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Meet our Group 1 Study
Participant, Jill...
Hello Everyone,
My name is Jill Zager. I am so excited to be taking part in
the Recipe for Fitness Lifestyle Makeover! A little about
me…I am a busy wife to Jerry and a mom to my 14 month son
William. I gained some weight when I got married 2.5 years
ago and I gained even more while I was pregnant. Needless to
say I have an extra 120lbs on my body (Wow! That’s a whole
person)
During my
pregnancy my healthy lifestyle was replaced with oreos, hot
dogs and nights of watching TV on the couch. I have trouble
looking at myself in the mirror and I don’t like having my
picture taken because I don’t want my son to know how out of
shape his mother was. But I can’t change the past and I’m
looking forward to re writing my future.
I have always had a passion for running and I have completed
two marathons. When I tell people this now, I know that they
don’t really believe me.
One of my goals
is run another marathon and thanks to Tabitha and Chelle I
know that I am going to achieve this.
I am looking
forward to changing my lifestyle and I hope that you will
watch and encourage me on this journey!
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Starting Statistics Start
Date: November 14, 2011 Age:
40
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 272.8 lbs
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Date: February 5, 2012
Current Weight: 252 (-4.9
lbs!!!) -20.8 Lbs LOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today is SuperBowl Sunday and it is
the last day of the program. It has been an awesome 12
weeks! Thank you Chelle and Tabitha. I can say that enough.
Before being picked for the case study I didn't think that I
could do this. Some days, were easier than others and there
is less of me to show for it. I have the tools to succeed
going forward. I love my gym and I enjoy the "me" time while
I am there. There were times I felt guilt going there but I
know that I need to put myself first. I have learned how to
make healthy meals and my son loves the foods that I am
making. He likes the sweet potato "fries", blueberries, and
Chelle's chicken loaves.
When I started this journey I couldn't look at myself in the
mirror. Now I can smile at myself. I like the me that I am
becoming. I am worthy of this new life and I'm never going
back! |
Date:
January 30, 2012
I spent
the week trying to come up with why I have been trying to
hide behind my weight. I wrote down ten words that week that
would describe me. I came up with:
**Amazing
**Caring
**Determined
**Encouraging
**Generous
**Intelligent
**Smart
**Wonderful and
**Worthy
I struggle with the last word. I want to be worthy but I
don't really feel it. I'm going to keep on thinking it and I
hope that it sinks into my brain.
I have been trying to get through some of me "head" issues
before the program ends so that I can remain on track after
week 12. It hasn't been easy trying to think about these
things. I heard once that if you have a weight issue that
you are "broken". I'm struggling with the fix.
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Date: January 21, 2012
Current Weight: 256.9
(-2.1 lbs!!!!)
This week I had my bi weekly skype
call with Chelle and Tabitha. I had a someone mentally hard
week prior. I have a habit that when I am doing really well
with my eating and fitness and I am getting compliments, I
want to self sabotage myself. Tabitha and Chelle seem to
think that I am hiding behind my weight. I think that they
are right. But I am not certain why I have this behavior.
They suggested that I start a journal or blog. Chelle also
suggested that I do something outside my comfort zone. I am
not certain what that is yet.
My work outs have been going pretty well. I have been
working hard on the stairmill this week. I am climbing 93
floors for the American Lung Association on February 12. And
I cant wait. I climbed 31 floor last year but I figured I
might as well take it to the max!
Ok, time to get ready for sleep so that I can hit the gym
hard tomorrow. Have a great week and dont forget to eat your
veggies! |
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Date: January 15, 2012
Another week has gone by and my
program changed up a little this week with more protein. I
really want to lose 24lbs by the end of the program so
Chelle changed my eating plan a little The protein really
filled me up so at times it was hard to eat as I wasn't
hungry.
I also had my bronchitis come back and I just wasn't feeling
myself this week. I missed two work out and I felt bad about
that. But there is no going back, only forward!
I'm really looking forward to next week and the challenges
that it brings. |
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Date: January 8, 2012
Current Weight: 259 (-3.6
lbs!!)
I can't believe that another week has
gone by! We got to weigh in this week and I got to do the
happy dance as I was down some more pounds. Woo Hoo!
I was thinking alot this week about how I am going to
transition everything that I have been learning to when I am
on my own without Tabitha and Chelle. Low and behold we have
homework this week. Create a work out circuit and put
together a menu. Can't wait to get started on that.
Also, I got to meet four people from the Biggest Loser this
week and it was totally awesome!!! They said alot of the
same things that Tabitha and Chelle have been saying all the
time. This journey is a lifestyle change. There are no magic
diets and pills. READ THE LABELS. Eat natural food, and if
you cant figure out where the food came from, you shouldn't
eat it. Fritos don't grow on trees. LOL. One last
thing...Slow and steady wins the race.
Jill and Biggest Loser Season 9 Winner,
Michael Ventrella |
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Date: December 31, 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
What a time of year to change your eating habits. But also
what a better time! I had Christmas eve at my house last
Saturday and made sure that anything that wasn't on plan
went home with my family Saturday night. So when I got up
Christmas morning my fridge was filled with my healthy food.
