WIW...Cass

Starting Weight: 184.8
Todays weight: 179.8
Weight loss this week: .2
Total weight loss: 5 lbs even

Ok so considering some of the stuff I ate I am glad I lost something...heres to alot of hard week this week!! Great job girls!!

I love food

This is what I had for dinner last night. I kinda got the idea off of Oprah's show with Jaime Oliver. It is chicken with parsley and bread crumbs (I literally took the heal of the bread dried it and cut it into small pieces.) sweet potato and sautéed spinach and kale with mushrooms and onions. I then tossed the greens into olive oil, lemon and salt and pepper. It was seriously good.

WIW...Belly

Starting Weight: 160 lbs
Today's weight: 156.4 lbs
Weight loss this week: 1 lbs
Total weight loss: 3.6 lbs

Well obviously I wish it were more but I am happy. I don't really understand my body right now. It is not working the normal way I know. I think it is because I am older and the second baby really makes the difference. It is SO hard to get weight off now. I am staying strong. I am not too worried because week 2 on the biggest loser is always the worst right? I think even though I haven't dropped a ton of weight I definitely feel better about myself.

WIW...Lacey

I cannot believe its already time to do this again. So here we go...

Starting Weight: 174.4lbs
Weight today: 161.6lbs
This week's weight loss: 1.6lbs
Total weight loss: 12.8lbs

I was hoping to be in the 150's this week but no such luck. Here's to next week!

Exercise...starting to become my friend!

I cant believe another week has gone by...I am glad time is flying..now lets just hope the weight is too! I made it to my goal of 35 min on the eliptical..I even went from 1.0 level to 3.0. I am proud to say I got in 17.5 miles of exercise this week. While I am still only at 4 days a week I am confident that I will be moving to 5 days a week in no time. I hope this makes up for my food week cause I must confess I didnt stick to Jenny 100%. We had a party on Saturday night and David and I went out on Monday night. While I didnt go all buck wild I definitly eat a few things I shouldnt have.....but I cant stress about it..I am going to better next week plain and simple. I just hope I at least lost a pound or 2. If I didnt, I take full responsibilty. I can do better. Good luck at the weigh in tomorrow!!!!

Belly Run

Today I ran 5 miles WITHOUT walking.!!!!I felt like I won a gold medal when I was done I was so proud of myself! I may have even shed a tear of joy.

Running Shoes

Ok, so this is a new way I learned to tie my running shoes and a few tips also. First, buy your shoes one full size bigger than you normally wear. I wear a 9 so my running shoes are a ten. You want to not have the laces in the middle so your foot doesn't get to tight and arch up. You want your feet completely flat when it hits the floor.

Here is an up close look.

You want to make sure your laces are so loose that you can fit your finger under them.














This is the cool part. All of the tightening goes at the top of your foot. Above your ankle.

DO NOT PULL UP TO TIE THEM!!!!!!
Bad, don't do this, it tightens the laces on top of your foot too much.

Instead pull down.

It is amazing the difference. I am not brand specific, but mine are Mizunos (Wave runner). It is best to go to a place where they can watch you run to see if your feet turn in or out to determine which type of shoe you need. I am neutral so I just got the basics. It sure makes a whole world of difference to have a good pair of shoes. Don't get me started on wearing clothes that cause no chaffing.  My arm hits my side when I run...I never knew I would love running in long sleeves???

Calorie Counter

Calories	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Breakfast
Snack
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
Snack
Total:

 This is a basic sheet I use for me. That way I can have it with me and know where I am at for the day. I do roughly 1300 Calories a day. And when you are counting EVERYTHING, it adds up fast. I also measure my portions to make sure I am accurate with my counting. I also consult the internet a lot when I don't know how many calories are in something.I like this site. Like I said before, if it is fruit or veggies I don't count it at all. I just try not to eat too much fruit because I know it has a lot of sugar in it. Chicken and tuna have become my protein staples. I can't run if I don't have my protein!

Girls

As team captain ;) we need a little order here. You know I can't handle chaos. We need to use some similarities as not to confuse people. Here they are:

Put this as your Blog title WWI= Wednesday Weigh In, then your name or whatever(Also could be known as world war one)

*Do your starting weight
 What you weigh that day
 How much you lost that week
 Total weight loss

That way all of ours look the same. As for other posts do whatever you want.

Week 2 Cass....

After lots of worry last night I must say I have a sigh of relief...I didnt have a perfect week but I am proud to say that I lost again...and newsflash to me today...Jenny Craig doesnt have odd numbers on the scale and I how I never noticed that I dont know...but here it is....
Week 2: 2.4 pounds lost...so i guess that 2.5 is out of the question...hehe well folks almost 5 in two weeks not too shabby...I am sticking to my plan and thats all I can ask for..my goal for the week get to 35 mins on eliptical and 2.6 lbs next week. I am so proud of my sisters for their accomplishments and so glad we are doing this together!!! I love you girls more than you will ever know!!! So lets raise our waterbottles and celery sticks and do a toast for week 3!!! CHEERS!!

WIW...Belly

I was worried too, but pleasantly surprised.

Start: 160 lbs
Week 2 : 157.4 lbs
Total Lost: 2.6 lbs
(I started late so never got a week one, therefore my week one was my starting weight...)

This is the lowest I have been since I had Jensen. You would think running 5 miles a day and also eating like a rabbit (literally carrots everyday) it would have been more, but I am so happy. If I can do 1 pound a week I will be happy.

Weigh in Wednesday...Lacey

Alright folks, after a bit of worrying. Things turned out OK. I have been really watching my portions and trying to eat things that are fresh and healthy. My exercise thus far is walking my butt off at work and lugging around a ham most of the day. By that I mean Briggs. I cannot wait until I figure out a way to actually work out.

