Biggest Loser 4 Week 11 [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

donac

03-11-2008, 06:53 AM

Good Tuesday Morning I hope it is a losing one for you. I am up a pound but with the crappy eating I have been doing that is okay.

Don't forget the following from Brenda (dare2dream)
Please report your weight using the number of pounds ie xxx pounds
If you would like to add your change for the week that is OK ie I lost 2 pounds. Remember weights can be reported in 1/10 of pound increments ie xxx.x pounds.

Please report by midnight Tuesday
If you are late report as soon as you remember. I know sometimes RL (real life) is more important.

Please PM or email your weekly report to Brenda (dare2dream) I am not much of a contributor on our weekly thread but I do read every post. I think Tuesdays are great when everyone checks in to report their weekly progress. It helps to keep us all accountable and it's fun to share your success. Last week I noticed several reports from people I never got a PM or email from. I went through the entire thread and checked. 8 people reported their progress here but never reported to me.

Now folks, help out a weight keeper here please!! Please report your weekly weight to Brenda by PM or email to brenda@kbelectric.biz. Remember to report by midnight Tuesday and remember to report in pounds ie xxx pounds (not just I lost x pounds). PrettyPlease!!

I have been MIA the last couple of day because of work and ds's school play ending. I have a lot to write down to help me get things off my chest so I will be back later.

Have a magical losing daypixiedust: pixiedust:

WDWLVR

03-11-2008, 07:47 AM

Good morning! I'm down 1/2 pound. Still not back to my lowest point this challenge but getting there.

Even though the weight hasn't moved much the inches have. I haven't really measured either before I started or now but when shopping for a dress this weekend (for an upcoming cruise) I had to go down a size! That felt good!:woohoo:

LaLaroo78

03-11-2008, 07:49 AM

Good Morning, everyone!

Well I have a gain this week. It's only .5 but I'll take it after the week I had. We had to tear apart our bathroom last week because our toliet was leaking and the flange needed replaced. UGH! It was a long week of tearing up, replacing and running from store to store looking for new tille. I am glad I finally have my bathroom back. And then on Saturday we took my dogs to the vets and found out that my one has a large mass in his stomach and he does not have much time left and my other one has a tumor that is starting to cause problems for him again. So needless to say this has been a physical and emotionally exhausting week for me. Hopefully this week will be better!

Good luck to everyone with your WI today!

Have a great day!

Michele

mikamah

03-11-2008, 07:51 AM

Good morning fellow Losers!!!

I am down .6 this week, and happy I saw a loss. I've not been eating as well as I should, but have continued to exercise, and did the 4 mile watp tape 3 times this week. Now if only I could stop the snacking.

Dona- hope the school play ends smoothly. I'm sure you'll get right back on track and lose that pound next week.

I'm going to try and come around here more often. My buddy gretchen/mercobear is on a cruise and in wdw this week, lucky girl. She has been a great support for me, and I'll miss her pms this week.

Hope everyone has a good weighin today, and if you don't lose, or see a gain, don't give up. :cheer2: We can do this, and we are worth it. Have a wonderful day everyone.

mfabre

03-11-2008, 08:07 AM

Last week I didn't check in due to not getting to my computer till late Wednesday. I had a gain of 1.4 last week and was pretty bummed. I started weighing in at home for this thread in stead of waiting till my WW weigh in on Wednesday. My scale is right on with my weigh in center so I think this will work out much better!

This week I am down 2 pounds! I feel so much better after my gain last week.

JOANNEL

03-11-2008, 08:26 AM

Good morning all and congats to all the losers. Once again i am not among you. I have stayed the same again...........ugh.

Raenstoirm

03-11-2008, 09:00 AM

Down 2.4 :cool1: Ding Dong the evil plateau is dead! I had been spinning around the same number for 6 weeks so I am THRILLED to be past it! :banana:

Heres to keeping up my new momentum!

WDWorBUST

03-11-2008, 09:07 AM

Well the dreaded gain has finally occurred. I am up 1 pound this week. But I guess I can't complain too much. My eating was not what it needed to be last week. We had an activity filled week at work and there was popcorn and caramel corn available all week. Then I had lunch provided at work and got a burger and then we had a huge party where I had a couple of drinks. Then Sunday night DH messed up our frozed Lean Cuisine pizza where we couldn't eat it....(he missed pulling the cardboard circle and it was STUCK to the bottom of the pizza)....so we ended up eating pizza rolls. AND I wasn't tracking my eating which all by itself isn't good. Oh well....I'm back on track and I'm confident I'll see that pound gone with hopefully another one or so with it.

winniedapooh

03-11-2008, 10:12 AM

I can so relate with the "ding dong the evil plateau is dead", lol! I am down again this week, but it is the lowest I have been in years, I think:rolleyes: ! Congrats to all who have lost, maintained, or even gained this week...we are ALL winners! We CAN do it!:goodvibes :cheer2:

goldengourd

03-11-2008, 10:25 AM

Good morning to everyone. I missed last week, but I'm down .6 today. Which over a two week span is frustrating. I'm fitting in to smaller clothes, but the scale just doesn't seem to change, maybe only about 3 lbs for this whole challenge time. ARG!!

donac

03-11-2008, 10:50 AM

Here are three recipes. The stir fry I made last week and it was great. The other two I am trying tonight.

