Yeah, I'm getting there

So I am really confused as to Where I am at I think 95lbs.  As for my total loss over the past several months I am down 10 pounds all together as of this morning.  The only thing I am looking forward to trek is for the weight loss.  So hopefully by the end of the summer I will have hit my 20lb goal.  Slow and steady!

A sick week

Well, I was sick all week. Not sick enough to lose weight...just sick enough to want all sorts of fattening comfort food. I thought maybe I gained 20 pounds this week. I was happy to see that I lost .6 pounds. I will take it. It is not as much as I needed to loose, but, could have been worse. So I am at 94.6. This is my high school reunion week. I am thinking I just won't eat till saturday. Just kidding!!!

Sorry, Still In

I'm sorry - I do remember to blog, but not when I am near a computer.  These past two weeks have been crazy and not to mention stressful. So my weight is confusing too.  I have gotten on the scale about three times in the last two weeks and It is not consistent at all.  As of this morning I am still at 99. Last week when I got on the scale one day said I was down to 97 and the next 98.  So whatever, I still feel ok, since I know I have been eating healthy (except for one brownie  earthquake from DQ, which was very much needed!). But no time for exercise.  And the good news is I wore two pairs of pants last week that I haven't fit into for a long time! Yeah. So I am still working on it. Now that it is summer, Ethan can watch the kids and we can go hiking.  But I am not very good at it, just to warn you.

Just the same

I am at the same weight this week. I was hoping for more but no.....so I am at 95.
Hope you all had a better week than me.

Confusing Weight

My weight lately is confusing. I can't keep track from this time and last time so......total I have lost 18 lbs since the beginning. I got really excited and got on the scale after our ride on Sat. and it was very nice to me. I should know better than that. So here I sit eating a bagel and cream cheese. 

I'll do better this week and hope to hit the weight loss of 20 lbs.

I'm still here!

Another week. I feel good about this one. I ate better. Not as much snacking as last weekend. I am back to eating my yummy salads almost every meal. I love them. Not much mess, delicious, filling and not much calories. However, I don't think my kids are enjoying leftovers every night. I will try harder this week to cook for them.
Okay so I am down 2.8 pounds. I am .4 pounds away from 20 pounds lost since March. I am so happy about that. The crazy thing is that I am still fat. Oh, well just keep going I guess. So I am at 95.2. Good Luck this week!!!

Survived...barely....

Yes, that is it...Muscle weighs more than fat...and that birthday cake I ate was calorie free...so I should have lost a bunch. I am down 1 more pound, and grateful that I didn't gain 20. So I am only at 98. Something has got to click so I can get back on track.
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I am going to have to give up sugar again this week. Wish me luck.

Building Muscle?

Muscle weighs more than fat right? So hiking all over Arches National Park this weekend was muscle building so that is why I am up 1 lb. You would think after carrying Sadie and sweating so much I would be down 10 pounds. Oh, well.

Better luck next week.

Baby Steps

Ok, so I am down 2 pounds, but since I was up one last week I am only at 99lbs.  My goal is 85lbs, this feels like an impossible task, still but I'll get there.  One pound at a time right? :) 

A little late....

woops...
I never checked back to see who was in. I am down a pound this week. Wishing for more...but having a hard time not snacking on junk this week. Maybe better luck next week. Now I am just hoping for 10 pounds by reunion. I need a reward. Any Ideas????

Down 4!

I am down 4 lbs! That puts me at 96. I am really excited. Right now I am skinnier than I was between Corinne and Will. That is awesome! I see the summer looking good.

Bring it on!

I lost five so I have 15 to go, yes that seems pretty impossible about now, especially since I just weighed in at 101, up a pound.  But I am blaming it on that special happy time of the month, that makes me smile (yeah right).  Anyways I am going to hit it hard again, starting NOW!!!!

I'm IN!

I'm in! I am stuck at the same weight and it's bugging me. I need the competition to keep my self motivated. I still need to post an after picture. I'll get that taken today. 

My goal is another 10 lbs. 

Let's do it!

Then let's go and buy new clothes!

I'm back in...are you????

Hey, I had so much fun I am signing on for another round. My class reunion is on June 20th. I am shooting for another 15 pounds down by then. I am starting over at 100 and will work my way to 85 again. So if you are also in let me know. We could set another reward or just think of a special something to reward ourselves with.
So here goes. I was up just about .4 after all that partying last weekend, so that will be my starting point. I am at 100 and ready to go!!!!

Way to Go All!!!

Congratulations everyone!!! We are beyond awesome, we are BE_AWESOME!!

