Friday, August 27, 2010

Week 5 Results

Half way there!




There's still 5 more weeks to lose weight. You could potentially lose another 15 lbs or so.

Here are some helpful ideas: 

1. Snacking every 2-3 hours is a good thing if you're eating something healthy. I have some oranges by my desk. They're not the best option, as fruit goes, but it keeps my hunger down and my metabolism running. 

2. At lunch time, take a walk around the neighborhood. Head over to Kohl's or Office Max and see what you want to buy with your winnings.

3. Broccoli! I buy a frozen bag of broccoli from Costco. When I feel hungry I throw some in a microwavable dish with some water. Heat up in 6 mins. Strain it. I add some salt (didn't say it was perfect - but it is tasty). 

4. Buy bottled water. I didn't start drinking water until they started bottling it and selling it at Costco. I used to drink a lot of soda. I couldn't quit soda because there was something cathartic about popping a can or bottle of something. I get a little of that back now from cracking open some bottled water. I buy a couple of $4 36 packs from Costco. I put half of one in my car trunk, half of one at the office, and one in my refrigerator. 

5. Do 45 mins of walking or running each day, preferably outside. I find it's a better workout than a treadmill. And every week have a new goal of either doing it faster, farther or at a higher incline. Seek out interesting areas to explore. And if you can get your hands on a heart rate monitor, do it. It'll keep you honest. 

Friday, August 20, 2010

Lochner Poll 03




The numbers don't lie. 


50% (2/2) of Lochnerites say we should have won at Ultimate Frisbee this year and 50% say we're just too pretty to care. Brava everyone.

Week 4 Results

Way to go! We've got some strong losses this week.



This was a tough week for several, including myself, however it leaves room for some really strong rebounds for next week. We were missing a few weigh-ins, so next week we're probably going to see some big jumps. Just in time for our the half-way hump. 

Friday, August 13, 2010

Week 3 Results

Way to go. Keep up the good work!



Keep at it, everyone. As proven by the graph, every week is a different story. One week someone will level out only to make big gains the next week. The biggest key to all of this is to just not give up. Sooner or later you'll hit your stride if you just keep trying.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Lochner Poll 02

The numbers are in. 3/5 Lochnerites. 


While Weight Watches is much appreciated, nothing beats just eating a bad lettuce wrap from Carl's Jr. 


As the good book says, "Carl's giveth and it taketh away."



I like to think that it's smiling at us.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Week 2 Results

Cowabunga, everybody! Good job. It's ON!


Let's all say a prayer for Jason P.,
who has obviously acquired a tape worm
from another planet.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Five Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting

Losing weight can be stress-free and fun. How? It all starts by banning that ugly four-letter word that haunts us after a weekend of over-indulging: diet. Use these simple ideas to shed pounds without the dreaded "d" word.

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Lochner Poll 01

WHAT'S THE BEST MOTIVATION FOR LOSING WEIGHT?


Winning Answer - 5/11 Lochnerites want to live longer

Word on the street is that Lochner employees are sexy regardless of health.