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Marissa

DESCRIBE YOUR JOB HISTORY WHAT DO YOU CURRENTLY DO AND WHY ARE YOU GOOD AT IT: Before having babies I worked as a secretary (I was great at it) and a barista (I was totally great at it!). I loved both of those jobs but my favorite one so far is being a mom of 4 beautiful kiddos. (We'll see how great I am at that one when they get older, I guess) I think I'm good at being a mom because I have tons of patience and love to watch my kids experience growing up as Army brats and being able to live in great places (like Colorado).
HOW WOULD SOMEONE WHO REALLY KNOWS YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BEST QUALITIES: I'm guessing they would say I am laid back and someone who loves having a good time. I am a loyal friend and try to put others before myself.
HOW WOULD SOMEONE WHO REALLY KNOWS YOU DESCRIBE YOUR WORST QUALITIES: Wellllll....I can set the bar pretty high for myself and my family, especially my husband (who definitely could add some to this list I am sure), so I tend to get frustrated easily. I am also a total neat freak which I see as a GREAT quality but I've heard it can get kind of annoying.
Where did you grow up: Boston, Mass
GIVE US A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF YOUR DIETING HISTORY: I am a tall girl and I have been since seventh grade. I think I started eating alot when I was going thru my growth spurt and when my height finally plateaud I kept eating like I was going thru a growth spurt. So needless to say I became the "big girl" in my circle of friends. I just had my fourth and final baby and for the past 4 months I have been working my tail off to get in shape. I work out 5 days a week and am currently trying the ABS diet for women(basically focusing on lean protein, produce and whole grains). So far I've lost 10 pounds but I would love to lose 40 more. My husband left in September for Iraq for 15 months (his second tour) so I see this as the PERFECT time to really get my butt in gear and lose all that weight that I've been carrying for 15 years.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Every day I count getting 4 children fed, bathed and 2 of them off to school without my hubby as a HUGE accomplishment. If I had to pick a one time accomplishment though it would be driving from Alabama to Colorado with 3 kids and a dog with my husband in Iraq and actually surviving!
WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS ARE YOU ANNOYED BY: I really dislike people who think they are better than someone else. Honestly I also despise messy people which I know is bad but I can't help it.
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IS: There are so many great restaurants here in the Springs it's hard to choose just one. I love Olive Branch for breakfast, Chipotle for lunch and Macaroni Grill for dinner and of course 15C for great drinks.
DESCRIBE YOUR FAVORITE MEAL: It's a toss up....if I'm with my kids, it's Chik-Fil-A (I lived in Alabama for 5 years so I'm a sucker for sweet tea). If I'm with my girlfriends I love starting with a huge cosmo at 15C and then going over to that pub downtown (which for the life of me I can NOT remember the name of it!) and ordering a steak with bleu cheese tortellini ( I can't believe I can't think of the name of it...we go all the time) and then swinging by safeway and grabbing a pint of Ben and Jerry's (yummy).
DESCRIBE YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT TREAT: See above ;)
FOOD IS: Necessary, fuel, a catch 22.
EXERCISE IS: Great! I actually love it.
WHAT WOULD MOTIVATE YOU TO LOSE WEIGHT: I think knowing that there's a deadline would help me. I've always wanted to lose weight but never by a certain time or for a particular reason. With this competition plus knowing my husband is coming home in 11 months gives me both of those motivators.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT DO YOU WANT TO LOSE: I would love to lose 40 pounds.
DESCRIBE YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT OR EXPERIENCE: I could pick about a dozen from high school but by far the one that sticks out in my head actually happened in seventh grade. I walked home from school everyday and one particular day this boy (named Curtis Galvin-jerk) followed me home and said "boom ba-ba boom" as loud as he could the WHOLE walk home. (He said that's the sound I made when I walked). I'm sure he turned out to be a fine human being but I would still be tempted to punch him in the nose even now if I saw him.
WHAT DO YOU THINK WOULD BE THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING THIN: I would love to be able to get dressed every morning and not feel self conscious about what I'm wearing. I would also love to go to the pool every single day with my kids and not once look down at my body and wish I was back home in my yoga pants and sweatshirt.
WHATS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING OVERWEIGHT: Just getting dressed and at first feeling ok about how you look and then getting to wherever you're going and wishing you were back at home.
HOW COMPETITIVE ARE YOU: I am super competitive. My sister and I are just 11 months apart in age and we have always competed with each other (we do it even now as grown-ups).
HOW ATHLETIC ARE YOU: I would count myself as fairly athletic. I played basketball, softball and did karate as a teen. Now, I do aerobics classes 4 times a week and I feel like they are helping me find my inner athlete again.
 