Well, we finally made it to our first milestone. And to think I almost gave up before I got started. Here are the final (or sort of final) results for Team King. I am at 84.8. Barely making my goal of 15 pounds. David is at 91.6. A little off of the goal, but going strong. Thank you all for all the support and encouragement. A few good things are I am almost 2 pants sizes down. (notice it is the same shirt in the before and after photos, just a lot less tight around my middle) I beat my personal best up the mountain this morning. I rode strong on the bike ride yesterday. My knee did not hurt on the hike or ride. I feel great! Life is GOOD!!! I am thinking this is just the begining. I have a few more milestones to reach before I am finished. Just think what good things 15 more pounds may bring.

I will see you all tonight. I am looking forward to steak and dessert...Yum!!!

Almost there!!!

What a week...me sick, kids sick...no exercise...awfull. But, this morning I am down a couple more pounds to 86 on the nose. I was hoping to reach my goal early, but I will get it this week no problem. David is down a bit as well to 94. He may not reach his goal this week, but you never know.
Good Luck all....This is so good for me...I think my husband knew just what I needed to get this going.
Thanks,
Natalie

Cake, Weddings, Slush, and fun!

I am still the same this week staying at 87. Jason is down 2 lbs putting him at 96. He says it's those same 4 lbs he keeps loosing. I am just really glad I didn't gain this week. After being at my parents house and all the traveling I feel okay about that. 

So who is hosting the BBQ, where and when? We could do my house but, honestly, with us being gone the last 3 weekends in a row our yard is a mess. We have had no time for spring cleaning and it shows. 

I can't wait to see everyones skinny after photos.

Still loosing

I am down another 2 lbs this week! yeah! That puts me at 87 lbs. Jason is down to 98. 

You guys are confusing me on the date. I need instant gratification I can't wait until July to celebrate. Can we just end and celebrate on Friday May 8th? Just a thought. I have really been wanting a cherry pie and cinnamon rolls and I can't wait forever to make them.

same ol' same ol'

Well I am still at 95lbs, I think my scale is broken :)  Karl, I am not sure, he hasn't really tried this week.  I told him yesterday he has two weeks to loose his 10 pounds, " Ok, no problem," he tells me.  And knowing him, it won't be a problem.  Oh well.  I am not giving up.  If it takes me six months I will loose my 20 pounds, only 15 to go :) I just need everyones encouragement still.  We are headed to AZ this week, final dance recital, YEAH!!! (hear my excitement) so we will try to eat as healthy as we can on the road, good luck everyone two more weeks.

Still Here

Well I'm still here. I'm down 2.8 pounds this morning. That brings me to 88.4. David is down to 95 this morning. Can I just say again how glad I am that we did this. I may still blog every monday even when we are done, because I still have a long way to go. This is great motivation though. I never thought I could do it...and I'm doing it. It's awesome!!! Good luck to all! Kellie what did we decide was the final weigh in. Monday the 4th or later???

Yummy Treats!

We had a fun Birthday week!!!

Do you see the size of those donuts? They are from Bowman's bakery and oh soo yummy.  And the cupcakes are a like a divinity topping dipped in chocolate and a 7 min. frosting with fresh coconut.  Yeah sooo good.  When we have our party I will have to make some more. 

 It was definitely a survival week for me. Two birthdays, sick kids throwing up, cousins staying with us, baseball started and also my special week for the month that us ladies get to enjoy.  I didn't stick to a diet and I didn't exercise.  So all in all I am glad to say I am back down my 2 pounds, so I am at 95lbs.  I won't hit my goal in time, but I am rejuvenated and ready to jump back on track and see this out until I do hit my goal.  Good job Natalie! Yeah! As for Karl he is back up to 100lbs.  He is not nearly into this as much as me.  Oh well! Have a great week!

You lose some and you gain some

And sometimes you stay the same. I am still at 89 which is great for me after the weekend that I had. I ate and ate and ate. I am sooooooo glad that I didn't gain weight. Jason is up one to put him back at 100. 

Natalie!!!! you are awesome. 4 lbs in one week is wonderful. I wanted to bring David cookies or something for rescuing us last night but I thought that wouldn't be very nice. Maybe some carrot sticks?

Good Week!!!

I am so excited I can't wait for the kids to go to school. I lost 4.2 pounds this week. I am at 91.2. I just may be able to reach my goal! Horray!!!! Thanks to Kellie and David for dreaming this up. I hated it the first two weeks, but, I am sure loving it now. I have not lost any weight in like 2 years. Now I have got to keep going.
Oh, and David is at 98 this morning...

I feel bad posting this....sortof

I am down another 3 lbs. Yeah!!! Sorry everyone, I am not sure how I am doing it. I have just cut out my chocolate milk intake and not as many snacks. I have now reached my goal weight for the contest but I am still going. I am now at 89 lbs. That's 11 lbs that I have lost since we started!!! I am sooo excited. I am going to look awesome in my swimsuit if I can keep this up.

