A New Beginning

I decided I needed a place to post my happenings on my new determination to lose this weight. I know this blog isn't looked at that much any more since our last big ending to our challenge. Michael is now down 81 pounds total since he began losing weight. He is a great example of perserverance for me. I decided to follow in his foot steps.
I want to post my journey in the coming months and so bare with me as I share those details with you all and the world. Because putting it on the blog makes it for one and all to see.
In visiting with friends to day, it was pointed out that weight loss is a journey not a race. I am proud to say that I ran a half marathon on July 30th and got to my goal of under 2 hours. Barely, but 1:59:42 counts as under two hours. So my next goal that I need to accomplish before the end of the year is that of getting to my healthy weight. I used to have a number on it, but my first goal is to get to the weight I got pregnant with Kaitlyn. So here goes. I just want to enter into my 34th year of life healthy and in control of my body as it continues to age. Let is be graceful.0
These are my goals for the next two weeks. I am completely going off sugar for the next two weeks, increasing my running to 4 times a week and sticking with the P90X schedule. I am already in the second week of that program. I don't plan to even get on the scale for two weeks. I think that darn scale is sabataging my weight loss. So here goes. I will report back as to what is going on.

Keep Moving Forward

I don't know about the rest of you but I would like to see where we are this time next year.  It dosen't have to be another competition it is just a new lifestyle change.  I am just starting on my healthy lifestyle change and I know it will take me awhile to get where I am at.  Being healthy is so important in any family especially when we have so many hereditary diseases that can affect us.  Thank you everyone for participating in our recent weight loss competition.  I think everyone has done an amazing job.  I haven't seen everyone's results but as of right now I believe Scott is in First place and Mom is in second.  Once we receive everyone's results we can then make that decision.  I love you all and am so grateful to be a part of this family.

Dear Family,

It has been such a pleasure being with

all of you through the last few months of the weight loss challenge. You have all inspired me as we have continued to the end. Although I have not lost the most weight I have lost enough to make me happy with the results. As you can see from my before picture (summer 2010 in Jackson WY) I have succeeded. My after picture was taken this morning in Chubbuck,Idaho April 5, 2011. Anyway I have more energy and I feel better than I have in a long while. Thanks to all of you who gave me th gift card for JCPenney. That was a big boost to be able to buy clothes that fit.

I started out at 175 # and finished at 153 # for 22 # loss. This is 12.57% loss, I think. Now I have 8 more #'s to go. I know that it is only through the help of Jesus Christ that I was able to accomplish what I did. He is my constant aid and support besides all of you. I love you all and I look forward to seeing all of you have success. Love Mom

The Results

Well my results from this competition haven't been as great as Scott's but I have lost 10 lbs. with an overall loss of 5.52% weight loss. I do feel better and I have more energy which is great. It took me awhile to get my eating in order but I feel like I have more control over that now. This competition has been a great jump start for me and I feel like I am taking my health back. Thanks to everyone who has helped inspire me! Love you guys!

Just like it was on 12-7-91

That was the day I got married to Shelly. I weighed 206 that day and do today as well. I didn't break the 200 barrier as planned but am very happy with my progress (it's getting really hard for me now). I am still looking to get down to 180 and maintain under 190 for the rest of my life, so I still have a lot of work to do. My desire to loose weight took shape around my 19th wedding anniversary early in December. At some point near the middle of that month I peaked at 256 pounds. I desprately did not want to break 260 and started to cut back on my consumption. Eventually I started counting calories, and moved on to working out (mostly cardio).

My starting weight for the Tolman Tubbies Project was 238 and I am now at 206 (13.45%). I am going to focus this week on maintaining and next week I plan on begining a regular exercise program of cardio and strength training. I really have no idea when I will get to 180 - it's just going to have to happen when it happens. I can not make it come any quicker. I am not willing to cut my calories any more because I dont want to starve myself and I only have so much time for exercise.

Overall I am down 50 Pounds !! ( 19.53% ) and it feels great- I sleep better and I am definately more comforatable over all. Thanks for all your support. It has been very helpful to be working with a group on this effort. I pray you all find continued success in working towards a more healthy you.

