berg notes.Jim McSherry, managing partner of McSherry & Associates 2, a recruiting firm in Westchester, IL, says that extremely overweight applicants may indeed struggle in their job search, especially in companies that are very health conscious. "When two competing candidates are equally qualified, often it is not their appearance that ultimately hurts the overweight candidate, it is his or her self-confidence," McSherry says. "[But] if a candidate is really outstanding, their size will not be an issue." "When a large person is looking for a job, we recommend doing your homework, dressing for success, putting your best foot forward, and, most importantly, addressing any potential objections a potential employer might have," Berg suggests. "There is no reason not to bring up your size -- it's the elephant in the room, so to speak. If you are healthy, tell the interviewer that you have not missed a day of work in five years, or however long it is. Point out how strong or fit or flexible you are, or mention that you have great stamina." Being healthy doesn't simply mean losing weight. "Our advice to large size people in general is to be as healthy as they can be," Berg declares. "Some of the ways we suggest are enjoying life, reducing stress, being physically active, and eating a variety of nutritious foods."
By CareerBuilder.com
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 65 percent of U.S. adults -- or about 129.6 million people -- are either overweight or obese. Does weight have any bearing in the workplace? According to Miriam Berg, president of the Council on Size and Weight Discrimination, it does. "The biggest obstacle larger-than-average workers face is prejudice, and the second biggest obstacle is the fact that many large people believe that prejudice themselves," Berg says. "Our culture is obsessed with weight loss, and there is a tremendous amount of bias against people who do not fit into the narrow definition of what is attractive. "Obesity in current society is a stigmatized condition," notes Cornell University researcher and nutritional sociologist Jeffery Sobal. "People who are obese are rejected and discriminated against." In addition to the emotional cost, the financial costs of being overweight can be high, too. In a study by Charles L. Baum, Ph.D., of Middle Tennessee State University, obesity was found to lower a woman's annual earnings an average of 4.5 percent. Over a lifetime career, that can be as much as $100,000. Baum found that obesity for men could lower annual earnings by as much as 2.3 percent. In a separate study by John H. Cawley, associate professor at Cornell University, a weight increase of 64 pounds above the average for white women was associated with 9 percent lower wages. CSWD says that heavier workers are also not given raises as often as thinner workers, citing a study of more than 2000 adults that found wage growth rates were 6 percent lower in a three-year period for heavier workers. One factor that seems to drive this bias is the cost of health insurance. The CDC has reported that obesity and overweight costs an estimated $117 billion in both direct medical costs and indirect costs, such as lost wages due to illness. Whether conscious or not, some employers may offer less pay to obese workers to offset higher health insurance costs. "The research showing less productivity and more health problems in large size workers is flawed," Berg asserts. "The false idea that larger workers are less productive is a blatant attempt to deny the fact of weight discrimination. Large workers are denied promotions, are paid less, and are subject to being fired simply because of their size, no matter how excellent their qualifications are or how well they do their jobs."In a 2005 survey by TheLadders.com, 75 percent of executives said that being overweight is a "serious career impediment." Berg says she's heard many versions of the same story from her clients: "After reading his or her resume, the company was eager to hire the applicant. The phone interview went very well, and the person was practically assured of the job. But when he or she came face to face with the interviewer, everything changed. Suddenly the job had 'already been filled'." Those who apply for positions that interact with the public may feel the biggest sting. "Many employers are not prejudiced themselves, but are afraid that customers may be put off by a plus-size employee, especially in jobs such as receptionist or salesperson," Berg notes.Jim McSherry, managing partner of McSherry & Associates 2, a recruiting firm in Westchester, IL, says that extremely overweight applicants may indeed struggle in their job search, especially in companies that are very health conscious. "When two competing candidates are equally qualified, often it is not their appearance that ultimately hurts the overweight candidate, it is his or her self-confidence," McSherry says. "[But] if a candidate is really outstanding, their size will not be an issue." "When a large person is looking for a job, we recommend doing your homework, dressing for success, putting your best foot forward, and, most importantly, addressing any potential objections a potential employer might have," Berg suggests. "There is no reason not to bring up your size -- it's the elephant in the room, so to speak. If you are healthy, tell the interviewer that you have not missed a day of work in five years, or however long it is. Point out how strong or fit or flexible you are, or mention that you have great stamina." Being healthy doesn't simply mean losing weight. "Our advice to large size people in general is to be as healthy as they can be," Berg declares. "Some of the ways we suggest are enjoying life, reducing stress, being physically active, and eating a variety of nutritious foods."