Barbecued Pork Chops

From CookingLight.com

Fat: 24.1 g

Carbohydrates: 12.2g

Calories: 476.1

Protein: 47.7g

INGREDIENTS FOR 6 SERVINGS:
Sauce:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Remaining ingredients:
6 (6-ounce) bone-in center-cut pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
Cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Prepare grill or broiler.

2. To prepare sauce, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
Place 1/4 cup sauce in a small bowl, and set aside.

3. Trim fat from pork. Combine the thyme, garlic salt, and pepper;
sprinkle over pork. Place pork on a grill rack or broiler pan coated
with cooking spray; cook 6 minutes on each side, basting with
remaining sauce. Serve pork chops with reserved 1/4 cup sauce. Yield:
6 servings (serving size: 1 pork chop and 1-1/2 tablespoons sauce).

Beef Stir Fry with oyster Sauce
Beef/Pork Other Low Fat Dinner
Submitted by JAMIE_TRISH
30 Minutes to Prepare and Cook

From Sparkrecipes.com

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 246.5
Total Fat: 8.8 g
Cholesterol: 65.3 mg
Sodium: 626.9 mg
Total Carbs: 11.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
Protein: 30.7 g

Ingredients

Olive Oil
Chicken Broth
Oyster Sauce
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Green Peppers
Bean Sprouts
Beef Round Steak

Directions
Cut all vegetables into bite size pieces
Cut beef into strips
Heat Wok with oil
Cook Beef until all pink is gone.
Remove Beef and put in bowl
Add all vegetables and chicken broth
Cover and cook for approx 10-15 minutes
Or until broth is gone
Add Bean Sprouts
Add Beef and Oyster Sauce mix well Serve straight away.\

Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Side Items Dinner
Submitted by BREDDING
45 Minutes to Prepare and Cook

From sparkrecipe.com

Nutritional Info
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 111.5
Total Fat: 8.5 g
Cholesterol: 4.0 mg
Sodium: 125.6 mg
Total Carbs: 6.4 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
Protein: 4.1 g

Ingredients

4 cups 1 inch clice cauliflower florets
2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. lemon pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2 TBS balsamic vinegar
4 TBS shredded Parmesan chees

Directions
Preheat oven to 450
Toss cauliflower, oil & seasoning, Roast on a large baking sheet until starts to soften and brown on bottom. Toss the cauliflower with vinegar & sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven & roast until the cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes more

Number of Servings: 4

jakenjacksmom

03-11-2008, 12:16 PM

down 4.4 yea!!

Geekerbell

03-11-2008, 12:25 PM

Well, I am a maintainer this week. And honestly, after the week I had, I am thankful for that. Hope to post a loss next week, though.

Have a super day!

whgrn

03-11-2008, 01:55 PM

FINALLY!!!! My weight is catching up with my measurements. I'm down 4.9 pounds this week (and I DIDN'T gain last week!)

Weird, there was no post on week 10 with a link to week 11. I was afraid the whole thread had died:scared1:

tmfranlk

03-11-2008, 03:25 PM

I am down 2 this week. It wasn't a bad week, but not great either. Glad for any loss, but the 2 was a surprise! :banana:

simpilotswife

03-11-2008, 05:41 PM

cobbler

03-11-2008, 06:22 PM

I am still hanging in there. I have been putting in a lot of running to get ready for the Minnie.

I don't know what is going on but after 11 weeks I am still the same weight (actually about .3lbs more) than when I started.

It had better start melting off like butter. It's frustrating.

acourtwdw2

03-11-2008, 07:07 PM

I am happy to report a loss again this week. I am down 4.2. I havnt weight this amount in a loooong time.

Have a great day.

Amanda C

MickeynMinnie

03-11-2008, 07:41 PM

After a few weeks of being MIA i'm back! I have been extremely busy working on my Masters Project for School and haven't had too much time to post!! But now i have to kick things back in FULL gear!!! Yesterday was my Birthday and I got a SUPRISE trip to DISNEY WORLD IN May!!! Now i only have 2 months to loose some more weight! Thought i had till december! lol
so i'm back! full force! and working on this Project! lifes gonna be tough... But its worth it!!
so since i have been gone i have lost 3 lbs.. and a few inches! yay!
Hope everyone has a great week!

whgrn

03-11-2008, 08:41 PM

lynnielou

03-11-2008, 08:44 PM

Hi everyone,

Weigh in today. Lots of posts. Gain, maintain, or lose, we are all winners just for being here.

I am down 0.5 pounds this week. No so bad as I really have not been doing the best with food, esp at a brunch on Sunday.

Anyhow, I am happy.

Congrats to the bigger losers and their amounts.

WDWorBUST

03-11-2008, 09:07 PM

I am so pumped.....after I went to write down my weight for today I realized I actually maintained this week after all - NO GAIN!! Yes!! I am pumped!! Next week I'm going for that Biggest Loser clippie....I had a bad couple of weeks but I'm back to where I should be!!

PRINCESS VIJA

03-12-2008, 08:20 AM

Hey everyone. I didn't post in last week because I was ashamed of gaining again! I had gained 1.5# and I was so upset. Well, the good news is that I have lost that 1.5# this week!!!!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

Still haven't heard back for scheduling an interview, still hoping.... last night I dreamt I worked there!:thumbsup2

PRINCESS VIJA

03-12-2008, 08:35 AM

Weekly Challenge #8

Here is how it works; below you see a list of ‘tasks’. For the next 7 days you are challenged to complete as many ‘tasks’ as you can. Each one is valued at 5 pts each, maximum points are noted. During the 7 days of the challenge, keep record of a completed tasks and at the end of the week turn in your final total score to PRINCESS VIJA.