P.S. Some of you know my very good friend Joe from back in Colorado. He and I are in a race to 180. I've got him by 13 pounds right now. ;)

Eye of the Tiger

I am back to kickin' it. Haven't been to the gym in a couple of weeks but am back on track. Can you hear Eye of the tiger in the background? I can. Closing in on 200, with any luck I'll be under 200 in a week. I haven't been at my current weight since the year I got married 19 years ago. I am officially down three pant sizes.

Dear Family,

I wanted to tell you how much I love you. These past couple weeks I have lost more than 10lbs but I have also lost many other things. As I have committed myself to running on my elliptical for over an hour each day it has caused me to lose many bad habits such as staying up late, eating junk, and laziness. It is a wonderful thing to lose weight and bad habits as I fill my life with good ones. I have relearned the fact that there is a connection between the physical and the spiritual. I may be losing weight and losing time in my day by working out each day but I am gaining so much. I am gaining in physical strength and good health. As I lose the bad habits I want to fill my life with good ones. I have found myself wanting to study the scriptures more, pray more, and thus feel the spirit more. I think having a healthy body and life help us stay spiritually healthy and the same goes the other way. I started feeling this way last year at this time but lost it through the summer. I hope I can do better this go around.
I thought I would share with you these feelings. I hope we can all conquer ourselves and become what God wants us to become. Keep the faith and SHAKE HELL like unto Moroni Alma 48:17

Tolman Tubbies v. Food: Who will come out on top?

Well I know it has been a while since I have posted anything but I wanted to let you all know that I am still doing well. I have been in the great Navajo nation for the last month launching a missile from Gallup to White Sands. I found a new Squa and I have changed my name to Squatting Dog. J/K At least I didn't get touched inappropriately like Jami was. NE WAYZ. My last day of the HCG diet was on Saturday and I am glad it is over. It was pretty hard by the end and I wasn't following the diet. All in all I lost 25 lbs and am extremely motivated to continue to get back to a healthy weight. I am starting P90X tomorrow and I really hope that by the end I will be a lean mean fightin machine. Shirye is doing her Zumba class and loves it. She hasn't weighed herself but I have noticed a difference and her clothes are looser on her. She is excited. I read Lisa's post about food and how it is a high priority in our lives and how we plan around it when we get together. Our family loves to eat good food. Its fun to cook food that tastes good. We build memories around it. I can distinctly remember things I ate when I was younger because it was so good. One thing I have realized from the diet is that I can enjoy good food that tastes great but is also healthy and good for my body. It is more important for me to put good things inside my body than to have the momentary joy of eating junk food. It is a real mind over body struggle. But I also think we need to give ourselves a little break on a limited basis so we don't lose control when we are presented with these temptations. I do think that we should try harder as a family to plan meals when we are together that will taste great and be nutritious. I had a burger yesterday with two pieces of lettuce instead of the bun and it tasted great. I am trying to limit my starchy foods and eat more fruits and vegetables and lean meats. I am so proud of all of you and your progress and I know that we can all be successful. I am truly thankful for the inspiration you felt to start this up and get us on the right track. It will change our family forever. I love you all and I can't wait to see you sometime.

P.S. Shelly we received Evans package and will get it back ASAP. I remember I did the same thing when I was younger with Flat Stanley.

Why am I obsessed?

So yesterday during church I was pondering and the thought came to me, "Why am I so obsessed with eating, my weight, exercising?" It stressing me out all the time. If I don't get a workout in I am sure I will gain 10 pounds. It is kind of frustrating. I want to be healthy but not be so consumed with it that I am miserable. I think that I was fat for most of my life and I don't want to go back there. I like being healthy and happy. I know how it feels to feel really great. Taylor also pointed out that any Tolman outing/get together is planned around food. Food is usually the first thing we plan. Why is that? An interesting thought. SO I am working on being healthy without being obsessive. Good luck to me!

Another Update

Well, my plan of tracking my eating and staying within a certain calorie range is paying off. I lost 2 lbs. last week and I will weigh again on Monday, hopefully with a loss. I have been strict in measuring my portions and eating from all the food groups. I have been increasing my fruits and vegetables and decreasing my white foods, ie. bread, rice, potatoes, and white flour. I feel better and I have more energy. It's nice to have some control over my life!;) I hope that you are all doing well and increasing your health! Love you!