I got some great gifts. One was a bag filled with almost
every Mrs. Dash you can imagine. I think that there were 15
in all! I had fun using them this morning in my marinates. I
am still missing the elusive Chipotle though. If you know
where I can get it, let me know :-)
Also, hubby got me a box of Fanny May Trinidads. What was he
thinking? Some went in his lunch and the rest to work. Don't
tell him. Shh!
This week I put in about 50 hours with a day off, my son
threw my smart phone (not so smart now) down the toilet, I
was sick a day and now my son has been sick for the last two
days with 103 fever and ear infection. And those are just
the highlights. But guess what? I followed my plan. So if
you think your obstacle is too big, trust me, it isn't.
Thanks again for taking the time to ready this.
Jill |
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Date: December 24, 2011
I spent alot of time worrying this
week about Christmas Eve. We were given an extra cheat meal
however I didn't want to use this unless I had to.
I had Christmas eve dinner at my house so I was able to plan
out my meal so that the best choices were available. We had
a good dinner and then I gave away as many leftovers as
possible. I wont say that it was easy but I made it through!
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Date: December 17, 2011
Current Weight: 262.6
(-2.8!!)
Sometimes I still can't believe the
changes that I am making each week. I am eating right and
getting to the gym. I am recognizing faces at the gym so I
think that I am a regular now.
Because this is our busy time at work, I have been working a
ton of hours. And I'm still getting it done. Work has
brought catered food in but I'm still packing my lunch.
Chelle's recipes are better than the catered food I am
sure!!! Some days are easier than others but it is all worth
it. Someone even noticed that I lost weigh this week. Woo
Hoo!
I'm working even more hours at work this week so my food
prep is really critical tomorrow. It will be busy but that
is just fine with me. Cant wait for my weigh in this week!! |
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Date: December 10, 2011
I know that I keep saying what a week.
But, what a week! I had my bi-weekly conference call with
Chelle and Tabitha and I'm always really energized
afterward. I feel more motivated and positive and I learn a
ton!
This week I wore a more fitted shirt and it felt great. And
to be honest I felt pretty. I haven't felt that way in a
very long time! I'm not sure if it is because I am looking
and feeling better or the sense of accomplishment that I
have been feeling lately.
Chelle wrote a really great blog this week about the new
path we walk once we get to goal weight. We were also given
homework to describe what goal (weight) looks like. To me is
is hiking with my family in the national parks, running
marathons and playing with my son. It is living life instead
of watching from the sidelines!
Thanks so much for reading this and watching our progress.
Now I am off to make my grocery list. Tomorrow is food prep
day. |
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Date: December 3, 2011
Current Weight: 265.4
(-3.6!!)
Restaurants make me nervous. So much food, so many
choices...Can I eat on plan? I went out with my sister
Christmas shopping on Friday. We were planning on going for
an hour or two but it ended up with being an all day event.
It was great but I knew that we would have to go out for
lunch. Ugh! Could this be done? You Betcha! We went to a
little cafe and I told the waitress exactly what I needed.
Broiled/grilled chicken, no oil and a vegetable. She brought
out chicken breast in the middle of the plate with a bed of
lettuce all the way around. It looked like a work of art.
She also brought me some lemon to put on top. Yum. I cant
believe that I worried and stressed about this so much. Does
anyone else have this feat of restaurants like I do?
My work outs were different this week. It was a nice change
and my muscles are still singing to me! Tabitha doesn't know
but she is with me in my head during all my work outs. When
my legs feel like lead, I can hear her saying "just a few
more!"
I'm looking forward to next week and the challenges that it
will bring.
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Date: November 26, 2011
So much to say about this week! I had
my first weigh in and lost 4 lbs. Yeah! I also found out
that I was overeating one item consistently everyday and I
still lost weight. That will teach me to read my menus and
recipes more carefully.
This week I was so worried about Thanksgiving. We were going
to my mother in laws and to my sister's house for
Thanksgiving dinner. The problem is that they are both good
cooks. During the week I received Tabitha's blog that talked
about the holiday. She said to remember that it is only one
meal, but keep your goals in mind. How badly do you want
it??? Answer: I want it pretty badly. What foods do I really
want to eat and what can I pass up? I love my mom's stuffing
so I decided that I would have my cheat meal at my sisters
house. I brought raw veggies and dip (greek yogurt and Mrs.
Dash) to my mother in laws and had that and some turkey as a
meal. Then I had dinner at my sisters. I ate the food that
were on my list, passed up the mashed potatoes that you can
have any old day and enjoyed my family and friends. And
guess what? I didn't miss a thing.
This Thanksgiving I am so thankful for Tabitha and Chelle!!
They really care about me and how I am doing and I am
forever thankful!
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Date: November 19, 2011
Current Weight: 269 lbs
(-3.8 lbs!!!!)
It has been an awesome week. I had
major doubts before I started when I was cooking last
Sunday. But I am so glad that I am here! The food prep took
some time but it really made my morning rush so much easier
than it has ever been. The food tastes so good and I am not
missing the processed food that I have been eating. When I
heat my food up at work everyone wants to know what I am
eating because it smells so good. And to be honest, I don't
think that I have ever eaten this well. The workouts were
such a challenge but worth it. It has been hard getting out
of bed in the morning but I feel so good once my workout is
complete. I will admit that every bone and muscle in my body
is sore. But I guess that is the point. I bring a journal
with me to the gym that shows me the exercises that I need
to complete for the day. That has been a big help. Overall
it has been a really good week for me.
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