Week 8 Results!

Week 8. You're doing great!

"It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad." -C.S. Lewis

Week 8 Results: 

Jenny McMurtrey*	2.7%
Jacob Cantwell	2.6%

Together, we lost a total of 2.6 lbs! 

*Result of two or more weeks due to missed weigh-in

Week 8 Challenge Results:

Thanks to everyone who completed the outdoor challenge. The winner of the BlenderBottle is:

Chris Kennedy!

Message me and I'll deliver it to you.

Week 9 Challenge:

This week's challenge is all about not making common Diet Mistakes. To enter the drawing you must avoid each of the following, every day.

• Diet Mistake No. 1: Racing to the Finish 
• There's no reward for finishing your meal in record time -- unless you're a contestant in a hot dog eating contest! Our hectic schedules have led many of us to adopt the unhealthy habit of rapid eating.
• Diet Mistake No. 2: Skipping Meals
• Research shows that breakfast skippers weigh more than breakfast eaters. There is a misconception that skipping breakfast -- or any meal -- saves calories. The truth is that most people who eat fewer than three meals usually end up eating more calories during the course of the day.
• Diet Mistake No. 3: Too Many Liquid Calories
• Liquid calories from alcohol, smoothies, coffee with cream and sugar, sweetened juices, teas, and sodas can really contribute to weight gain. One recent study found that Americans get approximately 21% of their calories from beverages.
• Diet Mistake No. 4: Oversized Portions
• Leave a few bites on your plate.
• Use smaller plates and bowls.
• Periodically check your portions with measuring cups.
• Diet Mistake No. 5: Choosing Unhealthy Add-Ons
• Not only have portions crept up in size, we also have a tendency to top off our "diet" salads and other favorite foods with high-fat toppings, like bacon, cheese, croutons, and creamy dressings.
• Diet Mistake No. 6: Mindless Eating
• "Eating amnesia" is the act of unknowingly putting hand to mouth, usually from a bag or box in front of the television, while reading a book. It can also happen at happy hour, or when you finish the last few bites on your child's plate.

What will you win?!

A brand new Pro-Tec Athletics High Density Spiky Massage Ball, Red!!

• Firm 3" diameter massage ball provides deep tissue massage
• Spiky outer layer offers stimulating effect, increasing circulation
• Excellent tool for plantar fasciitis

THANKS AND SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

Week 7 Results!

Week 7. It's all downhill from here!

"You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the other, and then one day you look back and you’ve climbed a mountain.” -Tom Hiddleston

Week 7 Results: 

Linda Bowe	1.6%
Amy Bowe	1.5%
Susan McCoy*	1.4%
John Bowe	1.0%
David Bowe	0.7%
Heather Bowe	0.7%
Joy Bowe	0.5%
Matthew Bowe	0.5%

Together, we lost a total of 16.0 lbs! 

*Result of two or more weeks due to missed weigh-in

Week 7 Challenge Results:

Thanks to everyone who completed the calorie counting challenge. The winner of the Resistance Band is:

Linda Bowe!

Message me and I'll deliver it to you.

Week 8 Challenge:

SUMMER IS HERE!! IT IS, I PROMISE! This week's challenge is the outdoor challenge. I'm even going to make it super simple for you. To enter the drawing, all you need to do is spend an hour every day being ACTIVE outside. Easy peasy. 

What will you win?!

A brand new BlenderBottle Classic Loop Top Shaker Bottle, Clear Blue, 28 Ounce!!

• Patented 316 surgical-grade stainless BlenderBall mixes ingredients with ease
• Perfect for protein shakes, smoothies, pancake batter, etc
• Dishwasher safe, BPA- and phthalate-free

GREAT JOB AND SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

Week 6 Results and To-Date Totals!

Week 6. Woah, we're half way there!

"Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer" -Bon Jovi

Week 6 Results: 

Matthew Bowe	2.0%
Chris Kennedy	2.0%
Amy Bowe	1.8%
David Bowe	1.5%
Joy Bowe	1.0%
John Bowe	0.8%
Linda Bowe	0.7%
Heather Bowe	0.7%
Jacob Cantwell	0.1%

Together, we lost a total of 14.6 lbs! 

*Result of two or more weeks due to missed weigh-in

Week 6 Challenge Results:

Thanks to everyone who completed the activeness challenge. The winner of the Ab Wheel is:

Joy Bowe!

Message me and I'll deliver it to you.

