I have been in a bit of a slump, I gained 4.4 lbs last week and have been having a hard time getting back on track with Weight Watchers. I am hoping that reading about other peoples weight loss journeys can bring some inspiration to get back on track. Here are some inspirational weight loss bloggers that I have found…
A Merry Life – http://amerrylife.com/
Mary’s history sounded a lot like mine, she too last weight after high school only to gain it back later in life. Her blog focuses on weight loss, nutrition, fitness, and other health related topics, usually with a positive spin…
Andrew is Getting Fit – http://www.andrewisgettingfit.com
Andrew is on a journey to get fit, he has lost 97lbs so far. He did the Couch 2-5K program and has ran a 5, 10K race and a half marathon. Andrew should be an inspiration to all of us…
Fat Girl To Fit Girl – http://fatgirltofitgirl.wordpress.com
When Diane turned 49 she wanted to trade in her sedentary lifestyle for an active one. She is on Weight Watchers and doing great having lost 61lbs. she also has completed a duathlon & triathlon.
Fat Lazy Guy – http://thefatlazyguyslog.blogspot.com
The Fat Lazy Guy is from New Zealand, He is making great progress to meeting all his goals. He has lost 216.7 lbs to date (that is not a typo!) All I can say is WOW!
The Token Fat Girl - http://www.myallnaturalweightloss.com
Lorrie was 320lbs at her highest weight, she is doing her own thing, combining things she liked from the diffrent programs she has tried… Will that work? Seems like it is, she is doing great!
Losing a Hundredweight – http://losingcwt.blogspot.com/
“When I was a teenager I used to fantasize about having my own pair of breasts to play with. Now, as an overweight, middle-aged man, I seem to have them – and it’s not as much fun as I thought it would be.” – Kim Ayres. Kim has lost 81lbs after realizing in a “midlife crisis” what he had been doing for the last 25 years…
Headed out early with my brother Cory and his buddy Dave in hopes to beat the rain. This summer in New England has
Hut and Herrin
proven to be a challenge, it seems to be raining almost every day. We put in at the boat ramp off Quaboag St. in Brookfield, MA. This paved parking lot has plenty of parking and a concrete boat ramp for launching. The lake was
Quaboag River
calm but the wind was picking up and Quaboag Pond gets choppy when the wind is blowing, so we headed for the river. The mouth of the Quaboag River is on the west side of the lake or head to the rear, right corner of the lake as you leave the ramp. Read more »
The Massachuetts Outdoor Expo (or Big MOE) is an opportunity for families to learn about fishing, shooting, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and a whole bunch more outdoor activities. This will be the 13th year for the Big MOE, and best of all it’s FREE… Free parking and admission!
From the Big MOE website:
A Brief History:
The Massachusetts Outdoor Expo, fondly referred to as The Big M.O.E., started out with a group of sportsmen and women who wanted to create an opportunity for kids of all ages to learn more about outdoor skills, wildlife and conservation. They approached the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in Sturbridge to host the Mass. Outdoor Expo, due to its central location, facilities and the connections the group had to the club. An annual event was born!
A couple years later, members of the Mass. Outdoor Expo group approached FAWNS, (Facts About Wildlife & Nature Society) a non-profit group founded in 1998 to promote the connection of people to the outdoors. FAWNS was interested in promoting educational experiences focusing on the outdoors. A “natural” connection between the Expo group and FAWNS was obvious. A partnership was formed and FAWNS became the organizing entity supporting the Big MOE.
Hope to see you there!
The Mass. Outdoor Expo is September 27, 2009 from 9am to 4pm at the Hamilton Rod & Gun Club in Sturbridge, MA (directions)
Getting back on track after vacation is hard. I had a loss but I have been bad about tracking. I need to get back in the habit of tracking… Weight Watchers works because we track!
Week 39
Start Weight: 298 lbs
Current Weight: 290.4 lbs
Weeks Change: -1.5 lbs
Last Weight: 292 lbs
Total Change: -7.6 lbs
Crown Point, NY
Crown Point Public Campground is located at 784 Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928. This campground is located on the southern edge of the 281,600 acre Lake Champlain and right on the New York / Vermont border. Crown Point rests over battlefields and fort locations dating back to 1775, remnants of the old forts can still be seen. In the campground you will also find a beautiful lighthouse and fishing pier, both seem to be the main draw of the campground. A boat launch ramp is also located inside the campground so, if boating is your thing, this is a great place to stay. The rate to camp here is $17 a nite and reservations can be made through reserve america.