Week 1- 187.4 lbs
Week 2- 182.2 lbs

Week 3- 181 lbs
Week 4-179.3

Week 5-178.4
Week 6-175.5

Week 7-172
Week 8-170.5


FINAL WEEK-166.6

  

 

What's on your mind?

By Marissa
7th April 2008 - 12:03pm
So here I am, writing another blog...that unfortunately sounds a whole lot like the last one! I am still struggling with my new way of eating in order to reach my ultimate goal with the help of Spectrum Wellness. I have finally figured out that I am an EXCELLENT excuse-maker! I can come up with about a million reasons why crackers and cheese make a healthful choice for dinner....every day....even on weekends!! In my head I know that I am sabotaging my efforts in the gym with the junkola I am feeding my body. I know it and that's what's killing me! I can justify just about any of my actions whether it be taking a bite of cookie dough or having 3 beers in one night. All of these things are in themselves not terrible. The world will not stop turning if I like the frosting knife. But if my number one goal is to drop 20 more pounds and tone up--this type of stuff will not get me there. I've never been a huge believer in a strict way of eating...but I think that's actually what I need right now. If I give myself an inch, Lord knows I will take about 3 miles! So here I am throwing away a perfectly good box of Triscuits!!! They're tasty, they're delicious and salty but for me they are my gateway drug into darker, carbier treats. So for now, I am taking the pressure I feel to reach my goal and using that to fuel my anal-retentiveness when it comes to my diet. So we'll see! Hopefully I will not be copying and pasting on this blog much longer!!!
By David Gerstel
21st March 2008 - 8:09am
Forgot to mention one other accomplishment of yours. You dropped in dress sizes from a 16-10. Awesome and everyone can tell
"A cool drink of water" as Darren would say.
Again, Congrats on all your hard work. It really paid off!!!!!
By David Gerstel
21st March 2008 - 7:42am
Marissa,
You lost almost 21 pounds in 8 weeks!! That is huge and you came in 4th place, 1.8% behind TJ and .35% out of 3rd. And your final week loss of 3.9 pounds was your second largest weight loss. You are doing everything right and it is all comming together. Seeing the changes in your pics are amazing! Can't wait to hear what your husband has to say when her first sees you!!
With your lifetime membership to Spectrum's gym, I hope to see you on a regular basis and hope you join up with some of the other contestants in a training group. Regardless, we will help you attain your final goals in whatever capacity you want.
I hope your friends and family continue to follow your progress on SpectrumWellness.org on the Biggest Winners section because you are going to continue to make progress over the next 8 weeks and you will achieve your final goal and maintain it!
Again, congrats on your accomplishment and thanks for making the group dynamic so fun
By Marissa
20th March 2008 - 8:27pm
Well, the competition is OVER!!! I am not the Biggest Loser after all! But how on earth can I complain?!!! I lost nearly 21 lbs in 8 weeks (my Mom always taught me to round numbers up when it comes to losing weight!!!). I feel like a new girl! I am so excited to have been a part of this whole thing. Honestly, I still feel a bit shocked that I was allowed to be a part of it! How amazing it has been to have learned so much from the guys at Spectrum Wellness. Not just about exercising but also about making lifestyle changes that will do just that...change our lifestyle. No more being the chubby girl hiding in the corner. No more yoga pants and sweatshirts...ok well at least every other day, not every single day. No more EXCUSES!!!! And no more giving up when you feel like it's all so futile. It is so worth it, every single day! Everyone in this competition has been so inspiring to me. The contestants, the trainers and the people at the station. I can not say enough about everyone at My 99.9. Darren and Coba you are so fun and you really became such a highlight to my Thursdays. I promise not to show up unannounced just to hear you call me a 'tall glass of water'...much. And Rich...you are so dedicated to your job and do such an amazing job with it. You clearly do not get enough credit for all that you do. I think I may miss you after all..but I haven't seen the video yet, so I won't make my decision just yet. And to everyone at the station....I want to work there when I grow up! You guys are all so stinking friendly and fun. Anytime you all wanna come hang with 4 kids--I will trade spots with you! I know that there are many things in this world that are way more important than weight loss--but when you wake up every morning and your weight is NOT the first thing on your mind...that is such a great feeling! Now, I'm not there yet! I've still got 30 whole days before my dearest husband comes home to a new wife! So for me the competition continues (maybe he'll buy me a trip to Tahoe if I lose 15 more pounds???) So I look forward to keeping up with all the things that David, Aaron and Noah have taught us these past 8 weeks. Not just for the next month, but for the rest of my life! Thank you all for loving and supporting me every week. This competition has shown me over and over again just how blessed I am to have such an amazing family and family of friends. I love you all so much! I look forward to introducing you to the skinnier (just as dorky) Marissa soon!
By Nikki
20th March 2008 - 8:23pm
You look INCREDIBLE!! I'm so so proud of you!! I know it was hard, but you made it! I've got a long way to catch up to you!! I love ya!
By beth williams
20th March 2008 - 8:07am
Marissa...YOU ROCK!!! We have been watching you shrink each week! We are incredibly proud of you. Way to go! Can't wait to see you in person! We are so excited to see what your next competition is while Jack is away! :)

