Lara and Lisa's Million Pound Biggest Loser Challenge: Lists

Custom List: Our Goals...

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:22:01 GMT

Our Goals...

Lisa's Goals for week of 3/10
Drink lots of water, work out a little better, be open to new ideas at the gym, bathe the smelly dogs, maybe attempt to wash the smelly cat, win million pound match up contest, not give in.
Lara's Goals...
Keep trying the things I have been afraid of, Be active, CLEAN THE HOUSE, Spend more time w/ my husband, Control my emotions, stay on track @ Weight Watchers, and be a good friend.

Custom List: Lara's Food Journal

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:36:25 GMT

Lara's Food Journal

2/6/2008
Breakfast-slimfast bar, diet coke Lunch-Lean Cusine (chicken carbonara) & water Snack-None Dinner-Turkey sandwhich from Quiznos Desert-Low fat brownie w/ scoop of low fat ice cream
2/7/08
Breakfast-Slimfast Bar Lunch-Ham sandwhich, sunchips Snack-pita chips/laughing cow wedge Dinner-macaroni bean soup Desert-low fat popcorn
2/8/08
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-grilled chicken salad, apple Dinner-pizza & breadsticks
2/9/08
Brunch-left over breadsticks, Dinner-tilapia, almond pilaf, and a salad, Dessert-chocolate moose dessert shooter
2/10/08
Breakfast-pancakes w/low fat syrup Lunch-n/a Dinner-potroast sandwhich & some french fries
2/11/08
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-south beach wrap kit Snack-milkshake from chick-fil-a Dinner-Lean Cusine Salisbury steak & mac&cheese Desert-low fat popcorn
2/12/08
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-Lean Cusine panini Dinner-gnocci w/garlic bread
2/13/08
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-turkey burger handful of fries Dinner-chicken & broccoli & fried rice Desert-low cal brownie & scoop of lowfat icecream
2/14/08 V-day
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-southbeach turkey wrap snack-mini package conversation hearts dinner-baked chicken tortellini, bread Dessert-shared a tirimusu w/husband + mini package cadbury eggs.
2/15/08
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-salad, turkey burger minis Dinner-grilled chicken sandwhich, fries, diet coke.
2/18/08
Breakfast-slimfast bar Lunch-LC Lasagna Dinner-Macoroni & Bean soup
2/19/08
Breakfast-Slimfast Bar Lunch-1/4 white meat chicken/dill potatoes, corn, 1 piece cornbread Dinner-couscous w/ stirfry veggies and sliced steak Dessert-lowfat brownie w/ scoop icecream
2/19/08
Breakfast-Slimfast Bar Lunch-1/4 white meat chicken/dill potatoes, corn, 1 piece cornbread Dinner-couscous w/ stirfry veggies and sliced steak Dessert-lowfat brownie w/ scoop icecream
2/20/08
Breakfast-Slimfast Bar Lunch-leftover coucous stirfry Dinner-Grilled chicken sandwhich, apple
2/21/08
Breakfast-Slimfast Bar Lunch-gnocci w/meat sauce, bread Dinner-grilled chicken salad w/ lowfat dressing
