healthy train | week 9.

11.20.09

Me… I'm still holding steady at my weight… growing a weeeeee bit frustrated…. but… all I can do is soldier onFor those who have been following my twitter/facebook updates, you KNOW I'm working out…(thank you Mike for our 24 mile bicycle ride, WOW!) I may not be eating enough though. Oh, and I've been under a LOT of stress lately… and from what I understand… the hormones that are produced while under stress cause you to gain/hold on to weight. So.. whatever… at least I'm not gaining weight.Time to kick this into the next gear. I'm going to work out more and keep a food log. Now that our season is winding down… hopefully the stress winds down, too

How about YOU guys?! How are YOUUUUU all doing????

Love!

~bobbi

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Angel CanaryDecember 17, 2009 - 11:45 pm

Sent you a message on FB then remembered you said not to do that, sorry!! I am just confused on the weigh in dates… thanks =)

Tracy H.December 12, 2009 - 11:54 pm

Same as last time… but happyI haven’t gained after too much Christmassy celebrating (snacking/wine). Keep up the great work everyone!

Jon BelschnerDecember 10, 2009 - 12:43 pm

Well taking a week off from work sure has helped me drop a few extra pounds. I have a total of 3.4%!

SarahDecember 9, 2009 - 9:32 am

Sooooo behind in reporting. I’m up 2 pounds sine the beginning, so i think that’s +1%? I made a lofty holiday weight loss goal that aparently my mouth forgot about because I’m eating everything in sight. Gotta get on that treadmill more!

Leanne StamatellosDecember 6, 2009 - 6:41 am

I’m disappointed in myself – not sure why I can’t get a hold of things. I’m snacking on naughty food lying around the house – treats that are here for xmas visitors and I want to snap out of it. I really need a tap on the shoulder – I want to do this … just need to start again

MarisaDecember 2, 2009 - 8:59 pm

I am crazy behind on posting this. So, 2.52% as far as weight loss, but really my bigger accomplishment was running a 5k on Thanksgiving. I was seriously so proud of myself! Thanks for making this happen Bobbi!

Maya LaurentNovember 29, 2009 - 11:24 am

We’re all cheering you on!!!!

Steph HNovember 27, 2009 - 10:41 pm

Hang in there Bobbi! This time of year is fulll of stress for many people!!

I’m down a bit more for a total of 6.82%. Hoping I didnt gain all of that back over this holiday weekend!

LauraNovember 24, 2009 - 10:53 am

I haven’t lost any more either…but haven’t gained either!!

AbraNovember 24, 2009 - 2:48 am

Staying steady at my current yoyo. Can’t seem to break through the glass ceiling because I am not really working out like I should . Been very busy recently. and at the same time.

Jon BelschnerNovember 23, 2009 - 5:25 pm

No change for me. I haven’t been able to life weights for the past week. The dumbass at BioLife screwed my right arm up.

Amber VNovember 23, 2009 - 4:16 pm

Late, late, late!!! I’m super late checking in! I’m sorry I did weigh on the right day though and I am officially 6 lbs away from my wedding weight for a ttl of 12lbs lost on the healthy train. So stoked about that and it is all thanks to you Bobbi! Knowing that I am accountable has been such a huge help to me. Whenever you get down, just think about all the people out here that you have helped and know that you are so loved by a billion strangers on the internet. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

ohana photographersNovember 23, 2009 - 1:47 pm

kimi – gained .2lbs.

david – i’ve gained .5 lbs

we keep bouncing up and down. grrr…not looking forward to the weigh in after thanksgiving. yipes!

hope you and mike have an awesome thanksgiving!!

Melissa DNovember 23, 2009 - 12:51 pm

I’m down a total of 9.1% since the start!

April (april foster events)November 23, 2009 - 11:22 am

Ugh. at least I’m not alone. I stayed the same too. The stress of building and trying to close on this house sucks! I just want to be done with it!

SusieNovember 23, 2009 - 10:36 am

No change again, although I’m not shocked considering the time of year it is – HOLIDAY FOOD!!!

Jodi PfunderNovember 23, 2009 - 10:15 am

Sorry I’m late checking in — just getting over a computer crash.

