Collecting the Pieces

By MJ

In order to be successful in this life changing endeavor, I need to have all my ducks in a row…

Today I signed up for the Biggest Loser competition. They made me weigh in with my shoes on! I also weighed myself at home and will be reporting(and recording) that number since I will have my scale to compare it to on a weekly basis. You can visit my weight log page to see my progress.

Schwinn 220

I also talked to my Dad and we ordered a recumbent bike. Why? I wanted some machine at my house that I can just “go burn a bunch of calories” when I feel like it. Sure, I have a jump rope, but I’m in NE Ohio (brrr) and our ceilings are not high enough for proper jump roping… Plus my hopes is that both Mom and Dad will find themselves using it as well. I’m hoping Dad’s back will allow him to use it, and Mom can read a book while she pedals if she likes. I would have loved an elliptical (I used to have one) but they are too expensive for my budget right now. And I wasn’t sure if Dad would be able to use it or not. So it should be arriving tomorrow… a fun project for Dad and I to put together.

I will be creating a food log page of some sort. But for now, let’s say today was no where near perfect. But there is something to be said for NOT having bad stuff in the house — you can’t eat what’s not there!!

It doesn’t look like I’m getting a snow day, so I better head to bed.

Biggest Loser… for a Good Cause

By MJ

I’ve long been a fan of the Biggest Loser, it has proved to be very motivational. In past years the gym I belonged to ran a 6 week Biggest Loser right after New Years, I would achieve success but never had a real chance to win. Some of the people competing would the things necessary for short term weight loss to win, while I was trying to maintain my program for long term success. Anyway — my Mom showed me this Vindicator Article and my interest was piqued.

The Official title is: The Pink Ribbon Weight Loss Biggest Loser for a Cure. It is a 3 MONTH long Biggest Loser competition whose proceeds benefit the Boardman Relay for Life Breast Cancer Fund. Could it be more perfect? An opportunity to help myself while helping others raise money for the Cure. So now it’s time to be brutally honest with myself.. go get weighed in and share that information with the world. EEk. (When I am most open and honest about my “data”, I tend to do better…I have people holding me accountable) The final check in is May 15 during the Boardman Relay for Life.

I think the pasta basket for 3rd prize seems a bit off the mark, but I know it’s the thought and willingness to donate that counts.

So stay tuned…

I’m heading to Rocky’s now to get my official stats. Let the Games Begin.

P.S. Have you been watching the Olympics? Breathtaking!!