Biggest Loser Week Two

Week Two: Track everything you ate in week one (don't lie!) and report your findings!

So I had the brilliant idea of not changing my eating habits one bit so I could see exactly how my eating was effecting my weightloss. Well. Let me tell you I learned a lot.

** Various foods from work include, but are not limited to: Garlic butter french fries, garlic aioli, broccoli, parmesan cheese, pork belly, lamb shank, tomato wedges, fetta cheese, goats cheese, poached/scrambled/fried eggs and/or egg whites, tarragon aioli, fried spiced cauliflower, fish, prawns, brownies, caramel sauce, guacamole, baked beans, sautéed mushrooms, hollandaise sauce, fried calamari, smoked tomato risotto, mushroom spelt risotto, sourdough bread, turkish bread, lamb with bbq sauce, roast chicken, marinated eggplant, green beans, green peas, walnuts, smoked trout, smoked almonds ETC ETC ETC.

Seriously working in  a kitchen there is sooo much to eat. All the time. Except I'm not eating like whole plates because dude that would be so gross. I pick at things, that's how I keep going during the day when I haven't had breakfast and won't have a break! So obviously I need to workout more (although Thursday/Saturday I worked open-close so that's kinda excusable) but I think my biggest problem is my diet. I need to be more concious of what I'm putting in my mouth.

Well, let's see if I've made any progress this week!

Week Two Measurements:

Arms: 27 cm/10.5 inches (down 1cm/ 0.5 inch)

Chest: 87 cm/34 inches (down 3 cm/ 1.5 inch)

Waist: 72 cm/28 inches (down 2cm/ 1 inch)

Tummy: 89 cm/35 inches (down 2 cm/ 1 inch)

Hips: 91 cm/38 inches (down 6cm/ 2.5 inches)

Thighs: 55 cm/21.5 inches (down 3cm/ 1.5 inches)

Calves: 35 cm/13.5 inches (down 1 cm/ 0.5 inch)

Weight: 66.5 kg/146.6 lbs (down 2.5 kg/5.4 lbs)

Percentage of body weight lost: 3.62%

Also lost this week: 18 cm/9 inches!!

I am so so so so proud of myself for these results, even though I know that I didn't actually have much to do with them (the working and not being able to eat all the junk food I want did...) Imagine what I will be able to achieve in these next 8 weeks when I'm really pushing myself! I'm so much more motivated now to push harder, dig deeper, and get into the best shape of my life!

Yaaay! See you again same time next week for an update!

Week One: Before Pictures/Measurements and setting your Biggest Loser Goals

Week Two: Track everything you eat in week one (don't lie!) and report your findings

Week Three: Go out shopping and buy one item of clothing you want to fit in 7 weeks, share your piece of clothing.

Week Four: Share you favourite workout so far, what time of day do you like to get your workout on?

Week Five: You're halfway already! Switch things up and try one new workout and one new healthy recipe this week.

Week Six: Try going vegetarian for a week. If you're already vegetarian go vegan. Does it change your results?

Week Seven: Push yourself this week and try to find a class at a gym near you! If that isn't an option, try a workout video you've never tried before!

Week Eight: Share your favourite healthy snack and how to make it!

Week Nine: Like the Biggest Loser, it's "makeover week!" Treat yourself to something to make you feel good!

Week Ten: After Picture/Measurements and reflect on your "Biggest Loser" Experience

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Biggest Loser: Week One

My Biggest Loser: Before Pictures/Measurements and setting your Biggest Loser Goals

Today marks the first day of my biggest loser challenge! I haven't done terribly (had breakfast, didn't eat fatty things at work) but I didn't do that great either... okay it's not my fault! We went to a fair and they had kettle corn and fresh strawberry sorbet! In good news though, we left with 3kg of strawberries (so yummy!) fresh rhubarb, chard, and rosemary! 

I weighed myself in the morning and even though these photos/measurements are almost a month old (wow!) I haven't changed a bit. Well, actually my stomach was a bit bigger, but that's because it's that lovely lady time and I'm super bloated. 

In the land down under we use the metric system, so my measurements will be, by default, in centimetres/kilograms but for any and all lovely readers from North America I'll convert everything into imperial for yah!

Week One Measurements:

Arms: 28 cm/11 inches

Chest: 90 cm/35.5 inches

Waist: 74 cm/ 29 inches

Tummy: 91 cm/36 inches

Hips: 97 cm/38 inches

Thighs: 58 cm/23 inches

Calves: 36 cm/14 inches

Weight: 69 kg/152 lbs

I have so many goals for this Biggest Loser adventure... Here's a list of 5 things I want to accomplish in the next 10 weeks!

