Team Courtney

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Thanks for visiting! We truly wish everyone the best of luck.

July 26 8:37 AM

Hi You! It was GREAT to hear from you!!!! I wonder about you all the time. Don't forget that you and I are no different, and if I can do this, you can too. I can't even tell you what made this time different than the million other times I tried. Maybe it's that I worked really hard at staying on top of the head-games that my mind would play with me. In the beginning, I think I worked harder on that part than anything else. YOU know, you read all my rantings about it. :-) But, believe me, I know as well as anyone how hard it is to get started, especially when you feel like it's not going to work anyway. If you can know without a doubt that you can do it, then you will -- see, mind games. For me, just the act of visualizing myself at Christmas, in size 8-10 jeans from Hollister, makes me get my butt on the treadmill. Just like I used to visualize myself in size 16's, then 14's. Sorry if I'm sounding "preachy" -- I just want to help you find that motivation that I know you have. I have a quote on my myspace that is from Winnie the Pooh, courtesy of Christoper Robin. The quote is: "There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I love that quote!

Well, Girlie, I'm glad that you're still checking in, and I hope that you will join me again soon.

Laurie & Tammy

May 05 7:37 AM

Hey Tina. I know it's all easier said than done when you're just trying to get rolling on it. But you know that you can do it, because you've been "there" before. The first few weeks are the hardest, until you get into the zone. About the splurge day, I have to set rules because I could do that, too. So, my rule is that on splurge day, I can only go over by 20 points (about 1000 calories). This kind of keeps me from going too crazy with the food. Also, I think just having the rule keeps me on track.

I know that you can do this, Tina. It's all about the games your mind plays with you. You've got a lot of life left, and I know that having this weight "that does not belong to you", is no way to live. As always, I'm here for you! Tammy

Laurie & Tammy

May 03 6:52 AM

Thanks, Tina!! I'm surprised about that front view myself. In the original, you can actually see light reflecting off of my belly... haha. Not sure that those are abs, but it is proof that things are shaping up. Lots more hard work to do. You have a great weekend! Tammy

Laurie & Tammy
April 20 4:13 PM
Hey You... Love the spaces facelift... it's so happy!
Shanz and Michelle
April 17 11:45 AM
Thank you so much for your sweet and supportive comment :) - shanz

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Quote of The Day



Through challenge comes change and through change champions are made!

Start doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you'll be doing the impossible!

Nothing Tastes As Good As Thin Feels

Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip. --Arnold H. Glasgow

Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.--Mark Twain

Our Goals



Together Eat out a lot less--plan our meals--exercise together--hold each other accountable--be supportive--grow very old together

Tina Lose 100 lbs.--increase energy--lower cholesterol--be thinner so that I'm not so afraid to live

Kyle Lose 46 lbs.-- lower tryglycerides--decrease risk of hereditary heart disease--rid sleep apnea

Tina's Weekly Weight Loss



June 5th 246 lbs.--2 lbs loss

May 3rd 248 lbs.--weight gain of 1lb. or .40%

April 27 247 lbs--0 lbs or 0% lost

April 20 247 lbs.--weight gain of 4 lbs or 1.65 %

March 18 243 lbs--1 lb gain

March 11 242 lbs.--3 lbs or 1.22% lost

March 5 245 lbs.--weight gain of 1lb or .41%

February 27 244 lbs.--0 lbs or 0%lost

February 20 244 lbs--0 lbs. or 0% lost

February 13 244 lbs--4lbs or 1.61% lost

February 6 248 lbs--1lbs. or .40% lost

January 30 249 lbs--2lbs. or .80% lost

January 23 251 lbs Weight gain of 1 lbs. or .4% gain

January 16 250 lbs.--5lbs. or 1.96% lost

January 9 255 lbs Weight gain of 2 lbs. or .79%

January 2 Starting Weight 253 lbs.

