D-Day

I have butterfly's in my stomach and am so nervous for today! I invite everyone to come to Trader Ed's in Hyannis Tonight at 7pm! The final weigh-in is here!
So many people to thank!
Cape Cod fitness-
Heather Crosby
Paul Crosby
Bunny Jones
Dan Mahoney
You have all been instrumental in keeping me focused on my workouts!
Every member at Cape Cod fitness!
Tracy, Tom, Rosanne, Alanna, Steve, Bethany, Melissa, Nina, Paul, Tim, Harry, Amy, and Greg
You guys are the best!
To my Fierce competitor
Thank you for forcing me to take a hard look at myself and give 110% everyday!
Thanks to everyone who watched the videos and checked my blog- if you are challenging yourself to shed those lbs yourself...good luck on your own journey! Thanks to Donna, Lynn, Joe, Cj and everyone on Facebook who checked in with me and rooted me on throughout this last 12 weeks!

Even if I don't win, I look and feel better in my clothes, and I know that it takes a village of support to drive yourself to that place where you are strong enough (mentally, and physically) to succeed at anything you set out to accomplish! Thank you to my village!
Stephanie

Where has the time gone?

I cannot believe that this contest has been going on for more than 8 weeks, and the end of the contest is in sight! I have a week and half to get it together and lose as much weight as I can. I once again had a rough weekend at a family party...pizza, potato salad, and chocolate truffle-why!!!!!!
I do this to myself every time! I lose weight, I feel good, I feel as if I can a indulge a bit, I go off the deep end, back to square one! I must break this cycle!!!!

Crunch time

I must keep focused. 2 more weigh in's. 2 more chances to make things count.

Join us for the final weigh in at Trader Ed's May 29th at 7pm...music and fun for all!

Stephanie

I am a prisoner!

Last night my baby turned 9 years old! So to celebrate Kenzie's Birthday she chose to go to Hibachi. It is my all time favorite dinner! I was so excited to go but then I realized I had little choice for menu selections. I did well ordered some tuna and had a salad and water...all while practically drooling over the kids fried rice and butter filled shrimp and steak. Hubby had sake and beer, everyone was laughing and enjoying the show. They all had a great time!
Me- I felt like a detainee at Guantanamo Bay!
Actually I think they had more food choices then me...I did it though. 3 More weeks to final weigh in...I can do this!

Fad diets

So we are just a few weeks away from the final weigh in. Crunch time. My activity level has certainly quadrupled that is for sure! I am trying to nip away at all those extra lbs, but man it is tough
I was laughing at all the fad diets that are on ivillage right now

http://www.neversaydiet.com/slideshow/kings-fad-diets

Copy and paste the link

If not I will give you a synopsis:

The Burrito diet, The bacon diet...you get the picture. It made me laugh, yet still question the validity, "Hey it worked for those people"!

Oh well, it was worth a thought, guess I will go back to eating my dry chicken...

Successful week

School vacation week is coming to a close:)

The good news- My kids ate everything in the house so I couldn't eat bad with them- there was nothing left.

At one point in the week, I had 9 children at my house,(some of which I didn't even know their names) All eating my snacks! Kid you not, I probably spent $400.00 in groceries over a 5 day period!

For people that love trivia:



Top recited phrases of this past April Vacation:


1. "Can I have a snack"

2. " We are bored"

3. "Where are you taking us for fun today" (no imagination these days)

4. "Can (so and so) come over, sleep over, or play"

5. " Can you drive us here_______ "(insert the furthest place you can imagine, yet still being "on cape")



I have repented for my very bad prior weekend eating.

This week I was perfect-good food, good gym time.

The rub

It's the weekend again!

Give me the strength to avoid bad eating and set backs this time!

My body cannot physically endure another week of abuse to make up for bad eating...



The old saying " A minute on the lips is a lifetime on the hips", so true, and it is the saying repeating in the back of my brain-constantly!

Rough weekend

Friday's weigh in went well and I lost another 4.5 lbs (Yay me)
Susan lost 3! I am calling for a urine specimen to see if she is on performance enhancement drugs!

There is NO way you can eat mudpie on Wednesday and still lose 3 lbs in a week!

So Dan my fantastic co host says "yes you can" you have to shock the body. Eating bad once and a while will trick your body and you will lose more

Oh I "shocked the body" alright!