Brothers and Sisters! I am back and I am losing weight. I am taking charge of my fat life and I am going to destroy it! I am losing a pound a day since last Thursday. My legs are tired from caring around my flat tire and my man boobs so now they will be tired from running this fat boy around until its gone. CAN YOU HEAR THE ROCKY MUSIC PLAYING!!!! I am running up mountains, pulling logs, and doing sit ups from the rafters. You best be watching yourself Mr T. and that Russian dude cuz I am coming for you. Yo Adriaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!
In all seriousness I am thankful to have you all as a family. You all are an inspiration for me. I love you all and hope to see you soon. I am losing weight by working out, eating right, and resting properly. It feels good to shed the burdens of fat of my body and hope to cure myself from this dreaded diabetes at least for a while. Keep up the good work and don't forget why we are doing this? For the money right?

Update

Well I am starting on my fourth week of exercising and it is getting easier. I love having more strength and energy. Getting up at 5:45 am is getting easier, I just have to make sure that I get to bed early. I still can't run for very long because I hate how it makes me feel. I don't know if its a mental thing or that I'm still in poor shape. Part of the problem is that I feel like I will tip over on the treadmill! I'm glad that Jami and Amy are starting to find a time to exercise that works for them. It really has been great having workout buddies! I started tracking what I am eating this week and I feel like I have more control. I guess that I will find out next week if its working. I have incorporated alot more fruits and veggies into my diet which helps me feel full on fewer calories. I hope that everyone else is doing well. Love you guys!

It is about time

I have been very disappointed in myself these last two months, I have not been doing as well as I should have.  I have started to workout in the evenings with my friend Sandy.  It feels really good to get back into the groove of things.  I will keep it up, my eating hasn't been horendous just not the best that I could be doing.  Scott looks great.  I am so proud of him.  Shelly and Lisa keep it up it really does help when you have someone to work out with.  Jami I am glad you are able to start running in the morning.  I have started to run up to the gym after work and it has been hard, it is amazing how out of shape we can get when we don't work out all the time.  I love you all!! Keep up the great job!

I have joined the early birds.

Last week a friend of mine called and asked me to start running with her. It literally felt like Christmas, I was so excited. This morning started our 6:15 am running. Running is really what helps me get my weight off. I have just had such a hard time getting the motivation to run the tread mill at 6 am. It is so fun to just get out and get the run in. There aren't any distractions or kids yelling at me. Other than being a little early on a short nights sleep and cold, it was fabulous. I really just do better having to meet someone and go else where to get the excercise in. Michael is too nice when I tell him I am sleeping longer. It will be hard since Kate still doesn't sleep well. But this is what I need to do to get where I want to be. Good job Lisa, Shelly and Michael for getting up and excerising so early.

I am sore

This morning Lisa and I used the weight machines at ISU and I used some muscles that haven't been used in a while. I am so sore! Then Scott and I came home and proceeded to tear out some walls in the kitchen and the floor and get rid of all the debris. Also, we hauled the fridge down the stairs, and brought home 8 sheets of backer board for the tile(it's heavy!). So, weight lifting wasn't really necessary this morning because I ended up doing it all day long. I hope that I can move tomorrow! I really like the machines at the gym. I was scared to use them but they are very user friendly and I will definitely add strength training to my weekly exercise routine now.
I hope that you have all had a great week. Love you all!
Shelly

I feel good !!

42 Pounds...

GONE !!!

I'm taking my life back!

Hi, I'm Lisa and I am addicted to delicious food and sugar. I decided on Saturday to take my life back as I sat on the couch I felt like a fat blob and I was miserable. I realized that I was miserable becuase I chose to eat crap and I chose to be lazy. If I ever want to be happy with my body I have to figure out why I choose food. I want to be healthy and happy and confident. I am choosing today to be healthy. Yes, I will make mistakes and eat sweets or eat too much but I will pick myself up and choose to make a better decision. I am tired of the run around that food gives me. I will conquer my addiction by taking it one day at a time and relying on the Lord. It's all I really know how to do. I wish all of you the best in your fight with food. I know that we can reach our goals to be healthy. I will keep you posted on my battle. Today is the day that I take my life back. Hi, my name is Lisa and I am addicted to food and sugar but not for much longer!

