Those books are HEAVY!!!! ๐
Okay… so I’m feeling pretty damn good about myself. This week, I lost 3 lbs ๐ Uhm… That’s NINE FREEKIN’ LBS LOST!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! OHHHH MYYYY GOSHHHHH!!!!!!
When we visited Lauren on Wednesday, she said that my face was looking thinner. I don’t see any difference yet… but WOWZERS…NINE POUNDS!!! YEAHHH!!!!
As ALLLLL of you already know, Heather Cole is my weight loss buddy… which I encourage you ALL to do! It’s SO great calling her up when I’m down in the dumps about having to go out to eat and then getting WAY overly depressed about it when I get home…. she picks me RIGHT back up. And just an FYI… HEATHER COLE IS A SKINNY BETTY!!!!! She lost 2.9 lbs this week ๐ Go check out her blog to see how she’s doing it. Oh, and be sure to tell her how SPICY she is ๐
I’m SOOOO incredibly proud of EVERY single one of you for signing on to this healthier lifestyle thing with us. You guys keep me motivated and excited about losing weight. I know that some of you are looking at the “weight” photos that I post here every Friday here for inspiration, I won’t lie… it’ s a bit of pressure BUT… it inspires me to keep working hard at losing weight.
One thing that I did notice… some of you who are talking about your weight loss here are referring to it as “ONLY one pound” or “a measly two pounds…” or “I didn’t lose ANYTHING! ๐ ” And shut that up! That’s a pound you didn’t gain. Be proud of it! Here’s my favorite comment from last week, “I only lost 1 pound. Doesnรขโฌโขt seem like much until I tried to picture what 4 quarter-pounders would look plastered in odd places on my bodyรขโฌยฆthen it seemed like A LOT! That visualization was because of YOU Bobbi! I didnรขโฌโขt take a photo of any burgers but I think you get the idea.” I think that comment sums it ALLLLLLL up! So, work it out you guys!!!!! ๐
And here’s our list of the participants. If someone didn’t report their weight loss last week, I assumed they didn’t want to be listed… so I simply removed their name ๐ No biggie. If you EVER want to join us, it’s never too late. You can join any time! (just comment below) ๐
Bobbi | Heather Cole | Katie Baker | Scott Neumyer | Danialle |
Giovanna Mandel | Jill | Amanda W. | Mrs. Fun | Angela Hubbard |
David Bock | Cathy Bock | Dawn | Momba | SEXY MIKEY! |
Lisa Russo | Brooke Brand | Andie | Dan Brand | Molly Bennett |
Jill | P. Brynne | Jenny Grise | Steph | Jay |
Cheryl | Faye Sommer | Mandy A. | Jen | Bobbie |
Lauren | Tara | Tori Clements | Lisa D. |
The TOTAL weight loss to date for all 34 of us… 112.9 LBS!!!!
YEAHYEAHYEAHYEAH!!!!
Now, for most… that’s based on what I knew of your weight loss based on last weeks comments. SO, I’ll be updating that number all day… HOW AMAZINGLY EXCITING IS THAT?! 90 POUNDS OFF OF OUR FAT BUTTS!!! ๐
Keep up the good work team!
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
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Congrats for you with another 3 pounds!!! No loss for me this week : / but I guess its better to lose nothing then gain something…right?!? Congrats to everyone with their prgression thus far…
Yeah baby! That’s a LOT OF WEIGHT!! MEOW girl, meow!
very awesome!!! so proud of you! that is such an incredible accomplishment, a lot of people don’t realize how hard it is to just lose 1 pound for some of us. anyway, big ups to you! we should join in on this, it’s so hard to get motivated. you know what would REALLY motivate us? if you could promise us that if we lost weight we could be as good as you!!! ok, i’m waiting… *tapping fingers *
P. FREAKIN S. 90 lbs off our FAT BUTTS! THAT IS FREAKIN BAD ASS!! I’m so proud of everyone. Dude, I’m serious…how awesome is that.
Also – I totally love that you talked about “only” losing one pound. DUDE, you are so right. One pound is ONE FREAKIN pound. Did you know that 3,500 calories makes up ONE pound. Yep…so when you think it’s small potatoes to “ONLY” lose one pound remember how many calories you didn’t take in or burned off to lose that.
ROCK ON EVERYONE! WHoo ho.
Meow,
Me
Long time visitor, first time poster. I just want to say how inspiring this is for me. I really want/need to lose about 20 lbs. and it always seems so daunting & that it’ll take forever. Seeing you and how successful you’ve been at this is really making me realize that I need to stop talking & start actually doing. It’s one thing to read each month in Allure magazine how the women with the trainers/dietitians/etc. etc. etc. lose 20 pounds a month, but to watch a fellow Indiana photographer do it every week just makes it so much more realistic & relatable. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is thank you, congratulations & WOW!
I lost 2 lbs!
well, i fell off the wagon when we made a crazy 2 day 10 hour drive in the all day rain to get our belongings from storage and i ate too much junk. i gained 2 lbs back. but…i happily report that i am back on track and am now at 5 lbs lost total so I’m pretty much back to where I was last time. it’s amazing that just 2 lbs more and i can feel the roll hanging over my pants. 2 lbs lighter and it’s gone. (I know that’s a gross visual)
and for you not noticing it. wait till you look back at pictures. you’ll say “wow..look at me now!”
congrats on the 6!
