Comment by Andrea Murphy

February 6, 2009 @ 3:31 pm

I have to come out of my lurkedom to tell you to not be bummed out! You’re doing great!! You don’t have a ton to lose so its going to come off slower. If you worked hard this week just keep up the same effort and I’m willing to bet you see a big loss at the scale next week

Comment by bobbi

February 6, 2009 @ 3:48 pm

thanks Andrea… I don’t mean to be a Debbie Downer here… it’s just really been getting to me. I promise to give it 110% alllll next week!!!!!

Comment by sara

February 6, 2009 @ 3:59 pm

aww Bobbi, I wish I could give you a hug right now. You sound so down. Seriously, you gained less than 1 lb in a week….think about how minimal that is and how easy it is for our weight to fluctuate each day (especially us girls at certain times). Have you tried swimming at all? I heard that is a really great cardio workout and it is low stress/impact on the body. If you haven’t already, talk to your trainer about the wall you are hitting and how unmotivated you feel…this is a good time to maybe change a few things up. Also, revisit what got you motivated in the first place…find that fire. You are doing great, don’t be so hard on yourself. I bet it is even harder when you are making it such a public thing too…its like admitting failure to everyone you know (but you aren’t failing).

hugs

Comment by scott neumyer

February 6, 2009 @ 4:17 pm

Dude… DON’T be so bummed out! You’re doing GREAT and these are natural things that our bodies do… They don’t always listen to us! So keep on rockin, b!

Comment by Lanne

February 6, 2009 @ 4:21 pm

Awww. I was so sad for you this morning. Are you measuring as well? I am no expert but I know when I joined a gym they said the scales might go up because muscles weigh more than fat and I might be burning off fat and building muscles. You might well have lost ‘fat’ this week.. you are just a healthier muscle wise. Again, I certainly shouldn’t be counted on about it but ask your trainer? You are rocking it.. 12+pounds more than had you not started.. and that is worth celebrating!!

Comment by kilax

February 6, 2009 @ 4:29 pm

I’ve run 17 miles since Firday and haven’t lost a pound. I guess we are maintaining? At least my clothes fit nicely!

Comment by kilax

February 6, 2009 @ 4:30 pm

And Bobbi! I see the difference in the photos! You are going great! Keep at it!

Comment by +mike

February 6, 2009 @ 4:35 pm

I personally think the .8 pounds is her longer hair

Comment by jennifer jasiczek

February 6, 2009 @ 4:35 pm

I see a difference! It’s coming along nicely.

Comment by bobbi

February 6, 2009 @ 4:35 pm

Mike… you make me laugh. I love you so so SOOOO much!!!!!

Comment by ashley

February 6, 2009 @ 4:37 pm

Bobbi- I think you look great. Who cares what the stupid scale says! I am down a pound this week but today is my birthday so I am eating what I want!

Comment by alisha

February 6, 2009 @ 4:39 pm

WOW WOW WOW!!! You are such an inspiration. I’m sure the gain is pure rockin’ muscle from all that working out. You look great!

Comment by Andrea

February 6, 2009 @ 4:39 pm

Bobs! I can totally see a difference….look at your skinny lil’ sweet face!

Love you and am so proud of you!!

Comment by ohana photographers *david & kimi*

February 6, 2009 @ 4:39 pm

holy guacamole you look friggin fabuloso!!! this is so inspiring and promising!!! have an awesome weekend!! hope to see you at wppi!

Comment by bobbi

February 6, 2009 @ 4:39 pm

By the way Sara…. I think you’re completely right… Sharing it with the world is both an awesome thing (it keeps me motivated, and I’m sure it motivates many others)…. but when I don’t succeed…. it’s just a bummer. You’re such a good friend… thanks for the encouraging words.

Scott and Lanne, thanks SO much… and yes, I think you’re right.

Kim, 17 MILES?! SEVENTEEN MILES?! AYKM!? I’m SOOO PROUD OF YOUUUU!!!!!

Jennifer, thanks thanks thanks!

LOVE TO YOU ALLLLL!!!