2/22/08
Breakfast-Zone Bar Lunch-WW Ziti with cheese Dinner-Chicken Pesto Pizza
2/23/08
Brunch-grilled chicken sandwhich, salad w/garlic vinigrette dressing, diet pepsi Snack @ movies-kid sized popcorn, fruitsnacks Dinner-fish & chips (I ate 1/2 at took the rest home).
2/24/08
Breakfast-egg beater bacon/egg/cheese sandwhich on breakfast, potatoes, 1/2 muffin Lunch-1/4 club sandwhich Dinner-lowfat ravoli, garlic bread
2/25/08
Breakfast-lemon poppyseed muffin Lunch-turkey burger handful of fries Dinner-macaroni bean soup, biscuit Dessert-low fat brownie w/ scoop of lowfat icecream
2/26/08
Breakfast-Lemon Poppyseed muffin Lunch-WW three cheese ziti Dinner-Beef stirfry w/ brown rice & veggies Dessert-bag of low-fat popcorn.
2/27/08
Breakfast-WW Egg Mcmuffin Lunch-Grilled chicken salad w/ fat free dressing Dinner-Cup of Bean Soup
2/28/08
Breakfast-Zone Bar Lunch-salad,soup, small portion ziti, chicken, bread, piece of cake (Ahhhh! It was a portioned out buffet) Dinner-soft chicken taco, beans, rice, chips Desert-mexican icecream split 3 ways.
2/29/08
Breakfat-lemon muffin, potatoes Lunch-grilled chicken salad, milk Dinner-chicken/steak stirfry Snack-2 mikes hard lemonades
3/01/08
Breakfast-oat bran french toast w/ banannas Lunch-grilled chicken sandwhich w/ pineapple and mango mayo/chips Dinner-kid sized pasta w/ side sald. Desert-tirimusu split 2 ways
3/2/08
Brunch-Cheeseburger kids meal from McDonalds w/ diet soda Snack-apple dipper Dinner-whole wheat pasta w/ bread
3/3/08
Breakfast-Attain Bar Lunch-WW Ziti Dinner-grilled chicken pasta Snack-1/2 attain bar before work out
3/4/08
Breakfast-Zone bar Lunch-leanpocket Dinner-chicken, potatoes, corn Dessert-microwaveable lowfat popcorn
3/5/08
Breakfast-zone bar Lunch-6 inch subway grilled chicken sub w/ baked chips Dinner-salmon, rice pilaf, corn & a dinner roll
3/6/08
Breakfast-Zone bar & special k protein water Lunch-salad & turkey burger mini Dinner-Lowfat ravioli w/ turkey meatballs and bread
3/7/08
Dinner-chinese buffet (stirfry w/wonton soup fried rice, chicken, chinese donut) Desert-mini cake, icecream and nuts
3/8/08 Bad Food Day!!!!!!!!!!1
Breakfast-Chick-fil-A Bacon egg cheese biscuit w/ hashbrowns & diet coke Lunch-buffet (lasagna, chicken, pork, fish ball) Snack-B-day cake Dinner-turkey burger mini's w/ salad & handfull fries
3/9/08
Breakfast-potatoes & egg beater wrap Snack-Zone bar Dinner-lowfat spinich ravioli & bread
3/10/08
Breakfast-special k cereal w/ skim milk Snack-slimfast bar & a lowfat string cheese Lunch-chicken caesar salad on a pita Snack-lowfat yogurt, apple Dinner-chicken/veggie stirfry w/ rice
3/11/08
Dinner-homemade turkey burger on wheat toast and side salad.
3/12/08
Breakfast-apple w/ pb Lunch-homemade meatloaf (1 piece) and brown rice Dinner-1/2 meatball sub & lowfat pringles Snack-mini bag of cadbury eggs.
3/13/08
Breakfast-WW eggmcmuffin

