I believe it was in an earlier post that I had mentioned I was about to partake in my own version of The Biggest Loser at work. It has been six weeks and I have lost around 18-20 pounds (depending on when I weigh). I have been exercising about 5-6 times a week including running and lifting and have been trying to eat a really good high protein, low carb diet. I have started to see results already and it gives me additional motivation moving forward. We have about 3 weeks left until the final weigh-in and even if I don't win, I really like the way I look and feel. I'm going to continue to do this after the contest and train to run a triathlon sprint ( a mini-triathlon) for next summer. Yes, it will take me that long to train, what, with 3 kids and a full-time job. They are opening a CrossFit in Gardendale in August and I would really like to join. I like the way the workouts are formatted in a circuit-type regimen and I feel it will best suit meeting my goals.
The Braves are continuing on their quest of making the playoffs and are chasing the Nationals, of all teams, in the NL East. They play 4 games against them this weekend and played a heck of a game last night. Down 9-0, the Braves scored 4 in the 6th, 4 in the 8th and 2 in the ninth to take a 10-9 lead. Kimbrell came on to pitch the bot of the 9th and gave up a homerun that tied the game. It was only his 2nd blown save all year and first time he's given up a run in a long time. The Braves then scored on a bloop single in the top of the 11th and won. It was a great season changer and momentum builder. They are only 2.5 games out of first and if they can sweep, the Braves will be in first. It's a tall order because the Nats are good, but it can be done.
Auburn starts fall practice August 1 and the first game is Sept 1. A couple of recruiting notes: big time LB recruit Reuben Foster switched his verbal from bama to AU last week. This could be a huge get for auburn if Fosters ends up signing in Feb. On some sites, he is the #1 LB recruit in the nation and #2 overall. A big-time RB from Memphis also verbally committed this past week. He is a tall back and can catch really well out of the backfield. Auburn is hosting a number of big recruits this weekend and hopefully can grab some more commitments. I believe the numbers say AU can sign 21 this year and they have 17 so if all commits sign, AU needs 4 more. It is really shaping up to be a great class.
After the weigh-in I will post and tell you who won and what percentage he/she lost. Hopefully, it will be me :)
The Braves are continuing on their quest of making the playoffs and are chasing the Nationals, of all teams, in the NL East. They play 4 games against them this weekend and played a heck of a game last night. Down 9-0, the Braves scored 4 in the 6th, 4 in the 8th and 2 in the ninth to take a 10-9 lead. Kimbrell came on to pitch the bot of the 9th and gave up a homerun that tied the game. It was only his 2nd blown save all year and first time he's given up a run in a long time. The Braves then scored on a bloop single in the top of the 11th and won. It was a great season changer and momentum builder. They are only 2.5 games out of first and if they can sweep, the Braves will be in first. It's a tall order because the Nats are good, but it can be done.
Auburn starts fall practice August 1 and the first game is Sept 1. A couple of recruiting notes: big time LB recruit Reuben Foster switched his verbal from bama to AU last week. This could be a huge get for auburn if Fosters ends up signing in Feb. On some sites, he is the #1 LB recruit in the nation and #2 overall. A big-time RB from Memphis also verbally committed this past week. He is a tall back and can catch really well out of the backfield. Auburn is hosting a number of big recruits this weekend and hopefully can grab some more commitments. I believe the numbers say AU can sign 21 this year and they have 17 so if all commits sign, AU needs 4 more. It is really shaping up to be a great class.
After the weigh-in I will post and tell you who won and what percentage he/she lost. Hopefully, it will be me :)
