10 Secrets of the Effortlessly Thin

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Here is the summary with my comments on the side:

1. They don’t diet (I usually don't diet - only after a baby)
2. They keep track of their weight (I always know about what I weigh)
3. They exercise regularly (definitely - I LOVE exercising)
4. They don’t solve problems with food (nope I use shopping to solve my problems)
5. They stop eating when they are full (I'm pretty good at this)
6. They don’t surround themselves with temptation (I try to keep good food in the house)
7. They allow themselves treats (oh heck yeah)
8. They eat breakfast (I have to eat breakfast cause I'm starving after 6:00 am workouts)
9. They move, stand and fidget more (I am a fidgety person)
10. They don’t skip meals (I'm usually too hungry to skip meals, but I do it sometimes)

Weigh In - Week 5

WOW! This week was BAD!!!! I ate ice cream pretty much everyday and since I didn't shop last week ate out way too many meals. And now I'm leaving for Vegas for the weekend so I'm not starting off next week very good either. Oh well.

Kathy: I didn't gain any weight but I didn't lose any weight.

Todd: Up 2 lbs (traveling for work all week will not make this easy)

Timmy: Down another pound this week - way to go!

Weigh In - Week 4

I was VERY stressed about our weigh in last week....I had a hard time sticking with the diet but I still ate pretty good and only had a few extra treats. And I worked out HARD last week. I'm getting stronger so I get more out of my workouts.

Kathy:
Lost 2.5 pounds

Timmy:
Lost 2.5 pounds

Todd:
Same weight as last week (he's going to rededicate himself)

Weigh In - Week 3

I am down another 1.5 lbs (10 down total!!!)

Todd is down another 2.5 lbs

Timmy is down another 3 lbs

Looks like I'm going to lose this contest. Oh well I fit into my favorite pair of pre-prego "skinny" jeans yesterday so I'm not complaining. I still had a nice fat roll on top but they buttoned comfortably and weren't tight on my legs or butt at all. Yippee!!!

Weigh In - Week 2

Todd and I weighed in this morning.

I am down 3 more pounds. Which means I have lost 8.5 pounds and have 8.5 pounds left to go....I'm half way there. The best part is that I feel GREAT! My clothes are fitting better (I'm not even wearing my girdle right now) and this morning in spin I honestly felt stronger than I have in a very long time. I still have a very happy and full baby so I don't have to feel bad about trying to lose the weight. It was a good week.

Todd lost another 2 pounds and he is feeling strong and looking buff and H.O.T. HOT!!!

Timmy is down 3 more pounds and is proud to report he is back at his drivers license weight.

Things are going well for us and we only have 10 weeks left!

Is it really almost Friday?

Tomorrow is week 2 weigh in.

Am I ready?

Have I gained or lost weight?

I hate the anxiety of getting on the scale. I haven't weighed myself since Monday, I am trying hard to only step on the scale once a week. It's hard to resist, but I know I'll see better results by doing it once a week at the same time instead of everyday.

I've been good this week. I ate healthy and followed the program. I have run twice, lifted, taught spin and am going to do yoga tonight....so I should be good. I guess I'll know soon enough! Off to do yoga.

Grab a buddy

I've decided that I simply CAN NOT workout by myself. I have no motivation when I'm going solo. Luckily I have a workout partner who is dedicated and likes to do all the same stuff I do. We are a perfect workout match! I don't know what I would do without her. You're the best Traci!!!

I love the social aspect of working out with other people - the more the better. I love to chat while running/biking/lifting. I push myself harder when I'm with other people (pride I'm sure) and I really enjoy myself more with others. I've always been a gym rat because you get to see other people, make new friends (that's where Traci and I met 4 years ago), and everything is right there for you.

Since the contest started I've noticed that doing double workouts 3+ days a week hasn't been hard because I'm working out with Traci in the morning then at night if Todd is working out there isn't any reason why I shouldn't join him.