This challenge is on your honor system, be accurate and honest with the points you award yourself :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Take the Exercise Personality quiz on Prevention magazine's website http://www.prevention.com/cda/quizpage.do?channel=news.voices&category=quizzes&quizKey=213dd76baa373110VgnVCM20000012281eac____ and share the results with your team in your weekly thread -- max 5 pts for completing once

Complete 200 minutes of exercise this week -- max 5 pt

Don't forget to work your abs! 5 pts for each 10 minutes spent working your abs. -- max 35 pts

Sign up for an organized fitness event -- 5 pts for each completed registration -- max 10 pts

Add 15 mins to your cardio workouts this week -- 5 pts for each added 15 minute workout -- max 35 pts (if you attend a class, Curves, etc -- you may be able to achieve 15 mins by powerwalking a mile before or after class

This challenge is meant to motivate you...not to stress you! You may choose to complete one or two of the tasks, or all of them. Let this challenge be want you need it to be.....to CHALLENGE YOU!

The challenge will begin on Thrusday 12:01 a.m. and ends on Wednesday at midnight. (sorry, I should have gotten it posted yesterday, but I ran out of time, so we will push it back one day)

Suggestion – print out the task list and keep it handy to mark off each time you complete one for easy and accurate record

WDWorBUST

03-12-2008, 08:48 AM

WDWLVR

03-12-2008, 08:52 AM

Take the Exercise Personality quiz on Prevention magazine's website http://www.prevention.com/cda/quizpa...0012281eac____ (http://www.prevention.com/cda/quizpage.do?channel=news.voices&category=quizzes&quizKey=213dd76baa373110VgnVCM20000012281eac____) and share the results with your team in your weekly thread -- max 5 pts for completing once

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

WDWLVR

03-12-2008, 08:54 AM

Hey everyone!! Where has everyone gone? We used to have pages and pages of posts where I couldn't keep up with it - and now there may be one or two new posts when I check in. I know I don't post daily....but I try to post 2 or 3 times a week at least. It seems like we have lost a lot of people since the beginning.

On to the Biggest Loser last night. I cannot believe that they did not show us elimination last night. Between Maggie and Brittney I'd really like to see Brittney stay. She is such a competitor and she seems to be struggling so much right now that I don't think it's the time for her to go home. And of all people why did it have to be Mark to come back....he just irritates me to no end. He is so cocky and arrogant. But on the flip side - Man Ali looks awesome!!

Well - here's to a LOSER day :rotfl:

I agree about the elimination. Why couldn't they show it last night. :confused3 I think Ali looks awesome and give her credit for wanting to stay pink for herself and her mom. Having never gotten to the blue vs. black stage I think it was the right choice.

I think one of the funniest moments of the night was when Jackie saw Dan's tatoo and said to the guys "you were going to look after him" and then they showed they all had them too. :lmao:

SandraC

03-12-2008, 09:03 AM

Hello ~ I'm consistantly losing 2-3 pounds per week. YIPPEE FOR ME!

I'm 200lbs right now....I can't wait to see under 200lbs soon!

Blessings, Sandra

Raenstoirm

03-12-2008, 10:16 AM

la-la-la I cant hear you. :rolleyes1 I only allow myself to watch it when i am jumping rope, so I am very behind. For me, Trent just went home yesterday.

Raenstoirm

03-12-2008, 10:47 AM

Your Personality Type: SPONTANEOUS
Life is a game, and your strategy is always changing. While you aren't much for rules, you'll follow them if they're simple and help you have fun.

Your Exercise Rx:
Short but sweet activities that allow you to accumulate exercise time throughout the day may be a good choice, says Ross Andersen, PhD, director of exercise science at Johns Hopkins' weight management center. Spontaneous types also tend to do well with games.

Not total inaccurate, although it says long solitary things are not for me and I LOVE my long walks.

LaLaroo78

03-12-2008, 10:55 AM

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

Hope everyone is having a great day! My department is ordering mexican for our lunch meeting and I refused to order anything! I am so proud of myself because it is very hard for me to resist mexican food!

Michele

simpilotswife

03-12-2008, 01:00 PM

whgrn

03-12-2008, 02:40 PM

My exercise personality is also inspirational. Not sure how accurate it all is, but it did list water aerobics as a good exercise choice for me. I LOVE water aerobics!!

disneychrista

03-12-2008, 04:05 PM

I have to report a small gain this week. I am up .4 . Truely struggling with things the past few months. But thankfully I am not really gaining (much). Just staying the same. Life is just so stressfull and I am letting things get in the way. Having to work extra shifts, family obligations etc and not making working out and MYSELF priority. I will get back in the swing of things because I refuse to give up.

winniedapooh

03-12-2008, 05:01 PM

Took the exercise personality quiz...

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

I like the inspirational part...it is my job to listen to people!:goodvibes

MickeynMinnie

03-12-2008, 05:45 PM

Wow, what a great birthday present!! And glad you're back--you can do alot in 2 months time!

Tell me about it! and what is even more impressive is that he is NOT a disney fan! :scared1: i know scary! didn't think there were many out there!! I took him to Disney in 2006 and he said he would never go with me again! We used EMH pm at MK and were there till 3 am!! my brother and i were running around the park and he was sitting on a bench falling a sleep!!! :lmao: lol He also thinks i'm wacked for all the Disney stuff i have!! lol

here is the results to my quiz!!

