Theses are the shorts that I would love to fit into again. Along with some fab skinny jeans of course!

but these are my favorite pair of shorts and I use to wear them all the time. This picture is from almost 4 years ago, the last summer that I wore these shorts.

I still have them of course and hopefully I will be able to wear them soon!

So off I go to Turbo Kick again tonight. Justin is going to the class with me. So that should be fun =)

Week 2

So week 2 is over - one of the  hardest weeks, according to the Biggest Loser.  Our bodies have gotten over the shock from starting our diets.  And that fact was definitely proved by our results this week.


Robin backslid - she reports, I'm up 1.5 pounds, making my total weight loss 3 pounds.  Not too off track, (goal was 4 at this week) but still not encouraging.  I'm not giving up though.  Onwards, and downwards!


Ginger says: "I stayed the same, really feel like it had a lot to do with the weather and not being able to get out and exercise as much I would have liked." Well Ginger, its gorgeous out now, so I'm sure that will be helpful.


Bethany is the winner this week, losing two pounds! She reports: "This week was pretty good, I went to the gym every day and I even ran my first mile in a very long time! So I'm on my way to running that 5K! "


This makes our totals as such:
Robin - 3 pounds
Ginger - 2 pounds
Bethany - 2 pounds


Its a step in the right direction! Let's keep going, ladies!

A new incentive

So, in 1 month I'm embarking on a cruise with Ginger and her mom.  So so excited!  But with that excitement comes trepidation.  Cruises bring to mind swimsuits, shorts, skirts - all wardrobe pieces I haven't chosen to wear in a while.  So this is providing a very real goal to work for.  The week that we leave will be week 7 - by the start of that week I should have lost 13 pounds total - I'll be under 200 again if I'm on track.  I can do this!

For all of the Dr. Pepper Addicts out there!

Hi, my name is Ginger Davis and I am a Dr. Pepper Addict. I just cant help it. It has been one full day since my last taste of the delectable delight of 23 flavors of Dr. Pepper., which in no way means that I did not crave, ask for or really really want to drink one, but we did not have any in the house to speak of, thank goodness. I have read and know all of the horrible things that drinking carbonated beverages does to you, but I love Dr. Pepper. I have also studied and know that my daily fatigue, headaches, problems sleeping, weight loss issues are all largely due to the lack of water in my body. So why cant I stop drinking it? Why cant I just say Ginger, you know this is not good for you, and not drink it. What power does it have over me? Well I am here to take all power back, I am here to say that because I know how bad Dr. Pepper is for my body I wont be drinking it. Now for the close of the DPA (Dr. Pepper Addicts) meeting, thanks for all who shared in the heart felt moments and trials of learning to live a life with out Dr. Pepper. Will it be hard, yes, Can we do it? YES!

Now on a lighter note, 2 pounds this week!! And now is when Allie turns to the biggest loser contestant standing on the scale and says and how do you feel about those two pounds. My answer would not be like any contestant on the show who lost only two pounds, because I am ecstatic. Yes I could say that I was disappointed that I did not lost more, but unlike any of the contestants, I am not worried about being kicked out of the Skinny Jeans project. I am just happy that I was able to lose a couple of pounds and know that the actions I have put in place are helping. Does only losing two pounds mean that I need to take hold and step up my game really push hard for what I want (Skinny Jeans) yes.

After the first week I know that I need to drink less Dr. Pepper (see above DPA meeting minutes), say no to dessert, walk my dog daily, exercise more and make healthier eating decisions, but I also know that if I strive at making those decisions I will see pay off and return for the time I put in. I know that some weeks I may not lose any weight or I may lose 4 pounds, but as long as I remember the goal and stick with the journey I will make progress.

For my second week I plan to cut our Dr. Pepper (very sad day I know, but I will accomplish it), continue everything I started in week 1, but I will be more diligent. I am going to truly take hold of this challenge so that I get every benefit possible out of it.

Tata for now.

4 pounds down and what are you going to do next?

If yesterday is any indication, I went straight to Canes.  How healthy right?

Starting this week, I'm doing my Wii's EA Active 30 day challenge.  Last time I did it, I made it 2 days in and then stopped... Here's for better perserverance this time.

I'm also going grocery shopping today so I can get salad to take for lunch and soup perhaps.  The canned ones have SO much sodium.

Week 1: Mixed Results

So I know you're ALL dying to find out how we did our first week out of ten, right?

Well, we had mixed results.

Bethany reports in with "I stayed the same : (."   She didn't backslide any though!

Ginger reports "2lbs down!"  YAY! That's great.

Robin lost 4 and a half pounds, and fully blames it on being sick at home for two days without groceries, so she subsided on odds and ends - much fewer calories than eating out. 

