TenInSix: Monday Morning Check- In

1/18/10

Monday Morning Check- In

Good morning, shrinking sistas! Today's the first weigh in. Let us
know how much you're up or down in weight or how you're feeling after
your first week :) What's your commitment for this week? Anything you
plan on doing differently?

16 comments:

JenJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:09 AM
I have had a digestive issue this week (going to the doctor Wednesday), so I didn't even try. I stayed exactly the same and I'm fine with that. My goal this week is to try again, write everything down, and eat lots of veggies.
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AbreyJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Good Morning Ladies!! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I am excited to report I am down 4 lbs this week!!! I hit the gym really hard last week knowing I would take it a little easier this week in preparation for race day Saturday!!! I will be more aware of my food choices this week with the workout change to make sure I am getting the best bang for my buck -- calorie buck. I am excited to hear about everyone else's success. I hope you recover from your digestive issues quickly Jen!!
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cluphf familyJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:25 AM
i'm down 3 lbs.!!! i am glad it is monday! i know i said earlier that is wasn't going to workout on the weekends but i really missed it and it has only been a week. plus, i did alot more snacking over the weekend then i thought i would do. i plan on upping my cardio and adding some light weights this week as well. has anyone purchased any biggest loser cookbooks and if so which one do you like? i'm trying to find an easy cookbook that tells you the info on meals you eat. i'm sooo glad jen posted this blog on her facebook status. this is exactly what i needed to get my kicked into gear! have a great week everyone!!!
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HeidiJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Hi ladies! I am so inspired by you all! I am a new (late) addition this session. I am really going to try to work out 5 days a week so hopefully by next Monday I will have something to report! If anything it will give me more energy to keep up with my crazy children! Has anyone used exercise TV? They have several free workout videos and I wondered if anyone could suggest a video they love that is offered for free? Thanks and happy exercising!
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NickiJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:38 AM
Yippee, down 4 pounds!!! The ONLY reason is because I got sick this week on our trip and got "cleansed" from it. Miserable to go through, but hey here's the bright side right? ;) Ok, ok, realistically that kind of weight loss won't stay off, so my goal for this week is to keep it off! Anything more will be a miracle! :) Next few weeks will still be crazy with our move, so I'm hoping to keep this in the back of my mind somewhere! Great job Abrey! 4 pounds and no flu, that's awesome! Jen, I hope your issues get figured out quickly! Allison, nice work!!!!! I'm so proud of you guys! Anxious to hear from the rest of you!
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Jeanie and Vaughn BighamJanuary 18, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Down 3 more pounds! Whoo hooo. I'm ahead of scheudal for my goal. I set a goal to be out of the 190s by the 29th of Jan and I'm already 1 pound away. I'm hoping to lose that this week. I need to try being better on the weekends. I seem to give up friday night and cant stop eating till Monday morning. SIGH!
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CheriseJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:10 AM
I'm down 2 pounds! My goal for this week is to keep going. I need to keep going to the gym and keep up with my meal planning. Looking forward to another good week!

Fantastic weight loss for the rest of you ladies! I'm sorry you've been sick, Jen . . . I hope you get it resolved and feel better soon.
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MeghanJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:23 AM
You women are AMAZING!!! I feel like a proud mother of you all! 2,3,4 lbs. -- that's GREAT!!

I'm exactly the same as I was last week. -not really sure what's going on, but I rarely am. I did more running than usual last week, so maybe I can say that I've put on some muscle weight and lost some fat!? This week, my goal is to put in a bit less calories and keep up with the running I did last week. Then, hello weight loss next Monday!
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ACReviewsJanuary 18, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Hooray! I'm so glad you guys are having success!

I stayed the same this week. I need to pick up the exercise. My goals is to workout 4 times this week. Thanks to all for the tips and encouragement. I made a workout chart to spark the motivation! Bring it on!!!
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ValerieJanuary 18, 2010 at 9:50 AM
I lost 1 lb (maybe) I can't really tell if it is actual weight loss or just dehydration, and I do not want to invest in a more accurate scale. I expected to lose more.
The plan this week is early morning running, lots of healthy food (beans, vegetables, fruit, protein), so I don't get hungry and eat junk, drinking lots of water and lots of evening running. Or perhaps I will just exercise so much that I do not have any time left to eat and the pounds will just melt away.....
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Dennis & Tara LarsonJanuary 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM
I am down 2 this week. I got a free treadmill this weekend off of freecycle so I am super pumped because that means I can get more running in than I have been before as I don't have much time and can't make it to the gym some nights before they close. The hubby and I went grocery shopping this weekend and made some great choices and got out menu planned for the week. We will be making alot of recipes out of my biggest loser cook book. I am ready to challenge my excuses and make this a rockin week!!
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LeslieJanuary 18, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I lost 5 pounds this week! I'm really excited to see some results. I plan to hopefully keep my calories the same and up the exercise. Hoping that good things will continue.
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KimJanuary 18, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Way to go ladies on your weight loss! Can I just say how proud I am of all of you! You guys are amazing!