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

Best Choices

Softball
Volleyball
Soccer
Dance classes
Water aerobics
Martial arts
Trail running
Swimming
Tai chi

Leisure Activities
Your first priority is to work regular exercise into your week. But also think about using your leisure time to burn off a few extra calories. Here are some extracurricular activities for your personality type:

nature walks
yoga

Obstacles
Different personalities don't just take to different activities; they have to contend with different obstacles too. Here's what you might find in your path, as well as ways to get around it:
Because you may often engage in activities that involve instructors or coaches, you run the risk of being turned off by corrections or criticism aimed at you--or anyone else in your group.
Solution: Remind yourself that the teacher or coach is only trying to help you; if that doesn't work, look for a class or team that focuses more on teamwork or a teacher or coach whose style you prefer.

winniedapooh

03-12-2008, 06:16 PM

Your Personality Type: SPONTANEOUS
Life is a game, and your strategy is always changing. While you aren't much for rules, you'll follow them if they're simple and help you have fun.

Your Exercise Rx:
Short but sweet activities that allow you to accumulate exercise time throughout the day may be a good choice, says Ross Andersen, PhD, director of exercise science at Johns Hopkins' weight management center. Spontaneous types also tend to do well with games.

I don't know buddy...this seems to fit you well, am I right? Hope you are having a good week!:goodvibes

winniedapooh

03-12-2008, 06:21 PM

Hey everyone!! Where has everyone gone? We used to have pages and pages of posts where I couldn't keep up with it - and now there may be one or two new posts when I check in. I know I don't post daily....but I try to post 2 or 3 times a week at least. It seems like we have lost a lot of people since the beginning.

On to the Biggest Loser last night. I cannot believe that they did not show us elimination last night. Between Maggie and Brittney I'd really like to see Brittney stay. She is such a competitor and she seems to be struggling so much right now that I don't think it's the time for her to go home. And of all people why did it have to be Mark to come back....he just irritates me to no end. He is so cocky and arrogant. But on the flip side - Man Ali looks awesome!!

Well - here's to a LOSER day :rotfl:

I so agree, even though I don't have time to post a lot I enjoy reading what others post. I thought I was going nuts last night watching BL. I flipped the channel when the commercial came on and flipped back on and it never came back on!:scared1: I thought I missed it.

addicted_to_WDW

03-12-2008, 06:42 PM

Hi everyone. I've been awful about checking in on the DIS lately...life has been so, so hectic. I lost 3 pounds last week, which surprised me because I had two really successful weeks in a row. I usually have one good one then one mediocre one, so I'm planning for mediocre this week.

Hang in there, everybody! We're all in this for the long haul!

simpilotswife

03-12-2008, 07:17 PM

I don't know buddy...this seems to fit you well, am I right? Hope you are having a good week!:goodvibes

::yes:: ::yes:: that's me. You have good week too. :)

Foxfiregrrl

03-12-2008, 07:28 PM

Hello, everyone! :wave2:
I was gone on vacation to Las Vegas last week, then I've been sick since being back. I know that I have not posted in awhile and I missed TWO weigh ins :scared: I was suprised to come back and find the weekly threads so short! But maybe that means I might actually get to catch up on all the posts...eventually.

I was Really bad while I was gone. I have yet to actually do my morning weigh in. I had intended to weigh in Tuesday morning and PM to Brenda regardless of how bad it was. But life got in the way and I missed the weigh in. I always weigh in the morning and Hate doing it at night. I did a quick check last night and it was :scared1: BAD!! I'm hoping it is not quite that bad in the morning.

Anyway, I'm trying to get my food back on track this week and I will get back to exercise once I'm feeling a bit better. I promise to check in with my weight next Tuesday! And I'm gonna try to give this challenge a good go!

Hope everyone has a GREAT WEEK!!

tmfranlk

03-12-2008, 09:37 PM

Another Inspirational here.

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

dare2dream

03-12-2008, 10:29 PM

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Weight Keeper speaks

This is it. Ladies, and Cam, we are 2/3 of the way through our challenge. I will work on 2/3 of the way numbers later but for now let's look at week 10.

We started the week with 54 participants. 10 folks have not checked in for three weeks and have been dropped from the challenge. Yes, we lost 10 folks this week. Of course they will be welcomed with open arms if they decide to make a report to me in the future. We have a newbie this week.

:welcome: to Joy Ferry - Joy

We are now at 45 current participants. 14 people did not check in for the week. 7 of them have missed 2 weeks and 7 have missed one week. Joy will report her weight change next week.

30 participants weighed in this week. We had 4 gains for 2.3 pounds, 6 maintains, and 20 losses totaling 36.1 pounds for a weekly cumulative net loss of 33.8 pounds. Our dropped members took 35.8 pounds from our cumulative loss which is now 436.3 pounds.

Another MIA member with a nice loss was once again not named a superstar. I am the weight keeper and I call the shots. A three week loss is treated differently than a 1 week loss just to be fair.

Losers had a 50% chance to be named a superstar this week. Let's see who shined this week.

(drum roll and fanfare please)

WISH Biggest Loser challenge #4 Week 10 Superstars!!!

