Blog Participation

hey everyone!!! we hope the weight loss plans have been initiated and results have been successful so far!! the question is...are you sticking to it??? personally I've noticed a lack of will power on my part....hopefully you all are doing better than I am!!! Now, about blog participation. At least leave comments people!!! let us know you're are out there and are still striving to achieve your goal!!!! only a few more days til the first weigh in!!! are you ready??? no super bowl binging allowed!!!!

Remember....

This purpose of this competition is to help promote a lifestyle change. Please strive to lose weight in a healthy way that will be something you can feasibly do for the rest of your life. Starving yourself for 5 months in order to lose the weight and win the prize is NOT HEALTHY!!!!! PLEASE DON'T DO THAT!!!! Instead cut portion size or eat small meals 5 times a day. Don't cut every type of food you love out of your diet, that is not realistic. Allow yourself a treat now and then so you don't binge and completely fall off the weight loss wagon. If you are craving chocolate, eat a mini snickers, not a whole bar!!!

Progress...

We have reports of people losing between 2 and 6 pounds already!!! Keep up the good work everyone!!!

New Additions to the Biggest Loser Competition

Dave & Danette Starting Weights

Dave- 190.3 lbs

Danette-154.6 lbs

Good Luck!!

Grandma's Exercise Routine

Anya and Grandma working their buns!!

Bicycle Legs

If she can do it, we all can!!!

Recipe of the Day

220 calories per serving, recipe makes 2 servings!!!

Prep Time:20 min
Total Time:20 min
Makes:2 servings, 2-1/2 cups each
1 small boneless skinless chicken breast half (4 oz.)
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 cup KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing, divided
2 cups torn salad greens
1 small navel orange, peeled, sliced
1/2 cup diagonally cut snow peas
1 Tbsp. PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted
1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks
SPRINKLE chicken with salt; brush with 2 tsp. of the dressing.
HEAT nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 min. on each side or until browned on both sides. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through (170ºF), turning occasionally. Slice chicken.
ARRANGE lettuce, oranges, peas, chicken, almonds and carrots on two serving plates. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Healthy Tip of the Day!!!

*** A tip for today: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, don't skip it!!!!

If you are rushed in the morning, grab some fruit (orange, apple, banana), yogurt, and a baggie of cereal (Special K is a good brand) to eat while you are at work!! That way you won't be tempted to overeat at lunch!!

Grandma Lee's Weigh-In

Shanda's weigh-in

Starting Weights!!!! Ugh!!

Jeanne- 167.0 lbs $
Greg- 224.0 lbs $
Robyn- 185.5 lbs
Anya- 142.0 lbs $
Shanda- 131.0 lbs $
Jeff- 264.0 lbs
Grandma Lee-200.5 lbs $
Jared-240.0 lbs
John-known
Julie-known
Britt-208.0 lbs $
Kirsten-210.0 lbs $
Dave-190.3 lbs $
Danette-154.6 lbs $
Bruce-322.0 lbs $
Andi- 179.0 lbs
Kirk-???
Margie-167 lbs $

Let The Competition Begin!!!

Good luck!!!

The Competition Begins Tomorrow!!!!

Are you ready to get sweaty??? Ladies and Gentlemen start your workouts.....tomorrow!! haha...if you can't quite get your head in the game yet, feel free to start any time...however...no allowances will be made for those that start late...you just have to workout harder and eat better...