Week one Recap:
Ruth:
Lost 2.8 lbs
Very happy with your progress and think that losing almost 3 pounds a week is awesome. I love that you are entering your mood for the day gives me a snap shot of how you’re moods affect your eating and exercising.
As for your exercise, I love that you and John have started biking more and you’re beginning to understand the importance of exercise with a balanced diet. As for your exercise, I’d like you to focus more on “physical” movement exercise (e.g. dancing, biking) and not day to day living like shopping, clearing dishes or cooking. Keep up the great work and as always, looking forward to more of your blogging, who you are comes through as if we were talking on the phone!
John:
EIGHT POUNDS IN 1 WEEK?!?!?!?!?
My man you’re killing it and along with Ruth I’m really pleased. Love your humor, honesty and commitment to your tracking your food daily.
I am sure are the members of the LIVESTRONG community as am I – How did you manage to shed 8 pounds? Sure it’s the lower caloric intake combined with exercise but is there anything else you think played a factor? Tell us how it feels to be on the Weight Watchers Diet we all are curious! We know you want a Cheeseburger! There are plenty of men out there who may be toying with the idea of starting a diet – let’s get them motivated to make the change.
We would love to hear how changing your eating has made you feel in your super hectic work arena. Just how Ruth logs her mood – give us some little “nuggets” like this to let others know how you’re feeling and how each day affects you.
Regardless, you are Rocking it keep up the amazing work!
Susan:
Almost 6 pounds in one week,
That’s great. Love that you have really embraced Weight Watchers both diet program and food program. This would be a great opportunity for you to blog about how the WW planned meals take out the guess work you experienced in the past.
As for your exercise, I love that you’re walking more (and dancing) or at least increasing your pace but daily duties like brushing teeth, shopping and so on should just be “logged” or kept as living and let’s find a few more physical activities for you to mix things up.
Brad:
Almost 4 pounds
Your logging is great and I love that you’re eating what you want and staying under your daily caloric ceiling – Nice!
Suggestion for you, when you’re blogging write about your mood, feelings, challenges that you experience day to day on the WW plan.
I really think that your openness can help members of the LIVESTRONG community who are dieting and feel alone know that they are not alone in their struggles
Exercise, Exercise, Exercise… Did I mention working outJ? Now that you have a pretty good understanding of food logging, embrace the physical activity too and (your dogs will love you more for this) when you miss a day or two, blog about how you feel in relation to days that you did “work-out”.
Keep up the great work and stay away from Wendy’s and all other fast food chainsJ.
Kim:
5 pounds
Well I would ask you how you’re doing it but hey, everyone should train with meJ. No really, I enjoy watching you progress not only with your diet but also the circuit training.
While I know you have a busy schedule with work, planning a wedding, juggling Weight Watchers and working out…You have a lot to blog about and the LIVESTRONG community members are anxious to hear what your day to day experience is like. I know I would like to hear about the challenges you face with the WW points system and if you have had any “ah ha” moments thus far.
Try blogging about the new work-outs (boxing and agility ladder) weekend boot camps, new hiking trails your WW meetings, along with your daily struggles. You’re a rare find on DFO2 as you’re highly motivated to shed pounds for your wedding, Trust me-there are brides to be out there following you and looking for your tips.
Keep up the great work-outs, logging your food and blogging.
Peter:
Almost 4 pounds
I am thrilled that you are trying to eat a lot more fruit and vegetables. Even though you indulged in 3 loaded Coney Island dogs, you managed to lose 4 pounds. I truly believe having to log your food has made you more accountable – you did remove the skin from the fried chicken!
Seriously Peter, I know that you are swamped with work and family, I also know that you can do this. It is easy to include the foods you really want to eat on the WW points plan – just plan accordingly – which it looks like you are doing.
Keep up the great work!
I think we can all agree that logging your food gives you a better idea of what we’re putting in our bodies, why we’re making those food choices and beginning to understand the importance of “balance”- both with food consumption and exercise. Keep up the great work and trust me when I tell you it only gets easier the more you focus and commit to the task at hand.
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