#10 - 0.568% winniedapooh - Michelle
#9 - 0.588% AlreadyexcitedGrammy - Bev
#8 - 0.594% goldcupmom - Julie
#7 - 1.015% tmfranlk - Tia
#6 - 1.109% Raenstoirm - ???
#5 - 1.299% addicted_to_WDW - Jennifer
#4 - 1.357% DisneyDawnNH - Dawn
#3 - 1.418% acourtwdw2 - Amanda
#2 - 1.852% whgrn - Wendy

and now the WISH Biggest Loser challenge #4 Week 10 Biggest Loser is . . . .

#1 - 2.222% jakenjacksmom - Suzie

Great job Suzie. This is a great incentive to keep up your healthy habits during your vacation next week. Claim your clippie and wear it proudly while you can. You have earned it!

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Congratulations Suzi!!! Keep up the great work while you are on your trip.

Congratulations to all our superstars. We are 2/3 there. Congratulations to our faithful that are still hanging in there. We are committed for the long haul.

This is a time to reflect on our own personal progress during the challenge. How are you doing? Are you REALLY committed? Are you working hard EVERY day? If you are then great, you are a superstar. If not, then what's going on? Only you know the answer to that one.

I challenge you to really pump it up this week. Let's all roll into our last 1/3 with a bang. I know we can do it. It is hard work, but we are worth it.

Have a healthy day!

simpilotswife

03-13-2008, 06:18 AM

Way to go buddy (winniedapooh) and all of the other losers!! :cool1:

winniedapooh

03-13-2008, 06:42 AM

Thanks so much buddy...have a great losing day all!:goodvibes :cheer2:

donac

03-13-2008, 07:03 AM

Good Thursday morning. I am sorry that I have been missing the last couple of days. There was a problem at work and I couldn't even talk about it to dh. I have learned that I must keep in my classroom and keep my mouth shut.:furious: :furious:

Congrats to all the winner this week. Especially #2 my mounmouth county buddy Wendy.

I will be back later. Did you send your points to PRINCESS VIJA? I sent them last night. I was almost perfect except with the crazy weekend I had I forgot to journal a couple of days. I got everything else done.

This week's challenge is a good one too but I know I won't sign up for any kind of event.

Have a magical losing day pixiedust: pixiedust:

mikamah

03-13-2008, 07:39 AM

:dance3: Congratulations to the top ten superstars!!!!!:dance3: And the biggest loser this week suzie!!!:cheer2:

You are an inspiration to all of us.

Have a great losing day!:cool1:

whgrn

03-13-2008, 07:49 AM

:cheer2: Way to Go SUZIE!!!:cheer2:
Congrats to all the losers. I'm SO glad to be back on that list!

Have a losin' day everyone!

LaLaroo78

03-13-2008, 07:50 AM

Congrats to the Top 10 Losers! :banana: Great job everyone!

~Michele

WDWLVR

03-13-2008, 08:15 AM

Congrats to all the top 10 and especially to my cruise buddy Amanda. Way to go losers! :thumbsup2

JOANNEL

03-13-2008, 08:17 AM

I am also inspirational with dual purpose exercise. Who wouldn't be!!

Congrats to all losers. been a tough week here with the kids home and wanting to eat out and make goodies. Will get back on track next week.

have a great Thursday!

Raenstoirm

03-13-2008, 08:40 AM

I made the top 10! :banana: That has not happened before. Pretty cool, pretty cool.
Congrats to all the others on the list!

Oh and my name is Carla by the way.

Bluesdad

03-13-2008, 09:39 AM

Hi everyone and thanks for all the inspiration. I have decided to not spend so much time on the boards. I need to devote more time to God, my family and working out. I just hired a personal trainer at the YMCA and will be very busy with that and my 2 jobs as well. I don't see where I can fit in spending as much time as I have been spending here and other threads. I hope everyone loses a ton and keep up all the great work.:cheer2: God bless you all.

Cam

acourtwdw2

03-13-2008, 10:04 AM

I made the top 10 again this week :cheer2:

Mary thanks for the congrats.

This week has been hard. I am really stressed with work. Things i thought were going to make my life alot better Money wise moved to May, August and even longer. But other than yesterday i have been doing ok with my eating. Yesterday was really hard for me and what made it harder was i hadnt slept well since Saturday night. My average sleep per night has been 2 hours. Im a 6-8 hour person. I overate last night, had a drink and then fell asleep on the couch at 10:00pm. I just got up at 9:30 so today is looking like a much better day.

Amanda

donac

03-13-2008, 10:08 AM

Good Bye Cam SOrry to see you go but I know that it is hard, especially with 2 jobs.

Amanda Without sleep your body craves carbs so that is why you over eat. You know you shouldn't but it is very hard not to. Two weeks ago I was averaging about 3-4 hours a night sleep and it can wear you down. I hope things are looking brighter for you.

tmfranlk

03-13-2008, 10:09 AM

Congratulations Suzi and the other Superstars! You're looking great.

Cam - Good luck with your trainer. I hope things aren't too hectic for you and you can stop in to say how now and then.