Yummy Salad

I am at work and I am eating a yummy salad. I have been eating this same type of salad for lunch for the past 4 days. I am addicted! I haven't figure out the calories (which I should) but it is mostly veggies so it can't be too bad! I take one bunch of romaine lettuce, one half of an english cucumber, 2 T. feta cheese, a handful of craisins, half of an avocado, and 2 T. Kraft light house italian dressing. Today I added about 4 oz. of cooked chicken breast but the other days I had it without the chicken. It fills a 48 oz. bowl so it is alot of salad. I have to eat it alone because the feta smell offends all of the boys except Evan. I think he likes to eat feta to make his brothers mad! Anyway, that is my delicious salad that I love. I should have Scott figure out the calories for me, he is the calorie king now. ;) My exercising has gone great this week. I am slowly starting to get into shape and I have more energy. Lisa and I have been meeting at Reed's Gym at 6am on Tuesday and Thursday and whatever time will work on Saturdays for both of us. I really like it there and time flies when you aren't there by yourself. I am also more motivated to go. I am also having the same problem with sweets. I almost made cookies last night, but instead I chewed some gum. It's all mind over matter but sometimes my mind is weak! I need to figure out some low-calorie sweets. Oranges are cheap and yummy right now and they help with the sweet cravings. Let me know of other low calorie treats that are helping people through the cravings. Love you all!

Out of Control

I don't know what is wrong with me but I want to eat every piece of sugar I can find right now. I feel so out of control. I have been exercising but my eating has been awful. Losing weight is an every day conscious decision to eat right and exercise. I am sucking at it right now. I need to shake myself out of this funk I am in. I hope everyone is doing better than I am!

Grandmas not on a diet

So, since we have had Grandma Darrington at out house, I am betting that she is packing on the pounds. This lady never stops eating. She screamed for 2 full hours this afternoon for ICE CREAM. I had already given her one bowl. I thought that would be enough. Ryan gave her his bowl he had saved from yesterday. That wasn't enough. So after a bowl after dinner, she stopped asking. I don't believe she doesn't eat. I wish I could lose as she does. Maybe I need to eat more ice cream. I think she really just needs to have a BM. Hopefully the 2 giant sized Bran muffins and Chilli will do some good. I just hope it is in the morning and not in the middle of the night. BM doesn't stand for best manners either. All though she could use some of those too. What a day!! WE LOVE "YOU" Grandma D.

I'm Melting...Who is that in the mirror?

Well, I had another succesful week on HCG. Even though I was out of town I resisted most of the temptations that come with being on the road. By the way Homewood Suites are nice hotels: Hot breakfast and managers reception with food/wine in the evening (even though I couldn't eat any of it). The wine was the best part. J/K The hotel had a fridge, stove, and microwave so I was able to control my diet. I ended up losing 6 pounds last week and 17 in two weeks. I woke up one morning and looked in the mirror and didn't recognize myself. It was a little scary (Thought it was a government conspiracy or like that movie where they switch faces). I am excited that I am seeing results and I hope that all of you can get through the various funks you are in. I'll be prayin for ya. I'm hoping that by next week I can drop the rest of my baby fat from Hayden's pregnancy. Baby cravings...my downfall. Shirye is doing well to and is going to burn the Zumba videos from her Dad's girlfriend. My little senorita is going to connect with her inner latina and feel the burn! She thinks I'm a wierdo but I told her I'm just a Tolman. Love ya'll...have a great week.

P.S. It is 18 degrees and snowing...hope work is delayed in the morning!

Ditto

I have lost all of the weight that I gained last week. If Jami doesn't make cookies or brownies and I use some self control I may even lose some weight this week. Our kids being sick the last few weeks has really put a damper on montivation and getting the exercise in. I am so sorry of everyones struggles. Remember the big picture is not money for winning the competion, but improving our health, so we can outlive our mother.