The Lighthouse
The Crown Point website shows many sites that you would think to be waterside or lake front camping, but only few sites even have water front views. Sites 1-10 are they only sites with a clear view to the water but a fence (and a steep hill) block access to the water from your site.
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I missed weigh-in last week (week 37) because Miss HuskyHiker and I were on vacation. Camping for three nights in Crown Point, NY followed by a three night hotel stay in Burlington, VT and more camping for 2 nights at Otter River State Forest. I didn’t count points, plan, figure, or anything. I ate out and even had a good amount of beers (lots of great breweries in VT). So at weight watchers weigh-in yesterday I was expecting a gain, But I had a .2 lb loss… I’ll take it! a loss over vacation how great! We were active over vacation and I think that was the key.
Week 36
Start Weight: 298 lbs
Current Weight: 292.2 lbs
Weeks Change: -.6 lbs
Last Weight: 292.8 lbs
Total Change: -5.8 lbs
Week 38
Start Weight: 298 lbs
Current Weight: 292 lbs
Weeks Change: -.2 lbs
Last Weight: 292.2 lbs
Total Change: -6.0 lbs
Sunday Morning a couple friends and I headed out for a early morning kayak trip. This was my first trip out on the kayak for the season, my kayak has been in storage and I figured it was about time that I go pick it up…
We met at the Oxbow boat launch for 7:30AM I was surprised to see how busy it was. The launch has 2 parking spots for cars with roof top boats only but they seem to fill up fast, one was open when we got there. The concrete launch is nice but you have to move quick and get out in the water because it is almost certain that a boat on a trailer is waiting for you. The water in the Oxbow is murky brown and there is no current to speak of. I figured we would run into more power boats but only a few on the way back.
Mill River Kayak
The real adventure starts when you pass under the low clearance bridge and into the Mill River. The river is narrow and shallow in some parts and passes through the Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, be on the lookout for submerged logs just under the surface. There are a few downed trees you have to make your way around and under before you reach one that requires you to port over, this is where we turned around… There is a medium current in the river and you really notice it when you start to head back. We saw a couple blue herrings on the trip back, but I am sure there is much more wildlife to be seen here. It was nice to be back on the water…
Most of the kayaking I have done was in Central Mass so I can’t wait to explore more waters in Western Mass…
Its easy to overindulge when camping. S’mores are just so delicious and hamburgers and hot dogs are so much fun to cook over the open fire. Here are some ideas for healthier camping food options…
The easiest thing to do is take a look and see if you can find lower calorie versions of the food you would normally take. Replace fatty cuts of meat with leaner cuts, hamburgers with turkey burgers, find lower fat hot dogs, baked potato chips or pretzels rather than greasy chips. Beef jerky is a great healthy camping food most are 97% fat free. Don’t forget your veggies too, many are very very tasty cooked over the open fire.
- Corn on the Cob – Peal back the husk and remove Read more »
Week 34
Start Weight: 298 lbs
Current Weight: 298.6 lbs
Weeks Change: +2 lbs
Last Weight: 296.6 lbs
Total Change: +1 lbs
Week 35
Start Weight: 298 lbs
Current Weight: 292.8 lbs
Weeks Change: -5.8 lbs
Last Weight: 298.6 lbs
Total Change: -5.2 lbs
Beets & Sweets
I think beets and sweet potatoes are my two favorite vegetables. Combine them with garlic, salt and some white onion and we have a winner…
This is something I would usually think to make in the fall or winter but had some beets and sweet potatoes both just sitting there on the table so I figured summer, why not…
Ingredients:
- 3 large beets or 5 medium beets, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
- 1 large white onion, cut in large pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 370 degrees F
- Place chunked beets in a gallon ziplock bag with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 the pressed garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Shake well to coat beets. Place beets on a large baking sheet, single layer. bake for 20 min.
- Place chunked sweet potatoes and onion in large bowl add 2 tablespoons olive oil, rest of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix in bowl. Add beets from oven and toss to mix.
- Place beets and potatoes back on baking sheet and return to oven for 30- 40 mins or until veggies are tender and enjoy!
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August 25, 2009 4:40 pm | 
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