Comment by rebecca-linh rodgers

February 6, 2009 @ 4:40 pm

seriously- i think you need to be a LOT nicer to yourself. photo1- hot bobbi. photo 3- SMOKIN’ HOT BOBBI.
You LOOK fantastic. Please FEEL as fantastic as you look k? xoxo

Comment by bobbi

February 6, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

WOWZAS!!!! THREE A’S IN A ROW!!!! Ashley, Alisha and Andrea

Ashley, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
Alisha, and THAT is exactly why I share it… I REALLY hope that in my ups and downs… at least I’m inspiring… so thanks for that.
Andra, I miss you. LOTS!

Oh, and Ohana…. see you soon!

Comment by Watty

February 6, 2009 @ 4:42 pm

Awww Bobbi, you’re still a hottie! Look seriously…if you want to do more pics, you’re gonna need a side profile shot too…just because you can’t see it in the front doesn’t mean you’re not shrinking anyway. (and muscle weighs more than fat!)

Looking at the pics, you can totally see it! Your pants look like you’re swimming in them (get some skinny jeans, you’ll see the difference!!!) and your face is showing more definition too….should we even get into the ‘girls’ appearance?? (I hated it seemed like they were the first thing to go! LOL)

PLUS Look at all of the background you can see between your arms and body.

don’t beat yourself up…you’re doing great!!

I’m stuck still at 165. Glad I’m not going up (and pms water weight is around the corner…) Ahh well. I just ordered a better scale. Afraid what it’s going to tell me.

Comment by Sarah (snixie)

February 6, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

Wowowowow! Huge difference! Even though you can’t see it, we all can! Great work!!

Comment by Alisha @ Izzy 'N Emmy

February 6, 2009 @ 4:44 pm

Are you kidding me, you look fabulous! I can totally see a difference! Keep up the good work and remember, muscle weighs more. That .8 gain is probably just that, or water. LOL!

Comment by hanna

February 6, 2009 @ 4:46 pm

don’t get too down – remember muscle weighs more than fat. So even if the scale doesn’t say it your clothes certainley do. Keep it up because the results are showing (even if they are frustrating at times). Try taking measurements too, you may be surprised at how many inches you are losing – sometimes that was more motivating to me than the weight.

Comment by April

February 6, 2009 @ 4:48 pm

You look so much thinner and toned! I know you are getting tons of suggestions…but I’m going to add my two cents as well… allow your self one (in moderation ) cheat day. This way your body isn’t expecting the same thing day after day. It might shock your body and get it to start burning lots of fat again. Even on biggest loser, they have a cheat day after their weigh in.
Keep up the amazing work!

Comment by erin harvey

February 6, 2009 @ 4:50 pm

Darn that Biggest Loser show… makes us all feel inadequate for not losing 20 lbs each week.

Comment by Blair Van Bussel

February 6, 2009 @ 4:51 pm

Bobbi!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dont stress so much! You look freakin amazing! Look at your face and your torso! So so much skinnier! You look HOT girlie!
I totally understand what you mean when you say you are so frustrated since you have been working so hard, but I guess you cant expect your body to be constantly loosing weight all the time! But your working out is def showing!!!

Comment by Allie

February 6, 2009 @ 4:54 pm

bobbi — you look awesome!!! don’t get discouraged! everyone has rough weeks.
but seriously…..you look amazing! i love the new hair color!

Comment by Alyssa Lang

February 6, 2009 @ 4:58 pm

You look awesome Bobby, I bet your gain was MUSCLE.

I’m still having trouble understanding last week….I lost exactly one pound this week but because of that stupid gain last week, that means I’ve only lost a little over 5 pounds in 17 weeks, so don’t beat yourself up too bad.

Comment by shannon sewell

February 6, 2009 @ 4:58 pm

are you kidding me crazy lady??? you look AMAZING!!!!! how can you NOT see a difference? ugh- why do we always have to be so hard on ourselves be proud. cause you should be & you deserve to pat yourself on the back- k?

do i get to see you in vegas?
~S

Comment by Lindsey

February 6, 2009 @ 5:02 pm

I can so see a difference in the pics!! Especially in the face and the waist!! The extra weight probably just is muscle!! I need to take some lessons from you because I have no will power at all!

Comment by carrie@urbanbaby

February 6, 2009 @ 5:03 pm

omg, i TOTALLY see a difference. and those dumb scales…sometimes it all shifts around when we workout…be good to yourself, i need to lose about 10-15lbs and i just talk about it, you’re actually DOING something about it. kudos to you!!!!