Tina's Measurements



February 1 Waist--45 1/4 Hips-- 55 1/4" Left Bicep--16 1/2" Right Bicep--16 3/4" Bust--50" Thigh--31"

January 19 Waist--46" Hips--55 1/2" Left Bicep--17" Right Bicep--17 1/2" Bust--50 3/4" Thigh--31 1/2"

Tina's Exercise List



February 10 30 minutes elliptical 435.2 calories

February 8 30 intense step workout and 25 min cardio and toning Firm DVD

February 6 &7 Off days

February 5 45 minutes All Star boot camp cardio

February 2, 3 & 4 No exercise

February 1 50 minute All star workout w/exercise ball

January 30 & 31 No Exercise

January 29 50 minutes All Star workout w/exercise ball

January 27 & 28 No exercise

January 26 40 minutes Advanced Firm cardio DVD----Yeah that kicked my butt! Also 12 minutes elliptical --101 calories

January 25 45 minutes All Star boot camp cardio

January 22,23, & 24 No exercise

January 21 45 minutes slowrobics for body sculpting & 15 minutes high intensity on ellliptical

January 20 30 minutes elliptical and Firm DVD w/stretch bands

January 19 30 minutes ellipitical ---410 caloriesburned & 25 min core work out w/stability ball

January 18 Firm DVD cardio and stretch bands--22 minutes elllipitical 301 calories

January 16 & 17 Off Days

January 15 35 minutes ellpitical 431 calories--20 minutes frim dvd w/ stretch bands

January 14 30 minutes elliptical -409 calories burned

January 13 30 Minutes ellpitical 410 calories--20 minutes strength training

January 12 35 minutes elliptical-401calories and 25 min fat burning cardio/toning DVD workout

January 11 Can anyone say "Slacker"

January 10 Off Day

January 9 1 mile brisk walk---30 minutes fat burning cardio/toning workout

January 8 1 mile brisk walk---25 minutes strength training with exercise ball and DVD---20 minutes elliptical

January 7 35 minutes elliptical

January 6 Off Day

January 5 Strength Training & 2 mile walk pushing 70 pounds in stroller

January 4 Strength Training & 30 Minutes Ellptical

January 3 20 Minutes Strength Training 18 Minutes on Elliptical

January 2 no exercise---sitting up web page

Kyle's Weekly Weight Loss



June 5th 216 lbs.-- 4 lb loss

May 3 220 lbs.--weight gain of 2lbs or .92%

April 20 218 lbs--weight gain of 7 lbs or 3.32%

March 18 211--4 lb weight gain

March 11 207 lbs--3 lbs. or 1.43% lost

March 5 210 lbs--weight gain of 2 lbs or .95%

February 27 208 lbs-- 2 lbs. or .95% lost

February 20 210 lbs--1 lb or .47% lost

February 13 211 lbs--3 lbs or 1.4% lost

February 6 214lbs--0lbs. or 0% lost

January 30 214 lbs.--4lbs or 1.83% lost

January 23 218 lbs--- 4 lbs or 1.8% lost

January 16 222 lbs --2lbs or .89% lost

January 9 224 lbs-- 7 lbs or 3.03% lost

January 2 Starting Weight -231 lbs.

Kyle's Measurements



February 1 Waist--44" Right Bicep--14 3/4" Left Bicep--14" Right Thigh-- 25 1/2" Left Thigh--25 1/2" Neck--17 1/2"

January 19 Waist--45 1/2" Right Bicep--15 1/2" Left Bicep--14 1/2" Right Thigh-- 25" Left Thigh--26" Neck--18"

Kyle's Exercise List



January 24 45 minutes elliptical 635 calories burned

January 20,21,22 and 23 30 minutes elliptical

January 19 off day

January 18 30 minutes elliptical 451 calories burned & 20 minutes weight lifting

January 17 30 minutes elliptical 445 calories burned

January 16 20 minutes elliptical 329 calories burned

January 12-14 Sick

January 15 10 minutes elliptical--154 calories burned

Januray 10 & 11 No exercise

January 9 30 minutes ellptical--517 calories burned

January 8 30 minutes ellptical

January 7 30 minutes ellptical

January 6 Off Day

January 5 30 minutes ellptical

January 4 50 pshups----30 minutes ellptical

January 3 Strength Training---30 minute ellipitical

January 2 no exercise---sitting up web page

Space Requirements



300 Word Summary January 2 Blog

Team Members: Kyle & Tina

City and State: Charlotte, NC

Relationship: Married

Weight: Kyle - 231 pounds Tina - 253 pounds

Weight Loss Goals: Kyle - 46 pounds Tina- 100 pounds

Total Combined Weight Loss Goal: 146 pounds

Our Weight Loss Journey

April 29

Missing In Action

Where have we been? I would like to have some great story behind our disappearence....captured by aliens or a trip around the world. But the truth is our diaspearence was just weakness. We lost sight of our goal and everything came to a screeching halt. It is sad but true. We have not exercised in over a month and can't even begin to tell you the amount of bad food we have ate. It is shameful and embarrassing. I have really beat myself up over the past week thinking of where I would be if I had not quit. And I am disappointed that I have gained weight back. I think sometimes in my head I really believe I can't do this and I just give up. I have to somehow discover where that is coming from and beat it. That is probably going to be the hardest challenge for me.

