Weigh-in #5 RESULTS

Here we go. Some of us (me...cough, cough) are obviously struggling. Wish I could figure out a way to get out of this funk. Any suggestions? I am hoping that this weekends 5K will inspire me. I am actually pretty excited about it. Who would of thought I'd be excited to go for a walk? Sarah, from The Biggest Loser is scheduled to be there, as well as many other former contestants. And I can't wait to see her! Did anyone watch her elimination show two weeks ago? It was sad to see her go, but she looks amazing! She's so inspiring! I am hoping that I get to pick her brain and see if she can help me out. Pictures will be posted after this weekend!!!!

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I'd love to hear how people are doing. What's working, what's not. I will post soon about what's obviously not working for me. Not that any of you will care to read it....it's mainly for me. So keep up the good work everyone!

Choices

Did anyone watch Biggest Loser last night? If not, spoiler alert - Arthur was voted off. This show drives me bonkers sometimes. Karma can come back & bite you in the butt which is what happened to Arthur unfortunately.

A few episodes back he thought that he would take his position on the ranch into his own hands, trying to stay as long as he could, and ended up sabotaging himself last night. There came a point in the episode where the contestants where doing a 5K, and as long as they didn't finish last, they got to choose who their trainers would be. My friend Sarah, didn't want to have to make that choice since she'd worked out with both sets of trainers and really liked them. But something snapped in her, and she realized that she couldn't let the fate of her position on the ranch be in the hands of someone else. She kicked into high gear and finished the 5K, in second to last place. She chose to stay with the Black team. Ultimately, Arthur came in last, got put on the Red team, and the Red team voted for Arthur to go home.

Why am I bringing this up? Last night/today Sarah, on her Facebook profile, was ridiculed by people for her choice to stay with the Black team, making it so Arthur got voted off. Are you kidding me? I understand why people are upset that Arthur went home, because he clearly needed to stay, arguably more than anyone there....however, to pin that on Sarah is unfair. She made a choice that she felt was best for her to ensure that she stayed on the ranch for at least one week longer, which had NOTHING to do with sending Arthur home. Arthur made his choice long ago, to play the game, and it ended up biting him in the butt.

It's all about accountability. We all have made choices that have led us to this point in our lives. Some have been good, and some are obviously bad, which is why we are in this competition. But I believe that doing this, is more than just winning the money. It's about figuring out why we are doing the things that we do to make us gain the weight, and fixing it. Sarah went on the Biggest Loser to take back her life, and is doing an outstanding job. We may not have the luxury of being able to have a personal trainer, planned meals, scheduled work outs like she's had. But we do have the luxury of starting to have this support system to help us get to the person that we've longed to be. We have to find a balance to make this work, which I admit I have been struggling with. But I'm not going to give up. It may take longer than I would like, but I have the ultimate goal in site, and I will accomplish it. How about you?

Biggest Loser 5k -

I know the majority, if not all of us have watched The Biggest Loser at some point since it first started. For me, I have been a fan of the show since the beginning. This year, I especially have reason to watch, since a friend is one of the contestants. Sarah, from the pink team, is a friend of ours, and my siblings. She is one of the most awesome people that you'll ever meet, and getting to watch her go through this transformation has been great. In fact, she is one of the reasons why we decided to do this competition. She has inspired me and many others to make changes in their lives.

One of the many goals that I have "thought" of setting for myself is participating in some kind of race 5k, 1/2 or full marathon....who knows. But when it comes down to getting into shape to do one, I always fall short. I hate to run....it hurts and I just don't get any enjoyment from it. But I have to set a goal to complete something. So why not a 5k. Even if I don't run the whole time, I have to start somewhere.

Karen O. brought this to my attention. In March, in St. George, there is going to be a 5K that is sponsored by the Biggest Loser Fitness Ridge. Karen O. has already signed up, and Geoff and I are planning on participating as well. How fun would it be to get all of us that are participating in this competition together to run this race? I think we should do it!!!! Here's the information on it:

Information you NEED to know

Date: Saturday, March 26th, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m. Start

Location: Tuacahn (1100 Tuacahn Dr. Ivins,UT)

Entry Fee: $25 ($5 from every entry will be donated to

Dixie Care and Share)

(After March 1st entry fee is $30)

Packet Pick Up: All participants MUST pick up their packet

Friday, March 25th, 2011 4-9 p.m.

Biggest Loser Resort Fitness Ridge

(760 South 200 West Ivins, UT)

Packet includes: T-shirt, bib number, course map,
and important information

Full Description:
Have you made a goal to run or walk a 5K in 2011? Are ready for the challenge? On March 26, 2011, join The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge, Planet 94.1, Weight Watchers and the Washington City Community Center at the spectacular Tuachan Amphitheatre in Ivins, Utah for the 1st Annual Biggest Loser Resort 5K Run/Walk. We are bringing together former NBC Biggest Loser contestants, local Planet 94.1FM "Big Loser" contestants and alumni and all the friendlly support you need to be motivated to finish strong. Realize your potential this Spring and run with us on one of the most beautiful courses Southern Utah has to offer.

More Information

http://www.planet941.com?pid=51105

So.....who's in????????????????