The Wisconsin Williams Clan
By Jack
20th March 2008 - 7:07am
Hey baby I am so proud of you for all that you have done. I know how hard it was for you with juggling the kids and working out and trying to chat with me. I know you have worked so hard and I know you are a Winner no matter what the outcome at the station. The trip to Tahoe will just be a topping to the greatest thing...learning a healthy lifestyle and living it. I can't wait to see how much you have accomplished in person! 30 short days!!! I love you so much and know you will do great today. I am listening today. Love Jack.
By Ginelle
19th March 2008 - 2:42pm
Hey, Marissa, I just wanted to write you before tomorrow and let you know we are praying for and cheering you on. In our eyes, no matter who they say wins, YOU are the winner!!! We're sooo proud of you and you really look stunning!! I can't wait for Jack to see you! Your determination and success has been an inspiration! We'll check on you tommorow-love the weissingers
By deb
18th March 2008 - 7:32am
Sorry I missed last week. Was sick on my bday:(. But I am so happy for you with all the weight you have lost,and the great habits I know you have learned, as well as the tools to keep things going. As always your motivation,and followthrough puts us all to shame. Didn't know you were going to see Jack so soon. I know you are both going to be so excited to see each other. You are giving him the best gift you could. Enjoy your last week, and you're a winner in our book, no matter where you place in the contest. We love you. Deb
By Micah
17th March 2008 - 7:06pm
You look SOOOOO awesome!!!! Love,Micah P.S. Say hey to the kids for me !!!!!!!!
By Marissa
16th March 2008 - 6:14pm
Hey all! Well here we are working on our last week in the My Biggest Loser competition! I can hardly believe we've been at this for 8 weeks. Seems like we just started sometimes. I am so excited to have been a part of this competition. I have learned so much from the guys at Spectrum about losing weight and most importantly keeping it off...for life!!! I decided this year was the last year I was going to worry about my weight. What that meant for me was finally getting down to a weight that I would be happy with not only now as a 30 year old mother of young'uns, but also a 50 year old mother to 4 grown children. I am so done with the yo-yo of losing and gaining, losing and gaining. No more!!! I am so excited that the guys at Spectrum have given us the tools we need to continue this weight loss journey long after the competition is over. I am hoping that with this new lifestyle that I've learned (with their help) I will save my kids the heartache of being overweight. I want them to learn healthy habits by watching me...not just by listening to me. I am so looking forward to picking up my husband from the airport (in just 30 short days!) and watching his mouth drop when he sees all the hard work I've done. I am also looking forward to dragging him into Spectrum Wellness with me...maybe Aaron or David could give him just a mini-butt whooping--just so he can see what it took to get my body in the shape it's in right now. I can not thank my family and friends enough for all the encouragement you've given me over the past 8 weeks. My Dad and Mom, Nik and Chad, Mike, my kids, Jack, my sweet, sweet in-laws both in Alabama and Wisconsin, and especially to Tracy...who made all of this possible!!! I would not be such a big loser if it wasn't for you Tracy!! Soooooo, do I think I'll win the whole thing??? Trust me, I've thought about that alot lately. I've even played it all out in my head. Only the scale knows. I am certain of one thing though....this is just the beginning for me! Honestly, I think the best place to start that new beginning would be in Tahoe...but we will see this Thursday if that's where I'll be. I love you all so much--Thank you again!


By Sandi
14th March 2008 - 4:07pm
Way to go!!! You look amazing but you always have.
By Cindy Mathisen
13th March 2008 - 4:04pm
Hey Marissa, I want you to know that I am so proud of you! I try to check in as often as I can to check on your progress. You are doing great-keep it up. I know how hard it is. AND the OLDER you get the harder it is. Congratulations on a job well done. Love ya, Cindy M
By Mom
13th March 2008 - 4:41am
I know you're gonna do great at today's weigh-in. You look terrific!!
Time to retire those Yoga pants and trade them in for some HOT PANTS!!
I'll be listening
OXOXO Mom
By ginelle
11th March 2008 - 6:00pm
Hey, Marissa, you are ding a great job still. I'm so amazed at the difference in your pictures each week! One more week to go for the contest, but I know you'll keep up the hard earned progress even after it's over. You're gonna knock Jack off his feet!! Keep up the hard work! My kids all say you look awesome, too. Love you, Ginelle
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