It's Jorge!

Hey everybody. I hope y'all are staying to your exercise & healthy eating. I'm doing somewhat okay. Mexico was taco after taco after taco! How aweful huh? It was a good time but of course eating out fast food on the road doesn't help me reach my goal. I did help the group avoid Whataburger for some little cafe. I think it was a healthier choice...considering the double meat double cheese was crying for me. Well that burger & fries would have been around 1100 calories so surely the cafe was better.

I don't think the taco stands are that bad, well, the worst is when they flip the tortillas in oil (optional). But the corn tortillas are small, they don't put a bunch of meat in them, and you stuff them with veggies. I think that makes for an ok meal.

New Stats:

Jan 22nd Jan 30th
Weight 346.0 lbs 343.2 lbs
BMI 45.7 45.3
Fat% 37.1% 34.9%
Fat Mass 128.4 lbs 119.8 lbs
Fat Free Mass 217.6 lbs 223.4 lbs

New goal weight is 257 lbs.
Goal weight by reunion: 315 lbs

I hope this is accurate. I'm not losing much weight but am losing fat and gaining non-fat. I wonder if you can gain non-fat that fast...we'll see how these numbers hold up next week. Now my 15% fat goal yields me a weight of 257 lbs. So that is a bright spot for me and with that I tell you others that have low weight loss that maybe you are "replacing" fat. That's what you ultimately want so don't get all depressed and act out by going to Chili's and just eating the endless chips & salsa or by treating yourself to Valentine's Day candy. Keep it up! In due time we will reap what we have sown and like Pam keeps mentioning, it will feel so good that we will have a hard time making those bad choices again. It's mind over fat and I need a lot of that. The results seem to indicate that I am doing well working out in my zone. Amy & I have been going for 1 hour on the ellipticals and that is what we need.

Be wise this weekend! Superbowl is going to be a challenge!

Take our site off your personal blog! Please!

Remember that there is important and personal info on this blog. Please don't put it on your personal blogs as a favorite for others to see. I, for one don't want the WHOLE world knowing some of the things that I share. I feel very comfortable sharing with the people participating. As far as I know we have some followers, and that is totally fine that they see too. But, I don't want others seeing, if I don't know who they are. This makes me feel very insecure and I want to talk as freely. I just don't like it! : { Just wanted to get it out!

Treadmill for Sale

I hate exercising and I'm selling all my equipment!  Just kidding.  We have no room for our treadmill, which is crazy because this is the largest house we've lived in since we've had it.  I'm working out at the Y now also, and if I want to walk, I go out with Ava since I now have an AWESOME jogging stroller.  So, if you want a treadmill, I've got one.  It's $50 for y'all.  If none of you want it, its going on Craigslist.  It squeaks a little sometimes, but other than that its pretty good.  

None This Week

Even though I did not loose any this week, I am proud of myself at not gaining any of the 4 pounds I have lost so far. Last week was a bad week for me. I felt as if I got nothing accomplished and was completely running in circles. I have tried harder so far this week as in continuing to workout (I did none last week) and trying to watch how much goes in my mouth. We will see how it goes this week. You all are doing great and keep it up, we can not give up. I would like a weight tracker also if you can tell me how to get it. Good luck this week.

Ashley

Small Steps

Well this morning was WW weighted in and I was very nervous. While I have been good about getting my 45 minutes in at the gym and counting my points during the week, the weekends have been hard on me. I have not gone off the deep end by any means but I have not felt as good about my success this week as I did last week.
So when I weighted in at .4 pounds for my loss this week, I said with a smile a loss is a loss. I was happy with my loss. While I wish it would have been more, I am thankful to know that I can do this.
I am doing my best to stay on track and make this an everyday lifestyle and not work so hard to make it "through". I know that my body and family will thank me in the end.
As far the the thought for the week goes. I think it is a grand idea, however I can not read while I walk - tried it and it did not work for me. But, Andy and I have been setting aside time at night to read and study together and this has been so benificial for me. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful christian husband. So, thanks for the inspiration and keep it coming.
In our marrigae class we talk about praying together everyday and we do good for a little while and then we seem to slip and we are back on track again. I always feel so much closer to God and to my husband when we take the time to pray together.
Keep up the good blog and keep those pounds coming off.
Amy I will make you a ticker if you want one. I need your starting weight, height, current weight, and goal weight.

TRACKER

How'd yall get those weight trackers? I want one too! Oh, I did another hour today. Sweatin' it up good!
-Amy

Body Fat Analysis

Just wanted you all to know that Amy & I were told by the GYM peeps that body fat analysis via electronic scales is more accurate BEFORE you work out. If you want to feel good about yourself, do it AFTER.