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Jim and Sandra's Million Pound Match Up Site

Join us on our journey to a healthier lifestyle!

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Sandra and Jim

We have finally decided to get up off the sofa and do something about our health. This space is a log of our journey together.
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Jenny and Juls, The "Bom Ch...wrote:
In our fight against fat, hear our battle cry...
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KEEP GOING and don't forget to breathe!
Jan. 21
Shane & Tabithawrote:
Keep up the good work!  Years from now when we are all skinny, this will seem like a bad dream.
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Jan. 17
Sunfirelabwrote:
Stopping by to send the two of you some love and encouragement.
Jan. 6
Sunfirelabwrote:
Sandra and Jim, I will be there for you anyway that I can.  I love you both.
Jan. 5
Chrissy & Janawrote:
Congratulations on making the big first step - Good luck in your journey.
Jan. 4
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Why Are We Here?
Hello! We are a married couple who has finally decided to take a step towards a healthier future. We live in Michigan and are avid watchers of "The Biggest Loser." Sandra actually submitted an audition tape to NBC before realizing this season was for couples. Needless to say, she is not on the show ;). Sandra has battled her weight for all of her adult life, steadily gaining every year. Eating habits and a sedentary life didn't help, either. Jim was very thin until somewhere around age 30 ~ then years of Mt. Dew consumption caught up with him :D. We joined this challenge in order to have accountability & a support system, to meet others who know what we are going through and to finally make a COMMITMENT to our health. Our children have learned awful habits from us and we want to break the cycle of food addiction and poor health now, so they have a long & bright future ahead of them. We plan on accomplishing our weight and fitness goals by actually getting up and moving around, LOL! We have a few great workout DVDs (TBL is among them) and some exercise balls and resistance tubes. We are eliminating our favorite addiction, soda, from our diets and replacing it with water. We also are looking forward to planning healthier meals at home instead of using the excuse of our schedules and our kids' schedules to get fast food and take out. We also plan on praying – a lot. We should win because we have spent far too many years wishing things were different, that we could be on the show, wishing the pounds would melt away and this is a HUGE step, especially for Sandra. She suffers from depression and low self-esteem - announcing to the world her weight and how much she needs to lose was really hard. However, because she believes in TBL she did it. She reached up, grabbed hold of her chance and is ready to make changes for a better life. We grabbed hold of our destinies and are ready to be an inspiration to others who have lost their way.

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January 13

Survived (our) Week 1

Hey, everyone!  Even with 3 sick kidlets, followed by a sick mommy, then a sick neighbor child we're babysitting for a week ..... and no exercise, we both managed to lose a little bit of weight.  Surprised, but happy.  Our goals this week include adding our new exercise regimens and really pushing the good ol' H2O.  I have a new exercise ball that I want to try out this week, plus we just purchased Jillian's 3 DVD set.  I can't wait to work out with Jillian, LOL!   Best of wishes and many blessings to you all as you begin this new week!  Angel
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January 08

Sorry

So sorry our page isn't "happening," lol!  3 sick kids and a trip to the ER ... but we're all still alive and kickin'!  Hopefully, I'll be able to be-bop around to your pages and leave some comments soon (and finish taking pics so we an get them up on our page).  Thanks for being patient!! Smile
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January 04

Slow Start, But We'll Get There!

Hello all you beautiful Losers!
 
Well, Jim and I are having a slow start Tongue out - but we are not giving up!  Last night we were able to go out and buy a scale and we weighed in this morning.   Ugh.  I hate weighing more than my husband but am thankful that my number isn't higher.  I honestly thought it would be - I "feel" bigger if that makes sense.  We are going to sit down tonight and get our 300 word essay on here for your reading pleasure and get our photos posted.
 
Thank you to all who have stopped by and commented, extended friend invites, and offered encouragement!  I am so feelin' the LOVE Red heart around here and think with all of this support, how can we not succeed?
 
Blessings to you all!
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January 02

A New Beginning

Hello everyone!  Today is January 3rd and DH and I have joined the Million pound Match Up!   Right now, I am still trying to figure out this Spaces page and how to add what I want (like a banner).  I will be posting more soon!
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Our Weight Loss

Jim: 235.8 lbs - Goal weight: 175 lbs - ( lose 60.8 lbs)

Week 1: 231.6 = 4.2 lb. loss

Sandra: 274.2 lbs - Goal weight: 135 lbs - ( lose 139.2 lbs)

Week 1: 271.2 = 3.0 lb. loss

Combined Weight Loss Goal: - 200 lbs!!!!

Week 1: Combined loss of 7.2 lbs

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Jim

Sandra

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