Jason lost 1 lb this week which puts him at 99 lbs. He just told me to loose another 10 for him. 

Don't give up Kellie, you can do it. 

I GIVE UP!!!!!

I did pretty good this week, so I thought.  Yes Easter was a day of fun treats, but really, one day of cheating.  I am up 2 pounds, I seriously thought I might break down into tears this morning.  I hate my scale!!!! Ok, I've calmed down and ready to start a new week. I can do this right? :) I am posting a picture of Karl's yummy chocolate creations, cake, cheesecake and me and the boys made kid treats for the party, so we did have a yummy Easter! Thanks David for making me feel better, I hope you don't loose that 3 pounds, how's that for being a good neighbor! :) The worst part is I have two birthdays this week!! Oh Well everyone is invited  over for cake.

Still Hanging In There...

I am at 95.4 this morning....that is up .5 pounds from before the vacation but, I am thrilled. We had the best vacation ever. It is way hard to be back this morning. I made good choices and it was just at the end when Easter candy showed up that things got out of control. I am hoping to have a great week this week. I am just still thrilled to be loosing anything...its great! I may not make my goal by May but I will get there. Best Wishes to all this week!!!

David is up 3 pounds after the vacation...but he will lose that this week no problem...not fair!

Lot's of Family and Fun Food

We have had a couple of family parties this week, and a lot of chocolate ice cream, cookies, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cake....should I keep going.  It is especially hard when I am the one having to cook.  So surprisingly I am down one pound.  putting me at 95lbs, Karl is up 2 pounds, not sure where that puts him.  This is harder than I thought.  Slow and steady, at least there is a little progress.  Also Natalie and I were talking and I think we need to extend our cut off date by a week.  Our family is going to be in Az May 1st.  So all in favor of putting it off until May 8th, say I.....

Too much Junk?

Well I stayed the same this week. I am still at 92. I really had a rough week and I am surprised I didn't gain 10 lbs. This week I will do lots better and hopefully make it to my goal a couple of weeks early. Jason gained this week to be back at 100. 

I am not sure I want him on my team. 

He says it will be gone by next week.

On a better note, I hope Natalie and David eat lots on vacation then me not loosing anything will still work out okay.

An Early Weigh-In

Well, I am weighing in early because we are off on vacation for the next 10 days. I am showing that I am down to 94.8. David is at 96. The scarry part is ...can I not be at 100 the next time I post on the 13th. Vacation is all about eating junk isn't it? Seaward Fish and Chips, In-n-Out Burger, Baja Fresh. Yummy!!!..do they all have salads???? Good Luck to all!!!

Cake and Cookies!

I am down another 2 pounds. Even after birthday cake and Jason yummy cookies. So that puts me at 92 lbs. Jason lost 1 lb, which puts him at I think 97. We have decided that stress makes me loose weight and stress makes Jason gain weight. 

GOT STRESS? Bring it on!

Jason made my day and gave me hug and commented that I felt skinnier! He really knows how to when me over.

I want cinnamon rolls really but I know I would eat a ton. So you just enjoy eating them all by yourself.

An OK week!

I have been sick this week, yes that is my excuse and I'm sticking to it. :) I am only down 1 lb this week.  I didn't exercise at all so I guess I should be glad I didn't gain.  I'm not sure about Karl, I will have to post his progress tonight.  I have a renewed hope for this week, except I have to make cinnamon rolls for a couple of families for Karl, who else wants me to bring them some?  I would be happy to bring some over. 

Lucky this week

I think it is just luck this week. I ate well...but did not exercise as much as I should have. I am down 2 pounds this morning. Bringing me to 95.8. I am totally PMS this week so wish me luck. I am hoping to not go crazy and eat a chocolate cake or Kellies mother-in-laws brownies. YUMMY!!!
Oh, David is down another pound, but I don't know where that puts him...I will comment to this later today and let you know.
Good Luck everyone!!!

Better Week

Well this week was a bit better, I am down 3 lbs so I am at 97lbs.  And Karl is down 4 so he is at 96lbs.  Even with my mother-in-laws double chocolate fudge mint brownies.  But I must admit I am already tired of salads.  I need healthy recipe ideas! 

On a roll!

I am feeling great. I have lost another 3 lbs. That puts me at 94. Jason has lost another 1 lb so that puts him at 98. 

My sister is a personal trainer and loaned me her BodyBugg. I have been wearing that and keeping track of what I eat on an online program. It is crazy to think of how easy it is to eat more or just cut back. Now every time I think I am hungry I just have a big glass of water. 

Let's hope we can keep this up.

Good job Natalie, I am glad you are feeling better and more motivated. 

Horray!!!!