Comment by carrie@urbanbaby

February 6, 2009 @ 5:04 pm

ps: i wear my belts to the side too .

Comment by bobbi

February 6, 2009 @ 5:10 pm

Wow guys…. I’m a little blown away by all of these comments…. WOWOWOWOW! You guys seriously know how to make a girl feel loved. Thanks guys

PS> Shannon, HELLLL YEAH YOU’LL BE SEEING US IN VEGAS!!!!! Can’t WAIT to see you!

Comment by Stephanie Stewart

February 6, 2009 @ 5:21 pm

Bobbi, You look amazing! I can see the difference in those pictures! I go through the same thing – losing a few pounds here without really trying too hard, then gaining a few stinking .8lbs when you feel like you’ve worked out longer and harder than the previous week, that’s how it is, but you’ve stayed on that healthy train CHOO CHOO! And I think your husband is right, it’s in your longer hair!
Seriously, keep it up, girl!
p.s. did you you ever have any of those “Get In Shape Girl!” sweatbands or hoola hoops growing up? I had the hoola hoop and some headband. I should see if they are still in the basement at my parents’ house!

Comment by andie

February 6, 2009 @ 5:29 pm

i see the change you look great!! i love the new red color of your hair too!

Comment by Jenni Wise

February 6, 2009 @ 5:42 pm

Bobbi, you look at yourself everyday, so of course it’s hard to see a difference, but like everyone else has said above, I can totally see a difference! You look great!

Comment by Liz@McFargan

February 6, 2009 @ 5:45 pm

Bobbi…. you can’t tell a difference, really?

I think you look amazing, but I know sometimes it doesn’t matter what anybody else sees, it’s what you see that changes how you feel about yourself. You are beautiful at whatever size, but as you’re becoming stronger and more fit, you have the opportunity to walk into the world that much prouder of how you present yourself.

You go, girl!

Comment by Michelle O

February 6, 2009 @ 5:45 pm

Bobbi…
Just a fellow blog stalker (you both are *A*M*A*Z*I*N*G and should be so proud of your work)….anyways, I just had to chime in on this post and tell you that you look fabulous!!! And I think what you are doing is amazing. And I think it is great you are photo documenting it so you can really see the transformation!! Congrats! You look amazing girl!!

Comment by Maggie

February 6, 2009 @ 5:46 pm

Bobbi, you look great! I can very much see a difference and I can’t believe how quickly your hair grows.

Comment by Cathy and David Photographers

February 6, 2009 @ 5:46 pm

okay.. to steal your words… AYKM!?!?!? YOU CAN’T SEE A DIFFERENCE??!?! Look at your shoulders, the shadow on your neck! There’s a BIG difference there. Your neck looks slimmer, yours shoulders smoother, etc. You’re lookin’ good. Don’t get down on yourself cuz you sure work harder at this than anyone I know and you should be rewarding and praising yourself for keeping so hard-core about it. We’re joining a gym soon because of your attitude so I don’t want to hear it. ^_^ YOU ROCK!

Comment by wrecklessgirl

February 6, 2009 @ 6:04 pm

seriously, i know how you feel..to the tee. but on the other hand, i guess we can all see what is hard for you to see–the recent picture, you are GLOWING with health. you look like a different person in more ways that one. any other changes we should know about? keep it up, i know it’s hard when you can’t see results quickly…but any day now and your metabolism and all that muscle you’re building will kick in and rev everything up to a faster speed. *wink* love you, gemini sistah, your wrecklessgirl.

Comment by Lindsey Joy

February 6, 2009 @ 6:04 pm

AYKM?!??! You can totally tell! Just look at your waist and jaw line! You are looking good!! Keep at it. Some weeks are just more tough than others. Try not to be bummed.

Comment by Michelle Guzman

February 6, 2009 @ 6:09 pm

Girl! Your face looks so much thinner! You’re always sssooo cute!

Comment by Elle M

February 6, 2009 @ 6:34 pm

Awwww Bobbi,dont b down…you’ve done brilliantly,we all have our off weeks…or several in my case
I can totally tell that you’ve lost weight…look at your waist…looking super hot. Im loving your new hair color by the way and holy wow does ur hair grow fast..i love it!
I managed to loose 1 1/2lbs this week…an im putting my punchbag up this weekend..so im gonna b rockin the cardio…fingers crossed for next week!!

