Heya betties!
Healthy train is BACK ONNNN!!!! 😀 Who's in??!?!?!!
Now, I don't want to get too depressing in this first post… so I'll say nothing more than… I've put back on some of the weight that I've lost… the traveling, stress and wedding cake has taken it's toll… and I'm here to turn that poopy around!
HEEEEEERE WE GO! And this time… IT'S A FOR REAL CONTEST!
If you don't want to compete… but still want to be on the healthy train… PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE JOIN US… The MORE THE MERRIER!!!!!!
If you DO want to compete… send in a "before" picture and you HAVE to send it in by Friday. Your "before" picture has to be taken this week… it can't have been taken a month ago… as that's not really fair… you've had a jump start… get what I'm sayin' yo?! I PROMISE not to post it… as a matter of fact… at the end, only those who send in your "after" photos will be shown. 😀 (Send all photos to bobbi[at]bobbiandmike.com
A few tips on your "before" photo.
- wear something that is easily comparable to another outfit for your "after" photo. For example… I wear a black shirt and blue jeans… that way, as I lost weight… I could just wear smaller jeans and a smaller black shirt so that it was easy to compare.
- stand somewhere that has a clean background… a white wall works perfectly. Standing in front of clutter makes it difficult for you to see your outline.
- be sure to take a side and back photo, too.
- this doesn't really have anything to do with the photo… but I canNOT stress this enough… MEASURE YOURSELF!!!!! When the pounds aren't coming off… sometimes seeing the inches fly away are FABULOUS for the motivation. I measure my waist, arms, thighs, bust and hips. Mike measures his waist, chest, arms, thighs and neck.
When does this contest end? November 20th (9 weeks) 😀
What is the prize? A HOT HOT HOT "after" photo session taken by yours truly…. in Indianapolis 😀 Date to be determined based on the weather 🙂 If you don't want a photo session… we'll come up with something else… but, whatever… JOIN JOIN JOIN!
We'll weigh in every other Friday (you just have to say how much you've lost… not how much you weigh). First weigh in is September 25th… then October 9, 23… November 6th and then the 20th! 😀
Does all of this make sense?
I'm pumped up… hope you are too!
Love 🙂
~bobbi+mike
PS. while I love you all… please please PLEASE report all of your progress in the comments section.. emails/facebook/twitter messages are just too much for me to keep up with. 🙂
PPS. Your support and encouragement means more to me than I could ever express… and I can't thank you all enough.
PPPS. LET'S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
EDITED TO ADD: Please know that I'm not a judgmental person in THE LEAST… send in your photo… I think you're all beautiful! We all have to start somewhere, right?! I've showed you all my before photos, photos of me as a sweaty mess, hair lookin' all crazy, etc… so, please know that I will NOT judge you! 😀
I’m in! LETS DO THIS!
OK – so I’ve jumped this train and fell off (a couple times) but thought about getting back on this week and maybe this is a sign i SHOULD!!!! I’m up in the air about the before/after photo – cause that is MAJOR commitment!!! AAahhhh!! BUT to be photo’d by you two would be a BLAST!!! and well worth it! not only for my health and well being but badass pics 🙂 Add me to the list – I’m gonna think about this before and after photo bizznass 🙂
INNNNNNNN!!!!!
Ken and I are in!
Im In!
I’ll do the before shots this afternoon after my puppy shoot……then I will blog it…..in for a penny in for a pound!
K, I totally want to do this. I’ve had a lot of friends do the biggest loser style competition and it looked like fun. However your prize of a photo shoot seems the best motivation ever! Oh my heck. Only one problem…I’m in Phoenix. Can I still join if I’m far away?
Count me in! I need a little extra push, and this is it!
This couldn’t have started up again at a better time and I’m so excited to be part of the group and hopefully put a little healthy smack-down a few of you 🙂 I’M IN!!!
I am never good at these things and rarely stick with it but I am going to do my best. I really want that after photo session. IT’S ON!!!!
Okay, I’ll give this a try – tho I can’t promise much for the first week, because I have finals going on right now lol! I’ll get before pics to send you sometime this week 🙂
I’m in, and I mean it this time. I HAVE to do something and I refuse to buy bigger clothes!
Ok. so, I wasn’t going to join…just continue to do it on my own…but with that prize as my motivation??? I am so in and it is on! Are you going to do a biggest loser type of thing and do percentage lost? or total ponds lost?
I’m afraid, but considering it…and not for the FABULOUS prize. For me.
I’m sooo in!!! Where do we send our before pics?
nevermind… I obviously didn’t read close enough to actually see that you already said where to send pics to! lol
I’m in!!