I am elated to report that I have lost 2 lbs!!! Hooray!!! Feels good to finally see some results! My goals for this week is to work out more and be more dedicated to eating healthy and drink MORE water!! Here's hoping for another good week!
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Amy CJanuary 18, 2010 at 2:46 PM
I had a gain during our week off (seems to be a pattern). My goal for last week was to have lost the gain and 2 more pounds. I lost the gain and .5 pounds. Considering I ate dinner out 2 nights last week and had pizza I'll take it.

I'm excited for the relay this weekend!!

Looking forward to a week of healthy eating and good workouts! Shooting for 3 pounds this week to get back on track with the overall goals.

Have a great week everyone!
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SarahJanuary 18, 2010 at 6:50 PM
Wow wow wow wow and wow. I am completely blown away by your successes and maintenance, ladies! The little emails streaming into my phone in my pocket all day have helped me and cheered me and made me want to cry I'm so excited for all of you! These kinds of results are MASSIVE! Wow! Welcome, Heidi :) Allison, I don't have the BL cookbook, but I know Tara and Nicki do; maybe they could give reviews? I have the Hungry Girl 200 under 200 cookbook, but have honestly not made anything out if it bc all the recipes seem really "empty" and artificial if you know what I mean. Lots of white breads, artificial sweeteners, fake substitutes. I guess I haven't gone through it enough to really knock it, though, so nevermind me:) Heidi, I don't have Exercise TV, but I think Red Hot has used Fit TV before, right? Ashley, I'm sure that's a wicked sweet workout schedule you've got planned out! Leslie, I loaned all my DVDs to Ashley and you're welcome to snag any of them from her to make working out at home during the day a little spiced up :) I am riding along in the car on our way home from a long weened at the inlaws. I was pretty good I think. My bro-in-law taught me a new shake that's now my favorite thing EVER and so I am busting to share with you all- mix about 6 ice cubes, 8 oz of OJ, and 2 scoops of whatever protein powder you like and voilà, 2 minutes in the magic bullet and it tastes EXACTLY like an orange julius! And I guess the carbs/sugars in the OJ is good for replenishing glycogen stores after a run. So there ya go! I know I'm having one everyday this week :) Jeanie, to be motivated through the weekend, I cheat and weigh in on Friday mornings and the loss I see is so motivating that I'm EXTRA ampped up to maintain that loss and be on my best behavior all weekend. I would caution against becoming obsessed with weighing in all the time, though :) So on Friday morning I was down 2 since Monday! I will weigh in tomorrow and see if I was able to maintain that :) Gotta get home, first!
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SarahJanuary 19, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Down 2.6! WOOHOO!
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Amy C

I'm Amy. I'm in my mid 30s and married with pets. I work 5 nights every 2 weeks as a critical care nurse, and I my own business with Arbonne. I will be completing my first Triathlon during this challenge, and I'm really excited about it! My goal for this challenge is to figure out why with all of my training, I'm still struggling to lose the pounds. At the end of the challenge, I will be treating myself to 1 new song from itunes for each pound lost, and a new charm for my pandora bracelet when I hit 10 pounds.

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Amy F

I'm an almost 34 year old mother of 3 adorable and high energy boys, and wife of almost 10 years! I live in NWI, I'm a stay at home mom, part home business owner, cub scout den leader, and youth girls camp director! My life is busy! I've hit the wall, so to say, with my weight, and I need to make some changes! My favorite workout is Zumba, but I also love step aerobics and I want to play tennis and rollerblade when it gets warmer outside. My favorite healthy snack is Wheat Thins Fiber Selects with Laughing Cow cheese. My goal is to lose 30 pounds total, but not all in one challenge. I would like to lose at least 15 before my 10 year wedding anniversary in April! My reward will be just knowing I did it and having my husband think I'm sexy again! (and maybe a new outfit!)

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Cadie

My name is Cadie, I'm in my mid 30s and live in Portland, OR. I'm a hospice social worker. My favorite workout is dancing, but I would like to be able to run a 5k. I've been trying to think of my favorite healthy snack, but all my favorite snacks aren't sounding very healthy....that must be part of my problem! I guess I will have to choose an apple with almond butter as one of my favorite healthy snacks. When I reach this goal my reward will be a facial at my favorite day spa.

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Cherise

I'm Cherise and I'm 39 years old in Missouri. I'm a stay-at-home-mom of 4 and also work from home as a digital scrapbooking product designer. My favorite workout is water aerobics. My favorite healthy snack is a Gala apple. My goal for this challenge is to lose 10 pounds and I'm having a hard time coming up with a reward for that. I don't want new clothes yet (I've got plenty in varying sizes!). I liked the idea that someone else posted about having a long uninterrupted bubble bath. I've got a nice jetted tub that I never use and that sounds like a fun reward!

