Biggest Loser: Week 2

Here we are halfway through Week 3, and I haven't even commented on Week 2. Last week I made it to the gym 3 times and also did a separate run and toning class and have continued to monitor my eating. I have been very good with the food (aside from birthday cake and ice cream at the party) but I have to admit I am going to need to make some adjustments so that I get greater satisfaction out of eating. I'll eat some homemade soup or a salad (or a bag of carrots like I'm doing now), and while it is yummy and nutritious, it is missing... something. I am not sure what, but I don't feel satisfied when I am done. It's eating to live (when I used to live to eat!). I hope in the coming weeks we'll start switching up our options more and the variety of flavors and textures will do a better job at making me feel fulfilled.

And I have been much more conscious of how much I used to snack. As I pour Adam goldfish crackers I'll catch myself popping a few into my mouth, and it's not because I'm hungry. It's because it's there and available and they taste good. At Adam's party I was very selective on what I chose to munch on (veggie tray, slight dip) and how much (just a taste or two of the chili dip). Surprisingly, I found I was just as satisfied than if I had eaten half a bag of Doritos. (Yum, my favorite... Thank goodness for snack size bags!) It's so easy to graze without realizing how much I'm actually eating, and that's something I'm hoping to be more conscious of for a long time after this competition.

All this paid off for a great week 2. I was the biggest loser girl! I gotta tell you, though, after being strong for 2 weeks and surviving the party weekend and all the company, I was dragging at the start of week 3. BUT, I really really don't want a (+) number this week, so that is motivating me to hit the gym. I also traveled all the way to Florida recently to recover my Wii Fit game. (See how committed I am?) I'm trying to mix it up at least -- Wii Fit (Hula Hoop rocks!), swimming, elliptical trainer -- instead of my boring treadmill.

I think across the board some of the initial eagerness, enthusiasm and excitement has dropped with all the participants; plus, we all have to work a little harder for the lbs these days. It'll be interesting to see how Week 3 ends up.

Keep it up, Losers!

Believe in yourself, trust the process, change forever.

-Bob Harper, Trainer, Biggest Loser