Saturday I threw a surprise Bridal shower for my cousin Heather at the Dunbar Tea Shop in Sandwich- There were scones, tea sandwiches (cream cheese), brownies, cakes, squares, cupcakes...and more. I did not miss an opportunity to taste, eat, and try at least a bite of all there was to offer!
Even doing spin class that morning couldn't have burned an 1/8th of what I ingested at this party...
Hope I shocked on the good side?!

The defeating scale moment

I like Susan am dreading that damn scale! I feel good, and I am edging ever so close to that line of single digit sizes! (so excited!)
However- I am losing the luster of big weekly weight drops, and it is becoming harder and harder to lose even an ounce!
I find it really demotivating to work hard all week long, and see few results in terms of pounds.
I am looking forward to seeing the measurements and body fat content because that is where it really counts!

Crunchy body

I swear I have osteoporosis or something. I was doing remedial abs with my fantastic trainer Heather Crosby at the CCFC, (apparently I did a poor job the day before at bootcamp), My hips were clicking, by legs were popping, and my back began to spasm. I trucked on and finished my workout. Later at home my stepson Ty asked if we could go play catch outside, "sure" I replied thinking I could get a little more movement for the day. I actually got a good running around session. Later in the evening it was off to volleyball.

Today I am officially "Frankenstein". I can't bend and I am walking around like a zombie. Every muscle, and bone hurts!

Even my skin aches if that is possible.

This "being active" thing is for the birds- please tell me it gets easier!

Stephanie

Not the best Easter ever...

Kind of bummed that my streak of winning at the scale came to end on Friday. Susan beat my loss by a pound. That's okay because I am still winning the scale wars overall. I was feeling low at any rate. Then came Easter Sunday...my will is strong,but not that strong!
Too many kids, too much candy!
I caved!
I had a few bites of a Lindt chocolate bunny...then a couple of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies...then I felt so guilty. (They were so delicious btw)
I drank water and protein powder for dinner!

Goal for the week-

Eat perfect, no excuses

Congrats to Susan who had a fantastic weigh in on Friday.
You have started a new fire, so watch out for our next weigh in...I really hate to lose.

Stephanie

Lord give me strength

I am faced with many challenges in the next coming weeks!

First off- this week I had a meeting with the ballet moms and I was able to restrain myself from the many temptations i.e. potato chips, dips, and other snackables...

Second- A business after hours coming tomorrow with lots of booze and good food!

Third- Easter!!!!! My favorite Candy of the whole year

Fourth and Last- School Vacation= Diet disaster! ( No happy meals for me) ( Trying to get to the gym with 5 kids at home who are bored!!!)

Mind over Body

It has been roughly 6 weeks since this whole fitness competition began.

These are the things that I am sure of:

I have lost around 15lbs

The workout that equals a cupcake isn't worth the cupcake!

I feel much more energized mentally

Physically I feel as if I have been hit by a bus...

I am cracking...

My competitor Susan was in the gym yesterday doing double sessions...
Me being the lunatic that I am felt the need to do more now because she is.

I barely made it through the one workout at noon, still being sore from Beach Body Deathcamp put on by the Crosby's at Cape Cod Fitness Center.

I decided to play Volleyball with my adult league in Mashpee. I have been blowing it off for the last month because I have been working out so much that I am too tired by 7pm to do anything.

Bigggg Mistakeeeeee

The 1 hour in I felt great- running, jumping, hitting it was invigorating

Hour 2 did not go as well.

By the end I swear my muscles were seizing!

I needed help from my husband to get ready for bed.

I don't think I have been this sore in Years!!!!

Today I look like I rode a horse into work that is how crippled I am...can I make it to spin today...I don't know

Smell This

A recent study proved that the scent of vanilla significantly decreased a sweet tooth!

I am sorry, but I could huff Vanilla 24/7 and still want a chocolate bar-these studies are bunk!!!

Food Wars!

I decided last Thursday to bring a little cheesecake to the gym for my competitor Susan. All is fair in sport! Unlucky for me she was not there to pick up my little gift!

So this morning on the air she had to one up me!

Sara Lee poundcake, cheesecake bites, apple pie, cherry pie, and some peeps!

I moved them straight downstairs to the office...good try though!

I am focused and goal oriented!!!