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Cheryl

Thirty something mom of 2 looking to finally drop that baby weight and get back to the weight I was when I got married 8 years ago. This is my first 10 in 6 challenge. I have a full time desk job. My favorite snack is almonds. I don’t know if I love the working out, but I am currently doing Pilates and the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video. Once I lose this weight, I plan to feel comfortable in a new swimsuit I will be wearing when I finally see the ocean for the first time.

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Jeanie

28 in UT. Married and full-time mommy to a newborn. Part-time water aerobics instructor. Started overweight when I got pregnant and then gained almost 50 more pounds. Trying to get back to what I was 4 years ago when I met my husband. Hoping to reach my ultimate goal by May 2010. If I hit my 10lbs in 6 weeks I will be just a couple pounds below my pre pregnacy weight! I'm going to reward myself with a couple new outfits and a new suit for my water aerobics class!

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Jenn P

My name is Jenn I'm 37 years old and living in Maryland for the moment. I have four daughters (three at home and one in college in Hawaii), two dogs (a weimie and a frenchie), and a husband who's stationed in Japan for two years without us. My goal right now is be active and to lose 10 pounds in six weeks. I like working out at the YMCA--30 minute cardio and then weight machines for 30-40 minutes. My favorite healthy snack in the whole world is bites of fuji apple and cashews together in my mouth at the same time. I will reward myself with my very first "real" iPod when I reach my goal--a very special treat for me!!!

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Kim

Hi my name is Kim, Nicole's sister in law, I'm 40 & live in UT. I am happily married with 4 amazing kids and a wonderful step daughter who just made me a grandma this last January! I am a full time stay at home mom and grandma and I absolutely love it! A couple of years ago I lost 50 lbs which was very life changing for me and a very proud moment in my life. I am sad to say that I have gained 15-20 lbs back and I am looking for some motivation to get back on track again! Nicki told me about this group so I am hoping that this is the kick in the butt that I need! My favorite workout is pilates, water aerobics, walking/hiking and bike riding. My favorite snack would be well I love avocados so anything that I can put avocados on! I would love to lose 10 lbs in 6 and my reward will be a pair of cute jeans!

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Leah

Hi all, I’m Leah, 23 in WI. I live with my boyfriend and dog Charlie. I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin and now have full-time office job. I really need to lose my added college weight and now the extra couple of lbs added. My favorite exercise would have to be biking and hiking. My favorite healthy snack is yogurt or jello. My ultimate goal is to get back to my pre-college weight which means losing 20lbs total. I have been eating healthier, and now I need a kick in the butt to get active. My goal is to be able to run 1 mile without dying, as running is not my favorite activity. When I hit my 10lb initial goal I will finally fit into the size 6 jeans I bought but have been unable to fit into.

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Marnie

I'm Marnie and I live with my sweet pup in Madison. I spend a lot of time with friends but a LOT of time at a desk at work and LOVE food. I really like celery and peanut butter and edemame as healthy snacks. My favorite work out has to be a solid run on a treadmill, jamming PINK as loud as possible or I recently learned playing kickball on ice will utilize muscles I didn't know I had! When I reach my goal of 10 lbs I will buy myself a swimsuit for this summer.

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Michele

I am 32. Live in WI with my pom pup, Lola, and meow, Boo. I have a full-time year round desk job and a seasonal part-time desk job in the winter. That is a lot of sitting around and a lot of eating what I can quick on the run. I have 2 goals that I would like to accomplish: #1 completely revamp my eating habits by eating more "green" and #2 learn to enjoy running. At some point I would like to be able to run a marathon. I want to be able to experience that euphoric, addictive runners high that I hear about from all my runner friends. Right now, I would just be happy not getting winded walking up the stairs. My reward for this challenge will be a mani/pedi.

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Mini Me

I have been on this journey of becoming healthy physically and discovering that I am also growing mentally and emotionally healthy. I am enjoying the thrill of setting goals and achieving them. Being active and working up a sweat have become a need! I just don't feel as good without my workout. I am always interested in trying new great food so keep all the amazing suggestions up. I have about 15 pounds to my end goal!!! When I achieve that I will be buying 2 great looking jeans!! Any suggestions on where to go shopping??

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Nicki

I'm Nicki, 35 year old mom of four and STILL looking to lose around 25 pounds! I've done several of these ten in six rounds and I'm determined to actually make my goal of 10 pounds! It's going to be this round, I can feel it! :) I enjoy cycling, running, and the occasional dvd workout. I'm getting a new running group up and running in my new area (I just moved) and am very excited about having that extra push to get me out! I love fresh fruit and veggies for snacking. Good Luck everyone! We can do this!