Beyond Frustrated

I am so unsure of what to do. I am not losing any weight at all. No matter how hard I exercise or no matter what I eat. It is getting harder for me to get up every morning and exercise. I am not seeing any results and I want to just quit. It really seems pointless. The only thing that motivates me is to see results. I change up my exercise avery day and every week. I cut back on sweets and my eating. I am really finding it hard to motivate myself. It all seems like such a waste. I am open for suggestions. No, I will not use a tapeworm! I just don't know what to do anymore.

The tape worm!

Well the tape worm has been eating my food but there is a problem. The tape worm is getting fat so he went on a diet! I am pretty mad. George (The tape worm) and I had a huge fight the other day about who was going to eat the dozen cookies I had. He said he would eat half but when I had eaten all of them he said he had crossed his fingers and would not take his share. I didn't know tape worms had fingers;)
One question.....If we lose the same weight three times in a row can we count it three times towards our total weight loss?

My exercise plan

Well I made a plan to start running and to run a 5K in 12 weeks. It might happen before then but I wanted to make it as reasonable and attainable as possible. My reward is to spend the weekend in SLC with my sisters and sister-in-laws so whoever can join in is welcome. I wanted to do that anyway before we move but now it can be a motivator. I really appreciated your comments in my last post, Jami, I think that it is a more realistic plan than just losing 20 lbs. Although, I hope that that happens at the same time! We are working on the kitchen right now and my oven was moved downstairs yesterday to make room for new cabinets. So anyways, it is really tricky to cook right now so I have to be extra vigilant in my meal planning. I need easy but healthy meals. On the bright side, we have all of our cabinets which we will be installing and finishing up the kitchen in the next 2 weeks! Having a functioning kitchen will drastically improve my desire to cook at all. I hope that you are all doing well and I will let you all know how the week goes. Love you!

ZUMBA

Last night for mutual we had a Zumba instructor come and teach Zumba. It was so awesome. It was so awesome that I can't really move. It was so fun to try something new. My weight loss is still the same. I fluctuate between 3 pounds. I just can't break that. I feel good and I am losing inches. I was telling Taylor last night that I think my weight reproportions throughout my body. I hope it doesn't go to my ankles because then I would have cankles. Anyway, I am trying to stay motivated nonetheless. I hurt my ankle yesterday so it hurts when I exercise so I am trying to be careful. Just so all of you know Taylor did really great on his test from Dougway but they don't hire this far out so he has to call back in March. Hopefully, they have openings then! I wish everyone the best of luck in their weight loss.

I am so proud of you all

Everyone is doing such a great job!  I appreciate all of your encouragement.  I need it.  I need to keep refocusing on why I am trying to lose weight.  I was going to start exercising but then I started to feel a little sick and no this was not in my mind.  I love you all!! Keep up the great work.  Think Thin!!

I am motivated!

I have been taking this wellness class that has us sign a behavior change contract where we change a health behavior. You set a measurable goal and break it into smaller goals and pick rewards for the accomplishment of each small goal and the end goal. I am trying to decide if it should be to lose 20 lbs. in 12 weeks or run a 5K in 12 weeks. I know that a 5K doesn't sound like much to you marathon runners but that would be huge for me since I am not a runner. I am a fast walker! ;) I am also way out of shape so that would be good for me to work towards. I would probably lose the weight by working out so much and it would be a pretty specific goal. My eating habits aren't really the issue for me, it is the exercise that I can't seem to do. I will let you know what I decide because I need to figure it out this weekend. My weight is at a standstill right now so I know that I need to kick it into high gear now. I hope that you are all doing great!

We Are Finally Dialed In

Hello Family! Shirye and I have begun our journey to a new lifestyle. We are excited to do this with the rest of the family and see our lives change. Good job to everyone on their weight loss so far. It was so good to see all of you and spend some time together. I miss you tons already. Shirye and I are doing the HCG Diet. If any of you haven't heard of it it is a low calorie diet that you take with HCG drops. The HCG allows your body to focus on the fat in your body for the extra calories it needs. We are already seeing results. Shirye has lost 10 lbs and I have lost 11 as of Monday. We look forward to reaching our goals. Have a great week!