Dona - Hope the work issue is resolving itself or does soon. :grouphug: :wizard:

Amanda - Sounds like you got just the sleep you needed last night. I hope it can continue for you. Good luck getting back on track today. I totally understand how you ended up with a bad day yesterday. Hope work improved soon.

ohMom

03-13-2008, 11:59 AM

hey CYBER HIGH FIVE to our LOSERS this week!!

thanks for the prayers, i appreciate them much and need them over the rest of the week and next week too. sorry to be vague, i just don't feel right posting health issues of someone in my family, unless it's me :teeth: hehehe

i will be few and far between until the end of next week...but i'm thinking of our team and really trying to workout when i can (i need it mentally!) and watch my calories. that is the hard one right now but i'm trying!!

whgrn

03-13-2008, 12:25 PM

Molli, keeping you and your family in my prayers!

Cam, we'll miss you. Hope you are successful with your trainer!

Congrats to all the losers!!! And remember, we are ALL Winners!!!

jakenjacksmom

03-13-2008, 04:30 PM

I am so excited... I am leaving on a cruise tomorrow so I am a little scared but I will continue to at least workout..:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Thank to all you for the inspiration and just knowing you are all here is the best!!! Thanks:hug: :hug:

PRINCESS VIJA

03-13-2008, 06:37 PM

AlreadyexcitedGrammy

03-13-2008, 07:08 PM

unbelievable that I made the top 10! BUT - I will surely take it!

Buddy Raenstoirm - GOOD GOING- TOP 10! Keep up the good work.

I have been "lurking" when I can - trying to keep up with all the hard work everyone has been doing.

Donac hope your week is on the way up:lovestruc

I am off to try the quiz for the week's challenge

I am ready for the TGIF tomorrow - any one else???

whgrn

03-13-2008, 07:48 PM

Where can I find the small version of the weekly challenge clippie? It's not on the sticky on the WISH board, and I can't remember where I got it last time.

Thanks!

lynnielou

03-13-2008, 08:20 PM

Hello all,

Sounds like things are pretty tough going for some of our members. I will not respond individually but just know that I will be thinking of you and hoping that things in your lives turn around for the best! Sorry we have lost Cam, but best wishes to him. I can understand, there are only so many hours in the day and well, choices have to be made.

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOP 10. WAY TO GO ALL OF YOU.

We can all do this, with the help of everyone here. I appreciate all of you and your encouragement.

whgrn

03-13-2008, 08:49 PM

OOOHH, I figured it out! Actually, I realized I had inserted both the Weekly Reigning Biggest Loser clippie AND the Weekly Challenge Winner clippie into my WISH journal, knowing that they would leave my signature at the end of that week, but wanting to show what they looked like. Soooo, I went back there, did the cut and paste thing, and, VOILA! I've got the size I need!

Sometimes I just amaze myself with stuff like this, and other times, I'm lucky if I can figure out how my cell phone works!:lmao:

Speaking of which, guess what I did for the very first time yesterday? I TEXTED my BFF!!! Can you believe it? 47 years old and this is a big deal for me. Any teenager would look at me like I was nuts.

Oh well, there may be hope for my "coolness" yet. (but don't tell my kids that!)

donac

03-14-2008, 07:03 AM

Good Friday Morning Everyone.

Congrats Wendy on being #1 on the challenge this week.

DON't have much time. Classes starting soon just wanted to say hello this morning.

Will touch base later.

Have a magical losing daypixiedust: pixiedust:

Raenstoirm

03-14-2008, 09:20 AM

So it is Friday morning...anyone have nay interesting plans? We were supposed to be having house guests this weekend, but one needs a root canal tomorrow, so they had to cancel. So I am all set for a relaxing weekend. It is supposed to be nice out but rainy all weekend, so that is no fun.

donac

03-14-2008, 10:05 AM

I hope to have a relaxing SUnday.

Tonight my school is doing "Tommy the rock opera" It should be quite a change from Beauty and the Beast.

Tomorrow I am taking some of the crew from ds's school up to a school in north Jersey to show them how their set works. This school bought the set from ds's school and last SUnday dismanteled it and are putting it together this week.

SUnday I have a couple of church things to do and grocery shopping and then I am going to make corned beef and cabbage and Irish Soda Bread. I have not cooked a full SUnday meal in a month and I can't wait.

JOANNEL

03-14-2008, 10:38 AM

We are also doing corned beef & cabbage Sunday for good old St Patrick's day. Then the boys will leave to go back to college.

Tonight we are going to see Elton John!!!!!! I can't wait.

Have a great Friday!!!

tmfranlk

03-14-2008, 03:25 PM

Not much for us. Today starts spring break so we took all of the kids to see Horton Hears a Who. It was pretty cute. The timing was good to stay and have lunch with DH at work. Now, we're home and I should probably start doing some cleaning up. We have 8 people arriving from OK on Wednesday so I've got to get company-ready. Also, need to figure out if we can farm out an adult or two to my sister's house since we don't really have enough beds for the adults. (The kids get to have a "sleep over" in the living room, that makes "sleeping on the floor" sound more fun, right?!?! ;) )

lynnielou

03-14-2008, 07:50 PM

Hello,

Good posts for today so far. We have a talented group here. BTW I know absolutely nothing about text messaging -- what a cool parent you are. The only text messaging I have been hearing about lately here in Michigan is Detroit's Mayor. What a mess the city is in.

No big plans here, have to work both sat. and sun. part of my rotation that comes about every 5 weeks! I hope to get to the grocery store and yes corned beef and cabbage sounds absolutely wonderful.

Have a good weekend everyone and don't forget to exercise! I may try to watch some :happytv: as I do enjoy March Madness and all that goes with it.