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Shite
Alright so i totally fell off the wagon and decided to eat whatever i felt like. I didn't count the WW points and thus have gained 2 pounds. It's shitty because i was doing well enough losing a pound a week or so. I suck. I won't be around to weigh in next week but the following week after eating crumpets and tea should be interesting....oh and the crepes in Paris, so yummy.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Yowzaa!!
I lost 6 lbs from last week. And I went out for dinner last night. Holy crap! This is awesome. I'm now down below my lowest weight by 1.9%. Beat that suckas!
Saturday, January 20, 2007
New Member
Hi kids, new year, new member. My chubby cousin Sarah has decided to join us. She took her baseline weight on Thursday, and she'll be putting up her results with the rest of us on Thursday. Welcome Sarah!
PP was also supposed to join us this week, but she's full of excuses for why she can't. I guess she's chicken.
Happy dieting kids!
I'm still on track with my crazy hippy brown rice thingy.
PP was also supposed to join us this week, but she's full of excuses for why she can't. I guess she's chicken.
Happy dieting kids!
I'm still on track with my crazy hippy brown rice thingy.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Woo woo!
I lost 3 lbs. I'm still above my lowest weight. But since I only started the wacky hippy plan on Monday, and I ate my face off all weekend, that's a pretty big accomplishment.
Friday, January 12, 2007
New Plan... cause the old one's not working...
So, I didn't lose anything this week. Which is less of a dissapointment than last week because I've been at work a lot, and we had fewer practices this week, and I skipped one due to knee pain (hope I don't have to go back to physio!).
Howver, I was sitting in the lunch room today eating low fat black bean soup and a couple of the other girls came in and started talking about this diet they were planning on doing next week. It's a diet based around brown rice. I've heard about this before from other people. And it's something I'm interested to try. So here goes. This is the info the girls gave me:
Start every day with hot water and lemon, try to eat brown rice at as many meals as possible, and avoid all the following items:
Caffeine (sorry)
Alcohol
Sugar
Salt
Preservatives (no canned/packaged/frozen foods... and that means organic produce only)
Wheat
Dairy
Soy
Bananas
Peanuts
Oranges
Corn
Mushrooms
Tomatoes
Eggs
Known allergens
Some of those things seem random, but it's because these foods (like corn and soy) are in EVERYTHING.
Here are some helpful tips:
Rice milk
Rice cakes
Almond butter
Wheat-free tamari sauce (to flavour your rice with! It's full of salt, but still on the approved list!)
Hummus (add it to everything!)
Dried fruit, specifically those fruit leather bars
Spelt and dark rye breads have no wheat, but you're still not supposed to eat them. Maybe bread in its entirety is out. But I say it's okay to have some when you get the bread craving... and you will.
Honey and maple syrup! Shelley had the vague feeling that these were wrong, but nowhere were they mentioned on the food list.
Lemon and pepper for flavouring.
Does that sound like fun or what?
I'll let you know how it goes. I'm starting Monday.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
What to do what to do.....
So i was thinking of trying out Weight Watchers online. I actually have their point book from a friend who is a member, however i thought it might help to have something a little more structured. She attends the meetings which she figured were about $16 a week. I'd rather not dish out that much, however their online program is $85 for 3 months and just over $60 for one month (they have a silly $40 registration fee). I'm thinking about doing the 3 months.
Any thoughts on this?
Here's the site
Any thoughts on this?
Here's the site
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