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Jenn & Jennise RUNNING FROM UT TO LA
Jenn - End of Million Pound Match-Up Weigh-In & ResultsHi Guys and Gals,
what a great day it is...we have all made it through this contest...what a great beginning to our weight-loss journey! I am so thankful to MSN & The Biggest Loser for giving so many people the motivation to take charge of their lives and take the opportunity to become a better person. I wanted to weigh-in this morning and also take my measurements to compare from Week 1 until now...the end of Week 10. I cannnot believe that 10 Weeks have gone by soooooooo fast. I think of many great blessings when I think about the Million Pound Match-Up:
- We have come so far with our weight-loss
- I am more confident and definately a happier person
- I have become an example to so many of my friends and family
- I have created a healthier lifestyle for my family
- I have added years onto my life
- I have created some really great habits
- Exercise has become an important part of my life again
- I have gained so many new friends on here and have created such an awesome support syste...Thanks MPM Family
- My relationship with my husband has improved...confidence is half the battle...He always loved me...I just didn't love myself
- I am making goals and keeping them...I just ran a 5 km
- I have really gotten to see the Jenn that I missed sooooooo much!
The list could go on and on! I feel so blessed.
I am not going anywhere...in it to win it!!!! I will reach my goal!
-Jenn
STARTING STATS 1 JAN/08 END MILLION POUND MATCH-UP 11 MAR/08
height - 5'4" height - 5'4"
weight - 200.9 lbs weight - 173.2" arms - 14 3/4" arms - 12 3/4"
chest - 48" chest - 41"
waist - 47 1/4" waist - 39 3/4"
hips - 49" hips - 42 3/4"
thigh - 23 3/4" thigh - 22"
bustline - 42 1/4" ustline - 37"
March 10 Jennise Weigh-in and progress Week 10I lost 1 lb this week and was a little disappointed because I really wanted to be below 200 lbs before March 11. I have still not bought my jeans, but my goal is in sight. I do have to reflect on the progress I have made both physically and emotionally in regards to my relationship with food and exercise. I now really do enjoy exercising because I feel so good; I cannot say I LOVE it 100% of the time, but am getting there. I also am trying to get little bits of exercise in each day by moving more, using the stairs, parking further away from the grocery store entrance, running up and down my stairs at home, going on walks with my toddler or anything I can do to keep moving and stay off the couch. I am gradually breaking my old habits with food. It is a work in progress and it will always be a battle, but I am trying to come to a point where it is in balance with my life and everything I do. I have felt that balance is the key to everything. When one thing is out of whack, it does affect other things in your life. I am really trying to make conscious efforts to eat well and involve my family and friends and motivate them. One little exciting thing that has happened with this all, in that my younger sister joined a gym and has started working out and losing weight. She stopped drinking soda and she has lost over 8 lbs and trying to commit herself to a better lifestyle. Also, my friend from work started eating healthy as I started and she has gotten down to her goal weight and is training for a marathon. I am so proud of my family and friends because so many of them have started exercising and losing weight and feeling better about themselves. It may and may not be due to my influence, but I would hope and pray that they have seen me change my life and have felt the motivation within to do the same because if I can do it, anyone can!! Food Week 10My eating for this week was not the greatest and I did allow myself the things that I wanted so I didn’t feel deprived. I tried to move a lot more on the days that I ate a few higher calorie foods or went out to eat. I got at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in a day and tried to drink a lot of water. I ate this delicious chili verde that my mom made on Sunday. It was made with lean pork sirloin and tons of fresh vegetables; it was actually very healthy and soooo good!! I ate it with mini corn tortillas and filled up on fresh fruit so I ate only 3 mini tortillas. Anyways, it is always a challenge to get something healthy to eat if you are on vacation or not always able to eat at home, but I have found that you can either bring food with you wherever you go or there are more and more options available at restaurants. I love Turbo Jam!!!- Jennise Week 10This week I really got into Turbo Jam. I had heard a lot about it, but had never had the opportunity to use it. My mom ordered it on-line and I started using it while in Texas. Boy, is it a good workout. I did the cardio workout one day, the sculpting workout the next, and some other one another day. I loved, loved, loved it because it was so much fun and I didn’t realize I had been working out for an hour. That’s the kind of workout I like!!! Another video I tried was Yoga Booty Ballet; it was a little different and sometimes the movements were hard to keep up with, but also something a little different and a good way to change it up. I took several walks to the park and tried to keep active all day long. I didn’t ever get to play raquetball with my dad or go to the gym because of time constraints, but I really tried to workout while on vacation and I felt that I was pretty successful!!! March 09 JENNWell I have to say that eating 7 small meals on my high calorie day is the way to go....I did not get to 2500, but I still got up there and did not feel the way that I did last week.
Just a quick note...I feel like I am spending a lot of time at teh grocery store...reading labels makes getting groceries into a long process. It is funny to see my friend and I at Costco reading labels. I find that it is no problem to skip eating things and making healthier choices...it is not worth is to waste calories.
I had a date night at home with my hubby and made the most awesome chicken lettuce wraps! YUMMY! It is great to enjoy food that I loved to eat before, now just made with a healthier twist.