But I am going to put this shortcoming behind me and just look forward from here. I am not going to look at this as a failure but rather a lesson learned. I am going to remember how it felt to give up. I am going to remember how disappointed I felt in myself. I am going to to remember how hard it is to get started again.

I am ready to get back on track again (hopefully this time for good) and I am hoping by refocusing on my goals I will inspire Kyle to join me. I want us to do this right this time. It felt great when we were doing this before and I want to remember what that felt like.

March 11

Last Blog and Weigh In-----NOT!!!

Well...last "offficial" blog and weigh in. We had a good weigh in today (a day early). We both lost 3 lbs each. That is good numbers to end this with.

Can you believe this contest is over in just a couple of hours? I can't believe how fast time flew. I am so proud of Kyle. He has done awesome. I am prettty happy with my results although I wish I had lost a little more. But this journey is not over for us even though the contest is so I will continue to see the pounds drop.

I wish you all the best of luck. This is a great community and I look forward to seeing everyone's continued progress.

March 05

Week 8 Weigh In

Well, we both had weight gains this week. I gained 1 lb. I am not suprised though. It is my TOM so I am retaining water. Even my rings are tight. I always have a great weigh-in the week after so I am hoping to lose at least 4 lbs next week. Kyle gained 2 lbs. He has just got to get back on schedule again. I feel partly responsible since I am the main meal maker and I have not done a very good job at providing healthy meals lately. He'll make it up next week.

Can you believe this contest is over in less than a week? We will weigh-in a day early next week since the 11th is the cut off. We also will be doing progress photos soon. I can't wait for that. Kyle's body is so different and the jeans I wore in my starting photos are too big now (even after drying them in the dryer).

Good luck to everyone this week.

March 03

Blogs and Birthdays

I am so impressed and inspired by some of the blogs I read. One in particular really inspired me today. If you haven't read Tammy's (http://whathaveyoudonetoday.spaces.live.com) latest blog "I said yes yes yes" you should. In fact you should read all of them. Her blogs are great. My blog with make more sense too if you read hers.

Anyway this leads me to my point. I have really been out of sorts and kinda down the last couple of weeks. Don't really know why. I just have. I have allowed myself things that I shouldn't and have stopped exercising. I haven't really found the motivation to get back on the horse again. This morning I read Tammy's blog and it really struck a chord with me. I have always just tried to diet but never dealt with the emotional part. Somehow I thought if I got skinnier all the emotional damage would just disappear on its own. That somehow being thin would rid me of all my problems. I'm am learning that it doesn't happen that way. Somehow I have to learn to quiet that destructive inner voice and I have to replace it with that voice of confidence, determination and pride . I have to remind myself that this voice can be louder if I just let it. I have to change the way I think. And I know I can!!! So I am going to get back up on that horse and snap out of this destructive mood I have been in and I am going to teach that negative inner voice a lesson. I am choosing to say YES YES YES!!!

Everyone...keep writing your blogs. You never know who they are going to inspire.

Today is my 35th birthday. Reading that blog this morning was the best birthday present I could receive. Thank you Tammy!

February 25

Tired

I'm tired. Not the I need a nap kind of tired. The mental and emotional kind of tired. I'm tired of counting calories. I'm tired of thinking about what to put in my mouth, what to fix for dinner, what to take for lunch. I'm tired of spending hours at the grocery store looking at labels. I'm tired of searching the internet for healthy recipes so we don't get tired of the same foods. I'm tired of searching the menus at restaraunts for something healthy. I'm tired of trying to work in a workout. And it goes beyond this "lifestyle change". I'm tired of bills, laundry, cleaning the house, work, obligations and responsibilty. What is wrong with me? Why is this becoming so tough and exhausting?

I'm not giving up (just yet) but I am really starting to believe that I will just never cut it. That thin is just not in the cards for me. Maybe I just don't want this as bad as I have always thought I did. I really have a lot to think about.

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