No Sara Lee tricks here!!!!

New Goals and Weekend Survival

I made it through a weekend of family gatherings, a 10lb lasagna, pizza, birthday cake, and french fries...I didn't even have a bite!

Not one

New goals:

Lose enough inches around my thighs so they don't touch anymore and rub holes in my pants

Fit into my bridesmaid dress for cousins wedding without having to let it out!
( I purposely ordered it in a snug size, so I would have to work harder)

Not fast enough!

I am so an immediate gratification person! I workout, I eat right so why can't I lose 20lbs today!
This diet thing is killing me!!!!

Sooooo Hungry

Ok so since I have been working out like a lunatic now- I am constantly hungry-constantly!
I have to have food everywhere I go, so I can avoid the pitfalls of eating bad.
Protein powder in my gym bag, bars from the nutrition corner in my purse, and hunks of chicken in a plastic bag on the seat of my car... I am a traveling grocery store

Wear Red!

I found this interesting article on msn.com this morning

If wearing red boosts your workout I will do this every single time. I need all the help I can get!

Stephanie's Bio

Hi my name is Stephanie...and I am an over eater!

I have been a radio personality (which is good for my weight, because people can't see me!) since my Army days at Fort Gordon, in Georgia. I grew up that annoying kid, who would call radio stations trying to be the guest DJ on some count down show.Every night I would dial, get in, and then call another radio station to do the same.

I had a calling.

I currently host the morning show on 106 WCOD with Dan Mahoney. You can hear us Monday-Friday from 6am to 10am or listen online at 106wcod.com.

I have been on a constant yo-yo diet since I was probably 14!

The root of the issue- my love affair with food. I think it was growing up in a Portuguese household. Lots of meat, lots of bread, and tons of sweet!
I will give you the equation for the Portuguese:
Work=Money=Food
More Work=More Money=More Food
The heavier you were meant, the better your family was doing...
My family did well.

When I emerged from boot camp in 1997, I was fit for the first time in my life...that didn't last long.
In 2000 I had my first child and it was down hill for weight from there...
up,down,up,down,up,down

Fast forward to today

I have been pregnant every other year since 2004! Just when I would get myself back down to single digit sizes (sigh)
I would find myself pregnant again.
I love my babies, just not the stretch marks,extra skin, and love handles(as I fondly call them pregnant lady lumps)

I have decided to, once and for all, control my weight and begin a new a new life in a smaller body.

I thank Heather Crosby for getting me back into shape with my almost 3 year old,
I thank Sara Lee for getting me out of shape with my last pregnancy,

and I also thank Heather Crosby for working with me now to put my body back in shape again!

The difficulty for me is food control. My husband is a fantastic guy, and has never cared what size I wear. He is also a problem because he eats anything he wants and never seems to gain an ounce.

I recall one evening when I was on the elliptical machine in our bedroom breathing heavy, and he says to me from bed (while eating Swiss cake rolls, mind you) "I don't understand why you torture yourself like that...I love you as you are!"

Easy for him to say- 1 box of "Little Debbie's" later and no muffin top hanging out of his jeans!

I am doing this for me.

For this competition my goals are simple:

Make a "lifestyle" change with food, exercise, and gain control of my body again.

Beat Susan ( I really hate to lose)

Also I would like to walk, and not feel things jiggling below my chest.

I hope you will follow my story, and write your own, if my struggles are similar. I look forward to June for the final weigh in, just to see what I really can do...

Stephanie

"To eat the extra's or not to eat them" that is the question

I think one of my major problems is the fact that I like to cook.
Make a nice meal for everyone(dessert included) and sit down as a family and discuss our day.

Then leftovers come.

I have this thing in my head, that every scrap must be eaten. Nothing must go to waste. We are in a Recession. Poor kids are starving in Africa. I think it is drilled into our head at birth.

Not only to I eat all of mine, but it's now the kids leftovers too.

A bite of Mac and Cheese here, a chicken nugget there, ooh only one more slice of pizza left (it's got to be eaten), geez it's just a couple of chips that barely counts...

Let me tell you it all adds up-and adds up quick! 193 pounds quick...I can't believe I just actually typed it-aggghhh 193 lbs

I need to learn no more bites,tastes,halves,nibbles,and handfuls.

Just say NO!!!!!