Mom:
Start weight: 219 lbs
Last weeks weight: 216 lbs (corrected)
Weigh in: 214 lbs
Total lost last week: 2 lbs
Percentage: 0.93%
Total lost: 5 lbs
Leona:
Start weight: 214 lbs
Last weeks weight: 212 lbs
Weigh in: 209 lbs
Total lost last week: 3 lbs
Percentage: 1.42%
Total lost: 5 lbs
Ashley:
Start weight: 197 lbs
Last weeks weight: 190 lbs
Weigh in: 189 lbs
Total lost last week: 1 lbs
Percentage: 0.53%
Total lost: 8 lbs
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Week 2: it's starting!
This competition is starting to get really good!!! Here's the results:
Mom:
Start weight: 219 lbs
Last weeks weight: 218 lbs
Weigh in: 211 lbs
Total lost last week: 7 lbs
Percentage: 3.21%
Total lost: 8 lbs
Leona:
Start weight: 214 lbs
Last weeks weight: 213 lbs
Weigh in: 212 lbs
Total lost last week: 1 lbs
Percentage: 0.47%
Total lost: 2 lbs
Ashley:
Start weight: 197 lbs
Last weeks weight: 197 lbs
Weigh in: 190 lbs
Total lost last week: 7 lbs
Percentage: 3.55%
Total lost: 7 lbs
Way to go!!!! Keep it up, see you next week!
Mom:
Start weight: 219 lbs
Last weeks weight: 218 lbs
Weigh in: 211 lbs
Total lost last week: 7 lbs
Percentage: 3.21%
Total lost: 8 lbs
Leona:
Start weight: 214 lbs
Last weeks weight: 213 lbs
Weigh in: 212 lbs
Total lost last week: 1 lbs
Percentage: 0.47%
Total lost: 2 lbs
Ashley:
Start weight: 197 lbs
Last weeks weight: 197 lbs
Weigh in: 190 lbs
Total lost last week: 7 lbs
Percentage: 3.55%
Total lost: 7 lbs
Way to go!!!! Keep it up, see you next week!
Monday, January 12, 2009
FIRST WEIGH IN!!!
Well it seems we have successfully made one week. And the results are not drastic but every little bit counts. For myself, I'm afraid there's no counting.... next week though it's on!
Mom:
Start weight: 219 lbs
Weigh in: 218 lbs
Total lost: 1 lbs
Total Percentage: 0.46%
Leona:
Start Weight: 214 lbs
Weigh in: 213 lbs
Total lost: 1 lbs
Total Percentage: 0.47%
Ashley:
Start Weight: 197 lbs
Weigh in: 197 lbs
Total lost: 0
Total Percentage: 0
Good Job guys!! I think we'll count it as a tie since the percentage is so close. Now lets continue.....
Good luck this week!
Mom:
Start weight: 219 lbs
Weigh in: 218 lbs
Total lost: 1 lbs
Total Percentage: 0.46%
Leona:
Start Weight: 214 lbs
Weigh in: 213 lbs
Total lost: 1 lbs
Total Percentage: 0.47%
Ashley:
Start Weight: 197 lbs
Weigh in: 197 lbs
Total lost: 0
Total Percentage: 0
Good Job guys!! I think we'll count it as a tie since the percentage is so close. Now lets continue.....
Good luck this week!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
In the beginning....
Ok so everyone's results are in and here they are, I've used a body mass calculator to get all the info on www.webmd.com.
Mom:
* Height: 5' 5"
* Age: 58
* Current Weight: 219
* BMI: 36.4
* Healthy Body Weight Range: 111 and 150
* Target Heart Rate: 81 to 122
Leona:
* Gender: Female
* Height: 5' 8"
* Age: 34
* Current Weight: 214
* BMI: 32.5
* Healthy Body Weight Range: 122 and 164
* Target Heart Rate: 93 to 140
Ashley:
* Height: 5' 10"
* Age: 23
* Current Weight: 197
* BMI: 28.3
* Healthy Body Weight Range: 129 and 174
* Target Heart Rate: 99 to 148
Good Luck this week!!
