http://tamira.buddyslim.com Diet, weight loss, fitness blog from BuddysSlim.com Tue, 05 May 2009 18:17:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A group of us at work have our own Biggest Loser club.  The last weigh in is on May 18.  Currently she is in the lead, but I am the team leader.  Yesterday one of the team members said to me, you should go ahead and give me the money since ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/05/05/arrogance-as-a-motivator/ I'm trying to decide if i should buy the $90 Wii Fit or the $20 Fitness Coach.  I've heard good and bad about both, so I am open to other opinions.  Please advise... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/02/16/almost-forgot-and-wii-users-out-there/ So, went to dinner with my S.O. on Saturday for Valentine's Day.  We went to a movie/comedy show/wine tasting event (not bad for $8 each).  Sunday afternoon, broke up with my S.O. because of the lack of trust, yada, yada, yada.  I'm 2 lbs away from my mini-goal and my goal ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/02/16/love-life-and-laughter/ I lost 1lbs this week and got out of the 160's like I wanted to last week, but I am still a bit disappointed.  I increased my strength training and tried to maintain my portions.  I still have a few issues with being hungry late at night, but it's getting ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/02/09/should-be-happy-but/ So, everyone that knows me knows that I LOVE the thrift store.  Even before the recession we are currently in.  I have not paid for price for clothes, gifts or even groceries in YEARS! My S.O. says that I have a shopping addiction and put me on a spending "diet".  It ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/02/05/thrift-store-junkie/ So, several co-workers have noticed my "dramatic" weight loss.  After assuring them that I was not starving myself to tlose weight, a few wanted to know what I've done and what don't I eat.  I told them I eat anything I want, but in moderation.  I purchased an electronic food ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/02/03/why-even-bother-to-ask/ My goal for January was to lose 10lbs and get out of the 160's.  Well, today's weigh in put me at 160 even.  Considering I started off the month at 169 AND enjoyed the Superbowl festivities, I am very happy with my weight loss.  My new goal is 5lbs.  I've ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/02/02/close-but-no-cigar/ I am returning to BuddySlim with my head on straight and a REAL commitment to exercise.  We (I) started a Biggest Loser Club at work and I won the last session.  Our new session is from 1/5/09 - 5/18/09.  I have 50lbs to go, but my goal for this challenge ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2009/01/29/hello-all/ I just wanted to pop and share a good deal I got on a 20" Turkey Platter Set from Linens N Things.  The set is on sale for $9.99.   You can order it for a total of $8.40 including shipping.  It is the “deal of the day” so shipping is free and ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/11/07/thanksgiving-deal-of-the-day/ Well, for my official weigh in, I have lost 7lbs!  I know this is my first week, but I've never lost this much weight in one week ever!  I am realistic and do not expect to stay in the 7lbs/week trend, but it's a great way to get back in ... http://tamira.buddyslim.com/2007/11/05/i-feel-like-im-in-the-biggest-loser-today/