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Well….here it is. The Trainer needing a kick in the butt. Yes….Even trainers need a push, tough love, a kick in the toosh. I’ve been in such a rut since the weekend. On Saturdays I allow myself a cheat night but it is accounted for in my calories. My Niece came over for her 16th Birthday and I treated her to a “Spa” night here at my home followed by a movie, chips etc..

Obviously I ate WAY to many chips and junk or I wouldn’t be writing this god awful blog right now. So….after that I thought….No prob….I can recover :). NOT!!!! The next day a friend stopped by and we had like 4 glasses of wine. There we go again….out of calorie range. WTF is wrong with me!? HONESTLY! I FINALLY get myself below 140 for 2 weeks and I’m sabatoging myself!

So…today and yesterday I’ve had ZERO energy. I FORCED my a** into doing a 45 minute workout today but it just wasn’t good enough. It actually sucked because for the first time in years I actually did NOT want to do it :(. I just wanted it to be OVER!!! It was all I could do to lift my foot on to the step for step aerobics :(. That’s not like me. This is crazy. I think I’m falling into a funk because of winter blahs and I need to pull myself out. My goal is to reach goal weight by May 2nd……..not too much to ask….I only have about 10-12lbs to go. If I get into this winter rut it may not happen though! Ok…enough of that talk. I’m not going to let this grey, wintery, crappy weather stop me from what I’ve been working so hard for. Hmmmm……did I just give myself tough love??? Whatever……niether here nor there…..I’m NOT going use this as some lame excuse to not achieve my goals. That’s unacceptable. Sorry for all the crazy rambling guys….I’m just venting….writing it down to make me feel better .

Well…..thanks for listening guys!!!

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Hi to everyone in buddyslim land!! It seems as though some have suffered from yet another crappy week :(. For those that gained this week or didn’t get the results they were expecting…….keep your head up guys!!! It WILL get better!

There’s no BuddySlimmer of the week this week Sorry!!!! I just didn’t get any feedback….well….I had One person reply but I’m not sure I can base results off one person :o….LOL! Oh well…maybe next week

Anj has started a great thread in the forum where you can track your progress….post your pictures, measurements etc. It’s not a challenge but it’s a great idea!!! Click the link below to track your progress

Track Your Progress

Ok….so here’s our group weight losses for the week. If you’re new to buddyslim…..be sure to check out the groups/challenges in the forums. They REALLY are the most motivating and helpful tool here on buddyslim Not to mention….you’ll make some kindred spirits I know, I know…..enough babbling right?! LOL! Here are the results for the week……

Wildcats - 32.1

Fitness Fanatics - 18.5

Rockstars - 15.4

Heartbreakers - 8

Fitness Survivor - 0 :(  (there were losses and gains…..it’ll be a better week next week guys!) Survivor is down to 7 players….It’ll soon be time to declare our Soul Survivor!

The Phoenix - Still don’t have everyone’s results

Here are some links to some other great challenges. Click on the links below and start challenging yourself!

Wade Into Fitness

Valentines Day Walking Challenge

Commit To Get Fit

Get Off The Couch And Walk

Jog/Run Challenge

How Many Boy Push Ups Can You Do

Captain Crunch Challenge

Stop Smoking Lose Weight Challenge

Exercise TV Challenge

New Challenge

Lose 4lbs By Valentines Day

Successful Buddies

Click the picture to view her profile! Remember….If she can do it….SO CAN YOU!!!!

 Sandy

Motivational Tips/Blogs

Here are a few links to some blogs that I think will help motivate you, give you some ideas and hopefully help you see the light at the end of the tunnel J

How To Measure Weight Loss Progress

Feeling Fantastic

I Run Because……..

If you check some of my blogs from earlier this week you’ll see some great tips on eating Carbs/Protein as well

Buddies That Could Use A Boost

Hold My Tail While I Drag My Butt

Evangelist Tip

As a Personal Trainer…here’s a little tip from me to you

So….you think you don’t have time for breakfast? I DON’T THINK SO! If you have crazy mornings try making a shake that consists of a meal replacement powder, skim milk, 1/2 cup frozen fruit, and some low fat yogurt. It tastes like a fruity milkshake, has around 300 calories, and is Quick and easy. You’ve heard it before and it’s true…..breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. It sets your metabolism for the day! You should eat within 1 hour of waking to give your metabolism the kick it needs for the day For more eating tips….read my blog about “Carbs - when to Eat Them, What to Eat Them With”.

Carbs have REALLY gotten a bad reputation in the last few years…….well….more then a few Ever since that Atkins diet came out. Anyway….here’s some info to help clear up some questions about Carbs!

Are carbs going to make you fat? NO!!! Choose “natural” carbs such as brown rice, wholegrain breads, potatoes (yes you heard that right) potatoes! Potatoes are NATURAL……..Fruits, veggies, etc.. Try to avoid carbs that are processed such as white pasta, white breads etc..

When we eat and which carbs we eat at different times of the day is also very important! Choose your starchy carbs such as rice, breads, potatoes etc early in the day. As the day approaches an end…choose vegetables and fruits as your carbs. So…for breakfast you might have oatmeal with fruit and a source of protein……at dinner, choose a salad or raw veggies w/dip and a source of protein. If you’re eating 5 small meals a day (as you should). Your first 2 meals should include your starchy carb and the last 3 a carb with lots of fiber such as veggies or fruit.

Eating a balanced meal EVERY meal is VERY important. You should always choose a carb AND a protein. A meal with carbs alone raises your glucose levels FAST which in turn causes you to crash and burn. It doesn’t matter if that carb is vegetable or bread…the end result will be the same. It’ll leave you feeling hungry and weak and gives your body the chance to convert that meal into fat.  When you add a protein, you’ll feel fuller longer, glucose levels will be more consistent, and your metabolism will work more efficiently. Carbs are digested much faster then protein. When you combine them…protein slows down the digestion of carbs so the energy you get from those carbs is released at a slower rate. End result….more energy for you to burn MORE fat and calories!

So…add some chicken or cheese to that salad, have a yogurt with your apple, don’t be shy…brown rice won’t bite! Just remember…timing and balance God never intended us to cut things from our diets….he put all that natural food here to eat because our body needs it!

Have a good day everyone!

If you’re losing sight of your resolution……GET SOME GLASSES! Something that will help you see the bigger picture more clearly. Do you want to be here next January plugging in the SAME New Years Resolution? Or are you going to make it happen this year!?

We’re approaching the end of January and I know some have lost steam. You need to keep your head up and keep working at it! I’m sure you’ve fallen…we ALL HAVE. That doesn’t mean it’s ok to give up. Get refocused, get re-motivated, think about why you made that resolution to begin with. Visualize yourself doing what needs to be done….visualize you as a healthier thinner you in a year…..visualize how that will change you life!

We’re all in this together……..GET MOTIVATED! Get back on that wagon or pull your feet up under you so you don’t fall off and lets get down to business

Seriously….ever since I had kids my PMS is through the freakin roof!!! HELP!!!!! Today has been one of my “worse” days :(. I woke up and felt like I was eithier getting sick…or TOM. It was like that queezy feeling mixed with crazy mood swings and a whole lot of unpleasantness. BECAUSE I feel this way I have NOT counted my calories…..I have NOT exercised……and I have NOT felt good in general :(. I HATE THIS!!! I feel like I should be strapped in a straight jacket and sent away until the full moon is gone.  Am I the only one that feels this way?

Because of this…I’m worried what the outcome of my Sat weigh in will be. It seems with my weight loss where it is….if I’m not TOTALLY 100% dedicated…..I don’t see results.  I NEED to see those results! Ok…I’m going to go gather my thoughts before you all think I’ve totally lost it and call the authorities…haha…hehe…LOL!!!! Thanks for listening buddies

Good Monday Evening all you sexy Buddyslimmers! If you’re viewing this Newsletter for the first time via email…please click the following link to view it in its entirety or to be able to click on links. http://surreal.buddyslim.com/2009/01/26/the-evangelist-weekly-scoop-newsletter/ It seems as though everyone has been kicking it into gear this week! Woo Hoo!!! It’s nice to celebrate some success after the week we had last week Feel free to click on any of the links. They will open in a seperate window so it doesn’t interupt what you’re doing Our BuddySlimmer Of The Week - Bobbie!!

Bobbie has been running her butt off in a little jogging challenge! Her efforts really paid off this week with a 5lbs loss on the scale . Nice Job Girl!! Be sure to stop by her profile and give congrats!

Group/Challenge Weigh In StatsThe groups and challenges to me are the heart of buddy slim. Without them and the wonderful people that create them and participate in them we wouldn’t have near the support and motivation to carry on with our journey. We buddyslimmers have really bounced back this week! Nice Job to EVERYONE!!  Here are the weight loss stats from the groups that I could gather info from…..

Wonder Women - 33.9lbs

Wild Cats - 27lbs

Rockstars - 18.4

Fitness Fanatics - 18lbs

Longest Loser - 15.2lbs with 18 people remaining and a monthly total of 114.8lbs! WOW!!

Fitness Survivor - 1.9lbs and 17.75 inches lost with 9 players left in the game

How AMAZING is that!? Way to go to ALL of you for such a successful week!!!Here are some links to some other great challenges in the forums. Get in on some of these and start challenging yourself! If you’re new to buddy slim…this is truly the best way to get to know other members and get the support you need!

Wade Into Fitness

Valentines Day Walking Challenge

Commit To Get Fit

Off The Couch And Walk

Jog/Run Challenge

How Many Boy Push Ups Can You Do?