Mom:
* Height: 5' 5"
* Age: 58
* Current Weight: 219
* BMI: 36.4
* Healthy Body Weight Range: 111 and 150
* Target Heart Rate: 81 to 122
Leona:
* Gender: Female
* Height: 5' 8"
* Age: 34
* Current Weight: 214
* BMI: 32.5
* Healthy Body Weight Range: 122 and 164
* Target Heart Rate: 93 to 140
Ashley:
* Height: 5' 10"
* Age: 23
* Current Weight: 197
* BMI: 28.3
* Healthy Body Weight Range: 129 and 174
* Target Heart Rate: 99 to 148
Good Luck this week!!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Interesting Article
This is an article I found that I thought would be interesting/helpful. Here's the link:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/weight-loss-programs.aspx
If you're looking into weight-loss programs, the best one is both the easiest and the hardest: Change your lifestyle.
"People should not go on a weight-loss program," says Keri M. Gans, RD, CDN, a nutrition consultant in New York City and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "They should develop healthy eating habits. The problem with a program is people feel they can go off at any time. If you instead change your lifestyle and how you approach food, then you're looking at a long-term plan for health."
The Best Weight-Loss Programs
It all comes down to calories. If you eat 100 more food calories than you burn each day, you'll gain about a pound a month. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you slowly but surely will lose weight.
Figure out how many calories you should be taking in to maintain your current weight. The number can range from 1,600 calories a day for a sedentary older woman to 3,000 calories a day for an active young man.
Next, increase your physical activity to match or outburn the calories you take in every day. Also, choose your foods carefully to maximize nutrition while minimizing calories.
Lifestyle Obstacles to Weight Loss
Finally, begin your weight-loss program by carefully re-examining your life and recognizing some of the bad habits that can block weight loss. These include:
* Skipping meals. "Are you eating small, frequent meals throughout the day, or are you skipping meals and having long gaps between meals?" Gans asks. "That only makes you hungrier, and you'll tend to overeat at your next meal."
* Eating out without thought. "Do you dine out all the time and use that as an excuse not to make healthy choices at a restaurant?" Gans asks. "Even when you're dining out, you can make healthier choices. Order broiled food, not fried. Say no to desserts. Have a bowl of berries instead of pie. Order sauces on the side."
* Keeping unhealthy foods in your house. As part of a smart weight-loss program, you should clear out all the junk food and make sure you have a wealth of healthy options available for snacking and dining. "You need to keep fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy in the house so it's there for you to make meals out of," Gans says. Simply limiting some foods, such as soft drinks, that are high in sugars may help you significantly reduce calories.
* Keep your portions small. One quick way to control weight is to cut back on the size of your portions. Many personal weight-loss programs fail because people ladle out way too much food for themselves and then feel compelled to clean their plates.
Make Smart Food Choices
Your food choices can also help determine the success of your weight-loss programs. Healthy and nutritious eating will include:
* Fruits and vegetables. "Low in calories and rich in nutrients, fruits and vegetables can build your meal and help fill you up," Gans says. Orange and dark-green vegetables contain some of the best nutrition around.
* Whole grains. At least half the grains you eat should be whole. They contain loads of fiber and will help you feel full.
* Low-fat milk and milk products. They fill you up and ensure you get enough calcium to stay healthy.
* Lean meats, poultry, and fish. Everyone needs protein, which satisfies hunger like no other food group. So choose lean meats, poultry, and fish and prepare them by baking, broiling, or grilling — no frying.
Last but not least, remember that lifestyle-based weight loss will occur more slowly than with fad diets, melting off only one or two pounds a month, Gans says. But because you've changed the way you eat, you'll be glad to hear that those pounds are far more likely to stay off.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/weight-loss-programs.aspx
If you're looking into weight-loss programs, the best one is both the easiest and the hardest: Change your lifestyle.
