tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88409895218789729372024-03-19T03:03:38.171-07:00Bake's Biggest Loserbig loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-67814447160738995822011-10-10T19:19:00.000-07:002011-10-10T19:28:23.605-07:0035!<span style="font-family:georgia;">35 pounds? No. You're 35, so maybe the title has something to do with how old you are? Nope, Ben. 35 is the number of inches I have lost from my body in the last 3 months! My pounds lost isn't as big as I've been wanting it to be, but I'm not going to complain about the inches. Apparently I've been gaining muscle and losing fat, thus the larger inches lost. I've lost 15 pounds in that time period, too. I signed up at the gym for this Thin and Healthy Total Fitness program. They tell me exactly what to eat and I weigh in up to 3 times a week. They are there to motivate and encourage and get me back on track when I fall. My long term goal is to be at my healthy weight by March 30th. I do get discouraged, but days like today, when I see good results, motivate me to continue.</span>Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-75353213807377755662011-04-19T15:39:00.000-07:002011-04-19T15:57:41.349-07:00Gym Weigh-in<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeIKzyL58p_ftHIpDmN57YE_MjXKliChJ63EjwOKOMt2ZBJxsWDcSHcjW7R2UEtSl69TP-5xGsj5BVHOaXapNJFxb7MCkaI-2321aIxJTVwrzjIbRH1y4Oa5Gnonsvgw7pi1ZwlouNHI/s1600/IMG_3943.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597432380792672914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeIKzyL58p_ftHIpDmN57YE_MjXKliChJ63EjwOKOMt2ZBJxsWDcSHcjW7R2UEtSl69TP-5xGsj5BVHOaXapNJFxb7MCkaI-2321aIxJTVwrzjIbRH1y4Oa5Gnonsvgw7pi1ZwlouNHI/s400/IMG_3943.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>On Saturday the gym's weight-loss contest ended. I got up early and went in for my measurements. Overall I've gained 3 lbs. In 3 months. Kind of pathetic on a weight-loss competition. But, I have to look at the big picture. I actually lost 8 pounds of fat and gained 11 pounds of muscle. I'm trying to be happy with that, but in reality I know I could have done better. Did I tell you that I finished off 2 cartons of ice cream yesterday? TWO!!! That's what happens to me. I don't control anything. It was only in the house because of Ben's birthday party. But, if I was doing things the right way, turning all my choices over to Heavenly Father's will, there is no way I would have eaten all that. A part of me was saying, "just eat it and get it out of the house." Isn't there a better way? Is it okay to be wasteful and throw it away? Or is that a sin, too? I also finally gave in and bought a small bag of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Cadbury</span> candy-coated eggs. They are my favorite and I've done well to not buy them this season. Then, last night, I made a late night run to the store for a few things we needed and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Kannon</span> wanted some powdered doughnuts. In my mind I thought, "if he gets a treat then I do too." But, he told me he didn't need me to buy them, he just wanted them. So, really, I bought the donuts so that I could justify buying something for me. It's bad. I feel so wicked, too. I'm not finishing what I've started. Why can't I just stop? I have this great friend who has done so well. I think this is about 4 weeks now that she hasn't had the sugar treats we all crave. I have a chart on my wall that I created right after the weight-loss competition started. It's just as blank as it was 3 months ago. And I look just as fat as I did then, and my clothes don't fit any better. But, I'm not quitting. I'll be going to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Zumba</span> tonight and shaking what my momma gave me. Someday I hope to have better things to say.</div>Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-29090458762320339752011-03-20T14:07:00.000-07:002011-03-20T14:54:37.182-07:00Okay, stop yelling at me!