The cleansing diet

I don't know if it is all because of the cleansing diet that I have been on since Thursday, or if I really did lose two natural pounds. Either way, I did lose another 2 # this week. I went shopping with Jessica over the weekend. It was really fun to fit into things that I thought were cute, in the sizes I wanted. It was great motivation to keep going. I hope that once this nasty stuff leaves my body that I can hit it hard. I have a goal that over the next 6 days, to run a marathon. I was inspired by this last weeks biggest loser. I am going to write my goal weight for the week down every where so I can see it on the scale next week. Thanks for all of your encouragement. Keep up the good work.

Not a great week

Well, this week has not been the greatest. I haven't lost anymore weight but I haven't gained any weight. I have had too many instances of cheating and lack of planning has been my downfall. I am getting back into school and I hope that my Abnormal Psychology class will help me discover my disorder so that I will quit stress eating. jk Actually my classes have been very interesting so far and my other class, Promoting Wellness, requires us to change a health behavior this semester which will be a bonus for me. Scott has been having the same problem. He has been binge eating everything he is not supposed to and he hasn't lost anything this week. Hopefully we can get it together this week and take control of our eating. I hate to go backwards from my progress. Good luck to everyone else! Congratulations on passing your test and landing the job, Michael!

Michael Fat man Tolman

Well I have been gaining weight this week. It was quite dissapointing. I did have some good news this week. I passed my test that I have been studying for about 3 months. It also looks like I might have landed over 20 million dollars of work for my company I work for. I was traveling and I ate out and I couldn't exercise when I wanted to or for very long. I love you all and keep up the good work.

Mom's Message

It is with pleasure that I finally write to all of you. You are such a great family and I am proud of all of you. It is hard to add in one more thing, such as a weight loss program in the midst of your busy lives, but you are doing it! Way to go family. We're all in this together to help and encourage one another. Since we started on January 3rd, I have lost 10 pounds. The first week was the best at a 7 # loss. The 2nd week was 2 # and now in the 3rd week I have lost 1 # so far. It was hard to stay focused with company here but it was worth it to see Chris and Hayden, Amy and Jessica and our local families. We had a great time. One thing I try to do when on a weight loss program is to not eat out anywhere. It is just easier to stay at home and control what I eat. The 2nd thing I do is to plan ahead so that I don't get to meal time and have nothing to eat. Good Luck and God Bless all of you. Mom

This is the reason I look the way I do

Today I realized why I look the way I do. Kaitlyn cried for two nights staight do to the antibiotics she is taking fo an ear infection which made one ear look better and the other one worse, so I asked my self is it worth it.I literally got 2 hours of uninterupted sleep. So we scheduled her for ear tubes for Monday and stopped the antibiotics. I went to bed feeling hopefgul for a good nights sleep.
I was in bed for 5 minutes when she started crying, 45 monutes later Nathan started throwing up. He threw up every 15-30 minutes for the next 12 hours. Between he and Kate I lilterally did not sleep once again making it 3 nights with out sleep.
I made myself a big batch of cookies, because I deserved them right? Why not? I can't sleep with 4 small kids, so I try to fill that need with COOKIES. I didn't have energy for exercise.
I was spending all energy scrubbing carpets and washing, washing, washing laundry. A two year old doesn't know where the right place is to throw up. I just laughed when Jenna walked in from school and said, "Mom you are going to be mad. There was a large puddle. I didn't expect it to be muddy." Her pretty nice white tights looked like a dalmation had adopted her legs. I told her just to add them to the pile.
Good thing there is slways tomorrow to hope that things will go better. There is lots of distractions and thats why Ilook the way I do.

Frustrated

I am really frustrated! I have been working out like crazy, eating right, drinking lots of water and cutting way back on sweets. I gained .8 this week. It is very difficult for me to be motivated when I don't see results. I feel good but sometimes I need more. I would love some suggestions. Taylor lost five pounds with out really doing anything. Sometimes life isn't fair. I just want to be healthy and lose this weight.

