Being fat is awesome

I went to see a doc about my migraines and he told me to lose weight. It made me really sad and also kind of made it hit home. It's like.....ok im not only fat in my eyes but i realize other people know im overweight. Thats a major motivator.

Erics Post

I'm in too. Doc told me 3 times in a row to lose weight, and this is a good chance to get motivated enough to follow through more than just the first 5 pounds, then giving up. Good luck to every "body". :)

Tracy's Before

Okay, this picture was taken today! I looked through my pictures and realized I don't have any pictures of myself. I love taking pictures of my kids and husband but I have a tendency to say away from the camera. Anyway, this picture is for Em. :)

So, I'm tired of being FAT! I weighed 130 lbs from the time I was 16 until I got married. Then I went on birth control and I blew up like a balloon. Then I had my 1st baby (Evan doesn't want me to use our kids names on public websites) and my weight stayed at 200 lbs. I went on weight watchers shortly before I got pregnant with my second child and got down to 170 lbs and I felt great. Then of course I gained 35 lbs with her and it didn't leave. I was back at 200 lbs again. I think I was just to lazy to loose the baby weight again between my second and third child. I knew I wanted another baby and I also knew I was going to gain another 35 lbs so why try to loose the weight. Sure enough I got pregnant with my third baby and I got up to 240 lbs. Ahhhhh!!!! I lost 20 lbs right after he was born and then the weight loss stopped. Some women melt away while nursing but I am not one of them. It is really hard for me to loose weight because I am always hungry while nursing.

Anyway, I was stuck at 220 lbs so I decided to join weight watchers online. I lost 10 lbs and felt better but then Christmas hit and my enthusiasm fizzled out. But now.... I am back! My starting weight for this year is 210 lbs and I weighed myself today and I am down to 203.5! I never thought I would be exctied to see 200 lbs but I am! I have decided to take my weight loss 5 lbs at a time! I will see 130 lbs again by taking it 5 lbs at a time. I don't want to be a diabetic, I don't want to be the fat wife of a triathlete (by the way Evan is training for another triathlon), I don't want my girls to have the same struggle I am having. I am going to get healthy and fit! Thanks for doing this weight-loss challenge with me. I know we can all do it together. I love you all. FYI...If mom, myself, Tammy, Emily, Ray, Carole, and Eric all loose 25 lbs then we will have lost 175 lbs all together. Awesome!

Cody is too skinny!

I just wanted to add....Cody goal is to GAIN 25 pounds, cause he's a walking stick. He wants muscle. So, just wanted to let everyone know :)

Emily is sexy.

Ok so im new at this....so forgive me if im doing something wrong. I chose all of these pictures cause i hate them...i look so gross in them!!

I havent started yet, i have a nasty cold that im waiting to get over. Its impossible to eat salads when you have a cold!

Cody and I are joining a gym this week, so then we will start. I dont know how much I weigh right now, but once we get to the gym I'll find out and let everyone know! Im excited to start!! Good luck and may the most dedicated person win! :) just kidding :)

Carole's "before"

OK, folks, these are the best pictures I could find of me. It turns out I'm behind the camera for 99.9% of our family's pictures. I picked the second one though, because I still have this shirt, so I'll take my "after" picture in the same shirt and hopefully there will be a difference!! That picture was taken in May 2008. The first one was taken in 2003, and I think I weighed about the same then. I remember having this picture taken. I was thinking - please don't turn out!! Those Old Navy sweaters are so flattering!!

Also, a little note of encouragement: I've found that my best motivator is to beat myself!! I don't think so much about being "skinny," but more about being stronger than I was before (physically and mentally). Battle - wage war - to win against that inner eater!! If you never try, you will never know how strong you really are. And, as I heard Jillian (from biggest loser) say "Go ahead and try to quit". Every time I hear that I think "No way - you can't get me that easy!" Good luck, everyone!!!

Carole

P.S. (EDITED) I guess we are divulging our weight - hey, we're family, right? no judgment because we are all in the same boat :) Anyway, on January 1, I weighed 165, and I currently weigh 162!!!!!

Castle in the Clouds

Well, we secured our family's cabin maybe?!? The house is called Castle in the Clouds and if you want to check it out go to this website. http://www.donfryrealty.com/1129-Meadow-a45643.html
I have the cabin reserved for June 10th, 11th and 12th. The reason I said we have the cabin secured "maybe" is the cabin is actually for sale. They just lowered the price from 1.1 million to $825,000. Let's all keep our fingers crossed. We have some back-up places but I really think this place would be the most fun! They have a spa, pool table and lots of space for the kiddos to run around. Mom wanted to have a belated birthday party there also for Gramps(and Tammy). We could play some crazy games (Corn nut hunt) and have a blast. Anyway, I wanted to keep you updated on the place. Castle in the Clouds does not require you to bring your own linens or towels but we will need to supply our own paper products (tp, paper towels, plates, etc.) Can't wait! How is your weight loss going? Time goes by quick. Don't let it run out on you......

The biggest loser!

Hey family, so I have talked to all of you and we are starting our lose 25lbs by the 25th anniversary. Whoever loses the most weight between Jan 1st 2009 and June 10th 2009 will win a shiny new $100 bill and plus you will be at least 25 pounds lighter (hopefully). Good luck!