Oh gee …another weight loss post….i should lose weight..i need to lose weight…but i’m not motivated..WHAT? an after photo session with Bobbi?? Ok just found my motivation…I’m IN!!!!!!!
I’m in. What better motivation than an “after” shot?!? Thanks for starting up this little motivation train!!
I’m IN, IN, IN, INNNNNN!
p.s. I’M IN!
My husband Darren and I are both in together! Woohoo! We just got p90x and are about to begin this “lovely” little (or big for myself) journey. We would LOVE a shoot with you guys so that is perfect motivation :o) Great idea!
I think i actually love you for starting this back up again. Im definately in…as for the contest…well,i’ll have to give that alittle bit of thought. Since i injured my knee in may ive really let things slide,not been to the gym at all an though im still not sure whether ill b having surgery..theres loads i could of been doing to keep loosing.
Im definately ready to start loosing again!! You and Mike are both huge inspirations…
I am in Bobbi!!! I need to lose some serious weight!!
woohoo!! i’m in!! 🙂
I’m in!! I am so close to goal but can’t get over this hump!!
Is it by percentage of weight lost since we all weigh different amounts and the more you have to lose, the faster it usually comes off?
I’d like to be in too – off to think about how to take my photo
Thank you for the push in the right direction.
IN! photo to come sooooon!
ok i’m gonna try to get in on this one. wedding season put the kibosh on my progress too :/ grr…
Contest or not, I’m DEFINITELY in! We chatted about this over IM last week, but I start tomorrow! I’m using twitter and hashtagging it #OSBF if anyone wants to join in. What is #OSBF, you ask? Operation Stop Being Fat! 🙂
I will take that photo (argh!) and be in with you all. :o) Thanks Bobbi!
This is the perfect thing to jump start my weight loss for my senior pics in March!!!! Im definitely in!!
Chugga-Chugga-Chugga-Chugga-WOO-HOO! I admire the fact that you (and others) put this journey out there. I sat on the sidelines before, but will do my best to join the fun!! Thanks!
YES! IN! You guys are an inspiration on so many levels. Thanks!
Bobbi,
You know I am so doing this! I have been waiting for you to start up again and this is exactly what I need…accountability! Thanks!
This is just what I needed! Thank you, and I’m in!
That may be the kick I need to loose the 20-25 pounds I NEED to loose!! 🙂 PS I absolutely love your blog! 😉
Can I be in even if you don’t know me?! 🙂 I’m excited!
I am in this! I have followed the healthy train blog for a while. It is time for me to stop reading, and start joining!
How do you determine the winner? Total weight loss or percentage of starting weight loss? I want in and I for sure want pictures!
k so I’ve gained back 10 pounds since March (embarrassing to admit! UGH!) so I am totally back on. Sending you my “before” photo this afternoon! 🙂
even though i hate to put it all out there… i’m in! time to kick the bad habits!
I’m so in. I’m trying to lose 20 more pounds by the end of the year, and I’ve pretty much flatlined since July. I’ll send you my “before” pics soon!
I actually just started last week, so I am definitely in! I have dealt with a lot in the last six months personally and if I can survive and be strong enough to make it through, I can be strong enough to finally kick my weight problem. The idea of hopping down that way for a session with you is just all that much more motivation! You be our cheer leader, we will all be yours!
In In In please! I’m in Michigan now, but would ADORE getting a chance to meet you!! (believe me, I’d driiiiive out there! You guys are awwwwweeeeesome )
I am SO in…Followed your last healthy train…It’s time for me to get on.. ALL ABOARD!!
I’m in too! I have a goal of 15lbs. Now hmm……what to wear for that “Before” Photo.
Oooooh, OK. I’m in this time for sure! Just saw photos of myself on facebook from a wedding I was IN this past weekend and had to furiously detag myself. Bad bad bad. lol! I like this b/c I feel like 9 weeks is attainable and I’m lovin’ the contest part!! YAY! 🙂
an “after” session as a prize?! Totally in.
I am in too, I have put back on some of the weight I lost too and really need to kick it back into gear!!
Woo Hoo!!!!!! I’m looking forward to looking H-O-T by Christmas!!! I’m in!!!! 🙂
Okay….Im going to do this again, I’m soooo over being at this weight.
p.s. Every time I see your few pictures at the end of your posts I cant help but think how much more tiny you are every time! You guys look sooooo good!!!! So stoked for you!
