Week 2 Results

This was a much lower week for all, but still a good week. We lost a total of 34.8 lbs. as a group!! There was talk of shortening the competition. Final consensus was to end 2 weeks early before Easter and Spring Break. So 8 more weeks to go. There is alot of weight to be lost in 8 weeks. Gretchen was snapping pictures like crazy tonight, so check out her blog for more Biggest Loser: Couples fun!!

The big winners tonight losing a total of 10.1 lbs. were Steve and Gretchen!!! Way to go guys!!

1st: Steve and Gretchen 2.4%
2nd: Zack and McKenzie 1.9%
3rd: Luke and Cara 1.5%
4th: Bruce and Brandi 1.2%
5th: John and Laura .96%

1st Place

Landon and Zack traveled to Mt. Juliet today for a wrestling tournament. I got a call after each match letting me know how Landon was doing. His first match he won 10-8. He pinned the next guy and won his third match by technical fall (in wrestling, when you are winning by 15 pts. they stop the match- it may be fewer points for his age group). He did an awesome job today bringing home a 1st place medal!! I can't wait to watch him wrestle next weekend at Blackman.

Treadmill

This is a shot in the dark, but I thought maybe someone who reads this will know someone who knows someone that might be able to help. I am really wanting a treadmill. It is not easy for me to go to a gym to workout. With early morning nursing, nap schedules and after school activities, it leaves me very few hours to go to the gym. I had a treadmill that Luke and Cara picked up on the side of the road, but it bit the dust this week. If anyone knows someone wanting to get rid of their clothes rack called a treadmill, please let me know. Thank you!!

Week 1 Results

It was an awesome week for all!! We had a combined weight lose of 84 lbs.!!!! Now that is AWESOME!!

Zack and I had a goal to take it slow and steady. Twelve weeks is a long time. I don't know what happened. I lost alot more weight than I expected. My only guess is that it was water weight or hormonal. I am afraid I will gain next week, but that is okay. I know throughout the competition everyone will have their spot in 1st and last. The important thing is we are all becoming healthier.

Results:
1st: Zack and McKenzie 5.04%
2nd: John and Laura 3.87%
3rd: Steve and Gretchen 3.77%
4th: Bruce and Brandi 2.88%
5th: Luke and Cara 2.86%

Congratulations to all for a great week! Keep working hard and we will see amazing results by the end of 12 weeks!

Cleaning Fairies

Let me start by saying Kyler is staying with us for the weekend. We went to Alabama yesterday to watch his basketball game. I left Mia (a very grumpy Mia) there and brought Kyler back with us.

I had two cleaning fairies come to my home this morning. (I am so grateful I have a sister-in-law who teaches her children so well.) I got up early with the babies, but was not feeling too well. My body is having a hard time adjusting to this new eating or lack of eating. It does not know anything other than chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. It has been without chocolate for seven days now. I think that is a record for me. (No, I don't need any chocolate and will not give in even if tempted!) It is trying to figure out what vegetables are. Anyway, once the babies went back down for their morning nap I laid down for a little bit. When I got up, the boys room was clean, Mia's room was clean, and the kitchen was clean. All the dishes were done, the countertops were clean, and the babies highchairs were clean. (They will be horrified when they come home tonight and see the kitchen is a mess again.) Kyler and Landon say they didn't see anyone come in the house, so I only have one guess who did the great cleaning job. Thanks Kyler and Landon for cleaning my house!!

Apple Cider Vinegar

I bought some Apple Cider Vinegar at the store the other day. I had heard it was good for you. I asked my mom why it was good for you and she gave me a book all about vinegar. What do you know it is the miracle cure for everything. I put it to the test. Yesterday I was pouring boiling water into a pitcher but somehow missed the pitcher and poured boiling water on my hand. One finger got it the worst and blistered immediately. It was throbbing all afternoon. After reading my book about vinegar, I decided to pour some on a rag and wrap it around my finger. It didn't smell so good, but felt much better. I have full movement of my finger and it doesn't hurt at all. The blister and swelling both went down. It helps burns now lets see if it helps with weight loss!!!

Fun Birthday Night

We had a great dinner at Red Lobster. Landon wanted snow crab legs and scallops for his birthday dinner. He loves seafood. Did Zack and I eat good or give into the delicious temptations??? I guess we will find out next Monday. We came home for cake and ice cream, but Landon was too full to eat any. He requested a cake without any icing--even I can make that. I can't believe my boy is 7!! We got a little snow tonight! Landon was very excited that it snowed on his birthday.