Take care all........:cutie:

WDWorBUST

03-14-2008, 08:06 PM

Here is to a good weekend everyone. I plan on getting to the grocery store. I made it to the Walmart Super Center near work - can you believe they are almost $0.50 cheaper on their Smart Ones meals than the one in the town I live in (25 miles away)?? So at least got that done. Need to go to Sams but don't know if I'm going to make it or not. I have a funeral to attend tomorrow morning and then hopefully the rest of the weekend will just be relaxing. DD is going to be so upset when I have to leave in the morning. Stay strong this weekend - weekends are always the worst for me.

ohMom

03-16-2008, 09:01 AM

happy sunday morning to everyone! how's your weekend going??

with all that is going on for me i have not been journaling. i plan to WI on tuesday so i'm trying to portion control super good, but AF has brought me a craving for chocolate and sweets and i'm fighting off that! urgh! maybe a pan of No Pudge is in order

no plans for an irish meal here....i'm so boring. sounds yummy though...i don't usually cook on Sunday, everyone fends for themselves and i hope they polish off the leftovers from the week

i did manage a 6 mile walk yesterday before the rain came which was so nice to be outside. i have only hit 3 workouts a week for the past two weeks so i'm trying to convince myself to do some pilates later this morning.

and hey! what happened to all our teammies!!

i'm sure you all talked about it, but why nobody voted off on the show this week? did they run out of time? interesting how when they recapped Jillians sassyness (which i loved, i don't care for the way Allison dramatizes) but after commercial they showed more talking, which brings out the heavy editing on the show. why do they recap so much at every commercial! i almost wished they'd go back to one hour shows and cut the recaps and interviews down, they are so repetitive.

whew! guess i needed to vent that :teeth:

lisaviolet

03-16-2008, 10:09 AM

Hi everyone,

I"m back from WDW. Unfortunately!:lmao: :rotfl: But probably fortunately for getting on track. I had a rice krispie Mickey every single day and loved every minute of it. YUM!

Anyway, I haven't got on the scale as yet. Will wait for Tuesday. Expecting a gain. Not so much for food down there but for long, long car rides where I'm sure I was overfueling because of straight boredom. Many healthy choices as well as unhealthy but overfed for sitting and sitting and sitting I'm sure. I also didn't get as much water in as at home or as much exercise as normal. But had a fantastic time.

As for the losing weight at WDW because of exercise. I'm pretty active here. And not as there as I sometimes go without park passes and this was one of those trips. I love just to simply hang out and do nothing.

The best thing about this trip was that I was able to get my parents, who were down in Florida for a month, a last minute AKV studio Savannah view room for two nights. Thanks whoever cancelled that. ;) I've never stayed in AKL/AKV. Boy, they were thrilled with that room. My mom, who is a young 71, showed me her animal guide and how she had already crossed out many animals before we arrived. It was too cute. I found my father "yelling" at the giraffes for not visiting him one afternoon. I felt some sadness for the animals. I'm not sure they enjoy such a unnatural habitat. But everyone just laughed at me. But I"m not sure. I hope they are content.

We had two sides of family members there. So enjoyed P and P party with three nephews.

Okay, I could ramble for pages. Good to read and hear about everyone's week.

Lisa

lisaviolet

03-16-2008, 10:16 AM

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, the Weight Keeper speaks

(drum roll and fanfare please)

WISH Biggest Loser challenge #4 Week 10 Superstars!!!

#10 - 0.568% winniedapooh - Michelle
#9 - 0.588% AlreadyexcitedGrammy - Bev
#8 - 0.594% goldcupmom - Julie
#7 - 1.015% tmfranlk - Tia
#6 - 1.109% Raenstoirm - ???
#5 - 1.299% addicted_to_WDW - Jennifer
#4 - 1.357% DisneyDawnNH - Dawn
#3 - 1.418% acourtwdw2 - Amanda
#2 - 1.852% whgrn - Wendy

and now the WISH Biggest Loser challenge #4 Week 10 Biggest Loser is . . . .

#1 - 2.222% jakenjacksmom - Suzie

Yeah top ten!!!!!:rotfl: :lmao: Good for you. With a special :dance3: and a big :yay: and a loud :woohoo: for Suzie! Fantastic. Congratulations Biggest Loser. Well done.

Lisa

Thanks for all your calculations Brenda. :love: for all the leaders.

lisaviolet

03-16-2008, 10:21 AM

lisaviolet

03-16-2008, 10:23 AM

challenge winners!!!!

1st place with a perfect score of 125!:cheer2:
whgrn

2nd place 110 points
donac
jakenjacksmom

3rd place 65 pointsWDWLVR

4th place 55 points
mikamah

5th place 30 points
LaLaroo78

Congratulations challengers! whgrn, you can now claim your clippie and wear it proudly!!! WAY TO GO on a perfect score!:woohoo:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/31040weeklywinnersmall.jpg

Yeah challenge winners. :yay:

With a special shout out to my buddy Dona. :laughing: Way to go. :cool1:

And a special :dance3: and :yay: and :woohoo: for Wendy! Way to go Wendy.

Lisa

acourtwdw2

03-16-2008, 11:08 AM

I agree with the personality type but not the exercise. I only like three of the exercises the others i find boring

Your Personality Type: INSPIRATIONAL
You're the type who catalyzes other people into action. You know how to say all the right things, which is why people gravitate toward you, tell you their problems, and look to you for inspiration. You're creative and are concerned about achieving personal growth.