So all in all, we had no negative progress, and its only the first week!  The individual participants will give you their percentages if they feel like it.  Stay tuned for our thoughts on week 2.

And the Yellow-Green Dust Covers Everything

I gotta say, I'm not particularly looking forward to weighing in tomorrow.  I've been sick this week, not necessarily because of allergies but I thinkn from a sinus infection caused by the pollen.  So I stayed home two days this week and haven't felt up to exercising.  I know this blog is to help us stay accountable to each other but I am having trouble making myself step up. I CAN do this.

So, as part of my 10 weeks I'm going to do my EA active 30 day challenge.  Its a dumb feeling, jogging around in front of my tv, but it counts, right? 

Until tomorrow...

My Hardest Temptation

Today was going so well, then my dad sent me a text asking if I wanted to meet him at the Petroleum club for lunch along with my mom and two of my brothers. Of course I agreed and walked the couple of blocks from my office to meet up with my family. I had a nice salad, steamed veggies and grilled chicken. (good healthy choices) Then Dessert came, Creme Brulee and Chocolate pie how can some one resist two things which taste sooo good. So I had some what small portions of each, but I shouldn't have had any. That my friends is my hardest temptation dessert, sweets, chocolate. I love it and have the hardest time saying no. So now I have added a step four to my process, say no to desserts. After Lunch my office mate, Jayne, and I took a small little walk around down town. I hope that helps a little with my deviation from the journey at lunch. But dont worry all is not failed, I will be walking Joe Joe extra long tonight.

Another part of my journey is preparation for a 5K run in Alaska next spring. I am very excited about this, but any one who knows me knows I am not a huge runner. Ok lets face it I NEVER run. So this 5K is a major step for me. I am taking the leap of faith tonight and starting the process of training for this run. It will be a slow and steady process, but I have a year and I will be prepared for it.

So long for now, more on the journey soon to come.

Tackling Tuesdays

So lets just say that Tuesdays are my LEAST favorite day of the week. They are my least favorite day of work. Timecard Tuesdays is what we call them at work, and they're a pain. Then there is running home after work to let the dogs out and grab something to eat and then off to school until sometimes 9PM! So usually no gym time on Tuesday, but last week I started going to the gym in the mornings before work. It was also spring break though, so this will be the first Tuesday that I will be awake early in the morning and then at school until late at night. So I guess I'll see how it goes.

On Saturday I weighed in for our 10 week journey, lets hope that the next 3 months goes better than the last 3 months! I also got a notebook to record my weight and my exercise routine so i can know whats working and whats not working out for me. I also got a new pair of shoes to motivate me in the gym! So I'm all set and ready to go, well except that i just found a small hole in the butt area of my new workout pants...so that kinda sucks hopefully I can mend that....

How it all began

Well I weighed in on Saturday and wasn't to happy with the starting weight, but that is what this project is for, right? I started by heading to the grocery store and buying fruits and veggies to help me make better eating decisions. However this weekend I was out of town like Robin in College Station so there was lots of eating out, which means I probably didn't make the greatest decisions considering our goal of 10% in 10 weeks. I am back at home now and ready to make some much needed healthy improvements to my lifestyle. Step one make better eating choices, step two walk Joe Joe (my cocker spaniel) daily, step three get some much needed exercise into my life as a daily routine. As the weeks go by I hope to be able to tell you the progress I have been making regarding those three steps. I hope that more times than not the progress is beneficial to my health and our goal, but even if it isn't I will keep you informed to help me get right back on track. So wish me luck, because there is no holding back now.

Starting off on a great foot

Yesterday was the start of our project, and I have to say, it might not have had the best start for me...  I was visiting in College Station, so we ate out the whole time - yesterday was Jack in the Box, Rudy's, and McAllisters, today was Cane's and later, Canyon Cafe.  My choices weren't too bad, but not good either.  I'm going to have to make a change if I'm going to succeed at this challenge.

My goal for tonight at the recruiting dinner is to not eat any chips (Mexican food :-S) and to order sensibly.  I can do it.  I also will be going to the grocery store so that I can stop eating out for lunch.

The Skinny Jeans Project

Ginger, Bethany, and Robin are making a change for the better.  We've decided we want to wear Uggs in Alaska, so we need to look good in skinny jeans. ; )
We've agreed to weigh in weekly and use this blog to keep ourselves accountable to each other.  Each week, each of us will be posting, sometimes about how we're approaching weight loss and getting healthier, sometimes about how the week is, and about progress, good or bad.  On Saturdays, we've planned to have a summary posting. 


Our first goal is 10% in 10 weeks, we'll see how it goes.