<div align="center">I know. You weren't yelling at me. But, I kind of was. It's time for me to start this blog back up. For me. I started my final weight loss journey this year. I say final because I don't want to get back on the fat wagon. And I should also call it my eternal weight loss journey because I know it won't be ending in this life time. It's something I'm going to have to work with my whole imperfect life. Until I'm resurrected to a knew and perfect body. I have a food addiction. It's not fun. It's not something I can run away from. It's not the fault of friends or family or bad influences. Okay, well maybe a little. But, food is a constant part of our lives. It's become something to love for me. I love planning food, making food, sharing food and eating food. I eat for fun, for sustenance, for peace, for de-stressing, when I'm anxious, upset, lonely, or tired.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I joined our local gym in November. In January I joined their weight-loss challenge. And it's been a challenge. This is me the beginning of January, on the scale. The only reason I'm smiling is because I was with one of my best friends. We are going through this together.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1XxFk3pTjCE-azk6MoqvejW_9Gay9XTUFMm_Mu-V03YBrPT05GhD7HrOM_NNHaECzStmpT_dqG3N9sYI4IRUOuhTBA6Ur7Qm3sSXkN9FXzZ9PJx4_8UhwnddEfbz0yyH5EBAACQXR2Y/s1600/IMG_3690.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586272695471609586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1XxFk3pTjCE-azk6MoqvejW_9Gay9XTUFMm_Mu-V03YBrPT05GhD7HrOM_NNHaECzStmpT_dqG3N9sYI4IRUOuhTBA6Ur7Qm3sSXkN9FXzZ9PJx4_8UhwnddEfbz0yyH5EBAACQXR2Y/s400/IMG_3690.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiiJTQD1eK7jgW5mrWh0vHbkS7LH7dFeis6xBYz7aBH42G7_2idqagYPnf1yYcRREQeX9HePceNM2Ov0pwnoKBN8bX0EJY1tyBiE4BeqFh-tfQt1UgfhQcvaugN2xMwDQknYh2HnN-HVE/s1600/IMG_3695.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586272688369718594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiiJTQD1eK7jgW5mrWh0vHbkS7LH7dFeis6xBYz7aBH42G7_2idqagYPnf1yYcRREQeX9HePceNM2Ov0pwnoKBN8bX0EJY1tyBiE4BeqFh-tfQt1UgfhQcvaugN2xMwDQknYh2HnN-HVE/s400/IMG_3695.JPG" border="0" /></a> my starting weight - 226 lbs.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo1vfVGCjL3-IKN0v3V16X_FdH-thXqFVfHz3TwOa7Jh_-uUJB1o-e2vTe7yBE-mKL6xOavSxDvdQOIEldkPxxWSyFYsjYUtCLevspCgAPu8gO_zPuyZkdZcHGL46z6w-WFLHxcjlT5Q/s1600/IMG_3698.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586272680488205986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo1vfVGCjL3-IKN0v3V16X_FdH-thXqFVfHz3TwOa7Jh_-uUJB1o-e2vTe7yBE-mKL6xOavSxDvdQOIEldkPxxWSyFYsjYUtCLevspCgAPu8gO_zPuyZkdZcHGL46z6w-WFLHxcjlT5Q/s400/IMG_3698.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />These are my before pictures. Ack! To me that's just gross. And it's not fun feeling that way about yourself. To feel unworthy of being loved because you're fat. I know I don't feel that way about other people. I love them in spite of that weakness. But, we are so much harder on ourselves, aren't we?<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qL8gdDFgYRmQs0syymTQUntAlBsr5Uamt9HYhyZfrfb9CNovx5u0AZwSn-DhRlFkkPKm91BSSzVCZ_K_Jnq7mH842_iZXTLMhodWi_LItx-kQMf-eNH0ECGn-AiBXBWlKfdOEKvuUHo/s1600/IMG_3699.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586272668376490642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qL8gdDFgYRmQs0syymTQUntAlBsr5Uamt9HYhyZfrfb9CNovx5u0AZwSn-DhRlFkkPKm91BSSzVCZ_K_Jnq7mH842_iZXTLMhodWi_LItx-kQMf-eNH0ECGn-AiBXBWlKfdOEKvuUHo/s400/IMG_3699.JPG" border="0" /></a> Since the middle of January I've been making it to the gym 4-5 days a week. They have a child care for me and I use it most of the time. There have been times when I've gone at 8 o'clock at night because that's the only time I could get there. I missed one week in February when the kids and I were sick. But, for all that effort I was pleased at our 6-week weigh-in to find that I had lost some fat. I gained weight - 8 lbs. - but it was muscle that was gained. Still. To not see the change on the scale has been difficult. I'm still going and still working hard at exercising. Since that weigh-in, on March 5th, I've worked on changing my eating habits. Cutting out the treats and the crackers. Still