Bobbi – I checked out your blog thru Heather’s and then just saw you on Lauren’s…your work is awesome, and I just wanted to say how much I am getting a kick out of your weight loss images! Hope to meet you at WPPI. I need a kick in the butt too so put me on the list and I will try to contribute some lost weight too. ๐
Bobbi! I was going to tell you, but didn’t know if it was appropriate, but, now that you bring it up, in those pictures of Lauren’s birthday you look dang FINE girl! ๐ And I’m loving your photos of the “pounds” each week. So creative. ๐
way to go!!!! and thank you…for reminding me that i didn’t gain….but after 4 session of 90min HOT yoga…i was hoping for something!!! that and if i loose 15 lbs by march there is a new lens for me!!!
I wanna see pics!!!! (not of you silly, of MIKEY!!!)
Way to go everyone! I am so impressed with not only the weight loss, but the rockin support system going on here. You guys are amazing!
Ya know, I have a ton of books myself…I’m gonna get 5 pounds worth and take it all in because it seems the only place I’m losing weight so far is in my hands (my rings are very loose)! But one of my BFFs made a comment about my face being slimmer and my belly not being as much of a belly – and that was a compliment….she’s had her own weight battle so she’s allowed to say that!
I have nothing to report this Friday because I took a pass and skipped my weigh in. It’s just so gloomy outside and I wasn’t feelin’ it. But next week should be even better since I’ll be getting two weeks worth.
And I agree….no loss means NO GAIN. Celebrate EVERY loss… even the 0.10 loss is a win in my book!!
Congrats!!
Yeah for you, Bobbi!!! You are seriously doing AWESOME! A few pounds the first week can be common but to continue that trend is amazing!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Well I — “Only lost one pound”—- but I am proud of myself for really REALLY sicking to my plan this week & even getting a couple of workouts in! I plan to gain muscle as well as lose fat, so I’m not too concerned about the scale. I can feel my body starting to change a little & that’s a good sign!!!
It’s funny how I can spend two years gaining weight and am bummed when it doesn’t all fall off in two weeks!!!! We ALL have to keep at it!!!!! THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION!!! YOU ALL ROCK!
And Bobbi— love the photos! ๐
I’d love to join in! We just started the Biggest Loser at work and I need all the motivation I can get!!
Congrats Bobbi! You are kicking ass!!!! I lost .5 lbs. Yes, half a pound. It totally counts!
Hey you!! CONGRATSS!!!! Awesome!!
As you may recall, I am not focusing on losing weight, but toning up! Well guess what, missy?!? Jenny finally stepped up to the plate and worked out 3 days this week!! One of those days was for a few hours, too, so that could almost count as two days ๐ j/k I won’t cheat like that. But three days is my goal every week and I made it this week! The fam and I even went to the Y and played raquetball today! It was super fun! Kai is hilarious with it… He loves it, and bless his 6-year-old heart because he TRIES.. but coordination is not one of his stronger points! I couldn’t love him any other way, though and we had a great time ๐
Keep up the good work and the motivation!
Jenny
Oh Bobbi, your Momba is so proud of you. I still haven’t replaced my not so accurate scale. But according to the bouncing needle, after stepping on and off several times, I have lost 3 lbs. I going to have to break down and go for the big investment, all puns intended. Congratulations Litttle Love.
Momba
Can I join the losing-our-fat-butts spree, too? I have lost 0 lbs since joining 30 seconds ago. But I didn’t gain any pounds, either…:-P
2 lbs for me!
I started Wt. Watchers on Monday…but i did weigh Friday and have lost 3 lbs…..probably lots of water weight, but i will take it!
WOW!! You are doing great!!!! Keep at it!!!
congratulations!! 9 lbs. is so great! i would love to join you.. i’ve just started up and have lost 1.5 lbs this week!! ๐
1 lb…Boo Hiss…But the hearts still pumping and that is a good thing! As long as I keep under my husbands weight….HA! I’m good to go!
bobbi that rocks dude. i’ve lost 6 lbs total, my goal is 30!!! what r u doing to lose so much? what did u cut out and how often do u exercise.
congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK…..I’m SO late in reporting my “losses” each week – sorry!!!!
This past week = 2 pounds gone! Gone? Where did they go you ask?
WHO CARES because they sure as heck aren’t on my hiney any more!
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As we know I’m late to the party, but I have a starting weight now! So watch out, next week I hope to have a couple of pounds to add to our weight loss total!
1 Lb for me… I need some energy so I can go to the gym and lose some more!! =)
Ugghhh… no weight loss but after reading your blog I guess you are RIGHT! None gained either…. LOL much happier now thank you Bobbi!
Okay I haven’t lost any additional pounds, but that means I haven’t gained any either. However…. I did run 3 miles x 3 days this week. So I’m toning up and muscle weighs more than flubber…right???
Thanks for keeping us all positive Bobbi!!!!!!!
you go girl, i’m so proud of you!!!
Sorry about last week! My weigh-ins haven’t been all that successful (as in nothing lost) but multiple people have mentioned that I look like I’m loosing weight. That has to count for something, right?
Feb 1st and the beginning of heart healthy month…with only 1 lb. loss this week i am disappointed but i know my heart is lovin’ me ‘cuz i AM eating only healthy!! Can’t wait to hear how you and everyone has done!!! You all are an inspiration!
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