Final Results

Jenni took first with a weight loss percentage of 12.95%

Heather took second with a weight loss percentage of 7.5%

Congratulations to everyone who lost weight and is headed to a healthier lifestyle.

Blake's Weight Loss

Well, I'm a day late but here is my weight loss:

Start Weight: 266.0
End Weight: 255.0

Total Weight Loss: 11.0 lbs
Percentage: 6.627% DECREASE


So, I lost weight but I definitely could have done much better.

Jess's Weight loss

-1.82%

Starting weight 165 ending weight 162

Heather's Final Weigh loss %

So sad that I haven't lost much more since the first few weeks.  I was all excited and did so good but then life got so busy you know how that goes....  Oh well excuses, excuses...  Well my total % lost for the whole 12 weeks was 7.5%!!!  Soon my neighborhood friends will see me cruisen around on my new cruiser bike I have comin' to me from Pampered Chef, that is very exciting, I hope that will help me shed some pounds.  My husband thinks maybe it will help me ride to the doughnut store...  :)  Isn't he sweet????

Final Weigh In

Final Results for Jackie

Although I didn't reach my goal, I am still happy I am SLOWLY making it there. I lost a total of -3.82%

Final Results for Melba

-5.5%

Final Results for Jenni

-12.95%

* Everyone has until the end of today to post their weight loss results!!

PROCRASTINATION ...

Well, how time flies..... tomorrow is the final weigh in date and somehow the 3rd weigh in day tip~toed right past me without me realizing it. I would like to extend our little contest for almost two weeks so we all can give it one last attempt at trying to reach our goal our make progress towards it. So here is the

FINAL WEIGH IN DATE

FRIDAY, April 3rd :)

To be eligible for the prize $$$$$ you need to post no later than Friday at 8 pm.

My list of contestants who have paid and eligible are

Heather

Blake

Christi

Jess

Jackie

Lori

Melba

Grant

Jenni

Work hard and Good Luck!!!

1st place receives

$135

2nd place receives

$45

Heather's Weight loss for the second three weeks

Okay so this three weeks has seemed to pass me by so quickly I can't believe it and I'm sad to say I only lost 4 pounds. :( I guess at least it is 4 pounds, let's be positive. So from the beginning I am down 7.95%! I am not sure if that is how we are suppose to be doing that or % lost per three weeks, so just let me know and I'll do the three week % lose if that is what I need also. :) I better get myself in gear and do better next time. :)

Jackie's Sad excuses

Well three weeks have passed me by again and I am embarrassed to say I have nothing to show for it. I know that my excuses pave the pathway to staying fluffy but I have oh so many good excuses like it was my anniversary one weekend and how can you not indulge....... and on Valentines day I couldn't pass up my favorite box of chocolates my father-in-law gives me every year..... and I was under the weather with a little flu bug for over week and instead of cooking we ate A LOT of fast food and we all know how good that is for the waist line. So now that I have shared my excuses I do feel better and I say to myself HAKUNA MATATA and I am moving forward {no more excuses}.
So I lost 0 lbs this time. ;{

Baby Jonathan Has Arrived

Well, Jennifer is trying to take a quick rest before feeding time, so I thought I would send out a quick update. Jonathan was born on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 12:54pm. He was 8lbs 13oz and 21.5 inches long - it's a good thing we scheduled an early C-Section. [The nurse just wheeled the little stinker in and we're attempting to feed].

Everything has gone well so far. I watched the surgery and was surprised I didn't pass out - I'm not good with blood. Raegan is missing mommy and can't wait for her to get home with the baby. Both Jennifer's parents and mine have been helping out a lot and we are grateful for that. We'll be in here a couple more days and probably head home.

Here are a few pictures. I'll let Jennifer post more later.

fajita in a Pita with a greek salad twist

Okay so this recipe is so yummy and healthy and has become one of my favorites. I just love it. Give it a try you’ll love it also. I got the inspiration the other day when I ate this at Crackers and loved it and thought I can make this for a fraction of the price and it was just as good made at home and cheaper.

First I marinated the chicken in my favorite chicken marinade that I use for anything that I need in a Mexican dish, here is the secret recipe for that…

Garlic-lime Marinade (great on chicken or steak)

4 cloves garlic
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. olive oil

Blend all these ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Marinate chicken or steak in it for 10 minutes and grill out your chicken. When done grilling cut your chicken into strips for your pita. Then I cut up green peppers, red peppers, and onion and toss with a little olive oil and grill in a grill basket till a crisp tender. Then put chicken strips, roasted veggies, a little fresh salsa, and a little fat free sour cream on a pocketless pita or flatbread. Then serve, it is so yummy.

The salad is also very yummy I call it my,

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce
Cucumber
Tomatoes
Green Peppers
Onion (just a little)
Feta Cheese
Then toss with dressing below…

Red Wine Vinegar Dressing

1/2 Cup Veg. or Canola oil
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. oregano
Fresh ground pepper

Combine all ingredients in screw top jar. Cover tightly and shake well or can use whisk. Refrigerate and put on salad just before serving. Might not use all, just depends on how much salad you are making.