I told my hubby about 6 months ago that at SOME point in our lives I want you to shoot us. So it’s ON!! We’d be flying up from Florida, but I miss the snow so hopefully I can talk him into it! 🙂 I’ll email my picture before Friday, I think that will definitely help. Thanks for being so sweet and motivating!
Count me in! I followed the last healthy train and thought I should jump in – this is the motivation i need!
Count me in! I’ll send over the before pic soon!
I already said this on FB, but I’m in!!! I can’t think of any better motivation than getting to meet you!! Oh and then there is that photo bit too 😉
I’m hoping to build heavy muscle so is this going to be judged on weight alone or weight + inches?
Just what I need it, that incentive! I’ll have to fly out to Indiana for that prize, it’s on! I luv your blog 🙂
Count me in Bobbi! 🙂
I want to get on the train too. I “only” need to lose about 10 pounds….but in my case those are sometimes the absolute hardest to lose — especially now that it’s officially “tailgate season”!
This sounds great!!! I am IN!!!!
I don’t even know you… but can I get in on this?
ohhh how i wish you were closer. i’d love to do this!
So so excited! Made a deal with the hubby 3 weeks ago if I hit my target weight we are coming to Indiana to get some family photos taken by Bobbi & Mike! I have never had them taken before and this is definitely motivating!!
I’m in like gladiator sandals! And very excited at that!
I’m SO IN Lady!!!!!! Thanks!
I’m in. Again. Maybe this will actually hold me accountable! 🙂
Shall we plan my photo session now? I’m in it to win it!
yay! bring it on!
I have been so down on how the heck am I going to lose these extra 30 lbs I’m carrying around and you have helped me to kick it in to gear! thanks bobbi! looking through your healthy train posts is a HUUUUUGE inspruation!!! you are incredible! i want awesome after pics too! count me IN!
I didn’t know there was a prize involved!! That is killer. Count me IN.
Will have a pic to send before friday… 🙂
IN! Hang out time with Bobbi=the ultimate motivation 🙂 THANK YOU b+m!
Count me in! Let’s do this!!!!
My sister and I are in!!!
I am so in…down loading my pics right now and I will email them over. Have a hot photo taken by you all is just what I need to stay motivated. Thanks for doing this!! You guys are sooooo awesome!
Lisa
Oh I so want to do this but I am pregnant with 2 weeks left to go!! I think I’d be disqualified with a pregnant photo!! My belly is quite huge right now. Lol.
You inspire me Bobbi! I’m in!
So…I come across this blog post on the VERY SAME DAY that I make a phone call to NIFS to schedule my free trial at their facility. Is this a coincidence? One may think, “Perhaps, it is just a coincidence, Stephanie.” But then I would go on to explain that one of my many motivations for a healthier me (like, yesterday) is the fact that hubby and I are approaching the five-year mark, and I think we need some new professional pics done of us. Does it still sound like a coincidence that I happened upon this post? I think not! It just MUST be fate! LOL! Anyway…if I can get you a picture by Friday…I’m IN. And even if I don’t “win”…we’ll still want you to photograph us at some point; so, healthy train, here I come! 🙂
I am so in on this – Just so happens to coincide with a planned major long term diet I am starting next week already. Good Luck everyone
We’re both in!!! Seriously what better prize could there be for getting healthy?! = ) We’ll be emailing our before photos to you tonight! Yay for the Healthy Train!!!!!!!
Beto & I are in!!! I’ll send you our photos tonight!!!!
Count me in 🙂
and depressing photos are on their way (depressing to me, that is… they’ll probably make you feel pretty good about yourself)
I’m so in! Sending my before pic tonight!
I’m IN! Let’s DO THIS THING!
I am so in. This is such a great idea and probably the best prize I’ve ever seen given away for a weight loss challenge.
I’m in!! I think the last time you started this I was pregnant, so losing weight was the opposite of what I was doing!! Now my baby boy is 6 months old and I’m still trying to lose the rest of the baby weight (not to mention the extra weight that wasn’t baby-related at all)! Thanks for the motivation!
I’ve actually been trying since Jan. It’s slow going, but I’m motivated like never before! I just got a bodybugg and need all the support I can get. Your healthy train posts are actually what made me bookmark your blog and then I got hooked on your fabulous personality and amazing photography. Thanks for being you. 🙂 I’m on the train!
Im in!
I want to give this a try too!!
I’d love to be photographed by you! 🙂
Better late than never! It’s just the accountability/motivation I need to get going.
Quick question: Is the winner chosen by percentage lost or pounds lost? I vote for percentage.
I’m in and ready to do some hard work! I want to be proud of myself when this is over. Going out to buy a scale today!
Bobbi,
is it to late …… I really want to do this!