Thinning The Herd Podcast - Week 2

Last weeks weights
RJ – 243lbs on 7/17/10 - 244 as of 7/25/10 I may or may not have lost any weight since I hadn't weighed myself and only guessed. My short term goal is to reach 239 by 8/11/10

Gavin – 220lbs on 7/14/10 My short term goal is to reach 215 by 8/11/10 220 as of 7/21/10 Did loose 1/2 a pound.
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What did you do that was new?
Gavin - Monday, Gym 50 minutes on tread mill at speed 3.5 with a 3.0 incline to burned 400 calories.

RJ - Tuesday, gym 20 min treadmill speed 3 with 1% incline, 20 (10 each arm) bicep curls w 5lb weights, 20 shoulder presses (10 each arm) w 5lb weights, 10 triceps pulls w 20lb, 10 back extensions. Friday, gym 20 min treadmill w average 3.0 speed and 1% incline, 20 (10 each arm) bicep curls w 10lb weights, 20 (10 each arm) shoulder presses w 10lb weights, 10 triceps pulls w 50lb, 10 back extensions.

Something new to add
Gavin - I only went to the gym once this week so I am going to make more of an effort to get there at least 3 times this week

RJ - I only went twice and went pretty easy since it's been so long and I'm way out of shape. Need to up that. Also, I went to Burger King two times. :(

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Did you have any non-scale related accomplishments?
Gavin - Had much more energy after working out.

RJ - I got a new scale. It gave me an error which means it's overcapacity. It has a max capacity of 400lb. Apparently it's broken, too. LOL

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Mail
Thank you to:
Bridget

Drusilla Bloeme
Steve
Chris
Joice
We love all you guys for your help

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Recipe of the week

Grilled zucchini
Gavin
Preheat grill on high
Slice small zucchini in half or larger ones sliced into 3/4" thick planks.
Spray both sides of the slices with Butter flavored spray.
Place the slices on the grill cut side down. about 4-5 minutes. Turn and brush with FF Italian dressing & top with Parmesan cheese. Turn off heat and close lid. Allow to cook for an other 3 minutes.

*alternate* top with teaspoon canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, oregano & mozzarella cheese.

Piri-Piri
RJ

4 Tbsp. coarse red pepper

1 Tbsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

4 Tbsp. olive oil

combine in a small bowl and save in a glass jar. Shake to re-mix before serving.

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Topics for the week
Gavin - Discuss using oils and daily vitamins
Olive Oil, Flax seed oil, canola oil
Always take a daily multiple vitamin

RJ - farmer's markets, exercising at home

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Do you have any troublesome events coming up this week?
Gavin - I have none this week

RJ - Possibly 1 on Monday. I just need to make sure I pack food to take with.

Me Before and After

Thinning The Herd Podcast - Week 1

Our present weights are as fallows:
RJ – 243lbs on 7/17/10
Gavin – 220lbs on 7/14/10 My short term goal is to reach 215 by 8/11/10

Since this is our first of the series it is a little long because we need to discuss what we plan to accomplish with this podcast. We are hoping to keep the installments down to 30 to 45 minutes.
Our first podcast we talk about what we plan to do with the show. We have made a promise to get to the gym 2 to 3 times in the coming week and will discuss on the next show what we did each time.
In the upcoming shows we will each try to bring a new recipe to discuss and where we found it. The recipes will be posted on this blog if you would like to try them.
We are also going to try to find new fun websites, videos or downloads that may help us in our journey. I will be creating a sidebar list of any sites we discuss on the show.
If you would like to join us on Skype you can send us an Email and we will let you know when we will be recording.

Personal WW Friendly Pizza
2 nine to ten inch whole wheat fajita shells
4tbls canned crushed tomatoes
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part skim)
Powdered garlic
Oregano flakes

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Place fajita shells on a cookie sheet (sprayed with Pam) or pizza stone.
Cover each shell to the edge with 2tbls crushed tomatoes.
Sprinkle with garlic and oregano to taste.
Top each with 1/8 cup cheese.
Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese starts to brown.
Cut into quarters.
Enjoy!
Total WW points - 8