Comment by Kathleen P.

February 6, 2009 @ 6:34 pm

I’ve never commented before. However, I love your photography and enjoy updates through Google Reader. You look slimmer in the face. You’re doing fantastic! Chin up!

Comment by Molly

February 6, 2009 @ 6:52 pm

Just a quick note from a long time lurker and VERY rare comment-er. . . . You can see the difference in your upper arms. . . and definitely in the face. . .

And I really like the new hair. . .

You look great- it’s a very rough thing to stay motivated, and you are doing exceptionally well at plowing through the rough spots.

Comment by Brandi

February 6, 2009 @ 7:13 pm

Dude, Bobbi you are HAWTTTTT. I love the new red btw. I really can see a big difference in your face, it looks much slimmer.

Comment by josh solar

February 6, 2009 @ 7:43 pm

Lookin’ good, and keep your head up!

Comment by Julie

February 6, 2009 @ 8:28 pm

I can’t believe you don’t know how amazing you look! Hang in there – you’ll probably see a big drop when you least expect it…

Comment by Betsy

February 6, 2009 @ 8:44 pm

Sorry, i’m chiming in so late and saying the same thing everybody is doing but I too SOOOO see a big difference in your face (down by your chin, missy!) arms and legs! Wooo hoo!!

Comment by courtney

February 6, 2009 @ 9:02 pm

I think you look great and I think you’re doing great!!
I’m down two pounds this week from last but that isn’t saying much because I had gained two pounds last week and didn’t weigh in. So basically I cancel out!! Boooo. I’m working harder this week I promise. (isn’t that what I always say?
)

Comment by Shannon

February 6, 2009 @ 9:24 pm

Just a blog-stalker here, but I wanted to point out your belt!!! Did you notice how many holes over you are from picture one to picture three!?!?! Now that is some measurable progress!!!

Comment by Melissa Koehler

February 6, 2009 @ 10:16 pm

Dang girl you look HOT!!! I am so proud of you! You are so beautiful, inside and out!!

Comment by Jennie Skeens

February 6, 2009 @ 10:19 pm

I was just at Betsy’s telling her how amazing you look. What I think is the best is #1 Watching the tail of your belt get longer and #2 Looking at your hair and how stinkin’ fast it grows. Great job! Way to stick with it.

Comment by Cherron

February 6, 2009 @ 10:51 pm

Aww, Bobbi, I love you. You don’t need to be bummed. You are looking good!! I mean, look at your FACE! You can look at your face and totally tell you are losing weight.

Comment by Clary

February 6, 2009 @ 11:25 pm

You don’t see a difference!!? Among you face looking nice and fresh the…ahem…girls are looking quite perky. I’m sorry but I just couldn’t NOT say anything:) Keep the hard work up and don’t be so hard on yourself AND I completely agree with Mike about the .8 pounds;)

Comment by bobbi

February 6, 2009 @ 11:28 pm

Clary, you just made my day…. haha

Comment by Meghan

February 6, 2009 @ 11:57 pm

What are you talking about, you look AMAZING!!! You can notice a difference, you’re doing a great job. I’m trying to board the weight loss train but can’t seem to run fast enough to catch it, you’re an inspiration! Love your blog, I stalk it every day but rarely comment, I promise to do that more often! P.S. Only the cool kids wear their belt crooked

Comment by amanda

February 7, 2009 @ 1:52 am

Are you kidding me?!?! You look FABULOUS!!!!! I have only lost 6 pounds since oct so i should be the one beating myself up. Oh well, i guess it is better then nothing or gaining!

Comment by sasha farina

February 7, 2009 @ 3:58 am

you look good Chica! i noticed the belt too… LOL.. still gorgeous though. Keep it up! keep it up!!! *hugs*

Comment by natt

February 7, 2009 @ 5:56 am

hey well done! i started gymming about 5 weeks ago…so far lost 3.5kgs but found out i gained 0.5 kgs back this week…i’m bummed too =(

Comment by lauren clark

February 7, 2009 @ 9:58 am

I see a HUGE difference! You look GREAT!! I’ve maintained for a week and a half! I’m bummed also. Maybe next week:)

Comment by Alyssa Dawn Photography

February 7, 2009 @ 11:52 am

Bobbi!!! You look Amazing!!! Your face is slimming down alot. You GO! girl…..

