Pam and Elizabeth

Feeling Great

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:26:27 GMT

After almost 8 weeks we are feeling soooooo great! We are both highly motivated to keep going until we lose our goal weight. Both of us has managed to lose each and every week of our journey so far and will continue doing so. More and more friends, family and co-workers are noticing and giving us the boost we need to go on. Being on this journey together has been a great incentive in that we can continue to encourage one another until we fulfill our dreams of becoming healthy! We are planning yet another loss this week to add to our success and are excited to continue losing in the weeks to come.

Still Chugging Along

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:36:06 GMT

We have managed to lose weight for this week yet again! We both lost another 2 lbs! We are estatic about our ability to continue losing! We are planning on seeing each other this weekend so we can take some pictures to show our current weight loss. Hopefully you all will see the difference! :-)

So Excited

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:32:10 GMT

We're so excited that we have each continued to have a loss for the fifth week in a row. Pam lost 3 lbs, and Elizabeth lost 1.5 lbs. By finishing out this last week, we only have 223.5 lbs to go until we reach our combined weight loss goal. This is a big accomplishment considering that we started out with a combined weight loss goal of 260 lbs.
We plan on another loss this coming week by fighting temptations, and continuing to motivate each other.

Adding to our Losses

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:14:07 GMT

Another week to add to our losses! We were both able to maintain a loss again this week bringing our combined total weight loss to 32 lbs! Pam lost 4 more lbs and Elizabeth lost 1.5 more lbs. This brings us to a 16 lb loss each for these first 4 weeks! We have decided that it is imperative that we both drink more water and get lots of rest in the weeks to come.
People that didn't know we were on this journey are starting to notice our weight loss and commenting on it. This has really been a great incentive! We will be getting together for Easter which will be a great opportunity to take some pictures of our progress for everyone to see!

We Did It

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:46:37 GMT

We had a big challenge this week. We attended a social function at Pam's church that included a meal with a set menu. (Which of course wasn't on our diet). We decided that we weren't going to let this hold us back from having another great week toward our weight loss goals.
We didn't lose as much as in our first two weeks, but were still able to lose something. Pam lost 1.7 lbs, and Elizabeth lost 3 lbs. With the closing of this week, we now only have to lose a combined weight loss total of 233 lbs!
We achieved weight loss again for the third week in a row, and plan to continue in the weeks to come.

We're on a Roll

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:23:11 GMT

We're on a roll, we both had a great second week. Pam lost another 4.5 lbs, and Elizabeth lost 5 lbs. Friends and family are starting to notice the difference and our clothes are starting to fit a little differently, both are giving us great incentive to continue our journey.
We've added exercise into our program and it's definitely paying off! We feel like we've got more energy throughout the day which is new to both of us.
We are going to continue to be just as disciplined this week, anticipating more great results!

Very Motivated

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:55:04 GMT

Our first week went very well! We were both able to stay on track and became 12.5 lbs closer to our combined weight loss goal of 260 lbs!!! Pam lost 6 lbs her first week, and Elizabeth lost 6.5 lbs!
Through phone calls and e-mail we were able to show our support to each other even though we are many miles apart. For the upcoming week we plan to focus on a more structured exercise program as well as continuing to eat only fresh health food with smaller portions.
We persevered through a tough start for the both of us, and came out ahead!

Bound and Determined

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:29:10 GMT

We are best friends who also happen to be mother and daughter. We have decided that this is the year we get healthy! We are starting our weight loss journey together and hope to lose a combined weight of 260lbs! Pam's weight loss goal is to lose 110lbs, and Elizabeth's is to lose 150lbs!
      We both are very avid fans of the Biggest Loser and decided that it would be a dream come true to be a part of this journey. We want to continue to strengthen the bond that we have between us and hope that with the support of each other, and the other contestants we can achieve our goals and possibly be a part of the Biggest Loser finale.
      We plan to be successful because we are both very determined to get into shape and be healthy. With the combination of eating healthy, exercise and moral support we will achieve our weight loss goals!
      As a very strong mother and daughter team we think we should win because we are going to work really hard, and stay motivated. We are honest down to earth people that if given a chance will be role models for others like us.

Photo Album: Us after losing a total of 41 pounds!!!

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:28:42 GMT

Us after losing a total of 41 pounds!!!

Pam's side view wearing the same clothes as before starting the diet.

Pam's front view wearing the same clothes as before starting the diet

Elizabeth's front view wearing the same clothes as before starting the diet

Elizabeth's side view wearing the same clothes as before starting the diet.

The two of us.

Photo Album: Pam and Elizabeth

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:06:53 GMT

Pam and Elizabeth

Mom and I at my college graduation

Elizabeth's full length before picture

Pam's full length before picture

Best Friends

Elizabeth's Side view

Custom List: Elizabeth's Exercise Routines

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:28:31 GMT

Elizabeth's Exercise Routines

March 17
I finally got out of bed this morning to go to the gym. By the time I cleaned the car off from all the snow I only got in a 30 minute work out. But it's bettter than nothing I guess!
March 5
Today I was fortunate enough to get off of work early. I got in 35 minutes on the treadmill. YAY!!! :-)
March 1
Today My mom and I went to my aunts house to see each other and take some pictures. We went for a 30 minute walk around a sceanic area. Any exercise is better than none!!!
February 27
Today I was on the treadmill for 55 minutes. I walked at an incline and a slower pace and I really felt the work out.
February 25
Today I was only at the gym for 30 minutes. I got on the treadmill for a warm up and then on the bike for 20 minutes.
February 24
Today I went to the gym for an hour. I was on the treadmill the whole time, but switched up the speed and added in some incline. It said that I burned 500 calories and went a distance of 2.6 miles, so I'm very pleased with my progress! :-)
February 20
Today I was at the gym for 45 minutes, I started using the incline on the treadmill
February 18
Today I was at the gym for 65 minutes! I had the day off of work and took advantage of it. I kept myself occupied by watching tv, and reading during the commercials.
February 17
This was my one weekend day to work out and I took advantage of it! I was on the treadmill for 65 minutes.

Custom List: Low Fat, Low Cal. Recipes

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:07:11 GMT

Low Fat, Low Cal. Recipes

Italian Chicken
(Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts) (Fat Free Italian Dressing) Place chicken in a baking dish with the dressing just covering the chicken and cover with foil. Bake at 350 Degrees for 30 min. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes on each side.
Crock Pot Roast
(Small Pot Roast)(Green onions)(Green Pepper)(Potatoes)(Pepper, garlic powder,and Mrs Dash) Place seasoned Pot roast in crock pot with water more than covering. Add cut up green onion, and green pepper. Leave on High for 5 hours, add potatoes at 3 hours.
Chicken Fried Rice
(Rice)(chicken)(egg)(sodium free soy sauce) Cut up chicken in small cubes and fry with "I can't believe it's not butter spray" Cook rice as directed. Set chicken aside and fry rice. Stir in beaten egg until cooked. Mix in chicken and soy sauce.
Meatloaf
(Lean ground beef)(Egg)(dried bread crumbs)(green onion)(green pepper)(garlic)(salt and pepper)Mix all ingredients together and bake at 400 degrees for an hour. Check after an hour, may need more time depending on how big your meatloaf is.