Fat Liva on a little bike

I did my first ever Spinning class on Tuesday. I almost died. Trying that fresh from holiday eating, anniversary eating, birthday/cupcake/cheesecake eating, and skipping the gym for the last two weeks...uuuuggghh! Yesterday I did a Body Pump class...exactly the same as Mike & Amy's Group Power from what I can tell. My legs are feeling it today. These were just free preview classes (I have one more freebie spinning class on Monday) but I think I'm going to sign up when they start their permanent schedule on the 12th!

I'm way more motivated this go around!

I'm posting some before pictures for my own motivation. Avert your eyes completely or at least try not to barf.

Motivation Anyone?

Man, with the Biggest Loser done and over with I'm not motivated at all. It looks like everyone else has plateaued as well. Any ideas to get re-motivated?

WOW

Look at us go! Great job mom and dad! Sammy, only 15# to go. Do you realize that as a whole, we've lost over 130 lbs. Keep it up!

still losing!

Hey y'all. I'm at the 135# mark, so that means I'm down to the last 10 pounds!!!! I'm so excited about finally reaching this goal. I've lost it slowly too, so my body is already adjusted to the change. I really don't have cravings anymore and the kids are getting older, so it's easier to excercise on a regular basis. Anyhow, it's really satisfying to know that this will hopefully be the only time I will have to lose this kind of weight. Normally, I maintain my desired weight within 5 lbs. It's not difficult for me, but losing 29 lbs is not something I ever want to do again!!!!! 5 back to back pregnancies were not very nice to me! Now, that I'm done with all that, maintainance will be fairly easy. Anyhow, I hope everyone else is making this a life change! Sammy is down to 202 lbs. Going under the 200 mark will be very satisfying for him. Wow, he looks so small, it's really strange. Keep us posted on your successes and any other news. Love you all!!!

106# FAMILY WEIGHT LOSS

106 # FAMILY WEIGHT LOSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN WE BE PROUD OR WHAT?

Hey y'all!

I'm soooo excited! I went to my Doc Schutte app. last week and he was shocked that I'd lost 16 lbs. He was so impressed with the muscle tone in my legs and my overall strength!! I'm just stoked. I'm doing 20-30 min on the elliptical and 20 min on the recumbant bike at least 4 times each week plus weights and situps etc. The weight isn't dropping very fast, but I had so much to make up in the muscle building department. Hopefully, I'll start seeing a nice steady weight loss again. Anyhow, I hope everyone else is still onboard, because Sam and I are in for some serious butt kicken'!!!!!!!!!!!!! He does a hard 60 min. on the elliptical 5 days a week. He's nearing the 200# mark! WhoooHoo!!! He looks FAntAStiC!!! And I must say, I do too! Kels posted a pix, but for some reason it didn't go. We'll try it again. We also need to know what the winner gets. Sam thinks it should be an all expense paid trip to AZ. Heehee!

YAHHOO!!!

Kuddos to Niki, too!!!!!!!! FINALLY, I am under the 140 mark(139). Only took me 5 weeks(average of 3# per week). Not too bad. I feel so much better!!! I'm noticing muscle in my legs again and more definition between ankles,calves and knees. Instead of verging on tree trunk legs(you know what I mean ladies)!! My hips and butt are shrinking, too!!!! I think we should all post a before, midway and after picture!! I'm hoping to feel comfortable in a swimsuit this summer!! Good luck to everyone and love you lots!!!!

just checking in!

Hey, everyone! Great job on the weigh in. Good to see Katy's joined in, great job Katy!! Set a realistic goal for next Tuesday guys and get out and excercise! Love you all and miss you tons!!

MOTIVATION

Amy and Jen

WEIGH IN

Hey guys. Buck naked weigh in day!!! Whoo Hoo!! Get out the weights and yoga mat tonight. I find a great time to work out is during Biggest Loser!! It really motivates me. Well, and I just feel really skinny next to those guys! Good luck, everyone!