So I’m glad I’m not the only one feeling frustrated this weigh-in period.
After the last weigh-in, I lost 3 lbs right away, and then within a couple days I gained 8 lbs (?!) and it’s taken me the whole 2 weeks to get back basically to where I was 2 weeks ago. My weight loss for this weigh-in is .6% which puts me at 8.6% total weight loss. We had my daughter’s birthday celebration a couple weeks ago and she wanted 5 and Diner for dinner so of course I had to have some fries and gravy, but other than that I have been eating basically the same way I have been, so I don’t feel like gaining 8 lbs was fair in any cosmic sense of the word! But whatever.
I’m still on board the healthy train — I’m just struggling to get my body back on board with me

Amy in MilwaukeeNovember 23, 2009 - 10:00 am

NO change…

Angel CanaryNovember 22, 2009 - 11:44 pm

Still holding the same. I have been working my butt off, but not loosing anything.

Jessica SNovember 22, 2009 - 5:45 pm

I forgot to log last weigh in, but I’m holding steady, no gain no loss… but i bought Wii Fit this week so i’m excited to play with that some too!

Chris RNovember 22, 2009 - 4:52 pm

Well I have moved MY helathy train into high gear and have decided that it is time to get serious over this past month. I did not post in the last healthy train post cause I was just too busy.

I am now down 8% and my wife told me that she is seeing a bit of a difference. She can see I am losing weight and this is quite encouraging. I have alot more to lose and I think that begining this week I am going to add some cardio just for overall healthy feeling it gives you afterwards

AngelaNovember 22, 2009 - 2:46 pm

I am down 7.4% since the beginning of Healthy Train. Although I started 4 weeks prior to healthy train and this week hit 30 pounds lost which was my first goal. Now for 15 more pounds by Feb, 19!

kilaxNovember 22, 2009 - 4:07 am

I am down 7.14% total. I am worried about the holidays!

It’s hard to stay on track right now. I bet the journal will really help you! And exercising with a partner definitely helps too!

AshleyNovember 21, 2009 - 11:11 pm

I am maintaining too. I haven’t been working as hard as I should be. Heading back to the gym this week.

AmyNovember 21, 2009 - 12:27 pm

gained 1.8 lbs

amanda falesNovember 21, 2009 - 10:41 am

hey there! don’t feel bad about not losing this week. we didn’t either. but we hear you on the stress thing… 65+ hour weeks of editing = cake, cookies, and CHEESE. we’ll get through it. almost winter.

oh, and good for you on the food log! it helps out SO! much! let me know how that goes

AndreaNovember 21, 2009 - 5:35 am

I lost another 2 lbs, now for me it`s 18,5 % in total.
On the next two weeks I hope to loose some more – in December I go on a shopping trip to NYC and hope to buy lots of new clothes ;D

Keep it up, Bobbi! I also look forward to the less stress after the season

AnnaNovember 21, 2009 - 2:28 am

Hey Bobbi!

What you’re doing now is definitely an inspiration especially for photographers who constantly use the excuses of being too busy with shoots & editing to make time for working out.

I don’t know whether or not you’ve heard about Crossfit, but incase you haven’t, some of the Crossfit workouts are great for those who are running short on time. Perhaps your trainer can incorporate that into your current regime (if its suitable that is ;p)?

And I think that by sharing your progress and rallying people to participate with you is uber awesome! Keep up the excellent work! (both with your great images & workouts ;p)

ElissaNovember 20, 2009 - 11:23 pm

Am down 4lbs in the last 2 weeks. These 2 weeks were definitely the hardest for me… I REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLY could go for cheating on this diet. But, thanks to good accountability every week, and this healthy train…. I’m still motivated. Plus, I still have so much more weight to lose….so, onward and upward! (Or downward?)

Anyway, since the beginning, I’ve lost 9.42%. Here’s to better weeks ahead for all of us. Keep up the hard work, everyone!!

betherlyNovember 20, 2009 - 9:45 pm

I’m right back at my original weight at the start of healthy train. Ugh. Need to start writing down everything that I eat and keep working out. Need to figure out a way to work out the 3 days of the week my son isn’t in pre-school.

Steph S.November 20, 2009 - 8:29 pm

I’m in the same boat with all of you… I didn’t lose any weight these past two weeks… weight loss stagnant at 4.24% =( And it’s only going to get harder as the holiday season approaches…. ugh!

JulieNovember 20, 2009 - 7:12 pm

Still flat. BUT, trying to stay positive because flat is way better than up (which is what I was for several weeks). Started a new routine mid week and hoping to have better results next week. Of course there is that pesky holiday next week. Must figure out a way to work around that one!!