Slow and Steady

Slow and steady is what I am. I am down 5 # as of today. I figure if I consistantly lose 2-2.5 # per week that I will be real close to my goal of 30# by the end of this challenge. I am not out to win it, however, I am out to lose this weight and be healthy. Never again will I have to lose it again. At least not the baby weight.
Michael is down a total of 13 # as of today. He is doing great and helping motivate his wife. I was about to throw in the towel, but had a talk with myself and am determined now. I may even try the blessed Diet Center diet. We shall see. We love this blog and our kids even look forward to all of your posts. Good luck to you all this week.

I am finally a member

Well this is Amy and I helped Mom become a member of the Tolman Tubbies. We are so glad she has joined us. She did great last week!

Big Day for Me

Today I reached 222 pounds, that is 30 pounds less than I was this time a month ago !!! It is also 16 lbs less than my starting wieght for this family project. I cant express how happy I am with my progress right now. I did my first workout at the gym this week and I just about puked - 7 miles on the stationary bike and 1/2 mile on the hand bike. I'm sure it will be getting more difficult in the coming weeks and I will have to work harder to make progress so now's the time to catch up with me if you if you are not already kickin my backside. 180 here I come....

Donuts!

Today someone brought in donuts to work. I love sweets eapecially warm, fresh ones. Like Arthur on the biggest loser I was tempted but I did not eat them. It was tough-really tough. I tried justifying any way I could but I didn't give in. Last night on the Biggest Loser I was yelling at the TV at Arthur not to take a bite of the donut. I was so glad he put it in the trash. I hope you all can fight your temptations too! Just throw it in the trash or step on it. Good luck to all!

Weigh In Day

Barnes Family Report:
Scott lost 12 lbs. just with diet and he starts exercising in the morning. I lost 4 lbs. just with diet and a little exercise. I'm coming up on the 5th day of being sick so some of that weight loss is due to illness and not eating. I have cut out sweets and decreased my portions so that is probably a huge difference. It sounds like everyone is doing great and I'm glad John's tapeworms are working! ha ha ha! I made an awesome Chicken Tortilla Soup for dinner that only Brigham ate with me so I guess I will be eating that for the rest of the week. Yum! Love you guys!

Michael Tolman family

Jami has been sick all week so she only lost 2.8 lbs on diet control, but no exercise. I found a great love for cookies this weekend and stunted my weight loss at 9 lbs. This will be the easiest 9 lbs to lose for me. I have just lost the Christmas and New Years weight. Before that I had hit a plateau. I am hoping that the new eliptical will help push through it. Since June I have lost a total of 30lbs. Good luck everone this week. We may see you this weekend depending on how we feel and the roads. Love Michael

I lost five lbs and I cant find it? Where did it go? I'm melting, I'm melting!!!!!!!!! You best watch yourselves. This is only the beginning, Mwha Ha Ha Ha! ( That was a evil laugh).
Love Johnboy

Weigh In Day

I hope everyone had a chance to weigh in today.  I know that I am not the biggest loser.  I lost .2 but I know why I only lost this much.  I have refocused and put my game face on.  So just wait till next week comes.  I hope all of you had positive results.  Love you All!!

Prepare to be Amazed

I am trying to keep positive.  I haven't had the best week but I am going to continue to stay focused.  I plan to do the 8 weeks to a better you also.  I love this program (thanks Jami).  It was great to see everyone posting on the blog.  It makes me really excited.  I am going to make my menu today and go grocercy shopping so hopefully that will help me stay away from the treats.  Lisa I am saddened by the loss of your mole.  It meant so much to so many people.  You shoud ask them if you can have it back so we can have a funeral for it and bury it in mom and dads back yard.  I wish mom good luck on the diet center diet (yuck!).  I love you all!

John I think tape worms are against the bi-laws of the family biggest loser, but if you must you must.  Just don't put them in your lake after you are done with them!!

As with Jami and Shelly the Biggest Loser this week inspired me also.  Think thin!!

Biggest Winner!!!

Hi everybody!! I was just wondering if I gain the most weight does that make me the biggest winner or just a plain loser? I have fallen behind but you are all in for a scare. My tape worms just came in the mail and it says in the guarantee that I will lose at least half my body weight. I am so excited!!! I will miss the muscle but at least it will get rid of the fat. Prepare to get wasted!!!

