Mr. IZ Reveals himself, (whisper) and tells all.

"Hi, my name is Jim, and I am a biggest loser."

"I kick started the competition by using a low carb approach similar to the first two weeks of an Atkins diet, basically limiting carbs to 30g per day.  For me that equates to a couple of eggs with cheese in the AM, some beef jerky for lunch, and a salad with meat for dinner.  The only snacking was in the form of low carb root beer floats.  That lasted a couple weeks. Then I got sick. That was good for another 5 lbs. A week long backpacking trip did wonders for my metabolism and that got me through the middle portion of the contest. Week 7 and 8 were really difficult. I gained.  The last two weeks, I finished with a protein diet."

"I have lost over 150 lbs in the last 10 years....gained about 140, usually 15 lbs. peak to trough. I am hoping that another team will pick up the mantle and start another competition so that I can use the extra motivation to lose the next 15 lbs before I gain the next 15 lbs." 

Anybody up for another contest?"


- Jim

Rachel's Secret Fitness Plan! - Declassified

"I originally started the weight loss competition by counting calories, but that wasn't giving me the results I wanted. I hit a plateau after about 5 lbs."


"So, halfway through I joined weight watchers online, and that helped me start losing again. It changed the way I looked at food, and it's been really easy to figure out which foods needed to be added to my diet, changed to a different portion size, or cut altogether."

"For exercise, I have an elliptical machine at home that I get on two or three times a week, and I also horseback ride two or three times a week. With that much working out, it does slow the weight loss down because I'm building muscle too, but it's worth it in the long run!"


-Rachel

New Fitness Craze?

And the Winners Are...

Showing amazing commitment and determination to her fitness routine, our Number 1, for not only the women but the OVERALL Lochner Biggest Loser is...

Rachel G.!!!

Our winner for the men needs no introduction...? However he did come back from a really bad week, multiple orange frosted doughy thingies, and an unimaginable deficit for an awesome photo finish victory (movie rights are being negotiated)... 

MR. IZ!!!

(up to date)

Both of these two have proven to be amazing losers. If you get a chance go by and congratulate them for becoming Lochner's first potential Cover Models. Maybe we'll have to do a calendar of them playing beach vollyball at Pineview or something. But seriously, it's fun to see how fit people are looking. Next time there should be required to take "before and after" pictures.

Thanks to everyone for participating. I'm summarizing but, I think David F. said it best when he pointed out that winning the competition is always nice but the real success is the healthy lifestyle changes that we all gain by being a part of this "exclusive" Lochner Club. 

Interesting side-note, Jason P. says we may be getting our "I'm on my last diarrhetic" iTeam™ Biggest Loser Competition t-shirts at this year's Christmas Party. Keep your fingers crossed. He even came by my cubical to pose for the graphic. Thanks Jason.

PS

If you're wondering... It was my girlfriend's birthday this weekend and I don't in any way regret taking her out to eat multiple times to celebrate... that said, she OWES me some major kissage. $140 worth.

Week 9 Results

Final Weigh-Ins Are Today and Tomorrow

We have come to the end of our competition. Today and tomorrow we are having "Weigh-Outs". The last weigh-in. 

• Please come by Barbara's office sometime today or tomorrow to perform your final weigh-in. 
• Ideally you'll want to wear roughly the weight equivalent of what you wore to weigh in. 
• The final weigh-in time will be 5pm on Tuesday. 

We'll then have everyone come outside to a giant hydraulic scale that we've specially had shipped in. Everyone will get a chance to stand on one side or the other and see who are our two top losers are. (just kidding, for the sheer spectacle, and to see everyone's faces, we WOULD have a scale shipped in but it's copyrighted and really really really heavy). 


Comedy aside, we will have the winners shortly after final weigh-outs.

A New Hope… Loser Competition?

I'd also like to point out that this doesn't have to be the end. I don't know if iTeam™ is presently planning do more fitness competitions but there have been some whispers, from others in the competition, of doing a Fall competition. Things are getting cooler outside but it's a beautiful time of the year to take walks and go run. Now that everyone has found a rhythm of their own and have tested their weight loss skills it may be a good idea to reboot and have another go at it. Start a clean slate.

I haven't heard of anyone or any teams asking to become the organizer of another round but if you would like to take up the fun, I highly recommend not waiting too long in jumping in and starting something right away, while everyone is still in the fitness mindset. 

If anyone wants to ask about what we did, or wants help organizing their own biggest loser competition then feel free to ask. And if there are suggestions from any of you on things iTeam™ could have done to have made it more fun or more fair or more frustrating, let us know. Post your thoughts and comments on here. Maybe the next group that does one of these will learn from the advice.

Week 8 Results

Back on track! 
one more weigh-in before the end 

This was a hard week for almost everyone. But I want to commend everyone that has kept at it and improved. In the end that's going to be the real sign of success, that you keep working at it- even after a bad week.

Big late-hour props go out to:

Vickie

Jennifer

David

and Brian

This week everyone in the top brackets either leveled off or took a hit. It's time to get excited about a COME BACK. The Rebellion did it in Return of the Jedi and you don't have to deal with insufferable Ewoks! 

As my dad would always say. GET ON THE STICK!

PS


I spoke with Barbara and we're going to restructure the winnings. Originally we talked about having either A) 1st, 2nd (and maybe) 3rd place, or B) we'd have a shared first place, for the lead male and lead female. Apparently the second option was much more popular. Which makes sense, since, in my case, I'm mostly just losing weight in the number of male brain cells I lose watching Family Guy or Ultimate Fighting.


So we're going to cut it down the middle. Which if my math is right, turns out to be $130 for both the top female and top male.


So, it's on!

Week 7 Results

Sorry it's late again. 

We're having some troubles tracking down people's numbers. 

Don't give up guys. 

We've still got 3 more weeks. 

Keep in mind that it's easier now to get out and exercise while it's still warm. Early Fall is a good time to get your weight down, before the holidays. Trust me. Consider this a window of opportunity.

And send in those weights.

And to those of you that are still going strong, I salute you. Keep it up.

Week 6 Results

There has been some huge improvements from the start of this competition. The blue bars are from the first weigh-in and the orange bars are where everyone is at now. That's a whole lot of improvement. 

Good job