Custom List: Lisa's Food Journal

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:54:02 GMT

Lisa's Food Journal

2/28/08
Breakfast-nuts & prunes Lunch-salad,soup, small portion ziti, chicken, bread, piece of cake (Ahhhh! It was a portioned out buffet) Dinner- Taco salad Dessert- a small fried ice cream split 3 ways!
2/29/08
Breakfast- hommus and bagel chips Lunch- poptart Snack- popcorn Dinner- mashed potatoes and pork
3/1/08
Breakfast- cereal, Lunch- lean cusine, Dinner- stir fry Snack- power wrap
3/2/08
Breakfast- eggs, Lunch- stir fry, Dinner- Wheat pasta and sauce w/bread Snack- granola
3/3/08
Breakfast- sandwich, Lunch-hummus, Dinner- whole grain bagel
3/4/08
Breakfast- Whole grain bagel, Lunch- quinoa with chicken and a salad, Dinner- spag. with chicken
Lost Track!
3/12/08
B- 2 eggs, grapes S1- yogurt L- Healthy choice soup, cheese S2-cheese D- shrimp and salad small potatoes S3- popcorn

Custom List: Tips For Success!

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:10:06 GMT

Tips For Success!

On Keeping a food journal.
"A food journal keeps you honest and within your calorie range. Seeing my eating habits on paper helps keep me accountable for every morsel" Isabeau Season 4
Trainer Tip-Start Small
"Saying you can't get in shape because you don't have 2 hours every day to exercise is just another excuse for doing nothing. Start small, because small can only get bigger." Bob Harper
On Having A Sweet Tooth
"Substitute fruit for candy if you have a sweet tooth. If I'm craving sour candy, I'll eat a tangerine instead. The fiber in the fruit keeps blood sugar steady." Bette-Sue Season 5
Restaurant Rescue
Toss the cheese, and half the bread. Trade dressing for low-fat version and dip your fork into it.
Trainer Fit Tip
"Eat a carb-and protein rich snack after your workout. Some good choices include: a bagel w/ a slice of reduced fat cheese; a fruit smoothie made w/ nonfat yogurt; or nuts and an apple." Jillian Michaels
On Cravings
"When I'm about to give in to a craving, I ask myself, "Is it worth working out extra hard tomorrow?" If the answer is yes, I go for it. If the answer is no, I don't eat it." Kae Whang-Season 4
On Reving-up Your Routine
"If your routine feels comfortable, devote a few more minutes each workout, or add hills or stairs to your walk. Do more to achieve more." Julie Season 4
On Reducing Cellulite
"You can reduce the appearance of cellulite by losing weight and building muscle. Squats and lunges are good exercises to help you tone your legs and tighten butt and thighs." Jillian Michaels
On Exercising at Home
"Try exercising while you watch TV. No matter how busy you get, you still have time for TV. Why not hop on an exercise bike while enjoying your favorite show?" Bill Season 4
On Eating Well
"Choose natural, unprocessed foods. A good rule of thumb: if it grows out of the ground or you can pick it off a tree, chances are it's good for you." Bob Harper
On Staying Positive
"Be aware of self-judgements and criticisms that keep you from living a healthy lifestyle. Listen to what you're telling yourself and stay positive" Hollie Season 4
On Getting Motivated...
Check out our website and send us a message-Lara & Lisa (Future Biggest Loser Matchup Winners)
Get inspired at a gym
Check out local gyms in your area! You can also check out our own gym, Ladies Total fitness!

Custom List: What we are proud of!

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:01:43 GMT

What we are proud of!

Oh Yeah, We did it!
We hit 10 minutes in one session today on the torture machine. A few weeks ago we couldn't even do 1 minute without giving up. Women in our gym are coming up to us and telling us how proud they are of us. We rock! This challenge rocks!!
We did it again!
We rocked the torture machine again today! On saturday the personal trainer at the gym challenged us to do 13 minutes on the elptical. We did over 15 minutes each! We are no longer afraid of you, torture machine!
Better!
It seems like everytime we get on the elliptical it gets easier. We were on it for 20 minutes yesterday! The first few minutes are so hard, but then it really eases up. We also are learning that to burn a lot of calories, that machine is the way to go.
Awesome!
Ok. So again we were challenged by one of the trainers to increase our time on the torture machine. We did a 10 minute warm up on manual & then 25 minutes on the fat burn setting. WE DID IT! We were covered in sweat and out of breath but we rocked!
Not even an issue
So nothing at the gym scares us now! We have mastered two things that scared us. The torture machine and kickboxing! We have started higher levels on the machines now. No more level 1 for us! Thats how we roll!
Being a part of this Challenge
Losing weight, becoming healthy, finding our strengths, meeting loads of new supportive friends...

Custom List: 2 Months In!!!!!!

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:25:10 GMT

2 Months In!!!!!!

2 Months In
Lara's Update Current BMI 43.1-, Current Measurements- Chest 48.5", arms 16", waist 44.5", thighs 28.5" calves 19.5", hips 53" (.9% reduction of body fat, 3 pounds reduction of fat mass & 1 pound added of lean muscle. 2 additional pounds lost) Sweet!
2 Months In
Lisa's update Current BMI-46.7 Current Measurements- chest 54", arms 15", waist 57", thighs 25", calves 17", hips 57 " (.7% reduction of body fat, 3 pounds reduction of fat mass & and additional 3 pounds lost) Awesome Job!!!!!!!!!

Custom List: Grey Team Events

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:53:18 GMT

Grey Team Events

Thanks to everyone who has encouraged us, lifted us, and cheered for us along the way. We appreciate you all so much!
We invite you to check out our website. There are lots of tools & inspiration to be found during your weight loss adventure! We also invite you to check out our TV interview w/channel 11 WBAL below! California Here We Come...

Custom List: Our Workout Schedule...

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:20:49 GMT

Our Workout Schedule...

Saturdays workout
Saturday is compete day, who can get to the gym first! We work out for hours. A lot of time on the eliptical. Bike for 30,abs and treadmill. Then 1 intense hour of Zumba
Fridays workout
Work-out at home day.
Thursdays workout
Cardio, Cardio, Cardio and then a TOPS meeting.
Wednesdays workout
On wednesday we do our hour long Zumba class.
Tuesdays workout
We do lighter things on tuesday. Maybe 30 on the treadmill and 30 on the eliptical. Still do abs!
Mondays work out
Monday we work at the gym for hours. Starting on the bike, moving to eliptical, doing some ab workouts then treadmill until Zumba starts. Zumba is an hour long class.
Sunday
Work-out at home day. Lara has her biggest loser workout video & home gym equipment and Lisa has the gazelle and ab lounge, so no excuses!

