{Weigh In Wednesday} Battle of the Spouses: Round 1

Ding! Ding!

Round 1

Biggest Loser Challenge

Here are this week's stats:

Week 1 {Team Meg}:

Wall Squat {time}: 70 seconds

In& Out {Abs}: 20

Push- Ups: 35 {girl push-ups}

Weight: 155 lbs

Measurements:

Waist: 34 1/2 inches

Thighs: 23 inches

Chest: 35 inches

While I didn't lose any weight this week 

{I blame PMS... but, whatever}

I am proud of the progress that I made. I mean, I lost 2 inches in my waist in one week! Not bad at all. Plus I improved in all areas of our fitness test, so I can't complain. And I'm losing inches in places that Greg and I aren't measuring in our Biggest Loser Challenge {like my arms- get your minds out of the gutter!} and I feel my overall physique changing, so I am anxious to see next week's results.

Now onto Greg's stats for the week:

Week 1 {Team Greg}:

Wall Squat {time}: 77 seconds

In& Out {Abs}: 35

Push- Ups: 35

Weight: 261 lbs

Measurements:

Waist: 46 3/4 inches

Thighs: 27 inches

Chest: 42 inches

I am so proud of my husband. 

He has been swamped at work {inventory at his store, auditing another store, training an MIT who is getting ready to manage a store of his own, and more} So by the time he comes home from work each day, he is exhausted. BUT- he doesn't let that stop him from working out. He has been focusing more on strength training recently rather than cardio {which explains the increase in weight} mainly because of time. But I have no doubt in my mind that he will accomplish his goal by the end of this challenge.

Also- I don't know if you noticed, but we received a $200.00 donation today for World Vision! Greg and I are running for Team World Vision when we run the Dallas 13.1 in October and we have each committed to raise $1,310.00 to go towards clean water projects in Africa. If you would like to make a donation, simply click on the World Vision logo on the side of the page and it will take you directly to my donation page.

***If you would like to donate under Greg's donation page so that he can reach his 

goal as well, email me at megan.card@gmail.com and I will get that information to you.***

 I wanted to thank you for all of the support and encouragement that y'all have given us in this fitness challenge and in training for this half marathon. While Greg and I are playfully competing to see who can lose the most weight by the time we go on vacation, we both feel incredibly blessed to have so many people {including those we've never actually  "met"} cheering us on. 

We appreciate each one of you. 

More than you will ever know. 

So again, thank you!

{Weigh In Wednesday} Battle of the Spouses: Starting Fitness Test

Well, today's the day. It's time to take our starting fitness test as we begin our Biggest Loser Challenge. We want to look our best when we hit the beaches of the Dominican Republic in May! 

Via

I still cannot believe  that I am about to post my weight and body measurements on the blog for the entire world to see. I must be crazy. But I figured that by doing so I could 

1.) gain support from family, friends, and faithful blog followers

2.) get weight loss tips and advice from readers who have walked this road before

3.) provide encouragement for anyone else out there who is seeking to lose weight the healthy way

4.) have accountability. Knowing that people will see my stats each week is definitely motivation to keep working!

So... enough stalling.

Here are the stats:

Team Greg:

Starting weight: 256.5 lbs

Goal weight: 200 lbs

Starting Fitness Test :

Wall Squat {time}: 70 seconds

In & Out {Abs}: 30

Push-Ups: 30

Weight: 256.5 lbs

Starting Measurements:

Waist: 47 inches

Thighs: 28 inches

Chest: 43 1/8 inches

Team Meg:

Starting weight: 155 lbs

Goal weight: 125 lbs

Starting Fitness Test :

Wall Squat {time}: 60 seconds

In & Out {Abs}: 15

Push-Ups {Girl push-ups}: 30

Weight: 155 lbs

Starting Measurements:

Waist: 36 1/2 inches

Thighs: 23 1/4 inches

Chest: 36 inches 

If you would like to keep up with our progress each week, there are two page tabs at the top of the blog, appropriately titled Team Greg and Team Meg. 

Feel free to leave comments, support, encouragement, or fitness tips as we work hard to reach our fitness goals! 

Battle of the Spouses: Biggest Loser Challenge {Update}

As you all know, Greg and I are competing against each other to see which one of us will wear the crown of Biggest Loser in our Family Fitness Challenge. 

Well, last week I wasn't being completely fair to my husband.

He was exceptionally busy at work and I {subconsciously} took advantage of that.

{Innocent until proven guilty, right?}

Needless to say, I realized my mistake and consented to starting the challenge this week so that Greg has ample opportunities to workout. So, we will take our measurements and starting fitness test on Wednesday and will begin our challenge from that point on, making it an 11 week challenge instead of 12.

I guess on the bright side I get to change my starting weight from 157 lbs to 155 lbs! 

Getting Beach Body Ready

Eeek! I have exactly 3 months to lose 30 pounds!

Why, do you ask?

We are going on VACATION!!!

Via

Greg's parents have been so gracious in inviting us to go with them to the Dominican Republic in May! My parents are equally as gracious in that they are watching these two adorable hoodlums while we are gone.

So, I am asking all of you to help me get beach body ready. According to all of the research that I've done, 30 pounds in 3 months is a healthy, realistic, and achievable goal. It's roughly 2-3 pounds every week. I'm pretty sure that I can do this with a little bit of determination and motivation :) 

Therefore,

I have challenged my husband, Greg, to see which one of us can meet or exceed our weight loss goals by the time we leave to go on vacation. 

{More on that challenge to come} 

So... what does that have to do with all of you?

Well, if I meet my weight loss goal of 30 pounds AND beat my hubby in our Biggest Loser Challenge, I will host a giveaway on the blog as a way of saying thank you! I have yet to determine what the giveaway will be, but I promise that it will be good! 

So help a girl out! 

What are some of your go to weight loss workouts? Do you have a diet plan that you recommend? I'm all ears! 

{Weigh In Wednesday} Battle of the Spouses: Round 1

Well, today's the day. It's time for Greg and I to take our starting fitness test and measurements for our Biggest Loser Challenge  as we prepare for our trip to the Dominican Republic in May.

Via

I cannot believe that I am posting my weight and measurements on the blog for the entire world to see... but then again, I figured that by making my weight loss goals public, I could:

1.) get support from family and friends, as well as faithful blog followers

2.) get weight loss tips and ideas from readers

3.) it's motivating seeing your stats listed online for everyone to see

4.) accountability

So, enough stalling. 

Here are the stats:

Team Greg

Starting Fitness Test:

Resting Heart Rate:

Wall Squat {time}:

In & Out {Abs}:

Push-Ups:

Weight:

Starting Measurements:

Waist:

Thighs:

Chest:

Team Meg

Starting Fitness Test:

Resting Heart Rate:

Wall Squat {time}:

In & Out {Abs}:

Push-Ups {Girl push-ups}:

Weight:

Starting Measurements:

Waist:

Thighs:

Chest: