We all talk about wanting to lose weight and being healthy, and each year, as January first rolls around we all decide that it’s time to bite the bullet and go on a diet. This year, to add a little support for this tough task, my family is coming together to do a little “biggest loser” contest of our own. This year, we are going to help each other succeed! “The Biggest Loser” family edition has begun!
Myself, The Captain, my sister, my brother in law, my dad and my mom have all agreed to participate. You may ask why my brother and future brother in law are not accepting the challenge…but then I would have to tell you that they are both too skinny and can’t afford to lose any weight. For some reason no one says that about me??? Anyway…we have each agreed to put in $20. Our first weigh in was on Friday, January 1st. This will count as our starting point, and we will weigh in each friday after that for 12 weeks. We decided to weigh in weekly so that we are held accountable for both our failures and successes each week. The person with the biggest percentage of weight loss after 12 weeks wins!
I have never been one who has been able to be on a diet. I did extremely well losing weight for my wedding, but somehow that was a little different. I went all out for that and sacrificed a lot in the name of vanity. I think having this 12 week ending point will help me, because at least mentally I know there is a finish line. They say it only takes 2 weeks for your brain to stop craving sugars and carbs…and 1 month to truly change a habit. So goal number one is the 2 weeks.
All this talk of weight and I have forgotten to mention the biggest reason for my commitment to this challenge. The health benefits! I am told that a healthy lifestyle promotes fertility, and that all the processed food out there is counterproductive. I also think that this lifestyle change will be beneficial for when I do actually become pregnant…healthy food=healthy baby! I mean fast food is wonderful and all, but making the right food choices will be better for the baby in the long run.
So it’s time to get back to that weight watchers mind set. In my opinion there is no secret to losing weight. It’s just about making the right choices….but like everything else in life…it’s much easier said than done! Wish me luck!
PS…The Biggest loser is one of my favorite shows and the new season starts tonight!
GOOD LUCK!
I don’t think that I’ve ever been healthier than I was with my second child. (well…. end of 2nd and all of 3rd trimester) ?
I’m on a health kick, too. I’ve been exercising and eating better and drinking TONS of water.
CAn’t wait to see how it goes for you!!
I ADORE the biggest loser!
I adore the show too! I can’t wait for it to start again tonight! I’m hoping this will jumpstart me into a more healthy lifestyle. I felt REALLY good when I was eating well before my wedding so I am hoping to accomplish that again!
Jen, you always looks so tiny in your pictures. I can’t imagine you really have any weight to lose! What is your total weight loss goal?
I think you look amazing and cannot imagine you have much to lose. That being said following a healthier lifestyle is a worthy cause. You can do it!
Healthier habits makes being pregnant so much easier. This last pregnancy left me with a deficit of 30+ lbs at 3 weeks postpartum. I attribute that to the healthy foods I ate during the pregnancy and moderate exercise I did when I could. I was so overweight pre-pregnancy and had terrible habits. I am sticking with th pregnancy diet now.
Lynn, Thank you but I guess my main goal is health. The weight loss is a bonus. My weight loss goal is 7 lbs. My problem is I eat like crap! I need to add veggies and fruit to my diet.
I LOVE the Biggest Loser! Good luck on your journey over the next 12 weeks!!!
Good for you! However, you look great!! I agree with the health portion of it- eating right and excersizing are a good focus. Tell me about it. It’s been sooo hard for me to lose the baby weight – I’ve been eating well, but just started to go back to the gym (I have no excuses, it’s right downstairs lol). My goal is I refuse to by a whole new spring/ summer wadrobe and I have to fit into my old one!!
thank you! But I eat like crap! So this is good motivation for me! I can imagine losing the baby weight is hard..that’s why I figure I’ll lose some weight now and start of smaller?? lol Not sure if its the right train of thought but it’s what I am going with!
I LOVE The Biggest Loser, too! How wonderful that your family is doing this together. Looking forward to reading about your progress.
Winks & Smiles,
Wifey
I a FINALLY motivated to do something about my weight thanks to the “Lose it Bitch! challenge that a couple of woman started on this site. They also started, “the Biggest Loser” contest at work which I just signed up for. The entry fee was $25.00 and the winner receives the amount in the “pot” which is now up to 20 peeps ?
wow that’s a good amount of peeps! We each put in $20 but there are only 6 of us..lol Still fun! Good luck in your challenge! I know it’s a challenge for me!