How much are you willing to lose?

Calling all Threefatsandaskinny.com members! We’ve been talking about diet, about losing instead of maintaining, of ramping things up, taking it to the next level! Well, now it’s time to put our words into actions! How much are you willing to lose by Dec 31^st, 2007? Are you willing to pledge some pounds and commit to working towards it? Make your pledge by submitting the following information in the comments section:

Starting Weight
The weight when you actively started trying to lose weight this year.

Current Weight
Your current weight.

Pounds Pledged
Number of pounds you are pledging to lose by Dec 31^st, 2007!

There will be 2 gadgets added to the website to keep track of the groups’ weight loss successes and goals.

1. Total Weight Loss- tracks the total amount of lbs lost by participating group members.
2. 2007 Weight Loss Countdown- counts down the lbs of the weight pledged by the group until we reach goal!

*Trackers will be updated monthly, so group members would need to post their weight loss by the last Thursday of each month.

For those who really want to throw themselves into this, you can create your own personalized tracking button for your individual weight loss by going to http://www.traineo.com/. Individual buttons can be added to the bottom of our web page.

Posh: Sweet...

Well, I must say that this 3lb loss tastes a lot sweeter than the currants roll I just ate!

Sporty: Dining Out & Staying on Track

An email I got today.

Strategies with Food and Activity Brought to you by Bally Total Fitness http://www.ballynutrition.com

Being able to dine out with family and friends and maintain calorie recommendations is crucial to your weight loss success. Plan what you are going to eat beforehand by looking up the menu online or by calling ahead. Exercise that day to make up for the calories. Have a small snack before dinner so you don't go to the restaurant starving. All of these tips will help you to enjoy your dinner and stay on track!

Sporty: Person 2 goals

Two weeks ago I did a post on "Your success starts at the end". The linked article talked about two types of people: person # 1 and person # 2. Person #1 had vague goals while person #2 had specific goals. The article highlighted the importance of planning for success.

Since I hit my 10% milestone, I have been acting like person #1. I know that my next milestone is Onederland by I have not defined how I plan to get there. I think it would be cool for all of us to share our person 2 goals.

To get to Onderland, 199.8 lbs, I will do the following-

• Strength Training - I will strength train 3x a week.

My strength training will consist of 2 sessions with my personal trainer and 1 session of core secrets.

• Cardio Training - I will do cardio 5-6x a week for at least 20 mins.

My cardio training will consist of spinning classes (2x/wk) and cardio machines i.e. EFX (4x/wk).

• Mind/Body Exercises - I will do mind/body exercises 6-7x week.

My mind/body exercises will consist of daily devotion/mediation time for at least 10mins. I will do the exercises/stretches recommended by my trainer daily. I will do 1 pilates or yoga session for at least 10 mins (1x/wk).

• Weight Watchers Food Plan - I will follow the WW flex plan daily.
  

For my food plan, I will stay within my daily target points 5 of 7 days. I will save my bonus points for weekend meals. I will journal my foods daily. I will plan my meals the night before. I will follow the WW 8 good health guidelines daily. I will drink 1 gallon of water 5 of 7 days. I will eat "home food" Mon-Fri except for work meetings. I will grocery shop every 2 weeks.

• Support and Accountability - I will give status updates to my friends and trainer weekly.

For support and accountability, I will participate in the WOW challenge. I will blog weekly. I will attend WW meetings weekly. I will share my exercise/food log with my personal trainer. I will journal my food and exercise daily. I will seek ways to encourage and support my friends' weight loss efforts.

Onederland here I come.....