Comment by Tracy S.

February 7, 2009 @ 12:14 pm

Bobbi- your pics are awesome!!! I can totally see a difference and I love the new hair!! I had a rough week with everything too, lots of emotions come up when losing weight. We tend to forget about the little things like looser clothes, thinner faced, and the ability to walk up & down stairs without being totally winded! We need to totally embrace those triumphs!
I was off my exercise plan a bit this week because I have a bum foot, but I did manage to lose 3 lbs. Bringing my total to 28!!

We can do this people!!

Comment by Cheryl

February 7, 2009 @ 12:22 pm

Bobbi- please try not to be too disappointed. You look fabulous and the important part is that you are getting healthier, even if the scale doesn’t always say so. Keep up the hard work and it will pay off. I didn’t get a chance to post last week, I was having some computer issues. So, my weight loss for last week and this week combined- 1.5 pounds. Remember- this is a marathon, not a sprint and we have to be patient! Love you!

Comment by Jenna

February 7, 2009 @ 3:30 pm

Bobbi you are such an inspiration, and there is a DEFINITE difference in your face. It’s also fun to see what happens with your hair. Remember it’s inches that matter SO much more than lbs. I love following this journey of yours. Don’t be bummed, you’ve made so much progress.

Comment by Tori

February 7, 2009 @ 4:15 pm

Looking good! I can really tell a difference in your face and shoulders!

Comment by Jennifer driscoll

February 7, 2009 @ 4:51 pm

Let’s get
Together and
Pump some iron. I have
15 to lose so I can fit back into my expensive clothes and cardio is great
But I know lifting and toning is what will really do the trick….

Comment by Heather Cole

February 7, 2009 @ 5:24 pm

Um first of all, you look AMAZING!! I’m so freaking proud of you, it’s just about RIDIC! You can totally tell the difference and even if the numbers aren’t going down, you can totally see that your clothes numbers are and in the end…that’s what matters most! Keep rockin it. P.S. The hair is like AmAzing!! you look so pretty.

Comment by John Harder

February 7, 2009 @ 5:25 pm

I can totally tell a difference. You’re doing so well. Keep up the good work. YOU CAN DO IT! Hair is awesome too by the way.

Comment by Maya Laurent

February 7, 2009 @ 9:17 pm

I see a different girl what are you talking about??!!! I understand though…I am the same way when I compare pics of myself.

Comment by Tracy Beene

February 8, 2009 @ 9:48 am

I know all of us are most hard on ourselves…but really…there is a difference in your pictures. You have made progress – the proof is in those beautiful pictures. Don’t think about those numbers…just look at the way your clothes are fiitting…look at your skinny face!!! You are doing amazing!!!!!

Comment by Araxi

February 8, 2009 @ 1:52 pm

Congrats You look GREAT and lovin the hair!!!! I just love following your progress and updates on Twitter. Thank you for keepin it real!

Comment by ale

February 8, 2009 @ 8:35 pm

You look great honey! I can tell the difference on your face and waist!
Maybe is muscle weight!

Comment by Regina White

February 8, 2009 @ 9:27 pm

I can totallytell in the face! Your doing great! Don’t give up. I always look forward ot hearing your progress. Keep on movin my pal you look great!

Comment by Jennifer

February 8, 2009 @ 9:32 pm

Your face looks so thin! and I love the hair color! Keep up the good work!

Comment by Kristianne

February 8, 2009 @ 9:55 pm

You can def see the difference…u r doing so well!! Don’t give up!

Comment by Kristen Mallory

February 8, 2009 @ 10:36 pm

Ok:

a) You are beautiful.
b) Your hair color is AH-MAZING.
c) You have a killlllller smile.
d) You are crazy talented.

Don’t sweat the small weight gain…you are perfect!

Comment by Trisha

February 8, 2009 @ 11:03 pm

If it makes you feel any better. . .
I can tell a difference!!

Oh, and I like your hair in the last picture the best (the longer style). I don’t know if it is from your weight loss, or from the style, but it makes your face look so slim!

You’re freakin’ adorable. . . I think that EVERY time I see a picture of you!!

