Fresh start

Gordon and I started IHC's 100 day heart challenge @uvrmc#100dhc We are now on day 5 we're sore and tired but determined to make some significant changes in our lives and be healthier. We are exercising daily and eating right. I've been so proud of myself. On Saturday I was at events that had food. I made sure I ate before so I wasn't starving and I didn't eat at the events, but waited until I was home and could prepare my healthy salads, whole grains, vegetables and fruit, protein controlled meals. We've worked with our personal trainer twice. Last night we met and I learned I needed to push myself more, and my body was fine and thrived on that. We are both pretty sore this morning. This evening we're going to attempt exercising with the kids, I think they have felt a little neglected and left out when we go exercise without them. So we'll see if we can keep our heart rate up for at least 30-45 min I'm thinking swimming, water aerobics, maybe basketball or running/walking on the track we'll try some new things out that can involve the kids.

1 Month Check-up

Doctor's orders!!! Just a routine check-up here.




So, it has officially been 1 month since we started our "Biggest Loser".

How are you feeling about things?



What tools have helped you?



Any tips you want to share with the rest of us?

How's it Coming?

Any luck?

How are you doing on your points & most importantly, losing the pounds?

Feel free to share any tips/ what has worked for you/ success stories!

Let's keep this going! Gotta get pumped here . . .

This is no April Fools!

Here is who we have participating. If there is someone missing, let me know.

Emma
Liz
Christine
Jinjer
Heather
Mike
Rebecca
Lil Rebecca
Steve
Sarah
Alice
Dan
Richard

So here are the rules:
1) We are going to do this for 12 weeks (starting March 31st), ending June 21st (the first day of summer). We will have a pot-luck that weekend with our favorite healthy foods to announce the award for the biggest loser, share experiences, have fun, etc.

2) Jinjer has provided this nice spreadsheet to keep track of your progress. So here is how it goes:

*At the beginning of each you will weigh yourself and mark it down.

* You will earn points as follows:

1 point for every 10 minutes for vigorous exercise. Fully dedicated and focused on exercise, not running errands or running after children.

1 point for every 8 oz. of water that you drink (sodas & juices do not count)

1 point for every cup of fruits & veggies you eat ( 1 fist size of leafy greens counts as 2 points)

*At the end of each week you will email me your total points by midnight on Saturday for the week and your total percentage loss (percentage or pounds) for the week. *see bottom for details on how to figure out this total We will announce the person who got the most points and the person who had the most percentage loss for each week (hoping that this motivates us even more).

At the end (June 21st) we will then announce the BIGGEST LOSER! Let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, or know of anyone who wants to join the fun.

*Figuring total percentage loss
At the beginning of the week write down your weight on the spreadsheet. Each day keep track of your points. At the end of the week erase your beginning weight and type it in again, as well as your edning weight on the slot for Saturday. Then note your total percentage loss. You can do it daily if you would like.