Val and Jen

Have you all seen those commercials for Jared from Subway?  I couldn't believe he had lost so much weight.  Awesome.  I just can't stay on track anymore.  I think having my weight loss partner in a different state is very hard.  I really wish she was nearby.  We do so much better when we're together.  But, it is ultimately my choice to eat well.  On a happy note--did all you Texans see the beginning of the Biggest Loser last Tuesday?  I was ON TV.  I know---almost a celebrity.  I missed it, but people were calling me to tell me they saw it.  I was very bummed I missed it, but hey---when I'm at the finale, maybe I'll get another shot?  Right????  :)  Jen

Hello Biggest Loser Teams--

 

I was having a very hard time staying motivated.  I don't even know why.  I was in a slump.  But, I'm back on track.  Every time I watch the newest Biggest Loser I get so motivated.  It's very encouraging to see that the players at the Biggest Loser Ranch have the same problems as us at home, but did such a great job last week and kept working hard.  I went to the grocerystore and got some really healthy stuff.  I'm going to try and have a turkey sandwich and fruit for lunch during the week.  I feel so much better when I eat healthy.  Plus, I want to post some weight loss pictures on this web page.  I have lost about 8 pounds, but I want to be able to post a photo of me 15 pounds slimmer.  So I will keep plugging along.  My goal is to pounds this week!!!   Keep doing good everyone.    I get very encouraged reading all your wonderful blogs.  Jen

I notice when I drink water I dont have the"cravings" as often..in my mag it said "set the timer for ten minutes,get a drink of water and its easier to say no to the craving". Well it works -plus Ive been trying to do something for 10 minutes thats benefical..like clean my purse, make the bed,put a load in the dishwasher..10 minutes can be used so much better than for eating that fattening snack and then feelin bad afterwards. A clean purse feels way better..maybe I'll try to do sit ups next time!

I just got done rereading the Biggest Loser Magazine and it totally inspired me! It has all this stuff from Bob and the other contestants and a place to write everything down...I'm on my way to walk around the block..and Im excited about doing it. What motivates you???

I saw this on tv a long time ago, and thought it was a very clever snack.  Buy some packets of sugar free hot chocolate and bananas.  When you are feeling like you need chocolate, take one banana and dip it in one packet of the hot chocolate mix.  Most sugar free hot chocolates are around 100 calories (then add the banana calories), so that's really not too bad.  Better than a big old candy bar.  Yum yum!