haven't seen any changes. Not even in my clothes fitting better or just looking better in the mirror. I had an emotional break-down after Zumba on Friday. (By the way, I LOVE Zumba.) I hate all the mirrors in that room and the way I look in them. I was having a harder time that night keeping up. And just felt so discouraged. Like it's never going to happen for me. That no matter how hard I try, I'm always going to be fat. That the dancer in my will never be seen. I know those phrases are straight from the Devil himself. But, in the moment, that doesn't register and I just lose it. It didn't last long. And it's not enough to keep me from trying. I know that's what the Lord requires of me. That I keep working on it.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Along the lines of the Lord, I have joined an addiction recovery program here. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (my church) has an Addiction Recovery Program that follows the 12 steps of AA. I've made it to 2 meetings so far. At the first one I came to the realization that I DO have to abstain. For an alcoholic, or nicotine-addict, giving up the substance is key to recovery. For a food addict, what do you do? We have to eat. But, I don't have to eat the junk that's making and keeping me fat. So, I've decided that I will not buy for myself or make at home those yummy goodies that I can't stop eating. That is what I have to do. To make this work in my life. To really follow the Word of Wisdom. I feel that as I do these things I will become stronger and be able to be the one in control of my body.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, here I am. Still fat. And not too happy with myself. I hope that this journey will lead to some self-acceptance. Even better would be some self-love. That's a commandment, too!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'm trying to eat healthier and will post some of our meals on my 3rd blog - about food!</div><div><a href="http://betsy-bakes.blogspot.com/">http://betsy-bakes.blogspot.com/</a></div></div></div>Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-54878449106610227942010-06-14T15:02:00.000-07:002010-06-14T15:08:06.686-07:00CarynBefore and After<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__h88Gf0H3lQtglzLFyGtuxk1BqkmL71Idekhh1Fc0IinPqQlRi-C0Y1jk9hGudsu9LHWrLHG_flk9ZdRE_gGFjgSamZOeOfZlvodOqS2JH3zOJIQM5ltydTidqRnm2bJLAjoeXJCuFo/s1600/caryn1.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482753611626732034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__h88Gf0H3lQtglzLFyGtuxk1BqkmL71Idekhh1Fc0IinPqQlRi-C0Y1jk9hGudsu9LHWrLHG_flk9ZdRE_gGFjgSamZOeOfZlvodOqS2JH3zOJIQM5ltydTidqRnm2bJLAjoeXJCuFo/s400/caryn1.bmp" /></a> Great job Caryn! Can't wait to see again after a few more months!<br /><div></div>Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-6748740059923341422010-06-10T20:27:00.000-07:002010-06-10T20:31:27.431-07:00And the winner is . . . . . .CARYN!!!!!<br /><br />Yeah, you! Caryn's final weight was 190 (with her starting weight of 209). She ended up with a 9.09 % weight loss!<br /><br />Other exceptionals were Teri who lost 2.22% (180 to 176)<br />and Debbie with a 7.34% weight loss (218 to 202)<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for playing along with me. I didn't do so well, finally just giving up in February. But, if anyone's interested I'll keep you updated on my latest endeavor of the hcg diet.<br /><br />Keep up the good work and let us all know how it's going along the way. <br /><br />Caryn, I'll get your money mailed off as soon as I get the address from you mother!Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-81797012883708848862010-05-03T16:52:00.000-07:002010-05-03T16:57:58.630-07:00last updateWe have one more month of the challenge - but, we'll all keep working on it after this month, RIGHT?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />only changes I received were Caryn who's weight is now 195 and percentage is 6.7%<br />and<br />Debbie - weight is 207 and percentage 5.05%<br /><br />good job ladies!<br /><br />Can't wait to see who the winner is!Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-61978165440171235952010-02-09T16:15:00.000-08:002010-02-09T16:20:58.838-08:00Well, we are into our last month. <br />Nobody seems all too excited anymore.<br />Dan and Deb said that things didn't go so well this last month and their weights are the same. <br />Margaret asked me to kick her off, she's "below the yellow line."<br />Well there will be no kicking off! We have 3 more weeks to do something - even if it's just a pound. I've made it a goal to exercise at least 10 minutes everyday (well, at least 5-6 days a week). Really - 10 minutes I can do. AND....I've lost 2 lbs. in the last week just by making that much happen. (Granted there were days I did more than 10 minutes.) This week I'm adding in the calorie counting. Trying to eat a variety of good foods and drink more water.<br />Now, Carolyn asked if anybody would want to continue this for a couple more months - now that the weather is a bit better (well, in some places!) and that the holidays are behind us. So, if that appeals to you all, let me know. Otherwise I will expect a final weight on March 1st so we can declare our winner!<br />Good luck this month!Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-82062204791265940652010-01-07T21:45:00.000-08:002010-01-07T22:06:03.217-08:00New Year Weigh-in!Start weight current weight % lost<br /><br /><br />Cherie 198- 187- 5.6 “My weight right now is 187, not great but not bad either with the holidays behind me. Hopefully this next month will be lots better.”<br /><br />Teri 180-172-4.44 “Not bad for traveling for 1 1/2 weeks.”<br /> <br />Caryn 209- 201- 3.83<br /><br />Debbie 218- 212- 2.75 “We are both working really hard this month. MY goal for this month is at least 10 lbs. I would like to lose 15. Hope I can do it.”<br /><br />Betsy 226- 221- 2.21<br /><br />James 270- 265 - 1.85<br /><br />Margaret 199- 197- 1.01 “gained over the holidays but will be back on track again”<br /><br />Dan 250- 248- .8<br /><br />Carolyn 162 - she let me know that she didn’t start it until the holidays were over, so we’ll see a new weight next month<br /><br />I posted our weights this month in the order of our weight loss percentage - way to go Cherie! That definitely inspires me to do better. We've got 2 more months and the holidays are behind us, so let's get 'er done! Also, Teri turned in her money, so the pot is up to $90!Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-51945161485618740682009-12-09T17:11:00.000-08:002009-12-15T09:11:49.633-08:00<p>I only got feedback from Teri this month - from the other few I talked to November wasn't so great on everyone's weight loss. Let's recommit to this challenge and remember that there is $80 waiting here for someone. I, for one, don't want to lose by default! I'm glad I haven't gained any weight, but the purpose was to lose weight, and a lot of it! So, let's get it done!</p><p>Teri 180- 171= 5% lost </p><p>she says, "I did great over the holidays. I am down to 171 lbs now. I have a deal going with my boys that would cost me $100 everytime I break it. Talk about great motivation!!"</p><p>Way to go, Teri! Keep up the good work!</p>big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-37259984480242138552009-12-01T14:25:00.000-08:002009-12-01T14:33:35.631-08:00Betsy's feelings on weight lossIt's time to recommit to this challenge - for me, anyway. I'm pretty disgusted to have a second month with no change. And I know I'm the one at fault for that. I'm the only one who can make me exercise and eat right. No one else is in charge of that. That's probably why my weight depresses me so much. And I've come to learn that it really is a commandment to take good care of our bodies. And I'm not doing that. I know that can also put a damper on a persons mood. So.....with three months left of this challenge, I am recommitting myself to lose some weight. I don't have any grandiose ideas about losing ALL I need to lose, but I think it's feasible to plan on losing a total of 20 lbs. That leaves me to lose 5 lbs. each month. Not too bad when I put it like that. This time of year does make it hard