CindyNovember 20, 2009 - 7:03 pm

Yep. Same here. Same is ALWAYS better than gaining, but I hear you on the frustration. Working out 5+ times a week should yield more weight loss. Probably stress. I’ll hang in there if you will!

Dane BentonNovember 20, 2009 - 6:59 pm

The last month it’s like there’s been a fire lit underneath me. I am so incredibly motivated. I found out recently I’m going to be an uncle this spring, so I think knowing that this child is going to be looking to me as an example of healthy living has really motivated me.

I’m down 9.35% since the beginning of healthy train. Bobbi – I can’t tell you how thankful I am that you’re doing this. The accountability and support that I feel from being a part of this group is overwhelming, and I love reading everyone’s insights and support.

I wish every single one of you the absolute BEST as we move into the holiday season. KEEP THE TRAIN GOING, FRIENDS!!

EloNovember 20, 2009 - 5:13 pm

I’m not doing great, but I am so glad the contest is not ending next week so I still have time to catch up! every day is a new day right?

GrantNovember 20, 2009 - 4:07 pm

Hey… I’m down 5.6 total! I totally spaced about the last weigh-in because we were out of town (and eating not so well :/ ) but I kicked it into gear last week and still lost!

Alyssa LangNovember 20, 2009 - 3:55 pm

I’m still benched from doing any sort of workout at all…so the fact that I lost almost 3 pounds over the past 2 weeks means I must be doing something right with my eating.

Down 6% total.

Its really frustrating not being able to work out at all though! I feel so cooped up!

AlisonNovember 20, 2009 - 3:51 pm

It sounds like you are doing the right things, it will happen! I am down another 3.6 pounds which puts my total from the beginning at 7.36% down so far. I am gunning for my 10% by Christmas. This is the hardest time of year for my will power, but I am determined!

Keep your chin up Bobbi. Writing everything down is a huge help for me, I can see where i can do better and substiutions I can make. Thanks again for doing this!

JenDNovember 20, 2009 - 3:34 pm

Same, sad same as the last time I checked in 1.86% since the start….but I guess I should be glad I didn’t gain since I didn’t gain. I need to be better at holding myself more accountable for my actions…both what I put in my mouth and what I do with my excercise..or lack there of!

michelleNovember 20, 2009 - 3:33 pm

i’m with rychelle. losing/maintaining weight is definitely going to be a challenge for the next month and a half.

for now, i’m at 7.57% total weight loss.

good luck everyone! stay on track! and try not to stress too much over the holidays

Lisa SchererNovember 20, 2009 - 3:29 pm

I stayed the same also….but I have had 0 time to work out. I need to starting making that a priority.
Kevin…thanks for the encouragement…love the Healthy Train Team.
Rychelle….excellent idea about the food log…I am gonna do the same thing.
Holiday’s are a comin’…yikes!

NicoleNovember 20, 2009 - 3:23 pm

I will add, though, that my clothes fit better than they have in a long time. So that is one positive.

NicoleNovember 20, 2009 - 3:22 pm

Getting frustrated too. Working out hard 3 times this week with intense cardio, light weights and crunches I guess maybe isn’t enough. My scale says I’m heavier than my initial weigh in. This can’t be right! Right? Fail.

rychelleNovember 20, 2009 - 3:13 pm

i feel you! same thing here. holding steady.

at this point i’m just trying to get through the holidays without gaining.

and, i think it’s time i started a food diary as well.

tashaNovember 20, 2009 - 3:10 pm

A stall in weightloss is often linked to stress level….so take a well deserved break Bobbi! Even though you feel frustrated, I just want to say that I’ve seen you in person recently and that you look great! Own your sexy self!!!

JessNovember 20, 2009 - 3:03 pm

I’m maintaining my weight too, although that week of not really doing much after running a half-marathon didn’t help. Oh well, at least I know my jeans are fitting better!

Kevin H.November 20, 2009 - 2:54 pm

Hey Bobbi,

Don’t get discouraged….some of us are just holding our weight. I haven’t actually checked-in before this week because I have yet to lose a pound. But I guess it is better than gaining weight. Heidi and I joined a gym a couple of weeks ago…and hired a personal trainer. I have been putting in the time….aerobics and weight training and eating good (well….mostly good :)) The great thing is…even though the scales don’t show appreciation for my work…I am feeling really good and I know that it is only a matter of time! So to everyone on this edition of healthy train….stick with it!!!!

bobbi+mike

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