Your Exercise Rx:
Dual-purpose exercise. To you, working out is engaging only when it's about more than just your body. You are more apt to enjoy it if it's about being part of a community or about exploring your inner self. To enhance your spiritual side, try listening to music to set the mood for a peaceful workout.

Best Choices

Softball (like)
Volleyball
Soccer
Dance classes
Water aerobic
Martial arts
Trail running (like)
Swimming (like)
Tai chi

Leisure Activities
Your first priority is to work regular exercise into your week. But also think about using your leisure time to burn off a few extra calories. Here are some extracurricular activities for your personality type:

nature walks (like)
yoga

Amanda

donac

03-17-2008, 06:48 AM

Good Monday morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone (even my father celebrates and he is all Italian)

We were away on Sat and yesterday I just puttered around the house after church things. I was Eucharistic Minister at 7:30 mass and then had to go to a nursing home. I am part of a team that goes every 5 weeks on a rotating basis. The nursing home has a priest who is a resident so if he is well we help him serve mass. It is so nice to help out with a service where the people really appreciates it. If people can't get to the mass then we go out to the rooms and give communion. I was very leary of it to begin with but I am starting to like it more and more.

I was knitting most of yesterday. Mostly mindless stuff. A wash cloth and a bib for a collegue who's wife just had a baby. The shower is scheduled for tomorrow morning. My ds's went to the mall to get ds2 a black shirt for one of the groups he plays with so I sent them to the Disney store. Stuffed animals were 2 for $20. They didn't call so they only got 1 Mickey for $15. If they had called I would have told them to get a 2nd because another friend just had a baby girl and I still haven't stopped by to see her. So off to the mall this afternoon to get another one. It will give me a chance to see the new Disney store at our mall.

Well I have papers to grade.

Don't forget weigh in is tomorrow. The challenge ends Wednesday nnight so keep working on those points.

Have a magical losing day. pixiedust: pixiedust:

ohMom

03-17-2008, 12:19 PM

Happy St Patty's Day to all.....

NEVERENOUGHWDW

03-17-2008, 01:16 PM

lisaviolet

03-17-2008, 01:28 PM

Hi Everyone....I'm new to this thread.

DH & I just ordered Nutri System, DH has started running & I have started pilates 2x a week and the Gazelle (which I hate) 2x a week.

We are in NNJ & hope we can offer & accept support.:)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Yeah, that's nice that you came on over!:laughing: Someone, a leader, will be by soon and get you started and all set up. If they miss you somehow do post on our new weekly thread tomorrow.

Welcome NEVERENOUGHWDW!

Lisa

JOANNEL

03-17-2008, 03:55 PM

WDWLVR

03-17-2008, 07:34 PM

Welcome Neverenough.

I am so mad at myself. I was so bad all weekend. I have no will power if it is in front of me. I have to get it back in my head to say, No. We ate out too many times and who can say no to Olive garden breadsticks. The kids went back to college so I baked and ate what I baked.

I wish I had a diet buddy here!!! Some one needs to smack me over the head. I have worked too hard to gain it back......

Thanks for letting me vent. I have been good today and I am off to the gym after work to get back on my normal routine.

Consider yourself smacked Joanne - we're here for you!

Honestly weekends are my downfall as well.

Ate way too much this weekend and didn't work out.

I am proud of myself though because for my last change workout I did the full 5 mile WATP challenge walk! Yeah me!

Here's to a great weigh-in tomorrow for everyone!

lynnielou

03-17-2008, 07:53 PM

JOANNEL Welcome Neverenough.

I am so mad at myself. I was so bad all weekend. I have no will power if it is in front of me. I have to get it back in my head to say, No. We ate out too many times and who can say no to Olive garden breadsticks. The kids went back to college so I baked and ate what I baked.

I wish I had a diet buddy here!!! Some one needs to smack me over the head. I have worked too hard to gain it back......

Thanks for letting me vent. I have been good today and I am off to the gym after work to get back on my normal routine.

Please do not be too hard on yourself. Just pick back up and start "anew". One of the strategies mentioned by Bob on Biggest Loser last week was that we should allow ourselves a "cheat" day. Try not to make it no more than 1 day a week. Weekends are certainly different and difficult for all of us. Hang in there. Remember we are on a journey, not a spring, we are trying to make lifestlyle changes.

also a big welcome to Neverenough. You will like it here.
:banana:

WDWorBUST

03-17-2008, 08:14 PM

Joanne -
Don't be so hard on yourself. I think we all have those times. I know the past two weeks I have been in a slump - the only thing keeping me going is the knowledge that I'm going to have to weigh in and report back in here. The last BL challenge I bailed and ended up gaining almost 15 pounds. I REFUSE to do that again. I know if I quit coming here (well and weight watchers is definitely keeping me accountable too....but I only have that once a week) I will go downhill and fast. You are still coming in and checking in - that definitely keeps you going. Remember - you can start over right now....just because you had a bad weekend doesn't mean you quit....you just pick right back up and keep going. I also like the philosophy of a "cheat" day. Bob suggests it, Bill Phillips suggests it, and even if it's in the form of 35 "extra" points that's how I use them on weight watchers. My big thing is I usually want to use it on the weekend - but I try really hard not to since weigh in is on Tuesday. You have come this far....you know you can do it. I know you can do it....we all know you can do it.....so as the saying goes "Just Do It"!! Hang in there :)