for me to say no to all the goodies. So, I decided not to make goodies as gifts this year. I made plans with the kids to make a few things together, things we can share with others and not have sitting around for me to eat! My exercise plan is to get up no later than 6 am and workout to a DVD. Then to take a walk at 9 am with the 2 littles in a double-stroller I've borrowed. If I'm not seeing the results I want, I will add in an evening jump on the mini-trampoline. And getting to bed on time is a key to making this all work! I've also got to stay focused during the day and do other things during my key snack times. Things I know help me are: reading, cleaning, sewing, scrap booking, playing with my kids, even doing my nails! So, this is my pledge to having a better month - even if it is the holidays! You'll see a change in my numbers next time, hooray! Betsy =)Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-21269339662743473392009-11-13T09:11:00.000-08:002009-11-13T09:20:07.546-08:00November 1st percentages!start weight current weight % lost<br /><br />*Cherie 198- 193= 2.52<br /><br />Debbie 218- 209= 4.13<br /><br />Dan 250- 244= 2.4<br /><br />Margaret 199- 193.5= 2.76<br /><br />*Betsy 226- 221= 2.21<br /><br />*James 270- 250= 7.41<br /><br />*Carolyn 162<br /><br />Caryn 209- 200=4.31<br /><br />Teri 180- 175= 2.78<br /><br />*those who did not have a weight change this month (or didn't get me their new weight!)<br /><br />You guys are doing awesome! Keep up the good work. I'd love to hear more about how things are going for you: what you're doing, recipes for healthy eating, your struggles, etc.!Elizabeth "Betsy"http://www.blogger.com/profile/04634197794980794999noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-36644114263159658202009-10-07T12:23:00.000-07:002009-10-29T08:17:41.668-07:00First Month Percentages!start weight current weight % lost<br /><br />Cherie 198- 193- 2.52<br /><br />Debbie 218- 211- 3.21<br /><br />Dan 250- 245- 2.00<br /><br />Margaret 199- 194- 2.51<br /><br />Betsy 226- 221- 2.21<br /><br />James 270- 250- 7.41<br /><br />Carolyn 162<br /><br />Caryn 209<br /><br />Teri 180-175-2.78big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-49806069251775375232009-10-06T09:22:00.001-07:002009-10-06T09:23:58.538-07:005 lbs. Whoo hooI hit the 5 pound mark for a total of 2.51%. Pretty exciting for me. I've had to really watch what I eat because after breaking my toe, I can't quite exercise yet. I'm walking around in my crocs because tennis shoes really aren't all the comfortable. The weather is changing too fast here and I will have to start doing more things inside. Hmmmmm...... what to do?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-14921000383454274922009-09-17T08:20:00.000-07:002009-09-17T08:22:29.108-07:00Betsy's lossI decided I'd keep track of my weight on here on the 1st and 15th each month. So, for mid-September I've lost 5 lbs! Woohoo! Using the formula, that is a weight loss of 2.21% How are you all doing?big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-15203127716645815192009-09-14T13:09:00.000-07:002009-09-15T13:05:40.962-07:00Welcome!We have a few more beginning weights to add. Debbie joined in at 218 lbs and Dan decided to try his hand at the pot beginning at 250 lbs. James has also joined us, but I haven't gotten his starting weight yet. He did put his money in and I know he's already lost some weight - we've got our work cut out for us! Let's do it!<br /><br />Just received money from Carolyn, Caryn, and Cherie! The pot is up to $70! Still need Cherie's beginning weight.big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-20960180042069583542009-09-14T13:03:00.000-07:002009-09-14T13:09:22.034-07:00The POT!