1. Lose 12 kg/27 lbs 

2. Complete the Insanity program

3. Change my eating habits

4. Feel more confident in my own skin

5. Be able to run 10k

Basically my goal weight is 57kg or 125lbs, but I'm totally flexible on this number if I feel like I'm at a comfortable weight and I'm happy with my results, the weight isn't my biggest priority. I want to get in the best shape of my life, and I want it to happen now! I want to feel good about myself and not shy away from doing things because I'm not confident!

I'm going to be blogging daily about my (and Trent's!) adventure with our 10 week Biggest Loser journey sharing our fave recipes, workouts, failures and successes over at becandteejtakefitness.tumblr.com, but every Sunday I'll update you here with my progress! 

By the way, I've decided that the winner will win a $100 gift card to Lulu Lemon for some workout gear or super cute yoga pants! I'll also be giving out small prizes every week for the person with the highest percentage of weight lost!

Talk about exposing yourself to the world... here's a couple of horrible shots from bad angles with ugly faces but this is me before in all my glory, white as a ghost!

If you are joining me in this biggest loser journey, let me know! There are going to be some awesome prizes to be won (believe me, I'd love to keep them all to myself, and I will if no one wants to join me!) 

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Week One: Before Pictures/Measurements and setting your Biggest Loser Goals

Week Two: Track everything you eat in week one (don't lie!) and report your findings

Week Three: Go out shopping and buy one item of clothing you want to fit in 7 weeks, share your piece of clothing.

Week Four: Share you favourite workout so far, what time of day do you like to get your workout on?

Week Five: You're halfway already! Switch things up and try one new workout and one new healthy recipe this week.

Week Six: Try going vegetarian for a week. If you're already vegetarian go vegan. Does it change your results?

Week Seven: Push yourself this week and try to find a class at a gym near you! If that isn't an option, try a workout video you've never tried before!

Week Eight: Share your favourite healthy snack and how to make it!

Week Nine: Like the Biggest Loser, it's "makeover week!" Treat yourself to something to make you feel good!

Week Ten: After Picture/Measurements and reflect on your "Biggest Loser" Experience

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Biggest Loser Love!

I have a confession, I'm obsessed with Biggest Loser! I love the idea of going to a camp where people kick my ass and teach me good healthy habits. It's be so great, but I'm so lucky to have never hit a heavy enough weight to have to go somewhere like the Biggest Loser.

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I want to have an amazing transformation before and after sort of thing. I want something to push me and give me that incredible motivation. And this, my friends, is where I'm turning to you!

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I want to start my own Biggest Loser. Trent and I have already been pushing ourselves to be more fit and eat better, but I want to push myself to be accountable! And what better way than this lovely little thing I call a blog! I'd love to have you join in, and I've also got the wheels turning for a prize! 

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I'm going to do this Biggest Loser Challenge over the next 10 weeks, which would take us right to the end of December! I have decided to weigh in every Sunday, because that is what works best for my schedule, but whatever you decide is up to you!

Week One: Before Pictures/Measurements and setting your Biggest Loser Goals

Week Two: Track everything you eat in week one (don't lie!) and report your findings

Week Three: Go out shopping and buy one item of clothing you want to fit in 7 weeks, share your piece of clothing.

Week Four: Share you favourite workout so far, what time of day do you like to get your workout on?

Week Five: You're halfway already! Switch things up and try one new workout and one new healthy recipe this week.

Week Six: Try going vegetarian for a week. If you're already vegetarian go vegan. Does it change your results?

Week Seven: Push yourself this week and try to find a class at a gym near you! If that isn't an option, try a workout video you've never tried before!

Week Eight: Share your favourite healthy snack and how to make it!

Week Nine: Like the Biggest Loser, it's "makeover week!" Treat yourself to something to make you feel good!

Week Ten: After Picture/Measurements and reflect on your "Biggest Loser" Experience

If you want to follow along, you can check out our Tumblr page, Bec and Teej Take Fitness where I'll be posting healthy recipes and workout ideas every day! I'll be posting my progress here every Sunday, starting this week, but if you want to follow along you can post any day between Sunday-Saturday depending on your schedule! 

I hope I wasn't too confusing and long winded, if you have any questions just shoot me a message! 

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