Custom List: Our Favorite Websites!

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:09:15 GMT

Our Favorite Websites!

Custom List: Favorite Shows

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:39:17 GMT

Favorite Shows

The Biggest Loser
National Body Challenge
You on a Diet
How to Look Good Naked
You Are What You Eat
Clean House, Not weight related but we love Nici Nash!

Custom List: Recipes...

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:38:39 GMT

Recipes...

PMS Mock Ice Cream Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS-2 cups fat-free whipped topping 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 8 whole chocolate graham crackers DIRECTIONS-In a bowl, combine whipped topping and chocolate chips. Break or cut graham crackers in half. Spread & freeze.
Quick Chicken/Beef Stirfry
Ingredients-chicken/beef strips, steam in bag veggies, coucous or brown rice, terriyaki sauce Directions-Cook seperately and mix all together. Add small amount of terriyaki sauce for flavor. Serve with a small salad.
150-Calorie Snack (Deviled Delight)
Halve 2 hardboiled eggs and remove the yolks. Fill each egg white section w/ 1 tablespoon hummus (4 tablespoons total). Use flavored hummus for a nice taste.

Custom List: The things that will no longer break us

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:12:13 GMT

The things that will no longer break us

Food
-Bored eating -Candy -Eating out (mmm pasta!) -Giving into our cravings
Exercise
The TORTURE MACHINE!

Custom List: Week 1: Never Again...

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:26:59 GMT

Week 1: Never Again...

Lara's Info
Starting Weight-240 Height-5 ft 3 Starting BMI-44.3 Goal BMI-17 Current Measurements- Chest-46.5'', Arms-17'', Waist-46'', Thighs-29.5'', Calves-20'' Goal Weight-159
Lisa's Info
Starting Weight- 270 Height-5'4" Starting BMI-47.2 Goal BMI-17 Current Measurements-Chest- 56", Arms- 15.75", Waist- 59", Thighs- 18", Calves-27" Goal Weight-169 (eventually!)

Custom List: Long Term Goals:

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:19:16 GMT

Long Term Goals:

To shop in a regular size store
To exercise without being out of breath
To feel good about myself
To look in the mirror and actually think I'm pretty
To have a baby
To live longer
To beat Diabetes
No more muffin-top
To have better general health

Custom List: 1 Month Later: Our Weight Loss Update

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:43:13 GMT

1 Month Later: Our Weight Loss Update

Lara's Update
Current BMI -44, Current Measurements- Chest 49", arms 16", waist 45.5", thighs 28.5" calves 19.5", hips 53.5" And in one month Lara is down 5 pounds!
Lisa's update
Current BMI- 47.2 Current Measurements- chest 54", arms 15", waist 57", thighs 25", calves 17", hips 57" And a total weight loss for Lisa--0-- however a total loss of about 2" all around

Book List: Our favorite motivational books

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:35:13 GMT

Our favorite motivational books

Andrea Rains Waggener: Alternate Beauty
She couldn't change the way the world looked at her, so she changed the world....
Liza Palmer: Conversations with the Fat Girl
With wit and wisdom, Liza Palmer gives voice to women everywhere who wish for just once that they coulod forget about their weight.
Tales From The Scale
"If you've ever struggled with your weight, if you've ever been told you have "such a pretty face," if you've ever felt like giving up-you're not alone...
The Biggest Loser Experts And Cast: The Biggest Loser Calorie Counter: The Quick and Easy Guide to Thousands of Foods from Grocery Stores and Popular Restaurants--A
The Biggest Loser Calorie Counter: The Quick and Easy Guide to Thousands of Foods from Grocery Stores and Popular Restaurants--As Seen on NBC's Hit Show! (Paperback
Devin Alexander: The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show
The Biggest Loser Cookbook: More Than 125 Healthy, Delicious Recipes Adapted from NBC's Hit Show (Paperback)
Maggie Greenwood-Robinson: The Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program to Transform Your Body, Health, and Life--Adapted from NBC's Hit Show!
The Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program to Transform Your Body, Health, and Life--Adapted from NBC's Hit Show! (Paperback)
Louise Kean: The Perfect Fit: Fat-Free Dreams Just Don't Taste the Same
"If you ever thought that happiness came with a smaller dress size, this is definitely the book for you." New Woman (London)
Phil McGraw: The Ultimate Weight Solution: The 7 Keys to Weight Loss Freedom
...change yourself, change the way you think about dieting, change the way you think about food, chnage the way you think about your health...