Week 7 Challenge:

This week's challenge is calorie counting. Surprisingly enough, the majority of the time when you’re having a problem losing weight, it’s not because you aren’t making good food choices. The reason why your weight loss has stagnated is because you’re not eating enough calories to lose weight.  Your body is a smart machine and senses a large decrease in dietary energy. Your large calorie deficit might work for a few days or even weeks, but eventually your body will wake up and sound alarms that it needs to conserve energy. Read more at CoachCalorie.com. To enter this week's drawing you must Go to CalorieKing.com and calculate how many calories your body needs to lose weight safely. Then, eat that many calories... every day. 

What will you win?!

A brand new SPRI Xertube Resistance Band Exercise Cord!!

• Designed for light and speedy mobility, the strap can be rolled up to stash in a gym bag, suitcase, or overnight trip making it perfect for travel, gym, or in-home use
• High-quality rubber material offers progressive resistance
• Helps you isolate target muscles more effectively

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Okay, the moment you've been waiting for...

6 Week Totals!

John Bowe	7.3%
Matthew Bowe	6.8%
Chris Kennedy	5.0%
Linda Bowe	4.6%
David Bowe	4.5%
Heather Bowe	4.4%
Amy Bowe	3.8%
Ben Robison	3.6%
Susan McCoy	3.5%
Joy Bowe	2.7%
Melissa Robison	1.5%
Jacob Cantwell	1.2%
Jenny McMurtrey	0.4%

Don't let this list get you down. You should be proud to have gotten this far AND WE HAVE 6 WEEKS LEFT!!! Push yourself farther and harder and anyone can still win.

THANKS AND SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

Week 5 Results!

Week 5. Nearly half-way there!

"Skadoosh!" -Po

Week 5 Results: 

John Bowe	1.2%
Ben Robison	1.1%
Amy Bowe	0.9%
Melissa Robison	0.6%
Matthew Bowe	0.2%
Joy Bowe	0.2%
Linda Bowe	0.1%

Together, we lost a total of 8.6 lbs! Tough week. Don't let it get you down, use it as a challenge to do better this week.

*Result of two or more weeks due to missed weigh-in

Week 5 Challenge Results:

Thanks to everyone who completed the breakfast challenge. The winner of the water bottle is:

Melissa Robison!

Message me and I'll deliver it to you.

Week 6 Challenge:

This week's challenge is active...ness. Activeness? The internet says it's a word, so I'm going with it. Earlier this week, I downloaded an app called Move it! by Ryan G Adams. There are several apps on all of the platforms that do what this app does. It uses my phone to tell me when I've been sitting still too long and yells at me to get up and move around. Anything less than 100 steps per hour counts as inactivity. I do a lot of work from my desk and this app kicked my butt this week, so I'm passing the fun on to you. To enter the drawing, you need to monitor your inactivity and move around at least once an hour all week. 

What will you win?!

A brand new Yes4All Dual Ab Wheel!!

• Two non-skid wheels for added stability
• Easy-grip handles to prevent slippage
• Strengthen and tone abs, shoulder, arms and back

I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Week 4 Results!

Week 4. Don't give up now!! You can do this!!

"You and I... with what we do... what's at stake... we can't fail. Others don't understand, but even if it's... impossible, we still have to succeed." -Batman

Week 4 Results: 

Linda Bowe	2.3%
John Bowe	1.6%
Chris Kennedy	1.1%
Stephanie Brown*	1.1%
Heather Bowe	1.0%
Jacob Cantwell	1.0%
Ben Robison	0.5%
David Bowe	0.4%
Jenny McMurtrey	0.3%
Matthew Bowe	0.3%
Melissa Robison	0.2%

Together, we lost a total of 17.8 lbs! Huge improvement over last week! Great job!

*Result of two or more weeks due to missed weigh-in

Week 4 Challenge Results:

Thanks to everyone who completed the cross-training challenge. The winner of the pedometer is:

John Bowe!

Message me and I'll deliver it to you.

Week 5 Challenge:

This week's challenge is breakfast. Who doesn't love breakfast?! Apparently, or at least statistically, almost all of us. Skipping breakfast has been proven to be detrimental to our weight loss endeavors. Breakfast starts our bodies on a daily mission of calorie burning. It regulates our metabolism and generally keeps us in a good mood. Entering the drawing this week is easy. You just need to eat Breakfast every day. Simple enough, right? 

What will you win?!

A brand new Thermos Intak Hydration Bottle with Meter!!

• Made from BPA-free, impact resistant and dishwasher durable Eastman Tritan copolyester
• Easy opening hygienic push button sipper lid with locking ring
• Rotating meter lets you monitor your daily water consumption
• One handed push button lid operation; Flip up carrying loop
• Ergonomic design is comfortable to grip; 24 ounce capacity
• It's pink.

THANKS FOR PLAYING AND HAVE FUN!!!