Comment by Charise (Photography By Charise)

February 9, 2009 @ 1:42 am

Bobbi you look FABULOUS! Look at you!! Seriously……you should be so very proud.

I only lost 1lb last week…bleh…BUT I did hit my goal of loosing 25lbs by WPPI so that makes me happy.

Heres to hoping we both have a better weight loss week

Comment by Amber

February 9, 2009 @ 7:38 am

Bobbi, you look great and by the way, in the latest picture i see a difference! Your face looks thinner and you are beautiful! Keep it up girl!!!

Comment by melly

February 9, 2009 @ 9:37 am

Just lurking and thought I would make a note. Just always look at your belt. You can really tell you’re losing b/c the little hangy-out part to the right of the buckle is longer!

Comment by Colleen McManigal

February 9, 2009 @ 12:17 pm

Bobbi you look fabulous! You are probably gaining MUSCLE!!!! Which, by the way, DOES weigh more.

Keep it up girl! You rock!

Comment by Bre

February 9, 2009 @ 1:07 pm

not necessary to be bummed.
at least you’re sticking to it!!!
and btw… you look HOT!!!!!
keep at it.. it will all pay off in the end.
loves.

Comment by Erin

February 9, 2009 @ 1:15 pm

I am a regular blog-reader (love your photos), and also love Biggest Loser. They say that your body hits a plateau after a while (for the contestants it’s week 2 usually) but that is when your body is telling you its time to switch up the workouts – keep it guessing what’s coming next.

Keep it up – its frustrating but I also hear if you do something for 21 consecutive days it becomes a habit!

Erin

Comment by Ashley Bode

February 9, 2009 @ 1:44 pm

Muscle weighs more than fat. Your working out a lot. Keep that in mind. Plus, you look GREAT!

Comment by Karissa

February 9, 2009 @ 2:04 pm

I think you look AWESOME!!! You can TOTALLY see it all over, but way alot in your face. I think you are ROCKIN IT!!!

Comment by Kristen

February 9, 2009 @ 3:28 pm

I agree with what everyone says – it’s not the number on the scale, it is the way your clothes fit. Muscle weighs more than fat – and while you will overall lose weight – muscle burns more calories at rest than fat does. So do not get discouraged – I can tell a difference between picture 1 and 2! You look absolutely fabulous dahling!

Comment by Theresa

February 9, 2009 @ 3:50 pm

I’ve never commented on your blog, but I read it all the time and think you and Mike are FABULOUS photographers. You’re what I strive to be when I decide to take it all seriously. As for the weight loss, I think you look fabulous! I’m also biased because we have the same exact hair cut it looks like. While it’s subtle, you can see a difference in your neck. I’m in the process of trying to lose weight as well and even if I feel like junk in my photos, I look very hard for any positives I can find I focus soley on those. You also look fabulous in your clothes!

Comment by Amber V

February 9, 2009 @ 4:24 pm

Ok I’m totally posting (for the first time I might add) at work (Oh the shame!!) but I had to chime in and tell you how great you look!!! I can tell a big difference in your middle!! I bet you’ve got a 6 pack under that new black t-shirt. And I know you’ve heard it before, but muscle weighs more than fat. You’re doing great!! Go Bobbi go!!!

Comment by brooke schwab

February 9, 2009 @ 11:38 pm

you are doing an amazing job bobbi! i can’t even do what you do! and you look beautiful in all three photos. i know it is also about you feeling good in our bodies. i have been struggling with that for awhile. i get down about little things when people really love me for me! i hope!

hope to see you at wppi!

Comment by Aunt Karen

February 10, 2009 @ 9:11 am

Hi Bobba Lou!!

I can definitely see a difference, just look at that face. I love you!!!!!

Comment by bobbi

February 10, 2009 @ 9:13 am

I love you Aunt Karen!

Comment by Trina

February 11, 2009 @ 10:25 pm

I can totally see a difference in your face….looks more slender. *hugs*

Comment by Christina

February 15, 2009 @ 8:54 pm

GO GIRL!

Comment by Helen

February 25, 2009 @ 10:36 am

Bobbi, you look amazing, seriously, amazing. Miss you guys! I will definitely be seeing you sometime this fall for the new arrival to the family. Oh and it’s another boy!!!