The numbers...
Starting weight:174.4lbs
Week 1: 167.6lbs
Week 2: 163.2lbs

Now here's to another week of eating like a rabbit.

Crap, its weigh in Wednesday tomorrow and I am afraid...I ate out tonight. I tried to pick something healthy but we shall see........

Update on Codee Belly

I want to start by saying thank you to those who wrote and said that I am not fat. I don't think I am HUGE, but on the other hand I know I could stand to loose a few so thank you...

Well, the sugar cravings are not too bad today. Randy made a big batch of peanut butter cookies yesterday and I didn't even have one. I knew if I ate one I would want the whole batch. Hopefully it gets better from here. I have been sticking to my plan for the most part. Doing well with eating. I may go over on calories, but it is with fruits and veggies and I count those as good/healthy. My work outs haven't been as good since Randy has worked the last few days. I took Jay to the gym with me and I pushed the stroller and he ran beside me. We walked a lap then ran a lap but he got tired after 2 miles. I was willing to walk, but Jay insisted on running and then got tired. On Sat we walked on the outside the track and he lasted 1 mile before complaining. It sure is rough trying to get exercising in. Today I am feeling a little better because Randy was home and I ran 5 miles. It took me 60 min which for me is AMAZING. I pretty much ran the first three and then got pooped and walked/ran the last 2 miles.

My goal for this week is to run 4 miles consistently with out walking...wish me luck!

Its almost Wednesday...

So I just got in my work out after taking the weekend off...due to aunt FLO...curse her!! I was down all weekend...boo anyway I am back at it and feeling great. I am at 30 mins on the eliptical which was about 3.6 miles and walked for 10 on the treadmill for my warm up!!! WOOT!!! I forgot how good it used to feel to work out and I am so happy I am back at it. Keeping it at 4 days a week right now so I dont burn out...but so far so good!! Confession time....ok so i had a slice of cheese yesterday..the craving overtook me...and I gave in...but I must say if thats as bad as it gets all week than I doing good. I didnt kill myslef for it now I just get back on the horse...hope I am still feeling this way Wednesday when I get on that scale...my dear evil Aunt hopefully wont add any poundage cause I am shooting for 2.5 at least this week....I really I did it!!!! I will let you know on Wednesday!! Hope everyone is doing well and feeling great.
Love,
Cass

Fatty Watty Ding Dong

Lacey here...

I was finally able to log on as an author, although I am unsure that I want to because then I actually have to keep up and do it. Since my dear sisters posted their weights, does that mean I have to as well? I mean doesn't that large roll protruding from my shirt and the fact that I still wear matrinity pants lend to reason that I am overweight? I don't want to let go of the "I am fat because I had a baby" line. However since my baby is now six months old I suppose my time is up.

Starting Weight:174.4
Goal Weight: 135-142

Wow that's a load off. If only it actually came off as weight. I have actually been at it for a little over a week now. I have only changed my diet thus far, watching what I am eating and eating things that more fresh and I have lost 7lbs. I am down to 167.6lbs. However the working out is a challenge. With working 4 days a week and children that eat up every ounce of my free time and energy I am exhausted. So I am still working on that side.

So that's me, Fatty watty ding dong signing out.

Sugar

Can we talk about how bad I want sugar right now. I just wanted to eat the whole bottle of vitamin C because it tasted like candy....donuts, ice cream, cookies...I need to call my sponsor....

Cassidee's Week One Results....

I had my first week wiegh in appointment yesterday at Jenny. I lost 2.4 lbs. I was hoping for 3 but I will take it!!!! Most people lose 1-2 a week so I was proud of my number. I hope to keep it up and at least lose this much every week. I am very excited about this journey and glad you guys are doing it with me...Talk soon!! Good luck for this next week! I can do it and so can you!!!!

Ticka Ticka Slim Shady...

Along with Oprah I too have chosen to come "out" about my fatakins. Although I won't be joining Jenny, I have come up with my own system that hopefully works. I will be consuming about 1300 Calories a day and exercising. This will be my fugal way of weight loss and getting healthy.
Since having Jensen I have not been able to drop the last 10-15 pounds. So, this is my goal to start.

Now :160 lbs yikes I said it out loud...
Goal: 148 lbs (This is the weight I feel most comfortable in my skin..that I know of.)

I literally can NEVER remember being smaller then a size 10. Even in 6th grade being 5'5 I was still a size ten. I am VERY interested in knowing if I could ever be smaller than that. If I don't, who cares, I'll still be happy. Let's get this started....

Jenny Craig 2007 and now in 2010!!

As you know in 2007 I started Jenny Craig and was able to lose 37 pounds. I stayed strict to the diet and was exercising about 5 days a week...believe it or not I started the program at 197. I was in shock the first time I saw that number. I just knew that it was time to get that weight off. Luckily I got down to 160. I was so happy and comfortable in my own skin again that I stop eating the Jenny food. I was lucky enough to keep most the weight off...but of course slowly but surely it crept back up on me...so here I am once again..ready to battle the bulge...but my guns are blazing!!!!! Once again I was fed up with being unhappy and overweight and felt it was time to get my life and my smaller size back. Last week 3/10/2010 I went back to Jenny Craig.

Starting weight: 184.7
Goal: 50 pounds
Goal weight: 135

I have had a great first week, I have stuck to eating all my food and even got my goal of exercising 4 times this week in the bag. I am so proud of myself. Even David cant believe how strict I am staying to the diet, his motivation and encouragement definitely helps keep me going.
Talking to my sisters I figured what better way to keep the motivation going then have a place where we can all go and share our stories and keep each other going. Every week I will post what I have lost and hopefully together we can get healthy, lose the weight and keep it off!!! I am so excited for this journey..I hope for week one I at least lost 3 pounds....WISH ME LUCK!!