Defeat The Treats

Captain Crunch Valentines Day Challenge

Quit Smoking/Lose Weight Challenge

Exercise TV Challenge

New Challenges

Home Sweet Home

Successful Buddies - If you are approaching your goal weight…please let me know so I can add you here

Click their pictures to view their profiles and find out how they’re doing it! I know there are plenty of buddyslimmers out there that are also successful and have worked hard. I will post a few that I find every week . Remember…If they can do it…SO CAN YOU!!!

Tips/Inspiration/Motivation From Your Fellow BuddyslimmersHere are a few links to some blogs that I think will help motivate you, give you some ideas and hopefully help you see the light at the end of the tunnel J

How To Get Shapely Thighs At Home

In Our Hands

Community Blog

Buddyslimmers That Could Use a BoostThese are some buddyslimmers I came across that could use some buddy slim magic from our members! Lets all give them a bit of a push

Ah!

Another Slip Up

Closing In

Evangelist TipAs a Personal Trainer…here’s a little tip from me to you

Do you lead a busy week? Have trouble fitting in time for meals? Dedicate ONE day out of the week and pre-make healthy “TV” dinners and toss them in the freezer! If it’s already made, measured to your portions, and all you need to do is heat….wouldn’t you be more likely to stick to your eating plan? You could get together with a girlfriend and cook together…it would be much more fun and the time will fly by.

Keep looking forward everyone! Work towards your victory….keep logging into buddy slim to get and give support….But most of all, keep celebrating your successes and leave the past where it belongs Michelle

Last week I worked out like a dog and ended up with a 1.4lbs gain. SO, I suspected my calories were too low. I hadn’t been diligently counting my calories. Call it Too busy, Or Too Lazy…probably a bit of both ;). Anyway…I took a day or so to see how I was eating. Sure enough…I was only consuming between 1000-1200 calories This week I jumped back on the wagon and started counting EVERYTHING I put into my mouth and put my calories where they should be (an average of 1800-2000). I lost 1.1lbs this week It doesn’t sound like much BUT…when you consider the fact that my TOM is due on Monday (just 2 days after weigh in)….that’s something to celebrate! I normally gain or maintain close to my TOM.

So…for those that are eating 1200 cals, exercising, and NOT losing weight? I’m posting this for you! Most of us have heard this so much it becomes a bit redundent but for those that don’t know….you need to eat to support your workouts! When you’re not eating your body becomes VERY efficient at how it burns energy. It will slow down your metabolism to conserve energy. If that’s not bad enough….your body will also canoblize and take from your muscle to get the energy it needs :(. This is VERY undesirable! For every 1lb of muscle, your body will burn an additional 50 calories a day just sitting on your butt. The more lean muscle tissue we have.,..the higher our metabolism. Don’t cheat yourself guys!!! EAT! Count your calories and exercise. You’ll have a higher success rate AND you’ll be more likely to keep the weight off once you’ve lost it ;).

This sounds weird doesn’t it?….LOL! Well…My hubby and I both never attended our Proms sooo…as incentive to reach my goal weight…we’ve decided to have our own little Prom once I reach 125lbs . We’re going to rent a dress and Tuxedo, rent a limo, and go out for a fancy celebration dinner. After that…we’re going to come home to our own little prom set up in our living room and dance the night away :D. I have 14.3lbs to go :D!!

Hey BuddySlimmers!! It`s that time again I need a BuddySlimmer of the week for the Monday Newsletter! Please comment here with your weekly weight loss and what you did for exercise this week OR you can message it to me If you`re the buddyslimmer of the week…your profile picture will be spotlighted in the Newsletter with a link to your profile. Thanks for your participation!!!!!

Hi everyone!!! Me again I have a proposition for you For those that don’t know me on here…I guess I should start by telling you I am certified personal trainer with 10 years experience. Ok….so….do you need help? Do you need a “plan” to follow that will work? I’m going to offer to train a couple people for FREE right here on buddyslim. What do I want from you? First and formost…you MUST be 100% COMMITTED to not only me…but yourself! AND…you must be willing to give me permission to use your before/After pictures ;). Here are the guidlines….

*You can’t have ANY heart or serious health problems

*You must be willing to do what I say and trust me!

*You must be willing to count calories

*You must be willing to invest at least 6 days a week to exercise

*You must check in with me daily to hold yourself accountable

*You must be some-what self motivated. I can’t be there with you in person so…you have to be willing to push yourself.

What should know about me as a trainer? I will not put up with ANY crap! Especially if I’m training you for free If you can’t abide by the guidelines then you need to let someone else take your place that’s willing to take advantage of this.  I am a compassionate person but being sweet doesn’t get results I will do my best to push you to your limits (the best I can online :D).

Are you up to it? If you think you can committ yourself to ME and YOUR JOURNEY….either comment here or send me a message.