Love Johnboy ;)

I am so mad

Lisa I can't believe you would get rid of that mole without consulting Scott or I. Did you save in a jar like moms lumps they took off moms melon when we were younger. Can I pet it still. Speaking of my mother. I heard she is eating deer steak and mustard or wassa bread. Gross!!! I heard she was on the diet center diet. I also heard you lost 6 lbs. You are beating me right now, but not for long. If I did my math right You have 3.5% lost to date. I am only at 2.87. I am also in a contest with my boss on losing weight. I will be $25 dollars richer if I can keep on losing. I am glad to hear that Scott is losing weight. I don't really care if I win this weight loss deal, but I hope we can all lose the weight and keep it off. I am going to give all of you the very best I have to lose the weight. If would be cool if we all could lose more weight than the Harpers who are also doing some form of the Biggest Loser. I love you all and when you are sleeping, I will be working out. When you are eating, I will be working out. When your in the bathroom taking care of business. I will be in my bathroom taking care of business. Love Michael

It's gone?!?!

Congratulations Lisa on your loss! I, like Jami, will have to break the news lightly to Scott. Ha ha! I am so sick right now with this horrible sore throat that I don't want to eat anything. I will probably lose some weight but not in a healthy way. Oh well. Scott is losing weight like crazy. It's so awesome! I have never seen him so motivated to be healthy and lose weight. It definitely helps to have that support in your own home. Also, it is so helpful to know that you all are going through the same thing. Keep up the good work!

We are saddened for your loss

Lisa, What made you decide to let it go? It probably is weird to not have Michael's friend hanging out with you any more. I will break the news lightly to him. I am glad you are doing the 8 week challenge as well. It really does work. I have a really bad sinus infection, so I haven't been able to hit this thing as hard as I would like yet, but reading other's reports definantly is inspiring. I am glad to hear that Taylor is joining in as well. Chris and Shirye are too. It is great to have the strenghth we gain from others. Keep reporting.

Noticable Difference

Well, I lost a little weight this morning. The amount is not much to talk about but my face will be noticably difference. I know Michael and Scott will be saddened that they can't pet my mole but it was shaved off today. There is a 20% chance that it could grow back but hopefully it doesn't. They sent it off to make sure it wasn't cancerous which he was pretty sure it wasn't. As far as actual weight loss I am feeling good. I am doing the "Eight weeks to a better you" which I love! Thanks Jami for giving it to me. I am cutting down portion sizes and unhealthy treats and snacks. I am feeling really great. Taylor is going to do the Biggest Loser as well. His plan is to workout 4 times a week, cut back on portions and soda. Here's to a healthy New Year!

We Have Begun

Michael and I started Monday as well. I like Shelly, gained alot of inspiration from watching the Biggest Loser Last night as well. I am excited to lose this weight that keeps haunting me. I have a plan to follow the "8 weeks to a better You", with a few modifications and excercise that best I can. I know that that works for me. Good Luck every one!!

Hi everyone!

Well, Scott and I started yesterday and we are both doing really well. I plan on staying on a 1400 calorie diet of fresh, whole foods and working out at ISU at least 5 times a week. I did fall off the wagon at the movie theater last night when I had some caramel popcorn but other than that I am doing well. How is everyone else doing? The Biggest Loser tonight inspired me to be healthy and not let myself get to that point. Good luck everyone!

It works!

Amy invited me to be a contributer and it worked. I am interested to know who is all doing the Biggest Loser and what their plan is. "If you fail to plan then you plan to fail." I sure don't want anyone to fail.

Weigh In Time

Well hopefully you have all weighed in on Monday.  I had to weigh in today because my scale was at work.  I received an e-mail from Lisa telling me how to include all of you so you put your own posts on the blog.  I will work on doing that tonight.  I hope everyone received my e-mail.  Well think thin and enjoy the journey.

Let the game begin

Well on January 3rd we will start the Tolman Family Biggest Loser!  This will be a new an exciting adventure.  We do not know the outcome, but hopefully we can change the name of our blog from Tolman Tubbies to the Tolman Sticks or something like that.  We hope this blog will be lots of fun and we encourage you all to join our blog.  Lots of love! Think thin...