Climbing Jacob's Ladder To H-E Double Hockey Sticks

This week we decided to finally attempt climbing "Jacob's Ladder". For months now we have gone to the gym and seen it in the corner. We were so very fearful that it would get the better of us. When went to the gym on Friday May 21st, 2010 in the evening there were very few people so it was time to give it a try.

• Friday 21st --We each did a 2 minute session and a 3 minute session = 6 minutes total. 
• Saturday 22nd -- 3 minutes + 4 minutes = 7 minutes total.
• Monday 24th -- 5 minutes + 5 minutes = 10 minutes total.

This machine really gets that heart rate up in a hurry and seems to make the rest of the workout more intense and more meaningful.

We are glad we took the challenge and are looking fw to getting up to 30 minutes a day on that BEAST. Once again the Bakersfield Loser has really changed our lives for the better. We are 90 lbs thinner as a couple and a whole lot fitter!

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Favorite Low Cal Snack

What is your favorite low calorie snack?

Since we begin this weight loss adventure low calorie snacks have become a staple in our home. We have increase the number of times a day we eat! Yes I said INCREASED. We have just changed what we put in our bodies.

Some of our favorites include:

• Sugar Free Jello (10 calories)
• Light Yogurt (50-100 calories depending on brand)
• Sugar Free Jello Pudding (60-100 calories flavor pending)
• Fudgesicles (40-100 calories size pending)
• Granola Bars (90-190 calories pending on brand)

Well I think you get the idea. You can have a pretty fun snack without breaking the calorie bank account.

Before The Diet

December 2009 we were an overweight husband and wife in their 30's. We had tried several diet plans and at home exercise programs with very limited results...