We made it! After 12 weeks of hard work, changing our diets and changing our lifestyles, Kris Hair and I have wrapped up KTEN's Texoma's Biggest Loser Challenge.The final weigh in: I lost just over 10More >>
I went shopping tonight for the first time since we started Texoma's Biggest Loser Challenge. I'm down two jean sizes!!Tonight's 'big reveal" as they say.... I'm down 11 1/2 pounds and lost 4 percent bodyMore >>
The past two weeks have been very hard for me. Like I said before, my schedule is so messed up with work, I've had a hard time keeping up with my work outs. I don't know that I'll make it to class tomorrowMore >>
Lets just say this week was challenging. I worked a completely different shift which threw my whole routine out of whack. I still tried to stick to my diet, but it wasn't perfect. I tossed in a few moreMore >>
I am officially three notches down on my waist. Tonight, I put on a brown jacket that a few weeks ago I could barely buckle the belt. Tonight, I'm down to the third notch. More proof that a healthy dietMore >>
Got to thinking today about the excuse "But, I can't afford to go the gym." Well, how about crunching these numbers......The average fast food drive-thru will run you anywhere from $5 to $7 a pop. If youMore >>
Yes, November 16th is National Fast Food Day. Wonder if it was Ronald and the gang or Burger King that came up with that one? Nope! Not for me, not any more.Every day use to be fast food day for me butMore >>
Tonight at ten.. another "reveal" of sorts. Can we see the difference in how we looked 5 1/2 weeks ago and how we look now? No official weigh in, just pictures. Tune in and see what you think.... Today'sMore >>
Kicking off week six and feeling good. Getting a little concerned though, I'm gonna have to find some money to buy new clothes!!! :)I haven't been on the scale in a couple of weeks, but at the end of thisMore >>
My britches are baggie!!! Yes, I said BRITCHES! I'm from Texoma ya know :) After four weeks of the Biggest Loser Challenge here are my numbers.Only 6 pounds lost. BUT, I'm down 2% on the body mass index.More >>
I got some good news at the gym today.. NO.. I won't share it with you until Tuesday night at 10!!! But, trust me.. it's given me more motivation to get healthy.Lesson learned: strength training helpsMore >>
I'm ready to weigh in and check my body mass index (BMI)!!! Tomorrow wraps up the first four weeks of our Biggest Loser Challenge and Jami says it's time to check in and see how I'm doing. I'm nervousMore >>
We always say, "I can't buy healthy food, it's too expensive." .. Now I say Bull!Going on four weeks now with the Biggest Loser Challenge and I'm saving money. Granted I'm still just eating a lot of boiledMore >>
For some reason Tuesdays are always a down day for me, I feel fat. But, I got an unexpected boost today. A jacket I wore last winter -- WAS TOO BIG!! Thank goodness I keep a stash of clothes at work soMore >>
Friday nights are a challenge for dieters at KTEN because of Friday Night Football and lots of pizza in the newsroom. I was good all week so, I let myself indulge with two small squares of thin crustMore >>
I know we need the rain, but this weather is not good for keeping me moving and motivated. Just don't feel good today. Blah.. tired... Honestly, I feel fat today. So, after my morning spin on my stationaryMore >>
Whew, what a day!I ended up working what we call "dayside" today (real people hours) so I missed my day in the gym with Jami. I'm hoping to get out of here at a decent hour to at least squeeze in a walkMore >>
I haven't lost quite as much as I hoped I would. Officially down 6 pounds.....Yes, I'm still sticking to me strict diet (see previous blog from last week). I did, however, cheat quite a bit on SaturdayMore >>
I seriously cut back on calories and carbs today. I think it will be just less than a thousand.... This new diet is tough.I honestly have no energy. Don't want to talk, don't want to work, don't wantMore >>
True story: Walked around Homeland for 20 minutes this morning looking for Apple Butter. Despite the name -- NO -- it's not in the butter section. LOL! And ever heard of Ezekial bread? Yea, me either.Seriously,More >>
Really missing my spicy Mexican food right now. Don't get me wrong, I love chicken and veggies and whole grain rice ... but where's the flavor? The good stuff like soy sauce and butter is fattening. So,More >>
Yes. I'm walking funny. I moan when I sit and stand up. My husband is getting a kick out of this. He tries to hid the laugh -- but -- I see it!! I tell ya... lunges and high steps and leg lifts.. wow.More >>
Really felt inadequate this morning in my work out. It was tough! We did minute intervals of various cardio type exercises -- work hard for a minute -- then a few seconds to recover and do something else.More >>
For those who know me... you know I take care of business. If something needs to be done... I get it done. I also want to see results from what I've done. So, for me to be at day 4 and I feel fatter thanMore >>
I think I've hit bottom... going through carb and chemical withdrawal. Not craving bad food, in fact nothing sounds good at all. But, my brain is not working today... just producing my shows and talkingMore >>
Didn't do as well today with the food thing. I'm going to have to learn to "make time."I'll be honest.. I don't grocery shop. My kids think food either comes from a drive thru or the freezer, so there'sMore >>
I'm learning why I gained 30 pounds in 3 years (3 years my alarm went off at 2am). Lack of SLEEP!! and Junk FOOD!I don't eat enough healthy foods at the correct times of the day. And I don't get enoughMore >>
And let the games begin. Today I started my first work out session with Jami and Jeff Miller with the Fitness Professionals in Ardmore. Lets just say this old woman doesn't move like she use to.Every week,More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Children of women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol while pregnant don't appear to have any neurodevelopmental problems when it comes to balance, a new British study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>
Black and Hispanic children with autism are markedly less likely than children from white families to receive specialty care for complications tied to the disorder, a new study finds.More >>