Happy to report that I DO NOT miss soda at all!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jenn Isn't Jenn Great??I really appreciated your message, Jenn, and have to say that I too have missed our great conversations, almost daily, our chats at volleyball and the motivation and encouragement we give to each other. I am excited to get back to my house, my car, my life and all the fun things that make my world go round. I have been very fortunate to have such a great partner and motivator during this journey. I know that this will continue way past this competition and am grateful for that because I will need it to help me lose all my weight. So, thanks Jenn I will see you in a day!! Messaage To AllWeek 10 is over and we are still going strong.! We cannot believe that we are done with Week 10 already and combined have LOST 42.7 LBS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These past 10 Weeks have been such a great investment in our lives! We have had a great VICTORY this week!...we are done with our own personal goal of running on the treadmill the distance from our home here in Utah to LA! Drop by on Tuesday to check out our total miles ran in these past 10 weeks. I am so SUPER proud of Jennise for making it to her 200 lb mark...new jeans this week yeah baby!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!! This week was exceptional with all of the support we have received from other teams. We really love you guys and gals! It has been awesome getting to be part of a conference call with Jenn from the Biggest Loser! She has such a wealth of knowledge that she shares! It is awesome to know that we are not alone in this journey! Thanks so much for the emails, comments,and words of support! It has been fun visiting sites and seeing your progess in this great journey. Keep on losing and we will see you in a few pounds! We hope you ALL plan on sticking around after this Million Pound Match-Up Contest comes to an end. It may be the end of the contest but just the beginning of this great weight-loss journey!
JENN & JENNISE WEEK 10 COMBINED WEIGHT-LOSS
My 1st 5 kM - Burning Rubber! - JennI have been doing as much exercise as my body would allow for the past week & 1/2...I have been feeling pretty crummy!
 I am pleased to report that I am feeling a little better and hoping to get back to pushing it hard tomorrow.I did something that I am SUPER proud of on Saturday...I ran my first 5 km race in years...not only that...but I smoked some of the track team that sponsored it! I cannot believe it! To some my time may not seem so great, but for me it was a record time. I ran the race in 30.20 mins. It sucked because I had to stop and tie my shoe...which helped me lose my momentum, but I pressed on and was very pleased with myself.
 When we got in the vehicles and were dropped of up in the canyon...(it seemed like forever getting there) my goal was to just cross the finish line since I was still sick and not so sure of how I would do.
I really wish that I could get out to the Pigs Can Fly 5 km, but am pretty sure that that is not going to happen. I will be running in the Race For The Cure in May, The July 4th 5 km, and one in Saint George in October. I am really looking forward to it!
Jenn
Back on TrackThis week has been good but challenging as well. My eating habits have not been the best, but I have tried and I have exercised everyday since being. I am really ready to get back home and get back to my regular routine and into familiar surroundings. I will be leaving Texas tomorrow morning and making the long drive back to Utah. I will really miss "my home", but am anxious to get back to my husband, my volleyball days, and my treadmill!!!! It is weird the things you miss while on vacation. Usually, for me, I would want to just get back, but I am looking forward to get back to my comfort zone of exercise and eating right!! I think that is significant progress for me because I did not feel this way in the past. I MISS YOU!These past few weeks have been hard because I have not had too much of a chance to really TALK TALK with Jennise. I know that we have had some things going on in our lives that have been keeping us busy and that is mostly the reason. I really missed Jennise this week because she was gone to Texas. I was so hapy to see her blogging while on vacation and was super excited to get emails. I am happy that she had an awesome time, but I am so excited that she is getting back tonight. Welcome home Partner! Can't wait to catch uo tomorrow.
Jenn WE DID IT!!!! TEAM GOAL SUCCESS!!!
Week 10 Weigh-In Jenn ***edited to add measurementsI was really worried to get on the scale this week. I am not making excuses but I have been sick and not working out nearly as much as I have been in previous weeks. I had set the goal of a 30 lb loss by the 11th of March and am not so sure that I am going to make it by that date....I WILL make it but I am not so sure if it will be by the end of MPM.
I am pleased to say that I have lost another pound this week! I know it is not much, but I'll take it! When I stepped on the scale to see 173.2 this week I was pleased to see a drop. I can say that I have not gained in any of my weeks to date. (knock on wood).
Week 9 Results: Week 10 Results:
height - 5'4" height - 5'4"
weight - 174.2 lbs weight - 173.2 lbs arms - 13 inches arms - 12 3/4 inches chest - 41 1/4 inches chest - 41 inches waist - 41 1/2 inches waist - 39 3/4 inches hips - 43 3/4 inches hips - 42 3/4 inches thigh - 22 inches thigh - 22 inches bustline - 37 inches bustline - 37 inches Talking about Jenn - End Week 9I wanted to add my scale pic to make it all official for me...it is a week late but here it is! Jenn
Quote Jenn - End Week 9 Small but Sweet...JennI was on the conference call with Jenn last week and she asked us to write about a goal and how we planned on getting there. I have decided that I want to try and get to 170 by Mar 11th...end of MPM. I am not sure if I will get there by then will will try my all! If not then I not will happen shortly after that. I think that it wouldd rock to be at 160 by the finale! Man that is sweet! I am so pleased to be down 26 lbs....what a day it will be when I reach my goal weight of 140 lbs. The contest has really given me a great start on journey to a healthier, happier me!
Jenn Message to Jennise...Talking about The Challenge Has Begun......Well, I had a cookie...but at leasty it was only one.LOL I am soooooooooo proud of you for sticking to your guns! Great job on the workouts as well. I am so excited for us to weigh-in when you get home. I think that we should do it together since it is the last one of the competition. Missed you at volleyball too!!! Glad that you are having fun! On the call with Jenn last night, she challenged us to myspace her and give her an excuse we have recently made and how we are going to overcome it. See you on Sunday. Jenn
Quote The Challenge Has Begun...... Talking about Just some Inspiration to think about...http://goingforit2008.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!D5EC1576917A8434!2211.entry Thanks to Heather for adding this ray of sunshine again today! Jenn
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(YEAH, IT WILL BE HARD, BUT WORTH IT)...YEAH BABY...BEACH BODIES ON THEIR WAY!
JENN & JENNISE ARE COMMITTED!
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