<div align="right"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EyoMElXGl4pdovWcpAtd4TSNDTmTp7BnTWPNffJxjIcfJ3TBX9i0xDEMkSpneGmt0ANAx4QNZw5CTvbd9VK5iithiDbYfjhLlqWJy3jWiZN0aENLwpvtG6dvmS5xTj81aMalKR_jQHA/s1600-h/IMG_1622%5B1%5D"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381416614141590098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6EyoMElXGl4pdovWcpAtd4TSNDTmTp7BnTWPNffJxjIcfJ3TBX9i0xDEMkSpneGmt0ANAx4QNZw5CTvbd9VK5iithiDbYfjhLlqWJy3jWiZN0aENLwpvtG6dvmS5xTj81aMalKR_jQHA/s400/IMG_1622%5B1%5D" /></a><br /></div><div align="right"> </div><div align="right"> </div>We've got some actual money in the pot! $40 so far! Dan, Deb, James and I have paid. Just thought I'd put this up to provide some inspiration for the week. I know there are at least 3 (4?) more who will be paying - so $70 is pretty good, you can do a lot with that!big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-9666072284923927002009-09-08T09:32:00.000-07:002009-09-08T09:33:33.237-07:001.005 %I lost two pounds this week. Yeah. Hope everyone is doing well with their goal. Keep motivated.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-7922429779034800082009-09-02T14:48:00.000-07:002009-09-02T14:50:27.796-07:00Teri's Starting Weigh In and Photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9uNbQ5j1V-qsWLsxaWbp23w_nYtTyFf_jvda-QI4iAbZvVIp7RTFrJiktoOt1Cmdkw1JIzQvQMkIvrb6CbOlTmT21fxj-V7xvBBZ4njcHgFoUGc4uiVw6ml94F6h5A5kbGyeMZm5FaI/s1600-h/Teri.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376990748119558290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9uNbQ5j1V-qsWLsxaWbp23w_nYtTyFf_jvda-QI4iAbZvVIp7RTFrJiktoOt1Cmdkw1JIzQvQMkIvrb6CbOlTmT21fxj-V7xvBBZ4njcHgFoUGc4uiVw6ml94F6h5A5kbGyeMZm5FaI/s400/Teri.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>OK, here goes. This is me at 180 pounds. I'm excited about this challenge. I hope I'm doing this right. </div>big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-28681717510660116462009-09-02T14:40:00.000-07:002009-09-02T14:47:07.470-07:00My pictureI liked that Betsy put on a picture. It's great motivation to want to see a change. Here's mine and I've uploaded some others as well.<br /><br />Margaret at 199<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvGmKwPHC_yXI5rBtsZBYjPoVXMuaLJRdsNTMBDLP5Uo8oha6CzuxqEsihWs6HtI74TAtNrHc-R_nmKAqQRLW6Dhk-Q9zXr3gWK9LZU6A8GFqKnRRCxUzbb7CqU19wVn-tWozYi2cSZ8/s1600-h/100_1407.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvGmKwPHC_yXI5rBtsZBYjPoVXMuaLJRdsNTMBDLP5Uo8oha6CzuxqEsihWs6HtI74TAtNrHc-R_nmKAqQRLW6Dhk-Q9zXr3gWK9LZU6A8GFqKnRRCxUzbb7CqU19wVn-tWozYi2cSZ8/s400/100_1407.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376988572996475250" /></a><br /><br />Caryn at start weight<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_p0iCb3czkL0EG300VgqEBOMZ2nWcpaeGfXDbiMCZ2GE_yY1ntkj-JdTlhuf-cHgW2Rvn4SkYxvDQ_hL7pXGww2sZBzhoxJ7MzgFkkZu_q8qH-sO9yJBoRA8EzAQAv7ADk7BcMOxPxY/s1600-h/caryn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN_p0iCb3czkL0EG300VgqEBOMZ2nWcpaeGfXDbiMCZ2GE_yY1ntkj-JdTlhuf-cHgW2Rvn4SkYxvDQ_hL7pXGww2sZBzhoxJ7MzgFkkZu_q8qH-sO9yJBoRA8EzAQAv7ADk7BcMOxPxY/s400/caryn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376989669923555506" /></a><br /><br />Carolyn at start weight<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGkgh0aZKuuZzVPpQ8_iFzy9y2rbiSNwz8D_wD9K_3iTnZstOo5lASdQOEiHR5-ZGf64HSWXKxmqqtGoEO-b5HKfyb2unkfwP1wAm4vFVdxUJgOJ3wWIlgw6HYSBbwO61CXmxaAezv2Y/s1600-h/carolyn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGkgh0aZKuuZzVPpQ8_iFzy9y2rbiSNwz8D_wD9K_3iTnZstOo5lASdQOEiHR5-ZGf64HSWXKxmqqtGoEO-b5HKfyb2unkfwP1wAm4vFVdxUJgOJ3wWIlgw6HYSBbwO61CXmxaAezv2Y/s400/carolyn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376989812648165282" /></a><br /><br />I hope you guys don't mind me putting up the pictures.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-80456302617993216732009-09-02T08:47:00.000-07:002009-09-02T08:51:36.067-07:00How to calculate your weight loss percentageI thought this might be a helpful tool to keep you motivated. I plan to keep track of my weight loss percentage each week in a spreadsheet. To figure out your percentage you have to know two things, your initial weight (IW) and your actual weight (AW). Here's the math for you.<br /><br />IW - AW / IW * 100 = weight loss percentage<br /><br />Here's my results after one day<br /><br />199 - 198 / 199 *100 = .502 % <br /><br />Pretty simple. Hope this helps some. Keep motivated!