"People should not go on a weight-loss program," says Keri M. Gans, RD, CDN, a nutrition consultant in New York City and a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "They should develop healthy eating habits. The problem with a program is people feel they can go off at any time. If you instead change your lifestyle and how you approach food, then you're looking at a long-term plan for health."
The Best Weight-Loss Programs
It all comes down to calories. If you eat 100 more food calories than you burn each day, you'll gain about a pound a month. If you eat fewer calories than you burn, you slowly but surely will lose weight.
Figure out how many calories you should be taking in to maintain your current weight. The number can range from 1,600 calories a day for a sedentary older woman to 3,000 calories a day for an active young man.
Next, increase your physical activity to match or outburn the calories you take in every day. Also, choose your foods carefully to maximize nutrition while minimizing calories.
Lifestyle Obstacles to Weight Loss
Finally, begin your weight-loss program by carefully re-examining your life and recognizing some of the bad habits that can block weight loss. These include:
* Skipping meals. "Are you eating small, frequent meals throughout the day, or are you skipping meals and having long gaps between meals?" Gans asks. "That only makes you hungrier, and you'll tend to overeat at your next meal."
* Eating out without thought. "Do you dine out all the time and use that as an excuse not to make healthy choices at a restaurant?" Gans asks. "Even when you're dining out, you can make healthier choices. Order broiled food, not fried. Say no to desserts. Have a bowl of berries instead of pie. Order sauces on the side."
* Keeping unhealthy foods in your house. As part of a smart weight-loss program, you should clear out all the junk food and make sure you have a wealth of healthy options available for snacking and dining. "You need to keep fruit, vegetables, low-fat dairy in the house so it's there for you to make meals out of," Gans says. Simply limiting some foods, such as soft drinks, that are high in sugars may help you significantly reduce calories.
* Keep your portions small. One quick way to control weight is to cut back on the size of your portions. Many personal weight-loss programs fail because people ladle out way too much food for themselves and then feel compelled to clean their plates.
Make Smart Food Choices
Your food choices can also help determine the success of your weight-loss programs. Healthy and nutritious eating will include:
* Fruits and vegetables. "Low in calories and rich in nutrients, fruits and vegetables can build your meal and help fill you up," Gans says. Orange and dark-green vegetables contain some of the best nutrition around.
* Whole grains. At least half the grains you eat should be whole. They contain loads of fiber and will help you feel full.
* Low-fat milk and milk products. They fill you up and ensure you get enough calcium to stay healthy.
* Lean meats, poultry, and fish. Everyone needs protein, which satisfies hunger like no other food group. So choose lean meats, poultry, and fish and prepare them by baking, broiling, or grilling — no frying.
Last but not least, remember that lifestyle-based weight loss will occur more slowly than with fad diets, melting off only one or two pounds a month, Gans says. But because you've changed the way you eat, you'll be glad to hear that those pounds are far more likely to stay off.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Welcome Aboard!
OK, so we're all on board now and hopefully this will help us all to stay on track. I think we should start Monday, January 5, I don't know about a cut off date, I was thinking 3 months, and then 6 months. It's way longer than the actual show but we don't have time to work out 8 hours a day and make special food you know? Ok the rules:
1) Weigh in every Monday, preferably in the morning before you've had anything to eat because this is supposedly the most accurate. Also be sure to always use the same scale.
2) Only NATURAL ways of weight loss. Which means lifestyle modification in exercise and diet, no pills or anything like that.
I've set up a web page which will show the results on a weekly basis and maybe some other things if I get time to put it up. Bookmark this page www.bakkebiggestloser.blogspot.com. Every Monday e-mail me your weigh in results, I will calculate the percentage lost. Which means that the winner will not necessarily have lost the most pounds but the most percentage of their weight. Ok I think that's it. 3 days till the first weigh in!
Also I don't know what the prize will be yet. Maybe I'll win something on the radio or something to put as the prize. Or we can make Dad by something since he's probably the worst for criticizing weight hahaha.
GOOD LUCK!
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