I only lost 1.5 pounds this week...but, I am way excited! I am at 97.8. I am feeling motivated and happy at any progress on this. Any little bit down is good!!! I was unmotivated at the begining of the week...but, got it back together in the end.
Best Wishes to all for this week!

A Day Late

So I have lost two pounds and David has lost two pounds, however, we are going camping today and we bought a lot of junk food to take with us - why do we do that? There's just something about having snacks on a campout, I guess it eases the pain of camping (j/k/). So anyway, we'll see if we gain it all back.

I'm feeling lucky!

I have had a good week but Jason is crabby. I have lost 3 lbs even while eating some girl scout cookies. Although, Sadie has been a little grumpier this week so I am not going to cut back as much this week. 

Jason lost 1 lb. He is not happy about that. He wants to know more about David's green drink. Is he sharing? 

So we all had different successes and that is okay. The end result, whether we lose a lot or not, is a great BBQ with friends. (don't kill me for the cheesy in that)

What a Week!

I am agreeing with Kellie...Whatever!!!!
I did not have a perfect week...but I did do really well for most of the week. The scale however is not easily impressed with my efferts. I am at 99.4 this morning. However, my partner (who may have to sleep on the couch for this) had a great week and lost 4.2 pounds. Whatever!!!!
Who wants to go to Dairy Queen for lunch????

Whatever !!!!

So Yes I am a bit annoyed this morning.  Most of the week I showed I lost a pound, not much-- but progress.  So as of this morning I am back up to my normal weight, WHAT????  So I am blaming it on my big ol' muscles I am getting.  Yeah we'll call it that?  So I am still at 100 lbs.  Everyone needs to remember to post progress or non-progress on Mondays.  :) I want to hear your success story, ok, not really,  lie to me.

Kellie

The Smith's Are Finally In

I know most of you don't know us, however we are still out to beat you all :-) Good Luck!


This is David, looking just about as excited as he is about starting a diet !

And here I am, my husband told me I should wear a different shirt because this one is more slimming. So if this is me looking slim I know I'm in trouble .

The Kings are IN!

Here are the before shots. David in his "sausage suit" and me just back from the Salon. We are both going to lose 15 pounds. David wants you all to know that he is willing to hit the tanning bed and shave his chest to win this thing. We are not as brave as Kellie. Good Luck to everyone! and ..."Next time you see us, America, we will be the biggest Loosers."

Sad But True!

Karl is loving the fact that I just drug him off the couch for his picture.  His goal is to go down 10 pounds, and hoping to beef  up the muscles.  Looks like were off to a great start :) 

So currently I am the same weight I was when I was nine months pregnant with Kaden, Yeah that's a problem.  I am blaming it on the cold winter here, and the urge to snuggle under a blanket drink hot chocolate and eat cinnamon rolls.  My goal is to lose 20 pounds.  So if the last few days are any kind of indicator -- looks like I am buying the stakes.  

Losers for Sure!

Jason and I took pictures last night. We tried to make ourselves as fat as possible. Boy are they scary. But we have decided that if we are doing this we are going to have fun with it. I hope you all will join us in the fun. I would hate to be the only pictures up here.

Jason's goal is to loose 15 lbs and mine, Lori, is to loose 10 lbs. I have to loose a lot more but that is the most I can hope for while nursing a baby. 

This picture makes me look 6 months pregnant and I really hate it but I am posting it anyway. 

We did a little DDR as a family last night to help work off those girl scout cookies. Whitney asked if she could get up early and do DDR before school. I agreed thinking there is no way she will get up. She came and got me at 6:19 am this morning to come and dance with her. 

She wants to do it everyday. It looks like I have an exercise buddy!

Are You A Loser?

Welcome to Farmington's very own Biggest Loser- Couples! Okay so here are the rules as far as I understand, if I'm wrong please leave a comment so we can all agree, by the way, I'm Kathleen, Kellie's sister (the tall one, just in case we ever meet) anyway here we go:

1.) We weigh in every Monday morning, and since some of us aren't as brave as those that wear their sports bras and spandex shorts and don't mind sharing their real weight with the world, for the rest of us we can just go off a straight 100 pound beginning. So if you lose 2 pounds you would be at 98lb or if you gain weight, don't laugh it happens, we would weigh in at 102lb. Just post your weigh in as a comment.

2.) May 1st is our goal date. There was an idea that we should go off a percentage lost vs. actual poundage, but I think that's just the skinny girls talking or we could go just real pound totals. What's the consensus?

3.) Keep the sabotage to a minimum :-)

4.) The couple who loses the most will enjoy a steak dinner provided by the rest.

That's all I know for now, so let me know if there are any corrections or rules we need to add. I thought it might be fun to post before and after pictures so you can email me at Kat_Smith@cox.net and I'll post them.

Good luck and happy dieting ;-0