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-49887891370935119762009-09-01T21:21:00.000-07:002009-09-01T21:31:52.426-07:00Betsy's First Weigh-inUgh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwylGj35_f5Zl7BAo6ScjAeyLGQ6REP-iICTM8TvWB9UzyPkIafmcUhii1psy1A-QbbhQTYBv_ve7wnwshtYCom6M9YMkKTUJTjgOtLijvsKGLgbRC7lERyQmuEHalSKWu9esmgV6cwJU/s1600-h/8-09.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376721299600054706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwylGj35_f5Zl7BAo6ScjAeyLGQ6REP-iICTM8TvWB9UzyPkIafmcUhii1psy1A-QbbhQTYBv_ve7wnwshtYCom6M9YMkKTUJTjgOtLijvsKGLgbRC7lERyQmuEHalSKWu9esmgV6cwJU/s400/8-09.jpg" /></a><br /><div>That picture makes me sick! Okay, so it's been a long, busy day and I'm really tired. That's why it's 9:30 before I'm getting this post done! I weighed in today at 226 and my scale does body fat percentage, too - that's at 44%. Sick, almost half my weight is fat! So, I'm definitely ready to make some changes. Kind of disappointed that today wasn't so great. I didn't get to exercise or really pay attention to my food. I'm positive, though, and feel certain that it will get better. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon. Glad to see the other weigh-ins. Nobody should feel bad - if this works, we'll all be lighter soon! I've gotten used to seeing that number on my scale, and am kind of grateful that it doesn't depress me. I got up to 256 when I was pregnant, so that number is almost exciting - 30 lbs. already! LOL. My hard thing will be fitting in the exercise and staying out of the food when I get stressed. Next post I'll share what I'm going to replace the food with when things get crazy! Keep smiling! - Betsy</div>big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-26481409520617748482009-09-01T10:16:00.000-07:002009-09-01T10:20:57.649-07:00Time to get serious!So, here it is September 1st. I'm officially beginning my new regimen. I refuse to "diet" but I have decided to watch what I eat and begin a new exercise program. I don't want to tell everyone but here is my official weight this morning. Please just read over it. LOL. I weight ... drum roll please ... 199. I guess I'm okay with that because it is under 200. Just barely though. Good luck to everyone participating. This will be a fun challenge.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8840989521878972937.post-54224941835548790482009-08-16T15:16:00.000-07:002009-08-16T15:28:31.461-07:00We begin!I had this idea - a great idea, I think. I've been wanting to lose weight for forever. I know I personally need some motivation other than just losing the weight, although I am really excited about that, too. Since I just had a baby, I feel like now is a great time for me to jump on this. So, here's the plan.<br /><br />I've set up this blog for any of the Bake clan that would like to participate in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bake's</span> Biggest Loser Challenge. I thought it would be a great way to encourage each other to do better, a place where we can share the ups and downs, recipes, exercise tips and strategies. Whatever! My favorite part of this challenge is for those of you who are interested in making it a real Biggest Loser Challenge. I thought if each of us put in $10 now, then in 6 months whoever has lost the most weight (by percentage) gets the pot! That's where the extra incentive comes in. For me, having that as a possible reward is exciting. It will keep me going. We are half-way through August so I say we start on Sept. 1. Post your starting weight here and maybe some of your ideas, too. We'll go for the six months - ending February 28. If it's successful and we still have some weight to lose, we can do it again.<br />I also suggest signing up at <a href="http://www.sparkpeople.com/">www.sparkpeople.com</a> I started using that site before my pregnancy and I loved the encouragement, but more the tools for tracking food, calories, exercise, etc.<br /><br />So, let's get busy and make some healthy changes. It doesn't matter if you want to lose 8 pounds or 80, you're all welcome to participate!big loserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182213046295637035noreply@blogger.com3